In the past few years we have seen Square Enix go through a rather significant shake-up, selling off a bunch of its Western developers and IPs alongside streamlining its internal company structure. This has led to the release of AAA experiences such as Final Fantasy XVI and FFVII Remake. In …
Read More »Meta’s Twitter competitor ‘Threads’ surpasses 100 million users
Last week, Meta officially launched Threads, its very own version of Twitter, adding to the social media giant's ever-growing network of sites and apps. In the first 24 hours, around 50 million people signed up to use Threads and over the weekend, that number doubled to 100 million. Threads has …
Read More »Street Fighter VI sells 2 million copies in one month
In the lead up to Street Fighter VI, both Capcom and fans alike seemed confident in the fact that this latest fighting title would be a big deal, with the publisher hoping to sell 10 million copies when all is said and done. One month on from the game’s release …
Read More »Saints Row gets massive Sunshine Springs update
One of the most disappointing games of 2022 was the Saints Row Reboot. Pitched as a new beginning for the popular franchise, many fans ultimately took issue with the reboot’s entirely different tone, lacking gameplay and more. For those still holding out hope for the game’s long-term success, a new …
Read More »Exoprimal will not include cross-platform party support at launch
In recent months Capcom have been pushing Exoprimal hard, with the upcoming co-op dinosaur shooter set to arrive later this week. Ahead of its launch, the publisher has revealed that unfortunately Exoprimal will not feature cross-platform party support – at least not at the beginning. Taking to Twitter, the official …
Read More »Rumoured Final Fantasy IX remake to be similar to Crisis Core Reunion
Over the generations we have seen Square Enix remaster and re-release their older Final Fantasy titles using various different techniques. From a basic upscale to full-on reimaginings, the publisher’s remakes span a gamut of quality and scope. According to an industry insider, the rumoured Final Fantasy IX remake will lie …
Read More »AMD is bundling free copies of Starfield with Ryzen CPUs and Radeon GPUs
Earlier this month we learned that AMD was the 'official PC partner' for Starfield. This means the game will support Radeon technologies like FSR and day-one optimisations for RX 7000 series GPUs. Now, the next step in this partnership has been revealed, with AMD bundling free copies of Starfield with its CPUs and GPUs.
Read More »Leaked Intel slides detail Meteor Lake mobile specs
Recently leaked slides from Intel have unveiled the core count for the upcoming Meteor Lake mobile CPU lineup. While the company had previously confirmed the use of Raptor Lake Refresh for top-tier chips, it appears that the majority of the series will rely on the all-new Meteor Lake lineup. The …
Read More »Scythe to launch Fuma 3 dual-tower CPU cooler in late July
Scythe has announced the release of the successor to the award-winning Fuma 2 CPU cooler. The Fuma 3 dual-tower CPU cooler builds upon the design of its predecessors with some optimisations, including a redesigned heatsink capable of dissipating more heat. Standing at 154mm tall, the Fuma 3 is a high-performance …
Read More »Xbox Game Pass £1 trial returns
Microsoft has reintroduced its popular $1/£1 introductory offer for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscriptions. This offer allows new subscribers to enjoy their first month of service at a greatly discounted price. However, it is important to note that this deal is not available for Game Pass …
Read More »Adata launches Legend 970 PCIe 5.0 SSD with active cooling
Adata has introduced a new SSD to its lineup, the Legend 970. Taking advantage of PCIe 5.0 technology, it offers maximum sequential read and write speeds of 10,000MB/s. The Legend 970 sets itself apart with a double-layer aluminium alloy heatsink that incorporates a micro-fan and surface crystallisation. Together, these two …
Read More »The Apple Vision Pro headset may only be purchasable by appointment
If the price tag alone wasn't enough to put you off of the Apple Vision Pro headset, the process of buying one might do the trick. According to reports this week, Apple is planning to have customers book in-store appointments to buy the headset. Mark Gurman, formerly of 9to5Mac and …
Read More »Musk files lawsuit against Meta as Threads surpasses 50 million users in one day
In recent months, we had heard rumours that Meta was now working on a Twitter competitor, which would be tied to Instagram in some form. This week, Zuckerberg's latest social media platform, Threads, officially launched – it is indeed very similar to Twitter, so Elon Musk is suing. Threads officially …
Read More »Overclocker finally breaks the 4GHz barrier with RTX 4090
Splave, an experienced overclocker, has achieved impressive results using the yet-to-be-released Asus RTX 4090 ROG Matrix GPU. For the first time, someone was able to overclock a graphics card above the 4GHz barrier. During the overclocking process, the Asus RTX 4090 ROG Matrix reached an impressive clock speed of 4,005 …
Read More »SEGA survey suggests Persona 3 Reload will cost $70
Persona 3 Reload is a full-on remake of the iconic JRPG which first released for the PlayStation 2 all the way back in 2006. Since then, times have changed and AAA developers seem to have adopted the $70 video game as a standard. It seems as though ATLUS are following …
Read More »ID@Xbox Demo Fest begins next week
The ID@Xbox program was created by Microsoft to help boost the visibility of smaller indie titles, promoting and supporting these creative endeavours. As part of this, Microsoft started its ID@Xbox Demo Fest – the next one of which will go live next week. Making the announcement on the Xbox blog, …
Read More »The Super Mario Bros. Movie comes to streaming next month
By far the biggest film of the year so far has been The Super Mario Bros. Movie, making more than $1.3 Billion over the past 3 months. After such a successful run on the Silver Screen, The Super Mario Bros. Movie has now gotten its streaming premiere date. As reported …
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Read More »IO Interactive opens up 5th studio
Ever since they obtained independence from Square Enix, IO Interactive have been making a lot of big moves and opening a bunch of new studios across the world. Following the launch of IOI Istanbul just a few months ago, IO Interactive has now announced its 5th studio. Making the announcement …
Read More »FFXVI update adds much-requested motion blur toggle
While Final Fantasy XVI launched to a great deal of fanfare, a number of players suffered from visibility options due to the game’s implementation of motion blur. Following fan outcry, a new update has brought with it multiple new quality-of-life improvements. Final Fantasy XVI update 1.03 has now dropped for …
Read More »Nvidia will reportedly launch RTX 4060 Ti 16GB on July 18th
During the RTX 4060 Ti launch a few weeks ago, Nvidia also announced plans to launch a 16GB version of the graphics card. Now, it would seem we know exactly when to expect this high VRAM version, with launch tipped for the 18th of July.
Read More »NARAKA: Bladepoint is going free-to-play this month
NARAKA: Bladepoint has been a top-selling game on Steam for a while now and the battle royale title has also made waves on console thanks to an Xbox release, as well as the game's inclusion on Xbox Game Pass. Now, NARAKA: Bladepoint is going through a major change, with plans …
Read More »GeForce Now adds Age of Empires 2, Octopath Traveler and more this week
We've reached the first Thursday of the month, which means it is time for another GeForce Now update. Nvidia brings new games to its cloud gaming library each week. There will be 14 new games added to GeForce Now over the next few weeks, with four of them arriving today. …
Read More »Atlas Fallen goes gold ahead of August launch
Publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Deck13 Interactive announced the completion of development on their upcoming action role-playing title. Originally scheduled for a mid-May release, Atlas Fallen was delayed to allow for a few extra months of development time. This has allowed the team to implement gameplay and optimisation improvements and …
Read More »Crucial T700 2TB with Heatsink SSD Review
It's about £30 more than the non-heatsink model, but just how good is this Crucial SSD?
Read More »Take-Two announces plans to re-release two older titles this year
In the past week a rumour has sprung up claiming that Take-Two Interactive is planning to remaster 2011’s open-world cowboy simulator Red Dead Redemption. Following these leaks, Take-Two themselves have added fuel to the fire by confirming that they are working on multiple re-releases. As reported by the Rockstar Games-focused …
Read More »Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat open beta goes live
For some, Devil May Cry represents the peak of action combat – pushing the genre further with each new entry in the series. Capcom now looks ready to bring this experience to mobile devices, announcing an open beta for Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat. Releasing a trailer onto YouTube, …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 4070 Founders Edition cards already use revised 12V2×6 power connector
Recently, it was reported that PCI-SIG and Nvidia have been working for months on a revision to the 12VHPWR connector in an effort to avoid future issues with overheating connectors. The new 12V2x6 connector is apparently already in testing and it seems Nvidia may have quietly put it in place …
Read More »Xbox and Bethesda confirm plans to attend Gamescom 2023
The Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase brought along a ton of announcements in June, including a new in-depth look at Starfield ahead of its September launch. Microsoft does not plan on slowing down now, with plans to attend Gamescom this year. Gamescom has been growing over the last few years. …
Read More »Grand Theft Auto V and Exoprimal headline July’s Xbox Game Pass update
The next wave of titles for Xbox Game Pass subscribers has now been announced. Between now and mid-July, subscribers can expect seven more games, including the return of Grand Theft Auto V. Rockstar doesn't typically put its games on subscription services but it has made a number of deals with …
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