Last week, the FTC filed a letter with the court, claiming that Microsoft had begun abusing its market power by changing the way Game Pass works. Now, Microsoft has officially responded, stating that the FTC's argument is “misleading”. As spotted by The Verge, Microsoft's response has now been filed with …
Read More »Call of Duty is reportedly coming to Game Pass this week
Earlier this month, shortly following the announcement of the new Game Pass pricing and tier structure, rumours began claiming that Call of Duty would finally land on Game Pass this month. Now, a more specific date has been revealed by a number of known leakers. Insider Gaming is reporting that …
Read More »No Man’s Sky update adds new graphics settings for PS5 Pro
We've been hearing rumours about the PS5 Pro for some time already. The new console, reportedly codenamed ‘Trinity', has now been referenced in game files for the first time, confirming the codename. No Man's Sky recently had another massive update. After some datamining, it was discovered that a new graphics …
Read More »Marvel Rivals begin sending out beta invites
Marvel Rivals is an upcoming Hero shooter in the vein of Overwatch, Paladins and other contemporaries. Ahead of its release at some point in the hopefully not-too-distant future, the PvP shooter was promised to be getting a number of closed betas – the invites for which are going out right …
Read More »Samurai Jack and Beetlejuice are coming to MultiVersus
Warner Bros’ MultiVersus has struggled to maintain relevance shortly following the game’s relaunch, with many players arguing that the game’s beta period was superior. That said, the team appears to be going full steam ahead with Season 2, having announced multiple upcoming characters and more. Announced during EVO 2024, the …
Read More »Over 2 million players paid for early access to EA’s College Football 25
One of the more recent trends in the video games industry has been for publishers to release additional editions of its games which come with a couple days of early access – for a hefty price. Despite being cost-ineffective, the practice has unfortunately proven to be highly successful. As reported …
Read More »Humble offers 30% off the next 6 months of its Choice subscription service
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. Typically costing £8.99 a month, Humble is currently offering 30% off of its …
Read More »KitGuru Games: An Ode to GAME UK
Today, I wish to look at one company which for many evokes an extreme sense of nostalgia, bittersweetness and formative memories – but for others, is a relic of a dying age. This is an ode to the UK’s most prominent – yet soon to be deceased – retailer of our collective favourite past-time: GAME...
Read More »Intel says 13th & 14th Gen laptop CPUs aren’t suffering the same instability issues as desktop
It's no secret that instability issues have plagued Intel's 14th and 13th Gen Core desktop processors, and now it seems that the problem has extended to laptops. However, according to Intel, the two issues are separate. Reports of instability in Intel's 14th and 13th Gen Core desktop CPUs have been …
Read More »EA Sports FC 25 PC system requirements are as accessible as its predecessor
Electronic Arts recently shared the first EA Sports FC 25 trailer, marking the game's official announcement. Alongside it, EA also shared the PC requirements for the game, which are pretty much the same as those for the previous entry in the franchise. EA Sports FC 25 is introducing a new …
Read More »G.Skill brings 8000MT/s Trident Z5 Royal Neo memory to AMD platforms
G.Skill has recently unveiled its new Trident Z5 Royal Neo memory kit, redefining DDR5 memory standards for AMD platforms. This top-of-the-line kit features two 16GB modules, boasting a total capacity of 32GB and impressive CL38-48-48-128 timings. Operating at DDR5-8000 speeds, this kit is configured in the BIOS to leverage the …
Read More »Financial analysts quiz Ubisoft CEO on potential Star Wars Outlaws delay
Ubisoft has been really struggling to land a hit over the past couple of years. While the success of XDefiant has helped with the publisher's early 2024 financials, the company still took big hits on games like Skull & Bones and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Now, a recent gameplay preview …
Read More »FTC takes aim at Microsoft over Game Pass price increase
The FTC has spent much of 2024 building its case against Microsoft to get the Activision Blizzard acquisition overturned. This month, the FTC was provided with some ammo, as the regulator tells the US Court of Appeals that recent Game Pass price hikes break promises Microsoft made to get the …
Read More »Concord has barely managed 2,000 concurrent players during PC open beta
Sony kicked off the Concord beta earlier this month but things have not quite gone to plan. Despite being a freely available download on Steam, PC players just don't seem all that enthralled with the game, amassing just a couple of thousand players. Concord is due to be Sony's next …
Read More »There are 11 more Steam Sales planned for 2024 – here’s all the dates
Valve has really ramped up the number of Steam sales it holds each year and as a result, the company also often reveals planned sales dates well ahead of time so gamers and game creators can be prepared. Over the rest of 2024, there will be 11 more Steam Sale …
Read More »Court documents reveal Steam profit margins and Valve employee counts
Valve has always had a surprisingly small number of employees, especially if you compare them to other major industry players like Epic Games, Activision, EA, Ubisoft, Take-Two and others. The company also has a policy that allows workers to move their desks between departments to join in on whatever projects …
Read More »MSI is bundling Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn with select Z790 motherboards
MSI recently announced a new collaboration with Kepler Interactive to commemorate the launch of Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, which is now available on Steam and the Epic Games Store. MSI will offer digital copies of the new title when users buy select Z790 motherboards. In Flintlock: The Siege of …
Read More »Palit GeForce RTX 4070 & 4070 Ti Super vs 10 series & 20 series!
We put the likes of the GTX 1080 head-to-head with the RTX 4070 and RTX 4070 Ti Super
Read More »Live-action Halo show officially cancelled by Paramount+
While Microsoft has seen massive success with the recent release of the Fallout TV show, the console maker’s other efforts in bringing its IPs to TV has not fared as well. Following two seasons and a middling reception, Paramount+ is officially cancelling its Halo TV show. As published by TheHollywoodReporter, …
Read More »Pacific Drive gets 60fps performance mode and more in latest update
Pacific Drive is a unique run-based, first-person driving survival game in which “your car is your only companion as you navigate a surreal and anomaly-filled reimagining of the Pacific Northwest”. Released back in February of this year, the indie game has already proved to be a hit, selling over 600,000 …
Read More »GTA+ may soon include access to Rockstar’s Nintendo Switch games
Since debuting GTA+, Rockstar's subscription service for GTA Online, the company has expanded the list of benefits to include access to other Rockstar classics on certain platforms. According to a recent update to the Rockstar website, soon, GTA+ subscribers may also get free access to games on Nintendo Switch. Rockstar …
Read More »Apex Legends Steam reviews drop to ‘Overwhelmingly Negative’
Apex Legends players are very unhappy with the state of the game following recent announcements. Respawn announced a new Battle Pass system earlier this month, which means moving forward, players will have to spend $20 per season to unlock all of the available content. Naturally, this has turned the most …
Read More »“Cheeky” Deadpool-themed Xbox controller officially announced
Microsoft are no strangers to producing odd and gimmicky Xbox controllers, with the latest generation alone seeing a ton of different and weird crossover controllers – including but not limited to a pizza-scented TMNT controller and furry Sonic the Hedgehog / Knuckles the Echidna themed Xbox controllers. Not to be …
Read More »Leo and DaPoets on AMD vs Intel in 2024
While at a press event last week, Leo met up with Terrence, AKA 'DaPoets' to talk about the upcoming Ryzen 9000 processors. Naturally, the discussion soon turned to AMD vs Intel in the 2024 landscape with Arrow Lake coming up...
Read More »Sucker Punch celebrates Ghost of Tsushima’s 4th anniversary
Though in many ways it feels like just yesterday, Sucker Punch Productions’ Ghost of Tsushima is now officially 4 years old. In this time, the brand new IP has gone from strength-to-strength, breaking PlayStation records and becoming a franchise into itself – despite just having one game so far. 4 …
Read More »Fallout TV show amasses 17 Emmy nominations
Last year, HBO’s The Last of Us made a big splash at the Emmys, securing a total of 24 Emmy nominations – and going on to win 8 of those awards. It seems we will have a similar situation this year with Amazon’s Fallout TV show, as it has now …
Read More »Phanteks unveils compact and affordable AMP GH PSUs
Phanteks has introduced the AMP GH series of power supplies, designed to meet ATX 3.1 and PCIe Gen 5.1 standards. Featuring the latest 12V-2×6 power connectors, these power supplies are fully compatible with current and next-generation graphics cards. The AMP GH range is available in three wattage variations. Choose from …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 40 graphics cards and laptops get deep discounts for Prime Day
There's still a few hours left for Prime Day. If you're looking for a last-minute deal, we have a round-up of RTX 40 graphics cards and RTX 40-powered laptops still discounted until the end of today. On the desktop side, if you are looking for a new graphics card, there …
Read More »Yakuza developers to announce new game at TGS
We're months on from the launch of Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the latest mainline game in Sega's long-running Yakuza series. Now, it looks like the next game is just around the corner, with plans for a reveal at the Tokyo Game Show. The Tokyo Game Show (TGS) takes place …
Read More »AMD shares updated CPU roadmap with Zen 6 and Zen 7 architectures
During AMD's recent Zen 5 Tech Day, the company unveiled its ambitious plans for the future, including the Zen 6 and Zen 6c architectures. While the launch date and production nodes for these new architectures remain unspecified, this marks the official acknowledgement of Zen 6 as the successor to Zen5. …
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