Software & Gaming

Over the course of this generation, we have seen a number of first-party Xbox titles make their way onto the Nintendo Switch. With the likes of Ori and the Blind forest finding its way onto Nintendo’s hybrid handheld, Microsoft appeared to be willing to bring its games to the Switch …

Egregor, a ransomware group, has apparently compromised the internal networks of both Ubisoft and Crytek, stealing data along the way. Some of the data that was stolen includes the source code for Watch Dogs: Legion, something that the group is threatening to release unless Ubisoft gets in touch. As per ZDNet, …

Cyberpunk 2077 is just one month away and if you haven't put your pre-order in already, then you may want to take a look at the DRM-free version on GOG, which comes with an extra digital bonus comic.  Yesterday, CD Projekt Red and GOG announced that everyone who buys Cyberpunk …

Firaxis has a history of supporting mobile platforms with its strategy games. The original XCOM: Enemy Unknown has been available on iPad for quite some time and more recently, the studio also brought Civilisation VI to mobile platforms. Now, XCOM 2 and its expansion, War of the Chosen, will be …

While Halo Infinite was due to be an Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S launch title, the game was delayed a couple of months back, pushing its release into 2021. It would seem that a lot of discussion is now going on behind the scenes about the title, including …

The Outer Worlds didn't get off to the best start on Nintendo Switch, with poor visuals and performance. Things are starting to turn around though, with an upcoming patch set to bring a number of improvements.  Announced via The Outer Worlds Twitter account, a new patch is coming to the …

There has been plenty of discussion recently around Microsoft's acquisition of Zenimax and Bethesda. One of the biggest questions has of course been whether or not future Fallout or Elder Scrolls games will come to PlayStation. Phil Spencer had a few words to say on that front during an interview …

Ubisoft was one of the earliest supporters of Google Stadia, announcing plans to integrate uPlay+ with the service, in addition to releasing one of the very first new games available on the cloud gaming platform. Now to cap off the year, Ubisoft is adding more of its back catalogue to …

Earlier this week as part of SEGA's 60th anniversary celebration on Steam, the publisher announced Golden Axed, a free to play prototype of a cancelled Golden Axe reboot created several years ago. This move caused controversy when an original member of the development team spoke out, forcing SEGA to respond. …

There is good news and bad news for Marvel's Avengers players this week. On the bright side, a big quality of life patch dropped this week, fixing a lot of bugs and features. The bad news though, is that future content updates are being delayed.  Firstly, the Kate Bishop hero …

As part of Night City Wire’s fourth episode, CD Projekt Red released new footage from the studio’s upcoming game, Cyberpunk 2077, covering vehicles and styles, along with a fresh teaser trailer and behind-the-scenes video. Kicking off Night City Wire this time around was a segment called “Rides of the Dark …

With every console, no matter the platform, one of the elements which are prone to breaking the most are the controllers. Every interaction with a console requires a press of a button or flick of a stick. As such, these peripherals often wear down after a certain amount of use, …

It has been five years since Blizzard released its last major expansion, Legacy of the Void, for StarCraft II. Since then, Blizzard has released smaller content updates for StarCraft II but those are coming to an end this year. Today, Blizzard officially announced that it has ceased development on StarCraft …

Exactly one month from now, PlayStation fans in the US would have already unboxed their new PS5 systems having been playing with it since the 12th of November. Meanwhile in the UK, those who pre-ordered a console would still have to wait until the 19th. While this is no doubt …

Over the course of the current generation, we saw the first real introduction to the notion of games as a service. Many of these most popular titles are still very much healthy and active, and as such will continue to be supported long into the life of the next-gen consoles. …

Sony recently revealed its newly revamped PlayStation 5 User Interface, and highlighted the fact that the UI runs at a full 4K. The Xbox Series X may not see similar levels of resolution dedicated to the UI, though, as it reportedly only runs at 1080p...

Borderlands 3 wrapped up its first batch of season pass DLCs earlier this year but it looks like Gearbox isn't done with its latest looter shooter just yet. Today, the studio announced Borderlands 3 Season Pass 2, which will contain two more add-ons.  This season pass will bring two DLCs- …

Each week, the Epic Games Store offers its users a number of free titles. This week, the storefront is getting into the spirit of Halloween, as the Horror Classic Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs, is free to purchase and download. Alongside this, players can also get their hands on the …

We've all seen the PS5 at this point, we've even seen games running on the console but we have yet to see the new User Interface. Sony has been generating some buzz around its UI upgrade for a little while now and today, we get our first official look at …

Earlier this week, Microsoft updated us on how backwards compatibility works with previous gen games on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Now today, the team has revealed the full launch-day line-up of games.  This list does not include backwards compatible titles, so every game on the list is …

Thursday has arrived once again, meaning it is time for another GeForce Now library update. This week the streaming service gains release-day support for Second Extinction, alongside 10 other games. There are 11 games in total hitting GeForce Now this week, two of which are currently available to claim for …

With each new generation, Sony has attempted something new with its PlayStation controllers. Some features, such as the DualShock 3’s wireless nature and built in batteries, have permeated throughout the industry. Others however, such as the DualShock 3’s SixAxis motion controls or the DualShock 4’s touchpad, have been less influential. …

With the PlayStation 5 mere weeks away, Sony is beginning to set up all of its connected services to function in line with the next generation console. As such, the PlayStation 4 has now received system software update 8.00 which sees a number of changes to make the transition to …

If you have logged onto Steam at any point in the last week, you will have likely noticed that SEGA is celebrating its 60th anniversary. This anniversary comes with regular giveaways, with the latest free game being ‘Golden Axed', a playable prototype of a cancelled Golden Axe reboot.  Back in …

Ever since the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One first launched, fans of BioWare’s Mass Effect series have been asking for a remaster. While the trilogy remains one of the most loved across the 7th generation of consoles, many of the game’s mechanics would benefit from a remaster for modern consoles. …

We are less than one month away from the release of Assassin's Creed Valhalla on PC, so it is time to take a look at the PC system requirements. This time around, Ubisoft has provided a detailed breakdown, covering hardware for 30fps and 60fps gameplay at various resolutions and graphical …

Two more games this week are gaining DLSS support this week, Nvidia's fancy AI-powered performance saving tech is now arriving in Marvel's Avengers and the 8K DLSS mode is also coming to Wolfenstein: Youngblood after previously appearing in Control.  The Wolfenstein: Youngblood update includes additional optimisations for Asynchronous Compute on …

Since ending the BioShock trilogy years ago, game designer Ken Levine has been quiet. Back in 2017, he started a new studio called Ghost Story Games but nothing further was announced. Now, we seem to have a good idea of what the studio is working on.  In a new job …

Microsoft has long been a supporter of backwards compatibility. With the Xbox One generation, the console manufacturer brought back many of its previous Xbox 360 and original Xbox games, allowing players to re-experience these classic titles in even higher resolutions. With the Xbox Series S and X, Microsoft appears to …

With the PlayStation 5 just about a month away from release, so too is the much-anticipated Spider-Man: Miles Morales. While not too much information was known about this launch title, Game Informer recently announced that the PlayStation exclusive is their cover story for the month, revealing a great deal of …