Gaming software

A second Nintendo Switch upgrade could still be on the way, an analyst has speculated. Yesterday on July 6, shortly after the Nintendo Switch OLED model was unveiled, Bloomberg (opens in new tab) consulted Tokyo-based games industry analyst Serkan Toto on the new model. “This new Switch looks more like …

Why are there so many huge open-world games with tons of map markers to tick off like a checklist? We all know the answer: to create value for money. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing, especially as big-budget games keep impacting our small budget reality. $70 is a lot to …

LeBron James could be coming to Fortnite, it’s been claimed. Just below, you can see a tweet from Shiina, a reputable Fortnite-related leaker with a storied track record of accurate claims and predictions. This time though, the leaker claims that none other than superstar LeBron James will be making his …

As I cast my fishing line into the ocean in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, I look out over the horizon and admire the snowy peaks of Norway. The soothing sound of the waves rocks me into a feeling of calm, and I soak up the peaceful atmosphere of the moment. Then …

Nintendo creative fellow Shigeru Miyamoto says Pokemon Go is his favourite game right now. During a recent shareholder Q&A (via Kotaku), a number of senior Nintendo employees, including company president Shuntaro Furukawa, were asked what their favourite games are. While many of those asked called back to classic NES games, …

Gears of War developer The Coalition is going to show off a demo created in Unreal Engine 5 at GDC. The GDC panel (opens in new tab), which is set to run for an hour, is going to be presented on July 20 at 1:20 PM PT. The demo is …

GTA writer and producer Dan Houser has reportedly started a new games company. The discovery was spotted by Rockstar Mag (opens in new tab) (via IGN (opens in new tab)), who noted that Houser was listed as the director of a new company called Absurd Ventures In Games (opens in …

There are a lot of Black Ops 4 Blackout challenges, split between plenty of different categories, but achieving them all is a big ask. If you’re playing Black Ops 4 thanks to its inclusion in PS+ this month and you want to start ticking off the challenges – or you’re …

The Monster Hunter Stories 2 roadmap includes five updates which will keep the game growing even after you’ve finished the campaign. Capcom shared a Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin “Special Pre-Launch Program” update (opens in new tab) earlier today with a bunch of new details. Along with showing …

When a studio like Remedy Entertainment announces that it’s going to deliver a new multiplayer spin-off, it’s all too natural to look on with some skepticism. After all, Remedy as a developer is historically known for its strong single-player offerings, with the likes of Alan Wake, Quantum Break, and Control. …