“I passed on so many games” - Xbox’s Phil Spencer doesn’t regret not grabbing Destiny or Guitar Hero as exclusives, even if he now gets their appeal The man just wasn’t into PvP and plastic guitars, it happens to the best of us. Image credit:Pax West/Bungie/Vicarious Visions Sometimes you just can’t predict whether a game will be the next big thing, so it’s not worth kicking yourself if you get that call wrong....
“It was an insane amount of work” A dive into the challenge of making Space Marine 2 lore accurate Be it Games Workshop, the fans, or love for the IP, the task of getting things right was tough to say the least. Image credit:Saber Interactive There is perhaps no other IP with such an intensity of detail, or worldbuilding, or lore as rich as Warhammer. It’s been around for nearly 50 years....
“Much more” to be shared about The Last of Us multiplayer spin-off this year Not soon enough, if you ask me. The Last of Us ’ upcoming multiplayer spin-off is a game we’ll “hear much more about” this year, according to TLOU director, Neil Druckmann. Talking about the game in a ‘ spoilercast ’ for HBO’s TV adaptation of The Last of Us Part 1 (thanks, GamesRadar ), Druckmann explains more details on the multiplayer title are coming soon....
10 years later, the Xbox One vision everyone rejected has become a reality, and I couldn’t be happier Often called a ’launch disaster’, you only need to look at the Xbox ecosystem now to understand the Xbox One’s vision was actually ahead of its time. Image credit:VG247 The Xbox One launch in November, 2013 will live on as one of the most interesting console launches in history, and certainly the most interesting for me to witness....
2022’s best dystopian workplace drama finally gets a season 2 release date, but I don’t know if I can wait for it It’s already been quite a long wait. Image credit:Apple There’s barely been any word about Severance season 2 since the first came out in 2022, but there’s finally a trailer, and even a release date. I’m not always a fan of binge watching a show these days, I like to take my time with it where possible, but every now and then a show comes along that I just can’t but consume all at once....
A Dragon’s Dogma 2 showcase is finally coming later this month What other game would let you leap into the face of a troll? Worth checking out, at the very least. Image credit:Capcom Good news Capcom fans: A Dragon’s Dogma 2 showcase is set to go live later this month, on November 28. In it, we can expect director Hideaki Itsuno and producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi to take us through a short 15-minute slice of the game, which’ll provide plenty of brand new information on it, as well as giving us a chance to take in some fresh gameplay....
A Japanese TV station asked international anime fans their top 20 openings, and the selection mostly proves they don’t watch much anime Just throw the list out and start again. Image credit:Gainax Japanese TV station TV Asahi recently asked international anime fans what their top 20 anime openings are, and the results have me convinced no one actually watches anime. Back in March, it was announced on TV Asahi’s Sosenkyo Twitter account that they’d be hosting a special program going into the top 20 anime openings ranked by international anime fans....
After getting giddy-upped in major fashion, Helldivers 2’s Bile Titan-slaying six-shooter has now sent the community through every stage of the buff reaction Kübler-Ross model It’s ok, these cowboys will eventually hawk a consensus into the spittoon that is Reddit. Image credit:Arrowhead Helldivers 2 ’s latest update, Patch 01.001.104 , brought with it a lot of tweaks to weapons, but few have seen more chatter this week than the buff to the P-4 Senator, a double-action revolver - after being supercharged - has turned a lot of Super Earthers into would-be John Waynes....
The series was first reported to be in development last year Image credit:Crystal Dynamics/ Amazon In a statement, Waller-Bridge said “If I could tell my teenage self this was happening I think she’d explode. Tomb Raider has been a huge part of my life and I feel incredibly privileged to be bringing it to television with such passionate collaborators. Lara Croft means a lot to me, as she does to many, and I can’t wait to go on this adventure....
Alan Wake 2 has been delayed to late-October due to a busy month You’ll have to wait an extra 10 days. Remedy has announced a release delay for Alan Wake 2 , but it’s not a huge delay, so don’t fret too much. So, instead of being released on October 17, the game will now arrive on October 27. Saga Anderson’s Mind Place is a mental construct, where she works the case and sifts through the clues she found....
All Dead Rails classes and how to unlock them From zombie to horse, these are all the Dead Rails classes and what to expect from them Image credit:Roblox Dead Rails classes on Roblox are your ticket to a better run, though you’ll need a good team and a bit of luck before you can unlock them all. Unlocking new classes lets you start a run with different, sometimes more advantageous resources and a different way to experience the game....
All Skill Manual Locations in Atomfall Picking up Skill Manuals where you can is incredibly important in Atomfall. Here’s where to find them. Image credit:Rebellion/VG247 Throughout your adventure in Atomfall ’s northern England, you’ll regularly run into Skill Manuals or find them available in Trader inventories.You want to pick up all of these where possible – unless it’s a Manual you have already learnt from – as these will unlock new Skills for you, and Skills become incredibly important for upgrading your character’s capabilities as you progress in Atomfall....
Image credit:Amazon Games So it’s a game to keep an eye on for sure. There’s a lot riding on this one, one assumes in the passenger seat. In the meantime, if you fit the bill outlined and are looking for work, why not apply to this one! While we’re all looking at Twitter for updates, you could see them from inside the company itself.
“From the beginning, I knew I would have to give it everything I have.” Image credit:Amazon/ Sega “I was surprised to be offered this role,” Takeuchi explained. “I knew about the game series and had played the first game at my uncle’s home. It’s a real challenge to play a character from an existing work, and I considered very carefully whether I was suited to portray Kiryu, and whether it was right for me....
Anime Rangers X codes for February 2026 Get free Gems and Summon new Units! Image credit:Learning Disability Group / VG247 7th October 2025: We added new Anime Rangers X codes. Anime Rangers X is a Roblox tower defense game where you build an army of anime-inspired soldiers to battle waves of enemies. It’s similar to other popular experiences like Anime World Tower Defense and All Star Tower Defense . However, the main difference is in Anime Rangers X you don’t need to worry about where you place your Units....
As it turns out, GTA San Andreas’ infamous ‘Unknown Guy’ isn’t just a random dude, he’s the perfect everyman Rich people in the business district, poor people in the slums, Male 01 everywhere. Image credit:VG247/Rockstar Games/ulown00b on YouTube If you’ve played GTA San Andreas , odds are you’ve probably run into a mysterious character with a very sharp haircut and a denim jacket at some point. Even though he’s nameless and can be found living umpteen different placeholder lives, it seems that Rockstar did actually put a fair amount of thought into his creation....
As Stalker 2’s devs set about fixing its “rough edges”, modders are on the case: less than 24 hours after release there are already four separate mods designed to stop stuttering There are also the usual reshades and minor tweaks you’d expect right after a game goes live. Image credit:GSC World The early verdict on Stalker 2 now that it’s finally arrived is that it’s a pretty good game that’s currently afflicted by a lot of bugs and issues....
As Star Wars Outlaws locks missions behind $100 paywall, No Rest for the Wicked isn’t afraid to buck the trend No Rest for the Wicked looks to be a refreshing return to a time when games were content to sell you on an experience and leave it at that. Image credit:Moon Studios No Rest for the Wicked , the unlikely next game from Ori series creator Moon Studios, is one day away from release....
Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ never-ending discourse has ended up reaching the Japanese government, but, no, it probably won’t lead to anything Just because some politicians have had an exchange about a thing, that doesn’t necessarily mean Ubisoft’s in any kind of actual trouble. Image credit:Ubisoft Some Japanese government ministries have responded to a request for their views on Assassin’s Creed Shadows ’s apparent historical inaccuracies. Basically, their responses don’t exactly comprise part of a big or heated debate, all they’ve seemigly done is either decline to comment, or wheel out their generic response when it comes to video games....
Baldur’s Gate 3 Auntie Ethel: How to save Mayrina When a visit to Auntie Ethel’s teahouse turns into something altogether more sinister, the party resolve to help save Mayrina Image credit:Larian/VG247 Nestled in The Hallow in Baldur’s Gate 3 , your party meets a kindly healer called Auntie Ethel helping tiefling refugees like Pandirna with potions, salves and other cures for their ailments. In all her long years as a wise woman, surely Auntie Ethel has seen everything?...
