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At Computex 2024, Fractal announced plans to launch its first chair, the Fractal Refine. In keeping with Fractal's usual modern aesthetic, the Fractal Refine is designed to look good in the home, without all of the usual ‘gamer' stylings. After a few more weeks being finalised, the Fractal Refine is …

We're still waiting for Intel to launch its new Arc B-series graphics cards, using the new Battlemage architecture. However, details on the upcoming GPUs are starting to leak out here and there. The latest leak comes via a Linux boot log of all things.  The boot-up information shared by gaav87 …

We are still some ways off from getting our hands on DOOM: The Dark Ages. In the meantime, Bethesda and id Software are handing the keys over to the community with official mod support for DOOM Eternal, including a new idStudio editor. Some mods for DOOM Eternal already exist on …

Bandai Namco has been attempting some very different styles of Dragon Ball games over the last couple of years. We had Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, a massive open-world RPG, and Dragon Ball Breakers, a Dead by Daylight style multiplayer game featuring characters from the series. Next up, the publisher is …

Last year at Intel Innovation, we got a nice early look at the Meteor Lake processors, the first of Intel's AI-capable CPUs. At this year's event, we were hoping to get some news on new upcoming architectures like Lunar Lake and Arrow Lake. However, the company has decided to cancel …

After nearly two years of PlayStation exclusivity, God of War: Ragnarok is finally coming to PC. The first game, simply titled ‘God of War', launched on Steam in early 2022 and has gone on to become one of Sony's best-sellers. With the sequel now just weeks away, the PC system …

Earlier this week, Capcom surprised Monster Hunter fans with new footage of the next-generation game, Monster Hunter Wilds. Releasing on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S in 2025, fans can now check out how combat has been updated for the Hunting Horn weapon.  The previous three trailers focused on some …

Remedy Entertainment has been giving consistent and transparent updates on the status of its on-going development projects for quite some time now, setting a standard that the rest of the industry could do with following. So far, all of Remedy's games have remained on a steady track and now, Remedy's …

MSI has introduced the MAG CoreLiquid I Series AIO liquid CPU coolers, designed to provide an efficient cooling solution for high heat dissipation. Thanks to its precision-designed pump and copper base, this cooler effectively manages over 300 watts of heat stably, even during device overclocking. Taking cues from the dramatic …

Alphacool recently introduced the Apex Skeleton Carbon case series, marking the company's debut in the chassis market with a unique offering. Engineered to provide extensive flexibility, these cases are designed for water-cooling setups. Both cases have the same feature set, but the Pro version comes with an included distro plate …

Earlier this year, Epic Games announced that they would be bringing all the assets from the hit multiplayer game ‘Fall Guys’ into Fortnite in the wake of studio Mediatonic’s acquisition by the Unreal Engine creator. Now, the IP has been fully integrated into Fortnite, with the complete Fall Guys experience …

Initially announced for release all the way back in 2022, GSC Game World encountered a great deal of issues in trying to bring STALKER 2 past the finish line – thanks in no part to the ongoing war in the studio’s home country of Ukraine. Finally, after many delays, STALKER …

Dead by Daylight has easily become one of the games to feature the greatest number of crossovers – especially when it comes to implementing actual unique characters. Following the likes of Lara Croft, Freddy Krueger and even Nicolas Cage, Dead by Daylight is set to crossover with the classic video game series Castlevania.

Each week, Epic gives away a title or two to all those with an Epic Games account. Available right now, players can add to their library the excellent 2.5D fighting game from Arc System Works ‘DNF Duel’. Available to add to your library from now until the 15th of August …

Intel's Arrow Lake CPUs are on the horizon, and despite the company's tight-lipped stance, preparations are already underway. Intel has already shared some details on the upcoming architecture, but most of what we know comes from leaks. The latest one is a bit surprising, as it claims that the Arrow …

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown launched to a lot of praise, but the lack of a Steam version of the game meant that Ubisoft was missing out on a lot of PC-based customers. That issue has been resolved today with the game's release on Steam and better yet, it …

Turtle Beach has unveiled two new additions to its lineup of gaming mice. Based on the design of the Kone AIMO mouse from Roccat (acquired by Turtle Beach), the new wireless Turtle Beach Kone II Air and wired Kone II ergonomic gaming mice are now available for pre-order in black …

WB Games is considering a switch to licensed games, as the trials and tribulations of live-service game development continue to take a toll on the company's financials. The low performance of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has led to a sharp drop in year-on-year revenue.  WB Games confirmed in …

Today, Warner Bros held its Q2 earnings call and as expected, the gaming division is continuing to suffer. The low performance of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has crushed growth, and now, WB is looking to license out its IP in the future instead.  It would seem that recent …

Varmilo has introduced its latest compact mechanical keyboard, the Varmilo Muse65 HE. This new offering is equipped with Gateron magnetic switches, allowing the Muse65 to have various high-end features such as rapid trigger response, customisable keystrokes, and a 40-level trigger point adjustment for increased precision and input speed. The Varmilo …

Corsair decided to shift from 80 Plus certification to Cybenetics' certifications for efficiency and noise in its PSUs. Alongside the announcement, Corsair briefly explained the comprehensive Cybenetics certification system and shared the certifications earned by their current PSU line-up. Cybenetics certification represents a significant advancement in evaluating PSU performance compared …

There were already plenty of eyebrows raised about the upcoming Borderlands movie after actors began distancing themselves from the project after filming. Now, the first wave of reviews are in, and Borderlands has debuted as the lowest-rated video game movie of all time.  Borderlands has scored a 0% score on …

Released in late 2022, The Callisto Protocol was a spiritual successor to the much-loved Dead Space series – hailing from the creator of the original survival horror trilogy, Glen Schofield. Unfortunately, The Callisto Protocol failed to live up to expectations upon its release. According to Schofield however, this was due to higher-ups forcing an early launch.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor released last year exclusively for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Despite the added power overhead, the game still struggled to perform perfectly across all platforms. It therefore comes as quite a surprise that the team at Respawn Entertainment have managed to get the …

Ever since its rise in popularity, Fortnite has operated its cosmetic systems in two different ways. You could either obtain unique characters and skins through the game’s seasonal battle passes, or you could purchase bundles directly for a monetary cost. In a surprising move, Epic Games is changing how its …

Humble’s Choice subscription service is a great way to get a bunch of games each month for a relatively low cost – aided by the fact that you can freely pause and unpause your subscription at will. For the month of August, those subscribed to Humble Choice will be able …

At a regular cadence, Humble offers various bundles of games for a heavily discounted price – all the while giving a portion of the proceedings to charity. Available right now, the Capcom Summer 2024 bundle includes a mix of popular and more niche games from the much-loved publisher. Available for …

Back in 2020, Meta acquired the video game studio Ready at Dawn, tasking them with the development of future virtual reality games and experiences. Following job cuts at the studio last year, Ready at Dawn has now unfortunately been fully shut down. As reported by AndroidCentral, Ready at Dawn – …

The Ryzen 9000 series begins rolling out today. The 7th of August marks the launch of the Ryzen 7 9700X and the Ryzen 5 9600X, priced at £339.99 and £269.99, respectively, here in the UK.  The Ryzen 9000 series is the first to use AMD's new Zen 5 core architecture. …

Cooler Master has recently unveiled a massive curved monitor. The new GP57ZS is a 57-inch curved display with dual 4K resolution, giving you the same screen space you would expect from a two-monitor setup on a single screen.  Regarding aesthetics, the GP57ZS sports a sleek silver finish, an LED light …