Descend into the slimy heart of the IGN UK podcast this week, as Joe is confusingly repulsed by Scorn, Matt and Cardy have conflicting feelings on the new Monkey Island, and everyone…
Acer Predator Helios 300 review: Game performance remains the star
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Sharp 1440p 240Hz display with wide color gamut Good wired and wireless connectivity Impressive processor performance Excellent game performance Cons Mediocre build quality Small, cramped touchpad…
Cyberpunk 2077’s comeback is teaching us the wrong lessons
It’s been a little less than two years since Cyberpunk 2077 launched, concluding one of the longest and most hyped-up development cycles in gaming history. The game’s release was ignoble, to say…
Detective Pikachu 2: Long-Absent Switch Sequel Is ‘Nearing Release’
The Nintendo Switch sequel to the 3DS’s Detective Pikachu game is ‘nearing release’ according to a developer working on it. As reported by Nintendo Life, senior game programmer at developer Creatures Inc….
Mortal Kombat Co-Creator Explains How He Came Up With the Iconic Logo
Mortal Kombat’s co-creator has explained how he came up with the game’s iconic logo – and how it almost got trashed for looking like a seahorse. On Twitter, John Tobias unveiled the…
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Multiplayer Review in Progress – Beta Impressions
Ah, Call of Duty – one of my favorite signs of autumn. Just as mornings are broken by the sound of Canadian geese migrating to warmer climates, the tranquility of my living…
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Hands-On Preview: A Soulslike With Speed
Thirty minutes after I started playing, my impressions could be summed up with one word: “hard.” I’ve finished most of Team Ninja’s recent games like the Nioh series and Stranger of Paradise:…
Four Weeks After Being Fixed, Dark Souls 3’s PC Servers Are Down Again
Dark Souls 3’s PC servers are back offline despite being restored by FromSoftware just four weeks ago. The Dark Souls Twitter account announced the news (below), saying that the Steam servers were…
Asus TUF Gaming VG289Q: 4K on a budget
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros 4K resolution Good gaming performance Tons of ergonomic adjustment options Inexpensive Cons A relatively low 60Hz refresh rate Our Verdict The Asus TUF Gaming VG289Q is…
What Do Games Actually Look Like During Development?
Video games are hard to make. You might have heard that somewhere before. Most people recognize that video games do not simply burst, fully-QA’d, from eggs laid carefully by an executive who…