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As next-gen console companies (namely Microsoft and Sony) have been revealing more and more information about their specs and their capabilities, one of them was Ray Tracing, to help developers maximize their visions in terms of graphics. Let’s talk about what exactly Ray Tracing is before moving ahead and talk about the PS5 and the Xbox Series X. As you play a game, everything around you is being rendered in real-time by the console or PC you’re playing on. Character models, the world’s models (like buildings, trees, rocks, all sorts of things scattered around, even the sky which we call…

It’s that time of the season where we get to talk and make our list for which games we anticipate the most, from the games that are already confirmed to arrive on the next-gen consoles, PS5 and Xbox Series X. Starting off, with one of the first games confirmed to be released for the PS5, Godfall We all are familiar with Gearbox and their successful game series, Borderlands, and they are back to cause all sorts of chaos and mayhem in the next-generation consoles, with another looter-slasher game. This time, unlike Borderlands, which was first-person shooter with cartoony graphics and…

Ah, Britain. Land of tea, the King, and other associated stereotypes.  Of course, modern Britain is just as cosmopolitan and diverse as anywhere else in the world. Anything the developed world can do, Britain can do as well, and that includes streaming on Twitch. The UK is a nation of gamers, just as the USA and other countries are. It might be a small island nation off the coast of mainland Europe, but don’t count it out when it comes to Twitch. Yes, many of the most interesting and content-rich streamers on Twitch actually hail from this sceptered isle. The…

Do you want to know what surprises PlayStation prepared for you in 2020? We will tell you about the best and most expected PlayStation 4 exclusives, and you will surely find some of your favorites in this list. Some of them surprised us a lot. Almost every PlayStation exclusive is a big event, a lot of work, and a fair amount of innovation that the company offers its customers. In recent years, a considerable number of amazing PlayStation 4 exclusives have been released – Horizon Zero Dawn, Marvel’s Spider-Man, God of War, and other amazing games have already become classics of the gaming…

A “fresh breeze” in the battle royale genre With Scavengers Studios, a relatively new development team to the gaming industry, with a small number of members in it (eighteen members) releasing Darwin Project to the PlayStation 4, it’s a very good opportunity to have a talk about it, as it is a battle royale type of game but with an interesting twist in its concept. A new take on the battle royale concept First of all, this game has been released for Microsoft Windows and Xbox One as a free-to-play title since April 24, 2018 and only just recently made it out of Steam’s Early Access and into the PlayStation 4 platform. This isn’t your standard and typical battle royale game, where you just loot everything in your way as fast as humanly possible like your name is Barry Allen (aka “The Flash”) and then shoot away all your ammunition into the enemy’s skulls, hoping that you and your squad will make it as the last squad standing. In Darwin…

Cyberpunk 2077 and Final Fantasy VII Remake getting delayed The two biggest games of the year once again are getting postponed. Just as every gamer that’s interested in both games has feared. Cyberpunk 2077 and Final Fantasy VII Remake got inevitably postponed for yet another delayed release date. Let’s talk Cyberpunk 2077 first Let’s address it right away, the game has officially been delayed by five months, taking it from the initial release date of April 16, 2020 all the way to September 17, 2020 Let’s be honest, we all saw it coming from miles away that CD Projekt…

With Christmas just around the corner, it’s the perfect opportunity to play some holiday-themed games to get you in the Christmas spirit. Thought tree decorating, food, and presents were all you had to look forward to? Think again!  Yes, we might admit it’s a bit cheesy, but who wouldn’t want to have some frosty fun? Don’t skip over the gaming festivities this year, we have a lot of funky titles for you to choose from. So grab your Gramps, a snack, and prepare for an epically funny gaming session that’ll become your Christmas tradition every year.  Christmas Wonderland 6 I…

It’s that time again and we’re heading into the second week of December with an exciting feature we’re sure you’ll love. Yes, we know it’s an oldie, but oh is it a goodie. Maybe the best open-world PC game ever? You read and decide for yourself.  What is this week’s spotlight? Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.  Released in 2015 by CD Projekt Red, Witcher 3: Wild Hunt soon became one of the highest-rated PC games (10/10) according to Steam and we seriously can’t argue with that. We’d be remiss not to mention that it also won Game of the Year and…

Planet Zoo is a game all about animals. That might sound like an obvious observation but never has a game had a more thorough approach to its subject matter than Frontier Developments has applied here. Perhaps this should be expected from the developers of stalwart simulation games like Planet Coaster and space trucker sim Elite Dangerous, but believe us when we say that Planet Zoo is not a game for the casual simulation fan or those who don’t like to pore too much over information. Let’s back up a little. Planet Zoo is the latest game in Frontier’s long-running quest…

One word: amazing. If that dramatic teaser trailer didn’t give you goosebumps, you must be an alien. Following a stunning reveal at BlizzCon 2019, we’re anticipating an incredible RPG sequel to Blizzard’s beloved Diablo 3.  We’ve scavenged the universe to find all the reputable information we could and compiled it into this article for your reading pleasure.  Check out the trailer below:  https://youtu.be/0SSYzl9fXOQ Three different classes have been revealed at BlizzCon; Barbarian, Sorceress, and Druid. While we don’t know a lot, the basics of each were confirmed in class gameplay trailers brought to us by Game Informer on Youtube.  Let’s…

I’m standing atop a hill covered with leafy vegetation and gently swaying trees. Overlooking an enemy base, I send out my drone and organically recon the area, watching for enemy patrol routes and judging distances. Satisfied I’ve got them all figured out, I launch my sneaky assault, winding my way down to the base from my perch and expertly predicting enemy movements. One enemy remains after I’ve systematically dispatched my enemies and looted them. The chase is on. When it’s good, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint is very good indeed. These moments – sneaking through bases, organically taking down enemies, and watching…

You may have expected it or it may come as a bolt from the blue, but it’s now completely official: Sony has announced its new console. It is, as you might expect, called the PlayStation 5, in continuance with a naming scheme Sony has been using since 2000’s PlayStation 2. It’ll come to our shores in the holiday period next year, although we don’t actually know exactly when it’s coming yet. Naturally, we’ll bring you more on the PS5 as we get it, but for now, here’s the scoop. Speaking to Wired, lead architect Mark Cerny, as well as Sony…

Any gamer worth their salt knows that you can’t just game with the PS4 on its own. If you’re going to maximise the potential of Sony’s wonderful black monolith, you’re going to need some excellent accessories. You’d be forgiven for thinking you’ll have to break the bank to buy the best accoutrements for your console, but that’s not the case at all. Many of the best things you can buy to augment your experience cost less than you might think. Here are the best PS4 accessories for under £50. Best Controller Under £50 –  Sony DualShock 4 Controller (£39.99) Put…

Gamescom 2019 is finally over, and we’ve had some time to sit and think about everything we saw. It’s been a few days since the show ended, and since its conclusion, we’ve been mulling over what we thought were the best bits. It was a pretty epic show this year, and many of the major video game companies had enviable showings. Still, crown winners we must. Here are the most impressive games we saw at Gamescom 2019. Marvel’s Avengers If you said to us “live-service version of The Avengers with loot and progression systems”, we’d have wondered if it could…

The very first FIFA game was released for SNES and Genesis (along with a bunch of other platforms) way, way back in 1993. It was simply called FIFA International Soccer and it was, as you might expect, pretty primitive by modern standards. Still, since that time, FIFA arguably hasn’t massively evolved. Sure, it’s hard to pinpoint exactly where a game representing a sport could improve; after all, accurate representation is surely the goal. Still, there must be room for improvement. It’s with great excitement and glee, then, that we look forward to the upcoming FIFA 20. The game is due…

Some gamers like to go in all guns blazing, immersing themselves in the action and dispatching enemies left, right, and centre. Others prefer to take a more hands-off approach, guiding their troops towards victory with a perfectly-executed strategy. Of course, there’s room for us all at this wonderful buffet table, and we love shooters just as much as the next gamer. Still, we can’t deny we’re definitely partial to a spot of real-time strategy. With that in mind, it’s obvious we’re overjoyed that the first Command & Conquer and its sequel, Command & Conquer: Red Alert, would be getting remastered.…

If you’re a casual gamer and are excited for Sony’s upcoming PlayStation 5, you might want to hold your breath. In a report from the Wall Street Journal, Sony described its core audience as hardcore gamers. So you might just be a little disappointed. Now that isn’t to say that the PS5 isn’t for you. You can definitely still play it. You just might not find games that cater to your type of audience. Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida said in the report that the PS5 is a “niche product, aimed at serious players.” Exclusive Titles The console will also have…

When you want to add a touch of grit, class and History to your game where do you go? The answer is London. There’s something about London that keeps gamers captivated, and coming back for more. Whereas gamers will groan about games being set in New York from time to time, rarely will you hear any complaints about London. The variety of the London experience has always resonated firmly with gamers around the world. From the majesty of Big Ben all the way to the grit of the underground stations, London offers a lot for gamers to sink their teeth…

With 2019 halfway over, there have been many hits and misses in the video game market. From dazzlers like Resident Evil 2 to the confusing yet somewhat enjoyable mobile game Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, gamers have experienced a lot. And that’s just the first half of 2019. There’s a bunch more content coming out in the latter half. Here are the games coming out in 2019 to look forward to. These games on this list are ones with confirmed release dates, so you won’t be finding Luigi’s Mansion 3 or Shantae 5. Fire Emblem: Three Houses July 26 Switch Nintendo…

It’s Summertime! The sun’s out and the temperatures are creeping up. All this sunshine is lovely, but it sure does make us miss cosying up by a log fire and watching the snow fall outside the window. If you’re missing the magical Winter weather too then boy do we have a few game recommendations for you. Here are 10 games with the most dramatic snowfalls to help you keep cool in the Summer heat! The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim The province of Skyrim is no stranger to a good few feet of snowfall, especially atop all those mountains. There are…

Recently, there has been news circulating on the web about a game entitled Breakout: The Dark Prison. After extensive research on the topic and tested the Alpha version, we have discovered the game that is interesting to look at. And that it will be an action-adventure containing various role-playing elements. According to currents news, Breakout: The Dark Prison could be the surprise hit this summer, seemingly having gone under the radar thus far. Breakout: The Dark Prison, developed by Latersoft, is currently still in development, and will release in the Summer of 2019. Furthermore, the game will be playable on…

BioWare’s history as a developer is an interesting one. Although the company is perhaps best known for its narrative-driven RPGs and character building, their first game, Shattered Steel, was a MechWarrior-style mech combat sim published by Fallout overseers Interplay. The game was released in 1996, and was a fairly straight-laced mech game with some interesting features, chief among them deformable terrain and the idiosyncratic designs of the bipedal mechs piloted by players. When people say that BioWare should be focusing largely on story-based games because that’s their heritage, Shattered Steel is the game to bring up. If BioWare wants to…

Whether you’re making your getaway in single-player mode or in GTA Online, the importance of a fast car in Grand Theft Auto V can’t be overstated. Speeding through the streets of Los Santos becomes all the more satisfying when you’re doing it in a vehicle that’s been designed to reach dizzying speeds, as any GTA race fan can attest. With that in mind, then, you’ll probably be looking for the fastest cars GTA V and GTA Online can muster, and it likely won’t surprise you to learn that there’s a ton of choice when it comes to speed demons. Let’s…

There are, broadly speaking of course, two different public perceptions of those who play board games. The first is perhaps the most common, and involves families gathered round a table shouting at each other over Monopoly or bickering over whether a Scrabble play is valid or not. The second, which is exclusive to geek culture, involves meticulously painting miniatures and using them to do battle in a Warhammer-style wargaming setup. There are other ways board gamers are thought of, naturally, but when talking about board games these are the two images that crop up most commonly. They’re both correct to…

Japan has a long and storied history in the video game industry. Although the first video games didn’t come from Japan (Tennis for Two was designed and built in New York), it was Japanese companies who refined and perfected the video game art form throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Classic consoles like the NES, Sega Genesis and PlayStation are all Japanese creations, as are many video game household names like Mario, Sonic and Link. That said, the Japanese have never been huge on PC gaming, which has traditionally been a Western discipline. Real-time strategy games, first-person shooters and MMORPGs have…

A “man cave” is, in essence, a place where someone can go and escape from the world. It’s a room filled with all kinds of entertainment technology. It doesn’t matter whether it’s your dream to convert a bedroom into a man cave, or a spare room – either way, you’ll be impressed with the results. Some guys even have a bar where they can serve drinks for both themselves and their buddies! In a busy household, it’s important for people to have their own little bubble in the world. For a grown-up adult male, that place has to be, without a…

Have you ever imagined what it is like to be a gamer girl? This article takes the perspective from a female gamer herself. Let’s begin. Lightning has her problems, but thanks to Square Enix, sometimes genders are not discriminated.  Remember when it was just you and your N64 (or whatever console that launched your fantastical trek into gaming) and then the world got involved, bringing much conflict? Let’s go back to the peace and contentment you felt way back then. For the Love of Video Games This beautiful gem is available on etsy. Congrats…you have achieved victory over the…

When it comes to 8th-gen gaming, it’s quite a simple picture; Sony’s PlayStation 4 has cemented itself as the obvious console of choice – a fact that is undisputed by gamers from around the world. However, the battle between Microsoft and Sony is hardly over, you could argue that it’s just beginning in one way or another; this is because the two companies are entering the 4K arena with the PS4 Pro and XBOX Scorpio. Whilst exciting, another Japanese console manufacture wanted to get involved, hence the Nintendo Switch. This article takes a look at why I’m excited. Let’s begin.…

After looking through the campaign of Battlefield 1, which can be found here, you must then journey into playing online. Usually games such as these are for the sole purpose of playing online. With the six game modes to choose from you will find yourself spending a lot of time playing online by yourself or with your friends. Battlefield 1 has the option of four game modes that have been with the franchise for years: Conquest, Domination, Rush, and Team DeathMatch (TDM). While it also has two brand new game modes that bring a new taste to the franchise: War…

Although I’ve been a fan of the Grand Theft Auto series since playing the original game on PlayStation, open-world crime title Mafia II wasn’t on my radar until the PlayStation 3 version appeared as a free title on Sony’s PlayStation Plus service. With no expectations, I downloaded the game and tried it, and ended up being hugely impressed with what I played, enough to delete the digital version and buy my own physical copy – because I prefer things you can see and fondle, dammit! Anyway, I was surprised that the game didn’t seem to have received much attention, hence…

Tycoon games aren’t exactly mainstream when considering the genre, in-fact they’re the complete opposite, however, they’re able to bring plenty of excitement to players who enjoy this type of game. With that said, it’s been sometime since we can say that a stunning franchise has set this genre on fire. I’m sure you don’t need to question which series I’m talking about either – yes, I’m referring to Rollercoaster Tycoon, which was originally developed by Chris Sawyer and released back in 1999. The real question many are asking is; will Planet Coaster be another title that looks set to deliver,…