Is the RTX 4080 really as bad value as it looks? We find out in our launch day review

After launching into Early Access in 2020, Larian has been quietly working away on Baldur’s Gate 3 to get it ready for full release. While initially the studio was aiming for a 2022 release window, the developers now have their sights set on 2023 for the full game, and a …

Back in September, Google announced that it would be shutting down its Stadia cloud gaming service in early 2023. At the time, Google also announced plans to refund all game purchases made on Stadia since launch, and now, those refunds are starting to roll out.  Stadia is shutting down on …

While some years see multiple major FPS games launching in the holiday season, this year we only have two and funnily enough, both have come from Activision. In October, Overwatch 2 finally launched and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II arrived, delivering the largest opening weekend in COD history. Many of us only have a limited amount of time to sink into a game, so which one should you pick this holiday season? 

Codemasters has long been one of the premiere developers of racing video games, ranging from arcade-like experiences to complete hardcore racing sims. In the wake of Codemasters being bought out by EA, it has now been revealed that the Project CARS and DIRT franchises are being discontinued. As reported by …

Hideo Kojima and Kojima Productions took a big risk when they chose to develop Death Stranding: A delivery simulator with divisive gameplay and ‘frustrating’ mechanics. Despite this, the game managed to find its audience, and while it may have had a slow start, Death Stranding has now been announced to …

Apple has been working on VR and AR technology behind the scenes for years at this point. Patent filings and various leaks have already helped paint a picture of a more productivity-focused device. However, Apple will be investing a little into the gaming side, as it has reportedly begun hiring …

Back in mid-October, the much anticipated ‘A Plague Tale: Requiem’ finally released across PlayStation, Xbox and PC (with a cloud version available on Switch). Two weeks on from the game’s release, publisher Focus Entertainment have revealed that the game has surpassed 1 million players. Making the announcement on Twitter, the …

While SEGA no longer makes its own video game consoles, the company has released a large number of systems throughout its history. Since 2019, SEGA has released a number of mini consoles containing some of the system’s most iconic games. Following the release of the SEGA Mega Drive Mini 2, …

We're a month into Q3 of the fiscal year and as a result, many companies are now releasing their earnings reports for the previous quarter and giving updates on upcoming products. EA is no different, teasing a ‘major IP' launch for early next year.  As part of EA's recent earnings …

After years of substandard Call of Duty releases, the latest Modern Warfare II was expected to hit it big thanks to the success of 2019’s Modern Warfare. Early figures seem to back this up, with Modern Warfare II having the biggest launch ever for a COD on the PlayStation store. …

Back in 2019, following on from a successful revival of the Age of Empires series, Microsoft also expressed interest in bringing back Age of Mythology. Now, several years later, that is finally happening with Age of Mythology: Retold.  Age of Mythology began as a spin-off of Age of Empires, but …

Earlier this year, the European Union announced legislation requiring smartphone and tablet makers to use a universal charging port to help reduce electronic waste. This isn't an issue for most Android device makers, as the vast majority have been using USB-C for years. When it comes to the iPhone though, …

In recent weeks, former Bayonetta lead voice actor, Hellena Taylor, has been looking to drum up support for a boycott of the game after claiming to have been offered a very low rate to return for Bayonetta 3. It quickly came out that we were missing some key details to …

The Devil May Cry franchise is a classic in gaming, however historically it has been a rather mild seller for publisher Capcom. That being said, the most recent entry in the series, Devil May Cry 5, is also by far its most successful – officially selling over 6 million copies. …

It has been a while since Valve last released a game, and even longer since the company started a new IP. Soon, we might be getting both, as Valve has registered a trademark for a new game called ‘Neon Prime’.  Valve filed a trademark for the name, filing it under …

While it isn't surprising that Google is shutting Stadia down, the timing of the announcement did catch a lot of people off guard, including plenty of game developers. Employees and developers were not informed of the decision until it was announced to the world and now, many game devs are …

Earlier this week, the Meta Connect conference kicked off, bringing the Meta Quest Pro headset and some smaller pieces of news. During the event, former Oculus CTO and current Meta advisor, John Carmack, had the chance to speak, and he used that time to express a number of frustrations with …

We check out our first RTX 4090 AIB card, the Inno3D X3 OC

Last week, sources claimed that Infinity Ward is planning a massive expansion for Modern Warfare II sometime after launch. We heard this would include many classic Call of Duty maps, but as it turns out, this expansion may also include new content for other modes, including the campaign.  Call of …

RTX 4090 is here! And it is an absolute beast of a GPU

Back in June, sources revealed that a number of issues at games QA company, Quantic Lab, likely contributed to Cyberpunk 2077's rough launch. At the time, Quantic Lab denied all allegations made about its business and internal conduct, but additional sources have since come forward.  Quantic Lab is based in …

Back in September 2020, EA announced plans to do away with its Origin PC launcher and replace it with a new app. Now two years later, that app has finally debuted, promising a lighter client and faster performance, all wrapped up in an overhauled design.  EA began shaking up its …

It’s been three and a half years since NetherRealm Studios released Mortal Kombat 11 to great success, but fans are beginning to wonder what the team is cooking up next. NetherRealm Studios founder Ed Boon has now officially commented on the matter. 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of Mortal Kombat, …

Intel Arc GPUs are here! We check out the $349 A770 Limited Edition

Intel Arc GPUs are here! We check out the $289 A750 Limited Edition

In a surprise announcement last week, Google revealed that they would be shutting down their Stadia game streaming service. Though it did not offer the biggest library, Stadia did have some exclusive games, and so in the wake of its closure, it has been announced that Stadia-exclusive GYLT will come …

Each year, ahead of the game’s proper release, Activision hosts a beta period for that year’s Call of Duty, giving fans early insight into the maps, guns, mechanics and more coming with the upcoming FPS. The beta period for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 has ended, with the publisher …

While VR as a gaming platform has yet to match the universal appeal of regular console and PC gaming, more and more impressive titles are showing us just how far the VR market has come in a relatively short time. One of the most exciting VR-exclusive titles – BONELAB – …

Leo spent a week in Israel with Intel learning all about their 13th Gen Raptor Lake Core processors. We have already posted some Intel news however the deep dive technical briefings are under NDA until next week. To tide you over we present a travelogue that could be titled 'Leo Eats His Way Around Israel'...