Software & Gaming

Microsoft is reportedly working on a solution to its ever-growing Windows 11 problem, with Project K2 said to improve all aspects of the OS; gaming included.

Over the past couple of months, game crackers have begun rolling out more up-to-date cracks for games protected by Denuvo DRM. Now, a number of games are updating their Denuvo anti-tamper protection with forced online check-ins to try and limit piracy. As spotted by Tom's Hardware, 2K Games is one …

Razer has partnered with IO Interactive to bring bespoke haptic and lighting integrations to 007 First Light on PC, adding hardware‑driven feedback designed to mirror the game’s stealth and moment‑to‑moment escalation. The collaboration centres on Razer Sensa HD Haptics and Razer Chroma RGB, both of which have been tuned specifically …

Just as promised, this week the team at Rebel Wolves revealed more about their new big RPG, Blood of Dawnwalker. The studio, made up of former Witcher developers, will be launching its first big game this Autumn, putting it in direct competition with the Fable reboot. Blood of Dawnwalker is …

Windrose quickly became this year's breakout Steam Early Access hit over the past few months. Now, the developers are looking ahead to the next major update, which may not arrive until later in the year. For the next patch, the Windrose development team is focused on fixing a few key …

Over the years, Spiders began to grow a reputation for its RPGs, which didn't quite hit AAA quality, but had cult appeal. Unfortunately, the studio may now be facing closure.  According to a report from Origami, Spiders has been unable to find a buyer after a number of Nacon-owned studios …

Compared to both Skyrim and Fallout 4, Starfield is different. In not being tied to any legacy franchises or known IPs, not only was the space-exploration RPG working with a lower potential sales floor, but Bethesda Game Studios also needed to make the world of Starfield one which players were interested in beyond its gameplay mechanics. This didn’t quite pan out, and so for the first time in decades Bethesda did what fans had been asking – they made the game better. Starfield is Bethesda Game Studios’ most improved title.

Following the announcement of its insolvency, Nacon subsidiary Spiders is now reportedly set to be shut down after not being able to find a buyer.

Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection has gotten its final major update, adding VRR support alongside crossplay, online improvements and more.

Following its arrival on mobile platforms last month, Ubisoft’s free-to-play The Division Resurgence has now been made available on PC.

With the Super Mario Galaxy Movie closing in on $1 Billion, Universal have confirmed that a 3rd Nintendo film is in the works; set to arrive in 2028.

ArenaNet is marking the 21st anniversary of the Guild Wars franchise by bringing Guild Wars Reforged to mobile devices this summer. The game will feature full cross-play and cross-progression between PC, Steam Deck, and mobile, ensuring that Tyria is accessible regardless of where you choose to play. The mobile version …

Kinetic Games has confirmed that Phasmophobia’s long‑awaited Player Character Update will launch on 5 May, introducing overhauled character models, new animations and a full customisation system. The update reworks each ghost hunter with improved movement, new death and revival animations, and expanded EMF reader interactions. From launch, players will be …

Resident Evil Requiem is due to get its first piece of DLC very soon. The new content will land at a perfect time, as Capcom just raised its profit forecast thanks to continued strong sales of the game. In a newly-released financial statement, Capcom said that Resident Evil Requiem's 7-million …

Valve says its upcoming Steam Machine and Steam Frame projects remain in development as the company works through shifting hardware timelines and a global memory shortage that is affecting everything from Steam Deck to future devices. In a new interview with IGN, Valve programmer Pierre‑Loup Griffais said progress is steady …

Following a wave of leaks over the weekend, Valve officially confirmed its launch plans for the Steam Controller last night. The controller is indeed launching next week, but it will be a pricey purchase compared to Valve's original gamepad.  While Valve's original Steam Controller launched at $50, the new one, …

This week, Nvidia's DLSS update includes the new Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred expansion, which gets DLSS 4.5 features via the Nvidia app. On top of that, a new GeForce Game Ready graphics driver has begun rolling out. Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred launched yesterday, and today ARC Raiders’ Riven …

Electronic Arts has officially revealed EA Sports UFC 6, locking in a global release date of June 19th, 2026, for its upcoming fighting game. This latest entry in the premier MMA simulation franchise will be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with rumours that a PC version is …

Following the successful arrival of the Steam Deck back in 2022, Valve confirmed that the product would not be receiving annual refreshes. While we have since seen the Steam Deck OLED come to fruition, the hotly-anticipated Steam Deck 2 remains an unknown quantity. According to Valve however, the team are currently “hard at work” on the next-gen handheld.

The final part of Arc Raiders’ Q1 2026 roadmap is here, with the Riven Tides update adding a new map alongside PSSR 2 support on PS5 Pro.

Following the recently-released Adventure Time DLC pack, PowerWash Simulator 2 is set to crossover with Star Wars – arriving some time this Summer.

In a surprise announcement, 2014’s indie hit This War of Mine is set to receive a reimagining, described as “a fully modern, fresh take.”

As Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 celebrates its first anniversary, the game sales have reached 8 million copies. The title has rapidly become one of the most successful new IPs in recent history, proving that the appetite for turn-based RPGs is stronger than ever. Perhaps most impressively, it achieved these massive …

Comments from videogame voice actors have sparked plenty of rumours in the past. This month, one voice actor openly talked about Insomniac's plans for a Venom side-game or DLC following Spider-Man 2, but other sources quickly shot down the claim that the game had been cancelled.  In an interview with …

Over the past week, dataminers have discovered references to a new ‘Starter Edition' tier of Game Pass, one that lowers the price floor further with a limited selection of games. Now thanks to one notorious leaker, we know what titles Microsoft is targeting for this new Game Pass tier.  Billbil-kun, …

Over the past week, a number of leaks have pointed towards a near-term launch for the Steam Controller, one of three new hardware products that Valve announced in late 2025.  According to Japanese site, 4Gamer, the Steam Controller is going to launch on May 4th. It would appear that embargo …

Resident Evil Requiem has officially surpassed 7 million copies sold since its debut just last month. This marks a significant jump from the 6 million tally reported in mid-April, further cementing its status as a titan of the horror genre. The game has been a record-breaker from the jump, having …

Alongside this week's announcement of a Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy 14, Square Enix has also announced the game's next major expansion. The MMO's sixth expansion will launch in January 2027, kicking off a new story saga for players to explore. During the Fan Festival this week, Final Fantasy …

Sega confirmed plans to finally return to Alien Isolation around the first game's ten-year anniversary. Things have gone quiet since then but just this week, the publisher uploaded a new teaser trailer, indicating more news is coming soon.  The trailer, titled “False Sense of Security”, is a simple teaser with …

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has been officially announced to the world and Ubisoft has teased plans for future remakes. One renowned Ubisoft-focused leaker has claimed that Assassin's Creed 1 will be the next game to get this treatment.  According to j0nathan, who has accurately leaked Assassin's Creed details in …