Firaxis Games 30th Anniversary: New XCOM Tabletop Project and Massive Steam Sale Announced Celebrating three decades of strategy: Firaxis returns to the XCOM universe, though this time on the tabletop. (Firaxis) Firaxis Games is marking a monumental milestone this week. To celebrate the Firaxis Games 30th anniversary on Friday, May 1, the studio has unveiled … Read more
Will you be seeing the movie in cinemas? (Paramount/X) Street Fighter Movie Trailer: Is Hyper-Authenticity a Win or a Warning? The wait is nearly over for fighting game enthusiasts. Following a high-profile debut at The Game Awards last year with a teaser trailer, the first full-length look at the new Street Fighter movie has finally … Read more
Groundbreaking ‘Ant Attack’ – The ZX Spectrum Game That Pioneered Survival Horror – Deserves a Modern Remaster A forgotten gem from the dawn of home computing is sparking calls for a revival. Ant Attack, a 1983 ZX Spectrum title, is gaining renewed attention as fans argue it deserves a modern remaster, not just for nostalgia, … Read more
The Silent Screen: Why Has Mainstream TV Abandoned Video Game Coverage? For a generation of gamers, the flickering screen of dedicated television shows provided a vital link to the burgeoning world of interactive entertainment. But that connection has been severed. Nearly a decade after the cancellation of the UK’s last original console gaming review show, … Read more
Square Enix Integrates Google’s Gemini AI into Dragon Quest X, Sparking Debate Over the Future of Gaming Google and Square Enix are collaborating to introduce Gemini, Google’s advanced artificial intelligence model, into the online role-playing game Dragon Quest X. This move, announced amidst ongoing scrutiny of AI’s role in the gaming industry, raises questions about … Read more
PS5 Pro Receives Critical PSSR Update: Is the Enhanced Experience Worth the Upgrade? Sony is rolling out a significant update to its PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) technology, aiming to deliver on the promise of improved visuals and performance for the PS5 Pro. The update, initially launched with Resident Evil Requiem, is now expanding to … Read more
Next 3D Mario Game Hints at ‘Donkey Kong Bananza’ Influence, But Nintendo Remains Tight-Lipped The gaming world is buzzing with speculation about Nintendo’s next major 3D Mario title, and recent comments from a key developer suggest a surprising source of inspiration: Donkey Kong Bananza. While a direct imitation of the ape’s destructive playground isn’t on … Read more
Sony’s PC Gaming Retreat: Is Valve’s Steam Machine the Real Threat? A seismic shift is underway in the gaming landscape. Recent developments suggest Sony is scaling back its commitment to releasing PlayStation exclusives on PC, and a surprising source points to the reason: not Microsoft’s aggressive Xbox strategy, but the looming return of Valve’s Steam … Read more
A potentially costly leap forward for console gaming (Microsoft) The next generation of Xbox is poised to redefine console pricing, with credible sources suggesting a launch price of at least £750. This ambitious move by Microsoft signals a clear intent to surpass Sony’s PlayStation 6 in raw processing power, potentially ushering in an era of … Read more
Mobile Gaming Roundup: From Witcher Bards to Shotgun Chess – New Titles to Conquer Your Downtime As global events cast a shadow and the promise of summer remains distant, mobile gaming offers a vital escape. This month’s releases deliver a diverse range of experiences, from a unique take on The Witcher universe to a thrilling … Read more