Google has a number of devices still due to launch before the end of this year and while COVID-19 may have put a stop to any physical events taking place, there is still plenty of opportunity for a virtual launch event. This week, Google began sending out invites for just …
Read More »Marvel’s Avengers headlines this week’s GeForce Now library update
Thursday has arrived once again, meaning it is time for another GeForce Now library update. This week, the service gets Marvel's Avengers, one of the biggest games of the summer, alongside a few other additions to bulk out the library. We also have a game returning to GeForce Now this …
Read More »The Nintendo 3DS family has been discontinued
Back when Nintendo first introduced the Switch, the company was adamant that the 3DS would live on alongside the new console. We all had our doubts as to how long that would last and now, the 3DS has officially been discontinued. This week, Nintendo updated its website to confirm that …
Read More »Hogwarts Legacy is the Harry Potter RPG fans have been waiting for
It has been a couple of years since we first saw the leak of a Harry Potter RPG in development at Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Insiders had previously reported that this game would be unveiled in 2020 and sure enough, last night during the PS5 showcase, Hogwarts Legacy was officially …
Read More »Final Fantasy XVI has been announced
Sony's PS5 showcase last night started off with a bang, with Square Enix announcing Final Fantasy 16. The next mainline game in the long-running JRPG series is coming to PlayStation 5 and PC – there is no release date news just yet, but we do have a lengthy trailer to …
Read More »Sony announces PS5 launch date and pricing
The last couple of weeks have been filled with next-gen console news. Last week, Microsoft kicked things off with the announcement of the Xbox Series S and pricing, pre-order and launch dates for both of its next-gen consoles. As of last night, Sony has joined the club, announcing a November …
Read More »AMD CEO will hold a keynote at CES 2021
CES 2020 was able to take place this year just ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic. That won’t be the case for CES 2021 though, which will be an all-digital event due to continuing health concerns. Still, big names will continue to be involved, including AMD CEO, Dr. Lisa Su, who …
Read More »Bungie denies Microsoft acquisition rumour
This week was somewhat eventful for Microsoft studio acquisition news. Reports from a couple of notable outlets claimed that Microsoft had been in and out of talks with Bungie to re-acquire the studio following their split from Activision, an idea that would excite many Xbox fans. Jeff Grubb of VentureBeat …
Read More »OnePlus Buds seized at US border as ‘counterfeit AirPods’
Ever since Apple first launched the AirPods, a number of smartphone makers have followed suit with their own wireless in-ear buds. The latest is OnePlus, but the company may struggle to sell its own ear buds in the US, as shipments are being seized as counterfeit Apple products. The US …
Read More »Watch Dogs: Legion PC system requirements announced
Watch Dogs: Legion is coming out in just over a month and as one of the biggest ray-tracing supported games of the year, we're expecting big things from the PC version. What hardware will it take to run the game at low, medium, high or ultra settings? Ubisoft answered that …
Read More »Rocket League is going free to play next week
Earlier this year, it was announced that Rocket League will be going free to play and re-launching on the Epic Games Store. The big change is officially kicking off on the 23rd of September, at which point, Rocket League will no longer have a price tag. In an announcement made …
Read More »PlayStation 5 facing production issues
We are on the verge of next-gen consoles officially launching but if you want one at release, you may struggle to find stock. This week, Sony has reportedly cut its production order on PS5 consoles down by four million units, in part due to yield issues. According to Bloomberg, Sony …
Read More »AMD reveals new cooler design for RX 6000 GPUs
We are roughly six weeks away from AMD's RX 6000 launch, but AMD is bringing the teasers early - this time with an unveiling of the new RX 6000 GPU cooler design.
Read More »Seasonic will give RTX 30 upgraders a free 12-pin GPU power cable
During Nvidia's GeForce RTX 30 series graphics card announcement, the company also unveiled a new 12-pin power connector for its higher-end GPUs. Seasonic is already prepared to support this new connection and has a plan in place to send out new 12-pin GPU cables to customers free of charge. The …
Read More »The Glorious Model O gaming mouse is going wireless
Glorious PC Gaming Race caused a stir in the gaming mouse market with the release of the Model O, an affordable, very lightweight gaming mouse. Now later this year, the Model O is going wireless. Following what the company describes as an “extensive research and development process”, the Glorious Model …
Read More »Serious Sam 4 PC system requirements announced
Devolver Digital has already had one huge game launch this quarter with Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout and soon, that will be followed up with the launch of Serious Sam 4. The latest game in the Serious Sam series teases up to 100,000 enemies on screen at once, but what sort …
Read More »Nvidia to acquire Arm for $40 billion
Just as previously rumoured, NVIDIA is indeed going to acquire ARM. Last night, the GPU giant confirmed that it will be spending $40 billion buying Arm from SoftBank, who previously acquired the company in 2016 for $32 billion.
Read More »xCloud streaming comes to Game Pass Ultimate tomorrow, supports over 150 titles
We are just one day away from project xCloud officially joining Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and rolling out to Android devices across the world. Microsoft had already revealed a handful of games that will be available for cloud streaming back when the announcement was made, but today, the company has …
Read More »Halo 3: ODST joins The Master Chief Collection on PC next week
Following on from several weeks of insider testing, 343 Industries has officially announced a release date for Halo 3: ODST on PC. The game will join the rest of The Master Chief Collection on PC next week. Coinciding with the game's 11th anniversary, Halo 3: ODST is coming to PC …
Read More »Oculus Quest 2 VR headset revealed
Facebook Connect isn't due to take place for another couple of days, but the company accidentally published two key announcement videos early. As rumoured, we will indeed be seeing the Oculus Quest 2 announced and launched later this week. The Facebook Blueprint website accidentally posted two videos, one introducing the …
Read More »Apple updates guidelines for game streaming on iOS but still falls short
Before the Epic Games VS Apple dispute began making headlines, Apple was already catching some flack in the gaming scene for its position on cloud game streaming services. At this point, Microsoft has scrapped plans for xCloud on iOS due to Apple's restrictions, Google has yet to bring Stadia over …
Read More »Star Wars Squadrons will support HOTAS on PC and console at launch
One of the best ways to fully immerse yourself in a flight-sim is by using a joystick or HOTAS set up. Not all games end up supporting these controllers but fortunately for Star Wars fans, the upcoming Squadrons will be supporting these peripherals for enthusiasts – on both PC and …
Read More »Sony will hold another PS5 showcase next week
Despite a few surprise announcements from Microsoft, Sony has stuck to its guns and avoided releasing any PS5-related news this week during the PS VR spotlight event. Next week is a different matter though, as the next PlayStation 5 showcase has been announced and dated. The PlayStation 5 showcase is …
Read More »Crytek shows off ray-tracing on consoles in Crysis Remastered
A few weeks ago when Crysis Remastered resurfaced, Crytek announced a number of impressive upgrades for the new version of the game, the biggest of which is a software-based ray-tracing solution that can run on non-RTX GPUs and consoles. Crytek has shown off its software-based ray-tracing method before in demos …
Read More »Immortals Fenyx Rising releases this December
Ubisoft has consistently delayed a set of upcoming games over the last couple of years, with Gods & Monsters being amongst them. The title was previously announced at E3 2019 and re-appeared this week under a new name – Immortals Fenyx Rising. Better yet, the game also now has a …
Read More »Control: Ultimate Edition controversy sparks up again as free upgrades are given and then revoked
Just a few weeks ago, publisher 505 Games caused controversy when it announced that Control Deluxe Edition and Season Pass owners on console would need to re-purchase the Ultimate Edition in order to gain access to next-gen enhancements when upgrading to Xbox Series X or PS5. At the time, 505 …
Read More »Rainbow Six Siege will run at up to 120 frames per second on next-gen consoles
Last night during Ubisoft Forward, Rainbow Six Siege had a small update, with the publisher announcing that the game will be getting a free upgrade for those upgrading to next-gen consoles. This upgrade won't just bring a graphical boost, but it will also bring a big frame rate boost too. …
Read More »Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake is coming in January 2021
Last night during Ubisoft Forward, the publisher officially announced Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, bringing the classic 2003 action game into the modern era. We had already seen some still images of the game thanks to a leak on uPlay yesterday afternoon, but now, we have a …
Read More »Night City Wire returns next week with another deep dive into Cyberpunk 2077
Back in June, CD Projekt Red held the first ‘Night City Wire’ stream, bringing new gameplay footage, trailers and other announcements for Cyberpunk 2077. It didn't take long for episode 2 to arrive in August, giving us a look at the different Lifepaths and weapons in the game. Now, Episode …
Read More »Mafia: Definitive Edition PC system requirements revealed
While the Definitive Edition remasters for Mafia 2 and 3 were somewhat disappointing, there are still high hopes for Mafia: Definitive Edition- a more comprehensive remake of the original game. We are just a couple of weeks away from the game's launch on PC, which means it is time to …
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