PlayStation Plus latest freebies slammed for including 'lazy' PS3 remaster

This week saw the new additions for the PlayStation Plus catalogue arriving and it is safe to say that not everybody is happy with the November titles. A new month means anew selection of titlesarriving toPlayStation Plusand fans are quite unhappy with the choices for November, especially as one is just a PlayStation 3 remaster. The games up for grabs areMafia II: Definitive Edition,Dragon Ball: The BreakersandAliens Fireteam Elitewhich is not the best selection to say the least....

November 2, 2023 · 1 min · 177 words · Jacob Gilbert

Red Dead Redemption 2's final level named 'peak video game storytelling'

The accolades forRed Dead Redemption IIare seemingly endless, as gamers are still praising the game’s depth, of which its story is second to none. Having won awards for its narrative, it’s unsurprising thatRDRII’s final level has been crowned as “peak video game storytelling”. A lot of other missions, not just from the Red Dead Redemption universe but from other games as well, entered the debate over on Reddit. But, given the majestic power of being an “untouchable masterpiece” all these years later, it goes without saying thatRDRIIpipped a lot of its competition to the post....

November 2, 2023 · 2 min · 266 words · James Sanchez

She Hulk cost more to make than the OG Avengers movie

One of the most recentMCUseries on Disney Plus isSecret Invasionstarring Samual L. Jackon as Nick Fury. In anarticle fromForbes on 8 July, it’s claimed thatSecret Invasionhad an eye-watering budget of $212 million, which is more than most movies can ever dream of. Whether that expensive budget paid off, well, that’s another matter. Check out the She-Hulk: Attorney at Law trailer below! However, if you thought that the budget forSecret Invasionhad been blown into the stratosphere, thenShe-Hulk: Attorney at Lawis here to hold its beer....

November 2, 2023 · 1 min · 213 words · Ricky Nolan

Starfield getting major graphics overhaul in official free update

It has been almost two months since Bethesda’s latest RPGStarfieldwas released and with it being the studio’s biggest launch, it is still hard at work on improving the player’s experience. This time the improvement comes in the shape of an upcoming major graphics overhaul which will be free to allStarfieldplayers who use Valve’s platform to play. Those eligible can opt into the graphics overhaul early via the Steam Beta branch....

November 2, 2023 · 1 min · 157 words · Scott Jordan

Steam drops 6 new free games for November, yours to download and keep

To celebrate the arrival of November, Steam is giving players the chance to get their hands on six free games to download and keep. No catch! First up in the list of freebies isShell Runner,a PvE top-down looter-shooter set in a cyberpunk dystopian future. As a mercenary, your job will be to infiltrate, assassinate, loot and extract which is easier said than done with killer machines out to kill you. With fast-paced tactical combat, a rags-to-riches story and plenty of gear customisation, the year 2054 is yours to command....

November 2, 2023 · 2 min · 326 words · Denise Bruce

Steam game praised by fans for removing all microtransactions

OneSteamdeveloper is being praised for removing microtransactions from their game, for good. Shiny Shoe, who madeMonster Train, and more recently,Inkbound, have decided that monetising their players in this way isn’t the right move. Inkboundhas lost both its battle pass plus the in-game currency shop. These were originally included in the Early Access launch in order to provide extra income for the developers as they worked on the game. It allowed support for the “ongoing development of the game....

November 2, 2023 · 2 min · 251 words · Robert Goodman

The Getaway is the only PlayStation 2 game that needs a remaster, fans say

It starts witha simple questionon Reddit - “If I could choose any PlayStation 2 game to be made in to a remake/remaster I would choose this one. What would you choose?“The original poster pointed toThe Getaway, aGTA-esque game that took place in London. At the time, it did a great job portraying London in digital form and was praised for telling a British story at a time when many larger crime capers were set in America....

November 2, 2023 · 6 min · 1170 words · Edwin Daniels

Bloodborne spinoff coming to PC for free next year

I know what you’re hoping, that this is an announcement thatBloodborneis finally coming to PC. Alas, it is not. However, there will be something… related to the Souls game arriving on PC next year and even better, it will be free. Arriving onPCon 31 January,Bloodborne Kartwill feature 12 racers and 16 maps based on environments and characters from the original title. The game will also feature a single-player campaign mode, split-screen multiplayer mode and finally, a VS Battle Mode....

November 1, 2023 · 1 min · 212 words · Corey Mercado

Daredevil: The Man Without Fear gameplay appears online

Matthew Murdock ‘The Devil of Hell’s Kitchen’ aka Daredevil is one of Marvel’s most popular characters since his inception all the way back in 1964. Since that time he’s featured in countless comic books and even starred in his ownNetflixlive-action series starring Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock. There’s also a new series coming toDisneyPlus which sees Cox reprise his role. Sadly, recent reports have claimed that shooting for Disney’sDaredevilseries has been scrappedto start all over again....

November 1, 2023 · 2 min · 277 words · Jackie Vang

Fallout: New Vegas gets gorgeous Unreal Engine remake

Despite first releasing over ten years ago,Fallout: New Vegasis still considered to be the best in the Fallout series. With such a dedicated fanbase, many have called for a remake and although Bethesda are yet to announce it, fans can’t help but imagine what it could look like on new engines such as Unreal Engine 5. Check out theFallout: New Vegastrailer below! Advert Advert “Just imagine if they listened to the fans and gave us remakes ofFallout 3andNew Vegas....

November 1, 2023 · 1 min · 145 words · Marissa Newman

Gamers find dents in their heads from prolonged headset use

Normally gamers are used to people worrying for their mental health, the stigma towards video games still helping to fuel the myth that they create killers and/or alter your behaviour; I’ve played plenty of farming sims and still haven’t opened a farm. But now concern is for the outside of our heads as more and more gamers find dents from wearing headsets.Although it’s not quite as strange as reading aboutstreamers selling vagina-inspired beer, this is the kind of news that has you scratching your (dented) head....

November 1, 2023 · 8 min · 1688 words · Brandon Willis

Gears Of War creator teases God Of War-style reboot

Cliff Bleszinski, also known as CliffyB, has made claims that his seminal seriesGears of Warcould benefit from a God of War style reboot. “I’ve always said, Phil Spencer has my number” mentions Bleszinski.God of Wargot a reboot back in 2018, taking the Greek demigod to Nordic shores and giving him a son. The series, which was already a success, garnered huge critical acclaim and wowed players. Would this treatment work withGears of War, too?...

November 1, 2023 · 6 min · 1168 words · Andrew Guzman

Ghost Of Tsushima movie teaser dropped by director

TheGhost of Tsushimafilm is starting to finally see some progress. The film’s director, Chad Stahelski, has recently been talking more on the project to give fans a bit of a tease.TheJohn Wickdirector, who will be helmingGhost of Tsushimatold Screen Rantthat they have a script written and they are “getting their s**t together” on the project.Ghost of Tsushima has garnered millions of fans who will be eagerly awaiting the filmIn the interview Stahelski said “We have a script, we’re very close to getting our s–t together on that, as well....

November 1, 2023 · 6 min · 1171 words · Jeffrey Malone