Games

9 April 2024

Saber boss Matthew Karch defends Embracer head Lars Wingefors after developer leaves the company

Saber Interactive's CEO Matthew Karch has defended The Embracer Group's boss Lars Wingefors following the studio's departure from the company. Embracer has been selling off some of its developers – ...

9 April 2024

Sonic the Hedgehog producer wants movies to be 'Avengers-level events'

'Sonic the Hedgehog's' franchise and series executive producer Toby Ascher wants the movies to become "Avengers-level events". Paramount Pictures – the studio behind the film series – is gearing up for ...
9 April 2024

Star Trek: Infinite cancelled only six months after launch

'Star Trek: Infinite' has been shelved. The strategy game, which was developed by Nimble Giant Entertainment and published by Paradox Interactive, was released last October to mixed reviews and the studio ...

8 April 2024

Baldur’s Gate 3 developer Michael Douse admits launching game in early access is ‘scary’

Larian Studios' director of publishing Michael Douse has admitted releasing games in early access is “scary”. The company launched the popular 2023 role-playing-game ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ in alpha form - essentially ...

8 April 2024

Xbox boss Sarah Bond insists the console is ‘number one platform for Diablo IV players’

Xbox president Sarah Bond has insisted that Microsoft's console is the “number one platform for ‘Diablo IV’ players.” The 45-year-old businesswoman oversaw Xbox’s acquisition of the beloved action role-playing franchise as ...

8 April 2024

Troy Baker shuts down GTA VI voice rumours

Troy Baker has insisted he isn’t in ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ (‘GTA VI’) after it was claimed he would be starring in the game. The 48-year-old actor was thought to be ...

5 April 2024

Among Us cast completed by stars of Ratatouille and Jurassic Park

The ‘Among Us’ voice cast has been completed by stars of ‘Ratatouille’ and ‘Jurassic Park’. The upcoming animation based on the popular online multiplayer game will feature Debra Wilson in the ...
5 April 2024

Microsoft planning to bring AI chatbot to Xbox

Microsoft is reportedly working on bringing an A.I. chatbot to the Xbox. The company is said to be internally testing a new piece of machine-learning software that can carry out and ...

5 April 2024

Fallout producer says playing the game 'delayed' The Dark Knight Rises screenplay

‘Fallout’ producer Jonathan Nolan has told how playing the game "delayed" his ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ screenplay. The 47-year-old screenwriter - who is producing the TV adaptation of the beloved ...
5 April 2024

Borderlands developer Gearbox confirms staff lay-offs

Gearbox Software has confirmed it will be laying off staff. The studio, who develops the ‘Borderlands’ franchise, revealed it would be axing an undisclosed number of jobs just a day after ...

4 April 2024

Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic remake is ‘alive and well’, says Saber boss

The ‘Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake’ (‘KOTOR’) is “alive and well”, according to Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch. Doubt was cast over the state of the hotly-anticipated role-playing-game ...

4 April 2024

PlayStation’s next Showcase event 'coming next month'

PlayStation’s next ‘Showcase’ event is reportedly due to be happening in May. According to industry insider Jeff Grubb, the gaming juggernaut is planning to include an update on the highly-anticipated ‘Silent ...

4 April 2024

Xbox unveils educational podcasts for youngsters

Xbox has announced a series of educational podcasts aimed to boost young people's learning through gaming. The company has partnered with Digital Schoolhouse - delivered by the UK games industry trade ...

2 April 2024

Blizzard boss open to more World of Warcraft movies

Blizzard Entertainment director John Hight is keen to see more ‘World of Warcraft’ movies, but doesn’t want to "fall into the trap" of becoming a filmmaker. The popular fantasy online ...

2 April 2024

CD Projekt RED won't include microtransactions in single-player titles

CD Projekt Red has ruled out the prospect of microtransactions in its single-player games. Piotr Nielubowicz, the chief financial officer of the studio behind titles including 'Cyberpunk 2077' and 'The Witcher', ...

2 April 2024

Embracer boss Lars Wingefors insists it’s ‘way too early’ for the company to think about acquiring new studios

The Embracer Group CEO Lars Wingefors has emphasised it is "way too early" for the company to start thinking about acquiring new studios. The company has been forced to implement cost-cutting ...

2 April 2024

Rising Stars of Women's Sports: Profiles of Emerging Athletes

The landscape of women's sports is witnessing a seismic shift, with new talents emerging at an unprecedented pace. These athletes are not just making waves; they're rewriting the rules of ...

2 April 2024

Game Over? Streaming Services Conquer UK Entertainment

Gaming is a staple that is inseparable whenever we think of entertainment. It is an everyday occurrence for people in Britain and something that cheers them up after a demanding ...

28 March 2024

YouTube star Surfnboy wants to see a "bigger bridge drawn" in gaming comminoties

Surfnboy wants to bridge the gap between "competitive gamers" and "casual gamers". The 25-year-old YouTube star is a gamer, influencer, and individual content creator for his digital channels and explained that ...

28 March 2024

Sony announces PlayStation Plus games for April

Sony has revealed the PlayStation Plus games for April. In a new blog post, it's been confirmed that 'Immortals of 'Aveum', 'Minecraft Legends' and 'Skul: The Hero Slayer' will all be ...

28 March 2024

Making Call of Duty games is complicated, says developer

David Vonderhaar found working on the 'Call of Duty' franchise to be a "complicated" experience. The 51-year-old developer previously worked on the money-spinning video game franchise, and David has suggested that ...

27 March 2024

Legend of Zelda developers struggled with 'chaotic' Tears of the Kingdom struggles

'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' developers have explained how the game was a much bigger task than fans realised. The Nintendo game is still seen as a bit ...

27 March 2024

2K insisted on Bioshock's multiple endings

2K insisted on 'Bioshock' having multiple endings. The game's creator Ken Levine has admitted he "didn't really have his heart in" the idea of the classic 2007 title having a couple ...

27 March 2024

Xbox chief reveals handheld goals

Microsoft is open to an Xbox handheld device. The tech giant's gaming chief Phil Spencer has spoken about the idea of the company having its own handheld device, and he suggested ...