Gaming

Nintendo Switch could be getting ‘bendable’ Joy-Con controllers

Nintendo has applied for a bendable Joy-Con controller patent in the United States, a report by LetsGoDigital on Saturday revealed. According to the patent,…

Nintendo Switch Lite gets its South African price of R3999

After months of silence, Nintendo’s distributor in South Africa has finally given the Nintendo Switch Lite its recommended retail price. The console will sell…

Grab ‘Celeste’ and ‘Inside’ for free on the Epic Games Store

Two emotive indie platformers, Celeste and Inside, are currently free on the Epic Games Store. The Store, which hosts the likes of Fortnite, gives…

Could ‘Overwatch’ come to the Nintendo Switch? This accessory says yes

Could popular hero shooter Overwatch be heading the Nintendo Switch in the near future? That’s certainly what this accessory has many believing. Spotted by…

Open-world Need for Speed Heat is launching in November

EA on Wednesday announced the upcoming launch of Need for Speed Heat, an open-world racing game that “deepens and expands everything Need for Speed…

Now you can play the original 1996 Diablo in your web browser

If you’re a fan of classic 90s video games, you can now play the original 1996 version of Diablo in your web browser in…

Overwatch Xbox One X patch beats PS4 Pro – report

Overwatch has become one of the most popular cross-platform titles of this generation, delivering frantic multiplayer action, esport leagues and a host of characters….

Far Cry 5 Season Pass brings zombies, Mars, Vietnam, Far Cry 3

Ubisoft’s Far Cry series is certainly one of the better first-person franchises out there, and Far Cry 5 looks set to deliver plenty of goodness via…

Read Dead Redemption 2 gets pushed back to October

Red Dead Redemption 2 might be the most eagerly anticipated multi-platform game right now, but it turns out you’ll have to wait a little…

C64 Mini: tiny Commodore 64 gets launch date

We’ve seen diminutive NES and SNES consoles and a rejigged Sega Mega Drive, but now it’s the Commodore 64’s turn. Yep, the C64 Mini…

Mario Kart set to hit smartphones, Mario movie in works

Nintendo’s foray into the smartphone world has been a success for the most part, delivering some fun gameplay experiences like Super Mario Run and…

Your January 2018 gaming news roundup

After multiple reconnaissance missions, back-alley bribes, and a string of other unmentionable activities, we’ve managed to acquire all gaming intelligence that took place within…

The Room: Old Sins and Knife Hit: this week’s top mobile games

Welcome to Gearburn’s Mobile Game Picks of the Week, a weekly series in which Hadlee takes a look at the latest, most entertaining, or…

Shadow of the Colossus remake: what are reviewers saying?

The Shadow of the Colossus remake is one of the more eagerly anticipated PlayStation titles of the year. After all, how can you not…

You can now get a SNES emulator on your hacked PS4

The past month has seen the hacking community go into overdrive after the PS4 was successfully hacked. Earlier this week saw the release of…

The best local multiplayer games for Nintendo Switch

Online gaming has become the new norm for millions of gamers around the world, but there’s something special to be had with local multiplayer…

Review round-up: Celeste is gaming’s latest breakout hit

Combine mountain climbing with Super Meat Boy style antics and you should have a solid idea of what Celeste is all about. Reviews for…

Hacked PS4s can now run PS2 ISOs

The PS4 was recently hacked, allowing for a variety of homebrew software and, almost inevitably, the ability to run pirated games. But who expected…

Budget Diaries: Mr Shadow, Emily is Away and more

Budget Diaries is a new series where Gearburn explores the vast digital landscape of the internet in search of unique and engaging games that…

Xbox Game Pass to get Xbox exclusives on launch day

Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass is a solid first step into the world of subscription-based gaming, offering just over 100 games for R159 a month. The…

God of War gets 20 April release date, new trailer

The first trailer for the new God of War title drew a ton of positive attention, with subsequent trailers showing that Sony definitely has…

GPD Win 2 portable gaming device smashes Indiegogo target

Last month, we reported on the specs and claimed benchmarks of the GPD Win 2, the successor to the original Windows-based portable gaming device….

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