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Video games are losing popularity to TikTok, gambling and porn says new report
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (638+ words) Video games aren't competing with movies and music any more, but with online gambling and OnlyFans, in a worrying new report. It's no secret that the games industry is in a difficult position at the moment. Video games are simultaneously…...
Elder Scrolls 6 will be more like Skyrim than Starfield but won't use Unreal
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (685+ words) Bethesda's Todd Howard has provided another update on Elder Scrolls 6's development, while adding that Starfield hasn't been abandoned. Although Bethesda is prioritising development of The Elder Scrolls 6, with it allegedly in a playable state as of last year, it's…...
Nintendo shadow-drops hotly demanded Switch 2 Edition upgrade
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (641+ words) A new Switch 2 Edition game has just been announced, available as a full game or an inexpensive upgrade from the Switch 1. There have been two Nintendo Directs this year so far, but neither had any updates on Nintendo's actual video…...
Lost Mario Kart game playable again after a decade of fan work
6+ hour ago (616+ words) It took over 10 years, but some dedicated fans have finally made a pair of previously unavailable Mario Kart games available to play. While Nintendo might officially treat Mario Kart World as the ninth entry in its go-karting series (10th if you…...
Death Howl PS5 review – Into The Breach with druids
6+ hour, 36+ min ago (495+ words) After becoming a cult classic on PC, strategy game Death Howl mixes elements of Soulslikes with turn-based battles, in this demanding but rewarding new console release. Like the Souls games, Death Howl refuses to spell anything out for you, and…...
New God Of War spin-off reveal teased for this summer by voice of Kratos
8+ hour, 55+ min ago (789+ words) Comments from Kratos" voice actor point to another God Of War game being revealed this year but don"t expect an Egyptian sequel. It"s been nearly four years since God Of War Ragnar'k and yet the inevitable sequel feels…...
Games Inbox: Could memory shortages destroy the console industry?
18+ hour, 26+ min ago (1542+ words) The Thursday letters page is unsurprised God Of War: Sons Of Sparta was unremarkable, as one reader is enamoured by fan remakes of Pok'mon Red/Blue. Console apocalypseSo, um" all this stuff about memory and electronic components getting bought up…...
The 16 forgotten PS3 exclusives Sony should re-release for PS5
18+ hour, 36+ min ago (1510+ words) With Metal Gear Solid 4 finally leaving the PlayStation 3, GameCentral names the other games that should follow suit and get a proper re-release. During the recent State of Play, Konami announced the long awaited follow up to its Metal Gear Solid:…...
Unreal Tournament 2004 is now free on PC after being revived by fans
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (484+ words) Epic Games" classic shooter Unreal Tournament 2004 has been resurrected by fans, with a new patch to make it run on modern PCs. Although Epic Games" most successful title in the modern gaming landscape is Fortnite, before that they were better…...
People are already buying Resident Evil Requiem from shops so beware of spoilers
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (489+ words) Copies of Resident Evil Requiem have appeared in the wild over a week before launch, so you're going to have to start dodging spoilers. As is tradition with almost every highly-anticipated game, copies of Resident Evil Requiem have made their…...