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Back in 2022, shortly following the launch of GTA V: Expanded and Enhanced Edition, Rockstar launched a new GTA+ subscription. Subscribers usually get bonuses for Grand Theft Auto Online, but Rockstar has also begun offering access to classic titles as part of the package. This month, two more games will …

Final Fantasy 16 is heading to PC this year. While Square Enix has not given an official release date yet, recent updates from the development team have hinted at the PC version being very far along in development. Now, it seems that a demo might be just around the corner.  …

The last PlayStation Showcase took place in January, giving us new looks at upcoming PS5 titles like the Until Dawn remake, Stellar Blade and Death Stranding 2. Things have been quiet since then, but that looks set to be changing soon.  Sony typically likes to hold its Summer showcase towards …

While Embracer Group's CEO did not delight in taking on questions about the Knights of the Old Republic remake, Saber Interactive seems quite happy to discuss the project. The studio recently broke off from Embracer, going independent and taking the KOTOR remake project with it.

Evil Empire, the small studio mostly known for its work on Dead Cells, might be quietly working away on a new Prince of Persia game. We've already seen the studio tackle a licensed IP to great success with the Dead Cells Castlevania DLC, but Prince of Persia might be getting …

If you are wanting to get an early look at Diablo 4's upcoming fourth season and all of its massive changes, then you'll be pleased to hear that the game's PTR is now officially live. You can install an extra 50GB game files (100GB with High Res textures) to gain …

AMD's Ryzen Embedded 8000 series CPUs are designed to offer a mix of XDNA NPUs, Zen 4 CPU cores, and RDNA 3 GPU cores. These processors are specifically optimised for workload diversity and adaptability, primarily for industrial environments.  AMD's new embedded processors use the XDNA architecture and AI engines to …

Back during the 2023 Game Awards, Tales of Kenzera: Zau was announced: A “story-driven action-exploration game inspired by Bantu tales”. Despite being the studio’s debut title, it has garnered a great deal of attention – so much so that it is being added to PlayStation Plus on the day of …

Helldivers 2 has taken the industry by storm since its release back in February, with the co-op shooter far exceeding Arrowhead Game Studios’ expectations. Despite this, the team have been keeping up with a rapid rate of post-launch patches and updates – the latest of which is now live. Making …

Dave the Diver is a “casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night”. Released last year, the title received wide acclaim for its chill nature, comedic chops and satisfying gameplay loop. Previously exclusive to PC and Switch, Dave the Diver …

Immortals of Aveum released last year to a rather tepid response, with the game being criticised in part for its technical performance – especially on consoles. Fortunately, with the game now available on PS Plus, Ascendant Studio have promised a major update, adding HDR and AMD’s FSR 3 Frame Generation. …

Asus recently released a BIOS update for two of its motherboards, the ROG Crosshair X670E and ROG Strix X670E. This update brings support for DDR5 memory modules of up to 256GB and the AGESA update 1.1.7.0, which introduces support for the upcoming Zen 5-based Granite Ridge CPUs from AMD. According …

ViewSonic is getting into the OLED game. The new XG272-2K-OLED will be the company's first OLED gaming monitor, sporting an ultra low 0.01ms pixel response time, as well as an ultra-fast 240Hz refresh rate for ultra smooth gaming.  Aside from response times and refresh rates, OLED panels have numerous other …

While there has been plenty of criticism of Dragon's Dogma 2, the game still drew in positive critic reviews and high player counts at launch. Since its release on the 21st of March, the game has managed to surpass 2.5 million copies sold.  For comparison, the original Dragon's Dogma and …

Just last week, it was announced that Embracer Group was finalising a sale of Gearbox Entertainment to Take-Two Interactive in a deal worth around $460 million. While this deal is likely in the best interest of all companies involved, it has not come without its downsides, with Gearbox confirming a …

Thermaltake is updating the CT120/140 fans with new magnetic connectors. The new CT EX ARGB Sync fans feature the enhanced MagForce 2.0, improved cooling capabilities, and nine addressable RGB LEDs for smooth lighting effects.  The new MagForce 2.0 Quick Connect Design has larger pin contact pads that prevent misalignment and …

The Ryzen 5 7235H and Ryzen 7235HS are the latest additions to the Ryzen 7030 mobile series. Based on the Rembrandt Refresh architecture, these APUs have their iGPU disabled and use Zen 3+ cores, setting them apart from the Zen 4-based Ryzen 7040 processors. Wccftech was the first to notice …

It seems Discord users will get their first taste of in-app ads this month..

Since its official announcement in early 2019, fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of Team Cherry’s Hollow Knight: Silksong. Though very few details have been shared since, it seems as though there is some activity going on behind the scenes – with both the Xbox and PlayStation stores now …

Announced back in 2022, Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile had been a long time coming, with the title amassing over 50 million pre-registrations. Finally however, the game released last month – and while Warzone Mobile is solid, it has failed so far to live up to its predecessor financially. For …

The PlayStation 2 has sat at the top of the video game console best-sellers list ever since the system was first introduced, with the decades-old console managing to sell over 155 million units. That said, this figure has remained more of an estimate for years now – with official and …

Despite being by far the best selling videogame of all time, Minecraft has for the past 3 years been running on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with last-gen equivalent settings. Following a stealth update to the Xbox’s beta release, Minecraft looks set to finally get official current-gen ports. …

Based on the latest reports, Zen 5 is shaping up to be quite the upgrade. According to the latest claims on the upcoming architecture, Zen 5 cores could offer a 40% performance uplift over Zen 4. Reports from leaker Kepler_L2 suggest that AMD's upcoming Zen 5 CPU architecture may offer …

Xbox is paying tribute to Akira Toriyama, who passed away on March 1st, by launching a free dynamic background on Xbox, depicting characters from Blue Dragon, which Toriyama provided artwork for. Toriyama is known for creating iconic works such as Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump and providing artwork for other …

Following recent insider reports, the team behind XDefiant, Ubisoft's upcoming shooter, has confirmed that the game has unfortunately been delayed once again. Despite the game having a very promising showing in 2023, the game did not end up meeting its Q4 release target and now, the chances of the game …

Gigabyte has recently rolled out a new beta BIOS for all Z790 and B760 motherboards. This BIOS update allows users to disable the CEP (Current Excursion Protection) on Intel 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Core series, increasing CPU performance while maintaining lower temperatures and stability. Previously, the CEP feature on …

Fast travel in games won’t be going away any time soon – and nor should it – but it is interesting to examine the varying ways that developers choose to implement the feature in their games; be it narratively, mechanically or functionally. Quite surprisingly, over the decades, studios have tackled this seemingly simple issue in MANY ways – for better and worse.

Sharkoon has released a new mechanical keyboard, the Skiller SGK40. Featuring a three-block design with an aluminium casing, Sharkoon's new Skiller keyboard comes with Huano red linear switches suitable for gaming. The Skiller SGK40 also features “Edge Light” lighting, comprising an LED strip on the back of the keyboard's diamond-cut …

Adata XPG has recently launched a range of budget-friendly products for gamers looking to upgrade their systems. The company's latest release includes a new series of entry-level 80 Plus Gold power supplies and ARGB PWM fans that cater to PC builders' needs at all levels. XPG's latest offerings, the Core …

A new report earlier this week claimed that Grand Theft Auto 6 had been delayed, perhaps by more than a year, pushing it out of its announced 2025 release window. Fans may be able to breathe a sigh of relief as other sources are now refuting those claims.  Insider Gaming …