Software & Gaming

Just 24 hours after launch, the team at Warhorse Studios officially announced that Kingdom Come Deliverance II has sold over 1 million copies.

Last month, following years of leaks, rumours and speculation, Nintendo finally officially announced and unveiled the Switch 2. That said, the presentation was brief and focused solely on the physical attributes of the new hardware – with the company promising a more in-depth look later down the line. Finally, the company has confirmed that we will be getting out first proper deep-dive Direct on the Switch 2 in early April.

Razer has just unveiled a fresh look for its premium Xbox controllers. The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro and Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition are now available in a new white colourway. This crisp aesthetic contrasts the original design, appealing to competitive console and PC gamers who appreciate clean and minimalist aesthetics.

Nintendo has updated its hardware and software sales figures, revealing that the Switch has now officially sold over 150 million units.

Less than four months since launch, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero has already reached a major milestone, selling more than 5 million copies.

Elden Ring: Nightreign looks set to have a big media blowout next week, featuring previews, the game’s release date and more.

Following its announcement last year, Wreckfest 2 has officially gotten a release date, set to launch in Early Access next month on the 20th of March.

Following the disappointment of Battlefield 2042, EA and DICE seem to be going all-in for the series’ next entry, featuring more internal tests than ever before, and recently going live with its Battlefield Labs program. While details on the game overall continue to remain light, we do know that the upcoming title will launch before April 2026.

Nintendo is about to release a new console, which means it is time for Nintendo executives to start lying to us all about continued support for older hardware. Much like when the Switch launched in 2017 and Nintendo promised to continue supporting the 3DS, Nintendo is now claiming it will continue to support the original Switch console alongside the Switch 2.

Microsoft is bringing even more of its games to PS5. Shortly after the announcement of the next wave of cross-platform titles, Microsoft has now announced plans to bring its two biggest strategy titles. 

A decade ago, Valve attempted to bring PC gaming to the living room with its own ‘console' style mini-ITX PCs known as Steam Machines. Unlike the Steam Deck, Valve opted to pass off Steam Machine development to third-party partners and focused on the software side of things. This ultimately led …

February is set to be a big month for Game Pass. We already know that Obsidian's new fantasy RPG, Avowed, will be a day-one title for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. Now, we know the full list of games joining the service over the next two weeks. 

Fans of Need for Speed might have to temper their expectations for a new entry in the franchise. Criterion Games, the studio behind the franchise, has confirmed that the next Need for Speed game won't come anytime soon as the team shifts its focus to developing the next Battlefield title. …

Microsoft has announced its next ID@Xbox showcase. Set to go live later this month, the stream will feature over a dozen indie studios.

Devil May Cry 5 is easily the best-selling entry in the series, with Capcom revealing that the 2019 title has now reached 10 million copies sold.

While the Mega Man series is far from Capcom’s biggest, the latest entry (Mega Man 11) has managed to break its own personal record, selling 2 million copies.

While not quite the sales juggernaut that GTA is, Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption series remains one of the biggest in the industry, with RDR2 alone selling more than 67 million units. Despite little post-launch support for the game (especially when it came to Red Dead Online), RDR2 has reached a new peak player count on Steam with just under 100,000 concurrents...

EA has launched a number of community playtest programs over the years, seeking feedback for projects still in development. Typically, we see these for smaller games, like Skate, while games like Battlefield are kept under wraps until the public beta tests that take place just weeks before release. This blew up in EA's face with Battlefield 2042, as the game launched with a huge number of bugs and issues. To avoid this next time around, DICE is launching Battlefield Labs. 

Midnight Society has been an interesting studio to follow. The company, founded by streamer Dr Disrespect, was working on its own extraction shooter, with a Counter-Strike style skin system that would see players owning their own skins with the ability to trade or sell. The studio faced financial struggles months ago after cutting ties with Dr Disrespect and now, the studio is shutting down for good. 

After a six month beta, a six month hiatus and a year of ‘official' release, Warner Bros is now pulling the plug on MultiVersus. The game officially released in 2024 and is now shutting down alongside another 2024 flop, Suicide Squad.  WB Games did not have a very good time …

Nvidia's RTX Video Super Resolution (RVSR) technology, which uses the power of your GPU to upscale video content, has received a significant update that addresses one of its main drawbacks: power consumption. RTX VSR allows you to enjoy sharper and more detailed videos in your web browser or media player, …

The success of Black Myth: Wukong shows no signs of slowing down. The action RPG, inspired by the classic Chinese tale Journey to the West, has surpassed the 25 million copies sold worldwide. Since its launch in August 2024, Black Myth: Wukong has amassed an enormous community with its visuals, …

A new State of Play event is reportedly just around the corner, potentially bringing a few exciting announcements and updates later this month. Gaming insider NatetheHate (via VGC) has hinted that Sony is planning a State of Play event sometime during February without specifying a date. However, when asked for …

While Battlefield 2042 was hyped up prior to release, a series of launch-day issues hampered the game's long-term performance. As a result, EA has made some changes and is now preparing for the next Battlefield game. We'll get our first look at what's in the works later today with the reveal of the Community Test Program. 

Obsidian has an extremely busy year ahead with Avowed due to launch this month, followed by The Outer Worlds 2 later this year. In the middle of this, Obsidian is also preparing for its next major game, and it has brought back the lead writer behind Fallout New Vegas to work on it. 

Back in August, we began to hear rumours that Microsoft was planning to bring Playground Games’ Forza Horizon 5 to PlayStation – following on from the likes of Grounded, Hi-Fi Rush and Sea of Thieves. Reports later claimed that this port had been internally delayed, but not cancelled. Finally, seemingly out of nowhere, Forza Horizon 5 has officially been announced for PS5.

Sandfall Interactive has unveiled the official PC system requirements for its upcoming turn-based RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. This title, powered by Unreal Engine 5, promises a captivating blend of strategic combat and real-time exploration, bringing a spin to the traditional turn-based combat of RPGs. Before you embark on your …

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown saw high praise upon its release one year ago, with the latest figures now putting the game at over 1.3 million copies sold.

Geoff Keighley has officially announced the kick-off date for this year’s Summer Game Fest, set to go live on the 6th of June 2025.

Due to the highly-positive reception towards their introduction, Sony has promised to bring back its anniversary PS5 themes as a more permanent addition.