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A Mac gaming presentation during WWDC 2022

The future of Mac gaming might just convert a PC loyalist like me

By Allisa James published 25 June 22

Mac gaming used to be a punchline, but I gave Mac gaming a shot and it's much farther along than I realized.

Computing

FromSoftware’s next game in ‘final stages of development’, says Elden Ring director

By Emma Boyle published 25 June 22

Hidetaka Miyazaki has revealed that FromSoftware has another game in the pipeline and it’s close to completion.

Gaming

A tarnished in Elden Ring gazing from a cliff

Elden Ring devs could be working on a game we've been waiting on for 10 years

By Callum Bains published 25 June 22

FromSoftware says it's on a recruiting drive to hire new developers fore "multiple new projects".

Gaming

This Windows 11 update will introduce one of the best Xbox Series X/S features

By Jess Weatherbed published 24 June 22

Windows 11 has updated the Xbox Game Bar to clearly display if your system is ready for DirectStorage.

Gaming

Junker Queen in Overwatch 2 holding a knife

Overwatch 1 has no future after Overwatch 2 launches

By Callum Bains published 24 June 22

Blizzard has confirmed that the original Overwatch will be retired when its sequel launches later this year.

Gaming

Latest Reviews

An angel in Diablo Immortal holding up a glowing sword

Diablo Immortal review

By Philip Palmer published 24 June 22

Diablo Immortal's smooth controls and gameplay are crushed under a tangled mess.

Razer Kaira Pro for PlayStation headset review

By Rhys Wood published 23 June 22

Review The Razer Kaira Pro gaming headset packs in a rich, clear sound profile and effective haptic feedback – though it comes at a steep financial cost.

Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max review

By Cliff Joseph published 22 June 22

Turtle Beach’s Stealth range goes big on compatibility, but you may want to stick with the old model.

Headsets and headphones

Mario Strikers: Battle League review

By Henry Stockdale published 8 June 22

Shot on target

The Quarry review

By Rhys Wood published 8 June 22

Game Review The Quarry is an excellent follow-up to Until Dawn that cements Supermassive’s reputation for thrilling, suspenseful storytelling.

Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 XL gaming chair

Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 review

By Chris Szewczyk last updated 1 June 22

Best in Class

The Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 is a well-designed and ergonomic chair, with an XL option built with support for bigger gamers.

Gaming

PC Gaming

This Windows 11 update will introduce one of the best Xbox Series X/S features

By Jess Weatherbed published 24 June 22

Windows 11 has updated the Xbox Game Bar to clearly display if your system is ready for DirectStorage.

Gaming

Xbox App now tells you how well a game will play on your PC

By Darren Allan published 17 June 22

Xbox Windows App users will get a much better idea of whether to install a game or not.

PC

Master Chief speaking to Cortana in Halo Infinite

Steam Deck update means Halo Infinite works again (on Windows)

By Darren Allan published 17 June 22

Halo Infinite was crashing after a previous driver update, but it’s now running fine again.

PC

We don't need better PC hardware, we need better PC games

By Ural Garrett published 12 June 22

Exclusive AAA PC games are rare, and that's not likely to change

Computing

Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered shows a carefully considered PC strategy from Sony

By Henry Stockdale published 3 June 22

During State of Play, Sony confirmed both Marvel's Spider-Man games are coming to PC later this year.

Gaming

War Thunder art - military planes engaged in a dogfight

War Thunder fans can't stop leaking classified military documents

By Henry Stockdale last updated 3 June 22

For the third time in two years, War Thunder fans have shared classified military documents on the official forum.

Gaming

Nintendo

Nintendo will sneak into Summer Game fest with a new Direct

By Philip Palmer published 13 June 22

Rumors of a Nintendo Direct later this month seem to be true, but what will Nintendo actually be showing off with a late arrival?

Gaming

Close up shot of Edelgard's face, with purple-haired protagonist Shez in the background

A Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes demo has emerged, but you can't play it yet

By Henry Stockdale last updated 3 June 22

A 'download demo' has appeared on Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes' eShop listing, but it's currently inaccessible.

Gaming

Game Boy Micro wouldn't have happened if this former Nintendo exec had his way

By Rhys Wood published 5 May 22

In his new book, former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé discusses how he lamented the launch of the Game Boy Micro.

Gaming

Hand-printed Nintendo hanafuda playing cards, likely from the early 20th century

Nintendo might be younger than it claims to be - or much older

By Marcus Richert last updated 20 April 22

Even Nintendo may not know what year it was founded.

Gaming

Nintendo Switch Sports asks you to get active in new overview trailer

By Patrick Dane last updated 11 April 22

Nintendo Switch Sports has been further outlined in an extensive trailer that shows how all the sports and hub work.

Gaming

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe showing Mario racing Bowser

You don't need Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's DLC to race the new tracks

By Vic Hood published 24 March 22

Mario Kart 8's DLC tracks are playable even without the Booster Course Pass.

Gaming

PlayStation

PlayStation won't be attending Gamescom, but we can guess why

By Henry Stockdale published 22 June 22

Sony has confirmed it won't attend Gamescom 2022 in Germany, making them the latest major non-attendee.

Gaming

Returnal developer is spinning scrapped content into a new game - and I'm all for it

By Henry Stockdale published 17 June 22

During a recent interview, Housemarque confirmed it will use unused "ideas and narrative systems" from Returnal into its next game.

Gaming

A beloved PlayStation RPG series is finally coming to Xbox

By Callum Bains last updated 13 June 22

The Persona series is heading to Xbox for the first time

Gaming

PS4 console with controller in dim lighting

Don't expect new PS4 games after 2025

By Henry Stockdale published 27 May 22

Sony's latest investor presentation made no mention of PS4 games beyond 2025.

Gaming

Sony's PS Plus classics have an unfortunate catch

By Henry Stockdale last updated 24 May 22

Sony is bringing back PS1 games as part of its PlayStation Plus revamp on PS4 and PS5 but unfortunately, it's using the inferior 50Hz PAL editions.

Gaming

PS Plus classic games sound much better than we thought

By Henry Stockdale last updated 23 May 22

Ahead of the PS Plus relaunch, several PS1 games have been released individually in Asia, revealing which resolutions and visual filters players can expect.

Gaming