This week, AOC announced the C27G2Z3/BK, a 27-inch curved FullHD display designed for gamers looking to achieve high frame rates without breaking the bank. Its primary selling point is the 280Hz refresh rate, while costing less than £200. The AOC Gaming C27G2Z3 features a 27-inch Fast VA curved display (1500R …
Read More »MSI MPG Gungnir 300R Airflow Case Review
This MSI Gungnir 300R Airflow offers great cooling support, high airflow and some neat modular parts but its missing one of MSI's latest features.
Read More »Elden Ring expansion introduces new Steam Deck bug that makes controls unresponsive
If you were planning on jumping into Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree today on your Steam Deck, then you may want to hold off for a few days. From Software has confirmed that the new expansion has introduced a bug on Steam Deck, leading to unresponsive controls. Elden Ring …
Read More »AMD is investigating a security breach following hacker claims
Earlier this week, a hacking group claimed to have breached AMD, stealing employee and customer information, as well as other sensitive documents, source code and more. The veracity of these claims has yet to be verified, but AMD has confirmed it is investigating.
Read More »Larian to move on from Baldur’s Gate 3 after big modding update
Earlier this month, Larian Studios announced plans to bring official mod support to Baldur's Gate 3. The new modding kit is currently in testing, with an official release scheduled for September. Now, it appears that the mod support update will be the last major content update for the game as …
Read More »Fractal Design gives a closer look at its new ‘Fractal Mood’ ITX PC case
Introducing the Mood, a new compact and stylish PC case from Fractal. With its low-volume and space-saving pillar format, the Fractal Mood presents a compact footprint that seamlessly integrates into any setup. The outer body, crafted with “breathable” fabric and clean lines are intended to allow your PC to blend …
Read More »Microsoft begins refunding Redfall Hero Pass buyers
A while back, Microsoft announced that the upcoming Redfall DLC, which promised new playable heroes and had already been sold to players, would no longer be coming out. The planned ‘Hero Pass' has been scrapped and Arkane Austin, the studio behind the game, is also being shut down. Now, Microsoft …
Read More »Netgear makes WiFi 7 more affordable with new Nighthawk router
The Netgear Nighthawk series returns this year with an upgrade to WiFi 7. The new Netgear Nighthawk RS300 is launching this week, offering advanced features while maintaining a much more affordable price compared to the WiFi 7 Netgear Orbi 970 series, priced at £299 rather than £2000. The Nighthawk RS300 …
Read More »Bluepoint Games offers development update on their project
Bluepoint Games came out of the gate swinging this generation with the release of the excellent Demon’s Souls Remake at the launch of the PS5. Since then, the team have been quiet, with little known aside from the fact that they are working on an ‘original title’. While it has …
Read More »LEGO Horizon Adventures will (unsurprisingly) require a PSN account on PC
Sony caught flack recently for forcing all Helldivers II players on PC to create a PlayStation account in order to continue playing the much-loved title. The backlash was swift and Sony eventually conceded. That said, they did reveal that future PC titles would require such an account in order to …
Read More »The RPCS3 PlayStation emulator gets major performance improvements
RPCS3 is the biggest PlayStation 3 emulator available, allowing players to go beyond the limits of Sony’s old console and reviving older titles through higher frame rates and resolutions. The team behind the project have been steadfast in their commitment to continually improving the emulator – with the most recent update bringing major performance improvements.
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077’s second expansion would have sent players to the moon
It has been well documented that CD Projekt Red originally had plans for two expansions for Cyberpunk 2077. However, after the game's rough launch, the studio decided to drop the second expansion. Not much has been discovered about this second expansion, as references to it were few and far between …
Read More »Fable and Gears E-Day targeting 2025 release
During the Xbox Games Showcase earlier this month, Microsoft impressed a lot of fans with its reveals for Gears of War: E-Day and Fable, both of which got brand new trailers. However, the show was lacking when it came to specific release date news. Fortunately, it seems we now have …
Read More »GOG brings DRM-free games to the cloud through Amazon Luna partnership
GOG has made a name for itself by offering DRM-free PC games, including some major AAA titles from third-party studios, as well as DRM-free day-one releases from CD Projekt Red, like The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077. Looking ahead to the future, GOG is looking to expand by offering its …
Read More »Meta’s Reality Labs to undergo ‘restructuring’
Meta's Reality Labs business has been bleeding money for years at this point, although so far, company executives have been happy to continue footing the bill with the goal of expanding the mixed reality device market. However, Meta is now restructuring the unit, splitting it into two distinct groups with …
Read More »AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 matches Ryzen 9 7950X in Cinebench 2024
GPD, a Chinese startup, introduced the Duo OLED at Computex this month, a ground-breaking laptop with two 13.3-inch AMOLED displays. Initially set to support up to the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U, GPD has now confirmed a change in specifications, opting for the more powerful Ryzen 9 HX 370 APU. As …
Read More »AMD Ryzen AI 300 reportedly coming mid-July, Ryzen 9000 in late July
AMD's upcoming Ryzen CPUs might be closer to release than some expect. While specific availability dates have yet to be confirmed, various retailers have started listing the new products, hinting at launches in mid-July for laptop chips and late July for the desktop. According to B&H listings (via Wccftech), the …
Read More »Corsair launches its fanciest ARGB PC fans yet
Corsair has unveiled its latest addition to the iCUE Link ecosystem: the LX RGB fan series. The new fans are available in 120mm and 140mm sizes and in black or white to complement any build. With 18 individually addressable RGB LEDs, these fans can produce various lighting effects, including Corsair's …
Read More »GTA Trilogy tops 30 million downloads on Netflix
Netflix has in the past few years been branching out of just films and tv shows, adding an increasing number of games to its streaming service. By far the biggest push came in December of last year when the GTA Trilogy was added. This seems to have garnered quite a …
Read More »iiyama GCB3480WQSU Review (180Hz Ultrawide)
iiyama's latest ultrawide monitor offers a 180Hz refresh rate for less than £350
Read More »Nvidia overtakes Microsoft as world’s most valuable company
While Microsoft has certainly benefitted from the tech boom in recent years, becoming a $3 trillion company, Nvidia has been outpacing the industry at large in recent years. Nvidia's stock price has been skyrocketing, and just yesterday, it hit a new all-time high, making Nvidia the most valuable company in the world.
Read More »PlayStation Portal gets much-needed software update
While the PlayStation Portal might not have been the portable PlayStation that many were hoping it might’ve been, the game streaming handheld has found its own niche. Unfortunately, even those who enjoy the device have encountered issues, especially when it comes to signing into WIFI networks. Fortunately, this has been …
Read More »Steamworld Dig, My Time at Sandrock and more coming to Game Pass
Twice a month, Microsoft updates its Game Pass library, adding a line-up of titles across the AAA and indie sides of the industry. For the second half of June, Microsoft will be dropping a decent selection of titles including some strong indies and a day-one addition. Making the announcement on …
Read More »Half a dozen games are leaving PS Plus next month
Sony has been steadily growing its PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium service ever since its revamp a couple years ago. As with most subscription game services however, titles only stick around for a limited time. Sony has now announced which games will be leaving next month. In going to the PlayStation Plus …
Read More »The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom will finally let you play as Zelda
Nintendo had some major reveals in store for us during today's Direct showcase. Not only did we get our first real look at Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, but a new Zelda game was announced. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom will be a more traditional Zelda game, borrowing the …
Read More »Nvidia GeForce Experience update introduces 122 new game optimisation profiles
Update: The Nvidia App is now out of beta and can be downloaded – HERE. Nvidia shows no sign of replacing “GeForce Experience” with its new “Nvidia App” as both programs continue to coexist. While the latter has been getting more attention lately, Nvidia has recently released an update for its …
Read More »Metroid Prime 4 gets long-awaited trailer and 2025 release date
Metroid Prime 4 was first announced in late 2017 and fans have been waiting for news on the game ever since. Today during Nintendo Direct, we finally got our first full trailer, including a look at gameplay ahead of the game's 2025 release date. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is releasing …
Read More »Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree garners high praise in early reviews
Elden Ring has often been referred to as a masterpiece, putting together everything From Software has learned in its years of making ‘Souls like' games into one massive open world filled with difficult boss fights. The game went on to win Game of the Year in 2022. Now, two years …
Read More »Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D arrives this year, followed by Dragon Quest 1&2 in 2025
During today's Nintendo Direct, Square Enix finally announced the release date for its long-awaited HD-2D remake of Dragon Quest 3. That's not all though, Square Enix has announced plans to complete the full trilogy, with Dragon Quest 1 & 2 also set to get a HD-2D remake in 2025. If …
Read More »The FTC is suing Adobe over ‘hidden fees’ and subscriptions
Adobe has had a bit of a monopoly in the editing software space for a while now. With the launch of Creative Cloud and a switch to a subscription model for Adobe apps, many long-time users have complained about pricing and the subscription cancellation process. Now, the US government has decided that enough is enough, with the FTC filing a lawsuit against the company and two of the company's high-ranking executives.
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