The appearance of Hollow Knight: Silksong during the Xbox and Bethesda Games showcase at E3 2022 was a bittersweet moment for me. Like so many fans of the original Hollow Knight, Team Cherry’s critically-acclaimed side-scrolling Metroidvania of 2017, I couldn’t wait to see more of its elusive and much-anticipated sequel, …
Read More »I didnt think we needed a The Last of Us remake until I saw it in motion
The Last of Us remake? Don’t need one. How can a game not even a decade old, one that has already received a next-gen-aligning remaster, even be considered for a full remake treatment? This is how I felt when I first heard murmurings of a PS5 reimagining of Ellie and …
Read More »Xbox Game Studios list: The Microsoft-owned studios and the exclusives they are developing
Microsoft has been investing heavily in first-party development for Xbox Series X, and the Xbox Game Studios list continues to grow as a result. Through investment and acquisitions, Xbox Game Studios is now an enviable force in the industry. There are more upcoming Xbox Series X games in development than …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed’s rumored stealth spin-off is a chance to return to crowd-blending fundamentals
Among the throng of upcoming games, jostling for space in an increasingly busy release schedule, there’s one that doesn’t want to be seen. Every time it catches your eye it seems to melt away, retreating into the crowd like a wave at low tide, but you’re sure it’s there: a …
Read More »Marvels Wolverine for PS5: Everything we know so far
Marvel’s Wolverine is in development at Insomniac Games. The new Wolverine game was announced last September, and immediately became one of the most anticipated upcoming PS5 games. For good reason too, as this Wolverine PS5 game is being developed by the studio responsible for Marvel’s Spider-Man and Ratchet and Clank: …
Read More »Upcoming Star Wars games: Every new Star Wars game announced so far
There’s no shortage of upcoming Star Wars games in the works right now. We already know about some exciting untitled projects from notable studios and veteran developers, along with the revival of a much-loved classic in the form of a Knights of the Old Republic Remake. But it certainly doesn’t …
Read More »10 games like The Sims 4
Games like The Sims let you play God as you build, nurture, grow and prosper for hours and hours (and hours) upon end. The Sims 4 boasts some of the most entertaining, fun and hilarious virtual drama that video games can provide, but there are so many games out there …
Read More »Inside Halo Infinite sound design with the audio wizards at 343 Industries
When it comes to making the unmistakable sounds of Halo Infinite, 343 Industries has always taken an unorthodox approach. “If it’s super dangerous you can always just do it outside,” senior sound designer Jomo Kangethe tells us jokingly. 343 Industries is no stranger to using bizarre and dangerous methods to …
Read More »Why it matters that Sony is getting more serious about game preservation
It’s more important than ever before for the video game industry to actively invest in game preservation. While the topic has been a big talking point for a number of years – particularly as we push further towards a digital-first future – it has come under the microscope once again …
Read More »Can you play PS5 games on PS4?
Can you play PS5 games on PS4? The recent emphasis on cross-generation and backwards compatibility means that it’s a fair question to ask whether games can work across generations the other way too. The whole thing is liable to get more than a little confusing, because when it comes to …
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