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Another week in the gaming world has gone by, and wouldn’t you know it, it’s coinciding with yet another heatwave that’s hitting the UK right as this humble missive is being typed. Luckily, gaming news is weather-agnostic, so while households up and down the country might be sweating it out right now, that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of gaming news to pore over, as usual. Draw up a chair, grab a drink, and let’s take a look at what’s been occurring in the world of gaming over the past seven days or so! Metroid Prime 4 delay speculation builds…

As we enter the eighth month of the year, the gaming world looks just as volatile and unpredictable as it has done for the last couple of years. It’s almost impossible to predict which studio will be hit by layoffs or outright closures next, and whether certain studios will survive the year, even if they enjoy certified successes. We don’t mean to start out on a depressing note, though; there’s plenty of positive stuff going on in the gaming industry as well. Let’s take a look at what’s been happening in that very world this week! Amazon’s God of War…

The final month of this year’s summer is here, and with it comes Gamescom, a fairly major event in the calendar that sees many publishers and studios showing off their best work. Of course, there are still plenty of great games to look forward to this month; there may be shadowdrops (sudden releases) during Gamescom, but you’ll have lots to keep you busy even if there aren’t. Without further ado, then, let’s take a look at the best games coming your way in August 2025! Mafia: The Old Country (PC, PS5, Xbox Series – August 8th) First up, it’s the…

The summer winds on, and thankfully (or sadly, depending on your disposition), we haven’t had another whiff of the heatwaves that threatened to manifest throughout the season earlier this month. Of course, you didn’t come here to talk about the weather, as quintessentially British as that is; no, you came to hear about gaming news, and it’s a gaming news roundup we shall provide. Once again, then, without further ado, pull up a chair, grab a drink, and let’s talk about what’s been happening in the world of gaming this week! The Chinese Room ditches parent company Sumo Group This…

It’s been another eventful week in the world of gaming news, and while we’re anticipating an even more eventful one this coming week (Pokemon Presents, anyone?) there’s still plenty to pore over. Whether it’s fun stories about retired race horses, this month’s Game Pass lineup, or greenlit TV shows, the gaming news world is just as active as it’s ever been, even though we’re in a lull between major events. As ever, then, pull up a chair, fetch yourself a beverage, and let’s take a look at what’s been happening in the world of gaming this week! Nintendo registers a…

That’s right: before you’ve even realised it, another week has come and gone, and it’s once again time to take a look at what’s been going on in the world of gaming this week. Of course, if you’re in the UK, there’s a good chance you’ve been distracted by the ongoing heatwaves; to other countries, they may not look like much, but they’re serious business to those of us who dwell in perpetual rain and cloudiness. In any case, grab a drink, pull up a chair, and let’s talk about what’s been happening in gaming over the past week! Arkane…

The UK seems to be in the grip of multiple heatwaves right now; like the economy (oho, satire!), they’re advancing and receding with clockwork regularity. The world of gaming news is much the same; while there are days when not much happens, they’ll often be followed by flurries of activity, and it can be hard to keep up with what’s going on. That, of course, is where we come in! As usual, we’re about to embark on our weekly summary of the world of gaming news, so without further ado, let’s get started! Donkey Kong Bananza is being made by…

After the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, you’d be forgiven for thinking that July looks like a quieter month for game releases. It turns out that the opposite is actually true; there’s so much good stuff coming out in July that we’re not even sure we’re going to get much of a chance to catch up with June’s haul. Without further ado, then, let’s take a look at the best games coming your way in July 2025. We reckon these are probably worth your time, and you won’t even have to put your Switch 2 down for some of…

Just when we thought the UK had escaped the worst (or best, depending on your perspective) of the hot weather this summer, another heatwave sweeps in and knocks everyone off their sun loungers. Well, the weather outside might be scorching, but we’ve got plenty of fresh gaming news from the week gone to take a look at, so don’t worry if you’re not the outdoorsy type. Here are the highlights of the week starting June 23rd in the world of gaming! Peak is a very popular climbing game indeed If you’ve paid attention to the world of Twitch or YouTube…

If you’re in the UK, then congratulations on having survived the summer’s first mini-heatwave! We’re sure there will be many more to come before September rolls around. As usual, though, we’re not here to talk about the weather. No, we’re here to recap what’s been happening in the gaming world over the past seven days, and that’s exactly what we intend to do. Here, as has become customary on a Monday morning, is our roundup of the most significant stories in gaming news over the last week! Stellar Blade hits a million PC sales in three days If you were…

Summer gaming season is officially over (at least until Gamescom lands in August), so we can all breathe a little bit easier, safe in the knowledge we’re not going to miss any seismically important announcements. Of course, that doesn’t mean there hasn’t been any news at all; as usual, the world of gaming has been active this week, and plenty has happened to give you pause for thought. As ever, then, why not pull up a chair and join us as we take a look at the week in gaming news? Paralives is coming to Early Access in December If,…

It’s summer show season in the gaming world, and so you can expect a slew of new announcements and updates on existing games this week. Regardless of the year, it’s never difficult to find someone who says shows from the likes of Xbox, PlayStation, and Devolver Digital were disappointing, but we think there’s plenty to chew on this year, at the very least. It’s not all about the shows, either. Let’s take a look at what’s been happening in the gaming world this week, both within Summer Game Fest and without! A new single-player Dungeons & Dragons game is coming…

For some, this week marks the official beginning of summer; if you subscribe to the meteorological definition of the seasons, then June 1st is the start of what many consider to be their favourite season. We know, we know, we’re partial to starting off with a discussion of the weather, but what better way to segue into discussing something primarily done indoors, away from all that pesky sunshine and warmth? Pull up a chair and let’s once again talk about what’s been going on in the world of gaming this week! Cities: Skylines II’s first big expansion has been delayed…

One very big gaming release looms over the month of June this year. That’s right: we are, of course, talking about the Gex Trilogy re-release, which lands in the middle of the month. Apparently, Nintendo is also planning to release a new console in June, and there are some who are claiming this is the biggest release of the period. We’re still rooting for Gex, but that’s just us. At any rate, let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most exciting releases heading your way this month! Nintendo Switch 2 – June 5th It’s worth kicking off…

Summer is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate its arrival than to spend some time looking at what’s been happening in the world of gaming this week?Alright, alright, so that’s what we were planning to do anyway, but hey, any excuse is as good as any other, right? If you’ve been curious about the gaming world over the past seven days, we’ve got you covered. Draw up a chair, make a cup of something hot (or a glass of something cold if you’re that way inclined) and let’s take a look at the week in gaming…

It’s time once again for us to take a look at the week that’s just gone by in the gaming world, and we’re smack bang in the middle of financials season, so expect plenty of numbers. That’s not to say other things aren’t going on, of course; just that many studios are choosing now to report what their 2024 fiscal year looked like. Without further ado, then, let’s do what we always do and get started with our recap. Here’s what’s been going on in the world of gaming this week! Sega’s profits aren’t looking so hot We’ll kick off…

It’s time once again to cast our eyes over the seven days that have just gone by and bring you the highlights when it comes to gaming news. There’s plenty to pore over this week, including a new GTA 6 trailer, Nintendo getting lawsuit-happy again, and the appearance of a beloved Xbox franchise on PlayStation, among other things. Without further ado, then, let’s do what we always do: make ourselves a hot drink, pull up a chair (for you, of course!), and take a look at what’s been happening in the world of gaming this week. Nintendo sues an accessory…

If the relentless anxiety of the real-world news cycle is getting you down, then why not grab a chair and join us for another rundown of what’s been happening in the gaming world this week? Of course, some of the news out of the industry hasn’t exactly been positive this week either, so it might not be the most relaxing way to spend some time, but it’s not all doom and gloom! Without further ado, let’s once again take a look at what’s been going on in the world of gaming over the past week. Elden Ring has sold 30…

It’s time once again to take a look at the best games heading your way in the coming weeks, and while May is looking a little quieter than the past few months, it’s fair for the industry to take a break after the year it’s had so far. “Quieter” doesn’t mean “empty”, however, and if you’re looking for new games to play this month, you’ve still got plenty of options. Here are the best games coming across PC and consoles in May 2025! Metal Eden (PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series – May 6th) May is a good month to be…

As forecasters predict a mini-heatwave will sweep the nation this week and drive temperatures up, it’s time to find an excuse to stay indoors, and we’re happy to provide one with our weekly news roundup. The gaming world waits with bated breath for the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 – or, indeed, for further news of the console – but until then, there’s plenty of other stuff to keep yourself busy with. Let’s take a look at what’s been happening in the world of gaming news this week! OutRun could be getting a movie If a new report is…

Spring continues, and so does the gaming industry, so as usual, there’s plenty to discuss and pore over this week when it comes to gaming news. Whether it’s new Star Wars game announcements, more information about the Oblivion remake that everyone has admitted exists except for Bethesda, or new Switch 2 details, the industry hasn’t been quiet this week. As always, then, grab something warm and comforting and let’s take a look at the week that was. Here’s what’s been happening in the world of gaming this week! The PS5’s price has gone up again This week, Sony raised the…

April is now well and truly underway, and the weather is beginning to “improve” (if, indeed, you’re not one of the contrarians who prefers the rain and the cold, like we are). Whatever the weather happens to be doing outside, though, there’s still plenty of news to talk about if you’re more inclined to stay indoors; with Nintendo’s Switch 2 campaign fully underway, how could there not be? As ever, then, pull up a chair and let’s talk about what’s been happening in the world of gaming over the last week or so. The Minecraft movie is causing chaos We’ll…

Most weeks in the gaming world tend to float by with one or two really major pieces of news, but this week was special; for the first time in many years, a brand new console was announced. That’s right: Nintendo finally announced the Switch 2 in full this week, including how much it would cost and what games would be available for it on day one. We will, of course, get to that, but we don’t want Nintendo to completely hog the limelight, so let’s take a look at some of the things that have been happening in the gaming…

If you’ve already worked your way through March’s bumper crop of releases and you don’t still have a backlog hanging around from last year (guilty as charged), then you’re probably wondering what kind of games there are to play in April. Luckily, there are tons of new releases that are worth checking out, and while some of them are remasters of older games (that you should still play!), there are more than a few totally new titles to give your attention to as well. Without further ado, then, here are the best games you can play in April 2025! Croc:…

It’s yet again time for a look at the world of gaming news for this week, and it’s been a pretty eventful one thanks to the appearance of a Nintendo Direct (yes, another one!). Don’t worry: you haven’t missed anything. The Direct for the Switch 2 is still due to air in the coming days. This week, though, we got to see what Nintendo will be up to in the next few months with regards to the original Switch. Here’s our rundown of what’s been going on this week in gaming news! Monster Hunter Wilds’ first update is dated for…

Doesn’t time fly? It’s once again time to take a look at what’s been happening in the world of gaming for the past week or so, and as always, there’s no shortage of things to talk about. Whether it’s speculation swirling about PlayStation release dates for Xbox games or new studios being started by old hands, you’ll have plenty to think about this week. As always, then, it’s time to dive right in. Let’s take a look at the week in gaming news. Starfield and Indiana Jones could be imminent for PlayStation If you’ve been hoping to play some of…

Well, here we are again! It’s time to take another look at the week that was in gaming news, and there’s plenty to pore over this week. We know we say that every time, but it’s true! Thankfully, there isn’t quite as much doom and gloom to worry about this week. Instead, we’ve got release date leaks and announcements, as well as new game reveals and more. As we always say, without further ado, let’s take a look at what’s been happening this week in the world of gaming news! Death Stranding 2: On the Beach gets a June release…

Yes, it’s that time of the week again: time to take a look at what’s been going on in gaming, if only to distract ourselves from whatever happens to be going on elsewhere in the world. Whether it’s Steam reaching new highs or yet more layoffs and reported studio closures (sorry), this week has once again yielded a bumper crop of gaming news. Without further ado, pull up a chair and let’s take a look at what’s been going on in the gaming world this week! Steam hits an all-new player count high Over the weekend of March 1st and…

It’s time to take another look at what’s been happening in the world of gaming this week, so draw up a chair and enjoy our roundup while basking in the increasing sunshine. There’s plenty to go over as usual; whether it’s smaller indie showcases (before the big stuff really starts to kick in come summer) or industry insider news, you won’t want for juicy gossip while we’re recapping this week. Without further ado, let’s get started. Here’s our roundup of what’s been going on in the gaming industry this week! Surgeon Simulator developer Bossa lays off staff Unfortunately, we must…

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 calendar. Much like Hollywood, the gaming industry tends towards releasing some of its biggest titles in spring. Of course, March 2025 is no different in this regard; there are plenty of games vying for your attention this month, so without further ado, let’s check out the best games March 2025 has to offer. Two Point Museum (PC, PS5, Xbox Series…

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 word developed in the Middle Ages, and it referred to things that were developing; “new things”, or “news”. It’s a rare case of a word evolving in exactly the way you’d think it would. Well, regardless of our little fun etymological diversion, we’ve still got a week in gaming news to look at, so let’s see what’s been happening in…