Gaming

4 2016 video games that actually became great in 2017

We now live in a time where a video game release doesn’t mean the developer can stop caring. Instead, the rise of digital downloads…

This one-man indie game is a gorgeous tribute to Ace Combat

The Ace Combat series is probably the most recognisable air combat franchise around, having started out on the PS1 before soaring even higher on…

Fire Pro Wrestling World gets PS4 release window, NJPW roster

2017 saw another long-dormant franchise come back to critical acclaim in the form of Fire Pro Wrestling World (review) on Steam. The grappling title,…

6 online multiplayer and co-op video games coming in 2018

In the last few years, humanity’s thirst for online gaming has been growing at a staggering rate. So much so in fact that, at…

These are Steam’s most lucrative video games of 2017

It was another bumper year for the gaming industry in 2017, featuring plenty of must-play titles from the likes of Sony, Nintendo and other developers….

Steam Winter Sale is here, so what’s worth getting?

Digital game sales are always a great way to add a few gems to your library, and the Steam Winter Sale is no exception…

Apple cracks down on lootboxes, devs now have to disclose details

Lootboxes have become one of the most contentious issues in the gaming industry in recent times, as everything from PC and console titles to…

There’s an Apocalypse Now video game on Kickstarter, seriously

“I love the smell of napalm in the morning.” – Lt. Col. Bill Kilgore (Robert Duvall) Now that that’s out of the way, there’s an…

Skate City: check this new game from Alto’s Adventure devs

We’ve seen numerous skateboarding games hit mobile devices, with the likes of Touchgrind and True Skate being two of the more popular “proper” skateboarding…

Xbox: February’s Games with Gold are rather fantastic

Microsoft has announced a few great titles as part of February’s Games with Gold programme. Xbox 360 gamers will be receiving Monkey Island 2:…

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (PS4) first impressions: Wow, what a mansion

The day is finally upon us as Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is unleashed upon the world. It marks the first core title in the Resident…

Resident Evil: play the games in this order

The first Resident Evil video game was a defining moment in the survival horror genre (besides Alone in the Dark, of course). While the…

For Honor: what to know before the beta

Ubisoft’s For Honor, an action MMO set to kick-off their many offerings for the year, will see various factions of Samurai, Vikings and Knights…

Sky Dancer and WorkeMon: 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…

Breath of the Wild will be last first party Wii U game

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of Wild will be the last first-party title for the Nintendo Wii U, the company reportedly said. “From a…

Kingdom Hearts: play them in this order

With Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue launching at the end of January, and Kingdom Hearts III coming sometime in the future (maybe?),…

Fire Emblem Heroes to hit mobile on 2 February

Nintendo got the mobile ball rolling last year when it launched Super Mario Run on iOS, but Fire Emblem is the next franchise to…

DC’s Injustice 2 story trailer: The rise of Brainiac

DC’s new offering, Injustice 2, directed by Ed Boon and produced by Adam Urbano, continues on from the previous game and will see Batman…

More Fire Emblem goodness set for 3DS, Switch

We’ve already covered Fire Emblem Heroes on mobile, but Nintendo faithful will also be getting three other Fire Emblem games. The Nintendo Switch will…

Final Fantasy XIV’s 3.5 patch adds a tonne of content, changes

It’s time to download a new patch for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn and while it only weighs in at just over 900MB…

Watch: All the Nintendo Switch trailers from conference

The Nintendo Switch has finally received a price and proper release date, as well as more details surrounding its features. But of course, a…

Dishonored 2 Game Update 2: meaty update in tow

Dishonored 2 (review) was already a rather fantastic game at its launch, but the first game update (dubbed… Game Update 1) has gone a…

Nintendo Switch accessories: What prices to expect?

Nintendo has already revealed the final release date and price for the Switch console, as well as some lovely trailers for upcoming games. But…

Huawei’s All-Optical smart-home showcase unleashes a new era of home connectivity in Africa

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