Latest Gaming News And Updates

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 [...]

Two new Humble Bundles for game developers have been released, including Unreal Engine courses and a collection of RPG game assets. The bundles are organized into different tiers with various assets suitable for different game engines. What do you think about the variety and quality of assets offered in these bundles? Read the Full Article

NVIDIA’s GeForce NOW adds support for Xbox automatic sign-in, introduces new games like Black Myth: Wukong and FINAL FANTASY XVI demo, and expands its data center in Warsaw, Poland. This GFN Thursday brings a total of 25 new titles to the cloud, offering a range of gaming experiences for members. With the convenience of automatic [...]

Ubisoft’s Star Wars Outlaws is a successful example of single-player open-world game development, showcasing the importance of pre-production and craftsmanship in game creation. Despite facing challenges such as technical hurdles and backlash from some fans, the team remained focused on delivering a quality experience. What can other developers learn from Ubisoft Massive’s approach to creating [...]

The Shape Engine is a versatile 2D vector graphics game engine with a range of features like polygon fracturing and pathfinding. It’s built on the RayLib framework and is open source under the MIT license. Have you ever used an open-source game engine for your projects, and if so, what was your experience like? Read [...]

Dragon Age: The Veilguard will feature selective ray tracing for lower-end GPUs, enhancing lighting without bogging down performance. This new feature could revolutionize how ray tracing is utilized in gaming. It will be interesting to see how this technology will be implemented in the game and if it will set a new standard for future [...]

Capcom has announced its lineup for Tokyo Game Show 2024, featuring playable demos of popular games like Ace Attorney Investigations Collection, Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, and Street Fighter 6. The event will also include a special e-Capcom store with exclusive merchandise. Are you excited to see what Capcom has in store for this year’s Tokyo [...]

The GMTK Game Jam revealed a significant rise in the use of the Godot game engine in 2024, highlighting its growing popularity within the game development community. It is intriguing to see how this trend has evolved over the past few years and what factors may be contributing to Godot’s increase in usage. How do [...]

AMD is addressing performance issues with its Zen 5, Zen 4, and Zen 3 CPUs in Windows when not logged in with an admin account. A fix is in the works to improve performance for users with standard user accounts. While the discrepancy in performance may not be significant for some users, it is reassuring [...]

The Devcom Developer’s Conference 2024 at the new Koelnmesse Confex conference center saw a 45% increase in attendees, making it the largest industry conference in Europe. With over 350 speakers and 210 sessions, the event set new records and attracted participants from 83 countries. Dates for the 2025 conference have already been announced. How do [...]

This past weekend, the Stars Reach team conducted a pre-alpha test focusing on movement and chat systems. Despite minimal game systems being active, players had fun exploring the alien world, engaging in dance parties, mountain climbing competitions, and more. Feedback from testers praised the smooth movement, extensive moods and emotes, and the immersive experience overall. [...]

NVIDIA wowed audiences at Gamescom with their latest gaming technology, including digital human technologies, 600 RTX games, and collaborations to bring G-SYNC display technologies to more gamers. With advancements in cloud gaming and exciting new game releases, the future of gaming looks brighter than ever. How do you think these innovations will impact the gaming [...]

EA Sports College Football 25 has become the best-selling game of 2024, surpassing Helldivers II. Its success has contributed to an overall increase in video game sales, especially in console content and hardware. The game’s popularity was evident from the beginning, with 2.2 million players during its early access period. Other new releases making the [...]

MSI and Blizzard are teaming up to release a special World of Warcraft-themed Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Super graphics card, complete with five magnetic backplates celebrating the game’s history. Despite its 12GB VRAM capacity, it’s still a top choice for gamers, especially WoW fans. With the chance to win one through a competition, this limited [...]

At Devcom, Team17 head of game scouting Jasper Barnes emphasized the importance of understanding what players want in a game to stand out. He highlighted the significance of creating a unique concept that resonates with players and leads to replayability. Barnes also stressed the value of developers being responsive to feedback in building a successful [...]

Asus has announced a special collector’s edition Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 GPU, but it is only available for prize giveaways, not for purchase. The GPU is based on the AMD Radeon 7900 XTX and offers powerful graphics, making it a coveted item. Winners will also receive free copies of the game and another title. [...]

Bethesda released the 1.13.61 update for Starfield, introducing the game’s first land vehicle, the Rev-8, along with new settings and gameplay fixes. This update sets the stage for the upcoming Shattered Space DLC releasing on September 30. With these new additions and improvements, Starfield continues to evolve and offer players new ways to explore and [...]

Western Digital has launched an 8TB SSD, the SN850P, targeted towards PS5 users, offering slightly faster speeds than the SN850X but at a higher price. Is the extra speed and custom design worth the extra cost? While the price may seem steep, investing in a reliable product for your console may be a wise choice [...]

The upcoming “Dapper Delights” update for Disney Dreamlight Valley will eliminate character sleep schedules, allowing players to interact with all characters at any time. The update also introduces new characters, locations, items, and quality-of-life improvements. Despite the excitement from players, the constant availability of characters raises concerns about their well-being and the implications of a [...]

Valve is cracking down on keyboard input automation features like Snap Tap, warning CS2 players of potential match interruptions if not disabled. This move raises questions about fairness in competitive gaming and the line between technological advancement and cheating. Will this decision set a precedent for other games to follow, and how will players and [...]

Back to school laptop deals are in full swing for 2024, with discounts targeted towards students and general consumers alike. Sales typically run from mid-July to early September, with some extended offers available. With a curated selection of deals and expert guides available, now is the perfect time to snag a well-priced laptop or PC [...]

In the Unlock the Editor’s Digest, Roula Khalaf highlights the impact of AI on the gaming industry, particularly in China where companies are using AI tools to streamline game development processes. This has led to faster releases, lower costs, and more focus on storytelling aspects of games. With the success of AI in gaming, investors [...]

The US Department of Transportation has a plan to implement nationwide vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology in order to increase road safety and ultimately eliminate roadway fatalities. The plan aims to have V2X deployed across the National Highway System by 2036. While there are challenges such as cybersecurity and cost, the potential benefits in preventing crashes and [...]

UK publisher Kwalee has launched an Arabic-language edition of its mobile game platform Hitseeker for studios in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, aiming to simplify the development process for mobile studios in that part of the world. The platform offers resources and tools in Arabic or English, including a library covering core [...]