The Switch generation has seen Nintendo top many markets, with the aging console still continuing to sell like hotcakes despite nearing its end-of-life. One of Nintendo's biggest markets is unsurprisingly Japan. Though they may have a home advantage, Nintendo and the Switch still managed to completely dominate the market – …
Read More »Baldur’s Gate 3 was the best-selling PC game of 2023
2023 was an excellent year for video game releases across the board. That said, the PC market in particular thrived last year, breaking a whole bunch of records. One of the platform’s greatest success stories was Baldur’s Gate 3, with the surprise hit not only selling the most copies, but also generating the highest revenue...
Read More »“Story-wise, Suicide Squad is easily our biggest game” claims Rocksteady
After creating the critically acclaimed Batman Arkham Trilogy, Rocksteady’s next title was announced to be Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. While conceptually a cool idea, the switch to a more live-service styled approach has led fans to worry that the game’s story will suffer as a result. According to …
Read More »EK launches its first direct-die AIO CPU water cooler
The EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Direct Die D-RGB is the first AIO CPU cooler designed for delidded Intel CPUs. Designed in collaboration with Der8auer, this cooler features a pump-block combo with a custom-built cold plate to direct die cool Intel LGA 1700-based CPUs. This AIO cooling system is bringing the benefits …
Read More »The Last of Us Part II making-of documentary announced
In recent years, we have seen a surge in the number of internally-developed video game documentaries, with the likes of Sony and Microsoft giving deeper insight into the creation of their titles. One of the first studios to embrace this format was Naughty Dog, releasing a documentary for The Last …
Read More »ASUS launches a range of new technologies at CES 2024
It was one of the smaller ASUS showings that we have seen at CES in recent years, but the area was still packed with new products. Here we look at those on show – together with some of the revelations we were presented with on the recent EHA Tech Tour …
Read More »Humble celebrates AGDQ with ‘Awesome’ bundle
Humble Bundles are a great way for video game players to acquire a number of high-quality titles for a relatively low price. Available right now and in celebration of the annual Awesome Games Done Quick charity event, players can get their hands on a variety of speedrun-able games for less …
Read More »Cygames shares PC system requirements for Granblue Fantasy: Relink
Cygames, the developer of Granblue Fantasy: Relink, has recently released the official PC system requirements for its upcoming action RPG. The game is set to be released on February 1st, and it appears that it won't demand a high-end PC setup, which is great news for gamers with lower-spec machines. …
Read More »Smite is getting a sequel built on Unreal Engine 5
Hi-Rez Studios and Titan Forge Games are teaming up to create Smite 2, the successor to the popular third-person MOBA action game, Smite. With the original game boasting an impressive 40 million players, fans eagerly anticipate what the sequel will bring. Smite 2 is set to feature a significant upgrade …
Read More »CES 2024: Alienware reveals new Pro Wireless mouse and keyboard
At CES 2024, Dell Alienware introduced the Pro Wireless Mouse and Alienware Pro Wireless Keyboard, Alienware's first foray into the competitive gaming peripheral market. These innovative wireless devices were unveiled alongside new gaming laptops and QD-OLED displays, all designed to please competitive gamers and esports pros alike. To create a …
Read More »Lossless Scaling tool brings frame generation to many games and GPUs
Lossless Scaling, a premium tool available on Steam for scaling windowed games to full screen using spatial scaling and sharpening algorithms, got a major update. From now on, the software also supports frame generation across a wide range of GPUs, including integrated graphics solutions. Lossless Scaling is a tool that …
Read More »CES 2024: Enermax reveals world’s first AIO liquid cooler with detachable LCD
Enermax unveiled its latest cooling products at CES 2024 – the Aquaflo LCD and Liqtech XTR AIO liquid CPU coolers. The former is the first AIO liquid CPU cooler with a detachable LCD screen, while the Liqtech XTR AIO liquid CPU cooler is for Ryzen Threadripper Pro and Xeon processors …
Read More »CES 2024: Nvidia’s RTX 40 Super launch, AI laptops and more
Nvidia's big announcement at CES this year is the RTX 40 Super series, with new RTX 4080 Super, RTX 4070 Ti Super and RTX 4070 Super graphics cards set to launch over the next couple of weeks. In our latest coverage, Leo swings by Nvidia's CES booth to get a …
Read More »2023’s highest-grossing mobile games revealed
Delving into the mobile gaming ecosystem can sometimes feel like a foreign experience for those who mainly engage with the medium through consoles or PC. While there are some familiar faces, 2023’s top-grossing mobile games have now been revealed – showcasing a number of surprise additions. As reported by ‘mobilegamer.biz’, …
Read More »CES 2024: HYTE shows off new cases, coolers and Nexus ecosystem
We've all seen the HYTE Y70 Touch case, now Leo swings by the HYTE booth at CES to take a look at what new cases and peripherals we can expect in 2024...
Read More »Zelda, Pokemon and more rumoured to be added to Super Nintendo World
In partnership with Universal, Nintendo has been building its own suite of theme park attractions and locations, with the past few years seeing the opening of Super Nintendo World in Japan and Hollywood. As part of the company’s plans for expansion, Nintendo looks set to introduce dedicated Zelda, Pokemon and …
Read More »SEGA has even more franchise revivals in the works
During the 2023 Game Awards SEGA made a highly surprising announcement – revealing 5 new games for the first time all at once. What’s more, each of these titles represent new entries in much-loved yet long-dormant franchises. At the time, the publisher claimed that even more such games were in …
Read More »Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown becomes 2nd-highest rated game in franchise
Before Ubisoft had Assassin’s Creed, they had Prince of Persia – a stealth-action platforming series which shared many similarities with the AC franchise it later inspired. More than a decade since the last mainline entry, Prince of Persia is back and better than ever – with the upcoming ‘Lost Crown’ …
Read More »GeForce Now gets G-Sync support and ten new games
Nvidia's weekly GeForce Now library updates return in 2024 with 10 more games making their way over to the service. This week's update includes support for more Steam and Epic Games Store titles, as well as more games available through Game Pass. Before we get on to the new games …
Read More »CES 2024: Alienware showcases new QD-OLED gaming monitors
At TwitchCon 2023, Dell Alienware teased two new gaming monitors, the AW3225QF and the AW2725DF. These QD-OLED gaming monitors have been officially unveiled at CES 2024, allowing the company to share more details about them. The AW3225QF is the world's first 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor with Dolby Vision HDR and …
Read More »CES 2024: Phison details new controllers to power next-gen storage devices
Phison is pushing the limits of low-power and high-performance storage devices with its new range of PCIe and USB controllers. From enterprise NAND flash storage to portable handheld gaming system upgrades, Phison has it covered, offering a growing range of controllers for drives and devices in all market segments. At …
Read More »CES 2024: Leo takes a look at Cooler Master’s new hardware, monitors and liquid cooling gear
At CES this week, Cooler Master is showing off quite a bit, including a new Sneaker X Bounce modded PC, available in limited units for those looking for something unique for their setup. Beyond that, we get a look at MSI monitors, power supplies, new cases and more for custom builds.
Read More »Post-launch support for Minecraft Legends officially ends
Following the overwhelming success of Minecraft, we have seen the team at Mojang expand the IP outwards into other gaming genres. One such project was Minecraft Legends – a real-time strategy game featuring familiar Minecraft elements. Despite having launched less than a year ago, support for the game has now …
Read More »January’s PS Plus Extra/Premium line-up announced
Each month, Sony updates its library of PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium titles, adding and removing games on a regular basis. Kicking off the year, Sony has now officially announced the full list of titles set to drop onto the service next week. Available from the 16th of January, PlayStation Plus Extra …
Read More »CES 2024: Thermaltake announces new ‘ASTRIA’ series of coolers and more
In celebration of the company’s 25th anniversary, Thermaltake took to CES 2024 to announce a whole host of new products. Alongside an entirely new and elegant blue colourway, the company has announced the Ceres 330 TG ARGB Mid Tower Chassis and a new series of air coolers – ASTRIA. The …
Read More »CES 2024: be quiet! unveils new white RGB cases and PSU upgrades
At CES this week, be quiet! is launching several new products, including the new Dark Base Pro 901 and Dark Base 701 White cases, along with new white versions of the Silent Wings 4 and Pure Wings 3 fans. There is also excellent news for those who picked up an …
Read More »CES 2024: Deepcool showcases insane modded systems and new cases and coolers
At CES today Leo swings by the DeepCool booth to check out some insane modded PC builds, alongside new hardware launches for new cases and coolers. Timestamps: 00:00 Quadstellar Monster Case intro 00:24 Mystique coolers 01:58 PC and Software tweaking 02:53 FT9/FT12/FT14 Slim Fans 03:15 Assassin 4S Cooler 03:53 CH160 …
Read More »CES 2024: Thermaltake unveils special edition Hydrangea Blue hardware and new flagship case
Thermaltake has arrived at CES with a slew of new releases. In celebration of the company's 25th Anniversary, we're getting a new wave of special edition Hydrangea Blue cases, fans and other hardware. The company is also launching its latest flagship CTE series case, the CTE E600 MX. The Hydrangea …
Read More »CES 2024: Leo previews the Alphacool Apex Skeleton and new liquid cooling gear
Our next stop at CES this week is Alphacool. Here, Leo gets a closer look at the new Apex Skeleton cases, new CPU coolers and some fantastic liquid-cooled systems. Timestamps: 00:00 APEX Skeleton Case 00:49 ES CPU coolers and ES Quick release fasteners 01:43 Server products 01:55 Core Distro plates …
Read More »CES 2024: Gigabyte showcases new white hardware, OLED monitors and more
Our journey around the halls of CES continues today with a stop at Gigabyte debuts its first fully white motherboards and other components, alongside new PCs, laptops, OLED monitors and RTX 40 Super graphics cards. Aside from new all-white versions of motherboards, graphics cards and power supplies, Gigabyte is also …
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