Following on from reviews yesterday, today the RX 7900 XT and RX 7900 XTX graphics cards are officially launching and becoming available to the public. Here in the UK, it looks like RX 7900 XT pricing will start at £899 for AIB models, while the XTX version will sit around …
Read More »Upcoming HP Omen 17 gaming laptop can be configured with an RTX 4090 16GB GPU
It looks like Nvidia will soon be launching the first RTX 40 mobile GPUs for laptops. It seems the upcoming HP Omen 17 gaming laptop will be one of the first to feature a new-gen Nvidia laptop GPU, as it has been spotted with the RTX 4090 listed as a …
Read More »Patch notes for The Witcher 3’s next-gen update have arrived
The Witcher 3's next-gen update will be rolling out later this week and just as promised, CD Projekt Red has now revealed the full patch notes. We already knew about some of the marquee features arriving with this update, including ray-traced graphics and new performance options for consoles. Now, we …
Read More »Payday 3 is still launching in 2023, Starbreeze CEO says
It has been quite some time since we last had an update on Payday 3. The game was announced back in 2020, and funding and publishing for the game was secured in 2021. The game entered full production earlier this year and according to Starbreeze CEO, Tobias Sjögren, the game is …
Read More »Intel Core i5-13400 retail sample outperforms i5-12400 by up to 30%
We expect to see Intel launching new desktop processors in early 2023, including new non-K CPUs for the 13th Gen Core lineup. Some of these CPUs are already out in the wild, and the first retail sample review of the unreleased Core i5-13400 has gone live, giving us an early …
Read More »Tekken 7 sells over 10 million copies
During The 2022 Game Awards, fans of the fighting game Tekken were treated to an exciting new trailer for the upcoming (and so far undated) Tekken 8. In the wake of this gameplay showcase, the team announced that Tekken 7 has officially sold 10 million copies. Making the announcement on …
Read More »Next Ubisoft game coming to Steam seemingly confirmed
After years away from the platform, Ubisoft has finally returned to Steam. That being said, the publisher is choosing to bring its titles over one at a time. Following the addition of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Roller Champions (among others), it seems Watch Dogs Legion will be the next game …
Read More »EVGA is auctioning off its prototype RTX 4090 graphics card
Ahead of Nvidia's RTX 40 launch, EVGA announced that it is ending its long-running partnership with Nvidia and will no longer make graphics cards. Still, the company did make a few prototype RTX 4090 graphics cards – one of which is now being auctioned off on the EVGA forums. Initially, …
Read More »Next NRS game will reportedly release in 2023 and be the longest-supported title yet
Recently we reported that Ed Boon, the founder of NetherRealm Studios, revealed that the developer’s much-anticipated next game was not going to be at The Game Awards. The show came and went, and indeed there was no NRS news. That being said, according to Boon himself, the next title by …
Read More »My Hero Academia and Dead Space coming to Fortnite
Chapter 4 of Fortnite recently went live, bringing with it new engine and graphics improvements, an updated map and as always, additional crossover characters. Following the inclusion of the DOOMSLAYER. My Hero Academia and Isaac Clarke from Dead Space are next to drop onto the Fortnite island. Following a subtle …
Read More »The Last of Us Part 1 comes to PC in March
Back when The Last of Us Part 1 was announced for PS5, Sony revealed that the remake of the 2013 PS3 classic would also come to PC – though at a later date. During the 2022 Game Awards, it was finally revealed that The Last of Us Part 1 is …
Read More »FromSoftware announces Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon
Prior to hitting it big with the Souls franchise, FromSoftware was best known for having created the Armored Core series of mech action games – having developed over a dozen titles since the first entry back in 1997. After almost a decade since the last entry, FromSoftware have now announced …
Read More »Final Fantasy XVI release date announced
It's been more than 6 years since the release of Final Fantasy XV, and while we have known for a while that its much anticipated sequel is planned to launch sometime during Summer 2023, no exact date was provided. Finally however, Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy XVI will …
Read More »Hideo Kojima announces Death Stranding 2
Hideo Kojima has had a long and storied history with both Geoff Keighley and The Game Awards, and so it was not surprising to see the game creator present at the 2022 awards ceremony. What was perhaps surprising was the announcement that Death Stranding is set to get a sequel. …
Read More »Elden Ring wins Game of the year at the 2022 Game Awards
The 2022 Game Awards has now concluded, and while God of War finished the night with the greatest number of Awards won, it was in fact Elden Ring which took home the prestigious Game of the Year – the second FromSoftware game in a row to do so. As mentioned, …
Read More »The FTC is suing to block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard
The last week has been a rollercoaster for the gaming industry, as Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard has continued to make headlines. A few weeks ago it was reported that the FTC would sue to block the deal, but then a subsequent report claimed that the panel scrutinising the …
Read More »New Intel Arc GPU driver improves performance for DX9 games by up to 80%
In an effort to improve gaming performance, Intel has been continuously updating its graphics drivers. With the latest driver update, Intel Arc GPUs are getting their biggest performance boost yet, with 80% gains in DX9 titles, including the likes of CS:GO, Stellaris and StarCraft 2. Up to this point, Intel …
Read More »Surprise Mario Kart 8 update finally lets you customise items
After years of no updates, Nintendo in a surprising move announced earlier this year that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe would be receiving multiple waves of DLC, bringing 48 additional tracks to the game. Alongside these courses, Nintendo has also been bringing quality-of-life improvements to the game – with players now …
Read More »GTA Online to get ray-traced reflections in upcoming update
When Rockstar Games finally released GTA V: Expanded and Enhanced for current-gen systems, the sentiment surrounding the update was somewhat muted due to rather minimal improvements across the board – especially when it came to the game’s graphics. In a surprising move, Rockstar Games have now announced that GTA Online …
Read More »PS5 exclusive Forspoken to get dedicated showcase tomorrow
With God of War Ragnarök out and available, one of the next major PS5 games set to release is the Square Enix-developed open world parkour Action-RPG Forspoken. Arriving in January 2023, PlayStation has now announced a dedicated showcase for the game, going live tomorrow. Making the announcement on Twitter, the official …
Read More »Halo: MCC Winter Update now live with Steam Workshop support
Alongside Halo Infinite, the team at 343 Industries are continuing to support the rest of the franchise’s titles through further updates to the Halo Master Chief Collection. The Winter update – which is live right now – brings with it some major improvements and additions, including Steam Workshop support. Making …
Read More »The DeepCool Quadstellar returns with improved design
A few years ago, Deepcool launched its most unique case to date, the Quadstellar, comprised of four compartments and designed with over-the-top PC builds in mind. This year, DeepCool is launching the Quadstellar Infinity with a number of improvements. The compartmentalized design of the QUADSTELLAR INFINITY serves two primary purposes, …
Read More »Microsoft commits to ten years of Call of Duty on Steam and Nintendo consoles
Call of Duty hasn't had much of a presence on Nintendo systems over the last decade, but that is about to change. Microsoft has now committed to bringing Call of Duty to Nintendo consoles for at least ten years. The same arrangement is also in place with Valve and the …
Read More »Diablo 4 release date leaks ahead of reveal at The Game Awards
There have been plenty of Diablo 4 leaks in recent months. Now, just ahead of the game's release date reveal at The Game Awards this week, the launch date has leaked alongside some other details. While earlier rumours pointed to a potential April launch for Diablo 4, the game won't …
Read More »Monster Hunter Rise on PlayStation and Xbox will be digital-only
Monster Hunter Rise released back in March 2021 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch to great commercial and critical success. Rise was later brought to PC the following year, with a PlayStation and Xbox release recently announced for early 2023. Unfortunately, those hoping to purchase the game physically on either console …
Read More »Amazon Luna partners with Ubisoft to offer ‘free’ access to game streaming
For many, game streaming is not yet robust enough to dedicate wholly towards one of the many available services. Ubisoft fans with an Amazon Prime subscription however can now look forward to greater flexibility with where they play, as the publisher has partnered with Amazon Luna – allowing you to …
Read More »Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition is seemingly coming to Steam
When Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition first launched back in late 2021, it was met with a great deal of criticism due to a litany of bugs, visual glitches – and in the eyes of some a downgrade in art style. The game has since seen …
Read More »Pokémon Scarlet/Violet is now the lowest-rated mainline game ever
Despite Pokémon being the second-biggest media franchise of all time (with total revenue surpassing $71 Billion), the latest game entry in the series launched in an unacceptable state – with even Nintendo publicly apologising for the title’s poor condition. With the dust settled and almost 100 professional reviews now published, …
Read More »God of War Ragnarök gets photo mode with latest update
It has become increasingly common for video games to offer a photo mode to allow players the opportunity to take creative and fun screenshots. PlayStation has in particular pushed the functionality, with most of its first-party titles offering impressively in-depth photo capabilities. Though it was not available at launch, God …
Read More »Benchmark leak gives an early look at the RX 7900 XTX VS the RTX 4080
In less than a week, AMD will be releasing the Radeon RX 7900 series to the public. However, there are samples out in the wild and actively being tested. As a result, two benchmark entries have been found, giving us an early look at performance. The two entries shared by …
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