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CD Projekt Red has unveiled native versions of Cyberpunk 2077 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X consoles. Available as a free download to owners of the game and at half price for the next few weeks, Cyberpunk 2077 has effectively received something of a soft re-launch. CD Projekt Red has delivered Patch 1.5 too, a huge update for the game with hundreds of fixes and optimisations.

From Software has officially revealed the system requirements for Elden Ring. One will need an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 3GB, Intel Core i5-8400, 12 GB of RAM, 60 GB of storage and Windows 10 to play the game at minimum settings.

Horizon Forbidden West, one of the most anticipated PlayStation games of the year, has already convinced critics four days before its official release. While the game shines on PlayStation 5, the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro hold their own at 1080p and 30 FPS.

Valve is urging 'tinkerers, modders, accessory manufacturers, or folks who just want to 3D print a Steam Deck to see how it feels' to have a go at the portable console's CAD files it uploaded on GitHub. With the surface topography files, fans will be able to 3D-print their own custom Steam Deck shells to compensate for the single black color version at launch.

Horizon Forbidden West is almost ready for the PlayStation 4, with the game due to launch next week. Sony and Guerrilla Games have now shown what to expect from the triple-A title on the last-generation console. While Horizon Forbidden West should run smoothly on even the base PS4, numerous compromises have been made with the game's graphics.

The Steam Deck handheld gaming console from Valve has appeared in two major teardown videos from popular tech content creators. While the overall build of the Steam Deck and its custom AMD SoC received positive attention there was one particularly noticeable shortcoming with the battery and its removability.

The U.S. government recommended a five-year prison sentence and US$4.5 million in damages against Team Xecuter's Gary Bowser citing that his actions of finding loopholes and making mods cost the video game industry and gamers dearly. Bowser's defense was cognizant of the offence but pleaded for a shorter 19-month stint. They argued that the feds only wanted to make an example of him since the others involved with Team Xecuter could escape charges.

The development of the long-awaited sixth main entry in the iconic Grand Theft Auto franchise is well underway, but Rockstar Games is apparently not yet ready to reveal a rough release date window or other additional information on GTA 6.

The Steam Deck handheld console from Valve has turned up in some new gameplay videos, with a couple of the clips focused on how the upcoming portable gaming computer deals with the infamously difficult Cyberpunk 2077. The Steam Deck is scheduled for release on February 25 at a base price of US$399/€419/£349.

There is now a 3D-printed PlayStation controller mod that aids one-handed usage for all those gamers with accessibility disadvantages or just those who'd like to be able to dig in a KFC bucket during gameplay. The mod can be 3D-printed either for lefties or for righties, and the shoulder buttons are all grouped on the opposite side for single-finger access.

Sales reports concerning the Nintendo Switch console have sparked speculation about a potential successor. This console, which is gaining traction dubbed as the Switch 2 but has also been labeled the Switch Pro and Super Nintendo Switch in the past, could hit shelves in 2024. Sales momentum for the current Switch console has remained impressively strong.

The price of Corsair's ultra-fast MP600 Pro LPX SSD with 4TB of capacity is higher than the MSRP of an entire PlayStation 5 gaming console.

Sony Interactive Entertainment has revealed its acquisition of Bungie for US$3.6 billion. Bungie created the popular multi-platform Destiny franchise and the company maintains that the deal will allow it to keep its independence and gaming communities across platforms.

Sony's partnership with Discord that was announced last spring is finally bearing fruit in the form of a PlayStation Network account integration with your Discord profile. After linking your PSN and Discord accounts, users in the U.S. (for now) will be able to display their gaming status and activity to their Discord friends and followers.

A Twitter account known for spotting new entries in the PSN database posted a new picture of cover art for Cyberpunk 2077, hinting that the controversial title may soon launch for the PlayStation 5. This may also mean that a version for the Xbox Series X and Series S may be coming soon as well.

Elden Ring hype shows no signs of abating as the game has reportedly gone gold already. In addition, a developer has given details about how long the title should take to complete while an exhaustive hands-on impression of a closed network test leads to Elden Ring being called the GOAT (“Greatest Of All Time).

Compatible with a wide range of devices, the TeamSpeak-certified Austrian Audio PG16 gaming headset features 44 mm high-excursion drivers, a lift-to-mute omnidirectional microphone, easily replaceable earcups, metal hinges, as well as a foldable design that ensures maximum portability. The price tag reads 139 Euros (about US$157).

Blizzard has announced a new survival game set in a brand new universe for PC and console. The company is currently hiring experienced developers to fill a variety of roles for the unannounced game. Although the project appears to be in its early stages, concept art has been released.

Techland has posted a detailed roadmap about its plans for Dying Light 2: Stay Human. The survival horror game will get two story DLCs, multiple in-game challenges, new monsters, game modes and more for the next five years. Dying Light 2: Stay human will be available to play across all platforms on February 4.

EA has confirmed via a blog post that it is working with Respawn Entertainment to make three new Star Wars games. The first is a Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, the second an FPS title and the third a turn-based strategy game.

Sony's stock has fallen by US$20 billion following the news of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. This is the sharpest drop in Sony's shares since 2008, demonstrating the impact of Microsoft's deal on the gaming industry. It will be interesting to see how Sony responds to Microsoft and the Xbox Game Pass service.

With a certified frequency range from 10 Hz to 40 kHz, the Sharkoon SKILLER SGH50 gaming headset provides an excellent audio experience for more than just online or offline battles that require accurate reproduction of explosions, footsteps, or engine sounds. Those interested can already acquire it for less than 60 Euros (US$68).

Shocking prices have turned up for AIB partner variants of both the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti and the GeForce RTX 3050. The top-end RTX 3090 Ti was spotted via a Swiss comparison site listed at prices equivalent to US$3,500 and upwards. The entry-level RTX 3050 turned up in an Amazon Japan listing for well over its United States MSRP of US$249.

The Steam Deck is on track to reach gamers by the end of February 2022, Valve has confirmed. It is also incentivizing developers to optimize their titles for the handheld as a part of the "Steam Deck Verified" program.

NVIDIA has released SHIELD Experience 9, a new UI for its TV sticks and boxes based on Android 11. The upgrade involves a bevy of new features, support for aptX-compatible Bluetooth devices, Dolby Vision HDR and the latest Google entertainment apps included. Some users can even unlock a trial of Peacock Premium.

STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl has officially been delayed to December 8, 2022. Initially, it was slated for an April 28 release on PC/Xbox as a day-one Game Pass title.

A new report from Bloomberg states that Sony plans on manufacturing up to a million PS4 consoles in 2022. It will serve as a low-cost alternative to those who are unwilling/unable to get their hands on a PS5, which will be short in supply for the foreseeable future.

Developed by researchers from the Lancaster University in UK, UltraRAM is almost ready for mass production and could soon offer a unified solution that acts as RAM and storage. The technology relies on compound semiconductors that are usually used for photonic arrays like LEDs and lasers.

Anyone with a PC/console and an internet connection can now play PUBG: Battlegrounds. However, some features such as ranked matchmaking are locked behind the US$12.99 Battlegrounds Plus upgrade.

The VAVA Chroma triple laser projector has pipped the Lomi compost maker to become the highest-funded campaign on Indiegogo in 2021. The triple laser projector attracted over US$7.5 million in funding and even beat out the highly popular GPD WIN 3 handheld console in terms of amount backed.

The ESA has announced that this year's E3 will not be held in person in Los Angeles, US, because the country is still fighting COVID-19 and its variants. E3 2021 took place as a virtual-only event and E3 2022 is likely to follow suit. However, the ESA has not officially confirmed that E3 2022 will be held online.

Sony will have a new virtual reality headset about five years after the PlayStation VR hit the shelves. It just previewed the PSVR2 features by tipping brand new Sense controller features, 'stunning visuals,' and an exclusive Horizon Call of the Mountain title written specifically for the PlayStation VR2 launch. Sony also released the first Horizon Call of The Mountain VR trailer, indicating that the PSVR2 launch is near.

HP is introducing a new entrant into the Omen gaming monitor lineup with the Omen 27u. The Omen 27u is a 4K gaming monitor that can offer up to 120 Hz refresh rates with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles via HDMI 2.1 and up to 144 Hz when connected to a PC via DisplayPort 1.4. The Omen 27u covers 95% DCI-P3 color gamut and also supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro.

Sharkoon's latest headsets come with different treats for gaming fans, so while the first one sports stylish 3D-like RGB illumination, the second comes with a subtle black design that features modular cables and a detachable microphone. Their suggested prices are 31.90 Euros (RUSH ER40) and 49.90 Euros (B2).

Elden Ring has been given a Mature 17+ rating by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). Some teasers for the game have been offered up in the rating summary, with mention of coarse words and a partially clothed monster being present in the eagerly awaited RPG. Elden Ring should be released on February 25, 2022.

Company president Shuntaro Furukawa has stated that the Nintendo Switch could be short in supply in 2022. He added that the looming semiconductor crisis could affect the production of the handheld console, prompting Nintendo to cut down on its sales forecast for the year.

The alleged free games coming to PlayStation Plus (PS+) subscribers in January 2022 have been leaked. The shortlist of three titles is headed by Persona 5 Strikers, which was first released in Japan by publisher Sega in 2020. A racing game and a first-person shooter join Persona 5 Strikers as free games coming to PS4 and PS5 owners.

The Steam Deck handheld console has turned up in an unboxing, setup, and gameplay video posted on YouTube. In addition, more game-makers have been sharing clips and images of their Steam Deck dev kits, which includes a size comparison photo with a MacBook Air. Valve’s handheld gaming computer should be released in February 2022.

The seemingly never ending shortage of game consoles looks to have hit Microsoft too. The company has had to resort to using Xbox Series X dev kits to power its first Halo Championship Series for Halo Infinite, its subsidiary 343 Industries has revealed.

CD Projekt recently announced that it was settling a class-action lawsuit over Cyberpunk 2077's disastrous launch out of court. However, the paltry US$1.85 million settlement raises questions considering how the game has earned CD Projekt over US$500 million since 2020.

Introduced yesterday, War Thunder 2.13 "Winged Lions" is a major update that brings a wide range of Israeli aircraft (in Closed Beta stage for now, unfortunately) into the game, alongside quite a few new tanks, ships, locations, missions, improved graphics effects (air movement now has an impact on particle effects such as fire and smoke), and more.

The Analogue Pocket will start shipping today for existing pre-orders. From tomorrow, the handheld console will be orderable again but for US$219 this time. New pre-orders will ship between Q1 2022 and 2023.

PS5 users will soon be able to customize their consoles with new colours such as Midnight Black, Cosmic Red, Nova Pink, Starlight Blue, and Galactic Purple. Sony has also announced new DualSense colourways. Select variants will be available for purchase in January 2022 in a handful of regions.

GSC Game world recently shared a set of five new STALKER 2 screenshots, with just five months to go before the long-awaited sequel to Call of Pripyat arrives. Russian gamers also shared early snippets of an exclusive PC Gamer magazine feature on the game, highlighting new gameplay mechanics.

Scuf has launched one of the first third-party wireless PS5 compatible controllers to hit the market. The new controllers will find their way into the hands of gamers in 2022 with the first drop already sold out.

Gran Turismo 7 may be a few months away from launching, but a new gameplay video has landed of the game being played on a PlayStation 5. The game will launch with a plethora of cars and tracks, but it currently suffers from pop-in.

Nintendo has expanded upon its Online Expansion Pack with another game, rounding out its N64 back catalogue to ten games. Paper Mario will be available next week, just in time for Christmas.

Sony is working on "Spartacus," a competitor to Xbox Game Pass, that will reportedly combine its PlayStation Now and PlayStation Plus services. "Spartacus" will feature a three-tier subscription plan, bundling in PS Plus benefits, free PS4 and PS5 games, and game streaming.

Tamriel Rebuilt, a mod effort to add in the entirety of mainland Morrowind to The Elder Scrolls III, just received a new roadmap for 2022. With the Elder Scrolls 6 still years out, RPG fans might have reason now to dust off Morrowind.

Members of Congress recently introduced the Stopping Grinch Bots Act. If it passes through, this piece of legislation could make it illegal for scalpers to use bots and scripts to hoard electronics for resale.