Currently, developers have to implement DLSS, FSR and XeSS separately, a situation that can sometimes lead to one of the three major GPU upscalers being left out of a game. Soon, Microsoft will simplify the process with DirectSR, allowing developers to easily enable multiple upscaling technologies from multiple vendors for broader support.
Read More »Phanteks’ new XT series PC cases deliver style on a budget
Phanteks is back with its latest round of PC cases. The new Phanteks XT series is designed to cater towards gaming PCs, giving ample room for high-end hardware and additional cooling, as well as the aesthetic thrills we typically find in more expensive cases. all while keeping prices at a …
Read More »Remnant II gets full cross-play in latest update
Last July Gunfire Games released Remnant II – the sequel to 2019’s surprise hit souls-like. Available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, the co-op focused title managed to sell over 2 million copies in just a few months. Unfortunately, those who wished to buddy up with friends from …
Read More »Gearbox set to be unshackled from Embracer Group
Embracer has quickly become one of the most controversial names in gaming, with the holding company spending the past few years buying up as many studios as they could. Unfortunately, due to a series of financial woes, the company has started to sell off many of its studios – with …
Read More »GeForce Now adds Battle.net integration
Nvidia’s GeForce Now remains one of the most popular game streaming services, with over 1,800 titles currently available to stream from your PC library. That said, the service has historically only worked with a select number of storefronts – though this has slowly changed over time. The latest PC client …
Read More »Remedy’s recent success will allow for better publishing agreements
Remedy Entertainment has always been a relatively niche studio. Known for creating the original Max Payne games, the studio recently found a great deal of success with their two most recent releases – Control and Alan Wake 2. Thanks to these two titles, the company has claimed that they are …
Read More »Epomaker partners with Feker to launch Galaxy80 TKL mechanical keyboard
Epomaker and Feker are partnering on a new mechanical keyboard, the Galaxy80. If you are a mechanical keyboard enthusiast, then you should be familiar with these companies already. The Galaxy80 aims to offer a streamlined design that saves on desk space, as well as improved acoustics while typing, all while …
Read More »AMD confirms Radeon RX 7900 GRE artificial overclock limit bug, promises fix
Last year, in July 2023, the Radeon RX 7900 GRE was first released exclusively for China, but since then, AMD has decided to introduce this SKU to the global DIY market. The card has been widely reviewed by outlets (including us), where many noticed the limitations when trying to overclock …
Read More »Gigabyte’s next Aorus gaming monitor will boast a QD-OLED panel with impressive 360Hz refresh rate
At CES 2024, Gigabyte showcased various new displays, including the Aorus FO27Q3. The company has finally launched the product page for this monitor on their website, allowing us to look at its specifications. The Aorus FO27Q3 is a 27-inch display with a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels, a maximum refresh rate …
Read More »Crash Bandicoot and Spyro studio ‘Toys for Bob’ going independent
Toys for Bob were one of Activision's hidden-gem studios, having done fantastic work on the Spyro and Crash Bandicoot remakes, before launching new games like Crash Bandicoot 4 and Crash Team Rumble. Now, following Microsoft's acquisition of Activision, as well as a round of layoffs, Toys for Bob is going …
Read More »Apple will reportedly use TSMC’s 2nm node for next-gen processors
In recent years, Apple has made the decision to move away from x86 processors from partners like Intel, instead choosing to develop its own ARM-based processors for Macs and MacBooks, with production/fabrication handled by TSMC. Apple will reportedly be one of TSMC's first customers for its new 2nm process node, …
Read More »Embracer sells off KOTOR Remake studio ‘Saber Interactive’ for $500 million
While there are a lot of layoffs happening in the games industry right now, Embracer Group has been hit the hardest, with a failed investment deal putting the company into crisis mode last year. As a result, several studios have been shut down entirely to cut costs. Embracer had also …
Read More »EA shuts down Ridgeline Games, single-player Battlefield game moving to Criterion
Earlier this week, we learned that Halo co-creator, Marcus Lehto, was leaving EA and Ridgeline Games, just two years after setting the studio up to tackle a new single-player Battlefield game. Now, it seems that Lehto got out at the right time, as Ridgeline Games is being closed down. While …
Read More »Respawn’s Mandalorian game has been cancelled
This week as part of a round of layoffs, closures and cancellations, EA has decided to no longer move forward with Respawn's Star Wars shooter. While not officially announced, recent leaks suggested that the game would focus on a Mandalorian bounty hunter, potentially bringing the Star Wars 1313 dream back …
Read More »EA is firing hundreds of developers and cancelling projects
Despite recording record profits, in large part thanks to EAFC's microtransaction sales, EA is now letting go of hundreds of employees across its studios, cancelling projects and shutting down at least one studio. We'll start off with the major cancellations. Respawn's in-development Star Wars shooter, claimed to be based on …
Read More »Cyber attackers claim to have hacked Epic Games but ‘no evidence’ so far
As one of the biggest companies in the industry, Epic Games has been targeted by cyber attacks plenty of times over the years. Recently, a group known as ‘Mogilevich' claimed to have infiltrated Epic Games' servers, stealing almost 200GB of data. The group claims this data includes emails, passwords, payment …
Read More »COD: Warzone Mobile finally launches next month
Call of Duty: Mobile has been a huge success for the first-person shooter franchise, with the free-to-play game having amassed more than 500 million downloads since its release back in 2019. That said, we have been waiting for the game’s successor for quite some time now. Built using the mainline …
Read More »Dragon Ball FighterZ rollback netcode update available now
The Dragon Ball franchise has been producing video games for decades, creating many well-known and loved series. One of the franchise’s breakout hits was 2018’s Dragon Ball FighterZ. Following years of post-launch support, the game has finally gotten a native current-gen upgrade – featuring rollback netcode. Taking to Twitter, the …
Read More »Ex-Treyarch lead announces new studio
Back in August last year, we reported that David Vonderhaar – the long-time lead at Treyarch – announced his departure from the studio after more than 18 years. At the time, Vonderhaar opted not to share his future plans, though we now know that the industry veteran has opened up …
Read More »KitGuru Games: Mini Maps – Outdated, Archaic and Holding the Industry Back
While undeniably useful for navigating expansive game worlds, I despise mini-maps and their distracting nature. Are they holding the industry back? And are there ways we can improve on the standard mini-map design?
Read More »Despite low sales, Skull & Bones reportedly achieved “record player engagement”
Described by Ubisoft’s CEO as a AAAA experience, Skull & Bones finally released earlier this month to middling reviews and low sales. Despite the negative perception, Ubisoft has chosen to put a positive spin on the matter, claiming that the game has achieved “record player engagement.” In a press release …
Read More »Media Molecule was almost shut down by Sony
Just as has been the case with pretty much every game publisher, Sony recently announced a massive number of layoffs – including the closure of PlayStation’s London Studio. Though safe for now, it seems as though Media Molecule was very close to also getting the chop. As revealed by the …
Read More »EA reportedly working on a free-to-play Battle Royale Battlefield
Yesterday we spoke on the shake ups happening over at EA, with the Battlefield franchise trying to recover after the relative failure of 2021’s Battlefield 2042. According to a new report, the series looks set to be going back to its roots somewhat with its next title – though will …
Read More »Halo co-creator leaves EA, single-player Battlefield game will get a new director
Back in October 2021, following the shuttering of his own independent studio, Halo co-creator, Marcus Lehto, joined EA to form a brand new studio. The studio known as Ridgeline Games was tasked with working on future single-player Battlefield campaigns, but we are already seeing some shake-ups, with Lehto leaving the …
Read More »Remedy acquires full rights to Control as sequel development ramps up
While we were under the impression that Remedy Entertainment already owned the Control IP, it turns out that was not the case. A few years ago, Remedy obtained the rights to Alan Wake back from Microsoft and now, Remedy has also parted with a chunk of cash to buy the …
Read More »Sony reveals four new PS+ titles for March 2024
Earlier this week, a leak revealed that Sifu would be amongst the games coming to PlayStation Plus in March. Now, Sony has confirmed the full line-up, with PS+ subscribers set to get four games next month rather than the usual three. Sony has announced that EA Sports F1 23 (PS4/PS5), …
Read More »Atlus gives a deeper look at Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance with extended trailer
Last week, Atlus and Sega officially announced that Shin Megami Tensei V would no longer be exclusive to Nintendo Switch. A new, revamped and expanded version of the game, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is now on the way and will be launching across Switch, PC, PlayStation and Xbox consoles. …
Read More »Microsoft launches Game Hubs for Xbox Insiders on PC
You might have already noticed the new game hubs feature if you're an Xbox Insider. Now available for Insiders on PC, game hubs were designed to offer gamers a more advanced, interactive, and engaging experience. With game hubs, you can keep track of your in-game progress, discover new content and …
Read More »Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake gets DLSS, Tarkov: Arena launches with Nvidia Reflex
Charming indie co-op game, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is getting a remake, upgrading the visuals with Unreal Engine 5. On PC, GeForce graphics card users will benefit from additional features, like DLSS. New Nvidia Reflex titles are also on the way this week. Brothers: A Tale of Two …
Read More »Corsair launches new iCUE Link-compatible RX performance fans
Corsair has announced the iCUE Link RX Series of PC cooling fans, expanding the company's iCUE Link ecosystem. The introduction of these fans is a step forward in the growth of Corsair's DIY component portfolio, offering more 120mm and 140mm fan options with and without RGB. The RX Series fans …
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