Today in an unexpected announcement, Rockstar announced GTA+, a new subscription program for Grand Theft Auto Online. The announcement comes shortly after the latest Grand Theft Auto V re-release, with the game now available on Xbox Series X/S and PS5. GTA+ will be available starting from the 29th of March …
Read More »Sony to reveal PlayStation ‘Spartacus’ subscription next week
Back in December, we first learned that Sony is planning its own games subscription service known as ‘Spartacus’. The new subscription will combine PS+ and PSNow, while also offering a library of classic PlayStation titles for a monthly fee. According to sources this week, Sony will be launching this new …
Read More »Group behind recent Nvidia, Microsoft and Samsung attacks arrested
Earlier this week, Microsoft published a lengthy post detailing the group ‘LAPSUS$' and how it operates following a string of cyberattacks on companies like Nvidia, Samsung and even Microsoft itself. Now, just days later, seven members of the group have been identified and arrested. The group had stolen and leaked …
Read More »Gran Turismo 7 devs promise increased rewards and free credits following backlash
Sony has been in the hotseat this month, with Gran Turismo fans growing increasingly frustrated with the latest entry to the franchise. Most complaints centre around the always-online requirement, microtransactions and low in-game rewards. After becoming the lowest user-rated PlayStation game ever, the team behind GT 7 has promised changes. …
Read More »Apple reportedly planning iPhone and iPad subscription plan with yearly upgrades
In recent years, Apple has made a big push into subscription services, offering TV & films, music, news & magazines, and even a Fitness Plus subscription. Soon, Apple may even begin selling iPhones and iPads themselves under a new hardware subscription service. According to sources speaking with Bloomberg, Apple will …
Read More »Forspoken adds Microsoft’s DirectStorage tech for one-second load times
While DirectStorage technology has been available on Xbox Series X/S since launch, it is only just coming to PC for the first time this year. Microsoft announced plans to roll out DirectStorage support for Windows last week, and now the first supported game has been announced – Forspoken. While Forspoken …
Read More »Xbox sets up new publishing division for cloud-native games
We've been hearing about Microsoft's internal cloud gaming initiatives for a while now, with plans to fund and help develop “cloud native” games. Now, the Xbox team is making this more official, announcing its new cloud-focused games publishing arm at GDC. Previously, we've heard that Microsoft is in talks to …
Read More »Datamine suggests Epic will make Fortnite Battle Royale no-build mode permanent
A few days ago, Epic Games debuted a no-build mode for Fortnite Battle Royale, disabling all building mechanics to create an even playing field. At the moment, this is a limited-time mode, planned to be removed in April. However, datamining suggests that Epic is planning on making its no-build mode …
Read More »Lost Ark could be heading to consoles next
Amazon Games had a hit on its hands earlier this year with Lost Ark, which swiftly broke records when it launched on Steam worldwide. For now, the game is a PC exclusive, but Lost Ark could follow in the footsteps of other major ARPGs with a console release later on. …
Read More »Ubisoft reportedly working on Rainbow Six Siege Mobile
Ubisoft has been interested in bringing its bigger franchises to mobile for a while now. The publisher's last attempt, Tom Clancy's Elite Squad, didn't go down so well and was quickly shut down. Now, Ubisoft is preparing its next attempt, with a mobile version of Rainbow Six Siege. According to …
Read More »DICE reportedly scrapped plans to turn Battlefield into a hero shooter
DICE initially had big plans for Battlefield 2042, but much of that had to be scrapped following the overwhelmingly negative reception from players. Now, as the next Battlefield enters pre-production, we are learning about the ideas DICE is throwing out, including a plan to transition Battlefield into a hero shooter. …
Read More »GeForce Now adds six more games and an exclusive in-game event
It is time for another GeForce Now library update. This week is mostly focused on smaller titles, like Project Zomboid, but GeForce Now subscribers also have access to a couple of in-game exclusives for logging into certain titles with GFN. From the 24th of March until the 28th of April …
Read More »Elden Ring patch addresses death loop exploit
Elden Ring has been out for a few weeks now and hackers have begun discovering various exploits in the game’s multiplayer system. Over the weekend, a concerning cheat began doing the rounds, allowing a PvP invader to force a player to become stuck in an infinite death loop. Fortunately, From …
Read More »AMD confirms FSR 2.0 support for Xbox Series X/S consoles
Last year when AMD officially launched FSR, Microsoft was quick to confirm that the technology will work on Xbox Series X/S consoles. Later that year, Myst became the first Xbox title to support FSR, but there has been little news since. Now, with FSR 2.0 coming up, AMD has been …
Read More »Ghostbusters is getting its own 4v1 multiplayer game
The Ghostbusters franchise has had a resurgence recently thanks to new films and now, we're finally getting a new Ghostbusters video game too. Developed by the studio behind Friday the 13th and Predator Hunting Grounds, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed will be a 4v1 multiplayer game, with a 4-player ghostbuster squad and …
Read More »Microsoft confirms recent security breach
Earlier this week, we learned that Microsoft had been hacked by the same group behind recent cyberattacks on Nvidia and Samsung, both of which resulted in significant leaks. Microsoft has now confirmed the breach, and has begun investigating the group known as LAPSUS$. As previously confirmed, the group did manage …
Read More »Activision Blizzard shareholders to vote on Microsoft deal next month
While Microsoft and Activision Blizzard have agreed to a merger, there are a number of hurdles still left to clear before the acquisition can happen. Aside from regulators, the deal also needs to be approved by Activision Blizzard shareholders. Activision Blizzard shareholders will need to vote on whether to sell …
Read More »Rocksteady officially delays Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League to 2023
Back in February, WarnerMedia’s CEO made some comments about the company’s 2022 slate of video games, mentioning titles like Hogwarts Legacy and Gotham Knights. We immediately noticed the lack of mention for Rocksteady’s upcoming Suicide Squad, leading us to believe that the game has been delayed. Now, Rocksteady has made …
Read More »PlayStation Network outage is blocking access to games
The PlayStation Network is currently down, causing issues for players trying to access games and services across PS3, PS Vita, PS4 and PS5 consoles. The issues began at around 12PM GMT. Currently, the PlayStation status page says “some services are experiencing issues” across all PlayStation platforms. Due to the outage, …
Read More »KitGuru Games: GTA V ‘Expanded & Enhanced’ – another cash grab?
GTA V is back, but is the new 'next-gen' console version worth the upgrade, or is it a cash grab?
Read More »Sony will enable VRR on PS5 “in the coming months”
Sony has been promising to add variable refresh rate support to the PlayStation 5 ever since launch. Now 18 months later, the feature appears to be on the way, with Sony confirming plans to roll it out soon. Last night, alongside a new PlayStation 5 Software update, Sony announced that …
Read More »Ghostwire Tokyo PC system requirements and ray-tracing requirements revealed
While Ghostwire: Tokyo is a PS5 exclusive for consoles, the game is also coming to PC on day-one. Last month, Bethesda released the preliminary PC system requirements, but now just a couple of days ahead of release, the PC system requirements have been updated, this time including system requirements for …
Read More »Win a Streamplify full streaming hardware bundle this month! (closed)
It’s 2022 and live streaming is bigger than ever. If you've been looking to start up your own stream, then we are here to help you out. This month, we have teamed up with Streamplify to give away a complete streaming bundle, including a new webcam, green screen, ring lights and a microphone...
Read More »Nvidia officially announces Hopper architecture and H100 GPU
Today at GTC, Nvidia officially unveiled its new GPU architecture, Hopper. The first Hopper GPU will be none other than the H100, based on a custom TSMC 4nm node, packing 80 billion transistors, up to 80GB of HBM3 memory and up to 700W TDP. During the keynote, Nvidia promised huge …
Read More »Ubisoft reportedly working on new Ori-inspired Prince of Persia game
With Ubisoft finally looking to revive the Prince of Persia IP with a remake for Sands of Time, many fans have been hoping that Ubisoft will also have other new games lined up. As it turns out, Ubisoft does have at least one other Prince of Persia game in the …
Read More »The Witcher 4 won’t be an Epic Games Store exclusive
Yesterday, CD Projekt Red surprised us all with the announcement of a new Witcher saga, developed on Unreal Engine 5 as part of a new partnership with Epic Games. While many developers partnering with Epic tend to release PC games exclusively on the Epic Games Store, CD Projekt has made …
Read More »Internet Explorer will be disabled on Windows 10 as browser reaches end of life status
Microsoft has been moving away from Internet Explorer for years and while the browser is still available today, Edge has largely taken over. In June, IE will be going away for good, with an upcoming Windows update set to wipe it from PCs once it reaches end-of-life. Microsoft announced plans …
Read More »Nvidia H100 ‘Hopper’ GPU details leak ahead of GTC keynote
Nvidia is set to host its GTC keynote today and sure enough, it looks like we'll be seeing the new Hopper GPU architecture unveiled. Ahead of the keynote, presentation slides have leaked detailing the upcoming Nvidia H100 GPU, based on a custom 4nm node. VideoCardz has posted what appear to …
Read More »AOC revamps G2 AGON gaming monitors with 165Hz IPS panels
AOC is back with a new set of G2 AGON gaming monitors. Unlike previous G2 series monitors, these new models offer 165Hz refresh rate, offering faster and more responsive gameplay. There are four new AGON G2 monitors with the new 165Hz Fast IPS panel – the 24G2SPU, 27G2SPU, 24G2SPAE and …
Read More »Dying Light next-gen update arrives for Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One X
Prior to the launch of Dying Light 2 it was announced that the first game would receive a free update to take advantage of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Earlier this month, the next-gen update arrived for PS5, and now after a period of additional testing and development, the …
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