Currently, Apple and Google have rules in place to force developers to use their own first-party App Store and Play Store payment systems. This is something that developers have been protesting recently, sparking further scrutiny from regulators and anti-trust organisations. Now, South Korea has passed a bill to address this …
Read More »iPhone 13 will support LEO satellite communication
As we get closer and closer to the official reveal of the iPhone 13, many of the device's lesser-known features are starting to leak, the latest of which suggests that Apple’s upcoming device will support satellite communication, allowing users to “send messages and make phone calls, even when they are …
Read More »Windows 11 is launching on the 5th of October
Earlier this year, Microsoft officially announced Windows 11, with plans to launch the new operating system in Q4 2021. Following on from a few months of insider testing, Microsoft has now announced that Windows 11 will launch on the 5th of October. While initially it was thought that Windows 10 …
Read More »Gotham Knights and Suicide Squad games to be shown off in October
WB Games chose to skip E3 and Gamescom this year, leaving us with no updates on Gotham Knights or Rocksteady's upcoming Suicide Squad game. Fortunately, both titles will be shown off very soon, with plans to appear during this year's DC Fandome event. In a new trailer for DC Fandome, …
Read More »DrLupo to stream exclusively on YouTube Gaming
While Twitch continues to be the biggest platform for game streaming, YouTube Gaming is continuing to give its own service a push. The latest strategy by YouTube involves seeing some of Twitch’s biggest streamers being paid to exclusively stream on their platform. The latest streamer to join YouTube Gaming is …
Read More »EA Motive to give ‘very early look’ at Dead Space today
During EA Play Live back in July, Dead Space was officially announced, serving as a reimagining of the original horror classic. While we weren't expecting to see the game in action this year, it would seem that EA Motive wants to give fans an early sneak peek later today. EA …
Read More »China to limit video game playing for children to 3 hours per-week
China’s approach to governing a country can be seen by many ‘Western’ nations as being much more aggressive in its involvement in the personal lives of its citizens. This was seen with the country’s one child policy, and now, the government is limiting the number of hours that children can …
Read More »AMD and Nvidia graphics cards pricing slowly increasing once again
From May until late July, there was evidence that graphics card prices were slowly starting to drop closer to MSRP level, giving hope that we may see normalised pricing by the end of the year. Unfortunately, the price trend has started to reverse, with GPU pricing now slowly but steadily …
Read More »CD Projekt Red hires Cyberpunk 2077 modders to work on the game
The creators of Wolvenkit, a Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 modding tool, have been hired by CD Projekt Red to improve Cyberpunk 2077's official mod support and the game's backend. The announcement was made by Traderain (via Reddit), stating that he has been hired alongside Blumster, Nightmarea, and rfuzzo, three …
Read More »Microsoft reaffirms that Starfield isn’t a timed exclusive
Despite the fact that they have announced multiple times that the upcoming Starfield is a full Xbox console exclusive, meaning that it will not make its way onto neither PlayStation nor Switch, many fans have still been holding out hope, due to previous Microsoft practices. The console manufacturer has come …
Read More »Cyberpower Ultra 33 PC Bundle Review
This is a COMPLETE gaming setup, with a PC, monitor, and peripherals - all for just £900
Read More »Suda51 wants to make a Marvel game
No More Heroes III recently released to generally favourable reviews from critics and fans alike. Suda51, the game’s director recently discussed the future of his studio – Grasshopper Manufacture – revealing that they are currently working on 5 new titles, 3 of which are brand new IPs. As part of …
Read More »Disco Elysium rated for Switch and Xbox
Disco Elysium was a surprise hit when it was released in 2019. Taking The Game Awards by storm, the RPG won the greatest number of awards, soaring developers ZA/UM into the spotlight. Following its PC release, the game came to PlayStation and Stadia, with a promised Switch and Xbox release …
Read More »TSMC reportedly raising chip production prices
Since last year, the tech industry has been dealing with a major chip shortage, leading to increased prices and lower supply in most major product categories. Due to demand for supply lines, TSMC is reportedly going to be raising its prices by as much as 20 percent. According to The …
Read More »Tencent is looking to acquire more Japanese studios
Recently we reported that NetEase was in final talks with SEGA’s Toshihiro Nagoshi to poach the Yakuza creator, bringing him under the Chinese company's wing and giving him the freedom to create a new studio and IPs. It looks like NetEase isn’t the only Chinese-based company with an eye on …
Read More »Bethesda details three key locations in Starfield
While Starfield was one of the key highlights of Microsoft's E3 presentation back in June, we still know very little about Bethesda's new sci-fi RPG. Slowly but surely, more details are coming to light, with the latest news drop detailing three major locations from the game. In three very short …
Read More »Apple changes App Store rules as part of $100 million settlement
For years now, Apple has required that all developers on iOS use the first-party payment system, allowing Apple to take a revenue cut. This has led to higher subscription prices on iOS compared to Android for a number of apps and while there are alternative ways to pay for these …
Read More »Microsoft preparing Surface Duo 2 with Snapdragon 888 processor
When Microsoft first launched the Surface Duo smartphone, the company introduced a brand new dual-screen smartphone form factor. The downside was that while the device launched with a flagship-level price tag, it did not have the hardware specs to match. That will be changing for the Surface Duo 2, according …
Read More »Yakuza creator may leave SEGA to join NetEase
Toshihiro Nagoshi is one of SEGA’s most prolific names. Having joined the company all the way back in 1989, he has been in charge of some of the publisher’s biggest games, including creating the Yakuza franchise. Despite his lengthy history with SEGA, it seems he may finally be leaving the …
Read More »New PS5 models ship with significantly smaller heatsink
As previously reported, recently Sony began shipping an updated version of the PlayStation 5 console, which was mysteriously 300g lighter than the original, while also tweaking the installation process for the included console stand. Now thanks to teardowns, we know that the new SKU is lighter because Sony has swapped …
Read More »Windows 11 can be installed on PCs with older CPUs, but updates might be blocked
While Windows 11's system requirements do call for a fairly modern CPU, Microsoft has revealed that it won't stop those with unsupported processors from upgrading to the new operating system. There are some drawbacks though, this method requires a clean install using an ISO, and Microsoft may block future Windows …
Read More »Genesis launches HOLM 320 RGB white gaming desk
We've seen a rise in the number of desks built for PC gaming setups in recent years. This month, Genesis is launching its own, the HOLM 320 RGB White gaming desk, aiming to offer a combination of style and functionality. This desk measures in at 120 x 60 centimetres, with …
Read More »Leo builds a custom Deepcool PC!
Deepcool sent Leo a stack of hardware for a PC build, including a micro-ATX Macube 110 case, an AS500 Plus CPU cooler and a DQ850 Gold power supply, along with a triple pack of ARGB fans. This one promises to be bright but not TOO bright...
Read More »Intel Extreme Tuning Utility now supports upcoming Alder Lake processors
In the latest release of Intel's Extreme Tuning Utility, the company added enhanced support for Alder Lake processors, expanding support for DDR5 memory, hybrid core architectures, and more. According to the patch notes for the latest Extreme Tuning Utility version, the application now supports a slew of features and technologies used …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 3060 and 3060 Ti stock might decrease during September
While there has been evidence to suggest that graphics card stock and pricing has improved in recent months, it looks like we're heading towards another dip in availability. According to reports this week, supply of RTX 3060 and RTX 3060 Ti graphics cards will decrease in September. According to ITHome …
Read More »Epomaker NT68 65% Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Review
It's a compact wireless mechanical keyboard, available in regular or low profile versions
Read More »KitGuru Games: A Delayed Game is Eventually Good
“A delayed game is eventually good, but a rushed game is forever bad”. This is a quote that has echoed throughout the video games industry. First said by Nintendo veteran and the father of Mario, Shigeru Miyamoto, the quote has been used and abused over the years when discussing the ever common practice of delaying games. But is it true?
Read More »Saints Row gameplay shown amid controversy over reboot
During Gamescom Opening Night Live, Saints Row was announced, complete with a cinematic trailer. That trailer turned out to be quite divisive amongst fans, leading to some backlash on YouTube and social media. In response, a second gameplay video has now been released. The cinematic trailer focuses on introducing characters …
Read More »Death Stranding may be getting a sequel according to Norman Reedus
Kojima Productions currently has multiple projects in the works, including Death Stranding: Director's Cut. As it turns out, there may also be a sequel on the way too, actor Norman Reedus has revealed. Reedus starred in the original Death Stranding as the main character. Recently during an interview, Reedus said: …
Read More »AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX and 5945WX appear online
Two entries for Ryzen Threadripper 5000 Pro series processors have been spotted in MilkyWay@Home, a distributed computing project running on the Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing (BOINC) platform. The entries found by @Benchleaks featured the Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX and the 5945WX. Looking at the listed specifications, the 5995WX …
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