Gamers’ charity SpecialEffect and Microsoft have revealed a customisable Xbox Wireless Controller designed primarily for gamers with limited mobility, the Xbox Adaptive Controller. The controller features large programmable buttons and connects to external devices such as switches, buttons, joysticks, and mounts, to help make gaming more accessible for everyone. Continue reading Microsoft announces a new controller for gamers with limited mobility, the Xbox Adaptive Controller
RAGE 2 won’t feature any loot boxes
In an interview with GameStar, id Software’s Tim Willits confirmed that RAGE 2 will not feature any loot boxes. As Willits claimed, id Software and Avalanche Studios will offer a game that players will be able to immediately experience when they purchase it. However, Willits claimed that RAGE 2 will be based on the “Games as Service” model. Continue reading RAGE 2 won’t feature any loot boxes
MSI announces a new gaming brand for its AMD Radeon graphics cards
Following ASUS’ example, MSI has announced a new gaming brand series based on AMD’s “Polaris” chipsets, the Radeon graphics-based MECH series. Equipped with the new thermal design, the Radeon RX MECH series doesn’t just allow for higher core and memory speeds but also provide increased performance in games. Continue reading MSI announces a new gaming brand for its AMD Radeon graphics cards
Take Two claims that the PC has become a very important platform to it
Take-Two’s chief executive officer Strauss Zelnick claimed something that may – or may not – please a number of PC gamers. During the company’s financial conference call for the fiscal year ended on March 31st, Zelnick said that the PC has become a very important platform to Take-Two. Continue reading Take Two claims that the PC has become a very important platform to it
Need for Speed Payback mod introduces PCSS shadows, removes fog and vignette
Modder ‘GrosRelou’ has released a new mod for Need for Speed Payback that enables PCSS shadows, and removes the fog and vignette effects. This mod tries to improve the visuals by offering more realistic shadows and in order to showcase the differences, GrosRelou shared some comparison screenshots. Continue reading Need for Speed Payback mod introduces PCSS shadows, removes fog and vignette
The Piano, noir-influenced horror game, will now release on June 4th
Mistaken Visions has announced that its noir-influenced horror game, The Piano, will now release via Steam on June 4th, and that it will be priced at $9.99. The game had previously been slated for release on 24 May but an unexpected technical issue has meant the launch has had to be slightly delayed. Continue reading The Piano, noir-influenced horror game, will now release on June 4th
Downward Spiral: Horus Station releases on May 31st
3rd Eye Studios has announced that its zero-gravity space adventure game, Downward Spiral: Horus Station, will release on May 31st for PC, with optional, Oculus Rift with Touch, HTC Vive and Windows Mixed Reality support for £14.99, €14.99 & $19.99. To mark the occasion, 3rd Eye Studios has released their latest developer diary exploring its groundbreaking locomotion system and narrative-first design philosophy. Continue reading Downward Spiral: Horus Station releases on May 31st
Tennis World Tour releases on June 12th
Bigben has unveiled the new official release date for Tennis World Tour, the upcoming tennis simulation video game developed by Breakpoint. According to the press release, the PC version will release on June 12th on Steam. Continue reading Tennis World Tour releases on June 12th
New Chrono Trigger patch adds new battle UI and battle pause functionalities
Square Enix has released a new patch for the Steam version of Chrono Trigger. According to the release notes, this patch adds a new battle user interface (UI) based on the look and feel of the original game, an option to select between the UI optimised for controller/keyboard mentioned above, and the current UI optimised for mouse & touch panels, and a new pause button/key that can be used during battle. Continue reading New Chrono Trigger patch adds new battle UI and battle pause functionalities
Closed beta phase for The Crew 2 begins on May 31st
Ubisoft has announced that the closed beta phase for The Crew 2 will begin on May 31st. In order to celebrate this announcement, Ubisoft has also released a new trailer that you can watch below. Continue reading Closed beta phase for The Crew 2 begins on May 31st