Gaming

By Andrew Williams Racing wheels are nerdy things. Andy from The 40-Year-Old Virgin probably owned one before selling it, along with his action figures, when he went straight from undateable to step-dad. But here’s the thing: unlike staring at action figures in a glass case, racing wheels are fun. Low-fi wheels bring back memories of…

By David Nield Disney and Oculus have announced a new virtual reality title that will put gamers right in the middle of the Marvel universe, though you’re going to have to wait a while to play it: Marvel Powers United VR is set to launch at some point during 2018. Made by Oculus and Sanzaru…

By Brendan Griffiths The new Very sale is live and there are some excellent bargains to be had in the ‘Pink Weekend’ event. We’ve had a deep dive through the latest deals and have highlighted our favourite picks across a few categories that we hope you’ll find useful. To make sure you’re getting the best…

By Emma Boyle Following on from the wild success of The Witcher 3 isn’t going to be easy but with Cyberpunk 2077, we think CD Projekt Red might have a pretty good shot at it. In this new IP they’re moving from the gritty, high fantasy world of the Continent to the gritty, science fiction…

By Jon Porter We weren’t fans of the original Pokémon Go Plus. It’s functionality was too limited to be used to play the game properly, and it vibrated too often to be used in the background. But now the accessory is getting a new version that can be worn on the finger as a ring.…

By Parker Wilhelm The latest monthly update for Xbox One is a handy one, as now users can cut straight to their games just by picking up a controller. Rolling out later today, the update lets users sync up their Xbox Live accounts to a specific controller — making signing in as simple as turning…

By Emma Boyle Gran Turismo Sport, Sony’s answer to Microsoft’s Forza franchise, now has a confirmed release date of October 18 2017. Announced on the European PlayStation Blog, this is the release date for Europe and Australia. In the US, it’s coming one day earlier on October 17. This confirmation comes just before the game…

By Gerald Lynch There’s no denying there’s something special to owning a physical item – be that a vinyl record, a Blu-ray box set or a brand new gaming release. The peel of the cellophane, the artwork, that tangible sense of ownership – it’s what Christmas memories are made of. But as we become increasingly…

By Andrew London A video has been released that shows what it’s going to be like to actually play Mario Kart VR at the VR Zone Shinjuku in Tokyo, just hours before its grand opening on July 14. As you’d expect, the video looks pretty full on, but we are so excited. Ever since we…

By Emma Boyle Nintendo has announced on its official website that it’s ending production of the New 3DS console in Japan, first released back in 2015. Before we start reaching for our wearable chalkboards and doomsday bells to cry betrayal and herald the end of the 3DS line, it’s worth saying that this announcement isn’t…

By Emma Boyle With the PS4 Pro, Sony planted the seeds of 4K gaming on consoles and with the release of Microsoft’s Xbox One X this November we’re going to see it grow. Sales of 4K TVs have increased massively in the past year and for many people gathering together the funds to purchase one…

By Samuel Horti Trying to keep up with the latest releases can really take its toll on your wallet. Luckily, there are lots of tools and services designed to help you play the best games around without emptying your bank account. Here’s our pick of the bunch broken down by platform, with a few cross-platform…

By Gerald Lynch Logitech wants gamers’ ears. That much is obvious, given the fact it has just announced it is buying the premium gaming headset manufacturer Astro. The company will be picking up the makers of the “preferred headset for console esports athletes” for a cool $85 million in cash. Though Logitech has a solid…

By Jon Porter Since before the console was released users have been clamoring for video streaming services to make their way to the Nintendo Switch. Now the console has finally received its first such app, although it’s unlikely to be one that many western users will have used, or even have heard of. The service…

By Matt Swider The last minutes of Amazon Prime Day 2017 in the US have proven to hold tremendous deals for XBox One and PS4 gamers that haven’t expired yet. Case in point, this cheap $229 PS4 bundle on Amazon with more games and freebies than you usually get on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.…