Nintendo typically goes live with a Nintendo Direct sometime during Q1 each year and it looks like 2023 will be no exception. According to new rumours, Nintendo is planning a Direct very soon. According to Jeff Grubb in his latest podcast, Nintendo is planning a new Direct stream for February. …
Read More »EA Motive wants to continue Dead Space
EA Motive has successfully brought Dead Space back to the forefront with a fantastic remake of the original 2008 game. Now, EA Motive is looking to the future, with hopes of being allowed to continue working on the series. In an interview with GQ this week, Phil Ducharme, Senior Producer …
Read More »God of War Ragnarök has already sold over 11 million copies
One of the most anticipated PlayStation exclusives of 2022 was God of War Ragnarök. The sequel to 2018’s Game of the Year winner took two games worth of story and jam packed it into a bombastic and action-heavy sequel. This seems to have resonated with fans as in less than …
Read More »Redfall will require an always-online connection even in single player
Redfall is one of the biggest first-party Xbox games currently set to release in 2023. Launching on the 2nd of May, Microsoft recently gave fans a deep look at the upcoming open-world co-op shooter. Unfortunately it seems as though even if you were to play the game solo, Redfall will …
Read More »PowerWash Simulator to get Final Fantasy VII crossover
Last month we reported that the popular PowerWash Simulator was getting a crossover with the Tomb Raider franchise, letting players powerwash the entire Croft Manor as part of a free update. It seems more collaborations are on the way, as a new Final Fantasy VII crossover has just been announced. …
Read More »Steam Deck UI finally comes to Big Picture mode on PC
The Steam Deck's release necessitated the need for a new UI, as the platform’s ‘Big Picture mode’ was not only outdated in its design, but also functionality-wise. Following a somewhat-lengthy beta period, the Steam Deck’s UI is finally replacing the old Big Picture Mode as part of a new update. …
Read More »AMD’s first Ryzen 7000X3D CPUs launch later this month, prices start at $449
At CES last month AMD officially announced its new Ryzen 7000X3D series processors, promising three SKUs equipped with 3D V-cache to provide a boost to gaming performance. Today, AMD is finally announcing availability and pricing for each of these processors, starting at $449 for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. With Ryzen …
Read More »EA scraps Battlefield Mobile and Apex Legends Mobile
Apex Legends Mobile has only been around for a short while and Battlefield Mobile only just recently began public testing. In a surprise move, it looks like EA has pulled the plug on both projects and it also appears to be shutting down one of its mobile development studios. Last …
Read More »Latest Nvidia RTX 4070 rumours claim 2475MHz boost clock speed
Nvidia unveiled the RTX 4070 Ti last month at CES and it seems the RTX 4070 won't be too far behind. According to recent reports, board partners are currently in the process of preparing custom RTX 4070 graphics cards, and we may already know the GPU's base and boost clock …
Read More »Hands-on with Corsair’s new RMx Shift power supply
Leo goes hands-on with the Corsair RMx Shift PSU, promising a new way to build a PC
Read More »Acer could soon launch their own AMD Radeon custom graphics cards
Acer took its first steps into the desktop graphics card market last year as an AIB partner for Intel. Now, the company looks to expand and may soon offer AMD Radeon graphics cards too. According to ITHome (via Wccftech), Acer will join the ranks of AMD AIB partners this year. …
Read More »Star Wars Jedi Survivor has been delayed
While it seemed everything was on track for Star Wars Jedi Survivor to launch in March, Respawn has opted to push the release date back for additional testing and bug fixing. Fortunately, it isn't a huge delay, so while the game is coming out a little later, we won't have …
Read More »A Discord bug is downclocking memory on Nvidia graphics cards
If you play games regularly, particularly multiplayer games, then chances are you have Discord installed. Unfortunately, a recent update to the app has introduced a bug that unintentionally harms Nvidia GPU performance. The bug seems to have an impact on memory clocks, reducing them by up to 200MHz on a …
Read More »343 is switching to Unreal Engine for future Halo games
Over the last couple of years, 343 Industries' struggles with the Halo IP reached a boiling point, resulting in a round of layoffs at the studio this year. At this point, many of those in leadership positions during Halo Infinite's development have moved on and just under 100 employees have …
Read More »Sony reportedly slashes PS VR2 sales estimates following low pre-orders
While Sony is boosting PS5 console supply for 2023, the company is scaling back in other areas. Just ahead of the PlayStation VR2 launch, sources have claimed that Sony has cut sales projections for the headset due to low pre-orders. According to Bloomberg, Sony is halving its sales projection for …
Read More »Xbox, Nintendo and PlayStation reportedly pulling out of E3 2023
We haven't seen a physical E3 event for a few years now and while there was some hope that the organisers would be able to recapture the magic this year, there has been an unfortunate update. It would seem that for the first time, none of the big three console …
Read More »Corsair officially launches new RMx Shift PSUs with repositioned power connectors
Following on from a leak a few weeks ago, today Corsair is launching its new RMx Shift series power supplies. These units stand out from the crowd for a very specific reason, the connector panel has been moved to the opposite side, allowing users to connect and directly route their …
Read More »February’s lacklustre Xbox Games with Gold line-up announced
Ever since Microsoft chose to focus on growing its Xbox Game Pass subscription service, the quality of games being offered as part of the console manufacturer’s Games with Gold program has seen quite a decline. February’s free games have now been announced, continuing the downward trend of the service. Making …
Read More »MLB The show 23 will once again arrive day-one on Xbox Game Pass
The situation surrounding MLB The Show is an odd one indeed. Initially a PlayStation exclusive franchise, Sony’s hand was somewhat forced into bringing the series to other platforms – though it is still developed by a Sony first-party studio. Despite this long association, MLB The Show 21 and 22 both …
Read More »Dragon Ball is once again crossing over with Fortnite
Over the years Fortnite has collaborated with a nearly countless number of IPs, be it other video games, films, TV shows, sports brands, real-life people and more. One of the biggest crossovers saw the Dragon Balls drop onto Fortnite island – and now they are back for Part 2. Going …
Read More »Sharkoon debuts budget-friendly M30 series PC cases
Sharkoon has been delivering quality budget-friendly cases for some time now. Following on from the success of the M25 series, Sharkoon is back with an upgraded M30 chassis, available with or without RGB fans. The Sharkoon M30 RGB and M30 Black are mid-tower cases, boasting a minimalist design on the …
Read More »Epic Games’ Rumbleverse reportedly shutting down after just 6 months
The overwhelming success of Fortnite saw developers and publishers far and wide rush to create their own live service experiences – hoping to carve out their own slice of the pie, Unfortunately, live services are hard to maintain, especially in a saturated market – and so even big-business-backed battle royales …
Read More »Sega releases new trailer and shares official PC requirements for Like a Dragon: Ishin!
With the release of Like a Dragon: Ishin! just three weeks away, Sega has decided to share a new trailer and the PC system requirements. As expected by the looks of the trailer, the game isn't particularly heavy on the system, so you should be fine to play as long …
Read More »Ubisoft confirms The Crew 3, announcement coming tomorrow
Over the weekend, we learned a few new details about Ubisoft's next racing game, tentatively referred to as ‘The Crew 3', the third in a series of open-world racing games. As it turns out, the official reveal for this game is right around the corner. Recent leaks revealed that The …
Read More »Horizon multiplayer spin-off discovered in early Horizon Forbidden West build
We've known for some time now that Guerilla Games originally envisioned its Horizon series as having a multiplayer component. Plans for this were scrapped early on in development of Horizon Zero Dawn, but recently, early footage of multiplayer gameplay has leaked online. It would seem that after scrapping multiplayer plans …
Read More »Starfield is ‘playable from start to finish’ but release date still in flux
While a good chunk of Xbox's recent Developer Direct showcase focused on Redfall, Bethesda's other major 2023 game, Starfield, was unfortunately absent. While the game's release date is still a mystery, we have recently learned that the game is indeed complete, in the sense that it can be played from …
Read More »Amazon Studios reportedly working on Tomb Raider TV series
We've known for some time now that Amazon is teaming up with Crystal Dynamics to publish the next major Tomb Raider game, which will reportedly be officially unveiled later this year. As it turns out, the deal may reach beyond gaming, with rumours now claiming that Amazon is making a …
Read More »February’s PlayStation Plus games leak ahead of time
As with nearly every month now, the line-up of free PlayStation Plus titles for February 2023 have leaked ahead of time, revealing that next month will feature three free PlayStation 5 games, including Destiny 2: Beyond Light. As reported by billbil-kun – who has accurately leaked PS Plus titles ahead …
Read More »The Crew 3 will use a new game engine according to datamine
Last week we reported that Ubisoft’s entire game line-up for 2023 had leaked, with one of the biggest unknown titles set to release this year being the unannounced The Crew 3. Ahead of its official reveal we now have more details, including the fact that the game will be using …
Read More »HBO releases Episode 1 of The Last of Us online for free
HBO’s The Last of Us adaptation has been receiving rave reviews from critics and fans alike while also seeing an impressive number of people flock to the premium service in order to experience the acclaimed show. That said, if you remain somewhat on the fence or can’t afford the subscription, …
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