Select PlayStation Games On PC To Drop PSN Account Requirement

With the release of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on PC, PlayStation will not be enforcing a mandatory PSN account sign-in to play select PlayStation Studios games. The following games will have PSN account sign-in optional: However, signing-in will now give you in-game rewards. Some of … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 2 months ago

Sonic X Shadow Generations Sales Passes 2 Million Copies

Sega announced it has sold more than 2 million copies of Sonic X Shadow Generations. This includes digital downloads as well as shipped physical copies. The game already sold more than a million copies within the first week of launch, and sales keep pouring since last October. So … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 2 months ago

Phantom Line Is An Open World Co-Op Shooter Where You Hunt Anomalies- Playtest Now Live

Developer Antistatic Studios is currently conducting a playtest for its upcoming co-op shooter Phantom Line. Phantom Line sees you play as the Operator, part of an elite squad that deals with anomalies and employed by a megacorporation. You also don’t have a permanent body, as th … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 2 months ago

Gran Turismo 7 January 2025 Update Adds Four New Cars

A new year, a new content update for Gran Turismo 7. There was no new update in December (the effort was put to the release of the free demo My First Gran Turismo), so it’s nice to see the usual car additions continue three years since release. No new tracks unfortunately, as exp … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 2 months ago

Underrated Niche Games Are Getting Their Dues

Last week, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, a remake for Ninja Gaiden 2 with new visuals, shadowdropped alongside the announcement of Ninja Gaiden 4 releasing later this year. A long dormant franchise, developer Team Ninja, now known for their fast-paced (and more punishing) take on soulsli … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 2 months ago

MLB The Show 25 Introduces The Cover Stars And Sets March Release Date

PlayStation and San Diego Studio has revealed the cover stars for their upcoming edition of their long-running baseball series, MLB The Show. And unlike previous years, they are highlighting three All-Star prospects of the sport this time instead of just one. The cover stars are … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 2 months ago

Assetto Corsa Evo First Impressions – Launch Control Issues

I’m not going to beat around the bush, but this Early Access build of AC Evo has gotten quite a rough start as the sequel to one of the highly coveted racing games that came out a decade ago. Even with its initial roster being twice as big for its first ever release and the […] | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 2 months ago

Co-Op Caper Monaco 2 Getting A Steam Next Fest Demo

Indie devs Pocketwatch Games will be releasing a multiplayer demo for its upcoming co-op game Monaco 2. Sequel to Monaco: What’s Yours Is Mine, Monaco 2 brings an extra dimension to the stealth game: the characters are all in 3D now instead of the 2D minimalist silhouette aesthet … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 2 months ago

Virtua Fighter 5 REVO Out Now On PC

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. is out now on PC. This release, based on Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown, marks the fighting game’s debut on Steam. Virtua Fighter 5 REVO features improved graphics (Ultimate Showdown was a remake of Virtua Fighter 5 which sees the game now running on … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 2 months ago

JDM: Japanese Drift Masters Speeds Towards Late March Release

JDM: Japanese Drift Masters, the indie racing title by the folks at Gaming Factory, has set a date for their upcoming release. And players wouldn’t have to wait long for their chance to tear through the Japanese suburbs. This drift-focused simcade racer sees you becoming Touma, a … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 2 months ago

Play As José Rizal In Civilization VII

No way, José Rizal? Civilization VII sure is stepping up with its Southeast Asian representation with a new-to-Civ leader added to the upcoming game’s launch roster. Filipino revolutionary icon José Rizal makes his debut in the historical 4X series. With Civ VII decoupling leader … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 2 months ago

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Releases This April

Turn-based RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 now has a release date. As revealed at the Xbox Developer Direct 2025, the adventure into this fantastical Belle Epoque world begins this April. The Developer Direct shows more of the overworld exploration, where one can move around the … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 2 months ago

Funselektor Announces New Title, Over The Hill

Funselektor and Strelka Games have announced a new game that’s taping back to their pedigree of top-down racing games, with “over the hill”. Over The Hill is a new off-road exploration game where you and three other friends can go explore around its map in search of adventure, wi … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 2 months ago

Ninja Gaiden 4 Announced, Co-Developed By PlatinumGames

The secret fourth game featured on the Xbox Developer Direct 2025 was Ninja Gaiden 4. This new sequel to Koei Tecmo’s long-dormant action game series will see a new protagonist and resident developer Team Ninja working together with fellow action game experts at PlatinumGames. Ni … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 2 months ago

Doom: The Dark Ages Releases This May

id Software’s Doom: The Dark Ages now has a release date. As revealed during this morning’s Xbox Developer Direct, the latest entry to the legendary FPS series will arrive this May. The game will also launch on PS5 day and date as the PC and Xbox Series X|S platforms, which shoul … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 2 months ago

Endless Legend 2 Announced: Releasing In Early Access This Year

Newly-independent game dev Amplitude has dropped a big announcement: it’s making a sequel to its critical acclaim 4X game Endless Legend. Endless Legend 2 will see the developers behind sci-fi 4X game Endless Space 2 and historical 4X game Humankind to revisit the fantasy turn-ba … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 2 months ago

Guilty Gear Strive For The Nintendo Switch Out Now

Nintendo Switch players, get ready to rumble as the 2.5D-Hybrid fighter by Arc System Works, Guilty Gear -Strive-, is now available now, on both digital and physical editions. The latest entry in the long-running fighting games series that includes it’s unique artstyle unchanged … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 2 months ago

NASCAR 25 Career Mode Includes Four Stock Car Series Including ARCA

NASCAR 25, the upcoming NASCAR console game by iRacing, will have a Career Mode spanning four different stock car series. This will allow players to start their careers racing in the regional series before climbing up the ladder to reach the NASCAR Cup Series. For the first time, … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 2 months ago

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Had 1.5 Million Players, About 50% Short Of EA’s Expectations

A new press release for investors regarding the preliminary results of EA’s third fiscal quarter revealed that more than 1.5 million players have played Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Simply referred to as Dragon Age in the press release, this was “down nearly 50% from the company’s … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 2 months ago

Spam Chat In Needy Streamer Overload: Typing Of The Net, Out Now

Chat, is this real? A new Needy Streamer Overload game, but a spin-off title. Needy Streamer Overload: Typing Of The Net is out now. This spin-off game to Needy Streamer Overload is a typing game (ala House Of The Dead Typing Of The Dead), where you’ll be learning likely-outdated … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 2 months ago

Truckful Is A Colourful Cargo Hauling Game With A Twinge Of Mystery

The greatest thing to happen from Death Stranding is that the mainstream gaming audience discovered that driving around hauling things is actually fun. And now we have more games that are just about the fun of driving around hauling things where nothing weird happens. Or so it se … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 2 months ago

Whimsy Puzzler While Waiting Is About Being (Not) Patient In Everyday Life, Releasing This February

Do you like waiting? Indie devs Optillusion is showcasing a mundane slice of life its upcoming game While Waiting, a game about.. waiting. No, not like in the idle game sense where you can just wait and see numbers go up. But day-to-day waiting like wait in a line, wait for that … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 2 months ago

Love And Deepspace Update 3.0 Now Live With New Love Interest, New Story Chapters And More

“3D romance game” Love And Deepspace celebrates the new year with a new game update. Update 3.0 “Cosmic Encounter Pt. 2”, which has just gone live today, adds a new main love interest for the otome game: Caleb. Fans are familiar with the character, and those who aren’t will see h … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 2 months ago

SteelSeries Arctis Gamebuds Gaming Earbuds Review – New Form Factor, Same Great Sound

Gaming earbuds? They’re a thing, if you can believe it. In a world where AirPods are now a common sight, why would you want a dedicated TWS earbud just for gaming? There’s one specific reason: consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series don’t play well with Bluetooth headsets. Well, mo … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 2 months ago

SteelSeries Arctis Gamebuds Gaming Earbuds Review – New Form Factor, Same Great Sound

Gaming earbuds? They’re a thing, if you can believe it. In a world where AirPods are now a common sight, why would you want a dedicated TWS earbud just for gaming? There’s one specific reason: consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series don’t play well with Bluetooth headsets. Well, mo … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 2 months ago

Crazy Ones Now Available: Ultimate Anime Dating Sim For Male Players

Noctua Games is thrilled to announce the official launch of Crazy Ones! Starting today, players can embark on a revolutionary anime dating simulation adventure that combines romance, drama, and immersive gameplay—all designed for male audiences who were otherwise left out of the … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 3 months ago

Exoborne Public Playtest Goes Live This Weekend

Exoborne, the extraction shooter by Sharkmob, will be having a public playtest. This playtest will go live from February 12, 1PM GMT (9PM Malaysia Time, +8 GMT) until February 17, 1PM GMT available on PC through Steam. To join the Playtest, head to Exoborne’s Steam page and click … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 3 months ago

Compensation Not Guaranteed Is Like Papers, Please But Singapore-Flavoured

If you wish there are more games that centers around the mundane-yet-fascinating gameplay of being a government officer working at the frontdesk, say no more. There’s more than just Papers, Please to please you who specifically want to play paperwork. We have Papers, Please at ho … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 3 months ago

New Indie Label Baron Du Juvenile Launches Two New Horror Games

Ever heard of WSS Playground? That’s the Japan-based indie games publishing label that brought us Needy Streamer Overload and Touhou Luna Nights. Its parent company, Why So Serious (which is what the “WSS” stands for), has now launched another indie games label, Baron Du Juvenile … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 3 months ago

Ace Combat 7 Sales Pass 6 Million Copies

Bandai Namco announced that Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown has sold more than 6 million copies. This number includes digital downloads. That’s a million more sold since Bandai Namco announced last year, before the release of the Switch version. The Ace Combat series of flight shooti … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 3 months ago

Sega To Host Sonic The Hedgehog Fan Meeting Event In Malaysia, Registration Now Open

The Sonic Official Fan Meeting Tour 2024-25 will be making a stop in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Sega is looking for fans of the blue blur to attend this fan meetup, which will see the appearance of Kazuyuki Hoshino (Sonic Creative Director) and Eitaro Toyoda (Sonic Setting Superviso … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 3 months ago

Assetto Corsa Evo Requires An Online Connection To Access Single-Player Game Modes, Cars

Assetto Corsa Evo is out now in Early Access, and it really is a rough, raw version of what possibly can be the next evolution to the sim racing series. But in these few days since release everyone just discovered that the game requires an online connection for it to be working p … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 3 months ago

Latest Trio Of The Sims 4 Kits Inspired By Two Sims And A Simmer

The Sims 4 is stepping into the new year with three new Kits (paid DLCs containing highly-specific niche theme and the smallest in terms of price and content compared to Stuff Packs, Game Packs and Expansions). Instead of the usual two, we’re getting three Kits in one drop. The m … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 3 months ago

Assetto Corsa Evo Out Now On Steam Early Access

The latest entry in the Assetto Corsa series from the folks at 505 Games and Kunos Simulazioni, Assetto Corsa Evo, has released on PC via Steam Early Access. Like both of it’s previous endeavors, this early access stage only contains a few tracks and cars to mess around, but the … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 3 months ago

Sid Meier’s Civilization VII First Impressions – Turning To The Fun

Turn after turn, the clock keeps ticking down as your forces keep on expanding around the map. The fog of war gets lesser as the era goes on. You get a notification that Benjamin Franklin has decided to call a truce with Lafayette over something minuscule as they turn on the more … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 3 months ago

Nintendo Switch 2 Officially Revealed, Releasing This Year

After months of leaks, rumours and speculations, Nintendo has dropped an innocuous update video which reveals the successor to the Nintendo Switch. It really is called Nintendo Switch 2. The reveal video shows a CG render of the new console that has the vibe of both a sleek new t … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 3 months ago

Promise Mascot Agency Has Star Power In Its Voice Cast

Promise Mascot Agency, the next game by the developers of Paradise Killer (Kaizen Game Works), has revealed some of the voice cast. The game will have voice-overs in Japanese, appropriate given the whole game is based in Japan and heavily involves mascot culture. But boy is this … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 3 months ago

The Blood Of Dawnwalker Revealed- New Action-RPG Featuring Blood, Vampires And One Interesting Hook

The new game by Rebel Wolves, a new game studio co-founded by The Witcher 3 director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, and to be published by Bandai Namco has been revealed. The game is called The Blood Of Dawnwalker. This action-RPG is set in an alternate 14th century Europe where vampires … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 3 months ago

Mai Shiranui Joins Street Fighter 6 This February As DLC

Oh my. Street Fighter 6 revealed a new trailer for upcoming DLC character Mai Shiranui of Fatal Fury fame. The guest character, the second in SF6 following last season’s Terry Bogard, shows off her flashy aerobatics and fiery strikes. The trailer shows the two costumes Mai has, o … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 3 months ago

The First Berserker: Khazan Will Have Physical Copies For PS5 In Asia

The First Berserker: Khazan is an upcoming action-RPG by Nexon releasing later this March, and it will have a physical release on PS5 in Asia. Sega has a sub-publishing agreement with Nexon to publish the physical release of The First Berserker: Khazan in Asia, that includes Japa … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 3 months ago

Save Big On PS5, PS VR2 And More With PlayStation Lunar New Year Sale 2025

What better way to usher in the Year Of The Snake with a sale on PlayStation products? The Lunar New Year 2025 promotion “Level-Up New Year’s Play” sees the PS5 and its many peripherals getting big discounts, especially the PS VR2 headset which is RM940 less than its standard ret … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 3 months ago

First The Sims 4 Update Of The Year Brings A New Main Menu, Revised Townie Houses And More

2025 is the 25th anniversary of the launch of The Sims, and The Sims 4 is celebrating this milestone with tons of new content, both free and paid via new packs. Part of the free content and features is the new patch now live on all platforms. The next time you boot up The Sims [… … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 3 months ago

Xbox Developer Direct To Showcase, South Of Midnight, Clair Obscur, Doom: The Dark Ages And One More

Xbox has now made the Developer Direct (“Developer_Direct) even an annual occasion now as there will be one for 2025. The Developer Direct 2025 showcase will see four games be given an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look. Of the four, half of them are games by Microsoft (one from Xb … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 3 months ago

To Circumvent Licensing Issues, Crazy Taxi Speedrun Has Live Band Playing Music

At Awesome Games Done Quick 2025, the live event where speedrunners complete games quickly to raise money for charity saw the return of Crazy Taxi. Sega’s arcade game is much loved for its fun driving physics as well as its infectious soundtrack. But like most racing games and dr … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 3 months ago

Manor Lords Version 0.8 Adds Bridges, Improved Logistics, More Building Upgrades

Manor Lords, the Steam Early Access hit by Slavic Magic and publisher Hooded Horse, has released a new update available now. Previously available in the Steam beta branch, Version 0.8.024 (or the more marketable name Update 4) features a bunch of new content as well as gameplay c … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 3 months ago

Zenless Zone Zero Update 1.5 Adds New Agents, Agent Attires, New Modes And More

New year, new update is coming to New Eridu. Zenless Zone Zero Update 1.5 “Astra-nomical Moment” will see another good drop of content and features being added to the free-to-play action RPG with gacha mechanics. The headining new content are two new agents, New Eridu superstar A … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 3 months ago

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Delayed Into March 2025

The scramble for game release dates in February 2025 has seen another scramble as Assassin’s Creed Shadows is delayed out of the month and into March. The open world action-adventure game by Ubisoft will now launch on March 20. “While we’ve already made remarkable stride, we beli … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 3 months ago

Transformers: Reactivate Cancelled

It’s been a while since we heard any news of Transformers: Reactivate, the multiplayer shooter developed by Splash Damage. But now we have news, a bad one. On the site most still call Twitter, Splash Damage announced that Transformers: Reactivate has ceased development and the re … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 3 months ago