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For over a decade, the cycle of updates and releases for World of Warcraft has seen the biggest and most game changing content come from expansions, rather than patches. Moving forward though that paradigm is going to shift, to allow Blizzard to deliver story updates and more on an increasingly …

As much as Pokémon Go is still a game enjoyed by many millions of people around the world, it's far from the peak of its popularity. To try and encourage some of the absent players back, Niantic is easing up on the grind a little, with the introduction of daily …

It looks like Facebook is going to be much more involved with the ongoing Oculus VR experience moving forward, as with the latest 1.8 update for the headset's companion software and store, Facebook integration is possible. If you use it though, prepare for your VR skirts to be lifted. If …

With the upcoming release of Bioshock: The Collection Remastered, gamers around the world will have a chance to play through the Bioshock trilogy with much prettier textures and models than they originally released with. That includes those who already own the games, as 2K is releasing it as a free …

The RX 480 is already an impressive card, so the fact that PowerColor has released a new BIOS update for its high-end Red Devil version is quite a surprise. However that's exactly what it's done and it unlocks a number of options which should help overclockers and enthusiasts push their …

The latest No Man's Sky patch has landed this week, with Hello Games claiming that they are well on their way to resolving most support issues in the game.  This specific patch seems to target frame rates in order to provide a smoother experience, while also adding in support for …

One of the more interesting features to come out of virtual reality development in recent weeks was the introduction of audio-reactive brushes in 3D painting experience, TiltBrush. Users have been experimenting with it since and it's lead to some amazing creations, like this VR painting music video. The song used …

Removing the three step tracking system entirely from Pokémon Go was one of the worst received moves in recent game developer history. Fans were really not impressed, but it's good to see Niantic has responded quickly by releasing a newly revamped tracking system in its early stages of development. You …

Ark: Survival Evolved is a game all about monstrous dinosaurs stomping around a mixed-tech island with a few humans running between their feet, but it turns out they were all just an appetiser. In its latest update, developer Wildcard has added the Titanosaurus, the largest dinosaur in Ark and very …

While most critics have been in full agreement that DOOM's campaign is fantastic, the multiplayer hasn't impressed quite as many people. However, id Software will be making some changes and adding new features over the next few months to keep players coming back, including new custom game settings, private matches …

While it seems that Rockstar has no plans for any single player Grand Theft Auto V DLC for the time being, the studio is continuing to bring content to GTA Online. Today, they revealed the new add-on “Further Adventures in Finance and Felony” which will be one of the biggest …

Amid many lacklustre releases, delayed launches, and even the odd scammer, Kerbal Space Program (KSP) is a shining example of a crowd funded game that delivered on all fronts. And long after its final release, it continues to do so, with the developers making big changes in the new Turbo …

The Division's Incursions update is out today and being the first of two of the free announced DLC updates, there is quite a bit of buzz surrounding it. Incursions are being added to The Division today, bringing along new end-game content for those that have already ploughed through the main …

Earlier this year, Microsoft announced that it would not be supporting Intel's Skylake processors on Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 after July 2017. As you might imagine, this was seen as a very controversial announcement that was put in place to try and force those building a system using Intel's …

If you've been getting bored of the marketing for Tom Clancy's The Division showing up just about everywhere online, get ready to see a whole lot more of it. Following its beta lead in, the game has managed to sell more copies in the first 24 hours after launch than …

Microsoft has had to delay the release of its long-rumoured Windows 10 Redstone update once again. This update was initially expected to come out in the summer and will be one of the first major updates to Microsoft's new OS. However, the timeline may have shifted to Spring next year …

Just ahead of the announcement of the Galaxy S7 this month, Samsung has begun rolling out the Android 6.0 Marshmallow OTA update for those using the Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 Edge. The update has officially landed in the UK this week and while it is currently limited to two …

Google has announced that it is targeting one of the internet's more irritating trends, fake buttons. Launched as part of its “safe browsing,” scheme, Google will warn people away from sites that employ phony buttons by giving them a warning message before visiting, much like when it thinks an attempt …

Earlier this week, Nvidia launched its Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for the original Shield tablet in Europe and the US. However, users quickly discovered a bug with the software, causing issues with WiFi connectivity so now, the update has been pulled for the time being while the issue is worked …

Travelling around the Underzee in Failbetter Games' Sunless Sea is never a simple matter. There's monsters to avoid, caverns to navigate and the ever present danger of your crew eating one another when supplies run low. But at least you don't have to worry about giant, ray-like creatures that look …

Microsoft is finally going to start hiding user IP addresses by default on Skype. It has been known for years now that there is an exploit within Skype that allows you to obtain an IP address, which can then be used to launch a DDOS attack on someone and while …

Although most analysts believe that full vehicle automation won't be ready until 2020, Tesla recently jumped the gun and introduced its take on the feature back in October last year to mixed praise and concern. In line with the latter response, Tesla has now released an update which restricts where …

Twitter may be set to bring an end to its most iconic feature: the ability to type no more than 140 characters in a tweet. The number is synonymous with the service, but according to various sources that are said to be “familiar with the company's plans,” the prevailing winds …

Following last month's re-launch of the Nvidia Shield tablet, the company has begun to update its gamer-centric tablet to the latest version of Android, making it one of the first tablets around to support Android 6.0 Marshmallow. This is good news for owners of the tablet, as Nvidia is still …

If you thought Valve was being dramatic in its implementation of three-day-waits for loss-making item trades on Steam, think again. In a long-form blog explaining just why it pushed for two factor authentication and new protective measures for trades between Steam accounts, Valve revealed that as many as 77,000 people …

Nvidia is continuing its run of Game Ready WHQL certified drivers for all of the big PC releases this holiday season. This week, a new driver launched for Just Cause 3 from Avalanche Studios/Square Enix and Rainbow Six: Siege from Ubisoft. Being a game ready driver, the aim here is …

AMD put a lot of effort into the development, launch and popularisation of its new Crimson driver that replaced the Catalyst Control Centre. It changed the aesthetic and function of AMD's drivers in many ways, but seemed to cause some nasty issues with fan-speed settings too. Fortunately AMD responded rather …

If you're privacy conscious and have jumped on the recent Threshold 2 update for Windows 10, you may want to double-check your settings as reports are floating around that users had some of their that their options were reset. Users were coming back to their PCs to find things like cross-app …

Rocket League's success is undeniable. For a game that almost came out of nowhere, it's done well to maintain much of its popularity since its release back in July, but some have clamoured for more varied gameplay. The Wasteland map, coming free alongside the new Chaos Run DLC, may just …

Microsoft has announced that it is giving OEM PC makers another year to sell machines with Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 pre-installed. Starting from the 31st of October 2016, companies like Dell or Lenovo will need to ship systems with Windows 10, moving away from older versions of the operating …