Software & Gaming

We haven't had an update on the upcoming Halo TV series for quite some time. Initially announced during the Xbox One console reveal event, the Halo series has been eight years in the making and will finally be airing in early 2022.  The Halo TV series found its cast in …

GeForce Now returned to its weekly library update schedule earlier this year, which means a new batch of games are being served up today. This time around, we have 12 games joining the library, including Eve Online, Runescape and demos for both Outriders and the System Shock remake.  Nvidia typically …

Outside of his professional life, Henry Cavill is known to enjoy indulging in video games from time to time. Even within his career, the actor has taken on the role of famous video game characters such as Geralt of Rivea. Now, it looks as though Cavill will be involved in …

Earlier this month, it was reported that EA executives were meeting with BioWare to discuss the future of Anthem and make a final decision on whether or not to continue with the Anthem 2.0/Anthem Next reboot. Now, we know the result of that meeting- Anthem is officially scrapped.  Last night, …

Ubisoft has been working on a new Rainbow Six Siege spin-off for a long time now, with very little revealed in terms of gameplay. We finally have one small look at the game in action this week thanks to a short gameplay video leak.  The leak was shared on Reddit …

It looks like we'll be getting a remaster for Destroy All Humans 2 soon. This week, THQ Nordic began teasing the sequel, while also announcing that the remastered version of Destroy All Humans 1 is on sale.  Currently Destroy All Humans! is 50 percent off on Steam, bringing the UK …

Ever since Nintendo popularised the format, many publishers have created their own version of the console manufacturer’s ‘Nintendo Directs’. One such company is PlayStation, who have been hosting ‘State of Play’ streams for the past few years. Now, the console manufacturer has announced its next State of Play event, going …

It has been 16 years since Republic Commando first released but this year, the highly regarded Star Wars FPS is making a comeback. Not only is the game re-releasing for Nintendo Switch, but it is also coming to PS4.  Republic Commando is a first-person shooter, putting players in the shoes …

Earlier today, the Steam Store page for Days Gone officially went live, giving us some new details on what to expect from the PC version of this former PS4 exclusive. As it turns out, the developers have also already figured out the game's PC system requirements, which have also been …

While CD Projekt Red was on track to meet its February deadline for the next major Cyberpunk 2077 patch, the cyber attack on the company earlier this month has pushed things back. While the patch will be coming late, it supposedly goes beyond any of the game's previous updates. The …

Each month, Microsoft offers a number of games for free to all those with an Xbox Live Gold subscription. Though the decision was quickly reversed, the console manufacturer had originally planned on doubling the price of this service, prompting some to wonder whether the games offered would increase in either …

While Microsoft is expecting regulatory approvals for its acquisition of Bethesda/ZeniMax within the next week, there is one other surprise potential blockade in the way. A lawsuit against Bethesda over Fallout 4's Season Pass has been updated, requesting that the merger be postponed.  The class action lawsuit claims that Bethesda's …

Last year, in order to entice PlayStation owners to stay home and help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Sony announced its ‘Play at Home’ initiative, which gave all PlayStation users Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection and Journey entirely for free. This year, with COVID-19 still a global threat, PlayStation is …

Yesterday Sony revealed plans to bring more PS4 games to PC, starting off with Days Gone. Now less than 24 hours later, the Steam Store page for Days Gone has been made public, revealing some of the enhancements we can expect.  Days Gone will be the second first-party PlayStation game …

Gran Turismo was one of the main highlighted next-gen games at Sony’s PlayStation 5 reveal event. Though there was no date given for the popular racing title, it was widely believed that the game would come out in 2021. Unfortunately, due to the continuing COVID-19 crisis, the game has been …

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 offered a faithful and fun remaking of the classic PlayStation skateboarding titles. Released on the 14th of August 2020, the game arrived at the tail end of the last generation, but too early to see a ‘next-gen’ version at the time. Now, it has officially …

Late last year, Ubisoft Connect officially launched, a new way for Ubisoft to allow cross-platform multiplayer and cross-progression for all new games. Soon, Rainbow Six Siege will be getting these features, although crossplay between consoles and PC is unlikely. Speaking with PCGamer during a recent event, Rainbow Six Siege director, …

Samsung is revamping its commitment to security on Android devices. Moving forward, Galaxy devices will now receive regular security updates for a minimum of four years after release, with updates set to be delivered on a monthly or quarterly basis. Previously, Samsung offered up three years of security updates for …

Last year, Sony began experimenting with bringing PlayStation exclusives to PC, starting off with Horizon Zero Dawn. While there were rumours that more PC games were on the way, things went quiet for a long time. That changes this week, with Sony confirming that Days Gone will be the next …

It has been just a few weeks since Google shut down all of Stadia's game development and publishing activities. This impacted jobs, with many staff being let go and now, that move is starting to cause issues. Journey to the Savage Planet has a new game-breaking bug on Stadia and …

When you think of AAA gaming experiences on mobile, many turn to Pascal’s Wager as a prime example. The Souls-like game garnered a moderate fan following thanks to its “console-grade production values”. Now, the developers have announced that Pascal’s Wager: Definitive Edition is coming to PC. Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition …

For a little while now, Epic Games has been facing a class-action lawsuit over loot boxes sold in Rocket League and Fortnite. This week, a settlement agreement was reached, which will see Epic Games providing in-game currency. The lawsuit was filed after Epic Games removed randomised loot boxes from Rocket …

Following the initial gameplay reveal of Halo: Infinite, fans expressed disappointment at the game as it was presented. This of course led to Microsoft delaying the releasing of Halo: Infinite by around a year. During this time, it would seem as though other studios are helping 343i make sure the …

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has been going through development struggles for a while now. The game has already been delayed a couple of times and late last year, the project lost its lead writer and creative director. Now, the game is officially moving studios, with Hardsuit Labs no …

While cloud gaming is currently in its infancy, many publishers and companies are betting on the technology being the future of the games industry. Though services such as Stadia have tried and failed to capture the market, Microsoft continues to bet on its own service, with the console manufacturer claiming …

Watch Dogs: Legion launched at the end of October 2020 to mixed reviews from both critics and fans alike. Despite this, Ubisoft is hoping to draw players back in with a promised online mode. Though not available at launch, the online mode for Watch Dogs: Legion has now been announced …

Ever since its founding in 1985, Rare has been the brains behind a number of classic video game titles and franchises, its most lucrative period of which was most likely during the Nintendo 64 era. One of the games which never made its way to the console however was Dinosaur …

Valheim is the latest surprise success story, after the Early Access game quickly gained traction. Just a few weeks after launch, the game has sold over 3 million copies. The developers have now commented on this success, announcing their commitment to expanding the studio in order to keep supporting the …

The Steam Game Festival is an event which offers PC players the opportunity to try hundreds of different game demos all for free during a limited time window. Offering the chance to play unreleased games is exciting, however has been overwhelming in the past due to the sheer number of …

At this point, Fortnite has become a place where any character from nearly any franchise could make an appearance. The next set of guest characters have been announced. Available right now in the Fortnite store are two of the most recognisable characters in the fighting game community: Chun-Li and Ryu …