As previously reported at Computex 2019, Silverstone, a manufacturer of PC cases, components and accessories, will be launching a new range of ‘Permafrost' all-in-one liquid coolers very soon. With launch fast approaching, we now have more details on specs. The Permafrost AIOs are packed with features, including integrated ARGB lighting …
Read More »Call of Duty: Modern Warfare cross-play plans detailed
While there were some issues getting all major platform holders to open up to the idea of cross-platform multiplayer, we have now reached a point where everyone is on board. As a result, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare will officially be making the jump, opening up multiplayer matchmaking to include …
Read More »Original HTC VIVE to be discontinued after Cosmos launch
Just over three years ago, consumers were finally able to get their hands on the first PC virtual reality headsets. The HTC VIVE launched first, with HTC partnering with Valve for room-scale tracking and SteamVR support. Now as we approach the launch of the HTC VIVE Cosmos, it looks like …
Read More »Valve’s flagship VR game is still on the way but the release date remains a mystery
Earlier this year, Valve officially launched its own VR headset and hand-tracking controllers. When the headset was initially being shown off to press, Valve did reveal that it would have a ‘flagship’ VR game in 2019 but didn’t offer further details. We are now nearing the final months of the …
Read More »Microsoft’s next Surface laptop may switch from Intel to AMD CPUs
Microsoft has been working closely with AMD for a good number of years now, partnering up on Xbox One and Project Scarlet console hardware. Now, Microsoft may be turning to AMD in other parts of its business, with the latest rumours suggesting that the next line-up of Surface laptops will …
Read More »Logitech’s G604 mouse is getting a Lightspeed wireless upgrade with lengthy battery life
Logitech is adding a new member to its Lightspeed line-up of wireless gaming mice. This time around, the G604 is getting the Lightspeed upgrade, packing a total of six macro buttons on the side and some bold claims for battery life. With the number of thumb macro buttons included on …
Read More »Facebook reportedly wants to ‘replace smartphones’ with its own Augmented Reality glasses
For years now, Facebook has been making efforts to branch out beyond social networking. At one point in time, the company tried to topple the smartphone market with its own phone, which swiftly failed. Nowadays, Facebook owns Oculus and is enjoying success in the VR space and now the next …
Read More »Patriot launches Viper branded PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSDs boasting up to 5GB/s read speeds
Patriot’s gaming division, Viper, launched its first venture into Gen 4 PCIe M.2 SSDs this month. Like other PCIe 4.0 SSDs, this one boasts very impressive specs, with read speeds of up to 5GB/s, giving the VP4100 a ten fold increase on traditional SATA SSDs. With the latest Ryzen 3000 …
Read More »Rockstar is the latest studio to release its own game launcher
Over the years, we have seen a number of publishers/developers break away from Steam in order to set up their own game launchers and sell games directly to customers. In the case of EA, all games are only available through Origin on PC, while others like Ubisoft and Bethesda are …
Read More »Steam’s long awaited library overhaul is now live
For years, we have been hearing that a group at Valve has been working on revamping the Steam interface. Last year, some progress was finally made with an all new chat system. Now this week, the beta version of the new Steam Library page has begun rolling out. The Steam …
Read More »Nvidia is now bundling Call of Duty: Modern Warfare with RTX GPUs
Over the course of this year, we've seen many major games announced with ray-tracing support, with this year’s Call of Duty set to be the biggest. The game is currently undergoing beta testing ahead of its October release date, but if you are planning an upgrade to an Nvidia RTX …
Read More »HTC Vive Cosmos arrives in October with higher resolution screen and inside-out tracking
It has been a while since HTC first announced the VIVE Cosmos but we are finally on the way to an early October launch. The VIVE Cosmos will be more expensive than the Oculus Rift S but it will also offer up an impressive spec bump. The new HTC VIVE …
Read More »LastPass update patches password exposing security flaw
Personal cyber security is more important now than ever. A lot of people will use a password manager in order to make this process easier and maintain strong, unique passwords across different sites. Unfortunately, putting all of that information in one place can also have its downsides. This month, LastPass …
Read More »Intel’s 10th Gen desktop CPUs to arrive with new 400-series chipset and new socket
With the recent resurgence of AMD and its 7nm Ryzen 3000 CPU line-up, pressure is on Intel to launch 10th Gen Comet Lake CPUs for desktops. AMD has set the precedent for high core count consumer desktop CPUs, so Intel will have to follow suit. In an attempt to suppress …
Read More »AMD Threadripper rumour round-up, TRX40, Gen 4.0 PCIe and more
At this point, we know that 3rd Gen Ryzen Threadripper processors are coming, it is just a matter of when. In the months following Computex, lots of rumours have been circulating, giving us an early idea of what to expect from 7nm Threadripper and its new chipset. Right now, 3rd …
Read More »Apple to fight EU’s €13 billion tax ruling this week
Back in 2016, the European Commission ruled against Apple in a huge tax evasion case, ordering the company to pay around 13 billion Euros in back taxes. Apple did begin paying off the bill, with the money being held in an escrow account. Now this week, Apple will begin its …
Read More »Gears 5 breaks record for biggest Xbox Game Studios launch this generation
After plenty of build-up from last year’s E3 announcement, Microsoft officially launched Gears 5 last week across Xbox One, PC and Game Pass. The game had far fewer physical retail sales compared to Gears 4, but it would seem that Game Pass and digital sales have more than made up …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Remake will have a turn-based combat mode
As exciting as the 2015 announcement of Final Fantasy VII Remake was, some concerns have popped up over the years. We know that Square Enix is looking to drastically shake things up from the original game, leading to a new multi-part release plan and some gameplay changes. Some fans of …
Read More »MSI makes another push for creators with Prestige P100 desktop and 5K ultra-wide display
MSI has been making a big push recently to capture the content creation and professional markets. This month, we are seeing another push thanks to the Prestige P100 Desktop and Prestige PS341WU- a product combo that MSI calls “the world's first customisable and synchronisable” creator eco-system package. The Prestige P100 …
Read More »Sapphire RX 5700 XT Nitro+ Review
It's Sapphire's flagship RX 5700 XT card, but just how well does it perform?
Read More »Microsoft is gearing up to launch new Surface hardware
Microsoft has been building up the Surface line-up for a long time now, starting off with kickstand-equipped tablets and eventually spreading to all-in-one PCs, huge enterprise displays and laptops. Next month, Microsoft will be lifting the curtain on what’s next for Surface, although some leaks have already given us a …
Read More »ESA ‘strongly disagrees’ with UK committee’s decision on loot boxes
The ongoing loot box debate continued late last week when the UK’s Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee announced that it would be recommending that video game loot boxes be regulated under gambling laws. As you might imagine, the Entertainment Software Association isn’t too happy about this. The committee, which …
Read More »Borderlands 3 is apparently Gearbox’s biggest launch in history
Borderlands 3 launched just last Friday and despite some shady pre-release tactics and performance issues across platforms, the game is doing very well. As you might imagine, Gearbox CEO, Randy Pitchford, has already been talking up the game’s early success online. We weren’t entirely sure how well Borderlands 3 would …
Read More »Capcom producer defends new Resident Evil spin-off following fan concern
Last week at the Tokyo Game Show, Capcom officially announced Project Resistance. It didn’t end up being a new Outbreak game like many of us thought. Instead, this is a 4v1 game in a similar vein to Dead by Daylight. Some fans were disappointed in the announcement and would prefer …
Read More »AMD adds Radeon Image Sharpening support to some RX 400 and RX 500 GPUs
AMD has been making a big push for new software features this year with new Radeon technologies like Anti-Lag and Radeon Image Sharpening. RIS launched alongside the RX 5700 series and is already on its way to being implemented in a bunch of key games this year, including Gears 5, …
Read More »Spotify implements tighter rules for Premium Family plan subscribers
In an effort to stay on top of the music streaming market, Spotify began offering a family sharing plan a while back. The idea is that you pay £15 per month and up to six users get access to Spotify Premium. This costs a lot less than the standard £9.99 …
Read More »Borderlands 3 is out and comes with performance issues on all platforms
Borderlands 3 is officially launching today across PC, Xbox One and PS4. We've already heard that there were some potentially shady stuff has been going on with the reviews process for the game and now, we can start to make some guesses as to why. Those who have already got …
Read More »Corsair Vengeance LPX boosts DDR4 speeds to 4,866MHz on X570 motherboards
While the first generation of Ryzen processors had some issues maintaining high DDR4 memory speeds, significant improvements have been made since then. Now with 3rd Gen Ryzen and X570, memory makers are able to release blazing fast DDR4 kits tailored to AMD's platform. Corsair's new Vengeance LPX for instance runs …
Read More »Phanteks Enthoo Evolv Shift Air, Eclipse P360X and Neon D-RGB strips launch in UK
Back at Computex, we got a good look at a lot of the upcoming gear from Phanteks, including new cases and accessories. Now a couple of months later, we are seeing the launches of three new Phanteks products- the Evolv Shift Air, the Eclipse P360X and the Neon Digital RGB …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Remake gameplay showcased at TGS
Square Enix finally began giving us real details on Final Fantasy VII Remake at E3 earlier this year. We have a release date, we know a lot more about the gameplay changes and we even know a little bit more about the ‘episodic' release. Now this week during the Tokyo …
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