News Archive
17 October 2019
Activision says Call of Duty: Modern Warfare will monetise through Battle Pass not loot boxes
"We are committed to delivering a fair system".
Fallout 76's NPC-adding Wastelanders update has been delayed into next year
But private servers are coming next week.
Anthem's getting in on the Halloween action too in new limited-time event
Season of Skulls now underway.
Westwood's classic Blade Runner adventure finally easily playable again on PC
Courtesy of the ScummVM dev community.
Observer and Alan Wake's American Nightmare the next free games on Epic's store
Available later today.
Gears 5's first character DLC drop adds General Raam, DeeBee, COG Gear and Warden
But poor old Carmine is still M.I.A.
16 October 2019
Blizzard finally suspends US Hearthstone team that staged Hong Kong livestream protest
"I appreciate all players being treated equally".
Norwood Suite dev's next surreal jazz adventure Tales From Off-Peak City gets first trailer
Ahead of release early next year.
Google winding down support for mobile VR platform Daydream
Blames decreased usage and limited adoption.
Sea of Thieves' sizeable Halloween update lets you change the colour of your underpants
Plus spooky forts! Banjo! Arena sloops! More!
Acclaimed Viking RTS Bad North revealed for iOS and Android devices
And it's available now.
Analogue announces the Pocket, an all-new, all-encompassing retro handheld
A new way to play all the portable classics, coming in 2020.
Overwatch's third annual Halloween Terror event has begun
Trick or treaty.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 delayed to avoid repeating the mistakes of the first game
"This hasn't been an easy - nor our first choice…"
Pokémon Sword and Shield revives longcat meme for Gigantamax Meowth
Also, original chonk Pikachu.
In Gears 5, Terminator is a bit of a cheat character
I know now why you cry.
Here's everything Riot announced for League of Legends' 10 year anniversary
From a trailer for its animated series to a competitive shooter.
15 October 2019
SimGolf goes sci-fi in "management sim, tower defense, pinball hybrid" GolfTopia
From devs behind Space Pirates and Zombies.
Paradox's grand strategy space game Stellaris heading to iOS and Android
UPDATE: Beta temporarily pulled after Halo artwork found in-game.
The island where you can't play Pokémon Go
UPDATE: And now you can.
Google Stadia release date detailed
Stream early access.
Zombie Army 4: Dead War has a zombie shark
Doo doo doo-doo doo-doo.
Sonic will be a playable character in Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD
Apeeling to more Sega fans.
Divinity: Fallen Heroes put on hold indefinitely
"We all agree there's a great game in there that will sometime reach the players who await it."
Volition finds long-lost Saints Row 2 source code, pledges to fix notoriously wonky PC port
Over a decade after its original release.
Fortnite Chapter 2 overhauls the game's map, mechanics, items and more
And kicks off with a masterful opening.
Here are Nintendo's official Christmas jumpers
To knit them is my real test, to wear them is my cause.
Big FIFA 20 patch is packed with bug fixes, Career Mode improvements and more
Dramatic late winner.
Fortnite Chapter 2 patch released, map shown
UPDATE: Live now.
Nintendo's New York Overwatch Switch launch event cancelled in wake of Blizzard boycott
"We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause."
14 October 2019
Wargroove details sizeable, and free, co-op-focussed DLC update Double Trouble
New story campaign, Commanders, units, and more.
Here's what you'll get for your money in Pokémon Go's first paid-for global event
Which won't permanently lock a Pokémon behind a paywall.
Football Manager 2020 gets November release date on PC and mobile devices
Beta expected around two weeks before launch.
Fortnite Chapter 2 leaked trailer points to boats, swimming, pogoing, and more
But there's still no news on a start date.
Life is Strange 2 getting a fancy boxed edition later this year
And a slightly less fancy one too.
Nintendo and Sony customer support are here to help Fortnite players worried by the Blackout
"Please be assured..."
Pokémon Go Halloween event dresses up Pikachu in a Mimikyu costume
Costumed Pokémon available in raids.
Players worked through the night to decode Fortnite's black hole numbers
We've got to go back.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare developer insists Infinity Ward is not working on loot boxes
But will Activision put them in post-launch?
Players are doing sweet parkour in Minecraft thanks to the new honey blocks
Float like a butterfly.
13 October 2019
Epic Games Store experiencing issues following Fortnite live finale
UPDATE: Problems resolved.
Fortnite pulled off a brief but spectacular finale - and now the world waits
Twitch and Mixer struggle as millions watch live.
Cyberpunk 2077 will "probably not" be released on Nintendo Switch
"I guess we'll see," says CD Projekt Red.
Test out new characters, guns, and mods with Apex Legend's upcoming firing range
Try before you die.
Sony celebrates 3 years of PS VR with a massive sale and confirms The Playroom VR is Europe's most played VR title
Other EU favourites include Resident Evil 7 Biohazard and Until Dawn: Rush of Blood.
12 October 2019
Cyberpunk 2077 is already fine art
Gang up.
Starbreeze says it will release Payday 3 in 2022-2023
It's an "expected event".
After a week of protests, Blizzard issues statement on pro-Hong Kong Hearthstone player ban
Blitzchung responds: "In the future I will be more careful."
NetherRealm trolls Mortal Kombat 11 dataminers with Terminator "Kombat Pack 2" Easter egg
Looks like Meat's back on the menu, boys.
11 October 2019
Mega Man is getting a six-disc vinyl soundtrack collection
Trip the Light fantastic.
Former Dragon Age writer reveals first game with new studio - and it's a musical
Featuring the voice talents of Troy Baker and Laura Bailey.
Nintendo announces Brain Training for Switch
UPDATE: UK date puzzled out.
Star Citizen gets caves
Mine your own business.
Harry Potter accidentally turns Kickstarter game into huge success
A large scale victory.
Overwatch's Mei has reached Hong Kong protests
As part of an effort to turn her into a symbol of democracy.
Niantic's new Wayfarer tool will hopefully smooth the process of adding places into Pokémon Go
Now you're thinking with portals.
10 October 2019
Switch mech shooter Daemon X Machina adds competitive multiplayer mode
And reveals next few months of content updates.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is a whopping 175GB on PC
UPDATE: Activision explains why.
Murder by Numbers blends campy 90s TV detective sleuthing with Picross
From Hatoful Boyfriend, Swords of Ditto devs.
Adorable quick-fire action-RPG sequel Cat Quest 2 coming to consoles later this month
Out on Switch, PS4, and Xbox One.
Twitch details response to Germany shooting livestream, viewable for 30 minutes
"We worked with urgency to remove this content."
Nintendo Switch console sales up nearly 30% in Europe this year
As console passes 10m sold here.
9 October 2019
PlayStation reportedly lays off "dozens" of employees in UK office
As US arm exerts increased control over business.
Xbox corporate vice president Mike Ybarra announces departure from Microsoft
"It's time for my next adventure".
Sci-fi strategy game Stellaris joins Xbox Game Pass for PC this month
Alongside Minit, The Outer Worlds, and more.
Rockstar details enhancements coming to Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC
And you'll be needing 150GB storage.
Fans have found a way to fly - sort of - in Apex Legends
More like falling with style.
Digital FoundryThis crowd-designed display aims to beat our best gaming monitor
The new Eve Spectrum has more contrast, 165Hz overclocking and USB-C.
Sony patent points to next-gen PlayStation VR
Head candy.
Yooka Laylee devs create Super Mario Maker 2 course
The impossible player.
Overwatch's Mei is being turned into a Hong Kong protest symbol
As American University Hearthstone team holds up boycott Blizzard banner mid-stream.
Someone's stolen every item in Untitled Goose Game
Here's honk long it will take.
24-hour Sword and Shield livestream reveals new Pokémon
UPDATE: Galar Ponyta will be Shield exclusive.
8 October 2019
Later this week, you'll be able to pre-order an official Destiny shoe
Designed in collaboration with Palladium.
Man robs Valve, wheels $40K worth of stolen goods away in a bin
But still a Freeman.
Mario Kart Tour off to Tokyo tomorrow, Rainbow Road and Rosalina incoming
New York items on the way out.
Playable fox people and gnome cyborgs coming to World of Warcraft
Furry good news.
Time loop space exploration adventure Outer Wilds comes to PS4 next week
Here we go again.
Facebook integration pulled from PlayStation 4
UPDATE: Xbox won't be affected.
Blizzard under fire after punishing pro-Hong Kong Hearthstone player
UPDATE: r/Blizzard shuts in wake of backlash.
Doom Eternal delayed until March 2020
As well as Doom 64.