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Oscar nominated actress Jessie Buckley joins Supermassive's The Devil in Me
Hot off the heels of her Oscar nomination, Supermassive Games has welcomed Jessie Buckley to its latest game in the Dark Pictures Anthology.
Buckley, who was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Lost Daughter at the Acadamy Awards on Sunday, will star as Kate Wilder in The Devil in Me.
Sony insists quality of first-party games would suffer if they launched day one in new PS Plus
Sony insists the quality of its first-party games would suffer if they launched day one in the new PS Plus.
Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz, Sony exec Jim Ryan confirmed first party games won't launch into the newly announced subscription, unlike Microsoft's approach with Xbox Game Pass.
Sony's overhauled PS Plus service launches in June
Following months of unconfirmed reports, Sony has finally made its long-rumoured PlayStation Plus overhaul official.
The new service, which launches in June, combines features of both PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now into one service with three distinct subscription tiers.
Double discounts on the stunning LG C1 TV at Currys
One of the absolute best 4K HDR TVs for gaming that we always recommend is the LG C1, and right now at Currys all sizes are reduced by £100 to £200. Even better, you can save a further ten per cent at checkout with the code 'TREAT10OFF'.
The C1 comes in five different sizes to fit whatever size room you have, and we like the 55-inch the most for its cost-to-size ratio.
Rift Apart's Rivet was originally going to be called Ratchet as well
Insomniac Games' Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart was a huge success for the company and the PlayStation 5. This is thanks to many things, but one stand out aspect of the game is undoubtedly Rivet, a fellow Lombax and all round awesome addition to the series. However, when workshopping ideas for Rivet, the team had a variety of names for her including... Ratchet.
Chatting at GDC (via IGN), Insomniac lead designer Mark Stuart said: "For a while we switched to her just being named Ratchet. After all, she and Ratchet are technically dimensional counterparts. Ratchet is a non-gendered name."
The PS Plus lineup for April has leaked
UPDATE 30/3/22: Sony has now formally unveiled April's PlayStation Plus games line-up and, unsurprisingly given the veracity of previous PlayStation Plus leaks from French forum Dealabs, the official list remains unchanged.
That means, from 5th April, PlayStation Plus subscribers will be able to download and play acclaimed card-battler Slay the Spire (PS4), Hood: Outlaws & Legends (PS4 & PS5), and SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated (PS4).
A Memoir Blue is an engaging and emotional visual novel
I wasn't sure what to really expect from A Memoir Blue. It was first widely revealed during Annapurna's summer showcase last year, but without an accompanying developer interview like some of the other titles. Having played through it, I completely understand why.
The story begins with a swimming athlete, Miriam, reluctantly posing for the press with her winner's medal. As you hit a button to trigger more and more camera flashes, she begins to feel overwhelmed, keen to leave the growing swarm. Once she's in her apartment, she tries relaxing on the sofa, slouching her feelings into submission.
Uncharted: Fortune Hunter is shutting down
Naughty Dog has announced its mobile spin off Uncharted: Fortune Hunter is shutting down.
In a tweet, the developer stated: "As of today [28th March], in-game purchases of treasure maps and bags of orbs have been disabled, and the game is no longer available for download from the Apple app or Google Play store."
Call of Duty: Warzone map rotation isn't possible due to "crazy" install sizes
A dev working on Call of Duty: Warzone has stated map rotation isn't possible because install sizes are "crazy".
Josh Bridge, Call of Duty live operations lead, was chatting to streamer TeeP about whether Warzone map rotation could be supported (spotted by PC Gamer).
Best Nintendo Switch deals in March 2022
Whether you're looking for the latest deals on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite and Nintendo Switch OLED consoles or you're trying to save money on the best-selling titles, you'll find all of the best Nintendo Switch deals right here.
Below, you'll find our picks for the top Nintendo Switch bundles right now, as well as offers on the Switch Lite and Switch OLED. If you're not already familiar with the key differences between the three consoles, the Switch Lite is a hand-held only version of the Nintendo Switch, while the Nintendo Switch OLED comes with an improved OLED screen and other minor enhancements.
New Sonic the Hedgehog 2 film is part of a cinematic universe
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is part of a "cinematic universe", according to one of the film's producers.
In production notes alongside the new release, producer Toby Ascher noted the first film was just the start.
Forspoken devs are listening to feedback following game's delay
The developers behind upcoming fantasy adventure Forspoken are listening to feedback and adjusting the game accordingly.
In a recent preview with Game Informer, creative producer Raio Mitsuno addressed the concerns many had about the dialogue, and its frequency, between protagonist Frey and her cuff companion (who is simply known as Cuff).
Apex Legends comes to PS5 and Xbox Series X today
PS5 and Xbox Series X/S owners will be able to play a native version of Apex Legends from today.
The update will add 4K output and HDR, as well as 60 fps, higher resolution maps, and greater level of detail distance (though not all the improvements are available on Xbox Series S).
Off Topic: Chopped and one of the secrets of creativity
If you've ever wondered what the best channel on TV is, let me help you: it's the Food Network. I can be parked on the Food Network for days, idling from Diners, Drive-ins and Dives to the Barefoot Contessa. The Food Network is generally star-based, which means that it's weirdly class-based TV. And I mean class-based in the RPG sense: Guy Fieri is a sort of Ed Hardy tank, Ina Garten, the smiler with the knife, is a classic rogue. How great is that?
But there are places where this falls apart. Places like Chopped. Chopped is not class-based or RPG-like at all, although the presenter, Ted Allen, who is a bona fide national treasure, does possess the courtly manners of someone who is about to set you a riddle outside a tavern. "Brothers and sisters I have none..." Ted is a prince. And Chopped is his realm.
Bungie files lawsuit against individuals behind false Destiny copyright takedowns
In response to last week's incident in which Destiny videos by prominent content creators on YouTube were hit with a spate of false copyright takedowns, developer Bungie has filed a lawsuit against ten unnamed individuals it believes responsible.
At the time of the incident, Bungie - whose own YouTube content was impacted by the bogus copyright claims - insisted the takedowns were not the result of a request by either itself or its partners. The studio later revealed the takedowns had come from "fraudulent accounts created to impersonate our IP protection service", which it believed may have been retaliation for a "recent set of authentic takedowns of OST uploads".
Warframe is celebrating its 9th anniversary with five weeks of in-game rewards
Last Friday marked the ninth anniversary of free-to-play sci-fi shooter Warframe, and developer Digital Extremes has now donned its jaunty party hat in order to celebrate the not-insignificant milestone with a birthday freebie and five weeks of premium rewards.
On the freebie front, players will receive the Wisp Dex Skin - the same one used in Warframe's 9th anniversary art below - via an Inbox Message in their Orbiter upon logging into the game for a limited time. In addition to that, Digital Extremes has prepared five weeks of premium Anniversary Rewards - including Skins, Weapon Slots, and Noggles (basically, bobbleheads for your Orbiter) - which can be earned by completing weekly in-game Alerts.
One Piece Odyssey RPG heading to PlayStation, Xbox, and PC later this year
Bandai Namco has unveiled One Piece Odyssey, a new RPG adaptation of the hugely popular anime and manga series, which will feature a brand-new story - plus new character and monster designs - from creator Eiichiro Oda when it comes to Xbox, PlayStation, and PC later this year.
One Piece Odyssey unfolds on a mysterious island - which the Straw Hats pirate gang discover after their ship is caught in a storm - with Bandai Namco promising dungeons, quests, "wonders of a raging nature, powerful enemies, and strange encounters with island locals".
DF Direct Weekly talks Witcher UE5, PlayStation 5 VRR and FSR 2.0
Usually, the weekly Digital Foundry blog that top and fails the publication of DF Direct Weekly aims to offer a little more insight on some of the key discussion points - but this week I can only refer you to the piece I've already written concerning CD Projekt RED's transition from its own proprietary engine to Unreal Engine 5 for the next Witcher title. Still, it's a meaty topic that we cover in depth this week, along with Sony's tentative steps in finally embracing new features in the HDMI 2.1 specification - including variable refresh rate (VRR).
VRR is important in that it puts the GPU in your console in control of when the screen refreshes. So, rather than having the game slavishly adhere to, say, a screen's 60Hz refresh in delivering a new frame, the game can decide instead, opening the door to smooth deliver of arbitrary frame-rates - with no screen-tearing. If a game doesn't lock to 60fps, but instead varies between 50-60fps, the chances are you'll barely notice the difference. Even wider frame-rate windows (eg 45-60fps) can also appear buttery smooth, depending on your perception of timing changes. VRR is also key in making 120Hz gaming work well in a world where titles often operate in an 80-120fps window instead. While PS5 performance has generally been very good, recent titles are starting to demand VRR tech: Elden Ring and last week's Ghostwire: Tokyo to name but two.
Best PS5 deals in March 2022
The console has now been out for just over a year (and still frankly difficult to get hold of) but that hasn't stopped us from trying to gather all the best PS5 deals across games, accessories and more.
If you've been fortunate to get your hands on Sony's cutting-edge console then of course you'll want some games to play on it besides the excellent preinstalled Astro's Playroom. While we're still in the early years of cross-gen releases, there's nonetheless been a wide range of games available - whether via download or disc - including renowned exclusives, indie darlings and major blockbusters. We'll be updating this page regularly to keep you instantly in the know on where to find the best PS5 deals. If you're looking for gift inspiration, you should also check out our gamer gift guide.
Black streamers and Color of Change demand #TwitchDoBetter
Black streamers on Twitch have joined forces with Color Of Change on a campaign demanding #TwitchDoBetter.
Last year marginalised creators on the platform were rocked by a surge of malicious hate raids and the hashtag #TwitchDoBetter was used to criticise Twitch's response. This was followed by the #ADayOffTwitch campaign.