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The Lords of the Rings: Gollum launched in May with myriad issues, making it tough to play through at various points throughout the action-adventure game. Head here to read Game Informer’s Gollum review. However, developer Daedalic Entertainment is targeting many of those problems in the game’s PC version with a new patch that’s now live. 

Xbox is bringing 30 titles games to gamescom 2023 this month, and if you are heading to the show, be sure to stop by the Xbox booth to give some a try. Games on hand will include Towerborne, the newest adventure from the developers at Stoic, along with the latest content update to The Elder

Image: Square Enix Square Enix revealed the first of two unannounced DLC song packs coming to Theatrhythm Final Bar Line today via the official Final Fantasy series Twitter. The Bravely Default Series Pack launches on 11th October and will include six songs from Bravely Default and Bravely Default II. The DLC will be available to

By now, you have probably heard the news that Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is officially coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam this fall. Unfortunately, the game has been plagued with leaks for a good while now. It isn’t surprising, but it seems that another

There’s no doubt that the visually impaired have had the opportunity to become stars in film and games most recently. Daredevil has been the poster boy for the blind superhero, patrolling the streets of Hell’s Kitchen armed with super senses and an ultra-supersonic skill, picking out sounds to map out his route. In games, there

Helldivers 2 seems to be a shooter filled with all sorts of silly over-the-top violence much like Starship Troopers, which it was clearly inspired by. This has all been detailed a little more in the Helldivers 2 ESRB listing that goes through some of the violent actions players can partake in. Helldivers 2 is rated

Can you believe half of 2023 is over already? Time flies when you’re having this much fun gaming. While 2023 has already been one wild year for PlayStation gamers, the killer lineup for the rest of 2023 is every bit as exciting. In the words of the wise Samuel Drake: “I always felt that we

Jujutsu Kaisen will be the next smash-hit anime series to be turned into Fortnite skins, according to a number of reputable Fortnite dataminers known for leaking the battle royale’s upcoming crossovers.

Final Fantasy XIV publisher Square Enix and developer Creative Business Unit III revealed the MMO’s next expansion, Dawntrail, during Day 1 of Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2023.  Square Enix revealed this 7.0 expansion that acts as a new beginning for Final Fantasy XIV with a new cinematic trailer. After the trailer, director Naoki Yoshida

Toy company Hasbro is hoping that with Microsoft acquiring Activision, that some older Transformers games might make their way on to Xbox Game Pass. Activision has published a number of Transformers games over the years, but it’s currently not possible to play pretty much all of them on modern consoles. The Call of Duty publisher

The word ‘Metroidvania’ might rub some core gamers the wrong way, but it’s a useful catch-all to describe a very specific type of game experience. Combining elements from both the Metroid series and Koji Igarashi-produced Castlevania titles, this broad platforming genre has you using an ever-growing skill set to open up new paths across an

A hot new rumour is doing the rounds regarding the immensely popular shooter Fortnite from Epic Games. The next franchise coming to the varied shooter is the acclaimed Jujutsu Kaisen of which the second season is currently airing in Japan and on streaming services. We have had a number of anime franchises make an appearance

There are a lot of factors that have to be considered when writing a review, believe it or not. There is not only the obligation to get the details of the game right, but also to judge a game on its own merits. This is surprisingly difficult sometimes. As an example, I find walking simulator

The WGA and SAG-AFTA strikes continue to send ripples through Hollywood. And as such, even some of the films coming out in the near-term future have been affected. The Gran Turismo movie is one of these projects, as it has been delayed. The new Gran Turismo movie release date is just a few weeks later

Last week, we asked you to think pink and share pink-colored moments from the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s pink highlights:  NemesisNat shares V dressed all in pink with a pink weapon in Cyberpunk 2077 E11oGovna shares a pink flamingo and lighting from Control xenobitz shares a pink-clothed and

Get ready to die lots in Path Of Exile 2, as developers Grinding Gear Games have told me that both the regular and Hardcore difficulty modes of their upcoming, now standalone sequel to their enormously popular ARPG are going to be a whole lot more challenging than before – both when it comes to the

Final Fantasy XIV is finally coming to Xbox Series X/S next spring.  Xbox head Phil Spencer joined Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida on stage today, during Day 1 of Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2023, to reveal the news. Here’s what Spencer had to say: “It’s great to be here with so many warriors

Remnant 2 has officially graduated from a niche game to a big deal. The game is now Steam’s second-best selling game, beating every other game with the exception of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. The game managed to climb 14 spots on the same list in its week of release. This is an even more impressive milestone

This week marks the release of Disney Illusion Island on the Nintendo Switch. It’s a brand-new 2D platformer with Metroidvania design – starring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy. It also happens to include both solo and co-op play where you work together to “run, jump, swim, and swing your way to victory”.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is coming back with a sequel which will be arriving on the Nintendo Switch family of systems and other video gaming platforms this autumn. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 will feature a brand new campaign, all-new gameplay, all new modes and content, voice overs, cross-play, and a wide array of new characters. Pre-orders

Ready to beat ’em up again? Double Dragon Gaiden is here! First released in 1987, Double Dragon is perhaps not the first name on people’s lips when they think of fast-paced, action-packed retro beat ‘em ups. That title likely goes to Streets of Rage. However many have grown up with the classic duo of Billy

Summary Director Takuro Hiraoka spoke to Xbox Wire about the excitement around the recent launch of Exoprimal into Game Pass. Exoprimal revolves around the radical concept of a small number of allies working together to take down massive hordes of dinosaurs. You can play Exoprimal today on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows. It’s

Sony has finally revealed the PS Plus Essential August 2023 lineup. The suite of games includes PGA Tour 2K23, Dreams, and Death’s Door. Here are the PS Plus Essential August 2023 games [embedded content] PGA Tour 2K23 is the newest of the three and will be available for PS4 and PS5. It is 2K’s golf

Hey there, fellow wanderers. I’m Sky, the creative mind behind Tower of Fantasy— Brace yourself for an electrifying open-world RPG experience on PS5 and PS4 because we’re launching the ultimate adventure on August 8. And guess what? It’s free to play, so get ready to dive in without spending a single coin. But wait, there’s

Arma 3‘s latest Creator DLC is out now. Called Spearhead 1944, it takes the realistic military simulator to World War 2 for a co-op campaign featuring over 90 period-accurate weapons and vehicles, as well as singleplayer and multiplayer scenarios. The launch trailer below, and it looks great.

Sea of Stars is one of the most anticipated RPGs of the year and even graced Game Informer’s cover back in March. While the game is heading to all platforms, its playable demo has only been available on Switch. Today, it’s PlayStation fans’ turn to sample the upcoming title. A PlayStation Blog post reveals that

Fighting game tournament Evo 2023 is set to be the largest open bracket video game tournament of all time, according to Evo general manager Rick Thiher. This comes following the explosive launch of Street Fighter 6, which has led to a staggering 7,061 unique competitors registering to travel to Vegas to compete in August. In

[embedded content]Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube The Wolfenstein-inspired FPS Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition has been delayed on consoles from “early 2023” until “later this year”. This includes the Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, with the Steam and GOG (PC) release launching on 31st July 2023.

Klabater and Space Fox Games have announced the upcoming release of the dark fairy tale Metroidvania game, “RIN: The Last Child,” set to hit various platforms on September 21. This enchanting game cleverly merges exploration and crafting, promising a unique experience for players with its complex system of spell creation and enchantment. Players will assume

Point-and-click, hidden object puzzle adventures are fairly commonplace on Xbox nowadays, especially with Artifex Mundi churning out titles on a regular basis. There’s a new pretender to the throne now though, as developers Far Mills have rocked up with a colourful fairy-tale befitting of the genre. So, prepare to be whisked away to an enchanting