Ubisoft has been in crisis mode over the last couple of years due to tumbling game sales. The company had hoped that its big open-world Star Wars game, Star Wars Outlaws, would help turn the tide but it seems sales have been lower than anticipated and, as a result, Ubisoft …
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Set to take place between the 21st and 24th of September, Tokyo Game Show represents one of the remaining major annual industry conventions. In recent years, Microsoft has made a greater effort in having a presence at the showcase. With a few weeks to go until the event, Xbox has …
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Read More »Alan Wake is getting an update to remove licensed song
Between May of 2017 and October 2018, the original release of Alan Wake was removed from sale on Steam due to expiring music licences – an unfortunately common occurrence in the video games industry. Luckily, these licences were able to be restored, with the game coming back on sale a …
Read More »Sony teases PlayStation 5 Pro design
Last week, we reported on the start of Sony’s 30th anniversary PlayStation celebrations, featuring teasers for some of the promotions, products and plans for the console’s milestone birthday. In a surprising move, Sony appears to have taken this opportunity to sneakily tease, for the first time, the existence of the …
Read More »AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme to debut in early 2025 in gaming handhelds
AMD is reportedly gearing up to launch its Ryzen Z2 Extreme CPU in early 2025, as confirmed during a recent Q&A session. The new processor is expected to feature Strix Point silicon, packing up to 12x Zen 5 cores and 16x RDNA 3.5 CUs, marking a significant upgrade from the …
Read More »Star Wars Outlaws patch to fix “incredibly punishing” stealth mechanics
Star Wars Outlaws marks the first major game in the franchise to be developed and published by Ubisoft. As is typical with many Ubisoft titles, Outlaws is an open-world game which also features a more action-adventure styled guided campaign. While mostly enjoyed by many, one of the biggest complaints have …
Read More »“The whole slate” of Final Fantasy games reportedly coming to Xbox
Right at the start of 2024, Square Enix officially announced that the much-loved MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV would finally be coming to Xbox consoles. Following this, the publisher confirmed its intentions to bring more games to Microsoft’s platform. According to one insider “the whole slate” of Final Fantasy titles will eventually find their way onto Xbox consoles.
Read More »PS5 Pro reportedly set to be announced “next week”
Over the past month or so, we have seen an increasing number of leaks and rumours claiming that the long-awaited PlayStation 5 Pro is set to be officially unveiled sometime this month. Now, thanks to one insider, it appears as though the announcement could be as early as next week...
Read More »Lian Li’s Dan Case A3 just got a wood makeover
In collaboration with Dan Hansen, Lian Li has unveiled the new Dan Case A3 Wooden Edition, a refined iteration of the original DAN Case A3 featuring a wooden front panel. This updated version retains the A3's signature minimalist aesthetic and form factor while introducing wooden accents to improve its aesthetics. …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 7800M shown beating RTX 4070 Laptop GPU by 28%
OneXPlayer has revealed its plan to launch the OneXGPU 2, a new external graphics card solution based on the AMD Radeon RX 7800M. Alongside the announcement, the company also revealed 3DMark results for the unreleased mobile GPU, with the scores suggesting it is 28% faster than an RTX 4070 Laptop …
Read More »September’s free Prime Gaming titles include Greedfall, Borderlands and lots more
Each month, those who are subscribed to Amazon Prime are able to acquire a wide range of free games as part of the company’s Prime Gaming initiative. For the month of September, players can get their hands on a strong line-up of titles including but not limited to Shadow of …
Read More »Popular Poker-themed rogue-like ‘Balatro’ comes to mobile this month
Developed by a single person, Balatro is a unique poker-themed rogue-like deckbuilder which launched back in February to a wave of success – selling over 1 million copies in just a month. Thanks to its relatively simple controls, the game is perfectly suited to a mobile port. Finally, Balatro is …
Read More »Sony begins PlayStation’s 30th anniversary celebrations
Sony has always been aware of its historical legacy, with the PlayStation maker consistently celebrating its milestone anniversaries in a pretty big way. With 2024 marking the 30th birthday of the original PlayStation, Sony has begun to roll out its anniversary plans. Taking to the PlayStation Blog, Isabelle Tomatis – …
Read More »MSI unveils new Maestro 300 gaming headset
MSI has unveiled the Maestro 300, a new gaming headset offering a lightweight and durable build optimised for prolonged comfort. Users can choose between high-density memory foam earpads in breathable mesh or protein leather for extended gaming sessions. The Maestro 300 also has a detachable unidirectional microphone, designed to ensure …
Read More »Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, all those with an Epic Games Store account are privy to a number of titles as part of Epic’s free game program. Available right now, EGS users can get their hands on the FPS stealth title ‘Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts’ alongside the latest entry in the Football Manager …
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Read More »Astro Bot officially a hit as game receives universal critical acclaim
Astro Bot is an upcoming 3D mascot platformer from PlayStation’s Team Asobi. While Astro has appeared in multiple games (including a PS5 pack-in title), the little bot is set to get his first big break with the PS5 exclusive ‘Astro Bot’. Available from today, the game is officially a major …
Read More »MSI reveals initial batch of X870 and X870E motherboards
MSI has recently unveiled its initial lineup of X870(E) motherboards, bringing more AM5 motherboards to the market. The roster is segmented between MSI's usual product lines, including MEG, MPG, MAG, and PRO, each aiming at a different kind of user. The top-tier board is the MEG GODLIKE, which boasts high-end …
Read More »Baldur’s Gate 3 gets another massive patch with new cinematics and mods
Baldur's Gate 3 has just received its latest major update. Now rolling out on PC via platforms like Steam, the new patch arrives as a 12GB download, introducing new endings, bug fixes and most importantly, official mod support, along with the first wave of approved creations, which will be available …
Read More »Sony CFO says the company needs more ‘original IP’
Thanks to Sony's decades in the entertainment industry, the company has access to a lot of IP, but only a percentage of it is original content, produced and conceived in house. Now, Sony's heads in Japan are looking to change that with a push for more original IP. Speaking with …
Read More »Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown PC system requirements announced
Nacon and KT Racing have recently unveiled the official PC system requirements for Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, slated for release on September 12th. Overall, the game looks relatively accessible for modern hardware, but a closer look at the notes might create some doubt regarding how well the game will …
Read More »Final Fantasy 16, Frostpunk 2 and more land on GeForce Now this month
Nvidia has big plans for GeForce Now in September. There are several major titles launching this month, including the likes of Final Fantasy 16 and Frostpunk 2. There are seven games joining GeForce Now this week, including titles Age of Mythology: Retold and the latest Warhammer game, Warhammer 40K: Space …
Read More »‘Internal chatter’ surrounding Fairgame$ reportedly “very positive”
Following the announcement that the live-service PlayStation Studios title ‘Concord’ is being removed from stores due to its immediate financial failure, many have wondered what this means for PlayStation’s other previously-announced live-service games. According to one industry insider, the Haven Studios-developed PvP heist shooter Fairgame$ has had “very positive” internal …
Read More »Hogwarts Legacy sequel now a ‘priority’ for Warner Bros
While Warner Bros executives had high hopes for live-service games like Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and MultiVersus, the company's biggest hits in recent years have all been single-player games, the biggest of which was none other than Hogwarts Legacy. Now, WB is looking to put a Hogwarts Legacy …
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Read More »“Something Switch 2-related happening this month” claims insider
After years of rumours, leaks and speculation, Nintendo finally confirmed that they are indeed working on a successor to the Nintendo Switch – stating that it will be revealed some time this fiscal year. According to one insider, it may actually be announced far sooner than expected.
Read More »No Man’s Sky gets ANOTHER massive update
No Man’s Sky is the gift that won’t stop giving. Just over a month on from the game’s biggest update yet – Worlds Part 1 – the team at Hello Games have already cooked up another surprise patch, introducing a comprehensive fishing system as part of the ‘Aquarius’ update. As …
Read More »State of Decay 2 will get its final update later this year
Released all the way back in 2018, State of Decay 2 is the latest title from Undead Labs. Shortly following the game’s release, the studio was acquired by Microsoft – absorbing them into Xbox Games Studios. Despite announcing State of Decay 3 back in 2020, the team have continued to …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 5080 to be an upgrade over RTX 4090 but may use more power
A trusted hardware leaker shared some intriguing details in recent updates on Nvidia's next-generation graphics cards. The upcoming GeForce RTX series, codenamed Blackwell, is anticipated to have a higher power consumption, sparking widespread speculation within the community. Kopite7kimi has confirmed what the leaker believes to be the power consumption figures …
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