Ubisoft experienced “a series of DDoS attacks” yesterday, disrupting the official launch of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. While the publisher initially stated that issues have since been resolved, services still seem to be impacted, preventing owners from playing the new game. As usual, Ubisoft took to its forums to address the …
Read More »Elon Musk trolls the SEC ahead of potential Tesla demotion
Earlier this week, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) imposed a series of punishments against Elon Musk for false tweets that boosted Tesla stock. Instead of counting his lucky stars that the penalty only includes as personal $20 million fine and stepping down as the company chairman, Musk has …
Read More »Sony might finally be implementing the ability to change username on PlayStation
Original members of PlayStation Network have put up with their online moniker for twelve years, unfortunately unable to make alterations regardless of how relevant the in-game name is nowadays. It looks like this might be about to change, however, as multiplayer game developers are reportedly preparing for the feature to …
Read More »Fortnite scammers are targeting the data of cheaters
Given its popularity, Fortnite has already proven to be a prime target for phishing scammers, luring victims in through an email faking invites to the Android beta test. Although the official launch on Android handsets has put a stop to this, a new scam has cropped up that uses various …
Read More »Windows 10’s latest October Update is inexplicably deleting user files
Microsoft began rolling out its Windows 10 October Update earlier this week, allowing Nvidia RTX users to finally use real-time ray-tracing. Unfortunately, according to recent reports, users that do indulge the new update also risk potential loss of personal files. A number of user reports across Reddit claim to have …
Read More »PC Specialist launches 17.3″ Recoil II gaming laptop
Back in May, PC Specialist launched the Recoil II gaming laptop, complete with a 15.6-inch high refresh rate display, an Intel 8th Gen CPU and Nvidia GTX 10-series graphics. It has been a few months since then and now, PC Specialist is bringing out a bigger version for those who …
Read More »Nintendo wants to turn smartphones into Game Boys
Nintendo is big on its nostalgia, often re-exploring the classic consoles that made the company great. Its latest adventure sees the firm patent its own Game Boy smartphone case, helping to transform handsets into the portable console that started it all. Game Boy-style phone modifications aren’t a new thing, however …
Read More »You can grab Shadow Warrior 2 for free right now
It has been just over two years since Wang returned in Shadow Warrior 2. If you didn't end up picking the game up at the time and fancy giving it a go, then there is no better time than right now as the game is currently being given away for …
Read More »Apple’s T2 chip prevents independant repairs, locking down the iMac Pro and MacBook Pro
Apple has come under fire plenty of times in the past for its unfriendly stance on third-party repairs. Now, it looks like the argument is going to spring back up again as it has been revealed that the new T2 security chip found in the 2018 MacBook Pro and iMac …
Read More »There will be another Madden charity event this weekend to support Jacksonville victims
Tragedy struck in August after a shooting took place at a Madden 2019 tournament. Following the events that took place, EA pledged to bolster security at future events and set up a tribute fund for the victim's families. Now, further support is coming for those affected by the attack, with …
Read More »Nvidia updates status of unshipped RTX 2080Ti pre-orders
A couple of weeks ago, we learned that Nvidia was struggling to keep up with pre-order demand for the RTX 2080Ti Founders Edition. At the time, pre-orders were set to be fulfilled between the 20th and 27th of September, with general availability commencing immediately after that. However, more delays have …
Read More »Fake news is still rampant on social media, prompting worry for US midterm elections
Social media sites vowed to crack down on fake news and propaganda last year, after it was revealed that platforms had been utilised to manipulate voters during the 2016 US presidential election. Unfortunately, researchers claim that the majority of identified propagators are still active on Twitter, causing worry just weeks …
Read More »AMD confirms 7nm CPU and GPU showing at CES 2019 in January
CEO, Dr. Lisa Su will be presenting AMD’s first-ever CES keynote to unveil the firm’s new 7nm technology in 2019.
Read More »Nintendo reportedly has an upgraded Switch in the works for 2019
Although Nintendo has been enjoying a lucrative second year with its Switch hybrid console, reports suggest that sales have softened in recent months. It looks as though Nintendo anticipated this, however, as it gears up to launch an iterative upgrade to the hybrid console next year. Nintendo isn’t shy with …
Read More »Mike Morhaime steps down as Blizzard President, WoW exec will take over
Blizzard is going through another big change this year, as Mike Morhaime, studio co-founder, is stepping down. Morhaime worked at Blizzard for 27 years but will be departing this year, with WoW executive producer, J. Allen Brack set to take over as president. Morhaime will no longer be leading Blizzard …
Read More »Gigabyte B450 Aorus Pro Motherboard Review
Featured-packed and affordable, but lacklustre for overclocking.
Read More »Intel stock jumps as 10nm production slated to begin earlier than expected
Intel’s continuously delayed 10nm chips has put significant strain on its 14nm range, resulting in the company doing a round of damage control to assure it has enough stock to meet its full-year revenue outlook. Now, it seems as though 10nm production is ahead of schedule, causing Intel’s stock to …
Read More »Razer has launched its first wireless router
Razer has expanded into many different areas over the years, from gaming mice and keyboards to laptops and smartphones. Now this week, Razer is diving in to a new area with the Razer Sila, a high-performance WiFi router designed to give a boost to gaming traffic. The idea of a …
Read More »Piracy is once again on the rise due to an increase in Netflix competitors
Streaming services are becoming a dime a dozen as everyone wants a slice of Netflix pie, with many banking on exclusive content to draw the numbers in. This seems to have frustrated consumers, however, with the increasing number of subscriptions required to consume content pushing people back towards piracy. Netflix’s …
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It's Palit's flagship RTX 2080 - but is it worth it over the Founders Edition?
Read More »Facebook says third-party apps remain unaffected in recent hack
Although it was confirmed that 50 million Facebook users were affected by the recent hack, officials were worried that this number could be significantly higher due to third-party apps linked with the site. Fortunately, the social network has concluded that the attacker didn’t use the same tokens to “log in …
Read More »Ubisoft comments on the future for Splinter Cell and Prince of Persia
The future of Ubisoft's Splinter Cell series has been up for debate for quite some time. Earlier this year, it looked like we might get a surprise reveal at E3 after Walmart Canada leaked listings for several games set to appear at the event. However, E3 went by without a …
Read More »Sources confirm Harry Potter RPG is real
Yesterday afternoon, an out of the blue leak appeared, showing off trailer footage for an upcoming Harry Potter game built for modern consoles. Graphically and animation-wise, the game was looking great but questions still loomed surrounding the studio behind the game. Now, we seem to have some answers thanks to …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Odyssey PC system requirements revealed
Assassin's Creed Odyssey will be with us later this week. Reviews are now live, we've previously discussed some of the new RPG elements coming to this year's entry and now, it is time to take a look at the PC system requirements, broken down for 720p/30, 1080p/30 and 4K/30. Assassin's …
Read More »Cooler Master launches COSMOS C700M
Cooler Master's famed COSMOS lineup is getting a new addition this week. Today, Cooler Master launches the brand new COSMOS C700M, a new flagship case with the aim of taking new tech, design elements and features all fused together to raise the bar. The COSMOS range has been around since …
Read More »Facebook’s latest security blunder could result in a £1.25bn GDPR fine
Last week’s Facebook hack saw the data of 50 million users compromised, after an attacker exploited the platform’s “View As” feature. As a result, the social network could potentially be hit with a whopping £1.25bn/$1.63bn fine for breaching the Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). While Data Protection Commission Ireland …
Read More »CD Projekt Red stands its ground as The Witcher author demands additional royalties
Back in the early 2000s, CD Projekt Red managed to obtain the videogame rights to Andrzej Sapkowski's fantasy series, The Witcher. At the time, Sapkowski had the option of obtaining a percentage of the profits as part of the agreement. However, the author declined this in favour of a larger …
Read More »Seattle Police launch a new anti-swatting service
While it might seem like a simple prank on the surface, the act of swatting wastes the valuable time of the law enforcement and can end in tragedy more often than not. It has always been a punishable crime, however the Seattle Police Department is taking proactive measures to alleviate …
Read More »Google will let you stream Assassin’s Creed Odyssey from Chrome with Project Stream
We already knew that Ubisoft would be bringing Assassin's Creed Odyssey to the cloud for Nintendo Switch owners in Japan but it looks like the game will be streamable in other parts of the world too. Today, Google announced Project Stream, which will let people play demanding games, like Assassin's …
Read More »Elon Musk pays $20m fine & steps down as Tesla chairman to settle SEC fraud charges
Over the weekend, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) fined Tesla CEO Elon Musk $40 million split between both himself and the company, based on allegations of fraud causing significant disruption in the stock market. Both have agreed to settle these terms without confirming or denying the allegations, leaving …
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