Software & Gaming

Focus Entertainment and Deck13 have unveiled the official PC system requirements for Atlas Fallen. The upcoming fantasy action RPG is releasing in less than a month, so if you're interested in playing it on PC, check if your system is able to handle it. The game will use the Vulkan …

Following on from a leak yesterday, Microsoft has now officially announced Xbox Game Pass Core. The new, cheaper subscription option will replace Xbox Live Gold, offering Xbox console gamers access to multiplayer services, as well as a handful of Game Pass hits, with plans to add additional games periodically.  While …

Following many years of less-than-stellar releases, SEGA and Sonic Team seem to have gotten back on track when it comes to creating and publishing high quality Sonic the Hedgehog experiences. According to the company’s President and Chief Operations Officer Yukio Sugino “in parallel with the new [Sonic] game, we are …

Earlier this month, EA officially introduced its new studio, Cliffhanger Games, led by former Monolith Productions head, Kevin Stephens. The studio's first project is an original Black Panther game, but we still know very little details about the project officially. Through new job listings, we now know that this will …

Media Molecule’s Dreams was a highly ambitious title which allowed for all players to create and experience a near infinite number of ‘Dreams’ thanks to the game’s freedom-focused design and a playerbase of creative dreamers. While the game has unfortunately seen its long-term support conclude, a new update to Dreams …

The CDPR team that worked on and is still working on Cyberpunk 2077 has a new milestone to celebrate. After almost three years and 546,484 Steam reviews, the game has finally clawed its way to an overall “Very Positive” score on Steam, with 80% of the users who bought it …

Over the years Xbox has amassed a good number of recognisable names and faces within the company’s upper levels, including the likes of Phil Spencer, Matt Booty and Sarah Bond – to name a few. Among these, one of the most user-facing employees is Larry Hryb AKA Major Nelson. After …

Microsoft is planning to officially retire Xbox Live Gold. The service has offered online multiplayer to Xbox console gamers for decades but with the company now focusing more on Game Pass, Xbox Live's position has been in question for a while now. The Xbox Live subscription will be going away …

One of the PlayStation 4’s swansongs was Naughty Dog’s most ambitious and best game yet: The Last of Us Part II. Having released the same year as the PS5, many fans have been eagerly awaiting news of a bespoke PS5 remaster. While we have still yet to hear any official …

After Microsoft announced its acquisition of Activision Blizzard in January 2022, the company extended an offer to Sony to ensure that Call of Duty remains on PlayStation. The offer started off as a multi-year deal but eventually grew into a ten-year deal. So far, Sony has refused to sign the …

Roblox is one of the biggest games of all time, amassing a total monthly user base of over 200 million players. Creative games such as Roblox are ripe for virtual reality support, and so following the addition of VR to the PC version of Roblox, the massive multiplayer game will …

2016’s Sonic Mania was praised for a whole host of reasons, from its gorgeous visuals to the game’s personality and a whole lot more. That said, one of its most praised aspects is Sonic Mania’s soundtrack composed by Tee Lopes. Ahead of the release of Sonic Superstars, the composer has …

As part of the Microsoft FTC injunction hearings, many internal documents have been made public, revealing a whole bunch of juicy details on these gaming companies’ inner workings. As part of a document shared by Microsoft, the console manufacturer claimed that Call of Duty’s Battle.net launcher exclusivity was “a resounding …

Last spring, Xbox released its first Summer Collection of accessories, made up of a number of gaming peripherals in soft colours. This year, we're getting a second edition of this collection following a similar approach with eye-catching designs. The new Designed for Xbox Summer Collection 2023 offers up seven products …

Back in 2018 Microsoft announced and released its Xbox Adaptive Controller: An accessibility-focused piece of hardware which allowed for many different people with all manner of varying disabilities to play video games thanks to its intelligent design and customisability. Sony’s own accessibility-focused controller was announced earlier this year as Project …

Nixxes Software has just unveiled the official PC system requirements for Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. These PC specifications include information on the desired frame rate, graphics settings, and all popular resolutions - 1080p, 1440p, and 4K...

While it isn't always making headlines, The Elder Scrolls Online continues to be a popular MMO to this day, with a dedicated player base returning each year for new content. If you're looking to scratch the MMO itch, then next week will be a good time to jump in, as …

It looks like Sony is planning to ramp up its investment in PlayStation over the next year. Sony has been ramping up PlayStation's R&D budget in recent years. For the current fiscal year, the budget is increasing by 40 percent to help fuel the development of more live service games.  …

Earlier this week, a US judge ruled against the FTC's request for a preliminary injunction to stop Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. In the ruling, the judge stated that the FTC simply did not provide enough evidence to prove a theory of harm. Now, the FTC has announced plans to …

Earlier this week, a US judge ruled against the FTC's request for a preliminary injunction to stop Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. In the ruling, the judge stated that the FTC simply did not provide enough evidence to prove a theory of harm. Now, Microsoft is preparing to close the …

This week is a quieter update for GeForce Now. While last week saw four games joining the cloud library, this week we're getting two new titles, one of which is a brand new release, with the other being a Capcom classic.  Today's GeForce Now update brings THQ Nordic's Jagged Alliance …

The Windows operating system continues to dominate the PC market, with most commercial applications designed to run on Windows. While there are alternatives available, the widespread usage and compatibility of Windows make it the logical choice for most users. Still, Linux enthusiasts have long hoped for the “year of Linux” …

Humble Bundles are a great way for video game fans to get their hands on a number of high-quality titles for a relatively low price. Available for the next 3 weeks is the Cyberpunk Playground bundle, offering 8 titles for less than £12. The bundle, which is available from now …

Ahead of the console’s launch back in 2020, many PlayStation 5 fans were surprised and endeared to see the announcement of Bugsnax – a colourful adventure game set on Snaktooth Island, home to half-bug half-snack creatures. Following its eventual release on all other console platforms, Bugsnax has now found its …

Each month, those subscribed to Sony’s PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium service are privy to an evolving library of titles. Available from next week, subscribers will be able to get their hands on over a dozen games including Game of the Year winner It Takes Two. Making the announcement on the PlayStation …

One of the biggest new PlayStation IPs to have been created during the previous generation was that of Horizon Zero Dawn. With the first game having sold over 20 million copies and its 2022 sequel proving to continue the series’ success, it was safe to assume that another mainline entry …

Final Fantasy 16 officially launched for PS5 last month, getting off to a quick start with over 3.5 million PS5 copies sold. Now, Square Enix begins work on the PC version of the game, but alongside that, the developers are also exploring ideas for DLC.  In an interview with the …

With the tides turning and Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard looking more likely, a lot of people are eager to learn when they might expect the publisher's games to hit Game Pass. We already know that Call of Duty is unlikely to arrive until 2025, as Activision and Sony still …

For years, Assassin's Creed fans have been asking for a game set in Japan. Ubisoft is set to deliver exactly that with its upcoming project, codenamed Assassin's Creed Red. According to a developer working on the project, Assassin's Creed Red is planned to arrive in 2024.  While Ubisoft hasn't officially …

AMD has been putting Starfield in headlines in recent weeks, after being announced as the game's ‘official PC partner' and unveiling a new game bundle, giving free copies of Bethesda's new RPG to those buying Ryzen processors and Radeon graphics cards. Now, AMD's recommended PC system requirements for the game …