The Steam Deck has been out for a few days now and already, those new to Linux are beginning to discover the number of emulators available. Already, we're seeing videos showing users how to set up Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo console emulators on the Steam Deck and as you would …
Read More »Ubisoft delays ‘The Settlers’ reboot once again
Back in 2018, Ubisoft announced plans to bring back ‘The Settlers’ with a new, modern day version of the RTS. Initially, we were expecting to see it release in 2019, but it was pushed back to 2020. Then, in 2020, the game was delayed until 2022 and now, just weeks …
Read More »Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2 likely releasing in 2023
Following on from the success of Respawn’s first Star Wars game, it was expected that we would eventually see a sequel to Fallen Order. As it turns out, Respawn is actually juggling three new Star Wars games. In the case of Fallen Order 2, it might be a bit further …
Read More »Apple to upgrade iPhone SE with A15 processor and 5G
This week, Apple officially announced its next hardware launch event, taking place on the 8th of March. We've already heard plenty of rumours around what to expect, and now, Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, has revealed more details on what should be the star of the show – the new iPhone …
Read More »Rockstar will let you migrate your progress for GTA V on next-gen consoles
While there have been some delays along the way, Rockstar still plans to deliver Grand Theft Auto V for the Xbox Series X/S and PS5 consoles soon. The new version is now less than two weeks away, and will offer up to 60FPS performance on the console versions of the …
Read More »Kolink Observatory Y and Stronghold Prime PC cases arrive in UK
Kolink has been expanding its roster of ARGB PC cases for some time now. Just a couple of weeks ago, we saw the new, extra-wide Observatory Z ARGB cases and now this week, Kolink is unveiling the Observatory Y chassis, as well as a new ‘Stronghold' series case. The new …
Read More »Apple to announce new iPhone SE and iPad Air next week
For a few weeks now, we've been hearing that Apple will hold a new hardware event in March. These reports have been accompanied by leaks for a new iPad, a new iPhone and more. Now, we appear to have confirmation on this, with Apple officially scheduling its event for next …
Read More »Razer launches ultra-compact Razer Huntsman Mini Analog
So far, Razer has covered its bases well with the Huntsman series keyboards, which are already available with optical switches in full-size and tenkeyless form. Now, Razer is adding the Huntsman Mini Analog to the roster, bringing Razer's optical switches to the ultra-compact, 60% keyboard form-factor. Fitted with Razer Analog …
Read More »Ghostrunner ‘Project Hel’ expansion launches today
While Cyberpunk 2077 may have let us down a little at launch, there were other cyberpunk games released in 2020 that surpassed expectations. One of those games was none other than Ghostrunner, which is making headlines again this year thanks to its new major expansion. Ghostrunner released in Autumn 2020, …
Read More »DICE details new changes to Battlefield 2042 maps to improve gameplay
DICE has been quiet recently under a barrage of complaints from Battlefield 2042 players. At the moment, the studio is working on major changes to the game and will then begin releasing new content over the Summer. The first of these major changes has now been revealed, with DICE outlining …
Read More »Nvidia will add 21 games to GeForce Now this month, including ELEX II and Shadow Warrior 3
Nvidia has revealed the full list of titles coming to GeForce Now this month. Over the course of March, Nvidia will add 21 more games to its streaming service, including big releases like Shadow Warrior 3 and ELEX II. The first nine games are landing on GeForce Now this week, …
Read More »Novatech and Intel are giving away a Total War themed gaming PC
We run a lot of our own giveaways here at KitGuru, but once in a while we'll spot one happening elsewhere that we think our readers would be interested in. If you fancy winning an RTX 3080 Ti equipped gaming PC, then we can point you in the right direction. …
Read More »Bethesda releases free Ghostwire Tokyo: Prelude for PC and PlayStation
Ghostwire: Tokyo is heading to PC and PlayStation 5 in just a few weeks time, but Bethesda and Tango Gameworks have an early surprise in store for us. Ahead of the game's release later this month, Bethesda has published a free prelude, telling the events that lead up to the …
Read More »Resident Evil 7, RE 2 and RE 3 Remake getting upgraded for Xbox Series X/S and PS5
Resident Evil had a true resurgence over the last console generation, with Capcom delivering Resident Evil 7, and remakes for Resident Evil 2 and 3, all of which were well received by fans. Soon, all three titles will be getting graphical updates to take better advantage of the Xbox Series …
Read More »Valve will produce “hundreds of thousands” of Steam Decks over next two months
The Steam Deck is finally shipping, but there is a long waiting list for pre-order customers, with some not expecting to get their units until “after Q2”, putting their shipping date sometime over the summer months. Fortunately, production is ramping up, with Valve anticipating to ship “hundreds of thousands” of …
Read More »Netflix acquires Next Games to expand game streaming efforts
Netflix is continuing its push into the video game market. Recently, Netflix officially launched ‘Netflix Games' as part of the streaming service and since then, the company has been shopping around for independent studios to develop games for the platform. Previously, Netflix acquired Oxenfree developer, Night School Studio. Now, Netflix …
Read More »XCOM 2 multiplayer services shutting down on PC
While multiplayer isn't the core selling point behind the XCOM games, it still has its fan base. Unfortunately, in the case of XCOM 2, multiplayer services will soon be going away for good, on PC at least. Released back in 2016, XCOM 2 is a fantastic strategy game that has …
Read More »Nvidia source code leak points to Nintendo Switch 2 with Ampere GPU
For years now, there have been rumours around a Switch Pro, with a newer Nvidia SoC and support for features like DLSS. At this point, a Switch 2 is looking far more likely than a mid-gen refresh, and we finally have confirmation of such a product existing thanks to recent Nvidia leaks.
Read More »Bungie threatens to ban Destiny 2 players running on Steam Deck
Bungie has found itself in a spot of controversy this week, as the studio has revealed that it intends to ban any Destiny 2 player attempting to access the game on Steam Deck. Bungie says the Deck is an ‘unsupported platform', despite the fact that the game can run using …
Read More »Valve software update fixes ‘stick drift’ on Steam Deck
The Steam Deck officially began shipping out to pre-order customers this week, but it didn't take long for buyers to encounter issues. Some early Steam Deck units do suffer from ‘stick drift', an issue that has plagued several different kinds of gamepad over the years, including the Switch Joy Cons. …
Read More »Xbox Game Pass PC app update enables mods and removes restrictions on game installs
In late 2021, Microsoft announced some major improvements coming to the Xbox Game Pass app on PC. The update will finally give users more control over their game installs and files, as well as increased mod support. Now after months of testing, this update is finally ready to roll out. …
Read More »Sony’s PlayStation could get a ray-tracing performance boost
We've already seen some impressive graphical showcases on Sony's PlayStation 5 console, including ray-traced reflections in titles like Spider-Man and Ratchet & Clank. Moving forward, Sony may be looking to squeeze even more out of the system, with a newly discovered patent detailing new ray-tracing acceleration tech. Sony has patented …
Read More »Amazon’s cloud gaming service ‘Luna’ officially launches today
Amazon has been working on its own game streaming service, Luna, for years now. So far, the service has only been available in trial form and in limited territories. That changes today, however, with Amazon Luna officially launching across the US, adding new games and channels, and implementing Twitch integration. …
Read More »Back 4 Blood’s first expansion is coming in April
Turtle Rock has always had post-launch expansions and DLCs planned for Back 4 Blood, although it has taken a while longer than expected. Today, the studio announced that the game's first expansion, Tunnels of Terror, will be arriving in April. At launch, Back 4 Blood packed one single, but lengthy …
Read More »Guardians of the Galaxy, Final Fantasy and more head to Xbox Game Pass this month
We've officially made it through to March and right on time, Microsoft has revealed the next batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass for PC, consoles and cloud. In a surprise move, we have a pretty major headliner for this month – Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. Marvel's Guardians …
Read More »You can now watch Gabe Newell hand delivering Steam Decks
Last week, the Steam Deck officially began shipping to the first wave of pre-order customers. It didn't take long for reports of Valve founder, Gabe Newell, hand delivering Steam Decks to hit the web, and now Valve has uploaded the footage too. In celebration of the Steam Deck launch, Gabe …
Read More »Hackers reportedly leak Nvidia DLSS source code
Over the weekend, hackers were able to break into Nvidia's systems and steal roughly 1TB worth of confidential files. So far, the group behind the attack claims to have source code, drivers, an LHR bypass, schematics and more and now, some of these files have begun leaking - starting with the source code for DLSS.
Read More »Valve dropped Bitcoin from Steam due to mass fraud
Back in April 2016, Valve began accepting Bitcoin as a form of payment on the Steam Store, allowing those with cryptocurrency to purchase games. Valve eventually removed support for cryptocurrency in 2017, and now we know why – half of the transactions were fraudulent. When Valve first decided to remove …
Read More »Valve is releasing a new game set in the Portal universe
The Steam Deck has officially launched and while Valve doesn't have a major game to launch alongside its new hardware, it has cooked up a smaller game set in the Portal universe. It might not be Portal 3, but Aperture Desk Job will be free, so it has that going …
Read More »Nintendo pulls Super Smash Bros from EVO 2022 tournament
Sony recently made a big bet on esports by jointly acquiring EVO, the biggest fighting game tournament in the world. The event is on track to return in 2022 but unfortunately, there will be one major game missing from the roster this year, as Nintendo has pulled Smash Bros. Super …
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