Software & Gaming

Gaming is bigger than it's ever been, both in terms of mindshare as well as profits. Whether in consequence, or due in part to, Microsoft is feeling the positive effects of the current gaming boom, with Phil Spencer revealing that the Series X|S is the fastest selling Xbox console family …

It is common to see many video game IPs crossover with the LEGO franchise – both inside and outside of video games. One upcoming set – namely an Overwatch 2 set – has now been indefinitely delayed, as the toy manufacturer is “reviewing our partnership with Activision Blizzard.” Activision-Blizzard have …

As part of a multi-media franchise revival, Sony has been pushing to see the return of the classic PlayStation destruction derby series Twisted Metal. Previously, we reported that the title was being developed by Lucid Games – however this is seemingly no longer the case. According to VGC, Lucid Games …

While HITMAN III may be the final game in the World of Assassination Trilogy, developers IO Interactive are not yet done with Agent 47 as the game enters its second year on the market, IOI have now announced a HITMAN III Year 2 reveal stream. Making the announcement on their …

Dying Light 2 is one of the year's most hotly anticipated games, but eyebrows were raised when the game's developers recently commented that it would take 500 hours to fully complete the game. Techland has now clarified those remarks by issuing an update on Twitter, affirming that the 500 hour …

Horizon Zero Dawn became an instant hit when it launched in 2017, selling 10s of millions of copies and solidifying Aloy as a lifelong PlayStation mascot. Even so, the game was not perfect, and featured some noticeable issues. Thankfully, the upcoming Forbidden West sequel is looking to fix all of …

Nvidia’s RTX technology is mighty impressive, and has helped many PC players make the most of their Nvidia GPUs. Unfortunately, the company's RTX technology requires bespoke implementation on a game-by-game basis. Fortunately, 10 more games are now seeing support being added – including Hitman III. In a recent blog post, …

NFTs (non-fungible tokens) are currently one of the biggest and most controversial topics in gaming. Deemed as the future by some, but a simple scam by others, many publishers have begun exploring the application of NFTs into video games. SEGA had such plans, however has now reversed the decision following …

Zynga is one of the most well known video game publishers in the mobile space, having released classics such as Farmville, Words With Friends and more. Their repertoire within the mobile space must have piqued the interest of Take-Two Interactive as they have acquired the company for $12.7 Billion. Making …

Following in the footsteps of services such as PlayStation Plus and Games with Gold, each month, those with a Prime Gaming account (through Amazon/Twitch Prime) can get their hands on a number of premium games for free. This month, subscribers can look forward to quality titles including Star Wars Jedi: …

AyaNeo recently announced that its Next console would ship with a Ryzen 7 5800U, but things are already changing now that AMD has announced the Ryzen 7 5825U. The AyaNeo Next Advance will remain with the Ryzen 7 5800U, but the standard and Pro variants will now come with AMD's …

Dying Light was a pretty long game in its own right, but it looks like the upcoming sequel will push gameplay hours to new heights. According to the developers, a 100% completion should take 500 hours.  100% completion is a bit more involved than simply checking off all the main …

We've known for a while now that Amazon is teaming up with Bethesda to produce a TV series based on Fallout. Now, we have a few more details, with Westworld's co-creator signing on to produce and direct.  The premiere episode of the Fallout TV series will be directed by Jonathan …

It appears that From Software is already coming up with ideas for its next game following Elden Ring. According to reports this week, it appears the studio is considering returning to its roots, with a new Armored Core game.  Armored Core was initially From Software's biggest franchise prior to the …

It has been a long time since Nintendo last launched a new Mario Kart game. Currently, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe continues to be a best-seller on Nintendo Switch, but that game in itself is an updated version of Mario Kart 8 for the Wii U. We may see a new …

Last year, South Park Studios confirmed that it was working on another new video game, but did not confirm which studio would be developing the game, seemingly indicating that its partnership with Ubisoft has come to an end. Now, we seem to know which studio is working on the new …

Today, the ESA has announced that E3 will be an all-digital event once again this year, cancelling in-person plans for the third year in a row. As was the case in the previous two years, concerns around COVID-19 have led to the cancellation for 2022.  In a statement issued this …

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 …