Facebook has just launched the Facebook Gaming app for Android. Originally scheduled for a June release, Facebook has expedited the app's launch given the rise in interest of the gaming and streaming scene during the COVID-19 pandemic. Out of the 2500 million users on Facebook, 700 million engage with Facebook's …
Read More »Chuwi presents the world’s smallest 4K Mini-PC, the LarkBox
Chuwi, a Chinese computing device manufacturer, has just unveiled what it calls the “world's smallest Mini PC”. The LarkBox is about the size of an apple, but don't let the small footprint deceive you, as it's more than capable of streaming content in high-resolutions, including 4K. Weighing only 127g and …
Read More »Super Mario 3D World for Switch listed at Best Buy
Late last month we reported on leaks which claimed that Mario was set to have a massive 35th anniversary. Nintendo are allegedly planning to re-release and remaster many of Mario’s classic adventures for the Switch. Further evidence of this has now sprung up, as a new listing discovered on Best …
Read More »Logitech G203 LIGHTSYNC launches next month for £34.99
Today, Logitech is launching the new and improved G203 LIGHTSYNC gaming mouse, which aims to be one of the most cost efficient mice to date. The G203 packs an 8,000 DPI sensor, a 1000Hz polling rate and RGB goodness in both black and white options. The G203 takes on the …
Read More »GeForce Now adds Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry but loses Xbox, Warner Bros and other titles
GeForce Now is getting another library update this week, bringing in support for streaming more Ubisoft titles, although Xbox Game Studios, Warner Bros, Codemasters and Klei Entertainment titles will be dropping out for the time being. In the latest update, Nvidia confirms that as of today, Ubisoft is allowing all …
Read More »ASUS Z490 motherboards comprehensively detailed in new leaks
Following the leak of two Asus Prime Z490 motherboards, Videocardz has shared new leaked slides detailing the ROG Strix Z490 motherboard series, the ROG Maximus XII motherboard series, the TUF Gaming Z490 motherboard series, and further details for the Prime motherboards...
Read More »Call of Duty Warzone players want crossplay to be disabled due to PC cheaters
We are still in the early days of crossplay between PC and console platforms in Call of Duty and while there wasn't as much of a cheating problem when the game was full price, the free-to-play Warzone mode has changed that. While 70,000 cheaters were banned worldwide just last week, …
Read More »PC Gaming Wiki introduces categories for microtransactions and monetisation
The PC Gaming Wiki has become an essential tool these days, often gathering up quick details on new games, the resolutions/aspect ratios they support and various useful .ini tweaks and mods that can be installed to adjust things to your liking. The site is going to get more useful soon, …
Read More »OtherSide Entertainment is ‘still here’ but no word on System Shock 3
It has been a long time since OtherSide Entertainment has spoken out about the status of System Shock 3. The last we heard, a series of layoffs and financial difficulties had hit the studio, with many key project leads stepping away from the project. According to the company's VP of …
Read More »GRIS has sold over 1 million copies
With titles such as GTA V selling over 120 million copies, the news that a game has sold over 1 million copies may not seem like such a big deal, however for many – especially indie titles – this figure represents a major milestone. Such is the case with GRIS, …
Read More »SteelSeries announces Cyberpunk 2077 headset series
After some brief teasing over on Twitter, today CD Projekt Red and SteelSeries have announced a new partnership, introducing the Cyberpunk 2077 Headset collection. The new set of audio gear includes two variations of the Arctis 1 Wireless headset. There is also a set of accessory pack, so you can …
Read More »Ninjala’s open beta is scheduled for April 28/29
The open beta for Ninjala, an arena brawler for Nintendo Switch, will start next week. The open beta will be public and available globally on both April 28 and 29, in three different time periods, each for one hour. Ninjala is a multiplayer arena action game where you play as …
Read More »Raspberry Pi sales surged in March
Raspberry Pi is reported to have sold 640,000 units in March – making it the company's second best month since it began selling the devices. Many people have new-found time on their hands and are searching for projects to occupy themselves with. That's where Raspberry Pi enters the picture. The …
Read More »Mick Gordon disapproves of DOOM Eternal’s OST release
The DOOM series is known and loved for a large number of reasons. One of the reasons is its soundtrack which has been composed by Mick Gordon for its last two entries. Gordon’s use of digitally synthesized progressive metal has resonated greatly with fans, and has contributed to the title’s …
Read More »Win a water-cooled gaming PC worth £2,500! (closed)
We are running a HUGE competition this month. In partnership with Alphacool, AMD, Cougar, Gigabyte and Patriot, we have put together a custom water-cooled gaming PC worth £2,500 and one lucky reader is going to win it!
Read More »Samsung’s ‘Hand Wash’ app reminds users to wash hands
Samsung has developed a Galaxy Watch app that reminds its users at regular intervals that it's time to wash their hands. The company calls the new app “Hand Wash”. The importance of good hand hygiene is difficult to overstate. The World Health Organization recommends everyone to regularly wash their hands, with the NHS saying …
Read More »Switch owners should activate 2FA as Nintendo accounts are reportedly being breached
If you own a Nintendo console and have a Nintendo Account, then you may want to double check your security settings. Over the weekend, reports of third-party log-ins began creeping in, indicating that some kind of breach has taken place. Nintendo has not confirmed a security breach at this time, …
Read More »Due to E3’s cancellation, next-gen console showcases rumoured to be revealed earlier
E3 2020’s cancellation represents a major blow for the games industry in 2020. The annual expo is oft-used as a platform for which game publishers can announce their latest projects. Traditionally taking place in June, many developers would either hold back announcements, or fast track them in order to line …
Read More »Samsung S6 Lite has been officially announced, pre-orders are available now
The Samsung S6 lite has been unveiled and pre-orders are live. Samsung's new tablet will be available starting April 30 in two variants: “Wi-Fi” and “Wi-Fi + LTE”, alongside a range of different colour options. Featuring a 10nm octa-core Exynos 9611 CPU (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53), a Mali-G72 …
Read More »Nvidia’s RTX Voice helps suppress background noise
Nvidia has released a new plugin for RTX GPUs which can help reduce background noise...
Read More »CS:GO surpasses DOTA 2’s Steam concurrent record
There was once a time when DOTA 2 held the record for the highest concurrent Steam player count undisputedly. Over the last few years however, it has seen competition from other titles such as PUBG, which broke DOTA 2’s all-time concurrent record of 1.29 million players back in September 2017. …
Read More »Xbox One X is getting a Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition makeover
Microsoft has been teasing something on Twitter about Cyberpunk 2077. Initially slated for a reveal today, Microsoft has spilled the beans earlier by uploading a video to the official Xbox YouTube channel, showing off the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One X limited edition. In this trailer (posted below), you can …
Read More »HP unveils new ZBook and Envy 15 notebooks
HP has unveiled its latest line of notebooks designed for creators and professionals. The new additions include updated models of its HP ZBook Studio, HP ZBook Create, and the HP Envy 15 lines equipped with the latest hardware. The new HP ZBook Studio claims to be the most powerful mobile …
Read More »ASRock announce a new RX 5500 XT for small form factors
ASRock has launched a new graphics cards designed for small form factor systems this week, the Radeon RX 5500 XT Challenger ITX 8G is based on the current AMD 7nm RDNA architecture and offers a new entry-level card for systems with a small footprint. The Radeon RX 5500 XT series …
Read More »The Huawei MatePad Pro is available to pre-order now
Huawei announced this week that its MatePad Pro is now available for pre-order via its online store ahead of the official 8th May release date. The flagship tablet will come bundled with a free Huawei MatePad M-Pen and a MatePad Keyboard. The new Huawei MatePad Pro sports a minimalist design …
Read More »Lian Li updates its motorised PC desk-case series
Lian Li has announced updated and improved versions of its motorised standing desk PC. The new DK-04F and DK-05F offer more control over system fans and RGB lighting compared to the previous versions and are equipped with a new switchable glass top panel. The new Lian Li DK-04F and DK-05F …
Read More »Silicon power launch the A62 Game Drive external storage
With game install sizes increasing all the time, the current crop of games consoles are struggling to fit all this data on their internal hard drives, so external storage is almost a necessity if you want to keep your game library packed with new releases. Silicon Power has a new …
Read More »Asus leaks two PRIME Z490 motherboards ahead of launch
We shouldn’t have to wait too much longer for Intel to launch its 10th generation desktop Core CPU line up and it seems as though motherboard manufacturers are putting the final touches on product pages ready for the big launch. Rumours have been circulating for a while that Intel will …
Read More »EK Water Blocks announce Torque fitting multi-packs
EK Water Blocks has announced its latest Torque fittings featuring replaceable aesthetic colour rings will now be available in multipacks. The six-piece fittings packs will come in three different finishes including Nickel, Satin, Black and Black Nickel. Torque multipack options include both fittings for hard and soft tubing, the EK-Quantum …
Read More »QNAP introduce two new USB JBOD storage enclosures
QNAP has announced the launch of two new multi-platform USB 3.2 Gen 2 JBOD storage enclosures including an 8-bay desktop model and a 12-bay 3U rackmount redundant power model designed for NAS, PCs and servers. The new TL series USB JBOD enclosures from QNAP could be used to expand QNAP …
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