There are still those who are willing to get up at the crack of dusk and boot up their console to find him for you. People who’ll risk digital life and limb to let you know if Xur is selling a treasure or rubbish. I just so happen to be one of those people. Maybe you’re stuck at work and can only log in later tonight. In that case: Where is Xur?

The B.R.U.T.E mech may have been designed to give Fortnite some more dynamic matches while allowing lesser-skilled players (Hi mom!) to stand a chance of winning a round, but the inclusion of that cybernetic crutch has been nothing short of controversial since it was first assembled.

Taking up a sizeable chunk of one of Gamescom’s business halls is a company in desperate need of a good shake. THQ Nordic has come out guns blazing and is showing off all that their studio family members have to offer. Sitting down to watch a really awkward recorded presentation, we got to see what the headliners are: Darksiders Genesis …

I have a soft spot for Mount and Blade: Warband. I first played the game all the back when I was in primary school, having absolutely no idea what it was. For some reason, one of the computers in the school library had a copy of the game saved to it and one rainy day during aftercare, I happened to …

One of the best things about Gamescom is just strolling the halls, aimlessly looking for something to play. It’s been a mad dash for Sam and me, often having to sprint past hordes of fans just to make it across the wildly enormous convention centre to be on time for your next appointment. It’s a special kind of professional adrenaline …

Over in the land of Oz, the Australian fuzz from the Sporting Integrity Intelligence Unit have been monitoring suspicious CS:GO team activity and have begun issuing arrest warrants after a lengthy investigation. Acting on a tip-off, Australia’s thin blue line arrested six people so far under the allegation that they’ve been throwing matches while also placing bets on those bouts and raking in a tidy sum of cash in the process.

I wasn’t really sure what I expected when I walked into the Breakpoint demo, but I know that I was intrigued. Ghost Recon has always existed in two worlds, providing elements of a tactical shooter for those who want their experiencedriven by tight communication and efficient planning and a more arcadey shooter for players who want to kill bad guys …

Hopefully, with the 25th anniversary, the studio would be compelled to deliver something special. Something that could stand out from all the rest. Nope, Chuck Testa.