We seem to have entered a new age for adaptations of video game franchises. From Uncharted to The Last of Us to Sonic and even indies such as Little Nightmares, all manner of IP are being translated into film and TV form. One of the most high profile shows is …
Read More »PlayStation is shutting down its 1-to-1 support on Twitter
As technology gets more and more complicated, all manner of issues begin to spring up on an individual basis. In times such as these, one would typically turn to an official support line to ensure the problem gets resolved. Unfortunately, Sony will soon be shutting down its 1-to-1 PlayStation support …
Read More »AIDA64 update brings support for next-gen AMD and Nvidia hardware
AIDA64 is used by enthusiasts and professionals alike to benchmark and monitor hardware. Usually a little while before major hardware launches, we'll see the software updated with support for upcoming CPUs and GPUs. With the latest AIDA64 Extreme update, we got exactly that, with support for Zen 4 CPUs being …
Read More »Bungie sues Destiny streamer for cheating, ban evading and threats against employees
A couple of weeks ago, we learned that Bungie is suing a Destiny YouTuber for violating ToS, sabotaging Bungie's business and harassing employees. Now, Bungie is suing another Destiny content creator, this time for repeated ban evasions and threats towards company staff. Bungie has filed a lawsuit (via TGP) against …
Read More »The FTC could make a final decision on Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal in August
Back in February, a few weeks after Microsoft announced plans to acquire Activision Blizzard, the FTC, along with other regulators across the globe, launched investigations to figure out whether or not the deal should be approved. Now, It looks like the FTC's investigation will soon come to an end. The …
Read More »As Dusk Falls and Watch Dogs 2 headline new Xbox Game Pass update
Xbox Game Pass got off to a good start this month with the return of the Yakuza series, as well as a number of promising indie titles. We've now crossed the halfway point of the month, and now, the next batch of titles for Game Pass have been revealed. Ubisoft …
Read More »PlayStation acquires Repeat.gg to expand esports offerings
Sony has been ramping up its esports efforts in recent years. Last year, the company acquired EVO, the world's biggest fighting game tournament event, and this year, the team is adding the tournament organising platform ‘repeat.gg' to its roster. This week, Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that it has acquired Repeat.gg, …
Read More »Obsidian’s ‘Grounded’ is getting an animated series
Grounded wasn't the game many Obsidian fans were looking for when it was first announced, but the survival game has come a long way in Early Access and has impressed many during that time. Grounded is finally set to fully launch in September, but the main game won't be the …
Read More »Intel Core i9-13900K continues to beat out the 12900K in early benchmarks
The same reviewer that brought us the performance figures of the Intel Core i9-13900K pre-production sample has now shared another analysis showing its gaming performance. While the upcoming 13th Gen processor doesn't make huge gains in average frame rates, it does make a noticeable difference to the minimum frame rate …
Read More »Intel claims rumoured Arc A780 GPU was ‘never planned’
Recently, there have been rumours that Intel has a more powerful Arc GPU than the A770. Supposedly, the Arc A780 would the same GPU as the A770, but with higher clock speeds and 16GB of memory. While that would be nice, Intel has shot down the rumour, claiming that such …
Read More »NZXT introduces its first gaming monitors – the Canvas Q27 and Q32
Today is a big day for NZXT, with the company unveiling its first ever pair of gaming monitors. The new NZXT Canvas series of gaming monitors will offer 1440p, high refresh rate gaming in a 27-inch or 32-inch form factor. The specs between both monitors are the same, so they …
Read More »Sonic Origins Team working on fixes for game
The tale of Sonic Origins is a tragic one. The collection of classic Sonic titles remade for modern systems should have been an easy win for the Blue Blur. Unfortunately, the collection launched with a plethora of problems – problems which are now actively being worked on. Sonic Origins took …
Read More »Stranger of Paradise update will let you play as any party member
Stranger of Paradise is one of the more interesting Final Fantasy spin-offs. The action souls-like has resonated with fans of the franchise – including the game’s edgy protagonist. That being said, soon you will be able to select and play as any of the game’s party members in an upcoming …
Read More »Ghost of Tsushima sells just under 10 million copies in two years
Ghost Of Tsushima was one of the biggest surprise hits of 2020. Launching to immediate success, the game has continued to sell well, with the team at Sucker Punch Productions now confirming that two years on, Ghost of Tsushima is almost at 10 million copies sold. Making the announcement on …
Read More »Activision publisher page goes live on Steam
Earlier this year Activision announced that it would be making a return to Steam after years of absence forcing PC players to use the publisher’s own bespoke launcher. Ahead of Activison’s full return to the platform, the publisher now has an official Steam page. Going to https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/Activision will now take …
Read More »Leaker believes we will see Silent Hill at Tokyo Game Show
For years now we have been hearing leaks and rumours surrounding the yet-to-be-announced Silent Hill franchise revival, though publisher Konami has remained entirely silent on the matter. That being said, according to one leaker, we will finally see Silent Hill officially announced at the upcoming Tokyo Game Show. This rumour …
Read More »UK wants game developers to restrict loot boxes, may face legislation
A couple of years ago, the UK government revealed plans to take a closer look at the games industry and loot box practices, which many have argued should fall under gambling regulations. The UK won't be doing anything at this time, but it has warned that game publishers should take …
Read More »CD Projekt’s value has reportedly dropped by 75% since Cyberpunk 2077 launch
Earlier this year, CD Projekt Red surprisingly announced that it has begun working on its fourth major Witcher RPG, moving away from the RED Engine to Epic's Unreal Engine 5. The game was announced very early, as it is just entering pre-production. It seems that the financial fallout from Cyberpunk …
Read More »Thermaltake revamps TOUGHRAM DDR5 memory line-up
Back in January, Thermaltake unveiled its first set of TOUGHRAM DDR5 memory. In the months since, the team has been working away on new and improved modules ahead of next-gen CPUs like Intel's Raptor Lake chips and AMD's Ryzen 7000 series. Today, Thermaltake is launching the new TOUGHRAM RC DDR5, …
Read More »Intel’s flagship Arc A770 may cost less than $400
An apparent presentation leak may have revealed Intel's pricing strategy for its upcoming A-series desktop graphics cards. So far, it looks like Intel's flagship A770 GPU will compete with the RTX 3060 Ti or RX 6650 XT in terms of price, coming in at under $400.
Read More »Unity CEO apologises over controversial statement
Last week, former EA CEO and current Unity CEO, John Riccitiello, landed in hot water after calling developers “****ing idiots” for not designing their games around monetisation systems. After facing thorough backlash across the internet over this, the CEO has now apologised. The Unity CEO was trying to make the …
Read More »EA abandons ‘BioWare Points’ and makes Mass Effect and Dragon Age DLCs free
Way back in the earlier days of Dragon Age and Mass Effect, EA sold a virtual currency known as ‘BioWare Points', which customers could then use to obtain DLCs for Dragon Age Origins, Dragon Age 2, Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3. Now, EA is retiring the outdated virtual …
Read More »MSI rolls out support for next-gen Intel CPUs on 600-series motherboards
Following Asus and ASRock, MSI is now also adding support for upcoming 13th Gen Core “Raptor Lake” processors to some of its existing 600-series motherboards. The respective BIOS update is already available for many models, and MSI will also support the new processors on mid-range H670, B660 and H610 motherboards, …
Read More »The upcoming Ryzen 5 7600X may have leaked
AMD has confirmed plans to launch its Ryzen 7000 series processors later this year and as the launch swiftly approaches, we are starting to see more leaks. This week, a benchmark leak appears to have revealed the Ryzen 5 7600X. The entry shared by @TUM_APISAK shows the CPU was mounted …
Read More »Win an Inno3D RTX 3080 Ti iChill X4 graphics card this weekend (closed)
Are you in need of a graphics card upgrade? This weekend, we are giving away an RTX 3080 Ti graphics card - there are just 24 hours left to enter so don’t miss out!
Read More »Warframe studio announces new Action MMO – Soulframe
It looks like Warframe will soon be a multi-game franchise. This weekend, Digital Extremes announced a new spin-off action RPG – Soulframe. Soulframe will be Digital Extreme’s first new game in five years. The Action MMORPG will also be free to play, just like Warframe, although exact monetisation methods could …
Read More »Bungie is now officially a PlayStation studio
Sony and Bungie surprised us all earlier this year with a merger announcement. Sony looked to acquire Bungie and its flagship IP, Destiny, in a $3.6 billion deal. Now just a few months later, the deal has officially closed. As of Friday evening, Bungie is now officially part of the …
Read More »Skate will be free to play with microtransactions
July has been an unexpectedly big month for EA’s Skate game. The first public alpha test took place last week, and now EA has revealed further details, including the fact that the game will be free to play. Officially titled ‘skate.’, the new game in the series will be free …
Read More »Blizzard goes live with first World of Warcraft: Dragonflight alpha test
Earlier this year, Blizzard officially announced World of Warcraft: Dragonflight, the next major expansion for the long-running MMO. While we initially weren’t sure if the expansion would launch this year, Blizzard has since confirmed plans for a 2022 release, and now, players can get their first taste of the new …
Read More »DeepCool launches value-oriented LE and AG series CPU coolers
After the success of the LS and AK series of CPU coolers, DeepCool has taken elements from both to form the new value-oriented LE and AG series CPU coolers, promising similar performance at a lower price point. Compatible with Intel LGA 1700 and AMD AM4/AM5 platforms, the new LE and …
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