Latest Gaming News And Updates

At RazerCon 2024, a new version of Razer Synapse was announced with a 30% performance increase. This update brings added features for gaming mice and a more intuitive UI. Despite the efficiency boost, it claims to have no impact on gaming performance. With technology constantly evolving, how important do you think software updates like Razer [...]

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have filed a lawsuit against Pocketpair, Inc. for patent infringement related to their game Palworld. With the significant number of players and similarities to Pokémon, the lawsuit raises questions about the use of patents in the gaming industry. The potential impact of this lawsuit on intellectual property rights and the [...]

The Acer Predator X45 is a massive 45-inch OLED display that excels in gaming scenarios, particularly for racing and flight sims, thanks to its wraparound view and fast performance. However, its low pixel density and constant brightness changes make it less ideal for general desktop use. Despite its shortcomings, the X45 offers amazing image quality [...]

The best deals for Saturday, September 28 include discounts on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Nintendo Switch OLED, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Nanoleaf Lines, Kingdom Hearts All-in-One Package, Apple Watch Ultra, and Indiana Jones: The Complete Collection Vinyl. With these great offers, you can score some amazing products at a fraction of [...]

MSI has revealed a special Stalker 2 graphics card as the game’s release date approaches. This special edition card is expected to be released around the same time as the game in November. The partnership between MSI and Stalker 2 may include more than just graphics cards, as shown by themed controller, keyboard, and mouse. [...]

In February, Nathan Gary, leader of Annapurna Interactive, was shocked to hear that his boss Megan Ellison was dining with a former colleague he had helped push out of the studio. This revelation at the DICE convention in Las Vegas left Gary and his group in disbelief. How do personal and professional relationships intermingle in [...]

Godot 4.4 is on the horizon with exciting new features and updates, including support for AR/VR on Meta Quest headsets. The Dev releases offer a sneak peek at what’s to come, with rendering changes and improvements. What are you most looking forward to in Godot 4.4, and how do you think these new features will [...]

Nvidia is offering free Guild Wars 2 customization items to GeForce Now members to celebrate the Janthir Wilds expansion. This is just one of the many in-game rewards that the cloud streaming service has offered its users. It is a great way to engage players and promote the game. Do you think more gaming companies [...]

UFO 50 offers 50 unique games with multiple goals to strive for in each one, making it a compelling and addictive gaming experience. The variety of challenges and achievements keeps players engaged and constantly working towards something new. How important do you think it is for games to offer multiple goals and challenges to keep [...]

RayLib is a versatile open-source game development framework with support for multiple programming languages and major platforms. The new Raylib Project Creator simplifies the process of setting up professional projects, providing pre-configured build systems for more complex projects. How do tools like the Raylib Project Creator impact the accessibility and ease of game development for [...]

Amazon has released a Halloween special edition cover for the Echo Dot shaped like Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas. The cover allows for sound to escape, light to shine through, and access to the speaker’s buttons. While the cover itself is priced at $39.99, you can get it along with the Echo Dot [...]

Shares in French games maker Ubisoft dropped over 17% after cutting financial outlook and delaying release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Activist shareholder AJ Investments pushing for a sale, while net bookings for second quarter and full year expected to be lower than previously forecasted. Delay in game release attributed to need for more polishing, with [...]

The Arcade Paradise GameDev Treasure Chest Humble Bundle offers game developers 24 Unity assets and one game at various tiered prices. It marks Unity’s return to the Humble Bundle scene after facing criticism in the past. How do you think this bundle will affect the perception of Unity among game developers, and will it be [...]

GeForce NOW offers over 2,000 games in the cloud, with new releases like GreedFall II: The Dying World and Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds expansion. Members can also enjoy games like Remnant II’s latest DLC. The platform is constantly improving, now supporting Windows on Arm laptops with higher resolutions and frame rates. What game will [...]

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law, AB 2426, that requires digital marketplaces to clearly indicate when customers are purchasing a license to access media, not actually owning it. This will impact purchases of digital video games, music, movies, TV shows, and ebooks. The move highlights the evolving nature of ownership in the [...]

2024 and 2025 are shaping up to be exciting for gaming GPU enthusiasts, with new launches from AMD, Intel, and Nvidia on the horizon. A leaked benchmark suggests Intel’s new GPU could run at a record-breaking clock speed of 2,850MHz, potentially making it the fastest modern card. However, performance is not solely determined by clock [...]

Thirteen developers have been laid off at Mountaintop Studios, makers of Spectre Divide, to support the game and its community long-term. The layoffs come amid a wave of reductions in the gaming industry, including at Skybox Labs and Airship Syndicate. The impact of these layoffs on the industry and the well-being of workers is something [...]

The Unreal to Godot Exporter is a powerful tool that streamlines the process of transferring assets from Unreal Engine to Godot, providing game developers with access to a wealth of content and resources. With support for various Unreal and Godot versions, this tool opens up new possibilities for creating immersive games in Godot. What are [...]

Sony’s new Inzone M10S gaming monitor offers high-performance features tailored for competitive players, including a 480Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time. Priced at $1,099, it competes with other top-end OLED monitors in the market. However, for those on a budget, the AOC Agon Pro AG276QZD could be a more affordable alternative with a 240Hz [...]

LEVEL-5 has announced Holy Horror Mansion, a “ghost craft” RPG and its largest cross-media project. The game revolves around a heartwarming horror story about a mysterious family, with a young hero who encounters ghosts and gets caught up in turmoil. The game aims to create an experience for the whole family to enjoy together. It [...]

Intel Lunar Lake is Intel’s highly anticipated laptop CPU architecture, offering greatly reduced power consumption and gaming-capable GPU. The new Intel Core 200V CPUs, featuring eight CPU cores with powerful P-Cores and E-Cores, are already powering top gaming laptops. With up to 20 hours of battery life and 1080p gaming performance, Lunar Lake is shaping [...]

Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki 2024 will feature a Monetiser track focused on cutting-edge advertising formats, in-app purchases, and innovative monetisation models to maximize revenue streams in the games industry. Expert speakers will address topics such as LiveOps research, personalized game monetization, hybrid monetisation strategies, HTML5 for mobile games, and the importance of ad creatives in [...]

Unity unveiled the features of what is tentatively being called Unity 7 at their Unite developer conference. Some key features include a unified pipeline, CoreCLR support, and the integration of DOTS. This streamlined approach aims to improve performance and usability for developers. Exciting advancements are on the horizon for Unity users, but what impact do [...]

Windows 10’s Gamebar can cause high CPU memory usage with its Presence Writer process, but this issue can be fixed by updating Windows, disabling Xbox Gamebar, or tweaking registry settings. Have you experienced any performance issues due to Gamebar on your system? What other programs or features have caused similar problems for you? Read the [...]

Sony Electronics has unveiled two new Inzone monitors for gamers, the M9 II and M10S. The M9 II is a 4K display with a 160Hz refresh rate, while the M10S is a 4K OLED display with a 480Hz refresh rate. Both monitors cater to different gaming needs, from casual players to esports pros. The M10S, [...]

Alienware has unveiled their new wireless gaming headset, the Alienware Pro, designed in collaboration with over 100 esports athletes. With features like 50mm graphene drivers, hybrid active noise cancellation, and a focus on spatial awareness, this headset is poised to make a splash in the competitive gaming world. While the $229.99 price tag may seem [...]

Skybox Labs, a Canadian developer, has let go of 25 staff members due to industry challenges. Despite the layoffs, the studio is ensuring support for affected employees. This news raises questions about the impact of industry fluctuations on gaming studios and their workforce, prompting discussions on support systems for those affected by such changes. Read [...]

The Best of Synty POLYGON Game Dev Assets #3 Remix Humble Bundle offers over 20 low polygon art style assets for game developers in different formats. With tiers ranging from $1 to $25, developers can access a variety of assets for their projects. How can these assets be utilized to create unique and engaging gaming [...]

The troubleshooting guide provides solutions to common PS4 errors such as bad internet connection, corrupted files, and account issues. By following the recommended steps, users can resolve these errors on their own without the need to contact customer care. Understanding the causes of these errors helps in addressing them effectively. Have you ever encountered a [...]

Role-playing board games offer a perfect blend of immersive storytelling and strategic gameplay, catering to those who crave adventure over dry strategy. With top picks like Gloomhaven, Dungeons & Dragons, and The Witcher: Old World, players can embark on epic quests and compete or cooperate with friends to overcome challenges. These games provide a unique [...]