Software & Gaming

Throughout each month, Microsoft announces and adds new titles to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service. While the titles joining the service for the first half of September were already announced, the console manufacturer has now revealed what titles subscribers can look forward to for the rest of the month …

There's no denying that excitement surrounding next generation consoles is beginning to heat up. With just under two months until the launch of the Xbox Series S/X and the assumed launch of the PlayStation 5, some fans have expressed concern at the possible shortage of stock – especially due to …

With Cyberpunk 2077 set to launch in just over two months, it is expected that CD Projekt Red would be reaching a stage in the game’s development where the title is mostly playable, with the focus now being on optimisations and bug squashing. It appears as though this is the …

Devolver Digital has already had one huge game launch this quarter with Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout and soon, that will be followed up with the launch of Serious Sam 4. The latest game in the Serious Sam series teases up to 100,000 enemies on screen at once, but what sort …

We are just one day away from project xCloud officially joining Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and rolling out to Android devices across the world. Microsoft had already revealed a handful of games that will be available for cloud streaming back when the announcement was made, but today, the company has …

Following on from several weeks of insider testing, 343 Industries has officially announced a release date for Halo 3: ODST on PC. The game will join the rest of The Master Chief Collection on PC next week.  Coinciding with the game's 11th anniversary, Halo 3: ODST is coming to PC …

As part of the ongoing dispute and lawsuit between Epic Games and Apple, the Cupertino-based tech company terminated the Fortnite creator’s developer account, meaning that it can no longer publish apps on Apple’s platform. Apple has now said that it will not let Epic Games reapply for the license for …

While some developers and publishers are holding their next-gen game upgrades behind a number of paywalls, others are taking a much more pro-consumer approach. Gearbox has now announced that it’ll be providing free next-gen upgrades for Borderlands 3, bringing new improvements including 4-player split-screen and 4K 60fps gameplay. Making the …

Sony recently announced that it would be hosting its next PlayStation 5 event this upcoming Wednesday. While little is currently known about what the console manufacturer plans to show, one rumour is claiming that the much-anticipated and long-awaited Final Fantasy XVI will be announced at this event. This rumour comes …

When Sony held its PlayStation 5 reveal event back in June, one of the most visually impressive titles was Kena: Bridge of Spirits. Announced to be a timed PlayStation exclusive, the action-adventure title evoked visuals similar to that of a modern Pixar film. Originally intended to launch in 2020, the …

Before the Epic Games VS Apple dispute began making headlines, Apple was already catching some flack in the gaming scene for its position on cloud game streaming services. At this point, Microsoft has scrapped plans for xCloud on iOS due to Apple's restrictions, Google has yet to bring Stadia over …

One of the best ways to fully immerse yourself in a flight-sim is by using a joystick or HOTAS set up. Not all games end up supporting these controllers but fortunately for Star Wars fans, the upcoming Squadrons will be supporting these peripherals for enthusiasts – on both PC and …

Despite a few surprise announcements from Microsoft, Sony has stuck to its guns and avoided releasing any PS5-related news this week during the PS VR spotlight event. Next week is a different matter though, as the next PlayStation 5 showcase has been announced and dated.  The PlayStation 5 showcase is …

A few weeks ago when Crysis Remastered resurfaced, Crytek announced a number of impressive upgrades for the new version of the game, the biggest of which is a software-based ray-tracing solution that can run on non-RTX GPUs and consoles.  Crytek has shown off its software-based ray-tracing method before in demos …

Ubisoft has consistently delayed a set of upcoming games over the last couple of years, with Gods & Monsters being amongst them. The title was previously announced at E3 2019 and re-appeared this week under a new name – Immortals Fenyx Rising. Better yet, the game also now has a …

Just a few weeks ago, publisher 505 Games caused controversy when it announced that Control Deluxe Edition and Season Pass owners on console would need to re-purchase the Ultimate Edition in order to gain access to next-gen enhancements when upgrading to Xbox Series X or PS5. At the time, 505 …

When Microsoft recently revealed the prices for its upcoming Xbox Series X and S consoles, many expressed their surprise at just how relatively cheap the consoles were, with particular note being given to the lower-cost Series S. According to one insider, the console manufacturer has achieved this by taking a …

Last night during Ubisoft Forward, Rainbow Six Siege had a small update, with the publisher announcing that the game will be getting a free upgrade for those upgrading to next-gen consoles. This upgrade won't just bring a graphical boost, but it will also bring a big frame rate boost too.  …

While physical media is becoming much less prevalent, looking at new video game box art is always a fun exercise – especially for next-gen titles. Amazon has now updated a number of PlayStation 5 game listings with new box art, giving fans another look at these titles, while also possibly …

While the upfront cost of a brand new console is often a daunting idea, Microsoft has made the proposition easier through the creation of Xbox All Access, which allows fans to purchase an Xbox console with no upfront costs, instead utilising a system similar to smartphones – paying off the …

Developed by Gunfire Games and published by THQ Nordic, Chronos: Before the Ashes is the prequel to Remnant From the Ashes. Featuring a unique levelling system and deep combat, each time you die in Chronos, your character will age, creating a unique twist to this Souls-like game. In Chronos: Before …

Last night during Ubisoft Forward, the publisher officially announced Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, bringing the classic 2003 action game into the modern era. We had already seen some still images of the game thanks to a leak on uPlay yesterday afternoon, but now, we have a …

No More Heroes 3 is the latest addition to the list of games delayed because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Initially scheduled to release before the year ends, No More Heroes III is now slated to release in 2021. As announced by Goichi “Suda51” Suda, the creator of the No More Heroes …

Back in June, CD Projekt Red held the first ‘Night City Wire’ stream, bringing new gameplay footage, trailers and other announcements for Cyberpunk 2077. It didn't take long for episode 2 to arrive in August, giving us a look at the different Lifepaths and weapons in the game. Now, Episode …

Each week, the Epic Games Store offers a number of free titles to those with an Epic Games account. Replacing last week’s offering of Into the Breach is the narrative-driven adventure title ‘Where the Water Tastes Like Wine’ as well as the rail network simulation title ‘Railway Empire’. Both titles …

While the Definitive Edition remasters for Mafia 2 and 3 were somewhat disappointing, there are still high hopes for Mafia: Definitive Edition- a more comprehensive remake of the original game. We are just a couple of weeks away from the game's launch on PC, which means it is time to …

GeForce Now is getting a nice boost this week. Not only is the Nvidia Ansel screenshotting tool now available via the cloud, but ten more games are also being added to the growing library, including one previously removed game.  Starting off, GeForce Now across all platforms now supports Ansel for …

Xbox Game Pass for PC has been in beta ever since it first launched last year. Due to this beta period, the service was also available with a lower ‘introductory' monthly price. As of the end of September, Xbox Game Pass for PC will no longer be considered as ‘in …

Skull and Bones has been floating around internally at Ubisoft for most of this current console generation, the title even came close to releasing at least a couple of times. It has been a while since the last update on the game, but that changes today with a new note …

Ubisoft Forward is just a few hours away from taking place, but leaks appear to be spoiling some of the surprises. We have already heard rumours that a Prince of Persia remake is due to be announced but now thanks to Ubisoft's own uPlay launcher, the game has been confirmed.  …