Software & Gaming

After founding in 2021, Streamplify has been working on a slew of new products aimed at aspiring and upcoming streamers. For 2022, Streamplify is introducing a number of new products, providing you with everything you need to get started with creating content.  The launch line-up for 2022 inclues the Streamplify …

The Steam Deck isn't the only portable, handheld gaming PC in town. Prior to the Steam Deck's announcement the original AyaNeo released and for 2022, there will be an upgraded model hitting the market, packing a more powerful Ryzen 5000 series APU.  The AyaNeo Next is the company's next-gen handheld …

PUBG Mobile has now won a major lawsuit targeting a group of cheat creators caught distributing and selling cheat tools for the game. The previously prolific group of hackers will now have to pay $10 million in damages, which will be re-invested in improving anti-cheat tools for the game.  Federal …

Earlier this week, Ubisoft revealed the PC system requirements for its upcoming Siege PvE spin-off, Rainbow Six Extraction. Today, the publisher had even more news to share, revealing that the game will be launching on Xbox Game Pass day-one for both console and PC.  Rainbow Six Extraction is set to …

After years of delays, closed alpha/beta testing and plenty of leaks, Rainbow Six Extraction is finally coming out. With the game just a few weeks away, Ubisoft has now revealed the PC system requirements, with specs for 1080p, 1440p and 4K gameplay.  Rainbow Six Extraction is a spin-off from Rainbow …

Over the last couple of years, a number of leaks have shown that Rare was at one point working on a remaster of 007 GoldenEye, with plans to release the game on Xbox consoles. The project was eventually scrapped, but new evidence suggests that it may have been revived recently.  …

Just a few weeks ago, there were rumours that BioShock creator, Ken Levine, would unveil his next game in December. That didn't end up happening and now, we seem to know why. A new extensive report into Ghost Story Games has revealed a cycle of development hell.  According to a …

Over the last month, gamers on Steam have been able to vote for their favourite games of the year in a number of categories, including GOTY, the best VR game, best game you suck at and more. Last night after tallying up all the votes, Valve revealed the 2021 Steam …

While most companies are betting on cloud game streaming as the next big thing, Alienware is going in a different direction, with its latest project, codenamed ‘Nyx', looking to be four gaming PCs in one by streaming to different screens throughout the home.  Have you ever wondered how cool it …

It has been a few months since CD Projekt Red last gave us development update on Cyberpunk 2077, but according to recent leaks and rumours, the game will be getting a soft relaunch within the next few months. Cyberpunk 2077 will be heading to Xbox Series X/S and PS5 consoles …

In recent months, we've seen several major publishers and independent developers pushing forward with plans to implement NFTs in their games. Square Enix appears to have had blinders on during this time though, with the publisher's end of year letter confirming plans to pursue blockchain technology and NFTs in the …

From Software is gearing up to release one of the most anticipated games of the year in February, and it seems some of the development has been impacted by Bluepoint's 2020 remake for Demon's Souls. In particular, From Software felt some added pressure to polish up Elden Ring's graphics after …

For years now, Rockstar has been rumoured to be working on a sequel to one of its few one-and-done games – Bully. According to former developers, the game was originally in the works back in the late 2000s, and some of that work ended up contributing to the development of …

The Game Awards took place a few weeks ago and as usual, there were some questionable winners and nominations in a number of categories. Today, just before the year comes to a close, we are looking back at some of our favourite games of the year and shining a spotlight …

Each day, the Epic Games Store has been offering a new title for free as part of the storefront’s 15 days of free games. To conclude 2021, Epic is giving away the complete Tomb Raider Trilogy for free. Available to purchase for free from now until the 6th of January …

For months now, there have been rumours that a major PlayStation classic is being remade for modern platforms, with several sources pointing to it being Chrono Cross, one of Square Enix's classic PS1-era JRPGs. Now, we may know what studio is making it, as new job listings have been uncovered …

In recent years, Sony and Marvel have been working closely together in the videogame space, with PlayStation developing titles based on Spider-Man and soon, Wolverine. A lesser-known Marvel property could also be in the works at PlayStation though, with rumours claiming that a Men in Black game is in the …

As a Battle Royale shooter, one of Fortnite’s primary unique selling points is the ability to not only destroy most of the terrain, but also build structures wherever you wish. One consequence of this however is the fact that the skill ceiling is now far too high for some. In …

Titanfall 2 isn't the easiest game to play online nowadays, with hackers being left to their own devices and multiplayer services being prone to DDOS attacks while Respawn focuses most of its efforts on its flagship game, Apex Legends. However, players on PC may now have an alternative to official …

While Remedy Entertainment has historically been known for developing story-focused 3rd-person action adventure titles with interesting twists, the studio has started to branch out, with multiple new projects across different genres and perspectives. Remedy has now announced that the studio is working on a free-to-play co-op title. Making the announcement …

Sonic is no stranger to the world of LEGO. First found in the 2015 game LEGO Dimensions, it seems the blue blur is once again being transformed into a LEGO character as a Sonic the Hedgehog LEGO set has now been officially announced. Originally leaked last week, LEGO and SEGA …

At the rate that Fortnite is continuing to add new characters to its ever-increasing roster of IPs, many would think that the Battle Royale game would soon run out of new characters. It seems that is not the case, as 2022 is set to bring with it many Xbox and …

Atlus capped off 2021 with the release of its latest major JRPG,  Shin Megami Tensei V for the Nintendo Switch, but it looks like the studio won't be slowing down in 2022. This week, one of the studio's creative leads teased that another major title should be heading our way …

Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout was one of the biggest surprise hits of the year when it launched back in 2020. While it may no longer be the talk of the town, the game continues to see a healthy and active user base. PS5 players may soon be seeing major improvements …

Each month, PlayStation Plus subscribers are given a number of games for free. With 2021 coming to an end, we now know the total value of all of the games given away during the year – and it is much more than the $60 price tag for an annual subscription. …

We are closing in on the end of 2021 and in keeping with tradition, Valve has revealed the top selling games of the year on Steam. This year's top 100 has some familiar titles, with the likes of Grand Theft Auto V, Rainbow Six Siege, Dota 2 and CS:GO making …

Back in 2018, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing filed a class-action lawsuit against Riot Games over mistreatment and discrimination in the work place. The publisher initially tried to settle the lawsuit with a $10 million payout in 2019, but now two years later, a much bigger settlement …

Even if a video game publisher has yet to announce a game's release date, internal databases have historically been used to identify upcoming games’ possible launch dates. Such is the case with the next mainline Sonic title – Sonic Frontiers – which may be coming in November 2022. As reported …

With the unpredictability of video game development, Sony have made it a point to not share release dates for games generally until the title is near completion. Such is the case with God of War Ragnarok which – aside from a delay from 2021 to 2022 – has seen little …

Final Fantasy XVI is the next major entry in the long running and highly successful JRPG franchise from Square Enix. While fans were expecting some news regarding the game before the end of the year, the team has now confirmed that FFXVI was hit with COVID-related delays – though hopefully …