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As leaked earlier in the week, Saints Row is indeed the headlining game for September's PS+ Essential update. Sony has also revealed the other two games coming to subscribers next month… alongside another subscription price increase.  Starting from September 5th, PS+ subscribers can claim a free copy of Saints Row …

Starfield is currently the top-selling game on Steam with fans of Bethesda's previous games flooding in with pre-orders. If you're looking to play the game as soon as possible, then you'll be happy to learn that pre-loading is now live.  You could already preload the Game Pass version of the …

Just yesterday we reported on a bunch of new trademark filings by Sony across both the US and Europe pertaining to the much-loved though under-represented IP Astro Bot. We have heard little from the mascot ever since the PS5 pack-in title Astro’s Playroom. That said, according to one leaker the …

The Elder Scrolls 6 was originally announced all the way back in 2018 but we've had no updates on the game since then. The Elder Scrolls 6 has been in pre-production while the bulk of Bethesda focuses on Starfield. Now with the company's space RPG just days away from release, …

For the past few years Call of Duty has followed the footsteps of many other live service titles when it comes to crossing over with other franchises, brands and even real-life people. The latest addition to the ever-growing roster of skins will see the Tomb Raider herself Lara Croft join …

NetEase has been a big name in the mobile gaming space for a while now, but in recent years the company has pushed into the console gaming space. Two of its biggest moves saw NetEase acquire Suda51’s Studio Grasshopper Manufacture alongside partnering with Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi for the opening …

Lies of P is the latest Souls-like to capture the hearts of fans, letting you play as the famous Pinocchio in a cruel, dark Belle Époque world. Following the release of a demo back in June, the game’s director spoke on how fan feedback was helping to make the in-development …

We struggled to wrap our heads around the initial £480 price tag for the RTX 4060 Ti but price cuts are starting to appear. This week, a few different RTX 4060 Ti 16GB models are now selling below MSRP in the UK.  A quick look at Scan UK reveals three …

At QuakeCon earlier this month, AMD gave away 500 limited edition bundles containing a custom Starfield Edition RX 7900 XTX graphics card and a Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor with limited edition Starfield packaging. Now, the first of these bundles has appeared on eBay and it is already fetching a high …

Gamescom officially took place last week and Nintendo was indeed in attendance to sell merch and show games to attendees. As it turns out, Nintendo may have had some very interesting meetings behind the scenes of the event, as word has begun to spread that the company is now showing its next-gen console to partners. 

Cooler Master has finally announced the release of Dyn X, a game-changing solution for virtual racing and aviation simulations. The Dyn X is made up of a racing seat and a cockpit, both universally compatible and with race-inspired aesthetics. The Dyn X allows users to create a simulation environment that …

Starfield isn't out yet and we're still a few days away from the game's early access release date. However, reviewers have had the game for weeks and we have seen a number of leaks. In the latest, a comprehensive set of Starfield details were published, alongside gameplay clips and the …

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom isn't Nintendo's only major first-party release for 2022. During a Nintendo Direct earlier this summer, Super Mario Bros. Wonder was also announced, marking the first all-new Super Mario Bros. game in many years. This next game should also serve as the debut …

Each month, usually about a week before official announcement, the next batch of games for PlayStation+ subscribers leaks. September is no different, with the headlining game for next month being revealed as Saints Row.  The Saints Row reboot launched to poor critical reception but a number of patches since then …

A few weeks ago, we started to hear that Lenovo was preparing its own Windows-based handheld gaming device, similar to the ROG Ally. The Lenovo Legion Go is now expected to be officially announced later this week, although details on specs and pricing have already hit the web. According to …

The Corsair Scimitar is back with a new variant. Today, Corsair is launching the Scimitar Elite Wireless, a new mouse aimed at MMO enthusiasts in need of extra buttons for shortcuts and macros. The Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless has 16 fully programmable buttons, as well as a repositionable 12-button key …

Nvidia has been happily reporting on the growth of DLSS in recent months. The performance-saving feature can now be found in over 300 games and apps, and eight more will be joining the list this month.  Starfield unfortunately won't incorporate DLSS at launch and will instead use FSR 2. However, …

Lords of the Fallen was one of the first Souls-like games to be released by a studio other than FromSoftware, with the 2014 title unfortunately receiving mixed reviews across the board. That said, a sequel to the game – also named Lords of the Fallen – is set to launch …

Sharkoon is back with a new pair of ATX mid-towers. Aimed at those who prefer a minimalistic look to their rigs, the new VS8 and VS9 cases are available in two versions, one without a side window and lights, intended for offices and business machines, and a gaming version complete …

Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard to the tune of $68.7 Billion has not been a simple process. While it seems as though the deal will eventually go through fully, head of Xbox Phil Spencer has now spoken on the matter, claiming that even upon the deal’s completion, fans will be …

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. Phasmophobia’s next step was to see the title …

The Day Before was a much-anticipated open-world survival MMO “set in a deadly, post-pandemic America overrun by flesh-hungry infected and survivors killing each other for food, weapons, and cars”. Unfortunately, with each new development update, the title is looking more and more like vapourware. The game’s most recent setback was …

For the past generation or so, Astro Bot has somewhat become the mascot for PlayStation and its various console hardware, with the first-gen PSVR headset getting the standalone ‘Astro Bot: Rescue Mission’ and the PS5 bringing the excellent pack-in title Astro’s Playroom. Those wanting a new adventure with PlayStation’s robotic …

Glorious Gaming has recently launched the Model I 2 Wireless mouse, the much-awaited successor to the Model I mouse. This second-generation mouse has the same adored design and featherweight feel as its predecessor, but it has a slew of improvements in terms of comfort, performance, and customisation. The Model I …

Akko has introduced a new 5075 series wireless keyboard available in three colour combinations: black and silver, black and gold, and white, commemorating the company's 7th anniversary.  The new 5075B Plus series keyboards use the exclusive V3 Cream Yellow and Blue Pro switches to give a solid, gentler typing experience, …

Following AMD's keynote at Gamescom last week, the company's Senior VP and GM of the Graphics Business Unit answered a few interview questions. Not much was revealed about AMD's future plans, but we did get confirmation that the RX 7700 XT and RX 7800 XT are the last two major …

With the Intel 14th Gen Core series release right around the corner, retailers have started to prepare for the launch. There is at least one retailer who has already listed the six upcoming 14th Gen K and KF chips but hasn't shared pricing. However, rumour says that we'll see a …

The Tokyo Game Show is coming up in September and Sega/Atlus have unveiled their plans. Atlus has already announced two new games this year with Persona 5 Tactica and Persona 3 Reload, but it appears that there is even more on the horizon.  Sega and Atlus will host a “special …

Sony brought in the first official PS5 price cut in regions across the world over the summer, shaving $100/£75 off the price tag. We heard that Sony had expected to sell more during the limited-time promotion in the UK and Europe. Now, Sony is bringing the deal back for a …

Earlier this year, Microsoft officially ended its $1/£1 free trial offer for new Xbox Game Pass subscribers. The deal returned shortly after but it has now been tweaked again, shortening the trial period to two weeks. Now, just days ahead of Starfield's launch, the trial offer has been removed again.  …