Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, Civilization VI is getting its first big expansion next year. Rise & Fall will be available on February 8th, introducing new leaders, civilisations, wonders, units and much more. One of the biggest new additions in the Rise & Fall expansion is its introduction …
Read More »Apple might be joining the foldable display foray
Bendable displays have been in the works for quite some time now, with Samsung apparently making a push with the technology on its smartphones last week. It seems that Apple also wants in, as its most recent patent application concerns plans for its own foldable tech. While the first thought …
Read More »China is getting a mobile PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds port
Last week, it was revealed that PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds finally got given the thumbs up to release in China via Tencent, providing that the title is modified to comply with content regulations. It seems that the tech giant had a lot of faith in its ability to push the product in …
Read More »VR headsets achieve a new milestone, with analysts predicting 2018 boom
Virtual reality started off understandable slow, with the new tech costing an arm and a leg for early adopters. Two years later, it seems that the technology is finally taking off, shipping 1 million virtual reality headsets in the third quarter of 2017. This was, in fact, the first time …
Read More »Apple will have more iPhone X handsets in time for Christmas, according to KGI
Despite the holiday period, Apple’s supply of iPhone X smartphones has begun to not only stabilise, but improve. While some have placed this down to lower demand for the expensive handset, KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says otherwise. The iPhone X has been met with supply and demand problems since before …
Read More »Square Enix isn’t giving up on the Deus Ex series
Earlier this year, it was reported that the Deus Ex series was on hiatus following low sales of its latest title, Mankind Divided. This led to speculation that future titles would be discontinued in favour of other properties, contrary to plans set in motion by Square Enix CEO Yosuke Matsuda. …
Read More »Ubisoft builds up to Rainbow Six Siege Year 3 with its Outbreak ARG
During its last Pro League, Ubisoft disclosed what Rainbow Six Siege had in store for its Year 3 timeline, starting with Operation Chimera and the game’s zombie-themed co-op event. It seems like the infection has already begun, however, as Ubisoft launches an ARG for players to unlock confidential information about …
Read More »G.Skill breaks new barriers with low-latency, high-speed memory kits
When G.Skill isn’t breaking world records for the speed of its memory, it’s taking the crown for latency instead. It’s latest lot of Trident Z RGB memory ranges from a speedy 4000MHz up, sporting ultra-low latency at a tiny CL17 timing. To achieve such a low latency of CL17, the …
Read More »Dota 2 is revamping its ranked system with Medals
Dota 2 has reworked its Ranked rewards scheme, bringing in Seasonal Rank Medals to replace its renown matchmaking rating (MMR) system. This new system is now live, as Valve kicked off the game’s six-month Ranked Season yesterday. The news was revealed over on Dota 2’s official blog, attempting to reward …
Read More »Star Wars Battlefront II players are cheating the Credits system
Despite the changes that have been made, there are still plenty of fans out there that feel Star Wars Battlefront II is a grind. Some sneaky players, however, have crafted contraptions to circumvent the system and earn credits while they are away from their keyboard. Of course, the game as …
Read More »UK ISPs will no longer mislead customers by advertising top speeds
Have you ever questioned why the advertisement stated you’ll get significantly more download speed than you actually do? Well, for a lot of users in the UK, that is about to change as broadband providers will now be restricted to showing off its average speed rather than its top speed. …
Read More »The UK Gambling Commission holds no authority on loot boxes
With the increasing inclusion of loot crates within popular triple-A titles came the concerns over their relation to gambling and subsequent ratings enabling minors to engage in the malicious practice. This has escalated as of late, with Belgium and certain states in the US calling for investigations and potential bans, …
Read More »Rainway can stream games from your PC to Nintendo Switch
While the PC platform is known for being a powerhouse in comparison to its rivals, it is often the biggest pain to move around the house. Developer Andrew Sampson has taken it upon himself to create Rainway, a new application that hopes to stream your PC to various other devices. …
Read More »Gigabyte launches its X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro
Gigabyte’s new X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro motherboard features an updated VRM design paired with Smart Fan 5 technology, built to satisfy high power demands. This primes the Gaming 7 Pro for use with Intel’s weighty 18-Core i9 7980XE processor, all while keeping the system sufficiently cooled. “The X299 AORUS …
Read More »Valle Coronado is PUBG’s new desert map, as more details are datamined
Update (6/12/17): The official unveiling of the new desert map has now revealed it will be titled ‘Miramar' instead of Valle Coronado as the below datamine originally suggested. Along with the title, Bluehole also gave further details regarding what to expect from Miramar in the form of six new screenshots, …
Read More »Ark’s second expansion, Aberration, releases next month
Further expanding from its base dinosaur taming gameplay, Ark’s next expansion pits players against a whole host of fresh monstrosities to fight and control on a new, malfunctioning Ark called ‘Aberration’. Players clever and strong enough to survive Aberration will “uncover the ultimate secrets of the Arks and discover what …
Read More »Lian-Li launch Alpha tempered glass cases and Bora RGB fans
Out of sight, out of mind is no longer the only way when it comes to PC building, with RGB fans and tempered glass cases becoming the new de facto standard. Recognising this, Lian-Li has further pushed into both markets, launching two affordable Alpha mid towers alongside a set of …
Read More »New Facebook tool will enable users to see propaganda pages they’ve liked
Just last week, Facebook announced that it will add ‘trust indicators’ to combat the spreading of false information. Further progressing on its plans to ‘combat fake news and propaganda’, the social media page is now adding a tool to allow users to identify whether or not they have interacted with …
Read More »Square Enix let Hitman go to ensure “continued success” of both the company & series
When Square Enix parted ways with IO Interactive, it was surprising that it let the developer keep the rights to its Hitman franchise. CEO Yosuke Matsuda has now spoken up, revealing that the difficult decision was made for the continued success of both Square Enix and the Hitman series alike. …
Read More »Pay-to-win worries stir up as dataminers uncover more loot crates in Call of Duty: WWII
When it was revealed that loot boxes would be bombarding the beaches of Normandy in Call of Duty: WWII, developer Sledgehammer Games was quickly to quell pay-to-win fears. Since then, dataminers have delved a little deeper, uncovering unreleased loot crates that are bound to cause controversy if implemented. Stating that …
Read More »iPhone X manufacturer, Foxconn caught using illegal student labor
Apple’s biggest manufacturing partner is now under investigation after it’s been uncovered that it is breaking local labor laws. The Chinese factory is housing student workers, who ‘voluntarily’ work up to 11 hours a day disguised as an internship program. The use of student ‘volunteers’ was employed by Hon Hai …
Read More »Google promises to stop collecting Android location data after being caught
Yesterday, it came to light that Google had been tracking users of its Android operating systems regardless of whether or not location services had been turned off. The company has now firmly held its red hands high, stating that it will stop this data collection and find another way to …
Read More »PUBG will get official Chinese servers, exclusively operated by Tencent
Originally being shot down, Tencent never gave up its perusal of launching official Chinese servers for PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. It seems that the ongoing battle between the publisher and Chinese watchdogs has come to an end, with Tencent securing the rights to officially launch PUBG in the country after all. The …
Read More »Clicker Heroes 2 swaps microtransactions for set price
While the current controversy surrounds loot boxes, the original debacle with microtransactions arose around free-to-play mobile games that employed an addictive design, ensnaring people into paying out the rear end. It turns out that developer Playsaurus feels pretty bad about the whole thing, dropping the free-to-play model for its upcoming …
Read More »Samsung hints at its foldable Galaxy X smartphone with new product page
Rumours surrounding Samsung’s foldable Galaxy X smartphone have fluctuated, from the expected reveal in the third quarter this year to the reported maturity of the device expected closer to 2019. While we have yet to receive an official reveal, it seems that the company has inadvertently leaked a support page …
Read More »First official Star Wars Battlefront II patch originally broke more than it fixed
Although many changes have already made their way to Star Wars Battlefront II, the game has just received its “first official patch,” including fixes for known problems. Unfortunately, it also seemed to have created a lot more than intended, going as far as to break progression entirely. With Patch 0.2 …
Read More »Analyst says rage over Star Wars microtransactions is unjustified, suggests big price rise alternative
Unless you’ve been isolated on Dagobah, you’ll have no doubt heard about the controversy surrounding Star Wars Battlefront II and its microtransaction system. According to one Wall Street firm, however, this outrage is unwarranted given that it’s still “one of the cheapest forms of entertainment.” Outcry from fans over Star …
Read More »Android Oreo reaches final build for OnePlus 3 and 3T
With the OnePlus 5 and latest 5T still yet to receive Android Oreo, it’s easy to forget that owners of its last generation were also left patiently waiting. Luckily, OnePlus 3 and 3T owners need wait no longer, as the company has finally rolled out the latest operating system. While …
Read More »Microsoft Surface Book 2 tests show throttling and charger issues
While Microsoft’s Surface devices are often praised at face value, many of them suffer when delving a little deeper into a breakdown. It seems that the Surface Book 2 is no different, revealing processor throttling and battery issues. While sleek devices, Microsoft’s history has proven a little tricky with its …
Read More »CD Projekt Red quells microtransaction fears for Cyberpunk 2077
Among the overwhelming focus on games as a service alongside an epidemic of microtransactions, fans of CD Projekt Red couldn’t help but get worked up at the prospect of upcoming title, Cyberpunk 2077 following the same path. Worries can now be put to rest, as the developer has since taken …
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