Fortnite fans are counting down to the release of the new Disney Villains skins in the item shop. The hotly anticipated Disney Villains pack includes new skins and items for Maleficent, Cruella and Captain Hook. The iconic characters will be available to purchase from the item shop when it refreshes…
Almost 30 years ago to the day the video game industry changed forever, as Sony launched its first console in Japan. With sales of around 100 million units, the PSOne would cement Sony as major player in the gaming space, where it continues to enjoy success to this day. Indeed,…
There are a ton of games leaving PlayStation Plus in November, including an absolute masterpiece courtesy of Rockstar Games. Indeed, PlayStation Plus Extra subscribers only have a few weeks left to play the outstanding Red Dead Redemption 2 as part of their subscription. The highest-rated game on PS4, Red Dead…
One of the best value gaming headsets has just been given a stylish new makeover, as RIG announces the limited-edition 600 PRO HS Acid Camo headphones. Launching in November, the 600 PRO headphones feature a stylish new design, but at an affordable price point of less than £100. Even better…
Microsoft has released a new range of Xbox consoles, including two Xbox Series X models and a brand new Xbox Series S. The pick of the bunch is the stylish new Robot White Xbox Series X, which comes with 1TB of storage, a matching controller and HDMI 2.1 lead. Priced…
Argos customers are rushing to buy Microsoft’s brand new Xbox Series S console, which is available to purchase today. The new and improved Xbox Series S solves one of the original version’s biggest problems, launching with 1TB of SSD storage, instead of the paltry 512GB found in the older model.…
A big batch of brand new PS Plus Extra and Premium games are about to be released by Sony. The next wave of PlayStation Plus games will be available to download and install on October 15. While there’s no official release time, the games should be playable at around 11am…
Helldivers 2 is getting another huge update on PS5 and PC (via Steam). The next big Helldivers 2 update is part of developer Arrowhead’s 60-day plan to fix the game following a previous patch that was met with controversy. In a nutshell, the Escalation of Freedom update was criticised for making certain…
When Bloober Team was announced as the developer of Konami’s aeons-awaited remake of Silent Hill 2, the fandom gave a collective groan loud enough to drown out the slobbering howls of the titular town’s most gruesome inhabitants. The apprehension was understandable: despite a back catalogue of credible horror titles, Bloober’s…
The October 2024 PS Plus games were recently revealed by Sony. The next batch of PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium releases include Dead Island 2, Two Point Campus and Dino Crisis. The games will be available to play on the morning of October 15. Unfortunately, however, it’s not all good…
It always surprises me the extent in which people seem love and adore the Persona games, so much so that Persona 5 actually appears twice in the list of the ten best PS4 games of all time! However, despite the fanfare, popularity and critical-acclaim, long-time Persona director Katsura Hashino decided…
Retro gaming has become big business in recent years, as collectors pay big bucks to pick up classic video games from yesteryear. The retro gaming boom arguably peaked in 2021 when a sealed copy of Super Mario 64 sold for a staggering £1.1 million at auction. Of course, this particular…
One of the greatest and most influential strategy games is available for less than £10 on Steam. If you’re a PC gamer looking for something that will keep you busy for months on end, then you can pick up the excellent Age of Empires 2 Definitive Edition for just £9.99.…
UPDATE: Fortnitemares and its accompanying update has been delayed by Epic Games. The game will now be taken offline for update 31.40 on Saturday, October 12 at 7am BST UK time. The news was announced by Epic Games on X: “While we continue final preparations for v31.40, we are delaying…
Fortnite fans are counting down to the release of the Fortnitemares Halloween event, which launches as part of update 31.40. Fortnite update 31.40 has an October 11 release date on PS5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch and Android. The update launches alongside a period of…
New Atlus RPG Metaphor ReFantazio is about to make its debut on PS5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and PC. One of the highest-rated games of the year so far, Metaphor ReFantazio has an October 11 release date and a midnight BST launch time. To ensure you can start playing…
UPDATE: The PS5 Pro is currently available to pre-order at Argos. The 30th Anniversary PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition console is also available to pre-order from Argos. PS5 Pro pre-orders go live on Amazon at 9am BST. ORIGINAL: The PS5 Pro will be available to pre-order from a wider selection…
The Gamecube isn’t one of Nintendo’s most successful consoles, selling just over 20 million units before being replaced by the much more popular Nintendo Wii in 2007. Despite the lack of sales, however, the Gamecube was home to some seriously great games. Indeed, some of Nintendo’s most popular franchises made…
Whether you own a PlayStation 5 or are thinking of investing in a PS5 Pro, then a good TV is an essential part of the package, especially if you want to show off your new hardware. PS5 games largely feature 4K and HDR support, and some games even run at…
PlayStation Plus subscribers are counting down to the October 2024 Extra and Premium games reveal. Sony will officially announce the Extra and Premium line-up at 4.30pm BST UK time on the afternoon of October 9. The games will be available to download and install less than a week later, on…
UPDATE: The launch of Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred has been slightly delayed, as Blizzard works on a last minute fix for the update. According to community manager Adam Fletcher, the update is nearly ready to download and install for Battle.net players. “The new update is nearly finished uploading to…
After years without any new Silent Hill games to speak of, Konami and Bloober Team are finally ready to release the Silent Hill 2 Remake on PS5 and PC via Steam. The long-awaited Silent Hill 2 Remake has an October 8 release date and a midnight BST UK launch time…
Silent Hill 2 fans are counting down to the early access release date. While the game doesn’t officially launch until October 8, Silent Hill 2 Deluxe Edition pre-order customers can start playing 48-hours early. Indeed, the Silent Hill 2 Remake Deluxe Edition has an October 6 release date on PS5…
Sony is about to reveal the new PS Plus Extra and Premium games for October 2024. If the company sticks to the usual schedule, then the PlayStation Plus Extra games will be unveiled at 4.30pm BST UK time on the afternoon of October 9. The PS4 and PS5 games will…
Argos has opened pre-orders for the brand new Meta Quest 3S virtual reality device. The recently announced Meta Quest 3S is a more affordable version of the popular virtual reality headset, coming with 128GB of storage, a copy of Batman Arkham Shadow and a 3-month Meta Quest+ trial for just…
Fortnite developer Epic Games has issued a warning to players ahead of the imminent live event. Taking place on October 5, the Doctor Doom Marvel event has a 7pm BST start time for fans living in the UK. Unfortunately, however, it looks like the Battle Royale servers may already be…
Fortnite developer Epic Games has announced plans to hold an in-game event this weekend. The upcoming Fortnite event will see Marvel villain Doctor Doom unleash chaos and destruction within the Battle Royale island. According to a countdown timer that appeared after the release of update 31.30 earlier this week, the…
A survival horror game that’s arguably yet to be bettered, Konami’s psychological horror masterpiece Silent Hill 2 is finally getting a modern makeover, nearly a quarter of a century after making its PS2 debut back in 2001. The long-awaited Silent Hill 2 remake is being developed by virtual horror specialists…
Fortnite fans are eagerly counting down to the next major shop update, which will bring another long-awaited crossover skin to the game. Confirming previous rumours, former NBA basketball player Shaquille O’Neal has been officially announced as the next celebrity star to join Fortnite. Shaq (and his alter ego DJ Diesel)…
With the Nintendo Switch 2 expected to launch in 2025, and with Black Friday shoppers planning their next big purchase, now seems like a good time to look back at the top 10 Nintendo Switch games based on their Metacritic scores. Despite topping the Switch retail charts with sales of more…
It’s one of the most highly sought after PlayStation controllers ever made – and for an extremely limited time it’s still in stock at one retailer. The 30th Anniversary PS5 DualSense controller is a special limited edition PS5 controller which is themed around the original PlayStation console, to celebrate 30…
EA Sports FC 25 is out now on PS5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. Despite unfavourable reviews on Metacritic, EA FC 25 will no doubt be one of the biggest selling games of the year, especially with Black Friday and Christmas on the horizon.…
As predicted, update 31.30 has shed light on some of the new skins coming to Fortnite as part of the Fortnitemares update. As you can see from the image below, Fortnitemares will add a spooky Marshmello skin, as well as a Leatherface skin from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and the…
The First Descendant developer NEXON has announced plans to release a brand new update for PlayStation, Xbox and PC. The First Descendant update 1.1.3 has a September 26 release date and a 2pm BST UK launch time. There’s currently no word on any server downtime, so fingers crossed the update…
It’s fair to say that PS5 Pro pre-orders were a bit chaotic when they went live on September 26. Reminiscent of the early days of the PS5, customers were forced to queue to purchase the new and improved console from the PlayStation Direct website. To make matters worse, the PS5…
If previous rumours are to be believed, then the second GTA 6 trailer could launch within the next week. If you cast your mind back to the end of July, Grand Theft Auto developer Rockstar Games released the Pizza Delivery update for GTA Online. In the launch trailer for the…
Don’t worry if you missed out on a PS5 Pro console earlier this week, because Argos has some fantastic deals available on the regular PS5 Slim and a ton of games. As part of the retailer’s Next Level Gaming event, fans can grab discounted games, PS5 console bundles and accessories…
After an early access launch for Ultimate Edition owners last week, the EA Sports FC 25 Standard Edition is about to make its full debut on PS5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. EA FC 25 has a September 27 release date on all platforms. Based on…
Despite reservations about the price, there’s a lot of buzz about Sony’s brand new and massively upgraded PS5 Pro console. If you’re interested in purchasing the new console at launch, then PS5 Pro pre-orders will go live on September 26, exclusively on the PlayStation Direct website. The console will be…
With Sony dominating the gaming headlines over the past couple of weeks – PS5 Pro reveal, the 30th Anniversary Collection and State of Play – its’ easy to forget that one of Nintendo’s biggest new games of 2024 is about to launch exclusively for the Switch. Shining the spotlight on…
After a lengthy period of server downtime, Mortal Kombat 1’s big new Khaos Reigns expansion is out now. While the headline new feature is the addition of paid story content, existing MK1 users will also benefit from a selection of free content. In addition to balance changes, stability improvements and…
Confirming earlier rumours, Sony has announced plans to hold a State of Play event for September. The next PlayStation showcase will take place at 11pm BST UK time on the evening of September 24. Running for around 30 minutes, the new State of Play event will give fans a look…
Sony is about to reveal the PlayStation Plus games for October 2024. If Sony sticks to the traditional schedule, then the next wave of free PS4 and PS5 games will unveiled at 4.30pm BST UK time on the afternoon of September 25. The games will then be available to download…
Mortal Kombat 1 fans are counting down to the release of the hotly anticipated Khaos Reigns expansion, which adds new story content, characters and additional features. The Khaos Reigns DLC has a September 24 release date on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC. According to the timer on…
SEGA has been making waves this week, announcing a new game with a nautical twist, the release date for another big game, and launching a huge publisher sale over on Steam. The big headline is the announcement of a new Like a Dragon game featuring fan favourite character Goro Majima.…
Retro gaming fans may be surprised to hear that the SEGA Dreamcast just celebrated its 25-year anniversary in North America, having made its debut all the way back on September 9, 1999. (The 25-year UK anniversary takes place on October 14.) Unfortunately, however, while you’d have a tough time finding…
The PS5 is reportedly halfway through its lifecycle, which means developers are finally starting to get to grips with the hardware and what exactly it can do. Things are about to get even better for PlayStation fans, as Sony confirms plans to release the upgraded PS5 Pro in November. With…
The next wave of PS Plus games are about to be revealed by Sony. After an underwhelming selection of PlayStation Plus Extra games for September, subscribers will be hoping the Essentials line-up shifts things up a gear in October. If Sony sticks to the traditional monthly reveal schedule, then the…
PlayStation Plus Extra subscribers can access a ton of games with their membership, from contemporary hits such as Death Stranding, The Witcher 3 and Demon’s Souls, to cult classics like Gravity Rush 2, Nier Replicant and Rez Infinite. While around a dozen new games are added every month, Sony removes…
All signs are pointing towards a busy few weeks for the video game industry. Not only is the Tokyo Game Show about to open its doors to the public, but both Sony and Nintendo are expected to hold online events featuring new game announcements, gameplay updates and even hardware reveals.…
While it might hurt Christmas Switch sales and Nintendo’s lofty financial targets, all signs are pointing towards an imminent Nintendo Switch 2 reveal as part of a September Nintendo Direct conference. According to the latest leaks, rumours and reports, Nintendo’s next console has entered the manufacturing stage in China. The…
EA Sports FC 25 is about to make its debut on PS5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. EA FC 25 comes with a host of new features and improvements, not to mention all of the latest players, leagues and squads. While the game isn’t officially scheduled…
If you’re counting down the minutes until former PlayStation exclusive God of War Ragnarok makes its PC debut via Steam and the Epic Games Store, then we’ve got some bad news to share. While it’s true that God of War Ragnarok has a September 19 release date for PC, UK…
Sony may have only just unveiled the PS5 Pro, but that doesn’t mean the company isn’t also hard at work on its next-gen hardware. Indeed, just days after the announcement of the PlayStation 5 Pro, a new report has emerged about the PS6. According to the new report, the PS5…
Speculation about the GTA 6 release date is almost certainly going to continue until the Grand Theft Auto sequel is actually playable and in the hands of gamers. Indeed, just days after the most recent GTA 6 release date scare, new comments have again cast doubt over the game hitting…
The PS5 disc drive is being snapped up like hot cakes after Sony announced that the only way to play discs on the PS5 Pro would be to buy a external disc drive. Sony unveiled the PS5 Pro earlier this month and revealed it would have a 2TB SSD, a…
Overwatch 2 fans are about to be treated to big week of new content, including a huge World of Warcraft crossover. It’s all part of the Overwatch 2 mid-season update, which has a September 17 release date and a 6pm BST UK launch time. The headline feature is the World…
Sony recently unveiled the PS5 Pro, which will launch with a £699 price point in November. The PS5 Pro will attempt to provide a better balance between visual fidelity and performance, which should mean more games running at 60 frames-per-second in 4K. While the £699 price tag may prove too…
Despite boasting the same overall rating of 91, Haaland is second on the list, while fellow Manchester City superstar Kevin De Bruyne is third with 90. The Liverpool duo of Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah are next on the list with overall ratings of 89, which is the same…
The PS5 Pro has been officially announced by Sony. The console will launch on November 7 at a cost of £699. Pre-orders will go live on September 26. Hosted by system architect Mark Cerny, the PS5 Technical Presentation began with Sony confirming that the console will improve on the original…
Need for Speed multiplied by GTA Online. That sounds brilliant, right? Unfortunately, while Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown has great ambitions, it’s let down by the execution of… well, almost everything. The idea is solid. It’s an open world racer – and frankly there aren’t nearly enough good open world…
The PS5 Pro was announced yesterday as thousands tuned into the new showing of Sony’s brand new console to hit the market. The PS5 Pro will launch on November 7 with pre-order to open on September 26 later this month. However, the response to the launch was… interesting at best…
Much to the delight of Grand Theft Auto fans everywhere, recent claims that GTA 6 was internally delayed appear to be false. According to a Grand Theft Auto insider with a decent track record of posting leaks, GTA 6 has been internally delayed by development studio Rockstar Games. The source…
Sony recently announced the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium games for September, and it hasn’t gone down well with fans! The September PlayStation Plus Extra line-up is headlined by The Plucky Squire, which is a brand new release inspired by classic Legend of Zelda games. It actually looks pretty decent.…
After months of speculation, Sony recently announced plans to release an upgraded PlayStation 5 model dubbed the PS5 Pro. The new and improved PS5 will provide gamers with better visuals and smoother performance, albeit at an extremely high price point. Launching this November, the PS5 Pro will cost a whopping…
It may now officially be called EA Sports FC, but for millions of virtual football fans around the world, Electronic Arts’ annual football extravaganza will always be known as FIFA. Whatever you choose to call it, the long-running football franchise has been around for more than 30 years, so it…
Video game publisher Plaion recently announced plans to release a modern day recreation of the beloved ZX Spectrum. Launching on November 22, The Spectrum will ship with 48 pre-installed retro games, and will be available for £89.99. The updated version of the classic computer will support 720p HD output via…
PS Plus subscribers are counting down to the reveal of the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium games for September 2024. Consisting of around a dozen PS4, PS5, PlayStation classics and PSVR 2 titles, the PS Plus Extra and Premium line-up will be unveiled at 4.30pm BST UK time on September…
With the EA Sports FC 25 release date around the corner, Electronic Arts has finally revealed the top 25 players in this year’s game. EA Sports FC 25 has a September 27 release date on PS5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. However, fans who pre-order the…
PS5 Pro rumours are in overdrive with plenty of outlets claiming a new console could just be around the corner. Recently, Sony shared what we thought was a first look at the PS5 Pro. A near-identical design has now been spotted in the background of Sony’s newly unveiled official PlayStation…
Grand Theft Auto 6 may have been delayed by Rockstar Games. While I’ve always suspected GTA 6 would likely fall victim to a delay or two, Rockstar parent company Take-Two recently told investors that the game is still on track for an autumn 2025 release date. However, a new report…
With Evercade going from strength to strength, Atari continuing to release classic games and hardware, and even the beloved ZX Spectrum getting in on the act, it’s fair to say that 2024 will be considered a banner year for retro gaming enthusiasts. Things are about to get even better for…
Earlier this year I started playing a new game called Balatro on Steam, and I haven’t been able to stop playing since. A poker-themed roguelike that was made by just one person, Balatro has racked up an impressive 90% Metacritic score since launch, making it one of this year’s best…
New details have emerged about the PS5 Pro, which is due to be announced later this month. A recent leak claimed the PS5 Pro would be slightly bigger than the PS5 Slim, and would feature three black stripes across the faceplate. As part of Sony’s 30th anniversary celebrations for the…
Game of the year contender Astro Bot is about to make its debut, exclusively for PlayStation 5. The new PS5 platformer has a September 6 release date and a midnight launch time in all regions. While this means you’ll have to stay up late in order to start playing, first-party…
A series that continued to get better and better, The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt is one of the finest games ever made, matching the likes of GTA 5 and Skyrim for beauty and sheer ambition when it originally launched back in 2015. The stunning open world adventure game features some…
Call of Duty fans are counting down to the release of the Black Ops 6 open beta for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. After last week’s successful closed beta (which was only available to pre-order customers), Black Ops 6 beta weekend 2 is open to all…
When it comes to the Nintendo Switch 2 (or whatever it ends up being called), there’s a sense of being so near and yet so far, especially if the latest reports are to be believed. We know Nintendo is working on it, we know it’s almost certainly got to launch…
Despite the GTA 6 trailer making its debut all the way back in December 2024, eagle-eyed Grand Theft Auto fans continue to discover game changing new details on an almost daily basis. While one high-profile GTA 6 account recently pointed out a number of alleged flaws within the trailer –…
UPDATE: Despite reports of extended maintenance, server downtime has ended early. It’s also worth noting that Doom Quests will be available from 2pm BST UK time. “Downtime for v31.10 has ended!” reads an Epic post. “A quick heads-up: the Doom Quests should become available soon at 9 AM ET.” ORIGINAL:…
Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 7 launches this week (Image: LARIAN) The Baldur’s Gate 3 update that fans have been waiting for is finally here. Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 7 will make its PC debut later this week. While Daily Express will update this article with the exact timeline once developer…
There’s good news and bad news for fans of the PlayStation 5. If the latest reports are to be believed, the long-rumoured PS5 Pro will finally be unveiled in the next two to three weeks. Sony is expected to announce the device during an imminent PlayStation State of Play conference,…
PlayStation Plus subscribers are counting down to the release of the September 2024 free PS4 and PS5 games. The next batch of PS Plus Essentials have a September 3 release date and an estimated midday launch time for subscribers living in the UK. Of course, this also means that you…
The First Descendant Season 1 is about to begin on PS5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. After a successful pre-season that attracted millions of players, The First Descendant developer NEXON will release the game’s biggest post-launch update yet, as Season 1 Invasion makes its debut across…
PlayStation Plus subscribers are counting down the minutes until Sony unveils the next wave of PS Plus Essentials for September 2024. The free PS4 and PS5 games will be officially unveiled at 4.30pm BST UK time on the afternoon of August 28. The games will be available to download and…
The autumn 2025 release date for GTA 6 could be in jeopardy, as Rockstar parent company Take-Two makes a big game announcement. During the recent gamescom event in Cologne, open-world crime game Mafia: The Old Country was unveiled by developer Hangar-13. With Hangar-13 falling under the Take-Two banner, this has…
One of this year’s highest profile new game releases is finally ready to make its debut on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. While Star Wars Outlaws officially has an August 30 release date on all platforms, fans willing to spend extra on the Gold and Ultimate Editions can actually…
The Keychron Q3 Max is a 80% TKL keyboard everyone should consider buying if they want a premium experience that works for gaming, productivity and more. It has such a premium design that is unmatched on the market. It’s crafted with 6063 aluminum that is processed through CNC machined, polished,…
Sony is getting ready to officially reveal the PlayStation Plus Essentials line-up for September 2024. The next wave of free PS4 and PS5 games will be unveiled at 4.30pm BST UK time on the afternoon of August 28. Subscribers will have to wait another week for the games to actually…
On the same day Overwatch 2 is releasing a new season of content, Sony is getting ready to launch its very own hero shooter for PS5 and Steam. Concord is an Overwatch-inspired team-based shooter featuring a variety of 5-v-5 multiplayer modes. While the game officially has an August 23 release…
Overwatch 2 fans are counting down to the launch of a brand new season. Titled New Frontiers, Overwatch 2 Season 12 has an August 20 release date and a 6pm BST UK launch time on PS5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch. The new season…
World of Waraft The War Within is the latest expansion coming to the hugely popular massively multiplayer online role-playing game. Despite officially having an August 26 release date on PC, World of Warcraft fans can actually play the game from today! Early access to World of Warcraft The War Within…
Amazon’s Gaming Week is here and that means there’s a chance that you could pick up some good deals that you have been holding out for. Amazon’s Gaming Week means you could save a good chunk of cash especially as payday is just around the corner. From gaming headsets to…
Nacon has unveiled a spectacular new officially-licensed controller for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. Available towards the end of 2024, Nacon’s Revolution X Unlimited looks like it will give the Xbox Elite controller a run for its money. According to Nacon, the premium game pad was created with…
Despite the imminent launch of Black Ops 6, Activision is still releasing new content for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3. Call of Duty Season 5 Reloaded has an August 21 release date for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. The big new content drop will officially…
Diablo 4 fans are counting down to the release of update 1.5.1 on PS5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. According to Blizzard, the next major Diablo 4 update has an August 20 release date and a 6pm BST UK launch time. The latest Diablo 4 update…
It’s been a busy few days for live service games, as Overwatch 2 developer Blizzard launches Season 12, Diablo 4 gets a big new update, and Sony releases brand new hero shooter Concord. Arguably biggest of all, however, is the mid-season update for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 and…
PlayStation fans will know only too well how frustrating it is when you have to delete a bunch of games every time you want to download something new. It’s an issue that continues to get worse, as file sizes increase with every graphical leap and post-release update. Fortunately, however, there…
Grand Theft Auto fans are reeling over the announcement that a big GTA project has essentially been cancelled. If you cast your mind back to 2021, Meta confirmed that Grand Theft Auto San Andreas was in development for its range of virtual reality headsets. Needless to say, the lack of…
It’s fair to say that 2024 has been a great year for retro gaming fans. Evercade, in particular, has made a ton of fantastic announcements, from new handheld and home console devices, to miniature arcade machines that are compatible with more than 500 games. That’s on top of a steady…
Fortnite Chapter 5, Season 4 (Image: EPIC GAMES) UPDATE 2: Fortnite developer Epic Games has shed more light on the new content available as part of Chapter 5, Season 4. The latest Fortnite season features characters, weapons, items and locations from the Marvel universe. This includes the Doctor Doom outfit,…
SEGA has announced Two Point Museum for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. As the name suggests, the new sim tasks players with creating and running their very own museum. While there’s no concrete release date, SEGA has confirmed that the game is coming soon, so expect a 2024 or…
UPDATE: Fortnite update 31.00 is available to download on all platforms. While the game remains offline for server maintenance, fans can download and install the latest update. The news was confirmed by Epic Games on X: “You can now begin downloading the new Fortnite v31.00 update on all platforms. “As…
Fortnite developer Epic Games is about to take the game offline for the launch of the new season. Chapter 5, Season 4 will re-introduce Marvel characters and locations to Fortnite Battle Royale. LEGO Fortnite, Creative, Rocket Racing and Festival will also receive new content as part of the upcoming season.…
Just a few days after making its surprise debut on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, Valorant has been given a big new update by Riot Games. Valorant update 9.03 is out now for PlayStation, Xbox and PC. The new update makes a wealth of improvements, bug fixes and gameplay tweaks,…
PlayStation Plus subscribers are counting down the hours until Sony reveals the Extra and Premium games for August 2024. Barring any last minute changes or leaks, the next batch of Extra and Premium games will be officially unveiled by Sony at 4.30pm BST UK time of the afternoon of August…
Gaming monitors can be expensive and if you have been eyeing up an upgrade to your TV or old monitor, Amazon might have a pretty good offer for you to consider.That’s because the AOC Gaming Q27G2E monitor is only £149 – down from £219, it may be a perfect little…
Nintendo World Championships NES Edition has become appointment gaming since launching in July. The weekly speedrunning events are super addictive, tasking players with completing retro gaming challenges in the quickest time possible in order to top the global leaderboards. This includes simple challenges like collecting a power-up in the original Metroid, to completing…
If you’re a gamer and absolutely hate waiting for long downloads, whether that’s updates or new games, one little-known broadband company might have an offer too good to ignore. LightSpeed has cut the price of its gigabit and two gigabit broadband speeds to £29.99 and £39.99 respectively – a price that will…
Fortnite developer Epic Games has revealed new details about Chapter 5, Season 4, titled Absolute Doom. The new Fortnite season kicks off on the morning of August 16. While we typically wouldn’t see the Battle Pass skins and trailer until the season’s launch, Epic revealed the new content during an…
PlayStation Plus subscribers are about to find out the new games coming to PS Plus Extra and Premium in August. Sony will officially announce the next wave of PS Plus Extra and Premium games at 4.30pm BST UK time on August 14. The games will be available to download and…
After recently confirming that the GTA 6 release date won’t be affected by the SAG-AFTRA voice actor strikes, there’s more good news for Grand Theft Auto fans. In a recent earnings call, Rockstar Games parent company Take-Two shed light on the launch plans for GTA 6. With fans worried that…
When Nintendo World Championships NES Edition was announced during a recent Nintendo Direct, I was immediately reminded of NES Remix. One of my favourite games on the Wii U, the bite-sized retro gaming challenges were enormous fun, mashing up multiple classic games to put a fresh spin on some old favourites.…
After an age without a big finale, Fortnite developer Epic Games is finally planning an end of season event in Battle Royale. With Chapter 5, Season 3 ‘Wrecked’ concluding at 4am BST UK time on August 16, Epic will move things along with an end of season event this weekend.…
Withe the current season ending in less than two weeks, Fortnite fans are eagerly awaiting the release of what could be the final major update of Chapter 5, Season 3. Fortnite update 30.40 has an August 6 release date on PS5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch,…
Apex Legends fans are counting down to the start of the new season. Apex Legends Season 22 Shockwave has an August 6 release date on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. The new content will be playable from 6pm BST UK time/ After the recent…
Pizza Hut has teamed up with Microsoft for a fantastic new deal that combines two of our favourite things. As part of its Together We Pizza campaign, Pizza Hut is giving away a free month of PC Game Pass with any online pizza order. Running until September 15, the promotion…
Helldivers 2 studio Arrowhead is getting ready to release a brand new Warbond, just days after this week’s major new update. The Freedom’s Flame Warbond has an August 8 release date on PS5 and Steam. Based on past releases, fans can expect the Warbond to drop at around 10am BST…
Call of Duty fans can download a big new update on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. The August 6 Warzone update makes some big balance changes, tweaking damage output and other attributes for various weapons. Activision also makes some customisation improvements, as well as bug fixes…
If you were planning on doing some PC gaming on this fine August evening, then do we have some bad news for you. Steam servers are currently down, leaving PC users unable to connect to the network and play games online. The Steam server status makes grim reading for fans,…
Diablo 4 fans are counting down to the start of Season 5. Titled Season of the Infernal Hordes, the new Diablo 4 content has an August 6 release date on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. The upcoming season has been given a 6pm BST UK start…
Epic Games has announced plans to take Fortnite offline for server maintenance as part of the release of update 30.40. Coming to PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Android and PC, update 30.40 will be available to download on the morning of August 6. Potentially the last…
Taking place in WWI during the infamous Battle of Verdun, Conscript is a survival horror game like no other. Instead of battling hordes of the undead and bizarre creatures with pyramid-shaped heads, you spend the game fighting German soldiers armed with makeshift weapons likes shovels and bats, as well as…
Gamers who fancy getting a new Nintendo Switch deal have hours left to get the deal – or risk missing out. Virgin Media is handing out free Nintendo Switch deal completely free if you sign up to some of its new offers. And if you already have a Nintendo Switch…
Rockstar Games parent company Take-Two recently confirmed that GTA 6 will have an autumn 2025 release date on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. While the exact date is yet to be specified, the rumoured October 4 Trailer 2 could potentially shed more light on Rockstar’s exact plans for the game’s…
Diablo 4 Season 5 update (Image: BLIZZARD) Diablo 4 developer Blizzard has revealed the Season 5 patch notes for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. The next major Diablo 4 update will go live when Season 5 ‘Season of the Infernal Hordes’ goes live on August 6. Ahead of the…
Gaming fans hoping to get a look at Nintendo’s new console may have to wait longer than expected. Rumours of the Nintendo Switch 2 have been circulating for the past couple of years. Indeed, fans were half expecting the Switch successor to launch in late 2024, before reports emerged of…
PC gamers who have been waiting for the right price to jump on a new graphics card might be in luck because Amazon has launched a new deal on this RTX 4070. The MSI RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X WHITE is currently £450 which is a significant price drop from its…
Sony’s discounted PlayStation VR 2 headset is still available, despite the massive £180 saving. Argos customers have been rushing to purchase the PS5 compatible device, which is currently priced at just £349.99. Indeed, stock is flitting between available and sold out, which is unsurprising given the size of the discount.…
UPDATE: Sony has officially unveiled the next batch of PS Plus Essentials joining the service in August. Available from August 6 until September 3, the free PS4 and PS5 games include LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Five Nights at Freddy’s Security Breach and Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights.…
After making us wait to the very last day of the month, Sony has finally unveiled the PS Plus games for August 2024. The next wave of free PS4 and PS5 games will be available to download from August 6 until September 3. Replacing the current line-up headlined by Borderlands…
The First Descendant has been given its biggest update yet, as developer NEXON adds new content to the hugely popular co-op shooter. The First Descendant update 1.05 is available to download on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. The headline update is the addition of new characters…
Fans of The First Descendant are counting down to the release of the free-to-play game’s next major update. After racking up more than ten million players since launch, First Descendant developer NEXON has announced plans to add new content to the game. This includes a brand new character named Luna,…
Elden Ring developer FromSoftware has released a big new update on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. Elden Ring update 1.13 makes a host of balance changes and bug fixes, including a selection of improvements to PvP. As you can see from the patch notes below, FromSoftware…
Grand Theft Auto fans think they may have spotted a hidden message in the latest GTA Online trailer. Rockstar Games recently released the Pizza Delivery update for Grand Theft Auto’s hugely popular online mode. As you can see from the trailer further down the page, the aim of the update…
Xbox Game Pass prices are set to soar in September – and now might be the chance to get in before the price rises. From September, monthly charges for PC Game Pass will rise by £2 to £9.99, while its premium service, Ultimate, will go up by £2 to £14.99…
Amazon has cut the price of the PlayStation Portal – perfect for PS5 players who have been unable to get one or waiting for the right time to grab it. When the PS Portal first released, stock was almost impossible to get but now stock restraints have lifted and it…
I’ve been a PC gamer for the past 10 years and every time I make a significant investment in PC and gaming parts, I always seem blown away about how better hardware gets. It has been a while since I invested in a monitor and now with hardware getting more…
Despite reports of underwhelming sales, the PlayStation VR 2 virtual reality headset is a phenomenal piece of kit. Sony’s follow-up to the original PSVR is much more powerful than its predecessor, far easier to use and has a superior control scheme. Games like Horizon Call of the Mountain and Gran…
If you’ve been twiddling your thumbs waiting for the next wave of PS Plus Essentials to be revealed, then the good news is that you won’t have to wait much longer. Sony will unveil the August 2024 free PS4 and PS5 games on the afternoon of July 31. You’ll have…
With the Nintendo Switch 2 seemingly delayed until next year and no signs of a major mid-gen upgrade for the Xbox, it looks like Sony’s heavily rumoured PS5 Pro will be the big new console release of 2024. Indeed, a recent rumour suggested the console may launch around mid-September, although the…
The First Descendant has been given another new hotfix update, just days after the last one. First Descendant hotfix update 1.0.4 is out now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. The new update makes a few improvements to the game, including increasing module storage from 1000 to 1500, reducing…
Fortnite fans are eagerly awaiting the next shop update, which will bring a couple of highly sought after skins and items to the game. To celebrate the release of Marvel’s Deadpool & Wolverine movie, Epic Games will bring the characters to Fortnite… again. Unlike the previous release, the new Deadpool…
Call of Duty publisher Activision is getting ready to release a brand new season of content for Warzone and Modern Warfare 3. Call of Duty Warzone and Modern Warfare Season 5 has a July 24 release date on PS5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. The new…
PC gaming can seem expensive with some set-ups costing more than £1000 – but Very might have a offer for you to consider if you have been in the market for a gaming PC. Very has cut the price of the MAG Codex 6 gaming PC to £849 – but…
Barring a last minute leak or unexpected change of plans, PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers will have to wait a little longer than usual to find out which games will be joining the service in August. Because of the way the dates fall, the free PS4 and PS5 games for August…
Fortnite fans are counting down to the release of update 30.30 in Battle Royale, LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing and Fortnite Festival. According to Epic Games, the new update has a July 23 release date on PS5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC and Android. The good…
When Ubisoft announced plans to release a game based on the Avatar movies, I naturally assumed it would be rubbish. It’s not that The Division developer Massive Entertainment is incapable of making a great game, it’s just that licensed releases have traditionally been sloppy, rushed and underbaked. Fortunately, however, Avatar…
Amazon Prime Day has arrived and for gamers looking for a new wireless headset, you might be in luck. That’s because you can get the Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro is currently £237 – the cheapest price we’ve seen. For a price like this, it might be worth jumping on if…
Microsoft has unveiled the next batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass at the end of July. The next batch of games include Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, Dungeons of Hinterberg and Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. That’s compared to a much bigger and stronger PS Plus Extra and…
EA Sports FC 25 has been officially unveiled by Electronic Arts. The upcoming football sim has a September 27 release date on PS5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch. Needless to say, the new EA FC game has a ton of new features, not to…
The First Descendant update 1.0.3 is out now on PS5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. Released after a period of server maintenance, the new update makes a ton of changes to the user-interface, as well as missions, characters and infiltration. According to the patch notes further…
With the Summer Games Fest and all related events behind us, rumours of an upgraded PS5 Pro model have gone quiet. Sony is yet to take the opportunity to make an announcement, leading to speculation that the console has either been delayed, or cancelled altogether. However, a new report suggests…
Are you a self-proclaimed maths genius? Then prepare to be stumped by this perplexing maths puzzle that’s causing quite a stir on social media. It’s widely acknowledged that keeping your brain active can boost cognitive function, sharpen memory, and enhance concentration and focus. Some experts even suggest that regular mental…
UPDATE: The First Descendant update 1.0.3 is out now on PlayStation, Xbox and PC. The new update makes big changes to the user-interface, as well as optimisation improvements and lots more. You can check out The First Descendant update 1.0.3 patch notes at this link. ORIGINAL: The First Descendant will…
Sony’s answer to Overwatch, Concord is a 5v5 hero shooter coming to PS5 and PC. While the upcoming game will launch in full this August, Sony is testing the waters by holding a couple of multiplayer betas on PlayStation and Steam. The first beta was available for pre-order customers last…
Diehard Xbox fans will be disappointed to hear that the Xbox 360 digital storefront is closing down on July 29. Arguably the first console (alongside the PS3) to really popularise digital-only game downloads, the 360 was at the forefront of online gaming for that particular console generation. I have fond…
Amazon Prime Day 2024 may be grabbing the headlines right now, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some fantastic deals available elsewhere this July. Indeed, Argos arguably has the video game deal of the month available in store and on the website from now until July 27. In fact, the…
Amazon’s Prime Day has arrived and for gamers looking to upgrade their set-up, Amazon has cut the price of one of the best looking monitors on the market. The 34-inch OLED Dell Alienware monitor is back on sale for a bargain price of £649.33, down from its original price of…
PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers are counting down to the reveal of the games line-up for July 2024. Sony typically adds around a dozen PS4 and PS5 games to the Extra line-up each month, as well as two or three retro games as a special bonus for Premium subscribers.…
New retro-style game releases are increasingly common in 2024, as developers release brand new games for classic systems like the Game Boy Advance, Mega Drive, NES, Super Nintendo and Sega Dreamcast. Xeno Crisis is one of the best examples of a recently developed game launching on older consoles, with the…
Microsoft has announced plans to make big changes to its hugely popular Xbox Game Pass subscription service. Beginning on September 12, the price of Xbox Game Pass Core and Ultimate subscriptions will increase throughout the world. The price of Xbox Game Pass Core (which grants access to a small library…
With Overwatch receiving lots of criticism since the launch of the (sort of) sequel, fans of the hero shooter genre are looking for an alternative to come along and steal the spotlight. From what I’ve seen of the early gameplay footage, Sony published PS5 and PC exclusive Concord might just…
Microsoft’s Free Play Days promotion gives Xbox users the chance to play some of the biggest games for free for a limited time. And this week is no different, as Xbox fans are given free access to a grand total of four games, all with something of a sporty feel.…
We all know about the PS5’s immersive DualSense controller and the super speedy SSD, but one feature that tends to get glossed over is the Tempest audio engine, which makes it feel as though sounds are actually moving around you, albeit only in supported games. Indeed, if you really want…
After 50+ hours of exploring the Realm of Shadow, I’ve finally bested the final boss and (for now, at least) finished Elden Ring’s sublime Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. While I was initially taken back by the seemingly high price of the DLC (£34.99 in the UK), I can now…
UPDATE: According to the leaks, PS Plus Extra subscribers will be able to download Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion, Remnant 2, No More Heroes 3, Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Complete Edition, Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord, and Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous Enhanced Edition on July 16.…
UPDATE: If the latest leaks are anything to go by, then July is looking like a banner month for PS Plus Extra subscribers. According to the leaks, PS Plus Extra subscribers will be able to download Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion, Remnant 2, No More Heroes 3, Travis Strikes…
A brand new Super Mario Bros game has just been released, although it’s not available for Nintendo Switch, iOS or Android. Super Mario Dobble is the latest version of the popular card game from Asmodee. If you’re not familiar with Dobble, it’s a popular card game that supports 2-8 players.…
Despite launching all the way back in 2022, Nintendo Switch Sports is about to get another major update, as Nintendo gets ready to add a brand new activity to the game. Unveiled during the recent Direct conference, the Nintendo Switch Sports Basketball update has a July 9 release date. There’s…
It has become so popular that reviewers have called it a “god-tier monitor” thanks to its brilliant features and screen. Our writer owns the 4K version of the screen and it might be one of the best monitors we’ve tried. One reviewer said: “People aren’t lying when they call this…
Lucca Comics and Games is, still, one of the most exciting and powerful pop-culture conventions in the world. The weekend-long event takes over the entirety of Northern Italy’s walled medieval city, complete with banners, screenings, tournaments, stalls and excitement on every corner. For just a few days each year, Lucca…
Call of Duty Warzone has been given a big new update on PS5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. The Season 4 Reloaded update adds a host of new gameplay features, weapons and items to Call of Duty. This includes the Reclaimer 18 Shotgun and the Sledgehammer…
Retro gaming fans will be pleased to hear that Atari has brought back one of its iconic racing series from the 1970s and 80s. NeoSprint is a modern reboot of the classic Sprint series, which first appeared in arcades back in 1976. NeoSprint shares some similarities with its forebears, featuring…
Amazon Prime customers will be treated to a bumper selection of free games in July. Amazon Prime is best known for giving subscribers next-day delivery and access to hundreds of films and TV shows via Prime Video. There are, however, lots of lesser-known bonuses available with your subscription, including free…
Gamers might be in for a treat if they have been looking for a new, shiny monitor to replace their current one. That’s because Amazon has chopped the price of this OLED monitor to a low, low price. OLED monitor screens are some of the most stunning screens you can…
PC gamers are counting down to the start of the Steam Summer Sale, which kicks off very soon. While we’ve already had summer sales from Epic, Sony and Nintendo, the Steam Summer Sale is something a bit special. That’s due to the sheer number of games on sale, and the…
The Logitech Pro X 60 is a splendid example of a keyboard that would have been a superior keyboard – maybe two or three years ago. However, it still holds up as a real contender for one of the best keyboards we have tried. When it comes to the build…
It’s almost time for Sony to unveil the next wave of free PS4 and PS5 games joining the PlayStation Plus Essentials line-up in July 2024. The highlight of the month for PS Plus subscribers like myself, the next batch of PS Plus freebies will be officially announced at 4.30pm BST…
Diablo 4 developer Blizzard is working hard on Season 5, which introduces a new wave-based horde mode, new weapons, items, plus a brand new questline. While Season 5 won’t be available until August, fans can actually sample the new season early, simply by signing up to the public test realm…
Rockstar Games is about to release another big update for Grand Theft Auto Online on PS5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. The GTA Online Bottom Dollar Bounties update has a June 25 release date and a 10am BST UK launch time. It’s even better news if…
After the release of a superb New Game Plus mode alongside a selection of additional suits, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 feels like the game that keeps on giving. Developer Insomniac has once again returned with another big new update on PS5, this time adding a bunch of stunning new suits that…
Overwatch 2 fans are counting down to the start of the new season, which is rather excitingly titled Super Mega Ultrawatch. According to game developer Blizzard, Overwatch 2 Season 11 has a June 20 release date and a 6pm BST UK launch time on PS5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S,…
It may be the weekend, but that hasn’t stopped Epic Games from releasing a brand new update for Fortnite Battle Royale, LEGO Fortnite, Creative, Rocket Racing and Festival. Fortnite update 30.20 will bring the hotly-anticipated OG Reload mode to the game, complete with all of your favourite locations from Chapter…
PlayStation Plus subscribers are eagerly waiting for Sony to unveil the free PS4 and PS5 Essentials for July 2024. Barring any last minute changes or leaks (like last month’s Days of Play event), the next batch of PS Plus Essentials will be officially unveiled at 4.30pm BST UK time on…
UPDATE: Fortnite developer Epic Games has released update 30.20 on PC and consoles. The new update introduces a crossover with Pirates of the Caribbean, adding Jack Sparrow and a selection of items to the item shop. Update 30.20 also adds Fortnite Reload, which will be available from 7pm BST UK…
Towards the end of 2023, Epic Games launched the short-lived Fortnite OG season, which reintroduced classic points of interest, weapons and items from past chapters. The event was massively popular, attracting millions of players and setting all kinds of records. We knew it wouldn’t be long until Epic Games decided…
Elden Ring developer FromSoftware has released the previously announced day-one patch for Shadow of the Erdtree. Elden Ring update 1.12 is out now for PS5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. While the new update will need to be installed in order to access the Shadow of…
After months of waiting, it’s finally time for Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC to hit consoles and PC. The massive new expansion – which is said to add tens of hours of content to the game – has a June 21 release date on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series…
It’s been an interesting few months for PlayStation Plus, although not everything has been positive. While the latest PS Plus Essentials line-up features the excellent Streets of Rage 4, the other PS4 and PS5 games are a touch forgettable. On the plus side, however, Sony made EA Sports FC 24…
The countdown is on for the release of the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree expansion for PS5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. The highly-anticipated Elden Ring DLC has a June 21 release date and – according to the PlayStation Store listing – a midnight UK…
Sony is about to release the PlayStation Plus Extra games for June 2024. The ten new PS Plus Extra games include the likes of Monster Hunter Rise and Football Manager 2024, as well as LEGO Hobbit and Anno 1800. The next batch of PS Plus Extra releases have a June…
UPDATE 2: Sadly, while Hollow Knight Silksong once again failed to make an appearance, Nintendo did at least give fans a look at Metroid Prime 4. After years of making us wait, Nintendo confirmed that the game – titled Metroid Prime 4 Beyond – would launch in 2025. You can…
Sony has rolled out its big new PS5 system update in the UK, which means you can now use Discord voice chat directly through your console. Sony announced PlayStation 5 Discord integration last week, although fans weren’t given an exact release date. Instead, the company said that the big new…
The surprise hit of 2024, Helldivers 2 continues to ride the wave of momentum with another big new update that fans have been clamouring for. The next major Helldivers 2 update will introduce some big new features, including the addition of visible supply lines to help players collectively plan their…
From Paul the Octopus to the lesser known Walter the Orangutan, everybody has a prediction in their back pocket when it comes to football. Video games have also been used to predict football scores, including EA Sports FC 24, which recently added an official Euro 2024 game mode as part…
The PS5 is getting a big new update, complete with an amazing new feature that will come in handy when playing with friends. The upcoming PlayStation 5 system update will finally added Discord integration to the console. This means you no longer need to have your PC or the Discord…
Ever since the start of the Mega Sale promotion, Epic has been giving away a series of premium video games every week for free. Despite the Mega Sale coming to an end earlier this week, the blockbuster game giveaways are continuing, as Epic makes Wipeout-inspired racing game Redout 2 available…
UPDATE: Fortnite developer Epic Games has cancelled ME FNCS that have already been played, following a server issue that has disabled matchmaking. The news was announced by Epic Games on X: “Any ME FNCS matches that have already been played will be canceled. The matches will resume at 19:45 GST.”…
If you had a Sega Mega Drive (Genesis) or Super Nintendo back in the 1990s, then chances are you played one of the Strike games from Electronic Arts. Desert Strike, Jungle Strike and Urban Strike weren’t your typical arcade shooters, they were slower-paced, deliberate and far more strategic. Piloting a…