One of the big problems that many had with the original Star Wars Battlefront is that it felt incomplete, with most using the season pass as a list of DLCs that should have been in the game all along. With Battlefront 2, EA is approaching things differently, not only will …
Read More »Star Citizen’s huge 3.0 Alpha update set to launch in June
Those of you waiting on the next big Star Citizen update to hop back in will be happy to know that the massive 3.0 update now has a release date. This week, Robert Space Industries published a huge ‘schedule report', showing that Star Citizen's 3.0 Alpha update will be arriving …
Read More »Battlefront II full reveal trailer released, game will span all eras of Star Wars
Last week, a brief 30 second trailer for the next Star Wars: Battlefront game leaked on to the web. At the time, it was assumed that this would be the trailer shown at Star Wars Celebration but it turns out, EA had a much bigger reveal trailer in store for …
Read More »Microsoft to stop issuing updates to the original version of Windows 10 soon
Microsoft tends to drop support for older versions of Windows on a regular basis, however, it usually takes many years for updates and support to fully come to a stop. With Windows 10 though, Microsoft is going about things a little differently. While the original OS build only came out …
Read More »Respawn announces ‘the road ahead’ for Titanfall 2, new content on the way
Titanfall 2 may not have sold as well as it should have on release but the player base seems to still be alive and Respawn is looking to keep it that way as this week, the studio announced plans for upcoming free multiplayer content. Respawn has revealed “the road ahead” …
Read More »Microsoft teases Windows Cloud event in May
It looks like Microsoft has some new announcements to make as this week, the tech giant began sending out invitations for its next big event, titled ‘MicrosoftEDU'. However, while previous rumours have focussed on upcoming Surface devices, it seems that ‘the cloud' may be a key focus for this event. …
Read More »The Xbox and Windows stores are getting a Steam-like automatic refund system
It looks like Microsoft is following in Steam's footsteps and is putting together an automated refund system for the Windows 10 and Xbox stores. This means those buying games digitally will be able to get their money back if needed, as long as they meet the criteria. The newly implemented …
Read More »Nintendo will pay up to $20,000 for details on Nintendo Switch exploits
The Nintendo Switch has been out for a month now and in that time, at least one exploit has already been found on the console. To avoid these surprises in the future, it seems that Nintendo is hoping to enlist the help of white hat hackers by offering up to …
Read More »Nintendo Direct: New Switch game announcements, lots of release dates
A Nintendo Direct stream was held late last night, during which Nintendo made a ton of announcements. Not only did we get finalised release dates for a bunch of Nintendo Switch games coming this year, but we also got a few surprise game announcements too. For starters, big first-party games …
Read More »Maker gets Cortana with Windows 10 IoT Core Creators Update
Maker aficionados of the Windows 10 IoT Core persuasion will be happy to know that Cortana has landed. The Windows 10 Creators Update milestone has delivered on a number of new features, including the Cortana voice assistant, which can now be used by makers in their Windows 10 IoT implementations. …
Read More »Radeon Software update adds support for Windows 10 Creators Update and 8K output
Microsoft's rollout of the Windows 10 Creators Update has officially begun this week, which means there there are going to be plenty of changes. As a result, anyone upgrading their version of Windows 10 should also make sure to remember to upgrade their GPU drivers. Nvidia's Creators Update compatible driver …
Read More »Hackintosh builders rejoice: Nvidia’s Pascal beta drivers for Mac have arrived
Update: Last week, Nvidia made a couple of big announcements, the first was the unveiling of the all new Titan Xp, while the second was a promise to finally bring Pascal supported GPU drivers to MacOS. Hackintosh builders and older Mac Pro owners have been locked out of Nvidia's GTX …
Read More »Bioware did prototype a KOTOR reboot, but it’s no longer in development
Update: It looks like yesterday's Knight of the Old Republic reboot rumour may have been all smoke and no fire as it has since been clarified that the KOTOR reboot prototype actually happened some time ago and is not a current project. It seems Bioware were interested in the idea …
Read More »Star Wars Battlefront II trailer leaks out, sequel will feature ‘untold story’
Star Wars Battlefront II's big reveal isn't supposed to take place until later this week but it seems that the wind has been taken out of EA's sails as the trailer has already hit the web. The leaked trailer confirms a campaign mode, as well as the appearance of prequel …
Read More »AR brings back an oldie-but-goodie: meet HoloLems
Globacore, a Canadian company specializing in creating unique AR/VR experiences, has dug deep in the ol’ chest of fond memories and converted a childhood favourite into a HoloLens game. Aptly named HoloLems, the AR adaptation is basically a tribute to the classic 90s videogame. Lemmings was a 2D side-scrolling puzzle-platformer …
Read More »CS:GO reportedly moving to the Source 2 engine later this year
It looks like Counter-Strike will finally be getting the Source 2 treatment, with reports this week claiming that CS:GO will be jumping to the new engine later this Summer. With this engine change, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive should receive a bunch of performance enhancements and potentially some visual upgrades as it …
Read More »Project Scorpio will be the first console to support AMD’s FreeSync technology
Last week, we got to see the final specifications for Microsoft's upcoming console, Project Scorpio. The hardware and its capabilities were all nicely detailed in an exclusive Digital Foundry report but it seems there are still a few surprises coming to light. It turns out that Scorpio will also be …
Read More »G2A speaks out on Gearbox demands, claims there is no wrongdoing on its part
Last week, Gearbox gave G2A a bit of an ultimatum, it asked that the shady key marketplace commit to several changes in an effort to be a fairer place for both game developers and customers. If G2A did not respond, Gearbox would pull out of its Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition …
Read More »Minecraft is getting premium currency microtransations and paid mods
Since buying Minecraft for $2.5 billion, Microsoft has been mulling over ways to continue making money. Core game sales are still impressively high, with Minecraft averaging 53,000 sales per day over the course of 2016. However, There are a lot of people who already own the game, and Microsoft isn't …
Read More »Bioware quietly fixes slipup that led to early Mass Effect Andromeda crack
Denuvo has been slipping somewhat recently. Resident Evil VII only took one week to crack and pirates successfully managed to break in to Mass Effect Andromeda fairly quickly too. However, it seems that in Mass Effect's case, the fault lies with Bioware, who forgot to update their version of the …
Read More »Gearbox exits partnership with G2A after demands go unmet
Last week, Gearbox announced a partnership with G2A, bringing Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition to the key marketplace in an official capacity. This caused plenty of outcry and after seeking the help of YouTuber ‘TotalBiscuit', Gearbox instead decided to give G2A a list of demands to better protect customers and developers …
Read More »EA to strengthen ranks in Montréal, invests CAD 500 million
The Québécois government has announced EA will be upping its existing investment in the city of Montréal and – over the course of 10 years – bring 500 new jobs and an estimated $500 million, presumably Canadian, to the dinner table. Montréal is where EA's Bioware studios have been hard …
Read More »Nvidia’s new driver adds support for Quake Champions and Windows 10 Creators Update
If any of you are planning on trying out Quake Champions this weekend during its closed beta phase, then it may be worth double checking that your drivers are up to date as this week, Nvidia released an all-new Game Ready driver in preparation for id Software's new fast-paced competitive …
Read More »The Skyrim: Special Edition Script Extender release has been pushed back
Last year, Bethesda released Skyrim: Special Edition, updating the best-selling RPG with an upgraded engine and better graphics. This was a free upgrade for PC owners of the original Skyrim (and its DLC), which was a good deal but unfortunately, it did break compatibility with the original Skyrim Script Extender, …
Read More »CD Projekt Red explains why it trademarked the term ‘Cyberpunk’
Recently, it was discovered that CD Projekt Red had applied to trademark the word ‘Cyberpunk' in Europe and already has the trademark over in the US. This caused quite a stir, especially since Cyberpunk is a general term used to describe a genre of science fiction in lots of media. …
Read More »Gearbox demands major changes from G2A following Bulletstorm partnership
Earlier this week, it was announced that Gearbox would be partnering up with G2A for the launch of Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition. This special edition partnership was unusual given G2A's reputation as a fraudulent key marketplace and ended up causing quite an uproar on social media. It turns out, Gearbox …
Read More »Microsoft updates Windows Store policies to ban emulators
Back when Microsoft began allowing developers to publish Windows UWP apps on both Windows 10 and Xbox One, a program called NESBox popped up. This little emulator allowed you to run NES, SNES and Mega Drive games on the Xbox One and Windows 10. As you might imagine, Microsoft didn't let …
Read More »Microsoft to update Windows 10 privacy policy, will be more transparent with data collection
There have been privacy concerns surrounding Windows 10 ever since its launch, prompting complaints not just from users but from government watchdogs as well, particularly here in Europe. However, it looks like Microsoft is finally prepared to do something about it, starting off with an update to its privacy statement …
Read More »Nier Automata surpasses one million sales
It seems that Platinum Games has won quite a few people over with Nier Automata as this week, Square Enix announced that the game has surpassed one million sales. Nier Automata is a loosely connected sequel to last-gen console exclusive ‘Nier', which went on to become something of a cult …
Read More »Twitch now sells games directly through streamers
After its announcement earlier this year, the Twitch game store is now officially open for business. Going forward, game publishers and developers will be able to team up with Twitch to have their games sold directly through the streaming site. Partnered streamers playing these games will have a purchase link …
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