Tag Archives: PC

Earlier this week, CD Projekt Red announced that The Witcher 3's next-gen update was delayed, leading to a lot of doom and gloom headlines stating the update was delayed “indefinitely”. This came up during CD Projekt's earnings call last night, with the company downplaying the severity of the delay.  During …

Though Steam is viewed as the default launcher by many for their PC gaming needs, a number of publishers have in the past tried to draw users towards their own bespoke launcher and service. Bethesda was one such company, however thanks to the acquisition by Microsoft, its launcher is defunct …

We've known for a while now that Blizzard plans to begin beta testing Overwatch 2 this month. At this point, we have early PC system requirements for the game, as well as some details on content, which will be accessible to beta participants starting on the 26th of April.  As …

Back in 2020, Bugsnax launched as an early console exclusive for the PS5. Now, two years later, the game is spreading to other platforms, including Xbox and Nintendo Switch.  Bugsnax initially launched for PS4, PS5 and PC, although the game was exclusive to the Epic Games Store on PC too. …

Back in 2020, a group of former Suikoden developers formed a new studio and kickstarted Eiyuden Chronicle, a new JRPG and spiritual successor to Suikoden. Following a successful campaign, the scope of the project expanded to include a smaller prequel game, which will now be releasing in May as a …

Modders are slowly but surely beginning to figure out how to make changes to Halo Infinite. The latest mod to make headlines completely shifts gameplay, enabling a third-person view of Master Chief and the Zeta Halo.  Since the beginning, Halo has been a first-person shooter franchise, while other Microsoft IP, …

In the first person shooter genre, the Battlefield franchise has historically been one of the most prominent. Unfortunately, recent entries have been met with depreciating amounts of enthusiasm. Battlefield 2042 has had its fair share of issues, and so 6 months from launch, just 1000 people are playing it on …

Over the weekend as part of the Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary celebration, Square Enix announced Kingdom Hearts 4, promising a new adventure with Sora and some returning characters. While the trailer looked good, it was entirely cinematic, as the game is still in the early stages of development.  During the …

Sony has made a concerted effort to expand the console manufacturer’s gaming business beyond the constraints of their own hardware. One method of this has been through releasing some of their biggest games onto PC. Thanks to SteamDB we now know what the next Sony title coming to PC will …

MMORPGs have seen a substantive resurgence in popularity thanks in part to the success of Final fantasy XIV Online and its latest expansions. A rising tide lifts all boats, and developer Pearl Abyss is taking advantage of this occasion by making ‘Black Desert Online’ free-to-keep for a limited time. Black …

In a surprise announcement this weekend, Square Enix has officially revealed Kingdom Hearts 4. The new entry to the mainline series will see Sora return in an “epic new storyline titled the ‘Lost Master Arc'. The announcement was made as part of the grand finale for the Kingdom Hearts 20th …

In recent months, the Halo community has grown impatient over the lack of content updates for Halo Infinite. 343 acknowledged this recently, and now, we may finally begin to see things turn around, with Halo Infinite Season 2, Lone Wolves, being announced today.  Halo Infinite Season 2, titled ‘Lone Wolves', …

Phasmophobia hit it big when the game first launched in Early Access back in the Summer of 2020, topping the sales charts and even temporarily dethroning the likes of Fortnite and Among Us in Twitch viewerships during a time when both were highly popular. Since then, Phasmophobia has seen significant …

Each week, the Epic Games Store offers a number of games entirely for free to those with a registered Epic Games account. Right now, you can get your hands on Rogue Legacy and The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, with next week’s free games now revealed. Rogue Legacy is (to the …

When Sony first unveiled the PlayStation 5 back in Summer 2020, a wide variety of games were announced, from launch titles to future and distant projects. One of the games announced was STRAY – an interesting title which has you play as a cat in a futuristic cyberpunk robot world. …

There are many services which video game enthusiasts can subscribe to, from Xbox Game Pass to PS Plus and beyond. Humble Bundles have been supplying gamers with good deals for over a decade. On top of this, they offer a monthly subscription service in the form of ‘Humble Choice’ – …

The Vampire franchise is a well-regarded and much-loved video game series due primarily to the classic 2004 PC title ‘Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines’. The franchise has since been revived with multiple projects in the works, including a sequel and a battle royale title – the latter of which is …

The Stanley Parable was an innovative and trope-breaking game which undoubtedly influenced many future titles. Originally only released for PC, an enhanced remake/reimagining was announced in the form of The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe. After literal years of delays, the game is finally releasing next month. Making the announcement on …

Overclockers UK and 8Pack are back at it again with another high-end, masterfully crafted PC. This time around, the team is launching the Cryocube, a fully water-cooled PC with plenty of visual flair and horsepower.  The Cryocube uses an ice-like, all-white aesthetic, combined with RGB lighting, to create a super …

Bandai Namco had great success in 2020 with Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, a new take on the series aiming to give fans a full RPG experience. Now, it seems that One Piece is getting similar treatment with One Piece Odyssey.  Today, Bandai Namco announced One Piece Odyssey, a new JRPG …

Forza Horizon 5 launched to great success late last year, with both fans and critics alike praising the latest iteration of the arcade racing sub-series. The team at Playground Games have not been resting on their laurels however as a new update is arriving with dozens of improvements. Making the …

Microsoft Flight Simulator released in 2020 to a positive reception with many praising the game’s rendering of the entire Earth – even if there were a few mistakes. Asobo Studio has since been updating its world country-by-country with accurate and bespoke mapping – the latest World Update of which is …

While Ghostwire: Tokyo is a PS5 exclusive for consoles, the game is also coming to PC on day-one. Last month, Bethesda released the preliminary PC system requirements, but now just a couple of days ahead of release, the PC system requirements have been updated, this time including system requirements for …

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 …

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 – …

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 …

Square Enix ran into some controversy last year, not just due to the sky-high price of Final Fantasy VII Remake on PC, but also due to the PC version’s quality. The game launched with numerous issues and performance problems. Now, the publisher’s latest PC Final Fantasy release, Stranger of Paradise: …

A recent change to one of Steam's APIs unintentionally revealed the hidden release dates behind a lot of games. On Steam, publishers and developers can set a hidden release date for apps before announcing dates publicly. Many of the release dates shown through the leak are placeholders, but there are …

Last year, shortly after the successful launch of Monster Hunter Rise on the Nintendo Switch, Capcom announced that it would be releasing a ‘massive expansion' for the game in Summer 2022. Today, more information was finally revealed, with the Sunbreak expansion set to release for Switch and PC on the …

When Microsoft first announced the Xbox Series X/S consoles, DirectStorage technology was also announced, paving the way for speedier loading times and better game performance. Now roughly 18 months later, DirectStorage has officially come to PC following months of testing. Microsoft announced that DirectStorage would come to PC last year …