While id Software chose to focus on multiplayer expansions for DOOM (2016), the studio took a different approach with 2020's DOOM Eternal, offering a two-part campaign expansion. Today, that two-part expansion campaign comes to an end, with The Ancient Gods Part Two now out. As of today, DOOM Eternal: The …
Read More »AMD has no plans to limit crypto-mining performance on RDNA 2 GPUs
Since Nvidia announced plans to limit crypto-mining performance on GeForce graphics cards, many have wondered if AMD might do something similar. We got our answer this week, with AMD stating it has no plans to limit any kind of work load with its graphics cards.
Read More »EA Play finally rolling out on Xbox Game Pass for PC
Microsoft announced that it would be including EA Play with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions way back in September 2020 and while console gamers got access to EA's library fairly quickly, PC gamers have been left waiting. That finally changes this week, with EA Play access now rolling out to …
Read More »Dying Light 2 aiming to release in 2021
Just as promised, this week Techland finally gave us an update on the status of Dying Light 2. It would seem that after multiple delays and reports of internal development struggles, the game is in its final stretch, and should be out this year. Last night in a developer update …
Read More »Noctua launching cheaper ‘redux’ line of CPU coolers, starting with NH-U12S redux
Noctua is expanding its CPU cooler line-up for 2021 with a new series of redux CPU coolers. The first cooler to launch is none other than the NH-U12S redux, which improves on the original NH-U12S with a streamlined design and more accessible pricing. The Noctua redux line will include new …
Read More »Age of Empires IV gameplay will be shown at event next month
Age of Empires IV was announced all the way back in 2017 and since then, we've seen very little of the game. That is changing next month, with Microsoft announcing a preview event, during which we'll get a good look at Age of Empires IV gameplay. The Age of Empires: …
Read More »Micron is ditching 3D XPoint Memory and selling off its fabrication facility
Micron is stepping away from 3D XPoint memory technology. This week, it was revealed that the company is looking to sell its 3D XPoint memory fabrication plant, as well as ceasing all R&D funding into the technology. Micron first began working on 3D XPoint technology six years ago in a …
Read More »Nvidia bundling free copies of Outriders with RTX laptops
While getting hold of an RTX 30 series graphics card is still very difficult six months after launch, finding an RTX GPU powered laptop is much easier. For anyone looking to buy an RTX laptop, Nvidia is sweetening the deal with a free copy of Outriders. For a limited time, …
Read More »Activision Blizzard downsizing esports and live events division
Back in 2019, Activision Blizzard underwent a round of lay-offs, losing hundreds of staff members. This year, the company has another round of job cuts on the way, this time focusing on the esports division, which has suffered due to the lack of live events over the course of the …
Read More »Crystal Dynamics hiring for next project – new Tomb Raider on the way?
Crystal Dynamics appears to be staffing up for its next game. This week, the Tomb Raider and Avengers developer began hiring for a new Triple A game, sparking rumours that the studio is returning to the Tomb Raider franchise. Over on Crystal Dynamics' website, a number of job positions have …
Read More »Sony, Square Enix and Tencent invest in cloud gaming company ‘Ubitus’
It looks like several major gaming companies have found a new cloud tech firm to get behind. This week, Sony, Square Enix and Tencent invested in Ubitus, a Japan based cloud gaming company. Ubitus was founded in Taiwan initially back in 2007 and later moved its headquarters to Japan. Previously, …
Read More »Second wave of Xbox Game Pass titles announced for March
The Xbox team has had a busy month so far. We've already seen Xbox Game Pass updated with 20 Bethesda games, five of which support next-gen Xbox Series X/S features like Auto-HDR and FPS Boost. The announcements aren't over yet though, as today Microsoft has announced the next wave of …
Read More »DDR5-4800 tested with Intel Alder Lake-S, brings up to 28% more performance
We've known for a while now that memory makers are working on DDR5, with plans to launch the first modules later this year alongside Intel's Alder Lake-S platform. Now, we have a very interesting early look at performance, as a China-based memory manufacturer has revealed their DDR5-4800 testing results. As …
Read More »Gothic Remake gets new screenshots and a new studio
Back in late 2019, THQ Nordic released a surprise demo for a Gothic remake. The demo quickly garnered interest and in early 2020, THQ Nordic committed to delivering a full version of the Gothic remake. Things have been quiet since then, but progress is being made, with new screenshots now …
Read More »Intel 11th Gen “Rocket Lake-S” processors announced
After many weeks of leaks and rumours, today Intel has officially announced its 11th Gen Core "Rocket Lake-S" desktop processors. The flagship is of course the Intel Core i9-11900K, capable of reaching speeds of up to 5.3GHz.
Read More »Corsair launches K65 RGB MINI – a 60% mechanical keyboard with 8,000Hz polling rate
Corsair has been very popular in the mechanical keyboard space for years now with full-sized and 10-keyless options but there has been a gap in Corsair's market – 60% keyboards. That changes today with the Corsair K65 RGB MINI, an ultra-compact 60% mechanical gaming keyboard with PBT double-shot keycaps. Aside …
Read More »Star Citizen continues to rake it in, crowdfunding passes $350 million milestone
Star Citizen has hit yet another milestone. Despite the pandemic, 2020 was the game's most successful year to date, with the total amount of crowd funding now exceeding $350 million. Star Citizen's funding tracker now shows that Cloud Imperium Games has raised $351,202,192, with that funding coming via three million …
Read More »Rockstar is finally fixing GTA Online loading times with help from modder
Earlier this month, a modder discovered a fix for Grand Theft Auto Online's awful loading times. The game has suffered from lengthy loading screens since launch and as it turns out, some messy code was the root cause. Now, Rockstar is implementing the modder's fix in the main game, resulting …
Read More »Apple discontinues HomePod in favour of HomePod Mini
It has been almost four years since Apple first introduced the HomePod with its rather expensive $349 price tag. Apple's smart speaker didn't quite take off, but its smaller sibling, the HomePod Mini, has been much more successful. As a result, Apple is discontinuing the original model this year. The …
Read More »NVIDIA Reflex reduces latency in Overwatch by up to 50%
Another big competitive online shooter is adding support for NVIDIA Reflex. Last month, we saw Nvidia's latency-reducing tech implemented in Rainbow Six Siege and this month, it will be coming to Blizzard's Overwatch. In the case of Overwatch, Nvidia Reflex seems to deliver its best in-game results to date. Running …
Read More »Outriders is coming to Xbox Game Pass at release
March has been a big month for Xbox Game Pass. Just last week, 20 Bethesda games were added to the service to celebrate Microsoft's acquisition of ZeniMax Media. It looks like there is another major addition to Game Pass coming next month too – Outriders. Today, Microsoft announced that People …
Read More »Nintendo has “a series of marquee game releases” planned for 2021
Nintendo's financial expectations for 2021 indicate a big exclusive coming - possibly Breath of the Wild 2.
Read More »Crypto miners successfully crack RTX 3060 Ethereum restrictions
The GeForce RTX 3060 has been on the market for a few weeks now, complete with Nvidia's new anti-mining measures in place. As you may expect, groups have been working to crack Nvidia's anti-mining tech since the launch and now, it would seem that someone has successfully managed to crack …
Read More »Children’s Hospice charity PC auction winner and donation announced
For the last few weeks, we've been running a PC auction to raise money for the NI Children's Hospice. Bidding closed last week and today, we are pleased to announce that we'll be donating £2,400!
Read More »EA finds ‘a small number’ of accounts involved in FIFA FUT ‘black market’
Last week, EA launched an internal investigation after evidence emerged that an employee was granting themselves rare FIFA Ultimate Team icons and selling them online for profit. Since then, there has been an update, with EA uncovering that more people may have been involved. Normally when buying a FIFA Ultimate …
Read More »Dying Light 2 was ‘announced too early’ but updates are coming
There has been a lot of concern around Dying Light 2 recently, including reports of strained development. Still, Techland maintains that the game is doing fine and making progress, promising new updates next week. On Twitter this week, Techland announced that it has “a few words” to share about “the …
Read More »Todd Howard admits “very little” not screwed up during Fallout 76 launch
A lot of interesting quotes came out of the Xbox/Bethesda roundtable conversation this week. While we've already covered the biggest news, such as Bethesda titles being on Game Pass, FPS Boost support and future game exclusivity, we've yet to touch on some of Todd Howard's comments during the stream, which …
Read More »Crash Bandicoot 4 is coming to PC later this month
Last month, Activision announced that it would be bringing Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time to more platforms. Aside from enhanced Xbox Series X/S versions, the game is also coming to PC for the first time and its release date is not far off. Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time …
Read More »Another Xbox event coming this month, may include a big game reveal
For a while now, there has been talk of Microsoft holding a gaming-oriented event in March. Now, we finally have some more details, with an Xbox-focused event reportedly happening on the 26th of March. Initially, Microsoft expert, Paul Thurrott, tweeted that we should expect Xbox and Windows focused events from Microsoft …
Read More »First Nvidia CMP crypto-mining card pictured
Last month ahead of the RTX 3060 launch, Nvidia announced that it would be limiting mining performance in future GeForce graphics cards and releasing a new set of ‘CMP' cards for crypto miners instead. Now, the first images of an Nvidia CMP graphics card have leaked. There are going to …
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