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Moon Studios, the developers behind the critically acclaimed Ori and the Blind Forest, as well as Ori and the Will of the Wisps, has announced that it is partnering with Private Division – a subsidiary of Take-Two – known best for publishing the RPG The Outer Worlds. Alongside Moon Studios, …

The Epic Games Store has had a number of features waiting on its roadmap since 2019. One of the most requested features, aside from a shopping cart, is achievements and now this week, the latter is finally rolling out.  The Epic Games Store launcher is now getting achievement support, with …

We regularly like to check in with our readers for their thoughts on upcoming tech. Recently, we did a heat check on Nvidia and AMD, seeing whether our readers are planning to buy AMD’s upcoming RDNA 2 GPUs or Nvidia’s next generation of GeForce RTX graphics cards. Having had over 3,300 responses in just one day, we now have a good idea of which way KitGuru readers are leaning.

Intel has been in the news this past week, and today Leo weighs in with his thoughts on it all...

Logitech is bringing another gaming headset to its roster. This time around, we are seeing the launch of the Logitech G Pro X Wireless Gaming Headset, complete with ‘Lightspeed' wireless technology designed for top esports players.  Traditionally, wired peripherals are preferred for competitive gaming, but wireless technologies like Logitech LIGHTSPEED …

Since becoming part of the Xbox Game Studios family, we've all been wondering what InXile has coming next. After Wasteland 3 later this year, it looks like the team will be shipping a surprise VR game.  Today, InXile announced Frostpoint VR: Proving Grounds, developed at a smaller team at InXile …

Today QNAP has announced that it entering a global strategic partnership with ownCloud. This new endeavour will see QNAP's network hardware combined with ownCloud's software.  QNAP described the partnership between the two companies as “long term” and said that it focuses on providing ownCloud's solutions for file sync and share …

This week, AMD presented its Q2 2020 financial results, showing significant revenue growth of 26 percent year-on-year. As you may expect, that growth was naturally driven by sales of both Ryzen and EPYC processors.  Things are looking good for AMD. Last weekend the company's stock price overtook Intel for the first …

Konami might be lagging behind when it comes to new releases in some of its historic game franchises, but it is not lagging behind when it comes to hardware. This week, Konami is taking a step away from Pachinko machines and instead launching a series of decently spec'd gaming PCs.  …

Each month, Microsoft gifts Xbox Live Gold (and Game Pass Ultimate) subscribers with 4 free games. The console manufacturer has now announced which games subscribers will receive for the month of August – and while it’s not a particularly strong line-up this month, the titles are still worth giving a …

Phantasy Star Online 2 finally came to the west back in May and initially, the game was an Xbox and Windows Store exclusive. That will be changing very soon, as SEGA has listed the MMO on Steam, with plans to launch next week.  Phantasy Star Online 2 will launch on …

In a surprise announcement, it was revealed that the much-loved side-scrolling bullet hell shooter Cuphead was coming to PlayStation 4. Previously an Xbox One console exclusive (though later landing on the Switch last year), StudioMDHR has announced that Xbox owners will be receiving a “free Special Update.” The announcement that …

We've known that Horizon Zero Dawn is coming to PC for quite some time and now, with just over a week left to go before release, the game's system requirements have been revealed.  Horizon Zero Dawn is the second game coming to PC powered by the Decima Engine. We already …

One of the biggest criticisms thrown at Animal Crossing New Horizons when it was first announced was the fact that the game didn't feature online saves, meaning that if one were to lose their Switch or game save file, the hours spent building the perfect island would have been lost. …

Though the developers previously stated that it would never happen, the much-loved (previously Xbox-exclusive) boss rush bullet-hell shooter Cuphead has been officially announced for PlayStation 4. What's more, the game is available to purchase and download right now on the system. In a Twitter post, StudioMDHR announced that “Surprise!! Cuphead …

While Oppo has been working on experimental 125W smartphone charging technology, Qualcomm has been working to perfect its new 100W charging platform. Now, Quick Charge 5 is ready for the masses, delivering 70 percent more efficiency compared to the previous Quick Charge 4.  Quick Charge 5 is designed to charge …

CES 2020 was able to take place this year just ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic. That won't be the case for CES 2021 though, which will be an all-digital event due to continuing health concerns.  In an announcement today, the Consumer Electronics Show organisers announced the digital plan for CES …

Intel has taken a bit of a hit over the last week, after announcing delays for 10nm desktop processors and delays to its first planned 7nm CPUs. Now, Intel has also announced that its chief of hardware is leaving the company soon, with his last day set to be the …

How much does airflow and fan configuration inside a PC case really matter? We find out today with the be quiet! Pure Base 500DX case and Silent Wings 3 fans.

When the PlayStation 5 console was first shown off, its primarily white, two-toned design saw mixed results from fans. While some appreciated its futuristic aesthetic, others expressed disappointment in the fact that it stands out too much. Though PlayStation has yet to reveal any new colour options, a new photo …

Over the years, Ubisoft's open-world games have come to be criticised for following a very similar formula. As investigations into the publisher's internal culture and processes continue, we are starting to see why. Former Ubisoft Creative Chief, Serge Hascoët, oversaw the company's entire portfolio and would often cancel projects – including …

When gameplay was first shown off for Halo Infinite back during Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase last week, many fans expressed disappointment at the graphical quality of the next-gen title – with particular criticism given to the game’s lighting and its “flat” appearance. It seems that Halo Infinite has disappointed more …

Spider-Man Miles Morales is one of Sony’s flagship titles launching with the PlayStation 5 later this year. Positioned as a standalone spin-off of 2018’s Marvel’s Spider-Man, GameInformer have suggested that the original game will receive a remaster for the PS5 and will be packaged in with Miles Morales. In a …

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, a spiritual successor to classic JRPG series ‘Suikoden', went live on Kickstarter less than 24 hours ago. During that time, curious fans have raised over £1.176 million for the project, fully funding it and several stretch goals.  Eiyuden Chronicle is being developed by Rabbit & Bear …

Each month, PlayStation gifts its PS Plus subscribers two free PS4 games (though for the month of July, fans were given a bonus title). Sony has now announced which two games subscribers can look forward to for the month of August: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered as …

Built around an eight-phase solution, ASRock deploys six 90A DrMOS power stages for the CPU VCore

Since its release all the way back in 2004, World of Warcraft has been exclusively available on PC hardware. Over the course of this console generation though, it has been proven that MMOs can work on set hardware with a gamepad. Now, it looks like World of Warcraft may end …

OLED panels have become increasingly popular over the years, even more so since becoming more common on smartphones in addition to TVs. LG is expecting demand for OLED displays to continue to grow and and as a result, the company is greatly increasing mass production.  LG has been producing 70,000 sheets …

Apple has been using its Face ID scanning technology on iPhones and iPads for a few years now. Meanwhile, Mac systems have been carrying on the legacy of Touch ID. That may start to change soon, with dataminers finding evidence that Face ID could be coming to Mac systems.  As …

When the PlayStation 5 console was first shown off, its two-tone colour took fans by surprise, with some embracing the design, and others hoping for alternative colour options. While Sony has yet to officially announce new colours, one company is already advertising a 24K Gold PlayStation 5, which will set …