Ben Skipper
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Celeste review: A challenging platformer about mental health and perseverance
Celeste is a game about climbing a mountain and a whole lot more, from TowerFall creator Matt Thornson. → Read More
Jeff Goldblum will help you build your dinosaur theme park in Jurassic World Evolution
Jeff Goldblum is set to reprise his iconic role as Dr Ian Malcolm for a second time this summer when he guides players through upcoming video game Jurassic World: Evolution. → Read More
GTA 6 reportedly set for Vice City return and will star series' first female protagonist
A new report suggests that GTA 6 will see the series return to Vice City as well as surrounding areas inspired by southern Florida. → Read More
Nintendo Switch 2.0: No plans for updated hardware in 2018
Hardware revisions are commonplace in the gaming industry, but according to a new report an updated model of Nintendo's Switch console won't be released this year. → Read More
Oscars 2018: Predictions and worthy winners from The Shape of Water to Get Out
This awards season has been a tad predictable, so instead of picking who we think will win this Sunday, we're picking who we think should win. → Read More
Battlefield returning to World War 2 with upcoming sequel Battlefield 5
EA's new Battlefield game will reportedly be set during World War 2, following the success of Battlefield 1 in 2016. → Read More
Storm Emma: South Western Railway to shut down entire service at 8pm due to weather conditions
South Western Railway has announced that it's entire service will shut down at 8pm UK time due to adverse weather conditions. → Read More
Video game industry has no idea about Donald Trump's plan to discuss violent games with executives
The White House has said that President Donald Trump will meet with video game executives to discuss violent video games but the industry has no idea. → Read More
PS4 exclusive Detroit: Become Human release date set for May
PlayStation 4 exclusive Detroit: Become Human - the latest from David Cage's Quantic Dream - has a release date. → Read More
Scientists close to Jurassic Park-style resurrection of extinct bird after recreating genome
A team of researchers from Harvard University is close to reviving an extinct bird after recreating a near-complete genome of the little bush moa. → Read More
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery gets gameplay trailer and Spring launch on Android and iOS
Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment, Portkey Games and Jam City have released the first look at upcoming RPG Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery. → Read More
Overwatch's new hero is Support class character Brigitte Lindholm
Blizzard has announced the next playable hero to be added to hit shooter Overwatch, and as expected following a string of teases she is none other than Brigitte Lindholm. → Read More
Pokemon Go: March Community Day is all about Bulbasaur
Niantic has detailed Pokémon Go's next Community Day, revealing that the three-hour event will take place in late March and focus on the very first Pokémon Bulbasaur. → Read More
Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone reveals 'secret' next game is in the works
Eric Barone, the developer behind incredibly popular farming and life sim Stardew Valley has revealed he has a new "secret" project in the works. → Read More
The Last of Us director on big screen adaptation: 'I don't want that movie to be made'
Naughty Dog writer and director Neil Druckmann has offered an update on the big screen adaptations of hit video games The Last of Us and Uncharted. → Read More
New Overwatch hero: Is Blizzard teasing Torbjorn's daughter Bridgette as hero 27?
The Overwatch team at Blizzard is teasing the next addition to its growing roster of playable heroes ahead of a possible release in March. → Read More
KJP Forever: Metal Gear Survive devs leave secret message of support for Hideo Kojima
Developers at Konami left a secret message of support for series creator Hideo Kojima in spin-off game Metal Gear Survive, following his high-profile departure from the studio. → Read More
Whether it succeeds or not, Nintendo Labo is Nintendo at its unexpected, creative best
We go hands on with Nintendo's unexpected and creative new creation for Nintendo Switch, which tasks players with building their own peripherals. → Read More
Death Stranding: Two new actors join Hideo Kojima's mysterious project
Emily O'Brien and Troy Baker are the two latest additions to the cast of Hideo Kojima's next game Death Stranding. → Read More
Nintendo reportedly working on Super Smash Bros Switch for 2018 release
Nintendo is working on a new Super Smash Bros game for Nintendo Switch and aims to release it later this year, according to industry insider Emily Rogers. → Read More