NZXT is well known for cases and RGB lighting accessories and now, the company hopes to be recognised for audio gear too. Today, NZXT announced its first set of audio peripherals, including a headset, a headphone stand and an audio mixer. The series starts off with the AER Headset series, …
Read More »Microsoft’s Project Silica uses glass for long-term data storage
Microsoft has worked on some incredible research projects over the years, from desks with holographic displays, to a full room augmented reality effort reminiscent of the holodeck. This time around, Microsoft Research has focused its efforts on new forms of long-term data storage, with Project Silica storing data on quartz …
Read More »Epic Games Store DRM policy makes headlines and subscription service rumours begin to appear
The Epic Games Store is often in the news, primarily due to various store-exclusive deals for big games. This time around, EGS is making headlines for two reasons, the first is criticism over a perceived flaw with the launcher, allowing users to play games they don't own. The other is …
Read More »Steam Cloud Gaming might be on the way
Valve has been working on in-home game streaming for years now, allowing you to stream your Steam games from a gaming PC, to any other compatible device in the house. There is even an option to stream to devices not on the same network, turning your PC into a personal …
Read More »Red Dead Redemption 2 PC performance issues creep up
Red Dead Redemption 2 has finally made its way to PC this week and while it is visually impressive, a lot of early players have run into bugs and issues at launch...
Read More »Custom 3rd Gen Ryzen power profile enables improved boost speeds, core load balance and idle temps
AMD has found plenty of success this year thanks to the launch of 3rd Gen Ryzen but there was at least one issue around launch that stuck out. Some early adopters found that their new CPU wasn't hitting its rated boost clock speed. AMD has been ironing out this issue …
Read More »Nitro Concepts D16E gaming desk arrives with electric sit/stand height adjustment
Over the course of this year, we have seen an uptick in the number of ‘Gaming Desks' hitting the market. We kicked off 2019 with the ultra-expensive Thermaltake Battlestation, then in April a more affordable desk arrived from Sharkoon. Now this week, Nitro Concepts is adding a gaming desk to …
Read More »Here are all the different graphics settings in Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC
Rockstar continues to impress with its latest PC release. Here, we dive into Red Dead Redemption 2's vast array of graphics options.
Read More »Blizzard’s Jeff Kaplan says leaks are ‘extremely demoralising’
Blizzcon came and went over the weekend with three major announcements- Diablo IV, Overwatch 2 and a new WoW expansion. Of course, most details around Overwatch 2 leaked in the week or so prior to the event, so the big reveal wasn’t a huge surprise. Since then, Overwatch director, Jeff …
Read More »Latest AMD driver preps for RDR 2 and fixes issues with The Outer Worlds
Nvidia began rolling out its GeForce driver update for Red Dead Redemption 2’s launch this week and AMD has its own prepared too. The latest version of the Radeon Software driver adds day-one optimisations for Rockstar’s cowboy adventure, while also fixing some issues with The Outer Worlds, OBS encoding, Vulkan …
Read More »The Witcher showrunner has seven seasons in mind so far
Just last week, the full trailer for Netflix’s The Witcher TV series landed with an accompanying release date. The first season set to debut on the 20th of December but of course, a story as large as the one found in The Witcher novels can’t be told in a single …
Read More »New references to Navi 22, Navi 23, Navi 12 Lite and Navi 14 GPUs spotted
Over the course of this year, AMD has been making headway in the GPU market with its RX 5700 and RX 5700 XT GPUs. A while back, AMD CEO, Lisa Su, did mention that high-end Navi was ‘on track', so there is a bigger, more powerful version to come later …
Read More »Wild rumour claims Apple is partnering with Valve on Augmented Reality tech
We have known for some time now that Apple has big plans for Augmented Reality technology. A good chunk of Apple’s engineers are working on various projects and we have seen Apple buying up AR specialist companies to help pave the way for a wearable. We've seen a few patents …
Read More »Nvidia’s latest driver adds support for G-Sync on LG OLED TVs, Red Dead Redemption 2
Just one month ago, Rockstar finally broke its silence and officially announced Red Dead Redemption 2 for PC, with the game coming to the Rockstar Launcher, Epic Games Store and eventually, Steam. The game is launching tomorrow and as usual, Nvidia already has a Game Ready driver rolling out in …
Read More »Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order PC system requirements revealed
While EA hasn't really managed to impress fans with its use of the Star Wars license so far, the publisher might make up for that relatively soon thanks to Respawn's Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. The game is coming to PC soon as part of Origin Access Premier and for …
Read More »The December Humble Monthly bundle’s early unlocks have arrived
Last month's Humble Monthly bundle was a big one, with subscribers getting Call of Duty: WWII, Spyro Reignited Trilogy and the Crash Brandicoot N.Sane trilogy amongst a few smaller hidden gems. This month's Humble Monthly bundle is looking like a good follow-up so far, with the first three early unlock …
Read More »BioWare teases more Dragon Age in December
While the game is unlikely to release until 2022, we could hear more info next month
Read More »Rainbow Six Siege insider leaks new operator details and teases Year 5 plans
Rainbow Six Siege has had an incredible run, proving that you don't need large-scale warfare or a yearly sequel to be a successful multiplayer shooter. We are nearing the announcement for the game's fourth and final season of the year, wrapping up Year 4 content. The proper unveiling is due …
Read More »Nintendo’s big Summer exclusives racked up impressive sales numbers
Since the Nintendo Switch first launched, Nintendo has kept us updated with lifetime worldwide sales numbers for all of its first-party exclusives. During Nintendo's most recent earnings report this week, the publisher made adjustments to the list, giving us impressive sales numbers for The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Super …
Read More »XFX revises RX 5700 XT THICC II cooler and offers replacements
While most custom-cooled RX 5700 series GPUs to date have been promising, the first attempt from XFX did draw criticism. Reviewers ended up encountering issues with the XFX RX 5700 XT THICC II due to design issues with the cooler's heatsink. Now, a revised version of the XFX THICC II …
Read More »Halo: Reach PC minimum system requirements target 60fps and up to 4K
As testing waves continue for Halo: Reach on PC, the developers are getting closer to finalising controls and graphics settings, in addition to matchmaking and crossplay services. As part of the latest Master Chief Collection development update, the current recommended minimum system requirements were revealed, with specs targeting 60 frames …
Read More »Ubisoft’s recently delayed games are also coming to next-gen consoles
Earlier this week, Ubisoft held its quarterly financial earnings call with investors, going over recent sales performance and adjusting financial expectations for the months ahead. The big news from Ubisoft this time around was that some of its big releases scheduled for 2020 have been delayed after Ghost Recon Breakpoint’s …
Read More »ThermalTake ToughRAM expands with speeds up to 4400MHz
ThermalTake began showing off its new ToughRAM DDR4 modules at Computex earlier this year, with enhanced RGB lighting features, a 10-layer PCB and pre-binned memory ICs to ensure performance. In September, new kits released to push speeds up to 3600MHz. Now, three more kits are on the way, raising performance …
Read More »The Witcher will land on Netflix in December, full trailer released
Earlier this year during San Diego Comic-Con, Netflix released the first teaser trailer for The Witcher, giving us a brief look at important characters and setting the tone for the series. Now, full main trailer for The Witcher's first season has been released, primarily showing previously unseen footage with new …
Read More »PC hardware deals arrive early with Overclockers UK Halloween sale
We have officially made it all the way to Halloween and while PC hardware isn't the first thing to spring to mind for the spooky season, Overclockers UK is keen to change that and get involved. OCUK has put together a big sale this week, with plenty of deals on …
Read More »Review an ASUS peripheral, PC chassis, router or motherboard and get £25 back
Finding the best time to buy new PC hardware is never an easy task, as there is always another sale or promotion just around the corner, not to mention new hardware launches in general. This year, ASUS has a new rebate program running in the UK and Ireland, offering £25 …
Read More »Glorious Model D gaming mouse arrives in December as an ergonomic alternative to the Model O
Glorious PC Gaming Race has made a significant impression on mouse and keyboard enthusiasts over the last year. The ball got rolling with the Model O, a sensibly priced take on ambidextrous RGB gaming mice with a sleek design, reduced weight and a custom cable to retain flexibility while reducing …
Read More »Latest Diablo IV leak details classes, darker art style, larger levels and more
At this point, a Diablo IV reveal is all but officially announced for Blizzcon this weekend, with several leaks indicating that Blizzard has plenty to announce in the immediate future. Now on the eve of Blizzcon, another mysterious leak has popped up, detailing Diablo IV's art style and tonal shift …
Read More »Razer Junglecat brings Switch-style controls to mobile gaming
Today Razer is launching its latest game controller, known as the Razer Junglecat. While previous Razer gamepads have been designed for PC, Xbox or PlayStation use, the Junglecat is made for smartphones instead, with one half of a controller attached to either side of the device with a nice big …
Read More »Razer aims to eliminate audio lag with Hammerhead True wireless ear buds
The Razer Hammerhead ear buds have gone through a number of design changes and upgrades over the last few years, with the Hammerhead BT wireless launching in 2018 and the Hammerhead USB-C hitting shelves earlier this year. Now just in time to compete against Apple's AirPod Pro headphones, Razer is …
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