LG has announced that it has developed the world's first 27-inch 480Hz QHD OLED panel. LG has already shared some core specifications of these panels but promises to share more at CES next week. LG's latest gaming OLED display delivers an unprecedented 480Hz refresh rate, with 0.03ms response time and …
Read More »The Xbox Series S Toaster is officially a real product
The meme has become real. Following the launch of the Xbox Series X mini fridge, Microsoft has now released the Xbox Series S toaster. The toaster costs $39.99 and, for now, seems to be exclusive to the US. Wario64 (via VGC) found the toaster available on the Walmart website. Instead …
Read More »Netflix and Riot release first look trailer for Arcane Season 2
Netflix and Riot impressed us all with the debut of Arcane's first season. The animated series, based on the League of Legends IP, had a critically acclaimed run and now, we have our first look at the long awaited second season. The first teaser trailer for Arcane Season 2 has …
Read More »Star Citizen’s latest ship bundle costs over £46,000
Star Citizen is well known for its crowdfunding campaign back in the day, but the game has made much more money through its ships, available for purchase individually with prices ranging from the cost of another game, all the way into the thousands of dollars. CIG is now offering its …
Read More »MSI’s upcoming gaming handheld leaks ahead of CES
A few notable handheld PC competitors have popped up over the past year. In 2024, MSI will be joining them with the now leaked MSI Claw handheld. Like the Steam Deck, MSI's handheld is all one solid piece, so the controllers aren't detachable. However, based on leaked marketing images, it …
Read More »OD will be Kojima’s most experimental game yet
During the 2023 Game Awards, industry legend Hideo Kojima appeared on stage alongside horror filmmaker Jordan Peele to offer further details on their Xbox console exclusive ‘OD’. While we still know very little about the game/experience, Kojima has claimed that OD will be one of his most experimental games ever. …
Read More »Silent Hill 2 Remake gets 2024 release window
After going a literal decade without any new Silent Hill games, 2022 saw Konami finally unveil a bunch of projects in the works. One of the most exciting was undoubtedly the remake of the classic Silent Hill 2. In development by horror aficionados Bloober Team, it seems as though the …
Read More »PlayStation teases 2024 release for MGS Delta: Snake Eater
During last year’s PlayStation Showcase, Konami officially announced and unveiled Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater – a remake of the Kojima directed PS2 classic. Aside from the initial announcement trailer, we have seen little from the game. That said, it seems as though the MGS3 remake is planned to …
Read More »‘Heroes of Film and Television’ Humble Bundle announced
Humble Bundles are a great way for video game fans to acquire a number of high-quality titles for a relatively low price. Available right now, Humble have announced their ‘Heroes of Film and Television’ bundle, offering well over a dozen licensed titles across many franchises for less than a pound …
Read More »Phasmophobia devs offer update on game’s console release
Phasmophobia hit it big back in 2020 when the game was released in Early Access, launching to near immediate success. In the years since, the team at Kinetic Games have continued to work diligently on the game, improving it across the board. Following multiple delays for the console release, the …
Read More »Guardians of the Galaxy is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, Epic gives away a game or two for free to all those with an Epic Games account. Kicking off 2024’s free games promotion is Eidos Montreal’s well-received (though underrated) Guardians of the Galaxy. Available to add to your library right now (and will remain so until the 11th …
Read More »MSI unveils Limited Edition Monster Hunter hardware ahead of CES
At the Tokyo Game Show last year, MSI had a surprising announcement. The company is teaming up with Capcom to produce new limited edition PC hardware for the 20th Anniversary of Monster Hunter. Now ahead of CES, the new MSI x Monster Hunter hardware has been officially revealed, including a new limited edition laptop, graphics card, case, AIO cooler, motherboard, monitor and even a game controller.
Read More »MSI will unveil its handheld gaming console at CES 2024
It seems that MSI is working on its own gaming handheld system. Recently, the company teased this upcoming product on Instagram, revealing that it will be formally introduced at CES 2024. According to the teaser shared by REHWK (via VideoCardz), the portable gaming device features two joysticks surrounded by an …
Read More »New Windows 11 laptops will ship with a dedicated Copilot key on the keyboard
CES is coming up and as expected, a slew of new laptops are due to be announced, with much of the marketing set to revolve around AI functionality. As part of this push, Microsoft is now working with OEMs to ensure that new Windows laptops ship with a new keyboard …
Read More »VESA updates Adaptive-Sync standard for emerging gaming monitors with Dual-Mode
VESA has recently announced an update to its Adaptive-Sync Display compliance test specification (CTS). The latest version, Adaptive-Sync Display v1.1a, includes new testing processes and a logo for new “Dual-Mode” gaming monitors, which offer multiple native refresh rates. With this optional “Dual Mode” testing and logo, display OEMs with eligible …
Read More »Nvidia begins teasing RTX 40 Super
In recent months, leaks have heavily pointed towards the impending launch of a new range of RTX 40 Super graphics cards. Now with CES just days away, Nvidia appears to be teasing exactly that.
Read More »Dell unveils new range of XPS laptops powered by Intel Core Ultra and RTX graphics
CES is set to kick off shortly and Dell is eager to get its new product announcements rolling. Ahead of the event, Dell has announced its new range of XPS laptops, designed with minimalist principles while trying to maximise performance. The InfinityEdge display on the new XPS laptops immediately stands …
Read More »Ubisoft’s Star Wars Outlaws to release later than anticipated
Ubisoft's venture into the Star Wars universe has been eagerly anticipated since the announcement of “Star Wars Outlaws,” set between the pivotal events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Initially speculated for an earlier 2024 launch, Disney's official update contradicts prior rumours. In a recent Disney …
Read More »2024 Xbox Developer Direct reportedly happening soon
Last year, Microsoft surprised many when they hosted their Xbox Developer Direct, announcing and showing off a bunch of games – and even shadow dropping the surprisingly excellent Hi-Fi Rush. Though the console manufacturer has yet to announce a 2024 edition of the direct, a showcase is reportedly happening quite …
Read More »Jack Black cast as Steve in Minecraft film
As far back as 2014 there have been rumours circulating that a Minecraft movie was in development. We have heard bits and pieces regarding the film in the many years since, with the movie claimed to be arriving in 2025. Now, we have perhaps had the biggest piece of news …
Read More »Xbox’s ‘achievement overhaul’ reportedly happening soon
The launch of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 introduced the concepts of achievements and trophies respectively. While PlayStation’s trophies have managed to hook in quite a few platinum hunters, Xbox’s achievement system has fallen out of relevance in recent years. With that in mind, Microsoft is reportedly prepping to …
Read More »Steam Award winner ‘Dave the Diver’ surpasses 3 million copies sold
2023 was a massive year for games, with AAA studios and indies alike releasing their titles to a great wave of success. One such success story can be seen with Dave the Diver – having now sold over 3 million copies in under 6 months. Making the announcement on Twitter, …
Read More »Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown PC system requirements and console performance settings
Ubisoft has recently announced the official PC system requirements for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Alongside them, the developer and publisher also released a new trailer showing more of the game and the performance targets for consoles. Given the visuals it offers, we never expected the new Prince of …
Read More »13-year-old becomes the first person to beat NES Tetris
After 34 long years, a 13-year-old gamer did what many considered impossible. He beat the original Tetris game for the NES, triggering what was referred to by the community as the “True” kill screen. While Tetris may seem like an endless game with no plot, stages, or progression, the objective …
Read More »Samsung unveils impressive new range of Odyssey OLED monitors for 2024
CES is coming up in less than a week and as we've come to expect, there will be a new generation of gaming monitors launching, pushing technologies further with high refresh rates, new designs and more OLED options. Samsung is amongst the first to showcase their new monitors, including three …
Read More »Monster Hunter Worlds sees huge rise in player count
While Monster Hunter World has remained popular on Steam, its peak player counts over the last few years have been considerably lower compared to launch, right up to late 2020. The game is having a bit of a resurgeance at the moment though, hitting close to 150,000 peak concurrent players. …
Read More »CD Projekt Red has no interest in being acquired and expects to stay independent
Despite being very successful with The Witcher series and Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red has consistently appeared in acquisition rumours. The company is kicking off 2024 by making it clear that it has no interest in merging with a larger company and plans to remain and continue to grow as …
Read More »Xbox Game Pass January update headlined by Resident Evil and Assassin’s Creed
Microsoft ended 2023 with one final double-sized wave of Xbox Game Pass titles in December, rather than the usual two. Now as we enter 2024, things are returning to normal, with two waves of games per month. The first set of games heading to Game Pass in January 2024 have …
Read More »January’s Humble Choice line-up available now
Each month, those subscribed to Humble’s Choice service are able to get their hands on a number of titles for a relatively low price. For the first month of 2024, the publisher is giving away 8 games in total, including Midnight Suns and Two Point Campus. Costing £8.99 a month, …
Read More »GT Sport delisted ahead of game’s server shut down
Back in October of last year, Sony and the team at Polyphony Digital announced that 2017’s Gran Turismo Sport would be seeing its servers go offline permanently come the end of January 2024. With less than a month to go, GT sport has now unceremoniously been delisted meaning it can …
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