Last week, Larian Studios found itself in a spot of controversy after announcing Baldur's Gate 3 for PS5 and skipping over other platforms. Pretty quickly, Larian co-founder, Swen Vincke, stated that there was no exclusivity deal in place, and now, the studio has explained its position further. Baldur's Gate 3 …
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The Outer Worlds is finally getting upgraded for Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC
Back in late 2022, we began seeing leaks for The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition, a new version of the game with visual upgrades for new-gen consoles and PC. It has been months since then and the leaks had all but been forgotten. That changes today, with Obsidian officially announcing …
Read More »Pokémon Scarlet & Violet expansions announced for 2023
Much like Pokemon Sword & Shield, the latest games in the series, Scarlet & Violet, will also be getting two expansions. The first major DLC is arriving this summer, with the second scheduled to roll out before the end of the year. Today as part of a Pokemon Presents stream …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Review
Leo takes a look at the brand-new Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Read More »The Crew series surpasses 40 million players
Many publishers have their own car racing franchise. PlayStation has Gran Turismo, Xbox has Forza and Ubisoft has The Crew – an interesting take on the genre focused on keeping the action moving at all times through a rather cool vehicle switching mechanic. As we await for more news on …
Read More »Sons of the Forest surpasses 2 million players in just 24 hours
The Forest ended up going on to become one of the most successful Early Access survival games on Steam. Now, the developers have followed it up with a highly anticipated sequel, Sons of the Forest, which has already gone on to sell 2 million copies just 24 hours after its …
Read More »Nintendo confirms it is skipping E3 this year
The early rumours about the big three gaming companies missing E3 2023 were accurate. Like Sony and Microsoft, Nintendo is also skipping this year's E3 event. The confirmation comes from the company, which stated that despite not being present at the event, it would keep supporting ESA. According to Nintendo's …
Read More »EA asks fans if they want remakes for Dead Space 2 and 3
It’s safe to say that EA Motive’s remake of the 2008 survival horror classic Dead Space has been a success, with the title’s reception by both fans and critics alike surpassing that of the original game. In the wake of this, EA is now asking fans whether they would like …
Read More »Swery65 asks “is the world going crazy????” in response to free DLC desires
Swery65 is a well-known name in gaming, with the creator amassing a portfolio of work which includes many quirky titles such as Deadly Premonition, The Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories, and his most recent release: The Good Life. Speaking of the latter title, the game is set …
Read More »Leaked PlayStation Showcase will “set up the second phase of PS5”
Earlier this month, well-known industry insider Jeff Grubb claimed that Sony was set to announce a State of Play for the end of February – and that a full-blown PlayStation Showcase would take place at some point prior to E3. With the State of Play having come and gone, many …
Read More »ROG Strix XG27AQMR packs a WQHD IPS panel with 300Hz refresh rate
If you're looking for a fast IPS gaming monitor with a WQHD resolution, the new Asus ROG Strix XG27AQMR might be precisely what you're looking for. With a 300Hz refresh rate, the new Asus ROG Strix monitor delivers the performance and image quality you expect from a high-end gaming monitor. …
Read More »Ryzen 9 7945HX trades blows with Intel i9-13980HX in Geekbench
The first Geekbench scores of the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX have been found. According to the results shown here, it seems AMD Ryzen 7000 mobile series flagship CPU will be as powerful as Intel's 13th Gen Core equivalent in single and multi-core performance. The benchmark results found by Olrak were …
Read More »AOC AGON AG455UCX comes with a ultrawide curved VA panel with a 165Hz refresh rate
AGON by AOC has introduced a new ultrawide gaming monitor to its ranks. The AG455UCX offers all you could ask for in a high-end gaming monitor, including a high refresh rate and resolution, a slew of gaming-oriented features and a decent variety of connectivity options. The AOC AGON AG455UCX features …
Read More »Gigabyte X670 and B650 BIOS update adds support for AMD Ryzen 7000X3D chips
In a few days, AMD will release the Ryzen 7000X3D chips to the public. These chips will be supported by X670 and B650 series motherboards, but you'll first have to update your BIOS if you've already got a motherboard. Fortunately for those with a Gigabyte motherboard, a BIOS update has …
Read More »Teamgroup introduces the T-Force Cardea Z540 M.2 PCIe 5.0 SSD
The age of the PCIe 5.0 SSD has officially begun with the release of the current generation of Intel and AMD processors. As such, Teamgroup has released the T-Force Cardea Z540 M.2 PCIe 5.0 SSD, an NVMe 2.0 storage drive capable of read and write speeds of up to 12,000MB/s …
Read More »MSI is offering Company of Heroes 3 game codes to those who get an MAG281URF or MPG321UR-QD monitor
If you're interested in a new gaming monitor, you might be interested in MSI's latest monitor campaign. Thanks to the recent partnership between MSI and Sega, anyone who buys the MAG281URF or MPG321UR-QD can claim a Company of Heroes 3 game code to play the newly released strategy game. The …
Read More »The G.Skill OC World Cup returns in 2023 with $40,000 total cash prize
The G.Skill Annual OC World Cup returns this year after a three-year hiatus. The event will kick off starting in March with a public online qualifier stage, after which successful entrants will be invited through to the next state, after some additional OC battling, a Grand Final will be held …
Read More »Larian founder hints that Baldur’s Gate 3 will release on Xbox too
Last night during Sony's State of Play stream, Larian Studios made a surprise appearance with a new trailer for Baldur's Gate 3, confirming that the game will release on PlayStation later this year. While no Xbox version has been confirmed yet, Larian founder, Swen Vincke, seems to be hinting that …
Read More »Intel CEO denies 3nm delay rumours
Earlier this week, a report citing supply chain sources claimed that Intel had deferred a chip order with TSMC, sparking rumours that upcoming products, like Arrow Lake processors, would be delayed. Intel CEO, Pat Gelsinger, recently had the opportunity to refute that rumour directly. As reported by Tom's Hardware, speaking …
Read More »Embracer strikes deal with WB for new Lord of the Rings movies
Last year, Embracer Group acquired Middle-Earth Enterprises and along with it, the rights to The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and other works. With the rights changing hands, many have wondered what this means for the future of LOTR in film. As it turns out, not much will be …
Read More »Resident Evil 4 Remake demo and Mercenaries mode announced
Last night during Sony's State of Play stream, a new Resident Evil 4 Remake trailer debuted, giving us a look at new gameplay scenes ahead of launch next month. The game's upcoming VR mode has already been announced, but there is also a demo on the way, in addition to …
Read More »Hogwarts Legacy has already sold 12 million copies
It is no secret that Hogwarts Legacy had a hugely successful launch, one quick look at peak concurrent player counts and deluxe edition pre-orders confirms that. However, we didn't have any specific sales figures. That changed last night, with Warner Bros confirming that 12 million copies have been sold so …
Read More »PS Plus’ March line-up includes Battlefield 2042, Ghostwire Tokyo, Uncharted and more
Sony seems to have stepped it up quite a bit when it comes to the quality of games being added to PlayStation Plus, with 2023’s titles so far being rather impressive. As part of the console manufacturer’s recent State of Play, just some of the games set to join PlayStation Plus in March have now been revealed.
Read More »Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update XII released
Ever since Microsoft Flight Simulator first launched back in 2020, the game has seen a string of continuous updates with the team at Asobo Studio going over the game with multiple coats of gloss. After updating regions such as the UK, Europe, Australia and more, Microsoft Flight Simulator has now …
Read More »DEATHLOOP surpasses 5 million players
Deathloop’s trajectory has been rather interesting. Initially announced as a PlayStation console exclusive, the Arkane Lyon-developed first-person immersive sim would later fall under the Microsoft umbrella following their acquisition of Zenimax Media (which included Bethesda). One year after its initial September 2021 release, Deathloop was brought over to Xbox Series …
Read More »Peratech x Lenovo Force Sensitive Laptop Keys
This keyboard has force sensitive keys - but what does that actually mean in practice?!
Read More »NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS announced
The Naruto series has entertained and engrossed fans both old and young for decades now, with the story of Naruto Uzumaki’s journey to become Hokage reaching millions upon millions of fans. While the mainline manga series ended all the way back in 2014, Naruto’s legacy continues with the Boruto sequel …
Read More »Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League requires always-online connection in single player
As part of Sony’s recent State of Play, fans were given an in-depth look at the upcoming Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League – a co-op action-adventure open-world game. While the title can be fully played solo – with the co-op nature merely being additive to the experience – it has …
Read More »Warner Bros. accidentally(?) announces Mortal Kombat 12 with 2023 release year
NetherRealm Studios is one of Warner Bros. premiere video game developers, known best for their work on the Mortal Kombat and Injustice fighting game franchises. Following the launch of MK11 in 2019, NetherRealm has been slowly teasing the team’s next game. In a surprise move however, Warner Bros. themselves – …
Read More »Corsair quietly launches wood case panels
Usually when deciding on front panels, we're thinking about tempered glass for aesthetics or a mesh panel for airflow. Corsair is now offering an option for those looking for something a bit different – wooden case panels. Corsair is now offering wood panels, which can slot in for the top-panel …
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