The Witcher 4 first free download officially available for you to claim now

The Witcher 4may have only just been announced but ahead of the highly-anticipated sequel, CD Projekt RED has already treated fans to some free downloads.The Game Awards 2024was one of the best in recent years and it was no doubt in part to the world premiere ofThe Witcher 4.Check out the world premiere forThe Witcher 4below!As the fourth main instalment inCD Projekt RED’sThe Witcherfranchise,The Witcher 4will follow the story of Ciri (much to some people’s dismay) as she embarks on her very own journey of discovery....

December 19, 2024 · 6 min · 1264 words · April Murray

The Witcher 4 Xbox Series S update isn't terribly reassuring

CD Projekt REDwere quizzed recently on whether or notThe Witcher 4will be able to run onXbox Series Shardware, and their response was less than convincing.Eurogamer’s Chris Tapsell sat downwithThe Witcher 4’sdirector Sebastian Kalemba and its narrative director Philipp Weber yesterday, during which he probed the CD Projekt RED staff members on the likelihood of the title seeing an Xbox Series S release.“So can players be confident,” asked Chris, “that even though this trailer is on, as you’ve mentioned, some super secret next gen graphics card, the game could also run on current gen consoles - say an Xbox Series S - at the same time?...

December 19, 2024 · 6 min · 1276 words · Catherine Chen

Xbox fans confused by 24 hour freebie

A surprise free download shouldn’t cause confusion, but this Xbox freebie has proven to be an oddity that has some gamers stumped. When Twitter account @Wario64 shared thatStar WarsBattlefront II: Celebration Editionis currently free forGame PassUltimate members, gamers started to plan their evening gaming sessions accordingly. Advert Advert While that price is hardly offensive – it’s cheaper than most coffees – it still wasn’t what users expected to see. Check out what you can do inStar Wars Battlefront II...

December 19, 2024 · 2 min · 303 words · Christopher Anthony

Zelda fans in love with surprise free download

Nintendo could drop the lamest Legend of Zelda freebie and quite a few of us would be overjoyed. We just can’t get enough of the franchise. Thankfully though, this free download is one the majority ofThe Legend of Zeldacommunity will adore, not least of all because it combines two classics. Advert Advert Currently, the 44th Maximus Cup is being held inTetris 99. She’s just a princess on a mission inThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom...

December 19, 2024 · 2 min · 295 words · Bruce Stout

Assassin's Creed Black Flag surprise free download is a hit with fans

We’re still sailing the seas inAssassin’s Creed: Black Flag, so imagine our surprise when this freebie became available. In truth,Ubisoftupdating the game shouldn’t come as a surprise given how popular the 2013 game still is. But then again, Ubisoft hasn’t always been viewed as a generous publisher, which is likely why nobody expected this free download. Advert Advert After waiting and waiting andwaiting,Assassin’s Creed: Black Flagnow has achievements onSteam. Listen to what the lead writer forAC: Black Flaghas to say about the game...

December 18, 2024 · 2 min · 276 words · Pamela Oconnor

Black Panther 3 officially announced by Marvel

It always felt like a matter of ‘when’ and not ‘if’ but even still, it’s nice to finally receive confirmation of this upcoming project. It’s been revealed that a third Black Panther film is in the works, although it’s not yet known if Ryan Coogler will be returning as director this time around. Coogler helmed both of the previous two instalments, but the director of the third remains as yet unconfirmed....

December 18, 2024 · 2 min · 346 words · Kenneth Thomas

Bloodborne fans quietly hyped by new game announcement

Bloodbornefans are, as per usual, wildly theorising about the prospect of new, official content for their favourite souls-like… but they might actually be on to something this time.In case you missed it,FromSoftwarejust announced a brand new game:Elden Ring: Nightreign.Fans were quick to realise that someDark Soulscontent had found its way into the trailer for the upcoming game, as theDark Souls IIIboss The Nameless King can be seen duringElden Ring: Nightreign’s announcement trailer....

December 18, 2024 · 6 min · 1138 words · Dr. Robert Shaw

Cyberpunk 2077 live-action V casting leaves fans divided

A live-actionCyberpunk 2077project is on the way. In fact, it was announced back in 2023 but over one year on, we’re yet to hear much else about it. You may have noticed that I said ‘project’ asCD Projekt REDhasn’t exactly confirmed whether it’s a film or TV series. Advert Advert All that’s been confirmed is that the project is being made in partnership with Anonymous Content, the production company behindTrue Detective, 13 Reasons Why, andThe Revenant....

December 18, 2024 · 2 min · 326 words · Michael Allen

Dark Souls 4 leaves fans divided

Elden Ring: Nightreignhas sparked interest inDark Souls 4, and while some fans would love to see it happen others are content with letting the series go. I’m unhealthily obsessed withDark Souls, I’m replayingDark Souls IIIright now and I routinelyrevisit the first gamewhen I need a break from the latest AAA releases. Seeing Dark Souls bosses return inElden Ring: Nightreignhas also got me more excited for the game, check out the trailer below...

December 18, 2024 · 2 min · 274 words · Jonathan Andrade

Disney pulls trans storyline from new Pixar release

Disney has made the decision to pull an episode from the upcoming Pixar release,Win or Lose, due to a storyline on transgender identity. The Hollywood Reporterlearned the information about this and has received a response from Disney regarding the matter. Disney+ recently featured an LGBTQ+ storyline and romance in the hit Marvel show,Agatha All Along The episode was due to be part of Pixar’s latest creation for Disney+, following a co-ed middle school softball team....

December 18, 2024 · 2 min · 330 words · James Lowery

Fallout 3 and New Vegas available for next to free right now

You can get copies of two of the best RPGs ever made for less than the price of a fancy Christmas coffee.Fallout 3andFallout: New Vegasfor £3.50. Less than $5. That’s outrageous. It’s all thanks to abundle deal at Fanaticalthat allows you to create your own ‘platinum bundle.’Fallout 76is still getting amazing updates and pulling in new players every dayTwo of the bestFalloutgames for a fraction more than a Happy Meal at McDonald’s....

December 18, 2024 · 6 min · 1197 words · Tracy Ponce

Fallout 5 is a while off, but Fallout returns in a big way in 2025

Folks, it’s time we made peace with the fact that we won’t be gettingFallout 5for a long, long time. Bethesdais just too busy. They’re hard at work onThe Elder Scrolls VI, and they just don’t have the time to pump out a whole new Fallout game. However, that doesn’t mean that we won’t be getting new, official Fallout content in 2025, as Bethesda has just announced that one of their Fallout games will be adding some much-requested features in a “Thank You” letter to their fans....

December 18, 2024 · 2 min · 323 words · Sherry Carr

Fallout meets Call Of Duty in new open-world RPG

If you are a Call of Duty fan but wish the game strayed from its familiar setting then this upcoming MMO FPS title is guaranteed to grab your attention. There is no denying that the Call of Duty franchise is one of the most successful of all time but sometimes you just need to change it up a bit to keep things fresh. Check out the most recent saga in the Call of Duty franchise below!...

December 18, 2024 · 2 min · 235 words · Carrie Atkinson