In a major update this week, id Software added Path Tracing technology to DOOM: The Dark Ages. This enhanced form of ray tracing allows for higher fidelity and more ray bounces. The update has also quietly added an array of new in-game benchmarks to the game for those looking to …
Read More »Gears of War Reloaded gets a second multiplayer playtest this weekend
Gears of War: Reloaded is launching very soon. To ensure the game's multiplayer servers and crossplay functionality are all working correctly, a playtest did take place last weekend, but many encountered issues. As a result, a second playtest weekend is now coming up. The Coalition and Microsoft have confirmed that …
Read More »Devil May Cry 1-4 and a dozen more join GOG’s Game Preservation Program
GOG has added a bunch more titles to its Games Preservation Program, including Devil May Cry, Mortal Kombat and a dozen others.
Read More »Hades 2 Early Access development coming to an end
Supergiant has been hard at work on Hades 2 over the past year. The game's early access period is finally starting to wind down, with the studio putting the finishing touches on the game for PC players, opening the door for an eventual console release. In the latest Early Access …
Read More »Bungie delays Marathon indefinitely
Bungie has been quiet on the subject of Marathon since the game's alpha ended earlier this year. The game had been on track for a September launch but today, Sony and Bungie made the surprise announcement that the game has been delayed indefinitely.
Read More »BattleBit Remastered teases first update in over a year with ‘Operation Overhaul’
After more than a year of silence, the team behind BattleBit Remastered have announced Operation Overhaul – coming “soon.”
Read More »Stellar Blade sells 1 million units in 3 days on PC, pushing total to 3 million
In just 3 days, Stellar Blade sold over 1 million copies on Steam, pushing total units across both PC and PS5 to 3 million.
Read More »Final Fantasy 16 hits lows of 720p on Xbox Series X
Final Fantasy 16 had a surprise release on Xbox earlier this month. Now that gamers have had a chance to get a decent amount of playtime with the game, issues have arisen. The console benchmarking experts at Digital Foundry have published their test results for Final Fantasy 16 on Xbox …
Read More »Stellar Blade sets PlayStation record with highest single-player CCU on Steam
In the days following its PC release, Stellar Blade has broken records, becoming the biggest single player PlayStation title on PC with nearly 200,000 CCU.
Read More »Sony lifts PC sale restrictions on Helldivers 2, Spider-Man 2 and more
Sony received a lot of praise for its efforts on PC initially, but complaints quickly came in when Sony began delisting games from sale in hundreds of countries. Sony has dropped its controversial PSN account requirements for its PC games after much backlash and now, a few games that had …
Read More »Razer expands controller lineup with Kishi V3, V3 Pro and V3 Pro XL models
Razer announced the launch of its next generation of mobile gaming peripherals: the Razer Kishi V3, Kishi V3 Pro, and Kishi V3 Pro XL. This new Kishi V3 series is for gamers who demand console-grade performance and superior control, regardless of their preferred mobile device, be it iPhone, Android, small …
Read More »MGS 3 Remake replaces Ape Escape mini game with Bomberman on Xbox
We have known for a while now that the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake would include the Snake vs Monkey mode, but only on PlayStation consoles. Now, Xbox has its own alternative - Bomberman.
Read More »Stellar Blade surpasses 100K concurrent players on PC at launch
The last couple of PlayStation-published PC titles, like Spider-Man 2, Until Dawn and The Last of Us 2, have failed to garner headlines. That changes this week with the launch of Stellar Blade, with the PC version amassing an impressive 100K concurrent players on day-one. Stellar Blade: Definitive Edition is …
Read More »Two Point Hospital is this week’s free Epic Games Store offering
This week’s free Epic Games Store title is the quirky and highly entertaining Two Point Hospital - available for the next week.
Read More »Frontier shares PC system requirements for Jurassic World Evolution 3
Frontier has officially released the PC system requirements for Jurassic World Evolution 3, giving prospective park managers a clear idea of what hardware they'll need to build their prehistoric theme parks. Jurassic World Evolution 3 is set to feature over 80 ancient species, 75 of which are fully breedable and …
Read More »MindsEye launch gets complicated
MindsEye, the new game from former Rockstar producer, Leslie Benzies, is about to have a somewhat complicated launch. The game releases on PC and consoles today but will require a day-one patch to play ‘as intended'. Unfortunately, this patch will not be made available to those buying the game on …
Read More »Super Meat Boy returns, this time in 3D
Super Meat Boy first released over 15 years ago and became an instant hit through the Xbox Live Arcade on Xbox 360. Now, the gore-filled platformer is making a grand return, this time in 3D.
Read More »The Rogue Prince of Persia to leave Early Access this August
A little over one year on from its Early Access launch, The Rogue Prince of Persia is set to hit version 1.0 this August.
Read More »The Blood of Dawnwalker trailer reveals 2026 launch for PC, PS5 and Xbox
A few years ago, a number of CD Projekt Red developers, including the director behind The Witcher 3, left the company to form a new studio, Rebel Wolves. At the start of this year, their first game was revealed to be The Blood of Dawnwalker. Last night during the Xbox …
Read More »COD 2025 revealed to be Black Ops 7
Microsoft closed out the Xbox Games Showcase with the reveal of this year's Call of Duty game. We're in for another year of Black Ops, with Black Ops 7. The hook for COD campaign fans is the return of David Mason, the main protagonist of Black Ops 2. Call of …
Read More »Dune Awakening sees over 100k CCU during Advanced Access period
Dune Awakening is already posting massive numbers with over 100k CCUs, despite only being available in Advanced Access currently.
Read More »Ninja Gaiden 4 shaping up to be the best action game of the year
The Xbox Games Showcase last night had some excellent trailers for first-party games like Clockwork Revolution and The Outer Worlds 2. However, there was one third-party game that stuck in my mind in the hours after the showcase- Ninja Gaiden 4. Ninja Gaiden 4 is coming to Xbox, PC and …
Read More »Squanch Games announces High on Life 2 for Xbox, PC and PS5
One of the best Game Pass titles of 2022 ended up being a brand new IP from Squanch Games – High on Life. Now several years later, a sequel has been announced, and it will be releasing later this year. High on Life 2 has been announced for 2025. Assuming …
Read More »Persona 4 Revival is coming to PC and Xbox
Just as the leaks predicted, Persona 4 Remake did appear at the Xbox Games Showcase this evening. The game is being rebuilt in the same fashion as Persona 3 Reload, under the official title ‘Persona 4 Revival'. Unfortunately, the trailer for Persona 4 Revival was incredibly short, giving us just …
Read More »Clockwork Revolution steals the show at Xbox Games Showcase
InXile is shaping up to be one of Xbox's most exciting first-party studios. Following the initial reveal of Clockwork Revolution a couple of years ago, today we got a full gameplay trailer showcasing an incredibly deep action-RPG with time manipulation elements. In Clockwork Revolution, we'll be playing as Morgan Vanette, …
Read More »PlayStation announces Project Defiant for PS5 and PC
Sony PlayStation has unveiled its first wireless fight stick codenamed “Project Defiant”. This new controller aims to empower fighting game enthusiasts with enhanced flexibility, offering wireless connectivity using the PlayStation Link technology and a traditional wired connection. Project Defiant has been designed from the ground up specifically for fighting games, …
Read More »Deathloop is free on the Epic Games Store
This week’s free Epic Games Store offerings include Arkane Lyon’s Deathloop alongside indie title Ogu and the Secret Forest.
Read More »Nioh 3 is coming to PC and PS5, console-exclusive demo available now
Back in the PS4 generation, many studios tried to deliver ‘Souls-like' games but few were as loved as Nioh. The IP has been dormant for most of the current console generation but last night, Team Ninja announced its return with Nioh 3. Nioh 3 is still some ways off, as …
Read More »Arc System Works is working on a Marvel fighting game for 2026
The fighting game specialists at Arc System Works have a new game on the horizon. This time around, we're getting a 4v4 brawler, based on Marvel superheroes. There have been some legendary Marvel fighting games over the decades, but Arc System Works brings a certain level of magic to the …
Read More »Final Fantasy Tactics returns this year for PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch
In recent years, we've heard repeatedly that Square Enix is working on a Final Fantasy Tactics remake. Last night, the game was officially announced and better yet, it is coming out in just a few months.
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