March marks the true beginning of spring; the days are beginning to get lighter, the weather will grow warmer (albeit slowly!), and the march to summer begins. It’s also one of the most important months for video games on the…

Here’s a fun little fact to start your week: do you know where the word “news” comes from? If you answered “surely it’s just a plural form of ‘new’”, then you’re actually much closer than you might think. Essentially, the…

We’re back once again to take another look at what’s been happening in the gaming world this week, and as always, it’s been a very eventful one indeed. From future plans for now-independent studios through to compensation for the weekend’s…

Can it really be that time of the week again? That’s right: it’s time for us to step back in time (for we are blessed with such a power) and revisit what’s been happening in the world of gaming news.…

It’s time for another look at the week in gaming news, and while this week hasn’t quite been as eventful as the last (or, indeed, as the one before), there’s still a lot to pore over. Whether it’s unexpected new…

Ah, February. The month of love, or at least it is if you’re one of the people who celebrates Valentine’s Day. Otherwise, it’s just the month that heralds the arrival of spring at its conclusion. Either way, there are already…

Spring and summer fans, be advised: we are exiting what is probably your least favourite month of the year, so there is hope on the horizon! If you’re a winter lover, however, you’re probably a little melancholy about the advancing…

Real-world news is, as ever, exhaustingly anxiety-inducing to read, but thankfully, the world of gaming news remains relatively stable, although never without surprises. This week saw 2025 hitting its stride, with plenty of eye-catching stories to keep you occupied if…

2025 is now officially in full swing, and while the nights are still long and the days still short, there’s hope on the horizon for those who like their weather just a tad warmer. There’s also plenty going on in…

Cod Squid Game has taken the gaming world by storm, combining elements from two popular franchises. This unique event brings together the intense action of Call of Duty with the thrilling challenges inspired by the hit Netflix series Squid Game.…

It’s not just the Christmas week that’s traditionally fairly slow in the world of gaming news; the week immediately following, also rather cutely known as “Twixtmas” by some, is also generally quite a quiet one. As always, though, “quiet” doesn’t…

A new year is very nearly upon us, and as always, a new year brings with it new games. January isn’t traditionally seen as a month when big releases queue up for our attention, but that doesn’t mean you won’t…

Tis the season, as the old song goes, and we hope that you had a great holiday period and that you’re looking forward to the beginning of a new year. Hopefully, this one will carry some slightly gladder tidings. Of…

Changing your Xbox gamertag can give your gaming profile a fresh look. It’s a simple process that lets you pick a new name for your online identity. You can change your Xbox gamertag once for free, and after that, you’ll…