The first benchmark results for Panther Lake's Xe3 iGPU have surfaced online, giving us our first look at the performance potential of the new 12-core integrated GPU. The leak comes from a Geekbench entry for the upcoming Core Ultra X7 358H CPU, one of the first chips confirmed to carry …
Read More »Remedy Entertainment CEO steps down
Earlier this month, Remedy Entertainment was forced to issue a profit warning to investors, after their most recent game, FBC: Firebreak, failed to garner significant sales. Now just weeks later, the company's long-time CEO, Tero Virtala, who has served as the CEO of Remedy Entertainment since 2016, announced that he …
Read More »Scarface: The World is Yours gets fishy re-release
This week, gaming fans were surprised to find that the 2006 cult-classic, Scarface: The World is Yours, had re-appeared for sale on PC platforms like Steam, from a new publisher known as EC Digital. As it turns out, there may be something fishy going on here, as the Scarface rights …
Read More »Battlefield 6 Season One preview
Battlefield 6 launched earlier this month and instantly saw massive success, with over seven million copies sold in just a few days. Now, EA is gearing up for the first post-launch seasonal content drop, with a new trailer giving us a sneak peek at what's to come between now and …
Read More »Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 won’t be releasing early as rumours claimed
The past week has been an odd one for Call of Duty news. Out of nowhere, rumour mongers began predicting that Black Ops 7 would release early, perhaps in response to the strong sales of Battlefield 6 this month. However, Treyarch's most recent dev diary makes it clear that the …
Read More »Crucial debuts new Pro OC DDR5-6400 CL32 memory kits
Crucial, Micron's consumer brand, is making a stronger push into the enthusiast gaming market with the launch of its new DDR5 Pro Overclocking (OC) 6400 CL32 gaming memory. These new sticks aim to deliver a sweet spot of high speed and relatively low latency, wrapped in a fresh heat spreader …
Read More »Warner Bros. Discovery may be sold, rather than split up
It appears that Warner Bros. is going through another massive shake-up. Just a few years after the messy merger with Discovery, the company is now looking to sell. In a press release issued this week, Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed that it has paused its plans to split up Warner Bros. …
Read More »Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is getting a free third-person mode and new game+
Ubisoft has announced a major free update for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora that delivers two of the most highly requested features from the community since the game's launch. The new update, scheduled to arrive on December 5th, will finally allow players to experience the Western Frontier in a third-person perspective …
Read More »Splinter Cell remake loses another director
Ubisoft has been quietly working away on the Splinter Cell remake for over four years at this point. Unfortunately, it appears that we are no closer to seeing the game in action, as recent job listings indicate yet another change in creative leadership. Less than one year after announcing the …
Read More »Insurgency: Sandstorm update brings zombified ‘ChadTeam666’ game mode
Insurgency: Sandstorm has continued to grow in popularity since its initial PC-exclusive release in 2018. Since then, the game has branched out to Xbox and PlayStation consoles, continuing to receive big content updates to keep fans engaged. The latest major update, Operation Shell Shock, has now rolled out to all …
Read More »The Sinking City 2 delayed to the first half of 2026 due to ongoing war
Initially planned to arrive this year. Frogwares has confirmed that The Sinking City 2 will now launch some time in the first half of 2026.
Read More »7 titles are set to leave PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium next month
Half a dozen games are set to leave PlayStation Plus next month, including Battlefield V, Digimon Survive and Like a Dragon: Ishin!
Read More »Starbreeze partners with ex-modders to support PAYDAY 2 in the long-term
Starbreeze has now partnered up with Sidetrack Games to support PAYDAY 2, with the core team focused on improving its sequel.
Read More »Xbox dev kits have now also received a major price hike
Following price increases for the Xbox console, accessories, Game Pass and more, Microsoft has now raised the cost for its Xbox dev kits by 33%.
Read More »Mortal Kombat II film is now arriving a week earlier than expected
After being pushed back to May 2026, Warner Bros. Mortal Kombat II film is now set to release one week earlier than expected.
Read More »Valve announces new Steam ‘Personal Calendar’ recommendations system
In recent years we’ve seen Valve tweak and improve its Steam store front, adding new features, deprecating others while giving much of its UI/UX a fresh coat of paint. Those enrolled into the platform’s Steam Labs feature can now check out the service’s new ‘Personal Calendar’ – allowing you to more easily track future upcoming releases.
Read More »Luigi’s Mansion is the next GameCube title coming to Switch Online
Nintendo has announced the next GameCube title to join the Switch Online library, and it is a very seasonal offering – the original Luigi's Mansion, just in time for Halloween. Through the Nintendo Switch Online subscription, players can access a range of classic titles, all emulated from older systems, ranging …
Read More »Nvidia brings updates to RTX on Unreal Engine and Nvidia ACE
Today, NVIDIA has announced new updates for Nvidia ACE and RTX in Unreal Engine. For starters, ACE now supports the open-source small language model, Qwen-B3, enabling developers to deploy AI-powered real-time NPCs on-device within games. On the RTX side, Nvidia has revealed RTX Mega Geometry to further enhance game worlds. …
Read More »Escape from Duckov is a hit on Steam
In a market saturated with hardcore extraction shooters, a charmingly absurd parody has just waddled its way to the top of the Steam charts. Escape from Duckov, a top-down PvE looter shooter featuring heavily armed ducks, has become an overnight sensation since its launch on October 16th. Developed by Team …
Read More »Jurassic World Evolution 3 launches for PC, PS5 and Xbox
In recent years, Frontier has been building out its Jurassic World Evolution series, with each entry improving on the last. Today, Jurassic World Evolution 3 arrives for PC, Xbox and PS5, offering a full new campaign and expanding creative tools to allow players to further shape their parks. From today, …
Read More »Football Manager 26 scores FIFA license ahead of November launch
Sports Interactive has announced a multi-year licensing agreement with FIFA, bringing official rights to Football Manager for the very first time. Starting with next year's FIFA World Cup 26, the game will feature official tournament branding, kits, and more. This partnership means that Football Manager 26, which is already set …
Read More »The Outer Worlds 2, Ninja Gaiden 4 and more launch with DLSS support
This upcoming week has a number of major game launches, including the likes of The Outer Worlds 2, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, Jurassic World 3 and Ninja Gaiden 4. Outside of the release window, all of these games have one other thing in common – they'll all launch …
Read More »Fortnite x The Simpsons crossover will reportedly include Springfield map overhaul
In a first for the game, Fortnite’s upcoming Simpsons crossover will reportedly bring the entirety of Springfield to the battle royale map.
Read More »Pokémon Legends: Z-A launch sales in the UK are 40% lower than Arceus
Pokémon Legends: Z-A seems to be off to a bit of a slow start, with physical sales in the UK being 40% lower when compared to Arceus.
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Rebirth won’t be getting DLC – but Part 3 might
While Final Fantasy VII Rebirth won’t be getting any DLC, the final chapter in the Remake trilogy might according to the game's director.
Read More »Insider claims two Halo games will be released next year
Ever since the disappointing launch of Halo: Infinite, Microsoft and 343 Industries (now Halo Studios) have been laying somewhat dormant, with the biggest news arriving during last year’s Halo World Championships in the form of the UE5-developed ‘Project Foundry’. Ahead of this year’s championships, a Halo insider has claimed that two projects are currently in the works to be released next year.
Read More »InWin’s new Shift open-frame chassis has a full aluminium body
InWin has unveiled its latest creation for the DIY enthusiast market, the Shift open-frame PC chassis. Designed as a highly adaptable platform, the Shift can transform between different orientations, serving as a test bench, a traditional gaming rig, or a dedicated hardware showcase. Constructed from high-quality aluminium using CNC machining …
Read More »Gigabyte unleashes two new dual mode monitors
Gigabyte is doubling down on display versatility, announcing two new 27-inch gaming monitors that feature dual mode technology. The new Gigabyte G27U and G27UP are both built around SuperSpeed IPS panels and allow users to switch between a 4K resolution at 160 Hz and a FullHD resolution at 320 Hz, …
Read More »Atari is recreating the Intellivision retro console in time for Christmas
Atari is turning its attention away from its own back catalogue and is instead recreating one of its fiercest competitors from the golden age of gaming. The company has just announced the Intellivision Sprint, a modern remake of Mattel's classic 1979 console, the Intellivision. Celebrating the original system's 45th anniversary, …
Read More »Xbox president confirms next-gen console in development
Earlier this month in an effort to stomp out rumours that next-generation console hardware had been cancelled, Microsoft publicly reaffirmed its commitment to first-party Xbox hardware. Now, Xbox president, Sarah Bond, has confirmed that a traditional next-generation Xbox console will be released, and an official Xbox handheld is also still …
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