For decades, there has been a discrepency between the level of optimisation game developers are able to achieve on a console versus the PC hardware equivelant. As Microsoft continues its PC gaming push, it is hoping to close that gap with major updates to DirectX.
Read More »PEGI ratings board to finally crack down on ‘loot boxes’ in games
For around a decade now, there has been an intense debate around loot boxes in videogames and whether or not they should be considered as a form of gambling. Now, the European game rating board, PEGI, is finally taking steps to curb the practise of selling these randomised packs to minors.
Read More »RTX 5070 graphics cards drop back below MSRP in UK sales
With chip shortages set to drive PC hardware prices up further in 2026, the current Spring sales might be a good time to upgrade to avoid higher prices and stock shortages down the line. There are a number of good deals to be found right now on the graphics card front.
Read More »Borderlands 4 gets its first story DLC this month
The first major expansion for Borderlands 4, Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned, is officially launching later this month. The first of the paid DLCs adds a new vault hunter for players to master, alongside a whole new explorable zone, new bosses and story content.
Read More »Amazon Luna adds Control Ultimate Edition and more
Amazon has refreshed its Luna lineup for March 2026, giving Prime subscribers a new wave of cloud‑streamable titles alongside a batch of PC games to claim permanently. Prime members can jump into eight Luna games this month, including Control: Ultimate Edition, Wobbly Life, House of Golf 2, ClayFighter, Mortal Shell, …
Read More »MSI cuts prices on gaming monitors and more for Spring sale
MSI has cut prices across the board for its UK Spring sale, offering sizeable discounts across gaming monitors, as well as components like graphics cards, motherboards and power supplies.
Read More »GeForce Now adds Warcraft, Toxic Commando and more this week
At GDC earlier this week, Nvidia made a few GeForce Now related announcements, including new additions to the UI to improve game discoverability, and confirmation that major titles like Control Resonant will be available at launch. Now, Nvidia has announced the next wave of games joining the library. In a …
Read More »Persona 5 Royal Ultimate Edition, Madden NFL 26 and more confirmed for PlayStation Plus
Following on from leaks last night, Sony has announced the next wave of games for the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium catalogues. A number of big games will be added to the PlayStation Plus Extra library this week, including Persona 5 Royal and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.
Read More »ASRock’s 800-series motherboards already support Intel’s new Core Ultra 200S Plus CPUs
Today Intel expanded its desktop CPU lineup with new Core Ultra 5 and Core Ultra 7 Plus processors. These new chips are supported on all existing 800-series chipset motherboards, but some models may require an update first. Today, ASRock is confirming its broad support for these new chips across its …
Read More »Intel launches new Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus CPUs
Today Intel is expanding its desktop CPU portfolio with two new SKUs - the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, bringing increased core counts and more performance.
Read More »AOC’s new 16T20E2 portable monitor hits the market at under £90
AOC is adding another compact and portable IPS monitor to its line-up. The new AOC 16T20E2 offers users an easily transportable display with wide viewing angles and accurate colours, ideal for multi-monitor work with a laptop.
Read More »Nvidia announces RTX technologies in The Witcher 4, releases new Game Ready driver at GDC 2026
NVIDIA is expanding its DLSS 4.5 feature set this month, adding new frame‑generation options and wider game support as part of its next NVIDIA app beta arriving at the end of the month. The new Nvidia App update introduces DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation, a system that adjusts the …
Read More »GeForce Now will get Control Resonant at launch
At GDC this week, Nvidia is making a few GeForce Now-related announcements a little early. For starters, there are some updates coming to the game library UX to boost game discoverability. On top of that, a number of big upcoming titles have been confirmed as day-one releases for GeForce Now …
Read More »Asus celebrates 20 years of ROG with multiple giveaways
Asus is celebrating 20 years of ROG with a series of giveaways and fan campaigns running over the next couple of months, offering players the chance to win hardware and even a trip to Taiwan.
Read More »Sharkoon launches wireless, ARGB-lit OfficePal wireless mechanical keyboards
Sharkoon is adding another keyboard to its roster this week, the OfficePal KB70W. This is a full-sized mechanical keyboard with soundproofing to make for more comfortable and quiet typing in the office.
Read More »ASRock X870E Taichi OCF at centre of new overclocking world record
ASRock has put its mark on the record books. This week, a new overclocking world record was achieved using an ASRock X870E Taichi OCF motherboard, along with an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor. Professional overclocker Alex2305 used the hardware to set a new PCMark 10 Express benchmark world record, scoring …
Read More »Saber confirms KOTOR Remake is ‘still in development’
It has been years since the Knights of the Old Republic Remake was first announced. Unfortunately, we haven't had any official news since, but Saber has reassured fans this week that the game is "still in development.
Read More »Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 should be revealed this year
Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 is on track to be announced later this year, with director Naoki Hamaguchi suggesting the release window won’t be far behind.
Read More »Slay the Spire 2 surpasses Marathon with over 500K concurrent players on Steam
While Marathon garnered a respectable number of players for its launch weekend, Bungie's big moment was actually usurped by an unlikely competitor - the early access version of Slay the Spire 2.
Read More »Valve says Steam Machine and Steam Frame still coming this year despite memory shortage
While Valve had originally planned to release new hardware products in early 2026, the ongoing memory and storage shortage has put a hold to those plans. Valve has recently pushed its release timing from 'Q1 2026' to '1H 2026'.
Read More »Sony’s PS5 PC ports ‘losing audience share’
In recent days reports have claimed that Sony has pulled back on its PC strategy and no longer intends to release blockbuster single-player exclusives on Steam, impacting upcoming titles like Wolverine, Saros and Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. According to a study, waning interest in new PlayStation PC releases could have been part of the cause.
Read More »Marathon is off to a good start with ‘very positive’ Steam reviews
Last night Bungie officially launched Marathon, its first brand new game in close to a decade. The game appears to be off to a good start with positive user reviews on Steam, but has it been enough?
Read More »Capcom is releasing Pragmata early
Just a few weeks ago, Capcom's next shooter, Pragmata, received a lengthy gameplay showcase during a Nintendo Direct, followed by the announcement of an April 24th release date for all platforms. Now, Capcom has decided to release the game a little earlier, bringing the release date forward.
Read More »Microsoft announces ‘Project Helix’ – a next-gen Xbox that also plays PC games
Microsoft has quietly announced its next-generation Xbox console, teasing exactly what we've been hearing for months in rumours - that it will be a PC hybrid with the ability to play Windows games.
Read More »Bungie confirms season passes in Marathon will be permanent
Bungie's Marathon has officially launched today, marking a new beginning for the studio as it branches out into handling multiple live-service games simultaneously. While much of Destiny 2's monetisation was built around FOMO with expiring season passes and limited-time items, Marathon will be going in a different direction. Bungie has …
Read More »Arrowhead replacing Helldivers 2 on PC with new slim build with 85% reduced file size
A few months ago, Arrowhead officially began rolling out a beta version of a new build of Helldivers 2 for PC, one that dramatically shrunk the storage space required to install the game. Now after monitoring user feedback, Arrowhead is officially retiring the original, bloated build of the game. With …
Read More »GeForce Now will get 13 day-one games this month
The next wave of games for GeForce Now have been announced, including a teaser for what's ahead over the rest of March. In total, this month will see 13 new day-one games joining GeForce Now.
Read More »Build a Rocket Boy co-CEO claims to have ‘overwhelming evidence’ of conspiracy against MindsEye
Build a Rocket Boy didn't have the best debut when MindsEye launched last year. Since then, the studio's co-CEO, Mark Gerhard, has been openly talking about an illegal sabotage effort employed against the game, going as far as saying that one "big American company" spent as much as €1 million trying to harm the studio's reputation. Now, Gerhard claims that the case is moving towards prosecution, while also announcing layoffs at the studio.
Read More »Sony reportedly pulls back on PC plans, single-player PS5 games to be exclusive again
In recent years, Sony has been pushing a multi-platform release strategy, bringing most of its single-player games to PC a year or so after the initial PS5 launch. As it turns out, Sony is now pumping the brakes on this, with no plans to bring over titles like Marvel's Wolverine, Saros, or Ghost of Yotei.
Read More »Bungie reveals Marathon unlock times and seasonal roadmap
Bungie has a big week ahead with its first new shooter in a decade, Marathon, launching. The game has managed to secure one of the top spots on Steam's best-selling games list over the past week. Now with many pre-orders in, Bungie has revealed the global unlock times for the game, alongside the first details about post-launch content.
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