Software & Gaming

Update (19.07.19): Just last week, an FCC filing unveiled a new Nintendo Switch hardware revision in the works. This was not the Switch Lite, or even the rumoured ‘Switch Pro' but instead an upgraded version of the Nintendo Switch currently available on store shelves. Now, Nintendo has confirmed the new …

Wolfenstein: Youngblood is coming out in just one week's time, putting a twist on the usual Wolfenstein formula by focusing on co-op play. In Youngblood, you will play as either Jess or Soph Blazkowicz, the twin sisters of B.J Blazkowicz on a journey to Paris to find their missing father. …

We got our first look at Control, the upcoming title from Remedy Games, back at E3 2018. Ahead of the game's release next month, minimum and recommended system requirements have been revealed on the Epic Games store listing, and they look pretty brutal. Getting right to it, the Epic Games …

The rise of free to play came close to killing off subscriptions for MMOs but major publishers have found a new way to bring the subscription model back into gaming. EA, Microsoft, Sony and soon, Ubisoft, all have Netflix-style subscription services, granting access to a library of games for a …

Monster Hunter World is getting some big updates this year, particularly on the PC side of things. Not only have we had some graphical updates and the Witcher 3 crossover event, but DLSS support is also heading to the game soon ahead of the new Iceborne expansion launch. A few …

Ahead of a bigger unveiling planned for San Diego Comic-Con later this month, Netflix has revealed the official poster and first still images of The Witcher characters in costume. Not only does this finally give us a better look at Henry Cavill as Geralt but it also shows us what …

The V550, which is an ambidextrous mouse, and the V551 that's designed for the right-handed user. 

Last week, it was widely reported that Destiny 2 was not able to run on AMD's new 3rd Gen Ryzen processors and X570 motherboards. Bungie began investigating the issue fairly swiftly but it turns out that the main problem was on the AMD side, as Destiny 2 and several major …

Update (15.07.19): Last month we heard that Sports Direct was looking to save UK retailer GAME with a takeover bid worth roughly £52 million. Now just over a month later, it looks like the takeover is all set to go forward, with Sports Direct set to own 84 percent of …

Update (12.07.19): Earlier this week we learned that Destiny 2 players upgrading to AMD's new Ryzen 3000 CPUs and X570 motherboards were having trouble launching the game. Bungie has been investigating the issue this week but so far, the developers haven't been able to patch out the problem. Fortunately, it …

micro-trailers, an automatically generated daily games show and a new recommendation system are amongst the first experiments.

Ubisoft isn’t exactly known for adding mod support to its games but the publisher's recent push into RPG territory is starting to change that. Just a few weeks ago, the developers behind Assassin's Creed Odyssey released quest creation tools for the game, allowing players to create their own custom quests …

While Apple normally likes to shout about its security efforts across its devices, the company has had a few notable slip ups lately. A few months ago, a FaceTime bug paved the way for secret eavesdropping through a Mac, iPhone or iPad microphone and now, a similar issue has been …

Back when Final Fantasy VII Remake was first announced, we learned that Square Enix had some form of exclusivity deal in place with Sony for the PS4. There has been talk of a PC version coming later on but for the most part, Final Fantasy VII Remake is only being …

We’ve known for a while now that Amazon is making a Lord of the Rings TV series but it looks like the company is putting the license to good use in other areas too. Amazon Game Studios has announced that it is co-developing a new Lord of the Rings MMO. …

After months of rumours and even a few leaks from supply chain sources, today Nintendo officially announced the Nintendo Switch Lite. This is a new addition to the Switch family and is designed to be portable/handheld only with a nice discount over the standard Switch model. The Nintendo Switch Lite …

Way back in 2015, the creators behind the popular StarCrafts animated web series managed to raise $100,000 to create a cartoon mod for StarCraft 2, transforming the game to look exactly like the cartoon series. The mod was limited and only available through Arcade Mode but a much more comprehensive …

Netflix has been doing a decent job when it comes to video game adaptations. Castlevania is the big example, which continues to be one of the best original animated shows on the service and we know that a Devil May Cry series is also on the way. Now, Netflix is …

A few weeks ago, reports indicated that Nintendo was starting to move some of its Switch console production out of China in order to lessen the impact of the US's trade tariffs. Many other tech companies have been in touch with the US government in an effort to stop these …

The Steam Summer Sale is coming to an end today but if there is anything you still want to pick up, then you still have a few hours left to do it. More importantly, you should double check your Steam Grand Prix event tokens, as you can use them to …

The Humble Bundle is still going strong and it looks like next month's Monthly deal is going to be excellent value. The Humble Monthly Bundle for August is coming up soon and the first two early unlock games have been revealed, giving you the chance to nab Kingdom Come: Deliverance …

Fire Emblem makes its grand return this year on Nintendo Switch with Fire Emblem: Three Houses. We are used to lengthy stories accompanying these games but Three Houses is going to pack a lot more in thanks to the three different paths you can take, promising upwards of 200 hours …

It looks like Ubisoft's work on Assassin's Creed Odyssey is starting to come to an end. Since launching in October last year, the developers have been updating the game regularly with free DLC and season pass content. In June, the game received its own custom quest creator, allowing people to …

Xbox Game Pass has been around for a few years now but the service got a big boost this year with its launch on PC. The library has had some impressive updates so far this year, with big games like Metro Exodus and Prey joining the lineup. Now, the list …

Sony decided to follow in Nintendo's footsteps last year and attempt to capture holiday season sales with the release of a mini-classic console. The PlayStation Classic's launch wasn't the smoothest, the 20 pre-installed games didn't really live up to what many had hoped for and the initial price tag put a …

Last night, Ys Net announced that it would be offering refunds to Kickstarter backers who were unhappy with the Epic Games Store exclusivity deal. These exclusivity deals have been causing controversy for developers for months now but the situation gets amplified when crowdfunding is involved. While Epic Games won't be …

Earlier this week, reports emerged surrounding CD Projekt Red and its plans for Cyberpunk 2077 as a gaming franchise. After roughly translating a Polish interview, it was reported that the studio had three Cyberpunk related games in the works- the main game, a multiplayer spin-off and a third mystery title. …

There is always going to be some controversy when a game is taken off of Steam and turned into an Epic Games Store exclusive. However, the situation gets much worse when crowdfunding is involved. We’ve seen this happen once already with Phoenix Point, which ended up refunding backers. Now, Shenmue …

Microsoft is preparing an Age of Empires comeback with remasters for the original trilogy and a long-awaited Age of Empires 4. At this point, we know there is a first-party studio entirely dedicated to managing the Age of Empires IP moving forward and now we have a better idea as …

Ahead of a bigger unveiling planned for San Diego Comic-Con later this month, Netflix has revealed the official poster and first still images of The Witcher characters in costume. Not only does this finally give us a better look at Henry Cavill as Geralt but it also shows us what …