While Hogwarts Legacy was widely expected to sell well based on the strength of the Harry Potter IP, there was some concern due to a string of controversies involving JK Rowling, the author behind Harry Potter. The game ended up selling 12 million copies in its first two weeks, and …
Read More »Ray tracing removed from Resident Evil 2 and 3 Remake on Steam
Recently, Capcom updated Resident Evil Village to remove Denuvo DRM from the game. It would seem that Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 also received updates recently, mysteriously removing ray-tracing features from both remakes. While the removal of Denuvo from RE Village was a welcome change, the removal of …
Read More »Halo franchise director leaves Microsoft
343 Industries has gone through some major changes this year. A round of layoffs at Microsoft in early 2023 saw the majority of the campaign team let go and other major studio leads have also departed the studio in recent months. Now, Frank O'Connor, the franchise director for Halo, is …
Read More »Sega officially acquires Angry Birds studio Rovio
Over the weekend, it was claimed that Sega was in the midst of acquiring Rovio, the company best known for producing the Angry Birds games. Now, Sega has officially confirmed the deal, marking a rare major acquisition for the publisher. Sega has acquired several studios in the past, but these …
Read More »Armored Core 6 release date announcement seemingly imminent
Last week, we learned that FromSoftware's next major game, Armored Core VI, has been rated in Korea, which typically means a release date is imminent. Now, a leak through the Xbox store has added some fuel to the fire. It would seem that From Software is gearing up to announce …
Read More »Asus ROG Ally may release sooner than you think
ASUS is looking to shake up the gaming industry with its latest offering – the ROG Ally handheld. This cutting-edge device is slated for worldwide release, and rumours suggest it could hit the market sooner than expected. Initially announced as an April's fool joke, the ROG Ally is coming to …
Read More »Discord adds voice messages
Discord has been making a lot of improvements lately. Earlier this month, the company brought a much needed boost to file sharing sizes, increasing the limit from 8MB files to 25MB for all users. Now, Discord is taking notes from other popular messaging apps by adding a voice message option. …
Read More »SEGA is reportedly acquiring the company behind Angry Birds
In one of the weirder acquisitions we've seen, SEGA has reportedly negotiated a deal to acquire Rovio Entertainment for roughly $1 billion USD. Rovio Entertainment is a mobile-focused developer, best known for Angry Birds. According to The Wall Street Journal, SEGA is close to completing the deal and it could …
Read More »Bungie looks to crack down on XIM and Cronus use in Destiny
In recent months, the anti-cheat teams behind games like Rainbow Six Siege and Call of Duty have been cracking down on the use of XIM devices, allowing for mouse and keyboard controls on consoles, providing the benefit of swifter aiming with the aim assist traditionally reserved for controller users. Now, …
Read More »FromSoftware’s Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon seemingly on track for 2023 release
At The Game Awards last year, From Software announced its next big game, Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, a long-awaited return to the studio's mecha series, which has been on the back burner recently with FromSoft focusing on its Souls games and newer titles like Elden Ring. We didn't …
Read More »VLC Media Player now supports Nvidia RTX Video Super Resolution
The famous open-source media player just got even better. Like Chromium-based browsers, VLC now supports Nvidia's RTX Video Super Resolution (VSR) technology for enhancing video playback. This AI-based upscaling technology powered by RTX hardware can be used with Chromium-based browsers like Chrome or Edge. That means you can enjoy higher-quality …
Read More »Final Fantasy 16 fully detailed in 25-minute gameplay showcase
Last night, Sony went live with its latest State of Play stream, focused entirely on Final Fantasy 16. Producer, Naoki Yoshida, presented the stream, giving us a great look at everything from combat and exploration to companion pets. The stream is roughly 25 minutes long, so there are plenty of …
Read More »Ghostwire: Tokyo update adds Denuvo DRM one year after launch
While it is pretty typical to see new games launching with Denuvo in place, we rarely see games adding the controversial DRM post-release. This week following Ghostwire: Tokyo's Game Pass release and big Spider Thread update, Bethesda has implemented Denuvo. The new Spider Thread update for Ghostwire: Tokyo does indeed …
Read More »Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad delayed to 2024
Shortly after the poorly received gameplay reveal for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, we heard rumours that the game was due to be delayed. Now, just six weeks ahead of the game's planned release date, Rocksteady has officially confirmed that the game has been pushed back. While it was …
Read More »Spider-Man 2 tipped for September launch
A few weeks ago we reported that the actor playing Venom in the upcoming Spider-Man 2 game by Insomniac claimed that the much-anticipated title would be arriving this September. Following this, an industry insider has corroborated the claims, stating that Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will indeed be launching in September.
Read More »Mordhau is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, those with an Epic Games account are privy to a number of titles for free. This week, Epic is giving away the first-person co-op multiplayer dinosaur shooter ‘Second Extinction’ as well as medieval multiplayer slasher ‘Mordhau’. Available to add to your library from now until the 20th of …
Read More »The Elder Scrolls Online officially surpasses 22 million players
While fans have been waiting for a new single player Elder Scrolls game since 2011, the series’ MMO entry – The Elder Scrolls Online – has been trucking along since 2014, seeing consistent support and updates from the team at Zenimax Online Studios. This has helped the MMO carve a …
Read More »Hero Shooter LawBreakers could make a surprise return
LawBreakers was a promising Hero Shooter from Boss Key Productions and Cliff Blezinsky (of Gears of War fame). Released back in 2017, the game unfortunately struggled to find a foothold in the then-saturated market – leading it to ultimately be shut down just one year later. Half a decade later, …
Read More »Leaked video shows Microsoft working on Windows Handheld Mode
There is no denying that the success of the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck has helped to inspire other manufacturers to get in on the handheld market. One company which seems to be tinkering with the idea is Microsoft – with a new video showcasing a Windows 11 UI designed …
Read More »Ubisoft+ comes to Xbox via new Multi Access subscription
Ubisoft+ has launched on Xbox today, but not quite in the way we expected. While we anticipated a standalone version of Ubisoft+ for consoles, instead, Ubisoft is launching a new Multi Access plan, a slightly pricier subscription option that includes access to games on PC, cloud and console. Ubisoft Multi …
Read More »The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom gets impressive final trailer
A few weeks ago, Nintendo aired a Zelda-focused Direct, showcasing new gameplay for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Now, Nintendo has released the third and final trailer for the game ahead of its launch next month. The trailer is roughly three and a half minutes long and …
Read More »PlayStation launches official Esports YouTube channel
Sony has been getting more and more into Esports in recent years, with the console manufacturer even going as far as to acquire the EVO Championship Series – the ultimate fighting game tournament. As part of this refocus on Esports, Sony has now launched an official PlayStation Esports Channel. So …
Read More »PowerWash Simulator 2023 roadmap revealed
Ever since its launch last Summer, PowerWash Simulator has been able to keep fans captivated not only through its satisfying gameplay loop, but also thanks to a number of free updates which included a whole host of exciting crossover content. Now, the team at FuturLab have officially detailed their roadmap …
Read More »Bandai Namco is bringing its games to GeForce Now
Nvidia has another GeForce Now update for us this week, which has more than a few surprises. As of today, Bandai Namco is partnering with Nvidia to bring its games to the cloud, including games like Get Even and the Little Nightmares series. Aside from Little Nightmares and other Bandai …
Read More »Detailed Dead Island 2 PC system requirements revealed
Dead Island 2 is finally coming out in just over one week. The game has been in development for a decade and has been handed to several studios along the way. The game officially went gold back in February and now, we have PC system requirements ahead of launch, with …
Read More »Ubisoft+ is heading to Xbox as publisher reveals list of included games
Ubisoft confirmed plans to bring its Ubisoft+ subscription service to Xbox consoles a long time ago and progress has been very slow. Last week, a prominent Xbox reporter claimed that the service would be heading to Xbox ‘imminently' and now, we have some evidence to back that claim up. Ubisoft's …
Read More »Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy announced
The Trine series is getting a new entry into the franchise. Like all Trine games, Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy is a 2.5D puzzle platformer developed by the Finnish developer Frozenbyte. Featuring Amadeus the Wizard, Zoya the Thief, and Pontius the Knight on a quest to save the kingdom from …
Read More »New Xbox update brings new search and power-saving features
The next Xbox OS update is beginning to roll out and this time around, it looks like Microsoft has new search features available to make finding games less of a chore, as well as additional power-saving features, an area that Microsoft has been sharply focused on in recent months. First …
Read More »Spider-Man is leaving PS Plus but an influx of Bethesda games are on the way
Today, Sony has announced the next batch of titles for PlayStation Plus. In the April 2023 update, a few big games will be leaving the service, including Insomniac's Spider-Man, however, plenty of other titles are joining the library, including an early PS5 exclusive in Kena: Bridge of Spirits, as well …
Read More »Ghostwire Tokyo: Spider’s Thread update goes live alongside Game Pass launch
Following the game’s console exclusivity period on PS5, Tango Gameworks’ Ghostwire: Tokyo is now available on Xbox (and PC) via Microsoft’s Game Pass subscription service. Alongside this recent launch, a massive free update in the form of Ghostwire: Tokyo Spider’s Thread is now available, adding a new game mode, more …
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