Windows 11 has not been free from controversy since it was first released back in 2021. From issues surrounding compatibility to aesthetic changes, many have opted not to update to Windows’ ‘latest and greatest’ OS. That said, in the nearly 3 years since release, the platform has for the first time surpassed its predecessor to become the most popular PC OS for gaming.
Read More »DLSS has been “a transformative feature on PC” with up to 98% utilisation
The introduction of DLSS by Nvidia sparked the beginning of a new technical frontier on PC, with upscaling technology becoming commonplace in most major titles. In the years since, we’ve seen multiple different companies adopt similar technologies such as AMD’s FSR and Intel’s XESS. According to the tech specialists at …
Read More »TMNT: Splintered Fate post-launch roadmap announced
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate was an iOS Apple Arcade exclusive co-op hack and slash roguelike released back in May of 2023. Since then, the game has come to the Nintendo Switch, with a PC release set for some time later this year. Ahead of an official release date, …
Read More »Star Wars: Outlaws includes secret graphics overdrive mode
Last year, Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment released Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora to a relatively warm reception. That said, one aspect of the game which was praised was its inclusion of a secret graphics overdrive mode – future-proofing the title while giving those with beastly PCs the opportunity to check out …
Read More »New PlayStation Accessories app launches on PC
Throughout this generation, we have seen Sony make an increased effort in trying to capture the PC market. From the release of PlayStation exclusives on PC as well as additional hardware support for the platform, the console maker is clearly trying to extend its reach. As part of this, Sony …
Read More »Steam hits new concurrent user record
Over the past few years, the Steam platform has seen strong and consistent growth, with the PC-based service reaching record numbers of concurrent players every few months. After hitting 36 million concurrents back in March, the platform has reached a new milestone – with more than 37 million Steam users …
Read More »EA removes DENUVO from Tales of Kenzera: ZAU
DRM is the bane of many PC players, with DENUVO being the most famous (or infamous). While almost all games with DRM eventually get cracked by fans, developers have begun taking it into their own hands, patching the DRM soon after launch. In a welcome move, the EA-published indie metroidvania …
Read More »Steam update brings new Deck integration to reviews
Recently, Valve has been pushing out a ton of updates for its Steam platform. From a revamp of its review priority system; to a refresh of its family sharing feature, the company has been quite rapidly improving Steam. The latest update is a small but appreciated one – introducing further …
Read More »New Humble Bundle includes (almost) every mainline Resident Evil game
At a regular cadence, Humble offers various bundles of games for a heavily discounted price – all the while giving a portion of the proceedings to charity. The latest bundle to be added includes almost every single mainline Resident Evil game for less than £25. Available for the next 3 …
Read More »Stellar Blade is coming to PC in the near future
Stellar Blade is one of the most discussed PS5 exclusives of the year. Released back in April, the game saw a great deal of success, helping studio SHIFT UP to expand their team and even take the company public. During a recent investor meeting, the studio revealed that they plan …
Read More »Future Final Fantasy games may launch day-one on PC
For the past many years, Sony has had a strong relationship with Square Enix – seeing the Japanese publisher release multiple Final Fantasy games exclusively for the PlayStation platform. Following the long-awaited announcement of Final Fantasy XVI for PC however, the game’s director has revealed that future entries may arrive day-and-date on multiple platforms.
Read More »Bloodborne hits new emulation milestone
Running at just 1080p with an uneven 30 fps frame cap, Bloodborne is overdue for some form of update. Unfortunately, in the almost 10 years since the release of the game, we have gotten little-to-nothing in the way of enhancements. That said, last month the PS4 emulator ShadPS4 managed to …
Read More »Epic Games announces new Fortnite ‘Web Shop’
In recent weeks, Epic Games has been introducing quite a lot of changes to Fortnite. From its return to the iOS platform, the rumours that the game will get its own dedicated Marvel store and more, Epic is clearly looking to revamp the live-service game in some ways. The latest …
Read More »Epic’s free game program has been “magical” claims CEO
Since its launch in 2018, the Epic Games Store has been giving a title or two away for free every single week – sometimes even more than weekly. According to Epic CEO Tim Sweeney, this program “has been just magical.” During a recent press call (as transcribed by PCGamer), Epic …
Read More »Valve overhauls Steam reviews with updated ‘helpfulness’ system
Throughout 2024, Valve has been consistently updating Steam with a ton of new and welcome additions/changes. Alongside a revamp of library sharing; alterations to Steam demos and more, Valve have now changed the way reviews are handled – introducing an updated helpfulness system. Making the announcement on their blog, the …
Read More »The Callisto Protocol will be free on the Epic Games Store next week
Each week, all those with an Epic Games account can get their hands on a title or two for free thanks to the platform’s free game promotion. With Death’s Gambit: Afterlife available right now to claim, next week’s free titles have been revealed. Available to claim and add to your …
Read More »Valve brings further QoL features to Steam
Throughout 2024, Valve has been consistently upgrading its Steam platform with a ton of new and highly welcome quality of life improvements. Following the likes of the family share revamp, a new screen recorder and much more, a new ‘Trending Free’ tab has been added to the store. As noted …
Read More »2D souls-like Death’s Gambit is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, Epic gives away a title or two to all those with an Epic Games account. Available from 4PM today, players can get their hands on the striking 2D Souls-like metroidvania Death’s Gambit: Afterlife. Available to add to your library from today until the 22nd of August, Death’s Gambit: …
Read More »AWD-IT Erebus Prebuilt System Review (4070 Super)
The Erebus is a prebuilt desktop from AWD-IT, featuring a Ryzen 7 7700X and an Nvidia RTX 4070 Super
Read More »Fallout London was redeemed over half a million times in its first 24 hours
Following years of hype and a number of unfortunate and unforeseen delays, TeamFOLON’s Fallout London mod released late last month to high praise and a great deal of interest. It seems all the hard work by the team has paid off, as Fallout London managed to surpass 500,000 players in its first 24 hours.
Read More »SEGA is not delisting Sonic Generations on Steam (sort of)
Ahead of the upcoming release of Sonic x Shadow Generations, SEGA removed the original 2011 version of the game from the Xbox 360 store, sparking fears that the same might happen to the popular Steam release. Luckily, SEGA appears to have been listening, as they have decided to take a …
Read More »DNF Duel is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, Epic gives away a title or two to all those with an Epic Games account. Available right now, players can add to their library the excellent 2.5D fighting game from Arc System Works ‘DNF Duel’. Available to add to your library from now until the 15th of August …
Read More »Humble’s Choice subscription for August includes Sifu, High on Life and more
Humble’s Choice subscription service is a great way to get a bunch of games each month for a relatively low cost – aided by the fact that you can freely pause and unpause your subscription at will. For the month of August, those subscribed to Humble Choice will be able …
Read More »Humble’s Capcom Summer 2024 Bundle available now
At a regular cadence, Humble offers various bundles of games for a heavily discounted price – all the while giving a portion of the proceedings to charity. Available right now, the Capcom Summer 2024 bundle includes a mix of popular and more niche games from the much-loved publisher. Available for …
Read More »Prime Gaming’s free August titles includes Deus Ex, Baldur’s Gate 2 and more
Each month, those who are subscribed to Amazon Prime are privy to a number of free games as part of the company’s Prime Gaming initiative. For the month of August, players can get their hands on a strong line-up of games, including Deus Ex: Mankind Divided; Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced …
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Read More »EA’s PC launcher finally gets wishlisting support
EA is one of the few 3rd-party game publishers to still have their own PC launcher. Unfortunately, the app is rather barebones, with some major notable omissions. That said, EA appears to be getting with the times, as a wishlisting feature has finally been added to the publisher’s launcher. As …
Read More »LEGO Humble Bundle includes 18 games for under £12
While the future of Humble Games as a publisher is somewhat cagey, the company’s bread and butter – its Humble Bundles – remain a solid deal. In collaboration with LEGO, you can now get your hands on a massive library of LEGO games for less than £1 a pop. Available …
Read More »PSVR2 discount sees sales skyrocket by almost 2500%
In anticipation of the upcoming PC launch for Sony’s PlayStation VR2 headset, the company began offering a heavy discount on the peripheral – bringing it as low as £329.99. This strategy appears to already be paying off, as PSVR2 sales have since increased by over 2000%. As reported by The …
Read More »GTA V seemingly coming to PC Game Pass
Over the past few days, many of Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles have leaked, with August’s line-up reportedly including Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and Mafia. Thanks to yet another insider we now have a 3rd game which is set to drop onto Game Pass soon: Rockstar’s Grand Theft …
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