Danish developer Blue Box Game Studios announced its PlayStation 5 exclusive, a first-person survival horror shooter named Abandoned, on Wednesday via Sony’s PlayStation Blog. Almost immediately, PlayStation fans came to a conclusion about its teaser trailer: This is secretly a Hideo Kojima game. Enough people thought that, actually, that the studio was forced to address […]
By this point in Outriders the Anomaly has thrown at lot your way, but now one of Enoch biggest beasts blocks your path: the Chrysaloid. While you’ve gone toe-to-toe with some giant bosses already – you’ve never faced anything quite as angry as the Chrysaloid so far. This is a multi-phased battle, just like the […]
Hello everyone! I’m Hasan Kahraman from Blue Box Game Studios based in The Netherlands. The team and I are working on our new title, coming exclusively to PS5 this year and I can’t wait to show off some gameplay footage from the game in action. However, since the game is at an early development stage, […]
Unbeatable is a two-button rhythm game and an exploration game that’s met its Kickstarter goal on Wednesday — with 30 days left to amass more funding. It’s easy to see why the campaign has so much support; Unbeatable, from developer D-Cell, looks incredible. Playing as Beat, a pink-haired singer, players will enter the half-rhythm, half-adventure […]
Godzilla vs. Kong has proven itself a rare beast among lesser prey. The movie is an unapologetically bombastic, loud, and thoroughly entertaining Kaiju blockbuster packed with cartoonishly hare-brained plot twists (Hollow Earth Theory! Hovercrafts! Mecha Kaiju!). Our interview with director Adam Wingard revealed a ton of insight into the creative process behind the film’s largest […]
“Workaholics” TV friendship ‘framily,’ Adam Devine, Blake Anderson, and Anders Holm will reunite to play Outriders, the brand-new 1-3 player co-op RPG shooter from Square Enix and People Can Fly, on the next episode of Xbox Sessions airing Wednesday, April 7 at 7 a.m. PDT on the Xbox YouTube Channel. Timelines will merge and allegiances […]
Ubisoft’s action-packed open world adventure Immortals Fenyx Rising has recently received an update bringing the game to Version 1.3.0. The update adds support for the next piece of downloadable content titled The Lost Gods as well as stability and performance upgrades. Ubisoft has detailed the full patch notes and we’ve included those below: HIGHLIGHTS Added […]
Curse of the Dead Gods released on PlayStation 4 last month, and all of us here at Passtech Games have been glued to our screens watching all your amazing footage, feedback, and reactions. As thankful as we are for the response, we’re equally excited to show you new things. Today, we’re doing a deep dive […]
Wakka wakka wakka with 98 other jerks. It’ll be just under a week before the battle royale classics resume – with something even older than Mario. Nintendo have announced Pac-Man 99 will be available for play by Nintendo Switch Online members beginning on April 7 (tomorrow) at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. The […]
We’re delighted to announce that Breathedge, the first fruit of collaboration between HypeTrain Digital and RedRuins Softworks teams, is available now on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Inspired by Retrofuturism, Soviet aesthetics, and dark comedy movies, Breathedge is a fresh take on the survival genre that puts you in control of a simple guy […]
The enemies in Outriders were killing me after only a few seconds in every battle, and I couldn’t figure out what I was doing wrong until a buddy gave me some sage advice: The cover in Outriders is for the bad guys, not you. Hiding behind cover, no matter how natural it feels, is almost […]
It’s time to assemble your gaming team, be they friends you take down zombies with, family you play with, or just a squad you compare stats with — we have a fresh batch of games for you. Grab your keyboard, your controller, or your mobile device and your hands for touch controls! Let’s jump in! […]
The last year of COVID lockdowns left us all with little to do, but so much to discover. The 1995 Keanu Reeves movie Johnny Mnemonic recently went viral on Twitter after users noticed its spot-on depictions of online information warfare and a deadly epidemic made worse by selfish megacorporations. Alien and The Thing had similar […]
The Electronic Software Association has announced its plans for the first digital-only E3, which will include Nintendo and Xbox, but currently does not include Sony.Taking place from June 12-15, E3 2021 is confirmed to include appearances from Nintendo, Xbox, Capcom, Konami, Ubisoft, Take-Two Interactive, Warner Bros. Games, Koch Media. Sony is conspicuous by its absence […]
Here’s hoping they have better security this time. E3 is returning after a year’s absence with a new format, and Nintendo is one of the backers. First reported by GamesIndustry.biz, the retooled E3 will be a digital only event running from June 12-15, 2021 (Saturday to Tuesday). Nintendo has been announced as attending along with […]
A playable version of the canceled Castlevania: Resurrection for the Dreamcast has surfaced. Preservationists have been shown a video of the prototype in action, and shared it via YouTube over the weekend. The prototype is a build predating E3 1999, where Castlevania: Resurrection got a closed-doors demonstration. It’s a 3D platformer, with a very linear […]
Oddworld: Soulstorm is not a remake in the traditional sense. Remakes are very popular right now and we have seen several wonderful games in that vein recently. Soulstorm differs in that it builds on what we originally wanted to do 22 years ago. Back then, we weren’t afforded the time to execute our vision for […]
Hey there! We at HypeTrain Digital are incredibly happy to present you with the fruit of our glorious labor – Breathedge, an awesome space survival adventure with humorous flair, which launches on PS4 tomorrow, April 6! Stepping out into space isn’t nearly predictable as it would seem. Breathedge has many life-threatening hazards, including but not […]
April’s PlayStation Now lineup is a titanic team up featuring Marvel’s Avengers, Borderlands 3, and The Long Dark. Save the world, shoot up a galaxy, or survive an icy wilderness: take your pick from tomorrow when the games launch into the service. Let’s take a closer look at each in turn. Marvel’s Avengers Play Video […]
We had to confirm this wasn’t an April Fools joke. Platinum Games is going to attempt to bring classic arcade gameplay into the 2020s. The company announced a new line of games called “Neo-Classic Arcade”, and its first product will be Sol Cresta – due for release on Switch later this year. Sol will be […]
It almost feels unfair to judge The Nevers based on the six episodes that begin airing this month, dubbed “Part One” of the show’s 12-episode first season. The new HBO drama has inadvertently become controversial, thanks to its creator Joss Whedon, who wrote and directed the pilot and initially served as showrunner until he stepped […]
The latest UK physical video game software sales charts are now in via Games Industry and it has been an interesting week in the top ten. Last week’s new entry Monster Hunter Rise which is currently exclusive to Switch has dropped down to No.4 this week with a deadly 74% drop in sales. Those wondering […]
Screenshot: Oddworld Inhabitants This week Oddworld: Soulstorm drops on PS5, PS4, and PC. Get ready to “help” your fellow Mudokons. (You’ll probably get a bunch of them killed. It’s okay. It happens.) I won’t name any names, but within Kotaku there are some folks who enjoy these games and the world. And then there are […]
Those of you hoping for new No More Heroes 3 details will be pleased to hear that there’s a live stream for the game coming Thursday in Japan. The No More Heroes live stream, hosted by Marvelous, takes place at 9pm Japan time. The presentation will look at the previous No More Heroes games and […]
As we enter our fourth year of the FIA Certified Gran Turismo Championships I am no less excited than I was back in 2018. Last year was a fantastic season of racing and we eventually saw a dominant display from Japanese racer Takuma Miyazono that saw him become Nations Cup Champion as well as being […]
One of the most reliable ways to get your hands on new Pokemon in Pokemon Go is through egg hatching. But what Pokemon can you expect from each type of eggs? In Pokemon Go, Pokemon Eggs are rewarded randomly to the player through visiting Pokestops throughout the world or being given gifts by your friends. […]
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 […]
The Bloxy Awards have returned to Roblox! For those who are unfamiliar, the Bloxys are all about bringing our entire global community together to celebrate some of the greatest Roblox experiences, videos, and creators of the year. It’s a veritable showcase recognizing the incredible talent and creativity found on our platform, which supports millions of […]
Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! Here we cover all the new games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10 PC as well as upcoming Xbox Game Pass and soon-to-be released ID@Xbox titles! Get more details on the games below and click their profiles for pre-order details when available (release dates are […]
Before there was 2008’s Star Wars: The Clone Wars, there was … well, 2003’s Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Produced and directed by veteran animator Genndy Tartakovsky (Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack), the Daytime Emmy Award-winning animated “micro-series” of shorts holds a special place in the hearts of many Star Wars fans who watched it when […]
Automatic matchmaking between PC and consoles turned off. Outriders is suffering launch day login issues as a raft of problems have emerged. People Can Fly’s looter shooter launched today across PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S as well as straight into Xbox Game Pass and Google Stadia, and it is struggling to […]
Summary Embr, the frenetic firefighting game from developer Muse Games and Curve Digital, is coming to Xbox this Summer. Available Summer 2021 for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. All Early Access updates coming to Xbox in one package. Having brought its signature style of frantic, frenetic, and, yes, fantastically fun online multiplayer to Early […]
Sonic the Hedgehog has a new energy drink, one that only he could appreciate. Energy drink maker G Fuel’s newest flavor is Chili Dogs, inspired by Sonic’s favorite food — and Sanic Hegehog, the meme-ified version of Sega’s mascot. And, yes, this too is a real product, despite today’s date. “Seriously, it’s true,” G Fuel […]
By Stephany Nunneley, Thursday, 1 April 2021 15:26 GMT Sold Out and Auroch Digital has announced a sim game called Brewmaster where you can brew your own craft beer. Described as an authentic sim, in Brewmaster, you will discover, learn, and master the art of homebrewing. You will learn to perfect authentic chemistry-driven brewing techniques […]
It’s no joke, the month of March has come to a close and the Players’ Choice polls are open for you to vote for your favorite new release of the past month! From daring indie darlings to bombastic PS VR adventures, crafty co-ops and everything in between, let us know which release made the biggest […]
Returnal launches on April 30. This PS5 exclusive is the result of four years of meticulous crafting by Housemarque, the Finnish studio known for the twitch-based thrills of the likes of Super Stardust, Nex Machina, and acclaimed PS4 launch title Resogun. Returnal takes the DNA of that illustrious arcade heritage – tight controls, compact gameplay […]
So one week after the US, but a few days before your humble News Editor’s would be due. There’s no fooling the tax man, as Turnip Boy will find out in a few weeks. Graffiti Games have announced their action adventure title Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion will come to Switch on April 22 for […]
The sci-fi shooter RPG Outriders is launching April 1st but what time does it go live in your region? We gathered some details about launch times, expected download file size and more. If you’re also wondering what to expect, read on about the game and our impressions of the game so far. Outriders Launches April […]
Platinum Games has confirmed this morning on Twitter that it has been hard at work with Hamster on Sol Cresta, a new game in the series which take inspiration from the classic shooting games Moon Cresta and Terra Cresta. Platinum Games showcased a trailer for Sol Cresta and it will be part of the Platinum […]
Today, Black Desert is unleashing the scholarly Sage. Before you jump back in, I want to ask you some questions. First, is knowledge power? Do the secrets of the Ancients hold the keys to tomorrow? Can one hero’s research save a world? To set the tone, I want you to picture a sanctum. Beakers, test […]
“What’s your Spring Recharge plan?” That’s the question that kicks off most of my meetings this week at Roblox, with team members excitedly discussing their plans for our version of Spring Break, which starts for all Roblox employees this week on Thursday, April 1. At Roblox, we’ve seen a wide range in how people have […]
Monster Hunter has a reputation for its massive weapons; the comically oversized great sword is easily the series’ most famous monster-killing tool. The series also has complex weapons, like the charge blade or the insect glaive. But Monster Hunter’s weirdest weapon is the hunting horn and, after going through some major changes from previous games, […]
Yes, Fortnite has dinosaurs now, but developer Epic Games also made some other changes. Specifically, Fortnite for Nintendo Switch received an update Tuesday that improves performance “to make better use of the console’s GPU,” Epic said on its website. According to Epic, Fortnite on Switch has “significantly improved resolution” in both docked and handheld modes […]
Game of Thrones is getting a new kind of spinoff, this time on Broadway. The production, which The Hollywood Reporter called a “stage show spectacular,” will act as a prequel to the A Song of Ice and Fire series, but will feature some fan favorite characters. The show is being developed by A Song of […]
Your V-Buck holder just got a little smaller. A new patch is live for Fortnite that drops the file size and gives a new baseline resolution. The patch goes live later today and actually reduces the game’s filesize by approximately 140MB, and at the same time purports to increase the average resolution of the game […]
My name is Clint Tasker, creative director and co-founder of Thorium, and I’m stoked to introduce Undermine to all you PlayStation fans. We heard you. We got all the “PS4 when?” tweets. And you know what? PlayStation now! That’s when! (Well… if now is March 30, otherwise March 30). Adding Undermine to the PlayStation library […]
High above Knockout City, a single voice narrates the epic dodgebrawl battles unfolding below. After all, when you’re a radio DJ broadcasting from the moon, you need a really good show. And where better to find it than KO City? You gotta understand that dodgebrawling is all about the basics: throw, catch, pass, dodge, and […]
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X on Friday. But over the weekend, Xbox players started reporting crashes before they could even launch the game. After rave reviews, Activision announced plans last month to bring Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 to next-gen consoles and the […]
Koei Tecmo is in celebratory mode this afternoon as they have announced that they have now shipped over one million copies of the Ryza franchise, Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout and Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy. To celebrate this milestone the company will release a special downloadable content […]
EA Sports announced Monday it is developing a PGA Tour-licensed golf video game for consoles, giving 2K Sports a direct competitor to its PGA Tour 2K series. A launch date will be announced “in the coming months,” EA said. EA Sports PGA Tour will include the Tour’s branding, plus The Players Championship, the FedExCup Playoffs, […]