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For the past generation or so, Astro Bot has somewhat become the mascot for PlayStation and its various console hardware, with the first-gen PSVR headset getting the standalone ‘Astro Bot: Rescue Mission’ and the PS5 bringing the excellent pack-in title Astro’s Playroom. Those wanting a new adventure with PlayStation’s robotic …

With the Intel 14th Gen Core series release right around the corner, retailers have started to prepare for the launch. There is at least one retailer who has already listed the six upcoming 14th Gen K and KF chips but hasn't shared pricing. However, rumour says that we'll see a …

The Tokyo Game Show is coming up in September and Sega/Atlus have unveiled their plans. Atlus has already announced two new games this year with Persona 5 Tactica and Persona 3 Reload, but it appears that there is even more on the horizon.  Sega and Atlus will host a “special …

Earlier this year, Microsoft officially ended its $1/£1 free trial offer for new Xbox Game Pass subscribers. The deal returned shortly after but it has now been tweaked again, shortening the trial period to two weeks. Now, just days ahead of Starfield's launch, the trial offer has been removed again.  …

If you've pre-ordered Starfield's standard edition, then you'll be waiting until September 6th to get your hands on Starfield. However, those with the Premium Edition can get access later this week. For those looking to dive in the moment the game becomes available, Bethesda has shared digital unlock times. There …

For the past couple years Sony has been taking a renewed approach when it comes to utilising their many current and past Intellectual Properties, with the PlayStation console manufacturer expanding to a transmedia strategy. First starting with the Uncharted movie, these adaptations have – with one obvious exception – been received both critically and commercially in a somewhat dim light. While a majority of these projects have not quite set the world on fire, I don’t actually think they were meant to...

SEGA and Atlus have shared the system requirements for Persona 3 Reload on the PC. The update also confirms that the game will use Denuvo anti-tamper technology. The minimum system requirements call for an Intel Core i7-4790, 8GB of RAM, and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti. The recommended requirements …

We've not reviewed an Enermax PSU in some time, how does this unit compare to the competition?

When Samsung announced its 990 Pro SSD family for the retail market last year, it only offered 1TB and 2TB variants, skipping the 4TB option that is usually available for high-end SSDs. Now, the company is poised to right this by releasing a 4TB version this autumn...

To celebrate the upcoming launch of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, AMD and Ubisoft have joined forces to launch a themed graphics card, the RX 7900 XTX Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Limited Edition. The model is distinguished not just by the Navi 31 GPU and 24GB of RAM powering it but …

ViewSonic is adding a new OLED display to its arsenal. The new ViewSonic VX2776-2K-OLED will offer PC gamers with a 1440p OLED panel with HDR, 240Hz refresh rate and ultra low response times.  The VX2776-2K-OLED packs a 27-inch OLED panel with 2560×1440 resolution and a 10-bit colour bit depth. It …

Nvidia and Microsoft have finally connected the Microsoft Store to GeForce Now. From now on, players will be allowed to stream supported games from Xbox PC Game Pass through Nvidia's streaming service.  Following their recent announcement at Gamescom 2023, Alan Wake 2, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty expansion, Party Animals, and …

MSI has accidentally broken the embargo on the 14th Gen Core series. The company has posted a video on YouTube (now private), leaking numerous details and comments about the Raptor Lake-S Refresh chips. The video wasn't only focused on the upcoming CPUs, according to VideoCardz. They also showcased MSI's current …

As rumoured, today at Gamescom, AMD officially announced its next batch of gaming graphics cards - the RX 7800 XT and the RX 7700 XT. Both pack the latest RDNA 3 technology, with a Navi 32 GPU powering them, targeting those looking to game at 1440p. 

A couple weeks ago many Xbox fans got excited by what they believed to be a tease by the console manufacturer for an Xbox release of the much-loved Final Fantasy VII Remake. This ultimately turned out to be a mistake on the part of Microsoft. That said, it has reignited …

In the past, Sony has delivered major expansions to some of its biggest single-player exclusive games. God of War (2018) didn't end up getting an expansion, but according to a new leak, God of War: Ragnarok will be getting an expansion. 

While reports from 2021 and 2022 showed that Dragon Age: Dreadwolf was targeting a 2023 launch, it has become quite clear at this point that the game won't be coming out until 2024 at the earliest. According to Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb, the game has been pushed back again as …

Since launch, the Epic Games Store has persuaded customers over to its platform with two free games a week. This deal couldn't last forever though. Epic will still be giving away free games on its platform but it looks like one free game a week is going to be the …

Back at Computex, we witnessed the unveiling of MSI's latest collaboration, a limited edition Mercedes-AMG laptop. It has been a couple of months since then but as of this week, the laptop has become officially available. MSI's new partnership with Mercedes-AMG has been described as a long-term one, so we …

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl will miss its planned December 2023 release date. Fortunately, fans won't have to wait much longer to get their hands on the game, as it is now scheduled to release in Q1 2024.  This week alongside Gamescom, GSC Game World shared a new update on …

Alongside Gamescom this week, Samsung has introduced two new entries to its gaming monitor lineup: the Odyssey Neo G9 57″ (G95NC) and the Odyssey Ark 55″ (G97NC).  The Odyssey Neo G9 57″ is meant to provide a breakthrough visual experience for gamers with its massive screen. Featuring the world's first …

Following a recent Windows 11 update, MSI motherboard users began reporting BSOD errors. If you've encountered this, then you'll be relieved to learn that Microsoft is already aware of the issue and is working on a fix. The update began rolling out earlier this week. As The Verge shows, the …

Cherry MX switches have been popular amongst mechanical keyboard users for decades and while new switch types have arrived over the years, we've never seen a complete overhaul of the classic MX switches. That changes this year with Cherry announcing the MX2A, aiming to be the new standard in mechanical …

Epic Games have struggled somewhat to gain a foothold in the PC gaming space, with their prior exclusivity program receiving criticism from Steam users and the like. That said, we are likely to see more games going Epic Games exclusive, as the company has now announced their latest “Epic First …

During the most recent Gamescom Opening Night Live showcase, we got our first proper look at the campaign for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Ahead of the game’s release on the 10th of November, the team have now confirmed that we will finally get to see what multiplayer looks …

This year, Artificial Intelligence has been all the rage in the tech world. Nvidia has been focusing on AI for years already and its latest quarterly earnings report shows that this was indeed a very good idea, with Nvidia enjoying a huge boom in revenue.  In recent months, a number …

The Razer Edge launched in the US quite a while ago, offering a new all-in-one handheld for mobile gaming. While the system supports Android games, it is also designed to take advantage of cloud gaming services like GeForce Now and Game Pass Ultimate, paving the way for complete portable access …

This week at Gamescom, Dell has joined the list of companies announcing new hardware, unveiling a new ultra-fast Alienware gaming monitor. With a 500Hz refresh rate and low 0.05ms response time, this is claimed to be the fastest IPS gaming monitor in the world right now.

The Gamescom audience spans a wide range, with many PC gamers attending the event each year, making it a good spot for plenty of PC hardware companies to showcase new products, from peripherals to components. This year, DeepCool is at Gamescom in force with a huge booth. At the event, …

Earlier this year during a PlayStation Showcase, Sony officially announced ‘Project Q', a new PlayStation portable device aimed to allow users to stream PS5 games using Remote Play. Now, Sony has announced the product's true name, PlayStation Portal, and it'll be priced at £200.  The PlayStation Portal isn't a new …