Back in 2021, many Kojima fans were convinced that the game creator’s next title was this seemingly innocuous indie horror game known as Abandoned. Announced as being developed by an entirely different studio and team, the game’s marketing drew many comparisons to previous Kojima games, sparking the rumour that Abandoned …
Read More »95% of all Capcom sales are digital
There was once a time when physical media reigned supreme. Over the years however, we have seen the physical space give way to digital media – with the latter seeing its adoption increase year-on-year. One company which has seen a near-complete shift to digital media is Capcom, announcing that 95% …
Read More »Kojima rejected “ridiculously high” acquisition offers
In recent years we have seen all manner of publishers engage in acquisition sprees, with companies small and large splashing their cash in order to absorb other developers and publishers. One company which seemingly cannot be bought is Kojima Productions, with the man himself revealing that he has turned down …
Read More »CD Projekt Red appoints director for upcoming Witcher trilogy
Last month CD Projekt Red revealed its upcoming roadmap, including multiple Witcher games. Aside from a complete remake of The Witcher 1, CD Projekt Red has also formed a new team to work on a brand new Witcher trilogy. Now, the new Witcher saga officially has a director. Sebastian Kalemba …
Read More »Galax RTX 4090 overclocked to 3.7GHz breaks world record
Recent leaks have shown that Galax is working on an RTX 4090 HOF edition graphics card. Now ahead of launch, this very graphics card has been used to break a world record, with overclocker 'OGS' pushing the GPU to 3.7GHz.
Read More »Total War: Three Kingdoms, Star Ocean and more head to GeForce Now this week
November is a big month for game releases, and Nvidia has a bunch of them lined up for GeForce Now. This week, Nvidia announced plans to bring 26 games to GeForce Now this month, including plenty of day-one games. Upcoming titles like Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, Goat Simulator 3 and Terracotta …
Read More »Datamine suggests Ubisoft is coming back to Steam
Back in 2019, Ubisoft departed from Steam in order to focus on its own Ubisoft Connect launcher. While this launcher currently remains the only way to play modern Ubisoft titles (well, that and through the Epic Games Store), a new data mine suggests that the publisher might be heading back …
Read More »AMD teases FSR 3, launching in 2023
While the announcement of the RX 7000 series and new RDNA 3 architecture stole the show during AMD's presentation, the company also announced the latest updates to FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR). FSR 3 is set to debut next year, while FSR 2.2 is the latest update for the existing algorithm, …
Read More »AMD RX 7900 XTX announced at $999, RX 7900 XT for $899
AMD has today announced its new RDNA 3 architecture and the Radeon RX 7000 series at an event in Las Vegas. Featuring the world's first chiplet-based gaming GPU, the company is launching two new graphics cards on December 13th - the RX 7900 XT at $899, alongside the flagship RX 7900 XTX at $999...
Read More »Intel Core i5-13400 performs on par with the Core i9-11900K in the multi-core CPU-Z test
Intel is expected to introduce a new batch of 13th Gen Core CPUs in early 2023. These are rumoured to be non-K chips, which should include the Core i5-13400. Thanks to some leaks, we already know most of the specs of this processor, but benchmark results are always better for …
Read More »Ubisoft reveals Rayman expansion as part of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope season pass
Ubisoft had a surprise hit on its hands with the original Mario + Rabbids and is looking to follow that up this holiday season with a sequel – Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. Following on from the game's launch last month, Ubisoft has now detailed what's coming next in …
Read More »Steam for ChromeOS enters beta
Valve has really ramped up its efforts to support alternative operating systems lately. With the Steam Deck, Valve brought Linux-based gaming to the masses and now, Valve is expanding these efforts with Steam support for ChromeOS. ChromeOS is the operating system installed on Chromebooks, which often make for decent, cheap …
Read More »Apple begins hiring game developers in preparation for first AR/VR headset
Apple has been working on VR and AR technology behind the scenes for years at this point. Patent filings and various leaks have already helped paint a picture of a more productivity-focused device. However, Apple will be investing a little into the gaming side, as it has reportedly begun hiring …
Read More »God of War: Ragnarök is a GOTY contender
Sony Santa Monica had a GOTY hit on its hands with God of War (2018), now four years later, it looks like the team will repeat that success. The embargo has now lifted on God of War: Ragnarök reviews, painting a vastly positive outlook for the game, which launches next …
Read More »Nvidia DLSS 3 is coming to three more games in November
DLSS 3 is available to developers and with the number of supported graphics cards ramping up this month, so is the number of supported games. In November, three more games will get DLSS 3 support, and there are more DLSS 2 games on the way as well. In the latest …
Read More »Octopath Traveler 2 will launch on PC and Nintendo Switch in February
Octopath Traveler kicked off a new HD-2D era for Square Enix RPGs. Now after an extended break, a full sequel is officially on the way, and Square Enix will be releasing it across multiple platforms right from the get-go. During Nintendo Direct in September, Octopath Traveler 2 was officially announced …
Read More »A Plague Tale: Requiem surpasses 1 million players
Back in mid-October, the much anticipated ‘A Plague Tale: Requiem’ finally released across PlayStation, Xbox and PC (with a cloud version available on Switch). Two weeks on from the game’s release, publisher Focus Entertainment have revealed that the game has surpassed 1 million players. Making the announcement on Twitter, the …
Read More »PowerColor starts teasing new Devil Radeon RX 7000 series cards
With AMD RDNA 3-based graphics cards right around the corner, AIB partners are already working on their own custom models. PowerColor is one such manufacturer, and proof of that can be found in a new teaser for an upcoming Devil-series graphics card. The picture posted on Twitter by PowerColor shows …
Read More »Alan Wake Remastered has sold less than Remedy hoped
Remedy Entertainment has spent most of its existence developing unique yet rather niche games, with the studio’s standout titles being Max Payne, Control and Alan Wake. Speaking of Alan Wake, the game was remastered for modern systems around this time last year – but unfortunately, it seems to have not …
Read More »Half of all Capcom game sales are from PC
The PC gaming market has had a rather major resurgence in recent years, in particular when it comes to publishers supporting the platform with well-optimised and bespoke PC versions of their games. One company which has seen great success on PC is Capcom, with the publisher revealing that half of …
Read More »SEGA asks fans what mini console they want to see next
While SEGA no longer makes its own video game consoles, the company has released a large number of systems throughout its history. Since 2019, SEGA has released a number of mini consoles containing some of the system’s most iconic games. Following the release of the SEGA Mega Drive Mini 2, …
Read More »Asus debuts new Dual RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X graphics card
Following on from months of leaks and rumours, the first GDDR6X RTX 3060 Ti graphics cards are starting to arrive. This time around, Asus is launching a revamped Dual-series RTX 3060 Ti with 8GB of GDDR6X memory. Similar to previous RTX 3060 Ti Dual series graphics cards, the new ones …
Read More »G.Skill launches DDR5-8000 Trident Z5 memory
A couple of weeks ago, G.Skill teased that its first 8GHz DDR5 memory kits were almost ready for launch. Today, that exact kit is launching, pushing the high-end of consumer DDR5 memory to new heights. Following on from G.Skill's new 7800MHz kits, the company has now unveiled its Trident Z5 …
Read More »The Last of Us TV series confirmed for January premiere
Earlier this week, HBO began listing a January 15th premiere date for its upcoming TV adaptation of The Last of Us. Now, this has been officially confirmed, as well as a few other details. The Last of Us will get a nine-episode first season, but its availability outside of the …
Read More »EA says Wild Hearts will deliver ‘everything the community asked for’ in a Monster Hunting game
Back in September, 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', which is now launching in 2023. EA typically doesn't publish many Japanese games, but the …
Read More »Eidos Montréal reportedly working on a new IP as well as Deus Ex
Back in May, it was announced that Embracer Group was set to acquire Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal, Square Enix Montréal as well as a litany of IPs. While it has now been revealed that Square Enix Montréal is being shut down, Eidos Montréal is fortunately still kicking, with the studio reportedly …
Read More »Hearthstone is finally getting a Death Knight class with new Lich King expansion
Hearthstone has gone through plenty of changes over the years, with Blizzard implementing new modes and card sets over the years, but the core game has remained the same with the same set of playable classes. Now, with the next expansion, Blizzard will finally be introducing a new playable class …
Read More »The PS VR2 headset costs more than a PS5 console
Sony has been slowly drip-feeding us details on the PlayStation VR2 since the start of the year. Over the summer, we finally got a step closer to launch with the announcement of the first PS VR2 games. Now, Sony has announced that the new headset will be available as of February 2023, but it will cost more than a PlayStation 5.
Read More »The Last of Us is getting a board game
It is not uncommon for popular video game franchises to receive their own board games. We have seen this with the likes of Dark Souls, Elden Ring, and Horizon Zero Dawn to name but a few. The latest title to get its own board game is The Last of Us …
Read More »Acer Predator A380 graphics card spotted on Amazon
Acer isn't typically known for graphics cards, but with Intel entering the market, it looks like Acer will be jumping on as a board partner. New leaks suggest that Acer will be releasing two Arc graphics cards, a custom A770, and a blower-style A380. Spotted by @momomo_us on Amazon, the …
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