After the 6500X, Corsair is now turning its attention to a slimmer ATX case with wrap around glass
Read More »Search Results for: facebook
Sony is reportedly “paying close attention to the handheld market”
There was once a time when PlayStation stood competitive in both the home and handheld console markets, releasing classic systems such as the PSP and PS Vita. Unfortunately, the financial failings of the latter system saw Sony leave the handheld space. In the wake of the success of the PS …
Read More »Star Wars Outlaws appears to be another typical open-world Ubisoft game
Star Wars Outlaws marks Ubisoft’s first major foray into the Star Wars Universe. Developed by Massive Entertainment, the game is set to arrive on the 30th of August. Ahead of this however, critic reviews for the open-world title have gone live – revealing yet another title in line with Ubisoft’s typical offerings.
Read More »Concord launch bombs on Steam
After eight years of development, PlayStation's new shooter Concord made its PC debut to a tepid reception, failing to attract even 700 players on Steam at launch. This lacklustre start starkly contrasts the success of Helldivers 2, another live-service game from PlayStation that launched earlier this year. Concord and Helldivers …
Read More »Ubisoft celebrates Heroes of Might & Magic 30th Anniversary with Olden Era
Ubisoft has announced the return of its popular turn-based strategy franchise, Heroes of Might & Magic, with the upcoming release of its eighth core instalment in 2025. Set to coincide with the commemoration of the franchise's 30th anniversary, the new game, titled Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era, marks …
Read More »Retailers point to September launch for Zotac Zone gaming handheld
Zotac was at Gamescom 2024 to show off the upcoming gaming handheld that it has been working on and share more details. Besides pricing, Zotac also hinted at an imminent release of the portable console, which has been corroborated by various retailers. The Zone is powered by the Ryzen 7 …
Read More »Black Myth: Wukong sold over 10 million copies in 3 days
Once viewed as vapourware, Black Myth: Wukong finally released on the 20th of August to a massive wave of success, selling millions of copies immediately and becoming the 2nd most concurrently-played game of all time on Steam – with more than 3 million concurrents across PC and PS5. Just 3 …
Read More »Amazon Games CEO touts benefits of AI as video games “don’t really have acting”
In the wake of its position as one of the most valuable companies in the world, Amazon has been trying to break into the video games industry through the acquisition of Twitch, the creation of its Amazon Luna streaming service, and of course the launch of Amazon Games. Unfortunately, the …
Read More »KitGuru Games: Black Myth: Wukong – China’s God of War
Black Myth: Wukong has been out for just under a week, garnering over 10 million sales and millions of concurrent players across PC and PS5. While many have been referring to this game as a 'souls-like' title, it is actually very different from the likes of Dark Souls and Elden Ring, taking much inspiration from games like God of War. This is apparent in both combat, but more importantly, it is apparent in storytelling, taking on a more cinematic approach, compared to the more passive story-telling style of the Souls games.
Read More »The Xbox Series S is “annoying to optimize for” claims dev
With the 9th generation of consoles, Microsoft opted to take an interesting route with its console strategy – releasing two systems at the same time on the polar ends of the power spectrum. In the years since, we have seen some developers struggle to bring their games to Xbox due …
Read More »PS5 Pro was an “open secret” at Gamescom
Since as far back as 2022, we have been hearing rumours, leaks and other various reports claiming that Sony is working on a PS5 Pro, with plans to launch sometime in 2024. While the console manufacturer has yet to officially unveil this mid-gen refresh, the unannounced console was reportedly an …
Read More »Steam hits new concurrent user record
Over the past few years, the Steam platform has seen strong and consistent growth, with the PC-based service reaching record numbers of concurrent players every few months. After hitting 36 million concurrents back in March, the platform has reached a new milestone – with more than 37 million Steam users …
Read More »Capcom wants to “Bring Back Many of it IPs” – not just Dead Rising
While Capcom may be more popular than they have ever been, the publisher has in some ways reduced its output, focusing on its more successful IPs instead of legacy franchises. That said, following the recent reveal of the Dead Rising remaster, Capcom have claimed that they plan to “bring back …
Read More »Avowed will be 30FPS on Xbox, Obsidian says ‘you don’t need’ 60FPS for first-person games
At the start of the current console generation, Microsoft spent a lot of time marketing the Xbox Series X's higher frame rate capabilities. As the years have gone on, we've seen the 60FPS standard dropped from a number of key releases, like Redfall and Starfield (at launch). Now, it appears …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 9000X3D is coming in January 2025, sources claim
New details have emerged about the highly anticipated Ryzen 9000X3D series. The upcoming lineup, built on the Zen 5 architecture and featuring 3D V-Cache technology, was first rumoured to be releasing in September, but it seems that's no longer the case. It's now expected to make its debut in January …
Read More »AMD hopes Windows 11 Update can rescue Zen 5 – tested!
Leo puts Zen 5 to the test using the latest Windows 24H2 update
Read More »AMD B840 and B850 motherboards will reportedly launch at CES 2025
If you were planning to build an entry-level or mid-range system with a Ryzen 9000 series CPU, you may want to wait for CES 2025. It is claimed that AMD is planning to launch both new-gen chipsets at the event, which takes place in January. According to ComputerBase, many motherboard …
Read More »Razer introduces the Kraken V4 headset series
Razer is updating the popular Kraken line of gaming headsets with the new Kraken V4 and Razer Kraken V4 X. Building on a 12-year legacy that started with the original Razer Kraken headset and has since seen over 20 million units sold worldwide, the Kraken V4 series continues to sport …
Read More »Borderlands 4 is coming to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S next year
Gearbox is swiftly moving the news cycle away from the flop of the star-studded Borderlands film and towards the next game in the series. That's right, Borderlands 4 has now been officially revealed. While Gearbox announced that it was working on Borderlands 4 quite some time ago, this is the …
Read More »Batman: Arkham Shadow puts a young Bruce Wayne up against the Rat King
Batman Arkham is getting a surprise return this year with Batman: Arkham Shadow. This new game in the series, set between the events of Arkham Origins and Arkham Asylum, will put players in the shoes of a young but increasingly confident version of Batman, with access to all of the …
Read More »Mafia: The Old Country explores the origins of the Italian mob
In the lead-up to Gamescom, there were rumours that a new Mafia game would be announced. At the time, we assumed this would be Mafia 4, but we are actually getting something quite different – Mafia: The Old Country. Mafia: The Old Country is a prequel, set years before the …
Read More »Phil Spencer explains why Xbox’s Indiana Jones is not an exclusive
With the news that Indiana Jones and The Great Circle won't be exclusive to Xbox, Microsoft Gaming CEO, Phil Spencer, has a few questions to answer. The explanation behind the decision to bring the game to PS5 is pretty simple – more sales. After titles like Halo Infinite and Starfield …
Read More »Techland returns to its roots with Dying Light: The Beast
After several leaks, Techland officially announced Dying Light: The Beast at Gamescom. This is a new standalone game in the series, replacing the planned second expansion for Dying Light 2. Dying Light: The Beast will bring about the return of Kyle Crane, the protagonist from the first game. Techland claims …
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 285K revealed in benchmark leak
Intel is anticipated to reveal its next generation of desktop CPUs before the end of the year. Most board partners now have access to near-final silicon (qualification samples), which should be nearly as good as the retail samples. Because of that, we're seeing more and more benchmark results leaking online. …
Read More »Nvidia officially launches RTX 4070 with GDDR6 memory
Nvidia has officially introduced the RTX 4070 model with GDDR6 memory, just as rumoured earlier this month. The most obvious change in the new variant is the adoption of GDDR6 memory, boasting a clock speed of 20Gbps, in contrast to the GDDR6X's 21Gbps. Despite this alteration, the card remains consistent …
Read More »AMD responds to Ryzen 9000 performance claims
During the review process, a lot of Ryzen 9000 testers faced disappointing results from benchmarks, below the expectations set by AMD's pre-launch internal benchmark numbers. Today, AMD has officially responded, with an extensive blog post going over gaming performance. Leo is also hard at work re-running some tests for a future video.
Read More »Asus launches ultra low-latency wireless gaming peripherals at Gamescom
We've already seen Asus's impressive new gaming monitors and X870 motherboards on display here at Gamescom. Now, our attention turns towards the new line of ROG peripherals, which have been developed with the help of esports pros like Max “Demon1” Mazanov, who led his team to victory at the Valorant …
Read More »Asus showcases line-up of X870 motherboards for Ryzen 9000
With AMD's Ryzen 9000 series processors now available, motherboard makers are finally beginning to unveil their line-ups of X870 and X870E motherboards. This week at Gamescom, Asus is launching its full line-up, including new ProArt, ROG and TUF Gaming models. The new Asus X870 motherboards are equipped with AI optimization, …
Read More »Asus launches trio of high-spec gaming monitors at Gamescom 2024
Asus has shown up to Gamescom 2024 armed with a bunch of exciting new products. At the top of our list, we have three new ROG gaming monitors, including one of the very first displays to sport Nvidia's new G-Sync Pulsar technology.
Read More »Indiana Jones and the Great Circle confirmed for Xbox, PC and PS5
Earlier this week, reports claimed that Bethesda and Machine Games' upcoming title, Indiana Jones and The Great Circle, would only be a timed exclusive for Xbox consoles and PC, with plans for a PS5 version in 2025. Last night at Gamescom, Microsoft confirmed exactly that. The release date trailer for …
Read More »