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In an unfortunate move which we have seen become more and more common, game publishers have started to include the controversial Denuvo DRM to its games AFTER launch, in order to avoid any negative press during the review period. The latest title to engage in such tactics is Assassin’s Creed …

In May of last year, EA announced that it would no longer be partnering with FIFA for its annual football titles, with the long-running FIFA series now being rebranded to EA Sports FC. While there were concerns that the disassociation from the FIFA name would lead to lower sales, this …

Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.0 and Phantom Liberty are now live and so far, the response has been nothing but positive. Unlike the game's initial launch, the release of Phantom Liberty has impressed fans, leading to thousands of positive reviews. While these were the last two major updates planned for the …

We'd be doing an injustice if we ignored the success of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and the renewed life it brought to Cyberpunk 2077. CD Projekt Red's redemption arc is now complete, with the final major updates shipping for Cyberpunk 2077, as well as a major expansion. We won't have to wait …

While the launch of Intel's Arc desktop GPUs wasn't perfect, Intel has impressed with driver updates in the months since, bringing consistent performance improvements. The latest Xe Graphics driver preps gamers for upcoming titles like Assassin's Creed Mirage and Forza Motorsport, while also providing performance improvements for a range of …

Windows 11 KB5030310 has received a lot of attention for providing a lot of new capabilities brought by ‘Moment 4'. This is one of the most significant upgrades in recent months, and it includes Windows Copilot, a new File Explorer, and other features. However, customers have experienced some issues with …

Sony has tried to fuse its Film & TV powerhouse with the PlayStation brand a couple of times in the past to disappointing results. This time around though they may have got it right. As an add-on to PlayStation Plus Premium, subscribers will soon also get access to Sony Pictures …

The DIY audience knows Arctic well from decades of excellent CPU cooler launches. Today, Arctic is launching something for the server and data centre crowd – the new Freezer 4U-M. The Arctic Freezer 4U-M is the successor to the Freezer 4U SP3. Offering multi-socket support for Intel and AMD processors, …

October is set to be one of the biggest months for GeForce Now yet, with a total of 60 games joining the library over the next few weeks. In all, there are 21 day-and-date games launching this month, from publishers like Ubisoft, Paradox Interactive, Xbox and more. There will be …

High refresh rate gaming used to be reserved for high-end PCs but nowadays, many of the most-played games can be ran at decent frame rates by a wide range of graphics cards. This week, the AOC Gaming 27G15 is launching, offering 1080p at 1080Hz for just $150.  The 27G15's highlight …

We may soon see AMD make some big announcements. As per the latest reports, the red team is planning to release its new Radeon RX 7900M flagship mobile GPU and the Threadripper Pro 7000 HEDT series in just two weeks, on October 19th. According to Wccftech, AMD is planning to …

Earlier this year, Blizzard surprisingly chose to expand its potential customer base with plans to bring games over to Steam for the first time. We've already seen Overwatch 2 make the transition to Valve's PC gaming platform and now, Diablo 4 is next on the list. 

When Red Dead Redemption Remastered dropped for PlayStation and Switch consoles, Rockstar caught some flack for the lack of 60FPS mode, particularly when the game runs on PS5. With the latest update, this may have been fixed. As spotted by Push Square, Patch 1.03 for Red Dead Redemption Remastered has …

Earlier this year, Nintendo began winding down services for the 3DS and Wii U systems, starting with the shutdown of each console's digital game store. Now, the remaining online services are set to go in early 2024.  In an announcement published today, Nintendo confirmed that in April 2024,” online play …

Last Summer, Blizzard announced its first Warcraft mobile game, Warcraft Arclight Rumble. Things have been quiet since then but the game is now back, now known as simply Warcraft Rumble, and it will be available soon.  Almost a year and a half on from the game's original announcement, Blizzard has …

Having run the Call of Duty franchise for 20 years, Activision has gotten into a good habit of planning things out years in advance. There could be change on the horizon though, as Activision currently only has COD planned out to 2027.  Discussing the franchise with GamesBeat, Activision President, Rob …

EK has announced the release of the limited edition EK-Quantum Torsion A60 PC case. Designed specifically for liquid-cooled setups, it's made of CNC-milled aluminium and weighs around 22kg. Thanks to its custom-sleeved cable pathways and the integrated D5-powered distribution plate, the new EK-Quantum Torsion A60 chassis is the perfect starting …

A few weeks ago, SEGA cancelled another of projects, the most surprising of which was Creative Assembly's announced shooter, Hyenas. Now we may know why Sega pulled the plug, as it was reportedly set to be the publisher's highest-budget game ever.  As much as we love the creative side of …

SteelSeries is launching its own line of gaming microphones for enthusiasts looking to have the best audio for comms or for streamers looking to upgrade their broadcast. Utilising AI, SteelSeries is able to offer pretty impressive background noise cancellation too.  With a 1″ capsule that is three times larger than …

The Sanctum 810 and Mesa 811 are the latest Unlimited Series cases from Azza. These one-of-a-kind cases offer a new take on the traditional chassis structure, with asymmetrical designs, large metal frames, various vents, and big glass panels. The metal frame and large glass enclosure of the Sanctum 810, combined …

Last week we reported that the much-anticipated and upcoming survival-horror title Alan Wake II from Remedy Entertainment would be getting a performance mode on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. At the time, no word was given on whether Microsoft’s lower-powered Series S would receive such an option, however …

As we inch closer and closer to the 20th of October release of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, the team at Insomniac Games have been going deeper into the many changes and improvements coming with the much-anticipated sequel. One of the core focuses by the studio has been with the game’s accessibility …

Back in June of this year during Nintendo’s Summer Direct, the console manufacturer announced that the highly-celebrated Batman: Arkham Trilogy would be coming to the Switch in ‘Fall of 2023’. The collection’s release date was then later confirmed; set to arrive on the 13th of October. With just over a …

Despite being known for its story, 2013’s The Last of Us featured a rather fun multiplayer mode known as Factions. Ahead of 2020’s The Last of Us Part II, Naughty Dog confirmed that the sequel would not include a Factions mode – with the team instead working on a standalone multiplayer project. Since then, the title has seemingly struggled to find an identity – with it reportedly now being put on ice.

InWin has unveiled the ModFree PC chassis, the first fully modular series of PC cases. Fully replaceable and extendable, the ModFree PC chassis series allows PC enthusiasts to adjust the design, layout, and structure to match the hardware inside and cooling preferences. InWin provides a Base Edition setup that includes …

Seagate is launching its first officially licensed Game Drive for PS5 consoles. The new M.2 SSD is designed to slot straight into the free slot in the PS5, allowing owners to expand storage and install more new-gen games. Backwards compatible titles can run on PS5 (and Xbox Series X/S) through …

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is on the way this year and as usual, Activision will hold a big multiplatform beta ahead of time, giving everyone an opportunity to check out the new game a little early. Ahead of the beta weekends planned for this month, Activision has also …

The massive success of games like League of Legends and Dota 2 spurred the development of tons of MOBAs, with major publishers all trying their hand at delivering a similar-style game. Many of these attempts ended up shutting down but it looks like at least one will be making a …

Months ago, we heard that an internal review of Naughty Dog's Last of Us multiplayer project raised concerns, leading to more delays. Now, it is being reported that Naughty Dog is letting go of roughly 25 employees. According to sources speaking with Kotaku, Naughty Dog has laid off “at least …

Minecraft Dungeons launched across all platforms a few years ago and has continued to receive updates since. However, it is time for Mojang to move on to other projects, bringing development on Dungeons to an end. This week, Mojang confirmed that Update 1.17 will be the final patch for Minecraft …