Following in the footsteps of many games with an online element, Need For Speed: Rivals will have its servers turned off this upcoming October.
Read More »Stardew Valley is now the highest rated game of all time on Steam
Stardew Valley is easily one of the biggest indie success stories ever, with the 2016 farming sim currently sitting as one of the best-selling games of all time at over 41 million copies sold. Despite being almost a decade old, the game has continued to receive major updates on a regular basis – helping it to now become the highest rated Steam game of all time.
Read More »Acer wins a whopping nine Red Dot design awards
The Red Dot Design Awards take place each year, recognising products that push the envelope of consumer product design. This year, Acer is one of the big winners, with nine products receiving the prestigious award. Acer's PC line-up serves a broad gamut of user needs. The TravelMate is ideal for …
Read More »Twisted Metal Season 2 gets first official trailer ahead of July premiere
Following its success back in 2023, Season 2 of Twisted Metal is almost upon us – with Peacock having released a trailer ahead of its premiere later this month.
Read More »July’s PlayStation Plus Extra line-up revealed
July’s PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium line-ups include Cyberpunk 2077; Twisted Metal 3+4; Risk of Rain 2 and the day-one addition of Abiotic Factor.
Read More »The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is the 2nd best-selling game of 2025 so far
In just over a month, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has managed to become the second best-selling game of 2025 in the US.
Read More »4 of the 5 best-selling games in May were Microsoft-published
In the past 5 years or so, Microsoft has swallowed up quite a significant chunk of the video games industry, with the two biggest examples being Zenimax Media in 2020 and of course Activision Blizzard. Given how many fingers it has across the metaphorical video game pie, it comes as little surprise that 4 of the top 5 best-selling games in May were all published by Microsoft.
Read More »Deepcool CPU Cooler Round-up: 3 AIOs / 2 Air Coolers Tested
We put five new Deepcool CPU coolers to the test, but which one comes out on top?
Read More »AIDA64 gets support for Zen 6 CPUs and Radeon RX 9060 GPUs
While the dust is still settling from the launch of Zen 5, it seems the software world is already bracing for what comes next. In a move that gives hardware enthusiasts a glimpse into the future, the latest AIDA64 update has added preliminary support for AMD's Zen 6 architecture and …
Read More »There are ‘multiple’ Fallout projects in development, but not Fallout 5
While we expected Bethesda Game Studios to grow into a multi-project studio after being acquired by Microsoft, for now, the flagship studio behind Fallout and The Elder Scrolls is remaining as-is. As a result of this, we're unlikely to see Fallout 5 until the 2030s, but it seems that spin-offs …
Read More »Ubisoft preparing for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake announcement
The long awaited announcement of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake is nearing. Following on from recent comments from a main cast voice actor, fans have begun spotting mysterious changes to the Black Flag Steam page, indicating that a major update is in the works.
Read More »Ghost of Yōtei State of Play to go live tomorrow
Following a teaser last month, Sucker Punch Productions’ Ghost of Yōtei is getting a State of Play showcase tomorrow, featuring “nearly 20 minutes” of gameplay.
Read More »Dead by Daylight x The Walking Dead officially announced
Dead by Daylight is set to get another major crossover, this time with the popular graphic novel / TV series The Walking Dead; going live later this month.
Read More »Tokyo Game Show 2025 announces full line-up of partner publishers
Ahead of its arrival in September, Tokyo Game Show has announced the full list of developers and publishers set to be present at this year’s expo:
Read More »The Last of Us Part II update brings new ‘Chronological’ mode
In a surprise update, The Last of Us Part II has received a new mode allowing you to play through the whole game chronologically.
Read More »Corsair Frame 5000D Review (with $300 Elite Tray)
Take the Frame 4000D, scale it up and you get the new Frame 5000D
Read More »Acer slashes gaming laptop and monitor prices for Amazon Prime Week
Amazon Prime Week has arrived. We've had a look through some of the big tech deals on offer this week. Here, we break down some of the best gaming laptop and monitor deals from Acer. On the monitor front, there is an excellent deal available to those looking to make …
Read More »Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 reviews reveal a solid remake
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 is almost upon us, with early reviews for the game painting a pretty positive picture overall.
Read More »The Finals will continue to work on Steam Deck despite new anti-cheat
Despite the addition of kernel-level anti-cheat, the team at Embark Studios are committed to ensuring The Finals continues to run on the Steam Deck.
Read More »Game Pass isn’t as profitable as it’s claimed, according to insider
Despite the claims that Xbox Game Pass is profitable, it appears as though a major cost component has been kept out of the equation:
Read More »GEEKOM IT15 Mini PC Review
The IT15 mini PC from GEEKOM promises big performance with a tiny footprint
Read More »Video game industry pushes back as Stop Killing Games petition gains traction
The Stop Killing Games petition has surpassed one million signatures in the EU, meaning the movement may soon move towards next steps to getting new consumer protection laws in place targeting the video game market. As a result of this, a lobbying group backed by Ubisoft, Take-Two, WB, Riot Games, …
Read More »Windows 11 has more users than Windows 10 for the first time
Windows 11 has finally surpassed Windows 10 as the most popular Microsoft operating system, almost four years after its initial release in October 2021. Given that Windows 10's official end-of-support date of October 14th, 2025, is approaching, this change is not particularly surprising. This marks a significant turning point for …
Read More »MGS Delta studio compares Nintendo Switch 2 CPU to PS4 and GPU to Series S
Studio Virtuos has offered some thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2 and its capabilities – comparing its CPU to the PS4 and GPU to the Series S.
Read More »Arkane founder claims Game Pass “has been increasingly damaging the industry”
Over the years, there has been a ton of back and forth discussions surrounding Microsoft’s subscription service Xbox Game Pass and its impact on the industry. While some have claimed it to be a net negative – others state the opposite. Now, the founder and ex-CEO of Arkane Studios has weighed in on the matter, calling it “unsustainable.”
Read More »Rust has sold over 20 million copies on Steam alone
More than a decade on and Rust is doing better than ever, having now officially sold over 20 million copies on Steam alone.
Read More »Destiny 2 announces Open Access trial featuring all expansions
Ahead of the launch of Edge of Fate, Destiny 2 is offering a free open access period featuring all of the game’s expansions and its most recent episodes.
Read More »OXS Thunder Pro+ Spatial Audio Sound System Review
The Thunder Pro+ soundbar brings surround sound to your gaming chair
Read More »Call of Duty: WWII pulled offline due to RCE security flaw
Call of Duty: WWII officially came to Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass earlier this week. However, the PC version has had to swiftly be pulled offline due to a newly discovered security issue. It seems that Call of Duty: WWII has been hiding a bug that enables Remote …
Read More »Kojima’s Xbox game ‘OD’ unaffected by recent Microsoft cuts
Needless to say, this has been an awful week for Xbox, with thousands of developers being let go, several high-profile game cancellations and even a few studio closures. As Microsoft purpotedly began cancelling funding for third-party game projects, some fans became worried about the status of Kojima's upcoming Xbox game, …
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