At Computex last month, AMD introduced the world's first block FP16 stable diffusion model, a breakthrough model that combines the accuracy of FP16 with performance of INT8. Now, this ongoing collaboration between AMD and Stability AI is proceeding to a new phase, with SD 3.0 Medium now available to download …
Read More »MSI MPG 272URX Review (4K/240Hz QD-OLED)
MSI's 27in 4K/240Hz QD-OLED monitor is fantastic - find out why
Read More »The dangers of AI in politics and social media
In recent years, the number of people using AI to find answers, rather than using traditional Google Search, has risen by a huge amount, The saying 'Google it' is being replaced with 'ask ChatGPT', in the same way that Google killed Ask Jeeves decades ago. Now, AI is invading the political & social media landscapes, which could pose a whole new set of threats for the future.
Read More »Microsoft shuts down ‘Movies and TV’ app on Xbox and Windows
In a sudden move, Microsoft has shut down its Movies and TV service across both Windows and Xbox - though you can still access purchased content.
Read More »Ghost Recon is returning to first-person, confirms Ubisoft
Following Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, Ubisoft has confirmed that the franchise is returning to its roots – with the next entry set to be a first-person shooter.
Read More »Ubisoft CEO blames Outlaws’ failings on the Star Wars brand
Last year, Ubisoft released Star Wars: Outlaws, the first open-world game set in a galaxy far, far away. Unfortunately, the game failed to meet publisher expectations. Explaining the reason for Outlaws’ lack of success, Ubisoft’s CEO blames the Star Wars brand for being “in a bit of choppy waters.”
Read More »FBC: Firebreak set to get first big update in September
Following a somewhat rocky launch, Remedy Entertainment has detailed the first major update coming to FBC: Firebreak this September.
Read More »Razer is launching a collection of Pokémon-themed peripherals
After a successful launch in Asia that left many fans in the West feeling envious, Razer has announced that its fan-favourite Pokémon Collection is making its way to new markets. The collection resulting from the collaboration with The Pokémon Company International is now available in the US, Latin America, Europe, …
Read More »Refreshed Intel Arrow Lake-S CPUs will reportedly use the same NPU as predecessor
Just last week, rumours emerged over Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake Refresh, with some suggesting it would bring not only higher clock speeds but also an upgraded NPU to the desktop to improve local AI peformance. However, according to a new report, those plans have been scaled back, with the refresh …
Read More »MSI motherboard BIOS update adds support for Ryzen 9000F
MSI is once again first out of the gate, rolling out a new beta BIOS that features AMD's latest AGESA 1.2.0.3F firmware. While the new update promises the usual stability and compatibility improvements, the changelog contains an interesting bit: support for an unannounced series of Ryzen 9000F processors. Based on …
Read More »AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX tops Cinebench R23 ranking
AMD has been the undisputed king of the high-end workstation CPU market since it first unleashed Threadripper, and it looks like that reign is set to continue. With the official launch of the new Threadripper Pro 9000WX series just around the corner, the first Cinebench R23 score for the flagship …
Read More »LG unveils first 4th-gen UltraGear OLED monitor
LG has officially lifted the lid on its first gaming monitor to feature its next-generation panel technology, the UltraGear OLED 27GX700A. This new display is built around the company’s 4th Gen Primary RGB Tandem OLED screen, a technology that promises to push brightness levels higher than previous generations while also …
Read More »Final Fantasy 14 drops support for Windows 10
Windows 10 is about to reach end-of-life status and while Microsoft has extended security update support for the OS, there will be no more feature updates. With Microsoft ditching the decade-old OS, game makers are also starting to drop support, with Final Fantasy 14 being one of the first major …
Read More »Infamous director would ‘love to work on more’
Sucker Punch is best known now for Ghost of Tsushima and the upcoming sequel, Ghost of Yotei. However, during the PS3 generation, the studio was loved for its original superhero game, Infamous. The series has been dormant since the first year of the PS4 generation, but the director would like …
Read More »Mortal Kombat II film gets first official trailer ahead of October release
Ahead of its arrival this October, Warner Bros. have released the first official trailer for the Mortal Kombat II film - starring Karl Urban as Johnny Cage.
Read More »The Witcher 3, Jedi: Survivor and more leaving PlayStation Plus next month
As they do each month, Sony has announced the list of games set to be removed from PlayStation Plus Extra in August - including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
Read More »Netflix’s Assassin’s Creed gets first development update in years
5 years on from its initial announcement, the live-action Assassin’s Creed adaptation from Netflix is finally going ahead.
Read More »Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity revealed
Following the conclusion of the Janthir Wilds story, ArenaNet isn't wasting any time, officially announcing the next major expansion for its long-running MMO. Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity is set to launch on October 28th, continuing the studio's new annual expansion model and sending players away to a mysterious …
Read More »NVIDIA RTX Features Explained – DLSS, Frame Gen, Reflex & More
We explain the details behind a whole bunch of PC features, including DLSS, Frame Gen and more
Read More »Humble announces Devil May Cry franchise bundle
Humble is currently offering a bundle featuring the complete Devil May Cry franchise collection for under £15 - available for the next two weeks.
Read More »Sonic Racing: Crossworlds comes to Switch 2 months after everywhere else
While the rest of the world will be able to enjoy Sonic Racing: Crossworlds this September, Switch 2 users will have to wait until Holiday 2025 at the earliest.
Read More »Civilization VI is free on the Epic Games Store
This week’s free Epic Games Store title is Civilization VI: Platinum Edition; available to claim from 4PM BST until the 24th of July.
Read More »Nintendo reveals Link and Zelda casting for live-action Legend of Zelda movie
Back in 2023, following the box office success of Super Mario Bros., Nintendo officially announced its plans to make a Legend of Zelda movie. The film is set to hit cinemas in 2027 and now, we have our first look at the cast, with the lead actors for Link and …
Read More »Acclaimed Atlus RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio surpasses 2 million copies sold
Atlus took a big swing last year with a brand new IP, Metaphor: ReFantazio. The game borrows some elements from the Persona and Shin Megami Tensei series, and fans were quick to shower the game with praise for its fantasy setting and characters.
Read More »Concept art for Deviation Games’ cancelled project has been revealed
In the wake of its closure last year, we’ve now gotten our first look at concept art for Deviation Games’ ill-fated shooter.
Read More »Square Enix announces Life is Strange Collection for PS5
Square Enix has announced the Life is Strange Collection for PS5 – featuring all 5 games in a single package (albeit with a caveat).
Read More »Nintendo survey asks fans for thoughts on their controversial Game-Key Card system
In the wake of a ton of outcry, Nintendo has released a survey asking fans what they think of the highly-controversial Game-Key Card system for Switch 2.
Read More »Leakers claim Arc System Works have cancelled a new Guilty Gear game
Following the announcement of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, Arc System Works have reportedly cancelled development on the next entry in the Guilty Gear series.
Read More »John Wick Hex is being delisted on all stores this week
Despite the success of the films, John Wick Hex is a game that flew completely under the radar after its release in 2019. The game started off as an Epic Games Store exclusive but eventually came to Steam and consoles in 2020. Now six years on, the game is being …
Read More »Switch 2 dev kits are reportedly in low supply
Only a handful of major third-party titles have been announced for the Switch 2 so far. Apparently, there are a lot of ports waiting to be announced, but delays have taken place due to many studios getting their dev kits later than normally expected. Nate the Hate recently stated in …
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