The Arc Raiders developers have said in the past that during development playtests that preceded launch, raiders were behaving much more violently toward one another than how we’ve seen in the community post-launch. It’s something that Embark production director Caio Braga mentioned to us multiple times when we spoke to him after his talk at…
Oh to be a little frog waking up from a long sleep over the cold dark winter. Climbing out of your burrow to be met with the fresh sun of Spring and vibrant scent of flowers popping up from the softening earth. It’s what dreams are made of, at least it’s what mine are made…
Valve is facing a new legal headache in the UK, and this one is definitely not like the others. The Performing Right Society, a rights management organization that collects royalties on behalf of musicians when their work is played publicly, has launched legal action against Valve over its use of PRS members’ music on Steam…
The 3DMark benchmark has been synonymous with PC gaming hardware for the longest time, almost ever since Remedy lent its MAX-FX engine to the very first iteration, 3DMark99, way back in 1998. But it was DirectX8 and the use of programmable shaders in its 2001 benchmark that enabled it to really showcase what PC graphics…
Microsoft has just shared an update to DirectX, labelling it “the biggest wave of new tooling features in DirectX’s history.” The company, alongside major “GPU hardware partners”, has shared its “dream of bringing console-level GPU developer tools to Windows.” Microsoft reports, “AMD, Intel, Nvidia, and Qualcomm have worked closely with us throughout feature development, each…
The anime-inspired open-world RPG The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin launches March 16 on PlayStation 5. Ahead of release, we’ve unveiled a brand-new Immersion Trailer that highlights how the game leverages PS5 features to deliver a deeply tactile and responsive experience. Play Video This latest trailer goes beyond simply showcasing the world. By actively utilizing the…
Fixes and upgrades. Analogue has released version v1.2.3 of 3DOS for its Analogue 3D, which brings with it a host of improvements and updates to the FPGA-based N64 clone system. This update improves cartridge detection and fixes GameShark compatibility, as well as addressing an issue with the OS brightness when HDR is enabled. Read the…
The figure of the tycoon is tarnished these days. All the people who are killing the planet lay claim to the label—with their billions of dollars and Antarctic ice palaces and greasel armies. But it wasn’t always that way! Time was, the word tycoon brought to mind halcyon memories of afternoons at The Computer, connecting…
MLB The Show 26 Early Access starts today, March 13, and it’s your chance to get a leg up on this year’s competition. Jump start your journey to greatness with all-new challenges at the World Baseball Classic in Diamond Dynasty*, plus experience new Programs, Events, Packs, and Player Items to get you ready to take…
Category: Games March 13, 2026 How Black Ops Royale is Reviving a Fan-Favorite Call of Duty Experience Mike Nelson, Xbox Wire Editor Summary Black Ops Royale is the successor to the Blackout game mode from Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. Avalon is a large, diverse map with dense city areas, interior combat zones, and…