The coronavirus outbreak has disrupted the daily lives of pretty much everyone, with a lot of people now self-isolating and spending more time inside at home. As a result, online services have seen big spikes in users, causing additional strain on ISPs. As a result, the EU is calling on …
Read More »GeForce Now Founders subscription tier sold out in Europe, Nvidia working to expand capacity
Nvidia's GeForce Now streaming service has been off to a great start, despite a few major publishers getting cold feet after launch. While there are some notable games are now missing from GeForce Now, there is a ton still available and clearly, folks in Europe have been taking a shine …
Read More »Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is getting additional DLC ‘perks’
Last year, Microsoft introduced Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, a new tier for the Game Pass subscription granting access to the Game Pass library across console and PC, as well as an Xbox Live Gold membership. Now as subscription services from other publishers continue to rise, Game Pass Ultimate is getting …
Read More »Horizon Zero Dawn on PC won’t have an adjustable FOV but it will support ultra-wide monitors
For the first time, a Sony first party studio is going to be releasing a prominent PlayStation exclusive on PC. Horizon Zero Dawn is arriving on Steam this Summer, showcasing the capabilities of the Decima Engine on non-PlayStation hardware. However, we are learning that there will be some pros and …
Read More »The Steam Game Festival launches with 50 new indie games to play for free
GDC was unfortunately cancelled this month but many of the indie developers that were planning to attend have another chance to show off their new games thanks to the Steam Game Festival. The event is live for the next few days, with over 50 playable demos for upcoming titles. The …
Read More »Steam Labs’ Interactive Recommender is now a permanent Steam Store feature
Over the last few months, Valve has been openly testing experimental Steam features in order to see what users find most useful. Now, one of the earliest Steam Labs experiments its getting a permanent placement on Steam- the Interactive Recommender. In an effort to improve game discoverability on the Steam …
Read More »Xbox Series X set to launch in November
This week has been chock-full of next-generation console news. Not only have we seen detailed hardware spec reveals for the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, but today Microsoft has also seemingly announced the launch date for its new console. So far, Microsoft has maintained that Project Scarlett, now known …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Remake physical copies may be in short supply due to COVID-19 impact
With the COVID-19 outbreak shaking up daily lives and business operations across the world, there is an increased possibility that games may be delayed. In the case of Final Fantasy VII Remake, Square Enix says the game is still on track for April, but those looking to get hold of …
Read More »Sony unveils final hardware spec for PlayStation 5
This has been a big week for console news, as we now have detailed hardware specifications and feature sets for both the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5.
Read More »Computex 2020 looks questionable as Taiwan tightens its travel rules
Just a few weeks ago, TAITRA announced plans to continue ahead with Computex 2020 with safety and hygiene measures in place to protect against the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Since then, the situation has been evolving and many more events are being cancelled. Computex 2020 is now in question …
Read More »Soundtrack leak points to an L.A. Noire sequel from Rockstar
It has been nine years since Rockstar first released L.A. Noire and while there have been a couple of remasters and even a VR spin-off, there hasn't been much talk around a full sequel. That changed this week, as Warner Music has seemingly leaked the sound track for ‘L.A. Noire …
Read More »Apple, Samsung, Microsoft and more targeted for allegedly infringing touchscreen patents
A company known as Neodron recently filed complaints with the US International Trade Commission alleging that many top smartphone and tablet makers are infringing on touchscreen patents. A series of lawsuits have been filed, targeting the likes of Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, Asus, LG, Sony and more, in an effort to gain …
Read More »Nintendo’s online services go down as concurrent user numbers spike
The online gaming world has seen a sharp rise in activity over the last week as more and more people self isolate at home to avoid catching or spreading the coronavirus. Steam set new records for active concurrent users, CS:GO hit over one million concurrent players for the first time, …
Read More »PlatinumGames has its own engine and in-house tools in preparation for next-gen game development
PlatinumGames has used its own in-house tools for game development for many years now but as we look ahead to the next generation and the studio's big expansion, it has been deemed time for an upgrade. This week, Platinum announced the PlatinumEngine, which has been in development for the last …
Read More »Windows 10 can now be found on 1 billion devices
It has taken almost five years but Microsoft has officially reached its goal of bringing Windows 10 to 1 billion devices. Initially, Microsoft planned to hit this milestone by 2018, but the lack of success for Windows Mobile slowed that progress down significantly. With mobile out of the equation, Microsoft's …
Read More »Nvidia puts GTC announcements on hold
Over the last couple of weeks, Nvidia has been rapidly adjusting its plans for the Graphics Technology Conference this month. Initially, the event was going to shift to an entirely digital format but as the coronavirus pandemic continues to evolve, event plans have also needed to change. Last week, the …
Read More »CD Projekt Red shifts to remote work to combat COVID-19, no Cyberpunk 2077 delay expected
In an effort to combat the spread of coronavirus, a lot of businesses all over the world are shifting to remote working, sending employees away to work from their homes. This includes game developers, which opens up the question of unforeseen delays for upcoming games. In the case of CD …
Read More »Control’s new expansion ‘The Foundation’ gets new trailer, releases next week
Control from Remedy Entertainment has been one of the highest rated games to release in the last year, but the journey isn’t over yet. In 2020, Remedy has two story expansions planned, bringing players back to The Oldest House once again to uncover new mysteries. The first expansion is called …
Read More »Gamescom 2020 still planned for August but coronavirus situation being ‘monitored daily’
Just one week ago, Gamescom announced the first set of exhibitors for this year's events but with the coronavirus situation constantly evolving, a lot has also changed in the last week. E3 has officially been cancelled and other events have also been axed. For now though, Gamescom 2020 is still …
Read More »Xbox Series X Quick Resume and NVMe SSD load times shown off
Microsoft has unleashed a ton of information on Xbox Series X hardware specifications and performance capabilities today but that's not all. Two demo videos have also been released, showing off the traditional performance boost enabled by the custom 1TB NVMe SSD, including much faster load times and near-instant suspension and …
Read More »Xbox Series X hardware specs, raytracing and SSD performance detailed
Back when the Xbox One X was making its way on to the market, the folks at Digital Foundry were given an early look at the specs and capabilities of Microsoft's mid-gen refresh system. Now as we head towards the launch of Xbox Series X, history is repeating itself, with …
Read More »Halo 2 Anniversary for PC will begin public testing soon
Halo: Combat Evolved returned to PC this month as part of the Master Chief Collection and soon, it looks like Halo 2 and Halo 2: Anniversary will be joining the club. Hot on the heels of Halo 1's release, 343 Industries is readying Halo 2 for testing on PC. Prior …
Read More »Patent infringement case against Nintendo Switch thrown out
Following on from the Nintendo Switch's launch in 2017, a company called ‘Gamevice', known for the Wikipad, sued Nintendo claiming that the detachable Joy-Cons infringed on patents. Now almost three years later, the lawsuit appears to be over. Gamevice has been making smartphone gaming controllers and its own ‘Wikipad' tablet …
Read More »Nvidia’s GTC keynote is cancelled but other streamed content still planned
So far, we’ve had a number of high-profile event cancellations in early 2020 due to growing concerns around the coronavirus. Nvidia's Graphics Technology Conference (GTC) is one of those events affected. The in-person event was previously cancelled, with plans to replace it with livestreams and the usual keynote address from …
Read More »Valve Index stock quickly sells out, new orders will ship in up to 10 weeks
Just as promised, yesterday the Valve Index returned to the Steam Store with new stock available, although it didn't take long for immediate availability to sell out. Around ten minutes after Valve began accepting orders again, the estimated shipping date began to slide. If you were fortunate enough to get …
Read More »Foxconn revenue took a big revenue hit in February following coronavirus outbreak
A couple of weeks ago, Apple admitted that it was no longer expecting to meet its Q2 revenue targets for the year due to the Coronavirus impacting the supply chain. Now, Foxconn's latest revenue report has indicated how big the impact can be, with the supplier experiencing its biggest year-on-year …
Read More »Gamescom 2020 still going ahead with Microsoft, Nintendo, CD Projekt Red and more attending
Gamescom is on track to take place once again this year, with plenty of publishers, developers and platform holders confirming plans to be there. Beyond that, Geoff Keighley will be hosting Opening Night Live to kick off the event again this year, so we can expect some surprise announcements from …
Read More »Doom Eternal PC system requirements revealed with 1080p/60 and 1440p/60 targets
After spending some extra time in development, DOOM Eternal is officially releasing this month across consoles, cloud streaming platforms and of course, PC. With launch coming next week, it is time to take a look at the PC hardware requirements, which seem to be a notable jump over DOOM (2016). …
Read More »Microsoft announces ‘Game Stack Live’, will feature DirectX Raytracing and Xbox Series X talks
With GDC 2020 being cancelled, March was in danger of being a relatively quiet month for next-gen gaming news. Fortunately, Microsoft is opting to host all of the panels, talks and announcements it had lined up as part of its own livestream. Today, Microsoft announced ‘Game Stack Live', which is …
Read More »The Valve Index is going to be back in stock today
Last week, we learned that Valve would be ending its long-running drought of VR headset stock, with the Valve Index due to return to the Steam store in limited quantities. Valve has since confirmed exactly when its VR kit will be available to purchase. In an email sent out to …
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