Yesterday, CD Projekt Red surprised us all with the announcement of a new Witcher saga, developed on Unreal Engine 5 as part of a new partnership with Epic Games. While many developers partnering with Epic tend to release PC games exclusively on the Epic Games Store, CD Projekt has made …
Read More »Internet Explorer will be disabled on Windows 10 as browser reaches end of life status
Microsoft has been moving away from Internet Explorer for years and while the browser is still available today, Edge has largely taken over. In June, IE will be going away for good, with an upcoming Windows update set to wipe it from PCs once it reaches end-of-life. Microsoft announced plans …
Read More »Half a decade later Nintendo has added folders to the Switch
When the Nintendo Switch first launched in early 2017, many fans were excited by the prospects that a console-handheld hybrid could offer. One of the biggest omissions at launch however was the ability to organise games into folders. 5 years later Nintendo has finally added the functionality (sort of). In …
Read More »LG’s latest ultrawide features 160Hz refresh rate and HDR10
LG is expanding its monitor portfolio with a new ultrawide curved monitor. The 34BP65C is a well-rounded monitor with a high refresh rate and large display, making it a suitable solution for gaming and work. Packing a 34-inch curved (1800R) VA panel with a 3440x1440p resolution, the monitor features a …
Read More »Nvidia H100 ‘Hopper’ GPU details leak ahead of GTC keynote
Nvidia is set to host its GTC keynote today and sure enough, it looks like we'll be seeing the new Hopper GPU architecture unveiled. Ahead of the keynote, presentation slides have leaked detailing the upcoming Nvidia H100 GPU, based on a custom 4nm node. VideoCardz has posted what appear to …
Read More »PlayStation 5 launch exclusive Godfall is coming to Xbox One
Godfall has had an interesting life. Originally announced as a PS5 exclusive, the game was the first title to officially be announced for Sony’s then-next-gen system. Since launch, the game has found its way to PC, via the Epic Games Store, and even the PS4. Now, Godfall is finally finding …
Read More »The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe may finally come out soon
The Stanley Parable was one of the most exciting PC exclusives to release in 2013, offering players a unique story with dynamic narration, plenty of experimentation, and ultimately a wholly memorable experience. Originally released only for PC, the Stanley Parable was announced to be coming to consoles in 2019 – …
Read More »AOC revamps G2 AGON gaming monitors with 165Hz IPS panels
AOC is back with a new set of G2 AGON gaming monitors. Unlike previous G2 series monitors, these new models offer 165Hz refresh rate, offering faster and more responsive gameplay. There are four new AGON G2 monitors with the new 165Hz Fast IPS panel – the 24G2SPU, 27G2SPU, 24G2SPAE and …
Read More »MSI GE76 Raider (2022) – Holy Smoke It’s Fast
We check out the latest GE76 Raider from MSI, priced at over £4000
Read More »Netflix announces a Tekken anime
Netflix has leaned heavily over the past few years on producing original anime content based on popular video game franchises. Following adaptations of Castlevania, Dragon’s Dogma, and Cuphead to name a few, Netflix has now announced an anime based on the classic fighting franchise Tekken. Releasing some time in 2022, …
Read More »Ubisoft is planning a ‘massive’ games showcase
According to a new leak, Ubisoft is planning its own games showcase, and it could be one of the publisher's biggest in years. So far, there are 20 known projects in the works at Ubisoft, ranging from already announced titles like Avatar and Assassin's Creed Infinity, to unannounced games like …
Read More »Dying Light next-gen update arrives for Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One X
Prior to the launch of Dying Light 2 it was announced that the first game would receive a free update to take advantage of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Earlier this month, the next-gen update arrived for PS5, and now after a period of additional testing and development, the …
Read More »HumbleBundle’s “Stand With Ukraine” Charity Bundle is live with over 100 items
We have seen dozens of studios, publishers, console manufacturers and more all take a stand against Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. One of the latest to do so is HumbleBundle, which is offering a new bundle with 100% of proceeds going to charity. HumbleBundle used to be known for their generous …
Read More »SGDQ 2022 will once again be in-person
Since the start of COVID-19 and the global pandemic, many aspects of every industry had to be shuttered or reduced in some way. For the video games industry, live events were no longer possible. Years on from the start of the pandemic, industries are opening up, and the annual Summer …
Read More »PlayStation acquires recently-founded Haven Studios
Back in March 2021 we reported that PlayStation had partnered with industry veteran Jade Rayond and her newly-founded Haven Studios. While a PlayStation console exclusive was already in the works, Sony has now taken this partnership further by acquiring Haven Studios. Making the announcement on the PlayStation blog, PlayStation Studio …
Read More »CD Projekt Red confirms new Witcher saga developed with Unreal Engine 5
We've known for quite some time that CD Projekt Red plans to return to The Witcher IP eventually. Today in a surprise announcement, CD Projekt Red has confirmed that development has begun on a new Witcher saga – marking the start of a potential new trilogy. We don't know much …
Read More »Group behind recent Nvidia and Samsung attacks may have breached Microsoft
The ransomware group that breached Samsung and Nvidia in recent months has now claimed to have breached Microsoft. Specifically, the group claims to have the source code for Microsoft's search engine, Bing, as well as code for Cortana, Microsoft's virtual assistant software. The group, LAPSUS$, has been in the news …
Read More »Epic Games is donating 100% of its Fortnite proceeds to Ukraine
Millions of lives were flipped upside down following the invasion of Ukraine by Vladamir Putin. Many companies were quick to shun these actions, making public statements of support for Ukraine as well as donating money to the cause. Epic Games has now weighed in, announcing that 100% of its Fortnite …
Read More »AMD launches 3rd Gen ‘Milan-X’ EPYC processors
Just as recent leaks suggested, today AMD is launching its 3rd Gen EPYC series processors. Codenamed ‘Milan-X' and built on the Zen 3 architecture, AMD claims up to 66 percent more performance across a range of computing workloads compared to last year's ‘Milan' EPYC processors. The big change with Milan-X …
Read More »Early retail listings suggest RTX 3090 Ti could cost over $4000
After a delay in January, Nvidia is reportedly set to launch the RTX 3090 Ti next week. Unfortunately for anyone thinking about splurging on Nvidia's improved flagship, pricing is looking to be incredibly steep, with early retail listings pushing the price up to around $4000 USD – for reference, the …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT selling well under MSRP in Germany
The Radeon RX 6500 XT may not be the most exciting graphics card on the market, but the fact that you can grab one below MSRP is a good sign for those still waiting to get their hands on a GPU upgrade. As we've previously discussed, GPU prices are trending …
Read More »Elden Ring PC players encouraged to play offline due to save file hack
Elden Ring has been out for a few weeks now and hackers have begun discovering various exploits in the game's multiplayer system. The latest exploit goes beyond going up against an overpowered player in PvP though, with reports of hackers forcing game crashes and corrupting save data. A new hack …
Read More »Gran Turismo 7 now has the lowest user score of any PlayStation game ever
Gran Turismo 7 hasn't had the best reception from fans, with many taking issue with the game's rewards system, microtransactions and always-online requirement. As a result, user reviews for the game have been growing more negative, and now, GT 7 has the lowest user score on Metacritic for any Sony-published …
Read More »Fortnite Battle Royale gets no-build mode for new season
There are plenty of Battle Royale shooters around these days, but Fortnite remains unique thanks to its building mechanics. The downside to this is is that building structures creates a high barrier for entry, especially for those picking up the game for the first time. Epic Games was rumoured to …
Read More »Asahi is the first Linux distro to support Apple M1 processors
The Apple M1 series of processors are still relatively new, limiting new Macs to Apple's own operating system. That is starting to change this year, with Asahi revealing itself as the first Linux distro to work on M1-powered devices. Currently, Asahi Linux for M1 Macs is still in alpha, so …
Read More »AMD EPYC 7003x specifications leak ahead of release
It looks like AMD will launch the EPYC 7003x series of processors later today. According to a new leak, AMD will unveil its new server CPUs shortly, with up to 64C/128T, 3D V-cache and a maximum cTDP of 280W. The folks at VideoCardz have gained access to some of the presentation …
Read More »Platinum has ‘no plans’ to stop Babylon’s Fall development after disappointing launch
PlatinumGames' big step into the ‘live service' genre fell flat at release, with the game appearing to flop on PC and garnering negative reviews for its microtransactions. Despite this, Platinum intends to see things through, saying there are “no plans” to reduce development on the game or cancel upcoming content …
Read More »Overwatch 2 beta will include new hero, new maps and more
This month, Blizzard confirmed that Overwatch 2 will be entering beta in April, giving players their first chance to check out the new 5v5 PvP gameplay. We've seen the game's PC system requirements ahead of the beta, and now, Blizzard has also revealed what content will be available, including new …
Read More »Xbox Game Streaming now works on the Steam Deck
While there are some Xbox games on Steam that aren't supported on the Steam Deck, Microsoft is looking to support the system in other ways. You can't download and install Halo Infinite due to anti-cheat incompatibilities, but you can stream Halo Infinite at 60FPS on the Deck thanks to Xbox …
Read More »NCSoft reveals its latest MMO – Throne and Liberty
If you're an MMO fan, then you may have already heard about Project TL, the next major release from NCSoft. Initially, this was supposed to be a new Lineage game, but through development, plans changed quite a bit. Now, Project TL is its own IP, named ‘Throne and Liberty', and …
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