Software & Gaming

Following its official announcement, we have started to learn the full impact of Microsoft’s significant Xbox-related studio cuts.

Despite major sweeping changes at Xbox, Game Pass is seemingly remaining core to the console maker, with new and future deals still being signed by Microsoft.

In amongst a ton of bad news, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has revealed that they hope to one day have as many as 1 Billion daily active users.

July’s PlayStation Plus Essential line-up is now available to claim, including the likes of Call of Duty Modern Warfare III.

Contrary to rumours, Zenimax is not turning into an Elder Scrolls / Fallout factory, with insiders claiming DOOM; Quake and others still have a future at Xbox.

Due to new rules being put in place by the European Union, the Nintendo Switch 1 family of consoles are set to be officially discontinued in Europe next year.

After weeks of rumours, leaks and speculation, Microsoft has finally broken its silence on the future of Xbox, with multiple studios set to be let go.

Noctua confirmed the upcoming release of its “NL-LC1 chromax.black series” AIO liquid coolers via its official YouTube account. In response to a user query, the company stated that the all-black variant is planned for release around the end of the year, even though it hasn't been mentioned in the updated …

Former Sony developer Brian “Biscuit” Watson has revealed an unreleased PlayStation 1 prototype called the PlayStation Puga, which housed an entire console inside a standard controller. Speaking on a podcast, Watson showcased the battery-powered device, which was originally engineered to bypass strict import regulations in the Brazilian market. Talking to …

Stepping on yet another rake, Marvel Tokon will seemingly be blocked in over 130 countries on Steam due to PlayStation Network requirements.

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has now shared his thoughts on Destiny 2, suggesting that the game would have survived if Bungie chose to embrace GenAI.

Local game streaming is about to get a whole lot better on Steam, with Valve now supporting the new PyroWave video codec for its Steam Link.

2026 is a year of great change at Xbox, with the appointment of CEO Asha Sharma ushering in new strategies, a change in direction and a ‘reset’ of sorts. Unfortunately, part of this plan seems to include the closure of many different first party studios. While officially, we still do not know exactly what’s in store, insiders have claimed that Microsoft is hoping to still release all of its previously-announced games in one form or another.

Valve has officially released the complete project files and assembly documentation for its experimental Steam Machine e-ink faceplate. The open-source repository allows users with 3D printers to build, program, and install the customisable accessory from scratch. The release (via Brad Lynch) follows the launch of the Steam Machine, which features …

Philips Evnia has announced the M4 gaming monitor lineup, featuring the 27M4N3500PT and 27M4N5500PT. The new displays introduce a triple-mode feature that lets users toggle between three distinct resolution and refresh-rate configurations via the OSD. The monitors are based on a Fast IPS panel and support three native configurations. In …

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has resurfaced this week, as one of the game’s directors has spoken openly about how development shifted away from making a great game and toward heavy monetisation.

Cyberpunk 2077 is back in the spotlight this week. Following the reveal of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2, set to debut on Netflix later this year, CD Projekt Red has confirmed that the game has now surpassed 40 million copies sold. Cyberpunk 2077 had a huge launch back in 2020, with …

The first wave of Steam Machine units has now begun shipping out to early buyers. Unfortunately, one early adopter has already encountered a serious issue, revealing that the system has its own version of the Xbox 360's 'red ring of death'.

Sony’s move away from physical PlayStation games appears to be firmly underway, as the factory responsible for producing Blu‑ray discs for PS5 titles is already being repurposed, putting an end to fan hopes that Sony would change its mind and reverse course. 

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is finally launching this month. Ahead of the July 9th release, Ubisoft has now confirmed global launch times for the game, as well as pre‑load dates for PC, PS5 and Xbox.

Noctua has released an updated product roadmap outlining launch windows for hardware teased at Computex 2026. The updated roadmap shows that Noctua's new low-profile AM5 CPU cooler will be arriving next year, alongside new ‘Noctua Edition' power supplies from Seasonic.  According to VideoCardz, the upcoming low-profile AM5 cooler features a …

Amid a ton of internal changes, insiders have claimed that Xbox employees fear the console maker is “listening to Twitter” too much.

Following the release of Prime 4 last year, a new Metroid game appears to be on its way, with Metroid: Ravenous recently being rated in Brazil.

Square Enix looks to be going all out for Final Fantasy Revelation, with the 3rd entry in this trilogy seemingly getting as many as 9 different sets of DLC.

Initially planned to arrive in late September, Capcom’s Onimusha: Way of the Sword is now set to arrive 3 weeks earlier than expected.

Team OGS has submitted a new HWBOT entry showcasing a Galax GeForce RTX 5090D HOF OC Lab Edition running at 4002MHz. This represents the first validated 4GHz core frequency milestone for an Nvidia Blackwell graphics card under extreme overclocking conditions. Validation (via Wccftech) was achieved through the GPUPI v3.3 32B …

Quantic Dream has issued a new statement insisting that development on Star Wars Eclipse is continuing “as planned” and denies claims that the project is under-manned. This follows last week’s strike action, during which Star Wars Eclipse developers walked out in protest over the closure of Spellcasters Chronicles and claimed …

DreamHack has announced a five‑year extension of its partnership with Elgiganten, securing the retailer’s role as Presenting Partner and Exclusive Retail Partner for all Swedish DreamHack festivals through 2029. According to DreamHack, this marks the longest‑running retail partnership in the history of the Swedish gaming and esports market. The renewed …

This week's GeForce Now update is pretty small, bringing just two more games to the service. However, there is much more to look forward to later in the month, including ten more day-one games for the cloud gaming library.

Xbox’s internal restructuring continues to escalate, and according to a new report, Obsidian Entertainment is now among the studios in negotiations with Microsoft to avoid closure. This follows earlier reports indicating that Compulsion Games, Ninja Theory, Double Fine and Undead Labs are all at risk as part of Xbox’s ongoing cost‑cutting initiative.