Software & Gaming

We have our first look at the upcoming live-action God of War series set to air on Amazon Prime. Unfortunately, the reveal hasn't gone down entirely well. The first in-character shot of Kratos and his son, Atreus, has been released as part of an early marketing push for the God …

Microsoft has launched its February 2026 Xbox update, bringing a suite of improvements to console players and QoL refinements across the ecosystem. The most notable addition is the expansion of 1440p cloud streaming for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, allowing Game Pass Ultimate members to enjoy sharper visuals …

The competitive world of Pokémon is expanding with the launch of Pokémon Champions on the Nintendo Switch systems in April 2026. Players who download the game early will have the opportunity to claim a special Dragonite as a limited-time bonus from their in-game mailbox. This new title places a heavy …

Windows users managing three or more displays have long struggled with the operating system's limitations, which fail to support specific-monitor targeting in complex setups. For years, the only reliable way to disable a specific screen was to navigate into Windows Display Settings to disconnect it manually. However, a new community-developed …

What if BluePoint Games’ ill-fated multiplayer God of War project was able to come together and be released? What if most of Sony’s cancelled PS5 games found their way past the finish line? This is an ode to some of the live-service games we never got.

It has been almost a year since Pokémon Colosseum, and its sequel were announced for the new GameCube expansion for Switch Online on Switch 2 consoles. Today during a Pokémon anniversary showcase, Nintendo finally announced when at least one of these games will become playable.  Funnily enough, it is the …

Sony is preparing to roll out an upgraded version of its PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) upscaling technology for PS5 Pro, with the update scheduled to arrive globally in the coming weeks. PSSR is Sony’s AI‑driven image‑enhancement library, already used in more than 50 PS5 Pro titles to boost effective …

AMD has released its Adrenalin Edition 26.2.2 driver, adding support for Resident Evil Requiem and Marathon while addressing several stability issues. The update resolves intermittent crashes or driver timeouts in Roblox Player (Car Zone Racing & Drifting) when switching between media, and fixes texture flickering seen in some Windows desktop …

While Warner Bros had initially been intent on accepting Netflix's buyout offer, Paramount ultimately started a bidding war for the company. Now, Netflix has confirmed that it is pulling out. Netflix will no longer be buying Warner Bros Discovery as planned. Paramount Skydance has increased its bid for the company …

Resident Evil Requiem was already off to a good start with critics but it also appears to have been a huge day-one success with PC gamers as well. When the new game unlocked last night, player-counts shot up to almost 300K.  With a peak concurrent player count of over 275,000 …

The leaks were correct, the next generation of Pokémon, the Gen 10 titles, will be titled Winds and Waves. Pokémon Winds & Waves will take on the mantle from Scarlet and Violet, the last titles of the original Switch generation.

The new Nvidia Game Ready graphics driver that began rolling out yesterday has been suddenly pulled shortly after circulation. Nvidia has removed downloads for the driver temporarily while it investigates a number of reported issues. According to some reports, the new driver contained a bug that would stop GPU fans …

Well over a decade on from the last game, Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon has opened up discussions surrounding bringing back Killer Instinct.

Alan Wake Remastered has gotten a surprise update on PC, bringing full HDR support, ultrawide improvements, a new gameplay camera option and much more.

Following the likes of Eminem; Mads Mikkelsen; Sean Bean and Van Damme, Milla Jovovich is the next Elusive Target to take out in HITMAN World of Assassination.

Over the past console generation, we’ve seen Sony embrace the notion of releasing some of its first-party titles to other platforms later on down the line – particularly on PC. While this has yielded some success, it seems the console maker might be going back towards exclusivity, with insiders claiming that future multi-platform releases might be limited to live-service titles.

Team Ninja has confirmed that the first major expansion for Ninja Gaiden 4, titled The Two Masters, will launch on March 4th. This story-driven DLC picks up immediately after the conclusion of the main campaign, following Ryu Hayabusa and the young prodigy Yakumo as they face a resurgent fiend threat …

For a little while now, Machine Games has been teasing the return of Wolfenstein, as the studio still plans to finish up the B.J. Blazkowicz storyline. Now, it would seem some early details about story plans for the game have leaked.  MP1st viewed alleged casting call details as Machine Games …

The latest DLC for Borderlands 4 is now rolling out. Bounty Pack 2: Legend of the Stone Demon is the first piece of paid post-launch content for the game, which hit PC and current-gen consoles in October. A Switch 2 version was also planned but appears to be on pause while Gearbox focuses on updates for the current versions of the game.

The most unlikely Quantic Dream game to date has arrived. Spellcasters Chronicles is the studio's first foray into multiplayer PvP gaming. The game is now available through the Steam Early Access programme, with a roadmap of updates planned out for the months ahead.

NVIDIA has released a new GeForce Game Ready driver optimised for Resident Evil Requiem, which launches tomorrow with support for path tracing, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, and DLSS Ray Reconstruction. The new driver also adds support for Marathon ahead of its Server Slam open playtest this weekend. Resident …

GeForce Now is ending the month strong with another round of eleven games joining the library. Naturally, the list includes Resident Evil Requiem, which launches for PC and consoles tomorrow, complete with ray-traced lighting. Currently, Nvidia is bundling free copies of Resident Evil Requiem with select graphics cards and RTX …

In a massive announcement for retro enthusiasts, Limited Run Games has officially revealed the Marvel MaXimum Collection during the IGN Fan Fest. Developed in collaboration with Marvel Games and Konami, this compendium is far more than a basic port of 8-bit and 16-bit classics. It's a curated archival project aimed …

Balatro has gotten a surprise Switch 2 update adding support for HD Rumble 2, Mouse Mode and more; available now as a free upgrade.

Following its previous announcement, the team at FuturLab have now confirmed that PowerWash Simulator 2 x Adventure Time will officially launch in early April.

Sony has officially unveiled its PlayStation Plus Essential line-up for March, including the likes of Monster Hunter Rise; Slime Rancher 2; ESO and more.

While the Assassin’s Creed franchise is in a bit of an odd spot currently, one of the most interesting upcoming entries in the series is AC: Hexe – a somewhat unique title rumoured to be set in 16th century Europe, featuring elements of witchcraft and possibly a fear system. Unfortunately, in the wake of the recent shake-ups at Ubisoft, Assassin’s Creed Hexe’s director ‘Clint Hocking’ has left the promising project.

We are still a couple of days away from being able to get our hands on Resident Evil Requiem, but if early reviews are any indication, Capcom should have another early-year hit on its hands.

When Bethesda rolled out the Switch 2 patch for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, fans were disappointed by the graphics upgrade and lack of performance mode. This had many wondering if Fallout 4 on Switch 2 would also ship in a fairly barebones state. As it turns out, a lot …

Earlier this week, Nacon announced plans for its next games showcase. Now just days later, it appears that the publisher and accessories maker is filing for insolvency.  As spotted by VGC, Nacon has filed for insolvency due to a failed payment on a bond loan. The situation will allow Nacon …