Despite being long in the tooth, many developers have continued to support the ageing Nintendo Switch due to its immense popularity. One such game is Mortal Kombat 1, which arrived on Switch despite otherwise being a current-gen console exclusive. It seems as though this has led to some issues both …
Read More »Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth launches in January 2024
Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth is the next game in the long running Yakuza (now known as Like a Dragon) series. Announced back in June of this year, the game was stated to be arriving some time in early 2024. Now, we have an exact release date. As part of …
Read More »The Callisto Protocol’s creator has left Striking Distance Studios
Striking Distance Studios is a relatively new team which was founded back in 2019 by Glen Schofield of Dead Space fame. Following the launch of their debut title ‘The Callisto Protocol’ late last year, the studio seems to have run into some issues – with its founder now having officially …
Read More »Phil Spencer responds to Xbox leak
Yesterday we reported on a whole bunch of leaked Microsoft and Xbox details thanks to a mistake on the part of the FTC. Alongside an early look at the next version of the Xbox Series X and a dozen unannounced games, internal emails, documents and more were shared online. Now, …
Read More »Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has gone Gold
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is by far one of the biggest first-party PlayStation games set to arrive in 2023. With just one month left to go before launch, the team at Insomniac Games have now announced that Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has officially gone Gold. Making the announcement via Twitter, Insomniac Games …
Read More »Starfield hits over 10 million players in less than a month
Over 10 million people have played Starfield. This milestone was achieved within two weeks of the game's release (three weeks if early access is included), making Starfield the largest launch in Bethesda history and one of the biggest launches of 2023 so far...
Read More »Criterion is once again assisting with the next Battlefield game
As a studio, Criterion has been moved back and forth over the years in order to assist with the development of EA’s other franchises – especially Battlefield. Despite the fact that they are said to be currently working on the next Need for Speed title, Criterion has once again been …
Read More »Netflix is developing a AAA multi platform shooter according to job listings
Netflix has slowly but surely been getting into the video games market. Following their initial push into the mobile gaming sector, we have seen the streaming service branch out into publishing more and more games on multiple platforms. The company seems to be taking another step in this direction, with …
Read More »Microsoft court documents hint at Red Dead Redemption 2 Remaster
As part of a bit of an oopsie by the FTC, many private documents shared by Microsoft to the FTC have now leaked, revealing all sorts of information on new Xbox consoles, unannounced games and a whole lot more. This leak has not only affected Microsoft but also its partners, …
Read More »Gotham Knights, PayDay 3 and more coming to Game Pass
Twice a month Microsoft updates its Game Pass library with a number of new and exciting titles. For the second half of September, the console manufacturer has now detailed the full list of titles dropping onto the service over the next two weeks, including the open-world co-op focused Gotham Knights …
Read More »Leaked documents reveal Microsoft’s long-term plan to acquire Nintendo
In what is now undoubtedly a big news day for Microsoft, the FTC accidentally leaked a ton of internal documents shared by the console manufacturer, revealing plans for upcoming Xbox consoles, unannounced games and a whole lot more. As part of this, an email sent by Xbox’s Phil Spencer shows …
Read More »Ubisoft details Assassin’s Creed Mirage system requirements + new PC features trailer
Ubisoft has released the official PC system requirements for Assassin's Creed Mirage as well as a PC features trailer. Unfortunately, it seems that this next Assassin's Creed game will only support Intel's XeSS upscaling solution, but hopefully modders will be able to integrate AMD FSR and DLSS soon after the …
Read More »Dishonored 3, Oblivion Remaster and more confirmed in FTC leak
As part of a giant accidental leak by the FTC, many of Microsoft’s internal plans and timelines have been revealed for all the world to see. Alongside the revelation of a brand new digital-only Series X and a new next-gen controller, we also got a full list of upcoming and …
Read More »Massive leak details all-new Xbox Series X and next-gen controller
In what seems to have been a big oopsie by the FTC, a great deal of documents have leaked pertaining to the hearings regarding Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. From internal emails to unannounced games and more, a whole boatload of confidential details seem to have been accidentally published for all to see – including the fact that Microsoft is planning to launch a cylindrical Xbox Series X refresh...
Read More »DLSS 3.5 arrives on the 21st of September alongside Cyberpunk’s 2.0 update
Nvidia has been rather rapidly improving its DLSS image reconstruction technology, with the company most recently revealing DLSS 3.5 and its ray-tracing-focused enhancements. After a great deal of anticipation, Nvidia has now announced that DLSS 3.5 will begin to roll out in just a few days, starting with Cyberpunk 2077...
Read More »Bungie’s brand new IP will reportedly use Unreal Engine 5
Alongside their ongoing work with Destiny 2 and the rebirth of the long-dormant Marathon franchise, Bungie is said to have been quietly working on a brand new IP for a few years now. Known internally as project ‘Gummy Bear’, this unannounced PvP title is reportedly using Epic Games’ latest and …
Read More »Next-gen Xbox to launch in 2028 according to court documents
The ramifications of the Microsoft FTC hearings have been going on for ages now, with a bunch of interesting and new details being shared by all parties. One of the court documents shared suggests that Microsoft is planning its next generation of Xbox consoles to release sometime in 2028. While …
Read More »The Elder Scrolls VI will (unsurprisingly) not come to PlayStation
The Microsoft FTC hearings have been a huge source of news for the video games industry, with many internal memos and plans being exposed for all to see. One new tidbit of information seems to suggest that The Elder Scrolls VI will be coming only to Xbox and PC upon …
Read More »The cheaper ROG Ally featuring Ryzen Z1 is now available
Asus has finally released the lower-tier ROG Ally console. Although this model was introduced in June with an AMD Ryzen Z1 APU, it was scheduled for availability in late Q3. As promised, the release window has now been met, and the console is either shipping or available for pre-order, depending …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Remake is free if you pre-order FFVII Rebirth
During Sony’s recent State of Play we got another exciting look at the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Rebirth – the follow-up title to 2020’s FFVII Remake. Alongside an announcement of the sequel’s release date, Square Enix has now made pre-orders available for Rebirth. Interestingly, those who digitally purchase the game …
Read More »Capcom’s TGS showcase to feature Dragon’s Dogma 2
Tokyo Game Show is a staple of the industry, with primarily Japanese developers taking to the event to reveal new games, offer updates on existing titles and more. Capcom has slowly but surely been teasing its TGS line-up, now revealing that its online showcase will include new details on the …
Read More »Lies of P quietly adds Denuvo DRM right before launch
Lies of P is the latest Souls-like to capture the hearts of fans, letting you play as the famous Pinocchio in a cruel, dark Belle Époque world. With reviews now available for the game, it is clear that Lies of P has resonated with most professional critics. Unfortunately for those …
Read More »EA reportedly ending support for Monster Hunter-like ‘Wild Hearts’
Wild Hearts is a co-op focused action title developed by Omega Force and published by Electronic Arts via its EA Originals label. The game is heavily inspired by the likes of Capcom’s highly-successful Monster Hunter series. Unfortunately, Wild Hearts has not seemed to manage to gain enough traction with fans, …
Read More »Gran Turismo 7’s AI Racer Sophy has gotten smarter
Back in February, Polyphony Digital teamed up with Sony’s AI branch to introduce a “revolutionary superhuman racing AI racing agent” known as GT Sophy. The racer was added to Gran Turismo 7, bringing a new level of challenge for players – though only for a week. In the months since …
Read More »Ghostwire: Tokyo surpasses 6 million players
Ghostwire: Tokyo was one of the more forgotten games of 2022. Originally pitched as a PlayStation exclusive, the game’s developers (Tango Gameworks) ended up being acquired by Microsoft midway through development. Following a year’s long exclusivity period, the game finally released on Xbox and Game Pass – with the game …
Read More »SteamOS 3.5 preview update brings improvements to display, graphics drivers, firmware & more
Some highly anticipated features were just added to the SteamOS 3.5 preview update. Besides the updated firmware and updated OS base, the new preview update also brings new display features and various bug fixes. The updates begin with the underlying Arch Linux version, which includes support for the latest KDA …
Read More »Spider-Man 2 will include 30, 40 and 60 FPS modes with ray-tracing
One of the core benefits seen by the current generation of consoles is their ability to run games at multiple frame rates, offering players the freedom to pick their preferred balance of graphical fidelity and gameplay smoothness. One such title was Marvel’s Spider-Man remastered. Now, the team at Insomniac Games …
Read More »Immortals of Aveum studio lays-off half its staff due to poor sales
Immortals of Aveum is a magic-based first person shooter set “in an original fantasy universe engulfed in magic, rife with conflict, and on the verge of oblivion”. Developed by Ascendant Studios, the game represents the team’s debut title. Unfortunately, the title seems to have fallen below expectations, with nearly half …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Remake has sold over 7 million copies
Final Fantasy VII is undoubtedly one of the most important JRPGs in the history of video games, with the 1997 title putting the franchise and genre on a whole new pedestal. Square Enix has been treating FFVII with great reverence, especially with their 2020 remake of the iconic title. Just …
Read More »Geeks3D to launch FurMark 2 this month
We already knew that Geeks3D started working on a new version of FurMark back in 2022. As it turns out, it's been in beta since late 2022, though only accessible to Geeks3D Discord members. Fortunately, it seems the beta period coming to an end as the development team plans to …
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