Earlier this month, Sony began openly talking about its plans for the next-generation PlayStation console. We've heard some of the key specs and learned a surprising amount about the console well ahead of time. While there were rumours that Sony could have the PlayStation 5 ready to go in early …
Read More »Is there ever a good time to talk about spoilers online?
Talking about media is just as ingrained in contemporary culture as consuming the content itself, whether its movies, television or the vastly growing industry of video games. This makes the internet an unforgiving space when it comes to spoilers, but at what point do people feel it’s acceptable to divulge …
Read More »Gigabyte’s latest Aero 15 and Aorus 15 laptops pack Intel 9th Gen CPUs and up to 240Hz displays
Earlier this week, Nvidia officially launched the GTX 1660Ti and GTX 1650 graphics chips for laptops. We've already seen several models sporting these new GPUs from the likes of MSI, ASUS and Acer. Now, GIGABYTE is joining the club with two new laptop launches, the AERO 15 Classic and the …
Read More »New code suggests that Nvidia could be working on a 2-in-1 gaming tablet
With the discontinuation of the Shield Tablet last year and Shield Portable seemingly no longer on sale, Nvidia looked to have given up its portable gaming efforts. This could change in the near future, as code within the Shield Experience software suggests that Nvidia could be planning to re-enter the …
Read More »Samsung gets the scathing Galaxy Fold teardown removed
Shortly after Samsung announced the delay of its Galaxy Fold handset in light of display issues, teardown experts at iFixit explained that the problems might be a result of the design itself. Samsung is understandably unhappy with its faults being put on public display while it’s trying to fix the …
Read More »Noctua NH-U14S TR4-SP3 Review
Only £1 more expensive than the NH-U12S TR4. Is the Noctua NH-U14S TR4-SP3 a bargain?
Read More »Intel lowers its yearly revenue expectations after publishing Q1 results
Intel has lowered its annual revenue estimation following Q1 financial results.
Read More »Corsair expands its gaming mouse lineup with Ironclaw RGB Wireless and Glaive RGB Pro
This week, CORSAIR is expanding on its range of gaming mice with two new additions, the Ironclaw RGB wireless and the Glaive RGB Pro. The Ironclaw wireless uses Corsair's new Slipstream technology to unlock new levels of wireless performance, meanwhile the Glaive RGB Pro focuses on customisability, with three interchangeable …
Read More »Future Titanfall projects pushed back to bring more developers to Apex Legends
Coming off of news surrounding Apex Legends and its waning popularity amongst streamers, Respawn has begun discussing its update rollout plans going forward. There is some good news, more of the studio is going to be working on Apex to keep it consistently fresh. The downside is that this does …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 is ‘quite different’ now compared to gameplay shown last year
We all got a good look at Cyberpunk 2077 last year when CD Projekt Red released a lengthy gameplay demo, showing off some of the different in-game mechanics across a full mission. As always though, game development involves a lot of experimentation and iteration, with that in mind, the version …
Read More »Gigabyte GTX 1650 Gaming OC 4G Review
Nvidia's latest Turing-based graphics card arrives in the form of GTX 1650 - but is it worth buying?
Read More »Epic would ‘hastily retreat’ from store exclusives if Steam matched its revenue split
Over the last few months, Epic Games has been poaching plenty of games from Steam for its own store with timed exclusivity deals. In some examples, Epic Games has thrown so much money at developers that their games are profitable before they even launch. This strategy won't remain in place …
Read More »Facebook braces itself for potential record-breaking $5 billion fine from the FTC
Last year, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) launched an investigation into Facebook’s privacy practices, hoping to determine whether or not the social network violated a 2011 agreement. The company isn’t holding its breath for the verdict however, as its first quarter financial reports earmark $3 billion for a potential …
Read More »Microsoft is the third US company to be valued at $1 trillion
Microsoft has managed to join Apple and Amazon as the third company to reach $1 trillion market value in the United States. Although its valuation has since fallen back below the milestone, Microsoft could once again climb past the barrier in the near future. In a heated race, Apple managed …
Read More »Samsung will invest $115 billion to become the world leader in semiconductors by 2030
Since Samsung Electronics got a taste of what it’s like to be the world’s largest chipmaker last year, the company has understandably been yearning for more. The South Korean company has announced that it will be investing $115 billion (133 trillion won) over the next 12 years in hopes of …
Read More »Nintendo readies Mario Kart Tour for closed beta tests on Android devices
Originally meant to launch in February, Nintendo delayed Mario Kart Tour to better improve quality and content. The company is now gearing up to test the game, as Android owners in North America and Japan receive a closed beta trial starting May 22nd. Nintendo is currently accepting applications from now …
Read More »Nintendo Switch was the highest selling console in March, The Division 2 was the best selling game
Anthem may not have launched to positive reception but it still went on to be BioWare's biggest game launch ever. Since then though, the game has been slipping in the charts. Beyond that, the latest stats for March video game sales show Ubisoft's The Division 2 earning the top spot, …
Read More »Fortnite’s success has led to ‘endless crunch’ for developers at Epic Games
Epic Games has found great success over the last year with Fortnite's Battle Royale mode. The game has managed to keep players interested with frequent updates and in-game events but all of that content comes at a cost. This week, an investigative report came out surrounding Epic Games and its …
Read More »Samsung might struggle to fix the issues with its delayed Galaxy Fold
Samsung might have some trouble fixing issues with the Galaxy Fold, as boffins determine it could be a problem with the design itself.
Read More »G-Technology G-Speed Shuttle Thunderbolt 3 16TB Review
It's an expensive Thunderbolt 3 4-bay storage system - but can it justify the hefty asking price?
Read More »The UK grants Huawei permission to sell 5G infrastructure, with limitations
After a long debate over potential security concerns, the National Security Council has granted Huawei permission to sell its 5G equipment to mobile network operators in the UK. This doesn’t mean that fears have completely been put to rest however, as law dictates that the technology not be installed in …
Read More »BioWare delays Anthem content updates to focus on other fixes
Following on from Anthem's latest update this week, BioWare took the time to let players know about the game's roadmap changes. Anthem launched with a bunch of issues that need to be addressed before focusing on future content and as a result, previously announced content updates are being delayed for …
Read More »PUBG made nearly $1 billion in 2018, despite struggles in China and India
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds faced tremendous competition in 2018, particularly from free-to-play entries led by the success of Fortnite. Despite this, PUBG was an unmitigated success as its annual revenue climbed to a staggering $920 million last year. The PC version in particular was the game’s most popular platform, accounting for 81.5% …
Read More »Intel rolls out 9th Generation Core i9, Core i7 and Core i5 CPUs for laptops
Following on from CES earlier this year, we saw many new gaming laptops launch with new RTX graphics but the downside at the time was that they were packing Intel 8th Gen CPUs, with 9th Gen just around the corner. Now just a few short months later, Intel has updated …
Read More »NVIDIA launches GTX 1660Ti and GTX 1650 for laptops
Nvidia expands its laptop graphics offerings with the GTX 1660Ti and GTX 1650
Read More »ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502 overview: £1249 thin & light laptop
We go hands-on with a new Zephyrus laptop from ASUS ROG - that only costs £1249
Read More »ASUS ROG expands its Zephyrus laptop family with three new models
ASUS ROG's global press conference was a busy event, with multiple launches taking places. Alongside three new Strix laptops, ROG also expanded its premium thin-and-light Zephyrus range with three new models. To keep things clear and easy to understand, ASUS ROG has segmented its three new Zephyrus models into a clear …
Read More »ASUS ROG announces trio of new Strix gaming laptops
As part of its global press conference held last week, ASUS ROG announced a slew of new gaming laptops. Among these were three new entries to the Strix laptop family, each aimed at a slightly different market segment. With prices varying from £1400 all the way up to £2800, there's …
Read More »Nvidia’s list of ‘G-Sync Compatible’ monitors expands
Nvidia's G-Sync Compatible certification push continues with more monitors joining the list.
Read More »Community tools open the door for more ambitious Witcher 3 mods
The Witcher 3 has been out for a few years now and while official modding tools paved the way for in-game tweaks and cosmetic additions, we haven't seen anything on the same level as Skyrim, where entire new quest lines can be created. That could change now though, as community …
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