With no sight of any mid-range RTX 40 series card, it seems the GPU manufacturer will revamp its current-gen RTX 3060 series with GDDR6X memory, matching a rumour we've previously reported. According to the rumoured spec sheet, everything else remains untouched. The first graphics card to be spotted with GDDR6X …
Read More »Deathloop Creative Director confirms game is set in Dishonored universe
It has long been thought that Arkane's most recent game, Deathloop, is tied into the Dishonored universe somehow. The games have similar art styles and the world Deathloop is set in would fit nicely as an island in Dishonored. Now, following the one-year anniversary of Deathloop, Arkane has confirmed that …
Read More »EA is finally replacing Origin with a lighter and faster app
Back in September 2020, EA announced plans to do away with its Origin PC launcher and replace it with a new app. Now two years later, that app has finally debuted, promising a lighter client and faster performance, all wrapped up in an overhauled design. EA began shaking up its …
Read More »Intel Alder Lake BIOS source code leaks
Somehow, it looks like Intel's source code for Alder Lake has leaked online. The 12th Gen CPUs launched in late 2021 and now, someone has reportedly got their hands on the source code to Intel's BIOS, weighing in at about 6GB. The leak was first reported by vx-underground, which claims …
Read More »AMD FRAME liquid cooled gaming PC giveaway! (closed)
There are just TWO DAYS left to enter our AMD Frame PC giveaway! Don't miss out on your chance to win this meticulously built, one-of-a-kind, gaming PC.
Read More »Atlus announces multiplatform release dates for Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden
Back in June, Atlus finally gave fans what they've been waiting for – a multiplatform release for several Persona titles. Persona 5 Royal is hitting PC, Xbox and Switch for the first time this month. In January, Persona 4 Golden and Persona 3 Portable will also be heading to new …
Read More »ASUS ROG £6000 gaming PC giveaway winner announced!
A few days ago, our £6000 mega PC giveaway with ASUS ROG officially wrapped up. Today, we are happy to announce the winner of this incredible, custom water-cooled system. As a reminder, here's the video of us putting the system together, as well as the full spec sheet: PC Spec: …
Read More »Forza Horizon 5 gets massive 10th anniversary update
The Forza Horizon series has entertained fans for a decade now with fun and exciting open-worlds to explore and race in. Celebrating the series’ 10th anniversary, Forza Horizon 5 is getting a major update, featuring dozens of new additions. Making the announcement on their blog, Alan Walsh, the communications specialist …
Read More »PlatinumGames CEO discusses Babylon’s Fall’s failure
Babylon’s Fall served as a major gamble for PlatinumGames, with the action game intended to be a live service title with years of support. After a lackluster launch however, Babylon’s Fall was quickly killed – with PlatinumGames’ CEO finally commenting on it. In an interview with VGC, PlatinumGames’ CEO Atsushi …
Read More »WD launches rugged SanDisk Pro G-40 SSD with Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2
The SanDisk Pro G40 has arrived, bringing new dual-mode compatibility with Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 interfaces, paving the way for easy and efficient transfers across devices. Today, WD announced the latest addition to its SanDisk Professional line-up, the Pro-G40 SSD. This is the company's most rugged drive …
Read More »Thermaltake’s new SFX power supplies are ready for new-gen GPUs
Much like Seasonic, MSI and Silverstone, Thermaltake has also been early to the ATX 3.0 power supply party. Nvidia's new RTX 40 GPUs are the first to support the new power standard and the 12VHPWR connector. Alongside its own full-sized Toughpower ATX 3.0 units, Thermaltake is also launching a range …
Read More »Far Cry 6 ‘Game of the Year’ Edition includes DLCs and a new expansion for $120
Last month, a Windows Store leak revealed that Ubisoft is planning a Game of the Year Edition for Far Cry 6, which will include all previously released DLCs, as well as a brand new expansion. This week, Ubisoft made it official, releasing the new GOTY edition, but it has a …
Read More »Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer released
After years of speculation and months of waiting, we finally have our first look at the Super Mario Bros. Movie. Set to arrivie in cinemas on the 7th of April 2023, fans have been given their first look at Chris Pratt as Mario, Jack Black as Bowser and more. The …
Read More »TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection to get major update
TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection launched earlier this year to great fanfare from old and new TMNT fans alike. That being said, all is not perfect with the collection, and as such, the team have promised an update is on its way to fix these straggling issues. Digital Eclipse Studio recently …
Read More »Dead Space Remake won’t require Origin if you buy it on Steam
Since returning to Steam a couple of years ago, EA has kept Origin account linking in place for game purchases on Steam, but some titles have exceptions and are natively available on Steam without the need for Origin at all. In the case of Dead Space Remake, it will be …
Read More »You can now buy a Steam Deck without a reservation
Valve has been ramping up Steam Deck production and shipments all year. At this point, the company is on track to fulfil all reservations by the end of the year, and better yet, as of this week, you can just buy a Steam Deck straight away without sitting in a …
Read More »Paid Modern Warfare II expansion rumoured to include 20 years’ worth of maps
Unlike previous Call of Duty releases, the upcoming Modern Warfare II will be one of the first to see support for multiple years – with COD taking a break from mainline releases in 2023. That being said, fans of the franchise will not be starved for content, as the game’s …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 4080 (16GB) 3DMark Fire Strike benchmark results may have leaked
We're still a little ways off from seeing the RTX 4080 in the flesh, but it seems some people have managed to get their hands on this GPU a little early. This week, new 3DMark benchmark results were posted, purportedly revealing the first results for Nvidia's 16GB RTX 4080. While …
Read More »Need for Speed Unbound is officially launching this December
Just as previous leaks indicated, EA is releasing a new Need for Speed title this year. Need for Speed Unbound will offer a more stylised aesthetic while going back to the series' street racing roots. As reported by IGN, Unbound is built using the Frostbite Engine, but it is targeting …
Read More »Don’t expect a new game announcement from NetherRealm any time soon
It’s been three and a half years since NetherRealm Studios released Mortal Kombat 11 to great success, but fans are beginning to wonder what the team is cooking up next. NetherRealm Studios founder Ed Boon has now officially commented on the matter. 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of Mortal Kombat, …
Read More »Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare 2 rumoured to be in the works
Call of Duty studios typically operate on a three-year development cycle, with each new entry rotating between Treyarch, Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games. Following the critical reception of 2021’s Call of Duty: Vanguard, Sledgehammer Games are reportedly dropping the WWII setting in favour of returning to Advanced Warfare. Ahead of …
Read More »Disney+ PS5 app now available
Disney+ has quickly grown to become one of the biggest streaming services available. Despite this, those with a PlayStation have until now been limited to watching films and TV shows at 1080p – even though many of them were filmed in 4K. Nearly two years on from the system’s launch, …
Read More »Dead Space Remake PC system requirements revealed
The Dead Space Remake is shaping up to be fantastic. All the footage we've seen so far has looked stunning, and the game design has not been held back by old hardware, as the game is only targeting PC, Xbox Series X/S and PS5. Now following a new gameplay trailer, …
Read More »Brazil’s competition regulator approves Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition
The Brazilian government has been pretty open with its investigation into Microsoft's planned Activision Blizzard acquisition. Many of the documents filed have been made publicly available, including one that detailed how other companies, like Sony, feel about the acquisition. Now, Brazil's investigation is complete, and its regulator board is happy …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077’s core team is forming a new US-based studio for sequel
Earlier this week, CD Projekt Red revealed its roadmap of upcoming titles, ranging from a new trilogy of Witcher games to a Cyberpunk 2077 sequel. While The Witcher will continue to be developed at the company's main studio in Poland, Cyberpunk's sequel will be created at a newly set up …
Read More »Blizzard drops SMS Protect requirement for returning Overwatch players
Overwatch 2 did not have the smooth launch that Blizzard was hoping for. A mix of high player numbers and a DDOS attack led to service outages, with many struggling to get into the game. In addition, Overwatch 2 also began requiring a phone number, both for additional security via …
Read More »Wild Hearts is shaping up to be a fast paced version of Monster Hunter
Last month, EA announced a partnership with Koei Tecmo and Omega Force to produce a new Monster Hunting game to rival Capcom's Monster Hunter series. That game was later revealed to be ‘Wild Hearts', with a release date set for early 2023. We've already seen a short gameplay trailer, but …
Read More »Subscribing to Sonic Frontiers’ newsletter will net you the hedgehog’s iconic Soap Shoes in-game
As we inch closer and closer to the release of Sonic Frontiers, SEGA has upped its marketing for the game. One interesting method that the publisher has taken is to offer a free in-game item to those who subscribe to SEGA’s email newsletter. Curiously, the item in question is none …
Read More »Next Need for Speed game set to be officially unveiled on Thursday
The Need for Speed franchise has had its ups and downs, with the series most recently suffering from a string of less-than-stellar releases. Despite this, another Need for Speed is on its way – with the reveal trailer now announced to be going live this Thursday. On Thursday the 6th …
Read More »CD Projekt co-founder Marcin Iwiński stepping down as co-CEO
CD Projekt Red is going through some leadership changes. After co-founding the company and working there for 30 years, co-CEO, Marcin Iwiński, is stepping down. Following CD Projekt Red's massive roadmap unveiling, which includes a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, a new Witcher trilogy, multiple other Witcher titles and a brand …
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