Hogwarts Legacy follow-up to be Xbox exclusive

Despite no news about this title for the past two years, rumours are finally beginning to circulate about this upcoming co-op heist game from Avalanche Software. Check out theHogwarts Legacytrailer below! TitledContraband,the co-op heist shooter set in the fictional world of 1970s Bayan is a collaboration between Avalanche Software and Xbox Game Studios. Advert Advert Set to be an Xbox exclusive with it arriving toXbox Series X/Sas well asXbox Game Pass,SteamandWindows,Contrabandseems to be finally picking up speed when it comes to development....

May 9, 2024 · 2 min · 232 words · Joan Rogers

Max Payne gets gorgeous remaster you can play free right now

Max Payne fans have much to celebrate at the moment. Not only are remakes of the first two gamesentering full development, but there’s also a remaster you can play right now without spending a single dime. There are several Max Paynemodsyou should check out, but‘Max Payne Remixed’is the one that’s got our undivided attention. Advert Advert We should make it clear that this remaster may be free to play, however, it’s not the finished product....

May 9, 2024 · 2 min · 280 words · Daniel Cross

Netflix's subscribers just got one of 2017's best video games for free

Netflix’s deep-dive into the game industry has been running surprisingly smoothly so far, and now subscribers are getting another banger added to the library.Games via subscription service is nothing new, even the big players in the industryXboxandPlayStationhaveXbox Game PassandPlayStation Plusrespectively.One of the latest additions to Xbox Game Pass is one soulslike fans are going to love,Another Crab’s Treasure, check it out below.That being said, I think many were surprised to seeNetflixbrazenly announce it’ll start porting, and launching, video games on its service, and honestly the recent additions justify that decision entirely....

May 9, 2024 · 6 min · 1197 words · Joshua Cruz

New Cyberpunk 2077 expansions are on the way

CD Projekt Red has confirmed moreCyberpunk 2077content is on the way, though not in the way we’d like. We’re not talking about the game’s sequel, which is currently in the early stages of development and not expected to becomeCD Projekt Red’spriority until after the release ofThe Witcher 4. Luckily,Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Libertyis a big game, with plenty of replay value, check it out below. Since the release of theCyberpunk 2077: Phantom Libertyexpansion, the developer has confirmed it is officially done with the game....

May 9, 2024 · 2 min · 267 words · Justin Ortiz

New Fallout 4 players urged to immediately change one setting for best experience

Right now, in large part due to the success of Amazon Studios’ live-actionFalloutseries, Bethesda’s video game franchise has seen a massive surge in concurrent players both new and returning. When theFalloutseries launched onAmazon’sstreaming service, it became an instant success, garnering scores of over90% on Rotten Tomatoesand quickly securing arenewal for a second season. Now, fans cannot get enough of the likes ofFallout 4,Fallout: New Vegasand evenFallout 76. Check out theFallouttrailer below!...

May 9, 2024 · 2 min · 217 words · Judy Bell

New The Lord of The Rings film announced by Peter Jackson, coming 2026

breaking news breaking news breaking news This is an unexpected but joyous surprise. A new live-action The Lord of the Rings film is on the way with director Peter Jackson set to return, this time in a producing role. Advert Advert As for a title, it’s set to be calledThe Hunt For Gollumand wait for this … Gollum himself Andy Serkis is on board as the film’s director. Zaslav said he was excited to work with Jackson, Walsh and Boyens adding that the trio will “be involved every step of the way”....

May 9, 2024 · 2 min · 415 words · Carolyn Phillips

Nintendo Switch ending support for major feature from 10 June

Nintendo has announced that on 10 June, it’ll discontinue Twitter, or X, integration on Nintendo Switch, following in the footsteps of PlayStation and Xbox.Nintendo Switchusers are currently able to post screenshots and videos captured on their device straight to social media platform, but this will soon no longer be possible.The upcoming changes will also preventNintendoSwitch users from sending friend requests to social media users.AdvertAnnouncing the news, Nintendosaid, “As of June 10, 2024, it will no longer be possible to post screenshots and videos to X (formerly Twitter) from the Nintendo Switch’s Album, or send friend requests to social media users via the Friend Suggestions feature....

May 9, 2024 · 8 min · 1608 words · Paul Ruiz

PlayStation Plus bound for yet another price increase amid struggling sales

It’s not uncommon for any subscription service to see a year-on-year price increase whether it be in the video game orTV and film industry. After all, it seems likeNetflix is constantly raising its subscription costs. Check out our chat with the cast of theFalloutshow below! There once was a time when subscribing to the likes ofNetflixandPrime Videowas cheaper than cable or satellite TV. However, with the frequent price increases and the number of subscription-based platforms available, the value of such services lessens each year....

May 9, 2024 · 2 min · 280 words · Zachary Thompson

Pokémon Fire Red has a beautiful 3D Unreal Engine remake you can check out now

While my heart will always belong toPokémon Platinum, the remakes of the Gen I games come in at a close second for my affection. Who knows what The Pokémon Company has in store for us with the next title,Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the teaser of which you can check out below. Now a remake ofPokémonFire Redmade withUnreal Engine4 can be played online, and it’s bloody gorgeous. Advert Advert It’s calledPokémon The Legend of REDand it reimagines the Kanto region in glorious 3D, more so than thePokémon: Let’s Gogames as it’s open world....

May 9, 2024 · 2 min · 236 words · Mary Larsen

Red Dead Redemption 2 player finds hidden mine in the mountains

Red Dead Redemption 2’s extensive map is a lesson in how to do open-world games right. With plenty of secrets and Easter eggs to be discovered, they are still being stumbled across to this day. With features that would havesaved us hoursto newly-discoveredfast travel tricks,Red Dead Redemption 2is continuing to surprise us six years on from release. Check out theRed Dead Redemption 2launch trailer below! Advert Advert “While exploring in the snowy mountains, I discovered an abandoned mine shaft,” theywrote....

May 9, 2024 · 2 min · 242 words · Maria Hernandez

Red Dead Redemption 2 players only just discovering feature that would've saved us hours

Red Dead Redemption 2has a way of making us feel emotional and/or stupid depending on what we discover. This particular discovery causes the latter. You may still be reeling from learning that you’ve beendealing with bears all wrong; understandable really. Advert Advert Sadly, there’s no time to compose yourselves because we’re now learning about aRed Dead Redemption2feature that could’ve saved us hours. Hours! A Redditor asked, “Am I the only one who just now learned that I can hitch my horse literally anywhere in the ground?...

May 9, 2024 · 2 min · 315 words · Mr. Ryan Bennett

Skyrim fans are only just learning the game's 'greatest secret'

One day,The Elder Scrolls VIwill be ours to enjoy but that day isn’t today, nor is it going to fall anytime soon.Bethesda isn’t exactly known for its rapid development cycles, and we wouldn’t want it that way anyway.Crafting such expansive worlds takes time, plus there’s the fact that many ofBethesda’s developers are still hard at work onStarfield.AdvertThe game’slargest update to dateis currently in Steam beta testing with a full rollout due next week....

May 9, 2024 · 7 min · 1281 words · Scott Oneill

Skyrim player accidentally finds new 'good' ending to game's darkest quest

There are many dark quests to embark on when playingSkyrim.Bethesdaensured that thisElder Scrollsinstalment gave you seemingly impossible choices to decide between.One such quest is ‘The Forsworn Conspiracy’.AdvertIt’s a “chaotic experience full of morally grey areas”, and as such, can be hard to conclude and still feel like you sided with the virtuous.According to oneSkyrimplayer, though, there’s a way to finish this quest without feeling like you sold your soul in order to do so....

May 9, 2024 · 6 min · 1182 words · Bridget Willis