Lag. We all know it, and we’ve all felt the frustration that it wreaks, whether you’re caught in a crunchy video call or watching a pal haplessly teleport around the map in Arc Raiders. However, it’s now being used as an unlikely piece of evidence in another bizarre tale of alleged corporate espionage. Amazon began…
Unforgettable stories and characters, outrageous combat, and some hilarious mini-games – the acclaimed Yakuza / Like a Dragon series has a massive following for all the right reasons. With Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties’ launching on PlayStation 5 February 12 next year – and to celebrate the franchise’s 20th anniversary, with the first game…
In an era where high-end graphics and complex animations dominate, we are seeing a very interesting trend emerge. Ten years ago, games put a major focus on sprawling skill trees and endless button combinations, but now things are changing. Nowadays, games are relying more and more on retro, minimalistic button combinations, with mobile games playing…
Every game we scored 9/10 or above. Nintendo has launched its latest eShop sale in the UK, discounting a bunch of titles for the Christmas season. Ignoring the fact that the UK eShop site has it titled as the ‘Holiday Sale’ and not the ‘Christmas Sale’ – we’re on the other side of the pond,…
“He was an absolute gentleman”. It is with a heavy heart that we report that ZX Spectrum modder Ben Versteeg has passed away. Versteeg was the driving force behind ByteDelight, a web store which sold upgrades and mods for Sinclair’s famous home micro. Read the full article on timeextension.com “He was an absolute gentleman”. It…
And why developers probably shouldn’t include them. As you may or may not already know, the Fallout creator Tim Cain has a popular channel on YouTube where he shares everything from anecdotes about his career to specific insights into game design and other aspects of game development. For those who grew up playing some of…
Harvey Randall, Staff Writer (Image credit: Future) This week I’ve been: Defending Hades 2’s honour in the Game of the Year awards, failing. Last week I was: Appreciating player housing in MMORPGs. So—the Steam replay for 2025 debuted recently, giving every Steam user a more granular look at their gaming habits. And I, being a…
If you enjoy BOULDER DASH’s addicting and fascinating gameplay and charming design, now’s the perfect time to show your appreciation. Cast your vote for BOULDER DASH and join our community in celebrating this milestone. Community support is the heartbeat of this game and has been vital in shaping its success. During the development…
Where to start? It’s a familiar mantra to those of us who have ridden into the lavish landscapes of Ghost of Yōtei’s Ezo. With a rediscovered home behind, and a world filled with revenge, myths and secrets ahead, it’s proven a wonderful dilemma to have. And every corner explored, each tale told, and duel won…
Back on dry land. It was almost exactly a year ago that we first heard about Dave The Diver‘s ‘In the Jungle’ DLC at The Game Awards 2024. We got a brief look at the expansion in the November Xbox Showcase, but today, developer MINTROCKET has fully lifted the lid on what we can expect….