Twice a month, Microsoft updates its Game Pass library, adding a line-up of titles across the AAA and indie sides of the industry. For the second half of June, Microsoft will be dropping a decent selection of titles including some strong indies and a day-one addition. Making the announcement on …
Read More »Half a dozen games are leaving PS Plus next month
Sony has been steadily growing its PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium service ever since its revamp a couple years ago. As with most subscription game services however, titles only stick around for a limited time. Sony has now announced which games will be leaving next month. In going to the PlayStation Plus …
Read More »The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom will finally let you play as Zelda
Nintendo had some major reveals in store for us during today's Direct showcase. Not only did we get our first real look at Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, but a new Zelda game was announced. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom will be a more traditional Zelda game, borrowing the …
Read More »Nvidia GeForce Experience update introduces 122 new game optimisation profiles
Update: The Nvidia App is now out of beta and can be downloaded – HERE. Nvidia shows no sign of replacing “GeForce Experience” with its new “Nvidia App” as both programs continue to coexist. While the latter has been getting more attention lately, Nvidia has recently released an update for its …
Read More »Metroid Prime 4 gets long-awaited trailer and 2025 release date
Metroid Prime 4 was first announced in late 2017 and fans have been waiting for news on the game ever since. Today during Nintendo Direct, we finally got our first full trailer, including a look at gameplay ahead of the game's 2025 release date. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is releasing …
Read More »Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree garners high praise in early reviews
Elden Ring has often been referred to as a masterpiece, putting together everything From Software has learned in its years of making ‘Souls like' games into one massive open world filled with difficult boss fights. The game went on to win Game of the Year in 2022. Now, two years …
Read More »Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D arrives this year, followed by Dragon Quest 1&2 in 2025
During today's Nintendo Direct, Square Enix finally announced the release date for its long-awaited HD-2D remake of Dragon Quest 3. That's not all though, Square Enix has announced plans to complete the full trilogy, with Dragon Quest 1 & 2 also set to get a HD-2D remake in 2025. If …
Read More »Lords of the Fallen sequel planned to release in 2026 exclusively on Epic Games Store
CI Games has recently announced that a sequel to Lords of the Fallen (2023) is in the works and will be exclusively published by Epic Games for PC, at least at launch. The decision not to release the game on Steam has surprised many fans, considering the success of the …
Read More »Overwatch franchise reaches 100 million player milestone
Though sentiment surrounding the game has ebbed and flowed over the years, there’s no denying that Overwatch has had a notable impact on the industry, for better and for worse. That said, with the 11th Season of Overwatch 2 on its way, the team have revealed that the franchise has …
Read More »40-minute Nintendo Direct announced
With Summer Game Fest having come and gone, a majority of developers and publishers have already shown off what they currently have in the works. Fortunately, Nintendo is about to keep the Summer vibes going, having now announced their next Nintendo Direct. Making the announcement on Twitter, the official Nintendo …
Read More »Embracer Group shuts down Alone in the Dark studio
2024 is truly the year of layoffs with all manner of companies left and right letting employees go or at worst shutting entire studios down. Unfortunately, joining the ever-increasing list is Pieces Interactive – the developers behind the recent Alone in the Dark Reboot. Releasing a statement on their blog, …
Read More »Themaltake introduces new View 380 TG ARGB dual-chamber PC case in various colours
A couple of weeks on from Computex, Thermaltake already has another new case launching. The new Thermaltake View 380 TG ARGB has now been announced, bringing a new dual-chamber option to Thermaltake's diverse line-up. The View 380 accommodates 360mm radiators or three 120mm fans on the top and bottom. Three …
Read More »WD showcases first 2Tb 3D QLC NAND flash memory modules
Western Digital unveiled the world's first 2Tb 3D QLC NAND Flash at a recent investor presentation. These cutting-edge NAND flash memory modules are primarily aimed at the AI segment, but they could also allow manufacturers to create larger storage drives for the mainstream market. Still a prototype, these new NAND …
Read More »Final Fantasy Tactics Remastered is on the way
Square Enix producers have been teasing a return to Final Fantasy Tactics for quite some time now but so far, nothing has been officially announced. That may change quite soon, with Jason Schreier reporting that the remaster is on the way. Jason Schreier, formerly of Kotaku and more recently of …
Read More »Steam’s most popular game right now is an idle clicker starring a banana
Over the past few days, you may have noticed a mysterious new game topping the Steam charts. The clicker game ‘Banana' has been rapidly gaining players, rocketing up to almost 850,000 concurrent players over the weekend. Why is everyone seemingly obsessed with a new game where all you do is …
Read More »Lian Li announces Lamborghini edition O11D Evo RGB PC case
In collaboration with Lamborghini, Lian Li has unveiled the stunning O11D Evo RGB Automobili Lamborghini limited edition mid-tower case. This addition to the O11 line seamlessly blends Italian elegance with the widely known O11D design, making it a must-have for car enthusiasts and PC builders. The O11D EVO RGB Automobili …
Read More »Destiny The Final Shape is the highest rated ‘game’ of the year
Over the past year or so, Destiny has received an increasing amount of criticism, with fans seemingly growing tired of the almost 7-year old game. The delay of the game’s concluding expansion The Final Shape didn’t help Destiny’s perception either. It seems as though it was worth the wait however, …
Read More »Gigabyte launches its fastest Aorus PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD yet
Gigabyte recently unveiled its latest line of PCIe 5.0 SSDs, the Gigabyte Aorus 14000 Gen5. Available with up to 4TB of storage capacity, these new PCIe 5.0 SSDs are positioned as top contenders in the gaming SSD market. The fastest model can achieve sequential read and write speeds of 14.5 …
Read More »Starfield has gained 2 million more players in the past 6 months
Starfield has had an interesting trajectory. Following an extensive and lengthy marketing strategy, the game launched to a great deal of interest, amassing more than 10 million players within its first month. Since then however, growth has slowed down significantly, with just 4 million extra players entering its universe since. …
Read More »Life is Strange: Double Exposure lets you choose the first game’s canon ending
The release of Life is Strange back in 2014 helped to revitalise the waning choice-based adventure format with an emotional and evocative story alongside interesting gameplay mechanics. Unlike many games in the genre, Life is Strange featured two wildly different endings – both of which were considered canon at the …
Read More »MSI unveils new MAG Pano PC case with support for back-connect motherboards
MSI announced a new PC case series that deviates from the standard design. This series is the MAG Pano 100 PZ, featuring a panoramic view with three 4mm tempered glass in a chamfering design, allowing users to admire the hardware inside from any angle. The MAG Pano 100 PZ series' …
Read More »SK Hynix plans to start mass producing GDDR7 memory starting Q1 2025
SK Hynix has shared its plans for next-generation GDDR7 memory. According to a company representative, the production of GDDR7 is expected to commence by the beginning of 2025. In an interview with Anandtech, an SK Hynix spokesperson stated that “the firm will not kick off mass production of their GDDR7 …
Read More »Philips Evnia’s latest ultrawide makes the jump to QD-OLED
The newly released Philips Evnia 34M2C6500 gaming monitor is the latest QD-OLED monitor to enter the market. Featuring a 34-inch ultrawide curved display and “Ambiglow” lighting, this monitor is aimed at gamers looking for a wider screen to immerse themselves in while gaming. The 34″ ultrawide display features a 3440×1440 …
Read More »Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is coming to Steam in August
2024 marks the 35th anniversary of the Prince of Persia franchise. While Ubisoft had not released a new entry in years, the publisher surprised many with the launch of the excellent metroidvania Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown back in January. As has been the case for many years now, …
Read More »Xbox cloud gaming has increased by 50% YoY claims Phil Spencer
For the past generation or so, Xbox has been putting an increased amount of emphasis on its cloud gaming platform, with Microsoft continuing to update and improve its xCloud game streaming service (to some degree). In a recent interview with Phil Spencer, the President of Microsoft Gaming revealed that Xbox …
Read More »First AMD Ryzen 5 9600X benchmark shows gen-on-gen improvement over Ryzen 5 7600X
During the Computex Keynote, AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su made waves by unveiling the Ryzen 9000 series of AM5 CPUs. The upcoming series introduces the new Zen 5 core architecture and is set to hit the market next month. While the core count and clock rates remain unchanged in the …
Read More »Elden Ring becomes one of the best selling games of all time
For the past decade or so, FromSoftware have had a strong following, with each of their titles selling millions of copies. The release of Elden Ring in 2022 however put the developer on a whole other level – quickly becoming by far the studio’s best selling game. Ahead of the …
Read More »June’s PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium titles now include PSVR2 games
Each month, Sony updates its PS Plus Extra/Premium libraries with a plethora of games. Beginning this month, the Premium tier has gotten a notable boost, with PS2 and PSVR2 titles now included in the package. Making the announcement on the PlayStation Blog, Adam Michel – the Director for Content Acquisition …
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Read More »Astro Bot will get free DLC post-launch
Astro Bot was by far the biggest reveal from Sony’s recent State of Play Showcase, with the 3D platformer seemingly set to take the crown from the long-reigning champion of platformers – Mario. Arriving in just a few months, the team at Asobi have confirmed that Astro Bot will be …
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