Stardew Valley's next major update has a release date at long last

The wait is almost over.Stardew Valley’s long-awaited Update 1.6 has finally received a release date. For now, it remains a PC-only release date but for the rest of us, it’s a promising tease of what’s to come.ConcernedApe is a rather generous developer. Eight years after the game originally launched, new content is still being added toStardew Valley- and best of all, that new content is totally free. It’s whyStardew Valleyhas stood the test of time and retained our devotion, and the upcoming Update 1....

February 27, 2024 · 7 min · 1480 words · Shane Ellis

Steam drops new batch of free downloads for us, no subscription needed

We all love some good video game freebies and if you want a few digital goodies at no cost or subscription needed, then we’ve got you covered.Having a video game digital library nowadays is more than just having a collection of titles and DLC. It’s a place where we can express our video game interests and some of our personalities with profile pictures and dynamic themes. Oh, and it’s of course a place to show off ourXboxandSteamachievements, as well asPlayStationtrophies....

February 27, 2024 · 6 min · 1262 words · Zachary Sandoval

Steam quietly pulls yet another hit game with zero warning

Steam has, without warning, ripped a popular 2K game off the online store just two years after it was released. It was a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment especially if you’ve been enjoying all the huge AAA games that have gracedSteamover the last few weeks, likeHelldivers 2which is at anall-time highin terms of players and still growing. Take a look atHelldivers 2below, it’s a lot of fun Unfortunately it’s not all fun and games, as a popular wrestling game,WWE 2K22, has been delisted from the online store and other digital storefronts, and is now unobtainable to those who didn’t buy it before the takedown....

February 27, 2024 · 2 min · 233 words · Maria Hines

The Elder Scrolls 6 fans are seriously concerned after Bethesda's last few releases

Elder Scrolls fans are tired of the wait forTheElder Scrolls VI, and fear it’s an omen for future Bethesda games.It’s honestly wild thatThe Elder Scrolls VIwas teased in 2018 only for nothing to come over so many years later.Starfield, an entirely different game was released at that time, and recently it was confirmed the nextElder Scrollsgame has only just enteredfull-time development.See the teaser forThe Elder Scrolls VIyourself belowThis has been apoint of contemptamongst fans who believe the teaser dropped far too early, and should have only been announced closer to the game’s release when we can see some actual gameplay....

February 27, 2024 · 6 min · 1151 words · Marissa Greene

The Last Of Us Part 3 release date is a long way off, we’re afraid

As much as it saddens me to say it,The Last of Us Part IIIis almost certainly not releasing during the current console generation.The Last of Usfans have been enjoying a steady stream of content in recent years. The latter end of 2022 brought us the remadeThe Last of Us Part I,whilst 2023 saw HBO’s TV adaptation premiere andThe Last of Us Part IIRemasteredannounced. That then dropped just last month, so we’ve hardly been starved of treats....

February 27, 2024 · 9 min · 1773 words · Seth Miller

Xbox exclusive lands on PlayStation 5 at 120fps, double the framerate

Take a look atPentimentbelow Advert Advert Pentimentis now available on thePlayStation5, and in a shocking turn of events it runs better than the Xbox Series X/S version. On Xbox consoles the game is locked to 60fps, which isn’t the case on the PS5, which can play the game at 120fps. Now before a mini console war kicks off it’s worth noting a few things. Firstly,Pentimentis not an action game, it’s a 2D game with a stylised art style that really doesn’t need a high framerate to be enjoyable....

February 27, 2024 · 1 min · 165 words · Bethany Thompson

'Red Dead Renegade' is the Red Dead prequel we've been crying out for

Red Dead Redemption fans are desperate to know what the franchise’s future holds. For now, Rockstar Games’ sight appears to be set firmly on the upcomingGrand Theft Auto VI, but surely they’d be silly not to return to their former rootin’ tootin’ hit. What might aRed Dead Redemption3look like? Well, that’s a question fans have been attempting to answer, with a recent mock-up capturing a fair bit of attention. The envisagedRed Dead Renegadeis the work of Reddit user mrdaiquiri and quickly garnered hundreds of upvotes....

February 26, 2024 · 2 min · 315 words · Kara Davidson

Age Of Mythology: Retold officially coming this year, is a full-on remake

Age Of Mythologyis coming back! With a “Retold” version boasting an improved game engine, remastered graphics and other bonus features.For those who aren’t aware,Age Of Mythologyis a real-time strategy (RTS) game where players are given control over a multitude of famous gods, from Greek, Egyptian and Norse culture. These massive armies then go head-to-head to control territory and the masses, complete with plenty of mythological creatures to bolster your forces.Check out the new and improvedAge Of Mythology: RetoldbelowAge Of Mythology: Retoldbrings the game back to modern platforms with a fresh coat of paint and plenty of improvements to the overall gameplay thanks to a new engine....

February 26, 2024 · 6 min · 1162 words · Chris Perkins

Assassin's Creed fans believe Connor Kenway deserves a second game

Last year,Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s Basim finally got his solo moment in the spotlight with the release ofAssassin’s Creed Miragebut it’s Connor Kenway that fans are hoping to see return next.It was way back in 2012’sAssassin’s CreedIIIthat Kenway led the franchise, but fans are in agreement that there’s plenty more story to tell. “I’ve always really wanted to see a parallel story game set afterAC3and based on the novelForsaken. Basically, ‘present day’ Connor has a story set after the Revolutionary War during Washington’s presidency, but we also get missions set during Haytham’s youth where he discovers what happened to his father, rescues his sister from slavery and kills Grandmaster Reginald Birch, a character who is integral to the plots ofAC3andRoguebut barely features in the games at all,”suggestedReddit user Klutzy-Pressure-121, and it’s a suggestion thats piqued my interest....

February 26, 2024 · 7 min · 1357 words · Christina Wright

Assassin's Creed fans obsessed with Ezio's return in official new release

Ezio Auditore da Firenze is back, and his “new look” is causing quite the stir within the fandom. Not to stir up discourse, but are you even anAssassin’s Creedfan if you don’t obsess over Ezio’s return? Even more so when he’s looking particularly fresh in an outfit that fans are (understandably) obsessing over? Let’s take a look at all the fantastic wins and epic fails fromAssassin’s Creed Valhalla! Despite the likes ofBlack Flag’sEdward Kenwaygetting a lot of attention for his swashbuckling, roguish ways, it’s Ezio that’s been crowned gaming’smost beloved character....

February 26, 2024 · 2 min · 239 words · Jesse Wood

Cyberpunk 2077 looks like a completely different game following radical visual overhaul

Cyberpunk 2077looks drastically different thanks to a mod that lets you play from an entirely new perspective. If you’re looking for ways to makeCyberpunk 2077look nicer on yourPCyou’ll undoubtedly be familiar with a number of graphical mods that enhance the resolution, framerate, colours and much more. However the mod we’re talking about today makes the seemingly simple change in camera perspective, yet it completely alters the game. Check out the stunning visuals ofCyberpunk 2077below...

February 26, 2024 · 2 min · 229 words · Stacey Crawford

Elden Ring is hiding one last secret you haven't found yet

It sounds as if it’s time to embark on yet anotherElden Ringplaythrough, uh oh. Director Hidetaka Miyazaki has just confessed that players have not yet discovered all that the Lands Between has to offer. Take a look atElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreein action below. Advert Advert “For me personally, there is a small element that I feel has not yet been discovered,” he said. “So, whether that’s up to user interpretation or up to just further investigation and playing, that’s something I’m looking forward to....

February 26, 2024 · 1 min · 194 words · Marcus Mayo

Fallout 4: In The Flesh is a free, Resident Evil-inspired expansion

Some would say thatFallout 4already has its unnerving moments – like the first time you meet a Deathclaw rampaging towards you. Well, if you’re one of those who believe it’s scary enough, this expansion isn’t for you. What you’re going to face is so shocking, in fact, that NexusMods won’t let you look at the page without logging in first. Yet, when you get to said page, there’s not anything disturbing that initially pops out....

February 26, 2024 · 2 min · 298 words · Mr. Bradley Harris