Software & Gaming

In what is now undoubtedly a big news day for Microsoft, the FTC accidentally leaked a ton of internal documents shared by the console manufacturer, revealing plans for upcoming Xbox consoles, unannounced games and a whole lot more. As part of this, an email sent by Xbox’s Phil Spencer shows …

Ubisoft has released the official PC system requirements for Assassin's Creed Mirage as well as a PC features trailer. Unfortunately, it seems that this next Assassin's Creed game will only support Intel's XeSS upscaling solution, but hopefully modders will be able to integrate AMD FSR and DLSS soon after the …

As part of a giant accidental leak by the FTC, many of Microsoft’s internal plans and timelines have been revealed for all the world to see. Alongside the revelation of a brand new digital-only Series X and a new next-gen controller, we also got a full list of upcoming and …

In what seems to have been a big oopsie by the FTC, a great deal of documents have leaked pertaining to the hearings regarding Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. From internal emails to unannounced games and more, a whole boatload of confidential details seem to have been accidentally published for all to see – including the fact that Microsoft is planning to launch a cylindrical Xbox Series X refresh...

Nvidia has been rather rapidly improving its DLSS image reconstruction technology, with the company most recently revealing DLSS 3.5 and its ray-tracing-focused enhancements. After a great deal of anticipation, Nvidia has now announced that DLSS 3.5 will begin to roll out in just a few days, starting with Cyberpunk 2077...

Alongside their ongoing work with Destiny 2 and the rebirth of the long-dormant Marathon franchise, Bungie is said to have been quietly working on a brand new IP for a few years now. Known internally as project ‘Gummy Bear’, this unannounced PvP title is reportedly using Epic Games’ latest and …

The ramifications of the Microsoft FTC hearings have been going on for ages now, with a bunch of interesting and new details being shared by all parties. One of the court documents shared suggests that Microsoft is planning its next generation of Xbox consoles to release sometime in 2028. While …

The Microsoft FTC hearings have been a huge source of news for the video games industry, with many internal memos and plans being exposed for all to see. One new tidbit of information seems to suggest that The Elder Scrolls VI will be coming only to Xbox and PC upon …

Asus has finally released the lower-tier ROG Ally console. Although this model was introduced in June with an AMD Ryzen Z1 APU, it was scheduled for availability in late Q3. As promised, the release window has now been met, and the console is either shipping or available for pre-order, depending …

During Sony’s recent State of Play we got another exciting look at the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Rebirth – the follow-up title to 2020’s FFVII Remake. Alongside an announcement of the sequel’s release date, Square Enix has now made pre-orders available for Rebirth. Interestingly, those who digitally purchase the game …

Tokyo Game Show is a staple of the industry, with primarily Japanese developers taking to the event to reveal new games, offer updates on existing titles and more. Capcom has slowly but surely been teasing its TGS line-up, now revealing that its online showcase will include new details on the …

Lies of P is the latest Souls-like to capture the hearts of fans, letting you play as the famous Pinocchio in a cruel, dark Belle Époque world. With reviews now available for the game, it is clear that Lies of P has resonated with most professional critics. Unfortunately for those …

Wild Hearts is a co-op focused action title developed by Omega Force and published by Electronic Arts via its EA Originals label. The game is heavily inspired by the likes of Capcom’s highly-successful Monster Hunter series. Unfortunately, Wild Hearts has not seemed to manage to gain enough traction with fans, …

Back in February, Polyphony Digital teamed up with Sony’s AI branch to introduce a “revolutionary superhuman racing AI racing agent” known as GT Sophy. The racer was added to Gran Turismo 7, bringing a new level of challenge for players – though only for a week. In the months since …

Ghostwire: Tokyo was one of the more forgotten games of 2022. Originally pitched as a PlayStation exclusive, the game’s developers (Tango Gameworks) ended up being acquired by Microsoft midway through development. Following a year’s long exclusivity period, the game finally released on Xbox and Game Pass – with the game …

Some highly anticipated features were just added to the SteamOS 3.5 preview update. Besides the updated firmware and updated OS base, the new preview update also brings new display features and various bug fixes. The updates begin with the underlying Arch Linux version, which includes support for the latest KDA …

One of the core benefits seen by the current generation of consoles is their ability to run games at multiple frame rates, offering players the freedom to pick their preferred balance of graphical fidelity and gameplay smoothness. One such title was Marvel’s Spider-Man remastered. Now, the team at Insomniac Games …

Immortals of Aveum is a magic-based first person shooter set “in an original fantasy universe engulfed in magic, rife with conflict, and on the verge of oblivion”. Developed by Ascendant Studios, the game represents the team’s debut title. Unfortunately, the title seems to have fallen below expectations, with nearly half …

Final Fantasy VII is undoubtedly one of the most important JRPGs in the history of video games, with the 1997 title putting the franchise and genre on a whole new pedestal. Square Enix has been treating FFVII with great reverence, especially with their 2020 remake of the iconic title. Just …

We already knew that Geeks3D started working on a new version of FurMark back in 2022. As it turns out, it's been in beta since late 2022, though only accessible to Geeks3D Discord members. Fortunately, it seems the beta period coming to an end as the development team plans to …

Back in May during the PlayStation Showcase, one of the big reveals was none other than Helldivers 2. The reveal trailer was excellent, showcasing a new take on the gameplay. At the time, the game was expected to launch in 2023, but it has since slipped into 2024.  Helldivers 2 …

We learned back in March that Capcom was working on bringing the Separate Ways campaign DLC to Resident Evil 4 Remake. Last night during Sony's State of Play stream, the new DLC was officially announced, complete with a September release date.  Separate Ways is an extra campaign that was included …

Cyberpunk 2077 is getting two major updates this month. Not only are we getting a major expansion in the form of Phantom Liberty, but the entire base game has also been reworked with a massive 2.0 update. Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 did not have a release date, so we had assumed …

Once we learned that Final Fantasy 7 Remake wouldn't include the entire story from the original game, many of us assumed the remake would be stretched out into a trilogy. This week, Square Enix has confirmed exactly that, along with where Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth ends.  Final Fantasy 7 Remake …

Much like Final Fantasy 7 Remake, the sequel, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, will be a timed exclusive for PlayStation consoles. Yesterday during Sony's latest State of Play stream, a ton of new details about the game dropped, including a February release date. 

The most recent beta of HWiNFO64 includes PresentMon, Intel's open-source monitoring tool for measuring everything from framerates, frametimes and other important data required for analysing system performance.  Last month, Intel introduced a new version of PresentMon, including various improvements. Those include better data collection tools for framerates, frametime, and the …

Nintendo owns some of the most iconic video game IPs, however many of them have not seen any new entries in years – or even decades. One such franchise is F-Zero: the hyperfast futuristic racing series. Almost 20 years after its last entry, the franchise has been somewhat revived with …

During Nintendo’s most recent Direct showcase, the console manufacturer showed off a whole bunch of new titles, while also updating fans on already-released games. One of the more interesting announcements came in the form of DLC for Splatoon 3 – adding a brand new rogue-lite game mode. As part of …

As has been the case for many months now, the line-up for Humble’s Choice subscription service partially leaked ahead of time. Now, the company has officially announced its September titles, including Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, The Forgotten City and more. Humble Choice is a monthly subscription service which sees you gain …

SuperGiant Games hit it big back in 2020 when the rogue-like title Hades left early access, amassing a great deal of fanfare across the board and winning dozens of awards in the process. Hades II was then announced late last year with a planned early access launch in 2023. This …