ASUSTOR has announced the official release of the Linux Center, allowing owners to run the native Linux system straight from their NAS drives. As well as giving access to operating system specific applications, the company claims that this “effectively turns the NAS into a computer with unlimited possibilities.” The Linux …
Read More »Overwatch could have more content, if it weren’t for toxic players
Most, if not all competitive games are plagued with toxic players and the more popular the game gets, the worse the case usually is. Blizzard’s Overwatch is no different, with director Jeff Kaplan admitting that the game’s development has been slowed down because of the behaviour. The latest Overwatch update …
Read More »Bethesda’s Creation Club advertisement ironically modded out of Fallout 4
Paid mods have never been particularly popular and the same rings true for Bethesda’s Creation Club, whether it’s selling small lots of content or intrusively downloading pieces without your permission. Ironically, a mod has since been created to block all Creation Club news in Fallout 4, and needless to say, …
Read More »Amazon discontinue Fire TV, possibly for new Alexa powered device
Following on from the launch of the new Apple TV 4K, Amazon has pulled the plug on its Fire TV sales. With the device now being unavailable directly from the retailer, rumours are cropping up that the tech giant plans to introduce an update to the Fire TV line complete …
Read More »Kickstarter offers local support for Japanese creators
Whereas Kickstarter has always been accessible for Japanese backers, creators from the country have always had to look elsewhere to crowdfund their projects. Now, Kickstarter has finally launched for Japanese creators, complete with local customer support and project reviewers. The crowdfunding site only began offering local support to Singapore and …
Read More »Firewatch bombarded with negative reviews after PewDiePie controversy
Following PewDiePie’s latest controversy, Firewatch developer Campo Santo began to distance itself from the entertainer by filing a DMCA takedown notice to all of his content regarding the game. The takedown notice resulted in all Firewatch content disappearing from the YouTube star’s channel, which has prompted those against the developer’s …
Read More »All proceeds of Blizzard’s new WoW pet goes to disaster relief
In light of the disasters surrounding the U.S., Blizzard has promptly shifted the release of this year’s charity pet in World of Warcraft forward. Every purchase made before December 31st will see the complete $10 adoption fee split evenly between the American Red Cross Disaster Relief and the International Federation …
Read More »Stardew Valley publisher Chucklefish teases magical new game
While we wait for Stardew Valley’s much anticipated multiplayer addition, its publisher Chucklefish has revealed more details on its new game. Teased last year, the yet untitled magical school-themed RPG is set to draw inspiration from a number of sources while building on the colourful art style made ever more …
Read More »Apple TV catches up to competitors by adding 4K and HDR
During the iPhone launch keynote, Apple shed some light on the future of its Apple TV range. With competition already offering a range of 4K enabled products, Apple are playing catch-up by finally introducing Apple TV 4K, complete with the high 3840 × 2160 pixel count and HDR functionality. Roku …
Read More »Google appeals record breaking €2.42 billion fine
Google came under fire this June, netting the biggest fine the European Commission has ever handed out at €2.42 billion. The company has unsurprisingly filed an appeal, opposing the General Court of the European Union’s ruling. The €2.42 billion fine came about via the antitrust allegation that the tech giant …
Read More »Galaxy Note 8 pre-orders break Samsung’s record
The Galaxy Note 8 begins shipping this week and Samsung have set an aim of selling 11 million units. It seems that the firm is well on its way, as the smartphone manufacturer has announced that pre-orders for the new phablet have broken company records, the highest-ever for the Note …
Read More »Nintendo is bringing back the NES Classic next year
Many who missed out on the extremely limited run of the NES Classic will get another chance at the console, as Nintendo has said that it is set to return next year. This announcement comes just before the upcoming SNES Mini is set to release, which will also have its …
Read More »PewDiePie issues an apology for racial remark
Felix “PewDiePie” Kjellberg landed himself in hot water again this week after shouting a racial slur live on stream, prompting action from developers to issue DMCA takedowns in a bid to disassociate themselves. Inevitably, PewDiePie has issued an apology addressing the most recent matter, making no excuse or defence for …
Read More »Steam on track to top record number of games released in a year
Valve has a trend of releasing more and more games per year, with 2016 seeing the release of what was nearly 40 percent of Steam’s entire library. Having already passed 3,000 titles this year, 2017 is on track to surpassing a record breaking 5,000 games. The staggering numbers are thanks …
Read More »There might not be enough Switch consoles for Christmas
Two weeks ago, Nintendo announced that with the holiday period just around the corner, it would be stepping up production of its Switch in order to try and meet demand. While the Japanese manufacturer is making good on these promises, it is concerned that the demand might be too high …
Read More »No new Arkham game claims Batman’s voice actor
Although developer Rocksteady left the series behind after a trilogy of games, WB Games Montreal’s spin-off prequel Arkham Origins provided a thread for the Dark Knight to return to the Arkhamverse. Many have expected some form of a continuation, but according to Batman’s voice actor Kevin Conroy, there are no …
Read More »Microsoft address Game Mode issues in Windows 10 Creators Update
Since its introduction with the Windows 10 Creators Update, Microsoft’s new Game Mode hasn’t fared well with all users, with many reporting problems such as frame drops and stuttering in game. Microsoft has since responded to these issues, promising that they will be addressed. Microsoft teased its new Game Mode …
Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.0 might launch in October after three delays
Star Citizen’s Alpha 3.0 update was expected to release last week, but its development has run on longer than expected resulting in its third delay since its original June release. This comes after finding 94 must-fix issues, however with the team already whittling them down to 76, 3.0 could see …
Read More »Android Oreo faces data bugs while those not on Oreo risk security
You're damned if you do, damned if you don't as Android experiences hiccups as of late. Those running Oreo face data bugs while those that aren't risk an "overlay attack."
Read More »PUBG breaks 1 million concurrent users, teases next update
Yesterday, PlayerUnknown himself said that Battlegrounds could one day reach the potential 100 million overall users that League of Legends sports. The game is now one step closer, with PUBG breaking its first million concurrent players, which is amazingly close to breaking Dota 2’s record. It was just two weeks …
Read More »ASUS launch edgy RGB update to its ROG Horus keyboard
ASUS has been pushing its peripherals a lot more in the past few years, finally releasing the much anticipated ROG Claymore detachable keyboard late last year after a very long wait. The company’s new addition to its ROG line is the Horus GK2000 RGB, with Cherry MX RGB switches. The …
Read More »EU anti-piracy plan calls for Europe-wide ancillary copyright
New anti-piracy plans are being laid by the Council of the European Union, with a leaked document revealing the possible introduction of “indiscriminate internet surveillance.” The proposal is pushed by the Estonian government while it currently retains the bi-annual EU presidency. The original proposal’s “upload filter” is kept intact with …
Read More »Microsoft’s Surface keynote in October set to reveal new devices
Two weeks after Intel seemed to show off an unannounced Microsoft laptop, the next-generation Surface devices are pegged to be revealed next month. Invites for the company’s annual event have now been sent out, meaning we can expect “at least one” new device between October 31st and November 1st. Microsoft …
Read More »The Fractured but Whole’s difficulty is tied to your character’s skin colour
Ubisoft’s South Park: The Stick of Truth was debatably easy depending on who you ask, even on its hardcore difficulty. In a bid to shake things up as well as make a controversial statement in the process, the sequel’s difficulty will get harder depending on your character’s skin colour. At …
Read More »G.Skill offer extreme 4600MHz kit for Intel X299 motherboards
G.Skill continues its extreme offerings by launching its new Trident Z 4600MHz RAM for Intel's X299 platform.
Read More »PUBG looks to Destiny’s aim-assist to carry cross-platform play
Later this year, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is set to arrive on Xbox One via a deal with Microsoft and one of the hot topics is whether or not cross-platform will be a thing. Creator Brendan Greene has now confirmed that it is a possibility and that the team are looking at …
Read More »Wolfenstein 2 developers talk about environmental storytelling
A lot less subtle and more direct to the point, developer MachineGames’ new trailer for Wolfenstein 2 delves into the meaning behind previous marketing for the game. Executive Producer Jerk Gustafson and Creative Director Jens Matthies discuss the control that the Nazi’s have in The New Colossus as well as …
Read More »Intel’s Skylake processors are coming to an end
When one life ends, another begins as Intel announced the end of life dates for its 6th generation line of processors in the wake of the impending Coffee Lake arrival. The Core i7-6700K, i5-6600K, i5-620P, and i3-6098P CPUs are all being discontinued, with the last shipments taking place a year …
Read More »Improving Rainbow Six Siege doesn’t stop at Operation Health
Rainbow Six Siege is by no means a perfect shooter, but Ubisoft’s dedication to improving the game has been the perfect response to an otherwise relatively flawed and initially troubled game. Since Operation Health has come to an end, the developer ensures players that Siege is here to stay and …
Read More »Intel Coffee Lake processors expected in early October
Intel’s 8th generation series of processors is expected to launch early next month after a string of leaks. If this new information is to be believed, it’s very likely that the launch date for the new Coffee Lake Z370 motherboards and i7 8700K processor is October 5th. After VideoCardz gave …
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