Throughout 2024, Valve has been consistently updating Steam with a ton of new and welcome additions/changes. Alongside a revamp of library sharing; alterations to Steam demos and more, Valve have now changed the way reviews are handled – introducing an updated helpfulness system. Making the announcement on their blog, the …
Read More »Valve brings further QoL features to Steam
Throughout 2024, Valve has been consistently upgrading its Steam platform with a ton of new and highly welcome quality of life improvements. Following the likes of the family share revamp, a new screen recorder and much more, a new ‘Trending Free’ tab has been added to the store. As noted …
Read More »Former Xbox exclusive ‘Grounded’ gets unique PS5 and Switch features
Back in April of this year, the former Xbox console exclusive ‘Grounded’ from the team at Obsidian Entertainment was released on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch – marking one of the 4 initial Xbox games which were promised to come to other systems. The multi-platform release arrived alongside a pretty major …
Read More »Cult of the Lamb’s biggest update is out now
Cult of the Lamb released in 2022 to a good deal of fanfare, due in part to the contrasting nature of the game’s narrative and themes mixed with the cutesiness of the art, characters and animation work. Following a number of solid updates, the team at Massive Monster have now …
Read More »PowerWash Simulator celebrates 2 year anniversary with free update
Last month, the team at FuturLab began their celebrations for PowerWash Simulator’s 2nd anniversary, releasing a free update in the form of the Muckingham Files 3. Continuing this momentous moment, another free update has now gone live. Making the announcement, the official PowerWash Simulator page shared the following: “To continue …
Read More »Valve overhauls Steam demos in new update
Over the past few months, Valve has been making a ton of moves when it comes to updating and improving its Steam PC storefront. Following the likes of the family share revamp, a new screen recorder and much more, the latest function to receive an overhaul are Steam demos. Making …
Read More »PS5 beta firmware update brings 3D Audio and Remote Play enhancements
Since its launch back in 2020, the PlayStation 5 has received a significant number of updates, adding brand new features alongside miscellaneous quality-of-life improvements. This latest beta update is part of the latter, though it does bring with it one potentially major addition.
Read More »PowerWash Simulator celebrates 2nd anniversary with free update
Ever since its 1.0 launch back in Summer 2022, PowerWash Simulator has been able to keep fans captivated not only through its satisfying gameplay loop, but also thanks to a number of free and paid DLCs – including a bunch of interesting and unexpected crossovers. Two years on and more …
Read More »Pacific Drive gets 60fps performance mode and more in latest update
Pacific Drive is a unique run-based, first-person driving survival game in which “your car is your only companion as you navigate a surreal and anomaly-filled reimagining of the Pacific Northwest”. Released back in February of this year, the indie game has already proved to be a hit, selling over 600,000 …
Read More »Razer brings Mouse Rotation and Dynamic Sensitivity to Viper & DeathAdder V3 mice
Razer is known for constantly updating its gaming mice. This past week, the company announced new features for its Viper V3 Pro and DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed peripherals. These upgrades introduce two new capabilities to enhance precision and increase customisation options for PC gamers. The first new feature, Mouse Rotation, allows …
Read More »Gran Turismo 7 update brings new cars, physics and more
Since the initial release of Gran Turismo 7 back in 2022, the team at Polyphony Digital have continuously updated the game with new vehicles, modes, tracks, and a whole bunch more. Arriving later this month, GT7’s July update is set to introduce half a dozen new cars, improved physics, AI …
Read More »Microsoft Flight Simulator gets 9th major City update
Despite the fact that Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is set to release in just a few months, the team at Asobo Studio are continuing to add new features and improvements to 2020’s MSFS – with City Update 9 bringing a revamp of the Northeastern United States. Making the announcement on …
Read More »Forza Motorsport gets stealth visuals boost in latest patch
Forza Motorsport has unfortunately not hit in the way Microsoft were hoping – not helped by the fact that the final product appeared visually downgraded from its pre-release material. Though RTGI has yet to make its way into the game, some subtle visual tweaks were discovered in Motorsport’s latest patch. …
Read More »MSI launches new BIOS updates with AGESA 1.2.0.0 for 600-series motherboards
MSI has released new BIOS updates for various 600-series motherboards, introducing the AGESA Combo PI-1.2.0.0 microcode for its AMD X670E, X670, B650, and A620 motherboards. These updates aim to address multiple critical issues, improve system stability, and introduce new features. These new updates bring various bug fixes and improvements to …
Read More »MSI MAG QD-OLED monitors will get firmware updates after all
MSI faced some controversy recently over the lack of firmware update support for its MAG QD-OLED monitors, when its MPG series screens have already received significant enhancements with the latest firmware. Following consumer feedback and demand, MSI has now taken steps to address this concern, announcing that firmware updates will …
Read More »Today’s XDefiant patch will bring Team Deathmatch to the game
Ubisoft's new shooter, XDefiant, officially launched in May and quickly drew in some players after some initial server issues. The game appears to be doing well, but fans have been asking for more game modes. In particular, the game's lack of Team Deathmatch mode has raised some eyebrows. Fortunately, as …
Read More »Basketball is coming to Nintendo Switch Sports in a surprise update
Nintendo Switch Sports was far from the game many Nintendo fans were hoping for when the title released back in 2022, with the premium game in many ways being inferior to Nintendo’s own Wii Sports pack-in title from back in the day. That said, Switch Sports did improve over time …
Read More »PlayStation Portal gets much-needed software update
While the PlayStation Portal might not have been the portable PlayStation that many were hoping it might’ve been, the game streaming handheld has found its own niche. Unfortunately, even those who enjoy the device have encountered issues, especially when it comes to signing into WIFI networks. Fortunately, this has been …
Read More »New PS5 update allows players to join Discord chats directly from the console
Sony has commenced the rollout of the latest PS5 system update, version 24.04-09.40.00. Of the update's features, the most important is the update to Discord integration, finally allowing users to join calls directly from the console, just as you have been able to on Xbox. While Discord support has previously …
Read More »New Xbox system update brings enhanced personalisation
Microsoft releases new software updates for its Xbox consoles at a regular cadence, adding both small and large changes alike. June’s system update brings improvements to customisation, network switching and more. Making the announcement on the Xbox Wire blog, June’s Xbox update includes new features across the Xbox Series of …
Read More »Spider-Man 2 update to add 8 new and returning suits
While we have yet to get any story DLC for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Insomniac Games have been supporting the title since its release last year with a bunch of new suits, features and more. As part of an update arriving next week, 8 more outfits are being added – including …
Read More »Redfall is getting one final update before Arkane Austin closes
Despite previous doubts, it seems that Redfall is set to receive one last update before Arkane Austin's closure. Since its launch, Redfall has faced numerous challenges, including lackluster reviews and a struggle to attract a large player base, despite being available on Xbox Game Pass from day one. While post-launch …
Read More »No Rest for the Wicked’s new patch lowers the recommended system requirements
Moon Studios has recently released a massive patch for the Early Access version of No Rest for the Wicked. This patch not only addresses a number of performance issues but also lowers the game's PC hardware requirements, allowing more gamers to play with improved graphics without having to upgrade their …
Read More »Nvidia updates ChatRTX with new large language models and more
Back in February, we got our first look at Nvidia's ChatRTX, an offline AI chatbot that can help users sift through files and data on their PCs using Retrieval Augmented Generation, in conjunction with the TensorRT Large Language Model, which users can customise themselves by granting the app access to …
Read More »Helldivers 2 gets another massive patch
Since its release (and surprising success) earlier this year, the team at Arrowhead Studios have been continuously updating and supporting Helldivers 2 with all manner of new content, as well as major balance tweaks. The latest update for the game is available now, and brings with it a very long …
Read More »Final Lords of the Fallen update introduces ‘Advanced Game Modifier System’
Lords of the Fallen is an interesting case where both entries in the series were promoted on their utilisation of new tech – only to then receive a rather mild response from players. Fortunately, 2023’s Lords of the Fallen has seen a decent amount of post-launch support – with the …
Read More »Valve finally updates Team Fortress 2 to 64-bit
While Valve has given Team Fortress 2 less attention than its other team-based shooter, Counter-Strike 2, it has not been abandoned. The game has received small updates at irregular intervals. The most recent update, however, is more significant than usual since it finally moves Valve's 17-year-old shooter into the 64-bit …
Read More »iOS-exclusive Sonic Dream Team getting new levels and more
Sonic the Hedgehog has had a long and storied history on mobile hardware. From the earliest days of the GameGear to current modern smartphones, the blue blur has had some form of presence in the handheld and mobile markets throughout. That said, one of the most interesting mobile releases was …
Read More »Helldivers 2 hotfix will address new crashing issues
If you've been joining the fight against the Automatons in recent weeks, then you may have run into various crashing issues. A recent Helldivers 2 patch, which fixed crashes when players use Arc weapons, introduced a new random crash issue. Fortunately, a fix is on the way. In an update …
Read More »Exoprimal update to improve cross-play, custom matches and more
Exoprimal is one of Capcom’s weirder franchises, with the dino mech shooter offering a fast-paced co-op environment in which players must work together to take down an onslaught of highly aggressive dinosaurs. Unfortunately, the game suffered from some inconveniences at launch – including the inability to party up with friends …
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