Author: Jay Allsopp

Meet Jay, the visionary Founder of GamerBolt, who launched this gaming haven in 2010. A dedicated PS5 enthusiast, Jay thrives on the adrenaline rush of Call of Duty and the competitive spirit of EA Sports FC. His passion for gaming goes beyond play; it's about creating a community for fellow gamers to celebrate the worlds and stories they love; Gamerbolt.

With every week that goes by, things are looking more and more bleak for the gaming industry. Despite many major games making huge amounts of money for their respective publishers, layoffs are endemic, and it’s looking increasingly like the current AAA landscape simply can’t be sustained. This week brought some slight respite from the relentless barrage of bad news we’ve been enduring in the last couple of weeks, so although the ongoing cavalcade of layoffs is unlikely to be over, we can at least breathe easy for now. Here’s what’s been going on this week in the world of gaming.…

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It’s time to take another look at the world of gaming news, and this week has been another eventful one for fans of the industry. Unfortunately, not all of the news coming out of the gaming world has been positive this week, but it’s important to take the rough with the smooth. Let’s take a look at what’s been happening in the gaming industry for the week beginning February 26th! Layoffs, layoffs, layoffs Sadly, we must begin with some less-than-encouraging news for the gaming industry and those who work within it. Once again this week, a number of studios saw…

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The year is drawing to a close, and so it’s the perfect time to take a look back over all of the games that have been released in 2023. It’s difficult to argue that 2023 wasn’t, in some respects, a banner year for the medium; landmark releases in genres like survival horror, single-player RPGs, and open-world gaming meant that you were catered for, no matter what your tastes might be. This, combined with some excellent independent launches and some exciting announcements and reveals, has made 2023 a great year to be a gamer, whatever platform you may be playing on.…

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City builders are a very divisive prospect. For some, they’re an engaging timesink, providing hours of compelling and strategic entertainment. Others, meanwhile, condemn them as boring and stuffy. If you fall on the former side of the fence, then you’ll find you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to great city builders to play in 2024. From realistic options through to fantasy-inflected titles, there’s no shortage of city builders to occupy your mayoral mind. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the 15 best city builder games you can play in 2024! 1. Cities: Skylines II It’s fair to…

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Zombies are a reliable cultural phenomenon. If you want to sprinkle a little danger and high-stakes drama on your fictional premise, then add zombies. It’s an approach that’s worked for The Walking Dead, 28 Days Later (yes, they’re not technically zombies, but they fulfil the same purpose) and Sony’s upcoming epic Days Gone, among others. Zombies are a universal villain: they’re unstoppable monsters with no recourse to reason, so they’re a natural fit for villainy. They’re also a great bad guy for video games. You can dispatch as many of these shambling horrors as you like without feeling guilty, making…

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Another week, another bumper crop of gaming news. With the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S still going strong and rumours of a Nintendo Switch 2 reveal persisting, there’s always something happening, so let’s take a look at what’s been happening in the gaming industry this week! Helldivers 2 continues to do numbers Some may say that live-service games are dead, but Arrowhead Game Studios’ PS5 and PC effort Helldivers 2 begs to differ. This week saw the game going from strength to strength, passing the concurrent player record of Grand Theft Auto V on Steam and prompting outcry regarding…

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Spring is fast approaching, and what better way to celebrate it than to enjoy some of the most exciting games the year has to offer? While January and February played host to excellent titles such as Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and Persona 3 Reload, 2024 is just getting started, as March’s upcoming lineup demonstrates. No matter what platform you’re playing on, there are plenty of games to look forward to as spring kicks off, so without further ado, let’s take a look at the best games you can check out in March 2024. Life by You (PC – March…

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Another week has come to a close, and it’s been a rather eventful one in the world of gaming. From Xbox announcements to Baldur’s Gate 3 updates and more, there’s plenty going on in the industry, so let’s take a look at some of the biggest stories that graced the world of gaming news this week! A GLAAD study highlights LGBTQ gaming issues This week, LGBTQ advocacy organisation GLAAD released a new report that looked at how LGBTQ gamers engage with the medium. The report, which you can read here, found many interesting things, but chief among its findings were…

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Ever since Microsoft released the first Xbox back in 2001 (with a release in non-USA regions in 2002), the console war has largely been fought between Microsoft and Sony, with Nintendo occasionally providing covering fire, to stretch the analogy. This generation has arguably seen Microsoft attempting to pivot away from the ongoing battle between the two console giants, though, with the studio increasingly embracing a more fluid approach that doesn’t emphasise hardware. On February 15th, Microsoft released a new podcast episode in which execs Phil Spencer, Matt Booty, and Sarah Bond discussed the future of the Xbox brand and its…

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Boxing is a sport with a long and storied history. It’s not really possible to prove whether prehistoric cultures engaged in sports akin to boxing, although since playfighting for fun is a common sight among many animals, it’s not impossible to imagine. The Ancient Greeks believed that boxing was a sport played by the gods atop Mount Olympus, and the Romans altered the sport with leather hand coverings and more violent rules. Today, boxing is a much less brutal and much more sporting discipline. Most boxing takes place under Queensberry Rules, named after the Marquess of Queensberry, who refined many…

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Playing games together with friends in the same room is one of life’s greatest joys. If you’ve never experienced the pleasure of battling friends in Mario Kart or Super Smash Bros, then you’re missing out on a simple but thrilling way to build friendships. The Switch, in particular, has proven to be a great console when it comes to multiplayer gaming; many of its best games are playable by more than one person. Sometimes, though, you want to accommodate more players than most multiplayer games will allow. When that happens, you need to seek out some great 8-player Switch games,…

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There’s no better way to settle an argument, however small or petty it might be, than a round in your favourite fighting game. Assuming both participants are gamers, of course, grabbing a controller and getting ready to square off against your opponent one-on-one is a great way to let off steam and level the playing field. If you’re lucky enough to own a Nintendo Switch, you’ve got plenty of options when it comes to your preferred way to settle those arguments, too. There are lots of great fighting games available for the system, so choosing one can be a little…

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Despite somewhat rocky beginnings, the Nintendo Switch has gone on to become one of the most successful consoles of all time. Thanks to a unique and innovative central gimmick that allows players to choose whether they want to enjoy the console in handheld or docked mode, as well as an extensive software library containing some of the best games of all time, the Switch has cemented its place in gaming history. When you unbox the Switch, you’ll get everything you need to start enjoying your console right away – assuming, that is, you bought a bundle that also contains a…

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The PS5’s voice narration feature can be an incredibly useful one, especially if you’re partially sighted. Having your console narrate what’s happening on screen can make it much easier to know what you’re doing if the menus are giving you a hard time. However, it can just as easily become overwhelming, and it’s also possible that you’ve turned it on by mistake, or that someone else has. Here’s how you can turn off the voice narration feature on your PS5. Turning off PS5 voice narration First, head to your PS5’s settings menu. You can access it at the top of…

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Game sharing is an incredibly handy little feature that you can access on your Xbox. It allows not only you, but also anyone else in your household, to access and play games that you’ve downloaded on your principal console. Of course, you’ll want to know how to enable such a useful feature, and we’ve got some good news on that front. Enabling game sharing on your Xbox is easy, so here’s how you can make sure anyone else in your household can enjoy the games you love! Setting up game sharing on Xbox consoles The process for setting up Xbox…

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Depending on your definition of the word “game”, Roblox is either one of the most popular games or one of the most popular game creation platforms in the world. It’s got millions upon millions of users and rakes in cash at an almost embarrassing rate. With that said, some of the processes surrounding Roblox can be a touch arcane, and updating the game is one of them. The good news is that Roblox’s update process doesn’t quite work the same way as it does for other software, so here’s how to update Roblox on your PC. Updating Roblox is simplicity…

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We’re calling it right now: 2024 has to be the year when we finally hear about the long-awaited and much-rumoured Nintendo Switch successor. After all, Nintendo can’t keep a lid on its new hardware forever, right? The Switch is entering its seventh year in 2024, and most consoles generally last around that long before their successors are announced and subsequently released. This pattern holds for the PlayStation and Xbox, for the most part, so Nintendo will most likely follow suit. Of course, without an official announcement, we can only speculate, but the fact that the Switch is starting to show…

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It’s fair to say that the console war between Microsoft and Sony has taken on a very different shape to how it originally looked back in the 2000s. These days, Microsoft’s ecosystem is spreading over more than just Xbox consoles; the company is taking a hybrid approach, focusing on both PC and Xbox and attempting to achieve a degree of parity between the two. As such, traditional Xbox-only exclusives are generally rare these days; for the most part, Xbox games also launch on PC, and so any analyst still calling for “Xbox exclusives” is lagging behind the times. Of course,…

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It’s easy to feel smug as a PC gamer. Where console gamers bicker and squabble over the exclusives to which they have access, PC gamers can usually sit in their comfortable gaming chairs and smile knowingly at the vast library of games available to them. More and more games are coming along each and every day for PC, too, and many of the “exclusives” that once graced PlayStation and Xbox are also appearing on PC these days, meaning that it’s hard to argue a PC doesn’t represent the best gaming platform out there right now. January 2024 looks to have…

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Did you know that you can emulate the Android smartphone and tablet operating system on your PC?It’s true – a number of enterprising developers have created some pretty incredible Android emulators that work perfectly with PCs, allowing you to access any number of great apps from the comfort of your laptop or desktop. As is the case for many emulators, though, the quality of these apps can be somewhat variable, with some emulators working much better and providing a much smoother user experience than others. It can be hard to know which of these emulators is worth your time, even…

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A good gaming headset is arguably just as important as the game you’re playing, or the console or PC on which you’re playing it. Hearing the game’s immersive audio all around you as you creep through darkened streets, search for enemies in a multi-layered map, or watch a story unfold before your eyes is an incredibly important part of the experience. There are, of course, no end of great gaming headsets out there to pick up, and Nacon is throwing its own hat into the ring with the new RIG 600 Pro, which has two models: the HS and the…

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Looking for cool tech gadgets? No matter who you are, it’s pretty much impossible to say that technology hasn’t affected your life in some way, shape, or form. Whether it’s the smartphone in your pocket, the screen on which you’re reading this, or even smart devices in your home that control things like your lights and thermostat, technology is all around us, and we all use an array of gadgets to get us through daily life. There’s never been a better time to be a gadget enthusiast, either. With tons of fascinating devices out there to help you do anything…

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The Nintendo 3DS is one of the most popular handheld consoles of all time. According to sales data, the 3DS managed to sell 75.94 million units across its lifetime, which puts it slightly behind the PlayStation Portable (or PSP) and a fair distance ahead of the NES. While that means the 3DS didn’t quite achieve the popularity of the DS, it was by no means a failure, with a huge library of excellent games launching for the console across its lifespan. Titles like The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D, Fire Emblem: Awakening, and Pokemon X and Y gave 3DS…

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When it comes to dispatching bosses – or, indeed, other players – in gaming, you want the most powerful weapon available. Your arsenal needs to be filled with screen-clearing laser rifles and powerful explosives, especially if the game in question is a power fantasy allowing you to live out your wildest demon-slaying dreams. Gaming is no stranger to overpowered weaponry, and it’s more problematic in some instances than in others; after all, when one player gets their hands on an overpowered weapon in a multiplayer game, it’s going to cause issues for other players. Here are the top 15 most…

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It’s finally happened. After many years of speculation, rumours, and leaks, Rockstar has officially unveiled the next chapter in the Grand Theft Auto series, Grand Theft Auto 6. A new trailer was released for the game on December 5th, several hours early, after being leaked ahead of its intended release window. That trailer may not have given too much away about what you’ll actually see when you fire up Grand Theft Auto 6 for the first time, but it did contain tons of new information about Rockstar’s upcoming crime opus. Here’s everything we know about Grand Theft Auto 6 from…

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At the time of writing, the PlayStation 4 is the fifth best-selling console of all time, managing to shift an astonishing 117.2 million units across its lifetime. Technically, of course, the PS4 is still going strong; many games are still being produced for the console, and while support is arguably winding down now, the PS5 hasn’t quite supplanted the PS4 just yet. Still, since Sony appears to be getting ready to sunset the little black monolith, we thought now would be a good time to look at the best the PS4 library has to offer. Without further ado, here are…

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The PlayStation 2 is arguably the greatest video game console of all time. It played host to a golden age of excellent games, including Shadow of the Colossus, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, and Devil May Cry 3: Dante’s Awakening, to name but a few. As is very often the case, though, when a platform is successful, it doesn’t just attract great developers with excellent ideas; it also finds itself the home of many games that occupy the other side of that particular coin. Without further ado, we’d like to take a look at…

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It’s fair to say that as time goes on, the PlayStation 4 is losing more and more support from both Sony and third-party studios. There are, of course, still plenty of great gaming experiences to be had with Sony’s last-gen machine, with a huge amount of PS4 games available, but if you’re still a PS4-exclusive gamer, you might want to start considering jumping to the PS5 ship. December isn’t usually the most active month for game releases, but the pickings for PS4 this month are particularly slim, unfortunately, with just a handful of games hitting the console’s storefront this holiday…

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Tis the season to be jolly, as they say, and it’s also the season to take time off work and finally get around to that backlog you’ve been meaning to tackle. December is usually a quieter month for game releases, and that’s certainly the case in 2023 as well, although your Xbox Series X/S can’t take a rest just yet. There are still a few games lining up for those who haven’t filled up their holiday stocking yet, so whether you’re looking for immersive RPGs, adventure games, or anything in between, you’ll find what you’re after in December. Here are…

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Another month has gone by without Nintendo mentioning the successor to the Switch, so it’s starting to look like it might be a while before we hear anything concrete about it. Still, that does make a certain kind of sense. While the Switch is certainly aging from a technical perspective, the library for the machine is still growing, and great games like Super Mario RPG and Persona 5 Tactica are keeping it alive and healthy. December 2023, while nowhere near as packed as previous months in the year, is shaping up to be another solid month for Switch games, so…

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If you want the best and most versatile gaming platform around, then your best bet is probably to buy a PC, unless you’re particularly wedded to physical releases. While it may not be quite as convenient as other platforms – and you might miss out on certain exclusives – you’re still able to play the vast majority of games being released at the moment, and you can customise their parameters to suit your machine as well. Whether you’ve just got yourself a new PC or you’re looking to shore up your library for an old faithful ‘puter, you’ll find plenty…

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