A major security flaw was recently discovered in the Unity game engine, affecting thousands of games and applications built since Unity version 2017.1. Unity has been quick to address the issue, pushing out a fix but developers will have to take it upon themselves to implement it. The vulnerability, listed …
Read More »Call of Duty on Game Pass reportedly cost Microsoft $300 million in lost sales
The past month has been rough for Xbox. Over the past few weeks we've seen console prices go up, studios closed, high-profile projects cancelled and now this week, Game Pass has been restructured, with a 50% price hike for Game Pass Ultimate, which is now the only tier to include day-one games. According to sources, the writing has been on the wall for Game Pass since Call of Duty joined the Game Pass library, as the move apparently cost Microsoft hundreds of millions in lost sales.
Read More »Intel reportedly in talks to manufacture chips for AMD
In what could be one of the most significant shifts in the semiconductor industry in decades, a new report claims that Intel is in early-stage negotiations to manufacture chips for its biggest and longest-standing rival, AMD. For years, AMD's resurgence has been built on the back of TSMC's cutting-edge process …
Read More »Previously unseen Knights of the Old Republic Remake assets discovered
Despite being announced five years ago, we've had no official updates for Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake. Originally in development at Aspyr, the game ended up shifting to Saber Interactive, but progress has been painfully slow from the outside looking in. Recently, a previously unseen piece of …
Read More »NZXT’s new Gold Core PSUs are Cybenetics Platinum-rated
NZXT has unveiled its new C Series Gold Core family of power supplies, a new mainstream lineup positioned just below its premium Gold series. The new PSUs are fully compliant with the latest ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards and are available in 750W, 850W, and 1000W models. According to …
Read More »Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 will have a multiplatform launch
Square Enix is hard at work on the next installment of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy. Director, Naoki Hamaguchi has been on a mini press tour in recent weeks, revealing some crucial new details about the game, including confirmation that it is being developed as a multi-platform release. In …
Read More »FIFA is back with a new arcade football game, but there’s no PC version announced
FIFA has officially thrown its hat back into the video game ring following its high-profile split with EA. The organisation has announced a new arcade-style football game called FIFA Heroes, which is being developed by Enver Studio and is scheduled to launch in 2026.
Read More »‘Prime Gaming’ name to be retired in favour of Amazon Luna
As part of the “new era” for Amazon Luna, Twitch’s Prime Gaming is being folded into the game streaming service’s ‘Luna’ branding.
Read More »PAYDAY 3’s long-promised offline mode is officially cancelled
As part of the game’s 2nd anniversary stream, PAYDAY 3 studio Starbreeze confirmed that the long-promised offline mode is no longer happening.
Read More »Control to get a substantial update on PS5 and Series X|S next week
Following a surprise patch earlier this year on PC, Remedy has announced that Control on PS5 and Series X|S are set to receive their own update.
Read More »Analysts expect Battlefield 6 to sell 5 million copies in first week
For the first time in many years it feels as though Battlefield might truly be back, with the upcoming BF6 seeing tons of excitement only amplified by the recent open beta. With just under a week to go, analysts have started to weigh in on Battlefield 6’s launch potential – believing the game could sell over 5 million copies in its first week.
Read More »Starbreeze cancels co-op D&D game to focus more on Payday
Back in December 2023, Starbreeze Studios announced their plans for an original D&D game, codenamed Project Baxter. Now almost two years later, the game has been cancelled.
Read More »Team Fortress 2 Classic is coming to Steam with an open beta this month
For anyone who misses the simpler days of Team Fortress 2, before the endless stream of hats and the current bot infestation, some great news has just arrived. The development team behind the popular Team Fortress 2 Classic mod has announced that an open beta for its official Steam release …
Read More »Intel rumoured to add new ‘Core Ultra X’ moniker for Panther Lake CPUs
It looks like Intel may be preparing to add another layer to its mobile CPU branding with the upcoming launch of its Panther Lake architecture. A rumour that has been circulating for a couple of weeks has now been backed up by the reliable hardware leaker, suggesting that Intel will …
Read More »GeForce Now adds 17 new games in October
It is the first Thursday of the month, which means it is time for a full preview of what's coming to GeForce Now over the next few weeks. The headlining game is clearly Battlefield 6, but there are number of other new releases to look forward to as well. First, …
Read More »First Apple M5 benchmark shows a huge 34% jump in GPU performance
The first performance figures for Apple's next-generation M5 System-on-a-Chip (SoC) have emerged, indicating a significant emphasis on graphics performance for the upcoming generation. The leak originates from a YouTuber who had previously accurately previewed last year's M4 MacBook Pro, lending credibility to the numbers.
Read More »Amazon announces “A New Era” for Luna game streaming service
Amazon has announced “a new era” for its Luna game streaming service, introducing more high-profile titles alongside its GameNight party experiences.
Read More »Rock Band 4 to be officially delisted later this week
10 years on from its launch, Harmonix’s Rock Band 4 is set to be officially delisted from PlayStation and Xbox stores later this week.
Read More »Bloober Team offers update on Silent Hill 1 Remake
Following the success of Silent Hill 2 Remake, Bloober Team have confirmed that one of their two teams is currently working on the original Silent Hill Remake.
Read More »Surprise update hints at upcoming Prototype 1 remaster
Following a surprise update, it seems as though the 2009 Activision classic ‘Prototype’ might be set to receive a remaster.
Read More »The Witcher author sets record straight on lore behind ‘Witcher schools’
While The Witcher schools are very prominent in CD Projekt Red's videogame series, they are not really ever referenced in the books. It turns out there is a reason for that – the Witcher schools don't actually exist in the original source material. In a recent Q&A on Reddit, Andrzej …
Read More »Microsoft overhauls Game Pass with new tiers and even higher prices
Microsoft has unveiled the most significant overhaul of Xbox Game Pass since its launch in 2017, introducing a new three-tier structure that reshapes the entire service. The changes, which take effect immediately, redefine the subscription model with fresh names, expanded libraries, and a notable price increase at the top end. …
Read More »BioWare employees concerned for future after EA buyout
Earlier this week, we learned that EA has sold to a consortium of investors who intend on taking the company private. Since then, more details have come to light, including the fact that the deal will saddle the company with a ton of debt, and as a result, several studios are bracing for major cuts, including BioWare.
Read More »Avalanche closes UK studio as Contraband remains in limbo
In what appears to be the unfortunate fallout from the cancellation of a major project, Just Cause developer Avalanche Studios has announced a significant restructuring. The company is completely shutting down its Liverpool studio in the UK and will be making staff reductions across its remaining studios in Sweden. This …
Read More »Pax Dei leaves early access on October 16th, launching day one on Game Pass
After months of player-driven building and feedback in early access, the medieval MMO Pax Dei is ready for its full 1.0 launch. Developer Mainframe Industries has announced that the game will officially release on October 16th. Alongside the announcement, the game was also revealed as a day-one title for Game …
Read More »Logitech’s new MX Master 4 adds haptic feedback and a customisable ‘Actions Ring’
Logitech has officially unveiled the next generation of its iconic productivity mouse, the MX Master 4. The new model, aimed at creative professionals and developers, builds on the success of its predecessors with two major new features: a built-in haptic engine for tactile feedback and a new software overlay called …
Read More »Rock climbing simulation game ‘Cairn’ pushed back to Q1 2026
Ahead of its planned launch this November, the team at The Game Bakers announced that their simulation rock climbing game Cairn has been pushed back to Q1 2026.
Read More »Microsoft removes Game Pass subscriptions from its rewards program
Microsoft has announced a change to its rewards program, with members no longer able to use points to redeem Xbox Game Pass subscriptions.
Read More »PowerWash Simulator 2 demo available now
Though the team are not yet ready to announce a release date, FuturLab have dropped a surprise demo for PowerWash Simulator 2.
Read More »Halo Studios to offer “deep dive” into new game later this month
The Halo franchise is in a bit of a limbo right now, with fans of the classic franchise patiently waiting to see what the team have been working on ever since announcing the rebranding of 343 Industries to Halo Studios. Following some teasers earlier this Summer, the team have confirmed that they will host a “deep dive” into the future of Halo at the upcoming Halo World Championships.
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