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Creative is well known for its audio products, ranging from sound cards to headsets. This week, Creative is adding to its gaming headset lineup with the SXFI Gamer Headset, featuring a ‘Battle Mode' and ‘CommanderMic'.  The new SXFI gamer headset expands on what previous generations already have achieved, but also …

Each week, the Epic Games Store offers its users a number of free games. This week, fans of the digital platform can get their hands on three free games: The Escapists 2, Lifeless Planet, and Killing Floor 2. These titles are available to download now, and will remain so until …

Historically, Sony and Epic Games have had a strong relationship. The console manufacturer and game engine developer have previously partnered in a number of ways, including the recent Unreal Engine 5 tech demo. Now, it would appear as though the partnership is taking another step, as Sony has invested $250 …

A picture tiering the upcoming Intel “Rocket Lake-S” vPRO processors has surfaced, revealing some key specs. Of course, the Core i9 is the highest tier, with 8C/16T, meanwhile, the Core i7 sports 8C/12T.  The image was shared by a source from Videocardz, and seems to pack fresh information regarding Intel's …

With each new generation, console manufacturers have updated their video game cases to align with the design philosophy of the consoles themselves. For Sony, the PlayStation serves as a massive departure from all previous console designs. Now, following the reveal of the console hardware, the company has unveiled what the …

EVGA is about to expand its portfolio of power supplies with the new BA Bronze series. Featuring 80PLUS Bronze certification, a single +12V rail, and a DC-DC converter, EVGA BA Bronze PSUs offer a decent set of protections combined with efficiency.  The BA series will consist of 2x hard-lined PSU models, one …

The Mindshunter Zephyr is a gaming mouse with a built-in cooling fan, featuring a mouse sensitivity of 16000 DPI thanks to the use of the Pixart 3389 sensor. Weighing just about 68g, the Zephyr was designed for competitive players that want to take their game to the next level. The built-in …

Razer is back with another mouse, this time delivering a new addition to the famed DeathAdder line. The Razer DeathAdder V2 Mini is available starting today, designed to be a smaller, lightweight version of the bigger DeathAdder while retaining the same iconic shape.  The DeathAdder V2 Mini weighs just 62g, …

With more big games on the horizon, it is time for another Nvidia driver update. The latest Game Ready update preps GeForce GPU users for Death Stranding, but that isn't the only news we have today, as Nvidia has also announced that it will be bundling Death Stranding with RTX …

This week, Intel introduced Thunderbolt 4, complete with additional bandwidth to support higher transfer speeds or higher resolution video. The technology will debut alongside Intel's upcoming ‘Tiger Lake' CPUs.  Dropping with Thunderbolt 4 is of course, the Thunderbolt Controller 8000 Series, which is said to be backwards compatible with “hundreds …

For the first time this week, NVIDIA has surpassed Intel in market cap, making Nvidia the largest U.S. chip maker in terms of market value. This comes after a steady rise in Nvidia share prices over the last 12 months, bolstering the GPU company's value.  The upswing in Nvidia's stocks …

A few days ago, Pokémon GO officially celebrated it 4th anniversary. Releasing on the 6th of July 2016, Pokémon GO took the world by storm, incentivising millions to go outside, take a walk, and catch Pokémon. Though the game may no longer be part of the cultural zeitgeist, the AR …

With the next generation of consoles right around the corner, the question regarding how publishers plan to address the transition between generations has begun to spring up. Though some have confirmed that their games will be playable across both current and next-gen systems, others are requiring fans to pay extra …

The Dark Pictures Anthology is Supermassive Games’ latest series of titles which will see players take on all sorts of horror genres and locales. So far, only one game has been released – Man of Medan – though finally fans of the narrative-driven choice-based horror series now know when they …

When Nintendo first announced its Nintendo Switch Online service, one of the core selling points was the ability for subscribers to play many of the console manufacturer’s best retro titles. For the longest time however, one of the company’s most-loved titles was missing from the list. Now, finally Nintendo Switch …

While there were some rumours claiming that AMD's Zen 3 CPUs could be delayed, the company has stood firm, maintaining that its next big architecture upgrade is still on track. That was reaffirmed again this week, with AMD CEO, Dr. Lisa Su, briefly touching on the subject in a new …

Back at E3 2019, Ubisoft announced its own foray into subscription gaming with uPlay+. Following on from Origin Access, Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Now, uPlay+ aims to offer a Netflix style library of content for a monthly fee, with all future Ubisoft games set to be added the day …

BenQ is launching a new line of gaming monitors this week- the Mobiuz series. As part of the launch, BenQ has two new monitors to kick things off with, the 27-inch Mobiuz EX2710 and the 24.5-inch Mobiuz EX2510. Both monitors offer a multitude of gaming enhancements to “fully immerse yourself in everything …

If you own an EK D5 pump, you can now improve its hydraulic performance (up to 15%) by adding the newly released EK-Quantum Inertia D5 Body D-RGB tops. Featuring D-RGB LED lighting and a design that “seamlessly blends with the rest of the EK Quantum Line”, these new EK pump-tops are …

It has been a couple of months since HP officially unveiled its ‘next-gen' VR headset. Built in collaboration with Valve and Microsoft, the HP Reverb G2 is due to release this year and now thanks to an early retail listing, we have a more specific date to circle in the …

One of Microsoft's consumer-friendly initiatives in place for the Xbox Series X launch is ‘Smart Delivery', ensuring you only need to buy a game once and then be able to play it on both Xbox One and Xbox Series X. As you might imagine, some publishers would like to charge …

World of Warcraft: Shadowlands is still on track for release later this year and soon, some fans will be able to test it out early for themselves. During a livestream this afternoon, Blizzard announced dates for the Shadowlands beta test, which kicks off next week.  Blizzard will be sending out …

We haven't seen much of Watch Dogs Legion since its unveiling at E3 last year and subsequent delay. That will soon change though, as screenshots of the game in action are beginning to leak ahead of Ubisoft's event at the end of this week.  This particular leak comes from Joelioio …

Not everyone has the right room layout or space for a full 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound setup in the living room. Instead, many of us turn to soundbars as an alternative. This week, Samsung is adding two new soundbar models to its lineup- the HW-Q950T and HW-Q900T. The HW-Q950T delivers …

Earlier this week, the first online listings for the Phanteks Eclipse P500A chassis began surfacing and now, the company is officially ready for launch. We've had the chance to review the Phanteks Eclipse P500A already, offering high airflow and other handy features for DIY PC builders.  Positioned between the P400 …

Each month, PlayStation adds a number of new titles to its PlayStation Now game subscription service. The console manufacturer has now announced which games are joining the service for the month of July – including Street Fighter V and Watch Dogs 2. PlayStation Now subscribers can get their hands on …

Recently, Microsoft announced a partnership with Bang & Olufsen for high-end gaming audio peripherals. Now, in preparation for the Xbox Series X, more peripheral license partners are joining up, with the latest being Nacon, best known for third-party game controllers. Nacon, previously known as Bigben Interactive, is a French gaming …

Rocket League most likely represents one of the greatest indie success stories of the current generation. The rocket-powered competitive “Soccar” game which was released in 2015 has come a long way. As the sports title hits its 5th anniversary, the studio, Psyonix, revealed a number of lifetime stats and figures …

With Microsoft recently announcing its first-party next-gen Xbox Games Showcase for the 23rd of July, the attention has now been drawn to what games fans might expect to see at the digital event. Recent rumours suggested that The Initiative, Microsoft’s “AAAA” studio would be making itself known at the event. …

Kingdoms of Amalur was a much-loved but oft-forgotten RPG which was released during the previous console generation. Known for its fun combat and colourful art style, the game amassed a small but dedicated audience. Back in June, it was officially confirmed that a remaster was on the way. Now however, …