While BioWare did not have much of a presence during last night’s EA Play stream, there may have been a sneaky tease for Dragon Age fans. Anthem, Mass Effect and Dragon Age weren’t specifically mentioned during the show, but a next-gen console teaser-reel appears to have at least something for …
Read More »The next Crash Bandicoot game has leaked via ratings board
Activision has previously told investors that it is open to bringing back key franchises following some very successful remakes. The Crash Bandicoot trilogy is what kicked this all off and now, it looks like we will be getting an official Crash Bandicoot 4 soon. Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time …
Read More »ViewSonic unveils portable monitors for productivity on-the-go
ViewSonic has introduced its latest set of portable monitors, in the shape of the TD1655 and VG1655. The company claims these 15.6in screens have been built for “business travelers, remote workers and digital nomads”. ViewSonic's new monitors are described as “portable monitors for productivity on-the-go” and are designed to work …
Read More »EA brings Titanfall 2 and The Sims 4 to Steam, Apex Legends coming to Steam and Switch
Back in late 2019, EA announced that it would be re-partnering with Valve and bringing its games back to Steam. The process of bringing back-catalogue titles over has been somewhat slow but in recent weeks, the pace has quickened rapidly. Recently Battlefield, Dragon Age, Mass Effect, Dead Space and more …
Read More »Alphacool launches five new NexXxoS copper radiators
Alphacool has introduced five new NexXxoS series copper radiators, ranging in size from the absolutely gargantuan 1260mm model, all the way down to more manageable 200mm sizes. Alphacool has been making its copper radiators for some time now, and when announcing these new models, the German cooling company said that “the …
Read More »KitGuru updates GPU benchmarking system with PCSpecialist!
It's time to upgrade! KitGuru has a new rig for benchmarking GPUs
Read More »Intel introduces 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors
It's been a busy few days for Intel, as the company has announced a new product portfolio that includes “Processor, Memory, Storage and FPGA Solutions”, with one of the highlights being the introduction of new 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors. According to Intel itself, the company doesn't want to …
Read More »Acer releases three new 165Hz gaming monitors
Acer has just released three new gaming monitors. Two of them belong to the ED series, the Acer ED320QRP and the Acer ED270RP, while the VG271US is part of the VG series. These three monitors all feature a 165Hz refresh rates and support AMD FreeSync, which Acer claims makes them ideal for …
Read More »SilverStone announces the ML10 modular Mini-ITX chassis
SilverStone is set to launch a new Mini-ITX chassis. The ML10 is a small modular case that can expand in size from 2.8 litres up to 3.7 litres thanks to an “interchangeable top cover”, giving users that extra bit of space to work with. Thanks to its modular design, the …
Read More »Video of Intel “Tiger Lake” Gen12 with Xe graphics running Battlefield V has surfaced
An Intel employee has uploaded a video to Twitter showing him playing Battlefield V on a system equipped with Intel's “Tiger Lake” Gen12 with Xe graphics. The exact device shown in the video is referred to as a “prototype Tiger Lake system”, but the manufacturer and specific SoC used have not …
Read More »Baldur’s Gate 3 gets another near 2 hour gameplay demo
Today as part of the IGN Summer of Gaming event, Larian Studios took the virtual stage to show off a massive live gameplay demo for Baldur's Gate 3. This is the second time that gameplay has been shown, giving us an even deeper dive into the features of this much …
Read More »Horizon Forbidden West aiming to release on PS5 next year
The big final game announcement from Sony's PS5 reveal last week was, of course, Horizon II: Forbidden West. At the time, we got a teaser trailer and a good look at some of the areas we'll be exploring in the next chapter of Aloy's adventure, but a release date or …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 gets one more delay, will now release in November
Cyberpunk 2077 has been delayed again, this time being pushed into the holiday season.
Read More »Elgato jumps into the microphone market with Wave:1 and Wave:3
Ever since joining the Corsair family, Elgato has been expanding its range of content producing gear. It all started with capture cards and has since expanded to green screens, lights and now, microphones. Today, Elgato is launching its first two microphones- Wave:1 and Wave:3. These microphones have been developed in …
Read More »Square Enix returns to GeForce Now this week
Nvidia has quickly made a tradition out of GeForce Now updates landing on Thursdays each week. This time around, the big news is that Square Enix titles are returning to the service, in addition to a few other games. In total, there are 21 games arriving on the GeForce Now …
Read More »VIP Computer Centre will distribute ZALMAN tech in the UK
Zalman has been around for a long time now but the company's UK presence is going to be getting a boost in the near future. Recently, it was announced that Zalman has struck up a new distribution deal, signing on with one of the largest tech distributors in the country. …
Read More »Xilinx unveils real-time server appliances for video streaming
Xilinx has unveiled new “purpose-built video transcoding appliances” based on a new “Xilinx Real-Time Server reference architecture”. The device is designed to deliver good video quality at lower cost and high channel density per rack. Just a year ago, few could have predicted the massive upswing in video conferencing that …
Read More »Resident Evil 8 was reportedly scrapped for current-gen consoles in favour of graphics overhaul
While various leaks appear to have gotten a lot right about Resident Evil 8 prior to its reveal last week, there was one surprising detail we learned. The game is not cross-gen and will instead only release for PC, Xbox Series X and PS5. Initially, Capcom was working on an …
Read More »Qualcomm intros new RB5 robotics platform
Qualcomm has announced the “World’s First 5G and AI-Enabled Robotics Platform”. This robotics platform – known as RB5 – is a result of “many leading companies” and “ecosystem players” contributing to the system and “developing necessary hardware and software to enable various robotics applications”. Qualcomm's RB5 is designed for robot …
Read More »Lexar to enter DRAM market
Lexar has announced its entry to the DRAM market, where the company plans to offer memory solutions for both laptops and desktops. Lexar is mainly known for its flash storage products, including SD cards and, more recently, SSDs. Now, the company says it is “excited to announce its entrance into the …
Read More »Corsair iCUE LT100 RGB “lighting towers” spotted on Amazon
Corsair appears to be set to launch an RGB lighting tower that also functions as a headset stand. Briefly listed on Amazon, the new iCUE LT100 RGB lighting tower offers sleek ambient lighting for your setup. Initially spotted on the product page for the Corsair a100 gaming desktop, the iCUE LT100 RGB …
Read More »AMD Zen 3 processors still on track to release in 2020
After rumours suggested Zen 3 was going to be delayed until 2021, AMD issued a statement confirming that these reports were inaccurate...
Read More »WB Games to announce new DC game in August
This week, DC announced a massive digital event called ‘FanDome’, during which we will see plenty of new announcements for DC-based comics, animated projects, TV shows etc. Most importantly to our audience though, is the fact that WB Games will be in attendance to make an announcement. Obviously with this …
Read More »Riot kicks off Valorant esports with ‘Ignition Series’ 2020 tournaments
Riot has been huge in esports for many years now thanks to League of Legends, so when the studio announced a competitive shooter, professional tournament plans were always going to follow soon after. This week, Riot announced the ‘Ignition Series', a pro-level tournament circuit for Valorant. The Ignition Series will …
Read More »Microsoft Edge to reduce memory usage ‘by up to 27%’ with next major update
High memory usage is an issue that web browsers have been trying to tackle for a long time now. Google and Mozilla have made well publicised efforts to reduce memory usage for their respective browsers and with the next Windows 10 update, some significant improvements to memory usage in Edge …
Read More »Star Wars: Squadrons will have ‘full support’ for HOTAS and joysticks on PC
One of the best ways to fully immerse yourself in a flight-sim is by using a joystick or HOTAS set up. Not all games end up supporting these controllers but fortunately for Star Wars fans, the upcoming Squadrons will be supporting these peripherals for enthusiasts. Star Wars: Squadrons is coming …
Read More »Pokemon Snap is returning for Nintendo Switch
There have been a number of Pokemon spin-off games over the years, but Pokemon Snap continues to be regarded highly by classic Nintendo 64 fans. Now, Pokemon Snap is making a proper comeback, this time with a new adventure on the Nintendo Switch. New Pokemon Snap (yes that's the full …
Read More »Intel announces its latest RealSense Depth Camera D455
Intel has introduced the RealSense Depth Camera D455, offering twice the range and increased performance compared to its predecessor. The RealSense Depth Camera D455 is designed to operate in “new frontiers of computer vision, machine learning and artificial intelligence” and can be used for “collision avoidance in automobiles and drones, …
Read More »Xiaomi launches a 165Hz 1440p gaming monitor
While Xiaomi is certainly best known for its smartphones, the Chinese manufacturer has an extensive portfolio that even extends to gaming laptops. Today, the company has launched the Mi Gaming Display, featuring a 165 Hz, 27″ IPS panel with 1440p resolution – all for a price of around £250. Xiaomi …
Read More »Philips releases new eco-friendly 272B1G ergonomic monitor
Philips is launching a new monitor that focuses on delivering a comfortable working experience for environment-friendly users. Offering a wide range of ergonomic features and “sensible power savings”, the 272B1G is said to be an improvement over the 241B7QGJ, Philips' previous “greenest” display. The Philips 272B1G monitor comes equipped with a 27-inch …
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