Intel recently released an upgraded version of its XeSS upscaler, version 1.3. This version offers improved performance over the previous version, including changing the resolution scaling for the upscaling profiles and introducing new ones. While these profiles share the same title, Intel compares them with varying scaling, resulting in better …
Read More »TCL debuts impressive Fast HVA Mini LED displays with DisplayHDR 1400
TCL has recently launched two new gaming monitors, the TCL 27R83U and TCL 34R83Q. Based on TCL's proprietary Fast HVA display, both monitors feature 8-bit+FRC colour bit depth, Quantum Dot Color and Mini LED technology. Starting with the TCL 27R83U, this monitor has a 4K resolution, a 160Hz refresh rate, …
Read More »Helldivers 2 Democratic Detonation Warbond promises explosive new weapons
Helldivers 2 has continued to do very well in the weeks following launch and the team at Arrowhead has been swiftly delivering on new content updates, with weekly operations pushing the campaign forward and introducing new threats. The next Warbond has now been announced for the game, bringing a new …
Read More »The Elder Scrolls Online’s 10th Anniversary roadmap revealed
The Elder Scrolls Online is turning ten years old and Zenimax plans on celebrating the milestone. Ahead of the game's next major expansion in June, Bethesda has now revealed the 10th Anniversary roadmap, giving us a peak at all future ESO updates coming over the next year. There will be …
Read More »Undead Labs may be gearing up to reveal State of Decay 3
June is just around the corner and studios/publishers are beginning to lock in their summer announcement plans. We've recently heard several rumours about upcoming announcements from the Xbox team. Recent reports have claimed we'll be getting our first look at Gears 6 this year and as it turns out, we …
Read More »Sea of Thieves’ PS5 release offers 120fps, DualSense features and more
As part of Microsoft’s recent shift toward a more multiplatform approach with its first-party games, the console manufacturer has released Pentiment and Hi-Fi Rush to the PlayStation 5. Next up is Sea of Thieves, with the team at Rare confirming cross-play, cross-progression, 120fps and more. Publishing an FAQ of sorts …
Read More »System Shock Remake getting massive update ahead of console release
After a lengthy development, Nightdive Studios’ System Shock Remake finally released on PC in May of last year, faithfully recreating the 1994 immersive sim classic. Ahead of the remake’s console release, Nightdive Studios have revealed a massive patch is set to drop, overhauling many mechanics. In an interview conducted by …
Read More »Insiders claim we’ll be getting our first look at Gears 6 soon
We've been hearing rumours about The Coalition's development plans for quite some time now. While a small, new IP was in development at one point, this was scrapped to focus all efforts on the next Gears of War game. Now, the time to reveal Gears 6 might be just around …
Read More »Ninja Theory co-founder leaves studio ahead of Hellblade 2 launch
Ninja Theory co-founder, writer and director, Anteem Antoniades, has left the studio, ahead of the highly anticipated launch of Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2. This move does not immediately spell cause for concern at Ninja Theory, as the studio is filled with many creative people, many of whom are currently leading …
Read More »Hellblade 2 will run at 4K/30FPS on Xbox Series X, no 60FPS option planned
The release of Ninja Theory's long awaited next-gen exclusive, Hellblade 2, is just around the corner. Ahead of the game's release in May, the first previews have now gone live, painting a positive picture for the game, particularly on a technical level. Ninja Theory has been utilising Unreal Engine 5, …
Read More »Razer unveils the new Blade 18, the world’s first laptop with an 18-inch 4K/200Hz display
The next-generation Razer Blade 18 has arrived. The new Blade 18 2024 flagship gaming laptop will sport the world's first 18-inch 4K/200Hz display. Under the hood, you'll be well powered for gaming with an Intel Core i9-14900HX processor and GeForce RTX 4090 graphics. If you would prefer a QHD display …
Read More »Nvidia’s latest Game Ready driver brings fresh optimisations for Call of Duty and Diablo 4
It is time for another GeForce Game Ready graphics driver update this week. The new 552.12 driver brings new optimisations for content updates in Call of Duty: Warzone and Diablo IV, both of which now support ray-tracing, DLSS 3 and Nvidia Reflex. With the new season of Warzone ushering in …
Read More »Homeworld is coming to VR this year
FarBridge and Gearbox Entertainment have partnered to present Homeworld: Vast Reaches, a new instalment in the Homeworld franchise that reimagines strategic space combat for Virtual and Mixed Reality. In the Homeworld PC games, players assume the role of Fleet Command, a human commander in charge of a fleet of spacecraft. …
Read More »The Outer Worlds is free on the Epic Games Store
Every Thursday, Epic offers a new set of games to be available for free to all those with an Epic Games Store account. Though not always the most exciting offerings, this week’s promotion includes the complete edition of Obsidian Entertainment’s space-RPG The Outer Worlds. Available to download from today (and …
Read More »Bloodborne Kart (now named Nightmare Kart) releases next month
With it having been almost a decade now since the release of FromSoftware’s PS4 exclusive Bloodborne, fans have had plenty of time to fulfil their own desires for more Bloodborne in one form or another. One of the more interesting projects was Bloodborne Kart. Though the name had to be …
Read More »Hollow Knight: Silksong rated in Korea
After going years with little to no news, it seems as though the much-anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong could finally be set to release soon. Following the official creation of Xbox and PlayStation Store listings, the game has now been rated in Korea. As discovered by ResetEra user ‘Eroke’, on the …
Read More »Final Fantasy 16 PC version almost finished and there will be a free demo
Final Fantasy 16 is heading to PC this year. While Square Enix has not given an official release date yet, recent updates from the development team have hinted at the PC version being very far along in development. Now, it seems that a demo might be just around the corner. …
Read More »Sony to hold next PlayStation Showcase in May
The last PlayStation Showcase took place in January, giving us new looks at upcoming PS5 titles like the Until Dawn remake, Stellar Blade and Death Stranding 2. Things have been quiet since then, but that looks set to be changing soon. Sony typically likes to hold its Summer showcase towards …
Read More »Dead Cells studio reportedly working on a rogue-like Prince of Persia game
Evil Empire, the small studio mostly known for its work on Dead Cells, might be quietly working away on a new Prince of Persia game. We've already seen the studio tackle a licensed IP to great success with the Dead Cells Castlevania DLC, but Prince of Persia might be getting …
Read More »Diablo 4’s Season 4 preview test is now live
If you are wanting to get an early look at Diablo 4's upcoming fourth season and all of its massive changes, then you'll be pleased to hear that the game's PTR is now officially live. You can install an extra 50GB game files (100GB with High Res textures) to gain …
Read More »Stylish metroidvania ‘Tales of Kenzera: Zau’ coming day-one to PS Plus
Back during the 2023 Game Awards, Tales of Kenzera: Zau was announced: A “story-driven action-exploration game inspired by Bantu tales”. Despite being the studio’s debut title, it has garnered a great deal of attention – so much so that it is being added to PlayStation Plus on the day of …
Read More »Helldivers 2 update triples level cap, adds new hazards and more
Helldivers 2 has taken the industry by storm since its release back in February, with the co-op shooter far exceeding Arrowhead Game Studios’ expectations. Despite this, the team have been keeping up with a rapid rate of post-launch patches and updates – the latest of which is now live. Making …
Read More »Steam Award winner ‘Dave the Diver’ is coming to PlayStation Plus
Dave the Diver is a “casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night”. Released last year, the title received wide acclaim for its chill nature, comedic chops and satisfying gameplay loop. Previously exclusive to PC and Switch, Dave the Diver …
Read More »HP Omen Transcend 14 – 120Hz VRR OLED (4060 & 155H)
Today we take a look at the latest HP OMEN Transcend 14 laptop - priced at £1799
Read More »Immortals of Aveum to get HDR and FSR 3 update soon
Immortals of Aveum released last year to a rather tepid response, with the game being criticised in part for its technical performance – especially on consoles. Fortunately, with the game now available on PS Plus, Ascendant Studio have promised a major update, adding HDR and AMD’s FSR 3 Frame Generation. …
Read More »ViewSonic is launching its first OLED gaming monitor
ViewSonic is getting into the OLED game. The new XG272-2K-OLED will be the company's first OLED gaming monitor, sporting an ultra low 0.01ms pixel response time, as well as an ultra-fast 240Hz refresh rate for ultra smooth gaming. Aside from response times and refresh rates, OLED panels have numerous other …
Read More »Dragon’s Dogma 2 has surpassed 2.5 million sales
While there has been plenty of criticism of Dragon's Dogma 2, the game still drew in positive critic reviews and high player counts at launch. Since its release on the 21st of March, the game has managed to surpass 2.5 million copies sold. For comparison, the original Dragon's Dogma and …
Read More »Gearbox undergoes layoffs after split from Embracer Group
Just last week, it was announced that Embracer Group was finalising a sale of Gearbox Entertainment to Take-Two Interactive in a deal worth around $460 million. While this deal is likely in the best interest of all companies involved, it has not come without its downsides, with Gearbox confirming a …
Read More »Themaltake upgrades CT series fans with improved magnetic connectors
Thermaltake is updating the CT120/140 fans with new magnetic connectors. The new CT EX ARGB Sync fans feature the enhanced MagForce 2.0, improved cooling capabilities, and nine addressable RGB LEDs for smooth lighting effects. The new MagForce 2.0 Quick Connect Design has larger pin contact pads that prevent misalignment and …
Read More »AMD surprise launches two new Ryzen 7000 APUs
The Ryzen 5 7235H and Ryzen 7235HS are the latest additions to the Ryzen 7030 mobile series. Based on the Rembrandt Refresh architecture, these APUs have their iGPU disabled and use Zen 3+ cores, setting them apart from the Zen 4-based Ryzen 7040 processors. Wccftech was the first to notice …
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