The next ambitious entry in the Watch Dogs franchise, Watch Dogs Legion, has had a bit of a rocky development path after a delay last year—which Ubisoft has embraced to make some major changes and improvements to the game—but it’s finally reemerging at this weekend’s Ubisoft Forward digital event. Some journalists have also been able
Month: July 2020
For over nine months now, Atlas has been thrilling players on Xbox One with a deep survival experience in a world of pirate fantasy. Players begin with nothing and struggle to survive against the elements, hunger, hostile creatures, and the apex predator — other players. Crafting weapons and defenses, they carve out their niche and
Nintendo of Europe has announced via Twitter that a limited supply of Animal Crossing and Splatoon 2 themed iPhone cases are now available to purchase from the official My Nintendo store. The exclusive phone cases are £29.99 each and you’ll have to pay shipping fees, but if you’re interested then you’d better be quick as
A beautifully drawn gothic fantasy roguelike where you get to play as demons fighting hordes of good guys? Sign me right up. During the Nacon Connect stream, Cyanide (makers of Blood Bowl and Styx) just gave us another look at their upcoming game, Rogue Lords, which is on track to release next year. Set in
By Stephany Nunneley, Tuesday, 7 July 2020 18:59 GMT Here’s a new look at Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood. A gameplay trailer for Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood was shown today during Nancon Connect. Our last look at the game came in the form of a cinematic trailer. Alongside the gameplay trailer, it was announced
It’s still relatively early in the month, meaning it’s time for Sony to update PlayStation Now’s lineup of games. Three new entries are joining the service for July–Watch Dogs 2, Street Fighter V, and Hello Neighbor. Each of these varied experiences hit the streaming service today. However, the San Francisco-set Watch Dogs sequel will exit on
Use your hacker skills and gadgets to take over San Francisco, battle it out against world warriors and use your wits to uncover dark secrets in your neighborhood as Watch Dogs 2, Street Fighter V and Hello Neighbor come to PS Now today. Let’s take a closer look at each of the games. Watch Dogs
F1 is back – both in real-world and virtual form – as Codemasters drop the latest, and possibly, greatest F1 gaming experience yet. Want to enjoy the glitz, the glamour, and the glory of the fastest form of motorsport? F1 2020 is here. Available to purchase and download right this minute on Xbox One, PS4,
Square Enix has a huge library of role-playing games, and some of them haven’t even been released in the west. One game, in particular, that never got officially localised was the 1994 Super Famicom RPG, Live A Live. With any luck, we might finally see this game make its way to other regions. Gematsu has
Stardew Valley has sold over 10 million copies since it launched in 2016, and developer Eric Barone continues to add new content to it, giving players plenty of reason to keep returning to their farms. The latest update (which Barone calls 1.5) is currently in development. Barone says progress is being made, and that this
Amidst all of the controversy and abusive threats that have loudly and obnoxiously overtaken the conversation surrounding The Last of Us Part II, fans are discussing specific details about the game’s story and ending. One tiny detail that has come to light could entirely change the context of the ending and what the game’s final
In 2009 I made a web game called Coma. I was 18 years old, and had no idea what could happen after you release a game. The game blew up with over 8 million plays, and sent me on a decade long journey of creating bizarre and beautiful indie adventure games. Now, I’m almost 30,
Formula One is very much defined by its superstar drivers. Hamilton. Schumacher. Senna. These names loom large over entire eras of F1 racing. But while it’s the drivers that get the adulation, the legacies, and the lucrative watch endorsement deals, above all that Formula One is still a team sport.F1 2020 is without doubt the
The latest UK video games charts have arrived thanks to physical chart tracker GfK. This week has seen the addictive and cute Animal Crossing: New Horizons re-enter the top ten at No.3. Sales of Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch have jumped 116% in sales week-on-week. Here is the GfK Top Ten for
Shadow Warrior 3 is officially out in the open, courtesy of a newly released teaser trailer. The rather comical tease is a thrill to watch, while notably announcing that a gameplay reveal will go live later in the week. Fans can expect to get a good look at the next Shadow Warrior entry during Devolver
If you’re not tired of zombies, the good news is neither are Turtle Rock Studios, the folks behind Left 4 Dead. Last year they announced Back 4 Blood, a triumphant return for the numeral 4 and zombies, but have been quiet about it since. As proof that their project remains undead, Turtle Rock have shuffled
It was recently announced that Rian Johnson (Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Knives Out) directed the teaser trailer for Pokemon Go Fest 2020, which is going virtual for the first time since the game launched in 2016. The news comes from an official Niantic blog post, which features information on how Go Fest intends to
This site may earn affiliate commissions from the links on this page. Terms of use. Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, creators of HBO’s hit Westworld, have announced they are collaborating with Amazon Prime to create a TV series around the Fallout video game franchise. According to Nolan and Joy, they intend to craft a show
This site may earn affiliate commissions from the links on this page. Terms of use. Back in 2005, Microsoft, Sony, and other game developers collectively decided the new standard price for a video game would rise, from $49.99 to $59.99. For the past 15 years, retailers have avoided punching through that number, even as inflation
Let us fondly – or not so fondly – remember the launch of the Xbox One. For me it began with purchasing Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, Madden NFL 25, and NBA 2K15. All these titles were also released on the Xbox 360 and I owned two of the three. The financial blow was softened
Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked) Back in the forgotten, misty year of 1994, a game called Hardcore (developed by Digital Illusions, now better known as DICE) was previewed in game magazines for Mega Drive, Mega CD and Amiga. Then, thanks to the encroaching next generation of consoles, publisher Psygnosis canned the title when it was
It’s hard to believe we’re approaching Rocket League’s Fifth Anniversary! It feels like just yesterday that we were hitting the pitch for the first time, and learning the basics. Now we’re dishing assists and scoring goals with (relative) ease! To celebrate this momentous occasion, we’re throwing a two-week in-game event featuring all-new items and Limited
Paladin Studios and Nintendo recently released the amusing office-themed puzzler Good Job! on the Nintendo Switch eShop. Paladin Studios lead producer Robert Abercrombie and Nintendo of America producer Takao Nakano recently participated in an interview and spoke about how they joined forces together. Abercrombie: The founder of Paladin (Derk de Geus) had been trying to get his
Developer Codemasters has revealed that its upcoming racer, Dirt 5, will support 120 frames-per-second on the PlayStation 5. The studio had previously only confirmed such an option for the Xbox Series X. Speaking to the Official PlayStation Magazine UK (via PlayStation Universe), development director Rob Kar confirmed the news alongside praising the DualSense controller. According
Epic Games’ Chief Technology Officer, Kim Liberi, has said that next-gen games can be “as believable and realistic as a movie,” thanks to new technology and Unreal Engine 5. Speaking to the Official PlayStation Magazine UK (via Video Games Chronicle), Liberi said that the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X processing power will enable developers to
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot recently sent an internal letter to all employees addressing the ongoing investigations into allegations of misconduct in the workplace. “The situations that some of you have experienced or witnessed are absolutely not acceptable,” wrote Guillemot. “No one should ever feel harassed or disrespected at work, and the types of inappropriate behavior
Was the Ultimate Alliance stronger than we were led to believe in the early days? Find out how Colossus and Moon Knight fared in the battle for the spotlight in the PS2, Xbox and PSP versions! Episode originally aired in July 2011. Pop Fiction: http://www.gametrailers.com/shows/pop-fiction Producer: Michael Damiani Editor: James Ondrey Voice: Brandon Jones
Screenshot Saturday Sundays! We’re having a particularly lazy Sunday afternoon this week, but that shouldn’t mean forgoing a stroll through the delights on offer through the #ScreenshotSaturday hashtag for our usual weekend viewing. This week: pastel cartography, mycelium cottages, data-corrupted highways from hell and squirrels. We’re once again visited by Au Fil De L’eau developer
Returning to your hometown is always going to be a jarring experience, especially if it’s been a decade since you ran off. And it’s stories like these that draw me in instantly. Being forced to reconcile your past, while accepting the person you now are, is an interesting concept that can be tough to execute
Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked) If you’ve ever indulged in a little of Redlynx’s Trials series, tried your hand at some Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater or dabbled a little with Hello Games’ Joe Danger on last-gen consoles, you’ll have a good idea of what Urban Trial Tricky is attempting to aim towards. Tate Multimedia has