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We've seen a lot of leaks around Intel's upcoming Arc Alchemist GPUs, but the latest report focuses on the entry-level DG2-128EU GPU. According to sources this week, this particular GPU will feature 6GB of GDDR6 memory on the desktop version and 4GB of GDDR6 memory on the laptop version.  According …

Today we're checking out three different peripherals, all from AOC's AGON range

If ever there is an Xbox system on the market, you can bet your bottom dollar that a Halo game will follow right behind. Though one year later than planned, Halo: Infinite’s multiplayer mode has finally been released. But was it worth the wait?

It has been a while since Intel launched new HEDT CPUs and according to reports this week, we will be waiting a bit longer. Apparently, Intel's next-gen HEDT platform is codenamed “Fishhawk Falls” and will be based on the Sapphire Rapids server platform, adapted for mainstream workstations.  According to Moore's …

Samsung revealed the future of memory during Samsung Tech Day 2021. Besides talking about DDR6 and LPDDR6 memory, the tech giant also unveiled some key specifications of GDDR6+ and GDDR7 memory. From what we've gathered, DDR memory will get really fast. The DDR5-era has just begun with Alder Lake, but …

A few months after the announcement of JEDEC's LPDDR5X standard in June, Samsung introduced the first LPDDR5X modules to the industry. Samsung will have some competition in this market now, as Micron has also unveiled its LPDDR5X memory chips. Micron's new LPDDR5X memory was announced during the MediaTek Executive Summit …

Over the course of this week, calls for the resignation of Activision Blizzard CEO, Bobby Kotick, have grown louder. Following on from reports of Kotick's handling of workplace harassment issues, over 1,700 employees have signed a petition calling on the board to choose a new CEO.  The latest petition states …

As the video games industry matures and publishers amass an ever increasing line-up of intellectual properties, it seems as though the next logical step in their minds is to build a theme park. Nintendo did it, and now Ubisoft is following in their tracks, as the publisher has announced their …

One of the most disappointing video game cancellations came about with the news back in 2017 that the action-RPG Scalebound – the collaboration between PlatinumGames and Microsoft – had been cancelled after 4 years in development. While both parties have been quiet about the game ever since, PlatinumGames’ CEO has …

SIFU is one of the most interesting indie titles currently in development. First announced at the PlayStation State of Play earlier this year in February, the third-person kung-fu fighting game was initially intended to launch in 2021 before being pushed back to 2022. In a surprise twist however, the game …

Rockstar has been pretty quiet since the launch of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition, but the studio broke its silence today, addressing the messy launch. In a surprise move, Rockstar has also made the original trilogy games available once again through the Rockstar Launcher.  In a rare …

Back in October, Microsoft announced that they would be releasing a new version of the much-loved Microsoft Flight Simulator. This new Game of the Year edition was announced to be arriving with many enhancements, including DirectX12 support; new content; game modes; planes and more. This free update is now available …

Prior to Cyberpunk 2077's release, there were rumours that the game would end up on Xbox Game Pass at some point. Similar rumours popped up again this week, but CD Projekt Red has shut down the idea.  Recently, Reddit users noticed that a new Xbox Game Pass advert included a …

Back in June, Bioware announced the next major expansion for Star Wars: The Old Republic – Legacy of the Sith, promising a return to Manaan, which first appeared in Knights of the Old Republic. The expansion was scheduled for ‘holiday 2021' but now, we have a firm release date.  A …

Back in August, 343 Industries confirmed that Halo Infinite would not include campaign co-op or Forge mode at launch, pushing them back to coincide with the game's ‘Season Two' content drop. With the early release of Halo Infinite Multiplayer this month, the game's first season of content has been extended, …

Can Montech deliver another cracking budget case?

Battlefield 2042 has been available in early access for a little while now, but DICE will be pushing out a big patch today in time for the game's official launch. This patch will aim to address the “critical issues” that have lingered since the game's open beta.  Battlefield 2042 officially …

Things are not going well at Activision Blizzard right now, as more information has come to light regarding the company's internal practices and calls for CEO, Bobby Kotick, to resign have grown louder. This week, we heard from PlayStation's Jim Ryan, who spoke up against what is happening at the …

Earlier this week, I shared my experience with the Halo Infinite Battle Pass so far, pointing out its painfully slow progression and the lack of per-match XP. 343 Industries was quick to address this, stating that an update will arrive later this week to begin to address the problems. As …

More benchmark results for the unreleased Intel Core i7-12700H have popped up this week. This time around, we have results from Cinebench R20 and R23 and looking at the scores, Intel's new laptop processor is looking very promising.  The Cinebench results were obtained by Notebookcheck, and the processor appears to …

Many memory manufacturers have started to produce DDR5 memory, but not without issues. Like in many other industries, the global chip shortage is affecting DDR5 memory production, explaining the lack of stock and the pricing of DDR5 modules. According to 12chip.com, the issue resides in a shortage of Power Management …

As the video games industry matures, more and more older titles are being left behind. While some publishers will remaster or re-release these older titles on newer consoles, hundreds of games are being left behind with no legal way to play them. Xbox head Phil Spencer has now commented on …

Activision has been under fire recently for facilitating a workplace culture of harassment, sexual misconduct and more. It was recently discovered that the publisher’s CEO Bobby Kotick was aware of all this, and yet did nothing. In response to Activision’s lack of action in the matter (and their backing of …

Razer is expanding its PS5 accessories line-up with two wireless headsets and a controller charging stand. The two headsets will be the Kiara and Kiara Pro, featuring the same black and white theme as the PS5. As for the charging stand, it's available in black, red and white, allowing users to …

When Sony first showed off the PlayStation 5 at the company’s ‘Future of Gaming’ showcase, one of the most interesting games announced was Capcom’s PRAGMAMA: “a brand-new sci-fi action adventure game” which “will present players with a profound story and setting, as cutting edge visuals take full advantage of next-generation …

Over the last month, there have been a ton of leaks coming out of WB Games, mostly pointing towards a Smash Bros-style crossover fighter using Warner Bros. IP. Today, WB officially announced Multiversus, confirming the leaks and revealing official screenshots, the launch character roster and more.  Multiversus is a platform …

Hunt: Showdown is a “thrilling, high-stakes PvPvE first-person shooter” from the team at Crytek. Running on their bespoke CryEngine, the game is graphically impressive – but also demanding. Those with an Xbox Series console or a PS5 can soon enjoy the game at 60fps however, thanks to an upcoming update. …

Nvidia has been working to expand GeForce Now's library every week all year long and this week is no exception. This week, eight more titles are joining the service but that's not the only announcement this week – for a limited time, GeForce Now users can also claim a free …

Prior to the launch of Rockstar's recent GTA remasters, Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two, filed lawsuits against a number of modders looking to reverse engineer classic games in the series like GTA 3 and Vice City. Rather than playing along with Take-Two's demands, modders are beginning to fight back.  As we …

Logitech, Streamlabs' parent company, is being accused of plagiarism for copying the layout of Lightstream to create the Xbox-exclusive Streamlabs Studios website. However, that's not all, as the “OBS” naming was used without the consent of OBS' founders, leading streamers and former employees of Streamlabs to ask Logitech to solve …