Gaming

By Kate Gray So, it looks like the Miitomo has calmed, after it became quickly apparent that there wasn’t all that much to do. Sure, it sort of worked as a social network, in that people were engaging with each other’s comments and jokes, but we were probably only doing that to get in-game coins…

By Kevin Parrish Looks like we’re all out of bubble gum What’s the best shooter on the PC or consoles ever? That’s a good – but loaded – question, as there are a ton that we could address individually. Besides, we would inevitably get it wrong by someone’s measure. So, let’s highlight what’s out there…

By Kevin Parrish Looks like we’re all out of bubble gum What’s the best shooter on the PC or consoles ever? That’s a good – but loaded – question, as there are a ton that we could address individually. Besides, we would inevitably get it wrong by someone’s measure. So, let’s highlight what’s out there…

By Darren Allan Fans of Team Red will be pleased to learn that, at least according to the rumour mill, we’ll see the launch of the Radeon R9 490 and R9 490X graphics cards in just over a couple of months. As VideoCardz notes, according to some generally reliable rumour peddlers over at the Korean…

By Darren Allan Fans of Team Red will be pleased to learn that, at least according to the rumour mill, we’ll see the launch of the Radeon R9 490 and R9 490X graphics cards in just over a couple of months. As VideoCardz notes, according to some generally reliable rumour peddlers over at the Korean…

By Kevin Parrish DirectX 12 Explained For the average gamer, PC game development should appear a tricky business – because it is. With consoles, developers have one hardware set for each brand (Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo): one processor, one graphics chip, predetermined memory, input options and other standard hardware components. For the PC, however, game developers…

By Kevin Parrish DirectX 12 Explained For the average gamer, PC game development should appear a tricky business – because it is. With consoles, developers have one hardware set for each brand (Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo): one processor, one graphics chip, predetermined memory, input options and other standard hardware components. For the PC, however, game developers…

By Hugh Langley I don’t want to say “I told you so”, but if this turns out to be true, then, I totally did. Emily Rogers, a credible source for Nintendo news, claims that the upcoming Zelda game will come to both Wii U and NX. “I confirmed it with a ton of people,” she…

By Hugh Langley I don’t want to say “I told you so”, but if this turns out to be true, then, I totally did. Emily Rogers, a credible source for Nintendo news, claims that the upcoming Zelda game will come to both Wii U and NX. “I confirmed it with a ton of people,” she…

By Kane Fulton Introduction It’s 15 years since Windows XP lit up monitors with its idyllic green hills and welcoming blue interface. XP had some mighty fine gaming chops and was the default option for PC gamers between 2001 and 2006, with many iconic titles released during its tenure. Whether in camp Nvidia or ATI,…

By Hugh Langley We were pretty excited for the PS4’s 3.5 firmware update, which added the functionality to stream to PC and Mac, but Sony snuck in a few extra features that are only now coming to the surface. Some Redditors have noted that the update adds support for a 4TB hard drive, while the…

By Darren Allan Well here’s something interesting – if you pirate Quantum Break on Windows 10, the game marks your act of villainy with a rather interesting addition to the main character’s wardrobe. Yes, protagonist Jack Joyce will don an eye patch in true ‘avast me hearties’ style if you’re playing an illegally downloaded version…

By Hugh Langley We’ve seen some impressive mods and hacks over the years, but were we to form any sort of ranking system the Game Boy Zero would easily be vying for a top position. What is it? A classic Game Boy that’s had its organs transplanted for a Raspberry Pi (thanks, Sploid!), allowing it…

By Nick Pino Final Fantasy 7 Remake has been a roller coaster of emotions. The gaming community was ecstatic when the game was first announced at E3 2015, only to be slightly dismayed a few months later when it learned Square Enix’s plan to make the game episodic rather than one complete title. But today’s…

By Darren Allan Watching games being played by others is becoming an increasingly popular activity. Valve is looking to capitalise on the trend by introducing a VR spectator mode for Dota 2, the company’s long-standing MOBA which is big on the eSports scene. So what’s virtual reality spectating like in Dota 2? You’re stood in…