Software & Gaming

While CD Projekt Red had previously made it clear that Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 and the Phantom Liberty expansion would be the last major updates for the game, it turns out the studio still has a couple of surprises up its sleeve. With the Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition launching next week, …

Capcom announced plans for a VR version of Resident Evil 4 Remake prior to the game's launch this year. It has been a while since we've had an update on its status but that changed today.  Resident Evil 4 Remake VR will officially launch on the 8th of December, initially …

Nvidia has detailed what we can expect for GeForce Now in December, with plans to introduce over 60 games to the library. While Activision has steered away from cloud gaming services, now that the company is owned by Microsoft, we are finally getting Call of Duty in the cloud.  The …

Valve is bringing official Steam Link support to Meta's VR headsets. Starting today, Quest 2, Quest 3 and Quest Pro owners will be able to use Steam Link to wirelessly play their VR games on Steam through their headsets. You could previously use Oculus Link to wirelessly connect your Quest …

Microsoft has already confirmed plans to share some big news at The Game Awards next week but the big surprise may have just been spoiled. Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 has begun to appear in ratings board listings, indicating that a new trailer is on the way.  As spotted by Insider …

While typically Microsoft has two waves of titles hitting Game Pass each month, December is being handled a bit differently. Due to the holidays, we're getting one big wave of games this month instead, all announced at once.  Following on from a leak this morning, Microsoft has now confirmed December's …

While most other publishers have made the jump to the $70 starting price for new games, Capcom has managed to avoid it for a while. However, that will be changing next year with the launch of Dragon's Dogma 2, which will be Capcom's first title to launch at $69.99 in …

We knew about Rocksteady's live service ambitions for Suicide Squad well before the game's initial gameplay reveal but the general sentiment towards the game only got worse after the gameplay deep dive. However, after a year-long delay, we are finally starting to hear some positive things about the game.  Miller, …

We've reached the last day of the month and to wrap things up, Microsoft has now detailed its big Xbox platform update for November. The Xbox app is getting updated with new features on PC to improve the experience on desktops, as well as some new updates geared towards handheld …

Earlier this week, we learned that Rockstar co-founder, Dan Houser, had brought on board a couple of veteran writers from his old studio to help him out at Absurd Ventures. We also learned about the company's first two projects, American Caper and A Better Life, through trademark filings. While the …

Stop me if you've heard this one before … Skull & Bones finally has a release date. While Ubisoft hasn't announced it officially yet, playtests are underway ahead of a supposed February launch.  After a huge number of delays, Ubisoft finally seems to be getting its online pirate game, Skull …

While we typically see leaks for monthly PlayStation Plus games and previously would regularly see leaks for Xbox's Games with Gold program, it is rare to see a month's Xbox Game Pass update leaked ahead of time. That has changed this month, with twelve games now confirmed to be joining …

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I bet you didn't expect this. Sony and Xbox have collaborated (separately, we assume) with Yorkshire Tea to create two limited-edition controllers for their respective current-gen consoles. POPeArt designed both controllers, which are now available for over twice the MSRP of the standard models. Of all the unlikely partnerships we've …

Back in October, we learned that Netflix was in talks with Rockstar to secure a selection of Grand Theft Auto titles to bolster its library of games. Now, Netflix has confirmed exactly that, with all subscribers set to gain access to Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition.  The …

The final PS+ update of the year has arrived. For December, Sony is delivering a final batch of three games to PS+ Essential subscribers, including one PS5 title and two cross-gen titles. Starting on December 5th until January 1st, PlayStation Plus subscribers will be able to claim three titles – …

Last year, multiple sources began reporting that Sony was working on a partnership with MMO publisher NCSoft, potentially for a new online game set in the Horizon universe, something that was discovered in the game files for Horizon Forbidden West. Now, Sony's partnership with NCSoft has been made official.  This …

Beyond Good & Evil is returning to the spotlight. No, Ubisoft isn't giving us an update on that long-announced sequel, but we are getting a new remaster for the original game. Rather than unveiling details about the much-anticipated sequel, Ubisoft has chosen to revisit the roots of the series by …

After a couple of delays, Homeworld 3 is finally coming out. The classic space RTS returned to the forefront back in 2015 with a pair of remasters for the original game and a true sequel has been in the works ever since. Now with the game's release date approaching, the …

Dan Houser left Rockstar after the release of Red Dead Redemption 2 and revealed his new game studio, Absurd Ventures, this year. Now, two of Rockstar's most credited creatives are joining him. As reported by Begeek, former Vice President of writing at Rockstar Games, Michael Unsworth, and former writer and …

Just as promised, last night Capcom showcased Dragon's Dogma 2, with a new story trailer, a gameplay deep dive and confirmation of the game's swiftly approaching March 2024 release date. On the PC side, we also have confirmation of system requirements targeting 1080p/30FPS or 4K/30FPS.

In recent weeks, there have been reports that Free Radical Design, a studio that was only just revived in the last couple of years, is facing closure as Embracer Group continues to grapple with the financial fallout of a failed multi-billion dollar investment deal. Now, it would seem that the …

In 2022, CD Projekt Red unveiled an ambitious lineup of projects, headlined by a new instalment in The Witcher series. The team working on the game has remained small over the past 18 months but now, with work on Cyberpunk 2077 completed, CD Projekt Red is in the process of …

Recently, Nvidia announced plans to bundle a three-month subscription to PC Game Pass when picking up a six-month GeForce Now Ultimate subscription. As it turns out, the company's partnership with Microsoft doesn't end there. Now, Nvidia has revealed its latest GeForce game bundle, giving new RTX 40 GPU buyers access …

While Xbox's first-party studios don't have any games in the running for GOTY at this year's edition of The Game Awards, the company does have a few nominees in other categories, with Starfield, Hi-Fi Rush and Forza Motorsport in the running for a few categories. Now, Microsoft has publicly revealed …

Chet Faliszek, former Valve veteran and writer for iconic games including Half-Life 2, Left 4 Dead and Portal, has expressed some heavy criticism of the Early Access model this week. Faliszek left Valve a few years ago to start up a new studio, which released its first game, The Anacrusis, …

Shortly after the launch of Red Dead Redemption 2, Dan Houser, co-founder of Rockstar Games, left the company. After staying quiet for a few years, he officially unveiled his new company this year, known as Absurd Ventures. Now, months later, we have the first hints at what the company is …

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is finally set to launch next month, giving us deeper look at the world of Pandora with content not yet seen in the films. During the game's development, Ubisoft was even granted access to scripts for the upcoming Avatar films, allowing them to create an accurate …

Remedy Entertainment impressed us all once again with the release of Alan Wake II in October. The game has swiftly been nominated as one of the best releases of the year thanks to its inventive and unique blend of action, horror and exploration. However, Remedy isn't done with the game …

It has been over a decade since Dragon's Dogma first launched. Over the years, the game has garnered a cult following but Capcom is hoping to expand the series' reach with a long-awaited sequel, Dragon's Dogma 2. Ahead of a showcase for the game later this evening, the game's release …