Smangaliso Simelane spends most of his time writing. When he isn't working on his imaginary worlds, he is writing about video games.
House of Ashes, as this review will show, is the best title in The Dark Pictures Anthology thus far. However, there are a few flaws that prevent it from being perfect. Though it excels in the cinematics department, it struggles to adequatel...
Goodbye Volcano High, a narrative game developed by KO_OP, has recently been delayed to 2022. The delay has come due to the global pandemic and because the game had to undergo a narrative reboot. Goodbye Volcano High is about a group of din...
Shadow of the Tomb Raider has received a PS5 patch that enables 4K support at 60fps. Now you can enjoy Lara's adventure in high resolution and with high frame rates. Set in South America, Shadow of the Tomb Raider is the third entry in the ...
Red Dead Redemption 2 and Red Dead Online will be receiving DLSS support in an update coming on the 13th of July. NVIDIA's DLSS technology provides crisper visuals without sacrificing frames-per-second. This addition is part of the Blood Mo...
A Plague Tale: Requiem is the sequel to Asobo Studio's A Plague Tale: Innocence. In a recent interview, the developers discussed their plans with the game and how they intend to bring the rat swarms to the next generation. The sequel is set...
Wholesome Direct 2021 will be taking place on Saturday, 12 June. As usual, the cutest and most feel-good video games will be showcased. You can also expect a host of exclusive footage, and some video game releases during the event. Confirme...
After spending some time as a PS4 exclusive, Erica has made its way onto PC. As an interactive movie game it excels in combining good cinematography with the interactivity of video games to present a captivating thriller whose ending you ca...
A presentation by Sony suggests that Uncharted 4 is next up on its list of exclusives that will be getting a PC port. The company has been making its presence on the PC market with AAA titles such as Days Gone and Horizon Zero Dawn with muc...
A brand new game based on Peppa Pig has been announced. Titled My Friend Peppa Pig, it is set to release on PlayStation, Xbox and PC in 2021. Peppa Pig is the most beloved farm animal among preschoolers and parents alike. Gamers will get to...
The Last of Us Part II has received the long-awaited PS5 upgrade patch. This update allows the game to run at 60 frames-per-second and with enhanced resolution. You can also expect faster load times. It can be downloaded for free. Released...
Wreckfest, an intense vehicular combat game by Bugbear, has leapt into the next-gen with its PS5 upgrade. Newcomers will certainly enjoy the mayhem and chaos it brings to derby racing. However, those who are already familiar with the game m...
Returnal has debuted with a score of 86 on Metacritic, pointing to fantastic reviews for this anticipated title. It is the latest release from Housemarque. The PS5 exclusive is a sci-fi roguelike that has you fighting to stay alive in const...
To better understand why The Last Guardian's Trico clicked with some gamers and annoyed others, this article will explore the story behind the beast to see what makes it tick. Although a somewhat polarizing figure, Trico is a unique element...
Japanese video game developers Mages are set to release a video game adaptation of Laid-Back Camp, an adorable anime about camping in Japan's peaceful countryside. No release date has been given, or details of what platforms it is being dev...
The latest upgrade to Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 brings the hit title to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S with a host of welcome improvements. Both versions introduce a number of visual and framerate upgrades, while the PS5 version integrates the ...
In this list, the worlds of Astro's Playroom get ranked from worst to best. Astro's Playroom is a free PlayStation 5 game developed by Asobi Team. It introduces the world to the the features of the DualSense controller while taking you on a...
Both Metal Gear Solid V and The Last of Us Part II are games that deal with the effects of violence and the consequences of pursuing revenge. Although they tackle these themes differently, they both complicate notions of justice and blur th...
A Bethesda spokesperson has recently reconfirmed that their acquisition by Microsoft will have no impact on the timed exclusivity deal Deathloop has with Sony. Both Deathloop and GhostWire: Tokyo, published by Bethesda, are set to be one ye...
PS5 and Xbox Series X players will be happy to know that Destroy All Humans! has received update 1.08 which adds performance updates for next-gen consoles. This includes unlocked framerates on the PS5 and improved resolution and detail on t...
Life is Strange is a story-based game featuring Max Caulfield, a young student who learns she has the ability to rewind time. She uses both her natural and supernatural abilities to help her friends deal with life's hardships and, in doing ...
Sony's Play at Home initiative is giving away plenty of free goodies to make staying indoors during a global pandemic more bearable, starting with Ratchet and Clank (PS4) in March. Sony will also be offering a trial subscription to Funimati...
Hideo Kojima's book, The Creative Gene, will be translated to English by VIZ Media. The book explores the movies, music and literature that have inspired Kojima and led to his many innovations in the realm of video games. The Creative Gene ...
Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal have been cast as Ellie and Joel in the upcoming HBO television adaptation of The Last of Us. The series will be written and produced by Craig Mazin and the pilot episode will be directed by Kantemir Balagov. N...
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut is coming to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 in March 2021. Disco Elysium writer Justin Keenan recently gave a bit of background information on the development process of the PlayStation port, and what new conte...
Both the Xbox Series X/S and the PlayStation 5 report record breaking sales since launch. By December 2020, the PS5 had shipped 4.5 million units. Although Microsoft is not disclosing sales figures, CEO Satya Nadella claims that the launch ...
EA has announced that they will return to making college football games. There has not been an EA college football game since 2013 due to legal issues. However, EA has taken steps to ensure that they avoid past pitfalls. Electronic Arts, ...
A showcase for Resident Evil Village will take place on the 21st of January 2021. The showcase will feature an extended trailer which will show off the gameplay and world of Resident Evil Village. The highly anticipated game is the sequel t...
David Jaffe, former God of War director, has speculated that the upcoming Santa Monica Studio game, God of War Ragnarok, will be released on both PS4 and PS5. He makes this prediction based on his own experience, but also assures gamers tha...
The Last of Us Part II has received the honor of earning over 200 Game of the Year awards. This amazing achievement has not been seen since Santa Monica Studio's God of War in 2018. Awards received by The Last of Us Part II come from both c...
Kena: Bridge of Spirits will take advantage of the DualSense's features, including haptic feedback for Kena's abilities and adaptive triggers which will allow you feel the tension in Kena's bow. Developed by Ember Lab, Kena: Bridge of Spiri...