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11-bit Studios had a hit on its hands when it first launched Frostpunk back in 2018. Since then, the studio has been hard at work on a big new sequel. During the Xbox Partner Preview stream this week, we finally got more details, with the game set to launch in …

We already knew that Helldivers 2 has been a huge success so far. One look at the game's high concurrent player counts on Steam proves that. However, the story has gotten all the more impressive this week, with Helldivers 2 being crowned as the best-selling game in the UK.  In …

Insomniac finally shipped the New Game+ patch for Spider-Man 2 this week, but the update ended up including one major unintended addition. With this update, PS5 owners can actually access the developer menu, something usually locked off to gamers.  Players who discovered the dev menu quickly began playing around with …

The BAFTA Games Awards 2024 nominees have been announced, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 leads the pack with nominations in nine different categories. Other high achievers include Alan Wake 2, Baldur's Gate 3, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. All four titles are also nominees for Best Game, …

AMD introduced FreeSync technology in 2015 as an alternative to Nvidia's G-Sync. Since its inception, FreeSync technology has been updated multiple times and upgraded with additional levels, including a dedicated tier for HDR displays. Recently, it received yet another update, raising the minimum requirements for monitors to be FreeSync certified. …

Nvidia has launched a new option for gamers who have yet to try the GeForce Now Ultimate tier. Instead of committing to a monthly subscription, users can now opt for Day Passes, which allow them to stream games for a day.  The Day Passes for the Priority and Ultimate levels …

It’s safe to say that the perception surrounding Bethesda Game Studios’ Starfield has been quite a bit more divisive when compared to the likes of Skyrim or even Fallout 4. That said, the team has slowly but surely been improving the overall experience – with the latest update bringing over 500 changes and tweaks...

Back in February, Blizzard released Overwatch 2’s 9th Season. Alongside the expected updates of a new battle pass and the like, the team teased an upcoming crossover with the popular anime Cowboy Bebop. Going live in just a few days, the team have now fully detailed the collab. Set to …

Character creation is a huge part of many RPGs, so much so that players can wind up spending multiple hours simply trying to craft their perfect OC. Capcom’s upcoming Dragon’s Dogma 2 is leaning into this, having now released a standalone character creator app ahead of the game’s official launch. …

Helldivers 2 is one of the biggest surprise success stories of 2024 so far, with the sequel to what was a niche PS3/Vita title blowing up on both Steam and PS5 upon its launch last month. In the wake of the game’s most recent patch, the team have now teased …

Enermax is back with what looks to be a very promising mini-tower. The new Enerpazo EP237 mini-tower PC case can house a full-sized ATX motherboard, a 360mm radiator and enough PCIe expansion for larger graphics cards. The ENERPAZO EP237 mini-tower PC case provides efficient cooling support and expandability. It is …

As announced last year, Amazon's upcoming Fallout TV series is finally set to air in April, with all episodes to become available to stream through Prime Video on the 11th of April. Now, ahead of that date, we now have a full length trailer, giving us a longer look at what to expect from the show...

Apple is sticking with its decision to keep Epic Games' development account for iOS closed. The news follows on from Epic Games' planned return to iOS later this year and now, EU regulators appear to be getting involved.  Epic Games explained that its iOS developer account access has been terminated …

At the end of 2023, Embracer Group made the decision to close down Free Radical Design, the studio responsible for TimeSplitters, just two years after reviving the studio. At the time, we heard a bit about the studio's TimeSplitters revival plans, and now, a leaked video gives us a look …

Adata has announced that its new DDR5-8000+ memory modules will feature a new cooling solution to further reign in the temperatures high-speed DDR5 memory can reach. By applying ‘Thermal Coating' to its overclocked RAM modules and kits, Adata expects to see a noticeable 10% improvement in temperatures.  The new technology …

Intel's new desktop processor, the Core i9-14900KS, is set to launch soon. This will probably end up being the last high-end CPU for the LGA-1700 socket and the last desktop CPU to use Intel's previous naming scheme, as desktop CPUs will soon transition to Intel's new ‘Core Ultra' branding.. We …

With Amazon's Fallout TV show now just around the corner, Bethesda and Microsoft are gearing up their own Fallout promotions. Recently, the new Fallout Anthology set was officially announced, containing all the Fallout games released to date in one package. Now, Fallout themed options have been added to the Xbox …

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Alan Wake 2 was a pretty demanding game at launch, but after spending some additional time optimising the game further, Remedy now has the game at a point where it can actually lower the game's PC system requirements.  The minimum PC system requirements for Alan Wake 2 have now been …

It's official, Ghost of Tsushima is finally coming to PC, just as leaks earlier this week had claimed. Today, Sony has officially announced Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut for PC, complete with a new trailer. The port has been in development for over a year at Nixxes, a PC port …

It has been a couple of years since Meta first retired the Oculus brand and shifting towards branding all VR hardware under the ‘Meta' banner. This included a shift away from Oculus accounts towards Meta accounts. Many have been able to hold out for now and continue to use newer …

MSI officially unveiled its first gaming handheld, the MSI Claw, back at CES. While we have hardware specs, we don't yet have an official launch date. Over in the US though, the handheld should be available as early as this week. 

Jonsbo has recently unveiled the N4 series MicroATX cases specifically designed for NAS setups. These cases stand out from the crowd, featuring natural wood panels on the front that remind us of the Fractal Design Terra. Available in two colours (black and white), these cases are aesthetically pleasing and practical. …

Diablo 4 has had its ups and downs over the past nine months. While each season so far has had its high moments, season 1 simply didn't have enough content and season 3 has suffered from a pretty boring seasonal mechanic. However, there is a lot of hope for season …

Following the introduction of a new set of AIOs, Arctic is now turning its attention to air coolers. To celebrate its 23rd anniversary, the company has launched the Freezer 36 at an exceptional price point, boasting improved performance and easier mounting than its predecessors. The Freezer 36 CPU coolers feature …

If you've never picked up Remedy's 2019 release, Control, then now is a perfect time to play. This month, Control: Ultimate Edition, which includes all DLC for the game, including additional story content, is coming to Xbox Game Pass for all platforms.  Control: Ultimate Edition includes the fantastic base game, …

There is chatter that Nvidia is in the process of discontinuing the GTX 16 series of GPUs, bringing an end for the Turing generation and possibly marking the end of GTX graphics cards, as Nvidia now places far more focus on its RTX line-up.  Over at the Board Channels Forum …

Final Fantasy VII rebirth launched late last month to rave reviews, with the 2nd part of the remake trilogy becoming one of the highest rated entries in the entire series. Despite this, the game has been criticised somewhat for its performance mode’s visuals. Fortunately, according to the game’s director another …

2023 was an excellent year for Capcom, with the Japanese game developer and publisher releasing the likes of Resident Evil 4’s remake and Street Fighter 6. 2024 looks set to be another great year for Capcom, with the publisher having announced a two-day digital event for its current and upcoming …

Last week, we reported on the current status of WB’s MultiVersus, with a McDonalds promotion seemingly suggesting that the free-to-play platform fighter could be coming back sooner rather than later. It seems as though this will indeed be the case, as the team have now teased the game’s revival. Taking …