Just ahead of this weekend's Opening Night Live showcase for Gamescom 2020, Geoff Keighley has also announced his plans for this year's version of The Game Awards. Traditionally, this is a huge on-stage event with an audience filled with members of games industry. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic though, some …
Read More »343i reaffirms 2021 release and Xbox One support for Halo: Infinite
The recent delay of Halo: Infinite from Holiday 2020 to an indeterminate time in 2021 was certainly unexpected. While citing the global pandemic as being a core reason for the delay, many fans took to believing that the underwhelming gameplay demo reveal also played a part. As such, some began …
Read More »A full, uncut demo of Ratchet & Clank announced for Opening Night Live
Geoff Keighley’s Opening Night Live digital Gamescom event was recently announced to be taking place on the 27th of August, and will include over 20 games; spanning roughly 2 hours long. While not much else was revealed, we now know that a good portion of that time will be dedicated …
Read More »be quiet! releases the new Dark Power Pro 12 series of PSUs
be quiet!'s latest addition to its PSU portfolio is the Dark Power Pro 12 series of power supplies. Available in 1200W and 1500W models, the Dark Power Pro 12 power supply is the “most technologically-advanced PSU be quiet! has ever built”. Certified with 80Plus Titanium efficiency, the Dark Power Pro …
Read More »ClockTuner for Ryzen increases efficiency and clock speeds of Zen 2 processors
The creator of DRAM Calculator for Ryzen has launched a new utility called ClockTuner for Ryzen. CTR is a tool that can squeeze extra performance from Zen2 processors by undervolting the highest quality CCXs in your processor individually.
Read More »MSI registers 29 new Nvidia graphics cards
MSI has listed 29 new Nvidia graphics card in the EEC database. The listing doesn't clearly name these graphics cards, but based on timing, it would appear that these will be MSI's custom versions of the upcoming Nvidia RTX 3000 series, which is due to be announced next week. With …
Read More »Katy Perry has announced her own video game
Katy Perry is an artist known best for her work in the music industry. It was therefore surprising and unexpected when the pop star announced that she would be releasing her own video game titled “Katy’s Quest” which sees Katy Perry take to the circus in order to help the …
Read More »KitGuru’s 100K Subscriber giveaway PC has arrived with the winner!
In July, KitGuru hit 100K subscribers on our YouTube channel, and to celebrate the achievement, we gave away a custom-built gaming PC worth £4000. Our lucky winner for this giveaway is Paul McMitchell, and the PC – plus monitor, peripherals and accessories! – have now arrived in their new home. …
Read More »Oculus Connect rebranded to Facebook Connect; event date announced
Recently, Oculus announced that use of its VR devices would soon require a Facebook account, in a move intended to bring the Oculus brand and its owner – Facebook – closer together. Now, the VR manufacturer’s annual ‘Oculus Connect’ event has been rebranded to Facebook Connect, with the next event …
Read More »Corsair launches new Hydro X Series liquid cooling starter kits
Last year, Corsair entered the custom liquid cooling market with Hydro X, a full lineup of custom liquid cooling gear, all available separately. This year, Corsair made upgrading to a DIY liquid cooling loop even easier by packaging together Hydro X kits, each containing everything needed to liquid cool your …
Read More »Judge rules Apple can remove Fortnite but Unreal Engine must remain available
Following on from Epic Games' recent lawsuit and restraining order filings against Apple, a judge has officially weighed in on the case. Last night during a court hearing held via Zoom, US District Judge, Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, decided that Apple was allowed to keep Fortnite off of the iOS App …
Read More »Call of Duty: Black Ops Warzone details leak, including release date and game modes
Last week, Activision officially confirmed Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, unveiling the title and key art for this year's game. Now with those details out in the open, more insider sources appear to be comfortable speaking up on the project, with the latest leaks pointing to a November …
Read More »Codemasters’ F1 2020 update brings Nvidia DLSS support
It has been a while since we last had a DLSS-supported game announcement but that changes this week. Today, the racing gurus at Codemasters began rolling out Nvidia DLSS support for F1 2020, enabling RTX GPU owners to maximise their graphics settings while saving on performance. Nvidia DLSS had a …
Read More »More sources point to upgraded Nintendo Switch and huge games in 2021
Yesterday a report from Economic Daily News citing supply chain sources indicated that new Nintendo Switch hardware would be coming out in early 2021. Now, another reputable source is backing that up, with Bloomberg tech reporter, Takashi Mochizuki expanding on the report. According to Mochizuki, Nintendo plans to debut “an …
Read More »Leo Says Ep.50 – Intel Hot ‘n’ Spicy!
Today we are back and pleased to hit the 50-episode milestone for Leo Says! In this Half-Century special, Leo is one again looking closely at Intel and the latest news surrounding the company. There's more discussion about Xe GPUs, Ponte Vecchio, and a look ahead to both Alder Lake and Tiger Lake CPUs...
Read More »Dragon’s Dogma Netflix trailer released
The past few years have seen a large resurgence in the number of high quality video game adaptations being produced. Netflix is one such production company, creating not only a Castlevania anime, but The Witcher (though it is technically based on the books), a Splinter Cell series, and a Beyond …
Read More »LG announces the 34GN73A ultrawide curved gaming monitor
LG's latest addition to its ultrawide monitor portfolio is the 34GN73A. This high refresh rate curved monitor features a fast response time and a multitude of gaming features that give gamers a competitive edge. The LG 34GN73A uses a 34-inch ultrawide IPS panel with a 2560x1080p resolution, 178º (H)/178º (V) viewing …
Read More »Microsoft Flight Simulator will reportedly generate $2.6B in hardware sales
Every once in a while, a game comes out which inspires players to upgrade or purchase new hardware for the sole purpose of maximising their experience with that game. According to one research firm, Microsoft Flight Simulator is one such game, with the analysts predicting that over $2.6 Billion will …
Read More »EA is retroactively adding Steam achievements to its games
For years, EA steered clear of Steam, instead making those that desired to play the publisher's titles download its own Origin launcher. Last year however, EA and Steam announced a partnership, finally bringing many of the publisher’s biggest titles to the PC market’s biggest store front. Though the transitionary period …
Read More »Logitech launches G-Series colour collection for gaming peripherals
Logitech is about to launch a new collection of peripherals focused on “self-expression and the fun side of gaming”. The Logitech G-Series colour collection is led by the Logitech G733 headset, a wireless headset available in four different colours to better suit your style, and previously released peripherals with additional …
Read More »Apple strikes back at Epic Games over restraining order request
The last week has been full of drama in the software development world, with Epic Games launching legal action against Apple for the removal of Fortnite from the iOS App Store and filing a restraining order to prevent the tech giant from shutting down Epic's developer accounts. Apple of course …
Read More »Supply chain sources claim Nintendo planning new Switch model for 2021
There have been plenty of rumours from sources claiming to have knowledge of a brand new Nintendo Switch model over the last couple of years. One of those proved to be true in 2019, leading to the launch of the Switch Lite. Now, apparently Nintendo is also ramping up production …
Read More »A huge chunk of Destiny 2 content is leaving the ‘live’ game in November
As part of Bungie's plan to kickstart a new era for Destiny 2, complete with a new trilogy of expansions, the studio is introducing ‘The Vault', which will see outdated, older content removed from the game periodically and occasionally brought back into the live game in order to better manage …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 will get a series of free DLCs after launch
We already knew that CD Projekt Red was planning post-launch content to support Cyberpunk 2077 and as we near the game's new (hopefully final) release date, we are getting more details on what that extra DLC will include. As you may expect, the plan will be quite similar to what …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 3090 pictured, RTX 3000 series prices leak
New images of the reported Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 have been posted online alongside the reported prices of each of the remaining models of the RTX 3000 series. The photos posted by @GarnetSunset shows the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 Founders Edition side-by-side with an Nvidia RTX 2080Ti Founders Edition. From what we've seen …
Read More »Microsoft sides with Epic Games against Apple
The ongoing situation regarding Epic Games vs Apple, vis-a-vis Fortnite being removed from the App Store continues to evolve and get more interesting by the day. With neither of the two companies appearing to back down, Microsoft has now weighed in on the situation, officially announcing its support of Epic …
Read More »Seasonic to launch 12-pin connector for the Nvidia RTX 3000 series
We have previously covered the possibility of Nvidia introducing a new 12-pin connector with its upcoming next-gen graphics cards. Now, Seasonic has confirmed that the 12-pin connector will power the RTX 3000 series GPUs on Chinese social network Bilibili, showing the converter made by the company. The guys at HardwareLuxx …
Read More »Fall Guys is officially coming to mobile (in China)
The success of Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout has been swift and unexpected. The Takeshi's Castle styled Battle Royale game has resonated greatly with both PC and PS4 players. While the game has until now been restricted to these two platforms, Fall Guys has officially been announced to be coming to …
Read More »Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad is coming in 2022
Warner Bros. recently held its DC FanDome digital event which saw a number of new announcements and first looks across all different mediums. In the realm of video games, alongside an announcement for Gotham Knights – the next game from WB Montréal – the DC FanDome also unveiled the next game …
Read More »WB Games Montréal’s Gotham Knights officially announced
After many months of rumours, leaks and official teasers, WB Games Montréal’s next project has finally been revealed. Gotham Knights, a co-op action RPG set in the wake of Batman’s death has been announced for release in 2021 for both current and next-gen consoles...
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