Red Dead Online – the vibrant, ever-evolving world where you can take on a range of unique roles and pursuits to blaze your own outlaw trail across the American frontier – will be available to purchase as a standalone game from the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Rockstar Games Launcher, Epic Games Store and Steam on December 1st. For the first time, new players who do not already own Red Dead Redemption 2 can experience everything Red Dead Online has to offer, including access to all future content updates. Check our our review of Red Dead Redemption 2. Forge your own … Continue reading Red Dead Online To Be Offered as a Standalone Game→
All games currently using the Steam Input API are now fully compatible with the new PS5 controller – with no developer updates required, it just works. Full support for the LED, trackpad, rumble and gyro features are available for players to configure in games such as Death Stranding, No Man’s Sky, Horizon: Zero Dawn and more. It’s available now for players opted into the public beta Steam desktop client, and platform wide support is targeted to ship after further testing. More information, including how developers can implement the feature and how players can try it, is available here. Developers: Valve … Continue reading Steam Adds PlayStation 5 Controller Support→
Over the past three decades, video games have become part of our popular culture and, yes, many of them are quite violent. Is this good or bad? Does exposure to on-screen violence lead to aggressive behaviour or not? What do statistics and criminal records tell us about this supposed link between violent games and real life violence? Concerns over violent games were rife in the 1990s Video games are a huge industry and the vast majority of children (not to mention adults) in developed countries play some sort of game regularly. Many are age-appropriate and fun, but there are quite … Continue reading Criminal Records and Violent Video Games. Is there a proven correlation?→
CD PROJEKT RED released today a new video for Cyberpunk 2077, offering gamers the latest look at gameplay and numerous aspects of the experience from the soon-to-be-released title. The video features over 5 minutes of in-game footage thrusting gamers deep into the most dangerous megalopolis of the year 2077 — Night City. Never-before-seen interactions and action scenes are shown, revealing details about the story, as well as characters — including their backgrounds and motivations. In addition to discussing the primary objective of the game’s protagonist, the up and coming cyber-enhanced mercenary going by the name V, part of the trailer … Continue reading Cyberpunk 2077 Gets Lengthy New Gameplay Trailer→
Video game publisher Nordcurrent and Yarntown developer Max Mraz invite players to take another sneak peek into the lovingly crafted world of the upcoming pixel-art adventure RPG, Ocean’s Heart. After a successful debut on The Escapist Indie Showcase Fall Edition last week, the team have revealed the latest video, introducing the brave and resourceful hero herself, Tilia. Embark on this gorgeous pixel-art adventure filled with engaging narrative and intriguing gameplay full of peril, mystery and a healthy dash of humor in the new video today! Max Mraz’s passion for Zeldalike games, epitomized in Yarntown and the recently released Halloween-themed Hallow’s … Continue reading Ocean’s Heart Adventure Game Gets New Trailer→
Between the increasing popularity of gamer ‘influencers’ on YouTube and media platforms pulling in more revenue from their products than ever before, it’s clear that the popular hobby of gaming is here to stay. In fact, according to expert statistics, there are an estimated 2.7 billion gamers across the globe in 2020. And these gamers also spend millions of dollars on console equipment, PC/laptop devices, and gaming accessories to maximize their gameplay. Let’s take a look at how this ever-expanding industry manages to keep users steadily engaged and enthusiastic about playing. Gaming Platforms Re-Brand to Keep Users Excited Many online … Continue reading How Branding in Gaming Propels Great User Experience Onwards→
This week, the battle continues in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War with the Cold War Colosseum multiplayer competition event, presented by London Royal Ravens from the Call of Duty League. Cheer with friends as top stars try to win their piece of the $25,000 USD prize pool and all the bragging rights.
If you imagined Finland was just about its famous Lapland, saunas and extraordinary northern lights, you will be well mistaken. This cultural heavyweight amongst the European countries brings with it a rich heritage embedded in a combination of both its Uralic Finnish and Germanic Swedish indigenous cultures. This culture has been known for having a juxtaposition of both the wide-spread tradition coupled with the modern manifestations of life in its veins. Social equality and everyman’s rights are prioritized in this country that keeps its people’s social stability at the forefront. Also being influenced by its neighboring regions, it has irrefutable … Continue reading Unique Finnish Games→
Audeze, the leading premium audiophile headphone manufacturer, announced today that the Audeze Penrose wireless gaming headset will be shipping to consumers worldwide today and is now available at Audeze.com. The latest headphone in Audeze’s family of top reviewed gaming headphones, the Penrose is designed to take advantage of the high-end audio features of the Microsoft Xbox Series X|S and Sony PlayStation 5. Featuring Audeze’s 100mm planar magnetic drivers, a broadcast quality microphone designed in consultation with Shure, the most trusted microphone brand in the world, and a 2.4 GHz low-latency lossless wireless connection, the Penrose is the ultimate next-gen gaming … Continue reading Audeze Releases Penrose Headset Line For NextGen Consoles→
Imagine stepping through the screen and into your favorite video game, experiencing it as you would any other real-life activity. Except instead of dog-walking or grocery shopping, you’d be battling dragons or leading a high-speed chase through the streets of LA. Many renowned game developers have made use of VR – the brave new world-building technology – to offer their players a different way to enjoy their favorite pastime. If you’d like to get in on the action, keep reading to find out about some exceptional VR games. Beginner-Friendly VR Games Let’s start by taking a look at a few … Continue reading Next-Level Gaming with VR→
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