While Starbreeze still has plenty of work left to do on Payday 3, the studio does have its next major project lined up. While the company's previous licensed game for The Walking Dead was ill-fated, the studio is looking to try its hand at a licensed project once again, this …
Read More »Studio Wildcard co-founder addresses Ark server complaints, says they “run like ass”
Ark: Survival Ascended looks fantastic thanks to all of its new Unreal Engine 5 tech and the remake has sold pretty well so far. However, there are some pretty significant complaints, particularly where official servers are concerned. Fortunately, it sounds like the leads on the project are well aware of …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.1 arrives today with full Metro system and other immersive-sim features
While we thought CD Projekt Red was done with Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay additions after the release of Phantom Liberty, it turns out that was not the case. Last week, the studio announced a surprise 2.1 update, promising some new highly requested fan features for PC, Xbox Series X/S and PS5. …
Read More »The GTA 6 trailer arrives at 2PM GMT tomorrow
Ahead of the weekend, Rockstar confirmed its plans to debut the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 this week. We're still a little under 24 hours away from the trailer going live, but a few details have become public ahead of time. There have already been some leaks ahead …
Read More »Upcoming AMD EPYC-E chips to feature up to 64 Zen 6 cores and PCIe 6.0 support
AMD is focused on delivering its Zen 5 architecture across all market categories before moving on to Zen 6, so consumers and data centres shouldn't expect it anytime soon. However, the first reports are starting to come out, showing some of what we can look forward to with future CPUs. …
Read More »Fortnite embraces the metaverse with 3 new ambitious games
Epic Games’ metaverse ambitions for Fortnite have slowly but surely been coming to fruition, with the studio turning what was once a simple battle royale game into a platform in and of itself. As part of the game’s Chapter 4 conclusion, Epic teased Fortnite’s future with the introduction of a …
Read More »Acer Predator Orion X hands-on!
We take a look at Acer's new small form-factor gaming PC, packing an i9 and RTX 4080
Read More »GT7’s Spec II update doubled the game’s active player count
One month ago, PlayStation and Polyphony Digital released their biggest update yet for Gran Turismo 7. Dubbed the ‘Spec II’ update, GT7 introduced a whole host of new features including 4-player split-screen, 50 new challenges, additional events and so much more. According to the studio, Spec II has helped to …
Read More »Xbox spends over $1 Billion a year to bring titles to Game Pass
Ever since Xbox Game Pass was first introduced, the game subscription service has become Microsoft’s primary strategy for the Xbox ecosystem, adding a bunch of games on a monthly basis – both first and third-party. Thanks to an interview with CEO of Gaming Phil Spencer, it has now been revealed …
Read More »GTA VI teaser becomes most liked gaming Tweet ever
Following leaks, rumours and a statement from the studio itself, Rockstar Games confirmed that Grand Theft Auto IV would be getting its first official trailer this December. Unsurprisingly, the announcement teaser for this upcoming trailer has garnered a massive amount of interest and excitement, becoming the most-liked gaming Tweet of …
Read More »Capcom will keep on developing Resident Evil remakes
Following the success of the Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4 remakes, Capcom has confirmed plans to continue to remake more Resident Evil games. The company has not yet disclosed which title will be the next to receive the remake treatment but in all likelihood, it will be Resident Evil …
Read More »Windows 12 is reportedly launching next year
Rumors have surfaced that Microsoft is preparing to launch Windows 12 in June 2024. This news has generated excitement in the Taiwanese PC industry, with major players such as Acer, Quanta, MSI, and Gigabyte expressing optimism about the potential financial benefits of the new generation of AI-powered PCs. While the …
Read More »Nvidia and AMD Frame Generation technologies can work together in a few games
Imagine you could stack Nvidia and AMD Frame Generation technologies to bump up the FPS. Although it seems unlikely, it's possible to do it in some games, namely Cyberpunk 2077, Modern Warfare 3, and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. However, depending on the game, the results vary greatly, so this …
Read More »Jonsbo introduces the D300 mini tower with panoramic tempered glass
Jonsbo is back with a new intriguing PC case. The new D300 is a mini-tower designed for compact PC builds, but with a panoramic tempered glass panel that stretches from the front all the way along the side, making it ideal for a build you would want to show off. …
Read More »The Grand Theft Auto 6 reveal trailer is dropping next Tuesday, Rockstar confirms
A few weeks ago, Rockstar confirmed plans to unveil the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 in early December. It's not dropping this week but we won't have to wait until The Game Awards next Friday either. In an update this afternoon, Rockstar has confirmed that the Grand Theft …
Read More »Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 5 brings a new epilogue, new game modes and more optimisations
Larian truly impressed us all with the 1.0 launch of Baldur's Gate 3, offering a lengthy and in-depth campaign filled with tons of mechanics, quests and characters to explore. The work didn't stop in August though, since then, the studio has been working on major patches, and the latest just …
Read More »Activision confirms DMZ extraction mode won’t return in Modern Warfare 3
Last year with the launch of Modern Warfare 2, Infinity Ward presented us with its take on the emerging ‘extraction shooter' genre with DMZ. Now one year on, support for the mode is being dropped. As part of a new roadmap post for Modern Warfare 3's first season and content …
Read More »CD Projekt Red has been cooking up a surprise 2.1 update for Cyberpunk 2077
While CD Projekt Red had previously made it clear that Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 and the Phantom Liberty expansion would be the last major updates for the game, it turns out the studio still has a couple of surprises up its sleeve. With the Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition launching next week, …
Read More »noblechairs unveils the Legend Shure Edition gaming chair
Shure, the company best known for its legendary microphones and audio equipment, is the latest company to partner with noblechairs. In recent years, noblechairs has released a bunch of themed special edition gaming chairs, including designs for Star Wars, Marvel, Bethesda, Capcom, From Software and others. Today, noblechairs is launching …
Read More »Valve brings Steam Link to Quest headsets for wireless PC VR
Valve is bringing official Steam Link support to Meta's VR headsets. Starting today, Quest 2, Quest 3 and Quest Pro owners will be able to use Steam Link to wirelessly play their VR games on Steam through their headsets. You could previously use Oculus Link to wirelessly connect your Quest …
Read More »Hellblade 2 may return next week with new trailer
Microsoft has already confirmed plans to share some big news at The Game Awards next week but the big surprise may have just been spoiled. Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 has begun to appear in ratings board listings, indicating that a new trailer is on the way. As spotted by Insider …
Read More »Dragon’s Dogma 2 is Capcom’s first $70 game but UK gamers catch a break
While most other publishers have made the jump to the $70 starting price for new games, Capcom has managed to avoid it for a while. However, that will be changing next year with the launch of Dragon's Dogma 2, which will be Capcom's first title to launch at $69.99 in …
Read More »Nvidia Blackwell successor will reportedly be named after astronomer Vera Rubin
We're already expecting Nvidia's next-generation graphics architecture to be named Blackwell, but what about the generation after that? According to one leaker, Nvidia has opted for Rubin, named after astronomer Vera Rubin. According to Kopite7kimi, the successor to Blackwell in the ARM and X86 inference segments will be the Rubin …
Read More »Rockstar co-founder’s American Caper and A Better Paradise projects officially announced
Earlier this week, we learned that Rockstar co-founder, Dan Houser, had brought on board a couple of veteran writers from his old studio to help him out at Absurd Ventures. We also learned about the company's first two projects, American Caper and A Better Life, through trademark filings. While the …
Read More »This month’s Xbox Game Pass update has leaked
While we typically see leaks for monthly PlayStation Plus games and previously would regularly see leaks for Xbox's Games with Gold program, it is rare to see a month's Xbox Game Pass update leaked ahead of time. That has changed this month, with twelve games now confirmed to be joining …
Read More »Boulies Master Series Gaming Chair Review
How does the Boulies Master series of chairs stand out from the crowd?
Read More »In an unexpected move Yorkshire Tea is selling limited edition PS5 and Xbox controllers
I bet you didn't expect this. Sony and Xbox have collaborated (separately, we assume) with Yorkshire Tea to create two limited-edition controllers for their respective current-gen consoles. POPeArt designed both controllers, which are now available for over twice the MSRP of the standard models. Of all the unlikely partnerships we've …
Read More »Netflix is adding the Grand Theft Auto definitive edition trilogy in December
Back in October, we learned that Netflix was in talks with Rockstar to secure a selection of Grand Theft Auto titles to bolster its library of games. Now, Netflix has confirmed exactly that, with all subscribers set to gain access to Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition. The …
Read More »Sable and Powerwash Simulator headline in December’s PS+ update
The final PS+ update of the year has arrived. For December, Sony is delivering a final batch of three games to PS+ Essential subscribers, including one PS5 title and two cross-gen titles. Starting on December 5th until January 1st, PlayStation Plus subscribers will be able to claim three titles – …
Read More »Sony confirms new partnership with MMO publisher NCSoft
Last year, multiple sources began reporting that Sony was working on a partnership with MMO publisher NCSoft, potentially for a new online game set in the Horizon universe, something that was discovered in the game files for Horizon Forbidden West. Now, Sony's partnership with NCSoft has been made official. This …
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