Given the massive $300 million hole left in WB Games' balance sheet in 2024 due to the unsuccessful launches of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Quidditch Champions and Multiversus, we had a feeling that some form of restructuring would be taking place. Now, WB Games has confirmed plans to …
Read More »Dragon Age: The Veilguard already being given away as part of PlayStation Plus
March is shaping up to be a surprisingly big month for PlayStation Plus. Despite releasing less than six months ago, BioWare's latest RPG, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, is already hitting subscription services. Dragon Age: The Veilguard (PS5) is the headliner for next month's set of PlayStation Plus monthly games. Anyone …
Read More »Valve reportedly planning new VR headset for 2025
We've known for quite some time that Valve has been quietly working on a new VR headset. At one point, it was thought to be a Meta Quest competitor, bringing costs down and offering cable-free VR. However, the plan appears to have changed, with the new headset, codenamed ‘Deckard', poised …
Read More »Warner Bros ‘Nemesis System’ patent won’t expire until 2036
Back in 2014, Monolith Productions impressed us all with Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor and its central game mechanic – the Nemesis System. The technology allowed for dynamic NPCs that would hunt the player character down and level up if it managed to beat you, adding an interesting twist to gameplay …
Read More »Samsung’s new 9100 Pro PCIe 5.0 SSD boasts a whopping 8TB of storage
Samsung has recently announced its new consumer flagship 9100 Pro series SSDs, designed to deliver next-generation performance for demanding users. These PCIe 5.0 drives boast blistering speeds and improved power efficiency, making them ideal for everything from gaming and content creation to AI applications.
Read More »be quiet! expands Pure Base 501 case lineup with LX and DX variants
be quiet! is expanding its popular Pure Base 501 case lineup with two new models: the Pure Base 501 LX and Pure Base 501 DX. These additions cater to users seeking stylish aesthetics and enhanced cooling capabilities while retaining the core features that made the original Pure Base 501 a favourite among PC builders.
Read More »Even more Resident Evil games have been rated by the ESRB
The ESRB has published more listings for current-gen versions of a bunch of Resident Evil games, with RE: Revelations reportedly coming at some point.
Read More »Tekken 8 continues to outpace its predecessors with 3 million copies sold
Just over year on from release, Bandai Namco have confirmed that Tekken 8 has sold over 3 million copies - outpacing its predecessors.
Read More »Pathologic 3: Quarantine launches next month
Announced last year, Pathologic 3: Quarantine is finally almost here, with the game set to arrive in a little under a month’s time:
Read More »Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 has been rated in Singapore
Following multiple leaks and rumours, it seems as though the upcoming Tony Hawk game is in fact the previously-cancelled Pro Skater 3+4.
Read More »Xbox officially delays Fable, reboot now coming in 2026
We've known about Microsoft's long-awaited Fable reboot since 2017. Fans were pleased to see the game listed on the release schedule for 2025 but now, just two months into the year, Xbox has revised its plans, pushing the game back to 2026.
Read More »Nvidia says less than 0.5% of RTX 50 GPUs affected by missing ROPs
In recent weeks, early buyers of RTX 50 series graphics cards have discovered that their GPU does not meet the advertised specification. At first, it was thought that this issue was only impacting a limited number of RTX 5090 and RTX 5070 Ti models, but this week, the first affected RTX 5080 was discovered. Now, Nvidia has responded with an updated statement.
Read More »Gamers call on Valve to add ‘AI games’ filter to Steam
Recently, Valve updated its Steam policy, forcing developers to disclose when Generative AI tools are used to create games. This led Activision admitting that GenAI is already in use to create assets in Call of Duty, for instance. Now, gamers have gone to the Steam feature suggestion forum to request a way to filter games that use AI from the store.
Read More »PEGI board finally removes 18+ rating for Balatro
Following appeals by the publishers, both Balatro and Luck Be a Landlord have now had their PEGI board ratings reduced from 18+ to 12.
Read More »Sayonara Wild Hearts gets surprise free PS5 upgrade
The excellent Sayonara Wild Hearts has gotten a surprise free PS5 upgrade, adding a new mode, DualSense support and more.
Read More »Activision admits GenAI tools already in use for Call of Duty development
Gamers have made it well known that they don't want to see the market flooded with titles that make heavy use of generative AI. As it turns out, one of the biggest games in the world, Call of Duty, is already there. Activision has admitted that it has been using GenAI tools to produce a range of in-game assets for Black Ops 6.
Read More »Balatro update crosses over with 8 more franchises
During the ID@Xbox Showcase, Balatro was announced to be coming to Xbox Game Pass, alongside new crossovers with 8 different gaming franchises.
Read More »Delta Force: Black Hawk Down campaign launches to ‘mostly negative’ reviews
This month, the Delta Force team released their first single-player campaign DLC - a retelling of Black Hawk Down. Unfortunately, the campaign has been met with negative reception, in large part due to difficulty.
Read More »Revenge of the Savage Planet arrives this May
Revenge of the Savage Planet is officially launching in just under two months, set to arrive soon on the 8th of May 2025.
Read More »Monster Hunter-like Dauntless is shutting down following poor Steam launch
Days before the launch of Monster Hunter Wilds, Dauntless has announced that it will no longer be playable after May 29th.
Read More »Avowed was originally going to be ‘multiplayer Skyrim’, Obsidian director confirms
Obsidian's latest game, Avowed, has finally launched to positive reception, but the game we ended up with is far from what the studio had originally envisioned. In the early days of Avowed, it was supposed to feature a much larger Skyrim-style world, with multiplayer being the hook.
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Shadows being sold online weeks before launch
We are still a month away from Assassin's Creed Shadows' intended launch date, but it seems that copies are landing in the hands of gamers well ahead of time. A number of physical copies of the game have seemingly been stolen and sold online, leading to a number of leaks.
Read More »Montech launches its quietest AIO cooler yet – the HyperFlow Silent
Montech is debuting its quietest AIO cooler yet - the new HyperFlow Silent. This new AIO cooler is designed to deliver peak performance without compromise, all wrapped up in a minimalist aesthetic that does away with ARGB lighting to focus on a clean and professional look.
Read More »DeepCool launches FL12 Daisy Chain fans packed with 36 ARGB LEDs
Following on from our preview at CES, DeepCool is now launching its new daisy-chainable FL12 series case fans. The new fans combine aesthetically pleasing ARGB lighting effects with high performance airflow at low noise output. Using an 8-pin cable, the F12 fans can be easily daisy-chained to reduce wire clutter …
Read More »Neverwinter Nights gets a new expansion 23 years after release
Over two decades after its initial release, Neverwinter Nights has received a new expansion named Doom of Icewind Dale. This unexpected addition breathes new life into the classic BioWare title, offering fans a chance to revisit the world of Neverwinter. Initially launched in 2002, Neverwinter Nights garnered critical acclaim and …
Read More »First Nvidia RTX 5080 card with missing ROPs found
The plot thickens regarding the GeForce RTX 50 series ROP issue. While Nvidia initially confirmed that a limited number of RTX 5090 and RTX 5070 Ti GPUs were affected by a production defect resulting in fewer active ROPs (Render Output Units), new evidence suggests the problem might be more widespread. …
Read More »A ton of new DOOM: The Dark Ages details have been revealed
Ahead of its May launch, the team behind DOOM: The Dark Ages have shared a bunch of new details on how this latest title separates itself from the pack.
Read More »SIFU film adaptation is no longer being written by the John Wick creator
Following the announcement of its film adaptation, SIFU has seen an alteration in its production – with John Wick’s creator no longer helming the film’s script.
Read More »G.Skill will soon launch new R-DIMM memory with 16-layer PCB and voltage protection
G.Skill is raising the bar for server and workstation performance with its latest release: an enhanced version of DDR5 R-DIMM memory sticks. Built to the recently announced JEDEC specifications, these new memory sticks will feature a 16-layer PCB for improved signal integrity and incorporate robust voltage protection for enhanced reliability and stability.
Read More »Nvidia admits that a small batch of RTX 5090(D) and RTX 5070 Ti were shipped with fewer ROPs
In recent weeks, a few RTX 50 graphics card buyers have encountered some issues. This time, we aren't talking about burning connectors, but a different kind of fault. It turns out, a small number of RTX 5090 and RTX 5070 Ti graphics cards were shipped with GPUs featuring fewer ROPs than advertised on the official spec sheet.
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