Worst kept secret in the world: FIFA 17 (opens in new tab) is out this week. (September 27 in North America, September 29 in the rest of the world.) Slightly-better-kept secret: I went to Vancouver a fortnight before release to make a headstart on the review, and talk to developer …
Read More »6 facts about the Assassins Creed movie we learned from director Justin Kurzel
The Assassin’s Creed movie hasn’t been so hooded or stealthy recently. Thanks to a feature in this month’s Total Film magazine, we know that an Assassin’s Creed sequel has already been discussed and the claw animus from the movie might end up in the games. For even more info, we …
Read More »Xbox One Scorpio will natively render first party games at 4K
So it sounds like Project Scorpio (opens in new tab) is going to have some serious oomph behind it power wise. In an interview with USA Today (opens in new tab) Microsoft Studios Publishing general manager Shannon Loftis has said that “Any games we’re making that we’re launching in the …
Read More »How consoles are becoming mobile phones – and the age of updates dulls our dreams
“We think the future is without console generations; we think that the ability to build a library, a community, to be able to iterate with the hardware – we’re making a pretty big bet on that with Project Scorpio. We’re basically saying, “This isn’t a new generation; everything you have …
Read More »PlayStation VRs Anywhere VR is a virtual chill out room where you can check your phone
Picture the scene. You’ve got your head in PlayStation VR playing Resident Evil 7 (opens in new tab) but simultaneously need to know what’s going on in the world of Twitter. Maybe you need a rest from all the horror too. Well, aren’t you in luck? Announced at Sony’s TGS …
Read More »New screens give Rise of the Tomb Raider a Classic Lara Croft makeover
UPDATE: Our sister mag OPM, who recently had an exclusive look at Rise of the Tomb Raider, has filled us in on the details of Lara’s five unlockable outfits. They’re taken from Tomb Raider (the manor outfit), Tomb Raider II (both classic look, and bomber jacket), Tomb Raider Chronicles (catsuit), …
Read More »Pokemon Go says ArticuNO and takes legendaries away from players who got them early
Alright, so two things: 1) those Pokemon Go players who claimed they got an Articuno (opens in new tab) were telling the truth (opens in new tab), at least about having the Pokemon and 2) they don’t have them any more. Developer Niantic Labs told IGN (opens in new tab) …
Read More »Stephanie, Shane and Vince McMahon added to WWE 2K17 roster
The McMahon family has dominated WWE for the last three decades (unsurprising, really, given that they own the company) – and they’re set to again boss its virtual universe too after being confirmed for WWE 2K17 (opens in new tab). Vince McMahon, Shane McMahon and Stephanie McMahon will all feature …
Read More »Nintendo NX will be a handheld with detachable controllers says new rumour
A new Nintendo NX (opens in new tab) report adds a few big wrinkles to the running handheld/home console rumors. Eurogamer (opens in new tab) cites multiple anonymous sources who have confirmed that NX will be a powerful handheld console with cartridge-based games and – here’s the weird part – …
Read More »This Pokemon Go throw trick will help you capture pesky Zubats and other flyers
If you’ve ever wasted a dozen Poke Balls on a junky little Zubat that just refused to stay still in Pokemon Go (opens in new tab), you will want to watch this video. YouTuber SinaCXVII has put together a quick guide for their patent-pending “SinaThrow” which will help you mop …
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