Software & Gaming

Last night's Overwatch 2 launch did not go as smoothly as Blizzard would have hoped. While we've seen connection issues or long log-in queues with other Blizzard launches, in the case of Overwatch 2, it appears the situation was spurred by a mass DDOS attack.  According to Blizzard President, Mike …

Over the past few years, we have seen Sony slowly but surely bring its library of PlayStation exclusive games to PC. That being said, this process has been rather slow. Fortunately, future live-service titles will launch day-and-date across both PS5 and PC. Hermen Hulst, the head of Sony Interactive Entertainment …

Ever since it was first announced all the way back in 2018, fans have been curious to see what the Super Mario Bros. Movie looks like – especially with Chris Pratt taking on the titular character’s voice. Finally, the time has come, with Nintendo announcing a Mario Movie-focused Direct. Making …

Each month, those paying for Humble’s Choice subscription service are able to add a number of games to their libraries which they then keep forever. For the month of October, Humble Choice’s headliner is none other than Arkane Studios’ DEATHLOOP. Available right now for $11.99 per-month, October’s line-up of Humble …

Since its controversial launch all the way back in 2016, No Man’s Sky has become one of the prime examples of how a game can turn itself right around as long as the studio behind it is committed to improving and making a good game. Later this week, No Man’s …

Chivalry 2 is a fun and wacky multiplayer hack-and-slash action game in which you battle others online using medieval weaponry. Launching last year to great success, Chivalry 2 is now set to come to Xbox Game Pass across both console and PC – among a line-up of other fun titles. …

One of this year's most shocking gaming stories was Embracer Group's acquisition of Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal, as well as several prominent IPs, like Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, and the game we are talking about today, Legacy of Kain. Now under new ownership, it looks like Crystal Dynamics is …

So far, EA Motive has shown us little bits of the upcoming Dead Space Remake but we have yet to see extensive gameplay. Today, EA is finally showing the game in action for the first time. The announcement follows on from a report last week, which claimed that a Dead …

The 2020s has seen the revival of the video game adaptation, with dozens of popular video game IPs being translated into other mediums. Speaking of mediums, Bloober Team’s psychological horror game ‘The Medium’ has now been announced to be getting its own TV show. Making the announcement on their blog …

While The Outer Worlds does have a 60FPS mode on Xbox Series X via Microsoft's own FPS Boost feature, Obsidian never released a dedicated ‘next-gen' version of the game for Xbox Series X/S and PS5. That is finally changing, as a new PS5 and Xbox version of the game has …

Overwatch is now officially dead, with the original game shutting down for good earlier this week. Later today, it will be replaced by Overwatch 2, which is having a global launch later today. We've gathered all the unlock times for each time zone for those looking to jump into the …

The Fallout series has had its ups and downs, and while Fallout 76 certainly represents one of the lowest moments for the franchise, it also shows how even the worst-reviewed games can claw itself back into players’ good books – with the game now surpassing 13 million players. October 2022 …

We are almost two years into the new console generation, and it appears that jailbreakers are beginning to find weaknesses in the PlayStation 5's firmware. The PS5 has already had a number of revisions and software updates, so most users will likely not be able to use the current jailbreak …

In a surprise announcement last week, Google revealed that they would be shutting down their Stadia game streaming service. Though it did not offer the biggest library, Stadia did have some exclusive games, and so in the wake of its closure, it has been announced that Stadia-exclusive GYLT will come …

The original PlayStation VR felt in many ways like an experiment for Sony, with the console manufacturer dipping its toes into the VR market. Following the success of PSVR, Sony has announced a sequel headset is on its way, and according to reports, the manufacturer is planning to produce 2 …

Beyond Good & Evil evolved into a cult classic for Ubisoft and the game is still talked about fondly today. Unfortunately for fans of the game, it has been a long, long wait for the sequel. As of this year, Beyond Good & Evil 2 should now become the world …

We're still a month away from God of War: Ragnarök, but it seems that the game is deep into the final stretch, with playtesters running through the game's content to spot bugs. According to sources familiar with the game's development, we now know that Ragnarök will offer a similarly long …

Recently we've seen a lot of handheld gaming devices popping up, and soon, Razer will be adding its own to that list. Razer is currently working on a new version of the Razer Edge, but this time, with 5G networking for better access to streaming services, in addition to running …

PCSX2 is one of the most complete and impressive PS2 emulators currently available, allowing you to play over 99% of the console’s library with minimal-to-no issues. As part of the latest update, PCSX2 is now getting achievement support and more. Making the announcement on Twitter, the RetroAchievements team revealed that …

Late last week Google announced that it would be shutting down its Stadia game streaming service. While unfortunate for those who invested in the service over the past few years, those who purchased any Ubisoft titles on the platform will be given PC copies of their games. Making the announcement …

While there was some controversy around The Last of Us Part 1 Remake for PS5 and its $70 price tag, the game did review well and seems to be selling. Now, Sony is looking to revamp another not-so-old title – Horizon Zero Dawn.  According to MP1st and VGC, Sony is …

For years, Tencent has grown its portfolio of gaming investments. The company owns minority stakes in many publishers and studios across the industry, but it doesn't have as many majority stakes, or wholly owned studios. That could change soon, as sources claim Tencent is now planning to be more aggressive …

We first heard months ago that Blizzard's next WoW expansion, Dragonflight, would release in November this year. Blizzard went live with pre-orders for the expansion in June, but did not confirm the release date until this week. Dragonflight is now officially releasing on the 28th of November.  World of Warcraft: …

Each month, those with an Amazon Prime subscription are able to get their hands on a number of games for the low price of ‘free’. For the month of October, subscribers can look forward to exploring Middle-Earth; a post-nuclear America and beyond with 7 free games on offer. Available to …

Each month, those with an Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription are privy to receiving a number of free games. With Microsoft officially no longer offering OG Xbox and Xbox 360 titles as part of Games with Gold, those who are subscribed can look forward to receiving …

Scorn has been long in the making. The first-person survival puzzler has for years interested fans with its HR Giger-inspired visuals. Originally announced to be launching on the 21st of October, Scorn has now been brought forward by a week. Making the announcement via a short trailer titled “You’ve waited …

With digital gaming becoming more and more the norm, smaller indie titles typically do not receive a physical release due to budgeting purposes. Following half a decade of successful sales however – and after the release of the game’s long-awaited DLC – Cuphead is finally set to get a physical …

Ever since Microsoft Flight Simulator first launched back in 2020, the game has seen a string of continuous updates with the team at Asobo Studio going over the game with multiple coats of gloss. After updating regions such as the UK, Europe, Australia and more, Microsoft Flight Simulator has now …

For many years, video game cameras were implemented based on the technology available at the time, with 2D gaming eventually leading to static 3D gaming – with modern titles now offering full 360 degrees of camera control. In 2018, we saw God of War take a unique approach to its …

After more than 10 years on the market, Todd Howard is somehow still able to find new ways to sell Skyrim to fans in 2022. After releasing on other platforms late last year, Skyrim: Anniversary Edition is now available on Nintendo Switch. Making the surprise announcement on Twitter, the official …