As the video games industry matures and publishers amass an ever increasing line-up of intellectual properties, it seems as though the next logical step in their minds is to build a theme park. Nintendo did it, and now Ubisoft is following in their tracks, as the publisher has announced their …
Read More »PlatinumGames CEO apologises to Microsoft for Scalebound
One of the most disappointing video game cancellations came about with the news back in 2017 that the action-RPG Scalebound – the collaboration between PlatinumGames and Microsoft – had been cancelled after 4 years in development. While both parties have been quiet about the game ever since, PlatinumGames’ CEO has …
Read More »SIFU gets un-delayed; launching earlier than expected
SIFU is one of the most interesting indie titles currently in development. First announced at the PlayStation State of Play earlier this year in February, the third-person kung-fu fighting game was initially intended to launch in 2021 before being pushed back to 2022. In a surprise twist however, the game …
Read More »Rockstar promises to bring GTA remasters ‘up to level of quality they deserve to be’
Rockstar has been pretty quiet since the launch of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition, but the studio broke its silence today, addressing the messy launch. In a surprise move, Rockstar has also made the original trilogy games available once again through the Rockstar Launcher. In a rare …
Read More »Flight Simulator GOTY Edition update is now live with DX12 support
Back in October, Microsoft announced that they would be releasing a new version of the much-loved Microsoft Flight Simulator. This new Game of the Year edition was announced to be arriving with many enhancements, including DirectX12 support; new content; game modes; planes and more. This free update is now available …
Read More »CD Projekt Red shuts down rumours of Cyberpunk 2077 on Xbox Game Pass
Prior to Cyberpunk 2077's release, there were rumours that the game would end up on Xbox Game Pass at some point. Similar rumours popped up again this week, but CD Projekt Red has shut down the idea. Recently, Reddit users noticed that a new Xbox Game Pass advert included a …
Read More »Star Wars: The Old Republic’s Legacy of the Sith expansion releases next month
Back in June, Bioware announced the next major expansion for Star Wars: The Old Republic – Legacy of the Sith, promising a return to Manaan, which first appeared in Knights of the Old Republic. The expansion was scheduled for ‘holiday 2021' but now, we have a firm release date. A …
Read More »Halo Infinite campaign co-op scheduled for May 2022, Forge mode later in the year
Back in August, 343 Industries confirmed that Halo Infinite would not include campaign co-op or Forge mode at launch, pushing them back to coincide with the game's ‘Season Two' content drop. With the early release of Halo Infinite Multiplayer this month, the game's first season of content has been extended, …
Read More »Battlefield 2042 day-one patch detailed, two more patches promised over next month
Battlefield 2042 has been available in early access for a little while now, but DICE will be pushing out a big patch today in time for the game's official launch. This patch will aim to address the “critical issues” that have lingered since the game's open beta. Battlefield 2042 officially …
Read More »Xbox to make ‘proactive adjustments’ to relationship with Activision following allegations
Things are not going well at Activision Blizzard right now, as more information has come to light regarding the company's internal practices and calls for CEO, Bobby Kotick, to resign have grown louder. This week, we heard from PlayStation's Jim Ryan, who spoke up against what is happening at the …
Read More »Halo Infinite patch adds per-match XP to aid Battle Pass progression
Earlier this week, I shared my experience with the Halo Infinite Battle Pass so far, pointing out its painfully slow progression and the lack of per-match XP. 343 Industries was quick to address this, stating that an update will arrive later this week to begin to address the problems. As …
Read More »Intel Core i7-12700H outperforms AMD Zen 3 laptop processors in Cinebench
More benchmark results for the unreleased Intel Core i7-12700H have popped up this week. This time around, we have results from Cinebench R20 and R23 and looking at the scores, Intel's new laptop processor is looking very promising. The Cinebench results were obtained by Notebookcheck, and the processor appears to …
Read More »Global chip shortage is already affecting DDR5 memory production
Many memory manufacturers have started to produce DDR5 memory, but not without issues. Like in many other industries, the global chip shortage is affecting DDR5 memory production, explaining the lack of stock and the pricing of DDR5 modules. According to 12chip.com, the issue resides in a shortage of Power Management …
Read More »Xbox head wants industry-wide “legal emulation”
As the video games industry matures, more and more older titles are being left behind. While some publishers will remaster or re-release these older titles on newer consoles, hundreds of games are being left behind with no legal way to play them. Xbox head Phil Spencer has now commented on …
Read More »PlayStation CEO is “disheartened and frankly stunned” by Activision’s response to allegations
Activision has been under fire recently for facilitating a workplace culture of harassment, sexual misconduct and more. It was recently discovered that the publisher’s CEO Bobby Kotick was aware of all this, and yet did nothing. In response to Activision’s lack of action in the matter (and their backing of …
Read More »Razer launches two wireless headsets and a charging stand for PS5
Razer is expanding its PS5 accessories line-up with two wireless headsets and a controller charging stand. The two headsets will be the Kiara and Kiara Pro, featuring the same black and white theme as the PS5. As for the charging stand, it's available in black, red and white, allowing users to …
Read More »PRAGMATA has been delayed to 2023
When Sony first showed off the PlayStation 5 at the company’s ‘Future of Gaming’ showcase, one of the most interesting games announced was Capcom’s PRAGMAMA: “a brand-new sci-fi action adventure game” which “will present players with a profound story and setting, as cutting edge visuals take full advantage of next-generation …
Read More »WB officially announces Multiversus – its own Smash Bros. style crossover fighter
Over the last month, there have been a ton of leaks coming out of WB Games, mostly pointing towards a Smash Bros-style crossover fighter using Warner Bros. IP. Today, WB officially announced Multiversus, confirming the leaks and revealing official screenshots, the launch character roster and more. Multiversus is a platform …
Read More »Hunt: Showdown gets 60fps mode on next-gen consoles
Hunt: Showdown is a “thrilling, high-stakes PvPvE first-person shooter” from the team at Crytek. Running on their bespoke CryEngine, the game is graphically impressive – but also demanding. Those with an Xbox Series console or a PS5 can soon enjoy the game at 60fps however, thanks to an upcoming update. …
Read More »Nvidia is giving away Crysis Remastered with GeForce Now RTX 3080 memberships
Nvidia has been working to expand GeForce Now's library every week all year long and this week is no exception. This week, eight more titles are joining the service but that's not the only announcement this week – for a limited time, GeForce Now users can also claim a free …
Read More »Modders fight back as Take-Two looks to get GTA mods taken down
Prior to the launch of Rockstar's recent GTA remasters, Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two, filed lawsuits against a number of modders looking to reverse engineer classic games in the series like GTA 3 and Vice City. Rather than playing along with Take-Two's demands, modders are beginning to fight back. As we …
Read More »Streamlabs OBS is removing “OBS” from its name following accusations of plagiarism
Logitech, Streamlabs' parent company, is being accused of plagiarism for copying the layout of Lightstream to create the Xbox-exclusive Streamlabs Studios website. However, that's not all, as the “OBS” naming was used without the consent of OBS' founders, leading streamers and former employees of Streamlabs to ask Logitech to solve …
Read More »OCUK unleashes early Black Friday deals
Black Friday doesn't officially start until next week, but there are a ton of early deals floating around this month. Overclockers UK has recently launched its early deals for the occasion, slashing prices across PCs, gaming laptops, components, cases, monitors and peripherals. On the peripherals front, you'll find everything from …
Read More »The Elder Scrolls VI won’t be coming to PlayStation
There have been many questions lingering around future Bethesda game exclusivity now that Microsoft owns the company. While a new IP like Starfield being exclusive to Microsoft platforms seemed like a given, many doubt that a huge series like The Elder Scrolls would ever become exclusive. If you are one …
Read More »Halo Infinite update will speed up Battle Pass progression this week
In the days following Halo Infinite's multiplayer launch, there has been a growing number of complaints around slow Battle Pass progression. Fortunately, it looks like 343 has now taken the feedback on board and changes will be made this week. Halo Community Manager, John Junyszek, revealed the immediate changes coming …
Read More »Yakuza studio is working on a new IP
Ryu Ga Gotoku (RGG) Studio are known best for being the developers behind the popular Yakuza franchise. With so many games within this franchise under their belt, it seems the studio is looking for new inspiration, as the team is currently working on a new IP – though more Yakuza …
Read More »Destiny 2, Haven and more are leaving Game Pass
Microsoft has released many major first party titles in November, with both Forza Horizon 5 and Halo: Infinite (multiplayer) being made available for free to all those with an Xbox Game Pass subscription. What this has meant however is that the second half of November is appearing to be rather …
Read More »Xbox head Phil Spencer calls current NFTs “exploitative”
NFTs are currently one of the most controversial topics in gaming, with the blockchain technology being scrutinised by some, while adopted by others. Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, has now given his thoughts on NFT’s and claims that “some of the creative that I see today feels more exploitive …
Read More »Apple will sell iPhone and Mac parts so users can self-repair devices at home
After years of fighting against customer's right to repair, Apple is taking a step in the right direction. Today, Apple announced plans to start selling its own parts and tools for users to repair their devices at home. To start off with, Apple will release repair parts for the iPhone …
Read More »The RTX 2060 might be making a comeback with 12GB of VRAM
Rumours of Nvidia releasing a new RTX 2060 SKU have been floating around for a while, but there is finally some hard evidence available. This week, listings for several Gigabyte RTX 2060 12GB graphics cards were spotted on the EEC database. The EEC listings were first spotted by Twitter user @momomo_us. …
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