This year hasn’t been great for many businesses but when it comes to crowd-funding the public is still interested in new projects. Finger tracking controller etee and omnidirectional treadmill Kat Walk C have both had successful campaigns and today another has arrived. Pumpkin Head Studio has just launched a Kickstarter for its virtual reality (VR) […]
You can watch Netflix on Nintendo Switch, but there’s a catch
Nintendo fans have been waiting for more media entertainment to be added to the Switch since it released in March 2017. Currently the only apps which are officially available are YouTube and Hulu. But we have some exciting news – you can now access Netflix on Nintendo Switch – but there’s a catch. Modders at […]
These game writers made history by going on strike — and winning
Twenty-one writers who were contractors that create scripts for the mobile app Lovestruck: Choose Your Romance went on strike on July 15 — a move nearly unheard of in the video game industry. Calling themselves Voltage Organized Workers, the group demanded better pay and workplace transparency, but the company that owns the app, Voltage Entertainment, […]
Until You Fall, Pro Putt, FitXR & More all Part of VR Fitness Summit, Qualifiers now Open
In these lockdown times virtual reality (VR) has provided a great outlet for those wishing to stay fit and entertained at the same time. To help in this endeavour the Virtual Athletics League (VAL) has come up with the VR Fitness Summit, partnering with studios and companies to offer the VR community a chance to […]
Hellpoint borrows Dark Souls’ best feature: It’s an absolute jerk to the player
Developers have been trying to capture the essence of FromSoftware’s ultra-hard games since the launch of the first Dark Souls, but they never quite seem to get there. We’ve seen Souls-like games from Deck 13 (creators of The Surge), Souls-like Metroidvanias like Hollow Knight, third-person co-op shooter Souls-likes such as Remnant: From the Ashes, and […]
The Marvel’s Avengers beta teases the superhero RPG I’ve always wanted
Since its initial reveal at E3 2019, Crystal Dynamics has really struggled to showcase what Marvel’s Avengers is. Is it an Uncharted-like single-player game? A Destiny-like looter? Every trailer and stream made the vision more muddled for potential fans. But after 10 hours with an early look at the upcoming Marvel’s Avengers beta, it’s finally […]
Become Indiana Jones as Eye of the Temple Launches PC VR Demo
Nowadays room-scale virtual reality (VR) tends to be thought of as second nature, being able to hide behind a wall to avoid being spotted or leaning out to look over a cliff edge. Yet how many actually use the functionality as a core feature of the gameplay? Upcoming indie title Eye of the Temple certainly […]
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is the perfect chaotic battle royale
If you ever watched The Floor is Lava or Wipeout and thought, “I could do that,” Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout lets you prove your prowess. The goal in Fall Guys is to be the last jellybean-dude standing. There are five courses you’ll have to get through to wear the crown, with each course shaving off […]
Why Spiritfarer Is A Different Kind Of Sim
Some people think of death as an ending, while others view it as a beginning. Spiritfarer explores the latter scenario, putting you on a boat full of deceased spirits to befriend as you ferry them to the next phase of their existence. That might seem a little grim for a simulation game, but Spiritfarer isn’t […]
The personal experiences that Lev and Yara’s actors brought to The Last of Us Part 2
Both Ian Alexander and Victoria Grace had never worked on a video game before, and neither had any prior experience with performance capture. However, in a recent interview with Polygon, both agreed that playing the Seraphite siblings in The Last of Us Part II was one of the most transformative experiences they ever had. Alexander […]