Anyone who played, or is even aware of, Elden Ring will tell you that its open world played a major role in making it more approachable for new players. The linear design of FromSoftware’s previous games meant that your progress was always predetermined by the designers. No matter how long you’d put off a tough
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Audio player loading… Star Wars Eclipse is a narrative-driven action-adventure game from Quantic Dream. The title is still in the early stages of development, but we know that the game will focus on an ensemble of characters and will be set in the High Republic era of the Star Wars setting. If Eclipse is anything
The PS5 has seen an 300% increase in UK sales compared to February last year, according to digital sales date. First reported by Gamesindustry.biz, the console had seen a massive increase in sales, while the Xbox Series X/S also saw an increase in sales of 21%, whereas the Switch had seen a drop of 15%
Sons of the Forest is not for the faint of heart. There are corpses, cannibals, a breed of mutant whose entire torso is a row of teeth, and a whole range of other terrors. But nothing has come close to the sheer horror of a single finger. In case you think this is turning into
Audio player loading… DokeV is a third-person creature battler from South Korean developer Pearl Abyss. Coming to Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC, DokeV looks to take the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet formula and turn it on its head, by having its monster battles happen in real-time. Though the game still has creature-collecting mechanics at
Rocket League season 10 is coming out on March 8, bringing the Volkswagen Golf II GTI to the game alongside a selection of new in-game changes. Perhaps the most useful of new additions is an average wait time counter — which lets be honest doesn’t sound very exciting. However, it’ll give players a good idea
The SteelSeries Arctis 7P+ is a premium PS5 headset that focuses on delivering leading audio quality and comfort, and it uses all the console-specific audio hardware. The latest iteration from the manufacturer builds on the original 2020 model, this time with a significantly improved battery and more versatility through USB-C and quick charging. It deserves
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty and Naraka: Bladepoint are getting a little crossover with one another, with things kicking off in the latter game first. Players have already had a few days to dive into the challenging world of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, the latest title from Nioh developer Team Ninja. But if you’re one such
Audio player loading… If you’re already a Wordle addict then Quordle could be your next must-play game. This spin-off takes the familiar Wordle format and makes it harder by giving you four puzzles to solve simultaneously. As you might imagine, it’s hard! So if you already find yourself searching for Wordle clues, you’ll probably need
While Doom 4 never technically released, a new concept trailer that shows us what it might have looked like in motion. Doom 4 eventually went on to become Doom (2016), but in its early days it had quite a different look about it (though don’t get me wrong, still plenty of ripping and tearing). But
Detective Pikachu 2, the movie, not the game, might finally be on the way, as a director might finally be attached to the project. According to Deadline, Portlandia co-creator Jonathon Krisel is currently in talks to direct the untitled live-action Detective Pikachu sequel from Legendary Entertainment. Deadline also reports that Chris Galletta, writer of The
Audio player loading… If you’re already a Wordle addict then Quordle could be your next must-play game. This spin-off takes the familiar Wordle format and makes it harder by giving you four puzzles to solve simultaneously. As you might imagine, it’s hard! So if you already find yourself searching for Wordle clues, you’ll probably need
Audio player loading… The highly anticipated sequel, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, is set to release after years of waiting. Developed by Ninja Theory, the devs behind Devil May Cry, this third-person action-adventure game is geared up to be one of the best Xbox exclusives this year. It’s been over four years since we fought through
Capcom will host a Capcom Spotlight livestream on March 9. It will start with a pre-show at 2pm PT, 5pm ET, and 10pm UK. The main show will follow at 2.30pm, 5.30pm ET, and 10.30pm UK. Capcom Spotlight Teaser – Tune in on March 9 for news on some of the publisher’s upcoming games. During
Let’s not mince words. Pokemon is ultimately for children. A lot of us grown-ups love it, yes, but this isn’t one of those game franchises that has sort of ‘grown up’ with its audience while trying to simultaneously appeal to older fans, like Final Fantasy or Zelda. This is a franchise in a perpetual Peter
The Trails & Tales Update will be released to Minecraft players later this year, Mojang has announced. Previously known as Update 1.20, it is about “self-expression through representation, storytelling, and world-building.” Minecraft Monthly – Minecraft 1.20 Name Reveal – Trails & Tales You can already try out the Trails & Tales features in Bedrock betas,
Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries Of Honjo captivates you from the very moment you open the game; it’s seamless, layered, and gets under your skin. This horror-mystery title published by Square Enix so very nearly fell under my radar, but oh boy, I am so glad that it didn’t. Beware of the jump scare. This charming
Audio player loading… Obsidian game directors Tim Cain and Leonard Boyarsky have expressed excitement at the idea of a Fallout New Vegas “graphical remaster”. Speaking in an interview with TheGamer.com concerning the unveiling of The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition’s impending release, Cain and Boyarsky said that a remastered version of New Vegas would be