News

'Video games are cooked': No More Robots founder slams gen AI use in games
By Isaiah Williams published
The generative AI genie is out of the bottle, and the founder of an indie game publisher believes it's too late to turn back.

Players are apparently spending 'tens of hours' building factories in Arknights: Endfield as dev says the 'sandbox' mechanics set the game apart
By Dashiell Wood published
Arknights: Endfield dev says players are loving the 'sandbox' factory building and spending 'tens of hours' with the system.

Is this what playing on PS6 will be like? Cyberpunk 2077 finally has a dedicated PS5 Pro patch and it's the best looking console version to date
By Dashiell Wood published
Developer CD Projekt Red has released a new PS5 Pro patch for Cyberpunk 2077.

NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, April 8 (game #1032)
By Johnny Dee published
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

The Xbox Game Pass titles for April include Oblivion Remastered, Final Fantasy 4, and one of the best games of 2025
By Demi Williams published
Xbox has unveiled the batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for the month of April, and it includes some absolute bangers like The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, Day Z, and more.
Latest Reviews

Life is Strange: Reunion review: I wish I could ‘rewind’ this sloppy new entry
By Dashiell Wood published
Life is Strange: Reunion is a disappointingly shallow adventure that wholly undermines the story of the first game.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park review
By Harry Padoan published
I spent 25 hours stomping on Koopas and Goombas in Super Mario Bros. Wonder for Switch 2, and although its multiplayer minigames left me conflicted, I still had a wonderful time.

Marathon review: Bungie’s extraction shooter lacks compelling reasons to play it
By Dashiell Wood published
Marathon looks great and has some strong moment-to-moment action, but it lacks compelling reasons to keep playing.

Turtle Beach’s Donkey Kong-themed Nintendo Switch 2 case is the best I’ve tested so far, with impressive durability and storage at a tempting low price
By Harry Padoan published
This hard-shell case from Turtle Beach is easily one of the best I’ve tried so far — and its stand-out design is a big reason for that.
PC Gaming

This one accessory leveled up my PlayStation Portal and PS5 experience
By Rob Dwiar published
If you're looking to make the most of your PlayStation Portal, then consider this one accessory that I absolutely love.

The Xbox Game Pass titles for April include Oblivion Remastered, Final Fantasy 4, and one of the best games of 2025
By Demi Williams published
Xbox has unveiled the batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for the month of April, and it includes some absolute bangers like The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, Day Z, and more.

Fan discovers what appears to be assets for Rockstar's canceled PS3 game, Agent, within GTA 5's leaked source code, including an early look at the spy game's main character
By Demi Williams published
A fan has discovered what appears to be the early model for the main character for Rockstar Games' canceled project, Agent, within the leaked source code for Grand Theft Auto 5.

Battlefield 6 audio team says they 'constantly polish what we think needs polishing'
By Dashiell Wood published
The Battlefield 6 audio team has discussed its work with the game's live service support.
Nintendo

Nintendo says Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream won't support the Switch 2's new resolution boost feature because the game runs in 'higher resolution' 1080p 'regardless of whether Handheld Mode Boost is enabled or disabled'
By Demi Williams published
Nintendo has confirmed that Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream won't support the Nintendo Switch 2's new resolution boost feature.

New Mario Kart World update adds a new Bob-omb Blast Battle mode and major track item 'performance' adjustments for Bullet Bill and the boomerang
By Demi Williams published
A new software update for Mario Kart World has been released, adding a ton of gameplay adjustments and bug fixes on top of a new Battle mode.

If you want a Switch 2, an ex-Nintendo sales lead is warning you to buy now
By Isaiah Williams published
PC and game console price hikes are widespread, and it looks like the Nintendo Switch 2 may be the next to see a significant price adjustment.

I've tried more Nintendo Switch 2 accessories than I can count, but these six are simply the best
By Harry Padoan published
After testing more than 20 Nintendo Switch 2 accessories, these are some of my true favorites.
Playstation

This one accessory leveled up my PlayStation Portal and PS5 experience
By Rob Dwiar published
If you're looking to make the most of your PlayStation Portal, then consider this one accessory that I absolutely love.

Is this what playing on PS6 will be like? Cyberpunk 2077 finally has a dedicated PS5 Pro patch and it's the best looking console version to date
By Dashiell Wood published
Developer CD Projekt Red has released a new PS5 Pro patch for Cyberpunk 2077.

Sony announces The Playerbase, 'a unique opportunity for PlayStation’s biggest fans' to be scanned into a PlayStation Studios game, starting with Gran Turismo 7
By Demi Williams published
Sony has announced The Playerbase, a new initiative offering devoted PlayStation fans the chance to be scanned into a PlayStation Studios game.

Fan discovers what appears to be assets for Rockstar's canceled PS3 game, Agent, within GTA 5's leaked source code, including an early look at the spy game's main character
By Demi Williams published
A fan has discovered what appears to be the early model for the main character for Rockstar Games' canceled project, Agent, within the leaked source code for Grand Theft Auto 5.

Thinking of upgrading to a PS5 Pro before GTA 6 and Marvel's Wolverine or adding a Portal to your setup? Now is the time as retailers are still offering 'old' prices
By Rob Dwiar published
Turns out that the PS5 price hike hasn't filtered through yet as loads of retailers are still selling hardware at the 'old' prices.
Xbox

The Xbox Game Pass titles for April include Oblivion Remastered, Final Fantasy 4, and one of the best games of 2025
By Demi Williams published
Xbox has unveiled the batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for the month of April, and it includes some absolute bangers like The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, Day Z, and more.

Fan discovers what appears to be assets for Rockstar's canceled PS3 game, Agent, within GTA 5's leaked source code, including an early look at the spy game's main character
By Demi Williams published
A fan has discovered what appears to be the early model for the main character for Rockstar Games' canceled project, Agent, within the leaked source code for Grand Theft Auto 5.

The Division 2's latest season promises yet more challenge and chaos as new modes and difficulties drop — plus some gear I simply must get my hands on
By Rob Dwiar published
Rise Up to the challenge

'The upgraded PSSR significantly enhances Assassin’s Creed Shadows' — Sony confirms a release date for its next-gen upscaling tech on PS5 Pro
By Demi Williams published
Sony has announced that its upgraded PSSR AI upscaling technology will finally be added to Assassin's Creed Shadows this month.

'We know exactly where we are going and exactly what we want to do' — The Division 3 senior producer suggests fans shouldn't worry about the departure of the game's executive producer, confirming its roadmap has been 'planned and secured for some time'
By Demi Williams published
Ubisoft has confirmed that The Division 3's roadmap is fully planned, suggesting fans don't need to worry about the game's development following recent studio changes.

The Division Resurgence developer says they're 'very satisfied with the touch controls' of the 'more tactical' game
By Demi Williams published
Tom Clancy's The Division Resurgence executive producer Fabrice Navrez is "very satisfied" with the mobile game's touch controls, but says players can choose to play with a controller if they prefer.










