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Microsoft might be preparing to unveil the Lockhart/Xbox Series S console. (Image source: YouTube/MSReview)

Rumor | Xbox Series S console to come with just 4 teraflops of GPU performance but will only cost US$300

A wealth of information about the supposed Xbox Series S console, also known as Lockhart, has been published by a Chinese website. According to the site’s sources, the upcoming next-gen console will be the base model as opposed to...
Daniel R Deakin, 07 Mar 2020 10:25
This PS5 concept seems to have been inspired by a throne. (Image source: @robo3687)

PlayStation 5 news: Better hair thanks to higher teraflops and a PS5 concept design that resembles a potty

Future PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X owners can expect game characters with better hair thanks to the higher teraflop count of the next-gen consoles according to a noted game developer. Yet another PS5 concept design has surface...
Daniel R Deakin, 07 Mar 2020 08:45
PS5 or goldfish bowl with handy connectivity? (Image source: Reddit/CCN)

Updated | PlayStation 5 or goldfish bowl with surprising connectivity? "Leaked" design will keep expectant fans smiling until the real PS5 is unveiled

Sony is still withholding the final design of the PlayStation 5, leaving console fans little else to do than scour the Internet in the hope of finding a clue or a leaked image. A new “leaked” design looks nothing like the numerous...
Daniel R Deakin, 06 Mar 2020 11:10
The PS5 is expected to launch in holiday 2020. (Image source: Concept Creator/LetsGoDigital)

Rumor | PlayStation 5 reveal and launch dates may have been delayed but PS5 fans are busy dreaming of 13 teraflops

Sony has yet to announce a reveal date for the PlayStation 5 and now a popular gaming YouTuber has claimed that there are supply chain issues that have forced the company to delay both the reveal date and the launch date. However,...
Daniel R Deakin, 06 Mar 2020 08:58
It appears that Big Navi will ditch the blower cooler. (Image source: AMD)

RDNA 2 will be 50% more efficient

As a part of its Financial Analyst Day, AMD released more details about its RDNA 2 architecture coming later this year. In addition to ray tracing and variable rate shading support, AMD says RDNA 2 will deliver 50% more performanc...
Jonathan Hayhurst, 06 Mar 2020 06:27
Image via Konami

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night launches on iOS and Android

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, widely regarded as one of the best games of all time, is now available on iOS and Android. The port retains the same beautiful pixel art as the PSX original. While gamers can use an on-screen vi...
Sam Medley, 05 Mar 2020 18:05
This latest PS5 concept design has a simpler and more refined look than other recent renders. (Image source: Concept Creator/LetsGoDigital)

No PlayStation 5 reveal frustration setting in? Concept PS5 video offers satisfaction with clean and conservative design and hope for 14 teraflops of GPU power

A new concept video created by Concept Creator has offered a fresh glimpse at what the PlayStation 5 console could look like. PS5 fans are currently starved of details thanks to Sony’s reticence in revealing any substantial inform...
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Mar 2020 09:07
You can pick between old and new graphics with the press of a button. (Image source: Xbox)

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary unexpectedly launches on Steam

Surprise! The first entry in the Halo franchise has been added to the Master Chief Collection on Steam. The PC release of the Anniversary edition features many PC centric options, including UHD resolutions and an unlocked frame ra...
Jonathan Hayhurst, 04 Mar 2020 07:11
Doom Eternal will be launched on March 20. (Image Source: id)

PC Master Race: Doom Eternal can run at up to 1,000 FPS on high-end PC builds

Doom Eternal is clearly designed for PC systems, first and foremost. The 2016 Doom game was already well optimized, but the new idTech 7 engine takes optimization to new levels as the game now scales with existing high-end and eve...
Bogdan Solca, 03 Mar 2020 17:21
The Xbox Series X APU as revealed by the Xbox bosses themselves. (Image Source: Eurogamer)

Analyst suggests Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 may be powered by 7 nm versions of the older Ryzen 5 1600 processor

John Prendergast calculated that the CPU part of the APU integrated in the next gen consoles may not be too impressive, because the TDPs need to be kept under 200 W. Thus, we are looking at performance levels in line with an older...
Bogdan Solca, 03 Mar 2020 17:01
You can help fight the novel coronavirus with your PC. (Source: CDC)

Standford's Folding@home project looking to tap into latent PC power to tackle the coronavirus

Standford’s Folding@home project has been running for a number of years using the donated idle hours of computers to help undertake complex calculations for researchers. With the advent of the novel coronavirus, researchers are no...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Mar 2020 11:00
There could be four new next-gen consoles appearing in time for holiday 2020. (Image source: LetsGoDigital/Microsoft Xbox)

Rumor | Base PlayStation 5 console to offer 9 teraflops of GPU performance; Xbox and PS5 to come with Pro variants

A vetted industry insider has been dishing up some interesting information about the upcoming next-gen consoles. It appears there will be Pro versions of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X after all. Apparently, the base PS5 can ...
Daniel R Deakin, 03 Mar 2020 07:02
Some PS5 owners will be hoping for improved web-browsing performance. (Image source: @xTHAFINESTx)

What many future PS5 owners really want is an improved web browser for accessing Pornhub

There will be many console fans excited about the various features that the PS5 will offer: Backwards compatibility is already being feted as particularly enticing. However, there seems to be a growing movement of potential future...
Daniel R Deakin, 02 Mar 2020 10:14
The ray traced audio processing on the Xbox Series X might require very expensive speakers or headphones. (Image Sources: GamesRadar)

Ray traced audio acceleration is the latest gimmick on Microsoft's Xbox Series X console

Is Microsoft trying to prove that sounds exhibit the same wave-particle duality as light rays? Probably not. This is most likely a clever marketing gimmick that feeds off of the growing popularity of ray traced graphics and mainst...
Bogdan Solca, 27 Feb 2020 16:18
Image via NintendoLife

Kazuhisa Hashimoto, the man behind the Konami Code, dies at 61

Kazuhisa Hashimoto, the creator of the famous Konami Code, has passed away at the age of 61. Today, the world mourns his death and honors his life with memories of the most famous code in gaming culture.
Sam Medley, 27 Feb 2020 05:35
Sony has been very tight-lipped about the PlayStation 5 reveal date. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

PS5 fans clutching at straws for reveal date news and patent for DualShock 5 controller gets personal thanks to biofeedback function

More rumors have cropped up in regard to when the PS5 reveal date could be, although some of the sources being used are certainly less reliable than others. However, those eager for news about the upcoming next-gen PlayStation con...
Daniel R Deakin, 26 Feb 2020 07:20
Armored Warfare 0.31 update installing (Source: Own)

Armored Warfare 0.31 comes with new missions, overhauled Battle UI, and more

The Asian-themed Spirithaven season that comes with Armored Warfare 0.31 is accompanied by quite a few noticeable changes, including a major interface overhaul for both for the in-battle and settings areas of the game, new Asian v...
Codrut Nistor, 25 Feb 2020 16:08
The Xbox Series X GPU will offer up to 12 TFLOPS of compute performance. (Image source: Professional Review)

PS5 in trouble? 12 teraflops of GPU power confirmed for the Xbox Series X

Microsoft has confirmed some of the specifications for the upcoming Xbox Series X in a news post by Phil Spencer, the Head of Xbox. Arguably one of the standout revelations is the 12 teraflops of GPU performance the console will h...
Daniel R Deakin, 25 Feb 2020 03:23
The Smach Z did not start shipping by the end of 2019. (Image source: CincoDías)

Smach Z gets delayed again after company fails to meet 2019 deadline; Q1 2020 looking unlikely too

Remember the Smach Z? The seemingly forever-delayed handheld console was due to finally be released by the end of last year. Unsurprisingly, Smach Z missed that date, and offered a tentative Q1 2020 instead. However, a new product...
Alex Alderson, 20 Feb 2020 20:40
A look at the final design of the GPD Win Max. (Image source: GPD via Liliputing)

Opinion | The GPD Win Max is an ambitious but oversized mess

The GPD Win Max has been in development for a while now, with leaked images of the device first appearing online almost a year ago. GPD has overhauled the Win Max since then, and while its Ice Lake processor and bevvy of ports are...
Alex Alderson, 20 Feb 2020 20:25
The Last of Us Part II was going to be one of the PlayStation games on show at PAX East. (Image source: PlayStation)

No PS5 reveal here: PlayStation cancels scheduled PAX East appearance due to coronavirus concerns

Sony Interactive Entertainment has decided that the PlayStation brand will no longer be making an appearance at the upcoming PAX East event. The cancellation is due to growing concerns over the coronavirus outbreak. It had been pr...
Daniel R Deakin, 20 Feb 2020 03:45
Sea of Thieves gets a new update: Crews of Rage (Source: Xbox Wire)

Sea of Thieves gets a new free update — "Crews of Rage"

Released earlier today, the free "Crews of Rage" update for Sea of Thieves comes with new Bounty Voyages into the Devil's Roar that allow you to fight Ashen Skeletons, while the new Chests of Rage contain valuable treasure and can...
Codrut Nistor, 19 Feb 2020 20:44
The Xbox Series X reportedly features dedicated audio hardware for immersive headphone experiences (Image source: Microsoft)

Xbox Series X will have dedicated audio hardware for spatial sound

Microsoft is reportedly deploying dedicated audio processing hardware in the Xbox Series X to enable immersive, next-generation spatial audio experiences.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 19 Feb 2020 18:51
The PS5 and Xbox Series X will be released in holiday 2020. (Image source: Geek Culture/LetsGoDigital)

Affordability more important than games or graphics for future PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X owners

An interesting survey carried out by one of the creators of Mortal Kombat has offered up a surprising result in regard to what the key factor is for gamers when considering the purchase of a next-gen console. It seems the majority...
Daniel R Deakin, 19 Feb 2020 04:36
The first RTX laptops started appearing in January 2019. (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia RTX laptops will challenge the AMD-powered PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X for gaming supremacy

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has never been shy about bigging up the company he is in charge of, but his latest claim will certainly raise some eyebrows among console fans. The executive reckons that gaming laptops fitted with Nvidia R...
Daniel R Deakin, 19 Feb 2020 02:18
The PS5 is reportedly capable of 8K and 60 FPS gaming. (Image source: Twitter)

Rumour | Sony PlayStation 5: Gran Turismo developers aiming for upwards of 240 FPS on PS5

Fancy some 120 FPS or 240 FPS gaming with your PlayStation 5? Well, that is what Polyphony Digital is apparently targeting for the first Gran Turismo game to hit Sony's upcoming next-generation console. However, expect Gran Turism...
Alex Alderson, 18 Feb 2020 17:24
Final Fantasy VII remake logo (Source: Final Fantasy on YouTube)

If you think a 50 GB game is large, you'd better rethink it: Final Fantasy VII remake to exceed 100 GB

Although the game is scheduled to arrive in early April, it is obvious — based on the sizes of the latest titles in the series — that the remake of the legendary Final Fantasy VII is going to be big. According to a recent rumor th...
Codrut Nistor, 18 Feb 2020 11:55
Microsoft has started teasing the Xbox Series X on social networks. (Image source: @Xbox)

PlayStation 5 vs. Xbox Series X: Alleged devkit specs leak and Xbox updates online presence with new console image

Some fresh specifications supposedly linked to devkits of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X have been shared online. Although many have already dismissed the information as fake, the consoles seem evenly matched in devkit form. ...
Daniel R Deakin, 17 Feb 2020 09:11
There could be several variants of the PS5 depending on SSD storage size. (Image source: FalconDesign3D)

New PlayStation 5 price rumor has the next-gen console approaching US$500

A new report has suggested that an issue with components could force Sony to price the PlayStation 5 at around the US$500 mark instead of the much lower level that many fans would have been hoping for. Acquiring DRAM and NAND memo...
Daniel R Deakin, 15 Feb 2020 06:08
The gaming industry's unicorn is up for auction and could easily fetch a seven-figure fortune. (Image Source: Heritage Auctions)

Fabled early '90s Nintendo / Sony PlayStation console prototype goes up for auction, could fetch more than US$1.2 million

The prototype that led to the launch of the original PlayStation back in 1994 was a hybrid console made in collaboration with Nintendo circa 1992. It is said that only 200 of these prototypes were made, and only one survived throu...
Bogdan Solca, 14 Feb 2020 18:12
It appears the V-shaped PS5 could be the final design if this new leak is true. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

Leaked PlayStation 5 icon reveals questionable design surprise

A photo of an alleged PlayStation 5 icon that supposedly appeared on the official Sony PlayStation Japan website has been leaked online – and if it is genuine its appearance could be something of a major surprise. While it is gene...
Daniel R Deakin, 13 Feb 2020 21:38
Nvidia GeForce Now went public on February 4, 2020. (Image source: Nvidia)

PlayStation 5 killer? Nvidia GeForce Now's Intel CC150 CPU and RTX T10-8 GPU tested on Geekbench and Ashes of the Singularity

Nvidia’s GeForce Now service has been spotted running tests on both Geekbench and Ashes of the Singularity. Although the results themselves are hardly mind-blowing, the Geekbench OpenCL score should give prospective PlayStation 5 ...
Daniel R Deakin, 09 Feb 2020 11:23
It's nearly time for the PS5 to come out of the shadows. (Image source: FalconDesign3D)

PlayStation 5 reveal date news: Is there a clue in Shuhei Yoshida's expert trolling or does PAX East have the answer?

The PlayStation 5 console still hasn’t been officially revealed to the world yet, and fans are now looking for any possible clue as to when the date of the first unveiling could be. Two new suggestions have been offered up, althou...
Daniel R Deakin, 08 Feb 2020 09:51
Fallout 76: Wastelanders will be playable in April on all platforms. (Image source: Bethesda)

Fallout 76: Wastelanders - Bethesda shares new trailer and confirms release date

Bethesda has finally announced when Fallout 76 players will receive Wastelanders, a free expansion for the game. The post-apocalyptic title will be extended on April 7 for all platforms, with the expansion featuring a host of new ...
Alex Alderson, 07 Feb 2020 16:11
Current and next-gen console production could be affected by the coronavirus epidemic. (Image source: GoNintendo)

PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X could be delayed by coronavirus outbreak; Nintendo Switch production also affected

A financial services company has suggested that the current Wuhan coronavirus outbreak could end up forcing a delay on the launch of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X next-gen consoles. Nintendo has also revealed that the virus ...
Daniel R Deakin, 07 Feb 2020 05:01
No new Nintendo Direct this week, folks. (Image source: Nintendo)

Rumour | No Nintendo Direct this week, but two could occur before the end of the month

Rumour has it that Nintendo is not planning to host a new Nintendo Direct next week, despite claims that there would be two this month. While the first is supposedly about Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the second may be about som...
Alex Alderson, 05 Feb 2020 18:04
The PS5 could feature an NVMe SSD from Samsung. (Image source: Snoreyn/LetsGoDigital)

The PlayStation 5 gets an official landing page but what's more interesting is the console might get a Samsung 980 QVO NVMe SSD

PlayStation 5 watchers should be aware by now that Sony has published a landing page for the next-generation console. To nobody’s surprise, there were no new big reveals about the PS5, but fans can sign up to receive updates. In t...
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Feb 2020 08:17
Will The Sims 5 be available for the PS5 by 2021? (Image source: EA).

Two huge franchises tipped for the PlayStation 5 as sales of the PlayStation 4 hardware and games start to taper off

Two more major game names have been associated with the PlayStation 5 lately that should have gamers even more excited about the upcoming next-gen console’s launch. Both The Sims and Ratchet & Clank have now been mentioned in the ...
Daniel R Deakin, 04 Feb 2020 10:38
This DualShock 5 concept controller would be perfect for the PS5. (Image source: LetsGoDigital/Snoreyn)

Sensational DualShock 5 controller concept video will have expectant PlayStation 5 owners giddy with anticipation

A new concept video for the DualShock 5 controller has been unleashed on YouTube by Snoreyn in conjunction with LetsGoDigital. The remarkable clip shows the impressive functionality the device would bring to PlayStation 5 users, a...
Daniel R Deakin, 04 Feb 2020 08:03
The PS5 could end up being either X-shaped or even compact. (Image source: @xTHAFINESTx)

New image of PlayStation 5 user interface leaked; 2 TB SSD could be in store for the console

A new image of what is allegedly the final version of the PlayStation 5’s user interface has been shared online. The picture itself isn’t particularly revealing, but it is in line with what could be expected from a PlayStation con...
Daniel R Deakin, 01 Feb 2020 07:59
Nintendo has confirmed that there will be no new Switch console, at least for the time being. (Image source: Nintendo)

Bad news about that Nintendo Switch Pro, folks

Nintendo has dealt a blow for those who were hoping to see the company release a new Nintendo Switch this year. While it does not preclude Nintendo from bringing a Pro SKU of the console to market in the near future, you can rule ...
Alex Alderson, 31 Jan 2020 20:31
The Outer Worlds will be available on Nintendo Switch starting March 6th

The Outer Worlds will make its way to the Nintendo Switch on March 6th

The Outer World's will be released on the Nintendo Switch on March 6th 2020. It will retail for $59.99 and will only be available in digital format. Physical copies of the game will just be a piece of plastic with a download code ...
Anil Satyanarayana, 30 Jan 2020 16:56
The Xbox Series X is generally expected to have the tech specs edge over the PS5. (Image source: AllGamersin/LetsGoDigital)

New vague specs leak claims the PlayStation 5 offers better performance than the Xbox Series X but few are convinced

An interesting tweet by an “industry insider” has stirred the pot once more in regard to the performance capabilities of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. It seems overall that the next-gen console from Sony will offer better p...
Daniel R Deakin, 30 Jan 2020 08:41
2020 is expected to bring even more revenues thanks to increased 7 nm CPU adoption and the release of next gen consoles.  (Image Source: AMD)

AMD announces record-breaking revenues for 4Q 2019, RDNA GPU refresh confirmed for 2020

2019 brought the highest revenues in six years for AMD and the red team expects increased 7 nm CPU adoption for 2020 together with increased demand for custom embedded solutions via the release of the next gen consoles. CEO Lisa S...
Bogdan Solca, 29 Jan 2020 16:24
World of Tanks 1.7.1 - first battle in the dual-barreled IS-2-II heavy tank (Source: Own)

World of Tanks 1.7.1: Double-barreled tanks are finally here

In addition to the long-awaited dual-barreled tanks that have been added to the Russian tech tree (namely the IS-2-II, IS-3-II, and the ST-II), World of Tanks 1.7.1 also comes with the Demount Kit feature that allows players to se...
Codrut Nistor, 29 Jan 2020 10:41
Chris Redfield could be back for yet another Resident Evil outing. (Image source: Capcom)

Dead or undead: Rumor claims Resident Evil 8 is still alive and will feature zombies

A well-known leaker recently claimed that Capcom was focusing on potential remakes rather than pursuing development of Resident Evil 8. However, a new rumor sent to Biohazard Declassified’s tipline has stated that there will be a ...
Daniel R Deakin, 29 Jan 2020 10:29
Are two Xbox next-generation consoles on their way this year? (Image source: AnandTech)

Rumour | 3DMark leaks fuel theories that an Xbox Series S/Lockhart console is in development

Microsoft has already confirmed that it will be releasing the Xbox Series X later this year, but there has been talk of the company having another lower-end next-gen console in development too. Now, _rogame has spotted some myster...
Alex Alderson, 28 Jan 2020 20:33
Nintendo will no longer repair the original Wii (RVL-001). Image via Nintendo

Nintendo will no longer repair the Wii

Nintendo has officially ended its Wii repair program in the United States. Additionally, Nintendo will no longer accept Wii consoles for repair in Japan after March 31, 2020. While this may present some worry for owners of older W...
Sam Medley, 28 Jan 2020 15:55
Sony Hall is a rumored venue for the PS5 reveal. (Image source: Sony Hall)

PlayStation 5 trademark registration adds fuel to the fire that a big reveal is incoming

Sony has recently applied to register a trademark for “PS5” with the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property. This may not be a huge deal in itself, but the fact that the application has now been made points to the impend...
Daniel R Deakin, 28 Jan 2020 11:05
Torchlight Frontiers Alpha in the Arc client (Source: Own)

Torchlight Frontiers becomes Torchlight III, drops free-to-play model

Known as Torchlight Frontiers during its Alpha stage, the successor of Torchlight and Torchlight II is now on its way to being launched as — obviously — Torchlight III. Even more, the game will drop the free-to-play business model...
Codrut Nistor, 27 Jan 2020 19:47

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