Latest Gaming News And Updates

The Spellstorm Kickstarter campaign for the game will be launching on April 17th, 2024. Make sure to sign up for notifications and learn more about the game on boardgamegeek. Stay tuned for more updates. Question: What are you most excited about for the upcoming Spellstorm Kickstarter campaign? What do you hope to see from the [...]

The LG Ultragear 27GR83Q gaming monitor is currently on sale for $349.99, offering a 30% discount from its usual price. With a 27-inch IPS panel, 2560 x 1440 resolution, and 240Hz refresh rate, this monitor provides a high-quality gaming experience. However, its DisplayHDR400™ certification may result in subpar HDR performance. Are gaming monitor deals like [...]

Sunset Sugar Studios, a new UK games publisher founded by industry professionals, aims to work with established brands like Aardman. Through a licensing deal, they will be bringing iconic characters like Wallace and Gromit into the Pixel Puzzles series. This collaboration shows their commitment to working with the biggest names in the industry. Question for [...]

The WD Black SN850X 4TB SSD deal on Amazon Prime is a great way to add massive storage capacity to your PC for a discounted price. This high-performance drive is a top choice for gamers looking to store a large library of games. Are you tempted to upgrade your storage with this deal, or do [...]

World of Warcraft’s latest expansion, Dragonflight, has seen a resurgence in subscribers, with estimates putting current numbers at around 7.25 million. This renewed interest came after a dip in subscribers during the previous expansion, Shadowlands, due to player dissatisfaction. Blizzard’s response to community feedback and efforts to address player concerns led to a turnaround in [...]

The breakout indie hit of 2024, Balatro, was created using the Lua powered Love framework, showcasing the potential of lesser-known game engines. The game’s source code is accessible with Steam, providing a unique opportunity for aspiring developers to explore its inner workings. This raises the question: how can exploring the code of successful indie games [...]

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE has received a new driver allowing users to overclock its VRAM, unlocking untapped performance potential. This has improved the value and performance of the card, potentially making it a top choice in the $500-$550 range. The driver update also addresses a bug in the originally released versions of the [...]

Characters in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth have access to a wide range of abilities from unique weapon skills and materia, such as Command materia. Some essential abilities include Assess, which provides information about enemies, and quirky ones like Spare Change which lets you throw money at enemies. The variety of abilities adds depth to gameplay [...]

Air fryers, like the Instant Pot before them, offer a versatile and convenient way to cook crispy food with less oil. Whether you opt for a pod-style air fryer or a larger toaster oven model, you can use them for more than just frying. If you’re unsure about which air fryer to choose, consider factors [...]

Looking for a highly customisable Xbox controller? The Thrustmaster eSwap X2 Pro offers a plethora of features, including programmable back buttons and modular thumbsticks. While it may not offer groundbreaking new features, it provides a solid option for gamers seeking personalisation. Have you ever used a modular controller before, and if so, what features did [...]

Panic, the creator of Playdate, is not your typical tech startup but a company that has been around for 25 years practicing “slowbiz” and playing the long game. Despite facing challenges and setbacks in bringing Playdate to life, Panic’s focus on building goodwill and making the right decisions has set them apart from other tech [...]

The Horizon Forbidden West PC port is packed with graphical goodies like resolution upscalers and frame generation tech, but lacks ray tracing due to artistic and technical challenges. Despite the omission, the game is still visually stunning. Could the decision to forgo ray tracing in favor of preserving the game’s artistic direction be a trend [...]

The US Department of Justice has taken Apple to court, following the EU’s lead with the Digital Markets Act. The case aims to address Apple’s monopoly in the smartphone market and its restrictions on third-party apps and services. The DoJ’s actions are reminiscent of its previous case against Microsoft, which ultimately led to a more [...]

The Endgame Gear KB65HE may not have the most exciting design, but its performance with Hall Effect technology is top-notch. With customizable actuation points and a sturdy aluminum frame, this gaming keyboard delivers on precision and response time. While it may not be the flashiest option out there, it certainly holds its own in terms [...]

Today, Alexey Pajitnov and fellow developers discussed Tetris Reversed, a recently uncovered game in the Tetris series. The game features innovative gameplay mechanics and challenges players to think differently about the classic puzzle game. What other hidden gems might be waiting to be discovered in the world of video games? Read the Full Article

The MSI Claw, a potential rival to the Valve Steam Deck, has been met with harsh criticism in reviews. Despite its Intel silicon, the Claw struggles to compete with the performance and price of its competitors. As the handheld gaming PC market heats up, could we see Valve release a Steam Deck 2 sooner rather [...]

Overwatch 2 developers are not receiving any bonuses this March, possibly due to poor financial performance. This change in policy at Blizzard Entertainment reflects a shift towards franchise-specific incentives. How will this impact the motivation and morale of the development team, and what does it suggest about the future of Overwatch 2? Read the Full [...]

Sonniss is continuing their tradition of giving away 27.5GB+ of sound effects for game developers at GDC 2024. These high-quality assets can be used on unlimited projects without attribution. The only restriction is they cannot be used to train AI models. This generosity raises the question: how can access to free sound effects impact the [...]

Horizon Forbidden West runs best on AMD graphics cards, with the Radeon RX 7900 XTX topping benchmarks. However, Nvidia GPUs still provide a good performance, especially with features like DLSS enabled. Despite the differences in performance, players can still enjoy the game on a variety of hardware configurations. It’s interesting to see how different graphics [...]

Dungeons & Dragons is celebrating its 50th anniversary with new books and products from Wizards of the Coast. The main attraction is Vecna: Eve of Ruin, a high-level campaign where players must stop the dark lich wizard Vecna. Other releases include Quests From the Infinite Staircase, a anthology of classic adventures, and revised core rulebooks [...]

Attorney General Merrick Garland has announced an antitrust lawsuit against Apple, alleging abuse of monopoly power to unfairly compete. The suit goes beyond what Epic Games claimed and covers banking, messaging, and more. This case highlights the importance of enforcing antitrust laws to protect consumers and promote fair competition. Do you believe Apple’s actions warrant [...]

Corsair’s RMx Shift lineup of PSUs revolutionizes power supply design by moving all modular power sockets to the side, allowing for easier cable management. The white versions of these PSUs add a stylish touch to a build. This innovation highlights the importance of simplicity and practicality in product design. It will be interesting to see [...]

Dragon’s Dogma 2 has multiple endings, with one being somewhat hidden and essential for the true conclusion of the story. To unlock the true ending, players must choose to face the dragon during the Legacy quest and use the Empowered Godsbane Blade on its heart. This will lead them to the Unmoored World and the [...]

The Blender Foundation has unveiled Blender Extensions, a new App Store alternative for add-ons and themes in Blender. The store is currently in testing and all content is free and open-source under the GPL license. Users can try it out with Blender 4.2 alpha and provide feedback for potential changes. This represents an exciting development [...]

Two new exciting titles, Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Battlefield 2042: Season 7 Turning Point, have joined the GeForce NOW library this week. Dragon’s Dogma 2 offers players an immersive fantasy world where they can choose their own destiny and recruit powerful allies. What game are you most excited to play this weekend, and what draws [...]

Epic Games recently concluded their State of Unreal event, highlighting new features coming to Unreal Engine 5.4, UEFN, and more. Exciting updates include Motion Matching for animation, MetaHuman integration in UEFN, and the expansion of Epic’s gaming IP for creators. The Epic Game Store is also set to launch on mobile devices by the end [...]

The Samsung Odyssey G9 49-inch 240Hz gaming monitor is currently on sale for its lowest price ever on Amazon, with a 31% discount from its original price of $1,299.99 down to $899.99. Despite not being the top gaming monitor in its lineup, it offers a wide aspect ratio, high resolution, fast response time, and AMD [...]

The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill targeting data brokers’ ability to sell Americans’ personal data to “adversary” countries. This measure, along with a potential ban or sale of TikTok, aims to protect sensitive information from falling into the hands of countries like Russia and China. With increasing concerns over data privacy and national [...]

Cascadeur has released version 2024.1 with new features like Animation Unbaking and enhanced physics. They also announced new pricing plans, including a free upgrade to Indie for existing Basic users. With a perpetual license scheme, users can continue to use the software even if they cancel their subscription. What do you think about these updates [...]

Despite being known for their top-tier graphics cards, AMD’s FSR 3 frame generation technology is still struggling to compete with Nvidia’s DLSS 3 solution. Recent testing has shown that DLSS provides a better experience at 60fps compared to AMD’s frame generation at 120fps, even in games like The Last of Us Part 1. Could these [...]