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Silent Hill 2 Remake has shadow-dropped on the Xbox store and, in many regions, is half-price!
Will you be picking up this incredible horror game?
Will you be picking up this incredible horror game?
November 21, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Silent Hill 2 Remake has shadow-dropped on the Xbox store and, in many regions, is half-price!
Will you be picking up this incredible horror game?
Will you be picking up this incredible horror game?
Former Square-Enix executive Jacob Novak has said that the studio "would love to make more Yoko Taro games but the audience size isn't big enough for the cost".
Contrary to this, Taro's award-winning 2017 RPG Nier Automata hit the 9 million sales mark in December 2024.
Contrary to this, Taro's award-winning 2017 RPG Nier Automata hit the 9 million sales mark in December 2024.
November 20, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Former Square-Enix executive Jacob Novak has said that the studio "would love to make more Yoko Taro games but the audience size isn't big enough for the cost".
Contrary to this, Taro's award-winning 2017 RPG Nier Automata hit the 9 million sales mark in December 2024.
Contrary to this, Taro's award-winning 2017 RPG Nier Automata hit the 9 million sales mark in December 2024.
Assassin's Creed's Desmond Miles is still alive.
In an interview with FallDamage, voice actor Nolan North said that Ubisoft directly told him that The Reader in Assassin's Creed Valhalla (a role also played by North) is technically Desmond.
In an interview with FallDamage, voice actor Nolan North said that Ubisoft directly told him that The Reader in Assassin's Creed Valhalla (a role also played by North) is technically Desmond.
November 20, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Assassin's Creed's Desmond Miles is still alive.
In an interview with FallDamage, voice actor Nolan North said that Ubisoft directly told him that The Reader in Assassin's Creed Valhalla (a role also played by North) is technically Desmond.
In an interview with FallDamage, voice actor Nolan North said that Ubisoft directly told him that The Reader in Assassin's Creed Valhalla (a role also played by North) is technically Desmond.
Megabonk developer vedinad has voluntarily withdrawn the game from it's nomination for "Best Debut Indie" at the Game Awards.
Would you have voted for Megabonk?
Would you have voted for Megabonk?
November 19, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Megabonk developer vedinad has voluntarily withdrawn the game from it's nomination for "Best Debut Indie" at the Game Awards.
Would you have voted for Megabonk?
Would you have voted for Megabonk?
Resident Evil Requiem producer Masato Kumazawa revealed, in an interview with Stevivor, that the company has no plans for a publicly available demo for the game.
In the interview, he also discredited the "Leon in an eyepatch" leak from earlier this year "fake news".
In the interview, he also discredited the "Leon in an eyepatch" leak from earlier this year "fake news".
November 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Resident Evil Requiem producer Masato Kumazawa revealed, in an interview with Stevivor, that the company has no plans for a publicly available demo for the game.
In the interview, he also discredited the "Leon in an eyepatch" leak from earlier this year "fake news".
In the interview, he also discredited the "Leon in an eyepatch" leak from earlier this year "fake news".
Despite being one of the highest rated video game films of all time, Sonic 3 was not nominated for Best Adaptation at this year's Game Awards.
It lost out to The Last of Us S2, A Minecraft Movie, Until Dawn, Splinter Cell Deathwatch and the Devil May Cry animated series.
It lost out to The Last of Us S2, A Minecraft Movie, Until Dawn, Splinter Cell Deathwatch and the Devil May Cry animated series.
November 18, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Despite being one of the highest rated video game films of all time, Sonic 3 was not nominated for Best Adaptation at this year's Game Awards.
It lost out to The Last of Us S2, A Minecraft Movie, Until Dawn, Splinter Cell Deathwatch and the Devil May Cry animated series.
It lost out to The Last of Us S2, A Minecraft Movie, Until Dawn, Splinter Cell Deathwatch and the Devil May Cry animated series.
This year's earliest GOTY contender ISN'T a contender for The Game Awards' GOTY.
Amongst a stacked year, Split Fiction failed to make the final six.
Who are you voting for?
Amongst a stacked year, Split Fiction failed to make the final six.
Who are you voting for?
November 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
This year's earliest GOTY contender ISN'T a contender for The Game Awards' GOTY.
Amongst a stacked year, Split Fiction failed to make the final six.
Who are you voting for?
Amongst a stacked year, Split Fiction failed to make the final six.
Who are you voting for?
Nintendo have released the first official screenshots from The Legend of Zelda movie.
Are we excited??
Are we excited??
November 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Nintendo have released the first official screenshots from The Legend of Zelda movie.
Are we excited??
Are we excited??
Call of Duty Black Ops 7's user score on MetaCritic hit a stunning 1.7 this weekend, a new low for the series. It currently sits at 1.9 on PC.
How are you feeling about Black Ops 7?
How are you feeling about Black Ops 7?
November 17, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Call of Duty Black Ops 7's user score on MetaCritic hit a stunning 1.7 this weekend, a new low for the series. It currently sits at 1.9 on PC.
How are you feeling about Black Ops 7?
How are you feeling about Black Ops 7?
Horizon Steel Frontier developers want to make a PS5 version.
In an interview with 4Gamer he stated, "we would like to do it but it is not something we can decide on our own, so we would like to proceed with discussions".
In an interview with 4Gamer he stated, "we would like to do it but it is not something we can decide on our own, so we would like to proceed with discussions".
November 14, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Horizon Steel Frontier developers want to make a PS5 version.
In an interview with 4Gamer he stated, "we would like to do it but it is not something we can decide on our own, so we would like to proceed with discussions".
In an interview with 4Gamer he stated, "we would like to do it but it is not something we can decide on our own, so we would like to proceed with discussions".
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I played Metroid Prime 4! I'll not reiterate my thoughts (watch the video!) but it was a bit of a profound moment in my career.
I got started in gaming with a review of Metroid Prime for my old personal channel, about a decade ago, and now here I am previewing MP4. Wow.
youtu.be/TeO8Gdgh3iE
I got started in gaming with a review of Metroid Prime for my old personal channel, about a decade ago, and now here I am previewing MP4. Wow.
youtu.be/TeO8Gdgh3iE
7 Things I Learned Playing Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Hands On Impressions)
YouTube video by WhatCulture Gaming
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November 14, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I played Metroid Prime 4! I'll not reiterate my thoughts (watch the video!) but it was a bit of a profound moment in my career.
I got started in gaming with a review of Metroid Prime for my old personal channel, about a decade ago, and now here I am previewing MP4. Wow.
youtu.be/TeO8Gdgh3iE
I got started in gaming with a review of Metroid Prime for my old personal channel, about a decade ago, and now here I am previewing MP4. Wow.
youtu.be/TeO8Gdgh3iE
Grand Theft Auto VI's delay might cause console manufacturers also delay their next gen systems.
Industry analyst Piers Harding-Rolls has said in an interview with gamesindustry.biz that Sony and Microsoft might consider "riding the GTA 6 wave and waiting until 2028".
Industry analyst Piers Harding-Rolls has said in an interview with gamesindustry.biz that Sony and Microsoft might consider "riding the GTA 6 wave and waiting until 2028".
November 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Grand Theft Auto VI's delay might cause console manufacturers also delay their next gen systems.
Industry analyst Piers Harding-Rolls has said in an interview with gamesindustry.biz that Sony and Microsoft might consider "riding the GTA 6 wave and waiting until 2028".
Industry analyst Piers Harding-Rolls has said in an interview with gamesindustry.biz that Sony and Microsoft might consider "riding the GTA 6 wave and waiting until 2028".
The Switch 2 is on course to obliterate the PS5 sales-wise.
Recent Famitsu sales updates have listed the Switch 2 has having made 2.6m sales in Japan already.
This is over a third of the PS5 "family" sales (physical, digital and Pro) which currently sit at around 7.1m.
Recent Famitsu sales updates have listed the Switch 2 has having made 2.6m sales in Japan already.
This is over a third of the PS5 "family" sales (physical, digital and Pro) which currently sit at around 7.1m.
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The Switch 2 is on course to obliterate the PS5 sales-wise.
Recent Famitsu sales updates have listed the Switch 2 has having made 2.6m sales in Japan already.
This is over a third of the PS5 "family" sales (physical, digital and Pro) which currently sit at around 7.1m.
Recent Famitsu sales updates have listed the Switch 2 has having made 2.6m sales in Japan already.
This is over a third of the PS5 "family" sales (physical, digital and Pro) which currently sit at around 7.1m.
The Horizon MMO has been a revealed and it's NOT coming to PlayStation.
Horizon: Steel Frontiers has been revealed via a 10-minute deep-dive and, most shockingly of all, it's only being released on PC and mobile.
Are you interested in a Horizon MMO?
Horizon: Steel Frontiers has been revealed via a 10-minute deep-dive and, most shockingly of all, it's only being released on PC and mobile.
Are you interested in a Horizon MMO?
November 13, 2025 at 9:26 AM
The Horizon MMO has been a revealed and it's NOT coming to PlayStation.
Horizon: Steel Frontiers has been revealed via a 10-minute deep-dive and, most shockingly of all, it's only being released on PC and mobile.
Are you interested in a Horizon MMO?
Horizon: Steel Frontiers has been revealed via a 10-minute deep-dive and, most shockingly of all, it's only being released on PC and mobile.
Are you interested in a Horizon MMO?
Valve have announced a series of new hardware to join the SteamDeck.
This includes a console/PC hybrid that runs SteamOS called Steam Machine, a new VR headset, and a Steam Controller.
This includes a console/PC hybrid that runs SteamOS called Steam Machine, a new VR headset, and a Steam Controller.
November 12, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Valve have announced a series of new hardware to join the SteamDeck.
This includes a console/PC hybrid that runs SteamOS called Steam Machine, a new VR headset, and a Steam Controller.
This includes a console/PC hybrid that runs SteamOS called Steam Machine, a new VR headset, and a Steam Controller.
Sony just announced a new Ratchet & Clank game... but there's catch.
Range Rumble is a free-to-play multiplayer battle arena game which will release for iOS and Android.
Range Rumble is a free-to-play multiplayer battle arena game which will release for iOS and Android.
November 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Sony just announced a new Ratchet & Clank game... but there's catch.
Range Rumble is a free-to-play multiplayer battle arena game which will release for iOS and Android.
Range Rumble is a free-to-play multiplayer battle arena game which will release for iOS and Android.
Brie Larson been cast as Rosalina in the upcoming The Super Mario Bros Galaxy Movie.
Benny Safdie has also been revealed as the voice of Bowser Jr.
Benny Safdie has also been revealed as the voice of Bowser Jr.
November 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Brie Larson been cast as Rosalina in the upcoming The Super Mario Bros Galaxy Movie.
Benny Safdie has also been revealed as the voice of Bowser Jr.
Benny Safdie has also been revealed as the voice of Bowser Jr.
Skyrim turns 14 years old today.
And we still don't have Elder Scrolls VI...
And we still don't have Elder Scrolls VI...
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Skyrim turns 14 years old today.
And we still don't have Elder Scrolls VI...
And we still don't have Elder Scrolls VI...
A Fallout 3 remaster is apparently on the way according to Video Games Chronicle.
Todd Howard said in an interview with GQ recently that Bethesda have "hundreds of people [working] on Fallout right now", referring to FO76 but being coy about what else is in the works.
Todd Howard said in an interview with GQ recently that Bethesda have "hundreds of people [working] on Fallout right now", referring to FO76 but being coy about what else is in the works.
November 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
A Fallout 3 remaster is apparently on the way according to Video Games Chronicle.
Todd Howard said in an interview with GQ recently that Bethesda have "hundreds of people [working] on Fallout right now", referring to FO76 but being coy about what else is in the works.
Todd Howard said in an interview with GQ recently that Bethesda have "hundreds of people [working] on Fallout right now", referring to FO76 but being coy about what else is in the works.
Elden Ring Nightreign DLC will drop before April 2026!
FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa have said that the game is performing "well beyond initial expectations" and that the studio were developing DLC for release before the end of this financial year.
FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa have said that the game is performing "well beyond initial expectations" and that the studio were developing DLC for release before the end of this financial year.
November 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Elden Ring Nightreign DLC will drop before April 2026!
FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa have said that the game is performing "well beyond initial expectations" and that the studio were developing DLC for release before the end of this financial year.
FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa have said that the game is performing "well beyond initial expectations" and that the studio were developing DLC for release before the end of this financial year.
ARC Raiders has already sold 2.5m copies according to Alinea Analytics.
69% of players are on Steam, with 17% on PS5 and 14% on Xbox.
Have you tried ARC Raiders yet?
69% of players are on Steam, with 17% on PS5 and 14% on Xbox.
Have you tried ARC Raiders yet?
November 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
ARC Raiders has already sold 2.5m copies according to Alinea Analytics.
69% of players are on Steam, with 17% on PS5 and 14% on Xbox.
Have you tried ARC Raiders yet?
69% of players are on Steam, with 17% on PS5 and 14% on Xbox.
Have you tried ARC Raiders yet?
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra has been delayed "beyond early 2026" in a statement from developer Skydance Games.
This is the game's second delay, after it's original release window of holiday 2025.
This is the game's second delay, after it's original release window of holiday 2025.
November 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra has been delayed "beyond early 2026" in a statement from developer Skydance Games.
This is the game's second delay, after it's original release window of holiday 2025.
This is the game's second delay, after it's original release window of holiday 2025.
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'Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra' delayed to an unspecified date.
November 6, 2025 at 9:48 PM
'Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra' delayed to an unspecified date.
It's official: Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed to 19th November 2026.
The news comes as part of Take Two Interactive's earnings report, with the company describing it as "some additional time to finish the game with the high level of polish players expect and deserve."
The news comes as part of Take Two Interactive's earnings report, with the company describing it as "some additional time to finish the game with the high level of polish players expect and deserve."
November 6, 2025 at 9:34 PM
It's official: Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed to 19th November 2026.
The news comes as part of Take Two Interactive's earnings report, with the company describing it as "some additional time to finish the game with the high level of polish players expect and deserve."
The news comes as part of Take Two Interactive's earnings report, with the company describing it as "some additional time to finish the game with the high level of polish players expect and deserve."