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It is not yet known when and if the new dock will be launched and for which console it is intended. (Source: Nintendo)

Nintendo patents Switch dock with rotating plug hub

Until now, gamers have only been able to connect their Switch cables to the dock from one side, which can be quite annoying in some situations. A new Nintendo patent shows a docking station with a rotating plug hub and gives hope ...

Marius Müller, 05 Apr 2024 14:11

In March, Microsoft removed the baseball game MLB The Show 23, the fun racer Hot Wheels Unleashed and the rhythm role-playing game Infinite Guitars from the Xbox Game Pass. (Source: Xbox)

Xbox Game Pass: 6 games will be removed from the gaming subscription in April

Six games will be leaving the Xbox Game Pass in mid-April. If you want to continue playing the games after that, you can currently buy them at a significantly lower price thanks to Microsoft's member discount.

Marius Müller, 04 Apr 2024 15:17

Official Minecraft website today (Source: Own)

Minecraft crowned as the video game with most cheaters

Although this is not a title to be desired, Minecraft has just been labeled "the video game with the most cheaters" in the US. The study, conducted by Guide Strats, also placed The Sims 4 and GTA 5 on the podium. The results were ...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Apr 2024 23:57

Ascendant Studios will soon integrate AMD FSR 3 on Immortals of Aveum. (Image source: Ascendant Studios)

AMD FSR 3 frame generation coming soon to popular PlayStation Plus game with frame rate improvements for PS5 and Xbox Series consoles

AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 3 (FSR 3) frame generation is slowly making its way to console games. Having debuted on Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora for consoles, the technology will soon be ported to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Se...

Alex Alderson, 03 Apr 2024 18:43

It can be assumed that more games will be added to the Xbox Game Pass from April 16. (Source: Xbox)

Xbox Game Pass: 8 new games until mid-April

Eight new games will be added to the Xbox Game Pass by April 16 - in addition to various indie titles, one AAA game and two brand new games that will be available in the Game Pass from the day of release.

Marius Müller, 03 Apr 2024 16:17

The Wichter 4 is scheduled for release in 2025 at the earliest. It will probably be a few years longer before Cyberpunk 2 is unleashed on players. (Source: CD Projekt Red)

CD Projekt Red CFO comments on microtransactions in The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2

Capcom's numerous microtransactions in Dragon's Dogma 2 caused a lot of discontent among fans. Will there be as many in-game purchase options in future CD Projekt games? CFO Piotr Nielubowicz answered this question in an interview...

Marius Müller, 01 Apr 2024 16:06

The ASUS ROG Ally features a 40 Wh battery. (Source: NotebookcheckReviews on YouTube)

Deal | ASUS ROG Ally price reaches historic low making Ryzen Z1-equipped handheld potential no-brainer for emulation enthusiasts

The ASUS ROG Ally with the Ryzen Z1 processor is now available at an all-time low price at Best Buy after a sizeable $100 off over the previous discounted rate. At the newly reduced price, the ASUS ROG Ally should be a no-brainer ...

Fawad Murtaza, 01 Apr 2024 10:26

As a reward for participating in the survey, Capcom is giving away digital Dragon's Dogma 2 wallpapers for PC or smartphone. (Source: Capcom)

Dragon's Dogma 2 survey: Players can express their wishes for future DLCs

Capcom seems to be planning new DLC content for Dragon's Dogma 2. In a recent survey, players can tell the publisher what content they would like to see.

Marius Müller, 31 Mar 2024 17:54

From April 2, the three games will be available for free download for PS Plus subscribers. (Source: PlayStation)

PlayStation Plus: Three new games in April, including two highlights

Three new games will be added to the PlayStation Plus subscription at the beginning of April. This time, two current games from 2023 are included - and one of them still costs the full price of 80 $.

Marius Müller, 30 Mar 2024 14:05

The PlayStation 5 Pro is slated to launch later this year (image via Sony)

PlayStation 5 Pro Enhanced: New leak reveals requirements for qualifying games

Insider Gaming has leaked the requirements for upcoming games to qualify for the "PlayStation 5 Pro Enhanced" tag. Developers will have to make their games run at a minimum resolution/framerate and add raytracing features.

Anil Ganti, 30 Mar 2024 10:08

Microsoft launched the Xbox Series X in November 2020 in a market experiencing chronic hardware shortages. (Source: Billy Freeman on Unsplash)

New Xbox Series X refresh pictures leak alongside rudimentary hardware upgrade and pricing information

Images of an alleged Xbox Series X refresh have leaked online showing a console that carries a different finish to the current Series X. The leak claims that the new console will launch this summer with some upgrades over the orig...

Fawad Murtaza, 28 Mar 2024 05:10

The digital board game "Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board!", which is based on a popular manga and anime series, will be released exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. (Source: Nintendo)

Switch: 9 new games coming to the Nintendo console in April

Nintendo recently announced which new games are coming to the Switch in April - including a Switch-exclusive game. We provide an overview.

Marius Müller, 27 Mar 2024 17:32

It is not known when the planned changes will be available in the game. (Source: Capcom)

Update roadmap for Dragon's Dogma 2: Capcom responds to criticism

Since the release of Dragon's Dogma 2, there have been some significant performance problems, especially on PC. Another point of criticism is the many microtransactions in the game. With the recently published update roadmap, Capc...

Marius Müller, 26 Mar 2024 15:10

The Stellar Blade demo will be playable on the PlayStation 5 soon (image via Sony)

Stellar Blade PlayStation 5 demo confirmed for March 29

Shift Up and Sony have announced that a demo version of Stellar Blade will be available to PlayStation 5 owners on March 29. It includes the tutorial section and a boss fight. Save data created during the demo will get carried ove...

Anil Ganti, 25 Mar 2024 15:14

Microsoft is developing an Xbox-branded handheld console (image via Xbox)

Xbox handheld gaming console reportedly on track for a 2026 launch

Jez Corden, a reputed source for Xbox-related leaks, has confirmed Microsoft plans to launch a handheld gaming console. However, it is in early stages of development and might not be unveiled until 2026.

Anil Ganti, 25 Mar 2024 11:53

GTA 6 could potentially get delayed again (image via Rockstar)

GTA 6 release window could get pushed back to 2026

Sources familiar with the matter told Kotaku that GTA 6's development is slowing down and it could result in the game being delayed by another year. However, Rockstar still wants to launch the game in 2025 and will only postpone i...

Anil Ganti, 23 Mar 2024 06:09

The MIG Switch Dumper has more uses than the regular MIG Switch. (Image source: Taki Udon)

MIG Switch Dumper: First review proves functionality on Nintendo Switch and for Switch emulation

The team behind the MIG Switch have now started shipping the MIG Switch Dumper. Available for under $70, the MIG Switch Dumper can not only dump Nintendo Switch cartridges but can also be used to emulate cartridges on supported sy...

Alex Alderson, 22 Mar 2024 16:26

Nintendo Switch emulator Suyu issued DMCA takedown, removed from GitLab

Suyu, the follow-up to the popular Nintendo Switch emulator Yuzu, has been removed from GitLab following a DMCA takedown request issued by a "rightsholder." Suyu's developers' accounts were also blocked. The takedown comes just da...

Sam Medley, 22 Mar 2024 16:06

Baldur's Gate 3 is unlikely to get any post-launch content (image via Larian Studios)

Baldur's Gate 3 unlikely to get any DLC or sequel as Larian Studios announces departure from franchise

Larian Studios has officially distanced itself from the Baldur's Gate 3 franchise, meaning the game won't get any DLC. A sequel could still be on the table, but Larian won't be making it.

Anil Ganti, 22 Mar 2024 07:47

PlaytronOS is a new Linux-based operating system that hopes to challenge SteamOS and Windows for gaming handhelds. (Image source: Playtron)

PlaytronOS: new Linux gaming OS aims to dethrone Windows, SteamOS with support for 'every store'

The new Linux-based OS for gaming handhelds throws shade at Windows and SteamOS for being closed platforms. Playtron aims to be a lightweight alternative to Windows and SteamOS, built on open-source software, to offer wide hardwar...

Julian van der Merwe, 21 Mar 2024 22:51

Sony has already moved onto beta builds for all PlayStation 5 consoles. (Image source: Kerde Severin)

Sony PlayStation 5 and PS5 Slim receive home screen improvements with new widgets via latest beta update

Sony has delivered a new beta update for PlayStation 5 and PS5 Slim consoles. Available to download now, the software adds various features like new widgets, the option to change the pre-installed wallpaper and an overhauled Explo...

Alex Alderson, 21 Mar 2024 17:00

The Corsair MP600 Mini SSD's 1 TB version has received a substantial discount on Amazon (image via Corsair)

Deal | Corsair MP600 Mini 1 TB NVMe SSD for Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally drops to lowest price ever on Amazon

The Corsair MP600 Mini 1 TV PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD can be bought on Amazon for just $69.99. It offers sequential read/write speeds of up to 4,800 Mbps, allowing it to be used as a primary boot device on a wide range of devices.

Anil Ganti, 21 Mar 2024 13:44

AMD initially released FSR 3 in September 2023. (Source: Timothy Dykes on Unsplash)

Hope for gamers NVIDIA left behind: AMD announces FSR 3.1 with standalone frame generation and enhanced visual quality

AMD has announced the next update to the FidelityFX Super Resolution 3 (FSR 3) image upscaling tech with visual quality improvements, new APIs, and added support for Xbox GDK and Vulkan. However, FSR 3.1’s biggest new feature is t...

Fawad Murtaza, 21 Mar 2024 09:53

Intel has launched new drivers for its Arc GPUs (image via Intel)

Intel Arc Graphics Driver 31.0.101.5379 update promises up to a 174% performance improvement in select DX11 titles

Intel has launched a new driver for Intel Arc graphics cards and iGPUs. The Graphics Driver 31.0.101.5379 update adds optimizations for Horizon Forbidden West and Dragon's Dogma 2. Existing DX11 titles like Granblue Fantasy: Relin...

Anil Ganti, 21 Mar 2024 08:19

More gamers than ever are playing Stardew Valley, thanks to its latest update. (Image via SteamDB)

Stardew Valley 1.6 update released, hits record-high player count

The highly-anticipated 1.6 update for Stardew Valley was released this week, and people are flocking to the farming simulator in droves. The game hit a record-high player count of over 146,000 concurrent players, trumping the prev...

Sam Medley, 20 Mar 2024 17:04

War Thunder 2.35 "Alpha Strike" now available (Source: War Thunder)

War Thunder 2.35 "Alpha Strike" comes with Hungarian aircraft, five rank VII premium ground vehicles, and more

Although it arrived last week, War Thunder 2.35 "Alpha Strike" remains a fresh update and is worth mentioning even now, since it's a quite solid package. Its highlights include the Alpha Jet (German and French versions), five prem...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Mar 2024 15:41

GTA VI is set in Leonida, a made-up US state which includes Vice City and is the biggest location for any GTA game to date. (Source: Rockstar/edited)

Precise GTA 6 release date leaks: Rockstar is supposedly launching the game globally in less than a year

Rockstar announced back in December that GTA 6 will debut sometime in 2025. According to a new leak posted on X which has revealed the exact GTA 6 launch date, the game is less than a year away. When it eventually launches, it wou...

Fawad Murtaza, 20 Mar 2024 10:26

The NES Hub connects to the unused 15-pin expansion port on the bottom of an NES. (Image source: RetroTime)

NES Hub announced for Nintendo NES expansion port with Bluetooth controller support

The NES Hub is a new accessory for Nintendo's classic NES console. While the 15-pin expansion port never had any official uses in the NES, the NES Hub adds Bluetooth controller support, among other uses.

Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2024 18:16

A mock-up of the Xbox Series X 'Brooklin' refresh'. (Image source: FTC - edited)

New Microsoft XDK Console revealed before rumoured summer Xbox releases

Microsoft has been rumoured since September 2023 to be working on Xbox Series S and Series X refreshes. Now, signs that Microsoft is readying itself to distribute a new Xbox Development Kit to developers has surfaced online.

Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2024 17:42

In February, Microsoft removed OPUS: Echo of Starsong and Galactic Civilizations III from the Xbox Game Pass. (Source: Xbox)

Xbox Game Pass: Three games will be canceled in March

While Microsoft adds new games to the Xbox Game Pass every month, some titles have to say goodbye every now and then. This month, this applies to three games. Anyone who wants to continue playing the games afterwards has the oppor...

Marius Müller, 19 Mar 2024 15:37

The PS5 Pro is slated to rely on upscaling technologies to reliably hit 4K and 60 FPS. (Image source: Charles Sims)

PlayStation 5 Pro: Sony to deploy PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution upscaling technology to achieve 4K and 60 FPS or 8K and 30 FPS performance targets on PS5 Pro console

A reliable Sony analyst has delivered more details about performance targets for the PlayStation 5 Pro. Reportedly, the PS5 Pro will be capable of hitting 4K/60 FPS and 8K/30 FPS but only by using proprietary upscaling technology.

Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2024 15:10

Reportedly, PS5 and PS5 Pro devkits look identical, former pictured. (Image source: Macho Nacho Productions)

Sony PlayStation 5 Pro to launch in autumn 2024 with modular disc drive as CPU and GPU performance upgrades over regular PS5 leak

A renowned PlayStation analyst has delivered new details about Sony's next game console, which is still expected to land later this year as the PlayStation 5 Pro. Not only has the analyst allegedly confirmed recent PS5 Pro leaks, ...

Alex Alderson, 18 Mar 2024 12:20

Warframe's Dante Unbound update introduces Dante and brings big changes to both Inaros and Mirage. (Image source: Digital Extremes - edited)

Warframe Dante Unbound update - another new Warframe, reworks on reworks, free loot coming on March 27

Popular MMO, Warframe, is set to get a massive update on March 27, bringing yet another new playable Warframe to the game and reworking two of the game's long-running stalwarts. Players will also get two free Forma as a login rewa...

Julian van der Merwe, 18 Mar 2024 05:33

JSAUX FlipGo hands-on and review

The FlipGo is JSAUX' new portable monitor - however, unlike many of its rivals, it is touted to deliver double the up-to-2.5K external display real estate to USB-C- or HDMI-enabled devices thanks to its dual-screen laptop-like for...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Mar 2024 17:55

According to Team Ninja, great importance was attached to historical accuracy during development. (Source: PlayStation)

Rise of the Ronin: Open-world RPG about to be released, launch trailer published

After almost ten years of development, the release of Rise of the Ronin is finally just around the corner. It is the first open-world RPG from Team Ninja, which until now has mainly been known for titles from the Soulslike genre.

Marius Müller, 15 Mar 2024 12:46

Sony launched the PlayStation 5 in 2020. (Source: Kerde Severin)

Incredible PS5 Pro ray tracing performance leaks with up to 400% uplift vs PS5 alongside details of custom DLSS rival

The PS5 Pro appears to be a massive improvement vs the PS5 with a GPU that could bring an over 3x TFLOP increase in addition to a whopping 2 to 4 times better ray racing performance according to the latest leak from Moore’s Law Is...

Fawad Murtaza, 15 Mar 2024 08:32

The tiny Miyoo Mini is on sale for just under $60 today. (Image via Retro Game Corps)

Deal | Miyoo Mini retro handheld on sale for 25% off at Amazon

The Miyoo Mini, a popular retro handheld, is currently on sale for just under $60. The handheld is a compact retro console that can play games up through the PlayStation 1 era, though it lacks some features found in similarly-pric...

Sam Medley, 14 Mar 2024 17:05

PlayStation Plus Extra costs 14 $ per month. The premium subscription offers access to more than 300 additional games for 17 $. (Source: PlayStation)

PlayStation Plus: 13 more games coming to the gaming subscription in March

Over the course of the month, 13 more games from different genres will be added to the PlayStation Plus subscription - including RPGs, action adventures and sports games.

Marius Müller, 14 Mar 2024 15:55

The R36S retro handheld is on sale for just under $60 at Amazon. (Image via Amazon)

Deal | R36S retro handheld console on sale for 30% off for limited time

The R36S is a Gameboy-styled handheld emulation console with enough power to play most titles through the PlayStation 1 era of gaming. It is currently on sale for 30% off with a promo code.

Sam Medley, 13 Mar 2024 21:15

Firmware version 9.0.0 brings numerous new features to the PS5 and its DualSense controllers. (Image source: Ben Iwara)

Sony releases new PlayStation 5 update for all consoles that also brings improvements to DualSense controllers

Sony has finalised a new update for all PlayStation 5 consoles. Rolling out globally now, the update seeks to bring new features to the PS5, as well as DualSense and DualSense Edge controllers.

Alex Alderson, 13 Mar 2024 17:22

The Switch 2 is rumoured to maintain compatibility with Nintendo Switch games. (Image source: Erik Mclean)

Nintendo Switch 2 rumoured to be using NVIDIA DLSS to bridge performance gap with Xbox Series X and Sony PlayStation 5 consoles

According to a new report, the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to outperform the Steam Deck in handheld mode and may even get close to the Xbox Series S in docked mode. Allegedly, Nintendo will resort to NVIDIA's bag of software tricks t...

Alex Alderson, 13 Mar 2024 16:23

2013 Xi3 Steam Box prototype had an interesting display output port (Image source: Bringus Studios [Edited])

2013 Valve Steam Box prototype merges HDMI with DisplayPort

While Valve didn't move forward with the Steam Box prototype from Xi3, the hardware company did start selling the gaming console under its own name. The same mini PC from 2013 got in the hands of YouTuber Bringus Studios. With the...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 12 Mar 2024 17:27

After ten days, the video has over 1.8 million clicks with around 72,000 likes and 2,200 dislikes. (Source: Linus Tech Tips)

Well-known tech YouTuber declares PS5 dead, wants to provide proof by building his own PC for the same price and fails all along the line

Tech YouTuber Linus Tech Tips wanted to prove that it is possible to put together a gaming PC that costs no more than the PS5 - but does more. It only worked on paper. It also requires compromises that hardly any gamer would make.

Marius Müller, 11 Mar 2024 16:20

The cost of Boosteroid's cloud gaming service is around 7.50 $ per month. (Source: Xbox)

Even more Microsoft Store and Xbox Game Pass games are now playable on smartphones via Boosteroid

Microsoft has had a partnership with the cloud gaming provider Boosteroid since last year. Now the range of playable Xbox PC games has been expanded considerably.

Marius Müller, 11 Mar 2024 16:15

Bringus Studios finds a mini PC that would've been Steam Box gaming console (Image source: Bingus Studios on YouTube)

YouTuber boots Windows on forgotten Valve Steam Box gaming console prototype, runs multiple games on it

A YouTuber named Bringus Studios found a very old Xi3 mini PC that later turned out to be one of the Steam Box prototypes that Valve worked on in 2013. This particular prototype didn't make it as a gaming console with Valve's name...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Mar 2024 14:39

A demo of Stellar Blade was accidentally released, but it was quickly delisted. (Image via PlayStation)

Stellar Blade demo accidentally released on PlayStation Store, quickly removed

A demo for the upcoming action game Stellar Blade was accidentally published on the PlayStation Store before it was promptly pulled back. During its mistaken publication time, PS5 gamers were able to download the demo, and videos ...

Sam Medley, 09 Mar 2024 16:05

Nintendo's patience had clearly worn thin with the Yuzu emulator and its team, and for good reason. (Image: Nintendo)

The End of Yuzu is a blow to emulation – but not an undeserved one

CheckMag So. Yuzu is dead. The expected headline-grabbing battle ended with a whimper, with Tropic Haze, the team behind the emulator, settling almost immediately to the tune of a whopping $2.4 million. This wasn't just a slap on the wrist...

Matthew Lee, 08 Mar 2024 18:17

Starfield is unlikely to launch on PlayStation 5 anytime soon (image via Bethesda)

Industry insider shuts down rumours about Starfield's PlayStation 5 launch

Windows Central's Jez Corden says Starfield will not launch on the PlayStation 5 anytime soon, effectively shutting down rumours by other insiders who said it was due for a November/December reveal.

Anil Ganti, 07 Mar 2024 05:04

It is not yet known which games will be added in the last third of the month. (Source: Xbox)

Xbox Game Pass: 6 new games will be added to the gaming subscription in March, including a new launch

Six new games will be added to the Xbox Game Pass by March 19 - several action adventure games, a hack-and-slash game, a sports simulation and a brand new open-world farming game, which will be available in the Game Pass from the ...

Marius Müller, 06 Mar 2024 15:56

A new Ghost of Tsushima game could be announced later this year (image via Sony)

Ghost of Tsushima sequel rumoured for a mid-2024 reveal

A new rumour says Sony will announce a sequel for Ghost of Tsushima later this year. A PC port of the original is also said to be in the works and will be announced shortly.

Anil Ganti, 06 Mar 2024 09:41