Just days after unveiling the low-power Radeon Pro W7400 workstation card, it appears AMD has also quietly launched its gaming counterpart, the Radeon RX 7400. This new entry-level RDNA 3 desktop card has surfaced on AMD's website, but don't expect to find it on retail shelves, as this one is …
Read More »Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater multiplayer won’t be coming at launch
Konami has locked in the launch details for Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater. The good news is that the whole single-player campaign is just around the corner, arriving on August 28th. However, players looking to test their stealth skills against others will have to wait a bit longer, as the …
Read More »AMD nearing launch for FSR Redstone
AMD has just released FSR 3.1.4, and while on the surface it looks like another iterative update with bug fixes and a new SDK, the strategy behind it appears to be far more ambitious. This latest version is reportedly the foundation for “FSR Redstone”, AMD's upcoming suite of AI-powered graphics …
Read More »Nintendo announced 18 games in just 15 minutes during Indie World showcase
Just as promised, the Nintendo Indie World Showcase took place yesterday, delivering 15 minutes of independent game announcements for the Switch and Switch 2 consoles. Despite only being 15 minutes long, a total of 18 games were shown, making for a very fast-paced set of announcements. You can watch the …
Read More »Asus RTX 5080 Noctua Edition announced with NF-A12x25 G2 fans
Asus's partnership with Noctua continues with the announcement of the Asus x Noctua RTX 5080, delivering a triple-fan cooler with Noctua's famously silent fans. Asus and Noctua have been partnering on some graphics cards for a few years now but the 5080 variant seems to have the best cooler yet. …
Read More »Mafia: The Old Country launches to ‘very positive’ reviews on Steam
Mafia: The Old Country is now available and the game is doing well judging by the Steam reviews. At launch, the game sits at a Very Positive rating, based on over 1700 user reviews. Mafia: The Old Country is a small prequel game that explores the origins of the Italian …
Read More »Thermal Grizzly’s der8enchtable is now available
Back at Computex, Thermal Grizzly gave us a preview of the der8enchtable, a modular, user-friendly benchtable featuring an integrated active PCB and D-RGB lighting. Now, the der8enchtable is ready to hit the market. The der8enchtable is aimed at the hardware tinkerer and enthusiast, with features that simplify testing. It combines …
Read More »AVX-512 support is reportedly coming to “future Intel Core” processors
It looks like 512-bit AVX instructions are set to make a comeback on Intel's consumer desktop CPUs. The first concrete evidence has appeared in the latest release of Intel's oneDNN library, which adds early support for AVX10.2 with its full 512-bit width. This new feature explicitly targets “future Intel Core” …
Read More »Avalanche gives statement after Xbox publishing deal cancelled
Last night, it became clear that there was another casualty in the recent Xbox shake-up. Xbox has cancelled its publishing deal and funding for Avalanche's new game, Contraband. Now, Avalanche has confirmed that the project has been paused while the studio looks into its options. Xbox announced Contraband as an …
Read More »You can claim over a dozen free games with Prime Gaming this month
Amazon has revealed the next batch of free games for Prime subscribers. Through Prime Gaming, this month you'll be able to claim classics like Civilization 3: Complete Edition and Thief: Definitive Edition, as well as a dozen other games. Starting today, Prime subscribers can head over to Prime Gaming to …
Read More »Kojima’s Xbox exclusive OD is still safe from cancellation according to insiders
Following yet another major game cancellation at Xbox, an insider has claimed that Hideo Kojima’s OD is still safe and in development.
Read More »The PlayStation Store on PS3 is currently inaccessible
For the past day, the PlayStation Store on PS3 has been inaccessible, with a pop-up claiming that “This service is currently undergoing maintenance.”
Read More »The PS5 is about to become the 10th best-selling console ever
As part of Sony’s latest fiscal earnings report, the console maker revealed that the PS5 has now surpassed 80 million units shipped.
Read More »Microsoft cancels Avalanche Studios’ Contraband
Earlier this Summer Microsoft shocked everybody when they announced that a ton of their ongoing Xbox projects would be cancelled, with just some of the victims including Perfect Dark and The Initiative; Rare’s Everwild; Zenimax Online’s Project Blackbird and Turn10 – to name a few. One project which was said to be safe from all this was Avalanche Studios’ Contraband. Unfortunately, it seems as though it too has now been cancelled.
Read More »AMD introduces Radeon Pro W7400 graphics card
AMD has quietly expanded its RDNA 3 professional graphics lineup with a new entry-level model, the Radeon Pro W7400. This new card slots in below the existing W7500, targeting low-cost, power-efficient workstation builds primarily for the OEM market. The new Radeon Pro W7400 (via VideoCardz) is based on the same …
Read More »Activision now requires COD PC players use Windows Secure Boot
Due to the amount of cheaters in cross-platform lobbies, Activision implemented kernel-level anti-cheat for Call of Duty on PC a few years ago. Now, the requirements are increasing once again, with Black Ops 6 to enforce Secure Boot for Windows systems. Secure Boot is a feature in Windows that aims …
Read More »ROG Xbox Ally release date leaks ahead of Gamescom
A couple of weeks ago, a reliable leaker confirmed that the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally handheld would become available for pre-order at Gamescom later this month. Now, we have an exact release date, so those looking to pre-order know when they should receive their shiny new device. Renowned leaker, bilbill-kun …
Read More »Sony still expects Marathon to release this fiscal year
Following a series of alpha gameplay tests earlier this year, Bungie was forced to delay Marathon due to artists discovering stolen artwork being used for assets throughout the game. While we still don't have a new release date for the game, Sony says it is still on track to release …
Read More »Cooler Master unveils limited edition MasterFrame 360 Panorama PC
Cooler Master has today unveiled the MasterFrame 360 Panorama S Limited Edition, an ultra-exclusive, pre-built PC aimed at the most dedicated enthusiasts and collectors. Only 100 of these individually numbered systems will be produced worldwide, each packing a host of top-tier hardware, including a custom-cooled GeForce RTX 5080. The MasterFrame …
Read More »Sony admits transition to live-service games has not gone smoothly
Under former CEO, Jim Ryan, PlayStation embarked on a mission to break into the live-service genre, spinning up over a dozen projects across its studios. Eventually, Sony spent billions to acquire Bungie to aid in this effort, but it only resulted in most of these projects being cancelled. Now, Sony's …
Read More »MSI introduces the Strike Pro Wireless keyboard with Kailh Midnight Pro switches
MSI has launched the Strike Pro Wireless, a new mechanical keyboard that aims to deliver professional-level performance without all the noise. Designed for gamers and power users, the new board is packed with sound-dampening features and quiet tactile switches for a more silent operation. Taking centre stage on the keyboard's …
Read More »TeamGroup’s new NV5000 SSD offers ‘nova value’
Today TemGroup is launching its latest SSD, the NV5000, utilising PCIe 4.0 technology, making it ideal for both PCs and the PS5 console. The new NV series, short for Nova Value, aims to deliver an optimal combination of performance and value. The first SSD in this series is the NV5000, …
Read More »Mafia: The Old Country joins GeForce Now alongside 4 other games
This week, GeForce Now adds five more titles. Mafia: The Old Country is the major headliner, but TItan Quest 2 has also been quickly added to the service after its surprise release last week, Mafia: The Old Country launches today. The game is a prequel to the original games, taking …
Read More »Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls promises 10 years of post-launch support
Despite not launching until next year, PlayStation appears confident in Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, claiming that they plan to support the title for a decade.
Read More »Battlefield 6 will use AI bots to “backfill” lobbies when necessary
As part of Battlefield 6’s big reveal, EA / DICE have confirmed that the upcoming multiplayer shooter will make use of AI bots in lobbies when necessary.
Read More »Following 10 years in development, Lost Soul Aside has finally gone Gold
After over a decade in development, the ambitious action title Lost Soul Aside from Ultizero Games has finally gone Gold.
Read More »Humble announces Warner Bros. ‘Play The Legends’ Bundle
Humble has announced a massive Warner Bros. themed bundle, offering 16 games in total for just over a tenner - including Batman, MK and much more.
Read More »The long-rumoured Sekiro anime adaptation is set to finally be announced
Years after it was rumoured, it appears as though FromSoftware / Kadokawa are finally gearing up to announce the Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice anime adaptation.
Read More »Activision believes Call of Duty is “too big to fail” claims insider
Despite all the hype and excitement surrounding Battlefield 6, Activision is reportedly not worried as Call of Duty is “too big to fail.”
Read More »PCI-SIG publishes planned specs for PCIe 8.0
Just as the PC industry is getting its footing with PCIe 5.0, and with the ink barely dry on the PCIe 7.0 specification, the PCI-SIG has just announced its targets for the next-generation interface. With PCIe 8.0, PCI-SIG continues the relentless trend of doubling the available bandwidth with every single …
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