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DICE Awards 2025: Full Recap of the Winners

The 28th Annual DICE Awards celebrated the best games of 2024, with Astro Bot winning Game of the Year. Helldivers 2, Indiana Jones and Balatro also took top honours. See the full winners list 🔗

The 28th Annual DICE Awards took place in February 2025, bringing together the gaming industry’s most creative minds to honour the best games of 2024. Hosted by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS), this prestigious event is one of the most respected award ceremonies in gaming, often regarded as the industry’s equivalent of the Oscars. Unlike fan-voted awards, the DICE Awards are…

DICE Awards 2025: Full Recap of the Winners

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Astro Bot Getting Five New Levels and Weekly Special Bots, Starting Today

Astro Bot’s Game of the Year adventure expands with five new levels and weekly Special Bots, starting today. Explore the Vicious Void Galaxy, compete in Time Attack, and enjoy PS5 Pro enhancements.

Astro Bot fans have even more reason to celebrate! Fresh off its 2024 Game of the Year win, Team Asobi is treating players to a major content update. Starting today, 13th February 2025, the award-winning platformer is getting five brand-new levels, introducing new challenges and Special Bots to rescue every week. This free update expands the game’s universe with the Vicious Void Galaxy, bringing…

Astro Bot Getting Five New Levels and Weekly Special Bots, Starting Today

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Sony PlayStation State of Play 12th February 2025 Recap: Everything announced

PlayStation’s State of Play revealed new games and release dates, including Monster Hunter Wilds, Borderlands 4, and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. Get the full recap of everything announced.

Sony’s State of Play on 12th February 2025, delivered a 40-minute showcase packed with new game announcements, release date confirmations, and exclusive gameplay reveals. With highly anticipated sequels, fresh IPs, and surprising remasters, here’s a full breakdown of everything announced and revealed during the event: Monster Hunter Wilds Capcom debuted a new trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds,…

Sony PlayStation State of Play 12th February 2025 Recap: Everything announced

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Celebrating 10 Years of Dying Light: A Look at Techland’s Anniversary Recap & Roadmap

Celebrate 10 years of Dying Light with free content, fan-favourite events, and the upcoming release of Dying Light: The Beast. Discover what's next for the franchise. 🔗

When Dying Light launched in 2015, it redefined the zombie survival genre. Techland’s innovative parkour system, dynamic day-night cycle, and brutal melee combat created an experience that stood out in a market saturated with undead-themed games. What started as a spiritual successor to Dead Island quickly became a franchise in its own right, amassing a passionate fanbase and influencing…

Celebrating 10 Years of Dying Light: A Look at Techland’s Anniversary Recap & Roadmap

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Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Review: A Brutal Comeback or a Missed Opportunity?

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black is back with Unreal Engine 5 visuals and brutal combat, but is it the definitive version or a missed opportunity? Read our full review and share your thoughts link🔗

For years, the Ninja Gaiden series has held a near-mythical status in the action genre, renowned for its blistering combat, punishing difficulty, and relentless demand for precision. It’s a franchise that, for better or worse, defined the term ‘hardcore’ in gaming. For a newcomer like me, someone who only dabbled in a demo on the PlayStation 2 but never fully embraced the series, the release of…

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Review: A Brutal Comeback or a Missed Opportunity?

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The End of The Simpsons: Tapped Out

The Simpsons Tapped Out has been permanently discontinued and is now unplayable.

After 12 remarkable years, The Simpsons: Tapped Out, the beloved mobile game that brought Springfield to life in the palms of players worldwide, has been permanently discontinued. Electronic Arts (EA) announced the decision to shut down the game in late 2024, with the servers officially going offline on 24th January 2025. This marks the end of an era for fans of The Simpsons and the mobile gaming…

The End of The Simpsons: Tapped Out

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Marvel Rivals' Spring Festival Event Available Now

Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Marvel Rivals' Spring Festival! Play the new game mode, unlock exclusive skins, and earn festive rewards. 🔗

Marvel Rivals has cemented its place in the hero shooter genre. Known for its unique blend of Overwatch style gameplay and iconic Marvel characters, the game keeps players coming back for more with the launch of it’s recent first season and its second seasonal event. This time, Marvel Rivals is ushering in the spirit of the Lunar New Year with The Spring Festival event. This limited-time…

Marvel Rivals' Spring Festival Event Available Now

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Xbox Developer_Direct 2025: A Comprehensive Recap of Announcements and Reveals

Xbox Developer_Direct 2025 showcased DOOM: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, Expedition 33, and Ninja Gaiden 4! Big reveals, fresh titles, and surprises. Read the full recap now 🔗

Today, Microsoft hosted its annual Xbox Developer_Direct, offering fans an exciting look at the games shaping the future of the Xbox ecosystem. Running for a concise yet packed 45 minutes, the event was designed to highlight the depth and diversity of titles coming to Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Game Pass. With a combination of in-depth previews for four highly anticipated games and a surprise…

Xbox Developer_Direct 2025: A Comprehensive Recap of Announcements and Reveals

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D.I.C.E Awards 2025 Nominees

The 28th D.I.C.E. Awards are 14th Feb 2025, honouring gaming’s best. With Astro Bot & Helldivers 2 leading, watch live via IGN to celebrate innovation in 23 categories. Who’s your pick for GOTY?

The D.I.C.E. Awards, often regarded as the ‘Oscars of the gaming world’, celebrate excellence in video game artistry and innovation. Organised by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS), this prestigious event recognises outstanding achievements across a broad spectrum of gaming categories, from animation and art direction to audio design and storytelling. The 28th Annual D.I.C.E.…

D.I.C.E Awards 2025 Nominees

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Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero DLC 1: Hero of Justice Pack Announced

The Hero of Justice DLC for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero launches 23 Jan 2025, featuring 11 new characters, an exclusive costume, and more.

Bandai Namco have announced the first DLC pack of Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero The Hero of Justice DLC pack features 11 new playable characters from the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero movie: Gohan (Super Hero) Gohan (Super Hero) Super Saiyan Gohan (Super Hero) Ultimate Gohan (Super Hero) Beast Piccolo (Super Hero) Piccolo (Super Hero) Awakened Piccolo (Super Hero) Orange Piccolo (Super…

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero DLC 1: Hero of Justice Pack Announced

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Nintendo Switch 2 confirmed by Nintendo

After weeks of leaks, Nintendo have confirmed the Nintendo Switch 2 for a 2025 release in an update on their website. In addition to confirming the name, release window and what the console looks like. The announcement ends with a statement that more details will be revealed at a later date.

Nintendo Switch 2 confirmed by Nintendo

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Recap of CES 2025 from a Gaming Perspective

CES 2025 redefines gaming with Nvidia RTX 5000 GPUs, next-gen handhelds, cloud gaming expansions, and Sony's immersive multisensory tech. The future of gaming is more exciting than ever.

CES 2025 has once again demonstrated why it’s the premier stage for technological innovation, and this year, the gaming industry took centre stage like never before. From cutting-edge graphics cards pushing the boundaries of visual fidelity to groundbreaking handheld consoles redefining portable play, the event showcased a host of developments that promise to shape the future of gaming. This…

Recap of CES 2025 from a Gaming Perspective

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Xbox Cloud Gaming Comes to LG TVs in 2025

Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming to LG Smart TVs in 2025, offering access to hundreds of games through Game Pass Ultimate—no console needed. Gaming just got more convenient and accessible.

Xbox Cloud Gaming is making a significant leap in accessibility as it prepares to launch on LG Smart TVs in 2025. This marks a pivotal partnership between Microsoft and LG Electronics, bringing the expansive Xbox Game Pass Ultimate library directly to compatible LG TVs. For gamers, this means accessing hundreds of games without the need for a console, pushing the boundaries of convenience and…

Xbox Cloud Gaming Comes to LG TVs in 2025

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed Again: Release Pushed to March 20, 2025

Assassin’s Creed Shadows delayed again to 20th March 2025. Ubisoft cites quality improvements and player feedback as reasons. Will the extra time deliver the franchise’s most ambitious chapter yet?

Ubisoft cites player feedback, quality concerns, and strategic timing for the second delay of its ambitious 16th-century Japan-set instalment. The highly anticipated Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been delayed yet again, now slated for release on 20th March 2025. Originally scheduled to launch in November 2024, the game faced its first postponement to 14th February 2025 before being pushed back an…

Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed Again: Release Pushed to March 20, 2025

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Everything We Know About the Nintendo Switch Successor

Nintendo's Switch Successor is coming! Backward compatibility, hardware upgrades, and exciting leaks make this one to watch. Here's everything we know so far: #NintendoSwitch2

Anticipation is building as Nintendo gears up to reveal the successor to its hugely successful Switch console. Since its release in 2017, the Switch has transformed portable gaming with its innovative design and extensive library of beloved titles. Naturally, its successor has become a hot topic of discussion, fuelling rumours, leaks, and excitement. This blog compiles everything currently known…

Everything We Know About the Nintendo Switch Successor

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Sonic the Hedgehog Franchise Surpasses $1 Billion in Box Office Revenue

The Sonic movie franchise speeds past $1B at the box office, cementing its place as a top video game adaptation. With a fourth film on the way, the blue blur shows no signs of stopping.

The Sonic the Hedgehog movie franchise has sprinted past a major milestone, surpassing $1 billion in global box office revenue. This achievement cements Sonic’s position as one of the most successful video game adaptations in cinematic history, a feat few franchises have managed to accomplish. For a character that began as a pixelated blur on SEGA consoles, Sonic’s journey to the big screen has…

Sonic the Hedgehog Franchise Surpasses $1 Billion in Box Office Revenue

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Splash Damage Cancels ‘Transformers: Reactivate’ Amid Restructuring Plans

Splash Damage cancels Transformers: Reactivate amid studio restructuring. Roles at risk as the team shifts focus to other projects.

Today, Splash Damage, the studio behind Transformers: Reactivate, announced the game’s cancellation. The announcement, made through an official statement on their X account, marks the end of what many hoped would be a ground-breaking addition to the Transformers gaming franchise. Originally unveiled at The Game Awards in December 2022, Transformers: Reactivate quickly captured the attention of…

Splash Damage Cancels ‘Transformers: Reactivate’ Amid Restructuring Plans