PlayStation has already lost its first exclusive after Xbox Activision merger

PlayStation has seemingly already lost its exclusiveCall of Duty: Modern Warfare IIskin following the completion of the Microsoft Activision merger, as the skin has been spotted on both Xbox and PC. The final countdown to the launch ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare IIIis on. The game is set to launch on 10 November, and will finally mark the return of Zombies to the franchise. You’ll likely also be familiar with the famous ‘No Russian’ mission which will be returning inan even more ‘disturbing’ form....

October 18, 2023 · 2 min · 273 words · Jennifer Chavez

PlayStation Plus' new free game 'one of the most terrifying I've ever played'

PlayStation Plus is the gift that keeps on giving (as long as you pay the subscription fee of course) and the Sony service has some terrifying delights for this Halloween season.There are plenty of games to choose from withPlayStation Plusand if you subscribe to the Premium and Extra tiers, you will have hundreds of titles at your fingertips across a wide variety of genres. However, as this article is about “one of the most terrifying” games ever, I will focus on the horror genre....

October 18, 2023 · 8 min · 1627 words · Maria Huff

PlayStation rolling out another long-awaited update for gamers

It looks as if Sony is finally set to start rolling out achievement trophies on PC, allowing PC players to unlock those coveted platinums as well as console users. There’s nothing quite like earning a platinumPlayStationtrophy - a sign that you well and truly have mastered a game. The more platinums you acquire, the more you can brag about it to your friends. I’m sure many of us will be rushing to platinumMarvel’s Spider-Man 2, seeing as the game releases this coming Friday, on 20 October....

October 18, 2023 · 2 min · 217 words · Molly Clark

Red Dead Redemption 3 is 'unnecessary', fans argue

While you might be thinking that Red Dead Redemption fans are clamouring for a third instalment, it’s certainly not a universally agreed upon wish. In fact, some fans controversially think that Rockstar Games should just leave the franchise as it is. It’s no secret that many fans have hailedRed Dead Redemption 2as being one of thebest-looking gamesout there and one of thebest open-worlds. It does beg the question, couldRockstar Gamespossibly top it?...

October 18, 2023 · 2 min · 330 words · Kathleen Gonzalez

Skyrim gets astounding Unreal Engine 5 graphics overhaul

If you’re a Bethesda fan, you may want to temporarily step away fromStarfieldand your Constellation endeavors in order to check out this incredibleSkyrimUnreal Engine 5 graphics overhaul. For many,Skyrimremains the jewel inBethesda’s crown - although I’m confident that with some tweaks to navigation,Starfieldwill undergo a renaissance and claim the top spot. Despite releasing all the way back in 2011,Skyrimcontinues to be a firm favourite of many and it’s easy to see why....

October 18, 2023 · 2 min · 252 words · Nicole Elliott

Skyrim player consumes every food and ingredient in the game at once, chaos ensues

One Elder Scrolls player wanted to see what happens when you ingest literally everything inSkyrim, because why not. Arguably thebest gamethe developerBethesdaever made, sorryStarfield,TheElder ScrollsV:Skyrimstill attracts thousands of players, many of which play the game normally, with others trying to break it in any way imaginable. Check out these hilariousSkyrimwins and fails below! These experiments often lead to some hilarious moments thanks toSkyrim’soutdated game engine, with one medieval scientist having the bright idea of ingesting every consumable in the game, all at once....

October 18, 2023 · 2 min · 285 words · Timothy Walton

Spyro 4 finally on the horizon, but may now be Xbox exclusive

The Spyro series is one of the most popular OG PlayStation games in history alongside its fellow platforming icon, Crash Bandicoot. Check out the Spyro Reignited Trilogy trailer below! The most recent release in the series wasSpyro Reignited Trilogyin 2018 on PS4 and Xbox One before making its way to PC and Nintendo Switch. This collection of glorious classics included remasters of the original three games that were released on PS1....

October 18, 2023 · 2 min · 387 words · Deborah Harper

The 'Positive Difference' Of Video Games Comes To the Big Screen At ESI London 2023

Whet your appetite with the teaser video for ESI London 2023! “It’s not so much about what happens behind the scenes in video game creation but about the various video game and esports communities,” explains Cooke. “And how these games, scenes and communities impact individuals. However, we won’t shy away from video game creation if it’s relevant to the overall story.” Advert Advert “The way we see it there are countless stories of both video games andesportsmaking a hugely positive difference in people’s lives around the world, and we want to showcase these....

October 18, 2023 · 3 min · 568 words · Stephen Lopez

The Dino Crisis sequel we've been waiting for just arrived

Ah Dino Crisis, the series that Capcom is seemingly ignoring despite constant calls from fans desperate to see its return. It does seem quite baffling that Capcom hasn’t announced that it intends to make a new Dino Crisis or even remake the original game from 1999. Especially when you consider the fantastic work thatCapcomhas done with the Resident Evil remakes. Fans have evenpetitioned for aDino Crisisremake, but those pleas have gone unheard or at least that’s how it seems....

October 18, 2023 · 1 min · 181 words · Alexander Frederick

Unreal Engine 5 horror being called 'the most realistic game ever'

In this day and age, the lines between video games and reality are increasingly becoming blurred as technology and software continue to advance at rapid rates. Check out the Lost Fragment gameplay below! Advert Advert However, what perhaps sets this other bodycam footage game apart fromUnrecordis that it will be a survival horror shooter. Other than giving me majorUnrecordvibes, it also appeared to have a hint of the legendaryF.E.A.R. For now, at least,Lost Fragmentis being developed for PC with no word of a release on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S....

October 18, 2023 · 1 min · 93 words · Joshua Wallace

Xbox Game Pass dropping 7 new free games for October

The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass additions have arrived, and I for one, cannot wait to dive in. With many gamers saying they canno longer justify dropping £70on a brand new unfamiliar game, subscription services are rising in popularity. BothPlayStation PlusandXbox Game Passare prime examples and while both are excellent, it’s probably fair to say that Game Pass is perhaps quicker to nab and add newly launched games, whether that’s as a day one release or a couple of weeks after launch day....

October 18, 2023 · 2 min · 279 words · Jorge Yoder

Angry PlayStation fans slam new free catalogue as 'false advertising'

With the recent introduction of Sony Pictures Core on PlayStation consoles, PlayStation Plus premium tier subscribers were granted access to a select library of around 100 films, available to stream. Some subscribers are now slamming the new feature, calling it “false advertising”. The Sony Pictures Core catalogue is just one new feature introduced for premium tierPlayStation Plussubscribers, alongsidethe addition of cloud streaming. Anyone can sign up to Sony Pictures Core for free but it’s essentially a storefront....

October 17, 2023 · 2 min · 335 words · Madison Bishop

Assassin’s Creed Nexus Preview: like stepping into a real-life Animus machine

Last week I went hands-on withAssassin’s Creed Nexus. This upcoming VR game will be released for the Meta Quest and aims to put you in the shoes of the franchise’s most beloved protagonists and let you experience the thrill of scaling buildings, and assassinating bad guys through your own movements. The whole experience was like putting on a real-life Animus, that presents an entirely new way to playAssassin’s Creed. Check out Assassin’s Creed Nexus below!...

October 17, 2023 · 4 min · 833 words · Nicole Roach