Vampire Survivors became a huge hit in 2022 and with the game's arrival on additional platforms this year, its popularity has only grown. In recent months, we've heard whispers about a secret ‘Directer's Cut' version of the game with extra content not seen in the version we have today. This …
Read More »Bethesda’s Pete Hines weighs in on the dumbest Starfield controversy so far
If you've made the wise decision to get off of Twitter in recent months then you may have missed the latest drama around Starfield. The game's status as an Xbox and PC exclusive has already ruffled plenty of feathers. In the latest attempt to criticise the unreleased game, a former …
Read More »Nintendo will recast Mario’s video game voice actor for first time in 25 years
Since 1994, voice actor Charles Martinet has provided voice lines for Mario, starting out with lines in Mario Teaches Typing and Mario's Game Gallery, before moving on to the games we all recognise today, like Super Mario 64, all the way up to Super Mario Odyssey. Now after a 25-year …
Read More »Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections is launching in November
The Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm series has been a staple for anime fans since the PS3 days. Last year, Bandai Namco announced plans for a new game, Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections without a release date. That has now changed, with a new trailer dropping today confirming a November launch. Naruto …
Read More »Crystal Dynamics may reveal next Tomb Raider game this week
Crystal Dynamics has been planning a new Tomb Raider game for a while now. Back in 2021, the studio stated it wanted to merge more elements of classic Tomb Raider into its next game and by the end of last year, it was announced that Amazon has signed on to publish the new game. …
Read More »Razer shrinks the BlackWidow V4 to 75% form factor
Razer has a new BlackWidow gaming keyboard launching this month. The new BlackWidow V4 75% shrinks the form factor down to save on deskspace without sacrificing functionality. The new board also ships with new and improved tactile mechanical switches, and the sockets are hot swappable, so you can update your …
Read More »No Man’s Sky celebrates 7th anniversary with new update announcement
The exploration focused open-universe game No Man’s Sky has been on quite the journey itself. Following years of hype, the indie game ultimately launched to a severe amount of disappointment from fans, with the game said to be lacking many of its promised features. 7 years on from its release …
Read More »Slime Rancher to get a film adaptation
In recent years we have seen all manner of successful video game franchises be adapted to the big and small screen alike. Even more are being announced on a near-constant basis. The latest hit game set to be turned into a feature film is the popular first-person indie creature-farming sim …
Read More »Tom Holland and Chris Pratt reported to star as Jak & Daxter in film adaptation
The past few years has seen the number of video games being adapted into other mediums balloon in quantity, with pretty much any and all successful franchises now having a shot at the silver screen. Two celebrities which have not shied away from such opportunities are Tom Holland and Chris …
Read More »Long-time Treyarch lead David Vonderhaar has left the studio
While Call of Duty is no longer seen by many to be the industry juggernaut that it once was, the annual FPS franchise continues to be one of the best selling games of the year every single year. One of the lead minds at Treyarch during the rise of Call …
Read More »PS5 console exclusive Pacific Drive delayed to Early 2024
Pacific Drive is a unique-looking run-based, first-person driving survival game in which “your car is your only companion as you navigate a surreal and anomaly-filled reimagining of the Pacific Northwest”. Originally planned to release some time this year, the creepy survival title has now been announced to be coming out …
Read More »Nacon introduces the RIG 600 Pro HS and HX gaming headsets
Nacon has announced its first dual wireless gaming headset, the RIG 600 Pro. Available in two variants, the HS for PlayStation and the HX for Xbox, it is built featuring dual wireless technology (low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth), multiplatform compatibility, and characteristic RIG acoustics and comfort. Use the USB-C …
Read More »Starfield preload data suggests it won’t support DLSS/XeSS at launch
Starfield, set to be released on September 6th, is just a few days away from being available to the general public. Preload has already started, and enthusiastic users are already taking advantage by combing through the game files, trying to find all the details they can ahead of launch...
Read More »Intel will bundle Nightingale and Assassin’s Creed Mirage with 12/13th Gen Core CPUs and Arc GPUs
As part of Intel Gamer Days, the company has announced its latest hardware/game bundle. Soon, those picking up an Intel 12th or 13th Gen Core series processor, or an Intel Arc GPU, will be able to claim two free games, including Ubisoft's upcoming Assassin's Creed Mirage. The timing of this …
Read More »Dead Island 2 will arrive on “another platform” in the next year
Dead Island 2 had been cooking in the oven for many years, with the much-anticipated sequel being handed off to multiple studios over the course of its development. Despite these setbacks, Dead Island 2 finally launched in April to positive reviews and a great deal of sales success. Currently available …
Read More »Immortals of Aveum will offer both DLSS 3 and FSR 2.2
Immortals of Aveum is a magic-based first person shooter set “in an original fantasy universe engulfed in magic, rife with conflict, and on the verge of oblivion”. Developed by Ascendant Studios, the game is set to release next week. Ahead of this, the team have detailed many of the game’s …
Read More »Intel claims huge DX9/11 improvements and introduces PresentMon Beta tool
Intel Arc graphics cards have come a long way since their release. Besides reducing the prices, Intel Arc GPUs have also received numerous performance improvements when using graphic APIs such as DirectX 9 and 11. XeSS has also grown considerably, now supporting over 70 games. Despite all that has been …
Read More »Capcom announces Tokyo Game Show plans
Tokyo Game Show is a staple of the industry, with primarily Japanese developers taking to the event to reveal new games, offer updates on existing titles and more. Ahead of this year’s event (taking place in September), Capcom have announced their plans for TGS, teasing some of the games set …
Read More »Lenovo’s handheld machine has Joy-Con-style controllers
The portable gaming console market is getting more competitive, with new competitors appearing on an almost weekly basis. The release of the Steam Deck last year considerably increased the appeal of these devices, showing that there's still much to innovate in the portable gaming market. This revolution, however, would not …
Read More »TMNT x Fall Guys announced
2023 has been a big year for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, with the band of brothers making a major resurgence across multiple mediums. Following a crossover with Street Fighter 6, the TMNT are set to drop into the world of Fall Guys. Making the announcement via a cinematic trailer, …
Read More »Palit launches RTX 4070 Ti GamingPro White OC for company’s 35th anniversary
To commemorate its 35th anniversary, Palit has released an all-white GamingPro GeForce RTX 4070 Ti graphics card. The card is referred to as a “limited edition”, suggesting the company may produce only a certain number of units. The GamingPro GeForce RTX 4070 Ti White OC stands out from prior GamingPro …
Read More »Alan Wake 2 delayed to prevent clashes with other major releases
Alan Wake II is one of the most anticipated games of the year, with Remedy Entertainment’s upcoming survival horror title announced to be launching on the 17th of October. Unfortunately for them, October has quickly become one of the most stacked months of 2023, with the likes of Spider-Man 2, Super Mario Bros. Wonder and more set to release within days of Alan Wake II. As such, the game has now been delayed slightly to give “more space for everyone to enjoy their favorite games.”
Read More »Deathloop, Watch Dogs and more leaving PS Plus next month
Sony’s revamped PlayStation Plus service seems to be somewhat of a success so far, with the console manufacturer in essence offering their own take on Xbox’s Game Pass. As with Game Pass however, Sony removes titles from the service on a semi-regular basis, with September set to see 9 titles …
Read More »Hi-Fi Rush hits new milestone
In a crowded year full of excellent video games, Tango Gameworks’ Hi-Fi Rush might be one of 2023’s biggest surprises, with the Xbox console exclusive game getting announced and released on the same day to great fanfare, thanks to its unique gameplay mechanics and punchy art style. Since its release …
Read More »XPG launches new ATX 3.0-compliant Core Reactor II Gold PSUs
XPG has recently introduced the XPG Core Reactor II series of 80 Plus Gold modular PSUs. Built on the foundations of the original Core Reactor PSUs, the new series aims to maintain the same build quality and compact form factor that distinguished its predecessors delivering stable, efficient, and consistent power …
Read More »Starfield has finally gone Gold
It’s been almost 5 years since Bethesda Game Studios released their last major project (Fallout 76), and even longer since their most recent single player experience (2015’s Fallout 4). Finally, we are set to get a brand new RPG from Todd Howard and the team in the form of their …
Read More »Zotac updates Zbox E-series lineup alongside new C-series mini PCs
Zotac has announced its newest ZBox E- and C-series mini PCs. These newly-revealed systems come in a variety of sizes and configurations, making them suitable for a broad range of applications, from office and creative work to livestreaming and gaming. The ZBox E Series has always been Zotac's most interesting …
Read More »The Last of Us Showrunner discusses Season 2
The Last of Us quickly became one of HBO’s best-performing and most well-received shows of all time upon its release earlier this year – with the first Season receiving 24 Emmy nominations. Despite being a long ways away, the adaptation’s showrunner has offered a bunch of information on the series’ …
Read More »Starfield preload dates announced
Starfield has passed a significant pre-launch milestone, with confirmation that the game has finally gone gold. That means its runway is now more-or-less clear for the official launch on September 6th, with preload announced too. The preload dates were also revealed on Wednesday, although this varies depending on whether you're …
Read More »Bethesda answers over a dozen Starfield questions
Last week, the team at Bethesda Game Studios announced that they would be hosting a Q&A session on Discord for the much-anticipated RPG Starfield, ahead of the game’s 6th of September launch. The fan Q&A has since concluded, with more than a dozen questions being addressed. Those who signed up …
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