Latest Gaming News And Updates

Creative UK has launched a fund for small and medium-sized creative businesses in North East England, offering up to £25,000 for projects like film, TV, and games. Recipients will receive tailored support and must repay the funding interest-free once their project succeeds. This initiative aims to support early-stage businesses struggling with investment and cash flow [...]

If you’re in the market for a portable gaming projector that offers fantastic image quality and versatility, the XGIMI Halo+ is currently on sale at Amazon for a 21% discount. Despite its compact size, this projector delivers a big-screen gaming experience with impressive colors and audio quality. While it may not be ideal for hardcore [...]

Kodansha Game Creator’s Lab has unveiled 25 titles for Tokyo Game Show 2024, with 16 of them announced today. This diverse lineup promises to showcase a range of innovative and exciting games to look forward to. What are you most excited to see at the event and why? Read the Full Article

Intel is considering spinning off its chip manufacturing business due to financial struggles and performance issues with its current CPUs. This move could potentially change the landscape of the industry, as Intel has always manufactured its chips in-house unlike its competitors. The decision could have ripple effects on the market and on consumers’ choices for [...]

Savvy Games Group is making significant moves in the global games industry, with a focus on developing the Middle East region as a games hub. With a growing portfolio of successful games and strategic partnerships, the company aims to create thousands of new jobs in the industry. This trend is indicative of the increasing investment [...]

Square Enix’s Visions of Mana and Ubisoft’s Star Wars Outlaws are now available on GeForce NOW, along with early access to the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Open Beta. With over 2,000 games in the library, there’s always a new adventure awaiting cloud gamers. Which game are you most excited to try out this [...]

Annapurna and Remedy have struck a deal for Annapurna to finance 50% of Control 2, securing movie and TV rights to Control and Alan Wake. This move aligns with Remedy’s shift towards self-publishing and expanding their franchises across different mediums. The partnership aims to bring immersive storytelling to a wider audience and push boundaries in [...]

Google Research and Tel Aviv University have developed GameNGen, using neural networks and machine learning to create a playable version of the 1993 game DOOM. This project showcases the potential for neural models to simulate complex games in real-time with high quality visuals. It raises questions about the future of game engines and the possibilities [...]

MSI has released an update for its motherboards allowing AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X CPUs to switch to a 105W TDP mode for a performance boost of up to 13%. This update unlocks higher clock speeds, but may come with increased power consumption. It is expected to be rolled out to all [...]

Baldur’s Gate 3 held the world record for the video game with the longest script, but Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is set to surpass it with a script totaling 2.2 million words. This is almost four times longer than the novel War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy. The game has been delayed to February 11, [...]

The developer is a packrat when it comes to saving interim stages of game development, with a collection of prototypes and images dating back to the early days of the project. These prototypes included various movement and camera challenges to test out gameplay mechanics and controls. The developer also used time trials, climbing challenges, and [...]

The Secretlab sale is currently offering discounts on their gaming chairs, including the highly rated Titan Evo. With savings of up to $199 available, now is a great time to invest in a comfortable and stylish chair for your gaming setup. Have you ever splurged on a high-quality gaming chair, and if so, did you [...]

Chris Barrett, a top executive at a leading video game studio, was fired after being accused of inappropriate behavior by several female employees. His career at Bungie Inc. included work on popular franchises like Halo and Destiny, but he was let go last spring amidst allegations. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of misconduct in [...]

Microsoft has donated the Mono project to Wine HQ, the community behind the Windows-to-Linux compatibility layer WINE. The Mono Project, a key part of the .NET ecosystem since 2001, will now be stewarded by WineHQ. As Microsoft shifts focus to its dotnet/runtime fork, users are encouraged to migrate to .NET. This move marks a significant [...]

Older game Wolfenstein 3D has been given a facelift with Nvidia RTX ray tracing, showcasing a mix of retro graphics and realistic lighting. The clash of pixelated graphics and modern lighting creates a unique visual experience. Will we see more classic games receiving the RTX treatment in the future, and how will this impact the [...]

Konami seems to be hinting at the release of Metal Gear Solid 4 in a new Master Collection, even though they have yet to officially confirm it. Fans are eagerly awaiting further announcements, especially with the possibility of MGS4, MGS5, and Peace Walker being included in the next installment. It’s a waiting game for now, [...]

Lenovo Legion Go now offers a range of official accessories, including a carry case, joystick caps, charging connector, Bluetooth mini keyboard, and monitors. These accessories enhance the gaming experience and provide convenience for Legion Go users. With these new options available, is the Legion Go now a more appealing choice for gamers compared to its [...]

Orx community announces exciting updates in their 1.15 release, with additions like new resource types, overhauled FX module, and new Trigger module for handling events. The release also includes features like headless mode, Inspector extension, cheat code handling, and support for retro audio formats. What do you think about these updates and expansions in Orx’s [...]

AMD’s upcoming Radeon 8000 GPU, based on the RDNA 4 architecture, appears to be a mid-range option with underwhelming specs compared to current offerings. While the Geekbench listing shows potential for a Radeon RX 8700 XT with 16GB of VRAM, there are doubts about its performance capabilities. With AMD focusing more on mid-range performance, will [...]

Sony is increasing the price of the standard PS5 model in Japan by 19% due to a challenging external environment. This price hike will come into effect by September 2, 2024, with the new price being ¥79,980. Other countries are not affected by this change, but accessories like the DualSense controller and PlayStation VR2 are [...]

Xsolla and Savvy Games Group have partnered to create a game development academy in Saudi Arabia, aiming to create economic opportunities for Middle Eastern developers. This partnership comes amidst controversy, as Saudi Arabia’s state-owned Public Investment Fund, linked to the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, is involved in the deal. Xsolla plans to help create [...]

Unigine 2.19 is the latest release of the C++/C# game engine, packed with new features and optimizations for improved performance. Highlights include a multi-threaded renderer, reduced RAM usage, and support for OpenXR. With the constant evolution of game engines, how do you think these advancements will shape the future of game development and virtual reality [...]

GRYPHYLINE has revealed its lineup for Tokyo Game Show 2024, featuring two playable titles at their booth. More details on promotional items and events will be announced soon. Will these new games capture the attention of gamers and make a splash at the event? Read the Full Article

The PocketGamer.biz team discusses the latest mobile games industry news, including key stories from Devcom and Gamescom 2024, Apple’s changes, Squad Busters’ success, and Monument Valley 3 coming to Netflix. To stay informed, subscribe on your preferred podcast platform. Question: How do you think the mobile games industry will continue to evolve in response to [...]

At the upcoming IFA conference, Lenovo is rumored to be releasing a range of accessories for the Legion Go gaming handheld, addressing the lack of official accessory support. This includes a controller grip with a built-in battery, thumbstick covers, a hard carry case, a wireless keyboard, and a dock. This move could potentially level the [...]

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The author loves their Steam Deck, but has been hooked on using Chiaki4Deck to play their PS5 games remotely instead. While enjoying their console backlog, they worry that they’re neglecting their Steam library. This raises the question: how do you balance playing games from different platforms on your Steam Deck, and do you find yourself [...]

BioWare has released a 10-minute showcase spotlighting the Warrior class in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, showing off the game’s combat mechanics and customization options. The trailer highlights preparing your protagonist for battle, assigning abilities, navigating skill trees, choosing equipment, and selecting companions for party synergy. The combat includes elements like elemental weaknesses, empowering weapons with [...]

The Alienware S5000 gaming chair is currently on sale at Dell, offering a comfortable and durable option for gamers looking to upgrade their setup. With features like memory foam padding, adjustable armrests, and a sturdy build quality, this chair is a great buy at its reduced price of $299.99. Have you ever splurged on a [...]

Amazon Echo Show 8 Photos edition users will no longer be able to display their own photos on their device as Amazon is discontinuing the PhotosPlus subscription feature. Instead, customers will have to use Amazon Photos with 25 GB of storage and deal with ads on their home screen. Amazon has faced struggles with its [...]