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As is custom for Warframe, the game's eleventh anniversary will be celebrated with tons of free loot for players. (Image source: Digital Extremes)

Warframe 11-year anniversary: new character, special in-game gear, special events kick off month of celebrations

11 years of Warframe: space ninjas get special login rewards, in-game gear via special events in March Online free-to-play, third-person shooter MMO is celebrating its 11-year anniversary. To mark the occasion, Warframe players c...

Julian van der Merwe, 26 Feb 2024 17:03

As it turns out, Warframe runs surprisingly smoothly on iOS and Apple hardware. (Image source: Digital Extremes)

Warframe mobile impresses with buttery-smooth performance on iPhone despite typical onscreen chaos

Warframe mobile only recently dropped for iOS, and while there have certainly been bugs, the overall impressions online are very positive, with even players on older devices, like the iPhone 11 impressed with the smoothness and gr...

Julian van der Merwe, 22 Feb 2024 01:18

The first trailer for the Borderlands movie has given us a glimpse at Black Jack as Claptrap alongside Kevin Hart as Roland and Cate Blanchett as Lilith. (Image source: Lionsgate Movies - edited)

Borderlands movie trailer: plot, characters, stacked cast, and fan service revealed for all-new prequel action-comedy coming on August 9 2024

Lilith, Claptrap, Roland, Tiny Tina, Krieg, and Dr. Tannis band together on an action-comedy adventure that takes place before the events of Borderlands 2. The trailer introduces us to a few new faces, too, and reveals a splash of...

Julian van der Merwe, 21 Feb 2024 23:20

Tenderfoot Tactics and ShapeNeon Chaos are also playable on PC. (Source: Xbox)

Xbox Store: Eight new games are available from today

Eight new games are being added to the Xbox Store today. We provide a brief overview of what players can expect from the various games.

Marius Müller, 21 Feb 2024 16:13

Warframe's iOS app looks to have a somewhat cluttered UI, as is common with mobile gaming. (Image source: Digital Extremes / Apple - edited)

Warframe iOS launch on-track for February 20 including day-one cross-platform save support

Warframe is scheduled to launch on iOS next week, while cross-platform save will purportedly be available for mobile versions of the game from the outset. The launch trailer reveals some surprisingly-detailed graphics, even if the...

Julian van der Merwe, 14 Feb 2024 07:30

Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 will reportedly get five big SEGA games announced at the last TGA (Image source: Nintendo)

Nintendo Switch 2 will get five big SEGA games, claims a known leaker

Even though the Nintendo Switch 2 is yet to be officially announced, SEGA reportedly plans to release five big games announced at The Game Awards for the upcoming gaming handheld. This report comes from a known leaker named Midori...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 13 Feb 2024 07:15

Those who pre-order Skull and Bones will receive the "Highness of the High Seas" package, which includes the Robe of Glory and the Coronation Fireworks! (Source: Ubisoft)

Skull and Bones as the first "AAAA" game: Ubisoft justifies high price by inventing a new level of quality

After the open beta, players have mixed feelings about the new pirate MMO Skull and Bones. Ubisoft is still more than convinced and justifies the high price by attributing a whole new level of quality to the game.

Marius Müller, 12 Feb 2024 17:12

The demo of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is free to play. The standard version of the PS5-exclusive game costs 80 euros. (Source: Sony)

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: The first chapter of the long-awaited remake is now playable as a demo

On February 29, the wait for the second part of the Final Fantasy 7 remake will finally come to an end. If you can't wait any longer, you can play now. The first chapter is now available as a demo.

Marius Müller, 08 Feb 2024 20:30

The release date given on Amazon is December 31, 2024. (Source: THQ Nordic)

Gothic: The remake of the 2001 RPG classic is now available for pre-order

The first part of the Gothic series has long since achieved cult status in the RPG community - and now it won't be long before fans can once again immerse themselves in the dark world of Myrtana. A release date can already be seen...

Marius Müller, 06 Feb 2024 12:50

Stellar Blade will be released exclusively on PlayStation 5 in April (Image: Sony).

Action-RPG with 'NieR: Automata' influences: Stellar Blade will launch exclusively on PS5 in April

The action role-playing game Stellar Blade, formerly known under the working title Project EVE, has been given a release date and a new gameplay trailer. The game will be released on 26 April 2024, exclusively for PS5.

Alexander Pensler, 02 Feb 2024 13:29

TLOU Part 1: Joel standing in Boston (Image Source: Sony)

The Last of Us 2 should not exist despite its near universal acclaim

CheckMag In a perfect world where hunger and poverty do not exist, Naughty Dog doesn’t end up making The Last of Us Part II. In this rather unperfect world where corporate greed exists, we as the consumer have to deal with the hot mess tha...

Daniel Murti, 29 Jan 2024 00:44

Horizon Forbidden West is one of the best-looking games on the PlayStation 5, and the PC version will likely take it up a notch (Image source: Sony)

Horizon Forbidden West comes to PC on March 21 with DirectStorage support

The PC version of Horizon Forbidden West will come with support for Nvidia DLSS 3, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS, as well as DirectStorage to improve loading times on supported hardware.

Tudor Cibean, 26 Jan 2024 12:20

According to CD Projekt, they are also planning a remake of the first The Witcher game, which will be developed by an external studio. (Source: X/Twitter)

Witcher 4 development accelerates, CEO comments on use of AI

Development on the new Witcher game will finally pick up speed later this year, CD Projekt CEO Adam Badowski has confirmed. He also answers an important question that has been on the minds of fans since the announcement: Will the ...

Marius Müller, 25 Jan 2024 15:22

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle looks like the most exciting thing to happen to the property in years (Source: Bethesda)

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle looks like it could be the future of the franchise

CheckMag The first proper Indiana Jones game in 15 years is set to release in 2024. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has heavyweights Bethesda and Machine Games behind it. Having successfully relaunched the Wolfenstein series to critical...

David Devey, 20 Jan 2024 22:56

STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl is delayed again (Image source: Steam)

STALKER 2 gets delayed again, but with a "final release date"

STALKER 2 has had a pretty rough run. GSC Game World, the game's developers, has faced many challenges since the title was announced in 2010. As per the previous announcement, it was scheduled for Q1 2024 but has now been delayed ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 Jan 2024 11:31

The Finals has finally arrived on Linux, but it might be wise to temper expectations. (Image source: Embark Studios / Unsplash)

Massive FPS game The Finals playable on Steam Deck and Linux in latest update — developer mum on surprise compatibility

Popular free-to-play FPS The Finals has mysteriously started supporting Linux. Fans may want to temper their excitement, as Embark Studios has not officially acknowledged or announced support for the open-source operating system.

Julian van der Merwe, 16 Jan 2024 17:33

Alisa: Developer's Cut gets a release date for consoles (Image source: Top Hat Studios)

Alisa: Developer's Cut launches soon on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch

After having a successful launch on PC, the devs of Alisa want to bring an enhanced PS1-styled survival horror experience to the console crowd. Named Alisa: Developer's Cut, the refined console version is planned to be released on...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 12 Jan 2024 09:28

Resurgence of the Storm can be played for free via the Starcraft 2 client. (Source: heroesofthestorm.blizzard.com)

Blizzard MOBA celebrates comeback: Heroes of the Storm appears in new Starcraft guise

After Activision-Blizzard discontinued the active development of MOBAS Heroes of the Storm in 2022, modders have brought the game back to life. "Resurgence of the Storm" was programmed into the Starcraft 2 engine and is not only v...

Marius Müller, 10 Jan 2024 23:45

Steam's "Best of 2023" includes a range of games that are both verified and great on the Steam Deck (Source: Steam)

5 Deck Verified games on Steam's "Best of 2023" list to play on your new Steam Deck

CheckMag Steam's “Best of 2023” games list has been published with games spread across 3 categories from Platinum to Bronze. Here is a selection of the best “Deck Verified” games to play on that new Steam Deck, or Steam Deck OLED you got f...

David Devey, 04 Jan 2024 01:32

Despite a somewhat disappointed fanbase, Starfield was left holding a Steam Award at the end of the day. (Image source: Steam - edited)

2023 Steam Awards: Starfield wins Most Innovative Gameplay award despite "Mostly Negative" recent reviews on PC storefront

Valve has announced the winners of the 2023 Steam Awards. Despite a rough launch and a consistent barrage of negativity surrounding Starfield, the game still won the 2023 Steam Award for Most Innovative Gameplay. Baldur's Gate 3 w...

Julian van der Merwe, 03 Jan 2024 02:41

Death Stranding Director’s Cut for iPhone, iPad, and Mac gets a new launch timeline (Image source: Epic Store)

Kojima Productions postpones Death Stranding Director’s Cut for iOS

Kojima Productions and 505 Games have postponed the launch of Death Stranding Director’s Cut for Apple devices. Initially, it was planned to debut at the end of this year. Now, the launch is scheduled for early 2024.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 16 Dec 2023 18:30

Mouse will launch on Steam and consoles in 2025, but an exact release date has not yet been announced. (Image source: Steam)

Mouse gets gameplay trailer: new FPS boomer shooter delivers gritty 1930s Cuphead animated noir aesthetic and loads of character

Fuji Games recently announced Mouse as a "gritty, jazz-fueled shooter," bringing much of what made Cuphead a standout success to the FPS genre. The official launch trailer reveals a boomer shooter full of charm, animated explosion...

Julian van der Merwe, 13 Dec 2023 02:54

Hello Games has some ambitious goals for Light No Fires. (Image source: HelloGamesTube on YouTube)

Light No Fire: No Man's Sky studio promises colossal open world brimming with magic and rideable dragons

After the disappointing launch of No Man's Sky and its subsequent redemption arc, Hello Games announced a spiritual successor in the form of a multiplayer endless fantasy adventure game called Light No Fire. The game's stand-out f...

Julian van der Merwe, 09 Dec 2023 05:19

The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim is getting an update to its controversial mods marketplace. (Image source: Bethesda)

Skyrim: Bethesda ditches Creation Club for Creations that pays modders for their work — concerns arise about free mods disappearing

Bethesda has announced the Skyrim Creations community content marketplace. The content store ships in an update to the Skyrim Special Edition and Skyrim Anniversary Edition, and includes freely-available items from the old Mods an...

Julian van der Merwe, 07 Dec 2023 01:30

Jill Valentine from Resident Evil (Image source: IGN)

Capcom plans to release more Resident Evil remakes

Capcom has confirmed that it has plans to remake more Resident Evil games. While remakes have been a part of the franchise since its early days, Capcom has become quite aggressive about them. And it seems the success of the past r...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 02 Dec 2023 19:17

Wild Bastards is a roguelike FPS with strategy gameplay elements and a rather exciting aesthetic. (Image source: Steam)

Wild Bastards: strategy shooter roguelike hybrid game featuring space cowboys and cel-shaded graphics announced for 2024

Wild Bastards will follow up the cult success of Void Bastards, featuring the same unique graphics and RTS gameplay elements as the original. The new game will launch in early 2024, and players will travel throughout the galaxy, g...

Julian van der Merwe, 02 Dec 2023 00:40

A teaser for Fantasy Life i has led to some discussion about the Nintendo Switch 2 release date. (Image source: Level-5/eian - edited)

Feasible Nintendo Switch 2 release date window possibly teased by Japanese video game developer

Yet another potential Nintendo Switch 2 release date window has turned up, this time via a source that could possibly have some insider information. A teaser for the game Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has included an in...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Nov 2023 00:03

Rocksteady initiates the closed alpha registration for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League (Image source: Xbox store)

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League closed alpha test starts next week

Warner Bros. has begun allowing registrations for the Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League closed alpha test. With this, Rocksteady, the developer, is mainly planning to test out the online infrastructure of the game. However, a...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Nov 2023 07:37

Sony and Naughty Dog officially announces the The Last of Us Part II Remastered for PlayStation 5 (Image source: Sony)

Naughty Dog announces The Last of Us Part II Remastered edition for PS5

Sony and Naughty Dog have officially announced The Last of Us Part II Remastered for PS5. It will be available for PlayStation 5 on the upcoming January 19 with a brand-new "rougelike" game mode. PS4 owners who already own the gam...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Nov 2023 07:35

Rockstar Games announces official GTA VI trailer dropping next month

The release of the GTA VI trailer is linked with the 25th anniversary of Rockstar Games. Industry insiders expect the trailer to be first showcased at The Game Awards event on December 7.

Bogdan Solca, 08 Nov 2023 15:12

Next Move for Meta Quest and PC VR coming this autumn

Meta Quest's "Next Move" redefines virtual reality gaming

Meta Quest's Next Move is going to revolutionise immersive gaming. From November 30, Next Move will redefine the VR platformer genre for both Meta Quest and PC-based virtual reality. If you can't wait until then, you can play a th...

Nicole Dominikowski, 25 Oct 2023 17:04

Warframe's Abyss of Dagath update introduces a harrowing new Warframe and a host of welcome quality of life changes. (Image source: Digital Extremes)

Warframe Abyss of Dagath update delivers 4 crucial changes alongside the new frame

CheckMag Warframe's Abyss of Dagath update just went live, bringing with it a number of big changes that may make the game more friendly to both new and old players alike. Here are four Abyss of Dagath highlights, including immortal compan...

Julian van der Merwe, 19 Oct 2023 22:31

Europa combines sci-fi and fantasy elements in a relaxing adventure through a gorgeous backdrop. (Image source: Steam)

3 gorgeous indie adventure games previewed at Steam Next Fest that are coming soon

Between the atmospheric horror platforming of Artificial and the expansive, fantastical exploration of Europa, the Steam Next Fest previewed some of the most visually-pleasing indie adventure games coming to Valve's platform.

Julian van der Merwe, 18 Oct 2023 02:55

It is somewhat odd to see Omni-Man rendered so realistically if you have only seen him in the animated series or comic pages. (Image source: Mortal Kombat on YouTube)

Mortal Kombat 1 DLC introduces Omni-Man voiced by J.K. Simmons, with more iconic villains coming soon

Mortal Kombat 1's first character DLC sees the introduction of Omni-Man from the Invincible comic and animated series. The character will once more be voiced by J.K. Simmons and feature brutal moves and fatalities that echo scenes...

Julian van der Merwe, 15 Oct 2023 19:35

Game Releases

Warframe 11-year anniversary: new character, special in-game gear, special events kick off month of celebrations

Warframe mobile impresses with buttery-smooth performance on iPhone despite typical onscreen chaos

Borderlands movie trailer: plot, characters, stacked cast, and fan service revealed for all-new prequel action-comedy coming on August 9 2024

Xbox Store: Eight new games are available from today

Warframe iOS launch on-track for February 20 including day-one cross-platform save support

Nintendo Switch 2 will get five big SEGA games, claims a known leaker

Skull and Bones as the first "AAAA" game: Ubisoft justifies high price by inventing a new level of quality

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: The first chapter of the long-awaited remake is now playable as a demo

Gothic: The remake of the 2001 RPG classic is now available for pre-order

Action-RPG with 'NieR: Automata' influences: Stellar Blade will launch exclusively on PS5 in April

The Last of Us 2 should not exist despite its near universal acclaim

Horizon Forbidden West comes to PC on March 21 with DirectStorage support

Witcher 4 development accelerates, CEO comments on use of AI

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle looks like it could be the future of the franchise

STALKER 2 gets delayed again, but with a "final release date"

Massive FPS game The Finals playable on Steam Deck and Linux in latest update — developer mum on surprise compatibility

Alisa: Developer's Cut launches soon on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch

Blizzard MOBA celebrates comeback: Heroes of the Storm appears in new Starcraft guise

5 Deck Verified games on Steam's "Best of 2023" list to play on your new Steam Deck

2023 Steam Awards: Starfield wins Most Innovative Gameplay award despite "Mostly Negative" recent reviews on PC storefront

Kojima Productions postpones Death Stranding Director’s Cut for iOS

Mouse gets gameplay trailer: new FPS boomer shooter delivers gritty 1930s Cuphead animated noir aesthetic and loads of character

Light No Fire: No Man's Sky studio promises colossal open world brimming with magic and rideable dragons

Skyrim: Bethesda ditches Creation Club for Creations that pays modders for their work — concerns arise about free mods disappearing

Capcom plans to release more Resident Evil remakes

Wild Bastards: strategy shooter roguelike hybrid game featuring space cowboys and cel-shaded graphics announced for 2024

Feasible Nintendo Switch 2 release date window possibly teased by Japanese video game developer

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League closed alpha test starts next week

Naughty Dog announces The Last of Us Part II Remastered edition for PS5

Rockstar Games announces official GTA VI trailer dropping next month

Meta Quest's "Next Move" redefines virtual reality gaming

Warframe Abyss of Dagath update delivers 4 crucial changes alongside the new frame

3 gorgeous indie adventure games previewed at Steam Next Fest that are coming soon

Mortal Kombat 1 DLC introduces Omni-Man voiced by J.K. Simmons, with more iconic villains coming soon

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