Intel's Core Ultra 200 CPU family debut is just around the corner, slated for release as early as September. This series is geared towards low-power mobile devices and is expected to be Copilot+ ready due to its AI performance. However, CPU and GPU performance are still important and fortunately, a …
Read More »Forza Horizon 4 will be delisted later this year
One issue which many video game developers have come across at some point is the need to delist their games from digital stores due to expiring licensing agreements. One of the biggest culprits of this are racing games. Many fans of the Forza series were hoping that 2018’s Forza Horizon …
Read More »Microsoft patent sheds light on unreleased ‘Keystone’ streaming device
A recently found patent has shed light on Microsoft's cancelled Xbox streaming device codenamed ‘Keystone'. The device, originally unveiled in 2021, was designed to enable users to stream Xbox games to TVs or monitors without needing a console. However, it was reportedly put on the back burner after Microsoft struggled …
Read More »Console beta sign-ups for Marvel Rivals is now live
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 has gotten a couple closed alpha tests on PC. Now, it's time for console players to give the game …
Read More »Capcom’s original Dead Rising is getting a new remaster
Dead Rising stands out as a timeless gem, transforming the tired concept of zombies in a shopping mall into a unique survival game that captures the madcap fun of improvising weapons and capturing undead mayhem on film. The original 2006 release, which broke new ground by bringing the living dead …
Read More »July’s PS Plus Essential line-up includes Borderlands 3
As they do each month, Sony gives away a number of titles to all those with a PlayStation Plus subscription. Available to keep forever and play as long as you are actively subscribed, July’s monthly PS Plus titles have now been revealed. Making the announcement on the PlayStation Blog, the …
Read More »DeepCool issues response to US sanctions
You will likely have seen the news that DeepCool was recently placed on the US sanctions list, preventing the company from operating in the USA, as a result of alleged sales to Russian businesses. We reached out to DeepCool to clarify the situation, and were sent an official statement in response to the sanctions...
Read More »Steam announces new built-in game recording system
In the age of social media, it has become increasingly common for players of all kinds to clip and share various gameplay recordings – so much so that all current-gen consoles offer some kind of screen recording functionality. Steam Deck players in particular can now benefit from Valve’s newly announced ‘Game Recording’ feature – though the software is available to PC users as well...
Read More »Stellar Blade has sold 1 million copies according to CFO
Stellar Blade released earlier this year to a wave of success. The PS5 exclusive currently has a user score of 9.2/10 on Metacritic and was confirmed to have been a hit, with a PC port and even a sequel currently being considered. We now have more concrete figures on its …
Read More »Logitech G introduces G515 Lightspeed TKL with low-profile switches
Logitech G has just unveiled the G515 TKL series of gaming keyboards. These boards are packed with features, all housed in a sleek, low-profile design and compact form factor designed to free up desk space. Available with linear or tactile low-profile switches, both options offer reduced travel distance compared to …
Read More »Silent Hill creator claims Slitterhead is a spiritual successor to Siren
Keiichiro Toyama is a well known figure in the games industry, being the creator of the iconic Silent Hill franchise alongside cult favourites Gravity Rush and Siren. Toyama’s upcoming game Slitterhead surprised many during Summer Game Fest when it was revealed to be much more action-oriented compared to Silent Hill. …
Read More »Final Fantasy XIV update brings 120fps support to current-gen consoles
More than 10 years on from its initial release, Final Fantasy XIV is doing better than ever, with a bunch of recent updates ensuring the MMO continues strong for many years to come. Following the release of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game, a new update …
Read More »Evnia joins the 4K/240Hz QD-OLED bandwagon with the 32M2N8800
Philips has unveiled its latest gaming monitor under the Evnia brand, the 32M2N8800. We first got a look at this screen at Philips' press event in April, but it is now ready to hit the market. The Philips Evnia 32M2N8800 packs a QD-OLED panel with 4K resolution, a claimed 0.03 …
Read More »Tekken lead speaks on the future of Soulcalibur
The Soulcalibur series was one of the most important in the early 3D fighting game space, with the 1998 console release of the second game in particular blowing up to become the 2nd-highest rated game of all time. In the years since, the franchise’s popularity has ebbed and flowed, with …
Read More »Arctic announces M2 Pro cooler for 2280 M.2 SSDs
M.2 SSDs are getting seriously fast these days, but often hit high temperatures under heavy loads. To counteract that, the controller restricts performance to prevent overheating and any possible damage to the device – a suboptimal compromise. That's where the new M2 Pro from Arctic comes in… Created for single- …
Read More »Majority of game devs believe the industry’s in a ‘bad’ state
It’s safe to say that 2024 has been a terrible year for the games industry. While from the outside, things might seem relatively okay – with new and great games coming out at a regular cadence – internally things are much more dire. In the wake of 10s of thousands …
Read More »LCD Steam Decks get discounted ahead of discontinuation
The Steam Deck has been a mini-phenomenon, reintroducing many to portable gaming (Nintendo Switch aside) for the first time in a long time. With the introduction of the Steam Deck OLED late last year, Valve deprioritised its LCD counterpart. Now, with both the 64GB and 256GB LCD variants set to be discontinued, Valve is putting them on sale...
Read More »The Tesla Cybertruck is coming to Fortnite
The Tesla Cybertruck is an iconic vehicle for all the wrong reasons – being deemed unsightly, difficult to maintain and poorly made – so much so that all vehicles produced have since been recalled. While the Cybertruck’s legacy remains to be seen, the car is seemingly set to be immortalised …
Read More »New details leak surrounding Resident Evil film and Netflix show
Despite their often poor critical reception, Capcom is continuing to pump out more live action Resident Evil projects. According to a new report, the publisher is going all-out, producing both a new theatrical film as well as a Netflix series. As reported by GeekVibesNation, Constantin Film is currently working on …
Read More »NZXT C1500 Platinum PSU Review
It's one of the finest power supplies we've seen all year - the C1500 Platinum from NZXT
Read More »Iqunix introduces new EZ gaming keyboard series with magnetic switches
Iqunix, a keyboard and accessories manufacturer, has recently unveiled its latest offerings: the EZ60 and EZ63 Magnetic Switch gaming keyboards. The EZ Series keyboards aim to offer some distinctive features that could help set them apart from most other keyboards on the market. The EZ Series keyboards boast an ultra-high …
Read More »Obsidian reveal a bunch of new Avowed details
Following the most recent showing at Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase, we have seen and heard a great deal more about Obsidian Entertainment’s upcoming RPG Avowed – including discussions on the game’s tone, length, companions and more. In an interview with GameInformer, Carrie Patel – the game director for Avowed – …
Read More »The Steam Summer Sale is back for 2024 and kicks off this Thursday
Get ready to loosen the grip on your wallets as Valve has just announced that the Steam Summer Sale is coming. The annual event is a PC gamer's dream, offering a plethora of titles at impressively low prices. Scheduled to kick off on Thursday, June 27th at 6 pm, the two-week sale will run until Thursday, July 11th at 6pm...
Read More »Lara Croft is coming to Dead By Daylight
From its humble beginnings as an homage to classic horror films and icons, Dead by Daylight has become a franchise in and of itself – seeing a ton of famous horror IPs collab with the asymmetrical multiplayer title. That said, there have been an equal number of odd inclusions – …
Read More »Kingston details new Fury Renegade RGB Limited Edition DDR5-8000 memory
Kingston has just introduced the Fury Renegade RGB Limited Edition DDR5 desktop memory, a kit that the company claims is a true performance standout inspired by racing car design and aesthetics. This special edition memory features a striking red colour scheme and an aerodynamic look, so if you're after a …
Read More »Upcoming MWIII update to add voxel-inspired ‘Bit Party’ mode
As a Call of Duty title enters the latter half of its life, we typically see the developers having more fun with content drops – moving away from realism in favour of unique or weird modes, maps and more. As part of the upcoming Season 4 Reloaded, MWIII is set …
Read More »Sony reportedly working on PS3 emulator
In recent generations Sony has fallen behind Microsoft when it comes to backwards compatibility. This has slowly been changing with the console manufacturer recently launching revamped PS2/PSP emulators for the PS5. Though it seemed like it would never happen, according to one insider Sony is working on a PS3 emulator...
Read More »Intel Lunar Lake reportedly set for September launch, followed by Arrow Lake-S in October
The Intel Core Ultra 200 series seems to be right around the corner. According to the latest rumours, the upcoming Core Ultra 200V “Lunar Lake” laptop CPUs are expected to be released in September, with the Core Ultra 200K “Arrow Lake-S” desktop processors following in October. Benchlife (via VideoCardz) is …
Read More »Embracer scrapped plans for a new Red Faction game in 2023
Over the past 18 months, Embracer Group has been scrambling to to fix its financial situation by shutting down studios, selling off others and cancelling various projects in a quest to find more commercially viable games. TimeSplitters, which has a cult following, was cancelled, and a similarly popular IP, Red …
Read More »Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition finally releases this week
Ubisoft announced plans to re-release Beyond Good & Evil again with a new 20th Anniversary Edition that includes some hints at what's to come in the long awaited sequel, Beyond Good & Evil 2. Now after much waiting for a release date announcement, Ubisoft has finally confirmed that the new …
Read More »