If you've been playing a lot of Among Us on public servers over the last few weeks, then you have likely encountered a cheater somewhere along the way. Among Us currently has no anti-cheat system in place, leaving server owners to kick or ban ill-doers at their own discretion. Fortunately, …
Read More »NBA 2K21 gets a next-gen gameplay trailer
Sports games have always been used as graphical showcases for next-generation consoles and that tradition won't be changing as we approach the Xbox Series X and PS5 launch. This week, the next-gen version of NBA 2K21 got its first proper gameplay trailer. NBA 2K21 is a somewhat controversial launch title, …
Read More »SteelSeries launches Arctis 7X and 7P wireless headsets
Today, SteelSeries is preparing for the next generation of gaming with two new headsets specifically made for the Xbox Series X/S and the PS5. Utilising the best components of the original Arctis 7 and adding the USB-C dongle from the Arctis 1, SteelSeries hopes that the Arctis 7X and 7P …
Read More »Corsair launches affordable Katar Pro Wireless mouse
Corsair is well known for its peripherals and today, a new entry to the lineup is launching. Today, Corsair has announced the KATAR PRO WIRELESS gaming mouse, powered by Corsair's Slipstream wireless technology for ultra low-latency. The Katar Pro Wireless weighs just 96g, so it fits a nice middle-ground between …
Read More »Nvidia CEO expects RTX 30 series demand to outstrip supply for the rest of 2020
Many enthusiasts are still waiting to get their hands on one of Nvidia's new RTX 30 series graphics cards but unfortunately, it doesn't look like the situation will be getting easier anytime soon. During a GTC Q&A session this week, Nvidia's CEO warned that demand will continue to outstrip supply for the rest of the year.
Read More »Apple patent details a foldable iPhone with ‘self-healing display’
Over the last 18 months, foldable smartphones have really begun to take off. Samsung had a rough start with the Galaxy Fold but found its footing with the Galaxy Z Flip. Since then, Microsoft, Motorola and other smartphone companies have also tried their hands at foldable displays. Now behind the …
Read More »The RTX 3090 has enough GPU memory to install and run Crysis 3
With 24GB of GDDR6X memory, the RTX 3090 has no shortage of VRAM. One proud owner of Nvidia's latest flagship put some of that memory to good use, turning it into a GPU RAM drive and installing Crysis 3 directly on the GPU memory. A user known online as Strife212 …
Read More »Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered coming next month
Just as promised, today EA's teaser countdown ended, revealing a Need for Speed remaster. Next month, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered will be hitting current-gen consoles and PC, promising enhanced visuals, cross-platform multiplayer and more. The Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit remaster will include the main game and all …
Read More »Alphacool launches waterblock for MSI Ventus RTX 3080 and 3090 GPUs
If you've been shopping around for an RTX 3080 or RTX 3090 over the last couple of weeks, you have likely been tempted by the cost-effective MSI Ventus 3X model. For those looking to take their GPU cooling to the next level, Alphacool has you covered with a new MSI …
Read More »Ghost of Tsushima: Legends releases this month as part of huge update
Ghost of Tsushima quickly became a best-seller for Sony earlier this year, breaking records as one of the fastest selling new IP in PlayStation history. In August, Sucker Punch announced a co-op multiplayer expansion called Ghost of Tsushima: Legends and later this month, that update will be released. Ghost of …
Read More »Google ends support for Daydream VR
Google's ambitions in the virtual reality space have stalled over the last couple of years and now, it looks like the tech giant is throwing in the towel for the time being. Google's Android-specific VR platform, Daydream, is shutting down. In an updated support post this week, Google confirmed that …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 goes gold, game world map leaks
If you were worried about Cyberpunk 2077 being delayed again, then you can now put those worries to rest. Today, CD Projekt Red announced that Cyberpunk 2077 has officially gone gold, meaning the game is complete and ready for production. Elsewhere, the full game map has also hit the web. …
Read More »Cross-platform multiplayer coming to Minecraft Dungeons
Minecraft was one of the first games to push cross-platform multiplayer between consoles, PC and even mobile. Minecraft Dungeons launched without cross-play multiplayer, but that will be changing soon, with a new update bringing together all console versions and PC. Today during Minecraft Live, Mojang announced that Cross-Play is coming …
Read More »Microsoft Flight Simulator VR beta kicks off soon
Back in July, Asobo Studio, the team working on Microsoft Flight Simulator, revealed that they were working on VR support – a feature that should ship this year. Ahead of that though, VR support needs to be publicly tested, so Asobo has opened sign-ups to participate in the beta. The …
Read More »EA has a Need for Speed remaster up its sleeve
For a few months now, EA has been rumoured to be preparing two big remasters for the holiday season. Unfortunately, the Mass Effect trilogy remaster was pushed back to early 2021, however, the other remaster is still on the way and thanks to a new teaser, it appears to be …
Read More »Nvidia releases GeForce hotfix driver to address black screen bug and game crashes
Today Nvidia released a new Hotfix driver for GeForce GPU users, iterating on the update from earlier this week with a few important bug fixes. If you've been having issues with game crashes, screens going black or lower than usual frame rates, then you will want to download and install …
Read More »Baldur’s Gate 3 classes, races and cross-save detailed ahead of Early Access launch
Baldur's Gate 3 is set to launch in Early Access in just a few days time, so Larian is giving us all the weekend to ponder over the newly confirmed day-one features. This includes what classes and character creation features will be available at launch, as well as the addition …
Read More »GOG launches 12th anniversary sale and brings Silent Hill 4 back to PC
This month, GOG officially turns 12 years old and to celebrate, the DRM-free games store is having a huge sale, while also bringing back another Konami classic back to PC. Recently, GOG brought the original Metal Gear and first two Metal Gear Solid games to PC and this week, that …
Read More »Ubisoft looks to overhaul Hyper Scape after console launch fell below expectations
Ubisoft got off to a great start with Hyper Scape on PC but it seems that the console launch of the game has fallen below expectations. As a result, the development team is working on an overhaul, intended to revamp the game across all platforms to “reach the game's full …
Read More »AMD’s ‘Raise the Game’ GPU bundle is sticking around for a bit longer
AMD announced and launched its latest Raise the Game bundle earlier this year, offering RX 5000 GPU buyers a free copy of Godfall and/or World of Warcraft: Shadowlands. This offer was initially due to end soon, but AMD has extended it, offering free games to GPU buyers through to early …
Read More »World of Warcraft: Shadowlands delayed
Back in August, Blizzard announced that World of Warcraft: Shadowlands would release on the 27th of October – a new trailer was also released alongside the announcement. Since then though, Blizzard has run into some difficulties and as a result, the expansion has been delayed. World of Warcraft: Shadowlands executive …
Read More »Nvidia delays RTX 3070 retail launch
Over the last couple of weeks, Nvidia has faced plenty of criticism over lack of availability for new RTX 30 series graphics cards. Ahead of this month's RTX 3070 launch, Nvidia is taking that feedback on board, delaying retail availability so that more units can be made.
Read More »Microsoft launches cheaper Surface Laptop Go starting at $549
Microsoft is lowering the entry bar for the Surface ecosystem this week with a new Surface Laptop Go. This is a 12.5-inch notebook, providing a middle ground between the Surface Go 2 tablet and the Surface Laptop 3, set to compete with the Chromebook market. The base edition of the …
Read More »Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s next DLC is a collaboration with Minecraft
Just as promised, today the latest DLC fighter for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate was announced. This time around, the team is bringing Minecraft Steve and Alex to the battlefield, as well as Minecraft themed maps to play on. The announcement was made earlier this afternoon and has much of the …
Read More »Apex Legends is getting cross-play next week
Respawn Entertainment has wanted to bring cross-play multiplayer to Apex Legends for a long, long time now. Back in June, the studio confirmed plans to bring the feature to the game later this year and next week, it will officially be going into beta. The cross-play beta will cover PC, …
Read More »4K Netflix streaming only works on Macs with T2 security chip
Bringing 4K Netflix streaming to PC has been quite the ordeal, with Windows systems only just getting wide support in the last couple of years thanks to new CPUs and GPUs. On the Mac side of things, gaining access to Netflix's highest streaming quality is even more of a chore, …
Read More »Halo 4 PC beta testing begins this month
At this point, the Master Chief Collection on PC is very close to completion. Halo Reach, Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST are all out on PC and soon, Halo 4 will be joining that list, with beta tests set to begin very soon. This …
Read More »GeForce Now adds Hunt: Showdown, Spellbreak and more this week
Thursday has arrived once again, meaning it is time for another GeForce Now library update. This week is a smaller update, but it packs a punch, with big games like Spellbreak, Blade & Soul and Hunt: Showdown making their way to the library. A short while back, Hunt: Showdown was …
Read More »Nintendo awarded $2 million in case against Switch hacking tool sellers
Back in May, Nintendo took aim at a retailer known as Uberchips, taking legal action against the store for selling hacking tools to enable piracy on Nintendo Switch consoles. The case has had a quick turnaround, with a judge ordering the seller to pay $2 million in damages to Nintendo. …
Read More »ASUS announces refreshed B450 motherboards coming in October
ASUS is expanding its lineup of B450 motherboards this week, aiming to boost “the utility and flexibility of this platform” with a refreshed set of motherboards that deliver “great performance at a solid value”. As part of the B450 refresh line-up, each new motherboard coms with ASUS' BIOS FlashBack for …
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