PC games platform Steam amassed more than nine million concurrent players on Sunday, breaking a new record for its proprietor Valve. The previous record was set very recently, in February, when the platform amassed 8.9 million concurrent users. In January, the previous record was set at 8.4 million. Days prior to that, some 8.35 million […]

On the week that Rockstar launched its Grand Theft Auto Online update, complete with new heist missions, Grand Theft Auto V has climbed again to the top of the all-format UK games chart. The open-world crime opus has now recorded eight weeks atop the chart–just two weeks shy of the series’ all-time record, which was […]

Electronic Arts’ cops-and-robbers-themed first-person shooter Battlefield Hardline launches for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC this week. Players who have pre-ordered it on PC via Origin can download the game so that it’s ready to play when it unlocks on March 19. Battlefield Hardline will launch with seven modes and […]

SimCity-inspired city builder sells 250,000 copies in 24 hours; is Paradox’s fastest selling game to date.

I can’t avoid fate. I have turned down opportunities to play Bloodborne multiple times and have averted my eyes when I saw videos and articles on From Software’s upcoming role-playing adventure. It springs from a structure introduced by Demon’s Souls, and arguably perfected by Dark Souls, the game that proudly stands as my favorite of […]

Seb and Cam met all of you for the first time! Together with Kevin VanNord, we invaded Loading Bar in London to test out mods, drink some Sky-Rums and, of course, blow up chickens.

Respawn’s next FPS confirmed as a “multiplatform” title, suggesting it will launch on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

Developer Respawn has confirmed that the broadly expected sequel its debut shooter, Titanfall, is currently in production. Vince Zampella, the co-founder of Respawn Entertainment, settled any lingering questions about Titanfall 2‘s existence in an interview with IGN on location at the BAFTA Game Awards in London. “I guess EA announced a sequel, so I could […]

1. Mother 3 Not only an amazingly fun game, but also one of the most ambitious artistic statements the medium has ever produced. A personal vision that’s also a blast to play. 2. Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn Fans of Dragon Age need to jump on this for their next sword and sorcery fix. […]

1. Superbrothers: Sword and Sworcery A blocky, pixelated style doesn’t have to mean ugly visuals, as proven by this mesmerizing game. 2. Child of Light Don’t you wish more video games had a storybook-like feel, the way this title does? 3. Broken Age Another title that seems like its graphics sprang straight from a children’s […]