Astro Bot is a clear hit, with the 3D platformer from Team Asobi receiving universal acclaim from critics and players alike. While the team previously confirmed that the game will get some form of free DLC post-launch, Astro Bot’s director has now shared additional details on what to expect. Previously, …
Read More »Forza Motorsport ‘Update 12’ available now
Forza Motorsport released last year to a positive reception from critics – though much less so from long-term fans of the racing series. That said, the devs at Turn 10 have slowly been improving the final product with each successive patch. Following their 2024 roadmap from last month, the team …
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 200K processors to start at £275
Intel hasn't yet confirmed the release of the upcoming Core Ultra 200K processors, but retailers are already listing them on their websites. With the cheapest model listed at £275 (Core Ultra 245KF tray version) and the most expensive at £566 (Core Ultra 9 285K boxed), the new generation desktop CPUs …
Read More »Band blasts Rockstar over music license offer for Grand Theft Auto 6
The music that plays on the radio stations has been a big part of the Grand Theft Auto games over the years. Many have discovered smaller artists through these games. However, not many artists like being paid in ‘exposure', something that has become abundantly clear after one band went public …
Read More »Yakuza Wars revealed ahead of Tokyo Game Show
Earlier this summer, the developers behind the Yakuza series confirmed plans to announce a new game at the Tokyo Game Show, which takes place later this month. Since then, fans discovered a new SEGA trademark filing for a mysterious game called ‘Yakuza Wars'. Unfortunately for fans of the game on …
Read More »Ubisoft has lost over 80% of its market value since 2018
Ubisoft has been in crisis mode over the last couple of years due to tumbling game sales. The company had hoped that its big open-world Star Wars game, Star Wars Outlaws, would help turn the tide but it seems sales have been lower than anticipated and, as a result, Ubisoft …
Read More »Xbox announces Tokyo Game Show 2024 plans
Set to take place between the 21st and 24th of September, Tokyo Game Show represents one of the remaining major annual industry conventions. In recent years, Microsoft has made a greater effort in having a presence at the showcase. With a few weeks to go until the event, Xbox has …
Read More »Gigabyte Aorus FO27Q3 Review (1440p/360Hz QD-OLED)
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Read More »Sony teases PlayStation 5 Pro design
Last week, we reported on the start of Sony’s 30th anniversary PlayStation celebrations, featuring teasers for some of the promotions, products and plans for the console’s milestone birthday. In a surprising move, Sony appears to have taken this opportunity to sneakily tease, for the first time, the existence of the …
Read More »AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme to debut in early 2025 in gaming handhelds
AMD is reportedly gearing up to launch its Ryzen Z2 Extreme CPU in early 2025, as confirmed during a recent Q&A session. The new processor is expected to feature Strix Point silicon, packing up to 12x Zen 5 cores and 16x RDNA 3.5 CUs, marking a significant upgrade from the …
Read More »Star Wars Outlaws patch to fix “incredibly punishing” stealth mechanics
Star Wars Outlaws marks the first major game in the franchise to be developed and published by Ubisoft. As is typical with many Ubisoft titles, Outlaws is an open-world game which also features a more action-adventure styled guided campaign. While mostly enjoyed by many, one of the biggest complaints have …
Read More »Lian Li’s Dan Case A3 just got a wood makeover
In collaboration with Dan Hansen, Lian Li has unveiled the new Dan Case A3 Wooden Edition, a refined iteration of the original DAN Case A3 featuring a wooden front panel. This updated version retains the A3's signature minimalist aesthetic and form factor while introducing wooden accents to improve its aesthetics. …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 7800M shown beating RTX 4070 Laptop GPU by 28%
OneXPlayer has revealed its plan to launch the OneXGPU 2, a new external graphics card solution based on the AMD Radeon RX 7800M. Alongside the announcement, the company also revealed 3DMark results for the unreleased mobile GPU, with the scores suggesting it is 28% faster than an RTX 4070 Laptop …
Read More »September’s free Prime Gaming titles include Greedfall, Borderlands and lots more
Each month, those who are subscribed to Amazon Prime are able to acquire a wide range of free games as part of the company’s Prime Gaming initiative. For the month of September, players can get their hands on a strong line-up of titles including but not limited to Shadow of …
Read More »Popular Poker-themed rogue-like ‘Balatro’ comes to mobile this month
Developed by a single person, Balatro is a unique poker-themed rogue-like deckbuilder which launched back in February to a wave of success – selling over 1 million copies in just a month. Thanks to its relatively simple controls, the game is perfectly suited to a mobile port. Finally, Balatro is …
Read More »MSI unveils new Maestro 300 gaming headset
MSI has unveiled the Maestro 300, a new gaming headset offering a lightweight and durable build optimised for prolonged comfort. Users can choose between high-density memory foam earpads in breathable mesh or protein leather for extended gaming sessions. The Maestro 300 also has a detachable unidirectional microphone, designed to ensure …
Read More »Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, all those with an Epic Games Store account are privy to a number of titles as part of Epic’s free game program. Available right now, EGS users can get their hands on the FPS stealth title ‘Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts’ alongside the latest entry in the Football Manager …
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Read More »Astro Bot officially a hit as game receives universal critical acclaim
Astro Bot is an upcoming 3D mascot platformer from PlayStation’s Team Asobi. While Astro has appeared in multiple games (including a PS5 pack-in title), the little bot is set to get his first big break with the PS5 exclusive ‘Astro Bot’. Available from today, the game is officially a major …
Read More »MSI reveals initial batch of X870 and X870E motherboards
MSI has recently unveiled its initial lineup of X870(E) motherboards, bringing more AM5 motherboards to the market. The roster is segmented between MSI's usual product lines, including MEG, MPG, MAG, and PRO, each aiming at a different kind of user. The top-tier board is the MEG GODLIKE, which boasts high-end …
Read More »Baldur’s Gate 3 gets another massive patch with new cinematics and mods
Baldur's Gate 3 has just received its latest major update. Now rolling out on PC via platforms like Steam, the new patch arrives as a 12GB download, introducing new endings, bug fixes and most importantly, official mod support, along with the first wave of approved creations, which will be available …
Read More »Sony CFO says the company needs more ‘original IP’
Thanks to Sony's decades in the entertainment industry, the company has access to a lot of IP, but only a percentage of it is original content, produced and conceived in house. Now, Sony's heads in Japan are looking to change that with a push for more original IP. Speaking with …
Read More »Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown PC system requirements announced
Nacon and KT Racing have recently unveiled the official PC system requirements for Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, slated for release on September 12th. Overall, the game looks relatively accessible for modern hardware, but a closer look at the notes might create some doubt regarding how well the game will …
Read More »Final Fantasy 16, Frostpunk 2 and more land on GeForce Now this month
Nvidia has big plans for GeForce Now in September. There are several major titles launching this month, including the likes of Final Fantasy 16 and Frostpunk 2. There are seven games joining GeForce Now this week, including titles Age of Mythology: Retold and the latest Warhammer game, Warhammer 40K: Space …
Read More »‘Internal chatter’ surrounding Fairgame$ reportedly “very positive”
Following the announcement that the live-service PlayStation Studios title ‘Concord’ is being removed from stores due to its immediate financial failure, many have wondered what this means for PlayStation’s other previously-announced live-service games. According to one industry insider, the Haven Studios-developed PvP heist shooter Fairgame$ has had “very positive” internal …
Read More »Hogwarts Legacy sequel now a ‘priority’ for Warner Bros
While Warner Bros executives had high hopes for live-service games like Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and MultiVersus, the company's biggest hits in recent years have all been single-player games, the biggest of which was none other than Hogwarts Legacy. Now, WB is looking to put a Hogwarts Legacy …
Read More »No Man’s Sky gets ANOTHER massive update
No Man’s Sky is the gift that won’t stop giving. Just over a month on from the game’s biggest update yet – Worlds Part 1 – the team at Hello Games have already cooked up another surprise patch, introducing a comprehensive fishing system as part of the ‘Aquarius’ update. As …
Read More »State of Decay 2 will get its final update later this year
Released all the way back in 2018, State of Decay 2 is the latest title from Undead Labs. Shortly following the game’s release, the studio was acquired by Microsoft – absorbing them into Xbox Games Studios. Despite announcing State of Decay 3 back in 2020, the team have continued to …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 5080 to be an upgrade over RTX 4090 but may use more power
A trusted hardware leaker shared some intriguing details in recent updates on Nvidia's next-generation graphics cards. The upcoming GeForce RTX series, codenamed Blackwell, is anticipated to have a higher power consumption, sparking widespread speculation within the community. Kopite7kimi has confirmed what the leaker believes to be the power consumption figures …
Read More »Microsoft says Xbox Series S not to blame for delayed Black Myth Wukong release
Microsoft has once again responded to claims that technical issues are keeping Black Myth Wukong off of Xbox. In recent weeks, it has come to light that there is an unadvertised exclusivity deal in place for the game on PlayStation, and Microsoft's latest statement on the matter points to that …
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