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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is getting a surprise DLC next month, bringing in iconic villains including Dr. Eggman of Sonic the Hedgehog fame.

Following the likes of Minecraft and SpongeBob, Sonic Racing Crossworlds is set to crossover with the iconic Capcom franchise Mega Man.

Just one week after Intel unveiled its aggressive Core Ultra 200S Plus desktop refresh, a report has emerged indicating that AMD is preparing a pair of new Zen 5 chips – the Ryzen 7 9750X and Ryzen 5 9650X. According to chi11eddog (via VideoCardz), these are not X3D parts, as they maintain the …

Thermaltake is introducing both the standard TR200 and the wood-accented TR200 WS, two models that lean into the furniture-tech trend that has defined much of the hardware aesthetics in 2026. This Micro-ATX lineup offers a refreshing choice between a high-airflow mesh front and a warmer, lifestyle-oriented vertical wood design that …

Xbox Insiders are getting a new firmware update, bringing improved customisation, new Quick Resume options, QoL additions and more.

Initially announced during Microsoft's Xbox Developer Direct, Double Fine’s next project – KILN – is officially set to launch in just over a month’s time.

Intel just released the Arc 101.8626 WHQL graphics driver, introducing a cloud-based Precompiled Shader Distribution Service specifically for the new Intel Arc B-series GPUs and the Core Ultra Series 2 and 3 SoCs. By leveraging Intel's private cloud infrastructure, the service processes and precompiles game shaders before they ever hit …

Typically when you pre-load a game on Steam, the game files are downloaded in an encrypted format and then you have to sit and wait for the files to decrypt once the game is officially available. Unfortunately, something went wrong with the Death Stranding 2 pre-load set up, resulting in …

Subnautica 2 has been in headlines recently but not for the right reasons. A legal case between three fired Unknown Worlds Entertainment executives and publisher Krafton had resulted in a judge ruling that the former CEO of the studio must be reinstated. Now, Krafton is moving things along and getting …

All the way back in 2017, around the same time that IO Interactive split off from Square Enix and became an independent studio, a Hitman TV series had been quietly announced. Considering how long it has been since then, it wouldn't surprise me if absolutely everyone had forgot about it. If you had kept it in mind and were looking forward to it though, then we have unfortunate news for you. 

After just six weeks on the market, Highguard officially shut down last week. Now, Sony appears to be issuing refunds to PlayStation users who spent money on in-game microtransactions. 

Kojima Productions has revealed the full list of new features coming to Death Stranding 2 tomorrow, alongside the launch of the game's PC version. On top of that, we also have confirmation on a number of PC-exclusive features too. 

The next wave of titles for Xbox Game Pass has been announced. Shortly after the game's appearance in the PlayStation Plus Extra library, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Yakuza 8) is now also available on Game Pass. Some other hits, like Disco Elysium and Resident Evil 7 are also re-joining the Game Pass library. 

Microsoft is taking inspiration from what makes PC Gaming great by transforming the Xbox App into a more versatile, centralised launcher. Mirroring a long-standing feature of the Steam client, the latest update to the Xbox App allows users to manually add third-party games, productivity tools, and virtually any executable file …

Less than a year after its initial release, Remedy Entertainment have confirmed that the latest update for FBC: Firebreak will be its last.

Following earlier leaks, Build A Rocket Boy and IO Interactive have announced that their MindsEye publishing partnership has now officially ended.

For the first time since the game’s launch, Arrowhead have released a roadmap for Helldivers II; confirming everything planned “over the next several months.”

Following its latest update Street Fighter 6 has seen a surge in players, helping to push the title past its previous peak Steam concurrent player count.

In 2026, Arctic is turning 25. Since its formation in 2001, Arctic has remained true to its core mission: delivering high-performance thermal solutions, such as the legendary Liquid Freezer and MX-series thermal pastes, at an affordable price. This year to celebrate the anniversary, Arctic will be running a number of …

The latest firmware update for the PlayStation Portal has arrived, bringing with it a suite of new features. The biggest addition here is a new 1080p ‘High Quality' mode, enabling better visuals when streaming games to the handheld.  This new mode allows users to opt for a significantly higher bitrate …

While console's super-resolution technologies still aren't on par with its PC counterparts, Sony is narrowing the gap with the launch of PSSR 2 (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution). Now available to all PS5 Pro owners, this second-generation looks quite the advancement, promising users less shimmering and ghosting and improved visual quality. …

The first signs of AMD's next-generation "Medusa Point" mobile silicon have surfaced on Geekbench, providing a first look at the architecture expected to arrive in laptops next year. While the benchmark scores are negligible due to the chip running at a low clock speed of roughly 1.39GHz, the technical specifications revealed in the entry confirm major architectural shifts.

Bethesda has announced plans to bring Starfield to PS5 in early April, but there is actually good news for fans on all platforms. On the same date as the PS5 release, a massive free update will be rolling out to all platforms, adding highly-requested features to the game. On top of that, a new story DLC titled Terran Armada is also dropping.

Acer has refreshed its Predator Helios Neo lineup with three new gaming laptops built around Intel’s Core Ultra 200HX Plus processors. Acer has also upgraded the gaming grunt that these laptops provide with the addition of an RTX 5080 laptop GPU. The updated 16‑inch and 18‑inch models focus on high‑end performance, while the new 16S variant offers a slimmer, more portable option.

For a while, it was unclear whether or not Starfield would ever come to PS5 consoles, despite consistent rumours claiming that it would. Now after around two years of waiting, Bethesda has finally announced its plans. 

Nintendo just put out a rather major software update for the Switch 2. For the first time since launch, Switch 2 players can now force Switch 1 games to operate in their 'docked' mode while using the Switch 2 in handheld mode, greatly improving the resolution and performance of hundreds of games. 

Corsair has introduced the Vanguard Air 99 Wireless, a low‑profile 99% gaming keyboard built around the company’s OPX optical switches and a slim 18mm chassis.

DLSS 5 isn't the only gaming-related announcement coming from Nvidia at GTC this week. The company has also announced the next round of games launching with DLSS 4, and they have confirmed around 20 games getting the upgrade to DLSS 4.5 in the coming months.

This week, a judge ruled that Krafton must re-hire the former CEO of Subnautica studio, Unknown Worlds Entertainment, due to a breach of contract. Now, Krafton has sent over their full statement addressing the ruling, along with its plans for Subnautica 2, which is still in development. 

Antec and Noctua have partnered on a new Noctua Edition of the Flux Pro chassis, combining Antec’s high‑airflow design with Noctua’s latest flagship fans.