While Valve has given Team Fortress 2 less attention than its other team-based shooter, Counter-Strike 2, it has not been abandoned. The game has received small updates at irregular intervals. The most recent update, however, is more significant than usual since it finally moves Valve's 17-year-old shooter into the 64-bit …

The AMD Strix Halo is a rumoured upcoming line-up of laptop processors with beefy integrated graphics. According to the latest reports, these processors may offer pretty impressive performance, outperforming current-gen processors and trading blows with GPUs like the RTX 4060 and RTX 4070 for laptops.  Based on previous rumours, the …

Intel has been working on improving its Arc graphics drivers since the launch of its A-series desktop GPUs. We've seen some very impressive performance gains for DX9 and DX11 titles over the past year. With the latest driver release, Intel continues that trend, with performance gains of up to 48 …

The peak concurrent player count on Steam for Fallout games just keeps increasing. Thanks to the success of Amazon's new Fallout TV series and ongoing sales across all Fallout games, some Fallout games are hitting new all-time peak concurrent player counts.  Based on the data gathered by SteamDB, Fallout 4 …

As announced, Turtle Beach is retiring the Roccat brand. However, many of the company's peripherals will remain under the Turtle Beach name, including products like the Vulkan II Keyboard, and the popular Kone and Pure mice, which will be re-launched under the Turtle Beach name.  Starting with the new peripherals, …

TeamGroup has recently announced a new M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD, the MP44Q. Available in capacities up to 4 TB, the upcoming SSD features 3D QLC NAND memory capable of providing sequential read speeds of 7,400 MB/s. Team Group MP44Q M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD uses the newest 3D QLC NAND and …

EK has recently released a special edition direct die water block specifically designed for the AMD AM5 socket and delidded Ryzen 7000 CPUs, including the X3D versions. The custom-engineered cooling engine is designed for AM5 direct die cooling, and the cold plate contact surface has projecting areas that precisely fit …

Cougar's latest PC case aims to set itself apart from the crowd with a new ‘pillarless' design. The Cougar FV270 will be the first case to feature this, with the front left corner curving upwards, and a large tempered glass wrap-around side-panel to offer a panoramic view of your build.  …

Nvidia works with its various partners on different marketing and product initiatives regularly. According to a new report, Nvidia is ramping up a new one, referred to as the SFF Enthusiast program, which will provide incentives for partners to release smaller graphics cards for more powerful small form factor gaming …

Nvidia's range of workstation graphics cards expands this week with two new low-profile graphics cards, the RTX A1000 and the RTX A400, designed to provide all the performance necessary for compute applications in a smaller package.  The official renderings show the GPUs have a low-profile, single-slot architecture, and since their …

ASRock has recently launched two new gaming monitors, the Phantom Gaming PG27QFT2A and the Phantom Gaming PG27QFT1B. Both monitors feature a 27-inch IPS screen, QHD/1440p resolution, and a 180Hz refresh rate, making them ideal for gamers, but what sets them apart from each other?  The ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27QFT2A and …

Corsair is getting ready to launch its latest entry-level gaming headsets, the HS35 v2 and HS35 Surround v2. These headphones are compatible with a wide variety of devices thanks to the universal 3.5mm connector. The HS35 v2 series provides a diverse range of audio options. The custom-tuned 50mm neodymium drivers …

We've previously reviewed the Sharkoon Rebel C50 mid-tower. Now, Sharkoon is launching the Rebel C20, its Mini-ITX case, designed to support enough cooling for high-end components while keeping dimensions compact.  The Rebel C20 ITX comes in two versions: the standard model with no fans and the RGB model, which packs …

Gigabyte has announced the Aorus Xtreme Prestige Limited Edition series, which includes the Aorus Xtreme X Ice Motherboard and the Aorus RTX 4080 Super Xtreme Ice 16G graphics card. This limited-edition offering combines high-end performance with a unique style, appealing to the preferences of both gamers and collectors alike.  The …

As is the case with each major expansion, Blizzard will be holding a closed beta test for World of Warcraft: The War Within, an ambitious new expansion for the game that will kick off a new story arc. If you are looking to jump in early, Blizzard is now inviting …

Landfall Games made the bold decision to make its new game, Content Warning, free to claim on Steam during its launch day. This quickly led to millions of players claiming the game, but it has also helped sales grow, with the new game amassing 1 million sales following the 24-hour …

Star Citizen is miraculously heading into Alpha, which means the game's PC system requirements have been updated. The game's PC requirements have evolved considerably over the years, after all, the game did start development a over decade ago. With that in mind, we would expect the requirements to change again …

Square Enix recently released the Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail benchmark tool in anticipation of the upcoming expansion. This tool showcases the various graphical enhancements, including the introduction of AMD FSR and NVIDIA DLSS.  The graphical improvements are noticeable, with dynamic interaction with grass and foliage, enhanced ground textures, improved shadows, …

The Fallout series is experiencing a resurgence in its player base thanks to the popularity of the new TV series, combined with the fact that all of the Fallout games are currently on sale at discounted prices. Most of the Fallout games on Steam had their peak concurrent players quadruple in the last few days.

Biostar has been known to be working on Intel Arc graphics cards for almost a year. Now, its first Arc A-series graphics cards are ready for launch, starting off with the S380 ST, and the A750 OC.  The Biostar Arc A750 OC features 28 Xe-Cores and a clock speed of …

There have been many mods over the years to make 3D games playable in VR. However, few of them offer 6 degrees of freedom with motion controls baked in. The developers behind the Flat2VR mod have been working on the technology for a decade at this point and recently, they …

Recent rumours suggest that AMD's upcoming Strix Point APUs, equipped with the RDNA 3+ iGPU, will perform similarly to entry-level discrete GPUs like the RX 6400 and the RTX 2050/3050, depending on the CU count. The Strix Point APUs are expected to be a complete revamp, featuring entirely new core …

AMD has quietly confirmed that its new Ryzen 8000F desktop CPUs will be released worldwide. Based on Phoenix/Hawk Point silicon and without integrated graphics, AMD is starting off with two Ryzen 8000F processors – the Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F. The Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F will …

Razer recently announced the expansion of its BlackShark V2 Pro line to include two new variants designed for PlayStation and Xbox systems. Based on the BlackShark V2 Pro for PC, these new models are designed to offer good audio quality, clear voice communication, long battery life, and comfort for prolonged …

We've seen a few PC case fan makers following in Lian-Li's footsteps with magnetic connectors for easy and convenient daisy-chaining. This week, MSI has become the latest to get in on this trend with its new MPG EZ120 fans.  The new MPG EZ120 ARGB fans feature MSI's proprietary JAF 7-pin …

Intel has started its product discontinuance program for 13th Gen Core K-series processors. Only the boxed versions are included in the discontinuance program, meaning tray versions should still be readily available. The process started on March 21st. Orders for boxed variants of the 13th Gen Core K-series processors will only …

Recent rumours suggest that AMD will keep using RDNA 3.5 (RDNA 3+) integrated graphics on APUs until at least 2027. Although RDNA 3.5 products have yet to be released, it is speculated that they will be launched later this year. The report is from Golden Pig Upgrade (via @harukze5719), claiming …

Thermaltake has introduced the new TH V2 Ultra EX ARGB Sync AIO cooler. This new series combines Thermaltake's TH V2 Ultra AIOs with the recently launched CT EX ARGB Sync fans featuring the MagForce 2.0 Design. The TH V2 Ultra EX ARGB Sync series comes in four variants, featuring 120mm …

Logitech G has recently unveiled the Logitech G Pro X 60 Lightspeed gaming keyboard. This compact keyboard features a 60% form factor, which is becoming increasingly popular because it frees up desk space, making it easier for players to position it to their liking. The Pro X 60 comes with …

Intel Arc Alchemist was released over two years ago. Even so, Intel is still making new products based on the technology. At Embedded World 2024, the company announced six new GPUs designed for edge and embedded applications. While the new Alchemist GPUs have garnered significant attention, they may be the …