Surprisingly good Ubisoft shooter is free until the end of July | Gaming | Entertainment

When Ubisoft announced plans to release a game based on the Avatar movies, I naturally assumed it would be rubbish. It’s not that The Division developer Massive Entertainment is incapable of making a great game, it’s just that licensed releases have traditionally been sloppy, rushed and underbaked. Fortunately, however, Avatar Frontiers of Pandora is actually … Read more

Xbox Series X|S controllers reduced to £42 for a limited time | Gaming | Entertainment

If you’re looking to make your Xbox Series X|S more stylish, or want some additional controllers for local multiplayer, then this Amazon Prime Day discount is the deal for you. Though lacking some of the features available with the PS5 DualSense controller, Microsoft’s Xbox Series X|S pads are perfect for things like first-person shooters, driving … Read more

Xbox announces controversial Game Pass changes that will affect millions | Gaming | Entertainment

Microsoft has announced plans to make big changes to its hugely popular Xbox Game Pass subscription service. Beginning on September 12, the price of Xbox Game Pass Core and Ultimate subscriptions will increase throughout the world. The price of Xbox Game Pass Core (which grants access to a small library of games, as well as … Read more

This week’s free Xbox game giveaway is a must-play for England fans | Gaming | Entertainment

Microsoft’s Free Play Days promotion gives Xbox users the chance to play some of the biggest games for free for a limited time. And this week is no different, as Xbox fans are given free access to a grand total of four games, all with something of a sporty feel. Available to play for free … Read more

Volkswagen And Rivian Will Work Together On EVs

Happy Tuesday! It’s June 26, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Rivian Unveils Trio of New Electric Vehicles 1st Gear: Volkswagen And Rivian Are Collaborating On EVs Rivian makes very … Read more

Brilliant retro game Volgarr the Viking gets sequel after more than a decade | Gaming | Entertainment

Launching back in 2013 for PC and more prominently in 2014 as a Games with Gold freebie for Xbox One, Volgarr the Viking is an underrated classic that doesn’t get talked about enough. While some critics recognised its brilliance and scored it accordingly, the retro-style platformer only managed a 76/77% score on Metacritic, and failed … Read more

Fallout 76 Skyline Valley Season 17 release date, time, downtime, launch trailer | Gaming | Entertainment

With Fallout 76 getting a major popularity boost thanks to the recently released TV series on Amazon Prime, there’s never been a better time for developer Bethesda to launch some new content. The good news is that we don’t have long to wait for the next big Fallout 76 expansion, as Season 17 and Skyline … Read more

This £9 upgrade will make your Xbox far superior to the PS5 | Gaming | Entertainment

Xbox Game Pass has pretty much always been superior to PlayStation Plus, especially since Microsoft started giving away brand new first-party games on the day of release. However, despite having the superior subscription service, the Xbox Series X continues to play second fiddle to the PS5, with Sony selling more units than Microsoft in the … Read more

Argos shoppers rushing to buy powerhouse Xbox console at cheapest ever price | Gaming | Entertainment

If you’ve been holding off picking up an Xbox Series X since Microsoft’s console launched back in 2020, then there’s never been a better time to make the investment. Indeed, if you live near an Argos store then you might want to stop by and lay down some cash, because the Xbox Series X has … Read more

Highest-rated game of 2024 was made by just one person – and it’s on sale | Gaming | Entertainment

I’ve been spending the majority of 2024 playing through my extensive video game backlog, finally getting around to completing classics like the original Castlevania and modern blockbusters like Final Fantasy 7 Remake. However, in between visits to Midgar and the castle of Count Dracula, there’s one new release that I’ve been coming back to time … Read more