The troubles CD Projekt Red faced during the development of Cyberpunk 2077 are well documented, but we're still finding out new parts of the story 18 months on from the game's initial release. A few days ago, a report claimed that the external QA company working on Cyberpunk 2077 contributed …
Read More »Ubisoft confirms plans to attend Gamescom this year
While initially we thought Ubisoft would be holding its own major games showcase this summer, it seems those plans have changed. Ubisoft is now holding separate events for its upcoming titles like Skull & Bones and Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, and will also be attending Gamescom in August. …
Read More »Spellbreak is shutting down as studio joins Blizzard to work on World of Warcraft
We all know that Activision Blizzard is in the process of being acquired by Microsoft, but that isn't stopping the company from making acquisitions of its own. This week, Blizzard confirmed that it has acquired studio Proletariat, the company behind Spellbreak. Spellbreak launched back in 2018, offering a new take …
Read More »Corsair upgrades K70 RGB TKL keyboard with OPX optical-mechanical switches
The Corsair K70 has evolved plenty of times over the years and remains as one of the most popular gaming keyboards on the market today. This month, Corsair is adding a new member to the K70 family – the K70 RGB TKL Optical-Mechanical keyboard, which as the name implies, swaps …
Read More »NZXT unveils Signal 4K30 and HD60 capture cards for livestreaming
NZXT is revamping its streaming hardware efforts this summer with the launch of two new external capture cards. The new Signal 4K30 and Signal HD60 cards are compatible with any HDMI device, so you capture footage from a console or PC for streaming or gaming videos. The NZXT Signal capture …
Read More »Square Enix announces two surprise games for the Nintendo Switch
Each year, Square Enix seems to have a couple of games up its sleeve for the Nintendo Switch and 2022 is no exception. Today during a Nintendo Direct Mini stream, Square Enix revealed two new games for the Switch – one is a long-requested port of Nier: Automata, while the …
Read More »Valve’s Portal games are launching on Nintendo Switch today
Back in February during a Nintendo Direct, Valve announced that it would be bringing Portal and Portal 2 to the Nintendo Switch later this year as part of the Portal: Companion Collection. It has been months since then and we've had no official updates. Fortunately during today's Nintendo Direct Mini, …
Read More »Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak heads to Nintendo Switch and PC this week
Monster Hunter Rise has been dominating Switch charts since its launch last year and has become a top seller on Steam thanks to its early 2022 PC launch. Later this week, Monster Hunter will be back in the spotlight with the Sunbreak expansion officially launching. Today during a Nintendo Direct …
Read More »Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope launches in October, gameplay showcase tomorrow
This afternoon, Nintendo went live as planned with a new Nintendo Direct stream filled with new game announcements. Atlus is bringing over a trio of Persona games to the Switch and soon, Ubisoft will also be releasing the highly anticipated sequel to Mario + Rabbids. When Mario + Rabbids was …
Read More »Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden and Persona 5 Royal are all coming to Nintendo Switch
A few weeks ago, Atlus made a big splash by announcing re-releases of Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden and Persona 5 Royal for PlayStation, Xbox and PC platforms. This afternoon during a Nintendo Direct Mini stream, all three games were also revealed for the Nintendo Switch, starting with Persona …
Read More »Google may be planning to bring Nvidia GPUs to Stadia
Since launching Stadia a few years ago, Google has maintained its AMD powered servers, using custom-built GPUs from the company. Soon, Google may make a big change, swapping out AMD GPUs with newer Nvidia options. Recently, Google made the decision to license out its Stadia tech so game publishers and …
Read More »From Software has ‘multiple’ new games on the way, Miyazaki confirms
Just last week, we learned that From Software already has a new game on the way, with the unannounced title entering ‘the final stages of development' just months after Elden Ring shipped. As it turns out, this isn't the only other project the studio is working on, as it has …
Read More »Valve’s latest Team Fortress 2 patch is causing bots to crash
Back in May, Valve officially responded to fan-outcry over the state of Team Fortress 2. For years, the game has been left plagued by bugs and bots that would actively ruin games for legitimate players. The first patch aimed at addressing these issues has since gone live, and now, TF2 …
Read More »Metroid Prime Remaster reportedly releasing this year
There have been a ton of Metroid Prime rumours over the Switch's lifecycle. At one point, many were convinced that we would be getting a Prime Trilogy Remaster, followed by Metroid Prime 4, but no such remaster has ever seen the light of day. That might change this year though, …
Read More »Crash Bandicoot 4 will be free for PS+ subscribers in July
We're coming up towards July, which means a new set of free games are on the way for PS+ subscribers. Next month, those subscribed to the entry-level PS+ Essential tier will get three games, including Crash Bandicoot 4. billbil kun, a Dealabs user who accurately leaks all PS+ games a …
Read More »Nintendo Direct Mini goes live tomorrow focusing on ‘partner’ games
We've been hearing for a couple of weeks now that Nintendo is planning another Direct before the end of June. As it turns out, the rumours were right, as Nintendo has announced a new Direct taking place tomorrow. The Nintendo Direct Mini will be roughly 25 minutes long and as …
Read More »Kojima cancelled a superhero game due to similarities with Amazon’s ‘The Boys’
Hideo Kojima has had many ideas for games over the years, but not all of them make it to a production and announcement phase. Recently, Kojima shared a story about a game he wanted to make fairly recently, but ended up shelving after seeing Amazon's TV series ‘The Boys'. Following …
Read More »QA company reportedly lied to CD Projekt Red throughout Cyberpunk 2077 development
The troubles CD Projekt Red faced during the development of Cyberpunk 2077 are well documented, but we're still finding out new parts of the story 18 months on from the game's initial release. According to a new report, a QA company contracted to work on Cyberpunk 2077 contributed to the …
Read More »Nintendo Direct reportedly happening next week and will focus on third-party games
Both Sony and Microsoft have held major game announcement streams this month and all signs are pointing towards Nintendo sneaking one in too. Recently, sources claimed that a Nintendo Direct would take place next week, and according to a new report, it will primarily focus on third-party games. A couple …
Read More »Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection PC release delayed
While we originally expected to see Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection launching on PC in early 2022, Sony appears to have internally delayed the PC release a couple of times. While previous indications pointed to a June or July release, it may have been pushed back to Q4. Sony first …
Read More »Skull & Bones rated by ESRB ahead of July re-reveal
In recent weeks, Ubisoft’s long-delayed pirate game, Skull & Bones, has been rated by a number of boards across the world, including game rating authorities in Brazil and South Korea. Now, the ESRB has also rated Ubisoft’s upcoming game, indicating that a re-reveal and launch is just around the corner. …
Read More »Razer launches Ornata V3 mecha-membrane gaming keyboard
The Razer Ornata keyboard returns this year in upgraded V3 form. The new Razer Ornata V3 is Razer's entry-level low-profile gaming keyboard, offering mecha-membrane switches and a slim, small footprint design to help you save on desk space. With a more compact, modern design, the Ornata V3 is equipped with …
Read More »Phanteks unveils P500A matte white chassis
We've already seen the Phanteks P400 and the P600 series cases, but now we have a nice middle-ground option. Today, Phanteks launches the Eclipse P500A chassis, a matte white mid-tower case that provides plenty of airflow and room for high-end components. The P500A has a mesh front panel and can …
Read More »From Software has a new game in ‘the final stages’ of development
From Software has had a great year so far, having released Elden Ring to great critical acclaim and positive reception from fans. In fact, Elden Ring is likely on its way towards winning many GOTY awards at the end of the year. As it turns out though, From Software has …
Read More »No Man’s Sky for Nintendo Switch is now releasing in October
While No Man's Sky was originally going to release on Nintendo Switch a little sooner, Hello Games needs a bit more time to perfect the new port, pushing it back to October. Hello Games confirmed this week that No Man's Sky for the Nintendo Switch has been pushed back from …
Read More »God of War: Ragnarök release date trailer reportedly coming next week
Sony has been extremely tight lipped this year when it comes to God of War: Ragnarök, sparking repeated speculation that the game will be delayed to 2023. Recently, sources claimed that the game is not delayed and is actually planned for a November launch, which will be announced during a …
Read More »A Plague Tale: Requiem gets October release date
While A Plague Tale: Requiem did get a new trailer and confirmation of a day-one Game Pass launch during the Xbox and Bethesda showcase, a final release date was not announced. That changed this week, with Asobo Studio announcing that the highly anticipated sequel will be launching in October. A …
Read More »AMD releases FSR 2.0 source code as FSR 1.0 turns 1-year old
As of yesterday, AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution technology is one year old, and developers are now shifting to bring support for FSR 2.0 which is already heading to a good number of titles. Now, it is even easier to implement FSR 2.0 and poke around the technology, as AMD has …
Read More »Square Enix wants to bring blockchain and NFTs to Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest
Recently, Square Enix sold off some of its most high profile western studios and IPs, including Tomb Raider and Deus Ex, to accrue money to invest in future projects, including blockchain and NFTs. Since then, the crypto and NFT markets have been crashing, so Square Enix reconsidered slightly, confirming other …
Read More »Blizzard confirms Overwatch 2 will replace original game at ‘Early Access’ launch
Earlier this month, Blizzard confirmed that Overwatch 2 will be launching in Early Access this October across consoles and PC. Now, the studio has revealed a bit more about the transition. Even in its Early Access state, Overwatch 2 will replace Overwatch 1, and we also know how the team …
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