With Halo Infinite failing to become the decade-long platform that Microsoft and 343 Industries were hoping it would evolve into, there have been many leaks and rumours discussing the team’s plan for the franchise’s future. In amongst talk of a switch to Unreal Engine 5 as well as a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, 343i have announced a surprise 3rd-person mode coming to Infinite next month.
Read More »Intel says 13th and 14th Gen CPU instability is officially resolved
Intel has officially confirmed that the 0x12B microcode update that motherboard manufacturers have already released will be the final mitigation for the instability of the 13th and 14th Generation Core CPUs. The company has assured that no further upgrades will be provided, marking the conclusion of its efforts to tackle …
Read More »Arctic LGA1700-compatible CPU coolers will also work on Intel’s next-gen LGA1851 socket
In a reassuring move for consumers, Arctic has officially confirmed that all coolers purchased after October 23rd, 2023, will be fully compatible with the upcoming CPU based on the LGA 1851 socket. This announcement is a relief for those who wanted to upgrade to the Core Ultra 200 desktop series …
Read More »Early AMD Ryzen 9000X3D benchmark shows promising results
A new leak has emerged regarding the Ryzen 9000X3D series, shedding light on their potential performance. The Cinebench R23 single- and multi-core scores of the 8-core and 16-core Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs have appeared online, showing double-digit performance gains in this benchmark. The source behind this latest leak is CodeCommando (via …
Read More »Annual Golden Joystick Awards voting begins
The Golden Joystick Awards return for 2024 to celebrate the year's best games. The nominees for each category have now been announced and voting is open.
Read More »Ubisoft reportedly in talks to sell and go private
Ubisoft might be preparing for a buyout following a string of poorly received games and rapidly dropping share prices. Guillemot may sell to Tencent.
Read More »Sid Meier’s Civilization VII PC system requirements announced
Firaxis Games and 2K recently published the official PC system requirements for Sid Meier's Civilization VII, which is set to launch early next year.
Read More »Lian Li Lancool 207 Case Review
With a unique power supply position for optimal cooling, is the Lancool 207 worth buying?
Read More »Avatar: The Last Airbender is getting a AAA RPG
Avatar The Last Airbender is getting a brand new videogame adaptation, aiming for AAA quality and developed by the newly independent Saber Interactive.
Read More »Roughly 50 titles will support PS5 Pro at launch
With the PlayStation 5 Pro just under a month away from launch, Sony has confirmed that roughly 40 to 50 games will see PS5 Pro enhancements on day-one.
Read More »Konami wants to “preserve the Metal Gear series for 10 or 50 years into the future”
Ahead of the upcoming release of Metal Gear Solid Delta, Konami has revealed they plan to “preserve the Metal Gear series for 10 or 50 years into the future.”
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Shadows reportedly getting a co-op mode post-launch
Following the announcement that Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been delayed to 2025, a new report claims the game will bring back the series’ dormant co-op mode.
Read More »Mario + Rabbids director forms new studio
Following his departure from Ubisoft back in July, the creative director for the Mario + Rabbids series – Davide Soliani – has now formed a new studio called Day 4 Night.
Read More »Starfield: Shattered Space launches to middling reviews
Just over a year ago, Bethesda Games Studios released Starfield – a ‘big space game’ which had been ruminating in Todd Howard’s mind for over 25 years. Despite its grand ambitions, the title saw a mixed reaction from fans, though positive critic reviews. Unfortunately, it seems as though Starfield’s first expansion ‘Shattered Space’ has failed to impress players on both sides.
Read More »PUBG publisher Krafton to produce Palworld for smartphones
Pocketpair and Krafton have reached an agreement to bring Pokemon-inspired survival game, Palworld, to mobile devices, including iOS and Android.
Read More »Intel is reportedly launching Core Ultra 200 and Z890 next week
Intel has yet to announce the release date for its upcoming Core Ultra 200 desktop CPUs but reports claim that a date has been set. According to the latest rumours, Intel will announce the new desktop CPU series to the public on October 10th, with availability expected later in the …
Read More »Corsair upgrades K70 Core TKL keyboard with silent MLX 2 switches
The Corsair K70 Core TKL is upgraded for 2024 with newly designed MLX V2 switches and additional sound-proofing to avoid unwanted clacks.
Read More »Microsoft discontinues the HoloLens
Nearly ten years on from its original reveal, Microsoft is discontinuing the HoloLens and has no plans for another consumer AR headset.
Read More »Nintendo shuts down Switch emulator ‘Ryujinx’
Months on from the lawsuit levied against the team developing Yuzu, Nintendo has shut down another Switch emulator project - Ryujinx.
Read More »Epic lays out plan for its mobile store
Following its launch earlier this year, Epic Games’ mobile store is finally gearing up for a proper premiere sometime in Q4.
Read More »MSI MPG X870E Carbon WiFi Review
MSI's MPG X870E Carbon WiFi is packed with features, including the headline USB4 ports and WiFi 7
Read More »Lian Li launches Lancool 207 ATX case at just £90
Lian Li has just unveiled its latest creation, the Lancool 207 ATX mid-tower case. This case stands out because of its clever internal design, which allows for an ATX setup within the size of a regular mATX tower. Lian Li achieved this by thinning the chassis's bottom half, except for …
Read More »Epic entices devs to its store with lower Unreal Engine fees
In yet another attempt to try and get more titles to launch on the Epic Games Store, the Unreal Engine maker is lowering its UE royalty fees.
Read More »Grounded update removes Microsoft account requirement on Steam
In a highly-welcome surprise, Grounded has received an update on Steam letting you disable its Microsoft account linking requirements.
Read More »Horizon Zero Dawn delisted from Epic Games Store ahead of remaster
Following months of leaks and rumours, Sony officially announced the remaster for its 2017 PS4 title Horizon Zero Dawn – set to come to PS5 and PC on the 31st of October. While there does exist a cheap upgrade path for those who already own the game, Sony appears to be attempting to block any loopholes, with the original game now being delisted from the Epic Games Store.
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 200 CPU design leads to hotspot shift, impacting cooling
According to a recent report, the upcoming Intel desktop socket, known as LGA-1851, is set to shift the CPU hotspot position, posing potential challenges for cooling solutions. This revelation pertains to the highly anticipated Core Ultra 200 series, codenamed Arrow Lake-S, which is expected to debut with this new socket …
Read More »Nvidia showcases new AI-powered development tools at Unreal Fest
Nvidia's latest AI-assisted game development tools are coming to Unreal Engine 5 and Auto Desk Maya. Here are the main announcements from Nvidia at Unreal Fest.
Read More »Qualcomm has reportedly begun testing Snapdragon X2 Elite processors
While Snapdragon X1 Elite processors have only just hit the market, work on the next generation PC CPUs from Qualcomm is already well underway.
Read More »Latest AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition update brings AFMF 2 and more
The latest version of AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition has arrived, introducing new features like AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2 and Geometric Downscaling.
Read More »Epic Games CEO says company is ‘financially sound’ after mass layoffs in 2023
At Unreal Fest 2024, Epic Games CEO, Tim Sweeney, said that the company is now financially stable after letting go of 1000 employees.
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