Software & Gaming

Yesterday things at Valve took a bit of an unexpected turn, as the source code for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Team Fortress 2 leaked online. Previously the code here was only made available to Source Engine licensees, but the public release could have led to new exploits for Valve’s multiplayer …

Though Microsoft has offered its fans a look at many aspects of the upcoming Xbox Series X including the controller, specifications and even the console itself, the console manufacturer ironically has yet to show the Series X’s logo. A recent trademark filed by Microsoft has now informed us on what …

Ubisoft has drawn new players to The Division 2 with a series of free weekends over the last year but now, there is a new timed trial in place, similar to the one for Ghost Recon Breakpoint. Now, those interested can play the game for eight hours for free, before …

The release date for Desperados III has been revealed, and the game will be available for all supported platforms on June 16, 2020. Alongside the announcement, THQ Nordic also released a trailer showing off the main character, the gunslinger John Cooper. According to THQ Nordic, Desperados III is a prequel …

Ever since the Crash Bandicoot Trilogy was remade for current hardware in 2017, fans of the series have been wondering what was next for the platformer. 2019 saw the remake of Crash Team Racing, and now following on from that is Crash Bandicoot Mobile, “A new kind of Crash adventure …

Earlier this month, Valve announced that Artifact 2.0 and detailed some plans for mechanical changes and beta testing. Now, Valve has opened up a little bit more about the overhaul, confirming that a single-player campaign is going to be introduced too.  Artifact was always intended as a way to unleash …

Prior to Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ release on the 20th of March, it was well known that the Switch exclusive was going to be a success. Despite the high expectations, it would seem as though the game managed to perform even better than expected. According to the NPDs, Animal Crossing: …

Larian has had great success with the Early Access model, with both Divinity: Original Sin and its sequel using the system to garner feedback and greatly improve the final game. That same approach will be taken with Baldur’s Gate 3 later this year, although progress has been slowed by the …

When Modern Warfare 2 Remastered was announced, some fans were understandably frustrated by the game’s 30 day PlayStation 4 exclusivity, especially due to the fact that there had been no explanation by Activision as to why. According to a well-known Call of Duty insider however, the reason for the exclusivity …

Final Fantasy VII Remake was already billed as one of the most highly anticipated games of the year and it looks like launch sales have backed that up. In the three days that followed the game's release, Square Enix sold 3.5 million copies.  Those are the sales numbers for between …

Though Fortnite has been available on Android for over a year and a half, fans who wished to play Epic’s battle royale game on their Android smartphones had to navigate to Epic’s website in order to download the APK directly. This was due to Epic disagreeing with the Google Play …

Razer has revealed its updated Razer Blade Stealth 13 that comes equipped with the "world's fastest 13.3” display with a 120Hz refresh rate" alongside a discrete GTX 1650 Ti GPU and low-power Core i7 processor...

Ubuntu 20.04 – codenamed “Focal Fossa” – is set for its final stable release on April 23, with the new software version brining a number of new features to the OS, including WireGuard VPN. Ubuntu 20.04 is a long term support (LTS) version of the operating system, meaning that it will …

After getting a surprise announcement at E3 last year, Microsoft Flight Simulator has been quietly going through a series of closed alpha tests. Now, it appears that we are nearing the road to release, as system requirements have now been revealed.  System requirements are broken down into three segments, a …

Over the weekend, reports of a potential Nintendo security breach began doing the rounds, with many users saying that they had experienced odd account activity, including unauthorised log-ins. This is of course a significant problem and now, Nintendo is officially looking in to it. Following on from yesterday's round of …

We've known about the Xbox Series X for several months now but Microsoft has remained quiet on upcoming next-gen games, pricing, release dates and importantly, the rumoured ‘Lockhart' console. That could all be changing quite soon though, with the latest reports indicating a showcase coming next month.  The Xbox Lockhart …

Though God of War was always seen as one of PlayStation’s premiere exclusives, the franchise’s soft reboot in 2018 catapulted Kratos to new heights. In becoming one of the highest rated PS4 games of all time, and selling over 10 million copies, God of War (2018) certainly has much to …

Since Super Mario Maker 2 first released late last June, Nintendo have continued to update the game creation toolkit with new additions and added features. Back in December, Link from The Legend of Zelda was added as a playable character. Now, less than a year after its initial launch, Mario …

Recently, companies in Japan began temporarily closing down to slow the spread of COVID-19. Unsurprisingly, this has had an impact on game production and as a result, delays are starting to be announced. One of the first is Death Stranding for PC, which has been pushed back by a few …

Nvidia’s GeForce Now streaming service has unfortunately suffered from a number of setbacks recently. Though the service and its technology is sound, many publishers have opted to remove their games from the service. Perhaps as a token of appreciation to its subscribers, or possibly for other reasons, Nvidia has informed …

Facebook has just launched the Facebook Gaming app for Android. Originally scheduled for a June release, Facebook has expedited the app's launch given the rise in interest of the gaming and streaming scene during the COVID-19 pandemic. Out of the 2500 million users on Facebook, 700 million engage with Facebook's …

Late last month we reported on leaks which claimed that Mario was set to have a massive 35th anniversary. Nintendo are allegedly planning to re-release and remaster many of Mario’s classic adventures for the Switch. Further evidence of this has now sprung up, as a new listing discovered on Best …

GeForce Now is getting another library update this week, bringing in support for streaming more Ubisoft titles, although Xbox Game Studios, Warner Bros, Codemasters and Klei Entertainment titles will be dropping out for the time being.  In the latest update, Nvidia confirms that as of today, Ubisoft is allowing all …

We are still in the early days of crossplay between PC and console platforms in Call of Duty and while there wasn't as much of a cheating problem when the game was full price, the free-to-play Warzone mode has changed that. While 70,000 cheaters were banned worldwide just last week, …

The PC Gaming Wiki has become an essential tool these days, often gathering up quick details on new games, the resolutions/aspect ratios they support and various useful .ini tweaks and mods that can be installed to adjust things to your liking. The site is going to get more useful soon, …

It has been a long time since OtherSide Entertainment has spoken out about the status of System Shock 3. The last we heard, a series of layoffs and financial difficulties had hit the studio, with many key project leads stepping away from the project. According to the company's VP of …

With titles such as GTA V selling over 120 million copies, the news that a game has sold over 1 million copies may not seem like such a big deal, however for many – especially indie titles – this figure represents a major milestone. Such is the case with GRIS, …

The open beta for Ninjala, an arena brawler for Nintendo Switch, will start next week. The open beta will be public and available globally on both April 28 and 29, in three different time periods, each for one hour. Ninjala is a multiplayer arena action game where you play as …

The DOOM series is known and loved for a large number of reasons. One of the reasons is its soundtrack which has been composed by Mick Gordon for its last two entries. Gordon’s use of digitally synthesized progressive metal has resonated greatly with fans, and has contributed to the title’s …

Samsung has developed a Galaxy Watch app that reminds its users at regular intervals that it's time to wash their hands. The company calls the new app “Hand Wash”. The importance of good hand hygiene is difficult to overstate. The World Health Organization recommends everyone to regularly wash their hands, with the NHS saying …