Assassin's Creed Black Flag hailed as the greatest pirate game ever made

Assassin’s Creed fans are callingAssassin’s Creed: Black Flagthe best pirate game ever, and are disappointed Ubisoft didn’t make it a series.Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flagis arguably one of the bestAssassin’s Creedgames ever made. Following thelegendary Edward Kenway, the story takes you on a nautical adventure through the Caribbean, searching for fame, riches and eventually, a way to save the world.Check out the next Assassin’s Creed title,Assassin’s Creed Miragebelow!It scored favourably with fans and critics, leading many to believe it deserves a sequel or to become its own spin-off series....

September 4, 2023 · 6 min · 1226 words · Alexa Price

Baldur's Gate 3 speedrunner completes game's first sub 5-minute run... by murdering Shadowheart

Baldur’s Gate 3from Larian Studios is proving to be a strong contender for Game of the Year in what is already a stacked 2023. Released on 3 August 2023 for PC,Baldur’s Gate 3is said to offeraround 200 hours for a single playthrough, according to its developer. What’s more, it is also claimed to have around17,000 different endings. Check out theBaldur’s Gate 3trailer below! Advert Advert It will be interesting to see what speedrun times can be achieved without the use of glitches and exploits with estimated completion times beingarchived on websitessuch as ‘How Long to Beat’....

September 4, 2023 · 1 min · 174 words · Michael Hicks

Cyberpunk 2077 is getting one final, mind-blowing graphics overhaul

A major graphical overhaul mod forCyberpunk 2077is getting an important update, and the results are blowing us away. Cyberpunk 2077fans are patiently awaiting thehighly-anticipated 2.0 update, a precursor to thenew DLC expansion,Phantom Liberty. The update will completely overhaul the game with new in-game features, a rework to the skill trees, and more. Check out theCyberpunk 2077: Phantom Libertytrailer below. While the update also plans to make some improvements to the game’s graphical fidelity, PC players may want an extra kick to their version’s visuals, and we’ve got the perfect mod for those wanting to experienceCyberpunk 2077at its absolute best....

September 4, 2023 · 2 min · 265 words · Ronald Chapman

Cyberpunk 2077 publisher giving away 9/10 RPG free, no strings attached

In this day and age, it’s nice to save a few quid wherever and wherever we can. During the current cost of living crisis, life can become a little overwhelming, which is why video games (especiallythose that are free) can provide a much-needed distraction from our worldly woes. Check out the King’s Bounty: The Legend trailer below! Thankfully, we have news of a fun video game that can offer such a distraction and it’s from the publisher ofCyberpunk 2077andThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, CD Projekt who also owns PC digital platform distributor, GOG....

September 4, 2023 · 1 min · 176 words · Michael Peck

Fallout 4 gets stunning 8K graphics overhaul from fans

Have you been waiting to seeFallout 4in 8K graphics? It’s always felt like a dream just out of reach, but thanks to a dedicated modder, fans can now experience these stunning graphics and see the game in all its glory. The modder in question is Gorgulla, with their 8K Texture Pack offering a vast improvement on the interior and exterior textures of brick buildings. It’s truly beautiful to behold. Still, while it’s a stunning upgrade, it’s one that takes 8GB of VRAM, so what are gamers to do if they don’t have that available?...

September 4, 2023 · 2 min · 273 words · Robert Navarro

Grown man Dr Disrespect cries over Starfield pronouns

At long last, the launch ofStarfieldis upon us and despite its early days, the gaming community has enjoyed being immersed in its vast galaxy exploring planets and interacting with its diverse cast of characters. Yet, as with any video game or other forms of entertainment, one person’s joy is another’s displeasure. After all, we all have our individual preferences with variety being a spice of life. Unfortunately, it seems that some are not enjoyingStarfieldfor reasons that shouldn’t have much of an impact on their actual lives or at least if they choose not to....

September 4, 2023 · 2 min · 348 words · Amy Miller

GTA 6 announcement slammed as 'damage control' by disappointed fans

After years of fans attempting to accept appeasement after appeasement from Rockstar Games, fans are unable to brush off the disappointing “damage control” that the devs have attempted in the past. We’re, of course, referring to the February 2022 Rockstar announcement that pretty much teased thatGTA 6was in the works, only for no major information to be revealed since. As one Redditor pointed out, the announcement came at a time when the devs were trying to ease the backlash it faced over theGTA Trilogy Defective Edition, with its decision to mentionGTA 6nothing more than a bid to distract fans....

September 4, 2023 · 2 min · 265 words · Jared Maldonado

GTA 6 delay may be inevitable in wake of new strike action

Grand Theft Auto VIdevelopment could be delayed, due to a wave of strike action sweeping the gaming industry. PlayStarfieldover the weekend? Check out our review below Now, they’re looking to organise a second strike for professionals in the video game industry, which is currently awaiting authorisation. Advert Advert The goal of the strike is to “win wage increases and protection from artificial intelligence” which has caused a lot of upset in the industry following viral videos of video game actors using their voices for AI content....

September 4, 2023 · 2 min · 285 words · Anthony Hernandez

GTA: San Andreas' Frank Tenpenny hailed as Rockstar's best antagonist

When it comes to villains, few gamers believe there’s anyone more chilling then Frank Tenpenny inGTA: San Andreas. Although there are plenty of antagonists fans could choose from, it’s Tenpenny that sticks out in their minds. Why? He was just so damn committed to being an arse to everyone. Check out this fan-madeGTA: San Andreasremake in Unreal Engine 5! Advert Advert Of course, as with any debate, there were other names thrown into the ring, one of which being Dimitri Rascalov fromGTA 4....

September 4, 2023 · 2 min · 280 words · Laura Thomas

Hogwarts Legacy 2 has started development, says insider

It’s the update we’ve been expecting. A sequel toHogwarts Legacyhas reportedly finally entered development. Enjoy a tour of Hogwarts’ four house common rooms below. We’re still awaiting an official announcement from Avalanche Software. During Friday’s Back To Hogwarts event, they simply announceda newThe Making Ofdocumentaryin support of the game. Reputed insider MyTimeToShineH took to Twitter though towrite, “Sources confirmed that aHogwarts Legacysequel is in the works.” The leaker didn’t divulge any further information on their sources but they have provided correct leaks before, particularly in relation to the MCU....

September 4, 2023 · 1 min · 140 words · Nathan Mcfarland

Jacksepticeye says MrBeast 'ruined YouTube'

Jacksepticeye admitted during a polygraph test that he thinks popular creator MrBeast “ruined YouTube”, starting a new feud. Yikes. MrBeast is one of the most recognisable faces onYouTube. In fact, he’s got the second highest number of subscribers on the platform - and the most subscribers when you look at channels belonging to an individual more so than a brand. Real name Jimmy Donaldson, MrBeast is known for his elaborate ‘stunts’ - and not the life-risking kind....

September 4, 2023 · 2 min · 233 words · Brenda French

Mindhunter fans are still desperate for Netflix to bring back the series

A petition demanding the return of the critically-acclaimed criminal drama,Mindhunter, has received thousands of signatures from fans. WhileNetflixisn’t short of bangers when it comes to its selection of TV shows and films, very few hit the same asMindhunterdid. Did you playStarfieldover the weekend? Check out our review below Following FBI agents Holden Ford and Bill Tench,Mindhunteris a crime drama that sees the agents hunt down and incarcerate highly dangerous serial killers, learning from their damaged psyches to catch others....

September 4, 2023 · 2 min · 311 words · Isabel Perez

Netflix's live-action One Piece debuts with near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score

It’s fair to say that video game-to-live adaptations have had somewhat of a torrid history. More often than not, fans will begin with high hopes. Yet, from the originalSuper Mario Bros.movie of 1993 to thelive-actionResident Evilseriesfrom Netflix, video game enthusiasts have every reason to be sceptical and for the most part, anime fans often find themselves in a similar boat. Take, for example, Netflix’sCowboy Bebopwhich wascancelled after just one season....

September 4, 2023 · 2 min · 350 words · Tommy Snyder