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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)

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

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 rather strange PlayStation Network outage, you’re likely to have been rather entertained indeed if you

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. The gaming world as a whole feels rather like it’s in a bit of a

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 DLC, creative sabbaticals, or new publishers for existing games, there’s plenty to talk about this

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 of the seasons and the approaching diminished chill of February, as well as the days

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 you were looking for something to distract you from worrying about what’s going on outside

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 the world of gaming, which is beginning to boot back up again after the holidays,

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 necessarily mean “devoid of news”, and so there are still some interesting tidbits to pick

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 course, the march of gaming news continues, and while this week has naturally been a

With the Game Awards well and truly over and done with for another year, we can now look forward to Christmas and the New Year, a period during which news generally quiets down. That’s not to say nothing’s happening, of course; we’ve got plenty to highlight as part of our rundown. It just means that

This week saw the airing of the annual Game Awards ceremony, and it was a doozy of a show this year, with plenty of new announcements and surprises to sink our teeth into. Whether it’s revivals of classic Capcom franchises, PC ports of critically-acclaimed PlayStation games, or unexpected followups to top-selling action RPGs you’re after,