Turtle Rock Studios, the developer behind the massively successful Left 4 Dead and not so successful Evolve has begun gearing up for a new project. The studio has just kicked off a hiring spree, seeking out new developers to help work on an unannounced Triple A game based on a …
Read More »Judge cuts damages owed to ZeniMax in half and allows Oculus Rift sales to continue
Back in early 2017, the big ZeniMax VS Oculus/Facebook trial officially took place, with the end result being a $500 million fine against Facebook. Since then, ZeniMax filed for an injunction in an effort to halt Rift sales, and Facebook has appealed the fine. This week, Facebook scored two wins …
Read More »Spielberg’s Halo TV series is finally happening, first season will be 10 episodes
During the initial unveiling of the Xbox One, Microsoft shifted much of its focus on to TV, with one of the big announcements being a new Halo TV series produced by Steven Spielberg himself. Over the years, Microsoft's TV ambitions have died down, but the company has always maintained that …
Read More »Razer unveils new ‘Huntsman’ keyboards with new Opto-Mechanical switches
Razer has two new keyboards launching today featuring all new 'Opto-Mechanical' switches- utilising infrared beams to detect key presses, while still maintining the satisfying feel of a mechanical switch.
Read More »Antec’s new HCG PSUs are here, complete with a rose gold finish
Antec has been gearing up to launch a new range of power supplies in 2018. We had the chance to see some of what was coming up at Computex earlier this month, and now this week, Antec is launching its new HCG Extreme series of high-performance power supplies. The High …
Read More »Warner Bros responds to Bethesda lawsuit, calls accusations ‘baseless’
Last week, we learned that Bethesda is suing Warner Bros and its partner, Behaviour Interactive, over the Westworld mobile game, branding it as a Fallout Shelter rip-off. Everyone involved in the lawsuit has been fairly quiet since then, but this week, Warner Bros spoke out, expressing its surprise, and calling …
Read More »Upgrading to high-end ultrawide- is it worth it?
The Acer Predator X34 is a highly recommended monitor, but it is also very expensive and comes with its own unique set of drawbacks. Today I'm sharing my experience in making the jump to 21:9. Was it worth the money?
Read More »Gigabyte Aorus GTX 1080Ti, Z370 motherboard and Far Cry 5 bundle winner announcement
Last month, we teamed up with GIGABYTE to give our readers the chance to win an awesome PC upgrade bundle featuring a GTX 1080Ti, a Z370 motherboard and a free copy of Far Cry 5. The competition is now over, so today we are pleased to announce the winners. There …
Read More »Microsoft might be partnering with Razer to launch keyboard/mouse support for Xbox
Microsoft has teased keyboard and mouse support for the Xbox One a number of times over the last few years. It has been a while since we've had an update on that front, but it looks like we could see the feature roll out fairly soon, kicking off with a …
Read More »Valve starts shipping new Knuckles VR controllers and Portal tech demo
While much attention is currently being placed on the Steam Summer Sale, Valve did have one other launch quietly take place last night. After some extra work and some design changes, Valve has debuted the latest version of its Knuckles VR controllers, alongside a Portal-themed tech demo called ‘Portal Moondust'. …
Read More »Bethesda is suing Warner Bros over Westworld mobile game
Lawsuit alleges that the Westworld mobile game is a rip-off of Fallout Shelter and uses stolen code.
Read More »The Steam Summer Sale should kick off later today
The Steam Summer sale will be kicking off in just a few hours!
Read More »Nintendo implements strict new anti-piracy measures for the Switch
Over the last year, console hackers and modders have been chipping away at the Nintendo Switch, discovering what makes the console tick and how to work around its security. At this point, playing pirated games on a Switch is perfectly possible, so Nintendo is cracking down with some strict new …
Read More »Sony seems to be testing a download option for PSNow
It has been over four years since PlayStation Now first started rolling out, with Sony banking on cloud game streaming igniting a wave of interest. Unfortunately, game streaming just isn't a viable option for most people. However, people are willing to pay a monthly fee for something like Xbox Game …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Odyssey cements the series’ future as an RPG franchise
Origins was just step one in Ubisoft's reinvention of the Assassin's Creed series. Odyssey will cement the game's future as an RPG, complete with choices, consequences and multiple endings.
Read More »Killer Wireless xTend technology aims to boost WiFi using your gaming PC
This year during Computex, we saw several new systems boasting Rivet Networks' new Killer Wireless xTend technology, which is rolling out alongside the new Killer Wireless-AC 1550 chip. We'll be seeing this new wireless technology implemented in motherboards and laptops throughout the year, but what is it and what does …
Read More »We now know the PC specs behind Cyberpunk 2077’s impressive E3 gameplay demo
After debuting a new full-length trailer for Cyberpunk 2077 at E3 last week, the games press were treated to an impressive 50-minute long gameplay demo behind closed doors. From what we've been hearing, the game is already looking to be an incredible RPG, and now we know what hardware was …
Read More »Fallout 76 will have a beta before launch, Xbox will get access first
Bethesda and Microsoft have a fairly good partnership going on. The original Xbox was the first console to get The Elder Scrolls Morrowind, the Xbox One was the first console to get mod support, and now, it looks like Microsoft will have a head start on the upcoming Fallout 76 …
Read More »Capcom confirms Devil May Cry 5 will release in Q1 2019
While leaks had spoiled some of the surprise surrounding Capcom's Devil May Cry 5 E3 reveal, the game appearing on the Microsoft stage did catch us off guard. At the time, we were told to expect the game in ‘Spring 2019', but thanks to an investor meeting, we have a …
Read More »Win a GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1080Ti, a Z370 motherboard and Far Cry 5! (Closed)
This month, we have teamed up with GIGABYTE to give one lucky reader the chance to win an awesome PC upgrade bundle, including a GTX 1080Ti, a brand new Z370 motherboard and a free copy of Far Cry 5!
Read More »Valve is introducing more restrictions in an effort to combat ‘fake games’
Back in March 2017, Valve began tightening up its rules on Steam in an effort to reduce the number of ‘fake games' on the platform and stop developers from exploiting Steam's systems in order to turn a profit. This started off with restrictions to trading card eligibility, and now, it …
Read More »Microsoft’s biggest E3 announcement was an investment in the future
Microsoft has coasted through this generation so far, but at E3 this year, the Xbox team made it clear that it has rediscovered its fighting spirit.
Read More »Fortnite on the Switch already has over two million players
Over the last year, Epic Games has continued to strike gold with Fortnite's free to play Battle Royale mode. Since hitting smartphone platforms, the game has shot up to having 125 million players worldwide, and it looks like further growth is already coming from the game's launch on the Nintendo …
Read More »Intel confirms plans to launch first discrete GPU in 2020
Last year, it was announced that Raja Koduri would be joining Intel to lead the company's charge into the discrete GPU market. As we already know, you can't just build a brand new graphics chip or architecture over night, but it looks like there is now a timeline in place. …
Read More »Computex 2018: Noctua’s latest prototypes and first all-black CPU cooler
At Computex this year, Noctua took the opportunity to show off some new prototype coolers currently in the works. Nothing here is quite ready for market yet, but it gives us a good look at what is coming up, and the key differences between current models and newer ones. Oh, …
Read More »Computex 2018: In Win gets artsy with curved aluminium, lots of tempered glass and a fully lit front panel
One of our final stops in Taipei this year was In-Win, who as always, had some very stylistic and visually pleasing cases to show off. Some are intended for the mass market, while one in particular can only be described as a showpiece, with a whopping £5,000 price tag. We'll …
Read More »Computex 2018: EKWB Cyrofuel, wooden waterblocks and unseen prototypes
Computex has officially come to an end, but we still have a few bits left to talk about from our week in Taipei. At the show, we had the chance to check out the EK Water Blocks suite at the Hyatt, giving us a good look at upcoming water cooling …
Read More »Computex 2018: KitGuru visits Cooler Master’s PSU design studio
Over the course of Computex, we reported on a number of new Cooler Master launches, including the new Extreme XG750 power supply. The Computex booth was actually our second time seeing this PSU, as a few days before, we were invited to visit Cooler Master's design studio in New Taipei …
Read More »Computex 2018: Lian-Li is going big on RGB with new cases and cable accessories
We're finally in the home stretch of Computex coverage. One of our last stops this year was Lian-Li, with a couple of good cases on show. The big takeaway from Lian-Li this year is that the company is finally moving into the RGB space, with its own case lighting and …
Read More »Computex 2018: G.Skill 5GHz memory, Trident Z Royal and more
While the centerpiece of G.Skill's Computex presence is the Overclocking World Championship, the ultra-fast memory maker had plenty of other interesting things to show off at their booth. For starters, there is a 5GHz DDR4 kit on the way for consumers, some very sleek mechanical keyboards on the way, and …
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