The Microsoft FTC hearings have been a huge source of news for the video games industry, with many internal memos and plans being exposed for all to see. One new tidbit of information seems to suggest that The Elder Scrolls VI will be coming only to Xbox and PC upon …
Read More »The cheaper ROG Ally featuring Ryzen Z1 is now available
Asus has finally released the lower-tier ROG Ally console. Although this model was introduced in June with an AMD Ryzen Z1 APU, it was scheduled for availability in late Q3. As promised, the release window has now been met, and the console is either shipping or available for pre-order, depending …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Remake is free if you pre-order FFVII Rebirth
During Sony’s recent State of Play we got another exciting look at the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Rebirth – the follow-up title to 2020’s FFVII Remake. Alongside an announcement of the sequel’s release date, Square Enix has now made pre-orders available for Rebirth. Interestingly, those who digitally purchase the game …
Read More »Capcom’s TGS showcase to feature Dragon’s Dogma 2
Tokyo Game Show is a staple of the industry, with primarily Japanese developers taking to the event to reveal new games, offer updates on existing titles and more. Capcom has slowly but surely been teasing its TGS line-up, now revealing that its online showcase will include new details on the …
Read More »Lies of P quietly adds Denuvo DRM right before launch
Lies of P is the latest Souls-like to capture the hearts of fans, letting you play as the famous Pinocchio in a cruel, dark Belle Époque world. With reviews now available for the game, it is clear that Lies of P has resonated with most professional critics. Unfortunately for those …
Read More »RTX 5090 rumoured be about 70% faster than the RTX 4090
While early reports have already claimed that Nvidia will wait until 2025 to release the RTX 5090, the first rumours about the upcoming GPU are already making the rounds online - including reports that it could be as much as 70% faster than the RTX 4090.
Read More »EA reportedly ending support for Monster Hunter-like ‘Wild Hearts’
Wild Hearts is a co-op focused action title developed by Omega Force and published by Electronic Arts via its EA Originals label. The game is heavily inspired by the likes of Capcom’s highly-successful Monster Hunter series. Unfortunately, Wild Hearts has not seemed to manage to gain enough traction with fans, …
Read More »Gran Turismo 7’s AI Racer Sophy has gotten smarter
Back in February, Polyphony Digital teamed up with Sony’s AI branch to introduce a “revolutionary superhuman racing AI racing agent” known as GT Sophy. The racer was added to Gran Turismo 7, bringing a new level of challenge for players – though only for a week. In the months since …
Read More »Ghostwire: Tokyo surpasses 6 million players
Ghostwire: Tokyo was one of the more forgotten games of 2022. Originally pitched as a PlayStation exclusive, the game’s developers (Tango Gameworks) ended up being acquired by Microsoft midway through development. Following a year’s long exclusivity period, the game finally released on Xbox and Game Pass – with the game …
Read More »SteamOS 3.5 preview update brings improvements to display, graphics drivers, firmware & more
Some highly anticipated features were just added to the SteamOS 3.5 preview update. Besides the updated firmware and updated OS base, the new preview update also brings new display features and various bug fixes. The updates begin with the underlying Arch Linux version, which includes support for the latest KDA …
Read More »Spider-Man 2 will include 30, 40 and 60 FPS modes with ray-tracing
One of the core benefits seen by the current generation of consoles is their ability to run games at multiple frame rates, offering players the freedom to pick their preferred balance of graphical fidelity and gameplay smoothness. One such title was Marvel’s Spider-Man remastered. Now, the team at Insomniac Games …
Read More »Immortals of Aveum studio lays-off half its staff due to poor sales
Immortals of Aveum is a magic-based first person shooter set “in an original fantasy universe engulfed in magic, rife with conflict, and on the verge of oblivion”. Developed by Ascendant Studios, the game represents the team’s debut title. Unfortunately, the title seems to have fallen below expectations, with nearly half …
Read More »Apple A17 Pro matches i9-13900K single-core performance in Geekbench
As expected, Apple's Bionic A17 Pro SoC is overall faster than the A16. In multi-core CPU performance, early Geekbench results suggest just a small bump, but in single-core loads, we see a 10% increase. As for the GPU, we see bigger gains in this department, with Geekbench Metal entries for the A17 Pro GPU scoring almost 20% higher than the A16...
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Remake has sold over 7 million copies
Final Fantasy VII is undoubtedly one of the most important JRPGs in the history of video games, with the 1997 title putting the franchise and genre on a whole new pedestal. Square Enix has been treating FFVII with great reverence, especially with their 2020 remake of the iconic title. Just …
Read More »Geeks3D to launch FurMark 2 this month
We already knew that Geeks3D started working on a new version of FurMark back in 2022. As it turns out, it's been in beta since late 2022, though only accessible to Geeks3D Discord members. Fortunately, it seems the beta period coming to an end as the development team plans to …
Read More »Sapphire RX 7800 XT Nitro+ Review
It's one of the best-looking cards we've ever tested - but how good is the cooler?
Read More »Razer Viper V3 upgraded with HyperSpeed wireless tech
Razer has decided to launch a new version of one of its most popular mouse models. Following in the footsteps of the Viper V2, the V3 is a wireless gaming mouse designed for competitive gamers using claw or fingertip grip styles, featuring a lightweight design and Razer's best wireless technology. …
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 7 1002H spotted in benchmarks
We've been seeing a few listings of Meteor Lake CPUs in the Geekbench database lately. The latest one shows the Core Ultra 7 1002H mobile CPU with the highest single-core score we've seen up to now. Another thing worth noting is the naming scheme, which differs from the previously seen …
Read More »New Intel Core i9-14900KF benchmark shows improved single-core performance over Core i9-13900KS
We've already seen benchmark listings for the upcoming Core i9-14900K CPU but now, we also have initial benchmark scores for the Core i9-14900KF, with the highest scoring sample having a 13 percent single-core performance uplift compared to the Core i9-13900KS. Twitter account @Benchleaks has shared various Geekbench 5 and 6 …
Read More »Acer launches trio of high refresh rate gaming monitors
Following on from Acer's new 540Hz gaming monitor, the company has revealed a trio of additional monitors. The new trio offers up to 32-inch display size, up to 4K resolution and up to 250Hz refresh rates. The Acer Nitro XF253Q Zbmpiirx has a 25-inch VA display with a refresh rate …
Read More »Helldivers 2 will now launch on PC and PS5 in early 2024
Back in May during the PlayStation Showcase, one of the big reveals was none other than Helldivers 2. The reveal trailer was excellent, showcasing a new take on the gameplay. At the time, the game was expected to launch in 2023, but it has since slipped into 2024. Helldivers 2 …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 arrives next week ahead of Phantom Liberty expansion
Cyberpunk 2077 is getting two major updates this month. Not only are we getting a major expansion in the form of Phantom Liberty, but the entire base game has also been reworked with a massive 2.0 update. Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 did not have a release date, so we had assumed …
Read More »Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will end on a huge cliffhanger
Once we learned that Final Fantasy 7 Remake wouldn't include the entire story from the original game, many of us assumed the remake would be stretched out into a trilogy. This week, Square Enix has confirmed exactly that, along with where Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth ends. Final Fantasy 7 Remake …
Read More »Acer reveals its first 540Hz gaming monitor
The Acer Nitro XV242F will be the company's very first 500+ Hz monitor, offering a maximum refresh rate of 540Hz for incredibly smooth gameplay. The monitor shares many of the same specs as the Asus ROG Swift Pro PG248QP, which was announced earlier this summer. The Acer Nitro XV242F has …
Read More »HWiNFO 7.63 beta update features Intel’s PresentMon monitoring tool
The most recent beta of HWiNFO64 includes PresentMon, Intel's open-source monitoring tool for measuring everything from framerates, frametimes and other important data required for analysing system performance. Last month, Intel introduced a new version of PresentMon, including various improvements. Those include better data collection tools for framerates, frametime, and the …
Read More »Gigabyte RX 7800 XT Gaming OC Review
We're back with another 7800 XT review, this time we check out the Gigabyte Gaming OC
Read More »F-Zero 99 battle royale announced and released
Nintendo owns some of the most iconic video game IPs, however many of them have not seen any new entries in years – or even decades. One such franchise is F-Zero: the hyperfast futuristic racing series. Almost 20 years after its last entry, the franchise has been somewhat revived with …
Read More »Splatoon 3 is getting a rogue-lite DLC
During Nintendo’s most recent Direct showcase, the console manufacturer showed off a whole bunch of new titles, while also updating fans on already-released games. One of the more interesting announcements came in the form of DLC for Splatoon 3 – adding a brand new rogue-lite game mode. As part of …
Read More »September’s Humble Choice line-up officially announced
As has been the case for many months now, the line-up for Humble’s Choice subscription service partially leaked ahead of time. Now, the company has officially announced its September titles, including Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, The Forgotten City and more. Humble Choice is a monthly subscription service which sees you gain …
Read More »Hades II Early Access launches in Q2 2024
SuperGiant Games hit it big back in 2020 when the rogue-like title Hades left early access, amassing a great deal of fanfare across the board and winning dozens of awards in the process. Hades II was then announced late last year with a planned early access launch in 2023. This …
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