Baldur's Gate 3 has just received its latest major update. Now rolling out on PC via platforms like Steam, the new patch arrives as a 12GB download, introducing new endings, bug fixes and most importantly, official mod support, along with the first wave of approved creations, which will be available …
Read More »Sony CFO says the company needs more ‘original IP’
Thanks to Sony's decades in the entertainment industry, the company has access to a lot of IP, but only a percentage of it is original content, produced and conceived in house. Now, Sony's heads in Japan are looking to change that with a push for more original IP. Speaking with …
Read More »Final Fantasy 16, Frostpunk 2 and more land on GeForce Now this month
Nvidia has big plans for GeForce Now in September. There are several major titles launching this month, including the likes of Final Fantasy 16 and Frostpunk 2. There are seven games joining GeForce Now this week, including titles Age of Mythology: Retold and the latest Warhammer game, Warhammer 40K: Space …
Read More »Hogwarts Legacy sequel now a ‘priority’ for Warner Bros
While Warner Bros executives had high hopes for live-service games like Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and MultiVersus, the company's biggest hits in recent years have all been single-player games, the biggest of which was none other than Hogwarts Legacy. Now, WB is looking to put a Hogwarts Legacy …
Read More »Microsoft says Xbox Series S not to blame for delayed Black Myth Wukong release
Microsoft has once again responded to claims that technical issues are keeping Black Myth Wukong off of Xbox. In recent weeks, it has come to light that there is an unadvertised exclusivity deal in place for the game on PlayStation, and Microsoft's latest statement on the matter points to that …
Read More »Acer unveils new gaming handheld, 600Hz monitor and new CoPilot+ PCs
This week alongside IFA, Acer is showcasing its latest line-up of gaming gear. On the portable side, we have Acer's very first handheld gaming PC, the Acer Nitro Blaze 7, along with new Nitro V 14 & 16 laptops. Additionally, Acer is launching a new Predator Orion desktop system, as …
Read More »Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus specs revealed
Today Qualcomm expands its line-up of Snapdragon X processors. We've already seen the Snapdragon X Elite, but now, our attention turns to the new Snapdragon X Plus, a cheaper 8-core CPU that will debut in CoPilot+ PCs later this month.
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 200V (Lunar Lake) announced, first laptops launch later this month
Intel is hosting a small media event this week to unveil Lunar Lake to the press. We've got Leo there with boots on the ground, so here is everything we know about the upcoming Core Ultra 200V (Lunar Lake) processors so far...
Read More »Age of Mythology: Retold headlines this month’s Game Pass update
The first wave of Game Pass titles for September have now been announced, with all of them coming to both console and PC. This even includes the return of a classic RTS, Age of Mythology. Age of Mythology: Retold is the headlining game in this Game Pass update. Coming to …
Read More »Original Risk of Rain devs move to Valve, possibly to work on new Half-Life game
It is rare for Valve to make any big acquisitions, with its last being the acquisition of Campo Santo, the studio behind indie-hit, Firewatch, back in 2018. Now, Valve has made another move, hiring the developers at Hopoo Games, the team behind the Risk of Rain series, prior to the …
Read More »Rocksteady hit with layoffs following huge Suicide Squad losses
Rocksteady has been put in a very bad position this year, after its massive live-service game, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, flopped across all platforms. Given the game's sales performance, lay-offs were almost guaranteed before the end of the year, and now, that process has begun. Multiple Rocksteady staff …
Read More »iOS gamers demand refunds after Capcom adds internet requirement to Resident Evil
While none of the major AAA games to be released on the iOS App Store have garnered high sales numbers, there is a small group of enthusiasts who did actively buy and play these titles. Last week, it emerged that a new update to Capcom's iOS titles would mean that …
Read More »Baldur’s Gate 3 gets official mod support on PC next week
Larian has been hard at work on the long-awaited Seventh major patch for Baldur's Gate 3 for months. Now, the update is finally ready, and will begin rolling out on PC next week. The biggest part of this update is the introduction of official mod support, as well as a …
Read More »Microsoft reportedly working on multiple ‘Transformers’ games
Activision has made many beloved licensed games over the years, most of which have been lost to time. With Microsoft now set to acquire Activision this year, there is some hope that we'll see some classic games return. Hasbro has already publicly said it wants Microsoft to bring back some …
Read More »Until Dawn Remake studio hit by layoffs ahead of October release
Ballistic Moon, the studio behind the upcoming Until Dawn Remake, has undergone layoffs just weeks ahead of the game's launch. According to Insider Gaming, multiple developers at the studio have been made redundant this week, including those in programmer and technical design roles. Typically, we would see these more technical …
Read More »KitGuru Games: Is the Steam Deck still worth it in 2024?
The Steam Deck is a little old at this point, having been out for two years already in LCD form, and the newer OLED model is coming up to one-year old. So let’s answer the question – is the Steam Deck still worth it in 2024?
Read More »The classic Fallout games are currently free to claim on PC
If you've never had the chance to play the classic Fallout games, then now is your perfect opportunity. Until the 5th of September, Fallout, Fallout 2 and Fallout Tactics are all free to claim on PC via the Epic Games Store. Fallout 1 is set in the year 2161 after …
Read More »Black Myth: Wukong may be a secret PS5 exclusive after all
There has been conflicting reports around Black Myth Wukong and the status of its Xbox version. While Microsoft has hinted at there being a timed exclusivity deal with Sony, keeping the game off of Xbox Series X/S consoles. Now, there seems to be some proof of that. Forbes reporter, Paul …
Read More »Visions of Mana studio will reportedly close as companies reconsider Japan investments
Visions of Mana, the latest JRPG in the classic series, officially launched this week but the studio behind it is now swiftly facing closure, as major Chinese gaming companies, NetEase and Tencent, look to reduce their investments in Japan. Ouka Studios, the studio behind Visions of Mana, is reportedly closing …
Read More »Gearbox slammed for Risk of Rain 2 changes in latest update
Risk of Rain has been a hit on Steam with its first two games, however, fans weren't pleased to learn that the IP was acquired by Gearbox back in 2022. This has all come to a head this week with the release of a new expansion for Risk of Rain …
Read More »WB reportedly working on new game based on The Batman
It has been a long time since we last had a single-player Batman game, despite the wide popularity of the Arkham series. As it turns out, Warner Bros may have a new Batman title in development, but rather than being set in Rocksteady's universe, it will be set in the …
Read More »Bungie’s Marathon director was fired for misconduct
A few months ago, we learned that Bungie veteran and Marathon director, Chris Barrett, was no longer at the company. This week, we learned that he was in fact fired from the company, following the results of an investigation. Bloomberg's Jason Schreier broke the news last night, stating that ‘at …
Read More »PS5 Pro design leaks ahead of September announcement
Much like last year's PS5 redesign, the upcoming PS5 Pro has been widely discussed for months thanks to numerous leaks. Now, one of the most trusted leakers around has revealed what the newly upgraded console will look like. Bilbil-kun, who has a long history of accurate leaks, particularly where PlayStation …
Read More »Corsair unleashes upgraded QD-OLED Xeneon 34 ultrawide gaming monitor
The Corsair XENEON OLED returns in 2024, with a new version now equipped with a QD-OLED panel. The Corsair Xeneon 34WQHD240-C hits an ideal pairing of screen size and resolution, with a 21:9 aspect ratio and 3440×1440 resolution, as well as support for HDR at up to 1000 nits. The …
Read More »Ubisoft advises PS5 gamers to abandon their Star Wars Outlaws save and start over
It looks like Ubisoft has angered a lot of early Star Wars Outlaws players on PS5, particularly those who paid for the £100+ ultimate edition for early access. The version of the game that released last week had a number of bugs, including progression-blocking issues. A patch won't fix it …
Read More »CDPR gives an update on The Witcher 4
CD Projekt Red is still a long ways off from releasing any of its new projects, but the studio has been doing a great job of keeping everyone updated on the status of its roadmap. This week, we got some surprising updates on both the next Witcher game and the next Cyberpunk game.
Read More »Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions will be free for PS+ subscribers at launch
The next wave of PlayStation Plus titles have been announced. Available to claim from next Tuesday, PS Plus subscribers will be able to claim the new Harry Potter game, as well as MLB The Show 24 for Baseball fans, and indie-hit, Little Nightmares 2. Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions was announced …
Read More »Microsoft rolls out Ryzen optimisation update for Windows 11
AMD revealed last week that Ryzen CPU owners could expect a performance upgrade in games after updating to Windows 11 24H2, an update that is still currently in testing amongst Windows Insiders. At the time, AMD said it was working with Microsoft to get the new code optimisations into Windows sooner and now, that update has arrived.
Read More »Razer unleashes 1000Hz Wolverine V3 Pro controller for Xbox and PC
A lot of standard console controllers nowadays can be prone to stick-drift, which has pushed many enthusiasts to seek out higher-spec custom controllers. Razer has just launched its latest, the Wolverine V3 Pro, and it seems to give the Xbox Elite controller a run for its money. The Razer Wolverine …
Read More »Astro Bot director wants to bring the game to PC
While Astro Bot began life as a premier PSVR IP, Sony has since cut back its investment in VR games. The next Astro Bot game will be a classic platforming adventure game, returning to PlayStation's roots in many ways. While Astro Bot will be exclusive to PS5 at launch, the …
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