Software & Gaming

Though we have seen a general increase in files sizes with each new generation, the Call of Duty titles consistently appear to be some of the worst offenders in that respect. While many had hoped that the introduction of SSDs would allow for less duplication of files, lowering overall file …

Many fans were left disappointed following the announcement that 1440p displays would not be supported by the upcoming PlayStation 5, especially after display manufacturer BenQ seemingly alluded to the fact that it would be. Sony has now weighed in on the matter, claiming that the console may support the display …

Marvel's Avengers had its share of problems at launch, from its ill-advised loot and progression system, to matchmaking not working properly. A lot of problems have been fixed but due to delays and a lack of new content updates, the player counts are starting to drop dangerously low.  Square Enix …

Over the weekend, it emerged that Take-Two was in active discussions to acquire UK-based studio, Codemasters. Now, it would seem that a deal has been reached and approved.  The acquisition has been confirmed via a notice to investors, which states that the Board of Directors at Take-Two and Codemasters have …

One of the most controversial aspects to the next-gen systems is the fact that many publishers have announced that PS5 and Xbox Series titles will go beyond the $60 standard which has persisted for many years. One of the ‘publishers’ is Sony, who has already announced that some of its …

Corsair has acquired Gamer Sensei, the “world’s biggest esports coaching platform”, adding it to the company's vast set of subsidiaries, which already includes Elgato, SCUF Gaming, and Origin PC. Created back in 2016, Gamer Sensei is an esports coaching platform that provides a community centre for players of all skill levels. From …

One of the PlayStation’s less heavily advertised features is Remote Play, which allows users to stream PS4 games to their mobile devices, not using a cloud server, but instead your own console hardware. With the PlayStation 5 right around the corner, the functionality has now been extended to the almost-last-gen …

In order to ensure maximum value for money, Microsoft consistently adds new games to its Game Pass subscription Service. For the month of November, subscribers can look forward to a number of exciting titles including Tetris Effect: Connected, Destiny 2: Beyond Light, Final Fantasy VIII Remastered, and more. Making the …

When Insomniac Games announced that it would be remastering the popular Marvel’s Spider-Man for PS5, one of the biggest issues that fans had was the fact that save files from the PS4 version would not be compatible with the next-gen version, meaning that players would have to collect all those …

Ahead of this week's release for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Nvidia has begun rolling out a Game Ready driver to prepare GeForce GPU owners for launch. Aside from day-one optimisations for Call of Duty, this latest driver also adds Nvidia Reflex support for a few more big …

With the review embargoes for the PlayStation 5 lifting, one of the biggest next-gen features to be celebrated by reviews is that of the DualSense controller. With its adaptive triggers and new haptics, games reportedly feel more immersive than ever before. Surprisingly however, the DualSense’s haptic motors appear to be …

Over the weekend, Halo 4's public beta testing came to an end on PC, meaning it was only a matter of time until the release date announcement for the final version. As has been the case with most games in the Master Chief Collection on PC, there is going to …

The PlayStation 5 is just days away from its official launch but of course, this is just the beginning of Sony's next-gen campaign. In 2021, Sony will be following up with two major exclusives.  Both of these exclusives have already been announced – Rachet & Clank: Rift Apart and Horizon …

With the launch of the next generation of consoles, one of the advertised improvements by both Sony and Microsoft is the ability for the consoles to run games at 4K 120fps and even 8K. Though the consoles have yet to release, we now already know of one game which will …

Since the creation of the modern internet, one of the main ways which websites have managed to monetise their content is through the inclusion of advertising. While this can take many different forms, some can be more egregious than others. This led to the creation of ad blocking software. While …

The various video games rating boards across the world often give insight into as-of-yet-unannounced games. The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) has now revealed that a Watch Dogs Complete Edition is supposedly on the way, though exact details on what this will be is still somewhat unknown. As published by …

The production crew behind Netflix's The Witcher Season 2 haven't had much luck this year. Production was suspended earlier this year before getting back on track towards the end of the Summer. Unfortunately though, COVID-19 has struck again, putting filming on hold.  We already know quite a bit about Season …

The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are both launching this week, officially kicking off Microsoft's next-gen campaign. One particular area of focus for Microsoft recently has been attracting Japanese gamers and developers, something that is expected to continue as Microsoft considers new acquisitions. As reported by Bloomberg this …

Just as anticipated, BioWare today announced Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, a remastered re-release of the original trilogy.  There is a short teaser trailer to go alongside the announcement, but the bulk of our new information comes from none other than Casey Hudson himself. In a blog post, Hudson explained that …

Ubisoft has a busy month ahead, not only is Assassin's Creed Valhalla on the way, but the publisher is also launching a brand new IP – Immortals Fenyx Rising. This particular game is still a few weeks away, making now a great time to go over the PC system requirements.  …

One of Microsoft's big launch-window exclusives for the Xbox Series X/S has unfortunately been delayed. The Medium was originally due to release on the 10th of December, meaning it would have to compete with Cyberpunk 2077 without a delay.  Blooper Team says that the delay “wasn't an easy choice” but …

Back in June, we learned that the long-dormant cult classic series ‘Bloodrayne' would finally be making a comeback. That comeback starts this month, with the release of two ‘Terminal Cut' editions of the original games.  Bloodrayne and Bloodrayne 2 Terminal Cut are coming on the 20th of November, complete with …

Codemasters has remained independent for a long time now but that could be changing soon. This week, it emerged that Take-Two is in talks to acquire the studio for just shy of $1 billion.  Codemasters informed investors of the acquisition talks this week. The studio has also confirmed that it …

As we approach the final weeks of the Eighth generation of consoles, it's high time that we took a deep breath, looked back, and showed appreciation for all of the fun, exciting and emotional experiences that we’ve gone through over the past 7 years. Here we look back at some of the best PlayStation 4 and Xbox One video games.

With N7 day less than 24 hours away, the Mass Effect remaster rumours are hitting an all time high. We already know that a bunch of the original trilogy's voice actors will be holding a panel tomorrow but it looks like we can expect an announcement earlier in the day.  …

Kerbal Space Program 2 was announced at Gamescom last year with an initial ‘early 2020’ release date. Since then, the game has been pushed back a couple of times, with the latest announced release window being ‘Fall 2021'. Now, it looks like the game won't be out until at least …

A couple of months ago, Remedy Entertainment has announced Control: Ultimate Edition, an all-content included version of the game, which will also serve as the next-gen console version. Initially, the Xbox Series X/S and PS5 versions were due to arrive close to launch but a last minute delay has pushed …

Due to the effects of COVID-19 and the excitement surrounding next-gen consoles, the PlayStation 5 sold out of its initial pre order stock very quickly after pre-sales went live. Many of those who did not manage to snatch one up before launch may have been planning to camp outside a …

Though Godfall was the first PlayStation 5 exclusive to be announced (back in December 2019), the ‘looter-slasher’ has received a much more tepid response when compared to many other PS5 launch titles. Still, while it undoubtedly bolsters the PS5’s exclusive launch line-up, Xbox players seemingly won’t be left out for …

One of the biggest moves by Microsoft in bolstering its Game Pass line up was when the console manufacturer announced that EA Play would be joining the service. While EA’s own game subscription service allows for players to experience many of its older titles, newer games are time limited. That …