Ubisoft has managed to breathe new life into Rainbow Six Siege over its two year lifespan, offering sizable quarterly updates to keep its players interested. Its Year 3 updates are intended to be its biggest yet, however, as the publisher has announced five major changes coming to the multiplayer shooter. …
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Read More »PUBG players are dropping despite hitting 30 million sales
Update: It seems that false reports have been circulating the internet claiming that BattlEye released data showing 99 percent of hackers on PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds were from the Chinese region. The anti-cheat firm has gone on to confirm that it has said no such thing and that the information has perhaps …
Read More »Intel has racked up 32 lawsuits and counting, due to Meltdown and Spectre issues
Intel is experiencing an overwhelming amount of legal action over the Meltdown and Spectre flaws, as the company reveals that the count is currently at 32 lawsuits. The blue team is also under fire from the inside, as three shareholders have each filed shareholder derivative cases claiming a lack of …
Read More »Apple tells devs to natively support iPhone X with new applications, notch is here to stay
Apple’s infamous notch housed at the top of the iPhone X is rather punk, ignoring the ridicule to go on to become a complete trendsetter that many now adopt themselves. Of course, this notch is appearing on more Android smartphones now despite the initial backlash, and Apple isn’t dropping it …
Read More »Twitch adds private chat rooms to combat Discord
Twitch has defined itself as its own platform away from the likes of YouTube thanks to its dedication to the interaction between entertainer and viewer. This is set to be improved once again, as Twitch is adding a private chat rooms alongside its public chat, giving streamers the ability to …
Read More »Rainbow Six Siege leaks its new operators, Lion and Finka, before weekend reveal
The Rainbow Six: Siege Invitational finals are this weekend and with it comes the reveal of Operation Chimera in full. In usual fashion, however, the new operators Lion and Finka have been leaked, complete with a reveal video. Finka, A.K.A. Dr. Lera Melnikova is a Spetznaz-based attacker that sports a …
Read More »CD Projekt Red weighs in on monetisation and loot boxes
With the release of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, CD Projekt Red set the standard at which almost all titles have been compared thanks to its expansive content and good-guy business practices. Now, the developer has weighed in on the ongoing loot box controversy, chastising companies for charging full price …
Read More »Windows 10 to get ‘Ultimate Performance’ mode for power users
The next Windows 10 update is just around the corner, and with it comes a brand new power management mode exclusive to Windows 10 Pro users. Ultimate Performance, as it’s dubbed, is built for the high demand of workstations that often process heavy tasks such as 3D modelling and will …
Read More »Sicario 2 director might helm Call of Duty movie adaptation
Just about every video game experience is turning to the silver screen, from Metal Gear Solid to Sleeping Dogs, but one of the less cinematic experiences in the works to receive the Hollywood treatment is Call of Duty. It seems that production is going smooth, with some big names being …
Read More »Insel Games removed from Steam for strong arming employees to review its own game
Maltese video game publisher Insel Games has been under fire recently, as an employee email leaked suggesting that it was pressuring its staff to write positive emails on its latest title Wild Busters. Strictly prohibited in Valve’s terms and conditions, this has led to the studio being forcibly removed from …
Read More »Auction for UK’s 5G spectrum set for April after Three’s fails legal challenge against Ofcom
Last year, UK mobile network provider Three attempted to reduce Ofcom’s limitation on the amount of the 5G spectrum that could be purchased to 30 percent. It seems the legal action has now failed, with the auction set to go ahead in April with an imposed cap of 37 percent. …
Read More »Microsoft is building a new Skype client to circumvent system permissions bug
Microsoft has confirmed that Skype is currently experiencing a security flaw that can endow attackers with system-level privileges, something which is often reserved for the operating system exclusively. Unfortunately for users of the communication platform, it looks like the company isn’t planning on fixing it at all, instead opting for …
Read More »Colorful explains why its website copied EVGA’s ‘About Us’ section verbatim
In a strange turn of events, Chinese GPU manufacturer Colorful has been caught red handed sporting the same ‘About Us’ section on its website as director competitor EVGA. Colorful has now addressed the situation directly, claiming that the copy-and-paste debacle was due to outsourcing, and not a problem it is …
Read More »Google manages to double its Pixel sales in 2017
With the disastrous launch of the Pixel 2 range of smartphones, it seemed that all of the hard work Google had done building its reputation in the handset world had been undone. In an impressive change of pace, however, it seems that the company has managed to double its sales, …
Read More »Spyro the Dragon said to be next up for remaster, Crash Bandicoot could come to Xbox and PC
Since the release and subsequent success of the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, many have expected publisher Activision to continue breathing new life into classic games. Fan favourite Spyro the Dragon has been pegged as next in line, which might no longer be a pipe dream thanks to sources close …
Read More »Twitch rivals CNN and other US cable news networks in viewership
Livestreaming platform Twitch has continuously grown since Amazon’s $970 million acquisition, evolving into something more. Now, the website pulls in as many viewers as major cable news networks over in the US. Last month, Twitch managed to hold an average of 962,000 viewers at any given point, and while there …
Read More »Google details its built-in ad blocker for Chrome ahead of tomorrow’s release
Blocking advertisements is a popular practice when browsing the net, simply because websites have been abusing the system with intrusive pop-ups. Google in particular has had enough, having tested its own Chrome-based Adsense for over a month. Due to go live tomorrow, the company has detailed how it works and …
Read More »Hawaii moves forward on loot box regulation, proposing four new bills
Hawaii representative Chris Lee has made some progress on his crusade against loot boxes, originally vilifying EA’s Star Wars Battlefront II as a ‘Star Wars-themed online casino’ because of the practice. The legislator has now proposed four new bills in hopes of prompting transparency in the gaming industry as well …
Read More »Huawei attempts to boost ratings of unreleased Mate 10 Pro with fake reviews
It looks like Huawei has been using some questionable tactics in order to promote the US launch for its new Mate 10 Pro smartphone. The new phone is set to launch in the US next week without the help of any carriers. So in order to give it a bit …
Read More »Ubisoft reveals the five types of alien hybrids that will swarm Rainbow Six Siege during Outbreak event
Rainbow Six Siege’s upcoming Outbreak event has already been likened to that of pre-established zombies modes, however Team Rainbow will be up against a much different threat than your average undead. Ahead of its March 6th launch, Ubisoft has revealed details on the five types of otherworldly enemies that players …
Read More »Rumour: iOS 12 to allow for iPhone apps on desktop Macs
Apple is known for its inclusive ecosystem, often being the deciding factor for returning customers. It seems that the company might be about to take this one step further, as iOS 12 is rumoured to allow developers to create iPhone applications that are compatible with macOS. This comes as one …
Read More »YouTube CEO defends decision not to kick Logan Paul from the platform entirely
In the wake of Logan Paul’s controversial behaviour, YouTube has faced increasing pressure to kick the online celebrity from its platform entirely. CEO Susan Wokcicki has defended the platform’s decision to temporarily suspend Paul’s advertisement revenue as sufficient punishment for the crime and that the controversial content creator hadn’t actually …
Read More »Rare says Sea of Thieves will never implement loot crates
Sea of Thieves is just over a month away from release, and although developer Rare will be helping its players simulate the life of a pirate, it’s keen on keeping its own shady practices to a minimum. As such, while microtransactions are a possibility somewhere down the line, the more …
Read More »UK motorist convicted of speeding blames Grand Theft Auto
It’s been quite some time since a video game was publicly blamed for the real-world crimes of an individual but that hasn’t stopped Grand Theft Auto (GTA) from remaining the go-to scapegoat. Rockstar’s morally questionable series has been on the receiving end of many accusations, with the latest coming from …
Read More »New Kingdom Hearts III trailer takes players into the world of Monsters Inc.
After a long 12-year wait since its predecessor, Kingdom Hearts III is due at some point this year. The D23 Expo in Japan unfortunately didn’t narrow its window of release, however it did give us a first look at its new theme music from returning singer Hikaru Utada and an …
Read More »Repairing an Apple HomePod costs almost as much as a new device
Apple is known for its expensive repairs, but it seems that it might be going a step further with its HomePod smart speaker. Its updated support page shows that the cost to repair the device out-of-warranty rivals that of buying a new one outright, making the AppleCare extended warranty all …
Read More »Razer to suspend its Paid to Play program in March
For the past year, Razer has been experimenting with its own points reward system, allowing players to play eligible games with its Cortex desktop software running in the background to earn digital currency. Razer has announced that this “Paid to Play” scheme will be suspended as of March 1st due …
Read More »Nvidia reiterates that it is focused on catching up with GPU supply
Nvidia wasn’t shy of the success brought about by the current cryptocurrency boom during its earnings call on Friday, but it similarly hasn’t forgotten the huge problem it has been presenting gamers. The company has taken the time to reiterate previous statements, reassuring that gamers are still the number one …
Read More »Nvidia CEO takes shots at AMD after revealing record quarterly and full year revenue
We’ve known for quite some time that Nvidia has the larger share of the GPU market, but now it’s letting everyone know just how much. Using the tailwind of “a record quarter wrapping up a record year,” CEO Jen-Hsun Huang didn’t shy from telling everyone that Nvidia is “10x bigger …
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