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Last week, CD Projekt announced that it has “a new framework” in place for its Witcher spin-off game, Project Sirius. The game was primarily in development at The Molasses Flood, but unfortunately, it looks like recent changes to the game's development plan have led to layoffs.  In total, 29 developers …

Long before Titanfall hit the scene, Hawken was the go-to mech shooter on PC. The game originally launched back in 2012 in beta form before rolling out as a free-to-play game on Steam in 2014. The game eventually shut down back in 2017, but it is now set to make …

We've all seen the ten-year deals Microsoft has signed with various cloud gaming companies to offer Activision titles like Call of Duty to rival cloud gaming providers. As it turns out, in order to get its acquisition of Activision Blizzard approved by the EU, Microsoft had to go a step …

Amazon has already been working with Embracer Group, having formed a deal that will see Amazon publishing the next Tomb Raider game. Now, Amazon has entered a new license agreement with Embracer, paving the way for Amazon to develop its own Lord of the Rings MMO.  Amazon and Embracer Group …

Apple's upcoming high-end MacBook and iPad models may feature the M3 Pro processor, which is set to offer significant improvements over its predecessor. The new chip is expected to have more CPU and GPU cores and more onboard memory.  According to Bloomberg, the M3 Pro may come with a 12-core …

Last week, it was reported that the European Commission would announce its decision on Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard this week. As it turns out, that report was indeed accurate, with the commission publishing its press release today, approving the deal. 

After six long years of waiting, the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is here – and it does not seem to be disappointing neither fans nor Nintendo, with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s launch being almost 3x bigger than its predecessor. As …

Back in 2021 it was announced that ex-Call of Duty developers Jason Blundell and Dave Anthony‘s newly formed studio Deviation Games is partnering with PlayStation on a brand new AAA IP for the console manufacturer. Unfortunately, nothing has been shown from this game so far, and now to add a …

We have seen the video games industry as a whole expand to other mediums, with many publishers handing their IPs off to be adapted into films, TV and more. Sony is one of the biggest players in this space currently, having already released a number of successful adaptations. In the …

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The upcoming LEGO 2K Drive is gearing up for its release on PC, and Visual Concepts has now shared the official system requirements. Moreover, the developers confirmed the game would use every publisher's favourite DRM solution, Denuvo.  In terms of PC specs, gamers will need at least an Intel Core …

Thermaltake's new smart gaming desk, the Toughdesk 350, has various features to give users a customised and flexible experience. Some of these include anti-collision safety sensors and upgraded dual electric motors, which enhance the safety and stability of the desk's lifting process, and the TT Smart Control Unit, which allows …

MSI has recently unveiled its latest flagship PCIe 4.0 SSD, the Spatium M480 Pro. This SSD is constructed with high-density 3D NAND flash, delivering 7400MB/s sequential read and 7000 sequential write speeds. The Spatium M480 Pro SSDs are available with 1 TB, 2 TB, or 4 TB of storage capacity. …

Asus has built a name for itself over the years, delivering some of the best products in the PC hardware market. The company is beginning to find itself in a string of controversies, with YouTubers like Jayz Two Cents and Gamers Nexus calling the company out over unsavoury practices. Unfortunately, there are signs of wider problems at the company too, including a seemingly hostile attitude towards independent media. 

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom officially launched today. The game has already garnered a ton of extremely positive reviews, making it an easy GOTY contender for 2023. Now, speedrunners are already finding impressive ways to clear the game in record time.  Like Breath of the Wild, Tears …

Recent rumours have suggested that Nvidia will be launching the RTX 4060 Ti in time for Computex at the end of the month. Now, according to a new report, the final date has been pencilled in, and we'll apparently be getting more than one model of the RTX 4060 Ti …

The reboot of Modern Warfare back in 2019 was met with a great deal of praise, due to the game running on a highly updated engine and offering a solid campaign. Last year’s Modern Warfare II saw a drop in its critical reception for various reasons. Though it was previously announced that there would be no new COD game this year – instead being replaced by an expansion – this is no longer the case, with Call of Duty Modern Warfare III set to be officially announced later this year.

Hogwarts Legacy just had a very successful launch on Xbox One and PS4, with the previous-gen console versions both running decently considering the ageing hardware. The game is also due to land on the Nintendo Switch, but unfortunately, fans will have to wait a while longer.  The Nintendo Switch version …

Blooper Team has been working away on an Unreal Engine 5 remake of Layers of Fear for a while now with the goal of releasing this summer. While we don't have a final release date yet, a playable demo is on the way next week. Blooper Team will release a …

Earlier this week, plans for the next Mortal Kombat game leaked. At this point, we're looking at a fresh reboot of the series named Mortal Kombat 1. Now, an additional leak has revealed the first DLC characters planned for the game.  It never feels quite right to talk about DLC …

Earlier this year, CD Projekt Red told investors that it had plans to ‘write off' funds spent on an upcoming game, Project Sirius, as the team plans to reboot and start again. Now, Project Sirius is back on track, CD Projekt has revealed.  Project Sirius, which is in development at …

Full HD gaming monitors are still relevant nowadays. If you want a +200Hz refresh rate monitor but are on a tight budget, an FHD monitor is likely the best option. As such, Philips has announced two new Evnia monitors that could be of interest. The new Philips Evnia 25M2N3200W and …

Cooler Master's Hyper 212 series has been a go-to choice for many PC builders. Since its debut, the series has received new variants, offering small design and technology improvements. The new model, however, shakes things up a bit more than usual. Besides the significant design and technology overhaul, it also …

Lords of the Fallen was one of the first major Souls-like titles to be released. Launched back in 2014, the game received mixed reviews across the board. The team at Hexworks announced last year that they have been working on a sequel titled ‘The Lords of the Fallen’. Since renamed …

With the cancellation of E3 once again this year, all eyes are on Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest. Set to go live on the 8th of June, Keighley has now released a full list of all the partners which have signed on to the event, including the likes of Xbox, PlayStation …

Last year, it was widely reported that Activision would be skipping Call of Duty in 2023, instead opting for a premium expansion for Modern Warfare 2 with new maps to refresh the game for another year. Somewhere along the way, Activision seemed to scrap this idea in favour of turning …

Earlier this week, someone claiming to be familiar with Nintendo's plans said that the company's next-gen console is “progressing well”, hinting at a 2024 launch. Now, Nintendo is setting expectations, confirming that there will be no new hardware coming before the end of March 2024.  As part of Nintendo's latest …

Intel is reportedly investigating a major leak of private keys used by the Intel Boot Guard feature, which aids in blocking the installation of malicious firmware. According to Bleeping Computer, MSI suffered a security breach in March, during which around 1.5TB of data was stolen. As is typical in these …

It has been a few weeks since Asus first teased the ROG Ally handheld gaming system and now, the company is ready to share more in-depth details. Today, Asus is officially launching the ROG Ally, with prices starting at £££ and the first units set to ship out in June.