Software & Gaming

Summer Game Fest has officially kicked off with a showcase hosted by none other than Geoff Keighley. Being one of the biggest gaming events of the year, Call of Duty had to make an appearance – and appear it did with a substantive seven minute long gameplay demo for the …

The Call of Duty franchise is without a doubt one of the biggest in gaming. Ever since the explosive success of 2007’s Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, the first-person shooter franchise has become the game to beat each year when it comes to sales – with very few other …

As a publisher, Capcom holds some of the most iconic and enjoyable video game IP’s – many of which have been treated with great care . Now, you can get your hands on some of the publisher’s best games through the Capcom Summer 2022 Bundle, offering 11 games for one …

After years of waiting for the next mainline title in the franchise, SEGA finally showed off gameplay for Sonic Frontiers to fans. Unfortunately, as of now, the game’s ambitions seem to be held back by a large number of technical issues. According to SEGA however, the footage seen so far …

This week, DICE and EA officially unveiled the first season of post-launch content for Battlefield 2042, ending a lengthy eight-month content drought. Unfortunately, the first season doesn't bring much, being limited to just one new map and a new specialist character. This sparked reports that DICE is slowly abandoning the …

As recent leaks and rumours suggested, Call of Duty is officially heading back to Steam. The franchise left Valve's platform behind in favour of Blizzard's Battle.net service back in 2018, but now with this year's release of Modern Warfare 2, the series will be back on Steam.  Call of Duty: …

Back in 2020 ahead of Cyberpunk's eventual release, CD Projekt Red announced that it had teamed up with Netflix and Studio Trigger to produce an anime series set in the Cyberpunk universe. Things have been quiet since then, but Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is finally on the way, and the first trailer …

Microsoft has been talking about bringing Xbox Cloud Gaming to TVs for quite some time, and this year, the company will finally begin the rollout. To start off with, Microsoft is partnering with Samsung to allow Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to stream games directly to Samsung's 2022 Smart TVs …

Last week, Nvidia announced plans to add at least 25 new games to GeForce Now in June, with seven of those games arriving last week. This week, there are ten games joining the library, including the Mass Effect Legendary Edition remaster, as well as several brand new releases.  EA has …

Today’s smartphones are powerful enough to run all kinds of games, from console-like experiences in Genshin Impact to the dozens of systems able to be emulated through the likes of Retroarch. Unfortunately, smartphone controllers have historically left a lot to be desired. The Razer Kishi was one such controller. Finally …

Forza Horizon 5 hasn't been in the news much since launch last year, as many are still awaiting the first expansion to be announced. Just days ahead of the Xbox and Bethesda showcase, the Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels expansion has leaked via Steam.  Similarly to how Call of Duty's …

Four years on from its infamous reveal, Diablo Immortal is officially out on both mobile and PC. Initially, there was a flurry of positivity around the game's launch, but once players began getting more familiar with the store and hitting end-game, major issues became apparent. Want a fully maxed out character? That'll be $100,000 please.

Currently, the only storage requirement to install Windows 11 is 64GB of free space. There's no mention regarding the type of storage device, allowing users to install on an HDD or an SSD. However, according to a new report, Microsoft may soon limit Windows 11 installations to SSDs. According to …

During WWDC earlier this week, Apple showcased a number of gaming-oriented upgrades for Mac and iOS devices, including the new Metal 3 API. This new API will also include a new upscaling technology – MetalFX Upscaling. This has already enabled some impressive results, with No Man's Sky coming to iPads …

One of the most impressive aspects to Fortnite is the fact that Epic Games has, over the years, improved the fundamentals of the battle royale title. From new physics, to tactical sprinting to engine overhauls and more, Fortnite is in many ways a wholly different game from what it was …

E3 has had a tough time as of late. Ever since COVID-19, the annual gaming event has struggled to transition from being in-person to digital. Additionally, publishers have found great success in going solo and hosting their own game showcases. The ESA has now announced that despite being cancelled in …

Diablo Immortal has been making headlines over the last week, as players flooded in to find a good game, only to then be disappointed by an aggressive microtransaction system. Now, Diablo Immortal has overtaken other recent controversial releases as the lowest user-rated game in Blizzard's catalogue.  On Metacritic, user-review scores …

Fire Emblem is making a return this year, with a new Warriors game arriving later this month. Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes will see the return of notable characters from Fire Emblem: Three Houses and a new story campaign. We can get an early taste of the game starting today, …

For many, Xbox Game Pass is seen as being one of the best deals in gaming, offering hundreds of games for a relatively low monthly price. That being said, one area where PlayStation has managed to outdo Microsoft is with their recent offering of limited-time game trials to PS Plus …

It looks like Halo Infinite will finally be getting campaign co-op soon. In a new developer update, 343 Industries has announced the first public flight test for online campaign co-op, which should roll out fully to all players during this current season.  This is in line with the roadmap 343 …

It looks like Hideo Kojima will be unveiling his next game very soon. We recently learned through a voice actor that a Death Stranding sequel is in the works, but Kojima appears to have a different game on the way in the meantime. A leak this week has revealed ‘Overdose' …

Sony’s Bend Studio is known best for working on 2019’s open-world zombie game ‘Days Gone’. Despite support from fans, the studio confirmed that a sequel is not in development. That being said, the team have now offered the first official details on their upcoming new IP while also unveiling their …

We've been hearing rumours about a remake of The Last of Us for PC and PS5 for quite some time now. According to a prominent leaker this week, Naughty Dog will be announcing the remake soon, and it could be releasing as early as September.  Twitter account ‘The Snitch‘ quickly …

Recently, Square Enix shocked us all when it sold off Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal, as well as the Tomb Raider and Deus Ex IPs, to Embracer Group in a deal worth $300 million. Recently, a Square Enix briefing shed some more light on the company's plans for that influx …

Though there was once a time when all software was installed through the use of physical media, the commercialisation of the internet has allowed for digital-only releases to become more and more commonplace. One company which is maintaining the spirit of physical media is Limited Run Games – who have …

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl launched in late 2021 to a wave of positive reception. The Smash Bros-like took many of the best and most well known Nickelodeon stars from across the channel’s history and pitted them together in a free-for-all. Despite its personality-filled roster, the game lacked any voice acting…until now. …

Apple recently held its Worldwide Developers Conference stream, where the iPhone manufacturer announced all manner of new software updates for its various devices, from the Macbook to the Apple Watch and more. One of the most interesting announcements was the fact that No Man’s Sky will soon be coming to …

A couple of weeks ago, EA and DICE announced that the first season of Battlefield 2042 is finally nearing release. The big update will be dropping soon, and we'll be getting the first gameplay footage later today.  Later today at 4PM BST, DICE will release the Battlefield 2042 Season One …

Capcom was a huge part of Sony's State of Play stream last week, giving us new reveals for Resident Evil Village, Resident Evil 4 Remake and Street Fighter 6. As it turns out, Capcom has even more to announce this summer, so the publisher will be hosting its own showcase …

Back in April 2021, we reported that Toys for Bob, the Activision-owned studio responsible for the Spyro remakes as well as Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, was being reduced to a support studio for Call of Duty. Luckily, it seems as though this decision has been somewhat reversed, with …