Modern Warfare 3 has officially launched. The game has already attracted some harsh reviews for its seemingly rushed campaign but many were still hopeful for the multiplayer. Unfortunately, there are early issues creeping up there, with Activision already removing several maps. The Quarry, Rundown, Karachi and Scrapyard maps have all …
Read More »Playground’s Fable reboot appears to still be years away
We've known about Playground Games' Fable reboot since 2018, but it was only this year that we finally saw a real trailer for the game. Unfortunately, it seems that we're still quite a long way off from returning to Albion, as the studio is hiring once again for a number …
Read More »MSI slashes prices on gaming monitors in early Black Friday deals
Black Friday is just around the corner but there are plenty of early deals to be found. MSI has already slashed prices for a wide range of monitors, from price cuts on high-end displays to very affordable FHD options that are perfectly priced for a multi-monitor upgrade. To kick things …
Read More »Valve launches Steam Deck OLED with improved battery life and memory speeds
While we're still years away from seeing a true Steam Deck 2, Valve has gone back to improve the original model. The Steam Deck OLED is now available for pre-order, offering a revised 6nm APU, faster memory, a larger 7.4-inch OLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and a lighter, thinner profile.
Read More »The Overwatch League is no more, competitive Overwatch will go in ‘new direction’
Activision Blizzard let go of most of its Overwatch League staff earlier this year, marking a turning point in the company's future esports plans. A few weeks after the company's merger with Microsoft, it has been confirmed that the Overwatch League is shutting down. The Overwatch League was dreamt up …
Read More »Sony has delayed half of its upcoming live-service games
We've heard a lot about Sony's plans to make a big push into live-service games, seeking larger, recurring revenues than their single-player hits can provide. Originally, Sony had planned to ship around 12 live-service games by 2026 but that number has now been cut in half. During Sony's latest earnings …
Read More »The Starfield DLSS beta is now live on Steam
Following on from an announcement last week, Bethesda has now released Starfield's DLSS update. The feature isn't available in the live game just yet, so you won't see it on the Game Pass version. However, if you opt into the Steam Beta, you can start using DLSS immediately. Starfield doesn't …
Read More »Philips’ latest monitor boasts a massive 49-inch SuperWide panel
Philips is back with a new SuperWide display. The new Philips 49B2U5900CH boasts a massive 49-inch display with 32:9 aspect ratio and 5120×1440 resolution, giving tons of screen space for productivity tasks. The Philips 49B2U5900CH is geared towards productivity, with a USB-C docking station, a pop-up webcam with a Busylight …
Read More »GeForce Now adds 16 games this week
November is set to be a busy month for the GeForce Now team, with plans to bring over 50 games to the service this month. We already had quite a few titles in last week's update but now, another 16 games are on the way, including a number of Game …
Read More »Hearthstone set to be the next Blizzard game to hit Steam
Ahead of merging with Microsoft, Blizzard made the decision to start bringing its games over to Steam, ending years of Battle.net launcher exclusivity. We've already seen Overwatch 2 and Diablo IV debut on Valve's PC gaming platform, and now, it looks like Hearthstone will be up next. Outofgames did some …
Read More »Nvidia confirms keynote plans for CES 2024
Nvidia has officially announced plans to participate in CES 2024. The company will be holding a Special Address on the 8th of January to discuss the latest tech releases.
Read More »Embracer might be shutting down TimeSplitters studio Free Radical
Back in 2018, THQ Nordic (now part of Embracer Group) acquired the rights to the TimeSplitters IP, a cult classic FPS game that many fans were hoping to see return. In 2021, Free Radical Studios was reformed, with plans to produce a new TimeSplitters game. Unfortunately, Embracer's recent financial troubles …
Read More »BioWare drops new teaser trailer for next Mass Effect game
BioWare celebrated Mass Effect yesterday for the annual N7 Day and this year's event did not disappoint, with the studio dropping a new teaser for the next Mass Effect game. BioWare has already teased the return of characters from the original trilogy, with an earlier teaser showing Liara. Our latest …
Read More »Rockstar confirms we’ll get our first look at Grand Theft Auto 6 in December
Following on from a leak last night, Rockstar has now confirmed its plans for a Grand Theft Auto 6 reveal. A credible source this week suggested that the first GTA 6 trailer would arrive this month, possibly even as early as this week. That wasn't entirely accurate, as the reveal …
Read More »Nintendo is working on a live-action Zelda movie
For years, we've been hearing rumours that Nintendo is planning a Hollywood adaptation of the Legend of Zelda franchise. Now out of the blue, Nintendo has confirmed exactly that, with plans for a live-action movie. Unlike the Super Mario Bros movie, which was an animated movie, Nintendo's Zelda film will …
Read More »Cooler Master to improve dust filter design following KitGuru’s QUBE 500 review
Back in September, we reviewed the Cooler Master QUBE 500, a flatpack PC case that you build from scratch. It was a concept we could get behind, especially for someone who enjoys building and modding PCs. However, our airflow testing brought up some concerns. Now, Cooler Master has responded to our findings and will be making changes to the case design to improve airflow.
Read More »A Grand Theft Auto 6 reveal trailer is finally on the way
We've seen a lot of Grand Theft Auto 6 rumours recently, with many fans hoping for a reveal in October. Obviously, that never came to pass but a new report this week claims that Rockstar will indeed be releasing the first GTA 6 trailer soon, just in time for Rockstar's …
Read More »You can grab two weeks of Discord Nitro for free this month
Discord recently received a bunch of important updates, including new safety and security features, as well as new bonuses for Discord Nitro subscribers. Now, Discord is looking to win people over to its subscription option with a new two-week free trial. Starting from today and until the 13th of November, …
Read More »Blizzard has been discussing bringing World of Warcraft to consoles
With MMOs becoming more popular on consoles over the last generation, and games like Final Fantasy 14 showing that a gamepad can be a capable tool for playing one, the idea of World of Warcraft on console has come up numerous times in recent years. As it turns out, it …
Read More »AMD is giving away Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora with Ryzen CPUs and Radeon GPUs
AMD's latest game bundle has arrived. If you are picking up a Ryzen processor or Radeon graphics card soon, you'll also get a free code for Ubisoft Massive's new open-world game, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. While Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora didn't garner the best reception during recent media previews, the …
Read More »Resident Evil 4 Remake heads to iPhone next month
Capcom is at the forefront of Apple's renewed gaming efforts. We've already seen Resident Evil Village running on an iPhone 15 Pro and next month, Resident Evil 4 Remake will be joining a growing list of AAA games on iOS devices. For now, games like Resident Evil Village and RE4 …
Read More »Noctua’s latest all-black coolers are perfect for compact PC builds
Noctua is expanding its line-up of all-black CPU coolers this month with the new chromax.black NH-D9L and NH-L9x65. Both coolers stay true to Noctua's successful formula of quiet fans paired with a sizable heatsink, while moving towards a more stealthy design over the traditional brown and beige colour scheme. The …
Read More »Three more DLSS-supported titles are on the way this month
Nvidia has had quite the run of DLSS 3-supported titles in recent months, with Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty arriving in September, Alan Wake 2 in October and now, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is the latest AAA game to sport the tech at launch. On the 10th of November, …
Read More »The Epic Games Store has yet to turn a profit
Fortnite's rise to success also led to a big rise in spending for Epic Games, with the company embarking on a number of acquisitions, investing heavily in securing content for its own store to compete with Steam and a few major lawsuits levied against the likes of Apple and Google. …
Read More »The Finals hit 7.5 million players in beta and became Steam’s most wanted game
Over the last couple of weeks, Embark Studios' The Finals was in open beta across all platforms. Judging by the Steam numbers alone, it looks like this game is set to be a hit, with millions playing during the beta and propelling the game to the number one most wish-listed …
Read More »Cyberpower and Corsair team up to give away gaming chair and peripheral bundle
In need of some new PC gaming peripherals to refresh your setup? This month, Cyberpower is teaming up with Corsair to give away a full peripheral bundle, including a new gaming chair, as well as a new keyboard, mouse and headset. Corsair makes some of the most popular gaming peripherals …
Read More »Phil Spencer welcomed Blizzard to Microsoft at BlizzCon’s opening ceremony
This year's BlizzCon was a little different, taking place just weeks after Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard King. While we didn't get any major Xbox-related announcements, Phil Spencer did make an appearance during the show's opening ceremony. Speaking during the BlizzCon Opening Ceremony, Microsoft Gaming lead, Phil Spencer, took to the …
Read More »Cyberpower kicks off Black Friday early with discounts on Nvidia and AMD gaming PCs
The Black Friday deals are kicking off early at Cyberpower this year...
Read More »Overwatch 2 is getting a new hero for each class, starting with new tank ‘Mauga’
At BlizzCon this week, the Overwatch 2 team unveiled the game's latest hero. Mauga is a new tank hero who dual-wields chainguns and is designed to excel in close-quarters situations. We also get a teaser for what's to come in 2024. While a lot of people do have complaints about …
Read More »Blizzard unveils new trilogy of WoW expansions
While recent Diablo 4 leaks were proven to be accurate at BlizzCon this year, recent World of Warcraft leaks were completely off. BlizzCon surprised WoW players at the event this year with the announcement of a trilogy of expansions, making up the Worldsoul Saga. Chris Metzen, a fan-favourite WoW veteran, …
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