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One of the most exciting aspects of the upcoming Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is the fact that players will be able to switch between Peter Parker and Miles Morales with the press of a button. Demonstrated during the PlayStation Showcase, Insomniac Games have now clarified exactly how the feature will function. …

Since founding in 2016, Montech has continued to deliver interesting PC cases, while expanding into other areas too, like power supplies. This week at Computex, Leo checked out the Montech booth to get the rundown on what's coming up next.  Watch via YouTube below: Timestamps: 00:00 King 95 Cases 01:05 …

Since its official release back in 2022, PowerWash Simulator has continued to thrive thanks to a number of content updates – both free and paid. Many would agree that the therapeutic cleaning game is highly suited for a VR version. Fortunately the devs agree, as a bespoke VR release of …

Meta recently held its annual Quest Gaming Showcase, focused on announcing VR titles for its Meta Quest platform. Over a dozen games were revealed, but perhaps the most surprising announcement was the fact that 2011’s bombastic FPS Bulletstorm is coming to VR. Bulletstorm first launched in 2011 as an answer …

Today at Computex, Leo stopped by Team Group's T-Force booth to get the latest on new SSDs, memory and coolers.  Watch via YouTube below: Timestamps: 00:00 New T-Force memory 01:04 AIO and… SSD cooling?! 02:29 M.2 SSDs and more RAM 03:21 Leo signing off We expected to see plenty of …

In collaboration with developer Milestone, Mattel has announced the sequel to  Hot Wheels Unleashed. Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 introduces fresh mechanics, environments, vehicle styles, and game modes. One of the standout features of Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 is the expansive vehicle roster, boasting over 130 rides. This time, players will …

A few months ago, we learned that Meta was planning a Quest 3 headset, with plans to launch later this year. At the time, we assumed the reveal would happen in September, followed by a release in October. However, Meta has shaken up the timeline, unveiling the Quest 3 today.  …

Nvidia has made a bunch of announcements at Computex this week, but things aren't over just yet. Today, we get the next update for GeForce Now, outlining plans to add 20 more games in June, including the full Age of Empires series.  Last month, Nvidia and Xbox kicked off their …

We look forward to catching up with be quiet! at each event. Following on from the company's reveals at CES earlier this year, be quiet! has now prepared new cases, power supplies and accessories for launch in the second half of the year. Join Leo as he dives into all the latest from be quiet!

In the past year and a half or so we have seen the streaming giant Netflix expand outwards into the video game space, releasing pre-existing titles onto the platform while also acquiring studios to help make new and original content. The latest industry veteran to join Netflix is Raf Grassetti …

Today at Computex G.Skill is showcasing its fastest DDR5 memory modules yet, with speeds as high as 8800MHz across 48GB of dual-channel memory. There are also new high-capacity kits on show, including a 192GB DDR5 RAM kit for AMD systems.  First up on the list is the G.Skill DDR5-8800 48GB …

One of the biggest surprises at the PlayStation Showcase was the announcement of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater – a remake of the iconic PS2 game from Hideo Kojima. At the time, few details were shared, though in the days since we have gotten an influx of new information …

Humble Bundles are a great way for video game fans to get their hands on a number of high-quality games for a relatively low price. Available for the next three weeks is Humble’s “must-play metroidvanias” bundle, featuring the likes of Hollow Knight, Blasphemous and more. The bundle – which is …

Asus has announced the world's first mass-produced graphics card using liquid metal on the GPU, the ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090. Thanks to its impressive cooling solution, it boasts the highest out-of-the-box boost clocks of any RTX 4090 card on the market today. Drawing from their expertise in liquid metal …

Each month, those subscribed to PlayStation Plus’ Essential tier are able to get their hands on a small selection of PlayStation 4 and PS5 titles. For the month of June, regardless of whether you have a current-gen machine or not, Sony has you covered as all the games being offered …

Ahead of PlayStation’s long-anticipated 2023 Showcase, I shared a list of my hopes and fears regarding the event. The showcase has now come and gone, and clearly Sony must have read my piece as they seemed to directly address all my fears – by doing exactly what I did not …

Asus ROG unveiled its latest wireless gaming keyboard, the Strix Scope II 96 Wireless. This compact keyboard features a 96% layout, packing all the functions and number keys in a standard 100% keyboard while saving space. The Strix Scope II 96 Wireless provides three connectivity options: Bluetooth, ROG SpeedNova 2.4 …

At Computex today, Fractal Design officially unveiled its latest case – the Terra, an ambitious Mini-ITX case with a very compact 10.4L chassis.  We had early access to the Terra, so our man James has already published an in-depth review, which you can find HERE. In the gallery above, you …

Today at Computex, we headed over to Corsair's suite and to our surprise, they had created a studio set specifically for YouTubers to utilise for showing new hardware. Join Leo and Mat as they dive into all the latest from Corsair and Elgato.  Watch via YouTube below: Timestamps: 00:00 Corsair …

Phanteks had a fully booked suite at Computex this year, with fellow YouTubers like Gamers Nexus and Paul's Hardware roaming the room alongside us. This year, Phanteks is debuting new NV-series cases to follow up on the fantastic NV7, alongside new AIO coolers and even cable-free power supplies. 

While we are just a week removed from the RTX 4060 Ti launch, Nvidia still came to Computex armed with new announcements. For starters, DLSS continues to catch on with developers, surpassing 300 supported games and apps. However, the biggest announcement centres around new AI technology.  The first major announcement …

The Ratchet & Clank franchise recently celebrated its 20th anniversary and is making its highly anticipated debut on PC with Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. With its standalone storyline and introduction of two fresh faces—Rivet and Kit—this title is an ideal starting point for rookies and seasoned fans. Initially, Ratchet …

We're coming up to June, which means it is time to see what's next for Xbox Game Pass. While we expect to see some major Game Pass announcements at the Xbox Showcase later in the month, the first wave of titles has already been announced.  Kicking things off, we have …

At Computex this week, Kioxia is launching its latest SSD, the EXCERIA PLUS G3, promising up to 2TB capacity at more affordable prices compared to the new generation of PCIe 5 SSDs.  The EXCERIA PLUS G3 Series will leverage PCIe 4.0 technology and offer up to 2 terabytes (TB) of …

Ever since Microsoft debuted its Xbox Game Pass subscription service we have seen the console manufacturer’s legacy Xbox Live Gold fall somewhat out of relevancy. Despite this, Xbox Live Gold and its Games with Gold program remains – though with a noticeable decrease in the quality of its offerings. That …

After working on Destiny for pretty much a decade, Bungie finally announced their latest upcoming project: Marathon. It would seem as though this is not the only new game currently in the works at Bungie as a job listing has now seemingly confirmed that the team is developing a brand …

The big news from MSI at Computex 2023, was the announcement of a partnership with Mercedes-AMD Motorsport. Eric Kuo, EVP for MSI’s notebook division was met on stage by Christoph Sagemueller, Head of Mercedes-AMG Motorsport for a theatrical ‘signing’ ceremony. At the heart of the agreement is a limited edition, …

Following years of rumours, Apple looks set to finally officially announce their AR/VR headset during the smartphone manufacturer’s upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference. Though said to be focused primarily on productivity, a number of game studios have teased that their titles might be announced for the headset at the upcoming event. …

Nearly 6 years after the last entry in the series, Outlast is back, with the 3rd entry in the survival horror franchise – The Outlast Trials – launching via Steam Early Access in the 3rd week of May. Despite there being no release date for the full experience, The Outlast …

Devolver Digital has taken the E3 period as an opportunity to host weird, nonsensical and ultimately very fun showcases. 2023 is no exception, with the publisher officially announcing its Devolver Direct – and the return of “the world's most beloved video game mascot” Volvy. Making the announcement via a teaser …