Guerrilla Games hit it out of the park last year with Horizon Zero Dawn on the PS4. The studio reinvented itself in one swoop, and now, the team would like to capitalise on its success by moving to a larger office with the goal of making new games faster. Guerrilla …
Read More »Corsair launches the H100i PRO AIO CPU cooler
Corsair’s Hydro series of AIO liquid coolers are often regarded as some of the best on the market. Varying from single slim 120mm radiator designs, all the way up to beefy 360mm options, the Hydro line-up has something for everybody. For a long time, the H100i was the favourite of …
Read More »Corning introduces Gorilla Glass 6 with improved drop resistance
High-end smartphones have had Corning’s Gorilla Glass for years now. It offers not only scratch resistance but full on crack and shatter resistance too. Corning has been hard at work on its latest iteration, and now Gorilla Glass 6 is ready for prime time. Corning announced Gorilla Glass 6 earlier …
Read More »Nvidia, Oculus, AMD, Valve and Microsoft band together to push new VR connection standard
One of the big problems to come with VR headsets is the abundance of wires that require connecting to your PC. The big players in the VR space are looking to change that with the introduction of the VirtualLink standard, which aims to simplify connections into a single USB Type-C …
Read More »AMD B450 motherboards revealed by aftermarket vendors
When the new Ryzen chips launched a couple of months ago, they brought with them the X470 chipset. This chipset is aimed at the enthusiast, leaving budget builders out in the cold. That has all changed now though, as the B450 chipset is finally launching and aftermarket partners are starting …
Read More »Two Point Hospital will launch next month, new trailer released
A lot of people sunk time into Theme Hospital, the cult classic from Bullfrog. Now, people will be able to get their wacky hospital simulation fix once again as spiritual successor, Two Point Hospital, is releasing next month. Two Point Hospital will be launching on the 30th of August, as …
Read More »AOC launches 31.5” QHD 75Hz FreeSync IPS monitor
AOC is a well-known brand in the budget monitor space, offering great displays for a fraction of the price of their rivals. They are continuing this trend with their brand new 31.5” QHD 75Hz FreeSync monitor that is releasing this month. The AOC Q3279VWFD8 bears some resemblance to the Q3279VWF, …
Read More »All expansions up to Legion now included in World of Warcraft subscription
World of Warcraft has been around 14 years now, and it has kept its subscription model pretty much the same throughout its existence. You buy the base game, and the expansions, and then the monthly subscription. That’s all changed today, as Blizzard has announced that every single player now has …
Read More »NZXT has announced it is re-entering the PSU market
NZXT is most well-known for its unique cases, but recently it has been starting to branch out. A couple of months ago it released its first motherboard, with its distinct aesthetic. Now NZXT is once again trying its hand in the PSU market with the announcement of the new E …
Read More »Multiplayer is finally making its way to No Man’s Sky in its Next update
It’s safe to say that when No Man’s Sky launched, it brought a lot of controversy with it. From a false multiplayer mode to an overhyped and underwhelming end, Hello Games has had its work cut out in making the game what it should have been at launch. As of …
Read More »ZTE given lifeline as the US lifts trade ban
ZTE has been through a rollercoaster over the last couple of months. The company had to essentially halt its business after being banned from trading with the US. This meant that ZTE couldn't buy components from companies like Qualcomm, and it could not sell its phones in the US. Since …
Read More »Sellers on Amazon caught repackaging GOG versions of games
We all love a good deal when it comes to new games, but recently on Amazon some shoppers noticed that some were too good to be true. It turns out that third-party sellers were managing to get away with re-selling DRM-free versions of games from GOG on Amazon. The Amazon …
Read More »Independent tests show that AMD has the most reliable graphics drivers
For many years, AMD was criticised for its driver support. Back when the Radeon Technologies Group began rolling out Crimson series drivers, AMD had a clean break from the past and doubled down on stability. That hard work now seems to be paying off, with a recent independent audit showing …
Read More »Nintendo UK charging up to £180 for cracked Switches due to a design flaw
Nintendo is doing a lot right with the Switch, but it looks like Nintendo UK is letting the team down at the moment. Currently, Switch users are reporting that their consoles are cracking due to heat. While many would consider this to be a design flaw, Nintendo is charging UK …
Read More »Verizon’s Unsecured Amazon S3 server leaks 14 million customer records
Verizon has never had a particularly good reputation with US customers. The company has consistently managed to land itself in controversy over the years, and it looks like it has happened again. This time around, the personal details of around 14 million Verizon customers were exposed after the information was …
Read More »Aliens: Colonial Marines Xenomorph AI broken due to a simple spelling mistake
Aliens: Colonial Marines released to a critical drubbing from all corners of the gaming press back in 2013. The game went on to be one of the poster boys for the ‘downgrade' phenomenon that also affected games like Watch Dogs. Aliens: Colonial Marines looked fantastic in press demos, but when …
Read More »Cityfibre calls out ASA over misleading Fibre broadband ads confusing brits
Back in 2008, the UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled that ISPs could brand their services as ‘fibre' even when copper cables were being used in parts of the infrastructure. Most big UK ISPs utilise these ‘hybrid-Fibre' lines but these services don't match the full speeds of a true fibre …
Read More »DICE gives a rough date for Battlefield V open beta and details changes based on Alpha feedback
Battlefield V looks to be just as intense and enthralling as its predecessor according to closed alpha feedback so far. As with any test phase though, feedback leads to changes, and DICE has disclosed some of the changes that will be made in time for Battlefield V's open beta, which …
Read More »Apple launches MacBook Pro refresh with 8th Gen Intel CPUs
Just as the rumours predicted, this week Apple quietly introduced a new range of MacBook Pros, complete with new Intel 8th Gen processors. It also comes with a few other features, like True Tone display support, a T2 subprocessor for improved security and a redesigned keyboard. Apple came under fire …
Read More »Survey reveals that 86% of parents don’t follow age restrictions on video games
Video games have been criticised by politicians and activists for years, especially ones that contain violence. To tackle this, most countries have an age restriction policy in place to make sure that children don't get their hands on something inappropriate. However, it turns out that many parents simply don't pay …
Read More »Google Chrome will now use more RAM due to Spectre fixes
Google Chrome is already rather infamous for eating up a lot of RAM. Last year, we saw Google begin to take steps to tackle the issue, but thanks to Spectre, those efforts are now in-vain. This week, Google announced that Chrome would be getting a Site Isolation feature, which will …
Read More »Patched Switch consoles reportedly appearing at retail to eradicate Tegra X1 exploit
The Tegra X1 exploit has been a thorn in Nintendo’s side since it was first revealed a few months ago. Piracy has been enabled on the Switch due to Team Xecuter’s SX OS, and hackers have been found in online games like Splatoon 2. We knew that Nintendo would be …
Read More »Series producer says that the Nintendo Switch isn’t the right platform for Yakuza
The Yakuza series has historically been tied to Sony consoles, despite not being an ‘official' exclusive. The series has seen releases on the PS2, PS3, PS4 and even the PSP, though things have started to change. The first two Yakuza titles got a release for the Wii U several years …
Read More »Dolby Vision is making its way to the Xbox One
The Xbox One X and S are great options when it comes to 4K Blu-Ray players, especially considering the PS4 Pro doesn’t even have support for the format. Microsoft is going one step further on that front too, with the addition of Dolby Vision HDR support for both consoles. Microsoft …
Read More »Nvidia Shield gets a full-fat version of GeForce Now
GeForce Now has been around for a while, we even covered its initial launch on the Nvidia Shield Tablet several years ago. Since then, Nvidia's cloud gaming ambitions have grown, and the service has ended up with an odd divide. Currently, the PC and Mac version of GeForce Now has …
Read More »Code Vein delayed into 2019
Code Vein has been on the map for Japanese game fans for a while. In part due to aesthetics, and in part due to its Souls-like combat system. The game was initially due to launch in September this year, but this week, publisher Bandai Namco confirmed that it has since …
Read More »Monster Hunter World PC graphics options unveiled
Earlier this week, we learned that Monster Hunter World will finally be heading to the PC in less than one month. We also finally received minimum and recommended system requirements for the game. The PC-specific reveals for Monster Hunter World haven't stopped there though, as Capcom has also shared the …
Read More »Mobile Phone warning road signs being tested in the UK
Over the years, the UK has really cracked down on the use of mobile phones while driving. Last year in an effort to further discourage driving while on the phone, fines and penalty points increased. Now, the UK Gov is trialling a new program that will see mobile phone warning …
Read More »Production starts on Samsung’s 5th Gen 256Gbit V-NAND
Samsung is often at the very forefront of SSD technology, with the company's NVMe and 2.5″ offerings consistently delivering top performance at decent prices. Given how successful Samsung has been in this market, it should come as no surprise that further investments are being made. Specifically, Samsung kicked off mass …
Read More »UK slips to 35th place from 31st in global broadband league table
There has been a big push in the UK to roll out fibre to every home, but unless you have access to the likes of Virgin Media, you are lucky to get the 80Mbps offered via the current OpenReach infrastructure. Despite average speeds increasing in the past year, the UK …
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