Kategori: Gaming
Games Inbox: Do you still buy boxed physical video games?
The Tuesday letters page can’t believe Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is less than two years old, as another reader is enamoured with Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Nintendo stealth price increases are raising the cost of games by 50% or more
Nintendo prices are on the rise, but not just in terms of individual games, as DLC and extra hardware pushes the cost ever upwards.
Rarest ever Pokémon card sells for $4,000,000 on eBay
The rarest Pokémon card ever made has sold for millions on eBay, but that isn’t the highest price the card has ever been bought for.
Physical PS5 and PS4 games sales were only 3% of PlayStation revenue last year
Although the PS6 is rumoured to still be supporting physical games, sales figures from Sony reiterate how niche the market is getting.
Physical PS5 and PS4 games sales were only 3% of PlayStation revenue last year
Although the PS6 is rumoured to still be supporting physical games, sales figures from Sony reiterate how niche the market is getting.
Borderlands 4 creator blames your PC for game’s performance issues
Gearbox’s CEO has rebuked complaints around Borderlands 4 on PC, claiming only a ‘few real issues’ are affecting a ‘very small’ amount of players.
Marvel’s Wolverine on PS5 set for 2026 release as Venom details leak
Insomniac’s Wolverine is set to come out next year claim the latest rumours, as hopes for a Spider-Man spin-off starring Venom re-emerge.
Games Inbox: Which video games have you bought multiple times?
The Monday letters page gives its verdict on Friday’s Nintendo Direct, as one reader is pleased Switch 2 modders are being sued.
Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush review – the price tag is bananas
Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive Donkey Kong Bananza gets its first paid-for DLC, including a new location, a new game mode, and a sky-high price tag.
Hollow Knight: Silksong proves why all video games should be cheaper – Reader’s Feature
The low price and high sales of Silksong has convinced one reader that publishers would make much more money if they lowered the cost of triple-A games.
The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 games line-up is depressingly bad – Reader’s Feature
After another controversial Nintendo Direct, a reader regrets getting the Switch 2 at launch and criticises the current schedule of new games.
Why Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy is one of my favourite PS2 era games – Reader’s Feature
A reader plays retro game Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy and finds an unusually inventive third person shooter with some very unique psychic powers.
Super Mario Bros. at 40 – the real forever game
One of the most iconic titles in video game history is celebrating its 40th anniversary today but how has Super Mario Bros. managed to stay relevant for so long?
The latest Nintendo Direct was another disappointment but that’s no surprise
Friday’s bumper-sized Direct didn’t live up to expectations but it wasn’t a disaster either, as Nintendo struggles with the realities of modern video game development.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond finally gets a release date – and a motorbike
Nintendo has released a surprising new trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, showcasing a brand new vehicle for Samus Aran.
The worst Nintendo console ever is being revived for the Switch 2
The weirdest Nintendo Direct announcement was the resurrection of the Virtual Boy, over 30 years after it became a commercial flop.
The worst Nintendo console ever is being revived for the Switch 2
The weirdest Nintendo Direct announcement was the resurrection of the Virtual Boy, over 30 years after it became a commercial flop.
Nintendo Direct reveals four Switch 2 games for Super Mario 40th anniversary
The 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. will see four new titles released for the Nintendo Switch 2, including a new Yoshi game and Mario Tennis Fever.
EA Sports FC 26 is a huge 20% off thanks to this pre-order deal
The next EA Sports FC title is cheaper than ever if you pre-order from a UK retailer, ahead of its launch later this month.
PS6 is eight times faster than PS5 according to tech specs leak
A full breakdown of the PS6 specifications has been released by a leaker, promising huge boosts in ray tracing and backwards compatibility.
Games Inbox: What new games will be in today’s Nintendo Direct?
The Friday letters page has some neat ideas for the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., as one reader is pleased Switch 2 modders are being sued.
Indiana Jones And The Great Circle: The Order Of Giants review – a little bit of DLC
MachineGames’ excellent Indiana Jones adventure gets a new story expansion that provides even more tombs to raid and relics to recover.
Far Cry to become more multiplayer focused as Ubisoft hints at live service game
It sounds like you can expect a Far Cry live service game now that Ubisoft is talking about prioritising ‘multiplayer aspects’ for the series.
How to join the Battlefield 6 battle royale playtest
After officially announcing its new battle royale mode for Battlefield 6, EA is inviting fans to sign up and playtest it this week.
Nintendo Pokémon patent is an ‘embarrassing failure’ that could ruin other games
A new US patent has given Nintendo the exclusive ability to summon characters to fight for you in a video game and it doesn’t just apply to Pokémon.