Software & Gaming

During the Xbox Game Showcase on Sunday, Microsoft announced a handful of Japanese games, including the latest pair of Persona games from Atlus. We've known that Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Tactica will be coming to Xbox and PC, but now both games have also been confirmed for other …

This week has brought through another update in the ongoing saga between Microsoft, Activision Blizzard and regulators. This time around, the FTC has finally begun to move its feet, filing for a temporary restraining order to stop the deal from closing, as well as a preliminary injunction that would block …

In recent years, Xbox in particular has struggled to get many of its games across the finish line, with a majority of first party titles announced years ago still in development. Speaking on these development times, the head of Xbox Game Studios claimed that the length of development for AAA …

Nvidia's latest GeForce Game Ready graphics driver has arrived, delivering day-0 optimisations for F1 23 ahead of its release on Friday. The new racing sim will support some Nvidia technologies too, including DLSS 2 for improved frame rates and Reflex for reduced input latency.  Aside from F1 23, the new …

In the wake of E3’s cancellation, Geoff Keighley formed a new event – Summer Game Fest. Following the conclusion of 2023’s showcase, Keighley has now confirmed that SGF will return bigger and better than ever in 2024 – cementing it as the new replacement for the Electronics Entertainment Expo. Making …

Recently Microsoft officially began bringing its first-party PC games over to rival cloud gaming services like GeForce Now. Soon, Microsoft will be upping its offering, with Game Pass set to come to GeForce Now too.  Later this year, Microsoft will bring the PC version of Game Pass over to GeForce …

One of the biggest surprises of 2023 so far has been Hi-Fi RUSH, with the Xbox console exclusive game getting announced and released on the same day to great fanfare thanks to its unique gameplay mechanics and punchy art style. A little under 5 months on from its release, the …

Intel has announced a significant milestone in the adoption of its XeSS upscaling technology, revealing that it is now available in more than 50 titles. According to Intel, there are currently 64 games and applications that either support XeSS or are expected to support it once the software is released. …

The Last of Us Part 1 did not launch in a great state on PC, but Naughty Dog has been consistently releasing patches to polish up the game. The latest is one of the biggest yet, updating the game to version 1.1 and bringing with it a whole host of …

With Microsoft being the only current console manufacturer to not hail from Japan, it makes some degree of sense that the Xbox has in the past struggled to secure a number of Japanese games. That said, this has been improving significantly in recent years – with Xbox forming partnerships with …

It has been a while since Ubisoft's open world racing series, The Crew, appeared in headlines. The series has proven to be popular, with over 40 million players so far. This year, the publisher hopes to take it to the next level with The Crew Motofest.  Developed under the codename …

Embracer Group has been buying up a lot of studios and expensive IP in recent years, with the most recent addition being ownership over the Lord of the Rings IP. Unfortunately, the company had a rough financial quarter after a multi-billion dollar deal failed to materialise. Now, Embracer is looking …

Just as promised Skull & Bones did return to the spotlight this week during Ubisoft Forward. Given the game's development cycle so far, it shouldn't be too surprising that the game does not have a release date at this time. However, a beta will be taking place later this summer.  …

Earlier this year, leaks suggested that Ubisoft's upcoming open-world Star Wars game would release in 2024. It appears the company is well on the way to meeting that date, with a decent gameplay showcase arriving during Ubisoft Forward.  Star Wars Outlaws was first announced during the Xbox Games Showcase on …

With Starfield going up for pre-order on Steam, the game's PC system requirements have also been revealed. In a first for Bethesda, you will need an SSD.

At Ubisoft Forward last night, the publisher finally dropped the first gameplay trailer for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Following a delay from 2022, the game is now set to release in December this year.  A year after the release of the latest Avatar film, Ubisoft's new open-world game set in …

Redfall’s launch earlier this year served as a cautionary tale for many, with the co-op open world vampire shooter suffering from a whole host of problems. Arkane Austin have now released patch 1.1, bringing with it improvements across the board. Unfortunately, there is still no 60fps option on Xbox. Making …

NetherRealm Studios are known best for working on two franchises: Mortal Kombat and DC’s Injustice fighting game. Historically, the team has gone back and forth between the two series. Mortal Kombat 1 has broken this trend, with some wondering whether the team at NetherRealm plan to return to the world …

Ubisoft’s most recent edition of its Forward showcase has come and gone, and brought with it a bunch of announcements. One of the biggest new games to be officially announced was Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR – though unfortunately we did not get to see any gameplay. The notion of a …

After going a literal decade without any new Silent Hill games, last year saw Konami finally unveil a bunch of projects in the works. One of the most exciting was undoubtedly the remake of the classic Silent Hill 2. Said to be “close to finished” back in March, it seems …

When you think of games being re-released, many think of Skyrim. First launched all the way back in 2011, the open-world RPG has appeared on pretty much every platform available in some way or another. That said, this wide reach has allowed for the game to be a huge commercial …

Though it launched in a somewhat laughable state, Fallout 76 has continually been updated since its release back in 2018 – bringing the live service title much closer to what fans would expect from a modern Bethesda Fallout title. Nearly 5 years into its life, Fallout 76 continues to grow …

Sea of Thieves has over the past half a decade amassed a dedicated audience of swashbuckling buccaneers, thanks in no small part to the game’s exciting crossovers. Following the massive Pirates of the Caribbean crossover back in 2021, Sea of Thieves is now set to get its next major collaboration …

A couple weeks ago Ryu Ga Gotoku (RGG Studio) announced that they would be hosting a 2023 Summer Summit on the 16th of June in which we would get information on the team’s new and upcoming projects. Despite this, the studio made an appearance during Summer Game Fest Kick Off …

It’s been almost 10 years since the release of PAYDAY 2, and while the game has seen a whole host of updates and new content over this time, many fans have been eagerly anticipating the long-promised sequel. First announced all the way back in 2016, PAYDAY 3 has finally gotten a …

Xbox’s Game Showcase saw the console manufacturer offering updates on a number of its previously-announced titles. One of these was Avowed – a new game from RPG legends Obsidian Entertainment. Though we did not get a release date, the team showed off a bunch of gameplay for the first time …

Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase brought with it a bunch of announcements. Perhaps the most surprising however was the reveal of some new Xbox hardware. While not the most exciting, those wanting to get in on the Xbox ecosystem can now do so in a new way, with a brand new …

Ever since its initial launch back in 2020, the team at Asobo Studio have continually improved all aspects of Microsoft’s Flight Simulator, with various tech and content updates making for a much more complete and bespoke experience. In a surprise announcement, the team officially unveiled the game’s sequel – Microsoft …

We have seen plenty of console titles offering a wide range of graphics and performance options, allowing games to run at 40fps, 60fps, 120fps and even arbitrary framerates thanks to VRR. Unfortunately, the upcoming Xbox exclusive Starfield will offer just one mode: 30fps...

While the notion of demos has fallen out of popularity in recent years, one of the few companies to consistently release demos for its games is Square Enix. Such is the case with the upcoming Final Fantasy XVI – offering a demo with hours of content and save data transfer. …