Cross-platform GPU benchmark software can help compare the graphical capabilities of various GPUs across different devices, but not many support the latest GPU technologies. Thankfully, Basemark has announced a new GPU benchmark to fill in that gap. With full support for the major operating systems, including Android, iOS, Linux, macOS …
Read More »God of War Ragnarök will be even bigger than expected
God of War Ragnarök is set to release in just a few short weeks and being the conclusion to the Norse saga, the game is expected to be quite meaty. Previous reports stated that the game would take up almost 100GB, but with the title being just over two weeks …
Read More »The Callisto Protocol will offer a 60fps performance mode on consoles
Recently, we reported that the upcoming Gotham Knights would be launching with just one graphics mode on consoles; that being a 30fps experience. With most current-gen titles offering multiple performance options, its absence is notable. Fortunately, one upcoming game which WILL offer multiple modes is The Callisto Protocol. A rumour …
Read More »Upcoming GDDR6X RTX 3060 Ti will be up to 10% faster according to benchmark leak
We've been hearing rumours for a while now claiming that Nvidia is going to refresh its RTX 30 series line-up with new GDDR6X models. We weren't expecting to see much of a performance boost here, but the first benchmark leaks have come in, revealing a performance boost of up to …
Read More »Xbox October update adds many quality-of-life improvements
Microsoft has in recent years been keeping its consoles up to date on a consistent and monthly basis, adding new features, removing old bugs and making the overall experience much better. For the month of October, Xbox owners will be privy to a number of new and convenient quality-of-life improvements. …
Read More »Disabling a CCD on Ryzen 9 7950X looks to bump performance significantly in some games
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is a great CPU for gaming, particularly amongst the current crop of desktop CPUs available on the market. However, there seems to be a way to squeeze out some extra performance without overclocking. It seems that by disabling one of the CPU's CCDs, you can …
Read More »Call of Duty could be held off Xbox Game Pass for years
If Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal does go through in 2023, many of us were expecting to see Call of Duty heading straight to Xbox Game Pass. However, it may take a little longer for the flagship franchise to hit Microsoft's gaming subscription service. Microsoft is facing an unexpected level of …
Read More »Sources dispute former Bayonetta voice actor’s low-pay claim
Recently, Bayonetta's original voice actor, Hellena Taylor, called on fans to boycott the game after claiming to have received a lowball offer to work on the third game. As usual in situations like these, however, we did not get the full story. According to additional sources, Taylor was offered significantly …
Read More »AOC’s latest monitor boasts 240Hz at an affordable price
AOC is back with what looks to be a very impressive monitor for those on a lower budget. The new esports-oriented 25G3ZM/BK AGON gaming monitor offers 1080p gaming at 240Hz, for under £200. The AOC 25G3ZM/BK esports monitor comes with a 25-inch VA panel with a 240Hz refresh rate, 1ms …
Read More »Customisable Xbox Elite Series 2 controllers now available
For years, Microsoft has offered players the opportunity to play their games using pro-level Xbox controllers, offering all things in the way of control customisability. Now, your Elite Xbox controller can match your personality, as Xbox’s Design Lab now features the Xbox Elite Series 2. Making the announcement on the …
Read More »Resident Evil Showcase announced
For the past few years, Capcom has been hosting its own dedicated Resident Evil showcases, giving fans of the franchise updates on the many RE titles in the works. Suitable in line with the month of Halloween, Capcom has announced a Resident Evil showcase for later this week. Making the …
Read More »Insomniac Games reaffirms Spider-Man 2’s 2023 release date
With Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered now available on PC and Spider-Man Miles Morales soon to be on its way to the platform, many fans have turned to the future of the franchise, wondering just how well development on Spider-Man 2 is going. Though we have yet to get a proper look …
Read More »Persona 5 Royal, Amnesia and more are coming to Xbox Game Pass
Twice a month, Microsoft announces its latest line-up of games which are set for release on its Game Pass subscription service. The console manufacturer has now detailed the list of games which we can expect to see drop onto the service during the remainder of October. Making the announcement on …
Read More »The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition is heading to Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC
While The Outer Worlds does have a 60FPS mode on Xbox Series X via Microsoft's own FPS Boost feature, Obsidian never released a dedicated ‘next-gen' version of the game for Xbox Series X/S and PS5. That is finally changing with the new ‘Spacer's Choice' Edition of the game. A couple …
Read More »Sony’s ‘pro-level’ DualSense Edge controller will cost over £200
Back in August, Sony announced the DualSense Edge – its own pro-grade controller to take on Microsoft's Xbox Elite Series gamepads. The controller and its features were shown at the time, but pricing and launch date were not announced. That changed today, and the DualSense Edge will be significantly more …
Read More »Microsoft is reportedly cutting jobs across Xbox and other divisions
Microsoft is currently battling with regulators to push through its record-setting acquisition of Activision Blizzard in a deal worth roughly $70 billion. Despite the massive piles of cash Microsoft has at its disposal, the company is still shifting things around, with plans for roughly 1,000 layoffs in the coming months. …
Read More »Former Bayonetta VA calls on fans to boycott new game
We're coming up towards the long-awaited launch of Bayonetta 3, but the game has run into some unexpected controversy at the final hurdle. Recently, former Bayonetta VA, Hellena Taylor, called on fans to boycott the game due to a lowball offer for her to return for the third game. This …
Read More »Gigabyte to join list of Intel AIB partners for Arc Alchemist graphics cards
While Intel has launched its first Arc desktop graphics cards, board partners have been slow to adopt Intel's first-gen GPUs. Still, we should see more joining the list soon. According to a newly found EEC database entry, Gigabyte will be the next partner to roll out custom Arc graphics cards. …
Read More »AMD is reportedly cutting back Ryzen 7000 production due to PC market decline
The PC market enjoyed booming demand over the pandemic but things have dropped off considerably over the course of 2022. With low demand creeping in, AMD has reportedly reduced its production order for new Ryzen 7000 series CPUs. You should have noticed by now that building a new PC with …
Read More »E3 2024 and 2025 have been confirmed
In the wake of E3’s cancellation during COVID-19, many alternative gaming showcases were created, with Goeff Keighley’ Summer Game Fest perhaps being the most successful. That being said, with E3 confirmed to be back properly in 2023, the ESA are looking beyond, having now booked the LA Convention Center for …
Read More »Yakuza: Like a Dragon was heavily inspired by One Piece
Yakuza: Like a Dragon is currently the latest entry in the long-running and highly praised action-adventure beat 'em up RPG franchise. Taking quite a departure from all previous series entries, Like a Dragon’s producer has now revealed that the game was heavily inspired by the worldwide anime phenomenon One Piece. …
Read More »DeepCool’s new LT series AIO coolers have an RGB infinity mirror CPU block
DeepCool is debuting its best-looking AIO CPU coolers yet. The new LT series combines up to a 360mm radiator with high-static pressure fans for cooling performance, while the CPU block helps these coolers stand out thanks to Infinity Mirrors, which give a great effect when combined with RGB lighting. The …
Read More »God of War Ragnarök’s embargo date revealed
Ahead of almost any video game launch, reviewers and other select people are given early copies of a game in order to play and review them, with the caveat being that they are embargoed until a certain date and time. One of the most anticipated games of the year is …
Read More »MW2’s 3rd-person mode has been updated to actually be in 3rd-person
As with the 2009 original, 2022’s Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 will offer a 3rd-person gameplay option as part of the game’s multiplayer suite of modes. 3rd-person mode was available to try during the beta – though it took much more of a hybrid approach. Following fan feedback, Infinity …
Read More »Discord is adding YouTube ‘Watch Together’ and mini-games for server voice chats
Back in 2021, YouTube began taking down Discord bots that could bypass ads on YouTube while streaming content to groups in Discord servers. Shortly after that, Discord began working with YouTube to implement official integration, which is now finally rolling out. Discord began testing official YouTube integration back in September …
Read More »Studios might already have PS5 Pro dev kits
It feels like only yesterday that the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S launched. In fact, the 9th-gen devices will soon be entering their third year on the market. Despite the high demand and low supply of consoles, both manufacturers have seemingly not been resting, with mid-gen upgrades for both …
Read More »Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection is Steam Deck Verified
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection is set to drop onto the PC platform in just a few short days. Though enhanced to support the high-end hardware of many gaming PC rigs, its roots as a PS4 title means that the collection is nicely scalable to all manner of hardware – …
Read More »Obsidian founder would make a new Fallout if given the opportunity
Obsidian Entertainment’s relationship with the Fallout franchise can be traced all the way back to the inception of the very first game. Unfortunately, the studio has not made a Fallout title since the much-loved Fallout: New Vegas back in 2010. That being said, if given the opportunity, Obsidian Entertainment would …
Read More »AMD EPYC 9004 specifications and performance leaks
We're still a while away from the launch of new-gen EPYC processors. AMD has not said much about its plans yet, but a leak this week has revealed specs for the server CPU lineup, as well as expected performance. According to Moore's Law Is Dead, the EPYC 9004 series will …
Read More »New Silent Hill game will finally be revealed this week
Ever since the much-anticipated Silent Hills was unceremoniously cancelled by Konami back in 2015, fans have been eagerly awaiting the franchise’s return. After years of rumours and speculation Konami has finally broken its silence, announcing that a new Silent Hill game will be revealed later this week. Taking to Twitter …
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