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Take-Two reveals new Lord of the Rings game, promising a 'different' time in Middle-earth

By Henry Stockdale published 15 August 22

Take-Two Interactive confirms development has begun on a new Middle-earth game, collaborating with Weta Workshop.

Gaming

Marvel’s Spider-Man had a scrapped multiplayer mode and it sounds amazing

By Henry Stockdale published 15 August 22

A recent datamine uncovered files referencing co-op in Marvel’s Spider-Man, which would've seen Miles and Peter competing against each other.

Gaming

Steam makes a small change that gets lots of PC gamers overly excited

By Darren Allan published 15 August 22

Some folks are seriously happy about a simple tweak, while others have been left scratching their heads a bit.

PC

Good news Nintendo Switch fans, there won't be a price hike just yet

By Henry Stockdale published 15 August 22

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has ruled out price increases for the Nintendo Switch 'at this time', despite rising manufacturing costs.

Gaming

Google Stadia player using the controller with her phone

Google is embedding cloud gaming right into its search results

By David Nield published 14 August 22

Google appears to be testing a feature that lets you launch games from streaming services when you search for them.

Gaming

Latest Reviews

LucidSound LS100X Wireless Gaming Headset for Xbox Series X|S review

By Rhys Wood published 10 August 22

LucidSound’s LS100X gaming headset packs hours upon hours of battery life, but falls a little flat in the sound department.

Every soldier in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 lives for just 10 years.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 review

By Josh Broadwell published 26 July 22

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 may stumble occasionally, but it's a remarkable achievement in JRPG storytelling.

Acer Predator Orion 3000 desktop gaming PC on a desk with RGB lighting turned on.

Acer Predator Orion 3000 (2022) review

By Ilyas Kanapyanov published 18 July 22

Great Value

The Acer Predator Orion 3000 is a great compact computer packed with mid-tier hardware that offers users stylish but affordable PC gaming.

PC & Mac

Nacon RIG 800 Pro HX headset review

By Rhys Wood published 15 July 22

Review The RIG 800 Pro headset boasts incredible sound, great mic quality and a supremely comfy fit, all at a remarkable price.

Revolution X wired controller for Xbox review

By Rhys Wood published 4 July 22

Review Excellent to hold and with superb customization options, Nacon’s Revolution X wired controller is among the best third-party pads for Xbox.

An angel in Diablo Immortal holding up a glowing sword

Diablo Immortal review

By Philip Palmer published 24 June 22

Diablo Immortal's smooth controls and gameplay are crushed under a tangled mess.

PC Gaming

A sermon is given to a flock in Cult of the lamb

Cult of the Lamb is like Stardew Valley but I married, ate, and resurrected my spouse

By Patrick Dane published 15 August 22

Cult of the Lamb is a great example of dark humor used well in games, allowing players to get into ludicrous scenarios like eating your other half.

Gaming

Marvel’s Spider-Man had a scrapped multiplayer mode and it sounds amazing

By Henry Stockdale published 15 August 22

A recent datamine uncovered files referencing co-op in Marvel’s Spider-Man, which would've seen Miles and Peter competing against each other.

Gaming

Steam makes a small change that gets lots of PC gamers overly excited

By Darren Allan published 15 August 22

Some folks are seriously happy about a simple tweak, while others have been left scratching their heads a bit.

PC

Harry Potter screaming in disappointment at Hogwarts Legacy delay

Hogwarts Legacy release date announced, and it brings disappointment

By Julian Benson published 12 August 22

The Harry Potter RPG has been delayed again, pushing the Hogwarts Legacy release date into 2023.

Gaming

Activision teases Modern Warfare 2's latest map in an unusual place

By Henry Stockdale published 12 August 22

Activision's given us a brief look at Farm 18, Modern Warfare 2's latest multiplayer map

Gaming

As Street Fighter turns 35, Capcom announces big plans for Tokyo Game Show

By Henry Stockdale published 12 August 22

Street Fighter celebrates its 35th anniversary today, and Capcom's got big plans for it at Tokyo Game Show 2022.

Gaming

Nintendo

Good news Nintendo Switch fans, there won't be a price hike just yet

By Henry Stockdale published 15 August 22

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has ruled out price increases for the Nintendo Switch 'at this time', despite rising manufacturing costs.

Gaming

Hogwarts Legacy release date announced, and it brings disappointment

By Julian Benson published 12 August 22

The Harry Potter RPG has been delayed again, pushing the Hogwarts Legacy release date into 2023.

Gaming

Dead Cells has years of life left in it, as the new free update proves

By Phil Iwaniuk published 12 August 22

Enter the Panchaku marks Dead Cells' mid-life point, but don’t buy it a Jeremy Clarkson autobiography yet, there’s life left in it.

Gaming

Four versions of Kirby in different colours in Kirby's Dream Buffet being weight on scales

It looks like Kirby ate Fall Guys – and you can play the result next week

By Callum Bains published 11 August 22

Kirby's Dream Buffet will let you gobble up a feast later this month.

Gaming

Splatoon 3 confirms an essential change to one of its best modes

By Rhys Wood published 11 August 22

Splatoon 3 has made the excellent Salmon Run mode far more accessible, and a lot more appealing.

Gaming

Two Inklings holding weapons in Splatoon 3

Nintendo is offering the chance to try out Splatoon 3 before its release

By Emma Boyle published 11 August 22

A Splatoon 3 Splatfest event will go live later this month, giving you the chance to play the game pre-release.

Gaming

PlayStation

Cult of the Lamb is like Stardew Valley but I married, ate, and resurrected my spouse

By Patrick Dane published 15 August 22

Cult of the Lamb is a great example of dark humor used well in games, allowing players to get into ludicrous scenarios like eating your other half.

Gaming

Hogwarts Legacy release date announced, and it brings disappointment

By Julian Benson published 12 August 22

The Harry Potter RPG has been delayed again, pushing the Hogwarts Legacy release date into 2023.

Gaming

Activision teases Modern Warfare 2's latest map in an unusual place

By Henry Stockdale published 12 August 22

Activision's given us a brief look at Farm 18, Modern Warfare 2's latest multiplayer map

Gaming

As Street Fighter turns 35, Capcom announces big plans for Tokyo Game Show

By Henry Stockdale published 12 August 22

Street Fighter celebrates its 35th anniversary today, and Capcom's got big plans for it at Tokyo Game Show 2022.

Gaming

Dead Cells has years of life left in it, as the new free update proves

By Phil Iwaniuk published 12 August 22

Enter the Panchaku marks Dead Cells' mid-life point, but don’t buy it a Jeremy Clarkson autobiography yet, there’s life left in it.

Gaming

We finally know when Overwatch loot box sales will end

By Henry Stockdale published 12 August 22

Having previously confirmed it'd remove Overwatch's loot boxes, Blizzard has announced that's happening later this month.

Gaming

Xbox

Cult of the Lamb is like Stardew Valley but I married, ate, and resurrected my spouse

By Patrick Dane published 15 August 22

Cult of the Lamb is a great example of dark humor used well in games, allowing players to get into ludicrous scenarios like eating your other half.

Gaming

Hogwarts Legacy release date announced, and it brings disappointment

By Julian Benson published 12 August 22

The Harry Potter RPG has been delayed again, pushing the Hogwarts Legacy release date into 2023.

Gaming

Activision teases Modern Warfare 2's latest map in an unusual place

By Henry Stockdale published 12 August 22

Activision's given us a brief look at Farm 18, Modern Warfare 2's latest multiplayer map

Gaming

As Street Fighter turns 35, Capcom announces big plans for Tokyo Game Show

By Henry Stockdale published 12 August 22

Street Fighter celebrates its 35th anniversary today, and Capcom's got big plans for it at Tokyo Game Show 2022.

Gaming

Dead Cells has years of life left in it, as the new free update proves

By Phil Iwaniuk published 12 August 22

Enter the Panchaku marks Dead Cells' mid-life point, but don’t buy it a Jeremy Clarkson autobiography yet, there’s life left in it.

Gaming

We finally know when Overwatch loot box sales will end

By Henry Stockdale published 12 August 22

Having previously confirmed it'd remove Overwatch's loot boxes, Blizzard has announced that's happening later this month.

Gaming

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