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News CD Projekt Red Has Been Making Late Tweaks to The Witcher 3's Performance on PS4
Best make it quick
We already know that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt appears to run well on the PlayStation 4, but developer CD Projekt Red has recently been making technical tweaks to the open world role-playing game, improving its performance further. "Over the last two weeks, we've increased performance on all platforms," CEO Marcin Iwinski states...
News Over 1 Million Players Are on the Trail of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The hunt is on
In some rather impressive news, it's been revealed that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has exceeded one million pre-orders worldwide. With the open world adventure releasing in just over a week's time, that number's bound to be going up, too. Pre-ordering games has been drifting in and out of fashion for a while now, and while many would...
News LEGO Dimensions' Toy Sets Are More Tempting Than the Game
A price to pay
The world really doesn't need another toys-to-life title, but we have to admit that these LEGO Dimensions add-ons are pretty darn tempting. As previously rumoured, the likes of Portal 2, Doctor Who, and The Simpsons will be joining the post-release party – and these first shots of the sets have us strangely tempted. The Valve...
News People Are Already Playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on PS4
On the scent
Those of you stalking a pre-release copy of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt may be thrilled to learn that the game is already being sold in Middle Eastern stores. Despite not being due out until 19th May, streamers are already attempting to broadcast the hotly anticipated role-playing release on Twitch, with the site desperately scrambling to...
News Behold! More Witcher 3 PS4 Gameplay Footage
The Gods have been kind
With CD Projekt Red opting to show nothing but PC footage of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, we've all been eagerly awaiting some PlayStation 4 gameplay, to see just how it looks and runs on Sony's console. The good news is that it looks pretty great, as evidenced by footage that released earlier this week. Even better news is...
News New Witcher 3 Gameplay Makes Conan O'Brien Hot Under the Collar
Steamy
We're pretty envious of American comedian and talk show host Conan O'Brien right now, because he's had a chance to get stuck into The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. In the ten minute video that we've embedded, the excitable television personality does everything in his power to try and get grizzly protagonist Geralt laid. The result is some bumbling...
News Bloody Hell, Don't Show the Kids This Witcher 3 Trailer
No guts no glory
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is really ramping up for its release in just over a week's time, and that means we're being flooded with trailers big and small. The game's latest focusses on its bloody combat, and by bloody we mean that there's plenty of heads and limbs flying all over the place. As such, it's probably the title's most...
News Meet the Complex Cast of Batman: Arkham Knight on PS4
Star power
Batman: Arkham Knight is now on the final straight ahead of its hotly anticipated 23rd June release, and to celebrate, developer Rocksteady Studios has deployed a brand new trailer introducing some of the cast from the forthcoming PlayStation 4 foray. In it, we get a good look behind the mask, as voice actor Kevin Conroy records a few...
News It Sounds Like You'll Have Plenty of Steamy Romance Options in The Witcher 3
Careful now
Geralt's a bit of a ladies' man, we've known that for a while now, but senior game designer at CD Projekt Red, Damien Monnier, has perhaps given us a tad more insight into how the game will handle romance via a post on its official forums. "I don't know about prostitutes, I'm sort of a one girl kind a guy, but for sure choosing somebody...
News Finally, This Is How The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Looks on PS4
No more guessing games
If you've been desperate for PlayStation 4 footage of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, then look no further. Thanks to PlayStation Access, we've finally been granted a proper look at how CD Projekt Red's open world adventure runs on Sony's latest system. The video shows around five minutes of general gameplay, and we reckon that it...
Live Watch 45 Minutes of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Right Here
Oy Geralt
If you're keen to swallow up yet more The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt gameplay, then you'd probably like to know that there's going to be a livestream to showcase the title later this evening. The stream promises 45 minutes of gameplay, and it begins at 7:00PM BST. A developer question and answer session will follow, too, so it may be worth...
News The Witcher 3 Shows Some Incredibly Cool Monster Designs in this Fresh Gameplay
Shame they have to die
We don't know about you, but we find that there's something bitter sweet about killing enemies in games that have been meticulously designed. For example, the Colossi in Shadow of the Colossus all felt unique and special because of how well made they were, and likewise, the many varied monsters in Dragon's Dogma, which all...
News These Are Jason Voorhees' Mortal Kombat X Fatalities
Hack and slash
Those that purchased Mortal Kombat X's season pass-style Kombat Pass will be able to play as Jason Voorhees from today, and that means that videos of the slasher star's various fatalities have already leaked online. You may want to cover your eyes if you're not keen on spoilers, but everyone else can "enjoy" watching the hockey masked...
News Shadow of Mordor's Game of the Year Edition Trailer Flaunts Its Many Awards
Show off
Game of the Year editions are often the source of some interesting conversation around the 'net. It's usually argued that half of the titles that actually get these special re-releases arguably don't deserve them, as their existence hinges almost solely on the fact that a complete package, with all of the previously released DLC included,...
News Oh Chell No! LEGO Dimensions to Get Portal Pack?
Companion cubes
LEGO Dimensions, the toy-based title by Traveller's Tales, already has brands such as Batman and Lord of the Rings in its stable – but US retailer Walmart appears to have accidentally product pages for a Portal pack. Valve's first-person puzzler will seemingly be accompanied by The Simpsons, Jurassic World, and Scooby Doo – but...
News Mortal Kombat X to Jason Voorhees in New PS4 Trailer
Jason! Jason!
That's a terrible headline, but we're running with it. Warner Bros has released the first footage of Friday the 13th anti-hero Jason Voorhees in action in Mortal Kombat X. Despite lasting just 50 seconds, we get a good look at the masked maniac's various special moves – including one of his Fatalities. The kharacter will be available...
News Batgirl Will Be Playable with Arkham Knight's Extortionate Season Pass
Girl power
Perhaps clocking the overwhelmingly negative response to Batman: Arkham Knight's steep Season Pass, developer Rocksteady Studios has released a full rundown of the kind of content that you can expect to scoop as part of the £32.99/$39.99 six month subscription. Top of the billing is an all-new prequel story starring Batgirl, which will...
News Surprise! Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition Out Next Month, Includes All DLC
One edition to rule them all
In a move that most of you will have predicted long ago, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is getting a Game of the Year edition. The package will release on the 8th May, which isn't far away at all. The product will come bundled with all of the previously released DLC, including The Lord of the Hunt and the Bright Lord...
News Holy Money Spinner, Batman! Arkham Knight Season Pass Announced
The business model we deserve
Welcome to the world of AAA video games, where you can comfortably pay upwards of $120 on a single title – before it's even released. It would be naive to expect a blockbuster on the scale of Batman: Arkham Knight to shun nefarious money spinning opportunities on the side – and lo and behold, Rocksteady Studios has...
News Batman: Arkham Knight's PS4 Trailer Double Teams Gotham's Goons
All who follow you
Batman: Arkham Knight's brooding protagonist may cut an introverted figure, but this brand new trailer for the forthcoming PlayStation 4 foray proves that justice is best served in pairs. The clip shows the big-eared hero fighting alongside Robin, Nightwing, and Catwoman – and appears to allude to tag-team attacks. Co-op is yet...
News Catwoman Gets Her Claws Out in Batman: Arkham Knight Teaser Trailer
Goggle box
Oh, right – we're doing these at the weekend, as well? Hot on the heels of yesterday's Azrael teaser trailer, Rocksteady Studios has dropped a fresh Batman: Arkham Knight clip showing Catwoman's bangs flapping in the Gotham breeze. You can look forward to the full reveal next week.
News Sick of Seeing The Witcher 3 Yet? Well, Have Some More Screenshots
No regrets
If you've been a regular reader over the last few weeks, then you'll know all to well that we've flooded the site with numerous The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt stories. Arguably being the biggest upcoming release on the PlayStation 4, CD Projekt Red's open world adventure is firmly glued to the hype train's rails. And, if you're anything like...
News Oh Great, Now Batman: Arkham Knight's Got a Nothing Trailer, Too
Bat out of Azrael
It must be catching: hot on the heels of Just Cause 3's announcement of an announcement, Rocksteady Studios has now deployed a Batman: Arkham Knight teaser trailer. This one's supposed to be all cryptic, hinting at the return of an iconic character from the Arkhamverse. Spoilers: it's Azrael. You can see the full thing on Monday...
News The Witcher 3's TV Spot Is Short and Sweet
Going pro
The hype's really starting to kick in when it comes to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. CD Projekt Red's open world project is less than a month away from release, and as such, it's about time that it pushed out a television spot for the game. The CG advert (boo!) sets the tone quite nicely, as ever-grizzly protagonist Geralt brings down a big...
News Jason Voorhees Joins the Mortal Kombat X Kast in May
Jason! Jason!
You'll be able to Press X to Jason Voorhees sooner than expected, as the Friday the 13th star will be wading into the Mortal Kombat X conflict from 5th May. Those that purchased the Kombat Pass will obtain early access to the character, meaning that everyone else will have to wait a week to get to grips with the hockey mask adorning...
News Great Mad Max Gameplay Trailer Hits the Road with Brutal Combat, RPG Elements, and Dog Food
The dust settles
We've finally been given a decent glimpse of upcoming post-apocalyptic romp Mad Max, and we have to say - it's looking pretty good. The title's first gameplay trailer gives us a brief overview of what you can expect as you wander the wasteland, from bare first brawling, to role-playing game elements, and, of course, explosive car...
Plus level cap and endgame content
In the third and final instalment of GameSpot's fantastic The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt video series, even more juicy details have been uncovered. This time around, it's all about the gameplay that's found in the massive open world role-playing title. How does The
News You Should Watch This Mouth-Watering 9 Minute Witcher 3 Gameplay Video
Sweet, sweet gameplay
Step aside, CG trailers - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt knows the score. Our latest look at the upcoming PlayStation 4 role-playing game comes courtesy of a new nine minute gameplay video, as we're walked through one of the prologue area's quests. Obviously, there are some minor spoilers here, so if you want to jump into the title...
News Mortal Kombat X Patch Kleans Up PS4 Punch-'em-Up
Sign-in issues stomped
Mortal Kombat X certainly hasn't suffered with the kinds of issues that were so common last year, but it hasn't exactly been smooth sailing either. Between leaderboards failing to load and frequent online updates, the franchise's fastest selling title has clearly come unstuck by all of the demand. Still, at least developer...
It's a big'un
We've found out a ton of juicy details about The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt thanks to GameSpot's brilliant ongoing video series. According to the publication, the upcoming PlayStation 4 role-playing game runs smoothly on Sony's newest home console, and this is made all the more impressive by the fact that the title reportedly features almost...
News Always Entertaining Actor Charles Dance Says The Witcher 3 Is 'Like A Whole Other World'
Voices a major character in upcoming RPG
Charles Dance, probably known to a lot of you as Tywin Lannister from the Game of Thrones television series, is voicing a major character in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The 68 year old actor says that it's exciting to work on a video game, and this is the first time that he's done so in his career. Taking on...
News Having Problems with Mortal Kombat X's Kombos? Here's How to Fix Things
Quite the konundrum
You can dive into Mortal Kombat X and have a good time without any prior practice, as the game is pretty easy to get to grips with. However, if you want to master the online mode, then you're going to need to learn some kombos – which isn't as straightforward as it should be. The inputs are easy enough, but many have complained...
News These Mad Max Screenshots Drive Us Out to the Desert and Punch Us in the Face
Max attack
We've finally been given a better look at Mad Max, the upcoming post-apocalyptic PlayStation 4 adventure, courtesy of several new screenshots. Showcasing dusty cars, dustier environments, and Max smacking raiders in the face, it's all pretty much exactly what you'd expect. The title's still slated for a 1st September release date in...
News The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Will Take Up a Rather Hefty Chunk of Your PS4 Hard Drive
A big, bloody chunk
We hope that you aren't running out of PlayStation 4 hard drive space, because chances are that you'll soon have to decide on what poor old game gets deleted if you're planning on nabbing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. it's not quite the biggest that we've seen, but the action role-playing game will take up a hefty 35GB if you plan...
News Mortal Kombat X Fights Its Forebears for Franchise's Fastest Selling Accolade
Toasty
In an announcement that's almost as predictable as blood spillage in a Scorpion versus Sub-Zero bout, NetherRealm's boss Ed Boon has announced that Mortal Kombat X has secured the "biggest launch" in the series' history. "Thank you everyone for making Mortal Kombat X the biggest launch in MK history," he wrote on Twitter. "You made the game...
News Feel the Hype: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Is Finished and Ready to Launch
Geralt goes for gold
You won't be getting any more The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt delays, because developer CD Projekt Red has confirmed that the game's finished and ready for its 19th May launch date in North America, and its 22nd May release in Europe. Now, we don't often like to dabble in the ways of hype peddling, but Geralt's latest adventure looks...
First Impressions Taking One on the Chin in Mortal Kombat X on PS4
You make me larrrf, Kitana
Mortal Kombat X is genuinely funny. You can bombard us with Johnny Cage-esque green orbs in the comments all you like, but there's no way that developer NetherRealm built this game with a straight face. And that's a good thing. The amount of tomfoolery on display at times is outrageous – and it's bettered only by the...
News Mortal Kombat X Has the Most Nefarious of PS4 Microtransactions
Finish him (if you've got enough money)
Not got the time to learn Mortal Kombat X's fairly straightforward fatalities? You'll be able to buy 'Easy Fatalities' from the PlayStation Store. The consumable – which, in fairness, can also be obtained in-game via the Krypt – will cost you $0.99 for five time saving finishers and $4.99 for 30...
Round Up Mortal Kombat X PS4 Reviews Go for the Throat
Kut from the right kloth
There's been a real dearth of fighting games on the PlayStation 4 – with Injustice: Gods Among Us and Guilty Gear Xrd Sign the only names that immediately spring to mind – so Mortal Kombat X is arriving right on time. In addition to some tasty combat mechanics, NetherRealm's promising all of the features that have made...
News It Looks Like The Witcher 3's Season Pass Won't Break the Bank
What's that in gold?
There was some slight commotion the other day when it was revealed that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt would be getting a season pass – or as it was then dubbed, an expansion pass. Want to get hyped for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt? Watch its brilliant new trailer Giving you access to two separate add-on adventures nam
News The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's New Gameplay Trailer Is One of Its Best
Everything you need to know
Without doubt, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is going to be a massive role-playing game, with numerous gameplay systems and mechanics tying into one huge open world full of danger and discovery. It's safe to say that we're looking forward to seeing how it turns out, then, but if you're still not totally sold on CD Projekt...
News LEGO Dimensions Brings Bricks to Life on PS4, PS3
As expected
As has been rumoured for a little while now, Warner Bros is building its way into the potentially lucrative toys-to-life business. Hot on the heels of Skylanders, Disney Infinity, and Nintendo's own Amiibo, the media giant will bring together Batman, Lord of the Rings, and many more in LEGO Dimensions on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation...
News Mortal Kombat X Has Over 60 Trophies for You to Kollect
Noob Saibot bling
NetherRealm's one of those developers that always goes the extra mile. Its games may not quite stack up with the likes of Street Fighter when it comes to the tactical underpinnings, but it always stuffs its titles to the brim with content – and it looks like Mortal Kombat X will be no different. In fact, at launch, the...
News Mortal Kombat X Finished Off with 1.8GB PS4 Patch
Brutality to your bandwidth
Mortal Kombat X isn't officially due out until next week, but some lucky brawlers have already got the PlayStation 4 title in their blood-soaked mitts. This has, of course, resulted in a series of pulled YouTube videos and Twitch streams – but perhaps the most relevant piece of information to emerge from the broken...
News Cassie Cage's Mortal Kombat X Fatality Is the Greatest Thing You'll Ever See
No hint of hyperbole
This author's Twitter inbox may have been filled with vulgar messages when he dared to describe Mortal Kombat X as a bit silly, but few will be able to disagree when you see Cassie Cage's fatality. We're not going to delve into too much detail here for fear of spoilers, but this really is a must see. We know what's going to be...
News Not All of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's DLC Is Free
Simmer down
After garnering such goodwill from interested gamers with regards to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and its free DLC plans, developer CD Projekt Red has just announced that the upcoming role-playing game will actually boast an expansion pass. Offering two "massive" expansions, named Hearts and Stone and Blood and Wine, these new adventures...
News Explore the First 15 Minutes of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Monster hunter
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is easily one of the most anticipated titles releasing in the next few months, and thankfully, if you're desperate to see more of Geralt's adventure, you can gaze upon the first 15 minutes of it courtesy of IGN First. It goes without saying that there are some spoilers here, but as you'd expect from the...
News Mortal Kombat X's PS4 Launch Trailer Invites You to the Mosh Pit
Karate chop suey
So, the System of a Down crossover continues, as Mortal Kombat X's launch trailer was directed by the band's bassist Shavo Odadjian. He's the one with the beard that's better plaited than a pageant girl's hair, by the way. We jest, but we quite like the editing – especially in the first "I don't think you trust" chorus section...
News Goro's Mortal Kombat X Fatalities Are Great but Gross
Eyes bigger than your stomach
We've been giggling through most of Mortal Kombat X's fatalities – much to the disgust of some of our members – but we'll admit that these Goro finishers are genuinely gross. The second one, which involves some ripped off limbs, isn't so bad – but it's the first clip that we can't stand. If you want a warning...
News Adam West Will Be Fighting Crime First in Batman: Arkham Knight on PS4
Bam, there it is
Sony's marketing arrangement with Batman: Arkham Knight has already spawned a swish silver system, but the Japanese giant's also locked up some "exclusive" content for the upcoming release. This will, of course, be timed – and an image uploaded on Amazon.com explains that that will remain the case "until at least Fall 2015"...
