When Microsoft first unveiled Windows 11, it announced plans to revamp the Windows Store and open it up for third-party integrations. We already knew that the Samsung Android app store would be implemented, but now, others are coming forward, including the likes of Epic Games. Not only will the Windows …
Read More »Lone Echo 2 gets October release date
Back in April during the first Oculus games showcase, we got our latest look at Lone Echo 2, as well as an August release date for the highly anticipated VR title. The game was eventually delayed just before its planned release date. At the time, Ready at Dawn did not …
Read More »Netflix acquires Oxenfree studio for push into gaming
Netflix is continuing its push into the video game market. Shortly after beginning public testing for game streaming, Netflix has now acquired its first video game studio – Night School Studio, best known for the indie game ‘Oxenfree'. Night School Studio made a name for itself back in 2016 with …
Read More »Battlefield 2042 beta dates and PC system requirements announced
After months of leaks and a delay, DICE has confirmed that the beta for Battlefield 2042 will be taking place in October. Alongside the beta dates, the studio has also revealed the PC system requirements for the game. A set of system requirements for Battlefield 2042 were shared by closed …
Read More »Valve’s Steam Deck APU could also be used for a standalone VR headset
This week, many outlets began posting new hands-on previews for Valve's upcoming handheld gaming PC, the Steam Deck. Interestingly, one of these previews took an interesting turn, suggesting that the Steam Deck APU could also be repurposed to power a standalone VR headset. Valve launched its own high-end VR headset, …
Read More »Amazon’s New World launches to over 500,000 concurrent players
After years of testing, major development changes and delays, Amazon's ambitious MMO, New World, has officially released. The game is available as of today and it already appears to be a hit, with over 550,000 concurrent players on Steam today – a number that continues to rise. This morning shortly …
Read More »Marvel’s Avengers coming to Xbox Game Pass PC, console and cloud
Last year, there were rumours that Marvel's Avengers would end up on Xbox Game Pass at some point, a theory that only continued to gain ground as the player base dwindled. Now, a full year on from launch, the game will be coming to Game Pass across all available platforms. …
Read More »Western Digital launches WD Red SN700 NVMe SSDs
Western Digital has a new series NVMe SSDs launching today – the WD Red SN700. Built from the ground up to tackle demanding 24/7 workload environments, the new WD Red SSDs will be available with up to 4TB capacity. The WD Red SN700 family includes a 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB …
Read More »Alan Wake Remastered PC system requirements announced
Alan Wake Remastered is just one week away. Just ahead of launch, Remedy has revealed the PC system requirements and PC-specific features, in addition to various console quality/performance modes. The PC version of Alan Wake Remastered will be a DirectX 12 title and unfortunately despite earlier rumours, there will be …
Read More »Battlefield 2042 beta to kick off next week
While many of us expected the Battlefield 2042 beta to begin earlier this month, DICE seemed to find itself running behind schedule and as a result, the game was delayed from October to November. This release date shift also means that the planned beta was moved accordingly, with leaks suggesting …
Read More »This week’s Halo Infinite playtest will be available to all Xbox players
Halo Infinite underwent its biggest public playtest last weekend, but 343 Industries isn't done yet. This weekend, there will be another playtest and this time, it is open to all Xbox players, not just Halo Insider members. Unlike previous tests, you won't have to be part of the Halo Insider …
Read More »Carmack says Oculus will ship ‘unlocked OS’ for Oculus Go
While John Carmack and other members of the Oculus team did have plans for an Oculus Go 2 headset, the success of the Oculus Quest forced the company to recalibrate, dropping all other projects to double down on the Quest. As a result, there will be no more updates for …
Read More »GOG speaks out against review bombing as Hitman gains criticism for online requirements
Back in 2016, IO Interactive rebooted the Hitman franchise with a focus on live service elements. As a result, many in-game features, like Elusive Targets, Contracts, Escalation missions and more require an online connection. With the game's recent release on GOG, some customers have learned this the hard way, leading …
Read More »RazerCon returns next month
Back in October 2020, Razer held its first RazerCon event, featuring new announcements across the board, from peripherals to PC components and cases, to systems. This year, RazerCon will be returning, aiming to deliver an even bigger show compared to last year. RazerCon 2020 ended up being a huge hit, …
Read More »The Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer has no release date, but Naughty Dog is hiring
Ahead of The Last of Us Part 2's release last year, Naughty Dog confirmed that it would not be shipping the game with multiplayer. Instead, the game's planned multiplayer mode is being spun off into its own separate game. Things have been quiet since then, but this week, the studio …
Read More »Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak will have simultaneous release on PC and Switch
Last week during Nintendo Direct, Capcom announced its first major expansion for Monster Hunter Rise. Sunbreak will be a ‘massive expansion' and while the initial trailer only confirmed a Switch release in 2022, Capcom has since clarified that the expansion will also be coming to PC at launch. Monster Hunter …
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Read More »Easy Anti-Cheat and BattlEye confirm support for Steam Deck
While Proton will ensure that almost every game available on Steam can run on the upcoming Steam Deck, and PCs running Linux, there has been a big question mark hanging over certain multiplayer titles, as not all anti-cheat solutions support Linux. Fortunately, Valve has managed to solve this issue, and …
Read More »ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte and more expected to launch Intel Arc ‘Alchemist’ graphics cards
Intel has been working on its big push into the desktop graphics card market for several years and in just a few months, we'll see the first Intel Arc ‘Alchemist' graphics cards hitting shelves. While no board partners have announced their plans officially yet, it would seem that we know …
Read More »Discord begins testing official YouTube integration following music bot shutdowns
In recent weeks, Google/YouTube has been on a mission to take down a number of Discord bots, mainly focusing on music bots that pull audio from YouTube videos and circumvent advertising in order to allow groups to listen together while in a voice channel. Now, Discord is looking to do …
Read More »Monster Hunter Rise will get a ‘massive expansion’ in 2022
Monster Hunter Rise has quickly become a hit on Nintendo Switch and in early 2022, the game will also be launching on PC. After the PC launch, Capcom will be focussing its efforts on the game's first major expansion, Sunbreak, which is set to roll out next year. Last night's …
Read More »Ubisoft confirms GeForce Now leak with DMCA filing
Earlier this month, a GeForce Now database vulnerability revealed a massive list of unannounced games from many major developers and publishers. Nvidia tried to cover for publishers by stating that the entries were “speculative” and not indicative of any privileged information. However, it seems Ubisoft didn't get the memo and …
Read More »Bayonetta 3 trailer reveals gameplay and 2022 release date
Just as leaks suggested, last night during Nintendo Direct, Bayonetta 3 finally resurfaced, four years after initially being announced. This time around, we have a proper trailer packed with plenty of in-game footage and gameplay, as well as a release date. PlatinumGames is back, with Bayonetta 3's development being led …
Read More »The Initiative partners with Crystal Dynamics for Xbox’s Perfect Dark reboot
Back in 2018, Microsoft formed a brand new studio, The Initiative, led by former Crystal Dynamics head, Darrell Gallagher, to work on a major new game, which we now know to be the Perfect Dark reboot. The Initiative won't be embarking on this journey alone though, as the studio has …
Read More »EU proposes rules to push smartphone and electronics makers to use USB-C
The European Commission is planning to introduce new rules that would mandate all electronics manufacturers use USB-C as the common charging port on their devices. This is something that would also apply to smartphone makers, which could finally push Apple to switch from Lightning to USB-C on future iPhones, just …
Read More »Nintendo website leaks Bayonetta 3 and new Kirby game for 2022
We're still hours away from Nintendo Direct, but some of the big reveals planned have already begun to leak. Earlier this afternoon, Hollow Knight Silksong's release date leaked, and now, Nintendo's official website has revealed further games ahead of time, including the release date for Bayonetta 3, and a brand …
Read More »Microsoft Surface Duo 2 makes the jump to flagship-level hardware specs
Following on from recent leaks, last night the Surface Duo 2 was officially announced, breathing new life into Microsoft's take on the dual-screen smartphone concept. The original Duo launched with a flagship price tag without the specs to match. This is changing with the Duo 2, which makes significant upgrades …
Read More »Microsoft launches Windows 11 flagship Surface Laptop Studio
Last night during its annual Surface event, Microsoft announced the Surface Laptop Studio, a follow-up to the high-end Surface Book line of laptops. The new laptop will make the jump to the latest generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors, as well as Nvidia RTX 30 series graphics. The Surface …
Read More »Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Sable and more join GeForce Now this week
Nvidia continues its mission to grow GeForce Now this week with another 12 games joining the library. Notably, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, which just launched to great reviews on PS5, is also available on PC and is streamable, as is Team 17's latest title, Sheltered 2. Kena: Bridge of Spirits …
Read More »BitFenix unveils new Prodigy M 2022 cases
The BitFenix Prodigy is back. Today, the BitFenix Prodigy M 2022 launches, retaining the iconic, cube-like design, while also mixing in some new features, delivering an easy to use case for anyone looking to put together a Mini-ITX or Micro-ATX system. On the outside, not much has changed from previous …
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