Ever since Nintendo and Game Freak kicked off Pokémon properly on the Nintendo 3DS, each new generation has introduced a new mechanic to the standard four-move limit of the franchise. Pokémon X and Y had Mega-Evolutions that allowed players to transform their pocket monsters into powered-up behemoths that could shift elemental stats on the fly, while the later Omega Ruby …

Cricket can be a polarising sport, with some wondering how people risk hours in scorching heats to watch people hit balls, whereas others marvel at the “gentlemen’s game” where the battle of minds between bowler and batsmen makes for some entertaining matches. Cricket 19 looks to put the player right into the game with a host of options to choose …

It’s like a few days before E3, so for once…yeah it actually is a properly slow news day and there’s barely anything worth talking about. I’m scraping the barrel here folks, because right now I’m getting ready to chat about Respawn Entertainment’s Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order game. Which has cover art. Very very Star Wars cover art so have a gander at it below.

Recent rumours of The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt being ported to the Switch have been swirling for a few months now and it seems the mill isn’t slowing down any time soon. A couple weeks ago I reported on a rumour that The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt would be making the intrepid hop from PC and console over …

Google Stadia! It’s the future of gaming, if you happen to enjoy playing games that you already own on various consoles through a streaming connection. It all sounds like magic when you think about it: Provided that you’ve got a decent internet connection and happen to live in a country that Google gives a damn about.

Which games would you like to see ditch the traditional price tag and go freemium?

When Rainbow Six Siege was first announced, many older Rainbow Six players were upset that the game seemed to focus entirely around PvP multiplayer. That may actually have turned out for the best, because even though it seemed like Rainbow Six Siege was released to die, Ubisoft did what Ubisoft does, and supported it extensively, delivering one of the best tactical multiplayer shooters of the generation. The game is still getting substantial support, and – aside from an often toxic player base – is still worth playing.

The last day or two have seen an explosion of leaks and rumours – which can only mean one thing: It’s E3 time! Yes, E3 kicks off this weekend, so we’re starting off with well, more rumours. This time, something that’s a little out of left field.