Back in August 2019, Nvidia and Microsoft teamed up to announce Minecraft RTX, bringing full path tracing to the game. There has been plenty of development work done since then and now this week, we'll be able to try Minecraft RTX for ourselves as the open beta is launching. Minecraft …
Read More »Crysis Twitter account reawakens as remaster rumours begin to gain traction
Hints at a Crysis remaster have been floating around for a long time, with the last one coming in March 2020, when Crytek began showcasing the latest version of CryEngine with a few scenes from the 2007 game. Now, the Crysis Twitter account has awakened after going unused for several …
Read More »ESRB adds new game rating for titles that contain ‘randomised’ microtransactions
Once the lootbox controversy boiled over with the release of EA's Star Wars Battlefront II, many called on the ESRB to put measures in place and for better regulation in the games industry. The ESRB did begin putting ‘in-game purchases' notices on physical game boxes but now, that will be …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed 2 will be free to keep on uPlay starting tomorrow
Assassin's Creed 2 has long been considered to be the best in the original trilogy. If for some reason you never played it, or played it on a console and would now like to revisit it on PC, then this week is the perfect time, as Ubisoft is going to …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Remake tops UK charts
As expected, Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Remake is off to an excellent start sales-wise, swiftly rising to the top of UK charts. The game launched on Friday, swiftly bumping down other top sellers, including Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Resident Evil 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. As reported …
Read More »iiyama adds a 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitor to Red Eagle lineup
The iiyama G-Master Red Eagle monitor series is getting an ultra-wide upgrade this month. This week, the 34-inch G-Master GB3461WQSU monitor has been announced, with a 3440×1440 IPS panel, 144Hz refresh rate and FreeSync Premium support. The 34-inch IPS panel covers 100 percent of the sRGB colour range, giving users …
Read More »Apple planning an iPad Pro-like redesign for 2020 iPhone
Apple is forging ahead with plans for its 2020 iPhone lineup, which will reportedly come with a redesign, taking inspiration from the iPad Pro. Currently, the iPad Pro ships with a flat-edge design and later this year, it looks like next iPhone Pro will as well. According to Bloomberg, there …
Read More »Burnout Paradise Remastered coming to Nintendo Switch in June
The Burnout franchise made a small comeback in 2018 thanks to the release of Burnout Paradise Remastered on PC, Xbox One and PS4. Now this year, the remaster is also coming to Nintendo Switch. The Switch version was announced last month without a release date but thanks to a leak …
Read More »Resident Evil 4 Remake reportedly in the works for 2022
Resident Evil has had a great resurgence in the last few years thanks to Resident Evil VII and remakes of RE 2 and 3. We know that a Resident Evil 8 is on the way, but Capcom has also begun work on the next big remake, which will be for …
Read More »Fallout 76 players may need to move their camps before Wastelanders drops next week
The Fallout 76 Wastelanders update is coming up in just a few days and while this is mostly good news, there is a little bit of bad news for players who have already settled down with a camp. Due to the new settlements and NPCs coming to the map, some …
Read More »Valorant ranked matchmaking is coming to the closed beta soon
Valorant has been in closed beta testing for the last week now, with players getting to grips with the maps and how to stay competitive. With that in mind, players are wondering when ranked matchmaking will be added. The good news is, it should arrive very soon. Currently, Valorant players …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 will get free DLCs and two bigger expansions post-launch
As incredible as The Witcher 3 was at launch, some of the best content for the game came later in the form of two highly praised expansions. This strategy paid off handsomely for CD Projekt Red at the time and Cyberpunk 2077 is going to be getting the same treatment. …
Read More »Humble Choice April games bundle revealed
The Humble Choice bundle for April 2020 has been officially revealed, bringing subscribers a good mix of indie hits and Triple A action. This month's bundle headliner is Hitman 2, IO Interactive's excellent sequel to the Hitman 2016 reboot. In terms of value, those on the $12 ‘classic' subscription tier …
Read More »Discord introduces Krisp.ai to filter out background noise in voice chats
Since shifting away from becoming a games launcher, Discord has been doubling down on becoming a better VOIP and chat app. One new feature just launched on the desktop version of Discord this week, an AI-based background noise suppressor to make voice chats clearer. The feature is developed in partnership …
Read More »Valve patents Steam Controller with swappable controls
Towards the end of last year, Valve officially discontinued the Steam Controller, but that doesn't mean that the project is entirely dead. In fact, new evidence of an updated Steam Controller came to light this week, thanks to a newly filed Valve patent. The patent in question depicts a version …
Read More »Call of Duty Warzone brings back Trio squads after fan backlash
Just a few days after swapping out three-player teams with quads in Call of Duty: Warzone, Activision has had a change of heart. Following complaints about the change, Trios have been restored. In a tweet on Thursday, Infinity Ward confirmed the change, saying: “A playlist update is rolling out now …
Read More »Final Fantasy XIV patches will be delayed as Tokyo enters state of emergency
Since the release of the latest major expansion, Final Fantasy XIV has received a series of big patches adding new content to keep players engaged. Unfortunately, the development schedule is going to see a hit over the next few months due to COVID-19. Naoki Yoshida, director and producer of Final …
Read More »Intel commits $50 million to combat Coronavirus
Intel is increasing its donation efforts to combat COVID-19 once again. Previously, the company donated $1 million to Red Cross and set up a $6 million relief fund to help support other organisations helping communities impacted by the virus. This week, Intel is also committing $50 million to the Pandemic …
Read More »Google is temporarily making 1080p streaming the default option for Stadia users
This week, Google took a big step in its cloud gaming journey by opening up Stadia to everyone , meaning anyone can sign up and stream as long as they have an email address. While the floodgates opening should be a good thing, it also comes at an odd time, …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 to get a ‘full blown’ next gen version for Xbox Series X and PS5
Cyberpunk 2077 is an ambitious game, one that is likely going to be a struggle to run on current-generation consoles. With that in mind, many are hoping to see an enhanced version for next-gen consoles and CD Projekt Red has confirmed that it will be delivering just that. We already …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Remake release video shows gameplay captured on PC
Final Fantasy VII Remake has officially launched on PlayStation this week and to mark the occasion, Square Enix has released a ‘thank you' video for fans. While this video is uploaded to the official PlayStation YouTube account, it features gameplay captured on PC and not console. The video is short, …
Read More »BlizzCon 2020 is being planned but it is too early to tell if it will be possible
Blizzard hasn't exactly had the best run of PR over the last couple of years but Blizzcon still tends to be a hugely popular event each year. Currently, Blizzard still plans to hold another Blizzcon this year, but the company also warns that it is “too early” to tell if …
Read More »Amazon’s MMO ‘New World’ pushed back to August
Amazon Game Studios has been working on its first MMO, New World, for years now. There have been plenty of closed alpha and beta tests during that time and this year, the game is set to officially release. New World was originally due out in May, but due to the …
Read More »Palit GeForce RTX 2060 StormX drops to £260 this week
This is one of the lowest prices we have seen for the RTX 2060 yet...
Read More »Fallout 76 Wastelanders trailer sets up the story and shows off new improvements
We are just a few days away from Fallout 76’s big return with the Wastelanders expansion and Steam launch. In preparation for the update, Bethesda released a new trailer for Wastelanders today, teasing new NPCs, factions and story quests. The trailer is short, so we don't get much in the form …
Read More »Bethesda and noblechairs partner up, Fallout gaming chair coming first
The folks at noblechairs are bringing a fresh new look to its chairs later this year thanks to a new partnership with Bethesda. Under the partnership, we’ll see officially licensed chairs based on Bethesda’s biggest franchises, including Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, DOOM, RAGE and Wolfenstein. The final designs for each …
Read More »Call of Duty: Warzone removes Trios in favour of 4-player squads
The third season of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare multiplayer content is now live, bringing changes to all modes, including one major change to Warzone. The battle royale mode is no longer made up of three-player teams, with Trios being completely swapped for Quads. Removing the option of three-player teams …
Read More »Microsoft Surface Neo reportedly pushed out of 2020
Back in October, Microsoft unveiled the future of Surface devices with the Surface Duo and Neo. Originally, both new devices were supposed to be launching before the end of this year, but delays are reportedly creeping in, with the Neo now no longer expected to release this year. While the …
Read More »Riot begins Valorant ban waves for sold beta accounts
There is plenty of buzz surrounding Riot’s new shooter, Valorant. As a result, demand for closed beta access is incredibly high, leading to accounts being sold for over $150 on sites like eBay. Due to this, the ban hammer has been raised early, with a number of accounts being booted …
Read More »Apple reportedly set to acquire NextVR
It is no secret that Apple is working on mixed reality technology and has been stocking up on IP and buying out smaller companies to further its goals. This year, Apple is reportedly adding another piece to the puzzle, with sources indicating that it will be buying NextVR. NextVR is …
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