Software & Gaming

During the most recent PlayStation State of Play, the long awaited and much-anticipated Silent Hill 2 Remake was finally shown off properly for the first time. Unfortunately, fans took immediate note of the game’s tonal and gameplay shift when compared to the PS2 original. It seems as though this disparity …

Square Enix recently released a demo for the highly anticipated Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to much excitement. Unfortunately, fans noticed that the game’s performance mode included greatly degraded image quality. Fortunately, Square Enix have announced a fix for the demo – as well as the final release. Taking to Twitter, …

We've already seen a new wave of games for PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers this month but now it is time to see what new games are coming to the PS+ Extra and Premium libraries. There will be nine new games heading to PS+ Extra subscribers next week, while Premium subscribers …

In 2018, Insomniac surprised us all with the release of Marvel's Spider-Man, which went on to be heralded as one of the best superhero games ever made. In late 2023, we finally got a sequel with Spider-Man 2, which has now surpassed 10 million copies sold.  Following its release in …

We've had very few tentpole games on the calendar for 2024 from PlayStation. Unfortunately, it sounds like the situation won't change much in the months ahead, as Sony has confirmed it will not be releasing a 'major franchise' game this year. 

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has been out for a couple of weeks, with millions of players finally jumping in to Rocksteady's vision for a live-service DC game. The jury is still out on the ‘live service' element of the game, as Rocksteady has yet to fully unveil its …

Capcom is a rare publisher in that they publicly release concrete sales data for pretty much all of their games, letting fans know exactly how their favourite game/series is performing. The company has updated its Platinum Titles – revealing a number of new milestones. As of the 31st of December …

Over the past few weeks, the internet has been ablaze with leaks and rumours which claim that Microsoft is set to go fully multiplatform – in essence giving up on competing with its consoles and focusing instead on games. While the company has yet to confirm anything, one insider has …

After spending many years in development hell, Dead Island 2 finally released last year to a surprisingly positive reception. Unfortunately, for some, the game was not made available on Steam, instead being a timed Epic Games Store exclusive. Finally however, Dead Island 2 is set to drop onto Steam exactly …

The Ryzen Master software has been very popular amongst enthusiasts that like to tinker with their hardware. The app allows users to maximise performance and efficiency using overclocking features. The downside to this software has been the need to restart your PC after changing settings. Now, a new update finally …

Kingdom Come Deliverance is the first and currently only game from Czech video game developer Warhorse Studios. First released back in 2018, the game holds a special place in many people’s hearts due to its in-depth and hardcore RPG mechanics – leading to a unique experience when compared to other …

There are several big games launching this week and as usual, Nvidia is prepared with a GeForce Game Ready graphics driver. The latest GeForce driver brings support for new releases like Skull and Bones, which finally lands on PC and consoles this week after a decade of development. The latest …

Fortnite is no stranger to anime crossovers, with the Epic juggernaut having crossed over with many of the biggest names in anime including Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, Attack on Titan, Jujutsu Kaisen, My Hero Academia and more. Interestingly, perhaps the biggest anime of all time – One Piece – has …

Following a multi-decade long partnership, EA and FIFA parted ways in May of 2022 due to the football association wanting to increase its licensing costs for the FIFA brand. EA has since gone on to continue their football efforts solo with the rebranded EA sports FC series. According to one …

SILENT HILL: The Short Message released at the tail end of January as a free horror experience not too dissimilar to Hideo Kojima’s now-iconic PT. While reception surrounding the short experience is nowhere near the level of Kojima’s PT, fans have been generally receptive to the title – having now …

Football Manager has become a very successful series, as you can see by its sales numbers. With Football Manager 2024 setting a new record for the series' history with over seven million copies sold, FM has built a massive and dedicated following, making it an essential part of sports gaming. …

While the heyday of skateboarding video games may be behind us, EA is currently looking to revamp the genre, bringing back its much-loved Skate series in a new way. Said to be coming to PC, consoles and mobile devices, the free-to-play title looks to feature full crossplay and cross progression …

Overwatch has gone through a lot of changes over the past year. The original, 6v6 competitive shooter that millions fell in love with no longer exists, and has been replaced by an overhauled ‘sequel' with balance changes and a new 5v5 format. While Overwatch remains popular despite these changes, that …

We're still awaiting Xbox's ‘business update', during which Microsoft will make its plans for future multiplatform games clear, after a string of leaks and rumours sent Xbox fans into a furore last week. In the meantime, we're hearing more about discussions going on internally at Xbox, including assurances from higher-ups …

In recent years, upscaling features have become a staple for PC gamers, with many utilising DLSS, FSR or XeSS to save on performance. Now, Microsoft appears to be working on its own AI-assisted upscaling feature, which will come baked right into Windows.

Motion Twin, the developers behind the popular rogue-lite Metroidvania game Dead Cells, have announced that the upcoming Update 35 will be the last major content release for the game. The update titled ‘The End Is Near' is still in the alpha stage, but the team is working hard to get …

Elden Ring is well known and loved for many reasons. One of its more underrated aspects is the game’s soundtrack, which perfectly encapsulates the mix of fear, epicness and adventure that you’ll experience throughout your playthrough. In appreciation of the game’s soundtrack, publisher Bandai Namco have announced that the ‘Elden …

Moon Studios, the developers behind Ori and the Blind Forest and its sequel, Will of the Wisps, is returning this year with a brand new IP. No Rest for the Wicked was originally supposed to launch into Early Access imminently but unfortunately, the launch has since been postponed.  According to …

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is the first game from legendary studio Rocksteady since the release of Batman: Arkham Knight almost 9 years ago. Unfortunately, it seems as though the live-service multiplayer-focused title has failed to capture the hearts of fans, as just a few weeks removed from the …

Humble Bundles are a good way for players to get their hands on a number of solid titles for a relatively low price. Those who enjoy puzzle games can now obtain over half a dozen “mind-bending masterpieces” for less than £2 a pop. Available for the next 3 weeks, the …

Nintendo’s relationship with backwards compatibility has historically been somewhat mixed, with some of their prior systems featuring absolute backwards compatibility at the hardware level – and others including no BC whatsoever. Fortunately, it seems as though the impending Switch successor will come with a robust implementation of backwards compatibility.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach was recently shown off properly for the first time at Sony’s most recent State of Play. As with all Kojima trailers, there were a whole lot of hidden details to unpack. Beyond this however, Kojima has now offered over a dozen new and exciting …

Helldivers 2 has been a massive success for Arrowhead Games studio and seems to be getting even bigger. The game surpassed Sony's Steam records, and sales have exceeded the developer and publisher's expectations. According to Arrowhead Games studio CEO and Creative Director Johan Pilestedt, Helldivers 2 has sold “around a million” …

Palworld quickly became one of the biggest indie success stories of all time upon its Early Access release late last month – amassing a whopping 12 million copies sold on Steam alone in just two weeks and becoming the 2nd most-concurrently played game in the platform’s history. It seems as …

Microsoft is planning to update the Windows colour management settings. Already available on the latest Insider preview build, the update brings improved profile management and a Windows 11-like UI. Moreover, it also added “Color management” to the Windows 11 Settings Display page. Since the launch of Windows 11, Microsoft has …