Many eager and excited fans were left bitterly disappointed when Cyberpunk 2077 launched last year in a poor state across all systems. One person who did not suffer from any bugs was Keanu Reeves as he confirmed he has not played the game – though this contradicts claims made by …
Read More »KitGuru Advent Calendar 2021 Day 15 – Win a be quiet! hardware bundle! (closed)
For day 15 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar 2021, we are teaming up with be quiet! to give away a fantastic PC upgrade bundle, including a new case, AIO liquid cooler, power supply and a pack of the company's highly rated RGB case fans.
Read More »Intel Core i3-12100F and i5-12400F to be the first Alder Lake desktop processors without E-cores
Intel is expected to launch new 12th Gen Core “Alder Lake” processors in early 2022, including the first non-K SKUs. According to reports this week, the upcoming F-series processors could include some significant changes, such as the removal of ‘Efficient Cores', otherwise known as E-Cores. According to Intel's leaked marketing …
Read More »Nintendo announces upcoming Indie World Showcase
Nintendo was the first gaming company to popularise digital game showcases years before the global pandemic forced others to follow suit. One of the console manufacturer’s primary showcases is the Indie World Showcase – the newest entry of which will go live later today. Making the announcement on Twitter, the …
Read More »iOS 15.2 releases with major privacy features
One of Apple’s core ideologies is to offer their customers complete privacy. The iPhone is a byproduct of such a mentality, leading the industry when it comes to personal security and privacy in the smartphone market. iOS 15.2 pushes the iPhones further up this path, adding new privacy features and …
Read More »Trademark renewal suggests new Splinter Cell game on the way
In recent months, fresh rumours have been building around a new Splinter Cell game. Over the summer, Ubisoft reportedly greenlit a new game in the series, which will apparently take the franchise in a new open world direction. We may have slight confirmation of this now from Ubisoft itself, as …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarök will kick off a second year of DLC
In recent weeks, we've seen a lot of leaks coming out of Ubisoft, particularly around future DLC plans for Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Now, Ubisoft has confirmed much of this information, officially announcing the Dawn of Ragnarök expansion and confirming additional DLC is in the works for next year. Assassin's Creed …
Read More »Plans for a surprise Bully 2 announcement leaks
While Rockstar Games are nowadays known primarily for Red Dead Redemption and Grand Theft Auto, the studio has a long list of IPs under its belt. One of the most loved was Bully (or Canis Canem Edit). After more than 15 years of absence, it looks as though the series …
Read More »Nvidia calls on gamers to test their FPS aim and system latency for a chance to win an RTX 3080 Ti
In recent years, Nvidia has been shining a spotlight on overall system latency and the benefits of using software and hardware to reduce latency to improve individual performance in games, particularly in first-person shooters. This week, Nvidia is launching the System Latency Challenge, which you can now take part in …
Read More »Nine more titles come to Xbox Game Pass
The Xbox Game Pass subscription service offers a robust and ever-evolving library of games for a relatively small monthly fee. The next set of titles coming to the service has now been announced, and it includes a few heavy hitters. As reported by XboxOn, 9 new titles are dropping onto …
Read More »AIDA64 update confirms RTX 3080 Ti for laptops
We've been hearing plenty of rumours about Nvidia's new GPU plans for early 2022, including mention of an RTX 3080 Ti SKU for laptops. Now, we seem to have confirmation of this GPU, thanks to the latest AIDA64 update. AIDA64 is a well-known and often used benchmarking and system monitoring …
Read More »Cooler Master SK622 Review
The Cooler Master SK622 is a feature packed 60% keyboard, currently priced at around £85
Read More »New EEC listings confirm Radeon RX 6400 and RX 6500 XT GPUs
PowerColor listed many new graphics cards on the EEC database recently, from which most are RX 6500 XT and RX 6400 GPUs. However, the listing also shows an unknown SKU named BC-2235, which is claimed to be a mining card. The listing, found by @momomo_us, confirms that both the Radeon …
Read More »KitGuru Advent Calendar 2021 Day 14 – Win a huge PC gaming bundle! (closed)
For day 14 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar 2021, we are teaming up with OCUK once again to give away TWO prize bundles! The first bundle includes a noblechairs EPIC TX series gaming chair, an Endgame Gear XM1 RGB gaming mouse and a Kolink Unity Nexus ARGB mid-tower case to jazz up your whole setup. Our second bundle includes the Nitro Concepts S300 Nebula Purple gaming chair and a D16E Electric Adjustable Gaming Desk!
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Valhalla – Dawn of Ragnarök to release in March
Last week, we learned through leaks that Ubisoft is working on a massive expansion for Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Described as a 40-hour, God of War-like add-on. Now, we know much more about this expansion, which is titled ‘Dawn of Ragnarök'. Following on from last week's leak, the expansion appeared on …
Read More »Shenmue III and 14 other games will be given away on EGS this month
The Epic Games Store has its own little annual tradition which sees the storefront offer an increased number of games for free during the Christmas season. As was the case with last year’s celebration, the list of games have now been leaked – and the first game is Shenmue III. …
Read More »Banjo-Kazooie comes to the NSO Expansion Pack next month
When Nintendo officially announced its Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) Expansion Pack, adding Nintendo 64 and SEGA games, many were left wondering just how often this service would be supported with new games. Currently, Nintendo is continuing its trend of releasing a new title each month – with Banjo-Kazooie coming next. …
Read More »Sony announces first set of PS5 console covers with ‘galaxy’ themed colours
Back when the PS5 was first revealed, fans immediately saw potential for custom panels, which would allow users to customise their console with custom graphics or colours. Some companies attempted to serve this market, but were swiftly shut down by Sony's legal team. Now, Sony will begin selling official PS5 …
Read More »Final Fantasy 7 Remake PC system requirements announced
Chances are you've heard by now that Final Fantasy 7 Remake is coming to PC this week. The launch has faced some controversy due to an Epic Games Store exclusivity deal and high pricing. For those not deterred by those factors, the PC system requirements have now been revealed, with …
Read More »Epic Games Store finally gets a cart feature
The Epic Games Store has spent many years now trying to compete with Steam and gain a foothold in the PC market. Unfortunately, the Epic Games Store lacks many basic features found within digital storefronts. Finally, one of the most convenient and core features – namely a shopping cart – …
Read More »PCSpecialist Titan Supreme Prebuilt System Review
It's a new 12th Gen Intel pre-built gaming system from PCSpecialist, but is the Titan Supreme any good?
Read More »Halo Infinite doesn’t have campaign mission replay but 343 is working on it
It is no secret that Halo Infinite is missing a few features at the moment, from fan-favourite multiplayer playlists and Forge mode, to campaign-specific features like co-op and replayable main story missions. While these aren't in the game right now, they will be coming at some point, with mission replay …
Read More »PUBG: Battlegrounds is going free-to-play
PUBG: Battlegrounds is not only the catalyst that spawned the current trend of battle royale games, but in doing so landed itself as one of the best selling games of all time. After 4 years on the market, PUBG: Battlegrounds is going free-to-play. Making the announcement, the Product Marketing Manager …
Read More »Nvidia MX550 up to 36% faster than its predecessor according to benchmark
It seems that Nvidia will have new entry-level MX mobile GPUs in the near future and we can expect a pretty good generational performance bump. According to the first benchmark results for the supposed ‘MX550' GPU, it will be up to 36 percent faster than its predecessor. It will also …
Read More »KitGuru Advent Calendar 2021 Day 13 – Win a Kioxia SSD! (closed)
For day 13 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar 2021, we are teaming up with Kioxia to give away six SSDs! That's right, there will be SIX winners for today's competition - two winners will get a 2TB M.2 SSD, another two winners will get a 1TB M.2 SSD and the final two winners will get a 960GB SATA SSD.
Read More »KitGuru Games: Square Enix has lost the plot when it comes to game prices
Square Enix has become notorious over the years for its high expectations when it comes to game sales, with many big releases from the company often being reported as under performing the publisher's expectations. As we look ahead at some of the company's next major releases, we see a pattern …
Read More »KitGuru Advent Calendar 2021 Day 12 – Win a full Avermedia streaming kit!
For day 12 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar 2021, we are teaming up with Avermedia to give away the ultimate 4K streaming setup! One lucky reader will get a full streaming hardware setup, including a control centre, an XLR microphone, a 4K gaming capture card and more!
Read More »Intel’s latest advancements will extend Moore’s Law beyond 2025
A few years ago, the first signs that Moore's Law wouldn't hold up started to show. Since then, the situation has improved, with chip manufacturers upgrading their designs using smaller nodes and different packaging techniques to improve their products. With Intel's latest advancements, Moore's Law will last for quite some …
Read More »PlayStation acquires Valkyrie Entertainment
Sony Interactive Entertainment has made a few key acquisitions recently, including bolstering its roster of support studios to aid the development of larger projects. Recently, Nixxes joined PlayStation to presumably work on future PC ports, and now, Valkyrie Entertainment is also joining the PlayStation team. Valkyrie Entertainment isn't widely known …
Read More »Xbox and PC exclusive ‘Scorn’ to release in October 2022
When Microsoft first launched the Xbox Series X/S consoles, a few third-party console exclusives were announced. One of the more exciting exclusives was Scorn, which was due to become a day-one Xbox Game Pass title this year. Unfortunately, the game has since had a lengthy delay, and will now be …
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