Games

The games industy is vast, spreading over PC, browser, and mobile platforms with various ways to download or play them. This section covers news from the top gaming developers and publishers, as well as some tips on how to install and configure them.

Microsoft blocks Windows 11 24H2 update on PCs with Star Wars Outlaws and Assassin's Creed

Microsoft blocks Windows 11 24H2 update on PCs with Star Wars Outlaws and Assassin's Creed

Are your games crashing or freezing after installing Windows 11 24H2? You are not alone. Microsoft is blocking the Windows 11 24H2 update on PCs that have some Ubisoft games installed. Gamers […]

Steam updates user reviews with a helpfulness system

Steam updates user reviews with a helpfulness system, and it's brilliant

Valve has announced that it is updating Steam reviews with a new helpfulness system. It is finally addressing a problem that has plagued its platform for years. Why does the user review […]

AMD

AMD plans to make huge game downloads smaller in the future

Computer games seem to grow bigger with each passing year. Gone are the days that an entire game fit easily on a tiny floppy disk. If you never encountered a floppy disk, […]

Steam Game Recording Beta announced record your gameplay videos and share them easily

Steam Game Recording Beta announced: a built-in tool to record your gameplay videos

Steam has announced a new feature in its desktop client, called Game Recording. This built-in video recording tool is available as part of the launcher's beta program. All recordings are stored on […]

Reports say that Qualcomm Snapdragon X Series laptops offer poor performance in games

Reports say that Qualcomm Snapdragon X Series laptops offer poor performance in games

The first reviews of Qualcomm's first Snapdragon X Series laptops have been published. But things are looking less than impressive in the gaming department. Microsoft has partnered with Qualcomm, granting the chip-maker […]

Valve introduces Steam Families to allow members to share their libraries simultaneously

Valve introduces Steam Families to allow members to share their libraries simultaneously

Valve has announced a new feature for its gaming platform, it's called Steam Families. It finally lets you play games from other family members' libraries while they are playing another game. How […]

Play Free Games

Microsoft adds games that you can play without download to the Microsoft Store

Microsoft has just launched a new feature in the official Microsoft Store that allows users to play games instantly on the Store. Select games do not have to be installed anymore to […]

The 10 best hidden Google Games that you can play in your browser

Google is known for a lot of things: search, advertisement, AI, Android, security and more. The company dabbled in gaming as well, but its Stadia project did not meet Google's high expectations. […]

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Xbox's Auto-Upload feature may get your account banned

Microsoft's Xbox console supports the recording of game scenes. Gamers may record their favorite scenes from games to watch them again at a later point. What some Xbox users do not know […]

MSI Claw A1M

MSI unveils Intel-powered Windows gaming handheld Claw

MSI unveiled its first gaming handheld at CES 2024 today. The Intel Core Ultra-powered Claw A1M is the world's first gaming handheld with Intel's processor according to MSI. Up until last year, […]

Samsung Gaming Hub controller

Samsung Gaming Hub's first third-party accessory is an Xbox-like controller

Designed for Samsung Gaming Hub is a new partner program that Samsung announced at CES 2024. To better understand the new program, it is essential to understand what Samsung Gaming Hub is. […]

Steam ends support for Windows 7 and 8

Steam ends support for Windows 7 and 8

Steam has officially ended support for Windows 7, 8 and 8.1. Users on the legacy versions of the operating systems will no longer receive updates for the Steam client. It's not unusual […]

Hackers uploaded a malware through a popular game mod on Steam

Hackers uploaded malware through a popular game mod on Steam

Downfall, a popular mod for Slay The Spire, was hijacked by attackers. The developer of the mod has published some details about what happened. While it is not the first time a […]

Steam mark game as private to hide from friends

You may now hide embarrassing games on Steam

Steam users may hide embarrassing games on Steam soon from prying eyes of friends by setting their visibility to private. Your Steam friends may browse the games that are in your library […]

Netflix GTA trilogy

Netflix announces GTA trilogy for mobile devices

In a move that will undoubtedly excite gamers worldwide, Netflix has announced that the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition will be making its mobile debut exclusively […]

Operation Deep Freeze R6 update

Operation Deep Freeze R6 update delayed

Rainbow Six Siege players eagerly awaiting the new Operation Deep Freeze R6 update will have to wait a bit longer, as Ubisoft has announced a delay "for further testing". The Rainbow Six […]

Monopoly Go Bows and Bandits

Monopoly Go Bows and Bandits event is here!

The Monopoly GO craze is growing like an avalanche with a brand-new event. The timeless board game is now in everyone's pocket and more exciting than ever. The Monopoly GO Bows and […]

Monopoly GO free dice links Discord

Discord is the place for Monopoly GO free dice links

Monopoly GO has taken the world by storm, bringing the classic board game to life on your mobile device. But what happens when you've rolled all your dice and can't seem to […]

YouTube Playables is a new Premium feature lets you stream games directly on your device

YouTube Playables is a new Premium feature lets you stream games directly on your device

Google has introduced a new game streaming platform called YouTube Playables. The catch here is that it is only available for subscribers of YouTube Premium. This isn't Google's first venture into the […]

When is Monopoly GO Golden Blitz event

The next Monopoly GO Golden Blitz event is just around the corner

Players are no longer confined to tabletops and cleanup duties, Monopoly GO invites you to hit GO, roll the dice, and amass Monopoly money as you engage with friends, family, and fellow […]

Ubisoft says that pop-up ads in game menus were due to a technical error

Ubisoft says that pop-up ads in game menus were due to a technical error

A few days ago, we reported that gamers were running into full-screen pop-up ads in the in-game menu in some of Ubisoft's games. The France-based company has apologized for the issue, and […]

Monopoly Go links November 2023

Never run out of dice with these Monopoly GO links

Monopoly GO is an exciting mobile game that allows you to explore the classic Monopoly universe in a new way. Players are no longer confined to tabletops and cleanup duties, Monopoly GO […]

Ubisoft is reportedly displaying pop-up ads in game menus on Xbox and PlayStation

Ubisoft is reportedly displaying pop-up ads in game menus on Xbox and PlayStation

While users are fuming about YouTube's shenanigans with blocking users who use ad-blockers, and delaying videos by 5 seconds on non-Chrome browsers, a new annoyance has been discovered by a gamer. A […]

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PlayStation Store is a thorn in Sony's side

The digital gaming landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, with online storefronts becoming the primary means of acquiring and playing games. While this shift has brought convenience and accessibility […]

Epic Games Store Black Friday Sale

Steam, Epic Games and GOG launch Black Friday Sales

The last two months of the year are always packed with sales. This is especially true for game distribution platforms, regardless of whether the platform is PC, PlayStation, Switch or Xbox. Sales […]

How to install Minecraft Optifine 1.20.2

New version of Minecraft's beloved mod is almost here

Today marks the release of Minecraft Optifine 1.20.2, a comprehensive update featuring numerous enhancements and adjustments to the gameplay experience. Commencing development in August and concluding soon, this update underwent rigorous testing […]

Steam now indicates whether a game supports DualShock and DualSense Controllers

Steam now indicates whether a game supports DualShock and DualSense Controllers

Steam has updated its Store listings and Search filter to indicate whether a game supports DualShock and DualSense controllers. It even tells you whether a title has full controller support or partial […]

LoL Season 2024 Map changes, new objectives and more

Are League players ready for the new season?

League of Legends is on the brink of a transformative shift as LoL Season 2024 prepares to unleash a wave of unprecedented changes. Riot Games has unveiled a captivating gameplay teaser showcasing […]

NVIDIA GeForce NOW adds support for Xbox Game Pass and UbiSoft+

NVIDIA GeForce NOW adds support for Xbox Game Pass and UbiSoft+

NVIDIA has released an update for its GeForce NOW app, to add support for Xbox account syncing with Game Pass. The GPU-maker had announced support for Microsoft's platform a few months ago, […]

How to fix Fortnite split screen not working

Fortnite temporarily deactivates a popular feature

Fortnite, the ever-popular battle royale game, has captivated millions of players worldwide. Among its many features, the split-screen mode stands out as a favorite for those seeking a couch co-op experience. However, […]

MW3 Zombies crashing

MW3 Zombies crashing issue is bothering gamers

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) Zombies is a cooperative mode where up to four players fight off waves of increasingly difficult undead enemies. The mode was introduced in 2011 and […]

Fortnite Solo Victory Cup not showing up

There is an unexpected bug in Fortnite's expected event

Fortnite is one of the most popular online video games in the world, with millions of players worldwide. The game's competitive scene is also thriving, with regular tournaments and cash prizes up […]

Steam Deck OLED vs ROG Ally

Steam Deck OLED vs ROG Ally: Which one to buy?

Handheld PC gaming has become increasingly popular in recent years, with devices like the Steam Deck OLED and ROG Ally offering gamers the ability to play their favorite PC games on the […]

How to fix Epic Games AS-3 error code

Your Epic Games Launcher not working? Here is what you can do

After a long day, you want to get on your PC and play your favorite game, but are you greeted with an Epic Games AS-3 error code? Don't worry, you're in the […]

Steam Deck OLED Specs release date price and more

Valve unveils the new Steam Deck with OLED display

Valve has revealed the Steam Deck OLED, a new version of its handheld gaming PC with a number of improvements, including a better screen, battery life, and performance. The Steam Deck OLED […]

How to fix MW3 Vault Edition not working

There is a new headache for CoD players

The launch of Modern Warfare 3 was highly anticipated by fans of the Call of Duty franchise. However, some players have reported that the MW3 Vault Edition not working properly. This can […]

How to fix Diablo 4 Error Code 397000

Diablo players can't get rid of problems

Diablo 4, the latest installment in Blizzard's iconic franchise, has captivated players with its dark and gritty world, engaging gameplay, and expansive endgame content at its launch. The game, which has been […]

Stranger Things DBD collab

Demogorgon's terror will reign again in the DBD universe

Fans of the hit Netflix series Stranger Things rejoice! The Stranger Things chapter has returned to Dead by Daylight, with the Stranger Things DBD collab, bringing back the Demogorgon, Nancy Wheeler, and […]

Apex Legends: Cross Progression is finally introduced

Apex Legends: Cross Progression is finally introduced

Starting from October 31, 2023, Apex Legends is set to introduce Cross Progression, marking a significant update for the game's dedicated player base. While the feature was initially slated for a 2021 […]

Bungie layoffs 2023

Layoffs hits Destiny 2 Final Shape

Bungie, the developer of the popular sci-fi first-person shooter game Destiny 2, is reportedly delaying its next major expansion, The Final Shape, due to Bungie layoffs 2023 at the studio. Bloomberg's Jason […]


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