A common misconception says modding is limited to a lone player changing colors or adjusting a minor setting. That narrow view misses the creative work and discussion that tools can invite. Modding alters or extends an existing game’s assets or…

It seems like just yesterday we convened for our last session examining the most important gaming news of the preceding week, but it’s been another seven days, and we’ve got new happenings to take a look at. We’ll forgo our…

We’re about to enter a particularly fertile period for the gaming calendar. The months of September, October, and November typically bring with them some truly titanic releases, and 2026 is shaping up to be no different. What that means for…

We’re finally moving into autumn, which should mean that the weather calms down somewhat. Great news for the heatwave-averse among us, but more importantly, great news for gaming as well. Don’t get us wrong; we’ve never had a problem staying…

It’s been a while since we saw a September as utterly packed with high-profile releases as this one. While last year’s September gave us one of the most anticipated indie releases ever in Hollow Knight: Silksong, it seems 2026 is…

The end of summer is usually a fairly significant time in the gaming calendar, as it heralds the arrival of Gamescom, which often brings some pretty big announcements along with its opening ceremony. This year, as you might expect, is…

Gamescom ticks ever closer, and as it does, news slightly dries up, as is always the case when a major calendar event nears. After all, if developers have anything special to show, they’re probably saving it for Gamescom. As always,…

We’re gradually moving towards the end of what has been a long and taxing summer for many, including us here at Gamerbolt Towers. We make no secret of the fact we’ll be glad to see the back of the hot…

Forgive us for once again starting with chat about the heatwaves, but the UK is about to enter the grip of its fifth heatwave this year, and we know we, for one (or many?), are sick of the hot weather…

Somehow, an entire week has once again passed, and it’s time for us to take a look at the world in gaming news for the seven days we’ve all just sweated through as a nation. We know we’re harping on…

Depending on your perception of when the seasons fall, we may be nearing the end of the summer, or it may just be getting started for you. Either way, August is the last bastion of summer before autumn falls. Whether…

Buying a gift for a gamer can be surprisingly difficult. The obvious choices—new games, controllers, headsets and digital store credit—may already be sitting in their collection. Even when you know which platforms they use, there is always the risk of…

Small upgrades to your gaming setup can have a noticeable impact on performance, and mouse skates are one such detail that can influence the way your mouse moves and feels. These pads, commonly made from materials like PTFE or UHMW-PE,…

The summer appears to be marching on with little to no indication that the heat is going to let up anytime soon, so what better way to mark that than to stay indoors and read all about gaming news? We…