Microsoft has already announced that those who own Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 will be getting a free upgrade to Windows 10, even the non-genuine copies. However, this free upgrade path won't be available to all customers and has further clarified the situation. In a document released yesterday at WinHec …
Read More »Eve Valkyrie to remain exclusive to Oculus Rift on PC
Eve Valkyrie, CCP's upcoming space dogfighter built for virtual reality will remain exclusive to the Oculus Rift headset on the PC for now, meaning that it isn't being built to work with Valve's upcoming VR headset, the Vive. This news came from Owen O'Brien, speaking with PC Gamer. When asked …
Read More »Konami to continue Metal Gear series after Kojima exit
Rumors began flaring up yesterday suggesting that Metal Gear series creator, Hideo Kojima, would be leaving Konami following the release of Metal Gear Solid V. Kojima also recently said that this would be his last Metal Gear game but it looks like Konami wants to continue the franchise without him. …
Read More »Apple is apparently cracking down on iOS anti-virus apps
Apple is apparently cracking down on the use of anti-virus apps on iOS and has started removing them from the App Store. According to Apple, these apps are ‘misleading’ as it doesn’t want customers to think that iOS devices are at great risk of viruses or malware. This report follows …
Read More »The next Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare DLC launches this month
Activision and Sledgehammer Games have announced the next DLC for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, ‘Ascendance’, will be launching on the 31st of March, bringing four new maps and a new chapter for the Exo Zombies mode. The 31st of March release date is for the Xbox One and Xbox …
Read More »Android Wear can now track down your phone
A new update to the Android Wear operating system has now added in a ‘find my phone’ feature, allowing you to track your device’s whereabouts should you find yourself missing it. Google initially launched the Android Device Manager back in 2013, allowing Android users to locate their devices. This functionality …
Read More »We will be getting our first look at Star Wars Battlefront next month
Update: EA has confirmed that it will be debuting footage of Star Wars Battlefront next month at the Star Wars Celebration event. “We’re thrilled to share that Star Wars Battlefront will be taking part in Star Wars™ Celebration next month in Anaheim, CA from April 16-19. We could not think of …
Read More »You can actually bet on the name of Microsoft’s next browser
You can now place a bet on the name of Microsoft’s next browser, thanks to Australian gambling site, Sportsbet. The browser is currently named ‘Project Spartan’ but Microsoft has said that it will be changing the name for its final release. The bets range from safe picks like Spartan, or …
Read More »Overkill’s Walking Dead game will be ‘Payday-esque’
Last year, it was announced that Payday creator, Overkill, had begun working on a new Walking Dead game set in the comic book universe. Since then, the studio has been quiet on any specific details but this week at South by Southwest, series creator, Robert Kirkman shed some light on …
Read More »Want an Apple Watch? You might need to make an appointment first
Apparently Apple is planning to have its potential customers sign up for 15 minute appointments if they are thinking about grabbing an Apple Watch at launch next month, starting from the 10th of April. According to sources speaking with 9to5Mac, Apple will have its retail stores set up ‘try on …
Read More »People are selling Final Fantasy XV demo codes on eBay
Final Fantasy Type-0 HD launched this week, with early copies coming with a code for the demo of Final Fantasy XV. As you would expect, these limited codes are now on sale on eBay and are going for around half the price of the game it came with. If you …
Read More »Google is now manually reviewing Android apps
Google is starting to crack down on dodgy apps in the Play Store by manually reviewing applications submitted by developers. From now on, when a developer submits an app, it will have to be checked out by somebody before it gets put on the Play Store. This is the way …
Read More »Riot confirms League of Legends not coming to other platforms
Recently there has been some speculation surrounding League of Legends and its future other platforms, thanks to a recent partnership between Riot and Microsoft. However, the developer has now confirmed that there are no plans to bring League to other platforms. In a statement sent to Gamespot, a Riot Games …
Read More »Facebook will soon let you send money through messenger
Facebook is planning to launch a new feature for its Messenger app that will let you send money directly to other people. The feature is due to roll out in the US over the coming months but may not hit other countries for quite some time. The feature will be …
Read More »StarCraft 2: Legacy of the Void beta arrives this month
The long-awaited StarCraft 2 expansion, Legacy of the Void, is going to enter an invite-only beta phase at the end of March, Blizzard has announced. The studio also released a new video, showing off what has changed since the expansion's initial reveal at Blizzcon last year. Some parts of the …
Read More »Windows 10 is now due out this summer
When Microsoft initially announced its new operating system, Windows 10, it gave it a Fall 2015 release window. Since then, significant progress has been made thanks to the open technical preview program and it looks like the upgraded OS will be available over the Summer instead. Windows 10 will reportedly …
Read More »HTC has a pretty nice warranty program in place for the One M9
HTC has announced a pretty sweet replacement program for its latest flagship device, the HTC One M9. The warranty is dubbed the ‘Uh Oh' program and it protects your phone against accidental damage for free. Drop your phone in the toilet? That's fine, you'll get a new one. As long …
Read More »Google X head says Glass got too much attention
Did Google give its Glass smart glasses too much public attention? The head of the company’s X division appears to think so. While he agrees that the explorer’s program was a good idea, the company drew too much attention to it. Speaking at SXSW this week, Google X head, Astro …
Read More »DDOS attack affects Battlefield Hardline launch on Xbox One
The launch of Battlefield Hardline was all set to go off without a hitch yesterday, until the DDOS attacks started rolling in, affecting the game’s multiplayer component on the Xbox One, according to EA. Visceral’s take on the Battlefield formula launched last night with issues affecting the Xbox One, as …
Read More »Steam now requires users to disclose paid endorsements
Steam is buckling down on user transparency when it comes to reviews and recommendations. Anyone writing a review or recommending a game must now disclose any paid endorsements, something that people should have been doing anyway but it is nice to see Valve enforcing it now. Disclosure must also be …
Read More »Google Play now uses PEGI ratings for apps
The Google Play store is going to begin using the PEGI rating system for its games in Europe, it has been announced. This comes as part of a coalition between PEGI and other age rating systems across the world, known as the International Age Rating Coalition (IARC). The group of …
Read More »PlayStation Now closed beta coming to the UK
PlayStation Now will start rolling out here in the UK this Spring, Sony has announced. It will start off in closed beta form, meaning you will need an invite to actually use the service. However, after a few months, things will likely open up, allowing more people to try out …
Read More »Apple might be making a Netflix rival online TV service
Apple is apparently working on its own video streaming service in order to rival the likes of Netflix and Amazon Prime Instant, according to new reports. Apple is in talks with a range of broadcasters in order to secure licensing rights for its own catalog. The Wall Street Journal says …
Read More »Microsoft will move away from the Internet Explorer brand
Microsoft has confirmed that it is going to stop using the Internet Explorer brand with the launch of its new browser, currently known as ‘Project Spartan’. This has been hinted at in the past but speaking at Microsoft Convergence yesterday, Marketing Chief, Chris Capossela confirmed it. “We’re now researching what …
Read More »Nvidia Titan X announced for $999
Today at the GPU Technology Conference, Nvidia CEO, Jen-Hsun Huang dished out more details on the upcoming Titan X graphics card. The GM200 based GPU will cost $999, just like the original Titan, which launched back in 2013. Key specifications of the GTX Titan X include a 384-bit memory interface, …
Read More »Windows 10 will take up less storage space
Windows 10 is on the way, packing more features in to the operating system than ever before, it is even going to give you back some of your hard drive space, thanks to some new space saving techniques. In a new Windows 10 blog post, Microsoft went over the operating …
Read More »The Elder Scrolls Online no longer requires a subscription
The day has finally arrived, The Elder Scrolls Online has now transformed and re-launched as ‘The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited’, dropping the required subscription fee, meaning that you can now play the game as much as you want after buying it, without paying any extra. Much like DC Universe …
Read More »Sony’s PlayStation division made £3 billion in Q3
Sony hasn't been in the best financial position recently but the company’s PlayStation division is continuing to help keep the company afloat, generating £3 billion in revenue during the third quarter (holiday season) last year. That made for a pretty big sales boost, generating an extra 16.8 per cent year …
Read More »Microsoft’s HoloLens doesn’t rule out future VR headset
Back in January, Microsoft announced its augmented reality headset, the HoloLens, the reveal video showed off how the device could be used in the real world. It is a different technology to what we have seen with VR headsets. However, Microsoft hasn't ruled out making its own virtual reality headset, in …
Read More »The goat from Goat Simulator may end up in Dota 2
We might end up seeing the goat from Goat Simulator as a character in Dota 2 thanks to the Steam Workshop voting system. The goat would become a custom courier in the game, the mod is being backed by Coffee Stain Studios, the team behind Goat Simulator. The developers are …
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