As the second worst-affected country by the novel Coronavirus, Italy recently went on lockdown while authorities struggle to contain the spread. Almost everything except for essential and emergency services have been shut down, with over 17,000 confirmed patients and over 1,000 deaths, according to latest figures. In the midst of this gloom, Italian internet services
Not two weeks after Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary snuck onto PC, and we’re already talking about the sequel. Steady on, team. This week, John “Masterchief” Halo’s handlers over at 343 Industries announced plans to flight (that’s Halo-speak for “test) Halo 2‘s return to PC in The Master Chief Collection. It’ll trial alongside Forge and Theatre
Every now and then, PlatinumGames manages to get its fans hopes up by expressing its desire to work on beloved IPs. Hideki Kamiya, in particular, is known to release statements that come across as confirmations but the’re hardly that. One such game that the studio has talked about several times is a sequel to Okami.
I will, if I may, begin this piece by casting my mind back even further than 2005. The year was 2002, and the much loved, and in the end troubled, Gamecube was released in dear old Blighty. There had been talk and promise of many exclusive games for the console, one being the first title
An eShop listing for the upcoming and eagerly awaited Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch has recently surfaced. Nintendo has kept fairly tight-lipped about the title that originally launched on the Wii in 2011 and they’re still stating a rather vague 2020 release window for now. Still, this could mean that we’ll be getting
There’s a new PSN Flash Sale, but it’s got a fairly small (and seemingly random?) selection of titles with discounts. This weekend’s Flash Sale only has 11 games, and that’s even if you count the special deluxe editions. There are actually only seven unique games on sale, which goes back up to 11 again if
We know you’re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we’re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you’ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We’ve pared down the past week’s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Or, if you’d rather watch than read, you
Since 2017 we’ve seen a steady supply of Hamster’s Arcade Archives releases bringing arcade classics to the Switch eShop. What’s more, the series includes previously unreleased or hard-to-find arcade games from Nintendo itself. Having been so well acquainted with many of the NES versions, and it’s been wonderful to rediscover these games in their original
By Elizabeth Henges, Friday, 13 March 2020 22:43 GMT Looking for some diversity in your gaming? The Humble Female Protagonist sale offers great deals on some video games starring women. Sometimes you just want to step into the shoes of someone different. Humble’s Female Protagonist Sale is all about the ladies, and you can save
I’ve seen Minecraft builds for just about everything, but it’s a rare day that a blocky build in-and-of itself fights for a global ideal like press freedom. In honor of World Day Against Cyber Censorship yesterday, a new in-game library has opened its doors called The Uncensored Library. Players can download a copy of the library
Step up to the plate and start your Road to the Show with new modes, more choices, and loads of other updates with MLB The Show 20. If you haven’t seen the Coach’s Couch video series, it’s a great way to catch up on all the additions, and see some fine puppetry in the process.
February 2020’s NPD results are in and not much has changed since the previous month. Most notably, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has taken the top spot yet again. Media Molecule’s Dreams sits at number 26, despite being one of PS4’s most downloaded games in February. However, it did manage to take the eighth spot
Black Mesa reviewed by Dan Stapleton on PC. #ign #gaming #blackmesa
Last week, we asked you to share some inspiring women in your favorite games. From adventurers to directors, witches to superheroes, you shared your favorite lady in gaming using #PS4share and #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: Jesse rises to the occasion as Director in Control, shared by AreeLyBadPun. ccf_photomode shared a detailed portrait of
Pokémon Go is one of the most popular social gaming experiences out there, but it now needs to scale back the social interactions as the world deals with the COVID-19 pandemic. Last night, developer Niantic issued a statement that addresses the outbreak, and what players can expect from Pokémon Go. The message states that “the
The fight for justice gets bigger, badder, and quirkier! My Hero One’s Justice 2, out today, brings back the original cast from the first game, while also introducing plenty of new fan favorites. With over 40 playable characters, improved battle mechanics, new team interactions, and an exciting new Mission Mode where you get to run
Episode 22 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast is here as the team chat about the uncertainly that the coronavirus has brought not just to the gaming scene, but the world in general. Join Gareth and Neil from TheXboxHub as they talk things over and attempt to make some sense of the coronavirus pandemic that is gripping
The release date for Animal Crossing: New Horizons is drawing ever closer as it is due out on the 20th March. Today, Nintendo UK has produced and uploaded a new commercial for the ultra-cute life sim titled, Create your own Paradise. The video introduces you to island life and the activities you can get up
Earlier this year, rumors began circulating about the future of Silent Hill. Allegedly, Konami plans to revisit the series in the form of two distinct titles–one a soft reboot, the other a Telltale-style adventure. While the leaker responsible for said speculation said they’re unsure on whether these games are still in the works, new rumors
This site may earn affiliate commissions from the links on this page. Terms of use. Modern system power management is anything but simple. Modern CPUs (or APUs in AMD’s parlance) have complex sensor networks and power management schemes that take temperature reads from multiple points inside the system, including its skin temperature. A recent investigation
Why, hello there, Trovian! It’s me, Qubesly! I’ve come with great news: St. Qubeslick’s Day is back, and with it your luck is on the rise. Come test your fortune in six new adventures that will have you leaping with joy at the rewards. Prove your mettle in clearing out infestations of darkness lurking in
If you’re in your teens or beyond, chances are you’ve probably found yourself falling head over heels in love with someone at least once in your life. We all know the feeling: you see a stunning stranger out of the corner of your eye, someone who you’re absolutely sure is way out of your league,
Prince of Persia is back, thoughperhaps not in the way fans have been wanting. Today Ubisoft rolled out a new, limited-time For Honor event, Blades of Persia. The event will feature two chapters. Chapter 1, Ruler of Time, kicks off today. When Ruler of Time ends next week on March 19th, the second chapter will
Once more, it’s time for the fine folks at Overwatch to put down their guns, stop shooting each other for a moment, pick up their guns again and go blast some robots and armoured goons. It’s Archives time, team. With no new story to plug through this time, all three of Overwatch’s co-op stories are
This site may earn affiliate commissions from the links on this page. Terms of use. It may have wowed the world with its “Whale” demo a few years ago, but after raising over $2B and selling an estimated 6,000 headsets in the first six months after launch, Magic Leap may have met its Snake River
By Stephany Nunneley, Thursday, 12 March 2020 19:31 GMT Trials of Osiris returns tomorrow, and to get you excited, Bungie has released a trailer for it. The long-awaited Trials of Osiris returns and will go live in Destiny 2 tomorrow, March 13. Trials is a 3v3 weekend-only competitive mode and tasks you with winning as
This site may earn affiliate commissions from the links on this page. Terms of use. Playing high-end desktop VR games currently requires some serious PC hardware, but that may not be the case for much longer. Cloud gaming service Shadow has announced a “VR Exploration Program,” which we think is a fancy way of saying
Like clockwork, Overwatch is back with another Archives event, but this one is a little different. Although players will be entering the same Archives Brawls from previous years, extreme modifiers to both the enemies and players should make them play out differently. In the first week of the event, which kicks off now, two Uprising
James Duggan reviews Tom Clancy’s The Division 2: Warlords of New York expansion on PC. Also available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. #ign #gaming
This site may earn affiliate commissions from the links on this page. Terms of use. The 2016 reboot of Doom did better than most reboots, garnering almost universal praise from reviewers and players alike. The sequel, Doom Eternal, is hitting consoles and PC later this month with more character upgrades, new multiplayer modes, and improved