Fallout 4: Gun For Hire is an excellent expansion you can play free

Step aside, Nick Valentine – there’s a newcomer in the city who’s desperate to make an impact, be that good or ill, inFallout 4: Gun For Hire. Diamond City might not be big enough for the two of you in this exceptional expansion.Everyone lovesBethesda’s Nick Valentine, but when it comes to job opportunities, helping out his detective agency isn’t exactly a full time occupation. Sure, you need to find your son Shaun, but once that’s over, you sort of fade into nothing, having saved the day once again....

February 8, 2024 · 7 min · 1324 words · Jaime Sweeney

Fallout 5 is coming, Bethesda assures fans everywhere

It may feel like a distant intangible dream butFallout 5is on the way, according to Bethesda head Todd Howard. That’s about the only assurance he could give us, acknowledging that he too wishes games “came out faster”.Bethesdais busy supportingStarfield. Whether thosePlayStation 5 port rumoursprove to be true remains to be seen but what we do know is that theShattered Spaceexpansion is set to launch this year, plusStarfieldshould undergo some highly-requested quality-of-life changes includingthe addition of city maps....

February 8, 2024 · 7 min · 1318 words · Adriana Brooks

Games like Silent Hill: The Short Message need to stop romanticising suicide

Content Warning: This article contains multiple references to suicide I know many disagree with this belief, the excuse being that it’s horrific in nature and thus okay to use. On occasion, if it’s extremely relevant to the overall message of the game, then perhaps it’s okay. Unfortunately, so few horror games need to depict suicide, yet they do so anyway. And with games likeSilent Hill: The Short message, that portrayal is romanticised in such a way that it adds to the worrying increase in teen suicide depictions....

February 8, 2024 · 3 min · 537 words · Thomas Morales

Halo coming to PlayStation has completely divided the fanbase

Xbox fans are divided at the idea of Halo games being ported to PlayStation, with some welcoming the end of exclusivity and others shivering at the thought. Check outStarfieldbelow This also applies to its legacy titles, most notablyGears Of Warand theHalofranchise. It’s believed a new Halo game is currently in development with 343 Industries, and will supposedly be thefirst game in the series to launch on PlayStation 5in addition to the Xbox Series X/S andPC....

February 8, 2024 · 1 min · 163 words · Thomas Lamb

Hogwarts Legacy player accidentally finds something the devs didn't want us to see

Developers often plan to include features that never make the final cut of the game, and, up until a few years ago, nobody really knew the extent of chopped content on the cutting room floor. Now though, we’re able to see all the features dev didn’t want you to find.OneHogwarts Legacyplayer has seen behind the veil, having experienced a glitch that has given players a glimpse of what life could be like in the wizarding world....

February 8, 2024 · 7 min · 1425 words · Francisco Reynolds

How the comforting loop of video games helps me make sense of my PTSD

Trigger warning: this article focuses heavily on loss, grief, and mental health It was last year when I finally got an official diagnosis of Complex PTSD. It had been a long time coming, over a decade. I was dealing with symptoms like flashbacks, anxiety, nightmares, and a form of hyperarousal which is an overactive ‘fight or flight’ response. What I was experiencing was the PTSD becoming ever more intense and all-encompassing as it had never been addressed previously....

February 8, 2024 · 6 min · 1069 words · Amanda Cooper

If you like Fallout, check out this free Steam download

If you fancy combining the post-apocalyptic lore and aesthetic of the Fallout franchise with the high-octane gameplay ofHi-Fi Rush, you may want to keep an eye on the upcomingBeat Slayer. Take a look atBeat Slayersin action below. Advert Advert Choose your starting weapon, skill set, and upgrades wisely as these too will affect the run you experience. Mia isn’t alone. You’ll rely on a “team of rebels” as you journey through Berlin, travelling from underground bunkers (HelloFalloutvibes) to towering rooftops....

February 8, 2024 · 1 min · 131 words · Jordan Ingram

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 free DLC announced for March

The city is only just recovering from Venom’s destruction, yet Spidey is back with yet more escapades for us to swing into – we just hope they’re not going to cost us another loved one in the process. Having wowed gamers at the end of last year – even if the Game Awards 2023 didn’t recognise that – fans have been waiting for Miles to return (perhaps with Peter in tow)....

February 8, 2024 · 2 min · 275 words · Courtney Taylor

Need For Speed: Underground 2 turns 20 this year, the perfect time for a remake

It’s somewhat hard to fathom thatNeed For Speed: Underground 2turns 20 years old later this year. It’s true though. It was all the way back in November of 2004 that we zoomed through the streets of Bayview. It’s a shame thatNeed For Speedjust doesn’t quite hit like it used to. The latest entry,Need For Speed Unbound, landed back in 2022, earning a respectable score of 77 over on Metacritic. It was a solid entry in the franchise but it hardly lived up to the legendary status thatNeed For Speed: Underground 2has developed over the years....

February 8, 2024 · 2 min · 299 words · Francisco Boyd

New GTA 6 IRL trailer leaves fans completely stunned

One talented Grand Theft Auto fan has recreated theGTA VItrailer shot for shot in real life, blowing fellow fans away with his dedication. Grand Theft Auto VIis set to launch next year and while that may feel a long way off yet, it’s nice to know that we’re on the final countdown. While I’m imagining that it’ll be sometime before a new trailer drops - after all,Rockstarwon’t want the hype peaking too soon - this year should at least bring us one in addition to that coveted pre-order information....

February 8, 2024 · 1 min · 199 words · Kelly Morris

Pedro Pascal Fantastic Four casting accidentally announced early, it appears

Pedro Pascal is seemingly the most in demand guy in Hollywood. For quite some time now, it’s been rumoured that theGame of ThronesandThe Last of Usstar may be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and it appears that’s now confirmed to be true.Yesterday was a busy ol’ day forDisney. The company revealed a major new partnership withEpic Games, teasing a brand new Disney xFortnitecrossover world. It was confirmed thatThe Mandalorian and Groguwould release in 2026, plus we got our first look atMoana 2....

February 8, 2024 · 6 min · 1258 words · George Garcia

PlayStation drops tons of critically acclaimed games for next to free

In this day and age, especially during a cost of living crisis, it’s always nice to save some money on the video games that we love to play. Thankfully, there is a fantastic sale going on right now in which you can pick up plenty of bargains via the PlayStation Store.The sale in question runs until 14 February 2024 and even includes games for less than a couple of quid. So, if you’re on the hunt for some bargains that you’ll love, now is a perfect time to grab some new games....

February 8, 2024 · 5 min · 1027 words · Timothy Ross

Resident Evil fans can't miss this free Steam download

Resident Evil fans won’t want to miss out on this heavily-inspired horror game that revitalises the spooky PlayStation 1 era.Despite thePlayStation1 having incredibly dated graphics compared to what we have now, something it did exceptionally well was horror games likeResident EvilorParasite Eveand of course,Silent Hill.A remake ofSilent Hill 2is on the way for the PlayStation 5, check out the latest gameplay footage belowIf you’re a fan of any of those games you’re going to loveCrow Country, an upcomingSteamgame that’s basically a love-letter to the creepy PlayStation 1 game genre....

February 8, 2024 · 6 min · 1136 words · Angela Castillo