Will a radical redesign save Anthem?
BioWare is talking up the possibility of completely reinventing Anthem, but is the IP beyond saving at this point? Remember when Anthem stole the show at E3 2017, and that rush of excitement and optimism you felt as the big screen faded to black? Now, three years on, do you recall the exact...
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Dreams lauded as a PlayStation great
Game review sites were waxing lyrical about Media Molecule’s flagship title during its preview phase, but the full release has quickly cemented Dreams as a PlayStation great. Last April we lauded Media Molecule for their continued originality and bravery as they lifted the lid on Dreams: a potentially revolutionary...
The young developer sparking mental health conversations in gaming
At the age of just 17 Emily Mitchell has already won a Young Games Designer BAFTA and has spurred vital conversations concerning mental health in the gaming community. The stigma surrounding mental health has largely been eradicated in recent years thanks to a constantly expanding consortium of specialist organisations...
Is Google Stadia set for a 2020 comeback?
After talk of ‘revolutionising’ gaming in early 2019, Google’s shot at following in the footsteps of console kings Sony and Microsoft fell catastrophically short. But could 2020 be the year the Stadia turns its fortunes around? Google well and truly stole the show at the Game...
What leaks are saying about Resident Evil 8
Resident Evil 8 leaks are circulating on social media this month, and sources claim the next chapter is coming in the form of a direct Biohazard sequel. Yup, that means first person. Beyond the remake of Resident Evil 3, Capcom are keeping their cards close to their chest when it comes to the immediate future...
Valve drops ten minutes of gameplay for Half Life: Alyx
I’m still a little sad that this isn’t Half Life 3, but Alyx certainly looks impressive. Could this be the killer app that VR’s been in need of? Gimmicks are a tricky business in the video game industry. Time and time again, big publishers vow that their new iteration of...
Death Stranding and Control dominate BAFTA Game nominations
The nominees for the BAFTA Game awards are just in, and Death Stranding and Control feature in 11 categories each. It’s almost the time of the year where game developers the world over receive the plaudits they deserve from the mainstream media for continually raising the bar for gaming creatively and technically year on year. The 2020 Game BAFTAs, due to take place on April 2nd at the Queen Elizabeth Hall...
Rockstar founder Dan Houser leaves company
Dan Houser, co-founder of Rockstar, will be departing the studio on March 11th, leaving doubts over the state of GTA VI. Not many gaming studios have enjoyed the monumental success that Rockstar has since it was founded in 1998. Having developed the Grand Theft Auto series, Red Dead Redemption, Max Payne, and Bully, the company has become one of the most prolific and profitable in the industry. This year will see some shake up internally, however, as...
Team FaZe’s reality TV hunt for new member
If you’re looking for some filler between Love Island, The Voice, and Strictly, revered gaming clan FaZe is launching a reality show to find their next team member. One of esports’ OG clans FaZe has devised a unique way of scouting the gaming talent pool for new teammates while extending its brand reach in 2020. The 60-member strong clan is launching a reality show dubbed ‘FaZe Up’ on mobile-centric streaming service Quibi this...
YouTube bags rights to all Activision E-sports
As if it wasn’t big enough already, YouTube has just nabbed the rights to all Activision e-sports events including Call of Duty and Overwatch. Over the weekend YouTube secured its first major coup of 2020. The video sharing mecca revealed it’s signed an exclusive partnership with Activision meaning all e-sports tourneys will now be hosted on YouTube for the foreseeable future – including two of the...
