Recently, ASUS officially launched the ROG Phone 6, as well as a suite of new accessories, like the new ROG Cetra True Wireless Earbuds, featuring dual-connectivity and hi-fi grade audio quality. There will be a base ROG Cetra True Wireless and a Pro version, featuring dual-connectivity via Bluetooth and USB-C. …
Read More »Rockstar reportedly scrapped GTA 4 and RDR remasters to focus on finishing GTA 6
Rockstar-focused reporter, Tez, recently revealed that the studio has scrapped plans for future remasters in an effort to allocate more resources to Grand Theft Auto VI. Other sources have since come forward to confirm this, adding that Rockstar doesn't want a repeat of the GTA Trilogy. Rockstar apparently had plans …
Read More »Square Enix delays Forspoken to 2023
While Forspoken was initially planned for a May 2022 launch, rough gameplay previews led to a lengthy delay, pushing the game back to late 2022. Now, Square Enix has given the developers a bit more time, pushing the game back once again into early 2023. In an update posted this …
Read More »Horizon Forbidden West update brings 120Hz mode and VRR support
Ever since release, the developers behind Horizon Zero Dawn have been working on patches and quality of life updates. The latest patch is arriving this week, and it includes two particularly major improvements – VRR support and a 120Hz mode. With Patch 1.17, Horizon Zero Dawn now has a high …
Read More »God of War Ragnarök is releasing on the 9th of November
Sony has finally broken its silence on God of War: Ragnarök, confirming an early November release date on PS4 and PS5. The announcement also brings along a new trailer and confirmation of the game's collector's edition. As announced on the PlayStation Blog, God of War: Ragnarök is now releasing on …
Read More »UK CMA opens investigation into Microsoft’s $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal
Back in January, Microsoft announced plans to acquire Activision Blizzard in a deal worth a record-breaking $69 billion. However, the deal is far from done, as Microsoft faces regulatory challenges. This week, another hurdle was placed in the way, as the UK's Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) announced plans to …
Read More »Yakuza and new ID@Xbox titles headline July Game Pass update
July is shaping up to be a good month for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, with a few promising indie titles joining the library, alongside the return of several Yakuza titles, making the entire series playable from start to finish once again. The Yakuza games returning to Xbox Game Pass was …
Read More »Halo co-creator will be working on new Battlefield campaign at Seattle studio
Back in October 2021, following the shuttering of his own independent studio, Halo co-creator, Marcus Lehto, joined EA to form a brand new studio. As it turns out, the newly created EA Seattle studio will primarily be focusing on Battlefield, looking to provide new single-player, or potentially co-op enabled campaigns. …
Read More »Skyrim Together Reborn is launching this week
Modders have been working on enabling co-op multiplayer for Skyrim for years in various forms, like Skyrim Together and Tamriel Online. Later this week, the most promising Skyrim multiplayer mod to date will launch – Skyrim Together Reborn. Skyrim Together Reborn is a version 1.0 update to Skyrim Together, marking …
Read More »PlayStation VR2 will use Tobii eye-tracking sensors
Back in February, eye-tracking specialist company, Tobii, announced to investors that it is in negotiations with Sony to provide tech for the PlayStation VR2 headset. Now a few months later, Tobii has officially been announced as the eye-tracking provider for Sony's next-gen VR headset. Tobii has been working on eye-tracking …
Read More »Razer acquires Interhaptics to help develop HyperSense peripheral ecosystem
Razer has been using HyperSense technology to bring new haptic feedback features to a number of peripherals in recent years. Soon, Razer's HyperSense tech will be getting a boost, as the company has now acquired haptic feedback specialist, Interhaptics. Interhaptics was founded in 2017 with the goal of delivering consistent, …
Read More »be quiet!’s next-gen Silent Wings 4 fans will be available starting this month
be quiet! has been working away on its next-generation Silent Wings 4 fans for a couple of years now, with the first 3D-printed prototype arriving in 2020. Now in 2022, the new Silent Wings 4 fans are ready to hit shelves. Following on from an initial unveiling last month, be …
Read More »The full Yakuza series returns to Xbox Game Pass
At the end of last year, some of the best Yakuza games left Xbox Game Pass, removing Yakuza 0, Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2. Now just over six months later, the full Yakuza series is returning to the service. Xbox Game Pass subscribers can once again download and play …
Read More »Sharkoon launches PureWriter White RGB full-size and TKL mechanical keyboards
Sharkoon is revamping its keyboard line-up for 2022. This week, the company announced the new PureWriter RGB White keyboard, available in two different models, a three-block version with a full numpad and dedicated media keys, and a TKL version for those who prefer a smaller footprint on their desk. The …
Read More »KOTOR 2 patch fixes multiple crashing issues on Nintendo Switch
Last month shortly after the launch of KOTOR 2 on the Nintendo Switch, players found a progression blocking bug roughly halfway through the game. Aspyr did offer a workaround that involves skipping a cutscene while it worked on an official patch and now, that update has finally arrived. Aspyr released …
Read More »Lian Li shows off new cases, next-gen UNI Fans and prototype AIO cooler at Digital Expo 2.0
Back in February, Lian Li brought back its annual Digital Expo for 2022, unveiling new prototypes and upcoming products. Now, Lian Li has gone live with its Summer update, bringing us new looks at upcoming cases, next-generation UNI fans and a new Lian-Li AIO liquid cooler. Starting off with the …
Read More »NZXT unveils second My Hero Academia themed PC case
NZXT's limited edition CRFT series cases have mainly focused on video game themes, but now, NZXT is getting inspiration from other areas too. Back in April, we saw the first anime-themed CRFT chassis, taking on a My Hero Academia theme. Now, there is a second edition My Hero Academia case, …
Read More »Thermaltake launches Pacific W8 and W9 CPU water blocks
A new generation of CPUs is on the way from both AMD and Intel. As usual, this also means new and improved cooling gear is on the way too. This month, Thermaltake is launching its latest CPU water blocks, the Pacific W8 and the Pacific W9. The Pacific W8 CPU …
Read More »Synology launches 5-bay DiskStation DS1522+
Synology is back with a new 5-bay DiskStation for 2022. The new Synology DiskStation DS1522+ launches this month, providing a compact solution for all-in-one storage to help you store, protect and share data. The DS1522+ integrates well as the primary storage solution for smaller setups or as an edge node …
Read More »Skate 4 gets pre-alpha trailer and insider program for playtesting
Last week we heard through leaks that EA was planning a Skate 4 reveal before the end of June. Yesterday, those reports were proven correct, as EA released a new trailer, giving us a very transparent look at where the game is at in development, and opening up an insider …
Read More »OCUK slashes PC hardware prices in Summer Sale
It's the summer season and as always, there are a ton of sales going on right now. If you're looking to pick up some PC upgrades, now is a perfect time, and we've rounded up some of the best deals currently available during the OCUK Summer Sale.
Read More »Two years on from release, the XIII remake is getting a remake
Two years ago, XIII Remake launched and swiftly disappointed returning fans with major technical issues. Since then, the game has been handed over to a new studio to remake the remake. XIII Remake launched with plenty of bugs, and fans also took issue with changes to art style and other …
Read More »Halo Infinite co-op campaign beta coming mid-July
Last month, 343 confirmed that it is finally ready to publicly test Halo Infinite's long-awaited campaign co-op feature. Today, the studio announced that the co-op beta will be arriving on the 11th of July. This is in line with the roadmap 343 published around the launch of Season 2. Aside …
Read More »Apple removes payment restrictions for App Store developers, but only in South Korea
Currently, Apple and Google have rules in place to force developers to use their own first-party App Store and Play Store payment systems. This is something that developers have been protesting in recent years, sparking further scrutiny from regulators. Last year, South Korea passed a bill to force Apple (and …
Read More »Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Steam community page hints at Steam Workshop support
Call of Duty is officially heading back to Steam this year. The franchise left Valve's platform behind in favour of Blizzard's Battle.net service back in 2018, but now with this year's release of Modern Warfare 2, the series will be back on Steam and it may have more integration with …
Read More »Ubisoft’s Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora reportedly targeting November release date
It has been over a year since Ubisoft last showed us its upcoming Avatar game and we've heard very little since. Back in May during an earnings call, Ubisoft did claim that Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is on track to release in the current fiscal year, and now according to …
Read More »Nvidia’s GeForce Now will be available on Samsung TVs through new Gaming Hub app
Nvidia is wrapping up its weekly GeForce Now library updates for the month today with six new games joining the library. While new games are usually the highlight of these updates, this week there is significantly more to share, as GeForce Now is joining the Samsung Gaming Hub, and Shield …
Read More »God of War: Ragnarök director asks fans for patience as release date reveal gets delayed
Recently, all signs have been pointing towards new God of War: Ragnarök information being revealed this week. Following several leaks, we were anticipating a release date and possibly even a new trailer. Unfortunately, it seems plans have been delayed further. After weeks of anticipation building amongst fans, God of War …
Read More »Valve quietly downgraded the Steam Deck’s SSD
Valve has been ramping up production of the Steam Deck, with plans to double the amount of systems shipped in the weeks to come. As it turns out, the Deck has gone through a production revision already, swapping out the SSD for a cheaper model...
Read More »EA is reportedly working on a new Marvel game
EA had plenty of issues adjusting to licensed game development with Star Wars over the last decade, but the publisher eventually won fans over with Jedi: Fallen Order. Soon, EA might be picking up another license, as the publisher reportedly has a Marvel game in the works. According to Nick …
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