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Xbox’s Game Showcase saw the console manufacturer offering updates on a number of its previously-announced titles. One of these was Avowed – a new game from RPG legends Obsidian Entertainment. Though we did not get a release date, the team showed off a bunch of gameplay for the first time …

Geekbench has recently released its latest iteration, in the form of the Geekbench 6.1 update. This new version brings significant improvements to the performance of both single-core and multi-core CPUs, with potential increases of up to 5% and 10%, respectively, depending on the system configuration. One notable addition in Geekbench …

It's the fastest drive we've tested to-date - and it costs £330 for the 2TB model

Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase brought with it a bunch of announcements. Perhaps the most surprising however was the reveal of some new Xbox hardware. While not the most exciting, those wanting to get in on the Xbox ecosystem can now do so in a new way, with a brand new …

It appears that AMD is preparing two High-End Desktop (HEDT) series: a non-Pro version, possibly named the 7900X, and a Pro version named the 7905WX. That's according to the recent appearance of some product codes on AMD's official OPN code list. Leaker @momomo_us has discovered the product codes for the …

Ever since its initial launch back in 2020, the team at Asobo Studio have continually improved all aspects of Microsoft’s Flight Simulator, with various tech and content updates making for a much more complete and bespoke experience. In a surprise announcement, the team officially unveiled the game’s sequel – Microsoft …

Numerous users have reported problems with Gigabyte RTX 30 and 40 series graphics cards, specifically related to physical damage. All instances seem to point to a design flaw that leads to cracks in the vicinity of the PCIe interface, leaving the PCIe lanes damaged and resulting in the GPU's inability …

The 8-core Ryzen 7 5800X3D released last year is currently the only Ryzen 5000 series chip with 3D V-cache. However, a new report suggests that might change soon, as there are indications that a new 6-core Ryzen 5 5600X3D CPU might be in the works. As per the image shared …

We have seen plenty of console titles offering a wide range of graphics and performance options, allowing games to run at 40fps, 60fps, 120fps and even arbitrary framerates thanks to VRR. Unfortunately, the upcoming Xbox exclusive Starfield will offer just one mode: 30fps...

While the notion of demos has fallen out of popularity in recent years, one of the few companies to consistently release demos for its games is Square Enix. Such is the case with the upcoming Final Fantasy XVI – offering a demo with hours of content and save data transfer. …

An unannounced AMD processor has begun appearing on benchmark databases. Considering the CPU's ID code, this is thought to be an early Zen 5 prototype. The entries shared by Benchleaks shows an OPN (100-000001290-11_N) distinct from any previous Ryzen CPUs. Moreover, the Family ID of 26 is also new for AMD …

We check out the Sapphire Pulse 7600 - how much better is it than AMD's reference card?

With Final Fantasy XVI so close to release, no one expected Square Enix to show off Final Fantasy VII Rebirth anytime soon. It therefore came as a massive surprise when not only was the game shown off at Summer Game Fest, but it received a release window too.

During the most recent PlayStation Showcase, by far the biggest announcement was that of Spider-Man 2, with the team at Insomniac Games giving us over 10 minutes of exciting and new gameplay. One thing missing from the trailer however was a concrete release date. Now, during Summer Game Fest, Spider-Man …

Following the overwhelming success of the Souls franchise we have witnessed many teams taking on the task of trying to carve out their own niche within the genre. One of the more exciting Souls-likes is the upcoming Lies of P; letting you play as the famous Pinocchio in a cruel, …

Path of Exile 2 was announced all the way back in 2019. Planned beta tests and release dates have been pushed back along the way, but it seems the game is finally nearing release.  This evening during Summer Game Fest, the World Premiere trailer for Path of Exile 2 dropped, …

At Summer Game Fest this evening, Ubisoft kicked off its game announcements early with the reveal of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. We're unlikely to see The Sands of Time remake for quite a while but in the meantime, this new 2.5D platformer entry in the series should tide …

The latest version of Nvidia's DLSS SDK for the Unreal Engine plugin could significantly increase the number of games supporting DLAA. With the DLSS SDK 3.1.13, developers can more easily enable DLAA on their games.  The news was first shared via Reddit. With the inclusion of DLAA alongside the existing …

Early pre-order listings hint at imminent Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty reveal - Summer Game Fest goes live in just a few hours.

Last week, Nvidia announced plans to bring 20 games to GeForce Now in June, including more Xbox titles, like the Age of Empires Definitive Edition Trilogy. This week's update is a bit smaller, bringing two games, although both are brand new releases.  Amnesia: The Bunker recently launched on Steam and …

2018’s Octopath Traveler served as the first game by Square Enix to adopt their new HD-2D style, creating classic-feeling JRPGs which use modern technology to blend pixel art with current-gen lighting and effects. Since then we have seen many titles adopt the HD-2D style, including the recently released Octopath Traveler …

Hideo Kojima is one of the biggest names in the video games industry, not only thanks to his impressive repertoire of work over the past 3 decades, but also due to his tumultuous time within the industry. A couple weeks ago the creator announced ‘Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds’ a documentary …

No Man’s Sky is the gift that keeps on giving. Just two months after its last major patch (the Interceptor Update), Hello Games have simultaneously announced and released their next big update – Singularity – adding an ARG, robotics, a ship of AI souls and more. As with pretty much …

Epic Games has managed to keep players engaged with Fortnite through a number of means, including but not limited to offering a whole host of crossover skins. The team has now teased next Season’s Battle Pass, including the fact that Optimus Prime will be unlockable. Making the announcement on Twitter, …

It has been years since Payday 3 was first announced but the game is finally taking shape and is on track to release later this year. Ahead of an upcoming reveal, the game's planned release date has leaked, pinning the new heist game in for September.  Aggiornamenti Lumia, a Twitter …

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has had a turbulent development cycle but the game seems to finally be back on track, as Paradox has finally posted a long-awaited development update.  In the latest update, Paradox confirms the game is still in development, adding that there are plans to make …

In recent years, Apple has been focusing more on gaming, particularly on the Mac platform. Its latest chips have powerful, efficient iGPUs, paving the way for games like Death Stranding and No Man's Sky on Mac. Now, Apple is testing new ways to make bringing games to Mac easier for …

The mainline Final Fantasy series has always had numbered releases, but there was never a requirement to play the older games, as each release had a brand new story. In the case of Final Fantasy 7 Remake, we are potentially getting a deeply connected trilogy of titles, which would suggest …

For over a decade, BioWare has handled the development of Star Wars: The Old Republic, keeping it up to date with new content and expansions. Now, BioWare might be ready to move on, with EA planning to hand development over to another studio.  According to an IGN report, EA is …

AMD's Game On sale is back this year, slashing prices across a range of CPUs and graphics cards. If you've been shopping around for your next upgrade, we've picked out a few of the best deals you might be interested in.