If your next bet on a video game studio acquisition was Netflix, you must be some kind of wizard. But here we are – that’s exactly what has happened. Media giant Netflix has purchased Night School, the studio behind the Oxenfree and its upcoming sequel. Sean Krankel, of Night School Studio, said: “Night School wants to stretch our narrative and design aspirations across distinctive, original games with heart. “Netflix gives film, TV, and now game makers an unprecedented canvas to…
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FIFA 22 Comes with Balanced, Slower Play
FIFA 21 has been characterized by many as a goal fest, where trick mastery meant filling the net, and solid positional play meant...well, sometimes never being rewarded for playing soccer the way it's done in the pros. But with a few gameplay updates to FIFA 22, goal fest is over, and a more balanced experience is shinning through, one that emphasizes positional play and crisp, accurate passing, as opposed to flipping balls over people's heads, nutmegging them, and more.
Read MoreGran Tourismo 7 Pre-Order Details
Sony has outlined what comes with the launch and 25th Anniversary editions of Gran Turismo 7 — set to release on March 4, 2022. You can find the full details on the Playstation Blog, or read below: The launch edition of the game will come with the Toyota Castrol TOM’S Supra, Mazda RX -VISION GT3 Concept (Stealth), Porsche 917K Living Legend and 100,000 in-game Credit. The Supra, in-particular, looks pretty dope. The base game is $59.99 on PS4…
Read MoreOne Year On: Bethesda and Microsoft
It’s probably one of the biggest announcements the gaming industry has ever seen. Microsoft had bought Bethesda, and the full impact of that announcement still hasn’t been felt. One of the biggest PlayStation exclusives of the year is a Microsoft game. That’s pretty funny. Starfield will be exclusive when it’s finally available, and that’s pretty cool too. But as of today the immediate effects have not been felt. With one major exception: we know Xbox is coming to play. Bethesda…
Read MoreXbox Acquisition Rumours Return (….again)
It’s been five minutes so, of course, it’s time to start talking about who Microsoft are going to be buying this week. Acquisition season never ends. Despite the fact there’s been a bevy of buzz since the Bethesda purchase last year, Microsoft have stayed tight-lipped about who they’re going to buy next. We know it’s a matter of when, not if. Execs at the company have said as much. But the when bit is just the question. Insiders have spent…
Read MoreFarming Simulator 22 Supports Cross Play
I still can remember when the Farming Simulator franchise was a single player experience through and through. Fun still, yes of course, but owning a farming empire is always more fun with friends, especially since it allows you to expand at an exponential rate. So many people playing farming simulator solo miss out on so much of what the game has to offer just because of time! Then Farming Simulator got multiplayer, and this year, we are getting crossplay as well! Let's take a peak!
Read MoreCovid is still biting – and game delays are the result
With Horizon pushed back and Dying Light quickly following it, we’re obviously still seeing covid rearing its ugly head. And with hints that more delays are on the way, it could be a difficult few months for gamers everywhere. The reality is that working practices have been torn apart over the last 18 months, and the result is that Christmas is going to be pretty barebones for most. If you’re not into Halo or Forza, you better get into them…
Read MoreGhost of Tsushima Directors Cut – Iki Island
I've been making my way through Ghost of Tsushima on the PlayStation 5, although my time with the game was interrupted by an unfortunately placed week long camping trip! Still, from start to finish, the Directors Cut of Ghost of Tsushima has been one of my favourite gaming adventures in 2021 - not only does the game look and feel phenomenal on Sony's next generation console, but all the additional DLC, including Iki Island, blew me away.
Read MorePlayStation Plus games for September: Overcooked: All You Can Eat!, Hitman 2, Predator: Hunting Grounds
Hunt, cook and assassinate: take your pick of a profession with September’s PlayStation Plus lineup. Play one of sci-fi’s most enduring icons in Predator: Hunting Grounds, whip up culinary chaos in Overcooked: All You Can Eat! or puzzle out inventive takedowns in Hitman 2. All three games will be available from Tuesday, September 7 to Monday, October 4. Let’s take a closer look at each title. Overcooked: All You Can Eat! | PS5* Overcooked!, Overcooked! 2 and all additional content…
Read MoreEssential Picks promotion comes to PlayStation Store
Celebrate the start of a new month with some PlayStation Store discounts! Starting this Wednesday, September 1 for a limited time* a number of PlayStation games are available at a reduced price. That includes fantastical co-op adventure It Takes Two, galaxy-spanning epic No Man’s Sky, and thrilling race sim F1 2021. You can find the full list of games below, then head over to PlayStation Store to find out your regional discount. ABZU Additional Costume Set Additional Horse Set Additional…
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