Software & Gaming

Nobody was expecting Microsoft to announce Windows 11 this year. In fact, up to the reveal, we had been under the assumption that Windows 10 still had a long life ahead of it. As we get closer to the launch, we're learning more about the improvements Windows 11 brings, including …

Earlier this week, we heard whispers that the next Halo Infinite multiplayer test would be taking place in October. As it turns out, 343 Industries will be holding another test even sooner, confirming plans to hold another public playtest this month.  Over on the official Halo Twitter account, 343 confirmed …

The PlayStation Showcase opened with a huge surprise last night – a trailer for Knights of the Old Republic Remake. Developed by Aspyr Media, this new game was announced for the PlayStation 5, leading to concerns that the game would not come to other platforms. Fortunately, more information has now …

Star Citizen has been in development for a long time, with Cloud Imperium Games continuing to crowdfund the game through the sale of ships, many of which are still ‘concepts' and not actually in the game yet. Now, the UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has stepped in, forcing CIG to …

With Sony and other major publishers now charging an extra $10 for next-gen console versions of games, or in some cases, upgrades to the next-gen version, Ubisoft is looking to stand out a bit. The publisher began offering free upgrades from current to next-gen versions of its games last year …

It has been a few days since Remedy confirmed that Alan Wake Remastered is on the way, although for a game so close to release, it was odd that the studio didn't also have a trailer to go with the announcement. As it seems, Remedy was holding back with its …

Sony’s 2021 PlayStation showcase brought with it the announcement of major titles, as well as some smaller indies. Lying somewhere in the middle is Project Eve, a spectacle action game in the vein of Devil May Cry and Bayonetta, offering “fluid and zestful” combat. Announced during the recent Sony PlayStation …

Forspoken was one of the first games announced for PS5. Revealed back the during the 2020 PS5 showcase, the game looks to be blending the old and the new, sending New York City resident Frey Holland into the fantastical world of Athia. Showcasing the best look at the game yet, …

While God of War Ragnarök was first teased back in 2020, the game had since gone AWOL, with Santa Monica Studio remaining tight-lipped on the sequel to 2018’s Game of the Year winner. Finally, ahead of its 2022 release, the game was shown off for the first time. Officially titled …

Gran Turismo 7 is looking to be a graphical showpiece for the PS5. Initially intended to launch in 2021, the game was delayed to 2022. During the recent Sony PlayStation showcase it was finally announced that GT7 would be coming to the PS4 and PS5 in March 2022. Making the …

Back during the PS5 reveal event it was announced that GTA V would be getting ANOTHER remaster, this time bringing the game to the PS5. Known as the ‘Expanded and Enhanced’ edition, very little was known about the game. Finally, we have more details about what to expect, including when …

At today’s PlayStation showcase, Insomniac Games surprised fans when they announced two entirely new games. The first was a new Wolverine game, with the second being a teaser for Spider-Man 2, featuring Venom as the villain. During the end credits to 2018’s Spider-Man, Venom was teased as a future villain. …

A couple months back we reported that Uncharted 4 might be coming to PC, thanks to a leak from Sony's fiscal reports. At today’s PlayStation showcase, it was finally announced – though the team managed to subvert expectations, giving players even more than they wanted. Making the announcement during the …

Insomniac Games pushed superhero video games to new heights with 2018’s Spider-Man. They quickly followed it up in 2020 with Spider-Man Miles Morales. In a surprise announcement during the PlayStation showcase, it was officially announced that the team would be developing a Wolverine game. While Insomniac Games are working hard …

Just as previously rumoured, Aspyr Media, the team behind the mobile ports of the Knights of the Old Republic games, are working on a complete remake. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (KOTOR) was revealed with a short teaser trailer this evening during the PlayStation Showcase.  The teaser is …

Microsoft began publicly testing Halo Infinite multiplayer earlier this year with the first flight, which accidentally revealed a bunch of story spoilers buried within the game files. Now, we're starting to see leaks focusing more on the multiplayer side of the game, with the latest information pointing towards 23 maps …

Back in July, we had the chance to play a good chunk of Amazon’s upcoming MMO, New World, in closed beta. Now, with the game’s release date just on the horizon, Amazon is holding an open beta for the game.  The closed beta was limited to pre-order customers, but the …

Back in March, we learned that NCSoft would be upgrading the western version of its MMO, Blade & Soul, to use Unreal Engine 4. The engine swap brings some major graphical upgrades and new features to the game. As of today, the big update is now live, alongside a brand …

While many may assume that the best selling games are always the ones with the greatest amount of marketing push behind them, this isn't always the case. In fact, many of the biggest games in the world started their lives as indie titles. Such is the case with Stardew Valley, …

Earlier this week, Remedy officially announced the Alan Wake Remaster, with plans to launch the game for current and next-gen consoles, as well as PC. The announcement didn't go into much detail on visual improvements, but some comparison screenshots have now made their way online, showcasing the difference between the …

The AMD Raise the Game bundle is back, this time offering two free games for purchases of Ryzen and Radeon powered PCs and laptops. Not only can you redeem a free copy of Resident Evil Village, but AMD is also throwing in a free copy of Far Cry 6, which …

Despite no longer being the talk of the town, Fortnite continues to rake in billions, engage in high-profile collaborations and more. One of the more interesting crossovers set to happen soon will see the ninja Naruto come into the game. During the Apple vs Epic Games lawsuit, it was discovered …

Yesterday was quite the rollercoaster for Titanfall 2 players, as reports began claiming that a new bug had been discovered, which could allow “local code execution” from the game server, something that hackers could take full advantage of. To be safe, many began advising that players uninstall the game but …

2021 has seen Sony acquire multiple studios, adding them to the now increasing list of first-party PlayStation studios. Following the acquisition of Housemarque and Nixxes Software, many were expecting Demon’s Souls creator Bluepoint Games to be next. This isn’t the case however, as the console manufacturer has announced its latest …

The Xbox Series S released less than a year ago, but Microsoft reportedly has a refresh planned already. According to reports this week, the Xbox Series S will transition to a new 6nm APU in 2022 in an effort to undercut a smaller PS5 model.  According to Moore's Law is …

Deathloop is less than a week away from release and with that in mind, Bethesda has now announced the PC system requirements for the game, including minimum specs targeting 1080p/30, recommended specs targeting 1080p/60 and Ultra specs targeting 4K/60. Beyond that, we've also got confirmation on PC graphics settings, including …

If you have an ultra-wide display and were hoping to play Diablo 2: Resurrected in full 21:9 aspect ratio, then we have some bad news. This week, Blizzard announced that it has removed 21:9 support from the game due to issues.  During the technical alpha, players with ultra-wide displays found …

Call of Duty: Vanguard is a couple of months away from release, but we'll have the chance to check it out much sooner. Today, Sledgehammer Games announced that the beta for the game will be taking place this month, alongside PC system requirements for the game. 

With the ever-increasing popularity of the internet allowing video game players to download game patches, updates and more, there has been a tendency for games to launch in a less-than-perfect state in order to meet deadlines – only later fixing it up with patches. According to the Producer of Final …

We're just one day away from Sony's PlayStation Showcase and rumours have begun swirling. According to one retail listing, Sony may have at least one big surprise – a new game from Bend Studio based on the Men in Black franchise.  Retailer EB Games has listed a Men in Black …