ASUS has finally revealed that the ROG Phone will be available in the UK as of December 14th, however early birds can shave £100 off the flagship handset simply by pre-ordering.
Read More »LawBreakers’ Cliff Bleszinski swears off video game development
Earlier this year, game designer Cliff Bleszinski was forced to shut the doors on Boss Key Productions and ceased development of Lawbreakers. While Bleszinski has a lot of respect for his fans, those demanding a refund have cemented his decision that he is “never making another game.” Not even the …
Read More »Alienware makes gaming laptops both thinner and lighter with the m15
Designing a good gaming laptop takes quite a bit of finesse when it comes to design. Balancing performance with portability, cooling and noise levels can be a tricky task. However, Alienware seems to be on the right track with its latest m15 laptop, the thinnest Alienware yet. We caught up …
Read More »Google finally launches Night Sight for Pixel cameras
Google's latest Pixel 3 range didn't have the smoothest launch, as complaints began to roll in about memory crashes, overheating devices and an awful second notch invading the screen. Fortunately, it's not all doom and gloom, as Pixel users now have access to the firm's anticipated Night Sight mode. The …
Read More »Germany considers blocking Huawei from its 5G network
Huawei hasn't had the easiest time in international markets, as both the US and Australia have eschewed 5G technology from the Chinese company amid national security concerns. Germany could very well be next in line, as officials are urging the government to take care in building the country's 5G network. …
Read More »Blizzard has some of its ‘best developers’ working on mobile games for all IP
Blizzard’s recent reveal of Diablo Immortal was an unmitigated disaster, with many criticising the publisher for being out of touch with its fans. However, that hasn’t stopped co-founder Allen Adham from revealing that Blizzard has ‘some of its best developers' working on mobile games across its other franchises. “Many of …
Read More »Suspect pleads guilty to all 47 charges in fatal swatting incident
Back at the start of this year, the gaming world was hit by tragedy after someone arranged a swatting following an argument during a round of Call of Duty. Andrew Finch was unfortunately killed during the incident, despite not having anything to do with the situation. Over the course of …
Read More »Xbox Game Pass will finally get pre-loading and a new mobile application
Although the Xbox Game Pass is used to house a larger library of games already available on the market, Microsoft has been increasing its effort to see games hit the service on day one. This carried with it the major caveat of waiting for increasingly large games to download, prompting …
Read More »PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is finally coming to PlayStation 4
Rumours of PUBG’s arrival on PlayStation 4 have been rampant since the battle royale title landed on Xbox One last year, with hopes building once again in August. Fortunately, the wait is almost over as Sony has announced a variety of pre-orders ahead of PUBG’s launch on December 7th. Both …
Read More »Fortnite professionals Tfue and Ninja disagree over aim assist on PC
Although aim assist has been deemed necessary for console players to enjoy fluid gameplay, Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins opened up arguments against its use when using a controller on the PC version of Fortnite. His opinions have divided the professional scene, with 100 Thieves Esports streamer NICKMERCS and FaZe’s Tfue publicly …
Read More »Human rights concerns emerge amid growing interest in microchipping workers
British companies are expressing their desire to implant workers with the same microchips used to monitor pets, claiming that it will bolster security. This has subsequently been flagged by trade unions and watchdogs that believe the attempt is a violation of human rights. The chips themselves are no bigger than …
Read More »Overheating is causing some Pixel 3 and 3 XL devices to shut down
While Google’s latest devices hasn’t reached the level of infamy its Pixel 2 range did, it’s fair to say that Pixel 3 smartphones have experienced their fair share of issues so far. Adding to the growing list of problems is a charging bug that sees the handsets overheating and potentially …
Read More »LoveROMs and LoveRETRO owners avoid trial by agreeing to pay Nintendo over $12 million
Back in July, Nintendo filed lawsuits against two ROM site owners, accusing LoveROMs and LoveRETRO of breaching copyright laws. It seems that both parties have come to an agreement, as the final judgement demands the sites pay Nintendo a total of $12 million. Following the Arizona-based filing, owners Jacob and …
Read More »No sign of Spyro: Reignited Trilogy on Switch or PC ahead of release
Three months after its official announcement, PC and Nintendo players were blessed with a leak that suggested developer Toys For Bob would be bringing its Spyro remaster to both platforms. Unfortunately, neither will be arriving alongside Spyro: Reignited Trilogy’s PlayStation 4 and Xbox One release tomorrow, with no estimated timeline …
Read More »Apple partners with Amazon to bolster iPhone & iPad listings
Apple has struck a deal with Amazon to expand its product listings on the marketplace, including the latest smartphones, tablets and wearables. Apple’s HomePod is noticeably missing from the contract, as the virtual assistant would clash with Amazon’s Alexa-clad Echo range. In the coming weeks, listings for the iPhone XS, …
Read More »OnePlus is reportedly working on a new line of smartphones to cater to 5G
Now that OnePlus has launched its iterative 6T handset, many eyes have turned towards the company’s future offerings. While the tentatively titled OnePlus 7 is expected mid-2019, reports suggest that the firm might have an entirely new line in the works sporting 5G technology. Last month, OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei …
Read More »Crackers best Hitman 2’s Denuvo DRM three days before full release
Despite its past successes of keeping games locked down for months after their release, Denuvo’s latest 5.2 update was cracked in just four days. The firm stated that four days could have a significant impact on game sales, but IO Interactive’s upcoming Hitman 2 hasn’t been so lucky, with one …
Read More »Report suggests $1,770 price tag for Samsung’s foldable device
Samsung showcased its folding smartphone/tablet hybrid last week, keeping hush on some of the finer details. A report has since come to light detailing the Galaxy F, as it will apparently be known, particularly looking at when the hybrid device will launch and how much it’s believed to set users …
Read More »Gaunt Francis Architects talks virtual reality and the justified cost of HTC’s Vive Pro
HTC launched its Vive Pro full kit earlier this year with an eye-watering price of £1,299 here in the UK. While we respect cutting edge technology here at KitGuru, justifying the cost seemed almost impossible with current state of the virtual reality market. We were quickly informed by Gaunt Francis …
Read More »Sony’s PlayStation 4 surpasses lifetime sales of the PS3
Sony’s PlayStation 4 has hit its biggest milestone so far this year, surpassing its predecessor in terms of total lifetime sales. With 86 million units shipped as of September 2018, the console has exceeded the PlayStation 3 by approximately 3 million. While Q1 fell just short of the 83 million …
Read More »Microsoft acquires RPG studios Obsidian and inXile Entertainment
Last month, rumours surrounding Microsoft’s acquisition of Obsidian Entertainment came to a head, with many sources stating that it was almost complete. These rumours have since been officially confirmed at Microsoft’s X018, along with the surprise purchase of inXile Entertainment. With Knights of the Old Republic II, Fallout New Vegas …
Read More »Overwatch’s next patch will need to fully reinstall the game
Blizzard has coined its next Overwatch update as a “remaster” patch thanks to its comprehensive overhaul and large size. The publisher warns players that this means the client will be required to fully download and reinstall the game from scratch. “The next major patch will have some pretty fundamental changes …
Read More »Nintendo is axing video support on the Wii
This week, Nintendo finally endowed the Switch with its first universal video application, allowing users to download YouTube from the eShop. Unfortunately for those still watching things on their Wii, Nintendo has revealed that all video services are soon to be axed for the aging console. Confirmation comes from Netflix …
Read More »Disney’s streaming service is dubbed Disney+
The EU’s approval of Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox means the corporate giant is one step closer to bolstering its already monumental library. Much of the company’s efforts will be housed within its upcoming streaming service, which has now been dubbed Disney+ and will launch in the latter half …
Read More »Tesla reveals Musk’s replacement as chair of the board
At the end of September, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) forced Tesla CEO Elon Musk to step down as company chairman in order to settle fraud allegations. After rigorous searching, Tesla has now appointed Telstra’s CFO Robyn Denholm as chair of its board. The fallout came after Musk …
Read More »Amazon releases its Alexa virtual assistant for Windows 10
If Cortana simply isn’t enough virtual assistant for your needs when traversing Windows 10, Amazon has a potential solution by bringing Alexa to the platform. Unfortunately, it looks as though functionality will be limited at launch, which could be a deal breaker for some. Amazon had already put Alexa through …
Read More »YouTube has finally landed on Nintendo Switch
Update (09/11/18): Reports emerged that YouTube would finally come to Nintendo Switch this week, a year and a half after the hybrid console first launched. Fortunately, the rumours were true, as Nintendo has officially unveiled the application in its eShop. Ever since its March 2017 release, fans of the Nintendo …
Read More »EA’s Origin Access premier sees Battlefield V launch early
Although EA’s Battlefield V officially releases on November 20th, paying members of the publisher’s Origin Access Premier earned the right to access the game early. This was expected to launch tomorrow, but it seems that annual shooter is already available to subscribers. Battlefield V has one of the most fragmented …
Read More »Samsung unfolds its Infinity Flex Display smartphone/tablet hybrid
Samsung finally unveiled its foldable smartphone/tablet hybrid that’s become lovingly known as the Galaxy X by the media.
Read More »Samsung may adopt the divisive notch after all
Samsung devices have long been a haven in an increasingly notch-filled world, even going as far as to ridicule competition for the idea. This could soon be set to change, as the South Korean firm outlined four experimental front-facing camera solutions during its developer conference. Similar to its rival firms, …
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