A few weeks ago, we started to hear that Lenovo was preparing its own Windows-based handheld gaming device, similar to the ROG Ally. Today, Lenovo made this official, announcing the Legion Go, equipped with a Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor for $699. The Legion Go will ship with Windows 11, enabling …
Read More »Valve is finally opening up the Counter-Strike 2 beta to more players
A few months ago, Valve officially announced Counter-Strike 2 and sent out a wave of invites to a beta version of the game. Many CS:GO players have been waiting for the next wave of invites to try CS2 and now, that day has finally arrived. In an update posted in …
Read More »The first wave of Starfield mods have arrived, including a tool to add DLSS
Starfield has only been live for a few hours but modders are already hard at work. There are already dozens of mods for the game live, including a tool to replace FSR2 with DLSS or Intel Xe Super Sampling.
Read More »Sony has another State of Play stream on the way
Typically, Sony holds a State of Play stream each September and that trend looks set to continue this year. Apparently, Sony is planning another game reveal stream very soon. According to games reporter, Jeff Grubb, Sony's State of Play stream will return soon. While it won't necessarily be a full showcase …
Read More »New World is getting its first expansion, as well as mounts
New World got off to a hot start but after the initial launch, the hype died down considerably for Amazon's big MMO project. The studio is looking to respark things this year though with a new expansion. New World: Rise of the Angry Earth is the MMO's first official expansion, …
Read More »CD Projekt Red will scale up team working on Witcher 4 after Phantom Liberty launches
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is finally set to launch in September, over 2 and a half years on from the initial release of the base game. This will be Cyberpunk 2077's only expansion, as CD Projekt Red is looking to leave its RED Engine tech behind and move all future …
Read More »The PlayStation Portal launches in November
Last week, Sony officially announced the PlayStation Portal, its new Remote Play handheld companion device for the PS5, priced at £199.99. While Sony unveiled most of the details then, it kept quiet on the release date, simply stating it was coming this year. Now, that has changed, with a November …
Read More »Embracer Group shuts down Volition, the studio behind Red Faction and Saints Row
Embracer Group has announced plans to shut down Volition Games, the studio behind Saints Row. The company had been around for 30 years but following a big miss with the Saints Row reboot, Embracer is pulling the plug. Volition has gone through plenty of changes over the years. In the …
Read More »Starfield reviews are officially live
The review embargo has lifted and the Starfield reviews have begun flooding in. At this point, there are 26 reviews recorded on Metacritic, with the game earning an 89 overall score. While some outlets have offered glowing praise for Starfield, others have been more measured. IGN for instance gave it …
Read More »AMD releases new driver with optimisations for Starfield
Months ago, AMD revealed itself as the official PC partner for Starfield. In keeping with that partnership, AMD has rolled out new Radeon graphics drivers with optimisations in place for the game's launch, promising up to 16 percent extra performance. With AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 23.8.2, Radeon GPU users will …
Read More »Elgato unveils new Starfield-themed streaming gear
We're hours away from getting our hands on Starfield and the hype train is moving. To celebrate the game's impending launch, Corsair's streaming brand, Elgato, has unveiled a new range of Starfield themed products. Officially licensed by Bethesda Game Studios, the Starfield Wave:3 microphone and Stream Deck are collector's edition …
Read More »GeForce Now adds Sea of Stars and 12 other titles, September line-up teased
Unfortunately, Starfield isn't heading to GeForce Now this week, but 13 other games are. On top of that, Nvidia has announced the line-up of games for September, with plans to add 25 more games. Nvidia has been doing a good job of surprise game additions for GeForce Now. While at …
Read More »Apple may launch USB-C AirPods case alongside USB-C iPhone
Due to EU regulations forcing smartphone makers to stick to a universal charging standard, Apple is set to unveil the first USB-C iPhone this year, finally doing away with the Lightning port. The iPhone may not be the only Apple device moving to USB-C though. For years, the iPad Pro …
Read More »Sony reveals free PS+ games for September alongside new price increase
As leaked earlier in the week, Saints Row is indeed the headlining game for September's PS+ Essential update. Sony has also revealed the other two games coming to subscribers next month… alongside another subscription price increase. Starting from September 5th, PS+ subscribers can claim a free copy of Saints Row …
Read More »Starfield pre-loads are now live
Starfield is currently the top-selling game on Steam with fans of Bethesda's previous games flooding in with pre-orders. If you're looking to play the game as soon as possible, then you'll be happy to learn that pre-loading is now live. You could already preload the Game Pass version of the …
Read More »The Elder Scrolls 6 is now in development
The Elder Scrolls 6 was originally announced all the way back in 2018 but we've had no updates on the game since then. The Elder Scrolls 6 has been in pre-production while the bulk of Bethesda focuses on Starfield. Now with the company's space RPG just days away from release, …
Read More »RTX 4060 Ti 16GB prices begin to drop
We struggled to wrap our heads around the initial £480 price tag for the RTX 4060 Ti but price cuts are starting to appear. This week, a few different RTX 4060 Ti 16GB models are now selling below MSRP in the UK. A quick look at Scan UK reveals three …
Read More »Limited Edition AMD Starfield hardware bundle lands on eBay
At QuakeCon earlier this month, AMD gave away 500 limited edition bundles containing a custom Starfield Edition RX 7900 XTX graphics card and a Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor with limited edition Starfield packaging. Now, the first of these bundles has appeared on eBay and it is already fetching a high …
Read More »Nintendo has reportedly begun showing its next-gen console to developers
Gamescom officially took place last week and Nintendo was indeed in attendance to sell merch and show games to attendees. As it turns out, Nintendo may have had some very interesting meetings behind the scenes of the event, as word has begun to spread that the company is now showing its next-gen console to partners.
Read More »Starfield leak reveals PC performance
Starfield isn't out yet and we're still a few days away from the game's early access release date. However, reviewers have had the game for weeks and we have seen a number of leaks. In the latest, a comprehensive set of Starfield details were published, alongside gameplay clips and the …
Read More »Nintendo will reveal Super Mario Bros. Wonder gameplay this week
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom isn't Nintendo's only major first-party release for 2022. During a Nintendo Direct earlier this summer, Super Mario Bros. Wonder was also announced, marking the first all-new Super Mario Bros. game in many years. This next game should also serve as the debut …
Read More »Saints Row will be free for PS+ subscribers in September
Each month, usually about a week before official announcement, the next batch of games for PlayStation+ subscribers leaks. September is no different, with the headlining game for next month being revealed as Saints Row. The Saints Row reboot launched to poor critical reception but a number of patches since then …
Read More »Lenovo Legion Go to be powered by Ryzen Z1 Extreme, launching this week
A few weeks ago, we started to hear that Lenovo was preparing its own Windows-based handheld gaming device, similar to the ROG Ally. The Lenovo Legion Go is now expected to be officially announced later this week, although details on specs and pricing have already hit the web. According to …
Read More »Corsair launches Scimitar Elite Wireless with repositionable 12-key panel
The Corsair Scimitar is back with a new variant. Today, Corsair is launching the Scimitar Elite Wireless, a new mouse aimed at MMO enthusiasts in need of extra buttons for shortcuts and macros. The Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless has 16 fully programmable buttons, as well as a repositionable 12-button key …
Read More »DLSS is coming to eight more games, including Battlefield-rival Delta Force: Hawk Ops
Nvidia has been happily reporting on the growth of DLSS in recent months. The performance-saving feature can now be found in over 300 games and apps, and eight more will be joining the list this month. Starfield unfortunately won't incorporate DLSS at launch and will instead use FSR 2. However, …
Read More »Sharkoon unveils new minimalist VS8 and VS9 PC cases
Sharkoon is back with a new pair of ATX mid-towers. Aimed at those who prefer a minimalistic look to their rigs, the new VS8 and VS9 cases are available in two versions, one without a side window and lights, intended for offices and business machines, and a gaming version complete …
Read More »Sega and Atlus announce Special Broadcast at Tokyo Game Show
The Tokyo Game Show is coming up in September and Sega/Atlus have unveiled their plans. Atlus has already announced two new games this year with Persona 5 Tactica and Persona 3 Reload, but it appears that there is even more on the horizon. Sega and Atlus will host a “special …
Read More »The PS5 price cut returns in the UK and Europe
Sony brought in the first official PS5 price cut in regions across the world over the summer, shaving $100/£75 off the price tag. We heard that Sony had expected to sell more during the limited-time promotion in the UK and Europe. Now, Sony is bringing the deal back for a …
Read More »Microsoft has paused the Game Pass trial offer ahead of Starfield launch
Earlier this year, Microsoft officially ended its $1/£1 free trial offer for new Xbox Game Pass subscribers. The deal returned shortly after but it has now been tweaked again, shortening the trial period to two weeks. Now, just days ahead of Starfield's launch, the trial offer has been removed again. …
Read More »Here’s exactly when you can start playing Starfield
If you've pre-ordered Starfield's standard edition, then you'll be waiting until September 6th to get your hands on Starfield. However, those with the Premium Edition can get access later this week. For those looking to dive in the moment the game becomes available, Bethesda has shared digital unlock times. There …
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