Intel has confirmed details on its upcoming processor technologies at its Architecture Day 2021. Many of the key points we already knew via various leaks, however, we now have full confirmation of these new technologies and the upcoming product specifications. One of the key new features that Intel is introducing …
Read More »Diablo 2: Resurrected open beta begins tomorrow
Now under Blizzard's umbrella, Vicarious Visions has been working away on a remake of Diablo 2 for a while now. This week, we'll all have a chance to see it in action for ourselves, with Diablo 2: Resurrected set to enter open beta this weekend. Diablo 2: Resurrected's open beta …
Read More »Quake ‘Revitalised Edition’ rated by ESRB ahead of QuakeCon announcement
Last week, Bethesda announced the full schedule for QuakeCon and immediately, rumours of a Quake ‘Revitalised Edition' began to circulate. Now, a remaster seems to be completely confirmed, as the game has been rated by the ESRB. To celebrate the 25th anniversary for Quake, Wolfenstein studio, Machine Games, has been …
Read More »Pokémon Legends: Arceus trailer details new battle system and exploration
This week, Nintendo hosted another Pokémon Presents stream, showcasing a brand new trailer for Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Thanks to the new trailer, we now know much more about this new entry to the Pokémon franchise, including changes to the battle system and new abilities for trainers to utilise. We already …
Read More »Intel ‘Raptor Lake-S’ line-up to feature SKUs with up to 24 cores
The Intel ‘Alder Lake-S' series isn't even out yet, but the line-up of its successor has already leaked. Like Alder Lake, Raptor Lake will also feature a hybrid architecture with big and small cores, but instead of maxing out at 16x cores (8x small and 8x big), Raptor Lake-S SKUs will …
Read More »Radeon RX 7000 series may include refreshed 6nm Navi 2x GPUs
We're still some ways off from AMD launching the Radeon RX 7000 series, but the rumour mill is continuing to churn out early information. Apparently, the RX 7000 series won't just include Navi 3x GPUs, as there may be some Navi 2x GPUs refreshed on a 6nm node to bulk …
Read More »PNY announces its first DDR5 memory modules
We've seen a number of memory makers begin to announce their own DDR5 memory modules in recent months and today, PNY is joining them. The new PNY Performance DDR5 memory series is launching this year, offering 4800MHz speeds. With the jump to DDR5, we'll be getting higher-density modules and faster …
Read More »Lexar launches Hades RGB and Hades OC DDR4 memory kits
Today, Lexar is launching two new sets of DDR4 memory for gaming desktops – the Lexar Hades and the Lexar Hades OC. Featuring vibrant RGB lighting and a sleek heat spreader, this memory will look right at home in any system. The Lexar Hades RGB DDR4 desktop memory is available …
Read More »AMD EPYC ‘Genoa’ CPUs to feature up to 96x cores
It appears that some of AMD's future plans for EPYC processors are beginning to leak. Seemingly tied to a recent hack on Gigabyte's servers, documents detailing AMD's upcoming EPYC ‘Genoa' platform have made their way onto the web. Screenshots of the leaked documents popped up on Twitter via @KittyYYuko (via …
Read More »SK Hynix launches 2TB Gold P31 NVMe SSD
Today, SK Hynix is expanding its line-up of SSDs by introducing the new Gold P31 2TB NVMe drive. Previously, this SSD was available in 500GB and 1TB capacities, with the 2TB drive now arriving as the new flagship. The Gold P31 series SSDs are based on PCIe 3.0 technology, rather …
Read More »SCUF launches Instinct and Instinct Pro gamepads for Xbox Series X/S
SCUF has been working away at new controllers for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. Today, the company is launching the Xbox SCUF Instinct and Instinct Pro controllers, featuring improvements over the original design while blending in new features, like additional triggers on the back. The SCUF Instinct …
Read More »Corsair One PCs now pack RTX 3080 Ti graphics cards
Last year, the Corsair One a100 launched, being the first Corsair PC to feature AMD Ryzen processors. This week, the Corsair One a200 is launching, bumping up the specs to include an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti graphics card within the compact, 12L chassis. There are three new Corsair One …
Read More »Sea of Thieves breaks new record with nearly 5 million monthly active players
Sea of Thieves seems to be one of Microsoft and Rare’s greatest modern successes. While the game launched in a relatively bare-bones state, it has seen consistent support from both Rare and Microsoft, adding a great deal of new content and amassing a dedicated audience as a result. This audience …
Read More »AMD AM4 socket-compatible coolers should also work on the AM5 socket
Schematics of the AMD's upcoming LGA1718 socket, also known as AM5, have surfaced, showing that AM4-compatible CPU coolers should also be mountable on AM5-based motherboards. The schematics shared by @TtLexington originate from the ransomware attack that hit Gigabyte. Despite being an LGA (land grid array) socket instead of a PGA (pin grid …
Read More »Rocket League finally gets 120Hz mode on PS5
While the Xbox Series X|S previously received next-gen patches for Rocket League which brought the game up to a maximum FPS count of 120, the PS5 – due to the nature of its backwards compatibility – was unable to do so. However, it looks like Sony has been working on …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.3 rolling out with first free DLCs bundled in
This week, CD Projekt Red finally broke its silence around Cyberpunk 2077, revealing Patch 1.3 as well as the first few free DLCs. The new patch is the biggest yet, requiring a 36GB download on PC.
Read More »EK partners with MSI to launch the Quantum MSI MPG X570S Carbon EK X motherboard
EK and MSI have partnered up once again to launch a new motherboard. Featuring an EK-Quantum CPU block, the EK-Quantum MSI MPG X570S Carbon EK X motherboard is an out-of-the-box water-cooled motherboard for AMD Ryzen processors. With a 14+2 Dual Rail Power System with 75A power stages, users will be …
Read More »New games announced for Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft has ensured that its Xbox Game Pass subscription service sees an influx of new titles join the it regularly throughout every month. Furthermore, already available titles consistently get updated with mobile and cloud support. Such is the case with the second half of August, including titles such as Star …
Read More »AMD RDNA 3 graphics cards might come with DisplayPort 2.0
The DisplayPort 2.0 standard was announced in 2019, and like other technologies, development has been delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, two years later, we're seeing the first signs of products featuring the new display connection technology, specifically the upcoming AMD RDNA 3 GPUs. As spotted by Phoronix, the AMD …
Read More »Fortnite adds Among Us inspired game mode
While Among Us wasn’t the first game to introduce an imposter-based game of deduction, it certainly popularised it, with the indie title becoming one of the biggest games of 2020. Fortnite saw its success initially by taking inspiration from PUBG, and it looks like Epic Games is doing it once …
Read More »Noctua to offer free mounting upgrades for upcoming Intel Alder Lake-S motherboards
Recently, we've seen two companies confirm cooler support for Intel's upcoming LGA1700 socket, which is expected to be used for Alder Lake processors and motherboards later this year. Now, Noctua is joining that list, confirming plans to offer free LGA1700 brackets to customers who have already purchased one of their …
Read More »Myst will be the first Xbox Series X/S game to use AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution
Back when AMD first revealed its FidelityFX Super Resolution technology, the company also confirmed that this feature could be implemented in console games for Xbox Series X/S and PS5. Now, we've got confirmation of the first game to implement FSR on a console – Myst. Myst is getting a remake …
Read More »Dead by Daylight’s Stranger Things DLC is being delisted in November
One of Dead by Daylight's biggest licenses is about to expire. After a couple of years on sale, the game's Stranger Things DLC is going to be delisted in November, but you can pick it up for half price before then. The Stranger Things DLC for Dead by Daylight introduced …
Read More »The Last of Us Part II might get a Battle Royale mode
Ever since the release of The Last of Us Part II in 2020, fans have been eagerly anticipating the release of the game’s standalone Factions multiplayer mode. Though it is taking much longer than some may have expected, it appears to be for a good reason, as the upcoming title may feature a Battle Royale mode.
Read More »Steam Halloween, Autumn and Winter sales dates revealed
The Steam Summer Sale has come and gone but as we enter the final months of the year, there will be three additional sales coming our way. This week, the dates for the Steam Halloween Sale, Autumn Sale and Winter Sale have leaked, so it is time to get that …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.3 announced, first DLC to be revealed today
Ever since the release of Patch 1.2 for Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red has been quietly working away on the first free DLCs for the game, alongside the next major patch. This week, the studio broke its silence, announcing the next major patch and teasing the first piece of additional …
Read More »iCloud app finally gets password manager on Windows
While Apple’s iPhone works seamlessly with many of the manufacturer's other devices, it is much more of a locked down system when paired with non-Apple devices. Such is the case with the company’s password manager which has historically been severely gimped on Windows machines. Finally however, Windows users will be …
Read More »EK’s QuantumX Delta TEC Evo thermoelectric cooling block gets a 50W upgrade
EK has launched the 2nd generation of QuantumX Delta TEC blocks – the QuantumX Delta TEC Evo. This is a thermoelectric cooling block, utilising Intel Cryo technology and thanks to some tweaks over the first generation, the Evo can handle an extra 50W of heat dissipation. Not long ago, CoolerMaster …
Read More »Mortal Shell’s expansion will be free to claim for a limited time
Mortal Shell is one of the better known souls-like titles. The action-RPG which “tests your sanity and resilience in a shattered world” released back in August. Alongside its upcoming Steam release, the game is getting a new expansion, adding new gameplay, weapons and more. For the expansion's first week on …
Read More »Xbox Series X’s UI finally increased from 1080p to 4K
While the Xbox Series X is technically capable of outputting games at an 8K resolution, the console’s user interface has been limited to just 1080p, making the screen elements appear much blurrier than necessary. It seems Microsoft has finally decided to up the resolution as part of the console's latest …
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