Cyberpunk 2077 sequel plot tease found in Phantom Liberty expansion

I am well and truly head over heels forCyberpunk 2077. It’s so lovely to see just how far this game has come since its rocky release back in 2020. That whole debacle is, of course, inexcusable but it’s refreshing to seeCyberpunk 2077finally reaching its potential following the release ofPhantom Libertyand Update 2.0. Many have since hailed Night Cityas the greatest location in gaming- a bold claim, certainly, but there’s so much to see and do in Nighty City....

October 3, 2023 · 2 min · 265 words · Megan Lucero

Dante's Inferno is a banger that deserves a remaster, fans agree

In this day and age, it’s certainly not uncommon for popular video games of yesteryear to be remastered or even remade. After all, fans cannot get enough nostalgia from beloved classics. Check out theDante’s Infernotrailer below! Advert Advert Granted, the reviews ofDante’s Infernowere not great, but it still garnered a respectable73 from reviewers and 7.7from users on Metacritic. Yet, there was something special about thisGod of Waralternative that earned a legion of loyal fans....

October 3, 2023 · 2 min · 423 words · Elizabeth Allen

EA Sports FC 24 fans furious at price of 'pay-to-win' launch loot box

Despite ongoing controversy surrounding loot boxes,EAhas seen fit to include them in their latest football game,EA SportsFC 24. The popularity of Ultimate Team meant the game mode would appear in the latest game, and with it comes loot boxes of randomised players which are used to build a competitive squad. Take a look atEA Sports FC 24in action below. What has the community so angry is the ‘Elite Season Opener’ pack....

October 3, 2023 · 2 min · 263 words · Jamie Alexander

Fable creator says modern game devs no longer take risks

In a recent interview, Fable creator Peter Molyneux claims that studios are more “risk averse” than they were twenty years ago. As a result, they are more comfortable sticking to tried and tested methods rather than creating new stories.Although it has already been a good year for gaming, many favourites have been remakes or remasters of fan favourites such asResident Evil 4,Metroid PrimeandDead Space.As a result, industry heads such as Xbox boss Phil Spencer have previously commented that the industry has a reliance on old IPs due to the risks associated with new and innovative ideas....

October 3, 2023 · 7 min · 1368 words · Daniel Allen

Fortnite will introduce mandatory map age ratings next month

The landscape ofFortniteis changing. Personally, I’m a player who predominantly sticks to enjoying the battle royale mode. After all, that’s likely what springs to mind when you think ofFortnite- and yet, it’s no longer the game’s most popular mode. Back in 2018, Creative mode was launched, allowing users to - you guessed it - create their own maps and minigames. It wasn’t exactly popular enough to knock the classic battle royale mode off the top spot, but that all changed when the revamped Unreal Editor forFortnite(UEFN) landed earlier this year....

October 3, 2023 · 2 min · 221 words · Patrick White

God Of War's live action series already has the perfect Kratos

Check outGod of War Ragnarök - Myths of Midgardbelow! Advert Advert This news comes after Judgeretweeteda fan who said the actor himself should take on the role as opposed to hiring a WWE fighter. “Why is everyone saying that Triple H or Braun Strowman are two of the ‘perfect’ choices for Kratos in a live action project when @iamchrisjudge is LITERALLY THE F**KING GOD OF WAR?!” they wrote to which Judgereplied, “co-sign”....

October 3, 2023 · 1 min · 134 words · Cheryl Ramirez

GTA 6 release date spotted in official Xbox documents

It’s another day without aGTA VIannouncement and fans of the series are looking everywhere for even the slightest hints of a release date. With 10 years having passed since the release ofGrand Theft Auto V,it is safe to say that we are all ready for the latest instalment. However, Rockstar Games seem in no hurry to announce it. To help cope with the lack of information, one fan has recently turned their attention to the Microsoft/Activision ruling documents and they may have spotted something important....

October 3, 2023 · 2 min · 233 words · Dale Marshall

Hogwarts Legacy: The Goblet is a massive, free overhaul

Hogwarts Legacyplayers can download a free mod overhaul that adds hundreds of changes and additions to the game.There’s no denyingHogwarts Legacyis one of the bestHarry Potterexperiences we’ve had in a video game, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be better.Take a tour throughHogwarts Legacy’s house common rooms below.Luckily, the modding community has been tirelessly releasing new mods that switch up the gameplay, add new features and content, as well as overhaul the game’s visuals to create a much more immersive experience....

October 3, 2023 · 7 min · 1401 words · Jamie Harrington Jr.

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 fans are already complaining game is 'too short'

The debate over the length of some video games has reignited after a player tweeted that they earned the platinum trophy ofMarvel’s Spider-Man 2in 30 hours. Fans rushed to comment, with the playerbase seemingly split down the middle with arguments over whether 30 hours is too short or just right. The firstMarvel’s Spider-Mangame ran around 17 hours to complete the story and 35 hours for a completionist save file. Of course, this is if you don’t spend hours simply swinging through New York....

October 3, 2023 · 2 min · 255 words · Susan Hodges

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 major discount announced for new PS5 owners

In preparation for the arrival ofMarvel’s Spider-Man 2,Sony has announced a new PlayStation 5Spider-Man 2bundle which will launch alongside the game later this month.The bundle arriving on 20 October wasannouncedvia the official PlayStation Twitter account and shows what you can expect. “The NewPlayStation5 Console –Marvel’s Spider-Man 2Bundle will be available starting Oct 20”, it read alongside an image of the contents. As it is a ‘regular’ bundle as opposed to the collector’s edition, it will include a copy of the game, a PS5 disc-version console and a standard white DualSense controller....

October 3, 2023 · 6 min · 1232 words · Dylan Villa

Need For Speed: Underground 2 fans are still campaigning for a remake

Despite originally being released almost twenty years ago, fans are still so desperate to see aNeed For Speed: Underground 2remaster that they are campaigning for its revival. Check out the 2005Need For Speed: Most Wantedbelow! Since its launch, the title has remained a fan favourite with many calling for a current-gen update. Some fans are even heading to Change.org to create petitions calling for aNeed for Speed: Underground 2 Remastered.Onepetitionthat managed to gather 1,235 supporters petitioned for the game to be brought to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC....

October 3, 2023 · 2 min · 313 words · Kelsey Holmes

PlayStation Plus free game is an iconic open world RPG perfect for this time of year

Sony’s PlayStation Plus subscription service is stacked with games for customers to enjoy across a wide variety of genres including RPGs, first-person shooters, and racers.Depending on thePS Plustier that you subscribe to, you will have hundreds of video games to choose from with more recent titles and those of yesteryear from the originalPlayStationera. So it’s fair to say that there’s always a little something for everyone.Check outThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Editiontrailer below!...

October 3, 2023 · 8 min · 1560 words · Tammy Scott

PlayStation's new console is already selling out

Japanese gamers have caused the newPlayStationstreaming handheld, PlayStation Portal, to sell out. One retailer has now announced a lottery schedule similar to what was implemented when PS5 initially launched. Take a look at the PlayStation Portal in action below. In Genki’s tweet, they mentioned 12 different stores, all of which reported being sold out, including Amazon and Rakuten. Advert Advert This popularity isn’t much of a surprise given the nation’s passion for handheld gaming....

October 3, 2023 · 1 min · 209 words · Kristopher Harris