Back when Blizzard announced Overwatch 2 in 2019, many of us were confused as to why a sequel was necessary. Part of the reasoning on Blizzard's end was to include a PvE campaign, with hero talent trees and a whole new co-op narrative to play through. Now less than a …
Read More »Asus says recent BIOS update won’t void AM5 motherboard warranty
Recently, Asus has received a lot of negative feedback due to concerns about the warranty for AM5 motherboards. Due to the BIOS overvolting certain AMD processors, customers ended up with damaged hardware and an updated BIOS containing the fix for this issue carried a warning that installing it would void …
Read More »The Layers of Fear UE5 demo has arrived, full game releases in June
Last week, Blooper Team announced that it would be releasing a demo for Layers of Fear, the remake of the original game built from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5, making use of some of the engine's unique features like Nanite and Lumen technology. Now, that demo is freely …
Read More »The Street Fighter 6 Open Beta kicks off this weekend
Capcom has run a series of closed beta tests for Street Fighter 6 over the last few months. Now as we near the game's June release date, Capcom has announced dates for the game's open beta. The Street Fighter 6 Open Beta will be available from the 19th to the …
Read More »Mountain launches Makalu Max wireless mouse with adjustable shape and weight features
Mountain has impressed us in recent years with its portfolio of peripherals, spearheaded by the Everest keyboard range and the Makalu mouse. Now, Mountain is introducing its best mouse yet, the Makalu Max. The mouse has an adjustable weight system and additional attachments so you can adjust the shape, enabling …
Read More »The next wave of Xbox Game Pass titles have been announced
We're halfway through the month, which means it is time for another Xbox Game Pass update. Over the second half of May eight more titles will be coming to Game Pass, including the addition of FIFA 23 via EA Play (Game Pass PC and Game Pass Ultimate only). There are …
Read More »The Logitech G Cloud is heading to the UK with an astonishing price tag
Last summer, Logitech announced plans to launch a new dedicated gaming handheld. However, unlike the Steam Deck or Nintendo Switch, which play games locally, the Logitech G Cloud would primarily focus on streaming services, like GeForce Now and Xbox Cloud Gaming. The handheld has been available in the US for …
Read More »CD Projekt Red confirms lay-offs at Project Sirius studio
Last week, CD Projekt announced that it has “a new framework” in place for its Witcher spin-off game, Project Sirius. The game was primarily in development at The Molasses Flood, but unfortunately, it looks like recent changes to the game's development plan have led to layoffs. In total, 29 developers …
Read More »HAWKEN is making a comeback five years after shutting down
Long before Titanfall hit the scene, Hawken was the go-to mech shooter on PC. The game originally launched back in 2012 in beta form before rolling out as a free-to-play game on Steam in 2014. The game eventually shut down back in 2017, but it is now set to make …
Read More »Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt is no longer in active development
It has been just over a year since Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt first launched and while the game did garner some interest from fans, the player base isn't big enough to justify further development. With that in mind, today Sharkmob has announced plans to end development on the game. …
Read More »Microsoft is now offering a free global license to all cloud gaming services for Activision titles
We've all seen the ten-year deals Microsoft has signed with various cloud gaming companies to offer Activision titles like Call of Duty to rival cloud gaming providers. As it turns out, in order to get its acquisition of Activision Blizzard approved by the EU, Microsoft had to go a step …
Read More »The CMA says it stands by decision to block Microsoft-Activision deal despite EU approval
This afternoon, the European Commission officially approved Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard, noting that the remedies offered by Microsoft should be enough to do away with competition concerns. Now, the UK's Competition & Markets Authority has responded, saying it stands by its initial decision. In a series of tweets …
Read More »Amazon Games is now making a Lord of the Rings MMO in partnership with Embracer
Amazon has already been working with Embracer Group, having formed a deal that will see Amazon publishing the next Tomb Raider game. Now, Amazon has entered a new license agreement with Embracer, paving the way for Amazon to develop its own Lord of the Rings MMO. Amazon and Embracer Group …
Read More »The EU officially approves Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Last week, it was reported that the European Commission would announce its decision on Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard this week. As it turns out, that report was indeed accurate, with the commission publishing its press release today, approving the deal.
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Read More »ASUS UK PR believes it is ‘legal to buy positive reviews’
Asus has built a name for itself over the years, delivering some of the best products in the PC hardware market. The company is beginning to find itself in a string of controversies, with YouTubers like Jayz Two Cents and Gamers Nexus calling the company out over unsavoury practices. Unfortunately, there are signs of wider problems at the company too, including a seemingly hostile attitude towards independent media.
Read More »Prequel comic for Insomniac’s Spider-Man 2 now available for free digitally
We're still waiting on Sony and Insomniac to announce the release date for Spider-Man 2 but official news should be just around the corner. Promotion for the game is ramping up with month, starting off with a free digital comic available today that fills in some of the gaps between …
Read More »Early speedrun clears The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in 94 minutes
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom officially launched today. The game has already garnered a ton of extremely positive reviews, making it an easy GOTY contender for 2023. Now, speedrunners are already finding impressive ways to clear the game in record time. Like Breath of the Wild, Tears …
Read More »Hogwarts Legacy for Nintendo Switch delayed to November
Hogwarts Legacy just had a very successful launch on Xbox One and PS4, with the previous-gen console versions both running decently considering the ageing hardware. The game is also due to land on the Nintendo Switch, but unfortunately, fans will have to wait a while longer. The Nintendo Switch version …
Read More »Layers of Fear UE5 remake will get a demo next week, PC system requirements announced
Blooper Team has been working away on an Unreal Engine 5 remake of Layers of Fear for a while now with the goal of releasing this summer. While we don't have a final release date yet, a playable demo is on the way next week. Blooper Team will release a …
Read More »Mortal Kombat 1 DLC characters may include Homelander and Peacemaker
Earlier this week, plans for the next Mortal Kombat game leaked. At this point, we're looking at a fresh reboot of the series named Mortal Kombat 1. Now, an additional leak has revealed the first DLC characters planned for the game. It never feels quite right to talk about DLC …
Read More »CD Projekt’s Witcher spin-off ‘Project Sirius’ has new development framework
Earlier this year, CD Projekt Red told investors that it had plans to ‘write off' funds spent on an upcoming game, Project Sirius, as the team plans to reboot and start again. Now, Project Sirius is back on track, CD Projekt has revealed. Project Sirius, which is in development at …
Read More »This year’s Call of Duty game to be revealed in August
Last year, it was widely reported that Activision would be skipping Call of Duty in 2023, instead opting for a premium expansion for Modern Warfare 2 with new maps to refresh the game for another year. Somewhere along the way, Activision seemed to scrap this idea in favour of turning …
Read More »Nintendo President confirms no new console until 2024 at the earliest
Earlier this week, someone claiming to be familiar with Nintendo's plans said that the company's next-gen console is “progressing well”, hinting at a 2024 launch. Now, Nintendo is setting expectations, confirming that there will be no new hardware coming before the end of March 2024. As part of Nintendo's latest …
Read More »Intel investigating major security leak
Intel is reportedly investigating a major leak of private keys used by the Intel Boot Guard feature, which aids in blocking the installation of malicious firmware. According to Bleeping Computer, MSI suffered a security breach in March, during which around 1.5TB of data was stolen. As is typical in these …
Read More »The ASUS ROG Ally will be available in June, Z1 Extreme version starts at $699
It has been a few weeks since Asus first teased the ROG Ally handheld gaming system and now, the company is ready to share more in-depth details. Today, Asus is officially launching the ROG Ally, with prices starting at £££ and the first units set to ship out in June.
Read More »The next Mortal Kombat game will reboot the franchise
In recent weeks, a number of leaks have pointed to an imminent announcement for Mortal Kombat 12. NetherRealm has begun teasing a new game as part of its Mortal Kombat anniversary celebrations but a new leak has revealed everything we need to know. Early rumours around Mortal Kombat 12 claimed …
Read More »Far Cry 6 is now available on Steam and through GeForce Now
Last week, Nvidia announced plans to bring 16 new games to GeForce Now in May, headlined by the likes of Far Cry 6, The Outlast Trials and The Lord of the Rings: Gollum. This week, another wave of games is arriving, including one of this month's headliners. GeForce Now is …
Read More »A Plague Tale: Requiem update brings new PC options, 60FPS for consoles
It has been quite some time since A Plague Tale: Requiem first launched, but the game is continuing to receive improvements to this day. While the game did not launch with a 60FPS option on current-gen consoles, that is changing this week with a new patch. Beyond 60FPS support on …
Read More »The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a GOTY contender
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is due to release tomorrow. Ahead of the launch, the first wave of reviews for the game have gone live today, garnering an overwhelmingly positive reception. Much like its predecessor, Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom is launching to glowing …
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