Software & Gaming

Previously announced to be coming in 2026, the Switch 2 version of Bethesda’s Oblivion Remastered has now gotten an official release date.

'Project Fantasy' has hit a snag, with IO Interactive confirming lay-offs in the wake of “a relationship with an external partner” coming to an end.

OCCT v17 has officially launched as a stable release, introducing a completely redesigned modular Memory Test alongside a new launcher, reduced memory consumption, and QoL improvements. This launch follows an initial beta testing phase in April. The developers previously stated that while the overhaul draws inspiration from established testing methodologies …

Celebrating 5 million copies sold, the 2D souls-like Blasphemous is getting a physical “Martyrs’ Edition’ release.

In recent weeks, we have heard an increasing number of worrying reports concerning Xbox and its supposed plans to hold major rounds of firing – possibly resulting in the closure of multiple studios. While nothing official has come to pass, insiders have claimed that one of the projects potentially being affected is Arkane Studios’ much-anticipated Blade.

Valve has been cautious about releasing a successor to the Steam Deck, insisting that a new model won’t arrive until a meaningful performance jump is possible. However, when it comes to the Steam Machine, Valve appears to be taking a different approach. In a new interview, the company explained that …

Supermassive Games, the studio behind Until Dawn and The Dark Pictures Anthology, is undergoing a leadership change. Just over a month on from the release of the studio's latest game, Directive 8020, Supermassive CEO, Robert Henrysson, has announced that he has stepped down from his role and departed parent company …

Microsoft’s internal restructuring continues to raise concerns across Xbox’s first‑party studios. Earlier this month, reports indicated that Compulsion Games, Ninja Theory and Double Fine were all in negotiations to avoid closure. Now, a new report suggests that Undead Labs, the studio behind the State of Decay franchise, may also be …

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is now being promoted with a surprising tagline – “NOT ON XBOX GAME PASS”. Infinity Ward has begun using this phrase in early marketing materials for the game, directly highlighting the fact that the next Call of Duty title will not launch on Microsoft’s …

A new hearing for California’s Protect Our Games Act took place this week, and once again, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) pushed back hard against the Stop Killing Games movement. The bill aims to require publishers to provide a way for players to continue accessing games after online services are discontinued. While technically feasible in many cases, major publishers have consistently resisted the idea, preferring to shut games down entirely rather than relinquish control.

Dbrand has officially cancelled its Portal‑inspired Companion Cube case for the Steam Machine. The company opened pre‑orders earlier this month, but the listing was quickly taken down. Now, Dbrand has explained why, confirming that Valve requested the product’s removal and declined to grant a licence for its release. In a …

PSSR aside, Ubisoft's upcoming Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is getting some modest-yet-interesting improvements on PS5 Pro.

Valve's upcoming Steam Frame VR headset has seen its first compatibility rating surface, with Portal 2 receiving a ‘Playable' certification on the platform. The listing marks the first concrete indicator of software compatibility targets for the unreleased virtual reality device. Spotted by Brad Lynch (via Notebook Check), the compatibility entry on SteamDB …

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has had its final set of characters revealed, with the full launch roster of 20 heroes/villains now official.

Netflix are reportedly developing a live-action adaptation of SEGA’s Persona series, though narrative specifics are being kept under wraps for now.

The developers of the PlayStation 4 emulator ShadPS4 have announced ShadNet. This open-source custom server system enables online multiplayer without requiring a connection to the official PlayStation Network (PSN) or a PlayStation Plus account.  ShadNet emulates network services, allowing PC players to access multiplayer features in emulated titles like Bloodborne. …

Nintendo looks set to introduce a refreshed version of their Switch 2, featuring a new (hopefully improved) LCD panel made by Sharp.

Microsoft has confirmed that it will support Extended Security Updates (ESUs) for Windows 10 until October 12th, 2027. This extension follows the conclusion of general support on October 14th, providing users and organisations with additional time to transition their devices over to Windows 11. The company originally designed the ESU …

Since taking over as Xbox CEO, Asha Sharma has begun a broad reset of the business, a shift that has included lowering Game Pass prices, introducing new ‘pay later’ financing options for hardware and cutting operating costs. Now, it appears investment in securing third‑party Game Pass partnerships may also be slowing.

CD Projekt has announced plans to update its corporate name, bringing the parent company’s branding in line with its game development studios. For years, CD Projekt has operated as the umbrella organisation overseeing CD Projekt Red, but the company now intends to adopt the same branding at the corporate level.

Recent datamining efforts have uncovered further evidence that Sony previously explored a full remake of Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, with references and assets buried inside The Last of Us Part II and The Last of Us Part I’s development files. These findings support earlier leaks suggesting that a small slice of …

Valve has updated its marketing language for the Steam Machine ahead of launch, removing earlier claims that the system could deliver 4K gaming at 60FPS with FSR. The revised description now says the device supports “up to 4K gaming with FSR 4.1”, a more conservative phrasing that better reflects the …

CD Projekt Red, Studio Trigger and Netflix have revealed that Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 will debut later this year. The new season will tell a completely new story with a fresh cast of characters, once again set in Night City.

Windows 11 has been demonstrated running on a legacy DDR1 motherboard equipped with AGP graphics, bypassing modern hardware requirements. The system uses an early-2000s ASRock ConRoe865PE motherboard paired with an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 processor, demonstrating that Microsoft's latest operating system can still run on hardware from a vastly …

Atlus has announced that Persona 3 Reload has surpassed 3 million copies sold worldwide across all platforms. To celebrate the milestone, the publisher has discounted the RPG by 65% on PC, marking its lowest price since launch during the Steam Summer Sale. According to the publisher, this sales figure includes …

Alongside its next big update in September, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is officially set to come to the Nintendo Switch 2.a

Following years of updates, Palworld is officially set to hit 1.0 next month, with the developers revealing over two-dozen pages worth of patch notes.

Monster Hunter: World continues to be Capcom’s best-selling game of all time – officially surpassing 30 million units sold.

As part of their renewed support for the game, Payday 2 is set to receive a massive update, overhauling the Diesel Engine with version 3.0.

A new estimate from a reputable leaker indicates that the PlayStation 6 bill of materials has increased by roughly $200 since March, bringing the updated component cost estimate to $960. This change follows a previous projection from the same source, which estimated the console's bill of materials at approximately $760. …