Tag Archives: PC Gaming

Following recent fan‑made PC versions of Gears of War 2 and Blue Dragon, another Xbox 360 exclusive has now been recompiled for PC, the 2007 JRPG classic Lost Odyssey.

Valve has released a new Steam Client beta update that introduces a “Big Art Mode” layout and a dedicated screensaver feature for Big Picture Mode. The update aims to refresh the handheld- and TV-focused interface while adding extra UI customisation options. Big Art Mode adjusts the standard side-by-side interface layout, …

Hypertune, a new automated overclocking tool built on Intel’s Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU) SDK, has now launched publicly following an extended eight‑month beta with more than 60,000 participants. Developed by Compready’s Gaming Performance Engineering team, the software aims to make system‑level optimisation more accessible by automating CPU, GPU and memory …

Four years on from launch, Valve's Steam Deck Verified and Playable library has surpassed 30,000 titles, according to tracking data from SteamDB. 

Playground Games has revealed the official PC system requirements for Fable ahead of its February launch. Entry-level hardware targets 1080p at 30fps, but running the game at higher settings requires hefty components, including an RTX 5080 or RTX 4080 for 4K at 60fps. As per the Steam post, for low …

Epic Games is developing a native Linux version of the Epic Games Launcher that will launch "soon", as revealed by an Epic employee during a Discord Q&A.

GSC Game World has announced that Update 2.0 for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will launch on August 20th alongside its first major expansion, Cost of Hope. Update 2.0 provides a free engine upgrade that overhauls lighting, shadows, reflections, and foliage. GSC Game World states that A-Life artificial intelligence now …

Leaked Microsoft documents corroborate reports about two separate programs aimed at bringing older Xbox console games to PC, handhelds, and future hardware. The reported plans include a disc-to-digital licence conversion system alongside a native PC emulator for original Xbox and Xbox 360 titles. Under the proposed disc-to-digital scheme, further corroborated …

Ubisoft has announced that Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced has surpassed 3 million copies sold during its first week of release. This follows a strong launch day that brought in 2 million sales for the remake, which arrived on July 9th. According to the publisher, player reception has steadily improved …

Riot Games has fully unveiled League of Legends Classic, confirming it will launch for free on July 29th as part of Patch 26.15. The studio shared the details during the MSI 2026 Finals tournament, revealing that the throwback mode will be integrated directly into the existing Riot Client. According to …

Valve has rolled out its official compatibility rating system for the Steam Machine and SteamOS, introducing a new user interface element within the Steam store...

Nvidia has announced its first series of GeForce Trading Cards, a free collection featuring 14 distinct designs celebrating major milestones in the company's PC gaming and graphics hardware history. The Series 1 lineup features 14 card designs that highlight iconic GPUs, classic software tech demos, and notable games. Hardware milestones …

The open-source ZLUDA v6 library has introduced support for Nvidia's 32-bit PhysX CUDA ecosystem on non-Nvidia hardware, delivering a significant performance increase for AMD Radeon GPUs running legacy PhysX titles. According to the project's latest blog post (via Wccftech), the update allows graphics cards without built-in PhysX functionality to process …

The developers of the PlayStation 4 emulator ShadPS4 have announced ShadNet. This open-source custom server system enables online multiplayer without requiring a connection to the official PlayStation Network (PSN) or a PlayStation Plus account.  ShadNet emulates network services, allowing PC players to access multiplayer features in emulated titles like Bloodborne. …

Bohemia Interactive has marked 25 years since the release of Operation Flashpoint by announcing Arma: Cold War Assault Remastered. The announcement arrives alongside a free playable demo on Steam and the public release of the game's engine source code on GitHub.  For those unfamiliar with the history, Operation Flashpoint was …

Rebel Wolves has announced an update lowering the PC system requirements for its debut RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker. The adjustments scale down both the minimum and recommended hardware specifications needed to run the upcoming game at 1080p resolution. The updated minimum configuration shared by the developer on X now …

AMD has officially released FSR 4.1 upscaling for Radeon RX 7000 series graphics cards, expanding the technology to RDNA 3 hardware. Announced by Jack Huynh, the update rolls out via the AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.6.2 driver. According to TechPowerUp, the underlying architecture of this RDNA 3 version of FSR …

ArenaNet and its parent company, NCSoft, have announced Mistbound, an official Guild Wars digital collectible card game developed in collaboration with bilibili. The newly revealed title moves the franchise into the CCG genre following the recent announcement of Guild Wars 3. According to the publishers, the game's mechanics draw inspiration …

Microsoft has introduced a new “XBOX Handheld” logo on several of its official game pages, appearing alongside existing platform badges in the “Ways to play” section. According to Notebookcheck, the new badge has been spotted on store pages for upcoming titles like Gears of War: E-Day, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and …

Game Science's action-RPG Black Myth: Wukong has reportedly reached 30 million copies sold globally, according to a recent data update. The title previously set a record on Steam, peaking at over 2.2 million concurrent players during its initial launch period in 2024. The updated sales figure comes via data released …

Modding team Ember Wave has released version 1.0 of the Lies of P Seamless Co-Op Mod, adding full campaign and DLC support to the action title. The project (via Reddit) debuted as a limited build in December 2025 that didn't include campaign support, allowing users to tackle only specific bosses. …

Frontier Developments has confirmed development of a brand-new franchise within its “Planet” management simulation series. Revealed via a Discord post by head of player engagement Richard Stephenson, the upcoming title introduces an entirely new setting distinct from Planet Coaster or Planet Zoo while maintaining the series' core creative and simulation …

THQ Nordic and Alkimia Interactive have announced that Gothic 1 Remake sold over 500,000 copies during its first week across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The reimagined 2001 cult RPG also saw significant player engagement on Steam, peaking at nearly 78,000 concurrent players on June 7th. Player feedback …

Following a period of Xbox Insider testing, Microsoft is now rolling out Advanced Shader Delivery to all Xbox App users on Windows 11. The feature allows users to download precompiled shaders alongside popular games to reduce initial load times and reduce stutter.  According to an update posted to Microsoft's DirectX …

The Intel Binary Optimisation Tool (IBOT) has delivered some positive results so far for Core Ultra 2 and Core Ultra 3 users. Now, game compatibility is getting another boost, with seven more titles getting support, bringing the total number of compatible games up to 19.  The tool functions by analysing …

Microsoft and Playground Games have confirmed that the Fable reboot will launch on the 23rd of February. On top of that, the latest look at the game also brought around news of the first story expansion, titled Order of the Hero.  In the Fable reboot, players will start off as …

Microsoft has announced that Gears of War: E-Day will launch on October 6th, 2026. While initially it seemed like this game may also come to PS5, it is now the first game in a renewed push from Microsoft to have console exclusives once again.  Xbox head Asha Sharma confirmed the …

Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the third and final entry in the remake trilogy. The title is scheduled for a multiplatform release in Spring 2027, hitting all of the major consoles, as well as PC on day-one. 

ArenaNet has announced Guild Wars 3, the third entry in its MMORPG franchise and the first new game in the series since 2012.

Tenstack has announced that its cooperative title, Gamble With Your Friends, has sold one million copies within its first week of release. The game, which launched on May 1st, surpassed the 500,000-unit mark by May 4th, then reached the one-million milestone. The title features a cooperative premise in which up …