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It's the news that skateboarding fans have been waiting 15 long years to hear. EA and developer Full Circle have officially announced that their new free-to-play title, simply called Skate, will be launching into early access on September 16th for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles. The release date was revealed …

MARVO, a popular keyboard maker throughout the European market, is aiming to shake things up with its next release. The new Magma M40 keyboard, offering magnetic switches and a premium build, while keeping the price tag under $50. Each key on the Magma M40 utilises a Magnetic Outemu Pink Switch. …

Cooler Master is updating its AIO cooler lineup with two new units – the MasterLiquid Core II and the Core Nex. Both new CPU coolers aim to deliver stronger thermal performance, broader CPU socket compatibility and a new infinity-mirror pump cover to add some extra visual flair to your build.  …

Earlier this year, IO Interactive announced plans to bring Hitman: World of Assassination to an unlikely new platform – iOS. Now, as of today, Hitman is officially available to download and play on iPhone and iPad.  Over the past couple years we’ve seen an increasing number of AAA titles ported …

Bungie is looking to expand the reach of Destiny with its new mobile game, Destiny: Rising, which has gotten some surprisingly good reviews from long-time Destiny players during previous testing phases. As of today, iOS users can download the app, but you will have to wait until tomorrow for the …

Sony has rolled out a welcome quality-of-life update for the PlayStation Store, making the process of requesting a refund much simpler. Users can now initiate a refund directly from their transaction history, bypassing the need to interact with customer support agents or chatbots. The underlying refund policy remains unchanged, but …

Gamescom has continued to grow at a rapid pace in recent years. This year, the event broke records, with almost 360,000 attendees visiting the exhibition in Cologne, Germany.  As reported by VGC, Gamescom has confirmed that around 357,000 visitors came to the event this year, up from 335,000 the previous …

In a move which will delight some, while disappointing others, Black Ops 7 will no longer carry forward any of the weapons or operators from Black Ops 6.

Ubisoft has been making some major changes behind the scenes, splintering the company into new subsidiaries that handle different IP. Now, a few classic Ubisoft titles are changing hands to an unexpected buyer - Atari. 

With Silksong set to arrive in just over a week, the original Hollow Knight is blowing up on Steam, having more than doubled its peak CCU.

Following its unveiling earlier this Summer, studio Enhance has now announced the official release date for Lumines Arise alongside a demo.

With Hollow Knight Silksong set to arrive in just over a week’s time, many indie studios have now delayed their game launches.

Cougar has announced two new chairs: the budget-friendly Stryder and the more feature-rich Defensor S. While the former follows a more Ikea-like design, the latter is your usual bucket-seat gaming chair with some features offering a decent amount of customisation so you can adjust it to your liking. The Stryder …

Glorious, a brand best known for its enthusiast-grade mechanical keyboards, is making a surprising move into the budget segment. The company has today unveiled the GMBK 75%, a new membrane gaming keyboard that aims to bring a level of customisation typically reserved for more expensive mechanical boards to a much …

Hideo Kojima struck gold once again earlier this year with the release of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. Naturally, hardcore fans are already clamouring for more, but Kojima has other plans.  Kojima has been on a world tour, stopping off in countries all around the world to promote the …

The Tokyo Game Show is coming up. Evidence already points to a big showing from Microsoft, with Forza Horizon 6 expected to be announced at the event. Now, we also have word on Sony's plans for TGS 2025.  The Tokyo Game Show begins on the 25th of September. Last year, …

Marvel Rivals has continued to be one of the most popular free to play games on the market throughout 2025. Soon, the character roster will be expanding once again, introducing fan favourite characters like Deadpool and Daredevil.  XOXLeak, an account that has been actively datamining Marvel Rivals since the first …

Between May 2023 and September 2024, we saw the long, drawn-out death of Concord. Sony had made a big bet on this live service multiplayer game, but immediately after the reveal it became clear that the company had missed the mark. Sony has since pulled back heavily on its live …

Thermaltake has released a new update to TT RGB Plus 3.0, the company's software suite for lighting and LCD screen control. The update brings a completely redesigned user interface and a host of new customisation options, aimed at creating a more intuitive experience for PC builders invested in Thermaltake's ecosystem. …

Ever since diving into the AIO cooler segment, be quiet! has impressed with each release. This year, be quiet! is launching the new Pure Loop 3 LX and the standard Pure Loop 3, promising cool and quiet performance.  The Pure Loop 3 LX is purpose-built for ARGB enthusiasts and high-performance systems. …

Final Fantasy XIV head ‘Yoshi-P’ has revealed that they plan to keep the PS4 version of the highly-popular MMO alive for as long as physically possible.

Following its discontinuation in the West last year, Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius is finally set to shut down in Japan this October.

Ahead of its arrival this week, reviews for SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance have officially gone live – marking it as one of the highest-rated games of the year.

While the Switch 2 has been on the market for a decent number of months now, many studios are still struggling to get their hands on dev kits for the sequel system. According to one analyst, this may be by design, with Nintendo reportedly “discouraging Switch 2 development to some degree.”

Intel has taken the stage at the Hot Chips 2025 to lift the curtain on Clearwater Forest, its next-generation E-core Xeon processor and the successor to Sierra Forest. The new data center chip is an absolute monster, packing up to 288 cores per socket and serving as a showcase for …

Detailed new mobile CPU roadmaps, reportedly from an OEM partner, have given us a somewhat predictable look at AMD's and Intel's plans for the next couple of years. While the long-term future looks bright with the arrival of Zen 6, it appears that AMD's high-end gaming and enthusiast laptop segments …

AMD has finally broken its silence on the socket burnout issue that has been affecting some AM5 users, particularly those with high-end X3D processors. In a recent Q&A session, AMD representatives addressed the problem, attributing the root cause to motherboard partner BIOS settings that deviate from the company's recommended specifications. …

Fans have been eagerly awaiting more for more information on upcoming first-party Nintendo games like Metroid Prime 4. It sounds like Nintendo will finally be lifting the curtain on a few new games in September, as reports claim another Nintendo Direct is scheduled.  Sources speaking with VGC have claimed that …

Final Fantasy 14 was at one point a PlayStation console exclusive. That finally changed last year, with the full MMO coming to Xbox. Now, it looks like Nintendo could be the next major platform for the game.  During an interview with VGC at Gamescom last week, Final Fantasy producer, Naoki …

Last week a leak led to fans figuring out that the next Forza Horizon game is likely set in Japan. Another leak has since come to light, pointing towards plans for Xbox to announce the new game at the Tokyo Game Show in September.