Rust is leaving Early AccessFacepunch Studios' RPG - Rust is leaving Early Access. The developer will continue to update and improve the game with the help of a test server. After it launches, Rust will cost 75 percent more than it does now.JANUARY 23
Metal Gear Survive's microtransactionsMetal Gear Survive will, in fact, feature microtransactions, but the game will stay away from the pay to win model. For now. Metal Gear Survive's producer, Yuji Korekado, recently commented on the issue. In-game accessories will be fair game.JANUARY 22
Getting started in World of Tanks | How not to be that guyWargaming's PVP game shows little sign of losing popularity - and recent graphics upgrades mean it's looking better than ever. For a new player though it's a steep learning curve, and can lead to many frustrating hours of getting inexplicably blown up by invisible enemies, or smashed into oblivion by visible ones.Robert EdwardsJANUARY 19
Metal Gear Survive console beta now liveMetal Gear Survive is currently having a free beta. The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players will get to play in two co-op maps. The participants will receive some in-game bonus items when Metal Gear Survive launches in February.JANUARY 18
Assassin's Creed Origins preparing for DLCUbisoft have released a patch for Assassin's Creed Origins. The patch adds a new quest and some options for selling your outfits back to to the Weaver shops. Support for the upcoming The Hidden Ones DLC has also been added.JANUARY 16
Cyberpunk 2077 could be on its way to E3CD Projekt Red's upcoming RPG could make an appearance at this year's E3. A Polish video game news site reported the rumour based on the information they acquired from two different sources. E3 2018 will take place from 12 until 14 June in Los Angeles.JANUARY 16
BioWare won't use EA's new patentEA has recently filed a patent for a matchmaking algorithm they hope will influence players when purchasing in-game items. Technical Design Director Brenon Holmes assured players BioWare will not add the divisive algorithm to their upcoming RPG - Anthem.JANUARY 16
Does Anthem’s AI trick users into micro transactions?Now we must admit that the timing of this supposed leak is incredibly convenient, as BioWare only recently decided against using EA’s matchmaking system in its upcoming game Anthem. The supposed leaks show ethically questionable marketing techniques and an included screenshot seems to indeed point at Anthem.JANUARY 16
Sea of Thieves announces closed betaWith the official launch slated for March 2018, Rare’s swashbuckling action-adventure is making big strides towards the date as the company announced the closed beta for January 24. To make sure that the game is noticed by world plus dog, Microsoft is making as much noise as possible and even launched a special Sea of Thieves controller.JANUARY 10
Bayonetta 2 for the SwitchBayonetta 2 for the Switch will launch next month and will be compatible with Nintendo's amiibo figures. Bayonetta 3 is currently in development and will see the light of day as a Switch exclusive.JANUARY 9
Metal Gear Survive gameplay video splits fanbaseIt was abundantly clear to anyone but Konami that the course they decided to take with the Metal Gear series will produce a lot of disgruntled fans, as if Hideo Kojima's split with the company wasn't enough.JANUARY 8
Everything you need to know about Metal Gear SurviveMetal Gear Survive is the series' first branch heading for a new genre, much like Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance was back in 2013, except this time Konami is going for zombie horde survival instead of Hack 'n' Slash.JANUARY 5
Diablo 3's 'Darkening of Tristram' is backBlizzard will celebrate Diablo III's 21st anniversary with a new Darkening of Tristram event. The event will bring unique transmogrification effects, achievements, portraits, pets, and more. Darkening of Tristram will start on 01 January.DECEMBER 29
Red Dead Redemption 2 release date leakedRockstar's Red Dead Redemption 2 might be coming in early June. A Danish retailer that had previously leaked a correct release date for GTA V listed the upcoming game on their website. Red Dead Redemption 2 is still available for pre-order at the time of writing.DECEMBER 29
Breath of the Wild 's place in the timelineThe Legend of Zelda timeline has been debated ad nauseam. Breath of the Wild developers sat down to give their two cents on the issue. The short answer: use your imagination.DECEMBER 28
Star Trek: Bridge Crew got a non-VR optionUbisoft and Red Storm have removed the VR requirement from their Star Trek: Bridge Crew. The game is now playable on PlayStation 4 and PC without a VR headset. Cross-play between VR and non-VR users is enabled.DECEMBER 26
GTA Online - Festive Surprise 2017Festive Surprise 2017 Event is in full swing. The event brought some new cars and some fresh gear into the mix. An Albany Hermes Muscle Car and some additional gifts will be waiting for all players who log on on Christmas Day.DECEMBER 23
Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus portedBethesda's Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus will get a Switch port in early 2018. The team chosen for the job is the same team that previously ported Doom. Panic Button previously worked on porting Rocket League and Octodad: Dadliest Catch. DECEMBER 22
A new Zelda title already in developmentBreath of the Wild is getting a baby brother. The new Zelda title is in active development, and the news was confirmed by the series' producer Eiji Aonuma in the new Breath of the Wild artbook. The book is only available in Japan.DECEMBER 21
The Witcher 3 joins Xbox One X enhanced titlesThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is now enhanced for Xbox One X and the patch brought two new visual modes with it. An additional update for PlayStation 4 Pro users will drop in the near future.DECEMBER 20
Cuphead launch on iOS is fakeCuphead, a charming little retro platform game has finally hit the App Store at an unbelievable price of only £4.99/$4.99 but there’s a single catch - it’s fake and you probably threw your cash away. Not that we’re happy, mind you, we just thought you should know.DECEMBER 20
Destiny 2: The Dawning is now liveDestiny 2's traditional holiday event is now live across all platforms. The event brought back the Mayhem matches, new decorations and fresh items. The Dawning will also let you craft gifts for other players.DECEMBER 20
Metal Gear Survive beta for consolesKonami announced that Metal Gear Survive will have a beta in January. The beta will be available to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players. Everyone who takes part in the beta will receive three bonus items.DECEMBER 19
RDR 2 scavenger huntGTA Online's Doomsday Heist DLC brought more surprises than we initially thought. Team Guru discovered a Red Dead Redemption 2 themed treasure hunt within the update's code. The end of the hunt might finally reveal the name of the poor soul that lies in the unmarked grave in GTA V.DECEMBER 19