Over the weekend, it was claimed that the Xbox Games Showcase would be returning on the 9th of June and that the next Call of Duty would be shown at the event. Now, new sources are corroborating this, although Call of Duty: Black Ops Gulf War should be announced before …
Read More »Monolith’s cancelled Batman game featured an early version of the Nemesis system
Monolith Productions is well known for its Lord of the Rings games, including Shadow or Modor and Shadow of War. Prior to landing on the LOTR IP, Monolith was working on something entirely different, a Batman videogame using the same version of Batman that appeared in the film trilogy directed …
Read More »Nintendo shuts off online access for 3DS and Wii U today
Just as announced in the final months of 2023, the online services for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U consoles are shutting down. As of today, online services for both systems will be shut off for good. With online services coming to an end, Wii U and 3DS players will …
Read More »First AMD Granite Ridge (Zen 5) CPU samples begin to circulate
Recently, a new leak surfaced, revealing an engineering sample of an upcoming AMD Granite Ridge CPU. This chip is based on the Zen 5 architecture and is part of the next-generation Ryzen desktop lineup. The leaked photo shared by VallahExperte (via VideoCardz) features the same Integrated Heat Spreader (IHS) design …
Read More »Furmark 2.2 update lets you monitor hotspot temperatures on Nvidia GPUs
Furmark has long been used by tech reviewers, enthusiasts and testers. This month, the software updates to Version 2.2, an upgrade that brings along new features, including the ability to monitor hotspot temperatures on Nvidia graphics cards. Earlier this year, FurMark received a significant update with the release of version …
Read More »Xbox has set up a team for game preservation and compatibility
It seems Xbox isn't abandoning backward compatibility anytime soon. In a recent internal communication, Xbox President Sarah Bond stated that Xbox has created a team focusing exclusively on game preservation and backward compatibility. Windows Central was the first to report on the leaked internal communication sent by Xbox's chief to …
Read More »FFXVI producer believes “it’s probably about time” for a new Final Fantasy Tactics
Final Fantasy has had a long and storied history, with the classic video game franchise spawning dozens of titles across a multitude of genres. One of the most popular spin-offs was Final Fantasy Tactics. Though the sub-series has not seen a new entry in ages, according to Square Enix “It’s …
Read More »Apple officially allows emulators on the iOS App Store
Over the past few months, new international laws and external pressure has forced Apple’s hand into relaxing many of its rules surrounding iOS and the Apple App Store. Between the addition of cloud streaming apps and the promised arrival of the Epic Games Store later this year, the iPhone creator has now started to allow game emulators to be added to the iOS App Store.
Read More »The ‘failed’ COD Vanguard reportedly sold over 30 million copies
The newest Call of Duty entry is consistently one of if not the best-selling game every single year. Though the quality has ebbed and flowed, the profits have not, with a decrease in critical reception seemingly doing little to impact sales. Even so, 2021’s Call of Duty Vanguard was deemed …
Read More »Parkour cyberpunk puzzler ‘Ghostrunner’ will be free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, Epic Games offers a title or two for free to all those with an Epic Games account. With The Outer Worlds and Thief currently free to acquire, the platform holder has revealed that come this Thursday, the first-person cyberpunk parkour puzzler Ghostrunner will be free to own. Available …
Read More »The Xbox Games Showcase will return in June, Gears 6, Avowed and Indiana Jones expected
There has been quite a bit of Xbox news this week. We recently learned a lot more about Hellblade 2, which lands on Xbox and PC next month, and we've also recently heard rumours that Gears of War 6 is due to be announced this Summer. Now to cap off …
Read More »Intel rebalances XeSS upscaling settings with version 1.3
Intel recently released an upgraded version of its XeSS upscaler, version 1.3. This version offers improved performance over the previous version, including changing the resolution scaling for the upscaling profiles and introducing new ones. While these profiles share the same title, Intel compares them with varying scaling, resulting in better …
Read More »DLSS 3.7 brings new image quality improvements
Nvidia's DLSS has been a game-changer for the last five years, boosting framerates on RTX-based systems with minimal image quality loss. With each update, DLSS continues improving, and the recent DLSS 3.7 upgrade is no exception.
Read More »TCL debuts impressive Fast HVA Mini LED displays with DisplayHDR 1400
TCL has recently launched two new gaming monitors, the TCL 27R83U and TCL 34R83Q. Based on TCL's proprietary Fast HVA display, both monitors feature 8-bit+FRC colour bit depth, Quantum Dot Color and Mini LED technology. Starting with the TCL 27R83U, this monitor has a 4K resolution, a 160Hz refresh rate, …
Read More »MSI to replace Z790 Tomahawk WiFi motherboards affected by design fault
Recently, several complaints have been made about MSI motherboards, particularly the Z790 Tomahawk WiFi model, failing to turn on or experiencing frequent issues during POST. A tech YouTuber initially brought this issue to our attention, and MSI has now confirmed it, stating it was a manufacturing problem. YouTuber Joshi Repair …
Read More »Relic undergoes layoffs after split from Sega
Just last week, SEGA underwent some structural changes, selling off Relic Entertainment, which is now an independent studio, and laying off workers across its various other divisions. While Relic Entertainment may have gotten away from any potential publisher-led lay-offs, unfortunately, the studio still needs to undergo some cuts to survive …
Read More »Helldivers 2 Democratic Detonation Warbond promises explosive new weapons
Helldivers 2 has continued to do very well in the weeks following launch and the team at Arrowhead has been swiftly delivering on new content updates, with weekly operations pushing the campaign forward and introducing new threats. The next Warbond has now been announced for the game, bringing a new …
Read More »EK launches EK-Loop nano-grade thermal paste
EK announced the release of the EK-Loop Thermal Paste NGP (5g), a thermal interface material designed for high-end components. This paste uses nano-grade particles to ensure efficient heat transmission between CPUs, GPUs, and other chipsets and their cooling solutions, such as water blocks and heatsinks. Built on Nano-Grade Particles (NGP) …
Read More »The Elder Scrolls Online’s 10th Anniversary roadmap revealed
The Elder Scrolls Online is turning ten years old and Zenimax plans on celebrating the milestone. Ahead of the game's next major expansion in June, Bethesda has now revealed the 10th Anniversary roadmap, giving us a peak at all future ESO updates coming over the next year. There will be …
Read More »Undead Labs may be gearing up to reveal State of Decay 3
June is just around the corner and studios/publishers are beginning to lock in their summer announcement plans. We've recently heard several rumours about upcoming announcements from the Xbox team. Recent reports have claimed we'll be getting our first look at Gears 6 this year and as it turns out, we …
Read More »Sea of Thieves’ PS5 release offers 120fps, DualSense features and more
As part of Microsoft’s recent shift toward a more multiplatform approach with its first-party games, the console manufacturer has released Pentiment and Hi-Fi Rush to the PlayStation 5. Next up is Sea of Thieves, with the team at Rare confirming cross-play, cross-progression, 120fps and more. Publishing an FAQ of sorts …
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 …
Read More »System Shock Remake getting massive update ahead of console release
After a lengthy development, Nightdive Studios’ System Shock Remake finally released on PC in May of last year, faithfully recreating the 1994 immersive sim classic. Ahead of the remake’s console release, Nightdive Studios have revealed a massive patch is set to drop, overhauling many mechanics. In an interview conducted by …
Read More »Sony reportedly no longer interested in the KOTOR Remake
First announced back in 2021, the much-anticipated Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake has suffered from a number of setbacks including a change in development studio, rumours of its cancellation and more. While the game was recently confirmed to be “alive and well” it seems as though Sony no longer have any interest in the project.
Read More »Intel updates PresentMon monitoring software to version 2.0
Intel's frame capture tool, PresentMon, has recently been updated to version 2.0. The new update brought some much-needed bug fixes, but more importantly, it introduced new features that enthusiasts were asking for. This updated version includes several new features, improvements, and fixes. One of the most exciting capabilities is the …
Read More »Sabrent launches cheaper, DRAM-less Rocket 4 M.2 NVMe SSD
Sabrent has recently announced the expansion of its Rocket 4 SSD series with the new DRAM-less Rocket M.2 SSD. These new Rocket 4 SSDs will replace the phased-out Rocket 4 SSDs, which now only feature NAND chips on one side, making them more compatible with mobile devices. According to TechPowerUp, …
Read More »Insiders claim we’ll be getting our first look at Gears 6 soon
We've been hearing rumours about The Coalition's development plans for quite some time now. While a small, new IP was in development at one point, this was scrapped to focus all efforts on the next Gears of War game. Now, the time to reveal Gears 6 might be just around …
Read More »We might be getting our first look at the Splinter Cell Remake soon
Earlier this week, Ubisoft announced plans for its next summer showcase. We are already expecting to see updates for titles like Star Wars Outlaws, XDefiant, Assassin's Creed Red and Prince of Persia, but it would seem that Splinter Cell fans now also have reason to be excited. Ubisoft Forward, the …
Read More »Ninja Theory co-founder leaves studio ahead of Hellblade 2 launch
Ninja Theory co-founder, writer and director, Anteem Antoniades, has left the studio, ahead of the highly anticipated launch of Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2. This move does not immediately spell cause for concern at Ninja Theory, as the studio is filled with many creative people, many of whom are currently leading …
Read More »Hellblade 2 will run at 4K/30FPS on Xbox Series X, no 60FPS option planned
The release of Ninja Theory's long awaited next-gen exclusive, Hellblade 2, is just around the corner. Ahead of the game's release in May, the first previews have now gone live, painting a positive picture for the game, particularly on a technical level. Ninja Theory has been utilising Unreal Engine 5, …
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