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We've already seen benchmark listings for the upcoming Core i9-14900K CPU but now, we also have initial benchmark scores for the Core i9-14900KF, with the highest scoring sample having a 13 percent single-core performance uplift compared to the Core i9-13900KS.  Twitter account @Benchleaks has shared various Geekbench 5 and 6 …

After first including the Xe2 architecture reference in Intel GPU drivers, Intel developers have now begun work on Mesa support. The Xe2 architecture, also known as Battlemage, is the architecture that will be used in the next generation of Intel desktop and mobile GPUs and supposedly on the iGPU of the future Lunar Lake client CPUs.

Following on from Acer's new 540Hz gaming monitor, the company has revealed a trio of additional monitors. The new trio offers up to 32-inch display size, up to 4K resolution and up to 250Hz refresh rates.  The Acer Nitro XF253Q Zbmpiirx has a 25-inch VA display with a refresh rate …

Back in May during the PlayStation Showcase, one of the big reveals was none other than Helldivers 2. The reveal trailer was excellent, showcasing a new take on the gameplay. At the time, the game was expected to launch in 2023, but it has since slipped into 2024.  Helldivers 2 …

Cyberpunk 2077 is getting two major updates this month. Not only are we getting a major expansion in the form of Phantom Liberty, but the entire base game has also been reworked with a massive 2.0 update. Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 did not have a release date, so we had assumed …

Once we learned that Final Fantasy 7 Remake wouldn't include the entire story from the original game, many of us assumed the remake would be stretched out into a trilogy. This week, Square Enix has confirmed exactly that, along with where Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth ends.  Final Fantasy 7 Remake …

Much like Final Fantasy 7 Remake, the sequel, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, will be a timed exclusive for PlayStation consoles. Yesterday during Sony's latest State of Play stream, a ton of new details about the game dropped, including a February release date. 

The Acer Nitro XV242F will be the company's very first 500+ Hz monitor, offering a maximum refresh rate of 540Hz for incredibly smooth gameplay. The monitor shares many of the same specs as the Asus ROG Swift Pro PG248QP, which was announced earlier this summer.  The Acer Nitro XV242F has …

The most recent beta of HWiNFO64 includes PresentMon, Intel's open-source monitoring tool for measuring everything from framerates, frametimes and other important data required for analysing system performance.  Last month, Intel introduced a new version of PresentMon, including various improvements. Those include better data collection tools for framerates, frametime, and the …

We're back with another 7800 XT review, this time we check out the Gigabyte Gaming OC

Nintendo owns some of the most iconic video game IPs, however many of them have not seen any new entries in years – or even decades. One such franchise is F-Zero: the hyperfast futuristic racing series. Almost 20 years after its last entry, the franchise has been somewhat revived with …

During Nintendo’s most recent Direct showcase, the console manufacturer showed off a whole bunch of new titles, while also updating fans on already-released games. One of the more interesting announcements came in the form of DLC for Splatoon 3 – adding a brand new rogue-lite game mode. As part of …

As has been the case for many months now, the line-up for Humble’s Choice subscription service partially leaked ahead of time. Now, the company has officially announced its September titles, including Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, The Forgotten City and more. Humble Choice is a monthly subscription service which sees you gain …

SuperGiant Games hit it big back in 2020 when the rogue-like title Hades left early access, amassing a great deal of fanfare across the board and winning dozens of awards in the process. Hades II was then announced late last year with a planned early access launch in 2023. This …

This month, it has come to light that Lian Li is suing multiple rival PC case fan makers, alleging patent infringement. Thermaltake and Phanteks are both in the crosshairs at the moment, but Phanteks has responded, denying that it is infringing on Lian Li's daisy-chain fan patent...

This week, it came to light that Lian Li filed a lawsuit against Phanteks over the design of its D30 fans. Lian Li alleges that Phanteks' daisy-chain fan design infringes on one of its patents. Phanteks isn't the only one facing this claim, as Lian Li is also suing Thermaltake.  …

Nintendo likes to end each Direct with a ‘one more thing' announcement. This year's September Direct featured a heavy dose of Mario already, so the reveal of a Paper Mario remaster to cap off the stream was certainly underwhelming.  Today's Nintendo Direct stream had a few surprise announcements but the …

EA had a very poor reputation among Star Wars fans prior to the release of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Respawn's take on the Star Wars universe reinvigorated our faith in Star Wars games but now, the director behind Fallen Order and its sequel is leaving the studio.  Stig Asmussen, …

GeForce Now is getting a pretty big library update this week, with new games arriving on the service from publishers like Ubisoft, Capcom and Xbox Game Studios, furthering Nvidia's recent partnerships with game publishers. Critically acclaimed action game, Devil May Cry 5, will now be playable via GeForce Now for …

Over the course of the past console generation we saw cross-play become an increasingly common feature, with games of all scopes allowing you to play with friends no matter their platform of choice. Despite Mortal Kombat 11 featuring cross-play, the upcoming MK1 will not have such functionality – at least …

While the feature has been available since as far back as the PlayStation Vita, Sony has in recent years put an increasing amount of emphasis on its Remote Play game streaming service. As part of a new update, Android TVs running version 12 and those with a Chromecast 4K will …

As has been the case pretty much every month, Sony’s monthly update to its PlayStation Plus catalogue was partially leaked ahead of time. Now, the console manufacturer has officially announced the full line-up of games arriving onto the Game Pass-like service in September. Making the announcement via the PlayStation Blog, …

At Computex earlier this year, be quiet! gave us a preview of the upcoming Shadow Base 800 family of cases. Towards the end of August, these cases officially launched and now this month, we're teaming up to give FIVE of them away. 

There are few game leakers you can trust, as there are always fake rumours floating around. However, Bilbil-kun has been responsible for unveiling upcoming PlayStation+ titles for years and has a flawless track record. In their most recent leak, it is claimed that Horizon Forbidden West will be the next …

There is a lawsuit brewing among two big names in the PC component space. Lian Li patented its case fan daisy-chaining method years ago and now claims that Phanteks' new D30 series fans are infringing on that patent.  Lian Li obtained the patent for an “illumination fan connectable with at …

It has been a week since Starfield officially became available worldwide. While the launch version of the game is pretty stable, there are lingering bugs and feature requests that the player base would like to see addressed. Bethesda is now hard at work on patches, promising to add features like DLSS. 

The UK video game sales chart last week was dominated by Starfield, with Bethesda's new RPG entering the chart in the number one spot, beating out the likes of Call of Duty, NBA 2K24, FIFA and others. The game's success has also had an impact on the sales of Xbox …

Sony has rolled out its latest PS5 Software update to all users, enabling new features and improvements for the console. The headlining feature here is an increase in M.2 SSD storage compatibility. Following this update, you’ll now be able to add an extra 8TB of storage to the PS5 console. …

The highly anticipated 2.0 patch for Cyberpunk 2077, as well as the upcoming Phantom Liberty expansion, are nearing release. As the game's creators put the final touches on it, some have gone to social media to provide additional insights, notably about CPU support improvements. Filip Pierciski, a CD Projekt Red …

As mobile hardware has gotten more and more performant over the years, we have seen an increasing number of console games find their way onto iOS and Android platforms. Apple looks to be taking this one step further, announcing a suite of modern AAA console titles which are set to be natively playable on their latest and great iPhone 15 Pro.