We learned a while ago that the UK authorities had begun their investigation into Microsoft's planned acquisition of Activision Blizzard and after gathering preliminary information, they have come to the decision that Microsoft owning the publisher could impact competition in the market. Now, the CMA will move into phase two …
Read More »Fortnite may soon be playable in VR
As time goes on, we have started to see more and more ‘flatscreen’ games be transformed into fully-realised and uncompromised VR experiences. Thanks to a new Fortnite update, we now know that the highly popular free-to-play game may be getting VR support. As reported by Fortnite leaker ‘HYPEX’, though data …
Read More »Intel Meteor Lake to introduce “standalone media” block to handle video playback
Intel is planning some big changes to chip design for Meteor Lake. These new CPUs will move to a tile-based architecture, and new reports indicate that these chips will also feature a ‘standalone media' block for media encoding/decoding without a GPU. Traditionally, the iGPU of an Intel processor packs a …
Read More »IOI’s James Bond game won’t come out until at least 2025
Following the conclusion of their HITMAN trilogy, IO Interactive announced that they are working on a video game based in the world of James Bond 007. Unfortunately for fans looking forward to the title, it seems you might have to wait quite a while. As reported by Twitter user ‘DarkDetective’, …
Read More »Gigabyte’s latest monitors go all-in on ergonomics
Similar to the LG Ergo series monitors, Gigabyte has introduced a new series of gaming displays coming with an ergonomic monitor arm to mount on the desk. For now, there are only two Arm Edition monitors, but this number will likely grow in the future. These monitors are the M28U …
Read More »Leaker claims Zelda-focused Nintendo Direct is happening in September
Ever since the launch of the Nintendo Switch half a decade ago, fans have been asking for two of the Wii U’s most popular titles (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD and Twilight Princess HD) to come to the console manufacturer’s latest system. Unfortunately, Neither game has found …
Read More »Valve reveals the most popular Steam Deck games for August
The Steam Deck remains a rather elusive system, and yet with each passing month more and more fans are getting their hands on the system. With over 5000 titles now Steam Deck Verified / Playable more games than ever are being played portably. With that, Valve revealed the list of …
Read More »AMD to introduce Ryzen 7000 processors with 3D V-Cache at CES 2023
During the Ryzen 7000 series announcement, AMD confirmed it would launch Zen 4-based chips with 3D V-Cache sometime later, without specifying a date or a period. Previous rumours claimed we would see them later this year, but a new report suggests it will take slightly longer. According to Twitter leaker, Greymon55, …
Read More »Edifier’s W240TN true wireless earbuds aim to be the best option under £100
In need of some True Wireless earbuds that don't break the bank? Edifier may have you covered with the new W240TN, a new pair of true wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation and dual dynamic drivers. Armed with Dual Dynamic Drivers (Φ6mm+Φ10mm) the W240TN creates a wide sound field and …
Read More »High On Life minimum and recommended PC system requirements revealed
One of the biggest surprises from Xbox's games showcase in June was High On Life, a new sci-fi shooter from Squanch Games, with Rick & Morty's Justin Roiland also being involved in the project. The game is coming a little later in the year than expected after a recent delay, …
Read More »Shovel Knight Dig launches in late September
Yacht Club Games have amassed a dedicated following over the years thanks to their work on the Shovel Knight series as well as their consumer-friendly practices. Ahead of the studio’s next big game ‘Mina the Hollower’ the team is releasing a spin-off title set in the Shovel Knight universe: Shovel …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs will pack RDNA 2 integrated graphics
AMD didn't say much about its iGPU plans during its Ryzen 7000 reveal this week, but that has now changed. According to an updated page on AMD's website, every Ryzen 7000 CPU will come with an RDNA 2 iGPU. If you visit AMD's Ryzen 7000 series webpage you'll find a …
Read More »Rocksmith+ is launching in September
Rocksmith+ is a subscription service which promises to teach you how to play guitar (acoustic, electric, and bass) across thousands of songs. Announced back in June 2021, the learning tool / game is set to finally arrive in early September. Making the announcement on their blog, Ubisoft’s Chastity Vicencio revealed …
Read More »Konami will be announcing a new game at TGS
The Tokyo Game Show is coming up in just a few weeks time and the schedule has now been revealed. Interestingly, Konami will have a 45-minute segment of the show, in which it will announce a new game. Konami's interest in getting back into video game development and reviving dormant …
Read More »Humble Games announces partnership with Game Pass for day-one releases
Over the years, Humble Games has gone from merely operating a storefront to publishing their own titles, such as was the case with the much-loved A Hat in Time. Now, the publisher has announced that they are partnering up with Microsoft to bring 7 upcoming Humble Games to Xbox Game …
Read More »More than 5000 titles are now Verified or Playable on Steam Deck
After a slow start due to supply issues and high demand, the Steam Deck seems to be finally hitting its stride on all fronts. 6 months after the first batch of Steam Decks were released to the wild, Valve’s popular portable handheld system now supports more than 5000 titles. Making …
Read More »Xbox Games With Gold announced for September
Each month, those with an Xbox Live Gold account (or an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription) are able to get their hands on a number of games for ‘free’. For the month of September, subscribers will be able to get their hands on a number of classic titles including Portal …
Read More »PS+ Essential gets Granblue Fantasy: Versus, Need for Speed and more next month
We're coming up towards September, which means a new set of free games are on the way for PS+ subscribers. Next month, those subscribed to the entry-level PS+ Essential tier will get three games – two PS4 titles and one PS5 game. billbil kun, a Dealabs user who accurately leaks …
Read More »Terraria breaks record as the most positively reviewed game on Steam
Terraria is a quiet titan, with the game having sold over 44 million copies since its launch back in 2011. With so many sales comes a lot of opinions. Fortunately for the game, consensus is overwhelmingly positive to this day, with Terraria now breaking a major Steam record. As discovered …
Read More »Ryzen 9 7950X and Ryzen 5 7600X Geekbench results leak
AMD's new Ryzen 7000 series processors have just been announced. In the lead up to release, some have managed to gain early access to samples, leading to benchmark leaks. This week, several entries for the Ryzen 5 7600X and Ryzen 9 7950X have appeared on Geekbench. The Ryzen 5 7600X …
Read More »NetEase acquires Quantic Dream
Back in March, we learned that NetEase was looking to fully acquire Quantic Dream, following several years of being a minority stake holder. Now, that deal has been confirmed, with the Chinese games publisher now acquiring the former Sony partner. Quantic Dream made a name for itself with a series …
Read More »Sony and Tencent acquire partial ownership of From Software
From Software has had an incredible run over the last decade, finding great success with the Dark Souls games, Bloodborne, and most recently, Elden Ring. From Software is already backed by Japanese media conglomerate, Kadokawa. but new investors are now being brought on board, including Sony and Tencent. Sony and …
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Read More »Intel 13th Gen Core ‘Raptor Lake’ processors to launch in late September
AMD just announced the Ryzen 7000 series and it looks like competition from Intel won't be far behind. Intel has yet to confirm its launch plans, but according to reports this week, the company is planning to reveal its 13th Gen ‘Raptor Lake' desktop processors in late September, followed by …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 4070 to feature one of two rumoured configurations
It seems Nvidia is still in the process of finalising specs for its upcoming RTX 40 series GPUs. According to reports this week, Nvidia is now considering two specs for the RTX 4070. One would have the card drawing more power, paving the way for additional performance, while the other …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Mirage leaks, will take series ‘back to its roots’
We've known for months that Ubisoft is working on a smaller, stealth-focused Assassin's Creed game to help bridge the gap between Valhalla and the next mainline release. Now thanks to a new leak, we know that this game will be called Assassin's Creed Mirage. YouTuber ‘J0nathan‘ recently shared some information …
Read More »The Facebook Gaming app will shut down in October
For years, Facebook has been working to compete in the livestreaming space, and even acquired Mixer's assets after Microsoft shut the service down a few years ago. While streaming on Facebook will continue, the dedicated Facebook Gaming app will be shutting down soon. Meta announced this week that it plans …
Read More »Leak reveals Logitech’s upcoming gaming handheld
A few weeks ago, Logitech announced that it has teamed up with Tencent to launch its own gaming handheld, primarily focused on providing easy access to cloud gaming services like GeForce Now and Xbox Cloud Gaming. Despite plans to launch before the end of the year, Logitech did not show …
Read More »G.Skill launches Trident Z5 Neo and Flare X5 DDR5 memory for next-gen Ryzen
AMD is launching its new generation of Ryzen processors, and its first DDR5-capable platform in September. Ahead of the launch of Ryzen 7000 and AM5 motherboards, memory makers have begun unveiling their new AMD-optimised DDR5 memory modules. G.Skill will be expanding here with two new DDR5 memory product lines – …
Read More »Monster Hunter Rise is the second-best selling Capcom game ever
The Monster Hunter series ballooned to great success following the release of the highly popular Monster Hunter World, with it having sold over 18 million copies since its launch in 2018. That being said, its sequel, Monster Hunter Rise, is well on its way to dethrone it having officially sold …
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