Holiday deals are well under way at Overclockers UK, but buyers only have a limited window left to order in time for Christmas. Those still counting the pennies are in luck, however as the retailer has taken a very KitGuru approach in hosting multiple giveaways up until Christmas day. “Christmas …

In October, Qualcomm claimed that Apple owed a staggering $7 billion in royalties. Despite this, reports suggested the chipmaker offered a settlement which was inevitably rejected by the iPhone manufacturer. Apple doesn’t seem to be backing down in the dispute, however Qualcomm president Cristiano Amon states that this battle is …

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) has been rumoured to receive its own battle royale mode since last year. Aptly dubbed “Danger Zone”, Valve has made the mode official alongside making the game free-to-play, but it seems that not everyone supports the move. Danger Zone is “a fast-paced battle royale game mode …

O2 users began experiencing troubles yesterday, as the UK network experienced exceptional downtime. Fortunately, the day-long outage has come to an end as customers report the ability to go online and services return to normal. A staggering 32 million UK residents were directly affected as a result of the interruption, …

After dropping a teaser for its follow-up to Far Cry 5, Ubisoft has lifted the lid on its upcoming post-apocalyptic shooter at The Game Awards 2018. Far Cry: New Dawn builds off the controversial ending of its predecessor, entering into new territory for the series. Set 17 years after Far …

Last year, BitFenix lifted the lid on its RGB-clad ENSO chassis, however its sleek front panel design seemingly came at the expense of airflow. Having listened to feedback, the company has come back from the drawing board with the ENSO Mesh, replacing the solid front panel with a high density …

ToeJam & Earl rose to prominence alongside the success of the Sega Mega Drive (Sega Genesis in North America), sadly falling out of the public eye following the failure of Mission to Earth in 2002. Developer HumaNature Studios is set to revive the series in March, 2019, following a successful …

Technology companies have long clashed against various government officials when it comes to accessing encrypted data for criminal investigations. This is about to change in Australia, as the country’s government has passed a bill that compels firms to divulge customer information or face harsh penalties. The bill passed on Thursday …

While the German government resists pressure from officials to ban Huawei during the building of its 5G network, UK telecoms firm BT has opted to outright ban the Chinese company. Despite Huawei being a major provider of network equipment, BT has stated that it will not be utilising the technology …

Last month, Square Enix gave another look at its upcoming survival horror Left Alive, introducing the game’s main characters. Ahead of its release early next year, the publisher is set to host an official broadcast pertaining to the game on YouTube and Niconico. Left Alive is the first game in …

Epic Games announced its digital video game store earlier this week, offering developers an 88% cut instead of Steam’s 70%. Epic employee Sergey Gaylonkin has stated that his time gathering data as SteamSpy has proven useful in designing the store, enabling the company to eventually “give developers way more information …

Just as Bethesda seemingly gains control of its Fallout 76 collector’s edition fiasco, it seems as though the company has struggled to keep a lid on customer information. Although Bethesda has since managed to plug the leak, those that sent a ticket to claim their replacement bag briefly found their …

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey has been a hit for Ubisoft Quebec, up for four awards at this year’s The Game Awards including Game of the Year. In a more surprising move, the studio has since picked up RPG veteran Mike Laidlaw, known for leading BioWare’s Dragon Age series. Ubisoft took a …

Back in October, Nvidia began pushing out another variant of the GTX 1060, this time trading out GDDR5 memory for GDDR5X. Now, it looks as though Nvidia is gearing up to give the GTX 1070 the same treatment. We've known for a while now that Nvidia has an excess supply …

Although the Galaxy S10 is set to offer the most screen-to-body ratio we’ve seen to date, Samsung’s mission to eradicate bezels and the divisive notch extends beyond the upcoming flagship. The firm’s latest patent is perhaps the most futuristic we’ve seen, with renders showing its signature Edge design brought to …

Starbreeze CEO Bo Andersson has stepped down as the Swedish publisher and developer faces insolvency caused by the underwhelming sales of Overkill’s The Walking Dead. Things have progressively worsened for the company as authorities have since raided the firm’s headquarters, reportedly arresting someone for “gross insider crimes.” In its first …

Valve’s Steam Link box came to an end last month, as the company shifted its focus from the streaming hardware to its underlying software. In an attempt to offer up an alternative to its first-party solution, Valve has given users the ability to make their own Steam Link box with …

The Game Awards 2018 is just over a day away, causing the rumour mill to run at full speed. While little has been heard or seen of Metroid Prime 4 since its June, 2017 announcement, a Swedish retailer has listed Metroid Prime Trilogy for the Nintendo Switch, prompting many to …

Last month, Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata left Square Enix to open his own development studio. Preparations are well under way according to Tabata, as ‘JP Games' is now established ahead of its planned January launch. “I started up my own company called ‘JP GAMES, Inc,'” Tabata announced on …

Last week, Valve announced changes to the revenue split within the Steam Store, cutting its take as a game’s profit steadily increases. While this is sure to benefit triple A games, this leaves many indie titles in the dust, but there could be a saving grace on the horizon. Fortnite …

Ubisoft Club Points, otherwise known as Units, are a subtle type of currency implemented in the background of Ubisoft games. Players have previously been able to rack up as many as they want for any rewards they see fitting, however the publisher has now announced a 2-year expiration date that …

Another day, another data breach but this time it isn’t the ever-infamous social network. No, this time it’s the community-run question-and-answer website Quora, which has revealed that a hacker has managed to thieve data from up to 100 million users. Following a weekend of investigation, Quora began notifying affected users …

While there was a time without information surrounding Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red’s consistent marketing throughout the year has left fans clamouring for more. Sadly, those looking towards The Game Awards 2018 will be disappointed to find out that the developer has no intention of showcasing its upcoming sci-fi RPG. …

Back in 2015, Microsoft attempted to oust its aging Internet Explorer for Edge, a faster, lighter browser built on the more secure EdgeHTML rendering engine. Marred with early issues, as well as an overreliance on its predecessor led to a slow adoption rate in comparison to competition, causing Microsoft to …

Last week, Fallout 76 Power Armour Edition owners were disappointed to find out that Bethesda had swapped out the quality canvas bag for a nylon alternative, simply because it was cheaper. Although the company’s initial statement indicated that it had no plans to remedy affected users, outrage from fans has …

ESL launched Battle of the Brands at the beginning of the year, pitting four tech retailers in competition with one another in order to raise money for charity. Following its unmitigated success, Ebuyer, Scan, BOX and PC Specialist will take to the stage once again next year to see who …

China has had to wave goodbye to websites like Google, Facebook and Twitch, yet Steam has miraculously remained accessible over the years – albeit without all of its features. It seems as though local players have grown accustomed to the level of freedom the platform provides, going as far as …

Samsung debuted its Infinity O panel last month, expected to eschew the notch in favour of a “hole punch” cutout on the Galaxy S10 next year. It seems as though Huawei is once again keen to beat the South Korean manufacturer to the punch, pegged as the first to release …

Spyro: Reignited Trilogy is enjoying roaring success across the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, but there’s still no sign of the game appearing on the Nintendo Switch. According to developer Toys For Bob’s Peter Kavic, development might not even be under way. Activision’s push on nostalgia brought Crash Bandicoot N. …

Standing out from the crowd is always difficult, especially when it seems there are so many upcoming entrants in the foldable smartphone market. While the handsets will undoubtedly vary given the experimental technology, Sony’s flexible Xperia offering is expected to feature a fully transparent screen. At the end of last …