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Earlier this week, we learned that Microsoft had been hacked by the same group behind recent cyberattacks on Nvidia and Samsung, both of which resulted in significant leaks. Microsoft has now confirmed the breach, and has begun investigating the group known as LAPSUS$.  As previously confirmed, the group did manage …

With many video game franchises trying to adopt the highly-successful Fortnite model of crossing over with as many franchises as possible, Call of Duty is one of the few which seems to have some level of comparable success in that aspect. In an interesting move by COD, the iconic rapper …

While Microsoft and Activision Blizzard have agreed to a merger, there are a number of hurdles still left to clear before the acquisition can happen. Aside from regulators, the deal also needs to be approved by Activision Blizzard shareholders.  Activision Blizzard shareholders will need to vote on whether to sell …

Back in February, WarnerMedia’s CEO made some comments about the company’s 2022 slate of video games, mentioning titles like Hogwarts Legacy and Gotham Knights. We immediately noticed the lack of mention for Rocksteady’s upcoming Suicide Squad, leading us to believe that the game has been delayed. Now, Rocksteady has made …

The PlayStation Network is currently down, causing issues for players trying to access games and services across PS3, PS Vita, PS4 and PS5 consoles.  The issues began at around 12PM GMT. Currently, the PlayStation status page says “some services are experiencing issues” across all PlayStation platforms. Due to the outage, …

We're still around a month away from the release of AMD's upcoming Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU, but some have managed to get their hands on the chip early. This week, two new Geekbench entries were spotted, revealing performance results up against the Ryzen 7 5800X.  The first Geekbench 5 entry …

Do you remember when Nvidia announced the Grace CPU? The company has combined two of these to create the Grace CPU Superchip, a 144-core server processor aimed at HPC, AI, data analytics, scientific computing and hyper-scale computing applications. According to Nvidia, the upcoming Arm Neoverse-based processors will feature 2x Grace …

GTA V is back, but is the new 'next-gen' console version worth the upgrade, or is it a cash grab?

Sony has been promising to add variable refresh rate support to the PlayStation 5 ever since launch. Now 18 months later, the feature appears to be on the way, with Sony confirming plans to roll it out soon.  Last night, alongside a new PlayStation 5 Software update, Sony announced that …

While Ghostwire: Tokyo is a PS5 exclusive for consoles, the game is also coming to PC on day-one. Last month, Bethesda released the preliminary PC system requirements, but now just a couple of days ahead of release, the PC system requirements have been updated, this time including system requirements for …

To compensate for the lack of semiconductors worldwide, many companies announced plans to create fabs to increase wafer output. However, a fab needs machines to be productive, and most of these machines come from the same place – ASML. If you think about it for a minute, you might already …

It’s 2022 and live streaming is bigger than ever. If you've been looking to start up your own stream, then we are here to help you out. This month, we have teamed up with Streamplify to give away a complete streaming bundle, including a new webcam, green screen, ring lights and a microphone...

Today at GTC, Nvidia officially unveiled its new GPU architecture, Hopper. The first Hopper GPU will be none other than the H100, based on a custom TSMC 4nm node, packing 80 billion transistors, up to 80GB of HBM3 memory and up to 700W TDP.  During the keynote, Nvidia promised huge …

With Ubisoft finally looking to revive the Prince of Persia IP with a remake for Sands of Time, many fans have been hoping that Ubisoft will also have other new games lined up. As it turns out, Ubisoft does have at least one other Prince of Persia game in the …

Yesterday, CD Projekt Red surprised us all with the announcement of a new Witcher saga, developed on Unreal Engine 5 as part of a new partnership with Epic Games. While many developers partnering with Epic tend to release PC games exclusively on the Epic Games Store, CD Projekt has made …

Microsoft has been moving away from Internet Explorer for years and while the browser is still available today, Edge has largely taken over. In June, IE will be going away for good, with an upcoming Windows update set to wipe it from PCs once it reaches end-of-life.  Microsoft announced plans …

When the Nintendo Switch first launched in early 2017, many fans were excited by the prospects that a console-handheld hybrid could offer. One of the biggest omissions at launch however was the ability to organise games into folders. 5 years later Nintendo has finally added the functionality (sort of). In …

LG is expanding its monitor portfolio with a new ultrawide curved monitor. The 34BP65C is a well-rounded monitor with a high refresh rate and large display, making it a suitable solution for gaming and work. Packing a 34-inch curved (1800R) VA panel with a 3440x1440p resolution, the monitor features a …

Nvidia is set to host its GTC keynote today and sure enough, it looks like we'll be seeing the new Hopper GPU architecture unveiled. Ahead of the keynote, presentation slides have leaked detailing the upcoming Nvidia H100 GPU, based on a custom 4nm node. VideoCardz has posted what appear to …

Godfall has had an interesting life. Originally announced as a PS5 exclusive, the game was the first title to officially be announced for Sony’s then-next-gen system. Since launch, the game has found its way to PC, via the Epic Games Store, and even the PS4. Now, Godfall is finally finding …

The Stanley Parable was one of the most exciting PC exclusives to release in 2013, offering players a unique story with dynamic narration, plenty of experimentation, and ultimately a wholly memorable experience. Originally released only for PC, the Stanley Parable was announced to be coming to consoles in 2019 – …

AOC is back with a new set of G2 AGON gaming monitors. Unlike previous G2 series monitors, these new models offer 165Hz refresh rate, offering faster and more responsive gameplay. There are four new AGON G2 monitors with the new 165Hz Fast IPS panel – the 24G2SPU, 27G2SPU, 24G2SPAE and …

Netflix has leaned heavily over the past few years on producing original anime content based on popular video game franchises. Following adaptations of Castlevania, Dragon’s Dogma, and Cuphead to name a few, Netflix has now announced an anime based on the classic fighting franchise Tekken. Releasing some time in 2022, …

Following the revamp of the Fuma 2, Scythe has now announced the Mugen 5 Rev C. Like the Fuma 2, the new Mugen 5 also features the new Kaze Flex II 120mm fan, which should bring improved thermals compared to the Rev B. The Mugen 5 Rev C is much …

According to a new leak, Ubisoft is planning its own games showcase, and it could be one of the publisher's biggest in years. So far, there are 20 known projects in the works at Ubisoft, ranging from already announced titles like Avatar and Assassin's Creed Infinity, to unannounced games like …

Prior to the launch of Dying Light 2 it was announced that the first game would receive a free update to take advantage of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Earlier this month, the next-gen update arrived for PS5, and now after a period of additional testing and development, the …

We have seen dozens of studios, publishers, console manufacturers and more all take a stand against Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. One of the latest to do so is HumbleBundle, which is offering a new bundle with 100% of proceeds going to charity. HumbleBundle used to be known for their generous …

Since the start of COVID-19 and the global pandemic, many aspects of every industry had to be shuttered or reduced in some way. For the video games industry, live events were no longer possible. Years on from the start of the pandemic, industries are opening up, and the annual Summer …

Back in March 2021 we reported that PlayStation had partnered with industry veteran Jade Rayond and her newly-founded Haven Studios. While a PlayStation console exclusive was already in the works, Sony has now taken this partnership further by acquiring Haven Studios. Making the announcement on the PlayStation blog, PlayStation Studio …

We've known for quite some time that CD Projekt Red plans to return to The Witcher IP eventually. Today in a surprise announcement, CD Projekt Red has confirmed that development has begun on a new Witcher saga – marking the start of a potential new trilogy. We don't know much …