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After more than a decade, Rockstar Games is finally set to show off Grand Theft Auto VI next month. This has not stopped GTA V from continuing to sell like hotcakes however, with the game now having surpassed 190 million copies. As part of the company’s most recent fiscal report, …

It looks like AMD might skip the desktop Ryzen 7000G altogether. As per the latest reports, AMD will jump straight to the Ryzen 8000G series, which, according to AMD's naming structure, suggests the upcoming desktop APUs will come out in 2024. According to HKEPC (via VideoCardz), the Phoenix silicon based …

Activision Blizzard let go of most of its Overwatch League staff earlier this year, marking a turning point in the company's future esports plans. A few weeks after the company's merger with Microsoft, it has been confirmed that the Overwatch League is shutting down.  The Overwatch League was dreamt up …

We've heard a lot about Sony's plans to make a big push into live-service games, seeking larger, recurring revenues than their single-player hits can provide. Originally, Sony had planned to ship around 12 live-service games by 2026 but that number has now been cut in half. During Sony's latest earnings …

Following on from an announcement last week, Bethesda has now released Starfield's DLSS update. The feature isn't available in the live game just yet, so you won't see it on the Game Pass version. However, if you opt into the Steam Beta, you can start using DLSS immediately.  Starfield doesn't …

Philips is back with a new SuperWide display. The new Philips 49B2U5900CH boasts a massive 49-inch display with 32:9 aspect ratio and 5120×1440 resolution, giving tons of screen space for productivity tasks. The Philips 49B2U5900CH is geared towards productivity, with a USB-C docking station, a pop-up webcam with a Busylight …

November is set to be a busy month for the GeForce Now team, with plans to bring over 50 games to the service this month. We already had quite a few titles in last week's update but now, another 16 games are on the way, including a number of Game …

Ahead of merging with Microsoft, Blizzard made the decision to start bringing its games over to Steam, ending years of Battle.net launcher exclusivity. We've already seen Overwatch 2 and Diablo IV debut on Valve's PC gaming platform, and now, it looks like Hearthstone will be up next.  Outofgames did some …

Nvidia has officially announced plans to participate in CES 2024. The company will be holding a Special Address on the 8th of January to discuss the latest tech releases. 

From November 9th to December 9th, you'll get a free game code for Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name with the purchase of an MSI Z790 MAX series motherboard. If you are planning a system upgrade in the near future, you may be able to take …

Geoff Keighley’s annual The Game Awards show has become a staple of the industry, with each successive entry garnering more and more viewers. While some simply watch the show for its new game announcements, the awards portion itself also presents a great deal of excitement. Ahead of the show’s premiere …

The mobile gaming market has been an increasing focus for many companies in recent years, in particular when it comes to bringing full-blown console titles to smartphones. Following the likes of Netflix Games, Anime streaming service Crunchyroll has now announced the ‘Crunchyroll Game Vault’. Making the announcement on their blog, …

For many, Mario represents the face of video games, with pretty much any title featuring the Italian plumber set to be a sales success. Even so, the latest Super Mario Bros. Wonder seems to have captured the imagination of fans even more so than usual, with the latest 2D platformer becoming …

2023 has been an interesting year for the video games industry. We have seen a whole host of publishers spending millions or even billions on acquiring various companies, all the while making 1000s of game developers redundant. SEGA is the latest company to take part in this confusing trend – …

A few years ago, Intel started developing a sub-zero CPU cooling technology for 10th Gen desktop processors named Cryo Cooling. This technology, used on a few products like the Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero, was supported up to the 13th Gen processors, but that's where it stops. As of now, …

Lofree has recently launched its latest creation, the Block 98 wireless mechanical keyboard. The keyboard is a perfect combination of classic aesthetics and cutting-edge technology, inspired by the design philosophy of ‘Less is More' and the iconic Braun elements. The keyboard's design draws inspiration from the legendary Braun design ethos, …

AOC is back with a new round of improved UHD gaming monitors. The new AOC Gaming U27G3X/BK and U32G3X/BK pair Ultra HD resolution and low response times with high refresh rates and HDR for a premium gaming experience. The U27G3X/BK is the smaller of the two monitors, with a 27-inch …

Razer has announced that it is introducing support for a true 8000Hz wireless polling to a broader selection of its gaming mice. That includes bringing the feature to the Viper V2 Pro, DeathAdder V3 Pro, Cobra Pro, Basilisk V3 Pro, and Viper V3 HyperSpeed mice. Gaming mice have had a …

HyperX has released the Clutch Gladiate RGB gaming controller, a new input device designed for Xbox and PC. With its transparent design, the Clutch Gladiate RGB offers next-level customisation options through full-body RGB lighting. The controller features six RGB panels that provide three lighting effects, five brightness levels, and seven …

Although there are no significant graphics card releases expected for this year, recent leaks suggest that Nvidia is working on an RTX 40 Super refresh. Now, one prominent leaker is claiming that these new GPUs will be revealed at CES in early January.  According to kopite7kimi, Nvidia might choose CES …

The Corsair iCUE Link was envisioned as an all-accompanying liquid-cooling ecosystem to improve and simplify the building of custom liquid cooling loops. Today, Corsair is expanding the line-up of supported components with the new iCUE Link XD5 RGB Elite LCD pump/reservoir combo and iCUE Link XG7 RGB 40-Series GPU water blocks, …

Back in 2018, THQ Nordic (now part of Embracer Group) acquired the rights to the TimeSplitters IP, a cult classic FPS game that many fans were hoping to see return. In 2021, Free Radical Studios was reformed, with plans to produce a new TimeSplitters game. Unfortunately, Embracer's recent financial troubles …

BioWare celebrated Mass Effect yesterday for the annual N7 Day and this year's event did not disappoint, with the studio dropping a new teaser for the next Mass Effect game.  BioWare has already teased the return of characters from the original trilogy, with an earlier teaser showing Liara. Our latest …

Following on from a leak last night, Rockstar has now confirmed its plans for a Grand Theft Auto 6 reveal. A credible source this week suggested that the first GTA 6 trailer would arrive this month, possibly even as early as this week. That wasn't entirely accurate, as the reveal …

For years, we've been hearing rumours that Nintendo is planning a Hollywood adaptation of the Legend of Zelda franchise. Now out of the blue, Nintendo has confirmed exactly that, with plans for a live-action movie.  Unlike the Super Mario Bros movie, which was an animated movie, Nintendo's Zelda film will …

With Xbox being the only console manufacturer of the Big 3 to not originate from Japan, Microsoft has struggled in the past to gain any ground within the region. That said, Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has made a point of targeting the Japanese market – now revealing that PC …

Back in September, we reviewed the Cooler Master QUBE 500, a flatpack PC case that you build from scratch. It was a concept we could get behind, especially for someone who enjoys building and modding PCs. However, our airflow testing brought up some concerns. Now, Cooler Master has responded to our findings and will be making changes to the case design to improve airflow.

When all is said and done, the Nintendo Switch will have been one of the most successful video game consoles of all time, not only due to the number of systems sold, but also thanks to the sheer abundance of software – with the likes of The Legend of Zelda: …

Capcom is one of the few publishers to directly share transparent sales figures for its games, providing data on all titles which have sold over 1 million copies. As part of the company’s latest fiscal report, Capcom revealed that the Devil May Cry series has hit a new sales milestone. …

FuturLab hit it big back in 2022 thanks to the overwhelming success of PowerWash Simulator. Despite this, the studio has been in operation for more than 20 years. Two decades after he founded the studio, FuturLab CEO James Marsden has now announced that he is retiring to focus on music. …