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Four years on from its infamous reveal, Diablo Immortal is officially out on both mobile and PC. Initially, there was a flurry of positivity around the game's launch, but once players began getting more familiar with the store and hitting end-game, major issues became apparent. Want a fully maxed out character? That'll be $100,000 please.

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Currently, the only storage requirement to install Windows 11 is 64GB of free space. There's no mention regarding the type of storage device, allowing users to install on an HDD or an SSD. However, according to a new report, Microsoft may soon limit Windows 11 installations to SSDs. According to …

During WWDC earlier this week, Apple showcased a number of gaming-oriented upgrades for Mac and iOS devices, including the new Metal 3 API. This new API will also include a new upscaling technology – MetalFX Upscaling. This has already enabled some impressive results, with No Man's Sky coming to iPads …

One of the most impressive aspects to Fortnite is the fact that Epic Games has, over the years, improved the fundamentals of the battle royale title. From new physics, to tactical sprinting to engine overhauls and more, Fortnite is in many ways a wholly different game from what it was …

E3 has had a tough time as of late. Ever since COVID-19, the annual gaming event has struggled to transition from being in-person to digital. Additionally, publishers have found great success in going solo and hosting their own game showcases. The ESA has now announced that despite being cancelled in …

For many, Xbox Game Pass is seen as being one of the best deals in gaming, offering hundreds of games for a relatively low monthly price. That being said, one area where PlayStation has managed to outdo Microsoft is with their recent offering of limited-time game trials to PS Plus …

The European Union has been looking to set a universal charging port standard for a while now. Most Android smartphones nowadays use USB-C, as do many laptops and other devices. Now, new EU rules will ensure that USB-C becomes the common charging port for all smartphones and tablets sold in …

It looks like Halo Infinite will finally be getting campaign co-op soon. In a new developer update, 343 Industries has announced the first public flight test for online campaign co-op, which should roll out fully to all players during this current season.  This is in line with the roadmap 343 …

Leo is mighty impressed by the new Phanteks case, and it's only £85 too

It looks like Hideo Kojima will be unveiling his next game very soon. We recently learned through a voice actor that a Death Stranding sequel is in the works, but Kojima appears to have a different game on the way in the meantime. A leak this week has revealed ‘Overdose' …

Sony’s Bend Studio is known best for working on 2019’s open-world zombie game ‘Days Gone’. Despite support from fans, the studio confirmed that a sequel is not in development. That being said, the team have now offered the first official details on their upcoming new IP while also unveiling their …

We check out a prebuilt system from PCSpecialist, offering an i7 and 3070 Ti for £1849

We've been hearing rumours about a remake of The Last of Us for PC and PS5 for quite some time now. According to a prominent leaker this week, Naughty Dog will be announcing the remake soon, and it could be releasing as early as September.  Twitter account ‘The Snitch‘ quickly …

Seasonic's website features a helpful wattage calculator to check how much power you'll need for a given system. This type of tool usually lists available components, but users recently spotted a few unreleased GPUs listed on the calculator, including three RX 7000 series cards.  As first spotted by SkyJuice (via VideoCardz), …

A recent report suggested Intel would use a 2551-pin socket for desktop Meteor Lake and Arrow Lake, but a new rumour now says otherwise. Instead, this 2551-pin socket will reportedly be adopted by laptops, and desktop chips are to utilise a new LGA1851 socket. The rumour comes from Benchlife, which …

Though there was once a time when all software was installed through the use of physical media, the commercialisation of the internet has allowed for digital-only releases to become more and more commonplace. One company which is maintaining the spirit of physical media is Limited Run Games – who have …

Last night during Apple's WWDC keynote, the company officially launched its next generation Apple Silicon processor. The new M2 chip is heading to Macs this year, promising 18% faster CPU performance and 35% faster GPU performance. 

Apple recently held its Worldwide Developers Conference stream, where the iPhone manufacturer announced all manner of new software updates for its various devices, from the Macbook to the Apple Watch and more. One of the most interesting announcements was the fact that No Man’s Sky will soon be coming to …

A couple of weeks ago, EA and DICE announced that the first season of Battlefield 2042 is finally nearing release. The big update will be dropping soon, and we'll be getting the first gameplay footage later today.  Later today at 4PM BST, DICE will release the Battlefield 2042 Season One …

Capcom was a huge part of Sony's State of Play stream last week, giving us new reveals for Resident Evil Village, Resident Evil 4 Remake and Street Fighter 6. As it turns out, Capcom has even more to announce this summer, so the publisher will be hosting its own showcase …

Is Leo impressed with the higher-end NZXT N7 Z690, priced at £270?

Back in April 2021, we reported that Toys for Bob, the Activision-owned studio responsible for the Spyro remakes as well as Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, was being reduced to a support studio for Call of Duty. Luckily, it seems as though this decision has been somewhat reversed, with …

Following last week’s PlayStation State of Play, Microsoft is readying up for their own Summer Game Fest-related showcase. Taking place on the 12th of June, Microsoft’s Xbox and Bethesda Showcase is said to include “amazing titles coming from Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, and our partners around the world”. Thanks to …

Sony’s PlayStation 5 launched in November 2020, right in the middle of a global pandemic. This has had a huge impact on the industry as a whole – particularly when it comes to hardware. As such, it is impressive to see that despite everything, Sony has now officially sold more …

During State of Play last week, Capcom revealed a new trailer for Street Fighter 6, as well as a 2023 release date. The publisher planned to reveal more details later this year, including the character roster, but leaks swooped in beforehand. Rather than avoiding the issue, Capcom has directly addressed …

Leo checks out the new NZXT N5 Z690 motherboard - good value at £210?

BioWare officially announced Dragon Age 4 with a teaser trailer back in late 2020 and now roughly 18 months later, BioWare has given us a much needed update. The next Dragon Age game is known as Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, and will see the return of Solas from Dragon Age Inquisition. …

Though there may not be an E3 this year, Geoff Keighley’s Summer Games Fest seems to be serving as a suitable replacement. With that, Devolver Digital has now announced that they will be partaking in this year’s Summer Game Fest, and it will be hosted by industry veteran Suda51. In a …

It has been almost two years since Ubisoft first announced Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake. Due to the reaction to the initial reveal trailer, Ubisoft quickly delayed the game to address feedback. The game was then delayed again, and again, seemingly stuck in development hell. Recently, the project switched studios …