Despite an ongoing discussion spanning the past year, only a handful of countries have concluded that in-game loot boxes pertain to gambling. In an effort to further protect those vulnerable, such as minors, a US gambling regulator has come together with 15 European watchdogs to sign a declaration dedicated to …
Read More »The EU will have an antitrust ruling on Microsoft’s GitHub acquisition next month
Back in June, Microsoft announced plans to acquire GitHub for $7.5 billion. Since then, the code repository has found a new CEO and discussed plans for the future under the Microsoft banner, although the deal isn't 100 percent in the bag just yet. First, Microsoft needs to get through the …
Read More »Women slam Apple’s new iPhone Xs line-up for being too big for their hands
Flagship smartphones have steadily been getting bigger in recent years, frequently jumping above 6-inch displays and Apple’s latest line-up is no exception. With the new smartphones ranging from 5.8 inches to 6.5 inches, some women are criticising Apple’s decision to retire 2016’s iPhone SE as its last 4-inch device, claiming …
Read More »Iiyama G-MASTER GB2530HSU Black Hawk Gaming Monitor
Much as we might all like to own the likes of the Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ 27in 4K/144Hz HDR Monitor, at over £2,000, this kind of display is way beyond most budgets. Luckily, the gaming display market has exploded in recent years, so now there is a model to suit pretty …
Read More »Shadow of the Tomb Raider sees steep decline in physical sales compared to predecessors
Eidos Montréal has come full circle with Crystal Dynamics’ rebooted Lara Croft origin, launching Shadow of the Tomb Raider at the end of last week. Along with publisher Square Enix, Eidos has been enjoying some success with positive reception across the board, however its physical sales are down up to …
Read More »Briony Plays (Livestream) Ep 2: First impressions of Two Point Hospital
In the third instalment of the ‘Briony Games’ series – reviewer and gaming addict Briony tries out ‘Two Point Hospital', the spiritual successor to Bullfrog's Theme Hospital from 1997. Briony hadn't tried the game before filming this video, so come and watch as she designs her own hospital and endeavours to cure …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Odyssey will be on Nintendo Switch as a ‘cloud game’
Earlier this year, we saw Capcom experimenting with cloud gaming on the Nintendo Switch in Japan, bringing Resident Evil VII to the system as a streamable game. Ubisoft seems to be doing something very similar with the launch of Assassin's Creed Odyssey, which will also be available on the Switch …
Read More »OnePlus will be ditching the 3.5mm headphone jack to potentially increase battery life
Earlier this week, we got a closer look at the rumoured specifications of the upcoming OnePlus 6T, speculating camera tweaks, storage options and the firm’s “light-sensitive fingerprint sensor under the display.” It seems that the firm will also be giving up the headphone jack moving forward, however co-founder Carl Pei …
Read More »There will “absolutely” be a Wolfenstein III, more Dishonored and more Prey, says Bethesda
Although Bethesda has been a beacon for single-player experiences, recent trends of Dishonored supposedly “resting” for the time being and Wolfenstein developer MachineGames taking a step back from larger stories set a worrying precedent for fans. Fortunately, Bethesda’s vice president of PR and marketing, Pete Hines, has reassured people that …
Read More »UK networks say there are ‘no plans’ to bring back data roaming charges after Brexit
Way back in June 2015, the European Union officially voted to remove data roaming charges for travelling citizens. This finally meant that networks could no longer gouge customers for using their data plans abroad in Europe. Unfortunately for those of us in the UK, Brexit may have thrown a spanner …
Read More »Sapphire RX 580 Comparison – Pulse vs Nitro+!
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Read More »Ubisoft detail’s free DLC and season pass plans for Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
Assassin's Creed Odyssey launches in just a few weeks and while the base game will be sizeable, Ubisoft has plenty of post-release content planned for the next year. Last night, Ubisoft detailed its DLC plans for Odyssey, which will include free content in addition to season pass add-ons. Similarly to …
Read More »Diablo III heads to the Nintendo Switch in November
A few weeks after the game's official announcement, Diablo III now has a release date for the Nintendo Switch. The Diablo III Eternal Collection has been teased for Nintendo's console all year long but we'll finally be able to get our hands on it in November. During the Nintendo Direct …
Read More »AMD unveils low power, high-performance E-Series and X Series CPUs
While most eyes have turned to next year’s Zen 2 architecture, AMD has continued to bolster its mid-range 2nd Generation Ryzen line-up. Introducing two X Series and two E Series CPUs, AMD has focused on delivering higher performance while lowering power consumption, achieving unprecedented TDP targets for the company. AMD …
Read More »EU votes in favour of amended Copyright Directive, retaining “link tax” and “upload filter”
In July, the European Parliament voted against the intrusive Copyright Directive, sending Article 11 and 13 back to the drawing board. Amended versions of both have since been approved, continuing to carry the controversial “link tax” and “upload filter” respectively. Easily the most heavily discussed portion of the Copyright Directive …
Read More »Rocket League’s cross-platform party system is coming but won’t launch this month
Psyonix has been one of the forces behind the industry's push towards cross-platform multiplayer gaming. In order to help push the boundaries further, Rocket League is set to get a new ‘RocketID' feature, which will allow friends across different platforms to party up and play together. Initially, we were expecting …
Read More »Alan Wake’s creator is adapting the video game into a television series
While it isn’t the sequel many Alan Wake fans had hoped for, Remedy Entertainment has announced that the game will be adapted into a television series in conjunction with Contradiction Films. Original creator Sam Lake will be heavily involved in the production, with plans to utilise his script for the …
Read More »Bethesda’s Todd Howard joins Apple on stage with Elder Scrolls: Blades running on iPhone Xs
While a lot of Apple's iPhone Xs launch presentation last night was fairly underwhelming, the company did introduce one cool thing. Apple has the jump on the 7nm generation with the A12 Bionic chip, housing a six-core CPU and a newly designed quad-core GPU. In order to show this off, …
Read More »QNAP TVS-673e-8G 6-bay NAS Review
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Read More »Intel suggests that it is handling the 14nm demand on its own, refuting claims of seeking TSMC’s help
Earlier this week, reports emerged claiming that Intel had outsourced some of its manufacturing to rival TSMC amidst a 14nm silicon shortage. In a bid to dispel these claims, Intel has since issued a statement emphasising that it would solely be investing in its own 14nm manufacturing capacity. The reason …
Read More »Nintendo Direct rescheduled for tomorrow, Switch online launch date announced
Last week, Nintendo planned to host a Direct focussing on upcoming Switch and 3DS titles. We were expecting a few new announcements to take place but unfortunately, a big earthquake hit Japan the day before and as a result, the Direct was understandably delayed. Now, Nintendo has announced the new …
Read More »Rapoo’s Multi-mode wireless technology allows users to pair to multiple devices at once
At the end of August, KitGuru met up with the wireless peripheral experts at Rapoo, who gave us a rundown on the company’s history, its dominance in China and how it plans to further its success overseas. The first step in this grand plan rests on its brand new Multi-Mode …
Read More »Leaks supposedly show off iPhone Xs and Xs Max hours ahead of Apple’s Gather Round event
Apple has temporarily taken its online store down in order to prepare for its Gather Round event later today. The rumoured iPhone Xs and Xs Max are said to be the headline devices ready for unveiling, however leaks have beat Apple to the punch, giving us our closest look to …
Read More »Megaleak unveils the rumoured specs of the OnePlus 6T ahead of October launch
The kings of price to performance are set to return once more with OnePlus rumoured to launch its brand new handset in October. As usual, leakers are determined to make sure there are no surprises in store for the unveiling, revealing much of what to expect from the OnePlus 6T. …
Read More »Nvidia Shield TV 7.1 update adds 120Hz support and other improvements
The Nvidia Shield TV is about to get even better as a new update is introducing 120Hz display support in addition to integrated Twitch streaming. Previously, the Shield TV was limited to 60Hz output but with Nvidia's BFGD 120Hz displays on the horizon, it was time to upgrade. Nvidia has …
Read More »Dr DisRespect forced to end Twitch stream after shots were fired at his house
Guy Beahm plays the popular Twitch personality Dr DisRespect, a character streamer with over 2.7 million followers on the platform. Sadly, Beahm had to abruptly break character during his regular stream yesterday, after assailant shot at his house for the second time in two days. Amidst his livestream of the …
Read More »Win two tickets to EGX and some Aerocool goodies! (closed)
Update: This competition is now CLOSED. Thanks to all who entered. Our winner is… Neil Bhatia! You can find the full winner announcement post, HERE. Fancy going to EGX this year? How about winning tickets in addition to some PC hardware? If so, then we've got the competition for you. …
Read More »Rumours swirl around a secret Pixel 3 device untouched by leaks
Despite Google’s upcoming Pixel 3 range being one of the most anticipated launches of the year, reception towards the increasingly leaked Pixel 3 XL has been noticeably cold. Many believed Google has little left to surprise during its October event, however a recent move from the company suggests that there …
Read More »343 Industries employees deny reports that Halo 5 is coming to PC
Over the years, PC players have remained hopeful that the mainline Halo games would return to the platform some day. Microsoft is heading in that direction, as Halo Infinite is being developed for Xbox and Windows 10, but what about past games that PC purists missed out on? This week …
Read More »Nvidia’s latest GPU drivers prep for Tomb Raider, Assetto Corsa and COD Blackout
There are some big game launches heading our way this month, which means its time for a GPU driver update. This week, Nvidia has launched its new 399.24 WHQL driver for GeForce graphics cards, bringing optimisations for Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Assetto Corsa Competizione and the Call of Duty …
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