Returnal now available to preload on PS5

Fans can now preload Returnal a week ahead of its launch on PlayStation 5. That’s according to our friends at MP1st, who took a screenshot of the download page. By the way, the game apparently clocks in at 56GB. So it’s not massive, but it is a decent chunk of the PS5’s SSD space. Returnal … Read more

Outriders launches today

Square Enix’s multi-platform co-op RPG shooter Outriders is out now. We’ve been covering this game a lot with everything from ten-minute campaign videos to revealing character classes. So we don’t have a lot of new information to report that we haven’t already published. And if you already played the free demo, you have a decent … Read more

Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville launches on Switch

PopCap Vancouver and Electronic Arts today launched Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch. The Switch version brings Neighborville’s clash between flora and undead to even more players. The Complete Edition features all characters and content from the PlayStation, Xbox, and PC standard editions, as well as 12 prize maps and post-launch … Read more

Rainbow Six Siege Year 6 Season 1: Crimson Heist out now

The first season of Rainbow Six Siege Year 6, known as Crimson Heist, is now available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. “The new season brings innovations with the addition of the Argentinian operator Flores, the Border map rework, the new Gonne-6 secondary weapon, and the Match Replay beta, amongst other … Read more

Outriders is a day one Xbox Game Pass title

Here’s some surprisingly good news to start off your week. Square Enix’s multi-platform co-op RPG shooter Outriders is coming to Xbox Game Pass at launch. So while PS4 and PS5 owners will have to buy the game, Xbox One and Xbox Series X owners can play the game with their Xbox Game Pass subscription. The … Read more

Pocky & Rocky Reshrined coming to PS4 and Nintendo Switch

Natsume announced today that it is bringing Pocky & Rocky Reshrined to Nintendo Switch and PS4. It is a sequel to the original SNES game that launched almost thirty years ago. Pocky & Rocky Reshrined is a multi-directional scrolling shooter in the classic 16-bit style with improved graphics and sound. It’s the third installment in the … Read more

Cyber Hero: Mission Runner release date confirmed

German indie developer Since Idea Games has announced that the full release of Cyber Hero: Mission Runner hits Android on March 24. Cyber Hero: Mission Runner is a roguelike top-down vertical shooter in the cyberpunk genre. You play a hero and will encounter fast-paced actions and adventures in the game. Like bullet hell, you run … Read more

Paladins champion Octavia revealed in new teaser trailer

Octavia is set to become the 48th champion of Paladins, Hi-Rez Studios announced today. Here’s a description of the new champion: She fights for a better life for us all. What truly distinguishes Octavia is her unyielding determination and trust in her soldiers. If there is hope, she will find that spark and fan it … Read more

Outriders Broadcast Five set for February 24

The fifth episode of the Outriders Broadcast airs on February 24. The next broadcast gives players more information on the game’s upcoming demo. The fifth broadcast gives a sneak peek at the content coming to the demo on February 25. Players will get to experience the entire opening chapter of the Outriders campaign in the demo. It’s free for … Read more

Outriders Google Stadia release date confirmed

Square Enix has announced the release date for Outriders on Google Stadia. Outriders is an RPG shooter previously confirmed for Stadia, but a release date was not announced. It will include the Stadia-exclusive Stream Connect feature. This allows players to view their friends’ gameplay through a picture-in-picture overlay in real-time. “We’re excited to team with … Read more

Azur Lane: Crosswave launches on Switch, Neptune DLC out now

The 3D action-shooter Azur Lane: Crosswave launched today on Nintendo Switch. The game is also available on PC via Steam and PS4. The Nintendo Switch version of Azur Lane: Crosswave contains additional content. Taihou and Formidable, formerly DLC for the PS4/Steam version, are included as playable characters. Both come with three support characters each and additional story content. In … Read more

Rogue Company launches Season One with new character, Battle Pass, bundles

Rogue Company kicks off its Season One today. This major update for the cross-platform shooter is out on PC, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. Out today is Rogue Company’s newest playable Rogue, Kestrel. She is armed with two new automatic weapons and can unleash self-driven rocket-firing drones with her active ability. Passively, she claims … Read more

Shot in the Dark out now, combining a Western theme with demons and cultists

Indie developer Possum House Games announced today that Shot in the Dark is out now on PC via Steam. Here’s how Possum House Games describes the new indie game: Shot in the Dark is a classic Western tale that pits a lone bandit on a trail of vengeance against demons, cultists, and other horrors hiding in … Read more

Vigor launches on PS4 and PS5

The free-to-play looter shooter Vigor is now available on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. The PS4 version of Vigor features the full gameplay experience present on other current consoles. As expected, the PS5 version takes full advantage of the next-gen console’s enhancements. For instance, loading times have shrunk thanks to the SSD and players can experience … Read more

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Review

There are three things guaranteed in life: death, taxes, and a Call of Duty title released in the run-up to the holidays. Yes, this meme is a little worn out, but if Black Ops Cold War is any indication then Call of Duty has plenty of life left yet.  Developed out of Activision’s Treyarch and … Read more

Far Cry 6 release date leaks on Microsoft Store

It looks like the Microsoft Store has another accidental leak. This time it’s for Far Cry 6. While Ubisoft has already announced Far Cry 6, they did not reveal a release date. However, according to the game’s Microsoft Store product page, it is coming out on May 25, 2021. It’s not definitive proof, but it’s … Read more

Azur Lane: Crosswave release date announced for Nintendo Switch

Idea Factory has announced that the 3D action shooter Azur Lane: Crosswave launches physically and digitally on the Nintendo Switch on February 16, 2021. The Nintendo Switch version includes several new features. The Photo Mode is updated. You can now pose up to six characters instead of three for more photo shooting fun. You can also get creative with new extended … Read more

Deathloop launches in May 2021 for PC and as a PS5 console exclusive

Bethesda today announced the release date for Deathloop. Plus, they also revealed pre-order bonuses. Deathloop is Arkane Lyon’s upcoming first-person action shooter. The game launches exclusively on the PlayStation 5 and PC on May 21, 2021. Pre-orders are now open on PC via the Bethesda Launcher and PlayStation Store. Steam pre-orders will open soon. Players who pre-order will receive … Read more