Apex Legends is about to get a big update which will include an improved training mode where players can test out all the weapons and other gear to tailor their Battle Royale Skills. Respawn says the update will be coming soon. It can be a daunting prospect jumping into a …
Read More »Microsoft Flight Simulator alpha testing starts this month
Registration for the first stage of Microsoft Flight Simulator testing is due to end this week, with the Alpha versions of the sim being available in two stages between 24th October until the end of November. Alpha testing is due to commence on 24th October, with a further round of …
Read More »Fortnite season 10 ended with bang and the game no longer exists
Fortnite season 10 ended last night with a bang quite literally, the whole map was gobbled up by a Black Hole with the game’s servers going down soon after, leaving Fortnite players thinking the world has ended. The huge ending to Fortnite season 10 went down yesterday and marked a …
Read More »Microsoft announce new keyboards with dedicated Office and emoji keys
Microsoft has announced a range of keyboards that feature dedicated Office and emoji keys. Two new keyboards will be available, one larger ergonomic split layout and a smaller, slim Bluetooth version. Both the new designs will feature the dedicated Office and emoji keys, the Office key will replace the right-hand …
Read More »Nvidia Lightspeed Studios will be releasing more RTX classics
Nvidia Lightspeed Studios is planning to remaster more classic PC game titles from the past decades with ray-tracing effects, after the Quake II RTX-enabled makeover they did earlier this year was a success. According to a new job listing by Nvidia Lightspeed Studios, which was picked up by DSOGaming , …
Read More »Rumoured AMD 7nm Mobility CPUs could launch early in 2020
According to rumours, AMD could be launching its Mobility CPUs based on 7nm technology early in 2020, with claims this could reduced the cost of gaming capable laptops to $699. According to the guys over at wccftech, they have got confirmation AMD will be launching 7nm mobile CPUs in Q1 …
Read More »Fortnite “Chapter 2” may have been leaked on the Apple Store
An apparent leak by Apple seem to suggest Fortnite “Chapter 2” could be on its way. However, the game's developer is yet to confirm the release date of season 11 for the popular Battle Royal shooter. A leak from Apple’s Italian App Store suggests some huge changes to the battle …
Read More »Call of Duty Mobile has a record-breaking start with 100 million downloads in the first week
Call of Duty Mobile has had the most popular mobile game launch in history, with over 100 million downloads of the game taking place in the first week after launch, beating huge titles such as Fortnite and PUBG Mobile. According to mobile app analytics experts Sensor Tower, Call of Duty …
Read More »Surface Book 2 firmware patch finally fixes CPU and GPU issues
Microsoft has finally released an update for the Surface Book 2 to correct an Nvidia discrete GPU problem and CPU throttling issues, that have been plaguing the device for months. Microsoft has been blocking the Windows 10 update (1903) on Surface Book 2 devices for months, as it was found …
Read More »10th generation Intel Core i3 processors could feature Hyper-Threading
Intel may be ready to offer a Core i3 Comet Lake CPU featuring Hyper-Threading after a benchmark submission is spotted listing a Core i3-10100 processor sporting four cores and eight threads, marking a big step up from previous generations. A SiSoftsoftare benchmark submission revealed on Twitter by @TUM_APISAK has shown …
Read More »DOTA 2’s new patch focuses on matchmaking improvements and community behaviour
An update for DOTA 2 has been released centred around improving the matchmaking system and focusing on fixing issues that arose from the previous patch, which was released in September. DOTA 2 developer Valve understands that some players have been experiencing a significant drop in the quality of matchmaking. As …
Read More »Google’s Pixelbook Go images and specification revealed
Just days before Google's big hardware event, 9TO5Google have got their hands on what they claim to be Google’s Pixelbook Go laptop, which is rumoured to be announced at the event by Google next week. The guys over at 9TO5Google have had extensive hands-on experience of the system and shared …
Read More »Leaked Zotac images could prove the GTX 1660 Super is coming
Although there has been no official confirmation from Nvidia that the Super series will actually make an appearance under the 1660 brand, it is looking more and more likely every day, with new leaks coming thick and fast. A website post recently by the guys over at Videocardz may be …
Read More »Corsair has introduced and new range of Void Elite and HS Pro headsets
Corsair has unveiled a new range of updated Void and HS series headsets – the Void Elite and HS Pro are said to offer updates to the series with improved audio, microphones and comfort. The Corsair Void family of headsets has been around for some time now, so Corsair has …
Read More »Cherry introduces new Stream Keyboard for professional environments
Keyboard manufacturer Cherry has introduced a new product to their already extensive line-up. The Cherry Stream Keyboard is said to be the perfect workhorse for professional environments, combining ergonomic design with a durable build. The new Cherry Stream Keyboard offers extended functionality over the original, with a modern look and …
Read More »League of Legends 10th birthday celebrations kick off on 15th October
League of Legends developer, Riot Games is planning birthday celebrations to mark the 10th anniversary of the game, with a “digital event”, in-person activities at regional Riot offices and a special edition of Riot Pls that will be streamed live. The 10th anniversary of League of Legends will soon be …
Read More »AMD has had Microsoft ray tracing code in its drivers since July
Even though none of AMD's current generation of graphics cards officially support Microsoft’s DirectX Raytracing (DXR), according to recent reports, it seems AMD has been putting code in its GPU drivers since July this year. As reported by PCGamesN, recent images from AMD’s China partner summit event, which were shared …
Read More »Man charged with burglaries on Valve’s office walked away with $40,000 worth of goods
A man from Washington DC has been charged with breaking into Valve’s offices and walking away with over $40,000 worth of stolen goods in a wheelie bin, including games and equipment. As reported by Washington news station KIRO 7, a man named by Washington detectives as 32-year-old Shawn Shaputi, broke …
Read More »Samsung Develops Industry’s First 12-Layer 3D-TSV DRAM Packaging Technology
Samsung recently announced that they have developed the worlds first 12-layer 3D-TSV (Through Silicon Via) technology DRAM modules with up to 24GB capacity, one of the first products to use the technology will be Samsung’s very own HBM2 KGSDs. Samsung’s new 12-layer 3D-TSV process features 12 DRAM chips interconnected through …
Read More »New AMD and Intel powered Chromebooks unveiled by HP aimed at enterprise users
Hp has entered the business-orientated Chromebook market by releasing two Enterprise mobile devices that support advanced security, management and deployment features. The new line-up consists of two machines which are Intel and AMD based. The HP Chromebook 14A G5 will feature a 14-inch IPS BrightView display powered by AMD Radeon …
Read More »Red Dead Redemption 2 system requirements and pre-order info announced
After the surprise announcement last week that Red Dead Redemption 2 will be coming to PC sooner than some might have thought, Rockstar Games has now announced the minimum and recommended systems that will be required to play the game on PC. Not long after that, the pre-order system went live on the Rockstar Games Launcher.
Read More »New Vengeance LPX memory kits from Corsair break the 5000Mhz barrier
Corsair has announced a new DDR4 memory kit from its low-profile Vengeance LPX range. The new modules are set to break the 5000Mhz barrier for consumer desktop memory solutions. However, that performance comes with a rather large price tag. Vengeance LPX is a familiar name in the memory market, offering …
Read More »Linksys Aware is a new subscription based smart home security system
Linksys has introduced the first-to-market motion-sensing Mesh Wi-Fi technology, which will offer a home security system linked to a smartphone app through a subscription-based service. Linksys has announced it will be introducing a new first-of-its-kind subscription-based home security system. Linksys Aware, which is connected to the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi app …
Read More »Google claims Stadia will be faster and more responsive than local hardware
Google has claimed that its upcoming game streaming platform Stadia, will be faster and more responsive than local gaming hardware within a “year or two” after launch. According to the Vice President of engineering, Madj Bakar, Google believes its Stadia gaming platform will be faster than traditional gaming systems of …
Read More »Atari is still optimistic about its VCS console after lead architect leaves
Atari’s new VCS console project may be in trouble after its lead architect and former Xbox team member quits his role at the company, claiming non-payment of invoices to be the issue. The crowdfunded Atari VCS console was supposed to be launched in June, that date was delayed and the …
Read More »G.SKILL announce a series of high-performance, high-capacity memory modules
G.SKILL has announced new high-capacity, high-performance memory kits based on 32 GB modules and spanning several of their current DDR4 series. The company claims these modules will push the performance of high-capacity memory solutions to the limits. Included in the new specifications are G.SKILL’s Trident Z Royal and Trident Z …
Read More »Activision details Call of Duty: Modern Warfare system requirements and co-op mode
Activision has revealed detailed PC minimum and recommended requirements for the upcoming Modern Warfare reboot, along with discussing what’s to come in the returning co-operative Special Ops game mode. PC system requirements for the highly anticipated Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has been revealed on Blizzard’s Battle.net website. Both the …
Read More »Intel to discontinue AMD collaboration Kaby Lake-G in 2020
Intel has killed off its Kaby Lake-G collaboration with AMD Radeon RX Vega M graphics. However, the company has vowed it will continue to support the product with drivers for five years to follow policy. Kaby Lake-G was released at the beginning of 2018 featuring a collaboration between Intel and …
Read More »Battlefield V to offer free weekend trial events to new players
As part of its Battlefest celebrations, EA will be hosting a series of Free Weekend Trials of its popular WWII shooter. Gamers who have been curious to try out Battlefield V will get the chance to jump in on the action for a few days at a time for free! …
Read More »Google could be launching their own smartwatch with the Pixel 4
Rumours of Google releasing its very own smartwatch are doing the rounds again. The potential new device could be coming around the same time as the Google Pixel 4 launch, according to an industry source. Just last week, information detailing the official specification of the Google Pixel 4 was leaked. …
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