It turns out Sony won’t be charging PS4 Pro players for 4K upgrade patches

Sony says that it's not going to charge customers for upgrading its first-party games for the PlayStation 4 Pro, but other publishers can require a fee.

News         September 12, 2016

Create your own levels: 'Halo 5: Forge' available as a free download for Windows 10

Microsoft has released a Halo mapmaking tool for Windows 10, giving series devotees the chance to create their own levels and compete with friends online.

News         September 10, 2016

'Mount Wingsuit,' 'Space Jones VR' among Oculus Store's latest standouts

Oculus VR has revealed its latest batch of virtual reality experiences available via the Oculus Store, including standouts like Mount Wingsuit and Ctrl.

News         September 9, 2016

United Front's 'Smash + Grab' open beta hits Steam this weekend

Sleeping Dogs developer United Front Games is hosting a free playable preview of its upcoming multiplayer brawler Smash + Grab this weekend.

News         September 7, 2016

Nintendo’s iconic plumber sprints onto iOS with ‘Super Mario Run’

Taking the stage at today's live Apple event, Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto revealed Super Mario Run, an iOS platformer launching in December.

News         September 7, 2016

Sony’s initial slate of PS4 Pro-compatible games includes ‘Rise of the Tomb Raider’

Sony announced its initial lineup of games that will benefit from the added processing power of its upcoming PlayStation 4 Pro console.

News         September 7, 2016

Outrun the competition in ‘Forza Motorsport 6 Apex’ with new PC wheel support

Microsoft has released its free-to-play racer Forza Motorsport 6 Apex for Windows 10, adding support for a range of Logitech and Thrustmaster racing wheels.

News         September 7, 2016

Steam Early Access title 'ARK: Survival Evolved' sees backlash over paid DLC

Studio Wildcard has issued an official response to complaints targeting the recent DLC rollout for its Steam Early Access game ARK: Survival Evolved.

News         September 7, 2016

Telltale continues its episodic 'Batman: The Telltale Series' on September 20

Telltale Games confirmed that the second episode of its narrative-driven adventure game Batman: The Telltale Series will be out by the end of this month.

News         September 6, 2016

Nintendo celebrates Zelda's 30th anniversary with new amiibo, 'Hyrule Warriors' content

Nintendo plans to honor The Legend of Zelda series' 30th anniversary with an array of upcoming releases, including a downloadable version of Skyward Sword.

News         September 6, 2016

An end to gridiron gridlock? EA exec discusses return of 'NCAA Football' series

Electronic Arts chief competition officer Peter Moore revealed that the NCAA Football college sports sim franchise could make a triumphant return "one day."

News         September 1, 2016

‘Mario Sports Superstars,’ ‘Picross 3D Round 2’ lead Nintendo’s new 3DS lineup

Nintendo has revealed that the sports-themed 3DS minigame compilation Mario Sports Superstars will launch in the spring of 2017 alongside other releases.

News         September 1, 2016

Nintendo adding new Poochy content to 3DS version of ‘Yoshi’s Woolly World’

Wii U platformer Yoshi's Woolly World will see an upgraded release for the Nintendo 3DS next year that adds new levels and gameplay features.

News         September 1, 2016

PlayStation Plus members get 'Journey,' 'Badland,' more for free in September

Sony has revealed that PlayStation Plus subscribers can expect free copies of the action RPG Lords of the Fallen and indie hit Journey starting next week.

News         August 31, 2016

'Eve Online' introduces Clone States, free-to-play expansion coming in November

CCP Games plans to drop its Eve Online subscription requirements for the first time in 13 years while enabling a new free-to-play gameplay structure.

News         August 31, 2016

Step right up! ‘Carnival Games VR’ is the first virtual reality title for publisher 2K

Publisher 2K Games will enter the virtual reality marketplace in October with the launch of its fairground-themed minigame compilation Carnival Games VR.

News         August 31, 2016

Warren Spector confirms 'System Shock 3' changes, plot details

Warren Spector revealed many new plot details for System Shock 3, including some controversial changes that may "infuriate some people."

News         August 31, 2016

'Don't Starve Together' brings multiplayer wilderness survival to PS4 next month

Klei Entertainment's wilderness survival sim Don't Starve returns to the PlayStation 4 next month with a multiplayer expansion and a new digital bundle.

News         August 30, 2016

Viveport Development Awards offer up $500K prize pool for VR devs

Consumer electronics company HTC today announced the Global Viveport Development Awards, an event honoring standout HTC Vive developers and applications.

News         August 30, 2016

Indies target Nintendo consoles in September with 'Axiom Verge' and much more

Nintendo has a slate of independently produced games launching for the Wii U and 3DS next month as part of its Nindies Summer Jam event.

News         August 29, 2016

‘Halo 5: Forge’ to bring mapmaking to first-person shooter on Windows 10

Forge, a level-creation toolkit for 343 Industries' multiplayer first-person shooter Halo 5, will launch for Windows 10 PCs next month with new features.

News         August 29, 2016

Google’s Indie Games Festival reveals Android app finalists

Google announced a 30-game lineup for its first-ever Indie Games Festival, a free, Android-focused event that kicks off in San Francisco next month.

Gaming         August 29, 2016

Ubisoft shuts down free-to-play Windows PC games, including ‘Ghost Recon Phantoms’

The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot, EndWar Online, and other free-to-play Ubisoft PC games will soon be rendered unplayable as part of a mass service shutdown.

News         August 29, 2016

‘BioShock: The Collection’ gameplay showcased in new video series

BioShock fans eager to return to the world of Rapture can get an early look at the upcoming BioShock: The Collection in 2K's new gameplay video series.

News         August 29, 2016

'Toejam & Earl' prepare to land on Earth again, with Adult Swim in the pilot's seat

Adult Swim Games is publishing a new ToeJam & Earl game for PCs and consoles that pays tribute to the series' formative years on the 16-bit Sega Genesis.

News         August 27, 2016

First batch of Xbox Design Lab custom controllers arrives in September

Microsoft announced that its first wave of vibrantly colorful Xbox Design Lab gamepads for the Xbox One will arrive on player doorsteps in September.

News         August 26, 2016

'Fallout Shelter' delivers new quests and special events with latest update

Bethesda has updated its free-to-play vault sim Fallout Shelter, giving amateur oerseers access to a series of game-changing quests and special events.

News         August 25, 2016

Latest Humble Bundle serves up digital PlayStation 4, PS3 games

Humble Bundle's latest pay-what-you-want digital compilation includes a broad selection of console titles from publisher Capcom, including Resident Evil HD.

News         August 24, 2016

'Titanfall 2' beta test leads to sweeping gameplay changes ahead of its release

Developer Respawn Entertainment is overhauling its competitive first-person shooter sequel Titanfall 2 after a recent beta test met with a mixed reception.

News         August 24, 2016

First 'Dark Souls 3' DLC expansion leaked ahead of October launch

From Software's infamously difficult action-RPG Dark Souls 3 will get its first DLC expansion in October featuring new weapons, magic, and a PvP arena.

News         August 24, 2016

Survival horror game 'Allison Road' returns from the dead, resumes development

Indie survival horror game and Silent Hills spiritual successor Allison Road is back on track after a split with its former publishing partner.

News         August 23, 2016

Next ‘Rise of the Tomb Raider’ DLC pits Lara Croft against zombie hordes

Square Enix revealed its final Season Pass content for Rise of the Tomb Raider, including a new storyline chapter and a co-op Endurance mode.

News         August 23, 2016

Check your wallet: PlayStation Plus price hike hits North America in September

Sony is increasing the cost of PlayStation Plus memberships in the United States and Canada for the first time since the service's launch in 2010.

News         August 22, 2016

PS4-only 'Destiny' content will remain exclusive for another year

Xbox One Destiny players eager to check out the game's PlayStation 4-exclusive content will have to wait another year before they get their chance.

News         August 20, 2016

Virtual reality racer 'iRacing' updates with HTC Vive support

Motorsports sim iRacing will add support for the HTC Vive VR headset in a September update, following up on its recently added Oculus Rift compatibility.

News         August 19, 2016

Ubisoft to enter VR market with 'Star Trek: Bridge Crew,' 2 other titles this year

Ubisoft revealed that its virtual reality games Eagle Flight, Star Trek: Bridge Crew, and Werewolves Within will hit VR headsets by the end of the year.

News         August 18, 2016

Players get an early look at 'BioShock: The Collection' with comparison trailer

Publisher 2K has issued a comparison trailer for BioShock: The Collection, highlighting the remastered trilogy's boost in visual fidelity.

News         August 17, 2016

‘Resident Evil 7’ trailer cuts to the chase, reveals first in-game footage

Capcom has released a new trailer for Resident Evil 7, giving players an early glimpse at a chase sequence featured in the final product.

News         August 17, 2016