We know that Google had a number of unannounced games lined up for Stadia before pulling the plug on game development operations. Two of Stadia's biggest planned titles have been making headlines recently. As it turns out, Supermassive's latest thriller, The Quarry, was originally intended to be a Stadia game, …
Read More »Call of Duty anti-cheat now completely disarms cheaters in online matches
Since introducing the Ricochet anti-cheat system, the Call of Duty anti-cheat team has been implementing new ways to mess with bad actors in online matches. Previously, cheaters have been unable deal damage to enemy players, have had their ability to see or hear the enemy removed and now, cheaters are …
Read More »Intel has some odd system requirements for installing an Arc Alchemist graphics card
With Intel Arc Alchemist desktop graphics cards already available in select regions, Intel has decided to publish a quick start guide for the upcoming GPUs. In this guide, Intel lists the system requirements for these graphics cards, including compatible processors, necessary features of the motherboard and OS prerequisites. Starting with …
Read More »AMD reportedly set to launch Ryzen 7000 CPUs in September
Recently, AMD confirmed plans to launch the first Zen 4 processors in Q3 this year. Now, rumours point to a more specific launch date, with sources now claiming that Ryzen 7000 desktop processors will launch in mid-September with four SKUs planned - the 7950X, 7900X, 7800X and 7600X.
Read More »Backforce One Plus Gaming Chair Review
Designed and built in Germany, is the Backforce One Plus your next gaming chair?
Read More »EK-Quantum Surface Unboxing – We’ve been waiting a year for this!
EKWB announced their new Quantum Surface radiators at Computex 2021 and we were immediately filled with pangs of desire. Finally, a full year on, EKWB has received stock of Quantum Surface and a consignment immediately winged its way to Leo's doorstep...
Read More »Overwatch 2 will remove loot boxes and switch to seasonal content model
While Blizzard announced that Overwatch 2 would launch in Early Access this year during the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase, the studio also saved a few reveals for its own stream. Last night, during a new development update stream, Blizzard announced some even bigger changes coming to Overwatch 2, including the …
Read More »Capcom officially announces Dragon’s Dogma 2
Last year, we first heard that Capcom may finally be working on Dragon's Dogma 2, close to ten years after the release of the original game. Now, as part of Capcom's Dragon's Dogma 10th Anniversary celebrations, the sequel has been officially announced. Last night during a livestream, Hideaki Itsuno announced …
Read More »Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion heading to consoles and PC this year
Last night during the Final Fantasy 7 Anniversary Stream, Square Enix not only announced the next chapter in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy, but also confirmed a new game coming this year. As previous leaks suggested, a remake of Crisis Core is on the way and will launch as …
Read More »Final Fantasy 7 Remake sequel ‘Rebirth’ releasing next year
Last night during the Final Fantasy 7 Anniversary Stream, Square Enix officially revealed Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part Two. The sequel, known as Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth, will be coming next year and some early work has already been done on Part Three. Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth is the sequel …
Read More »Next-gen update increases Resident Evil 7, RE 2 and RE 3 PC system requirements
This week during the Capcom Showcase, the publisher officially launched next-gen versions of Resident Evil 7, Resident Evil 2 Remake and Resident Evil 3 Remake, bringing ray-tracing and enhanced graphical effects to PC, Xbox Series X/S and PS5. Unfortunately for PC gamers, the update also means that the game's system …
Read More »Nvidia restocks RTX 3080 and RTX 3060 Ti at MSRP as GPU prices continue to drop
While Nvidia's RTX 30 series cards have been popular, supply chain constraints, price inflation and a booming crypto market meant that many gamers have been unable to get one. Things are starting to turn around though, as RTX 3080 and RTX 3060 Ti Founders Edition cards have just been re-stocked at MSRP in the UK, and second-hand GPUs on eBay have also come down in price considerably, putting the days of a £1500 RTX 3080 behind us for good (hopefully).
Read More »Amazon is giving away over 30 PC games for Prime Day
Amazon's Prime Gaming regularly gives away free games each month, but with Prime Day coming up soon, things are being dialled up to 11, with plans to give away over thirty free games in July. Prime Day takes place on the 12th and 13th of July this year. During this …
Read More »Viper Gaming launches VPR400 PCIe 4.0 SSD with custom RGB heatsink
The RGB revolution continues, with the first RGB PCIe 4.0 SSDs now beginning to appear. This week, Patriot's Viper Gaming introduced the world's first RGB PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD, featuring a custom heatsink with RGB lighting, and available with up to 1TB capacity. Available in 512GB and 1TB storage capacities, …
Read More »Knights of the Old Republic 2 will get a Restored Content DLC this year
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II is officially out on the Nintendo Switch, but Aspyr is delivering more than just a port of the base game. The studio has also gone back into the game's cut content and will release an official cut content DLC expansion in Q3. …
Read More »Intel A380 GPU launches in China, Gunnir announces first custom card
Intel Arc Alchemist consumer desktop graphics cards have finally arrived, at least in China. Alongside Intel's reference A380 model, Gunnir has also announced the first custom-cooled version of the graphics card. As reported by VideoCardz, the Intel Arc A380 is an entry-level GPU based on the Xe-HPG architecture, packing an …
Read More »MSI Crosshair 15 R6E Laptop Review (Core i7-12700H / RTX 3070)
We check out another laptop from MSI, which will set you back two grand
Read More »Final Fantasy 7 Remake might be heading to Steam, Crisis Core remake leaks
PlayStation's timed exclusivity on Final Fantasy 7 Remake ended last year, but Square Enix has been slow to bring the game to other platforms. Currently, the game is only available on the Epic Games Store, PS4 and PS5. According to recent leaks though, the game may finally head to Steam, …
Read More »New leak reveals next Fire Emblem game
Just several hours after a leaker posted new details about the next mainline Fire Emblem game online, another leak has sprung. This time around, we have screenshots of the game running on a Nintendo Switch and corroborate the previous leak. Emily Rogers, a Nintendo insider with a decent track record, …
Read More »Redfall designer confirms game won’t have persistent progress for co-op players
Following on from the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase a few days ago, developers have been taking on interviews and revealing a few new details about upcoming games. This includes Arkane's Redfall, a co-op game that will have one major downside – progress isn't persistent for all players. Speaking with IGN …
Read More »AOC’s latest AGON Pro monitor sports Mini LED backlighting and a steep price tag
AOC has made some decent ultrawide gaming monitors over the years, but the new AGON Pro AG344UXM might be its best yet. The new monitor sports a Mini-LED display with 1152 dimming zones, DisplayHDR 1000 certification and 170Hz refresh rate for ultra-smooth gaming - you'll need deep pockets to afford it though.
Read More »Overwatch 2 beta re-opens this month
At the Xbox Games Showcase a few days ago, Blizzard announced that Overwatch 2 would launch in early access on PC and Xbox Series X/S in October, but there will still be more beta tests taking place before then. Ahead of tomorrow's Overwatch 2 stream, Blizzard has announced that the …
Read More »Bethesda confirms Fallout 5 as next major game after The Elder Scrolls VI
Back in 2021, Bethesda lead, Todd Howard, made some comments about Fallout 5, indicating that the studio has some initial ideas for a new game. Now, Bethesda has confirmed that it is planning to make Fallout 5, but only after wrapping up on The Elder Scrolls VI. Speaking with IGN …
Read More »Starfield will have a longer main story than Skyrim and Fallout 4
Following on from the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase a few days ago, Bethesda has been sharing some more details about Starfield. We've already learned that the game will feature a silent protagonist, and now Todd Howard has claimed that the campaign will take around 30 to 40 hours to complete. …
Read More »HyperX unveils new wireless gaming earbuds
Contrary to headsets, there aren't as many wireless gaming earbuds. That is beginning to change, as manufacturers are increasingly launching more of these. HyperX is joining the club with its new Cloud Mix Buds this month. The HyperX Cloud Mix Buds are the company's first true wireless earbuds with dual-mode …
Read More »First AMD Radeon RX 7000 GPUs may be launching sooner than expected
It seems the RTX 4090 won't be the only graphics card launching in October. As per a new rumour, the first Radeon RX 7000 series GPUs will also release that same month, further stacking the fourth quarter of this year with another major component launch. The rumour comes from Greymon55, …
Read More »Synology RT6600ax AX6600 Wireless Router Review
We check out Synology's latest WiFi 6 router, priced under £300
Read More »Blizzard responds to fan concerns over microtransactions in Diablo IV
Diablo IV had a pretty good showing at the Xbox and Bethesda showcase a few days ago, but due to Diablo Immortal's recent microtransaction controversies, fans have been worried about Blizzard's monetisation plans for the new game, something that the studio has now responded to. While Blizzard still hasn't really …
Read More »Resident Evil Village gets story DLC and Re:Verse multiplayer mode this year
Last night during the Capcom Showcase, the publisher revealed the next major updates for Resident Evil Village. Not only is a story expansion on the way, but players will also soon have the option to play the game in third-person, and the delayed Re:Verse multiplayer mode is finally coming out. …
Read More »Bethesda confirms Starfield player character won’t be voiced
We got our first look at Starfield gameplay on Sunday evening, with Todd Howard sharing a 15 minute gameplay demo and providing new details on adventure ahead. One area of the demo showed first-person character conversations but did not show the dialogue options interface for the game, leaving us with …
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