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Microsoft’s Xbox Summer Showcase proved more exciting than expected, bringing together a mix of visually striking games from well-known franchises as well as several brand-new releases. Even with lingering worries about where the Xbox brand is headed and a somewhat underwhelming first look at the new hardware, the actual games on display were compelling enough … Read more
We’re heading toward the desert planet of Tatooine. Those atmospheric notes—an introspective Star Wars vibe—drift quietly in the background. There’s Mos Eisley, “the notorious hub of scoundrels and troublemakers.” It’s soaked in sunshine and packed with details. Machinery seems to merge with the dunes. Unsurprisingly, the Hutt Cartel has a major footprint here. The footage … Read more
Today, the buzz from Summer Game Fest continues with a major stop: the Xbox Game Showcase. The event begins at 6pm UK time, and we’ll share a thorough roundup of every major moment as they unfold. As usual, you can watch the stream right here, then join the conversation in the comments section below. Read … Read more
Blumhouse Games introduces a wide lineup of horror games We return to Geoff on stage. Now it’s Blumhouse Games—the studio responsible for the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie—turning its attention to video games, and doing it “in a significant manner,” as we’re told. A trailer is shown. Crisol Theater of Idols from … Read more
You thought the summer exhibition festivities were over, but – hooray! – there’s still one event left to enjoy: Nintendo Direct. The programme begins today (18th June) at 3pm UK time and is scheduled to run for roughly 40 minutes. I’ll be updating you live on everything that’s announced straight from the broadcast, right here, … Read more
Come along with me as I walk you through six steps to get ready for playing Shadow of the Erdtree, drawing on Emma’s latest preview of the Elden Ring DLC. These suggestions come from personal experience with the game, so if your goal is to start strong (and keep away from terrifying enemies), this is … Read more
This same week, twenty-five years back, two siblings from Brighton launched a website centered on video games. They started the fledgling project in their parents’ repurposed garage, calling it Eurogamer—named after a Quake 2 competition they’d already run, EuroQuake. When I joined the team in 2010, Eurogamer had already grown into a widely … Read more
Even though an early message suggested there would be no additional updates during their June presentation, Nintendo Direct still turned out to be a genuinely fun summer showcase, packed with a wide range of compelling games. We also put together our own Digital Foundry Direct special, looking closely at the announcements, with John Linneman and … Read more
Well, we’ve reached December, and the temperatures here in old England are hovering close to freezing. With the cold weather setting in, I’ve decided to stay indoors and spend some time revisiting more keyboards—this round with compact picks that are genuinely worth a look. Yep, I really am a geek. With that in mind, here … Read more
Thanks to what emulation can achieve, you can now play a selection of classic PS2 games on the PS5 through native applications, all included with the PS Plus Premium subscription. For context, the first wave of emulated PS2 titles arrived alongside the refreshed PS Plus tiers in 2022, yet those releases came with major drawbacks … Read more