All news by author: Scott McCrae

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Xbox Game Pass is about to lose one of 2022's most unique shooters
Games joining Metal: Hellsinger in the departure lounge this month include Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony and Sid Meier's Civilization 6
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PS Plus Essential September 2023 release time
Saints Row and Black Desert – Traveler Edition will also be available alongside Generation Zero this month
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When does Starfield come to Xbox Game Pass – here's when you can start playing
Starfield's Early Access launch has arrived, but when can Xbox Game Pass subscribers join Constellation and explore the stars
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Xbox Game Pass subscribers are in for a great month after PS Plus disappoints
Xbox Game Pass is getting five day one game releases this month including Lies of P, Payday 3, and – of course – Starfield
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Project Nova Fortnite mod explained – what is it and is it safe to install
The Project Nova Fortnite mod brings players back to older versions of the ever-evolving game, but there's some catches.
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TMNT Fortnite skins set to bring the heroes in a half shell to the game
A mixture of leaks and in-game evidence are pointing to Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello joining the battle royale game in the near-future
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Foamstars preview – comparisons to Splatoon undersell a shockingly fun title
Foamstars will have a hard time shaking the comparisons, but it's more than just a meagre Splatoon ripoff
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Super Mario Bros Wonder looks like the most refreshing 2D Mario in years
The Nintendo Direct focusing on Super Mario Bros Wonder showcased new characters, abilities and stages
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No Patrick, there isn't a Squidward Fortnite skin
A modded Fortnite skin has tricked the internet into thinking SpongeBob's long-tormented neighbour Squidward is coming to Fortnite
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Baldur's Gate 3 Xbox release is coming far sooner than you'd think
Larian Studios CEO Sven Vincke expects the Baldur's gate 3 Xbox version to arrive between September and November
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Hyenas closed beta start time, how to sign up and available platforms
The Hyenas closed beta will be available from today until Wednesday, September 11, and here's how you can get in
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Persona 3 Reload preview - an extremely promising return to Tartarus
This remake of the PS2 classic invokes the best bits of its successors to build an impressive reworking.
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Starfield release time and New Zealand trick explained
The New Zealand trick allows players to play games when they launch in New Zealand, but it doesn't work for every game
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PS Plus price increase announced alongside one of the worst months of Essential
Sony has revealed the full PS Plus Essential games alongside a price increase for the service.
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Super Mario Bros Wonder Nintendo Direct start time, and what to expect
Super Mario Bros Wonder is the newest 2D side-scroller in the series and the first without Charles Martinet voicing Mario
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Valorant Imperium skin bundle lets you summon giant dragons on the battlefield
The Valorant Imperium skin bundle is one of the prettiest skins the game has seen, while having some creative visual effects for finishers
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Persona 5 Tactica feels like it'll be the best spinoff the series has had yet
Atlus' love of making spin-offs of the Persona franchise continues with possibly the most exciting one yet.
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Extraction shooter Hyenas finally made me understand the hype around the genre
I had a hands-on with Creative Assembly's Hyenas at Gamescom and I left the demo pleasantly surprised by a genre I previously didn't have any interest in
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Does Sea of Stars have co op – when you can play the hit RPG with friends
Sea of Stars harkens back to old school RPGs, but does it have co-op in the vein of some of the era's best games?
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Critically acclaimed RPG Sea of Stars arrives on PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass
Sea of Stars is also available on Nintendo Switch and PC, as well as both generations of Xbox and PlayStation.
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When does the new Valorant Act start – here's when Episode 7 Act 2 is available
The Valorant Episode 7 Act 2 update is set to be a beefy one, and is going to make changes to 11 Agents.
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Sonic Superstars Gamescom preview – a great blend of familiar and new
Sonic Superstars tries to stray away from the Mega Drive trilogy, while not losing touch of it completely like Sonic 4 did
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Like a Dragon Gaiden Gamescom preview – the return of classic Yakuza still feels fresh
Gaiden follows Kiryu’s story between the events of Yakuza 6 and the upcoming Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.
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Bethesda at Gamescom proves Starfield isn't a game that demos well
We also got our first look at the Fallout TV series following the 20-minute demo
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PS Plus Essential September 2023 – here's when the free games will be unveiled
The PS Plus Essential games will be revealed this Wednesday, with the games releasing the following Tuesday