Jake Brigstock

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EA Sports F1 25 Braking Point's Callie actor 'honoured' to show women at the very top

2 days ago | indy100.com | Jake Brigstock

Emer Kenny, who plays Callie Mayer in EA Sports F1's Braking Point story mode, said she feels "honoured" to represent women within the sport at a "really exciting time". Braking Point 3 is in the upcoming EA Sports F1 25 and follows fictional team Konnersport once more; this time, the team is competing at the sharp end of the grid, picking up from where the last one left off.
Nintendo breaks silence on Mario Kart World AI controversy

2 days ago | indy100.com | Jake Brigstock

Nintendo has responded to claims it used AI (artificial intelligence) while making Mario Kart World. It's been claimed by some that Nintendo used generative AI, a contentious topic in the world of gaming, in Mario Kart World when it came to in-game billboards. They are claimed to include strange artworks of a bridge, skyscraper and car with features that make it look as though AI created them, such as wonky lines, strange designs and unusual features.
GTA 4 port coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S claims insider, may release this year

2 days ago | indy100.com | Jake Brigstock

A port of GTA 4 may be coming to the current generation of consoles as soon as this year, according to an insider. Tez2 is a dataminer, someone who analyses game files such as code to uncover information about unknown or unreleased content, and regularly posts updates about Rockstar Games. Comments from the user in response to a question about a GTA 4 port on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S have been spotted on an online forum.
The Last of Us Season 2 is being review bombed for different reasons than game

2 days ago | indy100.com | Jake Brigstock

WARNING: This article contains spoilers for The Last of Us Season Two and The Last of Us: Part II. The Last of Us Season Two is being review bombed for very different reasons when compared to The Last of Us: Part II. Naughty Dog took a huge risk with The Last of Us: Part II in 2020 when Joel was killed in the early stages of the game.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has tech experts calling for urgent fixes

2 days ago | indy100.com | Jake Brigstock

Tech experts say there's a "pressing need" for a patch to fix performance issues of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on consoles. Oblivion Remastered is the third best selling game of 2025 in the US already even though it's only been out since April 22, trailing only Monster Hunter Wilds and Assassin's Creed Shadows. It was developed by Virtuos and published by Bethesda.
Gothic 1 Remake demo gets huge update after swathes of player feedback

2 days ago | indy100.com | Jake Brigstock

Developers behind Gothic 1 Remake have updated the game's demo after loads of players gave feedback about it. Studio Alkimia Interactive is working on Gothic 1 Remake, a remake of the 2001 original beloved role-playing game that's due to release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC and published by THQ Nordic. PC players on Steam have been able to play the Nyras Prologue demo since February and after thousands of players shared feedback, it was confirmed on Steam the studio has updated it.
GTA 6 LIVE: Trailer 2 and screenshots 'reveal' playable minigames

2 days ago | indy100.com | Jake Brigstock

Rockstar Games has released trailer 2 for GTA 6 and online sleuths are busy spotting loads of hidden details that could reveal key information about the game. The studio also released 70 new screenshots and fresh artwork from the game which are all being meticulously scrutinised too. It comes after Rockstar Games announced on May 2 the game was delayed from Autumn 2025 and was given a specific release date 26 May 2026.
DOOM: The Dark Ages review - fun gory rampage through demons of Hell

5 days ago | indy100.com | Jake Brigstock

It feels as though Microsoft is caught in a loop of taking two steps forward and one back when it comes to Xbox.
Steam Deck gets battery charge limit in new Valve test

5 days ago | indy100.com | Jake Brigstock

Valve's Steam Deck beta build has been given a new battery charge limit control for players to try out. The beta build of Valve's handheld console, which allows gamers to play PC games on the go through Steam, is an early access version of the console's operating system. It lets users test and provide feedback on certain new features and updates before being widely rolled out. And to help users out with battery life, Valve is testing a new battery charge limit feature.
Nintendo Switch 2 US price rise warning from company president

5 days ago | indy100.com | Jake Brigstock

Nintendo's president Shuntaro Furukawa has reportedly warned that Switch 2 prices could still be affected by Donald Trump's tariffs, but the company is working "quickly" to beat any potential rises.