It’s been a long time coming, but couch co-op games are back in style. It feels like nowadays extra controllers are destined to languish in pits of gnarled wires, obscured by our few remaining physical games and the obligatory plastic peripherals that now clutter the dusty bins of gamer tat that...

One major AAA release that is fast-approaching is Remedy’s Control, a mind-bending single-player thriller with a chilling aesthetic and the makings of a gripping narrative. Much like the rest of Remedy’s games, it’s definitely in need of some explanation if you want to know what you’re in...

The Coalition’s latest Gears of War title is fast approaching and looks to reboot the series with a host of new characters and modes. The technical test is ready to play if you’re subscribed to Xbox Game Pass, but now anyone with an Xbox Live Gold subscription can join in on the gory...

Unless you've been living under a rock for the past few months, you've no doubt heard of Wolfenstein: Youngblood, the in-between game in the Nazi-slaying shooter series Wolfenstein. The game has just launched, and to celebrate there's a delightfully gory trailer for fans to enjoy. ...

Tetsuya Mizuguchi's Tetris Effect made waves last year when it launched on PSVR to widespread critical acclaim. It's an audio-sensory revelation, a VR title that draws you into its atmospheric world with a curated selection of songs and some inspired visuals. ...

Overwatch's latest hero has arrived, and he's quite the curious character. The astrophysicist Sigma was originally teased by Game Director Jeff Kaplan in a cheeky Twitter video where, at the apex of a Developer Update, he is sucked into some sort of time-bending portal which drops him in a...

Love it or hate it, Dota 2 is an esports phenomenon, and despite doubts circling around its continued success over the past few years, the prize pool for its annual tournament The International has continued to rise exponentially, year on year. 

Legendary video game designer Tim Willits will step down from his post as co-owner of id Software after 24 years of service at the company.

Capcom’s Monster Hunter series procured a loyal cult following over the past decade, with numerous home console and handheld releases keeping memories of the series fond in the minds of many. Now its big mainstream release has broached 13 million units sold. ...

We truly are in the midst of a streaming service revolution. For better or for worse, all of your favourite games are now digitally held by certain paid entry service models like Xbox Game Pass, EA Access, Google Stadia and in this case, Uplay+. ...

Over the past few months, a new trend has emerged in the games industry. Where Battle Royale once reigned, Auto Chess now stands. With games like Teamfight Tactics and Dota Underlords snapping at the heels of Twitch's most played, their popularity is undeniable, and the hype is still building. ...

There will be no depictions of smoking within Gears of War 5 after developers The Coalition met with an anti-smoking group known as the Truth Initiative. ...