Deathloop launched this week to surprisingly high review scores from critics. Unfortunately, the PC version of the game is suffering from some performance problems, something that Bethesda and Arkane are looking to address as soon as possible. Taking a look at the Deathloop Steam store page immediately reveals that something …
Read More »You can now stream Xbox games to your PC
While there continues to be a stigma against game streaming, Microsoft is continuing to push the platform forward, adding more and more support for cloud-based game streaming. As part of this, a new update to the Xbox app on Windows now lets you stream games to your PC via Game …
Read More »Subnautica Below Zero, Sable and more come to Game Pass
Microsoft is continuing to add new titles to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service. While the second half of September won’t see any major titles added, there is plenty coming to the service, offering a little something for everyone. The full list of titles coming to Game Pass during the …
Read More »LaCie’s latest portable SSDs offer up to 1000 MB/s write speeds and up to 2TB capacity
Today, Seagate subsidiary, LaCie, is launching two new portable SSDs, aiming to deliver high performance for a seamless workflow. There are two options to choose from, the LaCie Mobile SSD Secure and the LaCie Portable SSD, both providing up to 2TB of mobile storage. The LaCie Mobile SSD Secure and …
Read More »Halo Infinite multiplayer preview returns this month
Earlier this week, we heard whispers that the next Halo Infinite multiplayer test would be taking place in October. As it turns out, 343 Industries will be holding another test even sooner, confirming plans to hold another public playtest this month. Over on the official Halo Twitter account, 343 confirmed …
Read More »Knights of the Old Republic Remake will come to PC as well as PS5
The PlayStation Showcase opened with a huge surprise last night – a trailer for Knights of the Old Republic Remake. Developed by Aspyr Media, this new game was announced for the PlayStation 5, leading to concerns that the game would not come to other platforms. Fortunately, more information has now …
Read More »Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection announced for PC and PS5
A couple months back we reported that Uncharted 4 might be coming to PC, thanks to a leak from Sony's fiscal reports. At today’s PlayStation showcase, it was finally announced – though the team managed to subvert expectations, giving players even more than they wanted. Making the announcement during the …
Read More »Call of Duty: Vanguard beta and PC system requirements announced
Call of Duty: Vanguard is a couple of months away from release, but we'll have the chance to check it out much sooner. Today, Sledgehammer Games announced that the beta for the game will be taking place this month, alongside PC system requirements for the game.
Read More »Flight Simulator update improves Germany, Switzerland, and Austria one year after launch
While Microsoft’s Flight Simulator launched all the way back in August 2020, the team at Asobo studio have continued to improve the game by adding higher resolution maps, hand crafted buildings and more to some of the world’s biggest cities. This is due to the fact that while AI has …
Read More »You can get Far Cry 3 for free this week
Ubisoft is no stranger to game giveaways, but this week's free title is certainly a standout. Starting from today until the 11th of September, anyone with an Ubisoft Connect account can claim a free copy of Far Cry 3 on PC. Far Cry 3 first released back in 2012 and …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Remake set to release on PC via the Epic Games Store
Back in June, the Epic Games Store was updated with hidden listings for Alan Wake Remastered and Final Fantasy VII Remake. At the time, neither game had been announced, but Alan Wake Remastered has appeared again this week with a launch coming up next month. With that title now confirmed, …
Read More »Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt PC system requirements updated again
Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodhunt is due out this week. So far, the game's PC system requirements have been revised twice and now just ahead of launch, they have been updated again, bringing down the minimum required specifications from previous estimations. The last update to the PC system requirements raised the …
Read More »Steam Deck release on pace as dev kits begin to ship
Following the surprise announcement of the Steam Deck, fans have been eagerly anticipating the upcoming release of the Valve-developed handheld device. With the earliest shipments set for December this year, Valve has now begun to send out development kits, allowing developers to prepare their games for the upcoming hardware release. …
Read More »Far Cry 6 PC system requirements revealed
This week, Ubisoft revealed the Far Cry 6 PC features trailer, confirming support for technologies like AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution, ray-tracing, a high-res texture pack and more. Beyond all of that, Ubisoft also announced the PC system requirements for the game, listing different specifications to target different resolutions and frame …
Read More »Far Cry 6 PC features detailed
While the PC platform has suffered from less-than-optimised releases in the past, with some games offering limited resolution options, frame rate caps and more, modern games have been better at taking as much advantage of the PC platform as possible. Far Cry 6 looks to be doing the same, with …
Read More »Thrustmaster T248 is the company’s first next-gen hybrid racing wheel
This week, Thrustmaster has introduced the T248, the company's first next-generation hybrid racing wheel. Compatible with PS4, PS5 and PC, the T248 is aimed at those looking to upgrade from a controller or beginner's racing wheel to something a bit more immersive and high-end. Featuring a ‘Hybrid Drive' belt and …
Read More »Halo MCC to get plague doctor armour set and more
While the Halo Master Chief Collection initially served as a way to bring many of the biggest Halo titles to modern systems, allowing fans to experience these classic titles in a new way, the game has slowly evolved to include much more content than that which was seen with each …
Read More »Kaspersky detected over 5.8 million malware attacks from fake PC games in past year
As we all know, the pandemic and associated lockdowns keeping people at home led to a surge in gaming across all platforms between 2020 and 2021. Due to this, there was also a surge in malware attacks, using pirated games or mods as a vehicle for malware, leading to Kaspersky …
Read More »Bethesda details three key locations in Starfield
While Starfield was one of the key highlights of Microsoft's E3 presentation back in June, we still know very little about Bethesda's new sci-fi RPG. Slowly but surely, more details are coming to light, with the latest news drop detailing three major locations from the game. In three very short …
Read More »Discord is looking to double its valuation to $15 Billion
2020 and 2021 have been good years for Discord. The messaging service has seen explosive growth due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic, with users joining the service in order to continue spending time with friends. As big as the service has become, the service is looking to grow further, …
Read More »EA’s SKATE is coming to PC for the first time ever
EA’s Skate franchise has just as dedicated a fan base as Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. It separated itself from other skating titles thanks to its ‘Flick It’ style of controlling, as well as the physics heavy gameplay. The franchise has been absent since 2010 on consoles, and never came to …
Read More »Bravely Default 2 is coming to PC after six months as a Nintendo Switch exclusive
Bravely Default started off as one of the best exclusives for the Nintendo 3DS and earlier this year, we finally got a sequel for the Nintendo Switch. While we didn't expect the series to make its way to other platforms, Square Enix has announced that Bravely Default 2 will be …
Read More »Halo Infinite PC system requirements announced
Following on from Gamescom, 343 Industries has announced the PC system requirements for Halo Infinite. The game is set to release on the 8th of December, and while the minimum requirements are fairly low, the recommended spec calls for a much more powerful gaming rig. As we've seen with The …
Read More »Saints Row: The Third Remastered is free on the Epic Games Store
As part of Gamescom 2021’s Opening Night Live event, a reboot for the Saints Row series was announced, offering a look at what the team has planned for the future of the franchise – being positioned as a more grounded take on Saints Row. Those who wish to experience the …
Read More »Gamescom 2021: Ray-tracing and DLSS confirmed for Guardians of the Galaxy
Ray-tracing and DLSS are two of the biggest and most recent breakthroughs in video game technology. With ray-tracing creating a much more dynamic and life-like image at the cost of performance, and DLSS using machine learning to increase the perceived resolution thereby improving performance, the two technologies work well in …
Read More »Resident Evil Village PC update will further improve performance
Last month, it was confirmed that Resident Evil Village’s dual-DRM system on PC was causing performance issues, including frame spikes and stuttering. The issue was eventually fixed in a patch and now, Capcom has further optimised the game on PC. Over the weekend, Capcom confirmed that a second Resident Evil …
Read More »Destiny 2 to implement anti-cheat software
Despite its many advantages, one of the issues with PC gaming is the fact that it can be much easier to cheat in games. While not an issue in single-player games, multiplayer titles with cheaters can ruin the experience for others. As a result, Bungie has now announced that Destiny …
Read More »Void Bastards and Yooka-Laylee are free on the EGS
Each week, the Epic Games Store offers a couple of games for free. This week, those with an Epic Games account can get their hands on the first-person rogue-like shooter Void Bastards, as well as the throwback 3D collectathon platformer Yooka-Laylee. Both games are available to purchase and download for …
Read More »New games announced for Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft has ensured that its Xbox Game Pass subscription service sees an influx of new titles join the it regularly throughout every month. Furthermore, already available titles consistently get updated with mobile and cloud support. Such is the case with the second half of August, including titles such as Star …
Read More »iCloud app finally gets password manager on Windows
While Apple’s iPhone works seamlessly with many of the manufacturer's other devices, it is much more of a locked down system when paired with non-Apple devices. Such is the case with the company’s password manager which has historically been severely gimped on Windows machines. Finally however, Windows users will be …
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