While Bungie initially had Destiny 2 players excited with the idea of the Cosmodrome location growing over time, the studio has since walked back on those plans. This week, Bungie confirmed that there are ‘no plans' to further expand the Cosmodrome to include more Destiny 1 content. With Destiny 2's …
Read More »Microsoft might be acquiring Dying Light 2 studio Techland
Microsoft has been on an acquisition spree in the games industry over the last few years, with the latest being the massive $7.5B Zenimax deal. The Zenimax deal is set to complete soon but it seems that Microsoft may already have another Xbox Game Studios acquisition lined up, this time …
Read More »Nvidia releases DLSS plugin for Unreal Engine
It looks like a lot more games could be making use of Nvidia's DLSS technology in the future. This week, Nvidia officially released its DLSS plugin on the Unreal Engine marketplace, meaning any developer working with Unreal Engine 4 or newer can take advantage of it. Unreal Engine already supports …
Read More »Qualcomm reportedly attempting to block Nvidia’s $40B ARM acquisition
Last year, Nvidia announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire ARM from SoftBank in a $40 billion deal. Of course, these big acquisitions have to go through regulatory checks and gain approval before things can move forward. This process gives rival companies an opportunity to voice concerns about …
Read More »343 Industries has no plans for future Halo Wars 2 content or Halo Wars 3
Aside from developing new titles like Halo Infinite, 343 Industries is also busy maintaining and updating older games in the series, like The Master Chief Collection and Halo Wars 2. While the Master Chief Collection appears set to live on for years to come, 343 is stepping back from Halo …
Read More »Chivalry 2 launching on PC and consoles in June
Chivalry: Medieval Warfare was one of the most popular multiplayer PC games back in the early 2010s and over the years, the studio has been working on a big sequel to compete with the likes of For Honor and other modern multiplayer brawlers. Chivalry 2 was delayed to 2021 last …
Read More »Tales from the Borderlands returns to digital stores this month
Back in 2018, following the swift collapse of TellTale Games, Tales From the Borderlands was pulled from sale and delisted from digital store fronts. Now, in 2021, it looks like the game will be restored thanks to a new licensing agreement. TellTale initially developed Tales from the Borderlands under a …
Read More »Microsoft Flight Simulator’s UK focused World Update arrives next week
While Asobo Studio had planned to ship Microsoft Flight Simulator's UK and Ireland focused World Update this week, it has been pushed back a bit for final polish. Microsoft Flight Simulator has had two other major World Updates since launch, one focusing on adding more landmarks to the United States …
Read More »GeForce Now adds 12 more games this week
GeForce Now has been getting weekly library updates since its launch out of beta and this week is no exception. This time around, we have 12 games joining the library, including Metro: Last Light Redux, Everspace and Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris. While last week was the big …
Read More »Get 10% off ASUS ROG peripherals with exclusive KitGuru discount code
If you are looking at picking up some new PC gaming gear this month, then we'd like to help you out. We've teamed up with ASUS to offer KitGuru readers an exclusive discount on some of their best gaming peripherals.
Read More »CD Projekt Red’s stolen source code reportedly sold in auction
Earlier this week, we learned that CD Projekt Red has been hacked, with the attackers obtaining the source code for Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher 3 and GWENT alongside other documents. Now, it seems that some of CDPR's data has been sold off in an auction. Cybersecurity firm, KELA, monitored the …
Read More »Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart releasing on PS5 in June
Since the PS5's launch, we've known that Sony has two major first-party games planned for 2021. While Horizon Forbidden West is scheduled for late 2021, we were expecting Ratchet & Clank to come before the holiday season. Now, we have a final release date. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is …
Read More »Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 will be part of BlizzCon Online
We learned via an earnings call earlier this week that Blizzard won't be releasing Diablo 4 or Overwatch 2 this year. However, we will be seeing both games in action at BlizzCon, which takes place later this month. The BlizzCon Online schedule went live last night, so we know what …
Read More »Star Wars: Republic Commando to release on Nintendo Switch
It has been 16 years since Republic Commando first released and this year, it looks like the game might make a comeback. The highly regarded Star Wars FPS appears to be coming to Nintendo Switch soon. Republic Commando was a first-person shooter, putting players in a clone squad in the …
Read More »Borderlands 3: Director’s Cut DLC arrives next month
Back in late 2020, Gearbox announced a second season pass for Borderlands 3. We are now coming to the end of that season pass, with the Director's Cut DLC coming out next month. Borderlands 3: Director's Cut will introduce plenty of new content, including a new mechanic for crime scene …
Read More »Tencent acquires minority stake in Bohemia Interactive
Tencent has been investing in smaller but successful video game companies lately. Recently, Tencent acquired a stake in DontNod Entertainment and now this week, it has also acquired a stake in Bohemia Interactive. Bohemia Interactive is best known for DayZ and the Arma series. In a press release this week, …
Read More »Law firm considering class-action lawsuit over PS5 DualSense stick drift
It looks like Sony's new DualSense controller is facing some issues. Recently, some users have been reporting stick drift issues, which has led to an investigation that could result in a class action lawsuit. Both Nintendo and Microsoft are being sued for similar problems. Stick drift is an issue that …
Read More »Far Cry 6 and Rainbow Six Quarantine to release before September 30th
While Far Cry 6 was initially due to be out this month, the game was pushed back in late 2020 to an unspecified release date. Now, we can narrow down the release timing a bit, thanks to comments from Ubisoft executives during a recent earnings call. Speaking to shareholders and …
Read More »Microsoft sets up ‘Vault’ – a subsidiary to absorb ZeniMax and Bethesda
As we've known for months now, Microsoft is in the process of acquiring ZeniMax Media and all of its subsidiaries, including Bethesda. The acquisition is due for approval from the EU in the next few weeks. To gain this approval, Microsoft is setting up a new subsidiary called ‘Vault', which …
Read More »Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time comes to next-gen consoles, PC and Switch
Crash Bandicoot 4 came out a little too early to be part of the next-gen console launch window, but PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of the game are on the way this year. In addition, the game is also coming to PC and Nintendo Switch for the first time. …
Read More »Valve facing Brexit issues with UK Valve Index repair requests
UK owners of Valve's VR headset, the Valve Index, are having some issues to kick off 2021. Due to Brexit and all of the associated changes in policies, Valve's UK RMA/returns system is having difficulties, leading to delays in repairs and replacements. This was pointed out to VR enthusiasts over …
Read More »The Outer Worlds: Murder on Eridanos expansion coming soon
Last year, Obsidian returned to The Outer Worlds with a new expansion ‘Peril on Gorgon'. The adventure isn't over yet though, as a second expansion is on the way and according to reports, it'll be releasing before the end of March. The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon initially released on …
Read More »ESA planning Digital E3 in June, needs publisher backing for keynotes
We've known for a while now that the ESA is planning a digital version of E3 for 2021. Now, we know when the event will be taking place, although it still needs the backing of some major publishers. The ESA is currently planning to hold a digital E3 between the …
Read More »Forza Horizon 4 is finally coming to Steam next month
While Microsoft committed to bringing its Xbox Game Studios exclusives to Steam quite some time ago, there are still a few big games that haven't transitioned over yet. Last year, Microsoft finally brought Sea of Thieves and State of Decay 2 over to Valve's platform and this year, Steam is …
Read More »EA reportedly making final decision on Anthem this week
It has been two years since BioWare first released Anthem and around 18 months since the studio decided to take the game back to the drawing board. Anthem's 2.0 update has been in the works for a long time now but we know very little about it. That could change …
Read More »CD Projekt Red hacked, Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 source code stolen
CD Projekt Red has been hacked again, this time around though, it appears to be a much bigger deal. As confirmed by the company itself, an attacker has managed to breach CD Projekt's systems and obtain source code and other confidential files related to Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3. …
Read More »Thermaltake’s W1 wireless mechanical keyboard boasts month-long battery life
Thermaltake is expanding its peripheral line-up this month with a new wireless keyboard. Today, the company officially announced the W1 Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, delivering Cherry MX switches free of wires. The W1's main selling feature is the wireless connectivity. There are three different connection modes that can be used. …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 3060 reportedly launching on February 25th
We've been expecting Nvidia to launch the non-Ti variation of the RTX 3060 soon but now we seem to have a proper launch date. According to reports this week, the RTX 3060 will launch in just a couple of weeks. According to sources cited by wccftech, Nvidia has begun telling …
Read More »Halo Master Chief Collection devs tease ‘a new place and way to play’
At this point, Halo: The Master Chief Collection is complete on both Xbox consoles and PC. So what's next for the MCC development team? It looks like we'll be finding out quite soon, with 343 Industries teasing a ‘new place and way to play'. In the latest Halo Waypoint developer …
Read More »Warner Bros patents Shadow of Mordor’s ‘Nemesis System’
It has been years since Shadow of Mordor introduced us to the Nemesis System, a dynamic in-game mechanic that turns NPCs into long-term rivals throughout the single-player campaign. Many of us expected to see similar systems appear in other games over the years but there have been very few attempts …
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