Software & Gaming

Despite still being in a closed alpha state, EA is adding microtransactions to the upcoming SKATE according to messages sent to play testers.

As they have been doing consistently for years now, Microsoft Flight Simulator has gotten its 19th major world update – featuring Brazil, Guyana and more.

March’s PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium line-ups have been announced, including Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and the classic Armored Core trilogy.

Avowed marks the biggest first-party Xbox game for 2025 so far, with the Obsidian Entertainment-developed RPG arriving on Microsoft’s console (and PC) just under a month ago. Being Microsoft, the company rarely shares sales figures for its games. That being said, according to the game’s director, the higher-ups at Xbox are “happy” with Avowed’s player numbers.

BlizzCon is coming back in 2026! The ultimate celebration of Blizzard's games and the vibrant community that unites players will again grace the Anaheim Convention Center on September 12th and 13th, 2026. BlizzCon is a cherished tradition for Blizzard and its fans. For many, it goes beyond simply showcasing games. …

Moon Studios' critically acclaimed Ori series has achieved a remarkable milestone, surpassing 15 million copies sold across Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps. Thomas Mahler, the series' director, celebrated this achievement on social media, noting that it's “not too shabby” for a genre …

Following years of partnering with other studios, LEGO has announced that they are building their own internal game dev studios.

Apple has announced its upcoming line-up of Arcade titles, including a brand new exclusive Katamari game launching on the 3rd of April.

Following a slight delay, HITMAN World of Assassination is finally coming to PSVR2 later this month on the 27th of March.

Dino Crisis is a beloved series from Capcom which has unfortunately seen little to no activity in decades. Following surveys conducted by the publisher asking whether they’d be interested in more Dino Crisis, Capcom has now registered a trademark for the game franchise in Japan.

Microsoft has been rumoured to be working on a gaming handheld for decades. Even back during the days of the Xbox 360, there were rumours of an Xbox-style PSP or GameBoy style system. With handhelds now able to offer enough power to run even current-generation games, Microsoft finally looks to …

Konami's big Silent Hill revival has been a success thanks to Blooper Team's highly rated remake of Silent Hill 2. Now, Konami is gearing up to announce the next game in the franchise.  This week, Konami will hold its latest Silent Hill Transmission stream, during which we will get new …

ZA/UM Studio made a name for itself years back with Disco Elysium, but we've heard very little from the studio since. It looks like 2025 is set to be another big year for the company, as their next game has now finally been revealed under the codename 'Project C4'. 

Just two days on from launch, Hazelight Studios’ latest co-op title Split Fiction has already sold over 1 million copies.

Ahead of its official announcement, the release date and pre-order details for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on PS5 have now leaked.

One of the many benefits touted by Sony regarding the PS5 Pro is its hardware support for the company’s PSSR upscaler. While results for early adopters have been somewhat mixed, lead console architect Mark Cerny has promised that PSSR will continue to improve over time – matching the recently-announced FSR 4 in quality by next year.

In a welcome surprise, Remedy Entertainment’s Control has gotten an update bringing tons of new settings for PC players, including HDR and much more.

Recently it was claimed that next year's Call of Duty is already in development for the next-gen Xbox. However, a reliable source has now rebuked this claim, as the next generation Xbox hardware is being planned for 2027 and no development kits exist yet.

Insomniac's three biggest VR games are finally returning to the Meta store, making them playable once again on Quest VR headsets. Insomniac is also working on bringing back its magical dueling game, The Unspoken.

At SXSW this week, Kojima Productions made the most out of its panel appearance by debuting a new trailer for Death Stranding 2. Not only did we get a new look at the game, but a June 2025 release has also been confirmed. 

In a welcome and surprise update, Spelunky 2 has gotten a free PS5 upgrade, bringing full 120fps support to current-gen owners.

Following a less-than-stellar beta period, Tripwire Interactive have announced that Killing Floor 3 has been delayed from its March 2025 release date.

The 2025 video game hall of fame finalists have been revealed, including the likes of Frogger; Modern Warfare and Golden Eye.

Back in January after years of leaks, rumours and speculation, the Switch 2 was officially unveiled. That said, we still know relatively little about Nintendo’s upcoming sequel system. Ahead of the promised April Direct, new details on the Switch 2’s hardware has been revealed, including its support for WIFI-6, NFC and more.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing six million players just over three months after its release. This success is particularly noteworthy given the game's tumultuous development, which was marked by numerous delays and challenges faced by Ukrainian developer GSC Game World. The long-awaited sequel, released …

Lossless Scaling, a popular third-party tool for upscaling and frame generation, has just received a significant update with the release of version 3.1 Beta. This new version introduces Adaptive Frame Generation (AFG), promising smoother frame pacing.

Microsoft is giving its AI-powered Copilot app for Windows 11 a major makeover, shifting from a web-based approach to a fully native experience. The redesigned Copilot app, currently in preview for Windows Insiders, features a modern UI that aligns with Windows 11's design language, with enhanced visuals like mica blur effects, integrated context menus, and a streamlined sidebar for managing chat sessions.

Ahead of the PC launch for The Last of Us Part II, Sony has announced a limited edition TLOU DualSense controller; available next month.

March’s line-up of Amazon Prime Gaming titles has been revealed, including Mafia II, Saints Row: The Third and much more.

One of the biggest announcements during the Nacon Connect showcase was RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business, a standalone expansion launching this Summer.