Microsoft had been working on Xbox Keystone for quite some time. Keystone, the codename for a dedicated streaming box for Xbox games, appeared once again on Phil Spencer's shelf a few weeks ago, but now, Spencer confirms that the device is still years away from launch. We've been hearing about …
Read More »Phanteks launches Glacier G40 liquid cooling block for Asus RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 GPUs
The RTX 4090 has arrived and it is truly a beastly card. We've seen many incredibly chunky air-cooled models so far, which means many looking at this GPU may be considering liquid cooling. Phanteks has those people covered with a new set of GPU water blocks. This week, Phanteks is …
Read More »GeForce Now Priority membership gets a big discount
While GeForce Now does offer a free account option, it also has a Priority subscription membership option, granting users quicker access to their games over the cloud, longer play sessions and a more powerful GPU. Usually, a six-month GeForce Now Priority membership goes for £44.99, but for a short while, …
Read More »Overclockers UK now lets you add custom artwork to a noblechairs gaming chair
We've seen a lot of great gaming chairs in recent years, some offering simple designs and colour combinations, and others offering full themes based on games and movie characters. Now, Overclockers UK is giving you the opportunity to put your own artistic touch on a chair. Overclockers UK and Techforge …
Read More »Weak adapter construction reportedly to blame for melting RTX 4090s
After users reported melting and burning RTX 4090 12VHPWR adapters, Nvidia launched its own investigation into the matter. We've yet to have an update from them, but the main issue at hand here may have already been discovered thanks to a dissection of Nvidia's 12VHPWR adapter. Simply put, the 12VHPWR connector itself should be safe, but the adapter Nvidia is shipping with its new graphics cards can cause some big problems.
Read More »Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and Age of Empires IV are coming to Xbox
Earlier this week, a ratings board listing revealed that Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is likely coming to Xbox. Now, as part of the series' 25th anniversary celebration, Microsoft has announced that both Age of Empires II and Age of Empires IV will be heading to console. Both games …
Read More »Microsoft is bringing back Age of Mythology
Back in 2019, following on from a successful revival of the Age of Empires series, Microsoft also expressed interest in bringing back Age of Mythology. Now, several years later, that is finally happening with Age of Mythology: Retold. Age of Mythology began as a spin-off of Age of Empires, but …
Read More »Apple will finally make a USB-C iPhone following EU law change
Earlier this year, the European Union announced legislation requiring smartphone and tablet makers to use a universal charging port to help reduce electronic waste. This isn't an issue for most Android device makers, as the vast majority have been using USB-C for years. When it comes to the iPhone though, …
Read More »CD Projekt Red announces The Witcher Remake
CD Projekt Red learned a lot after making the first Witcher game. While that title is looked back on fondly by hardcore fans of the series, it is inaccessible to most due to never getting a console release, not to mention the outdated visuals and gameplay. Fortunately, CD Projekt Red is going back to its roots, announcing a full remake.
Read More »Uncharted is Sony’s lowest performing PC game to date
Sony has had a good run of PC releases lately, with each new game launch being incredibly popular on Steam. Unfortunately, it seems the recent release of Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves did not perform as well as other titles and currently sits as the lowest performer of the bunch. Uncharted: …
Read More »NZXT expands line-up with two new H5 cases and new T120 CPU coolers
NZXT is back with two new cases and a new line of CPU coolers. Today sees the launch of the new H5 Flow and H5 Elite cases, providing all the space needed to build a great-looking gaming rig, in addition to the new T120 CPU coolers to help tame the …
Read More »Bayonetta 3 scores high in first wave of reviews
There has been a lot of controversy around Bayonetta 3 over the last couple of weeks, after the game's previous lead voice actor called for fans to boycott the game. However, despite all of the noise, PlatinumGames appears to have come out on top, with Bayonetta 3 scoring very highly …
Read More »Google is ending Chrome support for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1
While Google had intended to drop Chrome support for Windows 7 back in 2021, the company ended up extending the window considerably. Now, Google is planning the final version of its popular web browser for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. After this last update, future versions will no longer support …
Read More »Nvidia investigating reports of melting RTX 4090 power adapters
Prior to the launch of the RTX 4090 there were some rumours about the new 12VHPWR connector and potential issues with it. Now, two buyers of the new graphics card have reported burn damage to the 12VHPWR adapter, as well as damage to the connector on the graphics card.
Read More »It looks like Age of Empires is heading to Xbox
It has been roughly one year since Age of Empires IV launched on PC, bringing the long-running RTS franchise back out of dormancy. However, the game didn't quite live up to the legendary status of Age of Empires II, a fan-favourite in the series. This week for the series' 25th …
Read More »WhatsApp is down worldwide
Last year, Meta suffered a major outage that took down most of its services, including WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and Oculus. Today, Meta seems to be having issues again, with WhatsApp going down and impacting users across the globe. As of 8 AM this morning, WhatsApp has been down, giving thousands …
Read More »Capcom may consider Resident Evil: Code Veronica remake after Resident Evil 4
Capcom has been focusing on remaking the mainline, numbered Resident Evil titles in recent years. However, after Resident Evil 4, the door may open for another fan-favourite game to get the remake treatment – Resident Evil: Code Veronica. While Code Veronica sounds like a spin-off, it is part of the …
Read More »Star Wars: Eclipse story details leak, game still in early development
Despite the game being years away from release, we've seen quite a few leaks surrounding Star Wars: Eclipse. This time around, we have our first story details for Quantic Dream's Star Wars adventure. Through previous leaks, we learned that controversial writer, David Cage, is very involved with Eclipse and that …
Read More »Major God of War: Ragnarök spoilers have begun appearing online
We're still a couple of weeks away from the release of God of War: Ragnarok. Previews have begun going live ahead of full reviews but unfortunately, it seems that leaks have begun. If you are looking forward to God of War: Ragnarok and would like to play the game unspoiled, …
Read More »Edifier launches S1000W speakers with support for wireless lossless audio streaming
Edifier is back with a newly upgraded bookshelf speaker set. The new S1000W offers wireless audio streaming, in addition to physical audio outputs for those looking to wire everything up for the best audio possible. For wireless, users can use WiFi or Bluetooth to connect devices like smartphones to stream …
Read More »Discord voice chat appears to be heading to PS5 soon
Sony first announced plans to integrate Discord with PlayStation consoles all the way back in May 2021, and while Discord account linking has been added, other features like Voice Chat have yet to arrive. Xbox consoles received Discord voice chat access earlier this year, and now, it looks like PlayStation integration …
Read More »Former Bayonetta VA admits she was offered more than $4000 to return for third game
In recent weeks, former Bayonetta lead voice actor, Hellena Taylor, has been looking to drum up support for a boycott of the game after claiming to have been offered a very low rate to return for Bayonetta 3. It quickly came out that we were missing some key details to …
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Read More »Final Fantasy 16 development is in ‘the home stretch’
We've been hearing that Final Fantasy 16 is in good shape for quite some time now. Earlier this year, Square Enix confirmed that the game is on track to release in the summer of 2023. Now, Final Fantasy 16 producer, Naoki Yoshida, has added that the game is in the …
Read More »KitGuru Games: The definitive version of Persona 5 has finally arrived
It has been over five years since Persona 5 first launched on PS4. Up to now, the game, and its updated 'Royal' version, have been exclusive to the PlayStation platform but today, that has finally changed. We now have a truly definitive version of the game right here on PC, and it is a near-flawless port.
Read More »Philips is making a big push into gaming with new Evnia monitors and peripherals
Philips has been releasing gaming-oriented displays for a while now, and we've seen a lot of improvements in the Momentum line of monitors. Now, Philips is preparing for another big push into the gaming market, with a new dedicated brand – Evnia. Inside the surreal environment of the Stade de …
Read More »PlatinumGames issues statement following Bayonetta VA controversy
The past week has been rough for PlatinumGames, following a call on fans to boycott the upcoming release of Bayonetta 3 due to a dispute with the lead voice actor from the first two games. Platinum stayed quiet at the time, but today, the company released a statement addressing the …
Read More »Inno3D and Arctic team up for sleek liquid-cooled RTX 4090
Last year, we saw the folks at Asus team up with Noctua to produce a special edition graphics card using Noctua's cooling expertise. Now, we are seeing a similar collaborative effort between Inno3D and the cooling specialists at Arctic, with both teaming up to produce the Inno3D RTX 4090 iChill Black graphics card.
Read More »G.Skill launches DDR5-7800 memory, DDR5-8000 is on the way too
G.Skill continues pushing the boundaries of DDR5 memory. Following the launch of Intel's new 13th Gen Core CPUs, G.Skill has unveiled its new DDR5-7800 Trident Z5 memory, the fastest yet. Additionally, 7600 and 7400 versions will also be available. G.Skill Trident Z5 DDR5 memory now offers up to 7800MHz speeds …
Read More »Bungie is reportedly reviving 90s FPS ‘Marathon’ as an extraction-based multiplayer game
We've known for a long time now that Bungie is working on new games outside of Destiny. Previously, the company trademarked a game called ‘Matter' but as it turns out, Bungie has something entirely different in the works – a revival of Marathon, an FPS IP that Bungie established before …
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