Software & Gaming

Back in June, sources revealed that a number of issues at games QA company, Quantic Lab, likely contributed to Cyberpunk 2077's rough launch. At the time, Quantic Lab denied all allegations made about its business and internal conduct, but additional sources have since come forward.  Quantic Lab is based in …

Xbox Game Pass as a service has benefited a wide range of interested parties, from Microsoft themselves to the players and perhaps most of all, the developers. Such is the case with Torn Banner Studios’ Chivalry 2, which following its inclusion on Game Pass, has seen half a million additional …

Gameloft is one of the biggest video game studios hailing from France. Founded back in 1999, the studio has made a name for itself through the release of many console-like experiences for phones. Following their recent work on the console game ‘Disney Dreamlight Valley’ however, Gameloft have now revealed that …

One issue which many video game developers have come across at some point is the need to delist their games from digital stores due to expiring licensing agreements. One of the biggest culprits of this are racing games. That being said, despite Forza Horizon 1, 2 and 3 being delisted …

Star Citizen is one of the most interesting games currently in development due to not only its status as the most expensive game of all time, but also the fact that it has been in development since 2010. Despite the game being nowhere near completion, Star Citizen has amassed a …

Over the weekend, Valve uploaded a new video to its YouTube channel to showcase some recent software improvements for the Steam Deck. Viewers were quick to notice that in one portion of the video, Nintendo Switch emulator ‘Yuzu' can be seen as part of the Steam library.  It is no …

It has long been thought that Arkane's most recent game, Deathloop, is tied into the Dishonored universe somehow. The games have similar art styles and the world Deathloop is set in would fit nicely as an island in Dishonored. Now, following the one-year anniversary of Deathloop, Arkane has confirmed that …

Back in September 2020, EA announced plans to do away with its Origin PC launcher and replace it with a new app. Now two years later, that app has finally debuted, promising a lighter client and faster performance, all wrapped up in an overhauled design.  EA began shaking up its …

Back in June, Atlus finally gave fans what they've been waiting for – a multiplatform release for several Persona titles. Persona 5 Royal is hitting PC, Xbox and Switch for the first time this month. In January, Persona 4 Golden and Persona 3 Portable will also be heading to new …

The Forza Horizon series has entertained fans for a decade now with fun and exciting open-worlds to explore and race in. Celebrating the series’ 10th anniversary, Forza Horizon 5 is getting a major update, featuring dozens of new additions. Making the announcement on their blog, Alan Walsh, the communications specialist …

Babylon’s Fall served as a major gamble for PlatinumGames, with the action game intended to be a live service title with years of support. After a lackluster launch however, Babylon’s Fall was quickly killed – with PlatinumGames’ CEO finally commenting on it. In an interview with VGC, PlatinumGames’ CEO Atsushi …

Last month, a Windows Store leak revealed that Ubisoft is planning a Game of the Year Edition for Far Cry 6, which will include all previously released DLCs, as well as a brand new expansion. This week, Ubisoft made it official, releasing the new GOTY edition, but it has a …

After years of speculation and months of waiting, we finally have our first look at the Super Mario Bros. Movie. Set to arrivie in cinemas on the 7th of April 2023, fans have been given their first look at Chris Pratt as Mario, Jack Black as Bowser and more. The …

TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection launched earlier this year to great fanfare from old and new TMNT fans alike. That being said, all is not perfect with the collection, and as such, the team have promised an update is on its way to fix these straggling issues. Digital Eclipse Studio recently …

Since returning to Steam a couple of years ago, EA has kept Origin account linking in place for game purchases on Steam, but some titles have exceptions and are natively available on Steam without the need for Origin at all. In the case of Dead Space Remake, it will be …

Valve has been ramping up Steam Deck production and shipments all year. At this point, the company is on track to fulfil all reservations by the end of the year, and better yet, as of this week, you can just buy a Steam Deck straight away without sitting in a …

Unlike previous Call of Duty releases, the upcoming Modern Warfare II will be one of the first to see support for multiple years – with COD taking a break from mainline releases in 2023. That being said, fans of the franchise will not be starved for content, as the game’s …

Just as previous leaks indicated, EA is releasing a new Need for Speed title this year. Need for Speed Unbound will offer a more stylised aesthetic while going back to the series' street racing roots.  As reported by IGN, Unbound is built using the Frostbite Engine, but it is targeting …

It’s been three and a half years since NetherRealm Studios released Mortal Kombat 11 to great success, but fans are beginning to wonder what the team is cooking up next. NetherRealm Studios founder Ed Boon has now officially commented on the matter. 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of Mortal Kombat, …

Call of Duty studios typically operate on a three-year development cycle, with each new entry rotating between Treyarch, Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games. Following the critical reception of 2021’s Call of Duty: Vanguard, Sledgehammer Games are reportedly dropping the WWII setting in favour of returning to Advanced Warfare. Ahead of …

Disney+ has quickly grown to become one of the biggest streaming services available. Despite this, those with a PlayStation have until now been limited to watching films and TV shows at 1080p – even though many of them were filmed in 4K. Nearly two years on from the system’s launch, …

The Dead Space Remake is shaping up to be fantastic. All the footage we've seen so far has looked stunning, and the game design has not been held back by old hardware, as the game is only targeting PC, Xbox Series X/S and PS5. Now following a new gameplay trailer, …

The Brazilian government has been pretty open with its investigation into Microsoft's planned Activision Blizzard acquisition. Many of the documents filed have been made publicly available, including one that detailed how other companies, like Sony, feel about the acquisition. Now, Brazil's investigation is complete, and its regulator board is happy …

Earlier this week, CD Projekt Red revealed its roadmap of upcoming titles, ranging from a new trilogy of Witcher games to a Cyberpunk 2077 sequel. While The Witcher will continue to be developed at the company's main studio in Poland, Cyberpunk's sequel will be created at a newly set up …

Overwatch 2 did not have the smooth launch that Blizzard was hoping for. A mix of high player numbers and a DDOS attack led to service outages, with many struggling to get into the game. In addition, Overwatch 2 also began requiring a phone number, both for additional security via …

Last month, EA announced a partnership with Koei Tecmo and Omega Force to produce a new Monster Hunting game to rival Capcom's Monster Hunter series. That game was later revealed to be ‘Wild Hearts', with a release date set for early 2023. We've already seen a short gameplay trailer, but …

As we inch closer and closer to the release of Sonic Frontiers, SEGA has upped its marketing for the game. One interesting method that the publisher has taken is to offer a free in-game item to those who subscribe to SEGA’s email newsletter. Curiously, the item in question is none …

The Need for Speed franchise has had its ups and downs, with the series most recently suffering from a string of less-than-stellar releases. Despite this, another Need for Speed is on its way – with the reveal trailer now announced to be going live this Thursday. On Thursday the 6th …

CD Projekt Red is going through some leadership changes. After co-founding the company and working there for 30 years, co-CEO, Marcin Iwiński, is stepping down. Following CD Projekt Red's massive roadmap unveiling, which includes a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, a new Witcher trilogy, multiple other Witcher titles and a brand …

Earlier this week, CD Projekt Red held its first investor event since the release of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and the resurgence of Cyberpunk 2077 across PC and consoles. As it turns out, the company is incredibly busy with new and upcoming projects. For starters, yes Cyberpunk 2077 will have a sequel, …