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Diablo 4 is being developed by Blizzard Entertainment. (Image source: Resetara)

Goatman abomination and drowned raiders: Full leaked Diablo 4 artbook gives gamers an idea of what to expect by 2021

Many pages from the Diablo 4 artwork book have been posted online, giving fans an idea of what they can expect from the game when it finally gets released. Vile-looking characters such as the Goatman Abomination and Drowned Raider...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Nov 2019 12:05

Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield are the first 8th-generation Pokémon games. (Image source: Nintendo)

Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield characters and evolutions extensively leaked

Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield are scheduled to be released on November 15 for the Nintendo Switch; however, many of the characters and their various evolutions have already been leaked online. Gigantamax forms for a number of P...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Nov 2019 08:32

Gods & Monsters is one of the titles being prepared by Ubisoft for the PS5. (Image source: Ubisoft)

Another stab at the PlayStation 5's release date is made as more games for next-gen consoles are revealed

There’s been a new speculative guess at the PlayStation 5 release date thanks to the appearance of an Easter egg in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. It’s arguably one of the most tenuous so far, but these kinds of hints have been acc...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Nov 2019 05:51

Diablo IV features an all-new game engine. (Source: Blizzard)

Diablo IV gets official, first gameplay trailer launched

Seven years since the release of Diablo III, Blizzard has officially announced Diablo IV at BlizzCon. Unfortunately, however, Blizzard hasn’t announced an official release date with the title still anywhere from 12 to 24 months aw...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Nov 2019 03:12

The PS5 is planned to launch in Holiday 2020. (Image source: LetsGoDigital/EA/Deep Silver - edited)

Development of PlayStation 5 games "progressing smoothly" as two more rumored titles are leaked

Sony’s Chief Financial Officer, Hiroki Totoki, has been revealing tidbits of information about the company’s PlayStation 5 console. The executive mentioned that software development by Sony’s partners was “progressing smoothly” an...

Daniel R Deakin, 31 Oct 2019 09:07

War Thunder 1.93 "Shark Attack" launched on October 29, 2019

War Thunder 1.93 "Shark Attack" now available with a new Abrams tank, the Ka-50 and Mi-28N helicopters, first Swedish aircraft, and more

In addition to the iconic Kamov Ka-50 single-seat attack helicopter — surnamed "Black Shark" — War Thunder 1.93 comes with the first three Swedish planes, a new Abrams tank, the first Italian helicopter, a new location, the first ...

Codrut Nistor, 30 Oct 2019 22:16

Two classic Disney games released for Nintendo Switch with lots of new features

Nintendo released two classic Disney games for the Switch yesterday. The 16-bit versions of Aladdin and The Lion King can be downloaded in a Disney Classic Games bundle. The bundle also includes alternate versions of the games (e....

Sam Medley, 30 Oct 2019 16:39

PlayStation 4 becomes second best-selling console of all time

Sony's PlayStation 4 catapulted past the original PlayStation and Nintendo Wii in sales this quarter. To date, the console has sold 102.8 million units, making it the second best-selling home console in history. Sony's PlayStation...

Sam Medley, 30 Oct 2019 15:48

AMD introduced RDNA (Radeon DNA) microarchitecture in July 2019. (Image source: AMD)

The high-end Navi GPU AMD is providing for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Project Scarlett consoles may have just been sighted

A noteworthy piece of detective work may have resulted in the discovery of AMD’s “Big Navi” GPUs. This has led to wide speculation that there is a possibility this could be the much-talked about custom chip that will eventually be...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Oct 2019 04:50

Sharp's alleged schematic for a foldable gaming console. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Sharp's foldable ambitions may extend beyond phones to smart bands and even hand-held consoles

A tech blog claims to have dug up a number of Japanese-language patents, awarded to Sharp, that show this OEM's plans for its oneday line of foldable electronics. Some show rather slim-line devices that are most likely clam-shell ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Oct 2019 18:52

The new agreement could allow GloFo to complete the development of its 7 nm nodes. (Source: Extreme Tech)

TSMC and GlobalFoundries bury the hatchet with a 10-year cross-license agreement

The two leading foundries unexpectedly dropped any patent infringement claims and struck an agreement that allows both parties to license each other’s existing patents. Additionally, the agreement would also cover any other patent...

Bogdan Solca, 29 Oct 2019 16:41

Xbox All Access is coming to gamers in the UK, US, and Australia. (Image source: Microsoft)

Join Xbox All Access now and get an upgrade to Project Scarlett in 2020

Microsoft has reintroduced its Xbox All Access program for customers in Australia, the UK, and the US. The regular subscription scheme includes the opportunity to upgrade to Project Scarlett in Holiday 2020, and there is also a li...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Oct 2019 09:47

Maybe Sony will be inspired by this PS4 concept work for the future PS10 design? (Image source: Coroflot/Tai Chiem)

You could be the proud owner of a Sony PlayStation 10 - in 2050

Sony Interactive Entertainment has been busy registering some important terms with the Japan Patent Office. The trademarks are related to future PlayStation releases beyond the forthcoming PlayStation 5 console. The company has be...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Oct 2019 07:40

Rumored Walmart Black Friday deals will delight console buyers. (Image source: Nintenderos)

Screenshot of rumored Walmart Black Friday deal includes a half-price Sony PS4 1 TB Slim console and a Nintendo Switch for under US$200

A screenshot of some of Walmart’s alleged console offers for the upcoming Black Friday event will have gamers giddy with anticipation if it ends up being the real deal. Those holding out on buying a Nintendo Switch could find them...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Oct 2019 07:06

How much would you spend on the PS5? (Image source: Sony)

How much would you spend on the PlayStation 5? Less than ~US$500, apparently

With the PlayStation 5 being just over a year away, several websites have been polling their readers about the upcoming console. The results reveal not only what people would pay for the console but also how much they would like i...

Alex Alderson, 21 Oct 2019 22:06

Concept render of the Sony PlayStation 5 devkit. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

Don't worry, it's just a devkit: New concept renders of the Sony PlayStation 5

A group of new Sony PlayStation 5 concept renders have been produced by LetsGoDigital based on the recently leaked devkit photo. The images show off the busy front panel and also include the “prototype” label and the huge ventilat...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Oct 2019 21:04

The PlayStation 5 will feature CPU and GPU technology created with the assistance of AMD. (Image source: AltChar)

Retailer listing for PlayStation 5 offers latest suggestions for potential price and release date

Another retailer has decided to start listing the PlayStation 5 on its site, this time with references to both a specific price and release date. Although it’s clear that the information on the page is speculative, it does give so...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Oct 2019 06:24

Leaked real-life image of PlayStation 5 devkit shows prototype console with possible integrated camera feature

A real-life photo of an alleged Sony PlayStation 5 development kit (devkit) has been posted online as part of a YouTube video uploaded by ZONEofTECH. The console in the picture looks eerily similar to recent concept renders of the...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Oct 2019 05:50

Sony files patent for cloud-connected game controller

Sony recently filed a patent for what appears to be a cloud-connected controller, similar to Google's Stadia Controller. This could be a controller designed for Sony's PlayStation Now game streaming service. Considering Google's h...

Sam Medley, 18 Oct 2019 05:06

Note the disclaimer at the bottom. Image via Google.

Google's Stadia wireless controller will require physical cable for PCs and mobile devices at launch

At launch, Google's Stadia Controller will not be usable with a PC or compatible mobile device without the use of a USB connection. While the controller will work wirelessly when playing through a Chromecast Ultra, PCs and mobile ...

Sam Medley, 17 Oct 2019 18:17

The new PlayStation 5 render features plenty of black plastic. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

Sharp new Sony PlayStation 5 concept renders published as retailer starts taking preorders for the next-gen console

New artistic renders of the PlayStation 5 have been published that are believed to be the most accurate renditions yet. Based on leaked information, the latest images see the console with a surprisingly sharp silver coat but with ...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Oct 2019 23:08

This Sony PlayStation 5 dev-kit design looks to be real deal. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Sony confirms PlayStation 5 launch for holiday 2020, hardware-level ray tracing, configurable game installs, and DualShock 5 controller with haptic feedback incoming

Sony has officially confirmed its next-gen console — it will be called the PlayStation 5 and is slated to launch in holiday 2020. Sony also opened up on a few aspects of the console including support for hardware-level ray tracing...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 09 Oct 2019 10:34

The 2019 TCL 8-series will be available soon. (Source: TCL)

TCL releases its new 8-series of Roku-enabled TVs through Best Buy

TCL's 2019 8-series of TVs are based on QLED technology and integrate the Roku streaming platform. They are 4K HDR panels that support Dolby Vision and 100% of the DCI-P3 color space. The new TCL 8-series will become available thr...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Oct 2019 23:01

Semiconductors are not going anywhere any time soon. (Source: Flickr)

The semiconductor market will reach US$573 billion by 2024

New research has shown that the market for semiconductors is estimated to grow to US$573 billion in 5 years. This may be driven by a demand for these materials in wireless communications, vehicles and online connectivity. However,...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Oct 2019 21:34

Atari VCS console (Ataribox) lead architect Rob Wyatt resigns from project, claims non-payment for six months

Rob Wyatt, the lead architect behind the Atari VCS console, officially resigned from the project on Friday, October 4th. Citing non-payment from Atari for six months, Wyatt's company Tin Giant, which was contracted to help design ...

Sam Medley, 08 Oct 2019 18:55

Sony PlayStation 4 console gets new firmware October 2019 with new Party features and Remote Play to Android devices

PlayStation 4 firmware update coming this week with updated party features and more

Scheduled to arrive globally this week, the PlayStation 4 system update labeled 7.0 is expected to bring Remote Play to smartphones and tablets running Android 5.0 Lollipop or later, 16-player parties, chat transcription, enhanced...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Oct 2019 13:51

Red Dead Redemption 2 is coming to Stadia. (Source: Rockstar Games)

Red Dead Redemption 2 will be a Stadia title on launch

Google has announced that Red Dead Redemption 2 will come to its Stadia platform on it November 2019 launch. The wildly popular Rockstar game will thus be available for streaming via the new service from its very first day. At pre...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Oct 2019 22:52

The Atari VCS 800 console is capable of 4K/60 fps performance. (Source: Atari)

Atari teams with Antstream Arcade for VCS console retro gaming subscription

Atari and Antstream Arcade for an exclusive app that will deliver over 2,000 officially licensed retro video game titles to the forthcoming console. The Antstream Arcade app for the Atari VCS will also include 50 original Atari ti...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Oct 2019 08:24

Some Switch Lite users have reported controller drift issues. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Switch Lite added to controller drift class action

The Nintendo Switch Lite may be new, but it appears that it too may suffer from the controller drift issue that has plagued some users of the original Switch design. Despite seemingly having a different controller mechanism, some ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 Sep 2019 14:26

"You think I'd let you do this on your own?" (Source: BBC)

More The Last of Us 2 news surfaces following release date reveal

Following the reveal of the release date of the much-awaited PS4 exclusive, the Last of Us 2, new information has surfaced about the game itself, and not all fans will be pleased.

Ricci Rox, 29 Sep 2019 11:15

Frostpunk will be steaming to consoles on October 11. (Image source: YouTube/11 bit studios)

The hardest game-related decisions you're ever going to make are coming to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in the form of Frostpunk: Console Edition

11 bit studios has released an official story trailer for Frostpunk: Console Edition. The city survival game was originally released for Microsoft Windows in April 2018 and managed to rack up sales of over 1.4 million units. The g...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Sep 2019 19:08

The PS5 concept console comes in white as well as black. (Image source YouTube)

Artistic PlayStation 5 concept video will whet your appetite for Sony's potentially V-shaped console

A new concept video of the PlayStation 5 has been uploaded to YouTube that offers a potential glimpse at what the final product from Sony could resemble. The console, which bears the logos “PSV” and “PS5” on its case, looks starkl...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Sep 2019 02:04

The Xbox One can work with the Assistant now. (Source: Polygon)

The Xbox One gains a beta for Google Assistant integration

Xbox consoles are steadily upgrading in order to use the more popular virtual assistant platforms. The latest of these is Google Assistant. Those who wish to connect the two can join a forum group for a new public beta update and ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Sep 2019 20:52

A PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro or two PlayStation 5 SKUs? (Image source: Sony)

Sony rumored to release the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro simultaneously

Typically OEMs release several models during a console's lifespan, with Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo all doing so for their current consoles. However, the latest rumor is that Sony will launch the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 P...

Alex Alderson, 23 Sep 2019 12:01

The new PuroGamer headset. (Source: Puro Sound Labs)

The latest Puro Sound Labs headset aims to boost aural health in gaming

Puro Sound Labs describes itself as "the world's leading manufacturer of premium, safe-listening headphones". It has developed the PuroGamer, a "studio-grade" headset with 50-millimeter (mm) graphene drivers for better audio at lo...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Sep 2019 21:15

Narcos: Rise of the Cartels can be pre-ordered now. (Source: Curve Digital/Kuju)

Netflix Narcos: coming to a controller near you soon

Curve Digital & Kuju have announced that they are bringing a title based on the Netflix show Narcos to PCs and consoles. It will allow a user to play either for the Cartel in question or against it a DEA agent. This original conte...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Sep 2019 18:51

Bus Simulator 18 has come to consoles. (Source: Astragon Games)

Bus Simulator: now for Xbox One and PS4

Astragon Entertainment has announced that its popular PC title, Bus Simulator 18, has come to the Playstation 4 (PS4) and Xbox One. This game involves a fictional city with 12 "vibrant" districts, 8 high-fidelity models of the veh...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Sep 2019 23:05

G-SYNC is coming to big-screen LG OLED. (Source: LG)

LG announces NVIDIA G-SYNC support for select 2019 OLED TVs

LG has revealed that certain 2019 OLED TVs will gain G-SYNC compatibility via a firmware update. This will apply to 55- to 75-inch C9 and 55 or 65 inch E9 variants. The OEM asserts that this development will enhance immersion in g...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Sep 2019 20:28

A drawing of the Razer "gaming controller for mobile device" patent. (Image source: WIPO)

Razer design patent appears online: A Razer Phone accessory or an Edge Pro successor?

Razer has patented the perfect Nintendo Switch, or is it a Razer Phone accessory? What about a resurrected Wii U GamePad or a Razer Edge Pro? Your guess is as good as ours.

Alex Alderson, 13 Sep 2019 19:45

The next-generation Xbox, codenamed Scarlett, is set to arrive late next year. (Image source: Microsoft)

AMD and Microsoft are bringing hardware ray-tracing to the masses with the Xbox Scarlett

News about the Xbox Scarlett has been quiet lately. However, a recent Gamespot interview with Studio Technical Art Director at The Coalition, the studio behind the Gears of War series, has sparked debate about what GPU on which th...

Alex Alderson, 12 Sep 2019 17:34

Square, Triangle, Circle, and Cross, apparently. (Image source: Sony)

Square, Triangle, Circle, and? Sony settles PlayStation debate

Think you know the names of all the buttons on a PlayStation controller? Think again, according to Sony. Are you an X or Cross person?

Alex Alderson, 11 Sep 2019 15:32

War Thunder 1.91 "Night Vision" is finally available

War Thunder 1.91 "Night Vision" goes live with more modern jets, Chinese hardware, a new tone mapping system, and more

The latest major update to War Thunder comes with Chinese ground and air tech trees for a total of no less than 38 new pieces of military hardware, as well as 8 helicopters, 12 aircraft, 11 ships, and 7 ground vehicles for other n...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Sep 2019 13:46

The PIS2 handheld game console offers smooth full motion video playback. (Image source: Reddit/Darkwing)

Modder creates PIS2 functioning handheld game console by combining PlayStation 2 parts with Raspberry Pi 2 power

A dedicated modder has managed to create a working portable game console by utilizing the motherboard from a slimline PlayStation 2 in conjunction with the capabilities of a Raspberry Pi 2 single-board computer. Although it has ta...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Sep 2019 23:33

A single GeForce RTX 2080 Ti was used in the production of Back Stage. (Image source: YouTube/Nvidia GeForce)

Back Stage demo highlights graphics tech that could find its way into the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Project Scarlett

A demonstration video created by Luminous Productions has shown the incredible level of graphics quality that could be wielded by next-gen consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Project Scarlett. Although the Back Stage clip was...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Sep 2019 22:22

VESA's DisplayHDR standards can improve a screen's performance. (Source: Pinterest)

VESA's updated HDR standards may improve the display panels of the future

The Video Electronics Standards Association (or VESA) is the body that can confer official certifications for state-of-the art quality standards such as DisplayHDR on new screens. Its latest update to the criteria by which they ar...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Sep 2019 18:43

Star Fox is coming to the Nintendo Switch Sept. 5th. (Image via gameplay)

SNES OTG: Nintendo Switch Online will get 20 Super Nintendo games Septermber 5th

Nintendo announced today that 20 SNES games would be making their way to the Nintendo Switch Online service tomorrow, September 5th. The bundle, available only to NSO subscribers, includes classics like Super Mario World, Star Fox...

Sam Medley, 05 Sep 2019 05:10

IFA 2019 | Acer's Nitro XV3 series of monitors brings NVIDIA G-SYNC-compatibility and various eye-saving features

Acer's new series of XV3 gaming monitors offer modern refresh rates of up to 240Hz and response times of as low as 1 millisecond. They are also G-SYNC ready with the variable refresh rate (VRR) necessary to handle either the RTX o...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Sep 2019 20:06

The reversible Type-C connector will be used for the new USB4 standard. (Source: Notebookcheck)

USB4 spec finalized, brings Thunderbolt 3 compatibility and speeds up to 40 Gbps

The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has finalized the specification for USB4. A few things are different this time around including the way the it named, as well as its support for another standard in the form of Thunderbolt 3.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Sep 2019 13:35

An example of integer scaling compared to its bilinear counterpart. (Source: TechPowerUp)

NVIDIA addresses an issue for older games on newer displays with a driver update

Some consumers may have found that having a 4K display does not always result in pin-sharp content. This is because 1080p image data is not always scaled effectively to match the more up-to-date resolution. NVIDIA has addressed th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Aug 2019 14:53

Short Gaming Review | Morphies Law – Size matters in this weird and wacky indie game

Morphies Law not only brings unusual gameplay but also a weird, yet fresh and refreshing comic-style design. Read on to find our thoughts about this first-person shooter multiplayer in this short review.

Daniel Puschina, 28 Aug 2019 00:03

Consoles Hub

Goatman abomination and drowned raiders: Full leaked Diablo 4 artbook gives gamers an idea of what to expect by 2021

Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield characters and evolutions extensively leaked

Another stab at the PlayStation 5's release date is made as more games for next-gen consoles are revealed

Diablo IV gets official, first gameplay trailer launched

Development of PlayStation 5 games "progressing smoothly" as two more rumored titles are leaked

War Thunder 1.93 "Shark Attack" now available with a new Abrams tank, the Ka-50 and Mi-28N helicopters, first Swedish aircraft, and more

Two classic Disney games released for Nintendo Switch with lots of new features

PlayStation 4 becomes second best-selling console of all time

The high-end Navi GPU AMD is providing for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Project Scarlett consoles may have just been sighted

Sharp's foldable ambitions may extend beyond phones to smart bands and even hand-held consoles

TSMC and GlobalFoundries bury the hatchet with a 10-year cross-license agreement

Join Xbox All Access now and get an upgrade to Project Scarlett in 2020

You could be the proud owner of a Sony PlayStation 10 - in 2050

Screenshot of rumored Walmart Black Friday deal includes a half-price Sony PS4 1 TB Slim console and a Nintendo Switch for under US$200

How much would you spend on the PlayStation 5? Less than ~US$500, apparently

Don't worry, it's just a devkit: New concept renders of the Sony PlayStation 5

Retailer listing for PlayStation 5 offers latest suggestions for potential price and release date

Leaked real-life image of PlayStation 5 devkit shows prototype console with possible integrated camera feature

Sony files patent for cloud-connected game controller

Google's Stadia wireless controller will require physical cable for PCs and mobile devices at launch

Sharp new Sony PlayStation 5 concept renders published as retailer starts taking preorders for the next-gen console

Sony confirms PlayStation 5 launch for holiday 2020, hardware-level ray tracing, configurable game installs, and DualShock 5 controller with haptic feedback incoming

TCL releases its new 8-series of Roku-enabled TVs through Best Buy

The semiconductor market will reach US$573 billion by 2024

Atari VCS console (Ataribox) lead architect Rob Wyatt resigns from project, claims non-payment for six months

PlayStation 4 firmware update coming this week with updated party features and more

Red Dead Redemption 2 will be a Stadia title on launch

Atari teams with Antstream Arcade for VCS console retro gaming subscription

Switch Lite added to controller drift class action

More The Last of Us 2 news surfaces following release date reveal

The hardest game-related decisions you're ever going to make are coming to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in the form of Frostpunk: Console Edition

Artistic PlayStation 5 concept video will whet your appetite for Sony's potentially V-shaped console

The Xbox One gains a beta for Google Assistant integration

Sony rumored to release the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro simultaneously

The latest Puro Sound Labs headset aims to boost aural health in gaming

Netflix Narcos: coming to a controller near you soon

Bus Simulator: now for Xbox One and PS4

LG announces NVIDIA G-SYNC support for select 2019 OLED TVs

Razer design patent appears online: A Razer Phone accessory or an Edge Pro successor?

AMD and Microsoft are bringing hardware ray-tracing to the masses with the Xbox Scarlett

Square, Triangle, Circle, and? Sony settles PlayStation debate

War Thunder 1.91 "Night Vision" goes live with more modern jets, Chinese hardware, a new tone mapping system, and more

Modder creates PIS2 functioning handheld game console by combining PlayStation 2 parts with Raspberry Pi 2 power

Back Stage demo highlights graphics tech that could find its way into the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Project Scarlett

VESA's updated HDR standards may improve the display panels of the future

SNES OTG: Nintendo Switch Online will get 20 Super Nintendo games Septermber 5th

IFA 2019 | Acer's Nitro XV3 series of monitors brings NVIDIA G-SYNC-compatibility and various eye-saving features

USB4 spec finalized, brings Thunderbolt 3 compatibility and speeds up to 40 Gbps

NVIDIA addresses an issue for older games on newer displays with a driver update

Short Gaming Review | Morphies Law – Size matters in this weird and wacky indie game

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