We've been patiently waiting for the launch of the Intel Arc A770M and A550M. The two GPUs are yet to be found in a laptop you can go out and buy, but the first 3DMark benchmark scores have now appeared online...
Read More »The best gaming monitor deals for Amazon Prime Day 2022
Amazon Prime Day has officially arrived and there are tons of deals to be had. Not only can Prime members claim over 30 games for free this week, but there are also loads of discounts on PC gaming gear, making now a perfect time to pick up an upgrade. After doing some digging, it looks like now is an especially good time to pick up a new gaming monitor.
Read More »Sony wants to be the ‘Nike’ of gaming peripherals
Sony has slowly been dipping its toes more and more into the PC gaming space, most recently announcing a set of gaming headsets and monitors targeting PC players. According to the console manufacturer, this is just the first step in becoming the ‘Nike’ of gaming peripherals...
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Liberation HD will no longer be playable after September
While digital gaming brought with it many conveniences, it also puts your full library into the hands of the storefront – meaning you never truly own your games. The downsides to such a thing can be seen with Ubisoft’s treatment of its games – as the single player Assassin’s Creed Liberation HD will soon no longer be playable even if you own the game...
Read More »Modder creates AMD DLAA competitor with FSR 2.0 in Metro Exodus
Since FSR 2.0 went open-source, modders have been having some fun implementing it in games that don't officially support it. The modder 'Muddymind' took things a step further, forcing FSR 2.0 to render at native resolution, essentially creating AMD's version of DLAA.
Read More »Another Nintendo leaker claims Switch Pro to be revealed soon
Just yesterday we reported on a new rumour reviving the notion that a Nintendo Switch Pro is on its way. In the wake of this, another leaker who has in the past correctly leaked Nintendo hardware is now claiming that a Switch Pro is set to be announced near the end of the Summer.
Read More »New rumours claim summer reveal for Nintendo Switch Pro
It feels like every other day a new rumour pops up claiming that Nintendo is mere days or weeks away from announcing the elusive and much-desired Switch Pro. Today is one such day, as an industry analyst is claiming that a Switch Pro is set to be revealed some time this summer.
Read More »Ubisoft will re-reveal Skull and Bones tomorrow
It's finally time to see Skull and Bones in action. Following on from multiple leaks in recent months, Ubisoft has confirmed plans for a Skull and Bones re-reveal, taking place tomorrow evening...
Read More »Call of Duty suffers major leak showing COD 2024 and more
Call of Duty is continuing its typical release schedule, with this year’s COD, Modern Warfare II, coming from development studio Infinity Ward. Meanwhile Treyarch are working on their own COD title, which isn’t set to come out until 2024 (due to delays). Despite this, a significant number of assets from COD 2024 somehow found their way into Warzone Mobile, giving us a look at maps, guns and more.
Read More »New Sony job listing hints at native PS3 and Vita emulation
Sony’s recently released PlayStation Plus Premium tier launched to some controversy, especially when it came to the service’s classic console emulators and necessity for cloud gaming. It seems the company is not resting on its laurels however, as a new job listing has hinted at the possibility for expanded emulation support on PlayStation...
Read More »OCUK slashes PC hardware prices in Summer Sale
It's the summer season and as always, there are a ton of sales going on right now. If you're looking to pick up some PC upgrades, now is a perfect time, and we've rounded up some of the best deals currently available during the OCUK Summer Sale.
Read More »Valve quietly downgraded the Steam Deck’s SSD
Valve has been ramping up production of the Steam Deck, with plans to double the amount of systems shipped in the weeks to come. As it turns out, the Deck has gone through a production revision already, swapping out the SSD for a cheaper model...
Read More »Valve is doubling the number of Steam Deck shipments
More than one year after pre-orders went live, many excited fans continue to wait for their Steam Decks to arrive. Fortunately, Valve has some good news on this front, announcing that they will begin to ship double the number of Steam Decks from this week onwards...
Read More »Valve engineer warns against Steam Deck SSD mod
Officially, Steam Deck only supports M.2 2230 SSDs, but modders have found a way to use 2242 form factor SSDs inside the portable console. This increases the variety of SSDs you can mount on the console and the storage, as 2242 SSDs tend to come with more. However, modding the console to support such SSDs will shorten its lifespan, according to a Valve engineer.
Read More »AMD Frame AAA Custom System Build – Part 1
It's the start of a new KitGuru modded build series, this time with all AMD hardware!
Read More »AMD might still be working on a Navi 3X GPU using an MCM design
AMD has been rumoured to be working on a Navi GPU with an MCM deign for some time now, although some sources ended up contradicting this claim. Now this week, it has been claimed that AMD is still working on a Navi 3X GPU with an MCM design, but it might end up being a high-end workstation GPU, rather than something aimed at the gaming market.
Read More »AMD graphics cards are starting to drop below MSRP
After many months of overpriced GPUs, the saga is finally coming to an end. Recently, Nvidia restocked its Founders Edition graphics cards at MSRP here in the UK. Now, it looks like there is also good news for those looking to pick up an AMD GPU, as many models are now being sold for less than MSRP.
Read More »AMD reportedly set to launch Ryzen 7000 CPUs in September
Recently, AMD confirmed plans to launch the first Zen 4 processors in Q3 this year. Now, rumours point to a more specific launch date, with sources now claiming that Ryzen 7000 desktop processors will launch in mid-September with four SKUs planned - the 7950X, 7900X, 7800X and 7600X.
Read More »EK-Quantum Surface Unboxing – We’ve been waiting a year for this!
EKWB announced their new Quantum Surface radiators at Computex 2021 and we were immediately filled with pangs of desire. Finally, a full year on, EKWB has received stock of Quantum Surface and a consignment immediately winged its way to Leo's doorstep...
Read More »Nvidia restocks RTX 3080 and RTX 3060 Ti at MSRP as GPU prices continue to drop
While Nvidia's RTX 30 series cards have been popular, supply chain constraints, price inflation and a booming crypto market meant that many gamers have been unable to get one. Things are starting to turn around though, as RTX 3080 and RTX 3060 Ti Founders Edition cards have just been re-stocked at MSRP in the UK, and second-hand GPUs on eBay have also come down in price considerably, putting the days of a £1500 RTX 3080 behind us for good (hopefully).
Read More »AOC’s latest AGON Pro monitor sports Mini LED backlighting and a steep price tag
AOC has made some decent ultrawide gaming monitors over the years, but the new AGON Pro AG344UXM might be its best yet. The new monitor sports a Mini-LED display with 1152 dimming zones, DisplayHDR 1000 certification and 170Hz refresh rate for ultra-smooth gaming - you'll need deep pockets to afford it though.
Read More »24-core Intel Raptor Lake Core i9-13900 spotted
Intel is expected to release its new-gen "Raptor Lake" processors later this year, and leaks are beginning to hit the web. Recently, someone with what seems to be a Core i9-13900 engineering sample began testing the chip, with multiple benchmark entries appearing online.
Read More »Starfield looks incredible in new 15-minute gameplay reveal
To cap off the Xbox and Bethesda showcase this evening, Todd Howard took to the stage to properly introduce us to Starfield. We got a full 15-minute gameplay demo, giving us a look at new planets, game mechanics, character creation and more.
Read More »AMD reveals new Radeon GPU roadmap and details next-gen RDNA 3 architecture
This year at its annual Financial Analyst Day, AMD had some particularly major updates to share. During the event, AMD updated its Radeon roadmap and revealed new details on the upcoming RDNA 3 GPU architecture, and teased RDNA 4 for 2024.
Read More »KitGuru Games: Diablo Immortal is great… until Blizzard asks you for $100,000
Four years on from its infamous reveal, Diablo Immortal is officially out on both mobile and PC. Initially, there was a flurry of positivity around the game's launch, but once players began getting more familiar with the store and hitting end-game, major issues became apparent. Want a fully maxed out character? That'll be $100,000 please.
Read More »Apple launches octa-core M2 processor with 35% faster GPU
Last night during Apple's WWDC keynote, the company officially launched its next generation Apple Silicon processor. The new M2 chip is heading to Macs this year, promising 18% faster CPU performance and 35% faster GPU performance.
Read More »High-end be quiet! PC Build – with 5800X3D & RX 6950 XT
Who wouldn't want a system like this? be quiet! silence paired with AMD gaming power!
Read More »Insomniac’s Spider-Man Remastered and Miles Morales are coming to PC this year
Through leaks, we learned recently that PS5 exclusive, Returnal, will be heading to the PC. As it turns out, Sony had a big surprise up its sleeve - Insomniac's Spider-Man and Miles Morales games are arriving first.
Read More »God of War now supports FSR 2.0 on PC
FSR 2.0 launched just a few weeks ago and a number of game developers have already revealed plans to implement the new upscaling tech. Bethesda's Deathloop was the first game to add support in and now, God of War is joining the list.
Read More »Intel might turn to Samsung for a chip production boost
Besides TSMC and its own foundries, Intel may have a new production source for its chips. A new report claiming the blue team is in conversation with Samsung has emerged, as the CEOs of the two companies met this past Monday...
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