Since when do we all listen to a single 'reviewer', and since when does that single player make headlines with every new revelation. (Catch up here) Every time I check up on the latest gaming news there seems to be a new development in the No Man's Sky leaked copy debacle. With talk of save-breaking glitches, speed runs, and... Continue Reading →
5 Things All Pokemon GO Players Hate
The world has fallen in love with Pokemon GO but that doesn't necessarily mean the app is a walk in the park (geddit). There are still many features and flaws that pop up and make the whole experience just a little exasperating, to the point where seeing someone groaning at their phone in public can usually be... Continue Reading →
Is This The Nintendo NX Chip?
According to industry insider Direct Feed Gaming, the Nintendo NX console will run the Nvidia Pascal Tegra chip on release in 2017. Though still in the rumour stage, the chip makes sense if the portable / home console situation is still on the table - with power efficiency being one of the most notable benefits... Continue Reading →
Real No Man’s Sky Impressions and Videos Surface Early
It's just over a week until No Man's Sky is in our hands, and some players are getting slightly antsy in preparation for the release. One such player is the avid ebay-er who purchased an early release copy of No Man's Sky from NeoGAF user CAMPBLACKKMAMBA24 for $1250. Even eBay stepped in and confirmed that the copy was genuine... Continue Reading →
How Apps Like MyGoBot Are Ruining Pokemon GO – But That’s OK
There's been a spattering of Pokemon GO cheat apps popping up and down over the last few weeks. However MyGoBot only just arrived, and works as a paid amalgamation of all these cheat apps in one $5 package. And it's ruining Pokemon GO. What happened to these players who no longer enjoy the actual play experience of games... Continue Reading →
Here Are Your PlayStation Plus Free Games For August
It's not a stand out lineup but it looks like there might be a little something for the space pirates in this month's bag of free goodies. Tricky Towers PS4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn6ltQrKy5I Think of Tricky Towers, the indie puzzler hitting PS Store on August 2nd, as reverse Tetris. Stacking your tetromino bricks becomes a fast and addictive race as you play... Continue Reading →
Why The Xbox One S Controller Is Microsoft’s Best Yet
The first handful of Xbox One S controllers are doing the rounds and bringing in some surprisingly positive reviews. The Design Lab is going down well despite its controllers demanding an extra $20 per unit, but what's kicking it out the park is the strength. Across the board, the controller is scoring incredibly highly for... Continue Reading →
No Man’s Sky Explorer’s Edition Mystery Item Revealed
If you're in the market for the $150 No Man's Sky Explorer's Edition, you'll be happy to know producer iam8bit has just announced their 'mystery item'. The limited boxed edition of the breakout indie release has been floating around for the last few months, with a final mystery item to be announced in the run up to... Continue Reading →
Open Overwatch eSports Tournament Begins Saturday 23rd July
It was only a matter of time, but it's been officially announced today. Facelt and eLeague will host the tournament, with a total prize pool of $300k. Open to both European and North American teams, online rounds begin tomorrow (Saturday 23rd July), and continue through until Friday 26th August. That weekend will then see regional... Continue Reading →
PSVR Cinematic Mode: Explained
Sony Interactive Entertainment Japan have just released a blog post detailing some new features of the PSVR system. It speaks of a 'cinematic mode' in which non-VR PS4 releases can be viewed through the headset on a massive scale. Offering three screen sizes suggests that this feature is geared towards several different uses. The small... Continue Reading →