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RTX laptops are finally hitting retail but early adopters will want to double check their version of Windows if they want to take advantage of ray-tracing.

Sea of Thieves kicked off 2019 with a reinvigorated player base, now Rare's attention is turning towards capitalising on that with more expansions. The game's first big update of the year, dubbed ‘Arena', will bring competitive PvP to the game, but those worried about cross-platform advantages between Xbox and PC …

Nintendo might be taking things slow in the mobile market by delaying Mario Kart Tour, but that hasn’t stopped the company from revealing its next smartphone entry. Nintendo’s mascot is set to eventually ditch the steering wheel in favour of his stethoscope in the upcoming Dr. Mario World. While Dr. …

It is no secret that the Nintendo Switch has been a huge success for Nintendo. The console has already surpassed the GameCube and Wii U in lifetime sales and has been outpacing the Xbox One and trading blows with the PS4 month to month. Over the holiday season, Nintendo boosted …

While The Division 1 had its stumbles along the way, the game was largely viewed as a success by Ubisoft. We have a sequel coming out in just a couple of months time, which means it is time to start talking about the beta. We already knew that The Division …

While there is plenty of controversy surrounding Metro Exodus on PC at the moment, the game is still expected to do fairly well on the platform and those who already pre-ordered on Steam will get to play the game there. If you are still planning on picking this one up, …

After more than a decade of waiting, Kingdom Hearts 3 is finally coming out in just a couple of weeks time. The physical version of the game leaked ahead of time but major spoilers about the finale of the trilogy were kept to a minimum. This is due to the …

Say what you want about Nintendo’s newfound focus on mobile gaming, it looks as though the company is treading lightly in the divisive market. Although Mario Kart Tour was meant to hit smartphones at the end of March, the game has reportedly been delayed and won’t be arriving until the …

Bethesda released a sizeable update for Fallout 76 earlier this week, full of balance changes, performance increases and bug fixes. Sadly, the introduction of Patch 5 has caused a number of problems for players, with reports of previously fixed issues making a return alongside new bugs. When Fallout 76 launched …

Sony has announced that PlayStation Plus memberships will no longer net PS3 and PS Vita games as a part of its monthly line-up, instead focusing solely on PlayStation 4. To celebrate the long life the service had on the aging platforms, Metal Gear Solid 4 will be the final title …

It looks like PUBG Corp is looking to expand its reach to more players than ever before. Over the weekend, it came to light that the studio is currently testing a new version of the game called ‘PUBG Lite', which will target extremely low system requirements and be free to …

Despite having a rich history, esports is only just becoming a mainstream activity having amassed approximately 380 million viewers throughout last year. It’s easy to see how competitive video game events have garnered the attention of the International Olympic Committee, but the president of the German Olympic Sport Federation still …

The Anthem VIP demo for pre-orderers has come and gone but things didn't go particularly smoothly. A number of problems popped up during the demo weekend, including connection issues, infinite loading and various other bugs. Some of these issues were fixed while the demo was ongoing but now, all eyes …

Valve has been in a tricky place with Artifact following its launch. While many are still pushing for the game to go free to play, Valve is sticking to its $20/£15 price point and is focussed on adding more value for that money. This started with an in-game way to …

Although developer Quantic Dream is known for narrative-heavy PlayStation exclusives Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls and most recently Detroit: Become Human, the studio did cut its teeth with multi-platform games. After a number of controversies and a lengthy partnership with Sony, it seems as though Quantic is heading back to …

Yesterday we learned that Metro Exodus would no longer be available on Steam at launch, despite being one of the highest pre-ordered games on the platform. Those who already paid will still get their copy of the game on Steam, but those who were waiting until launch have been left …

Last year, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé denied rumours that the Switch was due for an iterative upgrade, but the timing of the rebuttal left many sceptical that it was to preserve the company’s Holiday sales. Nintendo’s president Shuntaro Furukawa has since reiterated the sentiment, stating that the firm’s …

While Valve, Blizzard and 2K Games adjusted their in-game loot box systems according to Belgium laws introduced last year, EA risked a criminal investigation by leaving its FIFA Pack system untouched. It seems as though the publisher has since succumbed to the pressure, as EA has finally announced plans to …

Earlier in January, it was announced that the Westworld mobile game would be shutting down and leaving the iOS App Store and Google Play. At the time, it was assumed that this sudden closure was tied to the lawsuit settlement between Bethesda, Behaviour Interactive and Warner Bros. However, according to …

Razer’s Raiju Series of controllers didn’t seem to live up to the hype created by its Wildcat and Wolverine brands, with reports of connectivity issues on PlayStation 4. The firm has apologised for not living up to its usual high standard, releasing firmware that should combat the reported latency. Both …

The Epic Games store is continuing to pose a threat as another big Triple A game has decided to move away from Steam. Metro Exodus is due out in just a couple of weeks and while the game has been available to pre-order on Valve's storefront since the beginning, it …

For a game that was once pronounced dead on arrival, Rainbow Six Siege surely is alive and kicking thanks to continued support, community feedback and communication from the development team. In an effort to keep up with the latter, Ubisoft has finally addressed a problem plaguing the game in recent …

Epic Games is making some changes in Fortnite’s Save the World mode, replacing blind loot boxes with transparent packs that are upfront about their contents.  This doesn't affect the infinitely more popular Battle Royale mode, thanks to the game focusing more on tradtional microtransactions. New “X-Ray” Llamas will be introduced …

A short while back, Bandai Namco began teasing its next Dragon Ball game, currently titled ‘Project Z'. All we knew at the time was that it was set to be an action RPG, with a release on PC, Xbox One and PS4. Now, a full trailer has come out, giving …

Metroid Prime fans haven’t had it easy, with their 12-year wait for a true sequel extended even further thanks to Metroid Prime 4 being scrapped and restarted. Nintendo might have something in store for fans in the meantime, as reports suggest that Metroid Prime Trilogy for Switch has already been …

Last weekend was particularly important for Bioware, as it was the first time that the public at large would get a taste of Anthem. Unfortunately, the game's ‘VIP demo' got off to a rocky start, with connectivity issues and bugs hurting the experience across multiple platforms. The VIP demo was …

One of Nintendo's big surprises at E3 two years ago was the announcement of Metroid Prime 4. We knew at the time that development was in the early stages as the trailer was a simple logo reveal. Unfortunately since then, work on the game hasn't gone particularly smoothly, so Nintendo …

Sea of Thieves may have launched to middling reviews but Rare has been keeping the game alive over the months with free expansions and content updates. Last year, we saw two big updates to the game and now, thanks to the third expansion, the game appears to be having a …

Esports has traversed the downright unusual throughout its popularisation, once attracting the attention of adult website YouPorn. In a move that’s debatably even more surprising, developer GIANTS Software has decided that Farming Simulator 19 needs its own competitive Pro League with a €250,000 prize pool. GIANTS Software first dipped its …