The Humble Choice bundle for April 2020 has been officially revealed, bringing subscribers a good mix of indie hits and Triple A action. This month's bundle headliner is Hitman 2, IO Interactive's excellent sequel to the Hitman 2016 reboot. In terms of value, those on the $12 ‘classic' subscription tier …
Read More »Discord introduces Krisp.ai to filter out background noise in voice chats
Since shifting away from becoming a games launcher, Discord has been doubling down on becoming a better VOIP and chat app. One new feature just launched on the desktop version of Discord this week, an AI-based background noise suppressor to make voice chats clearer. The feature is developed in partnership …
Read More »Valve patents Steam Controller with swappable controls
Towards the end of last year, Valve officially discontinued the Steam Controller, but that doesn't mean that the project is entirely dead. In fact, new evidence of an updated Steam Controller came to light this week, thanks to a newly filed Valve patent. The patent in question depicts a version …
Read More »Call of Duty Warzone brings back Trio squads after fan backlash
Just a few days after swapping out three-player teams with quads in Call of Duty: Warzone, Activision has had a change of heart. Following complaints about the change, Trios have been restored. In a tweet on Thursday, Infinity Ward confirmed the change, saying: “A playlist update is rolling out now …
Read More »Final Fantasy XIV patches will be delayed as Tokyo enters state of emergency
Since the release of the latest major expansion, Final Fantasy XIV has received a series of big patches adding new content to keep players engaged. Unfortunately, the development schedule is going to see a hit over the next few months due to COVID-19. Naoki Yoshida, director and producer of Final …
Read More »Intel commits $50 million to combat Coronavirus
Intel is increasing its donation efforts to combat COVID-19 once again. Previously, the company donated $1 million to Red Cross and set up a $6 million relief fund to help support other organisations helping communities impacted by the virus. This week, Intel is also committing $50 million to the Pandemic …
Read More »Google is temporarily making 1080p streaming the default option for Stadia users
This week, Google took a big step in its cloud gaming journey by opening up Stadia to everyone , meaning anyone can sign up and stream as long as they have an email address. While the floodgates opening should be a good thing, it also comes at an odd time, …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 to get a ‘full blown’ next gen version for Xbox Series X and PS5
Cyberpunk 2077 is an ambitious game, one that is likely going to be a struggle to run on current-generation consoles. With that in mind, many are hoping to see an enhanced version for next-gen consoles and CD Projekt Red has confirmed that it will be delivering just that. We already …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Remake release video shows gameplay captured on PC
Final Fantasy VII Remake has officially launched on PlayStation this week and to mark the occasion, Square Enix has released a ‘thank you' video for fans. While this video is uploaded to the official PlayStation YouTube account, it features gameplay captured on PC and not console. The video is short, …
Read More »BlizzCon 2020 is being planned but it is too early to tell if it will be possible
Blizzard hasn't exactly had the best run of PR over the last couple of years but Blizzcon still tends to be a hugely popular event each year. Currently, Blizzard still plans to hold another Blizzcon this year, but the company also warns that it is “too early” to tell if …
Read More »Amazon’s MMO ‘New World’ pushed back to August
Amazon Game Studios has been working on its first MMO, New World, for years now. There have been plenty of closed alpha and beta tests during that time and this year, the game is set to officially release. New World was originally due out in May, but due to the …
Read More »Palit GeForce RTX 2060 StormX drops to £260 this week
This is one of the lowest prices we have seen for the RTX 2060 yet...
Read More »Fallout 76 Wastelanders trailer sets up the story and shows off new improvements
We are just a few days away from Fallout 76’s big return with the Wastelanders expansion and Steam launch. In preparation for the update, Bethesda released a new trailer for Wastelanders today, teasing new NPCs, factions and story quests. The trailer is short, so we don't get much in the form …
Read More »Bethesda and noblechairs partner up, Fallout gaming chair coming first
The folks at noblechairs are bringing a fresh new look to its chairs later this year thanks to a new partnership with Bethesda. Under the partnership, we’ll see officially licensed chairs based on Bethesda’s biggest franchises, including Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, DOOM, RAGE and Wolfenstein. The final designs for each …
Read More »Call of Duty: Warzone removes Trios in favour of 4-player squads
The third season of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare multiplayer content is now live, bringing changes to all modes, including one major change to Warzone. The battle royale mode is no longer made up of three-player teams, with Trios being completely swapped for Quads. Removing the option of three-player teams …
Read More »Microsoft Surface Neo reportedly pushed out of 2020
Back in October, Microsoft unveiled the future of Surface devices with the Surface Duo and Neo. Originally, both new devices were supposed to be launching before the end of this year, but delays are reportedly creeping in, with the Neo now no longer expected to release this year. While the …
Read More »Riot begins Valorant ban waves for sold beta accounts
There is plenty of buzz surrounding Riot’s new shooter, Valorant. As a result, demand for closed beta access is incredibly high, leading to accounts being sold for over $150 on sites like eBay. Due to this, the ban hammer has been raised early, with a number of accounts being booted …
Read More »Apple reportedly set to acquire NextVR
It is no secret that Apple is working on mixed reality technology and has been stocking up on IP and buying out smaller companies to further its goals. This year, Apple is reportedly adding another piece to the puzzle, with sources indicating that it will be buying NextVR. NextVR is …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 still on track for September release
One of the biggest games of 2020, The Last of Us Part II, was recently delayed, so there are concerns about other big releases scheduled for this year. Fortunately, in the case of Cyberpunk 2077, the game is still on track for its new September release date...
Read More »Gears 5 is free to play this week
If you haven’t had the chance to check out Gears 5 since its launch late last year, then now is the perfect opportunity. The game is currently free to play on PC through both Steam and the Windows Store. The free play period lasts until the 12th of April, giving …
Read More »Google Stadia now has a free streaming tier
Back when Google first pitched Stadia, it was with a free tier for 1080p streaming and a pro tier for those who want up to 4K visuals. Since launch in November 2019, Stadia has only had the Pro subscription tier available but as of today, the free streaming tier is …
Read More »Gamevice attempts second lawsuit against Nintendo over Switch design
Back when the Nintendo Switch launched, Gamevice filed a patent infringement lawsuit, claiming that the detachable controller design infringes on its own IP. A few weeks ago, Nintendo successfully got that case thrown out, but Gamevice is being persistent, with another legal dispute now coming to light. This time around, …
Read More »Valorant closed beta launch draws 1.7 million Twitch viewers
Riot Games has always had a high ranking on Twitch thanks to League of Legends but it would seem that the buzz surrounding its new shooter, Valorant, is pushing things even further. During the launch yesterday, 1.7 million concurrent viewers were watching various streamers playing the game on Twitch, rivalling …
Read More »Inside Xbox brings announcements for Gears Tactics, Game Pass, new PC gaming features and more
The first ‘Inside Xbox' episode of 2020 aired today and while we're a little too close to the summer for announcements of secret projects or Halo Infinite gameplay, Microsoft still had plenty to show. The episode brings updates for Obsidian's Grounded, the upcoming Gears Tactics, Xbox Game Pass, Sea of …
Read More »Microsoft’s Chromium version of Edge is overtaking Firefox
Back in 2019, Microsoft officially began work on a Chromium-based version of its Edge browser, bringing full compatibility with Google Chrome extensions and other new features. The browser spent many months in beta testing before launching earlier this year and already, Edge is beginning to give Firefox some competition. For …
Read More »AMD discontinues StoreMI storage acceleration tool, will release a replacement this year
Back in 2018, AMD launched its 2nd Gen Ryzen processors and also introduced new features for AM4 motherboards. One such feature was ‘StoreMI', which allowed you to set up a fast cache on an SSD to help boost loading times on a HDD. Now, StoreMI is being discontinued, although a …
Read More »Overclockers UK launches Easter Sale
Easter is coming up, which means we are back in the middle of sale season. This week, Overclockers UK is launching its Easter sale with the first wave of deals, with more discounts to come over the course of this week. The sale has price cuts across most products, including …
Read More »No Man’s Sky surprise update adds Exo Mechs to the game
No Man's Sky has been on quite the journey since its initial release. What was once an overhyped disaster has transformed into a positively received space sim with a ton to do. This year, the game is getting another solid update, with Exo Mech suits being added to the game. …
Read More »Sony refunding digital pre-orders for The Last of Us Part II and Iron Man VR
At this point, we are all well aware that The Last of Us Part II is not coming out in May, as Sony has issued an indefinite delay due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now due to this, Sony is doing something that is quite rare for the company- it is …
Read More »Win a Philips 4K 32-inch Adaptive sync monitor!
We are back with another giveaway! This time around, we are teaming up with Philips to give you the chance to win a 32-inch 4K monitor with FreeSync support, making it a great display for both work and play.
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