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Cyberpunk 2077 already supports FSR 1.0 and DLSS 2.0, allowing players to use upscaling to save on performance and increase frame rates. Unfortunately, CD Projekt Red hasn't got around to upgrading to FSR 2.0 yet, but thanks to the efforts of one modder, we can add in the new upscaling …

Both Sony and Microsoft have held major game announcement streams this month and all signs are pointing towards Nintendo sneaking one in too. Recently, sources claimed that a Nintendo Direct would take place next week, and according to a new report, it will primarily focus on third-party games.  A couple …

The Intel Arc A700 mobile GPUs have not yet released in the west, but they have become available in China recently. Intel shared its own benchmark results, showing A730M and A770M performance in 17 games, complete with comparisons to Nvidia’s equivalent  GPUs.  The results were first shared by Tom's Hardware, …

In recent weeks, Ubisoft’s long-delayed pirate game, Skull & Bones, has been rated by a number of boards across the world, including game rating authorities in Brazil and South Korea. Now, the ESRB has also rated Ubisoft’s upcoming game, indicating that a re-reveal and launch is just around the corner.  …

It's almost guaranteed that the next generation of graphics cards will consume more power. We’ve heard about increased power requirements for Nvidia’s RTX 40 and AMD’s Radeon RX 7000 GPUs through rumours over the last year. Now, AMD has confirmed that we will see power consumption increase.  In an interview …

A Chinese reviewer was able to get an engineering sample of the upcoming Intel ‘Raptor Lake' Core i9-13900, allowing them to test the chip well ahead of release. The engineering sample was capped at 3.8GHz, and after testing the Core i9-12900K at the same frequency, the Raptor Lake chip came …

After a staggered release, Sony’s newly revamped PlayStation Plus service is now available for a large majority of the world. Unfortunately, those located within PAL regions were given a substandard experience due to an issue with the classic PlayStation games and their refresh rates. Fortunately, Sony has announced that a …

Ever since Bungie parted ways with Microsoft to work on Destiny, 343 Industries have been in charge of the Halo franchise – to varying levels of success. The latest controversy comes from the team’s most recent community update, where they announced that the team is “internally exploring” the notion of …

Recently, the founder of animation studio Illumination discussed Chris Pratt and his role as Mario in the upcoming film based on the iconic video game franchise. In the wake of this discourse, Chris Pratt himself addressed fans, claiming that his rendition of Mario will be “unlike anything you've heard in …

Sonic Origins recently released, offering a brand new way to play the Classic Sonic Quadrilogy. Despite the many improvements brought about by this latest remaster, a number of bugs, glitches and other issues have popped up. According to one of Origins’ developers, the blame lies primarily with SEGA. Sonic Origins …

The Razer Ornata keyboard returns this year in upgraded V3 form. The new Razer Ornata V3 is Razer's entry-level low-profile gaming keyboard, offering mecha-membrane switches and a slim, small footprint design to help you save on desk space.  With a more compact, modern design, the Ornata V3 is equipped with …

We've already seen the Phanteks P400 and the P600 series cases, but now we have a nice middle-ground option. Today, Phanteks launches the Eclipse P500A chassis, a matte white mid-tower case that provides plenty of airflow and room for high-end components.  The P500A has a mesh front panel and can …

We've been hearing whispers about Nvidia's next-gen RTX 40 series graphics cards for a while now. As we near the expected 2H22 launch, leakers are beginning to share more details, with the latest including specifications for the RTX 4090, RTX 4080 and the RTX 4070.  Starting with the RTX 4090, …

From Software has had a great year so far, having released Elden Ring to great critical acclaim and positive reception from fans. In fact, Elden Ring is likely on its way towards winning many GOTY awards at the end of the year. As it turns out though, From Software has …

The Asus ROG Delta S first launched as a wired-only headset, but now, there is a new wireless version, and it might be the best ASUS ROG wireless headset to date, bringing dual wireless connectivity.  Coming with a dedicated USB-C 2.4GHz dongle, the Delta S Wireless can be connected to …

While No Man's Sky was originally going to release on Nintendo Switch a little sooner, Hello Games needs a bit more time to perfect the new port, pushing it back to October.  Hello Games confirmed this week that No Man's Sky for the Nintendo Switch has been pushed back from …

Sony has been extremely tight lipped this year when it comes to God of War: Ragnarök, sparking repeated speculation that the game will be delayed to 2023. Recently, sources claimed that the game is not delayed and is actually planned for a November launch, which will be announced during a …

While A Plague Tale: Requiem did get a new trailer and confirmation of a day-one Game Pass launch during the Xbox and Bethesda showcase, a final release date was not announced. That changed this week, with Asobo Studio announcing that the highly anticipated sequel will be launching in October.  A …

Intel just launched a new version of its Extreme Tuning Utility overclocking software, and as usual, it also released the update's patch notes. Contrary to most other XTU releases, this one came with a few surprises, as Intel might have revealed some of the OC features coming with Raptor Lake. …

The Sonic the Hedgehog cinematic universe has made lemonade out of lemons; taking a universally panned trailer and turning it into a box office hit – spawning a sequel just a few short years later to even greater success. After two and a half months in cinemas, Sonic the Hedgehog …

When it comes to modern city building simulators, there are very few titles which can compete with Cities: Skylines. Built as a spiritual successor to SimCity, Cities: Skylines has managed to go above and beyond the series it is based on – having now officially sold more than 12 million …

Nintendo recently held a Direct dedicated to the upcoming Switch exclusive Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Ahead of its release on the 29th of July, the console manufacturer has announced that the game will offer an expansion pass, bringing new content to the game up until the end of 2023. Setting you …

After decades of rushed releases and less-than-stellar titles, Sonic Team seems to be going all out for their upcoming open-zone action platformer ‘Sonic Frontiers’. This extends to the game’s story, which according to the game’s writer, will be ‘melancholic’ in nature. IGN recently sat down with Sonic Frontiers’ head writer, …

This week, the first independent benchmarks for the Intel Arc A380 GPU were published, mostly coming from Chinese media sites. With the desktop graphics card now in the hands of independent reviewers, we have gained some new insight into how the GPU performs, but it isn't entirely good news, as …

2022 has been an interesting year for gaming so far. What was once looking to be one of the most stacked years ever, 2022 has slowly become a more standard year for the industry, with many big titles being pushed back to 2023. Whether due to this or not, a …

As of yesterday, AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution technology is one year old, and developers are now shifting to bring support for FSR 2.0 which is already heading to a good number of titles. Now, it is even easier to implement FSR 2.0 and poke around the technology, as AMD has …

Recently, Square Enix sold off some of its most high profile western studios and IPs, including Tomb Raider and Deus Ex, to accrue money to invest in future projects, including blockchain and NFTs. Since then, the crypto and NFT markets have been crashing, so Square Enix reconsidered slightly, confirming other …

Earlier this month, Blizzard confirmed that Overwatch 2 will be launching in Early Access this October across consoles and PC. Now, the studio has revealed a bit more about the transition. Even in its Early Access state, Overwatch 2 will replace Overwatch 1, and we also know how the team …

A couple of weeks ago, Nvidia announced plans to bring 25 games to GeForce Now in June, but it turns out the company also had some surprises up its sleeve. This week, Genshin Impact officially joins GeForce Now, following its surprise announcement last week. There are seven other titles joining …

For a while now, we've been hearing rumours that Valve is working on a new standalone, wireless virtual reality headset. Now, a new patent filed be Valve in late 2021 has confirmed this, showing a new HMD design.  The patent was filed in December 2021, so Valve is actively working …