Software & Gaming

Over the years, publishers like EA have experimented with microtransactions in Triple A games quite a bit. Over time though, game makers have found more forgivable ways to include them, for instance, most people seem to be willing to accept loot boxes. However, those loot box systems are usually confined …

During Apple's World Wide Developer Conference earlier this month, the company unveiled its next version of macOS, known as High Sierra. The latest update won't be rolling out to users until later this fall but if for some reason you would like to be ahead of the curve, you can …

Earlier this week, a malware attack referred to as ‘ExPetr' began infecting systems in a few countries, starting off in the Ukraine before spreading to Russia and eventually the US. The tricky thing with this attack was that it had all the signs of ransomware but after doing some digging, …

The Steam Summer sale is a well-established tradition at this point and with everything on the store being cheaper, it's a great time to try out some new games that you may not have bought at full price. Unfortunately, not every purchase during a sale turns out to be a …

Earlier this year, Blizzard announced StarCraft Remastered, the first of its classic games to be brought back and upgraded. Now with a couple more months of development under its belt, Blizzard is ready to announce that we'll be able to get our hands on StarCraft: Remastered in August this year, …

The world of esports is growing at a rapid pace, with sponsors recognising the sizeable audiences that professional teams draw in. Most gamers are unlikely to transition from audience member to pro, but Dallas based company Mass Luminosity hopes to give them a platform by launching its global esports project for …

Earlier this month, BossKey Productions announced that it would be fully releasing Lawbreakers fully in just a couple of months time. However, before that, there is going to be one last round in Beta- the Rise Up beta, which launches this week. Besides that, a VR experience is launching to …

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is the latest early access game to hit the big time, shifting over four million copies in just three months on PC. However, the player base could increase even further later down the line as cross-play between Xbox One and PC versions of the game might be implemented …

One of the biggest changes Valve has made to Steam in recent years is the introduction of the refund system. This is now a regularly used feature within Steam and while most developers choose to keep their refund statistics hidden, this week Garry Newman, creator of Rust, revealed that his …

Ubisoft had a relatively packed line-up at E3 this year with the return of Assasin’s Creed and the surprise reveal of Beyond Good and Evil 2. However fans couldn’t help but notice the Splinter Cell shaped gap in the announcements. The series hasn’t received attention since 2013’s Blacklist but Ubi …

John Romero is something of an industry legend at this point, having helped build id Software into the giant it is today. As someone who has been in the industry for so long, he also happens to have a good collection of rare memorabilia- including original Doom 2 floppy discs, …

Earlier this week, Nintendo officially announced the SNES Classic, with an impressive games library to boot. The biggest surprise was that the previously unreleased Star Fox 2 would be included on the console. As it turns out, we aren't the only ones who were surprised by this, developers who worked …

Recently, there has been a lot of focus on Bioware's new IP, Anthem. However, that isn't the only game currently in the works as the Dragon Age team appears to be gearing up for production. Previously, members of Bioware have confirmed that early work on the next Dragon Age game …

Ever since Doomfist was teased in Overwatch’s reveal cinematic, fans have been eager to see the character finally show up in the game. While we know Doomfist will eventually enter the roster, a Public Test Region crashlog reveals that it might be happening a lot sooner than expected. The Public …

Since its launch, speedrunners have been having quite a bit of fun with Arkane's Prey reboot. Just a few days after launch, one speedrunner managed to beat the game in less than twenty minutes and now, it looks like someone else has joined the fray to challenge the record-holder. This …

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has been a huge success so far but there is still much work left to be done before the game exits Early Access. This week, Battlegrounds will be getting a new update that focuses on rebalancing the game's loot system, so different items should become easier to find …

We Happy Few enjoyed a successful Kickstarter campaign back in 2015 and two years on, development is now nearing completion. This week, Compulsion Games has detailed its plan to bring We Happy Few out of Steam Early Access as well as what the future holds for the unique survival horror. …

Microsoft has confirmed this week that a portion of its Windows 10 source code has leaked online. However, the leak isn't quite as bad as first  believed. Initially, a report over the weekend claimed that a massive 32TB of data had leaked from Microsoft, containing source code and unreleased builds …

After Nintendo discontinued its popular NES Mini, speculation began that it would be to make room for the upcoming SNES Mini. Now officially confirmed, the SNES Mini will launch in September with 21 games pre-loaded onto the system. Officially titled the Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System, the console …

At E3 this year, Microsoft had a rather impressive showing, with 42 game reveals on stage. However, only a handful of those were exclusive first-party games, leaving many still wondering what's next for Xbox following the launches of Crackdown 3 and Sea of Thieves. Fortunately from the sounds of it, …

Update: Following on from our original story published this morning (see below), Rockstar has been in touch with us to say that OpenIV has been reinstated, with a new build now being pushed out to users. OpenIV will remain available for the foreseeable future. A tweet from the GTANet forum …

Fireball has been a hot topic lately, with security firm, CheckPoint,  claiming that this branch of Chinese malware has infected 250 million computers worldwide.  However, it turns out that the number of infected PCs may have been massively overestimated, as Microsoft has since spoken out against this claim, asking for …

After speaking out against the Season Pass model, Respawn has brought some much needed change to the way EA handles DLC, with free maps and game modes promised for Titanfall 2 throughout its lifespan. Respawn is keeping up the regular content drops too, with ‘The War Games' DLC expected to …

Over the last few months, the Nintendo Switch has been pretty difficult to get hold of in some countries, as demand is constantly outstripping availability. In some cases, the Switch will go out of stock the same day retailers get a fresh shipment in. This has led to some claiming …

Over the last few years, two major trends have taken over the Steam Early Access program- survival games and ‘battleground' games. Initially, the Battlegrounds game mode was a mod, which was eventually adapted, with the same formula being used in other popular games like H1Z1, Ark, The Culling etc. With …

Traction has picked up for the Nintendo Switch as owners will not only be receiving a new Metroid and Pokemon RPG in the future, but a selection of peripherals to choose from. Two companies this week unveiled their new additions to the Switch lineup, with new SNES-style wireless controllers on …

At E3 this year, one of Ubisoft's surprise announcements was Skull & Bones, a game essentially built around the pirate ship combat introduced in Assassin's Creed: Black Flag. When the game was presented, we only really saw the PvP portion of the game. However, it turns out there will be …

Since the launch of Overwatch, Blizzard has taken a hard stance against cheats and while some have managed to find holes in Blizzard's anti-cheat system, they don't tend to last for long. This week, some players discovered that the hard way, with an update this week making paid aimbots less …

Paradox Interactive had a good year in 2015, publishing two hit games on PC- Cities: Skylines and Pillars of Eternity. Two years on, both games are also heading to console. Cities: Skylines came to the rescue for city-builder fans after the disastrous launch of EA’s SimCity and years later remains …

Last year, Blizzard announced that it would be releasing a brand new class for Diablo 3. That time has finally come, with The Necromancer set to launch early next week as part of Blizzard's celebration for the 20th anniversary for the Diablo franchise. The Necromancer first appeared in Diablo 2 …