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Back in December, we reported that the hit indie game PowerWash Simulator was having its update delayed, alongside a pushing back of the launch date for the game’s multi-platform release on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. Fortunately, this delay has turned out to be not too long, as the game will …

Let it Die was an interesting but ultimately failed experiment to create a free-to-play Souls-like all the way back in 2016 exclusively for PlayStation. In 2022 we saw the surprise release of its pseudo-sequel, with the battle royale game ‘Deathverse: Let it Die’. Unfortunately, it too has not been performing …

We have seen a decent number of indie developers bring their fully-fledged console/PC games to the mobile platform, with one of the biggest being the hit farming simulator Stardew Valley. Like with many mobile ports however, the game is lagging behind when it comes to updates. Fortunately, the game’s latest …

Over the past few years, we have seen the Steam platform grow from strength to strength, surpassing its own concurrent user count on a semi-regular basis. Now, the platform has reached a new major milestone, seeing more than 33 million users online at the exact same time – with over …

SkyBox Labs isn't necessarily known for the specific games developed by the studio. However, it has helped develop world-renowned franchises such as Halo, Age of Empires and Minecraft. NetEase has now acquired SkyBox Labs, hoping to bring some of that expertise into its ranks. SkyBox Labs is a Canadian game …

It's always a nice surprise when a new GPU driver drops and offers an increase to your gaming performance. Nvidia is reportedly readying something even more significant however, as a recent report claims the company plans to launch graphics drivers with AI optimisations to areas such as "instructions, throughput, hardware utilisation, threading, [and] settings"...

We've been hearing about 7900 XTX reference cards with very high junction temperatures for a few weeks, and AMD has now responded. Speaking with PCWorld, Scott Herkelman, senior VP and GM at AMD Radeon, confirmed there is indeed a batch of AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX reference graphics cards with …

At CES 2023 this week we checked in with Lexar to take a look at their new and upcoming storage and memory devices. For starters, there is new Ares RGB DDR5 memory on the way for new gaming PCs, but beyond that, there have also been a number of new …

We're continuing to do the rounds here at CES this week. Today, we swung by the be quiet! booth to check out the company's new ATX 3.0 power supplies, including the new Dark Power 13, which is rated with 80Plus Titanium Efficiency.  This year at CES, be quiet!'s big announcements …

Earlier this week, AMD held its CES 2023 keynote, announcing new Ryzen processors for laptops and desktops, new Radeon GPUs for laptops and even advancements in the AI and data centre space. Now today, Luke visits the AMD booth at CES to take a closer look and share his thoughts on all the new hardware. 

Today at CES 2023, Luke takes a walk through the DeepCool suite, taking a closer look at new coolers, fans and cases, including the recently launched Quadstellar Infinity chassis, and the new Assassin IV CPU cooler. 

Continuing its announcement spree, Thermaltake has unveiled the latest addition to the Ceres lineup, the new Ceres 500 TG ARGB chassis. Available in black and white, this new mid-tower was designed with cooling as its central pillar, offering broad cooling component compatibility with support for 420mm radiators. Packing four pre-installed …

We've already gone over many of Cooler Master's key announcements for CES 2023, but now we've had a chance to get up close with some of the more interesting products, including the new Synk X haptic feedback chair, which was surprisingly impressive.  Watch via YouTube below: Video Timestamps:  00:00 Intro …

Following the success of the Asus x Noctua RTX 3070 and RTX 3080 graphics cards, both companies have decided to work together once again to release an RTX 4080-based card. On the outside, the card looks a lot like the previous Noctua cards, but there are significant differences under the …

The past few months has seen Ubisoft commit itself to bringing its previously Epic Games Store exclusive titles to Steam. We have seen the likes of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Roller Champions, and more added to the storefront slowly but surely. Almost exactly one year after the game’s release on the …

XMG has been making a name for itself in the laptop space for a while now. At CES this week, we swung by to check out the new range, including new models built with Intel's new 13th Gen Core mobile processors and Nvidia's RTX 40 series laptop GPUs.  The XMG …

Today at CES 2023, Leo checked in with EKWB to see what is in store for us this year on the custom liquid cooling front. As it turns out, EKWB is expanding beyond components and will soon offer fully pre-built liquid-cooled systems.  Watch via YouTube below: Video Timestamps: 00:00 Intro …

Following the conclusion of the Epic Games Store’s 15 days of free games promotion, the platform has once again returned to its standard affair of offering free games on a weekly basis. Available to add to your library right now is the inventive indie rocket building simulator Kerbal Space Program …

Sonic Frontiers released late last year to great fanfare from long-time supporters of the series. What’s more, the general audience seemed to agree with the sentiment, with the open-zone game being one of the most well-received titles in years. If you have yet to be sold on the game, SEGA …

At CES this week, MSI announced a ton of new products. We've already covered the extensive new laptop range, and now our attention turns to other hardware, including new monitors, SSDs and peripherals from MSI, alongside some less-expected products, including an MSI-branded EV charger. Starting with what's probably the most …

One of the most anticipated titles for 2023 is the upcoming remake of the survival horror classic Resident Evil 4. Originally released in 2005, the game’s remake is set to launch in just a few short months on the 24th of March. Ahead of this date, the team has confirmed …

We've been catching up with Thermaltake at CES 2023 this week. Alongside new cases and coolers, TT also announced its new SWAFAN series. These are swappable fans, with a magnetic quick-connect system, allowing you to easily daisy chain fans together for easy installation.  Available in 120mm and 140mm sizes, the …

Our CES 2023 coverage continues today with Leo swinging by the Phanteks booth. As you would expect, the company has plenty of new hardware in store for us in 2023, from new cooling gear to cases and ATX 3.0 power supplies.  Watch via YouTube below: Video Timestamps:  00:00 Intro 00:10 …

After taking a look at new MSI laptops yesterday, today Leo and Luke got hands-on with some of MSI's latest components. These included a range of graphics cards, peripherals, motherboards and more, with one or two surprises thrown in, like an EV charger and 49in QD-OLED monitor...

While it was initially a shame to hear that The Last of Us Part II was not going to launch with a Factions multiplayer mode, this quickly dissipated when it was revealed that a standalone dedicated Factions game was in the works. While we have yet to see any concrete …

Gran Turismo 7 is an impressive PlayStation console exclusive for a number of reasons. Not only is the game rich with content, but it is also a tech showpiece, taking advantage of all the various PS5 hardware and software features. In an exciting announcement, it has been revealed that come …

First released in 2013, The Last of Us has become one of PlayStation’s biggest IPs, with its relatively humble beginnings later spawning a sequel and a remake – with much more on the way. Ahead of the franchise’s 10th anniversary, the team at Naughty Dog have announced that the series …

Razer always has a lot of products in the oven and each year at CES the company typically has an impressive showing, with new consumer-ready hardware and devices, alongside a prototype concept project or two. This year, Razer is announcing an all new lineup of Blade laptops, in addition to …

Today at CES 2023, MSI is launching a full new range of laptops armed with new-gen Intel processors and Nvidia's new RTX 40 series GPUs. The headliner here is the new Titan GT77, equipped with the world’s first 4K/144Hz Mini LED laptop display...

The PlayStation 5 has been a hot ticket item ever since it was first released in late 2020, with great demand and supply shortages leading to a highly popular console which few could buy. That said, two years into the console’s lifecycle, the PlayStation 5 has officially sold over 30 …