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Back in October 2021, G.Skill unveiled the Trident Z5 family of DDR5 memory, starting off with 6400MHz 32GB (2x 16GB) kits. Now, G.Skill has unveiled the fastest 64GB DDR5 memory kit to date, achieving speeds of 6000MHz in 2x 32GB configuration.  The latest dual-channel memory kit from G.Skill offers DDR5-6000 …

One of the first games to take advantage of hardware accelerated ray-tracing on PC was Minecraft, transforming the simple blocky world into a visually accurate graphical showpiece. This ray tracing update is now coming to Xbox Series X|S owners. As reported by The Verge’s Tom Warren, Minecraft’s latest Preview update …

Modern Call of Duty games are visual showpieces which offer refined and solid gameplay and visual experiences. Unfortunately, the COD teams have been unable to keep game file sizes in check, leading to inflated download sizes. According to a Warzone dev, this has stunted development, preventing new maps being added …

Sony just announced its revamped PlayStation Plus game subscription service, finally providing concrete details on the console manufacturer’s response to Xbox Games Pass. According to PlayStation Head Jim Ryan however, the notion of adding brand new games day-one to PS Plus “would not be possible.” Sony finally officially announced its …

Despite its position as an accessible and highly evolving Battle Royale shooter, Fortnite’s stance on its building gameplay and mechanics have been relatively static, leading to a massive skill gap over time. To solve this issue, Epic temporarily removed the ability to build. Now this is being spun off into …

If you haven't been living under a rock, you should know that the graphics cards market has been in complete chaos for the past 15 months. However, new reports suggest we will see a return to normalcy in May, according to a UK retailer representative. In the latest graphics cards …

While Nintendo was initially planning to launch the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in late 2022, the developers need more time. As of today, Breath of the Wild 2 has been delayed to Spring 2023.  The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild began development …

Overclockers UK and 8Pack are back at it again with another high-end, masterfully crafted PC. This time around, the team is launching the Cryocube, a fully water-cooled PC with plenty of visual flair and horsepower.  The Cryocube uses an ice-like, all-white aesthetic, combined with RGB lighting, to create a super …

Apple only just launched the new iPhone SE, but it appears the first few weeks of sales have not been encouraging. According to supply chain sources, Apple has cut iPhone SE production by 20 percent due to low demand.  According to sources speaking with Nikkei, Apple has cut production for …

We've been hearing about Sony's plan to revamp its PlayStation Plus subscription for months now, with various leaks revealing details well ahead of time. Today, Sony officially confirmed Project Spartacus by introducing two new PS+ tiers.  Earlier this week, a set of slides began doing the rounds on social media, …

Samsung is looking to usher in a new age of PC monitors, adopting the ‘smart' features we've become accustomed to seeing on modern TVs. The Samsung M8 Smart Monitor packs a 32-inch 4K panel, as well as a built-in webcam and microphone.  Samsung's first attempt at the Smart Monitor arrived …

It is no secret that Call of Duty is currently at a low point, with franchise fatigue setting in once again. In an effort to boost player counts and sales, Activision will be offering a two-week free trial for Vanguard, the longest free trial period for any Call of Duty …

Apex Legends has been playable on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles since launch through backwards compatibility. In January, we learned that a proper ‘next gen' version would be on the way. Now, Respawn has announced plans to launch bespoke PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of Apex Legends today.  …

Bungie found itself in the hotseat recently when a wave of copyright takedown requests were sent out against Destiny 2 content creators on YouTube. Bungie quickly admitted that it was just as confused about the situation as the rest of us and now, the studio is suing a number of …

We're apparently due to get news on Sony's big PlayStation Plus overhaul later this week, but that isn't putting a stop to monthly game leaks. Today, the PS+ line-up for April 2022 leaked online, giving subscribers three games to look forward to.  According to Deal Labs, a site that has …

Intel has just launched what it claims to be the world's fastest desktop processor, the 12th Gen Core i9-12900KS. As the name suggests, it's heavily based on the i9-12900K but comes with slightly higher clock speeds, capable of hitting a 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency. Featuring 16x cores (8x E-cores …

Console mascots may not be as popular as they once were, but the creation of an iconic video game character associated with a specific system can help boost sales and cultural mindshare. Knack was Sony’s first PS4 mascot, and while reception to all of Knack’s games were lukewarm, the notion …

Though skateboarding may no longer be the hip and cool teen / young adult sport that it once was, many still hold a great deal of appreciation for the sport, at least when it comes to video games. While Tony Hawk fans had Pro Skater 1+2, SKATE aficionados continue to …

Amazon Game Studios has been around for many years now, beginning early development on projects back in 2014. Now, with the company's first major release now out of the way, Amazon Games Studios will be shaking things up internally, with former head, Mike Frazzini, stepping down.  Mike Frazzini has had …

Call of Duty has been a staple of the video games industry for almost two decades, with publisher Activision ensuring the chart-topping franchise released a game every year. With this no longer being the case under Microsoft, it seems the console manufacturer will supplement mainline releases with remasters of older …

As we enter the spring season, many video game publishers are starting to offer insight into the next Quarter of gaming and beyond. The rumour mill surrounding PlayStation has been fervent in recent weeks, with multiple major announcements expected to be happening in just a few days. For months, rumours …

2K Games has been quietly updating BioShock Infinite on PC in recent weeks, pushing out 13 mysterious patches in March. This has sparked rumours of a new remaster – something that may already be confirmed by last year's GeForce Now database leak.  BioShock Infinite received seven mystery updates in 2021, …

Bandai Namco had great success in 2020 with Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, a new take on the series aiming to give fans a full RPG experience. Now, it seems that One Piece is getting similar treatment with One Piece Odyssey.  Today, Bandai Namco announced One Piece Odyssey, a new JRPG …

Apple has shown interest in the gaming market a number of times over its history. The company's most recent effort in this area is Apple Arcade, a subscription service offering a library of ‘premium' iOS games. Soon, Apple may try to crack the console market again, as the company has …

We're expecting to see the first Intel Arc Alchemist GPUs for mainstream and gaming laptops shortly, but Intel has said nothing officially about workstation-grade GPUs for laptops. That should change soon, as a Dell leak has confirmed mobile workstation GPUs from Intel.  The Dell Precision 5470 leaflet leaked by ITHome …

After launching Netflix Games in 2021, the streaming giant has been on the lookout for game development studios to help bolster its game offerings. Recently, Netflix has acquired Night School Studio (Oxenfree), Next Games (Stranger Things, The Walking Dead) and now, Boss Fight Entertainment is being added to that list.  …

Most reports put the RTX 3090 Ti just slightly above the RTX 3090 in terms of specifications, but it's hard to say how that translates into real-world scenarios. However, new reports suggest this spec bump will result in a 5-10% performance increase. According to CapFrameX and MEGAsizeGPU, the upcoming graphics …

We are still some months, if not a year, from seeing the first consumer PCIe 5.0 SSDs. Still, Phison, an SSD controller manufacturer, is already giving fair warning about the temperatures of these SSDs. SSDs are becoming faster and consuming more power with each new generation. According to Phison (via …

Six months on from launch, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy came to Xbox Game Pass for PC and console in March. We are often left wondering just how much money Microsoft spends licensing some of these bigger titles. According to one analyst, it seems Microsoft has paid Square Enix somewhere …

Nvidia hasn't announced its next-gen GeForce graphics cards yet, but details about the upcoming RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 appear to have begun leaking. After gathering information from various sources, Igor's Lab has put together PCB schematics for the upcoming GPU, revealing details on memory and pin layout.  According to …