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PlateUp! Review: A hearty meal not easily swallowed but worth every bite

Whenever I’m cooking, I turn into Gordan Ramsey the moment someone steps into my kitchen, their mere presence a disruption to the delicate environment I’ve carefully choreographed for myself. As a result, the notion of me readily eating up the opportunity to play PlateUp! seems like a poor…

Tomb Raider Unreal Engine 5 reboot teaser shows off redesigned Lara Croft

To celebrate Lara Croft’s birthday on 14 February, Crystal Dynamics gave us our first look at the redesigned archeologist ready for Tomb Raider to make a return later this year. It has been almost six years since Crystal Dynamics released Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the last instalment in the Tomb…

Palworld major free download available now, rolls out much-needed changes

It’s been a while since PocketPair dropped a new player total for surprise hit Palworld, which may be a sign that growth is beginning to slow and numbers are starting to stabilise. That being said, Palworld still boasts an absolutely enormous player base with high expectations of the game. Already,…

12 Hidden Features In Palworld That Will Improve Your Experience

There is so much to explore in the survival game, Palworld, but not everything is explained in totality. Even things as simple as how to get Pal Fluid can be confusing, which lends itself to discovering hidden features as people continue to experiment and explore in the open-world title. Some of…

Every Game Coming To PS Plus Essential, Extra, And Premium In August 2026

PlayStation Plus got a makeover in 2022, when the subscription service was split into three tiers: Essential, Extra, and Premium. Essential is the cheapest option and gives you access to online features, plus a handful of free games each month. Extra costs a little more and gets you everything that…

Baldur's Gate 3 companions ranked by how quickly we can get them into bed

Alright, you horny lot, I’ve been putting in the hours, in more ways than one, to determine which characters are the easiest to woo into bed in Baldur’s Gate 3. It’s been time-consuming, but some poor soul has to do it, and, because I’m so selfless, I nominated my beautiful Tav to take on this…

Elder Scrolls 6 trailer released to avoid fan backlash, says dev

Do you remember when The Elder Scrolls VI was announced? If not, we wouldn't blame you. The Elder Scrolls VI was revealed at E3 2018, long before Microsoft acquired Bethesda's parent company, ZeniMax Media, which gives you an indication of how much things have changed since its reveal. Check out…

GTA 6 fans already obsessed with 'hammer lady' NPC

You may have assumed that Jason and Lucia are the stars of the brand new GTA VI trailer and while that’s technically true, fans cannot stop laughing at ‘hammer lady’ for lack of a better name. In case you missed it, the GTA VI trailer is now available. Yes, it was due to originally release in, at…

Call Of Duty 2 gets eye-watering Unreal Engine 5 remake

For 20 years, the Call of Duty franchise has been a leader of the first-person shooter genre with no signs of slowing down. Well, that is perhaps until the arrival of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. Back when the first Call of Duty arrived in 2003, it was a much simpler time. The first three…

Call Of Duty player rams PlayStation controller through TV in alarming rage

One Call of Duty player has rammed their PlayStation 4 controller through the TV during a sudden fit of rage. Oops. While I’m sure we all relate to feeling the occasional surge of gaming rage, I doubt the vast majority of you launch your controllers at the TV. Personally, my rage lasts for all of…

Super Mario Bros. Wonder review: one of the most joyous games I've ever played

Nintendo has always been a champion of making games that put a smile on our faces, and continue to push the boundaries of creativity and fun. Super Mario Bros. Wonder is no exception, in fact, I'd call it Nintendo's best work in years. The plot is pretty simple, Bowser is up to no good again, but…

John Wick Full Timeline Explained: When Each Movie & Spinoff Takes Place

The John Wick franchise has been released over a decade chronologically, but the in-universe timeline differs significantly. Each installment built on the intricate lore and world-building that made the series so unique. Here, the full timeline is presented, both chronologically and how it pertains…

PlayStation gamers say Insomniac is currently carrying PS5

If you own a PlayStation 5, chances are you’re craving yet another State of Play event. With the previous two editions both largely focusing on third-party titles, we have no idea what’s coming up in Sony’s first-party slate beyond the release of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. It’s a very odd situation to…

GTA 6 footage shows off game's unreal loading times in seamless character swap

Leaked gameplay footage from GTA VI showing off the game's unreal loading times and seamless transitions between the main characters has fans super excited for the finished product. GTA VI was officially announced as in development back in February 2022, and it was recently suggested we can expect…

Should You Choose File Not Found Background in Starfield?

Much like any grandiose Bethesda RPG for those just starting out, Starfield can throw a lot at its players as they venture out to explore its vast starmap. But before charting such a path, the usual character creation ritual must first ensue, with a surprisingly enriching experience waiting…

GTA 6 release date teased by Rockstar parent company, and it's soon

Fans are continued to be left in the dark as to when the next entry in the ever-popular GTA series will arrive, but is that about to change? Grand Theft Auto VI was announced by Rockstar Games back in February 2022, but since that time, we’ve heard nothing about the highly anticipated sequel. At…

2 classic Pokémon games available for free now for Nintendo Switch owners

If you didn’t tune into today’s Pokémon Presents, you’ll may have missed the two new Pokemon games coming to Nintendo Switch Online. A lot was talked about during the Pokémon presentation, like a closer look at Detective Pikachu Returns which releases later this year, DLC news for Pokémon Scarlet &…

Pokémon Scarlet/Violet free download available now

If you want to be the very best like no one ever was, a free download is available for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet right now that you won’t want to miss. It’s undeniable that the ninth generation of Pokémon games have some serious flaws. Scarlet and Violet’s performance issues were a major talking…

Gears Of War fans agree Dom's death is 'saddest in gaming history'

If you watched a Gears of War trailer for the first time, perhaps the first thing that comes to mind wouldn't be emotional storytelling. The original Gears of War was released for the Xbox 360 in 2006 and alongside the likes of Halo, it became one of Microsoft’s flagship properties for the green…

The Walking Dead's new monster is a shameless ripoff of Last Of Us' Rat King

I’m known around these parts for being a major fan of The Last of Us, but I’m also known for being a fan of The Walking Dead. While the two franchises have always shared similarities, namely being set amidst a ‘zombie’ apocalypse, they’ve always felt distinctively different to me. The Walking Dead…

The Last Of Us voted Greatest Game of All Time in massive new poll

We all have that one game, or franchise, that we love wholeheartedly. For me, it’s The Last of Us - and I could quite literally rave about the perfection that is The Last of Us Part II for forever a day. It looks as if I’m not alone though, as The Last of Us has been voted the greatest game of all…

Red Dead Redemption 2's 'ultra realistic' graphics mode looks like real-life

A new Red Dead Redemption 2 mod gives the game jaw-dropping, ultra-realistic graphics that make it the definitive version to play. Created by RusGameTactics, the mod completely overhauls the games visuals, vastly improving textures, lighting, shadows, colour correction and more. Due to its…

Skyrim mod lets you chat to NPCs using ChatGPT

Players just can’t seem to escape the endless replayability of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, which now has AI that can speak and remember for itself. Skyrim’s vast and dedicated modding community never fails to keep Bethesda’s critically-acclaimed title fresh, even over a decade since its release.…