Today at CES 2023, Leo checked in with EKWB to see what is in store for us this year on the custom liquid cooling front. As it turns out, EKWB is expanding beyond components and will soon offer fully pre-built liquid-cooled systems. Watch via YouTube below: Video Timestamps: 00:00 Intro …
Read More »CES 2023: MSI expands its portfolio with new monitors, peripherals, SSDs and more
At CES this week, MSI announced a ton of new products. We've already covered the extensive new laptop range, and now our attention turns to other hardware, including new monitors, SSDs and peripherals from MSI, alongside some less-expected products, including an MSI-branded EV charger. Starting with what's probably the most …
Read More »CES 2023: Thermaltake shows off new magnetic quick-connect RGB fans
We've been catching up with Thermaltake at CES 2023 this week. Alongside new cases and coolers, TT also announced its new SWAFAN series. These are swappable fans, with a magnetic quick-connect system, allowing you to easily daisy chain fans together for easy installation. Available in 120mm and 140mm sizes, the …
Read More »CES 2023: Phanteks unveils NV7 cases, Shift XT panel, Glacier hardware and more!
Our CES 2023 coverage continues today with Leo swinging by the Phanteks booth. As you would expect, the company has plenty of new hardware in store for us in 2023, from new cooling gear to cases and ATX 3.0 power supplies. Watch via YouTube below: Video Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:10 …
Read More »CES 2023: Acer teams up with BIWIN for new Predator GM7 NVMe SSD
We got our first look at an Acer-branded SSD back at the end of 2021, with the company partnering with BIWIN to launch a new range of storage products. Now at CES 2023, the new Predator GM7 NVMe SSD has been announced, targeting the budget audience without compromising on performance. …
Read More »CES 2023: Hands-on with MSI’s 49in OLED monitor, plus GPUs, routers and more!
After taking a look at new MSI laptops yesterday, today Leo and Luke got hands-on with some of MSI's latest components. These included a range of graphics cards, peripherals, motherboards and more, with one or two surprises thrown in, like an EV charger and 49in QD-OLED monitor...
Read More »Naughty Dog teases The Last of Us Factions with new concept art
While it was initially a shame to hear that The Last of Us Part II was not going to launch with a Factions multiplayer mode, this quickly dissipated when it was revealed that a standalone dedicated Factions game was in the works. While we have yet to see any concrete …
Read More »Gran Turismo 7 to get free PSVR2 update at launch
Gran Turismo 7 is an impressive PlayStation console exclusive for a number of reasons. Not only is the game rich with content, but it is also a tech showpiece, taking advantage of all the various PS5 hardware and software features. In an exciting announcement, it has been revealed that come …
Read More »The Last of Us series surpasses 37 million copies sold
First released in 2013, The Last of Us has become one of PlayStation’s biggest IPs, with its relatively humble beginnings later spawning a sequel and a remake – with much more on the way. Ahead of the franchise’s 10th anniversary, the team at Naughty Dog have announced that the series …
Read More »CES 2023: Razer shows off Project Carol, new Blade laptops and a headtracking soundbar
Razer always has a lot of products in the oven and each year at CES the company typically has an impressive showing, with new consumer-ready hardware and devices, alongside a prototype concept project or two. This year, Razer is announcing an all new lineup of Blade laptops, in addition to …
Read More »CES 2023: MSI unveils new creator and gaming laptops with Intel 13th Gen CPUs and RTX 40 graphics
Today at CES 2023, MSI is launching a full new range of laptops armed with new-gen Intel processors and Nvidia's new RTX 40 series GPUs. The headliner here is the new Titan GT77, equipped with the world’s first 4K/144Hz Mini LED laptop display...
Read More »PlayStation 5 officially surpasses 30 million consoles sold
The PlayStation 5 has been a hot ticket item ever since it was first released in late 2020, with great demand and supply shortages leading to a highly popular console which few could buy. That said, two years into the console’s lifecycle, the PlayStation 5 has officially sold over 30 …
Read More »CES 2023: DeepCool announces new Assassin IV CPU cooler and high airflow cases
DeepCool closed out 2022 with the announcement of its new Quadstellar Infinity chassis and now to start off the new year, the company is debuting several new products at CES, including the new Assassin IV CPU cooler, which aims to be one of the best air coolers on the market. …
Read More »PlayStation 2 Emulator development indefinitely suspended following death threats
Over the past many years we have seen the game emulation scene explode in popularity, both in terms of the number of devices capable of emulating older titles, but also thanks to the tireless efforts of the software developers who continuously optimise the emulators to run better and support more …
Read More »Sony announces highly-customisable accessibility-focused PlayStation controller
Back in 2018 Microsoft announced and released its Xbox Adaptive Controller: An accessibility-focused piece of hardware which allowed for many different people with all manner of varying disabilities to play video games thanks to its intelligent design and customisability. Now, Sony has finally announced their own accessibility-focused controller – Project …
Read More »CES 2023: Asus ROG introduces the world’s first 540Hz gaming monitor
ASUS ROG isn't quite done with its CES 2023 announcements yet. Today, the company has pulled the curtain on two upcoming gaming monitors – one focused on delivering the fastest refresh rate possible at 540Hz, and the other being a 27-inch QHD/240Hz OLED display, the exact kind of monitor many …
Read More »CES 2023: Thermaltake debuts new cases, its first ‘Cycledesk’ and new cooling gear
Yesterday we saw the unveiling of Thermaltake's new CTE form factor case series. Now, Leo has arrived at the company's suite at CES to take a closer look, alongside a number of other new products on the way, ranging from new fans and coolers to new RAM, PSUs, and even a new TT desk.
Read More »CES 2023: AMD launches new Zen 4 laptop CPUs, X3D Ryzen 7000 Desktop chips and more
Just as promised, last night AMD went live with its CES 2023 keynote, unveiling new hardware for laptops, new Ryzen AI technology and a new wave of Ryzen processors for desktops. In recent days, we've seen companies like Asus announcing laptops with new Ryzen ‘Zen 4' processors. Now at AMD's …
Read More »CES 2023: Nvidia demos new 40-series laptops, 4070 Ti, AV1 streaming and more
Leo and Luke have made their way over to Las Vegas for CES 2023, and the chaps stopped by Nvidia's suite to see what is going on. We already know about the new RTX 4070 Ti, but we also got a look at some brand-new RTX 40-series laptops, RTX Remix, as well as the benefits of AV1 encoding for livestreaming...
Read More »CES 2023: Asus unveils new laptop range, including the first glasses-free 3D OLED laptops
Last night saw the debut of the 2023 range of Asus ROG laptops. Today our attention turns to Asus's non-gaming systems, including the first glasses-free 3D OLED laptops.
Read More »CES 2023: Thermaltake offers sneak peek at new CTE Form Factor PC cases
Thermaltake is kicking CES 2023 off with its new CTE Form Factor Series. CTE stands for Centralised Thermal Efficiency and is focused on providing high-level thermal performance for critical components.
Read More »CES 2023: Acer announces new gaming laptops, monitors, and 3D gaming tech
Like many other brands, Acer has chosen CES 2023 to announce its new gaming laptops powered by the latest generation of hardware. Moreover, it has also introduced two new gaming monitors and a new glass-free 3D mode for compatible displays that promise to deliver a more immersive experience than other …
Read More »Valve reveals Steam Awards 2022 winners
Last month alongside the Steam Winter Sale, Valve also announced the categories and nominees for the 2022 Steam Awards. After taking on votes from millions of Steam customers, Elden Ring has now been crowned as the Steam Game of the Year – naturally, it also won the ‘best game you …
Read More »CES 2023: Cooler Master introduces new gaming, streaming and PC gear
If there was an award for the company presenting the most products at CES 2023, Cooler Master would probably be nominated. In total, the company is introducing about 50 products, ranging from cases, peripherals, accessories, and PC components to full systems, chairs, and gaming stations. Cooler Master is celebrating its …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Review ft. Gigabyte Gaming OC
The RTX 4070 Ti - or is that the 4080 12GB?! - has arrived, and we find out what it is all about
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Read More »Overwatch 2 gets limited-time ‘Battle for Olympus’ free-for-all deathmatch
At its heart, Overwatch 2 is a hero shooter with a few core game modes. That said, thanks to seasonal events we see the team at Blizzard flex their creative muscles just a bit by including new and varied limited-time game modes. Starting from tomorrow, players will be able to …
Read More »HITMAN 3 rebranded to include the first two games completely for free
IO Interactive have been making a lot of great moves when it comes to the HITMAN franchise. Previously, those who owned the entire trilogy would be able to experience all three titles within HITMAN 3. Now, anyone who owns the 3rd game will be given HITMAN 1 and 2 for …
Read More »Prime Gaming’s free January titles revealed – including The Evil Within 2
Each month, those who are subscribed to Amazon Prime are privy to a number of free games as part of the company’s Prime Gaming initiative. For the first month of 2023, subscribers can get their hands on a number of titles, including multiple Bethesda-published games. Available to add to your …
Read More »January’s Humble Choice games include DOOM Eternal and OlliOlli World
Each month, those who are subscribed to the Humble Choice service are privy to a number of games – letting you obtain a handful of titles for a relatively low price. For the first month of 2023, subscribers can get their hands on a nice variety of games, including the …
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