Software & Gaming

Insomniac has been very busy since joining Sony officially a few years ago. So far, the company has delivered an expansion to 2018's Spider-Man, a new Rachet & Clank game and is on track to release Spider-Man 2 later this year. As it turns out, Insomniac's other Marvel project, Wolverine, …

Over the last couple of years, there have been rumours that Respawn is working on a new single-player game set in the Titanfall/Apex Legends universe. The good news is, it seems the project was indeed real, the bad news is that EA reportedly cancelled this game recently. 

Nintendo typically goes live with a Nintendo Direct sometime during Q1 each year and it looks like 2023 will be no exception. According to new rumours, Nintendo is planning a Direct very soon.  According to Jeff Grubb in his latest podcast, Nintendo is planning a new Direct stream for February. …

EA Motive has successfully brought Dead Space back to the forefront with a fantastic remake of the original 2008 game. Now, EA Motive is looking to the future, with hopes of being allowed to continue working on the series. In an interview with GQ this week, Phil Ducharme, Senior Producer …

One of the most anticipated PlayStation exclusives of 2022 was God of War Ragnarök. The sequel to 2018’s Game of the Year winner took two games worth of story and jam packed it into a bombastic and action-heavy sequel. This seems to have resonated with fans as in less than …

Shadow Warrior 3 released during the final year of the 8th generation of game consoles, meaning the title targeted PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles (as well as PC of course). Though it may have taken some time, Shadow Warrior 3 is now getting a much-appreciated and free Definitive Edition …

Redfall is one of the biggest first-party Xbox games currently set to release in 2023. Launching on the 2nd of May, Microsoft recently gave fans a deep look at the upcoming open-world co-op shooter. Unfortunately it seems as though even if you were to play the game solo, Redfall will …

The Metal Gear Solid franchise has always been rather unique. This is no more so the case than with the over-the-top PlatnimumGames developed Metal Gear Rising Revengeance. Currently locked to 7th generation consoles, a 10th anniversary event has now been announced, Taking to Twitter to make the announcement, the official …

Last month we reported that the popular PowerWash Simulator was getting a crossover with the Tomb Raider franchise, letting players powerwash the entire Croft Manor as part of a free update. It seems more collaborations are on the way, as a new Final Fantasy VII crossover has just been announced. …

The Steam Deck's release necessitated the need for a new UI, as the platform’s ‘Big Picture mode’ was not only outdated in its design, but also functionality-wise. Following a somewhat-lengthy beta period, the Steam Deck’s UI is finally replacing the old Big Picture Mode as part of a new update. …

Since the launch of the PS5 console, Sony has offered the PS Plus Collection to those upgrading to the new console. The offer includes a set of 20 of the best selling games from the PS4 generation, with lots if big hits to bolster your library. We always knew this …

In a surprise announcement this week, EA revealed that it is shifting strategy and scrapping two of its biggest mobile titles – Battlefield Mobile and Apex Legends Mobile. As far as Battlefield goes, EA's announcement also included an interesting statement, confirming that future Battlefield games are in pre-production.  Battlefield Mobile …

Apex Legends Mobile has only been around for a short while and Battlefield Mobile only just recently began public testing. In a surprise move, it looks like EA has pulled the plug on both projects and it also appears to be shutting down one of its mobile development studios.  Last …

While it seemed everything was on track for Star Wars Jedi Survivor to launch in March, Respawn has opted to push the release date back for additional testing and bug fixing. Fortunately, it isn't a huge delay, so while the game is coming out a little later, we won't have …

If you play games regularly, particularly multiplayer games, then chances are you have Discord installed. Unfortunately, a recent update to the app has introduced a bug that unintentionally harms Nvidia GPU performance.  The bug seems to have an impact on memory clocks, reducing them by up to 200MHz on a …

Over the last couple of years, 343 Industries' struggles with the Halo IP reached a boiling point, resulting in a round of layoffs at the studio this year. At this point, many of those in leadership positions during Halo Infinite's development have moved on and just under 100 employees have …

While Sony is boosting PS5 console supply for 2023, the company is scaling back in other areas. Just ahead of the PlayStation VR2 launch, sources have claimed that Sony has cut sales projections for the headset due to low pre-orders.  According to Bloomberg, Sony is halving its sales projection for …

We haven't seen a physical E3 event for a few years now and while there was some hope that the organisers would be able to recapture the magic this year, there has been an unfortunate update. It would seem that for the first time, none of the big three console …

With patch 1.6, Cyberpunk 2077 finally made the step we'd all been waiting for, delivering a vastly more polished and feature-rich experience compared to launch. CD Projekt Red has taken a break from patches since then, but the downtime ends today with a new PC update, bringing Nvidia's Reflex and DLSS 3 features to the game. 

Ever since Microsoft chose to focus on growing its Xbox Game Pass subscription service, the quality of games being offered as part of the console manufacturer’s Games with Gold program has seen quite a decline. February’s free games have now been announced, continuing the downward trend of the service. Making …

The situation surrounding MLB The Show is an odd one indeed. Initially a PlayStation exclusive franchise, Sony’s hand was somewhat forced into bringing the series to other platforms – though it is still developed by a Sony first-party studio. Despite this long association, MLB The Show 21 and 22 both …

Over the years Fortnite has collaborated with a nearly countless number of IPs, be it other video games, films, TV shows, sports brands, real-life people and more. One of the biggest crossovers saw the Dragon Balls drop onto Fortnite island – and now they are back for Part 2. Going …

The overwhelming success of Fortnite saw developers and publishers far and wide rush to create their own live service experiences – hoping to carve out their own slice of the pie, Unfortunately, live services are hard to maintain, especially in a saturated market – and so even big-business-backed battle royales …

With the release of Like a Dragon: Ishin! just three weeks away, Sega has decided to share a new trailer and the PC system requirements. As expected by the looks of the trailer, the game isn't particularly heavy on the system, so you should be fine to play as long …

We've known for a while now that Bethesda has greenlit a few unannounced games after being acquired by Microsoft. We've seen a couple of these games already, including titles like Redfall and recent surprise hit, Hi-Fi Rush. Bethesda does have another unannounced game in the works – SpyTeam.  We first …

Over the weekend, we learned a few new details about Ubisoft's next racing game, tentatively referred to as ‘The Crew 3', the third in a series of open-world racing games. As it turns out, the official reveal for this game is right around the corner.  Recent leaks revealed that The …

The PlayStation 5 has been in high demand since its launch in November 2020. While the console is easier to find in stock now, it still regularly sells out. However, with the new PS VR2 headset, Sony plans to double down on console supply to support the launch, while also …

We've known for some time now that Guerilla Games originally envisioned its Horizon series as having a multiplayer component. Plans for this were scrapped early on in development of Horizon Zero Dawn, but recently, early footage of multiplayer gameplay has leaked online.  It would seem that after scrapping multiplayer plans …

While a good chunk of Xbox's recent Developer Direct showcase focused on Redfall, Bethesda's other major 2023 game, Starfield, was unfortunately absent. While the game's release date is still a mystery, we have recently learned that the game is indeed complete, in the sense that it can be played from …

We've known for some time now that Amazon is teaming up with Crystal Dynamics to publish the next major Tomb Raider game, which will reportedly be officially unveiled later this year. As it turns out, the deal may reach beyond gaming, with rumours now claiming that Amazon is making a …