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This week, DICE and EA officially unveiled the first season of post-launch content for Battlefield 2042, ending a lengthy eight-month content drought. Unfortunately, the first season doesn't bring much, being limited to just one new map and a new specialist character. This sparked reports that DICE is slowly abandoning the …

As recent leaks and rumours suggested, Call of Duty is officially heading back to Steam. The franchise left Valve's platform behind in favour of Blizzard's Battle.net service back in 2018, but now with this year's release of Modern Warfare 2, the series will be back on Steam.  Call of Duty: …

Back in 2020 ahead of Cyberpunk's eventual release, CD Projekt Red announced that it had teamed up with Netflix and Studio Trigger to produce an anime series set in the Cyberpunk universe. Things have been quiet since then, but Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is finally on the way, and the first trailer …

Microsoft has been talking about bringing Xbox Cloud Gaming to TVs for quite some time, and this year, the company will finally begin the rollout. To start off with, Microsoft is partnering with Samsung to allow Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to stream games directly to Samsung's 2022 Smart TVs …

Last week, Nvidia announced plans to add at least 25 new games to GeForce Now in June, with seven of those games arriving last week. This week, there are ten games joining the library, including the Mass Effect Legendary Edition remaster, as well as several brand new releases.  EA has …

Today’s smartphones are powerful enough to run all kinds of games, from console-like experiences in Genshin Impact to the dozens of systems able to be emulated through the likes of Retroarch. Unfortunately, smartphone controllers have historically left a lot to be desired. The Razer Kishi was one such controller. Finally …

Forza Horizon 5 hasn't been in the news much since launch last year, as many are still awaiting the first expansion to be announced. Just days ahead of the Xbox and Bethesda showcase, the Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels expansion has leaked via Steam.  Similarly to how Call of Duty's …

Thermaltake has unveiled the first mid-tower PC case in the Tower series. The new Tower 500 Mid-Tower Chassis is a vertically designed case with three 4mm tempered glass panels for a panoramic view of your build.  Despite its mid-tower form-factor, The Tower 500 has a ton of room for hardware, …

We've seen plenty of 240Hz gaming monitors hitting the market in recent years, but finding a monitor that exceeds that refresh rate is still pretty rare. That's beginning to change, with the latest Asus TUF Gaming monitor sporting a 270Hz refresh rate.  Using a 24-inch Fast IPS 1080p panel with …

Four years on from its infamous reveal, Diablo Immortal is officially out on both mobile and PC. Initially, there was a flurry of positivity around the game's launch, but once players began getting more familiar with the store and hitting end-game, major issues became apparent. Want a fully maxed out character? That'll be $100,000 please.

Currently, the only storage requirement to install Windows 11 is 64GB of free space. There's no mention regarding the type of storage device, allowing users to install on an HDD or an SSD. However, according to a new report, Microsoft may soon limit Windows 11 installations to SSDs. According to …

During WWDC earlier this week, Apple showcased a number of gaming-oriented upgrades for Mac and iOS devices, including the new Metal 3 API. This new API will also include a new upscaling technology – MetalFX Upscaling. This has already enabled some impressive results, with No Man's Sky coming to iPads …

One of the most impressive aspects to Fortnite is the fact that Epic Games has, over the years, improved the fundamentals of the battle royale title. From new physics, to tactical sprinting to engine overhauls and more, Fortnite is in many ways a wholly different game from what it was …

E3 has had a tough time as of late. Ever since COVID-19, the annual gaming event has struggled to transition from being in-person to digital. Additionally, publishers have found great success in going solo and hosting their own game showcases. The ESA has now announced that despite being cancelled in …

Computex 2022 is only just in the rear-view mirror but EK still has more to show. Tomorrow, EK will be hosting its “Strictly Quantum” show to announce the latest liquid cooling gear, but we have a sneak preview to share with you today.  For starters, one of the main stars …

Diablo Immortal has been making headlines over the last week, as players flooded in to find a good game, only to then be disappointed by an aggressive microtransaction system. Now, Diablo Immortal has overtaken other recent controversial releases as the lowest user-rated game in Blizzard's catalogue.  On Metacritic, user-review scores …

Fire Emblem is making a return this year, with a new Warriors game arriving later this month. Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes will see the return of notable characters from Fire Emblem: Three Houses and a new story campaign. We can get an early taste of the game starting today, …

For many, Xbox Game Pass is seen as being one of the best deals in gaming, offering hundreds of games for a relatively low monthly price. That being said, one area where PlayStation has managed to outdo Microsoft is with their recent offering of limited-time game trials to PS Plus …

The European Union has been looking to set a universal charging port standard for a while now. Most Android smartphones nowadays use USB-C, as do many laptops and other devices. Now, new EU rules will ensure that USB-C becomes the common charging port for all smartphones and tablets sold in …

It looks like Halo Infinite will finally be getting campaign co-op soon. In a new developer update, 343 Industries has announced the first public flight test for online campaign co-op, which should roll out fully to all players during this current season.  This is in line with the roadmap 343 …

It looks like Hideo Kojima will be unveiling his next game very soon. We recently learned through a voice actor that a Death Stranding sequel is in the works, but Kojima appears to have a different game on the way in the meantime. A leak this week has revealed ‘Overdose' …

Sony’s Bend Studio is known best for working on 2019’s open-world zombie game ‘Days Gone’. Despite support from fans, the studio confirmed that a sequel is not in development. That being said, the team have now offered the first official details on their upcoming new IP while also unveiling their …

We've been hearing rumours about a remake of The Last of Us for PC and PS5 for quite some time now. According to a prominent leaker this week, Naughty Dog will be announcing the remake soon, and it could be releasing as early as September.  Twitter account ‘The Snitch‘ quickly …

Seasonic's website features a helpful wattage calculator to check how much power you'll need for a given system. This type of tool usually lists available components, but users recently spotted a few unreleased GPUs listed on the calculator, including three RX 7000 series cards.  As first spotted by SkyJuice (via VideoCardz), …

A recent report suggested Intel would use a 2551-pin socket for desktop Meteor Lake and Arrow Lake, but a new rumour now says otherwise. Instead, this 2551-pin socket will reportedly be adopted by laptops, and desktop chips are to utilise a new LGA1851 socket. The rumour comes from Benchlife, which …

Intel's A730M laptop GPU should begin appearing in consumer laptops soon. Some units have begun going out to testers recently, resulting in new benchmark leaks. Unfortunately, the scores indicate that this particular offering may not match up well against the RTX 3060.  If Intel's targets for the Arc flagship GPUs …

Recently, Square Enix shocked us all when it sold off Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal, as well as the Tomb Raider and Deus Ex IPs, to Embracer Group in a deal worth $300 million. Recently, a Square Enix briefing shed some more light on the company's plans for that influx …

Though there was once a time when all software was installed through the use of physical media, the commercialisation of the internet has allowed for digital-only releases to become more and more commonplace. One company which is maintaining the spirit of physical media is Limited Run Games – who have …

Many of Asus's wireless routers come with features designed to improve traffic and enable low-latency gaming. If you're thinking about upgrading to a new router, then you could also get a free Xbox Game Pass membership for a limited time. Asus is currently giving away free 1-month and 3-month Xbox …

Last week, Edifier revived the legendary audio company, STAX, and unveiled the latest pair of headphones. Now one week later, the STAX Spirit S3 has won multiple awards, alongside Edifier's NeoBuds Pro earbuds. This week, the Edifier NeoBuds Pro earbuds won the grand prize at the prestigious Visual Grand Prix …