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Ubisoft has laid off more developers amid its ongoing cost-cutting plan, this time at its Splinter Cell remake studio but says the game is still in the works
By Demi Williams published
Ubisoft confirms the Splinter Cell Remake is still in active development, as it lays off even more staff as part of its ongoing cost-cutting scheme

PlayStation has shut down Demon's Souls and Shadow of the Colossus Remake studio Bluepoint Games
By Demi Williams published
Five years after acquiring Bluepoint Games, PlayStation has shut down the studio responsible for the modern remakes of Shadow of the Colossus and Demon's Souls.

It's official; Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen are coming to Switch and Switch 2 — but not in the way you might think
By Rhys Wood published
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen aren't coming to Nintendo Switch Online - they'll be full eShop releases instead.

Avowed's first anniversary update arrives on PS5 today, but there are no major PS5 Pro enhancements to look forward to
By Demi Williams published
Obsidian Entertainment has released the Anniversary Update for Avowed to celebrate the game's first birthday, along with the long-awaited PlayStation 5 edition.

God of War actor Christopher Judge seems to tease Santa Monica Studio's next project — 'You’ll be hearing about what we’re doing probably in late summer'
By Demi Williams published
God of War actor Christopher Judge has seemingly teased Santa Monica Studio's next major project, which he suggests will be revealed this summer.
Latest Reviews

I became a master of stealth in Styx: Blades of Greed and finished my playthrough with hundreds of guards kicked off cliffs, countless coins pilfered, and a full arsenal of magical abilities
By Dashiell Wood published
Styx: Blades of Greed isn’t perfect, but its excellent stealth foundations make it well worth playing.

Fractal Scape review: looks like it’s designed by Apple, but it’s far more generous with its features
By Phil Iwaniuk published
A minimalist wireless headset with a surprisingly affordable price considering how feature-rich it is. It’s like Apple got into the gaming market – and became way more generous.

High On Life 2 review: Faster, funnier, and exactly what a sequel should be
By Scott McCrae published
High On Life 2 is an inventive FPS campaign that improves on its predecessor in every way, but a litany of technical faults has it feeling like it could've stayed in the oven for a bit longer.

Romeo is a Dead Man review: come for the fantastic action, stay for the history of Manchester United strikers (no, seriously)
By Rhys Wood published
Romeo is a Dead Man is not perfect, but it is one of the most fascinating action games of recent years.
PC Gaming

Ubisoft has laid off more developers amid its ongoing cost-cutting plan, this time at its Splinter Cell remake studio but says the game is still in the works
By Demi Williams published
Ubisoft confirms the Splinter Cell Remake is still in active development, as it lays off even more staff as part of its ongoing cost-cutting scheme

Avowed's first anniversary update arrives on PS5 today, but there are no major PS5 Pro enhancements to look forward to
By Demi Williams published
Obsidian Entertainment has released the Anniversary Update for Avowed to celebrate the game's first birthday, along with the long-awaited PlayStation 5 edition.

God of War actor Christopher Judge seems to tease Santa Monica Studio's next project — 'You’ll be hearing about what we’re doing probably in late summer'
By Demi Williams published
God of War actor Christopher Judge has seemingly teased Santa Monica Studio's next major project, which he suggests will be revealed this summer.

The Elder Scrolls 6 isn't going to be like Starfield says Todd Howard, and will instead be in the studio's 'classic style'
By Dashiell Wood published
Todd Howard has suggested that The Elder Scrolls 6 will be more like the studio's past games than the likes of Starfield.

Silent Hill: Townfall looks set to be a PS5 console exclusive — Xbox and Switch 2 are absent from official listings
By Rhys Wood published
Silent Hill: Townfall looks like it won't be coming to Xbox or Switch 2 — not at launch at the very least.

The Future Games Show has announced the hosts for its Spring 2026 showcase, along with the first few games that will be featured next month
By Demi Williams published
The Future Games Show Spring 2026 showcase has found its hosts in Baldur’s Gate 3's Devora Wilde and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight's Shai Matheson ahead of the presentation next month.
Nintendo

Silent Hill: Townfall looks set to be a PS5 console exclusive — Xbox and Switch 2 are absent from official listings
By Rhys Wood published
Silent Hill: Townfall looks like it won't be coming to Xbox or Switch 2 — not at launch at the very least.

Nintendo just shadowdropped Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
By Rhys Wood published
Nintendo just made the surprise announcement that a Switch 2 version of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is available to buy right now.

The latest Skyrim Switch 2 Edition patch seems to fix my biggest issue with the port
By Rhys Wood published
My biggest problem with Skyrim's Switch 2 port seems to have been fixed thanks to the addition of a framerate-boosting performance mode.

Abxylute promises 'deep customization' for its newly announced 'deck-style' controllers — they look impressive, but they'll also be going head-to-head our most anticipated Switch 2 accessory
By Rhys Wood published
Abxylute announces N6 and N9C 'deck-style' controllers for Switch 2, but I think they'll have some stiff competition with the Nitro Deck 2 arriving soon.

No, the Final Fantasy 9 Remake hasn't been officially announced — but don't give up hope just yet
By Matt Evans published
Despite the online rumors, there's no Final Fantasy 9 Remake news — but I remain optimistic.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 director confirms PC as lead platform, and stresses a multiplatform release 'will not in any way' impact quality on PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2
By Rhys Wood published
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 'will not in any way' have its quality impacted by a multiplatform release, says director.
Playstation

PlayStation has shut down Demon's Souls and Shadow of the Colossus Remake studio Bluepoint Games
By Demi Williams published
Five years after acquiring Bluepoint Games, PlayStation has shut down the studio responsible for the modern remakes of Shadow of the Colossus and Demon's Souls.

Aphelion seems like a solid space adventure, but I need to see more before it really excites
By Dashiell Wood published
Aphelion has decent platforming and a creepy alien foe, but I want to see more of its story before getting fully on board.

The Elder Scrolls 6 isn't going to be like Starfield says Todd Howard, and will instead be in the studio's 'classic style'
By Dashiell Wood published
Todd Howard has suggested that The Elder Scrolls 6 will be more like the studio's past games than the likes of Starfield.

Silent Hill: Townfall looks set to be a PS5 console exclusive — Xbox and Switch 2 are absent from official listings
By Rhys Wood published
Silent Hill: Townfall looks like it won't be coming to Xbox or Switch 2 — not at launch at the very least.

Exclusive: WWE 2K26 MyRise lead talks this year's campaign and why fan-favorite Jordynne Grace is taking on the role of a villain: ‘We work so far ahead from WWE’
By Scott McCrae published
WWE 2K26 lead talks MyRise and confirms this year's campaign will fix my two biggest issues with the mode.
Xbox

Aphelion seems like a solid space adventure, but I need to see more before it really excites
By Dashiell Wood published
Aphelion has decent platforming and a creepy alien foe, but I want to see more of its story before getting fully on board.

Avowed's first anniversary update arrives on PS5 today, but there are no major PS5 Pro enhancements to look forward to
By Demi Williams published
Obsidian Entertainment has released the Anniversary Update for Avowed to celebrate the game's first birthday, along with the long-awaited PlayStation 5 edition.

The Elder Scrolls 6 isn't going to be like Starfield says Todd Howard, and will instead be in the studio's 'classic style'
By Dashiell Wood published
Todd Howard has suggested that The Elder Scrolls 6 will be more like the studio's past games than the likes of Starfield.

Silent Hill: Townfall looks set to be a PS5 console exclusive — Xbox and Switch 2 are absent from official listings
By Rhys Wood published
Silent Hill: Townfall looks like it won't be coming to Xbox or Switch 2 — not at launch at the very least.

The ROG Xbox Ally X is seeing multiple price hikes? Color me surprised
By Isaiah Williams published
Microsoft's ROG Xbox Ally X handheld may be the latest victim hit by the ongoing RAM crisis, after price increases in Japan and Australia.

Exclusive: WWE 2K26 MyRise lead talks this year's campaign and why fan-favorite Jordynne Grace is taking on the role of a villain: ‘We work so far ahead from WWE’
By Scott McCrae published
WWE 2K26 lead talks MyRise and confirms this year's campaign will fix my two biggest issues with the mode.




