New CS2 update tackles ‘slur leaderboards’ and adds fresh Cache spawns

Valve has rolled out a new Counter-Strike 2 update, and while most of the changes are adjustments to Cache, it’s the introduction of fresh chat encryption that will likely have players talking – or perhaps the reverse. In August, it was discovered that CS2 tracking tools could publicly display chat logs showing what people had…

Playing Final Fantasy VII: Revelation On PS5 Has Me Worried For The Switch 2 Port

Image: Square Enix It’s strange to think that at the start of 2026, we had zero Final Fantasy VII Remake games on Switch 2, and now we are mere months away from the third — which launches simultaneously across all platforms on 8th April 2027. Revelation, the third and possibly most-anticipated of the trilogy, will…

Hit 2025 PS5 Action Adventure Game Half Price in PS Store Deal

An acclaimed 2025 PS5 action-adventure game is 50% off for the first time in a brand-new PS Store deal. Co-developed by Team Ninja and PlatinumGames, and published by Xbox Game Studios, Ninja Gaiden 4 is included in the PS Store’s new Tokyo Game Show 2026 promotion. Ninja Gaiden 4 is at its lowest price in…

Onimusha: Way of the Sword is getting a free prequel webcomic which dives into the past of my two favourite characters

I came to Onimusha: Way of the Sword for the sick samurai action, but I stayed for the surprisingly engaging, funny, and heartfelt storytelling. Musashi Miyamoto has made it into my top five all-time favourite protagonists, but the great character development doesn’t just stop with him: Shizuka Gozen, Dokyo, and Sasaki Ganryu all deserve their…

Danganronpa 2×2 Kickstarts The Slayhem In January

A new release date has been discovered! After a delay out of 2026, Danganronpa 2×2 is now set for a January 14, 2027 release. For those at home who might not be familiar, Danganronpa is a series where several “Ultimates” — students at the top of their respective fields, be it sports, writing, hacking, or…

Life Is Strange Studio Faces Possible Closure After Major Revenue Drops

Dontnod, developers of the original Life Is Strange and, more recently, Lost Records: Bloom and Rage and Aphelion, has admitted to growing financial uncertainty in its recent statements, acknowledging that the studio’s chances of continuing to operate without external funding beyond January 2027 are looking increasingly unlikely In its most recent financial statement released last…

A new Ubisoft Steam tool could lead to a launcher-free future for its games

Ubisoft appears to be testing a new Steam tool that will allow its games to work through the Valve storefront without you needing to install or use the publisher’s Ubisoft Connect launcher. Starting with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Ubisoft Connect Services enables the use of features including cross-progression, challenges, and rewards on Steam…

15 Classic Games That Prove Great Graphics Aren’t Everything

There’s no getting around it: graphics matter a great deal where video games are concerned. For many years, they were one of the best reasons to invest in new consoles and better gaming PCs. There have always been games that didn’t compete for a position at the head of the pack, though. Their developers recognized…

Magic: The Gathering’s Upcoming Reality Fracture – Sep 9, 2026

Reality Fracture is the next Magic: The Gathering set, and it’s launching worldwide on October 2. It’s centered around Jace Beleren, a legendary Planeswalker who knows the Multiverse is awry and needs to be fixed at its core. To do so, he will attempt to build an entirely new multiverse, piece by piece, forged in…

Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 23.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

Image: Nintendo Nintendo has just released a major update for the Switch 2 today, which bumps the system firmware up to Version 23.0.0. This also updates the firmware on the original Switch. This update notably adds VRR output in TV Mode (note: you may need to update your dock before you can access these settings)….