Stunning Stardew Valley-inspired Steam game free to play now

Sometimes I find myself waking up in the morning with an enormous hunger for a really good farming sim to get stuck into. I also wake up with this tight, panicky feeling in my chest that usually goes away after five minutes, but that’s really more for my therapist to deal with than you guys. I’ve played my share of farming sims since falling in love withStardew Valleymany moons again, though none have come close....

February 9, 2024 · 2 min · 253 words · Lisa Marsh

Syphon Filter fans begging for a PlayStation 5 revival

There are numerous games – too many – that are crying out for a revival. Yet, the PlayStation community feels they know one franchise that’s more deserving than the rest, and we’re not displeased with their choice. Syphon Filter was the first choice for manyPlayStationfans when the question of a revival was thrown into the roiling pit of opinions that is Reddit. Advert Advert It’s not a classic (yet), but we’re excited to see whatJudaswill bring to the table when it launches...

February 9, 2024 · 2 min · 325 words · Toni Bishop

Xbox drops two free games you can play this weekend

This is a delightful little treat. Xbox’s Free Play Days returns this weekend, offering Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Core subscribers two extra games to dive into at no additional cost for a limited time. Take a look atTwo Point Campusin action below. As for Free Play Days,Two Point Campusis a school management sim from Two Point Studios that landed back in 2022. It’s got a very respectable score of 83 on Metacritic and as an interesting tease for youHogwarts Legacyfans, you don’t simply have to create a ‘normal’ school or university....

February 9, 2024 · 1 min · 155 words · Bernard Baker

Xbox gamer shares tip for easy free store credit

When the possibility of easy Xbox store credit and achievements go hand in hand, you can bet that it most certainly piques our interest and if it does for you too, then read on. Check out the Train Sim World 4 trailer below! Those points can then be totalled up to spend onXboxstore credit, as well as credit for other online retailers, competition sweepstake entries, charitable donations and much more. It may take a while to accumulate enough points to spend on anything worthwhile depending on how committed you are but it’s a nice and easy way to earn some freebies....

February 9, 2024 · 2 min · 261 words · Rebecca Wolf

Xbox gamers can grab a major free bonus right now

It’s been a tough week for Xbox. Since the controversy over Xbox becoming a multi-platform brand, saying you’re an Xbox fan is like declaring you kill kittens – you don’t want to do it. Also, don’t hurt precious kittens. In short, it’s been a mare of a weekXboxwould like to forget. Advert Advert Have you watched theHaloseason two official trailer yet? It’s worth seeing even if you’re not a fan...

February 9, 2024 · 2 min · 300 words · Michael Martinez

Xbox Series X cheaper than ever, but you'll have to move quick

We’re not saying it’s part of well planned damage control, but the Xbox Series X experiencing a pierce drop now, given all that’s been happening regarding Xbox, seems like a clever way to sell some units. This price drop also arrives at a time whenXbox Game Passsubscribers can relish abonus freebiethat gamers will definitely want in anticipation ofHaloseason two airing. Once again, we must emphasise that we’re not saying that Microsoft has carefully planned this, just that it’s intriguing how everything has lined up during a week from hell for the company....

February 9, 2024 · 2 min · 289 words · Brian Frank

Xbox's hardware future in question as multiple physical games seemingly cancelled

In the modern video gaming age, the rise of digital content is more prominent now than ever for better or worse, with each side of the digital and physical media forms offering compelling arguments. Check out the Halo Infinite trailer below! As for physical media, sure it might take a tiny bit of effort to swap over a disc and as a disabled man, that is most certainly a convenience. However, we own that physical content despite what anyone says, and unless we sell or lose it, that content is ours to keep forever, thus taking a lot of control away from the publisher....

February 9, 2024 · 2 min · 308 words · Christine Bryan

Assassin's Creed publisher drops major free game, available to download right now

It’s only February, but it already feels like there’s not enough hours in the day to play through every new release. Not that we wish to complain, especially when such a long anticipated game is available to download. Free for a limited time, Ubisoft’sSkull and Bonesis hoping to monopolise on the enormous success ofAssassin’s CreedIV: Black Flag. Many are doubtful it can achieve such heights, but there’s no escaping the familiaritySkull and Bonesevokes thanks to its swashbuckling setting....

February 8, 2024 · 2 min · 299 words · Brian Marquez

Assassin’s Creed heads to Japan in jaw-dropping Unreal trailer

An incredibly Unreal Engine 5 concept trailer for a Japanese Assassin’s Creed game has given us our best look atAssassin’s Creed Redyet. WhenUbisoftannounced the nextAssassin’s Creedgame will be set in Feudal Japan fans, like myself, were ecstatic. A Japanese setting should, in theory, fit the gameplay and world of the games perfectly, and while we’ve only seen a small teaser forAssassin’s Creed Reda concept trailer is giving us a good idea of what to expect from the full game....

February 8, 2024 · 1 min · 207 words · Ricky Sanders

Assassin’s Creed World War II setting looks stunning in Unreal Engine 5

One fan has imagined what an Assassin’s Creed entry set during World War II might look like, and it’s a project that’s left fans craving more. It’s set to be an exciting year for theAssassin’s Creedfranchise. While last year’sAssassin’s Creed Miragetook the franchise back to its stealth-based roots, this year’sCodename Redwill return to the RPG formula. Set in Feudal Japan, the game is rumoured to feature a male samurai and a female shinobi, with the samurai possibly based around the real-life figure of Yasuke....

February 8, 2024 · 2 min · 280 words · Sarah Bradford

Batman: Arkham Knight player numbers surge following negative Suicide Squads reviews

Batman: Arkham Knighthas gained 50% more players following the release ofSuicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, and all the negative reviews it’s gotten. TheBatman: Arkham series is without a doubt the greatest superhero game trilogy ever made, though there’s potential for it to lose that title whenMarvel’s Spider-Man 3comes out. Check out theBatman: Arkham Trilogybelow Advert Advert Inour reviewwe said the game lacks the heart and substance of previous Rocksteady games, with a messy story and repetitive missions....

February 8, 2024 · 1 min · 199 words · Calvin Dominguez

Elden Ring just got a major free graphics boost

After the mixed bag that is learning a newElden Ringgame is on the way that isn’t what any of us asked for, it’s fair to say the fandom needs a morale boost. This major freebie is that boost.The prospect of playingElden Ringon a mobile has seriouslyfilled us with dread. However, we’re not ones to let such dire news keep us down for long, and thanks to the hard work of the fandom, it’s easy to dust ourselves off....

February 8, 2024 · 7 min · 1281 words · Denise Mitchell

Elden Ring meets Horizon Zero Dawn in RPG you can play free now

This Steam RPG seamlessly blends elements fromElden RingwithHorizon: Zero Dawninto the ultimate survival experience.It’s calledSoulmaskand you can play it for free onSteamright now via a free demo. A full release of the game is planned for sometime in 2024, but since there’s no official release date now’s a better time than any to check it out.Take a look atSoulmaskfor yourself belowThe game’s Steam description reads: “Escaping a deadly sacrificial ritual, you find an ancient mystical mask on your journey....

February 8, 2024 · 6 min · 1190 words · Shannon Brooks