Just among the elements that keep us engaged this week. Image credit: Eurogamer 13th December Greetings! Welcome back to our well-established segment where we share a brief overview of some of the most significant video games we’ve been enjoying recently. This week, we appreciate temporary rule modifications within a game, explore a real-life advent calendar
Read More“`html Image via Hole Ponds / Stamp via Game Developer How closely do you hold a franchise within a sustainable framework? It is a question that the industry is currently wrestling with at all levels, as major studios endeavor to create billion-dollar franchises capable of bridging the transmedia gap while smaller developers aim to transform
Read MoreOkami and Onimusha are setting the precedent Image: Capcom, Nintendo Several of the most delightful revelations at this year’s Game Awards were delivered by the renowned Japanese video game company Capcom, with the resurgence of beloved franchises like Okami and Onimusha. In an official announcement on its dedicated website, Capcom has confirmed that this is
Read MoreExperience the iconic “legendary masterpiece” in HD Among the highly praised announcements at The Game Awards this week was the revelation that Capcom’s renowned action-adventure game Okami will be receiving a sequel. The original game’s director, Hideki Kamiya (Devil May Cry, Bayonetta), is expected to lead the development, but it may take some time before
Read MoreAwoOooOo Image: Nintendo Lifestyles Prepare your paintbrushes, because it’s time for another installment of Box Art Brawl! Last week, we showcased a set of three covers for Wario Land 3 on the Game Boy Color, and after a weekend of voting, we ended up with a definitive victor. The European version won, securing 42% of
Read MoreAlong with a Boss Skedaddle Mode and additional features! Image: Konami Castlevania Dominus Series made its launch on the Switch earlier this year in August, and several months later, Konami continues to provide its support with regular updates. The latest update includes the introduction of a ‘Boss Skedaddle Mode’ in Terrified Fortress Revisited, in addition
Read MoreThe LCD display screen for the video is reportedly being replaced by an OLED panel. The all-new Lenovo Legion Go — Image: Lenovo A recent leak indicates that Lenovo is seemingly expanding its ‘Legion Go’ handheld gaming system with a “bigger” version, which is expected to draw inspiration from Nintendo’s hybrid model. This new version
Read MoreGameSpot may potentially earn income from affiliate and marketing alliances for distributing this content and from transactions made through links. The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim has just premiered in theaters this weekend, but you can already reserve your copy of the anime on 4K Blu-ray. Indeed, the anime is getting
Read MoreGameSpot can also simply generate revenue from affiliate and marketing collaborations for promoting this confirmed content and from purchases made through links. Stanley Kubrick’s iconic horror film The Shining will unveil a original 4K Blu-ray edition on February 4. Walmart has started taking reservations for an exclusive Limited Edition Steelbook, priced at just $29.65. This
Read More“`html GameSpot may potentially earn revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for distributing this content and from sales through links. Amazon is offering amazing discounts on the classic anime series Cowboy Bebop. For a limited time, Cowboy Bebop: The Complete Series on Blu-ray can be purchased for just $18 (originally $60). Alternatively, you might have
Read MoreBy Jason Rodriguez on December 14, 2024 at 2:57PM PST GameSpot may potentially earn revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases made through links. Total War: Warhammer 3 allows you to set knights, sorcerers, titans, daemons, and everything in between into battle. Now, a new DLC promises extra strategic
Read MoreGameSpot may potentially earn revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content as well as from purchases made through links. The Lord of the Rings has made its way back to theaters with the new anime film The War of the Rohirrim, set 183 years prior to Peter Jackson’s film series. The animation
Read MoreIndiana Jones and the Great Circle has been released and has exceeded expectations, but Lucasfilm Games believes there are “exciting” possibilities for more Indy games in the future. Bethesda and Machine Games’ initial attempt at an Indy storyline went surprisingly well – even our Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review received high praise for
Read MoreAndrew Garfield and Florence Pugh share remarkable chemistry in their touching romantic drama We Reside in Time, and the duo are already eager to join forces again. In an interview with GamesRadar+, they share that they’ve been tossing around some concepts regarding what a future collaboration might look like. And even though both are Marvel
Read MoreSomeone has managed to overcome the challenge set by Balatro, erasing the arrogant grins of these characters by achieving a score so high that it practically caused the poker-themed roguelike to crash. Streamer Nandre shattered the “high score limit” within the game a few days ago, but recently he has raised the bar even further
Read MoreFinal Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth’s director Naoki Hamaguchi hasn’t been overly anxious about his admiration for The Witcher, so he reacted exactly like the rest of us when CD Projekt Red‘s latest narrative was well showcased at The Game Awards 2024. Hamaguchi has been open about CDPR’s series. Just last week, the director revealed
Read MoreThe Helldivers 2 development team had consistently placed confidence in the game they had created, yet they certainly did not anticipate it to evolve into the massive success it became. When asked if they foresaw the unexpected cooperative shooter becoming a genuine contender for Game of the Year – and in GameRadar’s case, our top
Read MoreThis weekend, Forza Horizon 4 is set to be permanently removed from digital shops, as Microsoft phases out another Forza game due to ongoing licensing issues related to racing titles. Unfortunately, this is something we have become accustomed to – every Forza title prior to this one has vanished without a trace from digital sales.
Read MoreAn early glimpse at what lies ahead by Fraser Gilbert The day before, 2:30pm A new year is approaching! Xbox Game Pass appears to have wrapped up for 2024, but as we await January 2025, five titles have already been affirmed for the service—and there are likely many more on the way. The standout titles
Read MoreA peaceful few days ahead for original Xbox launches by Fraser Gilbert The previous day, 1pm Welcome to your Xbox gaming update for December 16-20! The upcoming days are looking decidedly calm for original launches, but we do have several indie titles on their way – including a few that seem particularly intriguing! Here’s what
Read MoreHow about some additional Indiana Jones? by Fraser Gilbert The previous day, 12pm It’s time for the weekend! There’s a good chance you’ll find plenty of games to enjoy on Xbox over the coming days, including a bunch of the latest Xbox Game Pass arrivals, 5 Free Play Days titles, and a few of this
Read MoreMissed the tournament? Here’s a summary by Fraser Gilbert Fri, 4:07am Not prepared to catch The Game Awards 2024 earlier today? No problem! You can still go back and watch the live stream on-demand, which is available in several places on Pure Xbox. If you prefer not to view the entire event, we’ve also summarized
Read MoreGeoff Keighley’s Sports Awards were broadcast last night, and the Tenth annual ceremony once again presented a variety of accolades amidst these major game titles. The coveted Game of the Year award was bestowed upon Team Asobi’s Astro Bot. The PlayStation platformer secured a nomination alongside Dark Delusion Wukong, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth,
Read MoreImage by design of Clovers Studio/Capcom. Last night’s Game Awards showcased numerous announcements, one of which was a sequel to Okami. The original cult classic was developed by Clover Studio, and its sequel will also be produced by…Clovers Studio. The studio was established in 2023 and is led by director Hideki Kamiya, who also directed
Read MoreMicrosoft is launching a new global marketing campaign in 4Q24, named “That is an Xbox,” which emphasizes various consumer devices that it considers to be part of the Xbox brand. While this messaging reinforces Microsoft’s strategy to connect Xbox users beyond traditional consoles, it raises concerns about its capability across cloud, mobile, PC, and handheld
Read MoreEpic Games has collaborated with telecom provider Telefónica to ensure its flagship store and Fortnite are preloaded on Android devices. This “long-term collaboration” is targeted at gamers within the Telefónica network across the UK, Germany, Spain, and Spanish-speaking regions of Latin America. In its statement, Epic mentions that the partnership “enhances accessibility to Fortnite and
Read MoreEmployees at The Elder Scrolls Online developer ZeniMax Online Studios have formed a union under the ZOS United-CWA banner. The Communications Workers of America (CWA) released information in a press statement and verified that parent company Microsoft has recognized the union in accordance with its announced labor policies. Previously, Microsoft entered into a Labor Neutrality
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Read MoreLight and shadowy Version Assessed: European review by Oliver Revolta 1pm Chernobylite debuted in 2019, introducing a mix of views and a captivating premise for a 3D survival game infused with a touch of fear – it was created using 3D scans of the real-world Chernobyl exclusion zone. This suggests a fascinating approach from the
Read MoreImage: Chucklefish We’re here with a fresh note for our weekend gaming itinerary in the most typical version of What Are You Playing! Before we jump into the action, let’s review the events of the past week. Mr. Video Games himself, Geoff Keighley, was gracing our screens once again at The Game Awards, and although
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