Software & Gaming

Facebook has just launched the Facebook Gaming app for Android. Originally scheduled for a June release, Facebook has expedited the app's launch given the rise in interest of the gaming and streaming scene during the COVID-19 pandemic. Out of the 2500 million users on Facebook, 700 million engage with Facebook's …

Late last month we reported on leaks which claimed that Mario was set to have a massive 35th anniversary. Nintendo are allegedly planning to re-release and remaster many of Mario’s classic adventures for the Switch. Further evidence of this has now sprung up, as a new listing discovered on Best …

GeForce Now is getting another library update this week, bringing in support for streaming more Ubisoft titles, although Xbox Game Studios, Warner Bros, Codemasters and Klei Entertainment titles will be dropping out for the time being.  In the latest update, Nvidia confirms that as of today, Ubisoft is allowing all …

We are still in the early days of crossplay between PC and console platforms in Call of Duty and while there wasn't as much of a cheating problem when the game was full price, the free-to-play Warzone mode has changed that. While 70,000 cheaters were banned worldwide just last week, …

The PC Gaming Wiki has become an essential tool these days, often gathering up quick details on new games, the resolutions/aspect ratios they support and various useful .ini tweaks and mods that can be installed to adjust things to your liking. The site is going to get more useful soon, …

It has been a long time since OtherSide Entertainment has spoken out about the status of System Shock 3. The last we heard, a series of layoffs and financial difficulties had hit the studio, with many key project leads stepping away from the project. According to the company's VP of …

With titles such as GTA V selling over 120 million copies, the news that a game has sold over 1 million copies may not seem like such a big deal, however for many – especially indie titles – this figure represents a major milestone. Such is the case with GRIS, …

The open beta for Ninjala, an arena brawler for Nintendo Switch, will start next week. The open beta will be public and available globally on both April 28 and 29, in three different time periods, each for one hour. Ninjala is a multiplayer arena action game where you play as …

The DOOM series is known and loved for a large number of reasons. One of the reasons is its soundtrack which has been composed by Mick Gordon for its last two entries. Gordon’s use of digitally synthesized progressive metal has resonated greatly with fans, and has contributed to the title’s …

Samsung has developed a Galaxy Watch app that reminds its users at regular intervals that it's time to wash their hands. The company calls the new app “Hand Wash”. The importance of good hand hygiene is difficult to overstate. The World Health Organization recommends everyone to regularly wash their hands, with the NHS saying …

If you own a Nintendo console and have a Nintendo Account, then you may want to double check your security settings. Over the weekend, reports of third-party log-ins began creeping in, indicating that some kind of breach has taken place.  Nintendo has not confirmed a security breach at this time, …

E3 2020’s cancellation represents a major blow for the games industry in 2020. The annual expo is oft-used as a platform for which game publishers can announce their latest projects. Traditionally taking place in June, many developers would either hold back announcements, or fast track them in order to line …

Nvidia has released a new plugin for RTX GPUs which can help reduce background noise...

There was once a time when DOTA 2 held the record for the highest concurrent Steam player count undisputedly. Over the last few years however, it has seen competition from other titles such as PUBG, which broke DOTA 2’s all-time concurrent record of 1.29 million players back in September 2017. …

Microsoft has been teasing something on Twitter about Cyberpunk 2077. Initially slated for a reveal today, Microsoft has spilled the beans earlier by uploading a video to the official Xbox YouTube channel, showing off the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One X limited edition. In this trailer (posted below), you can …

Following the announcements of Death Stranding and Horizon Zero Dawn for PC, there has been plenty of speculation about what other PS4 exclusives might make the jump to PC. With that in mind, there were plenty of raised eyebrows when listings for PC versions of Bloodborne, Days Gone, Gran Turismo …

Ninjala is an upcoming free-to-play multiplayer action video game releasing exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. Featured in the most recent Nintendo Direct Mini, the game appears to take inspiration from Splatoon – Nintendo’s wildly successful competitive team-based multiplayer game. Set to release on the 27th of May, eager fans can …

Progress on the Master Chief Collection for PC is continuing at a swift pace. Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary made its way over last month and later today, public testing will officially begin for Halo 2 Anniversary.  Those who have signed up to the Halo Insider Programme will need to keep …

Void Bastards is a first-person roguelike which was developed by Blue Manchu and published by Humble Bundle. Released in May of 2019, the game was originally an Xbox One console exclusive, arriving on Microsoft’s Game Pass as a day-1 launch. Nearly a year after its release, the game has now …

Microsoft usually releases two big updates per year for its popular operating system, Windows 10. Now the company has announced that the May 2020 update is getting ready for release. Brandon LeBlanc, senior program manager at Microsoft, says that the company is getting “the Windows 10 May 2020 Update (20H1) ready for …

Warframe is perhaps one of this generation’s greatest success stories. Released in 2013, the free-to-play third person action-RPG shooter has seen continuous support from both fans and its developers ‘Digital Extremes’, with the game only improving over time. Thanks to the scalability and success of the game, it would appear …

Following on from yesterday's website leak, Crytek has officially announced Crysis Remastered, heading to PC and consoles this summer...

During the height of its existence, THQ was known best perhaps for its licensed games. Released in 2003, SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom, became a cult hit amongst many video game fans. In amongst the plethora of remakes such as Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon, Battle for Bikini …

Yesterday we reported that Grand Theft Auto VI was seemingly confirmed to be in the early stages of development. Now, a well known Rockstar insider has weighed in on the news, stating that development is much further along than has been suggested...

Riot Games is expanding again, with its latest acquisition being Hypixel Studios. The small independent outlet known for Hytale will now be joining the Riot family while pushing ahead to release its game next year. Riot had already been an investor in Hypixel, helping to fund the development of Hytale, …

News has been trickling in for the upcoming Marvel's Avengers video game, and we saw multiple trailer and gameplay trailer leaks over the Summer last year. Now, a full gameplay overview trailer has been found online. The gameplay overview video for Marvel's Avengers was uploaded to the game's official YouTube …

Each week, the Epic Games Store offers a number of free titles to its customers. This week is a big one, as Just Cause 4, the 2018 open world title from Square Enix is free to all users alongside Wheels of Aurelia, an indie narrative-based driving game. Both of these …

Earlier this week, rumours around Crysis Remastered returned to the spotlight thanks to a teaser posted to the franchise's official Twitter account. Now just a few days later, a leak from the official Crysis website has confirmed the game's existence and how it will take advantage of the latest graphical …

Cyberpunk 2077 was originally intended to release on this day, the 16th of April 2020. Unfortunately back in January the game was officially confirmed to be delayed until September. Even though CD Projekt Red felt as though the game would not be ready in time for its April release, many …

Though events taking place earlier in the year such as E3 and GDC had been cancelled or postponed due to fears surrounding COVID-19, it was unknown whether the latter half of the year would see a similar response, or whether companies were confident that the pandemic would be over by …