Following on from last weekend's closed pre-order beta, Marvel's Avengers is officially entering open beta today across all platforms, including PC, Xbox One and PS4. As you would expect, all of the content that has been available in the closed beta sessions remains available here, featuring several hours worth of …
Read More »MSI introduces the ultrawide Optix MAG342CQRV curved gaming monitor
MSI's latest addition to its monitor portfolio is a curved gaming monitor called Optix MAG342CQRV. This new monitor comes with a 34-inch UWQHD panel with outstanding contrast, wide viewing angles and numerous gaming-oriented features to level up your gameplay. The 34-inch panel equipped in the Optix MAG342CQRV has a 3440 x 1440 …
Read More »The DualSense triggers will lock up when your weapon jams on PS5
PlayStation recently went live with its first global ad spot for the PS5, showcasing many of its unique selling points. Alongside this, the console manufacturer released a blog post, inviting developers to explain how they plan to take advantage of these new features. One of the most interesting uses will …
Read More »Zotac’s latest mini PC packs an Intel 10th Gen CPU and RTX Quadro graphics
Zotac has introduced a new series of mini workstation PCs. The first model of the Zbox Q Series is the QCM7T3000, featuring a 10th Gen Intel Core mobile processor and an Nvidia Quadro RTX GPU. With these two paired up, the Zbox QCM7T3000 offers a compact and sleek case without sacrificing performance.
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Read More »Demon’s Souls Remake has been rated in Japan and Korea
When the Demon’s Souls remake was first revealed at Sony’s PlayStation 5 event back in June, the announcement came with no release date, suggesting that the title is still quite a ways off from launching. That being said, the much-anticipated remake of the 2009 cult hit has now been rated …
Read More »Avermedia releases the first dual input capture card with 4K HDR and 240FPS support
AVerMedia launched the world's first video capture card with two HDMI inputs supporting 4K60 HDR10 and Full HD at 240FPS. Named ‘Live Gamer DUO', this capture card is the latest addition to the extensive portfolio of streaming components offered by AVerMedia. With the Live Gamer DUO primary input, you will be …
Read More »Treyarch teases new Black Ops Cold War details
After months of rumours, the new Call of Duty for 2020 was revealed to in fact be another entry in the Black Ops series set during the Cold War. While the blowout reveal event is set to take place on Wednesday the 26th of August, Treyarch have released a new …
Read More »PlayStation’s first PS5 TV ad goes live
The PlayStation 5 is mere months away and while we don't yet know how much the console will cost – or exactly when it will release – Sony has officially begun marketing its next-generation console to the world with the ad “Play Has No Limits.” The live action advert focuses on …
Read More »Razer launches trio of peripherals for productivity
Today, Razer is stepping into a market segment we don't typically see from the company. Razer has a new trio of PC peripherals launching today, but rather than being aimed at gamers, these are squarely aimed at productivity and getting work done. The Razer Productivity Suite aims to enhance workflow …
Read More »Hitman 3 will be exclusive to the Epic Games Store on PC for 12 months
Today, the folks at IO Interactive unveiled a new location for Hitman 3, with one level being set at a manor in Dartmoor, England. Towards the end of that reveal trailer, PC gamers were quick to notice a new Epic Games Store logo and now, IOI has confirmed that Hitman …
Read More »505 Games stirs controversy with Control Ultimate Edition upgrade scheme
Last week, Control publisher, 505 Games, caused some controversy amongst Control players. Control Ultimate Edition was announced and it was confirmed that anyone who buys this version of the game on current-gen consoles will get a next-gen upgrade for free when the PS5 and Xbox Series X come out. This …
Read More »Enter the Gungeon is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, the Epic Games Store gifts its users with a number of free games. Following on from last week's offering of Remnant: From the Ashes and The Alto Collection, those with an Epic Games account can now get their hands on Enter the Gungeon as well as God’s Trigger. …
Read More »Mortal Shell and Black Mesa headline this week’s GeForce Now library update
Earlier this week, we received the announcement that GeForce Now would be coming to ChromeOS and now, Nvidia has followed that up with the weekly GeForce Now library update. This time around, seven additional games are being added to the library. In terms of brand new releases, both Mortal Shell …
Read More »Valve responds to concerns over play time affecting Microsoft Flight Simulator refunds
Earlier this week, there were some concerns raised around Microsoft Flight Simulator and how the game's install could impact eligibility for refunds. The initial Steam download is a 600MB launcher, with the remaining 127GB download taking place from within the game. Valve has since responded to these concerns, assuring that …
Read More »Western Digital releases new My Passport external SSDs
Available with up to 2TB of storage, the new My Passport external SSDs from Western Digital are aimed at “consumers who need to accelerate their productivity and protect their valuable content”. Featuring NVMe technology and a compact design, the new My Passport external SSDs are a stylish portable solution for your …
Read More »AOC introduces four new high refresh rate curved gaming monitors
AOC is about to launch four new curved gaming monitors featuring high refresh rates, low response times, and FreeSync Premium. The four monitors have similar technical specifications, but the C24G2U/BK and the C27G2U/BK come with more connectivity options and a more ergonomic stand compared to the C24G2AE/BK and the C27G2AE/BK. The four monitors …
Read More »MSI announces the MPG Sekira 100 series gaming PC cases
This week, MSI continues to expand its portfolio of PC cases. The latest addition to the lineup is the MPG Sekira 100 Series, featuring a minimalistic and elegant design. The MPG Sekira 100 series consists of the MPG Sekira 100R and the MPG Sekira 100P. The MPG Sekira 100R uses a …
Read More »RE7 comes to Xbox Game Pass as Red Dead Redemption 2 leaves
Each month, Microsoft expands the line-up of titles available on its game subscription service, Xbox Game Pass. While the console manufacturer previously announced which games would be joining the service for the month of August, Microsoft has now updated that list with even more titles – including Resident Evil 7 …
Read More »New render modes are coming to DOOM Eternal
Recently, we reported that The Last of Us Part II would be adding new render modes to its game, allowing fans to replay the title while experiencing it in a number of different ways. Following in its footsteps is DOOM Eternal, which has now announced that it too will be …
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Read More »Prince of Persia remake appears on retailer listing
Back in April we reported that the Prince of Persia Sands of Time Trilogy was rumoured to be receiving the remake treatment. Even prior to then though, rumours of the return of the Prince of Persia have been circulating. It seems as though where there is smoke, there is fire, …
Read More »Razer slashes gaming peripheral prices on Amazon UK
If you are in the market for a peripheral upgrade or two, then you may want to check out Amazon over the next few days. This week, Razer is slashing prices on a range of gaming gear, including the Razer Viper Ultimate, the Razer Mamba Elite, the Razer Kraken and more...
Read More »Apple becomes world’s first company to reach $2 trillion value
Back in August 2018, Apple became the first US company to be valued at $1 trillion. It didn't take long for analysts to concede that Apple's empire could continue to grow and as of today, Apple's market capitalisation has officially doubled, hitting the $2 trillion mark. This makes Apple the …
Read More »Baldur’s Gate 3 enters Early Access next month
Like most game studios, the team behind Baldur's Gate 3 has faced various setbacks this year due to the Coronavirus and the need to switch to a work-from-home environment. The original plan was to get Baldur's Gate 3 into Early Access at some point in August. That release window will …
Read More »Microsoft unveils Xbox Series X dashboard and OS updates
One of the key areas where Microsoft has somewhat lagged behind this generation has been the dashboard, which has been somewhat clunky and slow over the lifespan of the Xbox One. As Microsoft prepares for the Xbox Series X, the dashboard UI is getting an overhaul, reworking the interface for …
Read More »Horizon Zero Dawn’s latest PC patch targets the ‘more frustrating’ crashing issues
Shortly following on from last week's patch, the team at Guerrilla Games has released update 1.02 for Horizon Zero Dawn on PC this week. There are still a number of known issues, but this latest patch should fix more crashing issues and implements additional performance improvements. This patch “aims to …
Read More »Mass Effect Remaster might be revealed in October
Ever since the launch of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One back in 2013, fans have been clamouring for a remaster of the Mass Effect Trilogy. While rumours of its existence have been circling for what feels like forever, the elusive remaster might finally be arriving in October – as …
Read More »Apple A14X Bionic Geekbench 5 score surfaces, on par with Intel Core i9-9880H
It is still early days for Apple's next-gen Bionic SoC, but so far, it looks like it will give a laptop 9th Gen Intel Core i9 a run for its money. Geekbench 5 benchmark scores of the Apple A14X Bionic have surfaced, and the results are impressive, offering as much performance …
Read More »Intel Tiger Lake die revealed at Hot Chips 2020
Intel has revealed more details about its upcoming Tiger Lake CPU architecture. During a presentation at Hot Chips 2020, Intel revealed the die of a quad-core Tiger Lake processor and shared new information on the architecture's specifications and power management. Intel Tiger Lake is the company's latest mobile focused architecture. …
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