There has been talk of Microsoft dropping the Lumia range for some time now but it looks like the company might finally be ready to take the plunge, with reports indicating that Microsoft will “end sales” of Lumias before the end of this year. Why would Microsoft ditch the Lumia? …
Read More »Blizzard talks Legion launch and future patch cycle
With the launch of the Legion expansion, Blizzard achieved one of the smoothest launches it has ever had as far as World of Warcraft is concerned and while millions are enjoying the expansion right now, this is only the beginning. Over the weekend, one of WoW's producers took to Battle.net …
Read More »The Last Guardian hit with one more delay
The Last Guardian has had its fair share of delays since it began development back in 2007 and unfortunately, it looks like the game is getting one more, pushing the release back from this October. You won't have to wait much longer though, as the game is still said to …
Read More »Overwatch high-bandwidth update brings netcode improvements
If you have been hoping for higher tick rate servers in Overwatch, then you will be pleased to hear that the game's next PC patch is all about introducing the new high-bandwidth update, which will improve the game's netcode and introduce higher tick rates to players with the connections to …
Read More »PC gaming is what pushed Sony to build the PS4 Pro
This week, Sony took its first step away from long drawn-out console generations with the PS4 Pro, an upgraded console that builds on the foundation set by the original PS4, but offering more power to those looking for it. It wasn't competition from Xbox that spurred this decision though, Sony …
Read More »US Safety Commission warns users to stop using the Note 7
Last week, Samsung announced that it would be issuing a recall for the Galaxy Note 7 after several devices were found to have major battery defects. However, the recall wasn't set up through the proper channels in the US, meaning consumers could still easily purchase the device if they really …
Read More »Report claims GTX 1050 on the way but Pascal supply remains tight
While many people have been fortunate enough to get hold of a shiny new Pascal graphics card over the last few months, plenty of retailers are seeing cards flying out of stock almost as fast as they can get them in. This is apparently down to Pascal supplies remaining “tight”, …
Read More »Microsoft may reveal all-in-one Surface in October
We have been hearing whispers about Microsoft's plans to expand its Surface line beyond tablets and the Surfacebook for a few months already. However, it looks like things are finally starting to come to fruition as reports this week are claiming that Microsoft is set to reveal its first all-in-one …
Read More »Sony open to letting devs charge for PS4 Pro upgrade patches
The console market is getting a huge shake-up this year with the launch of the PS4 Pro, an upgraded version of the PS4 that is targeting 4K TV owners. The benefits of the PS4 Pro vary quite a bit from game to game but things may get even more confusing, …
Read More »Nintendo shares spike again after Super Mario iOS announcement
During Apple's iPhone announcement event on Tuesday evening, Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto took the stage to announce Super Mario Run, the first Mario game for smartphones, coming first to iOS this year. It seems that this was a smart move, as now Nintendo's stock has jumped by almost 30 percent, similarly …
Read More »Bethesda no longer bringing mods to Fallout 4 or Skyrim on PS4
Back when Bethesda announced Fallout 4 at E3 2015, the studio promised to bring mod support not just to PC, but to consoles as well. While Fallout 4 modding has been working well on Xbox One for months, Bethesda has apparently been butting heads with Sony on the subject for …
Read More »Asus’s new router promises max speeds for multiple devices
Asus has a good history when it comes to wireless routers and this year, the company aims to improve things even further with the new RT-AC58U, a powerful AC1200-class WiFi router packed with new tech to ensure excellent coverage and performance across multiple devices. As Asus puts it, the RT-AC58U …
Read More »Google’s Android antitrust deadline extended
Back in April, the European Commission officially filed its anti-trust complaint against Google in regards to Android and its pre-installed apps and services. At the time, Google was given until the 27th of July to refute the complaint but ended up nabbing an extention, bringing the deadline to the 7th …
Read More »Microsoft boasts ‘obvious’ power advantage over PS4 Pro with Scorpio
Last night Sony finally unveiled the PS4 Pro (formerly “Neo”) officially, featuring a twice as powerful GPU based on AMD's Polaris architecture, a higher clocked CPU and support for 4K gaming and HDR. Since then, several developers have confirmed a number of games that will run at native 4K/30fps on …
Read More »Retail listing points to high price for Oculus Touch
The Oculus Rift is set to get quite the upgrade later this year with the launch of Oculus Touch, the headset's own motion controllers, paving the way for room-scale experiences that will bring the Rift more in-line with what the HTC Vive offers. It's going to be pricey though if …
Read More »Deus Ex: Mankind Divided gets DX12 support today
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided has been out for a couple of weeks now and as we discovered at launch, the game can be quite demanding on PC hardware. If you have been struggling to run the game, then you might be in luck as today, the DirectX 12 beta update …
Read More »The PS4 Pro launches in November, specs and price confirmed
We have been hearing about the codenamed PS4 Neo since as far back as March of this year but today, Sony made the console official. The original PS4 will now be repackaged and sold as a cheaper slim model, meanwhile, the PS4 Pro will enter the scene, offering a twice …
Read More »Samsung’s new monitors offer Quantum Dot, Freesync and soon G-Sync
Quantum Dot technology has been available for a while in Samsung's SUHD TVs, offering a wide color gamut that can rival LG's OLED displays. However, gamers would likely appreciate the nicer colours too, which is why Samsung has revealed plans to launch a new range of Quantum Dot monitors, offering …
Read More »Apple officially reveals iPhone 7 and Apple Watch 2
After months of rumours and leaks, Apple officially announced the iPhone 7 and the next generation Apple Watch. In the iPhone's case, the headphone jack is in-fact gone and there is a new dual-camera system for the iPhone 7 Plus, doubling up on the camera bump. On the Apple Watch …
Read More »EU rules in Sony’s favour in pre-installed OS laptop lawsuit
Around eight years ago, a man named Vincent Deroo-Blanquart set out to buy a Sony laptop in France for €549. Like most laptops, it came with Windows pre-installed, something that he wasn't planning on using, so he contacted Sony to see if he could get a refund for the software. …
Read More »The NX hasn’t been unveiled yet, but Nintendo is giving one away
Nintendo confirmed that it was working on a new console, codenamed ‘NX', some time ago and while the console is rumoured to be arriving before the end of March next year, so far, Nintendo has remained tight-lipped, giving us no further official details on the console. However, just because we …
Read More »PS4 Slim teardown gives closer look at shrunk hardware
The PlayStation 4 Slim leaked a few weeks ago now and despite the mountain of evidence, there are still those who don't beleive that the leaked console is real. Some think its 3D-printed, others think it is possibly an early prototype rather than the final product. However, another peice of …
Read More »Ark dev responds to Early Access paid expansion concerns
Late last week, Studio Wildcard, the team behind Early Access hit, ‘Ark: Survival Evolved', launched their first paid expansion for the game. This didn't go down too well with quite a few people, who objected to the idea of a game receiving a full expansion before the base game is …
Read More »Dolphin Emulator now supports entire GameCube library
Many of you will have likely heard of the Dolphin Emulator before, it is an open-source effort that emulates both Wii and GameCube titles. It has taken a while but this week, a major milestone was hit and now, the entire GameCube library is playable with the Dolphin Emulator, so …
Read More »Galaxy Note 7 recall may cost Samsung close to $1billion
Samsung has been making the headlines over the past week as Galaxy Note 7's began suffering from critical battery failures, which led to some devices exploding. Since then, Samsung has gone ahead and issued a recall of these devices but the process is going to be far from cheap, as …
Read More »Huawei said to be building a Google Nexus 7 successor
For a long time, the Nexus 7 was considered to be one of the best Android tablets around but eventually, Google shelved it and moved on to the Nexus 9. However, we could see the 7-inch tablet design return this year as it is being reported that Huawei has been …
Read More »Samsung welcomes VR competition, wants to raise awareness
Samsung has actually been at the forefront of consumer VR for a few years now with the GearVR and for a while, Samsung enjoyed a fairly open playing field. However, other companies are starting to catch on with virtual reality for smartphones, with Google gearing up to launch Daydream VR …
Read More »Nvidia GTX 1050 specs appear online
It looks like Nvidia is going to be expanding its mid-range GPU range soon with the introduction of the GTX 1050. While the card hasn't been officially announced as of yet, its specifications have appeared on the web, pointing to a GP107 GPU. The leak itself comes from Benchlife, who managed …
Read More »Razer introduces ‘mecha-membrane’ switches with Ornata
This week, Razer added a new member to its family of keyboards, the ‘Ornata', introducing the brand new ‘mecha-membrane' switches, which have been designed in-house to deliver the tactile click of a mechanical switch, combined with the cushioned touch of a membrane keyboard. Razer has been designing its own switches …
Read More »Red Dead Redemption might finally come to PC in re-release
Red Dead Redemption was undoubtedly one of the best games to come out of the last generation of consoles but unfortunately, it never quite made it to PC. However, the rumour mill this week is claiming that PC gamers may finally get their chance, as Rockstar is apparently planning a …
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