Neowin News Feed for: Gaming

Samsung 970 EVO Plus, 990 PRO 2TB SSDs further drop in prices, reach all-time low on Amazon

Fiza Ali — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 22:20:02 +0000

If you have been waiting to get a good deal on your favourite storage options then this is your chance to grab the 2TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus and 990 PRO SSDs at their lowest prices on Amazon, Newegg. Read more...

Meta Quest Gaming Showcase showed off VR versions of Bulletstorm, 7th Guest and more

John Callaham — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 21:10:02 +0000

Today's Meta Quest Gaming Showcase either revealed or offered some new info on over 20 upcoming VR games for the Meta Quest headsets, including some adaptations of some older PC games. Read more...

Samsung T7 Shield 4TB portable SSD selling at its lowest price on Amazon and Newegg

Fiza Ali — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 19:46:01 +0000

Amazon and Newegg are offering huge discounts on a variety of storage options. You can get the 4TB Samsung T7 Shield SSD at only $219 or check out other SSD deals from SanDisk and WD. Read more...

Rainbow Six Siege, Farming Sim 22, and Ghostrunner hit Xbox Free Play Days this weekend

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:52:01 +0000

Microsoft is offering Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members three games to try this weekend as part of the Free Play Days program. It includes Ghostrunner, Rainbow Six Siege, and more Read more...

Report claims Redfall developer Arkane Austin was understaffed and lacked direction

John Callaham — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:30:01 +0000

The release of Redfall from developer Arkane Austin, Bethesda Softworks, and Microsoft in May ended up as a major disappointment, and a new report seems to show a lot of issues at the developer. Read more...

AMD Adrenalin 23.5.2 driver delivers Diablo IV support and Microsoft Olive optimizations

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:28:01 +0000

Radeon hardware owners looking to jump into Diablo IV today with the special edition early access offers have a driver waiting for them from AMD. A specific AI model improvement is included too. Read more...

Battlefield 2042 Season 5 hands-on preview: Another step forward, but is this the end?

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:00:01 +0000

Battlefield 2042 - Season 5: New Dawn is right around the corner, and we got to test out the new content a little early. Here's our thoughts on the new content drop, and the future of the game. Read more...

Antstream and Blacknut join Samsung Gaming Hub that is now offering nearly 3,000 games

Anushe Fawaz — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:46:01 +0000

Samsung has now expanded its Gaming Hub portfolio to nearly 3,000 videogames after a partnership with Antstream and Blacknut. The partnership also brings exclusive benefits to Samsung customers. Read more...

Intel releases another unexciting Arc driver, optimized for Diablo IV, Street Fighter 6

Sayan Sen — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 05:06:01 +0000

Intel has released its new Arc and Iris Xe beta graphics driver 31.0.101.4382 on Windows. It is optimized for Diablo IV, Street Fighter 6. Aside from that, it also brings some performance gains. Read more...

Microsoft's Xbox app for Windows adds improvements to game cards and more with latest update

John Callaham — Wed, 31 May 2023 17:44:01 +0000

The latest Xbox app for Windows update also has some improvements in customizing its accessibility settings and a way to see your friends list, chat, and party windows even if you are in a game. Read more...

Games with Gold: Adios is now available to claim on Xbox and Windows

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 31 May 2023 16:48:01 +0000

Microsoft has kicked off its latest Games with Gold offering with a copy of Adios for Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass Ultimate holders. Interestingly, Windows users can also claim the game this time. Read more...

Switch emulator Yuzu is now officially available on Android

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 31 May 2023 14:58:01 +0000

The development team behind the Nintendo Switch emulator Yuzu has announced a new platform has gained official support. Android devices can now run the emulator, though there are high requirements. Read more...

Microsoft seems to be hinting strongly at a Fable reboot update at the Xbox Games Showcase

John Callaham — Wed, 31 May 2023 12:06:01 +0000

A new post on the official Xbox Twitter account is likely a hint that we may finally learn a lot more about the previously announced Fable reboot at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 11. Read more...

The Devolver Direct gaming reveal event is set for June 8 with the "return" of Volvy

John Callaham — Tue, 30 May 2023 16:56:01 +0000

Devolver Direct is the annual online streaming event from indie game publisher Devolver Digital and this year it's featuring the "return" of its mascot Volvy in some kind of capacity. Read more...

Insomniac's Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is coming to PC in July

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 30 May 2023 16:09:50 +0000

Sony has another PC port on the way, and this time it is Insomniac Games' hit PlayStation 5 platformer Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. Nixxes Software is handling the porting duties of this release. Read more...

This week's Deals with Gold slashes 90% off Assassin's Creed Origins, and more

Steven Parker — Tue, 30 May 2023 15:02:02 +0000

In this week's Deals with Gold you'll find discounts on games such as Red Dead Revolver, PGA 2K23, Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion, the savings range anywhere between 10% and 90% Read more...

June Games with Gold brings Adios and The Vale: Shadow of the Crown to claim on Xbox

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 30 May 2023 14:48:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced what games will join the Games with Gold program in June, which will offer two more free titles for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership holders. Read more...

Amnesia: The Bunker, Car Mechanic Simulator, Farworld Pioneers, and more hit Xbox Game Pass

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 30 May 2023 14:16:02 +0000

Microsoft has a big slate of games ready for the first half of June. The titles include Frictional Games' horror entry Amnesia: The Bunker, indie sandbox Farworld Pioneers, and more. Read more...

NVIDIA GeForce 535.98 WHQL driver is ready for Diablo IV launch, System Shock, and more

John Callaham — Tue, 30 May 2023 13:46:01 +0000

The newest NVIDIA GeForce WHQL driver update, 535.98, is optimized for the launch of Diablo IV later this week. It also supports the System Shock remake that's launching on PC today. Read more...

Mortal Kombat 1 online stress test revealed for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles

John Callaham — Tue, 30 May 2023 12:50:01 +0000

This online stress test for the upcoming fighting game is separate from the August beta test for Mortal Kombat 1, and will be designed to put the game's online infrastructure through its paces. Read more...

MSI partners with Mercedes-AMG Motorsport to make a cool and powerful gaming laptop

John Callaham — Tue, 30 May 2023 06:44:01 +0000

The MSI Stealth 16 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport A13V gaming laptop will have some serious hardware inside which the company claims will offer gamers the "ultimate luxury gaming experience." Read more...

The Street Fighter 6 PC benchmark tool may help to see if your rig can run the fighting game

John Callaham — Tue, 30 May 2023 04:48:01 +0000

Once you run the Street Fighter 6 benchmark tool from Capcom, your PC will be given a score that might show how your gaming PC will perform while running the upcoming fighting game. Read more...

NVIDIA's new G-Sync ULMB 2 will reduce motion blur in games, if you have the right monitor

John Callaham — Mon, 29 May 2023 21:00:01 +0000

The NVIDIA G-Sync Ultra Low Motion Blur 2 technology offers over 1000 Hz of clarity to cut down on motion blur, but you will need a recent G-Sync monitor and a firmware update to use it. Read more...

CD Projekt RED's The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has now sold over 50 million copies

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 29 May 2023 16:44:02 +0000

Eight years after its launch, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has officially crossed the 50 million copies sold milestone. The hugely popular RPG celebrated 40 million copies sold just a year ago. Read more...

Here are our picks for the most anticipated upcoming Xbox Series X/S games for 2023

John Callaham — Sun, 28 May 2023 16:00:06 +0000

We have updated our list of our most anticipated games coming to Microsoft's Xbox Series X and S consoles for the rest of 2023, including adding new games like Alone in the Dark and more. Read more...

Lord of the Rings: Gollum is the latest game to be released with bugs and an apology

John Callaham — Sun, 28 May 2023 13:26:01 +0000

Developer Daedalic Entertainment has posted a statement apologizing for the bug-filled release of Lord of the Rings: Gollum, claiming it is "committed to providing you with patches" for the game. Read more...

Blizzard reportedly staged Diablo 4 Q&A with fake accounts

Omer Dursun — Sat, 27 May 2023 22:00:01 +0000

Twitch streamer alleges Blizzard staged Diablo 4 Q&A by using fake accounts for softball questions. Fans question transparency and demand accountability. Here's what happened in the Blizzard stream. Read more...

Here are our picks for the most anticipated PC games of 2023 [Update]

John Callaham — Sat, 27 May 2023 16:00:04 +0000

We have updated our most anticipated PC games of 2023 list to add some newly announced games, including Total War: Pharaoh but also to remove one game that's been delayed beyond 2023. Read more...

Weekend PC Game Deals: Hordes of Warhammer drops, free New Vegas, and more

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 27 May 2023 09:30:01 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include freebies to keep from the Epic Games Store, Steam, and GOG, a quadruple free event offering to try out, hordes of Warhammer discounts, and more. Read more...

Wii emulator Dolphin hit with DMCA notice by Nintendo to block Steam launch

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 27 May 2023 07:34:01 +0000

The team behind the GameCube and Wii emulator Dolphin has had to indefinitely postpone the highly-anticipated Steam store launch following a DMCA notice by Nintendo to block the release. Read more...

The Last of Us multiplayer delayed, Naughty Dog working on a new single-player game

Omer Dursun — Fri, 26 May 2023 21:10:01 +0000

Naughty Dog announced The Last of Us multiplayer game has been delayed to ensure the best possible gaming experience. The studio is also working on a brand-new single-player title. Read more...

The big Minecraft 1.20 Trails & Tales Update is finally coming June 7

John Callaham — Fri, 26 May 2023 16:48:01 +0000

The big content update for Minecraft will include new mobs and blocks, a new biome, and much more. It will also be the first update for the recently launched Chromebook version of the game. Read more...

Battlefield 2042 Season 5 brings promised squad management features and a fresh map

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 26 May 2023 15:10:01 +0000

Season 5 of Battlefield 2042 is almost here, and today, DICE gave a proper look at all the features and new content that's hitting the multiplayer shooter, including squad management. Read more...

Check out the free playable prologue to the upcoming Alone in the Dark reboot

John Callaham — Fri, 26 May 2023 02:44:01 +0000

THQ Nordic has released a free playable stand-alone prologue to Alone in the Dark. The full version of the rebooted horror game is coming in October from developer Pieces Interactive. Read more...

Homeworld 3 gets delayed once again, this time to February 2024

John Callaham — Thu, 25 May 2023 23:34:01 +0000

The long-awaited third game in the space-based RTS series has already been delayed once, from late 2022 to the first half of 2023. Now Homeworld 3 has had its release delayed once again. Read more...

New Warhammer games announced including Realms of Ruin and Speed Freeks

John Callaham — Thu, 25 May 2023 18:30:02 +0000

There are also a ton of updates coming for previously released Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 games and new gameplay footage from Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II and Rogue Trader. Read more...

Amazon Gaming Week deals: Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe and 870 EVO SATA III SSDs

Fiza Ali — Thu, 25 May 2023 17:00:02 +0000

Get your hands on the Samsung 970 EVO Plus and 870 EVO SATA III SSDs at 77% and 58% discounts, respectively. Or, check out other Gaming Week deals and SSD deals on SanDisk, WD, and Crucial. Read more...

Get Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition for free at the Epic Games Store

John Callaham — Thu, 25 May 2023 15:12:01 +0000

The acclaimed Fallout spin-off game from developer Obsidian Entertainment is now free to download and keep, along with all its DLC content, on the Epic Games Store for the next seven days. Read more...

Save $1200 on Razer Blade 15 - RTX 3070 Ti, Intel 14-Core i7, with Amazon's gaming week

Fiza Ali — Thu, 25 May 2023 09:54:01 +0000

With Amazon's gaming week, you can save a lot of bucks on your favourite gaming components today. Particularly, you can save $1200 on Razer Blade 15 gaming laptop while stocks last. Read more...

Alan Wake 2 costs $60 on consoles and $50 on PC thanks to digital-only release

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 25 May 2023 08:24:01 +0000

Epic Games and Remedy Entertainment have kicked off pre-orders for Alan Wake 2, but they are using the previous generation's pricing formula. This is apparently thanks to a digital-only launch. Read more...