Old is new again. It’s all busted open controllers over on Reddit today, and in particular brand new controllers that people have received with their Switch 2 consoles. We’ve already seen a stripped-down Joy-Con, confirming (as Nintendo had already actually said) there’s no Hall Effect sticks in there, and now it’s the turn of the…
It doesn’t take a rampant AI super-intelligence to notice that Sony’s State Of Play showcase last night had a conspicuous absence: Bungie’s extraction-shooter reboot of classic FPS series Marathon, which recently landed in hot water thanks to much of its striking new aesthetic being directly plagiarized. Those disappointed in Bungie (or just wanting something closer…
In the high-stakes world of modern game development, a game’s success often hinges on its visual appeal—especially when it comes to characters. Memorable heroes and formidable enemies don’t just happen; they are meticulously crafted by skilled artists who understand how to blend creativity, narrative, and technical precision. And when it comes to choosing a…
We couldn’t find an Atari Lynx in the office (sorry). Switch 2 is out today—you may even have yours already—and it’s already proving to be something of a hit with fans, following on from the massively successful original console. There’s always one burning question when a new portable appears on the market, though: just how…
Category: Xbox Game Pass June 5, 2025 Coming to Game Pass: EA Sports FC 25, The Alters, FBC: Firebreak, and More Megan Spurr, Senior Community Lead, Xbox Game Pass We’re getting close to the Xbox Games Showcase, so you still have a little more time to download and play these games before we throw more…
“It’s a fascinating game that deserves more recognition”. A fan translation is currently in the works for the Dante’s Inferno-inspired PC-98 sidescroller Gate of Souls ~ From Dante’s Divine Comedy, from the same group behind patches for Jewel BEM Hunter Lime, Cyber Arms Val-Kaizer, and Shrangila 2. The project’s lead BabaJeanMel shared a work-in-progress video…
Good news: someone at Bethesda tripped over a discarded game case in the hall and remembered that it released an Elder Scrolls game a month and a half ago. After a lengthy period of silence regarding Oblivion Remastered, Bethesda has poked its head up to announce not one, but two upcoming patches to its redone…
No Cap(py). Want to know what Super Mario Odyssey looks like after that sweet Switch 2 free update? Look no further! The wonderful Felix has put together the above side-by-side graphics comparison, so you can see how the new-gen matches up against the old, and spoilers: it’s a huge step up. So much as a…
Budget GPU launches over the last couple of months should have been received with mainstream excitement, but this has been hampered not just by real-world pricing issues but also by VRAM. Gamers haven’t seemed particularly happy with 8 GB options, especially when first Nvidia and then AMD seemed to keep them away from the bulk…
Happy Nintendo Switch 2 launch day to all who celebrate! While I wouldn’t swap my rig for anything, I do just so happen to be watching my tracking information like a hawk while I wait for the postie today. So, despite my better judgement, I’ll be saying ‘um, actually’ to another thing Nvidia CEO Jensen…