Resident Evil 8 could go first-person while rest of series sticks to its roots
The unannounced Resident Evil 8 could be returning to the first-person view used in 2017's Resident Evil 7. Remakes of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 both used a third-person perspective. Resident Evil 8 could also see the return of Ethan Winters, introduced as the new protagonist in Resident Evil 7.
NBA 2K20 honors the late Kobe Bryant with tribute message in recent update
NBA 2K20 has received an update that features a tribute to late basketball legend Kobe Bryant on its launch screen. Bryant was killed in a helicopter accident on January 26 along with eight others, including his daughter, Gianna. He retired from the NBA in 2016 and ranks fourth on the all-time scoring list.
Doom Eternal: Everything we know, from Earth to the BFG
The Doom Slayer is back in Doom Eternal, and he's ready to kill even more demons with a variety of crazy weapons. Here is everything we know about Doom Eternal, including the new Earth setting, Battlemode competitive multiplayer, and Souls-style Invasions in the sinlge-player campaign.
Konami is listening to feedback on a new Silent Hill, could be making two games
Silent Hill publisher Konami said it is listening to fans' feedback for new games in the Silent Hills franchise -- the first potential new title in several years. The series has been dormant since the cancellation of P.T., which was to be directed by Metal Gear Solid visionary Hideo Kojima.
Ninja Theory’s Project: Mara is its latest game to tackle mental terror
Hellblade developer Ninja Theory has announced Project: Mara, a new experimental game tackling mental illness. The studio is also working on a sequel to Hellblade for Xbox Series X, as well as another mental wellness title currently known as The Insight Project. The latter is being made in collaboration with mental health researchers.
Crunch at Bungie contributed to Halo co-creator’s departure
Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto said that crunch culture at Bungie contributed to his decision to leave the studio. Lehto is now working on the shooter Disintegration at his own studio, V1 Interactive. Bungie has appeared to take steps to reduce crunch in more recent years, including delaying a patch.
Join the fight against Australia’s bushfires with these gaming offers
Several video game companies are currently assisting in relief efforts for Australia during its massive bushfires. Activities range from fundraising through shirts and in-game items to direct donations. We'll let you know the steps you can take to donate to the country during its time of need.
Iron Man VR for PlayStation has been delayed until May
Originally scheduled to launch in just over a month, Marvel's Iron Man VR has been delayed until May 15. The game, to be released on PlayStation VR, is a first-person superhero game that will let you play as Tony Stark both in and out of his famous suit. It joins a growing list of delayed 2020 games.
Forget Byleth! These 8 Fire Emblem characters deserve to be in Smash Bros.
Byleth was recently confirmed as the latest DLC fighter for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but these Fire Emblem characters would be better choices for a game already overrun with sword-wielding warriors. Most of them have a hair color other than blue, also, to separate them from the rest of the squad.
Google Stadia is getting at least 10 timed exclusives in first half of 2020
Google revealed that its Stadia game streaming service will get at least 10 timed exclusives through the first half of 2020, with more than 120 games releasing on the platform this year. It will also be getting improvements to several features, including using Google Assistant when gaming on the web.
Sony to skip E3 for the second year in a row, despite PS5’s impending launch
Sony will skip E3 2020 after already skipping E3 2019. This is despite the company planning to launch the PlayStation 5 at the end of the year, and with several large games still on the way. Microsoft and Nintendo don't appear to be skipping E3 thus far, nor do other third-party game publishers.
What we want to see in a new Batman video game, and what we don’t
It's been widely speculated at this point that Warner Bros. Montreal is currently working on a new Batman video game. Here is what we want to see in the game, and what should be left out. Thus far, a series of teaser images suggest the game will involve the Court of Owls, a villainous group.
Nintendo rarely discounts its games, but you can get them on sale now
Nintendo very rarely puts its games on sale, but it is currently offering big savings on some of the Nintendo Switch's best games to celebrate the new year. This includes the Switch version of The Witcher 3, which only recently came to the system and features all of the expansions and add-on content.
Pokémon Sword and Shield get expansions that bring back familiar faces
Pokémon Sword and Shield will be getting two expansion packs in 2020, and you can get them together as part of the $30 Expansion Pass. New monsters, as well as returning favorites and new areas, are included. You'll also be able to get the included monsters through trading if you don't buy the expansions.
PS5 controller prototype appears to leak courtesy of a cleaner
Images showing what appears to be a PS5 prototype controller have leaked online by a user who claimed to work as a cleaner for a game studio. The images also featured an alleged PS5 development kit, which looks like the same one we have seen in past leaks. The PlayStation 5 is due to release later this year.
Grand Theft Auto V, the most profitable game ever, is now on Xbox Game Pass
Grand Theft Auto 5 is the most profitable piece of entertainment media in history, but you can now get the game for free with a subscription to Xbox Game Pass. You can currently grab three months for $1, and Grand Theft Auto Online continues to get updated with new content for players to enjoy together.
Sekiro’s developers may release Elden Ring as early as June 2020
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice was just awarded Game of the Year at The Game Awards, but FromSoftware's Elden Ring could be releasing sooner than we thought. The studio's website suggests it could release in June, well before the launch of the next-generation Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 systems.
Baby Yoda who? Netflix’s The Witcher is even bigger than The Mandalorian
Netflix has a huge hit on its hands with The Witcher. The show appears to be even more in-demand than The Mandalorian, and was the second-most-streamed show on Netflix in 2019. The show is based on a series of Polish novels, which are also the source of inspiration for multiple video games.
The PS5’s controller could include more buttons on the back
Sony recently announced a new rear button peripheral for the PS4's DualShock 4 controller, and it appears the PS5's controller could also feature rear buttons built-in based on a recent Sony patent filing. The controller could also feature adjustable hand grips to accommodate larger players.
The biggest gaming trends of 2019
2019 was a year of growing pains for video games, as publishers began taking different approaches to major releases and experienced a few big flops along the way. These were the biggest gaming trends of 2019, including high-profile disappointments, the battle pass system, full remakes, and more.
5 of the biggest PlayStation 5 questions Sony still needs to answer
The PS5 is scheduled to launch in late 2020, but Sony still has several questions it needs to answer regarding the next PlayStation console. These are the five biggest PS5 questions we have, including a few that we also still have regarding Microsoft's own Xbox Series X console, as well.
From Stadia exclusives to Death Stranding, Here’s everything shown at Gamescom
Gamescom 2019 will be the site for four different presentations, including the next Google Stadia Connect event. Here you can find out where to rewatch the shows and catch up on all of the announcements that came from each of them. Gamescom 2019 will be the second-biggest gaming event of the year.
20 games we want to see on the Nintendo 64 Classic
The Nintendo 64 Classic Edition is almost inevitable at this point, with all signs pointing to it releasing later this year. Here are 20 games we want to see included on the plug-and-play console, including acclaimed games from Nintendo itself as well as third-party publishers like Ubisoft and Activision.
The most disappointing games of 2019
2019 had several excellent video games release over the course of the year, but it also had a few games that were major disappointments. These are the most disappointing games of 2019, ranging from decent games that didn't match expectations to outright stinkers that we never want to play again.
You watched the Witcher, and now you want to play it. Where should you start?
The Witcher is now available on Netflix, but if you are completely new to the fantasy franchise, which video game should you start playing? We'll help you decide and choose a platform to play it on. The Netflix series has already been renewed for a second season before the first season even released.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare racks up over 500 million multiplayer play hours
Multiplayer fans certainly love Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, as the game's multiplayer mode has been played for more than 500 million hours thus far, with 300 million total matches. These numbers set records through the first 50 days for a Call of Duty game this generation, despite including a campaign, as well.
