Xbox free store credit opportunities announced for February

If you’re looking for a way to get some free Xbox store credit, then look no further. This simple process will require a certain degree of patience but hopefully, it will be worth it. Sony launched itsPlayStation Starsrewards scheme in 2022 offering players the chance to earn points and digital collectables (not NFTs) via the PlayStation mobile app. These points can be redeemed against select digital collectables, video games and even credit to spend on thePlayStationStore....

February 7, 2024 · 1 min · 182 words · Todd Payne

Assassin's Creed fans agree Ezio trilogy is the pinnacle of the series

Assassin’s Creed fans say Ezio’s journey is the pinnacle of the series, further cementing him as the best protagonist in the series. Ezio is a video game character who needs no introduction. Even if you haven’t played theAssassin’s Creedgames you’ll know exactly who he is as he’s been the poster boy ofUbisoft’sflagship franchise for several years now. Check out the teaser forAssassin’s Creed Redbelow Fans have such an emotional connection to the character that they’vevoted him the best video game protagonist everin multiple polls, and some have even gone as far as toname their newborn childrenafter the legendary assassin....

February 6, 2024 · 2 min · 296 words · Clayton Adkins DDS

Assassin's Creed meets Skyrim in beautiful free Steam open-world download

Soulmaskis most definitely one to keep an eye on. Its sprawling open world should appeal to fans ofSkyrim, while the game’s rich lore and intriguing narrative definitely have an air of Assassin’s Creed about them. Take a look atSoulmaskin action below. Soulmaskis a sandbox survival game that claims to prioritise “an authentic survival experience”. The player assumes the role of the ‘last one’, someone who is blessed with the powers of an ancient mask within a “primitive land steeped in mysterious faiths”....

February 6, 2024 · 2 min · 218 words · Sandra Lamb

Call Of Duty open-world single-player campaign teased

Call Of Duty’s next single-player campaign will reportedly be open world, for the first time in the series’ history. Call Of Duty’stimeline is a messy thing. Games jump from far in the future, to the past, the modern day and back again, though the next entryCall Of Duty: Black Ops Gulf Warwill once again put players into a historical conflict. Take a look atCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3below Advert...

February 6, 2024 · 1 min · 165 words · Amber Shaw

Eastward: Octopia review - Easily one of 2024’s best surprises so far

There’s a chapter towards the start of Pixpil’s 2021 RPGEastwardin which our heroes find themselves settled down in an idyllic town. They farm. They share meals with friends. They go on lighthearted quests. It does not last. Without spoiling too much for any newcomers out there, I can tell youEastwardis not an entirely happy game. While its characters are often cartoonish and larger than life,there’s a deep sadnessthat permeates the entire adventure....

February 6, 2024 · 4 min · 648 words · Jose Scott

Furious Xbox fans are selling their consoles in response to third-party controversy

Long-time Xbox fans are reportedly threatening to sell their consoles following a major leak which suggested that Microsoft was planning to turn Xbox into a multi-platform publisher. You can hardly step foot on social media without hearing about this latest debacle. It’s believed thatXboxwill soon be adopting a brand new - and very controversial - strategy. Following declining hardware sales, it’s believed that the company could step away from a hardware paired with first-party exclusives model, instead switching tobecoming a multi-platform publisher....

February 6, 2024 · 1 min · 194 words · Alyssa Ortiz

Gamers are desperate to see more playable demos as buggy launches become more prevalent

It’s a Reddit post from some months ago, but the point still stands today, more so if anything. Gamers want more playable demos of upcoming games, particularly in the wake of many games arriving on launch day full of bugs or game-breaking glitches. While we could point out many different games from the past year alone that have arrived with bugs that need squashing, it’s perhaps best to look at the industry as a whole....

February 6, 2024 · 2 min · 266 words · Janice Lewis

Gears Of War headed to PlayStation 5, it appears

The Gears of War franchise is one of Microsoft’s most popular video game properties so it’s unthinkable that this series could jump ship to make its way over to Sony’s PlayStation brand, right?Recently, rumours have been making the rounds thatMicrosoft is going third-partyand perhaps even stepping away from hardware development. If you were a gamer in the late 80s to early 2000s, you would know thatSEGAwas a major player in the console market and right now, you’ll be getting a case of Deja Vu....

February 6, 2024 · 9 min · 1876 words · Brenda Sutton

Hogwarts Legacy 'photorealistic' graphics overhaul has my PC begging for mercy

It’s set to be an exciting year forHogwarts Legacy. We already knew that the PlayStation-exclusive Haunted Hogsmeade quest would be launching on other platforms but devs have since confirmed that a number of new content updates and features will soon arrive in the main game. Fansare understandably disappointedthat despite thePlayStationquest exclusivity window ending this month, the DLC is not set to launch on other platforms until this summer. As for what those other “features” might be, well, we’re in the dark for now....

February 6, 2024 · 2 min · 324 words · Mrs. Angela Brooks PhD

Hogwarts Legacy and Baldur's Gate meet in new RPG you can play free now

Two of the biggest fantasy RPGs in recent years areBaldur’s Gate 3from Larian Studios andHogwarts Legacyfrom Avalanche Software, and if you’re looking for a game that is a concoction of both, then you’re in the right place my magical friend. Check out the Yet Another Fantasy Title trailer below! “Yet Another Fantasy Title(YAFT) is an open-world action-adventure game set in an absurd fantasy universe full of pop-culture references. The king is dead, the kingdom is in turmoil… For some, it’s a time of darkness....

February 6, 2024 · 2 min · 244 words · Allison Ward

Hogwarts Legacy fans need to grab this free Steam download

If your wizarding adventures have drawn to a close inHogwarts Legacy, you may want to check outNever Grave: The Witch and The Curse. In terms of gameplay,Never Graveis an entirely different kettle of fish from the open-world RPG that isHogwarts Legacy. That being said, if you enjoy embodying a powerful witch and exploring a magical world,Never Graveoffers you those same thrills in another genre. Enjoy a relaxing tour of Hogwarts’ four house common rooms below....

February 6, 2024 · 2 min · 230 words · Jennifer Johnson

Hogwarts Legacy free multiplayer mode still being worked on, developer confirms

WhileHogwarts Legacymay not have a native multiplayer mode, there is the hugely popular HogWarp mod. Shortly afterHogwarts Legacylaunched, HogWarp took off like a rocket, with players gathering in 100-plus lobbies for a bit of chaotic multiplayer fun. The popularity of HogWarp showcases just how strong the desire is from players for a multiplayer mode. Unfortunately, the standard version of HogWarp onlysupports up to 10 players- with the160 player occasion being a stress testused to look into expanding that 10-player number....

February 6, 2024 · 2 min · 264 words · Samuel Barrett

Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior review - An excellent genre mash-up

2024 has barely begun and we already have two absolute bangers that feature time-travel shenanigans and a gorgeous Middle Eastern visual design. I’m still reeling afterPrince of Persia’s brilliance but now I get to playLysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior, which is also excellent, despite its overly wordy title. Lysfanga, which I’ll be calling it from now on, combines brawling action with time-travel puzzle mechanics in a weirdly wonderful way that shouldn’t work....

February 6, 2024 · 4 min · 701 words · Sandra Patterson