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Bet the farm
Republished on Wednesday 29th August 2018: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of September's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Three years after the release of Destiny, here we are with a whole new title that's framed as a direct sequel. Hopping to a fresh release was Bungie's...
News FromSoftware Handling 'Everything After the Start Screen' in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Activision not heavily involved with production
Activision was quite a surprising choice of publisher for FromSoftware's latest game, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The Japanese action game sticks out like a sore thumb among the publisher's portfolio, and some were worried about its involvement in the project. However, the game's director, Hidetaka...
News 'No Plans' for Microtransactions in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice on PS4
PS Store page incorrect
Yesterday, the internet discovered that the PlayStation Store page for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice stated "in-game purchases optional", which naturally led to somewhat of an uproar. Despite the fact that none of FromSoftware's games have featured microtransactions, and that...
News Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice's PS Store Page Mentions In-Game Purchases
Fans promptly "cancel" their pre-orders
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is being published by Activision, and that seems to have left FromSoftware fans paranoid. The pre-order page for the exciting samurai adventure includes the note “in-game purchases optional” on the PlayStation Store – and perhaps unsurprisingly it’s prompted a slew of...
Gamescom 2018 Destiny 2: Forsaken's New Multiplayer Mode Gets a Free Trial
Get your Gambit on
Ahead of Destiny 2: Forsaken's launch on the 4th September, a free trial of the expansion's new Gambit multiplayer mode will be made available to all Destiny 2 players. Gambit sees two opposing teams of Guardians take down waves of foes all while attempting to sabotage the progress of their opponents. The trail begins on the...
News Destiny 2: Forsaken Cinematic Trailer Shows Cayde's Last Stand
Rest in pieces
If you're one of those weirdos who's actually invested in Destiny's "story", then you'll want to give this latest cinematic trailer for Destiny 2: Forsaken a watch. We're just trolling, of course -- it's a pretty cool trailer. As has been revealed numerous times now, the expansion -- which is due out next month -- sees the death of...
Gamescom 2018 Spyro: Reignited Trilogy Looks Superb in New Gameplay Video
Thank you for releasing me
Just like Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy before it, Spyro: Reignited Trilogy promises to be a nostalgia gut punch. This new gameplay footage, going through a stage from each of the three games, looks absolutely spot on, with everything from the level layouts to the sound effects reproduced wonderfully. It's clear...
Gamescom 2018 Take a Look at 14 Minutes of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Gameplay
Ninja souls
The reaction to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice has been somewhat muted, as it's changing a lot of what people expect from a FromSoftware action game. However, in this lengthy look at gameplay of the studio's new title, the game appears to still have some Souls DNA. It's clear that the action is more fast-paced, and it looks as though you'll...
News Shadows Will Die Twice on 22nd March in Sekiro
Release date confirmed
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice will stab you in the back from 22nd March, publisher Activision has announced. We thought the date had leaked when a Steam page went live earlier this evening, but a press release has swiftly followed, including news of a Collector’s Edition inside. The premium package will include a copy of the...
News Has the Steam Page for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Revealed Its Release Date Early?
Sneak attack
Whoops -- it looks like someone pulled the trigger early on the Steam store page for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. It's up right now, and most notably, the release date for the game is there for all to see. According to this page, FromSoftware's action/adventure title will launch on 22nd March 2019. Sekiro is confirmed to be present at...
News Spyro: Reignited Trilogy Delayed to November
Gnasty
With such a crowded release schedule over the next couple of months, something had to give. Spyro: Reignited Trilogy was down for launch on 21st September, but Activision and Toys for Bob have announced that the retro remake will be pushed back almost two months. The trilogy will now release on 13th November. Below is the statement from Paul...
News FromSoftware's Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Stabs Gamescom 2018
In the back
Crikey, Gamescom 2018 is shaping up to be a cracker. We’ve already got confirmation that titles like Devil May Cry 5 will be playable at the Cologne convention, and here’s news that FromSoftware’s upcoming samurai outing Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice will be joining it. “How you make the kill is incidental, as long as you make it...
News New Spyro: Reignited Trilogy Video Walks Us Through Hurricos
It's electrifying
Spyro: Reignited Trilogy is just over a month away, and everything we've seen so far has looked great. This latest video takes a look at Hurricos, a level from Spyro 2: Gateway...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Blackout Beta Begins 10th September
All aboard the BlOps bus
As was hinted at earlier today, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s anticipated Battle Royale mode Blackout will be officially unveiled soon – and you’ll be able to put it through its paces from 10th September on the PlayStation 4. A very brief new trailer suggests that you’ll be able to play in squads of up to four, but...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Battle Royale Mode Could Cause a Blackout at Gamescom 2018
Social media teasing something
Treyarch has just concluded a multiplayer beta for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, but it appears that the developer isn't quite finished showing the game off yet. Across the Twitter accounts for the studio, Call of Duty, and Activis
News New Spyro: Reignited Trilogy Screenshots Showcase Year of the Dragon
Third game shown off
Spyro: Reignited Trilogy is looking absolutely wonderful, and these new screenshots are just another example. Presenting the third game in the trilogy for the first time - Spyro: Year of the Dragon - they show how developer Toys for Bob is unifying the three titles with a consistent visual style, and it looks great. We're...
Hands On Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Multiplayer Changes 4 the Better
Get those boots on the ground
The first weekend of the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 private beta is over and it’s been a surprisingly entertaining ride. The series’ multiplayer mode has always been very popular, but the last two instalments seemed a little too comfortable, despite their setting of the far future and World War II being very...
News Spyro Reignited Trilogy Only Includes the First Game on the Blu-ray
You'll have to download the rest
You’ll only be able to play the first of the Spyro Reignited Trilogy’s three games if your PlayStation 4’s not connected to the Internet, as Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage and Spyro: Year of the Dragon will both require content downloads in order to run. The potentially irksome news was spotted on the website for the...
News Destiny 2's Solstice of Heroes Event Starts Today for All Players, Promises Powerful Gear
Live and kicking
Destiny 2's Solstice of Heroes begins today on PlayStation 4. The lengthy live event is available to all players regardless of which expansions you own, and it lasts until the 28th August, meaning that you have around a month to get stuck in. The big draw here is that those who get involved can nab some powerful armour...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Beta Gets a Bombastic Trailer
Kicks off this week on PS4
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is kicking off its big beta later this week, exclusively on PlayStation 4. Those who have pre-ordered the game will be able to take part, and you can get an early taste of what's in store by filling your eyes full of the trailer that we've embedded above. It all starts on the 3rd August,...
News Spyro: Reignited Trilogy Will Let You Pick Your Preferred Soundtrack
Something old, something new
God, just chill out September, yeah? There are some great games set to release in just a couple of months, and right on the back of the brilliant new Spider-Man trailer and bundle, Activision has followed up with a pretty cool confirmation of its own: the anticipated Spyro: Reignited Trilogy will let you choose between...
News Your Heart Will Go on in Call of Duty: Black Ops IIII's Co-Op Mode
Near, far
If you haven’t been paying attention to Call of Duty’s co-op Zombies modes then know one thing: they’re utterly insane now. As announced earlier in the year, Black Ops IIII is going all in, with a mode that will start out on the Titanic and then take you to a Roman coliseum. Why not, eh? This year’s instalment doesn’t have a...
Feature Spider-Man 2 - Does It Still Hold Up Today?
"I lost my balloon!"
Insomniac's imminent superhero blockbuster, Spider-Man, has looked increasingly promising since its announcement all the way back at E3 2016. We've yet to try the game out for ourselves, but based on what...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Beta Comes to PS4 First in Early August
Target marked
The Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 multiplayer beta's got a confirmed date on PlayStation 4. As you'd expect, the beta is heading to Sony's system before it arrives on other platforms (as per Activision's partnership deal with the Japanese giant), and it's all kicking off early next month. Starting on the 3rd August, those who have...
News Spyro: Reignited Looks Like Another Amazing PS4 Remake in 10 Mins of Gameplay
Year of the dragon
Spyro Reignited Trilogy looks set to follow in the fantastic footsteps of the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, as Activision seems to have another superb remake on its hands. Again, just like the return of Crash, the first three Spyro titles have been recreated from the ground up, using the exact same template of the...
News Crash Bandicoot Update Adds New Level and HDR Support on PS4
Play Future Tense now
An update for Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is now available on PS4, bringing a couple of interesting additions to the nostalgic package. First and foremost is a new level named Future Tense, an entirely original creation from Vicarious Visions. As for where it's located, it's been added to Crash Bandicoot Warped's hub...
News Destiny 2 Is Free to Download and Play This Weekend on PS4
Worth a shot?
Okay, so Destiny 2's going through some rough times, but why not form your own opinion of Bungie's shooter by taking it out for a spin this weekend? That's right, Destiny 2 is free to download and play starting this Friday (that's the 29th June) on PlayStation 4. You can even go ahead and pre-download it right now. Any progress you...
News Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Has No Multiplayer, Online Features
Single player only
Among other things, part of what makes FromSoftware's Dark Souls games (and Bloodborne) special is their implementation of online elements and multiplayer. The ability to leave friendly or devious messages for other players is a novel and entertaining way for players to interact, while full-on co-op and PvP fleshes out the overall...
Reminder Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Is Free on PS Plus Now
Bonza bonus
You could be forgiven for forgetting that Call of Duty: Black Ops III is free on PlayStation Plus right now – it was announced during Sid Shuman’s painful interlude in the Sony E3 2018 press conference earlier this week, after all. But with the PlayStation Store back up and running following some turbulence on Tuesday, we’re here...
E3 2018 Spyro Reignited Trilogy Looks Like a Nostalgic Dream Come True
Lit
Many of you will have grown up on franchises like Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon, so it’s really exciting to see both brought back to the fore. Last year’s N. Sane Trilogy was an ace reimagining of three of PSone’s defining games, and the Spyro Reignited Trilogy looks to continue that good work. Take a look at some gameplay from E3...
E3 2018 Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Is Making Big Changes to the Dark Souls Formula
Shedding some light
When Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice was announced during E3 2018, we all naturally assumed it would be Dark Souls in Japan, but a recent preview from PC Gamer reveals that FromSoftware's latest game is pretty far removed from what we've come to expect. The publication was present during a press-only demonstration led by Yasuhiro...
E3 2018 Destiny 2: Forsaken Trailer Drops a Bit of a Bombshell
Bang
Now, before you say anything, yes, the storytelling in Destiny isn't great and it never has been, but Cayde-6, the wisecracking robot, is easily one of the game's better characters. And his popularity makes this new trailer for Destiny 2: Forsaken that much more interesting. We won't spoil it here, so give it a watch and let us know if...
E3 2018 Crash Bandicoot's Getting a Brand New Level, Free to Download
Future Tense drops this year
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is getting brand new content, meaning you’ll have a reason to return to Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped later this summer. Set inside the threequel’s future world, the level’s been created from scratch by Vicarious Visions. It joins Stormy Ascent, which launched on the PlayStation 4 last...
E3 2018 Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Bucks the Trend with a Traditional Season Pass
Will include 12 multiplayer maps
With many other titles in the FPS space ditching the route of a paid Season Pass to access post-launch DLC, it was thought that Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 may go along with this trend too. However, this isn't to be the case, as the official Call of Duty Twitter account has tweeted out details of a Digital Deluxe...
E3 2018 From Software's New Game Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Announced
Published by Activision
As some were expecting, From Software's new game has been revealed at Microsoft's E3 2018 press conference. It's called Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, and looks to be the studio's take on samurai. It appears to adopt a similar tone to that found in Bloodborne, though is a little more colourful and little less bleak...
E3 2018 New Crash Bandicoot Reveal Coming Very Soon
DLC, or something more?
An interesting detail that pops up on Geoff Keighley's E3 2018 livestream schedule, the team behind Crash Banidcoot N. Sane Trilogy will be joining Geoff in order to reveal a "first look at something new". It's happening on Monday at 17:30 Eastern time. Naturally, people are already losing their minds over the...
E3 2018 Check Out the Final Cover Art for Spyro: Reignited Trilogy
On fire
Activision is gearing up to show off Spyro: Reignited Trilogy at E3 2018, and it's just revealed the key artwork that you'll see on store shelves when the game launches this September. Replacing the current placeholder art, this adopts a very similar style to the box art for Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. Spyro, like Crash, is the focal...
E3 2018 Activision's Bringing a Trio of Big PS4 Games to E3
Spyro, Destiny, and CoD
Activision will be bringing three big PlayStation 4 titles to E3 2018, the publisher has announced. Unsurprisingly, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 leads the charge alongside Destiny 2: Forsaken, the latter being the sci-fi shooter's upcoming expansion, which is due to release this September. We obviously already know quite a bit...
News Destiny 2's Fall Expansion Is Called Forsaken, Returns Players to the Reef
Hold the snark
Bungie has been busy bigging up Destiny 2's second year of content, and ahead of its planned reveal livestream tomorrow, it's dropped a teaser for the shooter's Fall expansion. It's called -- rather ironically, if you're feeling snarky -- Destiny 2: Forsaken. Going by the little clip that the developer's posted to Twitter, the...
News The Future of Destiny 2 Will Be Revealed Next Week
How the mighty have Fallen
Bungie will officially reveal what it’s describing as “Year 2” for Destiny 2 next week. As part of a livestream scheduled to air on Twitch from 9AM PT, the broadcast will presumably include the very first details on the sequel’s next major expansion pack. Fans are expecting something similar to Destiny: The Taken...
Poll What Do You Think of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4?
Shoot
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 got blown wide open earlier this week thanks to the game's big reveal event. The show covered just about everything that's going to be in this year's release, from the usual competitive multiplayer to zombies and, of course, a battle royale mode. If you're not up to speed, you can read all about it by clicking through...
Round Up What Was Announced at Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Reveal?
Special BlOps
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 has been fully detailed as part of a brisk reveal event which focused on the foray’s three main modes: competitive multiplayer, co-operative Zombies, and a new Battle Royale-themed mode named Blackout. In case you missed the live stream, here are all the headlines you absolutely need to know: Call of Duty:...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Ditches Traditional Campaign Mode
Slim pickings for single player
During the reveal event for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, Activision skirted around the subject of the traditional single player campaign, emphasising that the focus this time around is squarely on multiplayer. Instead, story elements will be introduced into the other modes, in particular the various Zombies maps. There...
News Blackout Is Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Battle Royale Mode
Go big
Yep, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 will have a battle royale mode, because... Well, because of course it will. Announced during the game's big reveal event earlier today, the mode will drop you into a huge map with loads of other players, and you'll be tasked with being the last one standing. Interestingly, developer Treyarch confirmed that the...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Introduces Three Zombie Scenarios at Launch
Coliseum! The Titanic! More!
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s Zombies mode seems crazy – and kinda complicated. Treyarch’s introducing a brand new cast of characters who’ll fight the undead in a variety of scenarios. Including an ancient Coliseum in IX: And the Titanic in Voyage of Despair: And a throwback to classic Zombies in Blood of the...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Multiplayer Reveal Trailer Keeps Boots on the Ground
Ground pound
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s multiplayer reveal trailer is live, and it’s much more grounded than its predecessor, which should thrill franchise fans who are fed up of all the rocket boosting and wall-running. Instead, developer Treyarch is trying to keep the competitive action fast and fluid, while still sticking to that ol’ buzz...
Review Destiny 2: Warmind (PS4)
Nevermind
Destiny 2 is in a slightly better place than it was when the awkwardly average Curse of Osiris launched late last year, but that doesn't mean Warmind can be let off the hook. This second expansion is another lacking effort from a team that seems worryingly bereft of interesting ideas. Much like Osiris, Warmind marks another...
News Destiny 2: Warmind's Launch Trailer Goes Big and Bombastic
Kaboom
War never changes... But does Warmind? Destiny 2's second expansion is out tomorrow on PlayStation 4, and we've got the launch trailer to prove it. Despite the fact that the game's still going through a decidedly rough patch, we've got to admit that this trailer's pretty cool. It's certainly got us just that little bit excited to dive back...
News Destiny 2's Fall Expansion Will Be Revealed at E3 2018
Featuring a mode that's new to the FPS genre
In news that won't surprise many, Destiny 2's brand new fall expansion is set to take the stage at E3 2018 for an unveiling. Announced during an Activision Blizzard Q&A, the newest piece of DLC is set to ship with a mode that has never been seen before in the FPS genre. Destiny's The Taken...
Rumour Call of Duty: Black Ops IIII Cans Campaign, Adds Battle Royale
No single player in new CoD
There are crazy rumours swirling regarding Call of Duty: Black Ops IIII right now, as word has emerged that it may be the first entry in the franchise to scrap its single player campaign. While the series is synonymous with its multiplayer these days, its set-piece laden stories have always formed a big part of the...
