Just like the good old days, Battlefield and Call of Duty are about to go head-to-head for military shooter dominance. If feedback from the beta is to go by, Battlefield 6 has the upper hand, fuelled by its focus on destruction, large outdoor environs and vehicular combat. Being a back-to-back release, Black Ops 7 could …
The kookie month of October is upon us, meaning we can expect a handful of big-name releases – including the likes of Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Battlefield 6, The Outer Worlds 2 and Ninja Gaiden 4 – along with a glut of Halloween themed games towards the month’s end. Retro fans may also want to look …
Reviews of the dimension hopping Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds went live late last week and were mostly full of praise, with a few sites rating it higher than Mario Kart World – causing a stir on social media. The Metacritic score currently sits at 83%, including a handful of 9/10s. “Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is a fast, …
Like RoboCop, Sniper Elite and Elden Ring from earlier this year, the Dying Light franchise this week gains a standalone spin-off. Dying Light: The Beast entails not hunting a ferocious creature but rather becoming one after being forcibly experimented on. Now infused with zombie DNA, it’s a case of harnessing newfound abilities to stop those …
2K’s Borderlands 4 promises a world full of changes, even boasting of “less boarders, more lands” – complete with a hoverbike to get around the planet of Karios, and warring factions overseen by a new tyrant. Character mobility sees a boost too, adding a double jump, glide, dodge, grapple and more. We’re still in for four-player …
Even with a handful of publishers delaying their games in the wake of Hollow Knight: Silksong’s surprise release date announcement, it remains an incredibly busy week for new releases. Hollow Knight: Silksong has been feverishly anticipated pretty much since the launch of the 2017 original, which became an instant classic overnight. This follow-up has been …
Every so often the planets (publishers) align, and we’re presented with more new releases than anyone could possibly play. This is one of those weeks, and it seems that there’s no respite, with next week looking incredibly busy too. Best put the kettle on, folks. After a quiet couple of weeks, the Switch 2 bounces …
Last week Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II leapt from Xbox Series to PS5, and if it’s 83% Metacritic score is to go by, it’s going down well with its new audience. Continuing the theme of reciprocation, the PS5’s Black Myth: Wukong – Game Science’s 2024 action RPG based on Journey to the West – finally comes …
Out of all the Xbox Game Studios developed titles to come to PS5 so far, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II makes the most sense considering the original debuted on PS4 and was a key exclusive for around a year. This sequel is due to hit PS5 on Tuesday for £49.99, featuring haptic feedback, developer commentary, 60fps …
Much like the recent RoboCop: Unfinished Business, 2K’s Mafia: The Old Country is launching at a low price point – albeit of around £40 rather than £50-£60. IGN reports of a 10–12-hour playtime for the main campaign, which is set in the 1900s, with scope for additional exploration. The campaign is said to be more …
The summer releases show no signs of slowing, with a few more sizzlers lined up for this week. Survival adventure sequel Grounded 2 is about to come out the woodwork, developed by Obsidian with help from Eidos Montréal. The new public park setting is said to be far larger than the original’s suburban backyard, now requiring …
So far this summer we’ve been spoilt for new releases. Like a party host with a fresh tray of Ferrero Rocher, we’re continued to be spoilt, with this week offering up another bunch of delectable treats. The Switch 2 is about to see its busiest week since launch. Heading to retail are the sweaty grappler …
It’s the middle of summer, yet this week’s assortment of new releases closer resembles a typical week during October or November. If only we had the temperatures to match, helping us to feel less guilty about playing video games inside on a hot and sunny day. RoboCop: Rogue City was one of the biggest hits …
The birdman is back! Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 is out on all formats this week (including Switch and Switch 2), and due on Xbox Game Pass at launch. Developed by Iron Galaxy, and not Vicarious Visions like it’s predecessor, it sounds like quite a substantial overhaul that adds a lot of new content including …
July is upon us. Throughout the course of the month, we can look forward to Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 and Patapon 1 + 2 Replay – out the same day, oddly enough – the £24.99 (approx.) RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business, Bandai Namco’s peculiar Pac-Man starring Metroidvania Shadow Labyrinth, the Soulslike …