The latest Counter-Strike 2 update has dropped and it should be one that makes the community a bit happier. Since launch, CS2 has had a limited map pool but now, custom workshop maps are supported, allowing you to access to a ton of additional maps for custom games. With today's …
Read More »Intel Core i7-14700HX to have 20 cores and 5.4GHz boost clock speed
We've got additional information on the upcoming Intel Core i7-14700HX thanks to a new benchmark entry. Besides getting its exact core and thread count, we have learned that the new Raptor Lake Refresh mobile chip will boost up to 5.4GHz. According to the Geekbench 6 entry shared by @Benchleaks, the …
Read More »be quiet! unveils new airflow-oriented Dark Base 701 PC case
We've been impressed by plenty of be quiet! cases in recent years and the company aims to keep that trend going with its new Dark Base 701 chassis. The new case features a complete mesh top and front, along with three Silent Wings 4 fans to keep your PC running …
Read More »Lian Li launches SL120 V2 ARGB UNI Fans with reverse blades
The Lian Li Uni Fan has become incredibly popular in recent years. Now, the Uni Fan SL120 V2 opens up to a wider market with the addition of a new Reverse fan option to the line-up. The Lian Li Uni Fan SL120 V2 RGB, is now available with reverse blades. …
Read More »Konami references multiple Silent Hill ‘Remakes’
After spending many years dormant, Konami has started to revitalise the Silent Hill franchise, with multiple projects currently in the works. While it was previously announced that a remake of the PS2 classic Silent Hill 2 is in the works, it would appear as though the publisher in fact has multiple …
Read More »SEGA wants Sonic to surpass Mario “because we respect Mario”
Back in the early 90s Sonic and Mario competed at a level which we have not seen since, with the Blue Blur managing to amass just as much societal awareness as Nintendo’s mascot Italian plumber. Unfortunately, in the decades since, Sonic’s relevance has fallen to the wayside somewhat – especially …
Read More »Exoprimal Season 3 announced alongside Monster Hunter crossover
Exoprimal is one of Capcom’s weirder franchises, with the dino mech shooter offering a fast-paced co-op environment in which players must work together to take down an onslaught of highly aggressive dinosaurs. Since its release back in July, the game has gotten 2 seasons worth of content – with Season …
Read More »Sony acquires iSIZE to boost its Cloud capabilities
Following Microsoft’s push into cloud gaming, Sony has started to offer its own streaming solutions – recently enabling PS+ Premium subscribers to stream PlayStation 5 games. In order to help bolster their streaming efforts, Sony has now acquired video specialist iSIZE.
Read More »AMD roadmap leak points to first Zen 5 processors in mid-2024
A fresh roadmap leak has arrived, claiming to show AMD's plans for Zen 5 as we approach the new year. According to the leak, we should see the first Zen 5 processors in mid-2024, as well as new APUs with beefier integrated graphics. AMD's roadmap, shared by Moore's Laws Is …
Read More »MSI upgrades its Infinite and Aegis desktops with Intel 14th Gen CPUs and RTX 40 graphics
MSI is revamping its desktop PCs with new Intel 14th Gen Core desktop processors. The new Infinite RS and Aegis RS systems offer a convenient upgrade path for those looking to make the jump to the latest generation of processors and graphics cards, with plenty of room for further upgrades …
Read More »Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Hidden Treasure of Area Zero expansion wraps up in December
Back in February during a Pokemon Presents stream, Game Freak officially unveiled two upcoming expansions for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. We went months without an update but Part 1 of the Hidden Treasure expansion arrived in September and now, it looks like the Scarlet/Violet saga is all set to wrap …
Read More »Intel delivers more impressive performance gains with new Arc graphics driver
While Intel's discrete Arc graphics cards got off to a rocky start, they have improved leaps and bounds since then through driver updates. We regularly see huge performance improvements for titles with Intel graphics driver updates and the latest is no exception, boasting big games for a range of titles, …
Read More »Lexar takes aim at gaming market with affordable NM790 PCIe 4 SSDs
Back in September, we reviewed the 4TB Lexar NM790 NVMe SSD. At the time, we were impressed by its speeds but pointed out that it really needed a heatsink to manage thermals for high-load situations. Now, Lexar is unveiling the NM790 SSD with heatsink, marketed towards gamers, both on PC …
Read More »Nvidia is bringing over 50 games to GeForce Now this month
Nvidia has a huge month of updates lined up for GeForce Now. This November, 54 more games will be joining the cloud library, including a huge drop of 26 Xbox-published titles, accessible on GFN with a Game Pass subscription or with a digital purchase. This week's update is headlined by …
Read More »Adata unveils its first USB4 External SSD with impressive speeds
The Adata SE920, first mentioned two years ago, has finally been released as the company's first USB4 external SSD. Although it is hitting the market with somewhat lower specifications, it competes with even the fastest external SSDs available, with transfer rates of up to 3,800MB/s. To take full advantage of …
Read More »AMD brings laptop efficiency gains with new Zen 4c processors
Earlier this year, AMD launched the Ryzen 7040U series of processors, packing Zen4 cores for efficient, thin and light laptops. Now, AMD is debuting two more laptop chips, utilising the Zen4c architecture. The Ryzen 7040U series is spearheaded by the Ryzen 7 7840U with 8 cores and 16 threads, followed …
Read More »Klevv updates its DDR5 memory lineup with 48GB and 64GB memory kits
Klevv is adding more capacity options to its DDR5 memory line-up, including its first 48GB kits and new 64GB capacity options, with or without RGB lighting and with speeds all the way up to 8,000MHz. Klevv's DDR5 memory selection now includes a range of high-capacity and non-binary options, providing consumers …
Read More »GT7 ‘Spec II’ update brings 4-player split-screen and so much more
We previously reported that Gran Turismo 7 was set to get a ‘Big’ update at some point this week. Now, Polyphony Digital has officially announced ‘GT7 Spec II’ – bringing 4-player split-screen, over half a dozen cars and much more. Making the announcement on their blog, the team at Polyphony …
Read More »The Day Before launches in Early Access next month
The Day Before was a much-anticipated open-world survival MMO “set in a deadly, post-pandemic America overrun by flesh-hungry infected and survivors killing each other for food, weapons, and cars”. Unfortunately, the game has suffered from a plethora of push backs including legal issues, delays and much more. Previously planned to …
Read More »Starfield to get DLSS 3 support next week with FSR3 arriving later
Despite being one of Bethesda Game Studio’s most technically proficient games, Starfield still launched with a number of issues and omissions. Fortunately, alongside improvements to HDR, optimisations and other improvements, the universe-spanning RPG will soon support DLSS 3 – as well as FSR3.
Read More »Lies of P sequel officially confirmed
Lies of P released back in September to a wave of success, with many deeming the Souls-like to be one of the best in the genre (outside of FromSoftware’s own titles of course). With the game having sold over 1 million copies in less than a month, the team at …
Read More »SilverStone introduces the Argon V140 ARGB CPU cooler
SilverStone is expanding its CPU cooler lineup with the addition of the Argon V140 ARGB tower cooler. The new SilverStone cooler is compatible with various Intel and AMD sockets. The SilverStone Argon V140 ARGB CPU cooler will keep your CPU cool and quiet thanks to its 140mm ARGB fan and …
Read More »MSI aims to impress with new QD-OLED gaming monitors
OLED gaming monitors are finally becoming more common across the market and MSI is at the forefront with its QD-OLED line-up. This month, MSI is introducing two more OLED displays, with ultra-low response times and high refresh rates. It has taken a long time for OLED to make its way …
Read More »Mafia 2, Dragonball and Aliens join November PS+ line-up
We've reached a new month which means it is time for a new batch of PlayStation+ games. This month, those subscribed to PS+ will get three games – two PS4 titles and one PS5 game, although all three can be played on PS5 through backwards compatibility. First up on the …
Read More »Thermaltake launches Toughpower TF3 1550W with Titanium efficiency for high-power builds
Today, ThermalTake is launching what should be its best power supply yet. The new Toughpower TF3 offers 1550W of capacity, supporting the highest-end ATX 3.0 graphics cards, with two native 12V2X6 modular cables and 80Plus Titanium efficiency. The TF3 1550W meets Intel ATX 3.0 standards, supporting up to 200% total …
Read More »Sharkoon’s new mechanical gaming keyboard is perfect for those on a budget
Sharkoon has recently announced the new Skiller SGK20 mechanical gaming keyboard. Combining a good feature set with an affordable price tag, the Sharkoon SGK20 has everything you need from a gaming keyboard. Standing out from the other Sharkoon keyboards, the Skiller SGK20 features a complete 3-block layout with 105 keys. …
Read More »YouTube begins global crackdown on ad-blockers
Despite the wide use of ad-blockers over the years, YouTube has managed to remain very successful, generating billions in advertising revenue. However, it would seem that the company is now clamping down following limited regional tests earlier this year.
Read More »MSI will give you a free dual-monitor arm if you buy two monitors
MSI has an ongoing campaign where you can get a dual monitor arm for free. For a limited time only, when you purchase two MSI-eligible 27-inch monitors, you'll receive a complimentary dual monitor arm for your new monitors. The Double Your Vision, Amplify Your Delight campaign runs for products acquired …
Read More »Alan Wake Remastered has finally made its money back
Ahead of the announcement of Alan Wake II, Remedy Entertainment remastered the first entry, bringing the updated package to current-gen systems – and to PlayStation for the first time. Released just over 2 years ago in October 2021, the game has finally made its money back, recouping development and marketing …
Read More »Roller Skating shooter ‘Rollerdrome’ coming to Xbox
Rollerdrome is a fun and fluid 3rd-person arena shooter which “blends high octane, visceral combat with fluid movement and tricking mechanics into one complementary and challenging whole”. A little over 1 year since its PlayStation release, the Roll7-developed title is finally coming to Xbox consoles. Making the announcement via Twitter, …
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