UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer targets online gaming in under-16 social media ban

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced the UK Government’s plans to ban social media sites for under-16s. After weeks of speculation and comments from fellow cabinet members, the ban is confirmed to also take aim at gaming, with plans to restrict the ability to speak to strangers online or broadcast themselves on a livestream….

This Magic: The Gathering card from Marvel Super Heroes creates an infinite combo on turn two

Magic: The Gathering is getting another Universes Beyond set this month with Marvel Super Heroes, and while you may have been looking forward to playing with Black Panther, Iron Man, Galactus, and more, don’t discount Hawkeye — or, specifically, his bow. Clint Barton doesn’t have it easy as the “guy with a bow” alongside flying…

Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Description May Suggest A Faithful 1:1 Remake

Image: Nintendo A new description for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 suggests that the upcoming remake may be a more faithful 1:1 recreation of the original rather than a complete reimagining. As covered by Go Nintendo, the description could be viewed on Google when searching for the official NoA website…

Solasta 2 character creator update means you can manipulate face-sliders until you’re hot at last

Many of the complaints about Solasta 2 when it launched in early access were about the CRPG’s character creator. While its results were better than the first game’s freakish plasticine faces, it was hard to make a full party who looked and sounded meaningfully distinct. The latest update has given character creation a significant upgrade….

Gears of War: E-Day Preview – More Insight Into The Coalition’s Hopeful Return To Form

The Gears of War franchise was previously among the tentpole series for Xbox, but believe it or not, there hasn’t been a new mainline entry since before the pandemic. Gears 5 continued telling the story of a new generation of COGs in 2019, complete with wide-open exploration areas and an emphasis on Kate Diaz’s familial…

The Head Of Capcom Explains How It Entered A New Golden Age

It’s no secret that Capcom is absolutely killing it right now. Monster Hunter Wilds, Resident Evil Requiem, Dragon’s Dogma 2, Pragmata, Street Fighter 6– almost every game that Capcom has published in the last five years, other than Exoprimal, has been both a critical and financial success. While everyone seems to credit Capcom’s never-ending streak…

Hide-and-seek game Meccha Chameleon is the latest indie hit to boast a million sales as it soars up the Steam charts

Another multiplayer indie game has hit the Steam store to a spectacular response, and this time it’s Meccha Chameleon, a simple but satisfying game of hide and seek. It twists together the thrill of Garry’s Mod classic Prop Hunt and the chaotic art potential of MS Paint, challenging you to coat your body in the…

Fable Preview – Living Life One Choice At A Time

The Fable franchise has always been about making choices and living with the consequences. These consequences ranged from reputational damage to actual physical changes. While the physical changes are a thing of the past with Playground Games’ 2027 interpretation of the long-dormant franchise, player choice and consequence seem just as integral with this new entry….

Onimusha: Way Of The Sword Switch 2 Resolution And Frame Rate Revealed

Image: Capcom Capcom’s strong support of the Switch 2 continues, with the announcement earlier this week that it will be releasing Onimusha: Way of the Sword on the new system this September. Now, following this reveal, it has shared some details about the game’s performance and resolution on each platform. In terms of resolution, the…

Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Has Me Worried About Style At Nintendo

When The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker made its public debut, it was met with a blend of confusion and anger. As the Nintendo GameCube had stunned players with the ambitious fidelity of Rogue Squadron and Wave Race, the cel-shaded, cartoony approach was in contrast to the Link seen during the 2000 Space World…