Nvidia's DLSS technology is rapidly approaching a major milestone, having been included in nearly 300 games and apps. Nvidia inches closer to that goal this week, with three more games adding DLSS 2 support, and the recent PC version of Returnal is upgrading to DLSS 3.
Read More »Paragon spiritual successor ‘Predecessor’ coming to PlayStation this year
Following the cancellation of the Epic Games MOBA Paragon in 2018, the creator released all of the game’s assets online for free, allowing other studios to pick up the mantle where they left off. One of the games spawned from Paragon’s ashes was ‘Predecessor’. Following its Early Access launch late …
Read More »Wild Hearts and Wo Long launches deemed “successful” by publisher
While they may not be as big of a household name as some publishers, Koei Tecmo have amassed a respectable collection of franchises over the years. Despite this, they are not afraid to take risks on new IPs, with Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty and Wild Hearts being two of the …
Read More »Forza Motorsport is in its “polishing” phase ahead of launch later this year
First announced all the way back in 2020, Forza Motorsport is one of the biggest Xbox titles planned to be released in 2023. Ahead of its launch however, the team at Turn 10 have released a new dev update, confirming that the much-anticipated racer is in the ‘polishing’ phase of …
Read More »Guerilla confirms Horizon: Forbidden West sequel is in the works
One of the biggest new PlayStation IPs to have been created during the previous generation was that of Horizon Zero Dawn. With the first game having sold over 20 million copies and its 2022 sequel proving to continue the series’ success, it was safe to assume that another mainline entry …
Read More »AMD Zen 5-based Ryzen 8000 mobile CPU specs reportedly leak
We're still some ways off from AMD officially announcing new Zen 5 CPUs and its next generation of Ryzen processors for laptops. However, according to a new report, specs are beginning to leak. A new video from Moore's Law Is Dead reports information about the CPU and GPU architectures for …
Read More »Xbox is working on a sequel for a major franchise, but it could take a decade
A small group of ‘gamers' have filed a lawsuit against Microsoft in the US in an effort to block the pending acquisition of Activision Blizzard. After going through the most recent batch of filings, some interesting nuggets of info have been revealed, including plans for a massive (and expensive) mystery …
Read More »Cliff Bleszinski wants Nexon to bring LawBreakers back
Cliff Bleszinski left the games industry behind a few years ago, after having to shut down his studio, Boss Key Productions and its first major game, LawBreakers. LawBreakers has been delisted from Steam for years and is rarely talked about these days, However, Cliffy B recently learned that Nexon now …
Read More »The Division 2 ‘unlikely’ to get native Xbox Series X/S and PS5 release
To close out last week, Ubisoft held a stream unveiling what's next for The Division franchise. With The Division 2 getting a fifth year of updates, many have wondered if native versions of the game would arrive for Xbox Series X/S and PS5 consoles. However, Ubisoft says such a move …
Read More »Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon tipped to release in August
Over the last few weeks there have been numerous leaks pointing towards a release date reveal for Armored Core 6 in the very near future. Now, according to sources, the game is due to be revealed later this month, followed by a release in August. According to sources speaking with …
Read More »Intel patent confirms Meteor Lake will feature L4 cache
Level 4 cache isn't commonly used on CPUs nowadays, but according to some findings, Intel wants to make it a thing again for the upcoming Meteor Lake SoCs. Using Level 4 cache is quite promising, as it should enable faster access times and improved boot optimization and security for the …
Read More »Miyamoto says there is “No Doubt” that more Nintendo films are on the way
The Super Mario Bros. Movie launched just a few weeks ago on the 5th of April to a great deal of success, bringing in almost $900 million. Thanks to its huge opening, it was safe to assume that more Nintendo adaptations are set to be on their way. This fact …
Read More »Square Enix’s free AI visual novel launches to negative Steam reviews
Square Enix is known for showing interest in emerging technologies. The company made a number of investments in cloud gaming, is actively working on blockchain/NFT driven games and now with AI constantly making headlines, the company is jumping in there too. As a technical demonstration of its old AI tech, …
Read More »Atomic Heart has exceeded publisher expectations
One of the most notable games to have been released so far this year is Atomic Heart. Developed by Mundfish, the single-player first-person shooter drew much attention thanks to its alternate-history setting and Bioshock inspired aesthetics. Just two months following its launch, the game has been labeled as a success …
Read More »PlayStation Productions has 10 projects in the works, including animation
In recent years we have seen a push by Sony to adapt many of its well-loved video game IPs into different mediums. Under the banner of PlayStation Productions we have seen the successful release of an Uncharted film as well as the HBO show adaptation of The Last of Us. …
Read More »Four more Ubisoft titles are set to come to Steam
The past many months has seen Ubisoft commit itself to bringing its previously Epic Games Store exclusive titles to Steam. We have seen the likes of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Roller Champions, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game and more added to the storefront slowly but surely. Thanks to a …
Read More »Tetris Effect studio’s next game comes to PS Plus day-one
Unlike Microsoft with Xbox Game Pass, Sony does not bring its first-party titles to the console manufacturer’s PlayStation Plus subscription service at launch. Despite this, Sony has been rather good with adding partner titles day-one to PS Plus. Such is the case with the action-platforming and puzzle-strategy game Humanity from …
Read More »LG launches new UltraGear 27GR75Q-B gaming monitor
LG's UltraGear series has been popular among those looking for high-performance gaming monitors. The latest addition to this series is the LG 27GR75Q, which, based on its spec sheet, is a slightly cut-back version of the well-known 27GP83B-B. The LG 27GR75Q-B uses a 27-inch IPS panel with a 2560 x …
Read More »Microsoft refutes Hi-Fi Rush failure claims
HI-Fi Rush might be the biggest surprise of 2023 so far, 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. Unfortunately, despite its critical success, according to insiders the game did not …
Read More »Cooler Master introduces dual-tower Hyper 622 Halo CPU cooler
Cooler Master unveiled its latest addition to the Hyper CPU cooler lineup – the Hyper 622 Halo. This CPU air cooler sets a new performance standard in the Hyper series, bringing the first dual-tower design. The Hyper 622 Halo has a list of new features and improvements, standing a touch …
Read More »Magic FPS “Immortals of Aveum” gets minimum and recommended PC system requirements
EA has released a new trailer for Immortals of Aveum, showcasing the game's visuals and gameplay. In addition, it also revealed the minimum and recommended system requirements for the title, which, to our surprise, are probably the highest we've ever seen. In a blog post, Ascendant Studios, the developer of …
Read More »Asus ROG Ally shows up on Geekbench with two different APUs
Asus's upcoming ROG Ally has been spotted on Geekbench. The recently found entries suggest the forthcoming portable console will have two custom AMD Ryzen “Phoenix” APU options with considerably different GPU specs: the Ryzen Z1 and the Z1 Extreme. Benchleaks was the first to share a Geekbench entry of the …
Read More »Thermaltake launches new airflow-optimised CTE C750 full-tower chassis
Thermaltake has announced the new CTE C750 full tower chassis, designed to provide high-level thermal performance to critical components and equipped with three of the latest CT140 cooling fans pre-installed. The CTE C750 is also an excellent showcase for custom liquid cooling builds, as it comes equipped with a pre-installed …
Read More »Zotac collaborates with Sony to launch Spider-Man themed RTX 4070s
Zotac has partnered with Sony Pictures to launch a new campaign called “Power the Hero in You” to celebrate the upcoming release of the highly-anticipated Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, which is coming out in theatres on June 2nd, 2023. This campaign will give users a chance to get various items, …
Read More »Job cuts hit two first-party Meta VR game studios
Ready at Dawn became part of Oculus Studios back in 2020, officially joining Meta to work full-time on VR and AR games. Unfortunately, Meta's AR division has been extremely costly to run and layoffs are beginning to hit. According to reports this week, Ready at Dawn has been heavily impacted …
Read More »Capcom releases Street Fighter 6 demo
Street Fighter 6 is on the way this summer and Capcom is ramping up to launch with the surprise release of a new demo. The demo is out now on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles, with plans for an Xbox and PC demo next week. The Street Fighter 6 …
Read More »Sony acquires Firewalk Studios for upcoming AAA multiplayer game
Sony has announced its latest acquisition. After completing its acquisition of Bungie earlier this year, Sony has now acquired Firewalk Studios, a company formed by ex-Bungie employees. Firewalk Studios hasn't released its first game yet, having formed in 2018, before announcing a publishing partnership with Sony for its first game, …
Read More »Diablo 4 will get a third open playtest next month
Last night during a development update stream for Diablo 4, Blizzard officially confirmed plans for another beta. Next month, there will be a “server slam” weekend, open to all players across all platforms to stress test the servers ahead of launch. The beta weekend will be taking place from the …
Read More »Acer reveals new generation of Predator gaming laptops
Acer announced a major update to its gaming laptop lineup, refreshing with Intel 13th Gen Intel Core CPUs and Nvidia RTX 40 series laptop GPUs. The Predator Triton 17 X, Predator Helios Neo 16, Predator Triton 14, and Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition are among the new releases. The …
Read More »InnoLux is developing QHD/480Hz gaming panels
In recent years, the display industry has seen tremendous growth, with manufacturers racing to develop new technologies to cater to the diverse needs of consumers. One such technology that has been gaining traction in the mobile device space is IGZO (Indium Gallium Zinc Oxide). The semiconducting material has been known …
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