The Steam Deck has proven that there is quite a big market for handheld gaming PCs. Now, there are a number of companies offering handheld PC gaming devices, including Windows-based alternatives. Now, Western Digital is offering its first SSD specifically for these systems. The new WD_Black SN770M is a smaller …
Read More »Seasonic rolls out affordable Focus GX ATX 3.0 power supplies
Seasonic is well known for its top-quality power supplies and the company is looking to continue that trend in the ATX 3.0 generation. We've recently seen the Prime series ATX 3.0 power supplies in action and now, Seasonic is rolling out its more affordable Focus GX series. These power supplies …
Read More »New Nvidia driver promises Starfield improvements and optimisations for Mortal Kombat
Starfield has been performing oddly on Nvidia and Intel GPUs but the experience is expected to improve with graphics driver updates and game patches. The situation should improve for Nvidia users from today, as a new driver is now available with additional optimisations for Bethesda's latest RPG. Starfield isn't the …
Read More »Gotham Knights seemingly coming to Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch has been known for its “impossible ports” over the past few years, with the likes of The Witcher 3, DOOM Eternal and more all being added to the system. As the generations progress, we have even started to see current-gen exclusives being brought to Nintendo’s handheld-hybrid. According …
Read More »AMD Phoenix 2 chip details leak
When it comes to AMD's Phoenix 2 chip, the manufacturer has kept a low profile. Without the help of reports, photos, and enthusiasts looking for specifics on the chip, it almost seemed like AMD had never launched it. However, slowly but steadily, we're learning more and more about it, and …
Read More »Apple extends Qualcomm partnership as in-house modem development continues
Apple has been trying to break up with Qualcomm for years. The two companies entered a massive legal battle after Apple tried to switch to Intel for its future supply of modems for iPhones. Apple eventually acquired Intel's modem business and has been hard at work developing its own in-house …
Read More »September’s PS+ Extra games line-up has leaked
We're due for another PS+ library update very soon for Extra and Premium subscribers. Ahead of Sony's official announcement likely arriving on Wednesday, a leaker has revealed the PS+ Extra line-up for September and it is a pretty stacked update. Many gamers have likely heard of billbil-kun. This leaker regularly …
Read More »Starfield’s official mod tools will arrive in 2024
Modders have gotten to a swift start with Starfield, with hundreds of mods already available on Nexus accruing millions of downloads. For now, mod makers are a little limited by older Creation Engine tools. However, that is set to change in 2024, Todd Howard confirms. Starfield director, Todd Howard, touched …
Read More »Embracer Group reportedly considering selling Gearbox just two years after purchase
In recent years, Embracer Group has been rapidly buying up development studios, swiftly becoming one of the largest companies in the gaming industry. However, the group's financial situation has been taking a turn, leading to an internal restructuring, resulting in the shutdown of studios like Volition. Now, Embracer may be …
Read More »FSP is updating its 2023 PSU lineup to include 12V-2×6 power connectors
It was reported a few months ago that PCI-SIG was working on a brand-new ATX 3.0 connection to replace the 12VHPWR plug. This new connection, known as the 12V-2×6, improved on the current 12VHPWR 16-pin connector by making it safer and simpler to use. FSP has now stated that it …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis passes 3 million downloads in less than 48 hours
Square Enix has been doing a good job in recent years bringing their older Final Fantasy titles up to modern standards. Alongside the major remakes such as what we have seen with the likes of Final Fantasy VII, the publisher has also remastered its older Pixel styled entries among others. …
Read More »Viral indie title ‘Only Up’ removed from Steam due to developer stress
With the modern advent of social media and video streaming services we have seen more and more unique indie titles blow up in popularity very quickly. One of the most recent success stories is the physics-based platformer Only Up. Unfortunately in this case, its sudden rise to fame has had …
Read More »Mortal Kombat 1 seemingly getting a PS4 version
Mortal Kombat 1 is now mere days away, and while the game has been pitched and shown off as a current-gen exclusive title, it seems as though NetherRealm have plans to backport the game to last-gen consoles. According to promotional material published by GameStop, Mortal Kombat 1 will at the …
Read More »Parkour cyberpunk game Ghostrunner has sold 2.5 million copies
Ghostrunner is a rather unique cyberpunk-action game, offering a satisfying gameplay loop in an interesting world. Developed by One More Level and published by 505 Games, its success has resonated with millions of fans. How many millions? Well, the team has now announced that ahead of the sequel’s October launch, …
Read More »The Crew Motorfest PC system requirements revealed
Ubisoft has announced the final PC system requirements for The Crew Motorfest. According to the requirements, the game will be relatively easy to run, although the minimum requirements do target 1080p at 30FPS with low graphics settings. Ubisoft has disclosed the resolution, settings, and framerates that these PC requirements are …
Read More »LG launches League Edition 27GR95QL OLED gaming monitor
LG launched a limited-edition UltraGear OLED gaming monitor for LoL fans. The monitor boasts a unique League of Legends theme applied to its exterior and on-screen menus, built with crucial input from League of Legends players. In addition to a brilliant 27-inch OLED display with a fast 240Hz refresh rate, …
Read More »Bethesda representative says Intel Arc A770 GPU does not meet Starfield system requirements
Starfield is one of the biggest game launches of this year, and Intel knows it. That's why the company is focusing on launching graphics drivers to enhance the gaming experience for Arc GPU users. Intel has already released a driver that fixes some issues and recently launched another beta driver …
Read More »MachineGames’ Indiana Jones to be revealed in 2024
Back in 2021, it was announced that Wolfenstein studio, MachineGames, was now working on an original Indiana Jones game. It has been a few years since then with no update, but that should change soon. In a recent interview focusing on the upcoming Starfield launch and Bethesda's various projects, Todd …
Read More »Starfield surpassed 6 million players at launch
Starfield is officially Bethesda's most successful launch. The game already had decent review scores and we'd seen decent player counts on PC while the game was still in early access. Now, we have more official figures, with the game garnering over six million players at launch, with one million people …
Read More »Apple is reportedly developing a cheaper MacBook to rival Chromebook
If you were looking for a cheaper MacBook, then you might be in for a treat. A recent report claims Apple is developing a “low-cost” MacBook planned to release next year, competing with Google's Chromebooks and other entry-level laptops. The M1 MacBook Air from 2020 is Apple's current cheapest MacBook …
Read More »The ESA and ReedPop part ways, meaning E3 2024 might not happen
The ESA has struggled to get E3 up and running ever since all physical conventions were halted during the COVID-19 global pandemic – though not for lack of trying. Unfortunately for them, it seems as though things have gone from bad to worse, with E3’s supposed saviour ReedPop now parting …
Read More »Minecraft is not getting a current-gen upgrade according to Microsoft
Over the past few weeks, we have reported on a number of listings made by various game rating boards across the world, suggesting that Mojang are gearing up to release a current-gen upgrade for the ever-popular Minecraft. Despite the evidence, Microsoft has now claimed otherwise, stating that there will not …
Read More »Marvel Snap is the highest grossing digital card game of the year
Marvel Snap launched late last year to a great deal of fan fare thanks to the backing of the Marvel brand alongside easy-to-learn mechanics – making for a fun, quick paced overall experience. With the title nearing its 1st birthday, Marvel Snap is officially the highest-grossing game in the genre. …
Read More »AMD Starfield bundle updated to include RX 7700 XT and RX 7800 XT
Back in July, AMD launched the Starfield Ryzen and Radeon bundles, offering up a free copy of Bethesda's latest RPG with purchases of RX 6000 series and RX 7000 series graphics cards, and Ryzen 7000 series processors. When the bundle went live, the RX 7700 XT and RX 7800 XT …
Read More »Developers got to see the Switch 2 at Gamescom, sources claim
Nintendo had a big presence at Gamescom this year with a huge booth to showcase upcoming Switch games. As it turns out, the company's most exciting showings took place behind closed doors, with sources claiming that Nintendo began showing its new console to developers. Sources speaking with Eurogamer have claimed …
Read More »Starfield surpassed 1 million concurrent players at launch
As of yesterday, Starfield is now officially available to all across PC and Xbox. With the game being available through Game Pass, we were expecting some big launch-day player numbers and now the results are in, pointing to millions of players at launch. According to the analysts at Play Tracker, …
Read More »Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has outsold every Castlevania game
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is a spiritual successor to the much-loved though historically poor-selling Castlevania series. Released back in 2019 following a successful Kickstarter campaign, the series’ creator has now announced a bunch of updates, alongside the fact that Ritual of the Night has sold over 2 million copies. …
Read More »Souls-like Mortal Shell has sold over 1 million copies
Mortal Shell is one of the better known Souls-like titles. The action-RPG which “tests your sanity and resilience in a shattered world” released back in August 2020 to a warm reception from fans of the genre. Since then, the game has been improved with current-gen support and an expansion. All …
Read More »Steam will soon tell you if a game supports PlayStation controllers
For those who wish to play PC games using a controller, Microsoft’s Xbox peripheral has historically been the go-to accessory – with many PC titles outright not supporting PlayStation controllers (at least not without 3rd-party software). Finally, Steam is adding an indicator to its Steam store listings, letting DualShock and …
Read More »Final Fantasy 14 director shuts down free-to-play rumours
There have been some massive Final Fantasy 14 announcements recently, including the reveal of the next expansion and the announcement of the game coming to Xbox consoles for the first time. There have been rumours in the past that the game may transition to a free-to-play model, but Square Enix …
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