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Despite Overwatch being an unquestionable hit, there’s no shortage of fans suggesting how to make the game better. One of the latest propositions was to allow players to queue based on their role, however creator Jeff Kaplan thinks this could “hurt the spirit of the game.” Due to Overwatch being …

Over the last five years, we have seen plenty of device and game makers begin to drop support for 32-bit operating systems. Apple ended 32-bit support for iOS last year, and game developers have been dropping it from as far back as 2013. With that in mind, it shouldn't be …

While DayZ was one of the biggest games on Steam at one point, its slow development in Early Access has seen plenty leave over the years. Those who have been waiting for DayZ's big ‘overhaul' may not have to wait much longer though, as Bohemia has explained that major engine …

It looks like Ubisoft is preparing to bring Splinter Cell's Sam Fisher back into the spotlight this year, starting off with a guest appearance in Ghost Recon Wildlands. Ubisoft recently announced that Wildlands would be getting a second year of free DLC to keep players coming back, with the first …

With FAR CRY 5 launching recently, we thought now would be the perfect time to run another caption contest! Over the weekend, we are giving you the chance to win a STEAM game of your choice. It's open WORLDWIDE and we'll pick a winner on Sunday!

Google’s former head of search and artificial intelligence, John Giannandrea announced that he was stepping down from the role earlier this week, prompting veteran Jeff Dean to take his place. Now, Giannandrea will be lending his talents, and potentially Google's secrets, to Apple as the firm poached him to run …

It has been a wild few weeks in terms of Nvidia news, with the GeForce Partner Program continuing to be a sticking point of discussion. There is already reason to believe that MSI and Gigabyte have signed on, but rumors surrounding ASUS's involvement are now beginning to swirl.

Although video game purists refute mobile gaming, viewing it as something lesser than the more powerful console and PC platforms, it’s undeniable that handheld titles are some of the biggest money makers out there. Fortnite’s iOS version has been out for less than a month, and has already earned a …

After a lengthy delay caused by UK network Three challenging Ofcom’s 5G limitation, the auction for 4G and 5G spectrum finally went under way this week. Ofcom has since posted the results of the principle stage, with Vodafone and O2 taking away the biggest cuts. Five major companies competed for …

It has been around nine months since LawBreakers first launched and while Cliff Bleszinski was initially undeterred by the shooters' low player counts, Boss Key Productions seems to be moving on. In a new statement, the studio acknowledged that the game is currently unsustainable, so it has begun work on a …

Before Bluehole managed to break onto smartphones with PUBG Mobile, a plethora of inspired games flooded the market in an attempt to ride the wave of popularity surrounding the battle royale genre. NetEase’s Rules of Survival and Knives Out in particular have since been highlighted by the publisher as threats …

We already knew that Far Cry 5 was a hit for Ubisoft here in the UK, with the game hitting the top of retail sales charts. However, the worldwide picture is even more impressive, with some reports claiming that Ubisoft managed to sell as many as five million copies on …

Last week, Nintendo responded to reports of its latest firmware update botching Switch consoles for owners that used third-party docks by advising that customers stick to verified, first-party hardware instead. This is apparently due to the components used within the USB-C connector, causing the console to potentially brick. The answer …

Since 2015, Google has been continuously supporting its lineup of Pixelbook laptops, all sporting Chrome OS. In October, we finally got a hardware revision, with beefier processors and better battery life, but it looks like the next upgrade could be just around the corner. Reports this week claim that Google …

Back in November, Blizzard announced WoW's next expansion, Battle for Azeroth, pitting the horde and alliance forces against each other once again. Pre-orders went live in January, giving players a number of benefits prior to the expansion's launch and now, we have a final release date. Battle for Azeroth will …

Back in April 2017, Apple did something a tad out of character- it admitted that it screwed up with the 2013 Mac Pro. During a press roundtable the company said that ‘boxed itself in‘ with the cylindrical design of the Mac Pro and promised to restore modularity in a redesign. …

Kingston has been a steady force in the SSD market for years now, and this week it is expanding its lineup with the new A1000 series. This new round of drives aim to be an entry-level point for those looking to upgrade to an NVMe M.2 drive, with capacities ranging …

Razer is attempting give Humble Bundle, GOG and Green Man Gaming a run for their money, introducing its own fully authorised games store. The Razer Store offers customers the choice of thousands of legitimate Steam and Uplay keys, backed by a variety of promotions, discounts and rewards. There’s no grey …

Following on from the Amazon leak earlier this morning, Activision has officially announced Spyro: Reignited Trilogy. The previously leaked release date is now official, bringing the game out just in time for Spyro's 20th anniversary. There is also a trailer and screenshots to show off gameplay. While the Crash Bandicoot …

We've already heard that Microsoft is planning a big showcase for E3 this year, the company even went as far as to set up its own theater separate from the main convention center in order to have enough room. Now this week, we have an idea of what could be …

Rainbow Six Siege has done a lot right across the years, making for staggering growth since its 2015 launch. Naturally, this increase in popularity was met with a distinct rise in toxicity spreading throughout the community, something which Ubisoft began to address last month. Now, perpetrators face incremental bans depending …

YouTube’s California headquarters was devastated earlier this week, as an armed woman stormed the working grounds, injuring three people before ending her own life. The video platform has since responded, stating that it will increase the security across all of its offices worldwide to ensure employee safety. Parent company Google …

ASRock's venture into the graphics card market will target both gaming and mining crowds.

Mozilla has begun preparing itself for the future of web browsing this week with the announcement of Firefox Reality, a dedicated version of the browser for Virtual and Augmented reality headsets. Currently, most people browse the web on a PC with a monitor, or on a mobile device. In the …

While Overwatch is primarily a PvP focused shooter, over the last couple of years the folks at Blizzard have dabbled into story telling, fleshing out the lore and backstories for different characters. It started off with cinematic episodes focusing on different characters, and eventually transitioned towards in-game content last year …

Thanks to a Facebook policy that has since been rectified, Cambridge Analytica managed to get its hands on mass amounts of user data. This has caused a major fallout for the social media platform, with numbers hitting as high as 50 million affected. Chief technology officer Mike Schroepfer has now …

It seems that PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has been keeping a close eye on its competitor, as Update 9 takes inspiration directly from Fortnite: Battle Royale. PUBG is set to introduce a new kind of spectator mode that originally debuted in Fortnite, allowing players to watch the enemy that killed them instead …

Following on from the success of the Crash Bandicoot N.Sane trilogy's success last year, there have been numerous rumors pointing towards Spyro getting the spotlight next. Activision has already gone on record to say that more back catalogue titles will be coming back over the next few years, and now …

Despite the lack of details on Insomniac’s Spider-Man since the title was revealed back at E3 2016, it looks like the title is coming in swinging. It has now been confirmed that the PS4 exclusive will release on September 7th, coming in a variety of editions that offer a closer …

With the OnePlus 6 just around the corner, rumours have been running rampant with the only official confirmed specification being the device’s iPhone X-styled notch. The company has since taken to its website to reveal what customers can expect from the next flagship, confirming much of what we already know. …