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 …
Read More »Acer unveils new gaming handheld, 600Hz monitor and new CoPilot+ PCs
This week alongside IFA, Acer is showcasing its latest line-up of gaming gear. On the portable side, we have Acer's very first handheld gaming PC, the Acer Nitro Blaze 7, along with new Nitro V 14 & 16 laptops. Additionally, Acer is launching a new Predator Orion desktop system, as …
Read More »bequiet! unleashes new Light Loop AIO liquid coolers this month
bequiet! has just unveiled the Light Loop, the latest addition to its AIO cooling lineup. Available in black and white, these new AIO liquid CPU coolers' key selling point is its RGB lighting system, which consists of up to 64 individual ARGB LEDs, depending on whether it's the 240 or …
Read More »STALKER 2 team detail post-launch plans
Initially announced for release all the way back in 2022, GSC Game World encountered a great deal of issues in trying to bring STALKER 2 past the finish line – thanks in no part to the ongoing war in the studio’s home country of Ukraine. With the game finally set …
Read More »Following “technical discussions” with Microsoft, missing Capcom games are now coming to Xbox
A couple months ago, Xbox was thrown into the centre of a new controversy when it was announced that the ‘Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics’ would not be coming to Xbox platforms – seemingly due to its use of the unsupported MT Framework. Microsoft was relatively quick to …
Read More »Guardians of the Galaxy headlines this month’s Humble Choice
Humble’s Choice subscription service is a great way to get a bunch of games each month for a relatively low cost – aided by the fact that you can freely pause and unpause your subscription at will. For the month of September, those subscribed to Humble Choice will be able …
Read More »Firmware update to bring 105W TDP mode to Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X
MSI recently introduced a new 105W TDP mode for its 600-series motherboards that can be enabled for the Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X CPUs. Notably, this feature is not integrated into the current AGESA firmware, acting like an MSI-exclusive feature. However, with the next AGESA update, it looks …
Read More »Age of Mythology: Retold headlines this month’s Game Pass update
The first wave of Game Pass titles for September have now been announced, with all of them coming to both console and PC. This even includes the return of a classic RTS, Age of Mythology. Age of Mythology: Retold is the headlining game in this Game Pass update. Coming to …
Read More »Original Risk of Rain devs move to Valve, possibly to work on new Half-Life game
It is rare for Valve to make any big acquisitions, with its last being the acquisition of Campo Santo, the studio behind indie-hit, Firewatch, back in 2018. Now, Valve has made another move, hiring the developers at Hopoo Games, the team behind the Risk of Rain series, prior to the …
Read More »Intel Panther Lake listed in Coreboot files with up to 16 CPU cores and 12 Xe3 GPU cores
New Coreboot files have shown new details about Intel's upcoming Panther Lake platform. Besides corroborating many of the rumours and reports we've heard about the new chips, it also includes a new Panther Lake-H variant without integrated graphics. Panther Lake is set to target the laptop market and is expected …
Read More »NZXT C850 ATX 3.1 PSU (White) Review
A new range of white supplies from NZXT - are they any good? We put the first one on the bench today
Read More »Ni no Kuni team to announce new game later this month
Level-5 is a Japanese game developer known best for their work on the Professor Layton and Ni no Kuni series. With the team currently developing Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road and FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time, Level-5 have now announced an online showcase – featuring “a brand new …
Read More »Bringing Dune Awakening to the Series S will be a “challenge”
Over the past few years – but particularly during recent times – we have seen an increasing number of discussions surrounding Microsoft’s lower-powered current gen console: the Xbox Series S. Previously described by one dev as “annoying to optimize for,” the team behind the upcoming DUNE Awakening Survival MMO have …
Read More »Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater might be teasing an upcoming announcement
Back in the late 90s and early 2000s, skateboarding was all the rage, with the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater video game series in particular being massive during the PS1/2 generations. In celebration of the franchise’s 25th anniversary, THPS’ social media accounts have started to show new signs of life – …
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 200 processors won’t be affected by “Vmin Shift Instability issue”
Intel has issued an update on its investigation into 13th and 14th Gen Core series instability issues. Just a few days before the debut of the Core Ultra 200 series, Intel has confirmed that the upcoming processors (Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake) won't be affected by the instability issue that …
Read More »Rocksteady hit with layoffs following huge Suicide Squad losses
Rocksteady has been put in a very bad position this year, after its massive live-service game, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, flopped across all platforms. Given the game's sales performance, lay-offs were almost guaranteed before the end of the year, and now, that process has begun. Multiple Rocksteady staff …
Read More »iOS gamers demand refunds after Capcom adds internet requirement to Resident Evil
While none of the major AAA games to be released on the iOS App Store have garnered high sales numbers, there is a small group of enthusiasts who did actively buy and play these titles. Last week, it emerged that a new update to Capcom's iOS titles would mean that …
Read More »Baldur’s Gate 3 gets official mod support on PC next week
Larian has been hard at work on the long-awaited Seventh major patch for Baldur's Gate 3 for months. Now, the update is finally ready, and will begin rolling out on PC next week. The biggest part of this update is the introduction of official mod support, as well as a …
Read More »Microsoft reportedly working on multiple ‘Transformers’ games
Activision has made many beloved licensed games over the years, most of which have been lost to time. With Microsoft now set to acquire Activision this year, there is some hope that we'll see some classic games return. Hasbro has already publicly said it wants Microsoft to bring back some …
Read More »Thermal Grizzly introduces Intel Mycro Direct-Die RGB Pro V1 CPU water block
Thermal Grizzly has unveiled the Intel Mycro Direct-Die RGB Pro V1 CPU, an improved variant of the Intel Mycro Direct-Die CPU water block. Sporting a fresh aesthetic, the Pro version promises to improve cooling performance. The updated cooling channel slot width on the copper base plate of the Intel Mycro …
Read More »Analysts estimate Concord has sold a mere 25,000 copies
In a recent industry assessment, it has been estimated that Concord, Sony's troubled multiplayer hero shooter, may have only sold around 25,000 copies across all platforms. The game has faced widespread criticism since its announcement, garnering a lackluster response and reaching a peak player count of around 700 on Steam. …
Read More »DLSS has been “a transformative feature on PC” with up to 98% utilisation
The introduction of DLSS by Nvidia sparked the beginning of a new technical frontier on PC, with upscaling technology becoming commonplace in most major titles. In the years since, we’ve seen multiple different companies adopt similar technologies such as AMD’s FSR and Intel’s XESS. According to the tech specialists at …
Read More »Square Enix is “making progress” on bringing FFXIV to Nintendo ‘consoles’
Final Fantasy XIV is one of Square Enix’s most successful titles in recent years, with the highly popular MMO remaining stronger than ever more than a decade on from its initial launch. With the game finally available on Xbox consoles, FFXIV’s director has revealed ongoing plans to bring the MMO …
Read More »JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run reportedly getting a video game adaptation
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is a highly popular manga series, with parts 1 through 6 all receiving anime adaptations. That said, despite no official word on Part 7 – Steel Ball Run – getting an animated adaptation, the no.2 highest rated manga of all time is rumoured to be getting its …
Read More »Guilty Gear -Strive- comes to Nintendo Switch next year
First released back in 2021 for PlayStation and PC, Guilty Gear -Strive- is the latest entry in the long-running and much loved 2.5D fighting game series from Arc System Works. In the years since, the game has found its way to additional platforms – with Xbox players getting the game …
Read More »Astro Bot to get a sequel, according to PlayStation Trophies
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’. Ahead of the game’s launch, Astro Bot’s PlayStation Trophies …
Read More »Ubisoft reportedly unhappy with xDefiant’s player numbers
Following a lengthy development/beta period, Ubisoft’s arcadey multiplayer First Person Shooter xDefiant finally launched back in May to a great deal of interest. Despite amassing over 10 million players in under two weeks, the game has reportedly failed to live up to the publisher’s expectations – with Ubisoft giving the …
Read More »Qualcomm is gearing up for reveals at IFA next week
Qualcomm is gearing up to unveil new products at IFA 2024, which is kicking off next week. Although it hasn't been confirmed what the company will present, a leaked slide suggests that one of these products is the 8-core Snapdragon X Plus. According to @evleaks (via VideoCardz), the company is …
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