Author: Liv Ngan

  • Watch the moment Google Stadia died

    Watch the moment Google Stadia died

    [ad_1] Google has officially pulled the plug on its cloud gaming service Stadia, which died earlier this morning. Announced in September, the shutdown was scheduled for 7:59am 19th January for us Brits, or 11:59pm 18th January Pacific Time. If you head to the Stadia website now, you’ll be greeted with a short message which reads:…

  • Poll: Did Assassin’s Creed games get way too big?

    Poll: Did Assassin’s Creed games get way too big?

    [ad_1] There are lots of changes coming to the Assassin’s Creed series (and developer Ubisoft). Assassin’s Creed is coming to mobile for the first time with Jade, and dedicated platform Infinity will serve as a hub for the series moving forward. The most notable project is the Baghdad-set Mirage, the next main installment for the…

  • New story trailer for Season introduces key characters on bicycle adventure

    New story trailer for Season introduces key characters on bicycle adventure

    [ad_1] Narrative bicycle adventure game Season: A letter to the future has received a new story trailer ahead of its release on 31st January. Playable character Estelle narrates her goal – to document the final moments of the world before the season changes and everything is forgotten. The answers to why this is happening seem…

  • Marvel Snap PVP mode arrives end of January

    Marvel Snap PVP mode arrives end of January

    [ad_1] The long-awaited PVP Battle Mode for Marvel Snap will launch at the end of this month, developer Second Dinner has announced. Second Dinner confirmed the competitive mode was in development in November, a month after the game’s release, in an update recognising the demand from players for a way to play against friends. …

  • Poll: Are achievements and trophies bad for gaming?

    Poll: Are achievements and trophies bad for gaming?

    [ad_1] Ever since the late 2000s, achievements have become a staple in gaming. On Steam, PlayStation and Xbox there’s a whole section dedicated to recording and showcasing the trophies you’ve amassed. But developer Fredrik Thylander has stated he believes achievements are bad for gaming. Thylander, a gameplay designer at Ubisoft Massive, previously designed achievements for…

  • Games of 2022: Trombone Champ was the best way to experience failure and fun together

    Games of 2022: Trombone Champ was the best way to experience failure and fun together

    [ad_1] Finally, 2022 has given us an answer to the age-old debate: who’s better, Mozart or Beethoven? The answer is of course Beethoven, and I can prove it. “Never liked the guy,” says one achievement in Trombone Champ. Getting this achievement requires you to turd (destroy) one of the game’s collectible Mozart cards. I…

  • Players find Witcher 3 Easter egg connected to unsolved Cyberpunk 2077 mystery

    Players find Witcher 3 Easter egg connected to unsolved Cyberpunk 2077 mystery

    [ad_1] The patch notes for the next-gen update for The Witcher 3 promised “a few” new secrets for fans to find, and the community has already sussed out a couple. Trusty steed Roach can now be petted, and former Geralt actor Henry Cavill’s pet dog has a short cameo. But another Easter egg discovered by…

  • High On Life contains AI art and voice acting

    High On Life contains AI art and voice acting

    [ad_1] High On Life creator Justin Roiland has revealed the game features AI-generated art and voice acting. The topic of AI generation has increasingly become a hot discussion, with arguments arising over its use and the implications it has ethically, artistically, and technologically. In an interview with Sky News, Roiland talked about the use of…

  • Epic Games Store begins its festive freebie giveaway

    Epic Games Store begins its festive freebie giveaway

    [ad_1] As expected, the Epic Games Store is running its daily giveaway for Christmas once again. Reliable Dealabs leaker billbil-kun had previously suggested the giveaway would occur at some point over the festive period, and Epic confirmed this year’s freebies yesterday. Similar to 2021, this year Epic is giving away 15 games for free, and…

  • Resident Evil Village will get free DLC to become PlayStation VR2 launch title

    Resident Evil Village will get free DLC to become PlayStation VR2 launch title

    [ad_1] Resident Evil Village’s upcoming VR mode will be available from the launch of PlayStation VR2 as free DLC, Capcom has announced. Following a playable demo at Tokyo Game Show in September, a release date was left in speculation until earlier today. Village will be available to play from day one on PSVR2 (22nd February),…