DICE's Star Wars: Battlefront II is heading our way in just a couple of months time and as with most major games from EA these days, there will be a beta test. This week, details about the Battlefront II beta came to light, with dates for the PC, PS4 and …
Read More »Microsoft’s Xbox Live Indie Game program is finally closing this month
Back in the Xbox 360 days, Microsoft launched Xbox Live Indie Games to allow developers to self publish their titles. However, with that console now well out of the picture, it is time for Microsoft to pull the plug on a few of its services. At the end of this …
Read More »Our first look at Intel Core i7-8700K performance is here
The leaks are continuing to roll in for Intel's upcoming 8th generation desktop processors. Last week word of an October 5th launch date began circulating and now, the first Core i7-8700K benchmark scores have leaked, giving us a good idea of the performance to expect from Intel's first 6-core CPU …
Read More »You can play Super Mario 64 online now with up to 24 players and different characters
If you've ever wanted to revisit Super Mario 64 with a group of friends then it is now easier than ever. This week, a new fan project called SM64 launched, allowing PC owners to play Super Mario 64 online with up to 24 other people. SM64 is a modded version …
Read More »Syndicate and TmarTn settle with FTC over CSGO Lotto
The FTC settles for a slap on the wrist and calls for more disclosure.
Read More »Intel drops some ‘WiGig’ wireless docks, will focus on wireless VR
It looks like Intel is putting an end to its wireless laptop docks as reports this week show that the company has discontinued the current ‘WiGig' line of products. These wireless docks used video out, USB and ethernet ports and could offer close to 4.7Gbps of bidirectional bandwidth. Unfortunately, this …
Read More »Firewatch dev plans to DMCA PewDiePie videos following recent racial slur
Sean Vanaman, the lead developer behind Firewatch, has revealed his plans to issue DMCA Takedown notices against PewDiePie's videos following a new controversy surrounding the YouTuber. Going forward, Vanaman says the studio plans to take down any PewDiePie video featuring a Campo Santo game after the video maker blurted out …
Read More »Destiny 2 surpasses 1.2 million concurrent players
After several months of hype building Bungie's Destiny 2 launched in the middle of last week. Things seem to have been going very well so far too, as over the weekend more than 1.2 million guardians were logged in to Destiny playing at once. With 1.2 million concurrent players, Destiny …
Read More »Cougar launches Immersa Pro headset
Cougar is back with an all-new flagship headphone- the Immersa Pro. This new headset aims to be the definitive option for gamers, with 7.1 virtual surround sound, customisable lighting and 50mm neodymium drivers to deliver “lifelike audio”. The headset itself is built to offer 360º Immersive Audio, which should help …
Read More »QNAP launches TS-x53BU rackmount Series NAS with expandable PCIe and 10GbE
QNAP today is launching a new Rackmount TS-x53BU series NAS system. The TS-x53BU is available in 4-bay, 8-bay and 12-bay models with single and redundant power supply options for optimal performance and reliability. This system features four Gigabit LAN ports and slots for M.2 SSD and 10 GbE connections, so …
Read More »Resident Evil VII gets a Gold Edition, final DLCs get release dates
Resident Evil VII is getting a Gold Edition later this year, Capcom has revealed. The new edition will feature both of the Banned Footage DLCs, the upcoming End of Zoe DLC as well as the long anticipated ‘Not a Hero' DLC, which was delayed earlier this year due to quality …
Read More »Ubisoft has plans to open up two new studios and hire 1,000 new employees
It looks like Ubisoft is gearing up to crank out more games as the publisher recently held a livestream, during which it announced plans to open two new studios. Both new studios will be located in Quebec, Canada and will create over 1,000 new industry jobs. The first of these …
Read More »microSD cards are going to be increasingly important for Nintendo Switch owners
As great as the Nintendo Switch is, 32GB of internal storage isn't really enough for modern gaming. This is something that is going to become more and more obvious over the coming months, as some newer Switch games will require an additional microSD card to install. One of the first …
Read More »Samsung now has permission to test self-driving cars in California
A few months back, Samsung managed to obtain permission to test its self-driving car technology over on its home-turf, South Korea. Since then, Samsung has branched out a bit, with the company now being given permission to test its self-driving cars in California, alongside the likes of Google, Apple and …
Read More »Intel’s €1.06 billion antitrust fine to be revisited in EU court
Over the last few years, Intel has had a massive €1.06 billion fine looming over its head after the European Commission ruled that the company had violated antitrust laws. At the time, Intel was offering rebates to OEMs to retain the upper-hand over AMD in the market. Intel has been …
Read More »AMD discusses better IPC, overclocks and optimisation with future Ryzen processors
AMD promises to "keep the pressure on" with future Ryzen CPUs.
Read More »Garry Newman’s new Sandbox game isn’t Garry’s Mod 2 but it could be
Earlier this week, Garry Newman, the developer behind Garry's Mod and Rust, unveiled a new prototype being worked on at Facepunch Studios. It is called S&Box and the description sounds somewhat similar to what we saw with Garry's Mod. This led to plenty of fans asking if this was in …
Read More »More sources claim the ‘iPhone 8’ will start at $999
We have been hearing rumours about Apple's tentatively named ‘iPhone 8' for well over a year at this point but it is starting to look like you would need that long just to save up for it. Lately, we've been hearing rumours that this iPhone could end up starting close …
Read More »Philips to launch 32-inch 8K monitor in 2018
Philips is looking to help usher in the jump to 8K with its new monitor.
Read More »The Oculus Rift’s price cut has given it a big boost in users on Steam
Over the course of the Summer, Oculus has been making a big push to get the Oculus Rift and Touch controllers in the hands of more consumers. Not only did many games go on sale but the Rift+Touch bundle was cut down to just £399 and it appears to have …
Read More »Warner Bros insists it won’t profit from Forthog DLC but doesn’t explain how
Last week, Warner Bros and Monolith Productions unveiled an upcoming DLC for Shadow of War called ‘Forthog Orc-slayer'. This was a touching tribute to one of the developers that worked on the project, Michael Forgey, who sadly passed away. A chunk of each DLC purchase is set to go to …
Read More »Sharp launches its first AQUOS 8K TV in Japan, Europe, China and Taiwan
We have been hearing about Sharp's 8K resolution plans for years now. Back in 2014, the company unveiled its first 8K TV prototype, later down the line we saw the company experiment with an 8K/120Hz/HDR display and now, Sharp is actually putting out an 8K TV on the market. Sharp …
Read More »Destiny 2’s first raid will go live one week after launch
While PC owners will have to wait a bit longer, those with an Xbox One or PS4 will be able to jump into Destiny 2 next Wednesday. At launch, players will be able to do everything that the game has to offer, with the exception of the raid, which Bungie …
Read More »Razer’s latest Blade Pro adds a GTX 1060 and cuts $1,700 off the entry price
Back in March, Razer bolstered its Blade Pro lineup of laptops with a new version powered by the GTX 1080. However, not everyone needs such a powerful GPU for gaming on the go, so now, Razer is offering a GTX 1060 version of the Blade Pro, which coincidentally also cuts …
Read More »Sega will be tackling 3D Sonic again with Sonic Forces in November
Sonic Mania just released earlier this month on all current gaming platforms and for the most part, the game has received plenty of praise for its take on the classic Sonic formula. Now in November, Sega will be trying its hand at 3D Sonic again with Sonic Forces, which just …
Read More »Alienware is releasing two 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitors
Alienware has dabbled in PC gaming accessories for a long time now but for the most part, the company has stuck to desktops, laptops and the occasional mouse or keyboard. This year that is changing, as Alienware is launching two 34-inch Ultra Wide gaming monitors, both sporting G-Sync, ultra fast …
Read More »SanDisk’s latest microSD card offers up 400GB of storage
Now that 256GB microSD cards are becoming more common, it is time for the bar to raise once again. This week, SanDisk has launched its brand new 400GB microSD card, the highest capacity microSD in the world. Previously Samsung held the title for highest capacity microSD card with its 256GB …
Read More »Details on Destiny 2’s first DLC have already leaked
Throughout Destiny's lifespan, the game has repeatedly had details leak, whether it surrounded its initial troubled development, or upcoming DLC. Now, it seems that leaks won't be becoming a thing of the past with Destiny 2, as a report this week has given us some early details about the sequel's …
Read More »AMD launches Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
AMD's latest Threadripper chip lowers the buy-in price for its HEDT platform.
Read More »The Division’s new ‘Resistance’ update expands the map and adds two game modes
Ubisoft has been very quiet when it comes to The Division over the last few months. The publisher decided to focus on regular free updates for Year Two, rather than making new expansion content. That may pay off soon though, as The Division is about to get its biggest update …
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