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Read More »Phil Spencer announces that next-gen game reveals are coming soon
Recent rumours circulating the internet have suggested that Microsoft might be prepping for a May event, where the console manufacturer will reveal more information on the upcoming Xbox Series X and perhaps even the much-rumoured Lockhart. It would appear as though Phil Spencer himself has now corroborated the rumours, claiming …
Read More »OCUK slashes GPU prices this weekend
If you are in the need of a GPU upgrade, then there are some pretty good deals going on this week. Not only are there GeForce RTX 20 series and GTX 16 series graphics cards on sale, but there are also a couple of discounts on AMD's Radeon RX 5700 …
Read More »Minimal Affect is a parody of Mass Effect in a cartoon style
It's not every day that we see video games endeavour into the world of parodies. Developed by Toadman Studios and published by Sold Out, Minimal Affect is a comical sci-fi action RPG that makes fun of Mass Effect. As per EG7 (Enad Global 7), the group that owns both Toadman Studios and …
Read More »Alphacool introduces the Eiszyklon Aurora LUX PRO 2 Digital RGB fan
The Eiszyklon Aurora LUX PRO 2 Digital RGB fan is Alphacool's latest addition to its cooling portfolio. The Eiszyklon Aurora LUX PRO 2 features PWM control and digitally addressable RGB LEDs. The 5V RGB LEDs in the Eiszyklon Aurora LUX PRO 2 surround the fan blades in a light diffuser …
Read More »Hex-based rogue-like ‘For the King’ is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week the Epic Games Store offers its users a number of free-to-keep games. Last week, users were gifted Just Cause 4 and Wheels of Aurelia. Though this week is much more modest in comparison, fans of turn-based strategy games can enjoy ‘For the King’ entirely for free. The hex-based …
Read More »WiFi 6E is official and opens the 6GHz band for unlicensed use
The Federal Communications Commission announced that WiFi 6E was in the works earlier in April of this year. Now the vote has come through and WiFi 6E is official, offering up the 6 GHz band for unlicensed use in America. Earlier this month the FFC said that it had plans …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 3 3300X beats Intel Core i7-7700K in Geekbench
AMD recently announced the new 4C/8T Ryzen 3 processors. Although the CPUs haven't launched yet, the first benchmarks for the Ryzen 3 3000 series have started to pop up, and they seem to pack quite a punch...
Read More »Mountain Everest succeeds on Kickstarter, project now fully funded
Back in March, we reported on Mountain.GG and its very first Kickstarter campaign for the ambitious ‘Everest’ modular mechanical keyboard. Since then, over 1,000 people have backed the project, which is now fully funded and ready for launch in August. Since the Everest keyboard is now fully funded, Mountain.GG is …
Read More »RaspbianXP offers a Windows XP experience for Raspberry Pi 4
Nowadays most news relating to the once so popular Windows XP refers to how different companies and services are droping their support for the operating system – including Firefox, Steam and Blizzard, just to mention a few. However, there is some good news for those who miss the old OS …
Read More »AMD’s 6-core Ryzen 5 3600 is currently on offer for under £160
Update 10:47 24/04/2020: The price has dropped further – now to under £159. Even better. AMD's Ryzen 3000 processors have been around for almost a year now, and they have been widely praised for offering top multi-threaded performance and high efficiency levels. Now, you can get a 6-core Ryzen 5 …
Read More »Xbox Lockhart won’t hold back other consoles, according to developers
Though the next generation of consoles are likely to bring with them a massive leap in performance and technical ability allowing developers to take full advantage of new technologies, there have been fears that the rumoured Xbox Lockhart could hold back all other next-gen systems. According to some developers however, …
Read More »Infinity Ward details plan to combat Call of Duty: Modern Warfare cheaters
Recently, there has been a surge in complaints about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Warzone and the issue of cheaters. Many console owners playing via cross-play have spoken out about the number of cheaters entering the matchmaking pool. Since then, Infinity Ward has responded, detailing a few measures to help …
Read More »GIGABYTE AORUS Z490 motherboards set to support PCIe 4.0
GIGABYTE's AORUS products are usually equipped with the latest technology and aimed towards gamers – with the company's upcoming Z490 motherboards being no exception. The lineup is reported to come with forwards-compatibility for PCIe 4.0. Based on reports from VideoCardz, GIGABYTE's AORUS Z490 lineup will consist of 14 different boards that …
Read More »More sources point to ARM-powered Macs in 2021
Another round of sources have come to light, claiming that Apple will design its own CPUs for future Macs beginning in 2021.
Read More »OWC introduces Thunderbay 8 with speeds of up to 2586MB/s
OWC has unveiled its Thunderbay 8 storage solution that offers up to 128 TB storage and uses Thunderbolt 3 to reach speeds of up to 2586 MB/s. Those who are in dire need of even more storage can daisy-chain up to six units together for up to 768 TB of storage …
Read More »Asus CG32UQ 31.5in 4K Console Gaming Monitor Review
Looking for a console-oriented gaming monitor? We check out this screen from ASUS ROG
Read More »Final Fantasy VII sales fall as Ring Fit Adventure re-enters charts
With gyms being closed and outdoor exercise being limited, many fitness-based games have found themselves being in high demand. The prime example of this is Nintendo’s Ring Fit Adventure, which has seen a huge surge in demand, leading to prices skyrocketing. It would seem as though the Japanese console manufacturer …
Read More »Mad Catz releases two new F.R.E.Q. gaming headsets
Mad Catz has just launched two new F.R.E.Q. gaming headsets. The F.R.E.Q. 2 and the F.R.E.Q.4 were designed to offer a comfortable feel while delivering “professional grade sound quality”, for an immersive gaming experience. With the launch of these headsets, Mad Catz plans to integrate its signature design in multiple audio …
Read More »Watch Dogs Legion will allegedly launch alongside the PS5 and Xbox Series X
The effects of COVID-19 has meant that many games have had to adjust their respective release dates in order to accomodate for the impact on developmental workflows and synergies. Luckily for Ubisoft, the publisher has been much less affected than some. Furthermore, it would appear as though Watch Dogs Legion, …
Read More »Valve responds to source code leaks
Yesterday things at Valve took a bit of an unexpected turn, as the source code for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Team Fortress 2 leaked online. Previously the code here was only made available to Source Engine licensees, but the public release could have led to new exploits for Valve’s multiplayer …
Read More »Microsoft trademarks new Xbox Series X logo
Though Microsoft has offered its fans a look at many aspects of the upcoming Xbox Series X including the controller, specifications and even the console itself, the console manufacturer ironically has yet to show the Series X’s logo. A recent trademark filed by Microsoft has now informed us on what …
Read More »The Division 2 gets an eight-hour timed trial
Ubisoft has drawn new players to The Division 2 with a series of free weekends over the last year but now, there is a new timed trial in place, similar to the one for Ghost Recon Breakpoint. Now, those interested can play the game for eight hours for free, before …
Read More »Desperados III release date has been announced, set for June 16
The release date for Desperados III has been revealed, and the game will be available for all supported platforms on June 16, 2020. Alongside the announcement, THQ Nordic also released a trailer showing off the main character, the gunslinger John Cooper. According to THQ Nordic, Desperados III is a prequel …
Read More »Adata releases its first gaming laptop under the XPG brand
Adata is about to launch its first gaming system. Under the XPG brand, Adata has partnered with Intel to launch the XPG Xenia, a gaming laptop equipped with an Intel Core i7 processor, a GeForce RTX or GTX GPU, and XPG's memory and SSD. Featuring Intel's Core i7-9750H processor paired with …
Read More »Crash Bandicoot Mobile soft-launches in select countries
Ever since the Crash Bandicoot Trilogy was remade for current hardware in 2017, fans of the series have been wondering what was next for the platformer. 2019 saw the remake of Crash Team Racing, and now following on from that is Crash Bandicoot Mobile, “A new kind of Crash adventure …
Read More »Animal Crossing: New Horizons is third fastest selling Nintendo title ever
Prior to Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ release on the 20th of March, it was well known that the Switch exclusive was going to be a success. Despite the high expectations, it would seem as though the game managed to perform even better than expected. According to the NPDs, Animal Crossing: …
Read More »Modern Warfare 3 remastered is real, will be a timed PlayStation exclusive
When Modern Warfare 2 Remastered was announced, some fans were understandably frustrated by the game’s 30 day PlayStation 4 exclusivity, especially due to the fact that there had been no explanation by Activision as to why. According to a well-known Call of Duty insider however, the reason for the exclusivity …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Remake sold 3.5 million copies at launch
Final Fantasy VII Remake was already billed as one of the most highly anticipated games of the year and it looks like launch sales have backed that up. In the three days that followed the game's release, Square Enix sold 3.5 million copies. Those are the sales numbers for between …
Read More »Fortnite finally comes to the Google Play Store
Though Fortnite has been available on Android for over a year and a half, fans who wished to play Epic’s battle royale game on their Android smartphones had to navigate to Epic’s website in order to download the APK directly. This was due to Epic disagreeing with the Google Play …
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