The HyperX Cloud Stinger line of gaming headsets is about to receive two new additions. The HyperX Cloud Stinger Core (7.1) and the HyperX Cloud Stinger Core (Wireless + 7.1) are the new headsets from HyperX, adding 7.1 virtual surround support to the Cloud Stinger family. According to Nate Almond, Audio Business …
Read More »Facebook Gaming is Facebook’s answer to YouTube and Twitch
Facebook has just launched the Facebook Gaming app for Android. Originally scheduled for a June release, Facebook has expedited the app's launch given the rise in interest of the gaming and streaming scene during the COVID-19 pandemic. Out of the 2500 million users on Facebook, 700 million engage with Facebook's …
Read More »Chuwi presents the world’s smallest 4K Mini-PC, the LarkBox
Chuwi, a Chinese computing device manufacturer, has just unveiled what it calls the “world's smallest Mini PC”. The LarkBox is about the size of an apple, but don't let the small footprint deceive you, as it's more than capable of streaming content in high-resolutions, including 4K. Weighing only 127g and …
Read More »ASUS Z490 motherboards comprehensively detailed in new leaks
Following the leak of two Asus Prime Z490 motherboards, Videocardz has shared new leaked slides detailing the ROG Strix Z490 motherboard series, the ROG Maximus XII motherboard series, the TUF Gaming Z490 motherboard series, and further details for the Prime motherboards...
Read More »Ninjala’s open beta is scheduled for April 28/29
The open beta for Ninjala, an arena brawler for Nintendo Switch, will start next week. The open beta will be public and available globally on both April 28 and 29, in three different time periods, each for one hour. Ninjala is a multiplayer arena action game where you play as …
Read More »Samsung S6 Lite has been officially announced, pre-orders are available now
The Samsung S6 lite has been unveiled and pre-orders are live. Samsung's new tablet will be available starting April 30 in two variants: “Wi-Fi” and “Wi-Fi + LTE”, alongside a range of different colour options. Featuring a 10nm octa-core Exynos 9611 CPU (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53), a Mali-G72 …
Read More »Xbox One X is getting a Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition makeover
Microsoft has been teasing something on Twitter about Cyberpunk 2077. Initially slated for a reveal today, Microsoft has spilled the beans earlier by uploading a video to the official Xbox YouTube channel, showing off the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One X limited edition. In this trailer (posted below), you can …
Read More »Creative introduces the new Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus soundcard
Creative is adding a new soundcard option to its portfolio, designed to sit between the company's Sound BlasterX AE-5 and AE-7 models. The new Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus is a PCIe card and DAC with RGB lighting that supports Dolby Digital Live and DTS Connect. Featuring a Sabre32 DAC, this soundcard allows the user …
Read More »SilentiumPC announces the Vero L3 and M3 power supplies
SilentiumPC is set to update its Vero L and M series of power supplies, with new L3 and M3 units. Utilising a simple and modern design, both the L3 and the M3 are available with different wattages, using a DC-DC design, and 80-Plus Bronze certification. The Vero L3 is a …
Read More »MSI releases the Optix MAG301CR 200Hz curved monitor
The MSI Optix MAG301CR is the latest addition to the company's MAG line of gaming monitors. Thanks to its high refresh rate and wider aspect ratio, this new screen is aimed at gamers looking for both a competitive edge, as well as an immersive gaming experience. The Optix MAG301CR uses a …
Read More »Sharkoon introduces new SHP Bronze line of PSUs
Sharkoon is about to add a new line of 80-Plus Bronze power supplies to its portfolio. The new SHP Bronze PSUs follow the company's approach of offering the best bang-for-buck and will be available in both 500W and 600W models. Designed with new and experienced system builders in mind, the …
Read More »The PC60 is Silicon Power’s thinnest portable SSD drive yet
Silicon Power has just announced its thinnest portable SSD to date. The PC60 is small enough to fit “in the palm of a hand and comfortably slides into a pocket”, due to its small housing and lightweight body. Measuring 80x80x11mm and weighing 46g, the compact Silicon Power PC60 is square-shaped …
Read More »Team Group announces two new T-Force Cardea Zero NVMe PCIe SSDs
Team Group is set to launch two new NVMe SSDs: the T-Force Cardea Zero Z330 and the T-Force Cardea Zero Z340. These are PCIe Gen3/NVMe 1.3 SSDs with high read and write speeds, and “patented graphene copper foil cooling modules” to prevent the drives from overheating. According to Team Group, …
Read More »Adata introduces XPG Spectrix D50 RGB DDR4 memory kits
Adata has announced the launch of a new line of memory modules called XPG Spectrix D50 RGB DDR4. Available with speeds of up to 4800MHz and a maximum capacity of 32GB, these new Adata XPG memory not only offer high performance but also eye-catching aesthetics. The metal heatsink surrounding the …
Read More »AVerMedia releases the first external 4K HDR and 240 FPS capture box
AVerMedia is launching the Live Gamer Bolt GC555, the “world's first external 4K HDR and 240FPS video capture box”. Although it has just launched, the Bolt has already been awarded with the Taiwan Excellence 2020 Award for its innovation, and the Red Dot Award for its aesthetics. AVerMedia Live Gamer …
Read More »Asus announces the TUF Gaming VG279Q1R 144Hz IPS monitor
Asus is adding a new monitor to its TUF Gaming line of products. The upcoming TUF Gaming VG279Q1R monitor is aimed at those looking for the best “bang for the buck” for a high refresh rate monitor. As per Guru3D, this 27-inch monitor comes equipped with an IPS panel with a …
Read More »Abkoncore introduces the AL1000 Sync full tower case
Abkoncore has announced a new full tower case known as the AL1000 Sync. This new case uses an open-design with tempered glass side panels to better showcase the interior and the included RGB fans, and it will be available in both ‘red wine' and grey colours. Using an aluminium frame, …
Read More »Gaming TV network VENN could launch earlier than expected
The launch of the upcoming gaming TV network VENN (Video Game Entertainment and News Network) could happen earlier than anticipated due to the increase in popularity of games and esports. Unlike many other industries which are postponing releases and cancelling plans because of the current worldwide pandemic, the founders of VENN …
Read More »BenQ announces the Zowie XL2546S monitor with DyAc+
Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, the BenQ Zowie XL2546S wants to be the next monitor of choice for competitive esports gamers. The XL2546S is technically very similar to the BenQ Zowie XL2546, but it comes with DyAc+ (Dynamic Accuracy Plus) blue reduction backlight technology. The BenQ Zowie XL2546S …
Read More »Call of Duty: Warzone reaches 50 million players after its first month
Season 3 has just started in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and the game is more lively than it has ever been. According to a post made by the Call of Duty official Twitter account, Warzone has reached the 50 million player mark, one month after its release. It seems …
Read More »Nvidia refreshes mobile GeForce RTX 2060 and 2070 GPUs
Alongside the new Super GPUs for laptops, we can also expect to see refreshed versions of both GeForce RTX 2060 and 2070 mobile chips...
Read More »Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord introduces public beta and alpha branches
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord has received numerous patches and hotfixes over the past two weeks. Now that it seems that the most troublesome bugs and issues are fixed, the team at TaleWorlds Entertainment wants to establish “a more structured patch process to better support content changes” by adding two …
Read More »Crucial unveils new P2 QLC M.2 NVMe Client SSD
Crucial has just released its new P2 QLC M.2 NVMe SSD. Currently available in both 250GB and 500GB capacities, the Crucial P2 is an all-around SSD for any type of workload and system, be it for gaming, office work or a laptop. Thanks to the NVMe technology, the Crucial P2 500GB …
Read More »EK launches the Velocity PreciseMount set
EK is launching the EK-Quantum Velocity PreciseMount set in both black and nickel finishes. The packaging includes all the parts needed to mount any EK-Quantum Velocity water block on all supported sockets, including all modern mainstream Intel, AMD, and Intel HEDT sockets. In spite of being included with all EK-Quantum Velocity CPU water …
Read More »Minix announces the Neo U22-XJ Android media hub
The new Minix Neo UX22-XJ is designed to be the centre of entertainment for your home. Capable of reproducing high-resolution 4K videos, this machine is a compact device designed to offer functionality in a sleek-looking package. The Minix Neo UX22-XJ comes with Android 9.0 Pie, and it's equipped with a processor with …
Read More »Crytek employee claims that PS5 is easier to code and then retracts statement
Crytek rendering engineer Ali Salehi stated in an interview that PS5 was the best next-gen console out of both Microsoft's and Sony's platforms. After Salehi's comments about PS5, the interview was removed and the Crytek engineer retracted his previous statement. During an interview made by Vigiato with Ali Salehi, the …
Read More »Company of Heroes coming to iPhone and Android this year
After the iPad launch earlier this year, it's now time for the iPhone and Android to receive Company of Heroes. Feral Interactive, the developer responsible for porting Company of Heroes to the iPad, has announced that the award-winning strategy war game will be released to these new platforms later this …
Read More »Last Oasis server issues have been resolved, devs explain what went wrong
After a rough launch, Donkey Crew decided to pull the plug on Last Oasis' servers for seven days and offered refunds to consumers regardless of the number of hours played. This past weekend, the game was relaunched and currently seems stable. The game had multiple bugs and stability problems at …
Read More »EVGA announces its GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card with GDDR6 memory
EVGA has announced its revised GeForce GTX 1650 with GDDR6 memory. Joining Inno3D, Gigabyte and MSI, the new GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 from EVGA is targeted at delivering the best gaming performance at a low cost. The new EVGA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6, like the original GeForce GTX 1650, features Turing shaders capable …
Read More »SteelSeries has acquired A-Volute, the company behind Nahimic audio software
SteelSeries has announced the acquisition of A-Volute, a developer of 3D sound software for enhanced gaming experiences, including the Nahimic software. With this acquisition, SteelSeries aims to improve its audio software and hardware with the expertise of A-Volute. SteelSeries has been at the forefront of gaming peripherals for almost 20 …
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