As the launch date of the Ryzen 9000 series draws near, new details about the Zen 5 desktop CPUs are surfacing. According to a recent report, the Ryzen 9000X3D series processors will offer full CPU overclocking capabilities, marking a significant shift from its predecessors. Unlike the Ryzen 5000X3D and Ryzen …
Read More »Retailer lists AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs starting at €310
A Slovenian retailer has started offering preorders for AMD's upcoming Ryzen 9000 CPUs. While the CPUs won't start shipping until at least August 2nd, these early listings give us an idea of how much these new processors will cost in Europe. According to the retailer (via VideoCardz), the flagship 16-core …
Read More »A third Intel Arc Battlemage GPU emerges with 32 Xe2-Cores
A new Intel Arc Battlemage GPU, codenamed G31, has been found on the company's website. Although we had already heard about a G31 GPU, we didn't know much about it besides the name. That has now changed, as we've learned what package it will use and how many Xe2-cores it …
Read More »KitGuru Games: DSX – Unlocking the FULL power of DualSense on PC
Ever since I got a hold of my PS5 on launch day back in late 2020 I have been enamoured with the DualSense controller. The addition of brand new precise haptics alongside Adaptive Triggers (in combination with all the prior innovations seen with older PlayStation controllers), makes for an in-hand feeling which can only be had on PlayStation…sort of. Those wanting to truly unlock the potential of the DualSense – even far beyond the capabilities of the PS5 itself – can do so on PC thanks to the Steam application DSX...
Read More »AMD Ryzen AI 300 launch date apparently “pushed” to July 28th
After AMD officially announced the Ryzen AI 300 series back at Computex 2024, various reports claimed the new mobile APU series would debut on July 15th. However, that seems to have changed as new reports and listings suggest AMD has 'pushed' the release of the first devices powered by these APUs to July 28th...
Read More »FromSoftware suggests Elden Ring perf issues could be down to… mouse software?
FromSoftware has cautioned players experiencing performance issues while playing Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, suggesting that the culprit may be related to third-party computer mouse software running in the background… The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, which launched to critical acclaim on June 21st, has unfortunately been marred …
Read More »Lian Li aims for nearly tubeless aesthetic with HydroShift LCD AIO series
Lian Li has launched its new line of HydroShift AIOs, first introduced at Computex 2024. Featuring a “tubeless” design, the HydroShift AIOs come in three variants: HydroShift S, HydroShift R, and HydroShift TL. All models pack a 2.88″ LCD on the pump block, customisable through L-Connect 3. The HydroShift 360S, …
Read More »Multiple Assassin’s Creed Remakes are in the works according to Ubisoft CEO
Ubisoft has made it well known that it plans to go all out on Assassin’s Creed over the coming years, with almost a dozen games in the works and a hub to play them all in. It therefore comes as little surprise that at least a couple of those games are set to be remakes...
Read More »Forza Motorsport gets stealth visuals boost in latest patch
Forza Motorsport has unfortunately not hit in the way Microsoft were hoping – not helped by the fact that the final product appeared visually downgraded from its pre-release material. Though RTGI has yet to make its way into the game, some subtle visual tweaks were discovered in Motorsport’s latest patch. …
Read More »Valve adds new Steam Deck section to ‘Top Played’ charts
Valve has been on a spree recently, updating many of its services while giving others a facelift. Following the Steam Families revamp and the just-announced Steam Screen Recording function, Valve’s Steam Charts page has just gotten a new section. Making the announcement on Twitter, the official Steam Deck page revealed …
Read More »Early Intel Core Ultra 200V iGPU benchmarks show it matching Radeon 890M
More benchmarks for Intel's upcoming Lunar Lake CPUs are slowly trickling out ahead of launch. The new data gives us the first glimpse of the integrated Xe2 graphics performance, which apparently matches the AMD Radeon 890M that will power the upcoming Ryzen AI 9 HX370. Designed for low-power devices like …
Read More »Xbox partners with Amazon to bring Game Pass to Fire TV Sticks
Just yesterday, we reported on Microsoft’s cancelled cloud-streaming Xbox console, with details on the abandoned technology being discovered through submitted patents. It appears Microsoft has no need for its own cloud streaming box, as they have just announced a partnership to bring Xbox Game Pass to Amazon’s Fire TV stick. …
Read More »Forza Horizon 4 breaks player record following announcement of its delisting
Yesterday, we reported on the unfortunate announcement that Microsoft’s Forza Horizon 4 will be delisted later this year “due to licensing and agreements with our partners”. As has been the case with many soon-to-be-delisted games, Forza Horizon 4 has now shot to the top of the PC charts, breaking its …
Read More »MSI launches new BIOS updates with AGESA 1.2.0.0 for 600-series motherboards
MSI has released new BIOS updates for various 600-series motherboards, introducing the AGESA Combo PI-1.2.0.0 microcode for its AMD X670E, X670, B650, and A620 motherboards. These updates aim to address multiple critical issues, improve system stability, and introduce new features. These new updates bring various bug fixes and improvements to …
Read More »MSI MAG QD-OLED monitors will get firmware updates after all
MSI faced some controversy recently over the lack of firmware update support for its MAG QD-OLED monitors, when its MPG series screens have already received significant enhancements with the latest firmware. Following consumer feedback and demand, MSI has now taken steps to address this concern, announcing that firmware updates will …
Read More »FSR 3.1 available now in 5 PlayStation Studios games
AMD’s FSR 3.1 is the latest and greatest iteration of their upscaling technology, separating the frame generation feature from their upscaler while also introducing improvements to said upscaler. Following its official unveiling in March, AMD FSR 3.1 has now arrived – and is coming first to five Sony games...
Read More »iOS ports of RE4, Death Stranding and more have reportedly underperformed
Apple took a big swing with their iPhone 15 series of phones, introducing a renewed focus on gaming with the announcement of iOS ports for a number of major AAA titles. Despite heavy hitters such as Resident Evil 4 Remake, Death Stranding and more being added to iOS, the initiative …
Read More »EVO breaks esports record with over 10,000 competitors
EVO is one of the biggest competitive gaming tournaments in the industry, dating all the way back to 1996 and offering an arena where the biggest and best fighting game champions can clash. Almost 30 years on from its inception and the event is bigger than ever, breaking the all-time …
Read More »Intel “Lunar Lake” Core Ultra 7 268V CPU shows up on Geekbench
Intel's Core Ultra 200 CPU family debut is just around the corner, slated for release as early as September. This series is geared towards low-power mobile devices and is expected to be Copilot+ ready due to its AI performance. However, CPU and GPU performance are still important and fortunately, a …
Read More »Forza Horizon 4 will be delisted later this year
One issue which many video game developers have come across at some point is the need to delist their games from digital stores due to expiring licensing agreements. One of the biggest culprits of this are racing games. Many fans of the Forza series were hoping that 2018’s Forza Horizon …
Read More »Microsoft patent sheds light on unreleased ‘Keystone’ streaming device
A recently found patent has shed light on Microsoft's cancelled Xbox streaming device codenamed ‘Keystone'. The device, originally unveiled in 2021, was designed to enable users to stream Xbox games to TVs or monitors without needing a console. However, it was reportedly put on the back burner after Microsoft struggled …
Read More »Console beta sign-ups for Marvel Rivals is now live
Marvel Rivals is an upcoming Hero shooter in the vein of Overwatch, Paladins and other contemporaries. Ahead of its release at some point in the hopefully not-too-distant future, the PvP shooter has gotten a couple closed alpha tests on PC. Now, it's time for console players to give the game …
Read More »Capcom’s original Dead Rising is getting a new remaster
Dead Rising stands out as a timeless gem, transforming the tired concept of zombies in a shopping mall into a unique survival game that captures the madcap fun of improvising weapons and capturing undead mayhem on film. The original 2006 release, which broke new ground by bringing the living dead …
Read More »July’s PS Plus Essential line-up includes Borderlands 3
As they do each month, Sony gives away a number of titles to all those with a PlayStation Plus subscription. Available to keep forever and play as long as you are actively subscribed, July’s monthly PS Plus titles have now been revealed. Making the announcement on the PlayStation Blog, the …
Read More »DeepCool issues response to US sanctions
You will likely have seen the news that DeepCool was recently placed on the US sanctions list, preventing the company from operating in the USA, as a result of alleged sales to Russian businesses. We reached out to DeepCool to clarify the situation, and were sent an official statement in response to the sanctions...
Read More »Steam announces new built-in game recording system
In the age of social media, it has become increasingly common for players of all kinds to clip and share various gameplay recordings – so much so that all current-gen consoles offer some kind of screen recording functionality. Steam Deck players in particular can now benefit from Valve’s newly announced ‘Game Recording’ feature – though the software is available to PC users as well...
Read More »Stellar Blade has sold 1 million copies according to CFO
Stellar Blade released earlier this year to a wave of success. The PS5 exclusive currently has a user score of 9.2/10 on Metacritic and was confirmed to have been a hit, with a PC port and even a sequel currently being considered. We now have more concrete figures on its …
Read More »Logitech G introduces G515 Lightspeed TKL with low-profile switches
Logitech G has just unveiled the G515 TKL series of gaming keyboards. These boards are packed with features, all housed in a sleek, low-profile design and compact form factor designed to free up desk space. Available with linear or tactile low-profile switches, both options offer reduced travel distance compared to …
Read More »Silent Hill creator claims Slitterhead is a spiritual successor to Siren
Keiichiro Toyama is a well known figure in the games industry, being the creator of the iconic Silent Hill franchise alongside cult favourites Gravity Rush and Siren. Toyama’s upcoming game Slitterhead surprised many during Summer Game Fest when it was revealed to be much more action-oriented compared to Silent Hill. …
Read More »Final Fantasy XIV update brings 120fps support to current-gen consoles
More than 10 years on from its initial release, Final Fantasy XIV is doing better than ever, with a bunch of recent updates ensuring the MMO continues strong for many years to come. Following the release of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game, a new update …
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