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A new GTA title may be in the works after all. (Source: Rockstar Games)

Has the existence of GTA VI really been leaked...in a resume?

Recently, the gaming community has been set alight with rumors that Grand Theft Auto will get a new version soon. This has come about as a result of the discovery of an online resume belonging to a "3D game artist" who lists the h...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Apr 2019 19:32

Atari VCS to use AMD Ryzen Embedded R1000 SoC, still has no firm release date

Atari announced this week that the Atari VCS would switch to an AMD Ryzen Embedded R1000 APU, officially ditching the Bristol Ridge A10 it had planned to use last year. While the R1000 will bring better performance and support for...

Sam Medley, 18 Apr 2019 18:04

Xbox One S All-Digital Edition now up for pre-order (Source: Xbox Wire)

Microsoft finally unveils the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition

Bundled with Minecraft, Forza Horizon 3 and Sea of Thieves, the new Xbox One S All-Digital Edition is already available for pre-order at US$249.99 — US$50 less than the Xbox One S. Just as previously rumored, the disc-free console...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Apr 2019 09:38

Sony confirms PlayStation 5 specifications: 7 nm Zen 2 CPU, Navi GPU, 8K, 3D audio, and more

Mark Cerny, lead architect behind the PlayStation 4, has confirmed several details about the specifications of Sony's next-generation console. The PlayStation 5, as it is rumored to be called, will run on an AMD APU consisting of ...

Sam Medley, 16 Apr 2019 23:38

Nintendo Switch hybrid console gets firmware update 8.0 with zoom and more features

Nintendo Switch firmware update 8.0 comes with zoom, new game sorting options, and more

The latest software update for the Nintendo Switch hybrid game console comes with Save Transfer, which allows players to transfer save data between Switch consoles without an online subscription, a Zoom feature, new game sorting o...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Apr 2019 18:33

AMD's next generation of GPUs could be launched on a particularly fitting date. (Source: PC Builder's Club)

AMD Navi could see launch on July 7, 2019: latest rumor

The next generation of AMD cards based on the Navi architecture could be unveiled at Computex this year. However, according to some other rumors, they could also have their own dedicated release event on July 7 this year. It would...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Apr 2019 16:22

The Xbox One S All Digital will reportedly cost €229.99 (~ US$259.99) (Image source: WinFuture)

Massive Xbox One S 'All Digital' details leaked: Official pictures, pricing, launch date and bundled games revealed

Codenamed 'Maverick', the Xbox One S All Digital will be Microsoft's first disc-less console. The Redmond-based company will officially unveil the console on April 16, but its launch date has been leaked too along with what games ...

Alex Alderson, 14 Apr 2019 13:39

Microsoft feels it has more content than Google can offer for cloud-based gameplay. (Source: Xbox Wire)

Microsoft says Google Stadia has the infrastructure but no content

Xbox's Chief Marketing Officer Mike Nichols felt that Microsoft is in a better position than Google in the race for cloud gaming given the vast library of games and other content that Xbox provides, echoing the sentiments of Xbox ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Apr 2019 19:51

PUBG has been banned in Nepal. (Source: Polygon)

Nepalese authorities order nationwide ban on PUBG

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, or PUBG for short, is one of the Korean studio Bluehole's biggest success stories. However, some state regulators seem not to like it as much as its millions of players do. Nepal is the latest countr...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Apr 2019 16:37

Been a long time coming, honestly. (Source: Digital Trends)

After years of debate, Sony is now allowing PlayStation users to change their PSN IDs

After years of pleading, PlayStation users can now change their PSN IDs, a useful feature considering most users registered during their more juvenile ages and may have opted for obnoxious IDs. Like with all things Sony, however, ...

Ricci Rox, 11 Apr 2019 16:12

Grand Theft Auto VI was in the list of reported PS5 titles. (Source: technobezz)

Alleged list of future PlayStation 5 games includes Grand Theft Auto VI and remastered The Last of Us Part II

An interesting lineup of purported games for the PlayStation 5 has been shared online. The titles mentioned include exclusives and non-exclusives for the next-generation console. Among the exclusive games listed are Gran Turismo 7...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Apr 2019 10:31

The PlayStation 5 could be a massive leap over the PS4 in terms of performance. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Extraordinary PlayStation 5 details leaked: 7nm Ryzen CPU, 7nm Navi GPU, 14 teraflops of performance

Alleged details of the PlayStation 5 console have been posted online. The incredible claimed specifications include 8K upscaling, 2 TB storage utilizing NAND, 24 GB GDDR6 RAM, VR, ray tracing, backwards compatibility and more. The...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Apr 2019 08:26

AMD's Gonzalo APU is expected to feature a Navi-based iGPU. (Source: Culture of Gaming)

New codename for AMD's rumored custom console APU Gonzalo throws up new conundrums

An engineering sample processor has turned up on Twitter with the codename “ZG16702AE8JB2_32/10/18_13F8”. Fortunately, a little bit of light has been shed on what this mystery processor could be, and it is claimed that it is actua...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Apr 2019 11:15

Sniper Elite V2 on Wii U, Remastered edition coming May 2019

Sniper Elite V2 Remastered coming next month to Windows PCs and consoles

Digital pre-orders are already live for 10 percent off, so those who want to enjoy Sniper Elite V2 in 4K with enhanced graphics, new playable characters, a frame-by-frame photo mode, and more, can go ahead and pay up. The remaster...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Apr 2019 21:36

Xbox Game Pass to get an Ultimate version soon (Source: VG247)

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to join Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass benefits for US$14.99 a month, coming soon

Although Microsoft still has to make this official, multiple sources have confirmed that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will be launched for US$14.99 and will combine the benefits that come with Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold. However...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Apr 2019 10:15

Minecraft now available via Xbox Game Pass (Source: Minecraft)

Minecraft now available on Xbox Game Pass

In addition to the over 100 titles already available — including Ori and the Blind Forest, Forza Horizon 4, and Sea of Thieves — the Xbox Game Pass membership is now including full access to Minecraft Bedrock. This version of the ...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Apr 2019 09:22

A cut-away diagram of an EUV machine. (Source: IEEE Spectrum)

TSMC will fire on all 7nm-making cylinders by the next half of 2019: new report

According to a new report by DigiTimes, the uptake of 7nm chips from TSMC was at its lowest 2019 ebb in the first quarter of this year (1Q2019). However, the company expects its orders to push its relevant processes to their full ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Apr 2019 23:10

The WIN 2 Max is rumored to get a better keyboard with bigger keys. (Source: Liliputing)

GPD to release WIN 2 Max handheld Windows gaming console this year

The WIN 2 Max is rumored to get a few improved specs, including a higher-resolution 1280 x 800 screen, a new AMD APU with integrated Radeon graphics that can be overclocked for improved performance or underclocked for extended bat...

Bogdan Solca, 04 Apr 2019 19:08

Borderlands 3 launch date confirmed: September 13, 2019 (Source: Gearbox Software)

It's official: Borderlands 3 coming September 13

While many will be pleased to find out that Borderlands 3 is coming mid-September to Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Windows PCs, there is some trouble in paradise as well: Borderlands 3 for PC will not be available on Steam for a wh...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Apr 2019 18:55

Halo: The Master Chief Collection coming soon (Source: Microsoft)

Halo Reach test flights to kick off later this month

Halo Reach is ready for its return to the latest Xbox consoles and it will also reach the Windows PC realm for the first time. This title that will be a part of the Halo: The Master Chief Collection is expected to enter the public...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Apr 2019 10:40

The Sega Genesis Mini/Mega Drive Mini console comes with an HDMI cable. (Source: Sega)

The Sega Genesis Mini/Mega Drive Mini console finally gets an official release date

The Sega Genesis Mini (Mega Drive Mini) has finally received an official launch date: September 19. The Mini console has been in the works for some time but apparently got stuck in development as Sega changed its plans in regard t...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Apr 2019 11:36

The text on the screen reads "Follow the white rabbit". (Source: Twitter/Ray Sekiro)

"Leaked" PlayStation 5 devkit and DualShock controller images fuel speculation

There’s a great deal of anticipation in the gaming community for the PlayStation 5, or whatever name Sony gives its next-generation console. It seems that some can’t wait for the real thing though, and an increasing number of “lea...

Daniel R Deakin, 31 Mar 2019 11:11

World of Tanks 0.7.0 is now live once again, to go down on April 3

April Fools' Day 2019: World of Tanks 0.7.0 goes live once again

Released back in late 2011, World of Tanks 0.7.0 only had three tech trees, different physics and spotting mechanics, there was no arty cap, no stun, and more. Those who were not around to play it back then and those who would lik...

Codrut Nistor, 30 Mar 2019 15:16

The PlayStation 5 might allow for cross-platform gaming and digital trading of in-game items. (Source: Dailystar)

Sony PlayStation 5 purported to support cross-platform game play and digital in-game trading

Patents filed by Sony describing cross-platform play and digital in-game trading have surfaced leading to speculation that the upcoming PlayStation 5 console could possibly support these features. Details of how Sony would be impl...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 29 Mar 2019 11:48

Daedalic's The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is being developed with Middle-earth Enterprises. (Source: Daedalic Entertainment)

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum could debut on the next-generation PlayStation and Xbox consoles

Daedalic Entertainment has just announced its development of the game The Lord of the Rings: Gollum. However, a seemingly innocuous comment by the CEO of the company to The Hollywood Reporter has sparked some speculation that this...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Mar 2019 07:55

The new Huawei FreeLaces are debuted on stage in Paris. (Source: Huawei)

Meet Huawei's latest accessories: the FreeLaces, FreeBuds Lite and SuperCharge 12000 power bank

Huawei also introduced some new products to complement its latest flagships, the P30 and P30 Pro. They include the FreeLaces, a pair of 'neckbuds' with an innovative design. The OEM also now offers a power bank with its SuperCharg...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Mar 2019 23:13

Moons of Madness now official, coming Halloween 2019 (Source: Funcom on YouTube)

Funcom and Rock Pocket Games announce Moons of Madness, a title that takes the horror genre to space once again

Funcom, the name behind Conan Exiles, has teamed up with Rock Pocket Games to deliver a new horror title for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. Its name is "Moons of Madness" and should arrive during this year's Halloween season and...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Mar 2019 18:08

Marvel's Iron Man VR is currently in development. (Source: IGN)

Sony announces 4.2 million PlayStation VR headset sales; Iron Man VR should help sell some more

Sony has revealed in a PlayStation blog post that 4.2 million PlayStation VR headsets have been sold worldwide up to March 3. The PlayStation VR device was released in October 2016 and had passed one million sales by June 2017. A ...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Mar 2019 10:43

Apple unveiled its own streaming competitor at its latest event. (Source: Apple)

The new Apple TV services are here

The Cupertino giant has unveiled the next generation of its TV arm. However, it is not a device; rather, it is a software- and content-based upgrade. The new Apple TV app allows users to cherry-pick channels or streaming providers...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Mar 2019 20:22

The connected living room is a billion-dollar marketplace these days. (Source: Amazon)

The "connected living room" is a concept that may make a US$900+ billion market in 5 years

Transparency Market Research's latest report is based on the observation that the demand for a 'smart' or 'connected' living room is growing steadily these days. It may consist of entertainment or media hardware that works seamles...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Mar 2019 18:24

The current Switch could become part of a three model line up. (Source: Nintendo)

WSJ: Two new Nintendo Switch models coming this year

Nintendo has two new Switch gaming consoles in the works for launch this year. According to the Wall Street Journal, one will be a cheaper entry-level model and the other targeted at more serious gamers.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 Mar 2019 10:15

It's long been rumored that EA Access was coming to a new platform. (Source: Game Spew)

Brazilian PlayStation Store may have just leaked upcoming EA Access service

A screenshot posted on Reddit has been stirring up some excitement among PlayStation 4 owners. The image shows a page from the Brazilian PlayStation Store, and there is a small window advert for EA Access. The EA Access service of...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Mar 2019 05:48

Xbox One S All-Digital Edition box art. (Source: Windows Central)

Disc-less Xbox One S All-Digital Edition to have a global launch on May 7 2019

Microsoft's plans of introducing a disc-less version of the Xbox One S is well known and we're getting to know that the console is all set for a global launch on May 7. Expected to be known as the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, t...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Mar 2019 11:46

The sequel will take place in modern-day Seattle. (Source: Paradox)

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 to be released in Q1 2020

15 years after the release of the original Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines, Paradox is finally announcing a sequel to the "cult" RPG game. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 is set in modern-day Seattle, and the gameplay ...

Bogdan Solca, 22 Mar 2019 18:59

Mortal Kombat 11 Closed Beta begins on March 28 (Source: Mortal Kombat on YouTube)

Mortal Kombat 11 Closed Beta kicks off on March 28

The Closed Beta of Mortal Kombat 11 will debut on March 28 with a roaster of five fighters, namely Baraka, Jade, Kabal, Scarlet, and Scorpion. At launch, the game is expected to come with a lineup of no less than 28 characters, in...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Mar 2019 17:35

Sea of Thieves Anniversary Update coming April 30 (Source: Sea of Thieves on YouTube)

The Anniversary Update promises to take Sea of Thieves to a whole new level, coming April 30

Yesterday, Sea of Thieves celebrated its first anniversary. During the year that passes, the game received four major updates, and now everyone should get ready for the Anniversary Update, which is set to arrive at the end of Apri...

Codrut Nistor, 21 Mar 2019 09:42

Phil Spencer is preparing something big for Xbox at E3. (Source: Game Rant)

Microsoft's response to Google's Stadia: Going big at E3 with possible xCloud or Xbox announcements

A leaked email allegedly from Phil Spencer, the Xbox head executive, has given some ambiguous details about how Microsoft and Xbox will challenge Google’s recent massive announcement about its Stadia game-streaming service. It see...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Mar 2019 08:36

Zotac launches Mek Mini PC with removable GeForce RTX 2070 graphics

The Mek Mini is one step up from the ZBox series in terms of performance, features, and upgradeability. Its ample ventilation grilles on five of its six sides should hopefully be enough to keep temperatures and noise in check.

Allen Ngo, 21 Mar 2019 06:52

Google Stadia is set to bring the best gaming experience to devices like smartphones, tablets, laptops and even PCs with no gaming GPUs. (Source: CNet)

Hands-on Google Stadia testers report noticeable lag and mild image artifacts

While Google has the performance side of Stadia covered with a custom hyperthreading CPU plus and AMD GPU capable of delivering 10.7 TF of processing power, testers of the demo version pointed out that input lag is quite noticeabl...

Bogdan Solca, 20 Mar 2019 16:42

The Blue Yeti is apparently the best USB mic. (Source: Amazon)

The best USB microphone is made by Blue: new analysis

In a world where everyone seems to be a streamer or caster or some kind, a USB microphone may be a viable purchase. They combine the possible advantage of improved audio with a power source that is already built into your machine....

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Mar 2019 13:54

The Alienware Alpha R2 PC/console hybrid could be fitted with a GPU from Nvidia or AMD. (Source: Dell)

Dell's Frank Azor says no to Alienware gaming phones and more consoles

During a visit to India where he has been discussing newly launched Dell and Alienware laptops for the Indian market, Dell executive Frank Azor had time to make a few interesting comments about what direction Alienware won’t be ta...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Mar 2019 10:31

Google's Stadia has access to over 7,500 edge nodes around the world. (Source: Google)

Custom AMD GPUs will help power Google Stadia beyond current-generation consoles

Google has officially announced its Stadia cloud gaming service at the 2019 Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. Google Stadia will allow users to play games from any computer, smartphone, smart television or tablet that h...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Mar 2019 07:21

Armored Warfare 0.28 with Arabian Nights 2 campaign loading screen

Armored Warfare 0.28 now live with new French vehicles, Battalion Ranked Battles, and more

After a rather long wait, the French and Italian vehicles are finally joining Armored Warfare as the offerings of a new dealer, named Francine De Laroche. The Arabian Nights campaign is now moving on with new events, but the 0.28 ...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Mar 2019 16:08

The Atari VCS (2019) console will now feature a 14 nm processor. (Source: The Verge)

Atari VCS ditches custom AMD Bristol Ridge A10 for an unannounced dual-core Ryzen APU; console still not available though

The team behind the much-delayed Atari VCS has announced an APU replacement for the game console. Previously, a customized A10 chip from AMD’s Bristol Ridge series was going to be installed, but perhaps wisely the developer has no...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Mar 2019 08:34

Google's streaming console could pave the way for the next-gen gaming experience. (Source: Shacknews)

Google's gaming console rumored to be presented at GDC

Since consoles can't keep up with the hardware developments, the future of gaming might involve streaming setups. Google already provides the best broadband infrastructure in the U.S., plus the company just finished the beta tests...

Bogdan Solca, 14 Mar 2019 21:20

War Thunder 1.87 "Locked On!" update now available March 12 2019 new top-tier vehicles

War Thunder 1.87 "Locked On!" update goes live with new top-tier military hardware

War Thunder 1.87 "Locked On!" is a massive update to Gaijin Entertainment's popular vehicular combat title and — just like its predecessors — has a suggestive name. The game now features French helicopters, new cruisers, rank VII ...

Codrut Nistor, 12 Mar 2019 18:50

The Apex Legends character Octane was also leaked by dataminers. (Source: The Daily Dot)

Apex Legends datamine leaks suggest NPCs will watch you wall-running and flame-throwing all day and night

Dataminers have been busy exploring the code for Apex Legends, and it seems there could be some interesting developments coming soon for the battle royale hit. NPCs could be making an appearance in the game, as could flamethrowers...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Mar 2019 03:33

Apex Legends was released at the beginning of February and is free to play. (Source: CGMagazine)

Apex Legends mods have already booted over 355,000 players for cheating

Jay Frechette, the Community Manager for Respawn Entertainment, has shared information about the company’s battle against cheaters, specifically in the smash-hit battle royale game Apex Legends. Apparently, over 355,000 players ha...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Mar 2019 10:10

Many gamers, especially PS4 owners, have been reporting a critical bug in Anthem that causes a hard reset. (Source: PlayStation/Sony)

Update | Critical bug in Anthem is causing PS4 consoles to shutdown; PC and Xbox users also reporting hard crashes

Anthem, the new action RPG game from BioWare, is apparently causing hard crashes on PlayStation 4 consoles. A growing number of gamers are taking to both Reddit and Electronic Arts’ Answers HQ to complain about issues with PS4 shu...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Mar 2019 07:34

Image via Apple's App Store (on iPhone SE).

Latest PlayStation 4 update brings Remote Play support to iOS devices

Thanks to the latest update for the PlayStation 4 and the addition of an officially supported app in the Apple App Store, the PS4's Remote Play is now available on compatible iOS devices. However, since iOS doesn't natively suppor...

Sam Medley, 07 Mar 2019 18:47

Consoles Hub

Has the existence of GTA VI really been leaked...in a resume?

Atari VCS to use AMD Ryzen Embedded R1000 SoC, still has no firm release date

Microsoft finally unveils the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition

Sony confirms PlayStation 5 specifications: 7 nm Zen 2 CPU, Navi GPU, 8K, 3D audio, and more

Nintendo Switch firmware update 8.0 comes with zoom, new game sorting options, and more

AMD Navi could see launch on July 7, 2019: latest rumor

Massive Xbox One S 'All Digital' details leaked: Official pictures, pricing, launch date and bundled games revealed

Microsoft says Google Stadia has the infrastructure but no content

Nepalese authorities order nationwide ban on PUBG

After years of debate, Sony is now allowing PlayStation users to change their PSN IDs

Alleged list of future PlayStation 5 games includes Grand Theft Auto VI and remastered The Last of Us Part II

Extraordinary PlayStation 5 details leaked: 7nm Ryzen CPU, 7nm Navi GPU, 14 teraflops of performance

New codename for AMD's rumored custom console APU Gonzalo throws up new conundrums

Sniper Elite V2 Remastered coming next month to Windows PCs and consoles

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to join Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass benefits for US$14.99 a month, coming soon

Minecraft now available on Xbox Game Pass

TSMC will fire on all 7nm-making cylinders by the next half of 2019: new report

GPD to release WIN 2 Max handheld Windows gaming console this year

It's official: Borderlands 3 coming September 13

Halo Reach test flights to kick off later this month

The Sega Genesis Mini/Mega Drive Mini console finally gets an official release date

"Leaked" PlayStation 5 devkit and DualShock controller images fuel speculation

April Fools' Day 2019: World of Tanks 0.7.0 goes live once again

Sony PlayStation 5 purported to support cross-platform game play and digital in-game trading

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum could debut on the next-generation PlayStation and Xbox consoles

Meet Huawei's latest accessories: the FreeLaces, FreeBuds Lite and SuperCharge 12000 power bank

Funcom and Rock Pocket Games announce Moons of Madness, a title that takes the horror genre to space once again

Sony announces 4.2 million PlayStation VR headset sales; Iron Man VR should help sell some more

The new Apple TV services are here

The "connected living room" is a concept that may make a US$900+ billion market in 5 years

WSJ: Two new Nintendo Switch models coming this year

Brazilian PlayStation Store may have just leaked upcoming EA Access service

Disc-less Xbox One S All-Digital Edition to have a global launch on May 7 2019

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 to be released in Q1 2020

Mortal Kombat 11 Closed Beta kicks off on March 28

The Anniversary Update promises to take Sea of Thieves to a whole new level, coming April 30

Microsoft's response to Google's Stadia: Going big at E3 with possible xCloud or Xbox announcements

Zotac launches Mek Mini PC with removable GeForce RTX 2070 graphics

Hands-on Google Stadia testers report noticeable lag and mild image artifacts

The best USB microphone is made by Blue: new analysis

Dell's Frank Azor says no to Alienware gaming phones and more consoles

Custom AMD GPUs will help power Google Stadia beyond current-generation consoles

Armored Warfare 0.28 now live with new French vehicles, Battalion Ranked Battles, and more

Atari VCS ditches custom AMD Bristol Ridge A10 for an unannounced dual-core Ryzen APU; console still not available though

Google's gaming console rumored to be presented at GDC

War Thunder 1.87 "Locked On!" update goes live with new top-tier military hardware

Apex Legends datamine leaks suggest NPCs will watch you wall-running and flame-throwing all day and night

Apex Legends mods have already booted over 355,000 players for cheating

Update | Critical bug in Anthem is causing PS4 consoles to shutdown; PC and Xbox users also reporting hard crashes

Latest PlayStation 4 update brings Remote Play support to iOS devices

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