Given all the controversy surrounding Activision Blizzard at the moment, we weren't sure if Diablo 2: Resurrected would still have an open beta or even make its September release date. For now, it looks like everything will be going ahead as planned, with the remake's public beta beginning this week. …
Read More »Nvidia’s latest driver preps for Back 4 Blood open beta, Naraka: Bladepoint and more
With the Back 4 Blood open beta set to kick off and RTX-supported title, Naraka: Bladepoint launching this week, it is time for a new GeForce driver update. The new driver is available today and aside from day-one optimisations for new titles, this driver also adds support for seven new …
Read More »Kolink’s new Unity and Adapt mid-tower cases have swappable front panels
Kolink is back with another set of mid-tower PC cases. The new Unity Nexus and Adapt cases set themselves apart from the crowd with swappable front panels, available in different designs for some additional user-customisation. Both cases offer similar levels of hardware support, with space for up to 420mm liquid …
Read More »Tales of Arise demo and PC system requirements announced
Over the last few years, we've seen the Tales Of series of JRPGs take a long break. The latest game in the series, Tales of Arise, was due to release in 2020 but was pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic, now, just ahead of the game's new September 2021 …
Read More »Elden Ring is coming to Steam, early PC system requirements revealed
Elden Ring isn't coming out for five more months, but it looks like we may already have a look at the PC system requirements that From Software is targeting, following on from the game's Steam Store page going live. This week, it was finally confirmed that Elden Ring won't be …
Read More »Xenoblade Chronicles 3 reportedly in development
Ever since the release of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 back in 2017, we've been waiting to hear about a sequel with Monolith Soft back at the helm. According to reports this week, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 not only exists, but it is apparently nearly finished. Recently, voice actress Jenna Coleman, who played …
Read More »Samsung Display reportedly working on OLED tech for 2022 iPads
Ever since Apple first began using OLED displays on the iPhone in 2017, we’ve been hearing rumours about the first OLED display iPad. Apple went in a different direction with its 2021 iPad Pro refresh, adding a Mini-LED display. However, supply chain sources still claim that OLED equipped iPads are …
Read More »Back 4 Blood beta had 100,000 active players on Steam alone
There has been a lot of excitement building up around Back 4 Blood over the last year. On Steam alone, the game's closed beta for pre-order customers and select invitees has been a roaring success, amassing over 100,000 active players. Over the weekend, Back 4 Blood was able to garner …
Read More »Cloud Gaming and remote play come to Xbox app on Windows 10
Earlier this year, Microsoft began testing xCloud game streaming on PC via the web browser, rather than the dedicated Xbox app. That's changing today, with the Xbox Cloud Gaming beta now being enabled in the Xbox app on Windows 10 PCs and console remote play finally makes a return. Remote …
Read More »Super Mario Bros. sealed copy sets new record after $2 million bid
Pristine copies of the original Super Mario Bros. have been popping up at auctions over the last couple of years, netting the owners huge sums of money. The last copy of the game sold for a record $660,000, only to be beaten out by a copy of Super Mario 64, …
Read More »The Ascent update brings ray tracing to Xbox Game Pass for PC
Earlier this month, it came to light that The Ascent shipped in two different versions on PC, with the Steam version including support for ray-tracing features, while the Xbox Game Pass for PC version lacked them. The developers said at the time that a fix for this was coming and …
Read More »A new South Park game is reportedly in development
We've had two excellent South Park games release in the last decade and it looks like creators, Matt Stone and Trey Parker, are now working on a third game. This time around, we'll be getting something markedly different, as this upcoming title is said to be 3D and it appears …
Read More »Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice gets ray-tracing upgrade on Xbox Series X/S
When Microsoft first announced the Xbox Series X console, it also announced Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 as the first major exclusive. We're still some ways off from Hellblade 2 releasing, but in the meantime, the original game, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, has been revamped for Xbox Series X/S, with new ray-tracing …
Read More »KitGuru Games: Halo Infinite Preview – did 343 finally get it right?
After a middling reception to campaign gameplay in 2020, 343 Industries came back with a bang this summer, revealing Halo Infinite Multiplayer for the first time. Better yet, the studio was ready to begin public playtesting right away, leading to a Technical Preview last weekend. I was fortunate enough to get an invite and after spending several hours in multiplayer matches, I’m pleased to say that so far, Halo Infinite is looking to be a winner.
Read More »Dell XPS 9510 update fixes poor RTX 3050 Ti performance
A couple of months ago, Alienware m15 laptop owners discovered that their GPUs weren't performing up to par. Now, Dell has found itself in a similar situation with its XPS 9510 laptop, which was misconfigured, leading to poor performance for the RTX 3050 Ti GPU found inside. The XPS 9510 …
Read More »Asus is rolling out Windows 11-ready BIOS updates for several motherboard generations
When Microsoft announced Windows 11, it revealed that PCs would need to support TPM (Trusted Platform Module) in order to upgrade to the new OS. A lot of motherboards support this feature in the BIOS, but finding it can be a tricky task at times. Fortunately in the case of …
Read More »Evil Dead: The Game delayed to 2022
Saber Interactive did well for itself with World War Z a couple of years back and now, the studio is working on another licensed zombie shooter, Evil Dead: The Game. While the game was initially planned for a 2021 release, it has now been pushed back to 2022. This week, …
Read More »Focus Home Interactive acquires ‘Streets of Rage 4’ publisher
Last year, we saw the grand return of Streets of Rage, with an official follow-up to the 90s beat 'em up series. As it turns out, Streets of Rage 4 impressed some larger publishers, leading to Focus Home Interactive acquiring Dotemu. Dotemu, publisher for Streets of Rage 4, is being …
Read More »Back 4 Blood open beta supports Nvidia DLSS
Just a couple of weeks ago, Nvidia and Turtle Rock Studios announced that upcoming co-op zombie shooter, Back 4 Blood, will support DLSS at launch for RTX-series graphics cards. As it turns out, we'll be getting an early look at the performance gains DLSS brings during the beta, which kicked …
Read More »Bethesda’s Deathloop goes gold ahead of September release
We weren't sure if Deathloop was really going to make it out this year just a few months ago, but after last month's State of Play stream, all doubts were put to rest. Bethesda's first PS5 console exclusive has now gone gold ahead of its September release date. Deathloop was …
Read More »Warwick and Harrison Davis build water-cooled gaming PC at Overclockers UK
Harry Potter and Star Wars actor, Warwick Davis, and his son, Harrison Davis, recently swung by the Overclockers UK HQ to put together a stunning water-cooled gaming PC. With help from the OCUK experts, a customised Infin8 Nebula system was put together, complete with personal touches, such as etching on …
Read More »Nvidia will bring 34 games to GeForce Now in August
It's the first week of the month, which means it is time to take a sneak peek at the games coming to GeForce Now over the next few weeks. There will be 34 new titles added to the library this month, 13 of which are are being added today. This …
Read More »Embracer Group acquires eight more game studios
Embracer Group has been on a huge acquisition spree recently, snapping up the likes of Gearbox Software, Deep Silver, THQ Nordic and a slew of smaller studios. Today, the company announced that it has acquired another eight studios, including those behind recent indie hits like Deep Rock Galactic. Embracer Group …
Read More »PlayStationVR 2 to include dual OLED HDR displays, increased FoV and more
Earlier this week, we learned that there were new details regarding the PlayStationVR 2 and its specifications that have yet to be leaked. Well, it didn't take long for people in the know to start talking, as a slew of new details about the next-gen headset have now emerged. Earlier …
Read More »Mass Effect: Legendary Edition performed ‘well above’ EA’s expectations
When it comes to EA and single-player games, there is always some concern around the publisher's expectations for sales and revenue. In the past, we've seen lofty sales goals lead to the cancellation of beloved franchises and even studio closures. Fortunately, in the case of Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, the …
Read More »Two PS5 dev kits disappear from eBay following $3000 bids
Prior to the PlayStation 5 being announced last year, we saw a number of leaks regarding the V-shaped development kit. As it turns out, someone managed to get their hands on a couple of these kits and swiftly began attempting to sell them on eBay, that is until the listings …
Read More »MSI kicks off 35th Anniversary sale in UK
MSI is turning 35 years old this year and to celebrate that big milestone, the company is kicking off a round of sales here in the UK. Starting from the 4th of August until the end of the month, there will be discounts across MSI gaming monitors, desktop PCs and …
Read More »Investors to sue Activision Blizzard over recent allegations
Recently, Activision Blizzard has found itself in controversy once again, following a lawsuit from California's Department of Fair Employment (DFEH), which contained a number of serious allegations. As you would expect, some investors are not pleased with how things are playing out, with some brewing a second lawsuit against the …
Read More »The PS5 has already become profitable, Sony aims to double sales by March 2022
Last week, we learned that Sony has managed to sell 10 million PS5 units since launch, a number that the company hopes to double before the end of March 2022. While consoles are often sold at a loss at launch, it looks like Sony's accelerated pace of sales has made …
Read More »Samsung to produce 5nm Tensor chip for Google Pixel 6
Earlier this week, Google officially revealed the Pixel 6, the company's first smartphone to use its own SoC, know as Google Tensor. As it turns out, Google has signed on Samsung to produce the chip on the 5nm process. During its initial announcement, Google did not disclose who would be …
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