Apple could be bringing out its next-generation iPad Pro much sooner than expected. Reports this week indicate that the next 12.9-inch iPad Pro will be coming in March, complete with a mini-LED display. According to MacOtakara's supply chain sources, the mini-LED iPad Pro will be 0.5mm thicker than the previous …
Read More »Star Wars Battlefront 2 Celebration Edition will be free on Epic Games Store next week
If you've been keeping an eye on the weekly free games on the Epic Games Store, then you'll know that this week, you can nab a free copy of indie strategy game, Crying Suns. Next week though, there is a much bigger game being given away – Star Wars Battlefront …
Read More »Valve removes AI bots from competitive Counter-Stike: Global Offensive matches
Competitive CS:GO underwent a fairly major change this week, with Valve removing bots from the game. Traditionally, if someone was kicked or disconnected from a competitive match, they would be replaced by an AI bot that another member of the team could take over after dying. This feature has now …
Read More »Apple App Store reportedly generated $64 billion in 2020
A large chunk of Apple's annual income comes from the App Store, whether it be on iOS, iPadOS or Mac. In 2020, with many people stuck at home due to COVID-19 lockdowns, Apple's software storefront did better than ever, bringing in $64 billion. According to analysts at CNBC, Apple's App …
Read More »Path of Exile 2 likely not launching until 2022
Over the course of 2020, Grinding Gear Games has been working on wrapping up the story behind Path of Exile while also working on the sequel – Path of Exile 2. In June 2020, the sequel's beta was pushed from 2020 to 2021 and while that may still be true, …
Read More »Nvidia’s latest driver update fixes security flaws and bugs
Nvidia has kicked off 2021 with a new GeForce GPU driver update. This time around, the driver isn't tied to a specific game release, but the update is recommended due to a number of security flaw and bug fixes. Nvidia's new GeForce 461.09 driver update began rolling out yesterday and …
Read More »Epic Games acquires Rad Game Tools to bring further improvements to Unreal Engine
Epic Games announced its latest acquisition today. This time around, the gaming giant is picking up Rad Game Tools, which will bring some new improvements to the Unreal Engine. At the moment, Epic Games is working on Unreal Engine 5. The Rad Game Tools team will partner with Epic's “rendering, …
Read More »InXile working on new first-person RPG in Unreal Engine 5
InXile has primarily been known for its high quality isometric RPGs over the years, particularly with Wasteland 2 and more recently, Wasteland 3. Looking ahead though, InXile will be trying its hand at first-person RPGs with one of its next projects. Since being acquired by Microsoft, InXile has been staffing …
Read More »Windows 7 still running on over 100 million PCs
Microsoft ended support for Windows 7 back in January 2020 and while it looked like the ageing OS was in decline over the course of last year, Windows 7 installs had a slight uptick in the later months of last year. At this point, it appears that at least 100 …
Read More »Cancelled Tomb Raider game resurfaces online with playable alpha build
Back in 2006, Core Design was hired to work on a remake of the original Tomb Raider. The remake would have released on Sony's PSP, celebrating the game's 10th anniversary. The project was ultimately cancelled in a near-completed state. Now, the development build has leaked, giving us a look at …
Read More »UK Competition Authority to investigate Nvidia’s deal to acquire ARM
One of the biggest stories in the tech world last year was Nvidia's acquisition of ARM in a deal worth $40 billion USD. The deal is still expected to go through, but regulatory approvals are pending and as part of that process, the UK's competition regulator is investigating the acquisition. …
Read More »Outriders delayed from February to April
The folks at People Can Fly have been working on Outriders for a while now but as 2020 came to an end, the team behind the game realised they were going to need some extra time in development. As a result, Outriders is being pushed back an extra few months. …
Read More »Netflix raising UK subscription prices in February
Over the years, Netflix has raised its monthly subscription prices a few times, usually by $1 or £1 each time. In 2021, prices will be increasing for UK customers again, which unfortunately coincides with the newly announced COVID-19 lockdown. Netflix prices in the UK will increase from £8.99 to £9.99 …
Read More »Minecraft Earth shutting down in June 2021
Mojang Studios has been quietly working away on Minecraft Earth for the last 18 months. Unfortunately, the game won't be making its way towards a full release, as the game has been abruptly cancelled. Minecraft Earth was Mojang's attempt to capitalise on the advent of AR gaming on smartphones. The …
Read More »Dishonored co-creator working on new game with Arkane Studios
Harvey Smith, co-creator behind Deus Ex and Dishonored has revealed this week that he is back working at Arkane Studios. At the moment, we know Arkane is working on Deathloop but Smith's team is working on something else. Speaking with Spanish outlet Vandal (via IGN), Harvey Smith returned to Arkane …
Read More »Sony begins discontinuing several PS4 models in Japan
We are in the first year of a brand new console generation and as a result, last-gen consoles have a limited amount of time left in production. Over in Japan, Sony is getting a jump on cutting back the number of PS4s it produces, discontinuing a few different models. Sony …
Read More »Microsoft fights back against Xbox One controller ‘stick drift’ lawsuit
Back in October, we learned that Nintendo isn't the only company facing lawsuits over gaming controller issues – there was also a case brewing against Microsoft over Xbox One controller ‘stick drift'. Now, that class-action lawsuit has come to fruition, but Microsoft is hoping to keep things out of the …
Read More »Apple reportedly testing two foldable iPhone designs
The year is starting off strong with new iPhone rumours. This time around, sources indicate that we'll finally be seeing a foldable iPhone quite soon, with Apple currently planning two different models to combat Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip line-up.
Read More »Injustice 2 and Torchlight III headline Xbox Game Pass January update
We've entered a new month and as a result, we've got new games to look forward to on Xbox Game Pass. Today, Microsoft announced the January line-up, which will see Injustice 2 return to the service, in addition to a few other titles across PC, Console and Android (xCloud Streaming). …
Read More »Mad Catz launches R.A.T. DWS gaming mouse with faster mechanical switches
It has been a couple of years since Mad Catz returned to the peripheral scene and for 2021, it looks like we can expect a new flagship gaming mouse from the company. Today, Mad Catz is launching the R.A.T. DWS Gaming Mouse, featuring dual wireless connectivity and interestingly, mechanical mouse …
Read More »Nintendo acquires Luigi’s Mansion 3 developer Next Level Games
While we're used to seeing Microsoft making studio acquisitions at this point, it is rarer to see the likes of Nintendo buying up studios. With that in mind, it is noteworthy that Nintendo has announced it is acquiring Next Level Games this year, transitioning the studio into a full first-party …
Read More »Everspace 2 launches in early access this month
The first Everspace game went on to be a huge success for indie developer Rockfish Games and soon, we'll be able to get our hands on the sequel. Today, Rockfish Games announced that Everspace 2 will be launching in Early Access on Steam and GOG this month. The early access …
Read More »WoW Classic rumoured to get The Burning Crusade expansion this year
BlizzCon Online is coming up next month and as a result, rumours around what Blizzard is bringing to the table this year are swirling. One of those rumours is the next big update for World of Warcraft: Classic, which will include The Burning Crusade expansion. To cap off 2020, Blizzard …
Read More »Microsoft preparing big UI changes for Windows 10 in 2021
It looks like Microsoft is preparing a big Windows 10 UI update this year. Recent job listings from Microsoft have begun seeking developers for a “sweeping rejuvenation of Windows”. Windows 10 has had some minor UI updates since launch, but this appears to be a much bigger attempt at revitalising …
Read More »Valve announces Steam Awards 2020 winners
Over the course of December, Valve opened up The Steam Awards to public voting, giving Steam users a chance to vote on their favourite games in ten different categories, one of which is indeed Game of the Year. Voting closed last week and now after some tallying, we know the …
Read More »LG shows off OLED flexible gaming display that curves itself for immersive gaming
LG has shown off a lot of interesting display prototypes over the years, with the most recent ones all incorporating flexible OLED panels in some form. The latest prototype from LG is a new OLED gaming display with the option to curve the TV for gaming and flatten it back out for watching TV or movies.
Read More »Age of Empires IV development making good progress
Microsoft has been working on reviving the Age of Empires series for several years now. The journey began with re-releases for the original trilogy, then in 2019, Age of Empires IV was officially announced. We haven't had an update on the long-awaited sequel since then, but that changed this week. …
Read More »Top ten user-rated and top-ten selling Steam games of 2020 revealed
As each year comes to a close, Valve likes to share details on what games performed best on Steam in a number of categories. This week, we have the top ten best selling games on Steam of 2020 in terms of revenue, and we have the top ten games based on user reviews.
Read More »Koei Tecmo European forums targeted in cyber attack
Koei Tecmo, the publisher behind series like Dead or Alive, Dynasty Warriors and a number of popular licensed anime games, has suffered a security breach this month. The publisher suffered a cyberattack that forced it to take down both its US and European websites. As reported by PCGamer, over 65,000 …
Read More »Shadow of the Tomb Raider, GreedFall and Man Eater free on PS Plus this month
The January line-up of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers has been revealed. Starting on the 5th of January, there will be three games up for grabs – one for PS5 owners and two more for PS4 owners. On the PS5 side, PS Plus subscribers will get access to the …
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