If you have a Final Fantasy IX update waiting to download on Steam, then you may want to cancel the update, as the game's latest patch has seemingly deleted all of the game files from Steam. We don't know exactly why this has happened, but taking a look at Steamdb …
Read More »Nvidia launches RTX Super GPUs for laptops with new Max-Q upgrades
This week, Nvidia is refreshing its gaming laptop hardware with new RTX Super series GPUs and new enhancements to Max-Q. Nvidia is also looking to reduce the starting price point for gaming laptops, with GTX 1650 laptops set to be available for as low as $699 and RTX 2060 laptops …
Read More »Intel launches 10th Gen H-series CPUs for laptops
Alongside the launch of Nvidia’s latest laptop GPUs, Intel is also unveiling the new 10th Gen Core H-series of processors for laptops. The new line-up features the first mobile processor to break the 5GHz barrier, which will help drive higher frame rates in games. With the 10th Gen H-series of …
Read More »Gearbox employees are reportedly getting underpaid
Gearbox is no stranger to controversy, but things have been relatively rosy for the studio lately thanks to the success of Borderlands 3 and its DLCs. That changes a bit this week though, with a new report indicating that employees at the studio are paid less than market value and …
Read More »Steam changes automatic updates schedule for games in response to COVID-19
Over the last couple of weeks, Steam concurrent player counts and daily logins have been on the rise, in large part due to so many people remaining at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as many other digital service providers have already noted, this rise in traffic is leading to increased …
Read More »Bethesda won’t be holding a digital games showcase in June
Over the last four years, we've come to expect big announcements from Bethesda in June, whether they be from Bethesda Game Studios, or its publishing arm. With E3 and Quakecon cancelled, many have wondered if Bethesda would host its own Direct-style stream for announcements. It could happen, but it won't …
Read More »Half-Life: Alyx Source 2 level editor is being worked on now
We have known about Source 2 for many years now, in-fact, games like Dota 2 and Artifact already use Valve's spruced up engine. However, the release of Half-Life: Alyx is a far bigger deal for Valve's new tech and with the game now out, the developers are working hard on …
Read More »Gamescom expands livestream plans, final decision on physical event coming in May
Over the last few weeks, Gamescom has been giving frequent updates on the status of its 2020 event. This week, Gamescom began revising its plans, looking to expand on digital content while a final decision on whether or not the physical event will go ahead. Gamescom is one of the …
Read More »Wasteland 3 delayed due to ‘logistical challenges’
Recently, Microsoft admitted that some of its first-party game studios are facing challenges shifting to a work-from-home environment due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Now, we've got our first game delay, with InXile's Wasteland 3 pushed back to August. The game was originally due to release on May 19th across PC, …
Read More »Review your ASUS hardware and get a rebate
Finding the best time to buy new PC hardware is never an easy task, as there is always another sale or promotion just around the corner, not to mention new hardware launches in general. Late last year, ASUS launched a new rebate program running in the UK and Ireland, offering …
Read More »The Outer Worlds comes to Nintendo Switch in June
Obsidian put itself back in the spotlight last year with the successful release of The Outer Worlds. The game has been out on PC, Xbox One and PS4 for a while now but a Switch version is also on the way. It was originally slated to come out in March …
Read More »Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered trailer leaks, game may release this week
There have been plenty of rumours surrounding Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered but last night, we finally got proof. The PlayStation Network accidentally made a listing for the game live early, revealing the full trailer. The Twitter account ‘MW2 Remastered' has already shared the trailer online after downloading …
Read More »Resident Evil Resistance open beta returns to Steam
While the Resident Evil Twitter account has yet to announce the news, it would seem that the RE: Resistance open beta is now live once again. The game originally entered open beta on Steam on Friday but matchmaking issues forced the game to be pulled offline. Today, the Resident Evil …
Read More »Ghost Recon Breakpoint gets a free trial version and a Friend Pass
Ghost Recon Breakpoint's free weekend might be over but Ubisoft is introducing another way to introduce new players to the game. Now, Breakpoint will have a 6-hour long free trial across all platforms, including access to the new Deep State update, which adds two new classes to the game. The …
Read More »Valve details Artifact 2.0 changes and beta plans
A couple of weeks ago, Valve's Artifact team revealed that we could expect more news on the future of the game after the release of Half-Life: Alyx. That day came sooner than expected, with Valve announcing the Artifact Beta 2.0 and detailing some of the big changes being made to …
Read More »Valorant Closed Beta coming on April 7th
Four weeks ago, Riot officially announced Valorant and began closed alpha testing with a small group of esports professionals. Now, Riot is ready for Closed Beta, which will launch on April 7th, but you will have to jump through some hoops in order to play yourself. The closed beta is …
Read More »Nintendo reportedly planning fan-favourite Super Mario remasters for 35th Anniversary
This year, Nintendo is going to be celebrating the 25th anniversary of Super Mario and now thanks to decent sources on the matter, we know a bit more about Nintendo's plans. Switch owners will get a lot of Super Mario games this year, including remasters for a couple of fan-favourites. …
Read More »Nvidia showcases Minecraft with RTX
RTX support for Minecraft was announced back at Gamescom 2019. It already looked impressive at the time but over the following months, more work has been done and today, Nvidia is sharing another sneak preview ahead of release. Minecraft with RTX is coming very soon and to show off what …
Read More »Square Enix confirms it is shipping Final Fantasy VII Remake ‘far earlier’ than planned
Over the weekend, we learned that some pre-order customers were getting their physical copies of Final Fantasy VII Remake very early. This morning, Square Enix has clarified the situation, saying that in order to ensure as many people get their copy in time for launch, it began shipping disc copies …
Read More »Steam Workshop came about after Gabe Newell began gold farming in WoW
Steam Workshop has been around for years now and many of us just assumed that the idea came about due to Valve's history with the modding community. As it turns out though, part of the reason Workshop came into existence is thanks to World of Warcraft, as Gabe Newell got …
Read More »Last Oasis pulled offline and refunds offered due to launch weekend issues
Last Oasis initially looked like a very promising PvP focused survival MMO but its launch weekend has been riddled with issues. Widespread connection issues meant that early buyers couldn't even play the game and at the moment, this problem still persists. As a result, servers are being taken offline for …
Read More »Castlevania will be getting a fourth season on Netflix
The Castlevania series on Netflix swiftly garnered a reputation as one of the video game adaptations around and that success continued over the course of the show’s second season. Season 3 just released and has also garnered up high praise. As a result, Netflix is keen to get people looking …
Read More »MacBook Air owners may face issues with anti-reflective coating on Retina displays
Back in October 2018, Apple gave the MacBook Air a much needed upgrade, complete with Retina displays with anti-reflective coating. Now, it appears that the anti-reflective coating may be an issue, as Apple is apparently aware that some customers are ending up with defected displays. As reported by MacRumours, Apple …
Read More »Doom Eternal cheat engine paves way for third-person mode and return of pistol
There have been several gameplay changes made for Doom Eternal, including the addition of larger platforming sections, a new resource management system to keep your armour, health and ammo up, as well as the removal of the starter pistol from DOOM 2016. It turns out that the starter pistol is …
Read More »GeForce Now adds new games, promises new titles every Thursday
GeForce Now is going to be expanding its library of available games each Thursday, starting off with Control, one of the best RTX showcases to date.
Read More »Blizzard survey hints at The Burning Crusade for WoW Classic
Since the release of WoW Classic, there has been talk of Blizzard also adding support for the older expansions in their original form. Blizzard appears to be curious about this idea too, as it has begun surveying current Classic players on the possibility of bringing out a classic version of …
Read More »Nier Replicant is getting remastered for PC, Xbox One and PS4
The Nier franchise has gained plenty of new fans this generation thanks to the excellent Nier Automata. Now, we'll have the chance to go back and see where it all started, as a remaster of Nier Replicant has been announced for PC, Xbox One and PS4. Square Enix and ToyLogic …
Read More »Intel to donate $6 million to support coronavirus relief
A lot of businesses have been donating to coronavirus relief efforts recently, including sports leagues, game developers, retailers and tech companies. Intel is increasing its efforts this week, setting aside $6 million to help in certain areas. In an announcement this week, Intel confirmed that it will “provide $4 million to …
Read More »Predator: Hunting Grounds is free to play this weekend on PC and PS4
While Resident Evil 3's new multiplayer mode trial is having some issues this weekend, there is another multiplayer game that you can try out for free. Predator: Hunting Grounds has a free trial live on PS4 and PC this weekend, complete with cross-platform matchmaking. Predator: Hunting Grounds was originally announced …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Remake physical copies are being sold early
The game is still two weeks away, but copies are getting out very early.
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