Author: Garry Smith
Few seem to have noticed, but Netflix is quietly building a service that’s home to the best in mobile games – and one that hints at something bigger on the horizon. Yes, we’ve seen these Silicon Valley types trying to ‘do games’ before. Google tried and quickly failed with Stadia. Apple Arcade is…good, but fading fast. Amazon, meanwhile, seems to be all over the place with its MMO, steaming service Luna and handful of other projects. Netflix is different, though. Its primary business is entertainment, not to sell ads (Google), phones (Apple) or offer free next-day delivery on slight variations…
Not an original thought, but one that bears repeating. In the same way that every novel is really a mystery novel, every game is really a puzzle, the central puzzle being, how is the game played? What are the rules? Yes. Sure. But also outwards, what is the pace of play, the rhythms and rituals? How do the thoughts and actions of the game spiral outwards in loops and bows and what is their intervals? I’m thinking about this stuff today because I know – and slightly dread – that this afternoon I have a piece to write about Zelda,…
If you’re in need of some entertainment to accompany your eggs this weekend, there’s a generous blob of undead slaughter to be found over on the Epic Games Store, where Dying Light’s Enhanced Edition is currently free for a limited time. Dying Light’s blend of spirited parkour and zombie-slaying action soon started turning heads after its launch back in 2015, and it proved successful enough – it’s now sold well over 20 million copies – that it enjoyed seven years of post-launch content before developer Techland was finally ready to bring things to a close. Dying Light Enhanced Edition, which…
Gran Turismo 7 is one of the most fully-featured racing games ever made, with hundreds of cars, dozens of tracks and RT reflections on PS5. However, 120Hz and explicit VRR support have been missing – until the recent release of patch 1.31. What compromises are needed to add 120Hz and VRR support, and is a full 120fps even possible? We’ve been testing the game to find out.First of all, it’s important to set expectations. When developers mention 120Hz support they don’t necessarily mean that the game will run at the full 120fps. There are many titles that run ‘up to’…
E3 2023 is no more, but there’s still a bunch of glitzy live game showcases to look forward to before the year is through. The biggies, of course, are largely being fronted by Geoff Keighley, and following confirmation Summer Games Fest returns on 8th June, Keighley has dated his next big event: Gamescom Opening Night Live, which airs on 22nd August. Keighley confirmed the return of Opening Night Live on Twitter, but stopped short of sharing much in the way of specifics. We do know, though, that it’ll once again be held at Cologne’s Koelnmesse, kickstarting a week of Gamescom,…
Humble Bundle has announced which games are available to keep in its monthly Humble Choice subscription for April. Each month, Humble Bundle selects PC games for its members to keep, in addition to access to the Humble Games Collection and Vault, and 20 percent off thousands of games in the Humble Store.This month’s Humble Choice includes Death Stranding: Director’s Cut, Aliens: Fireteam Elite, Rollerdrome, Life Is Strange 2: Complete Season, The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante, Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp, Founders’ Fortune, and Revita. Read more Source – eurogamer.net All content and images belong to their respected owners.…
Blizzard has detailed when Diablo 4 owners will be able to get playing early – if they have either of the game’s Digital Deluxe or Ultimate editions. Diablo 4 officially launches on Tuesday 6th June, but those who pay more can get playing ahead of time – and now we know exactly how early. Blizzard boss Mike Ybarra has confirmed the early access launch window for Deluxe and Ultimate pre-orders will begin at midnight in the UK on the 2nd June, which is 4pm Pacific on the 1st June in the US. That’s across PC, PlayStation and Xbox. Read more…
It may have begun as an April Fool’s Day joke, but The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog has already had 1m downloads. The visual novel game was released for free on Steam on 1st April – a real game, not just a joke! What’s more, it’s currently the 61st highest rated game on Steam of all time, according to Sonic social media manager Katie Chrzanowski. Read more Source – eurogamer.net All content and images belong to their respected owners. This article is aggregated for informational purposes only with full credit to the source.
If you’ve polished off last year’s God of War Ragnarök and have been waiting for an excuse to do it all over again, developer Sony Santa Monica might have just what you’re looking for now it’s sizeable New Game Plus update is live. Sony Santa Monica announced a New Game Plus mode was on the way last December, but specifics were pretty scarce at the time. Now, though, in a post on the PlayStation Blog, the studio has detailed exactly what players can expect from their second go around. As you’d expect, New Game Plus becomes available after clearing Ragnarök…
Veteran Mario voice actor Charles Martinet was previously confirmed to voicing a couple of characters in the Super Mario Bros. Movie – and now the film has been released, fans think they’ve worked out who those characters are. Having watched the film myself, it’s fair to say Martinet’s voice is indeed recognisable – though the movie’s credits don’t offer any concrete confirmation. Instead, Martinet’s name is grouped alongside other secondary voice actors, without going into specifics on the exact characters he plays. If you’d prefer not to know more ahead of watching the film, take this as your spoiler warning…