Since its launch all the way back in 2016, ConcernedApe has continuously and consistently updated Stardew Valley with major and much-requested new features. The studio has now released its 1.5 patch, which represents perhaps one of the game’s biggest updates yet. Available right now on PC, and coming to consoles …
Read More »New Switch software update 11.0.0 released
Since the Nintendo Switch first launched in early 2017, the hybrid console has received a large number of system software updates. That being said, most of them offered little new in the way of features or additions, sticking mostly to bug fixes and stability improvements. For update version 11.0.0 however, …
Read More »Microsoft Flight Simulator to get UK-focused update in January
Microsoft Flight Simulator has been one of the console manufacturer’s most successful games of 2020, despite not launching on the Xbox yet. The flight simulator still has so much more still to offer however, as a UK-focused update is set to go live in January with over 50 new points …
Read More »Friday The 13th: The Game is getting one final patch, dedicated servers shutting down
Just a few days after Halloween, the team behind Friday the 13th: The Game have an unfortunate update for players. The game’s dedicated servers are being taken offline this month as part of the next patch. “All things must come to an end”, the game’s lead community developer writes in …
Read More »New render modes are coming to DOOM Eternal
Recently, we reported that The Last of Us Part II would be adding new render modes to its game, allowing fans to replay the title while experiencing it in a number of different ways. Following in its footsteps is DOOM Eternal, which has now announced that it too will be …
Read More »The Last of Us Part II Grounded Update adds 8-bit mode; other additions
Yesterday we reported that The Last of Us Part II was set to receive a new update adding both perma-death and Grounded difficulties. Naughty Dog have now officially announced the ‘Grounded Update’ which brings not only the aforementioned difficulty modes, but two dozen other changes and additions, including gyro-aiming and …
Read More »Cuphead gets surprise Xbox One update
In a surprise announcement, it was revealed that the much-loved side-scrolling bullet hell shooter Cuphead was coming to PlayStation 4. Previously an Xbox One console exclusive (though later landing on the Switch last year), StudioMDHR has announced that Xbox owners will be receiving a “free Special Update.” The announcement that …
Read More »Animal Crossing Summer Update 2 announced featuring online saves
One of the biggest criticisms thrown at Animal Crossing New Horizons when it was first announced was the fact that the game didn’t feature online saves, meaning that if one were to lose their Switch or game save file, the hours spent building the perfect island would have been lost. …
Read More »GeForce Now adds Rock of Ages 3, Rogue Company and more this week
Thursday has officially become GeForce Now’s library update day, with new games added to the service every week. This week’s update includes nine more games coming to the service, including brand new releases like Rogue Company and Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break. There are no previously removed games …
Read More »GeForce Now adds 15 more games this week
Thursday has officially become GeForce Now’s library update day, with new games added to the service every week. This week’s update includes 10 new games coming to the library, in addition to five returning games following new publisher agreements. For returning games, Besiege, Construction Simulator 2 US, Cultist Simulator, Empyrion: …
Read More »Nintendo says 300,000 accounts were affected by security issue
Back in April, a number of Nintendo account security breaches were reported by users, with 160,000 people estimated to have been affected at the time. Since then, more digging around the situation has taken place, with Nintendo believing that around 300,000 users were actually affected. In an update to the …
Read More »DOOM Eternal producer addresses Denuvo controversy and performance issues
Last week, there was some controversy surrounding DOOM Eternal thanks to the recent addition of Denuvo Anti-Cheat for multiplayer. Folks already disagree with Denuvo’s Anti-Tamper DRM, so piling on more Denuvo software caused a particularly negative response. However, after evaluating feedback, Bethesda has changed its mind. Over on Reddit this …
Read More »Anthem rework is still coming but it will take some time
We know that Anthem has been in a process of reinventing itself since late last year, and this was confirmed by Bioware in February 2020. We’ve not had any further updates on the subject since – until now. Anthem Next is still under development, but it will take a while to be …
Read More »DOOM Eternal is getting its first major update this month
If you are still hopping into DOOM Eternal, then there is a big update to look forward to this month. The game’s first major update promises to bring ‘a ton of features and enhancements’, including quality of life improvements and new multiplayer updates. Empowered Demons is a new addition to …
Read More »Windows 10 May 2020 update improves performance for systems with HDDs
Windows 10’s May 2020 update is reported to bring a change in the way files are indexed. This is expected to make computers able to search for files faster – with the greatest gains seen from old computers with traditional hard drives. Each major update of an operating system usually …
Read More »Super Mario Maker 2’s final major update announced
Since Super Mario Maker 2 first released late last June, Nintendo have continued to update the game creation toolkit with new additions and added features. Back in December, Link from The Legend of Zelda was added as a playable character. Now, less than a year after its initial launch, Mario …
Read More »Windows 10 May 2020 update available to Insiders
Microsoft usually releases two big updates per year for its popular operating system, Windows 10. Now the company has announced that the May 2020 update is getting ready for release. Brandon LeBlanc, senior program manager at Microsoft, says that the company is getting “the Windows 10 May 2020 Update (20H1) ready for …
Read More »ASRock release new firmware for RX 5600 XT graphics cards
When board partners launched the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT back in January this year, there was huge confusion when AMD just days before the release decided to roll out a VBIOS update to boost performance and upgrade the VRAM of RX 5600 XT cards from 12 Gbps to 14 …
Read More »The Epic Games Store finally has wishlists
When the Epic Games Store first launched in late 2018, one of the core complaints that users had was its lack of features. The store, while featuring a curated list of games, was missing fundamental features such as wishlist support and even a shopping basket. Since then, Epic Games has …
Read More »The Witcher 3 on Nintendo Switch to get graphics settings and PC save transfers
Saber Interactive had already done an impressive job with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on Nintendo Switch but a new patch might just take this version to the next level. The game’s next big update has reportedly begun rolling out in Korea, adding additional graphics options and even adding in …
Read More »New auto mute feature added to CS:GO blocks communication from toxic players
Valve released CS:GO on 21st August 2012, and over the years the game has been extremely popular with fans of competitive multiplier first-person shooter titles while evolving along the way. However, the experience of playing CS:GO, especially in competitive matchmaking can be rather toxic at times. Valve has been listening …
Read More »LG adds Apple TV to its 2019 Smart TV range
Owners of 2019 LG Smart TVs can now enjoy Apple TV on the big screen.
Read More »Asus launches a revised thermal solution for the RX 5700 TUF Gaming X3 OC series
When Asus launched the RX 5700 TUF Gaming X3 OC series graphics card back in October 2019, it received some rather negative criticism from enthusiasts and tech reviewers across the industry, due to the design of its thermal solution. Asus has acknowledged this now and updated the cards cooler with …
Read More »Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary PC flight and Reach Forge mode are making progress
As part of the MCC December development update, we learned that good progress was being made on Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary for PC, with Halo 2 and 3 also not being far behind. Now, we’ve got another update, with Halo 1’s remaster to begin beta testing in February, as well as …
Read More »Call of Duty: Modern Warfare update adds crossbow, five new loadout slots
When Call of Duty: Modern Warfare was announced, the game’s developer Infinity Ward promised that all future content updates including maps, weapons, and other gameplay-altering additions, would be provided to all for free. So far, the developer has kept true to this promise, with only cosmetic items being sold for …
Read More »Fallout 76’s big Wastelanders update is opening up testing
The anniversary of Fallout 76 was initially due to be much more exciting, as the ‘Wastelanders’ NPC and companions update was originally due to arrive. Unfortunately, that update was pushed back a bit but now, it appears to be ready for testing, ahead of a release in the coming weeks. …
Read More »DOOM and DOOM 2 get 60 FPS support, quick saves, and more
Both DOOM re-releases, DOOM (1993) and DOOM II, have received an update that will enable 60 FPS gameplay, curated add-ons, quick save support, lots of fixes and optimisations, as well as quality of life adjustments and extra features. This update has been released on all platforms, for free. The add-ons can be downloaded …
Read More »Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition gets its first major update
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition has been out on Steam and Game Pass for around a month now but the developers have stayed busy since then. Today, the game’s first major update begins rolling out, including a long list of bug fixes, the first major civilization balance changes and …
Read More »Fortnite is adding split-screen multiplayer to its battle royale mode
There was once a time when split-screen multiplayer was the only way to play a game with a friend. As the console generations progressed however, the shift for multiplayer gaming and co-op turned to online gaming, with split-screen falling to the wayside. While some games still offer split-screen, it has …
Read More »Nvidia’s latest driver preps for MechWarrior 5 and Detroit: Become Human
The 2019 game release calendar is winding down but before Nvidia’s engineers wrap up for the holidays, we have a driver update with support for MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries and Detroit: Become Human. The latest driver also expands the number of ‘G-Sync Compatible’ monitors, with the list now including 60 displays. …
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