Two of us stand, stranded on a small island in the middle of a raging thunderstorm. The pouring rain is thrashing about in the wind as we guard five chests brimming with gold. Our galleon is circling the island, but poor visibility and crashing waves are making it difficult for …
Read More »Mortal Kombat 11 still has the power to shock, but can we put the argument over video game violence to bed?
As Editor of Official Xbox Magazine, I’m obviously brilliant at everything. Such as playing games, and lying about being brilliant at playing games. But I’ll admit to one thing I’m not so great at, and it’s suffering fools. Over the years I’ve gradually mastered smiling kindly at idiots, using the …
Read More »Release Radar: Our pick of the weeks best TV, movies and games (Feb 25-Mar 3)
1. Will Fortnite be the one to make your pirating adventures come true? It might feel like season 7 has just started, but Fortnite season 8 is starting this week, and if the above image from the official Twitter account is anything to go by, we’re looking at a pirate …
Read More »Release Radar: Our pick of the weeks best TV, movies and games (February 18-24)
1. Fortnite’s Overtime Challenges fill the void before season 8, net you a FREE SEASON PASS and there’s Double XP this weekend For whatever reason Fortnite Season 8 is has been delayed by a few weeks but there’s no need to get sad as there are a bunch of Fortnite …
Read More »How to find your character from Far Cry 5 in Far Cry New Dawn and get them as a Gun for Hire
Far Cry New Dawn (opens in new tab) is out in the wild at last, and if you’re mourning the pre-apocalypse Hope County, don’t worry: there’s more than just ruins linking the two games. Your character from Far Cry 5 (opens in new tab) returns in New Dawn, having escaped …
Read More »Anthem FAQ: Is Anthem single player, is Anthem open world, and more questions answered
With the latest round of the Anthem (opens in new tab) game demo starting this weekend, there’s probably a fair few Anthem FAQ you want answered about what’s in store for you when you give it a go. The VIP demo last weekend was…well, a mixed bunch (opens in new …
Read More »Destiny 2 Thorn return confirmed in new teaser trailer for The Last Word
The Exotic quest to unlock The Last Word in Destiny 2 (opens in new tab) will arrive tomorrow, so Bungie dropped a short teaser showing the beloved handcannon in action earlier today. It’s great to see The Last Word shred folks in the Crucible again, but the best part of …
Read More »BioWare has reportedly tried (and failed) to revive Knights of the Old Republic multiple times under EA
BioWare may only be finishing up the final touches to Anthem game (opens in new tab) before its release on February 22, but a new industry rumour suggests there’s an appetite within the famed studio to return to a galaxy far, far away. Before the likes of Mass Effect and …
Read More »Resident Evil 2 Remake review: “A lovingly crafted return that perfectly recaptures what made the original great”
Oh the things I yelled out when the Resident Evil 2 (opens in new tab) Remake dropped a zombie on me from the ceiling. Who puts zombies in the ceiling? I’m also sure I developed an entirely new dimensional plane of swearing at several points. This lovingly-crafted remake perfectly recaptures …
Read More »Fortnite leaks: Ice ball controlled by the Ice King, Medieval Sword mythic weapon, Mini Uzi, Marshmello music video
Everyone loves some Fortnite leaks, right? There are still six weeks left of Fortnite season 7 (opens in new tab) but since this season is 12 weeks long, it means we’re at the halfway mark. Changes have started to happen ahead of Fortnite season 8 (opens in new tab), starting …
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