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The Anthem VIP demo for pre-orderers has come and gone but things didn't go particularly smoothly. A number of problems popped up during the demo weekend, including connection issues, infinite loading and various other bugs. Some of these issues were fixed while the demo was ongoing but now, all eyes …

Razer isn’t opposed to shedding its iconic emerald green colour scheme every once in a while, unveiling its “Quartz” line of gaming peripherals at the end of 2017. This Valentine’s Day, Razer is expanding this very same range, making it possible to own an entire system setup clad with the …

Apple has named a number of reasons for its slump in current generation iPhone sales, from US trade tensions with China to its own battery replacement scheme. For many others however, it’s mainly caused by steeply priced iterative upgrades that don’t convert well to international markets. Fortunately, Apple seems to …

Valve has been in a tricky place with Artifact following its launch. While many are still pushing for the game to go free to play, Valve is sticking to its $20/£15 price point and is focussed on adding more value for that money. This started with an in-game way to …

Although developer Quantic Dream is known for narrative-heavy PlayStation exclusives Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls and most recently Detroit: Become Human, the studio did cut its teeth with multi-platform games. After a number of controversies and a lengthy partnership with Sony, it seems as though Quantic is heading back to …

Yesterday we learned that Metro Exodus would no longer be available on Steam at launch, despite being one of the highest pre-ordered games on the platform. Those who already paid will still get their copy of the game on Steam, but those who were waiting until launch have been left …

PC Specialist has launched its new line of Nvidia RTX-powered laptops, all housing a 144Hz display and RGB keyboard. The Recoil II and Octane VI are readily available, while the Proteus VI, Defiance V and Optimus IX will arrive in the near future. There are many different configurations of the …

TSMC suffered a major setback this week after it emerged that substandard chemicals were used in the production of 10,000 wafers. Chips being produced on the 12nm/16nm line were affected, which could have a knock-on effect for TSMC customers, like Nvidia. TSMC confirmed the news in a statement given to …

Controversy enveloped Twitch at the end of last year, with content creators criticising the platform’s promotion of a Ninja-hosted event during their streams. After repeating the mistake a second time with Pokimane just last week, Twitch has finally promised broadcasters that it will no longer advertise big streamer events across …

Last year, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé denied rumours that the Switch was due for an iterative upgrade, but the timing of the rebuttal left many sceptical that it was to preserve the company’s Holiday sales. Nintendo’s president Shuntaro Furukawa has since reiterated the sentiment, stating that the firm’s …

While Valve, Blizzard and 2K Games adjusted their in-game loot box systems according to Belgium laws introduced last year, EA risked a criminal investigation by leaving its FIFA Pack system untouched. It seems as though the publisher has since succumbed to the pressure, as EA has finally announced plans to …

Earlier in January, it was announced that the Westworld mobile game would be shutting down and leaving the iOS App Store and Google Play. At the time, it was assumed that this sudden closure was tied to the lawsuit settlement between Bethesda, Behaviour Interactive and Warner Bros. However, according to …

Razer’s Raiju Series of controllers didn’t seem to live up to the hype created by its Wildcat and Wolverine brands, with reports of connectivity issues on PlayStation 4. The firm has apologised for not living up to its usual high standard, releasing firmware that should combat the reported latency. Both …

The Epic Games store is continuing to pose a threat as another big Triple A game has decided to move away from Steam. Metro Exodus is due out in just a couple of weeks and while the game has been available to pre-order on Valve's storefront since the beginning, it …

Over the last few months, there's been plenty of talk about when the first mainstream 5G cellular networks (not counting test networks like Verizon's) would become available in the United States. So far, aside from AT&T's misleading 5G offering, there hasn't been much to report. Most of the reason for …

Nvidia lowers Q4 financial expectations following "lower than expected" sales for high-end Turing graphics cards.

Resident Evil 2 Remake launched over the weekend and the game is already off to a great start on all platforms- including PC. This time around, the developers have opened up a wealth of graphics options for PC players and AMD is there front and centre with driver support. AMD …

It seems as though Google is currently working on its own facial scanning technology to better compete with Apple’s Face ID. While it remains uncertain whether this will be ready in time for the release of Android Q, this is said to bolster Google Assistant’s personalisation as well as biometric …

For a game that was once pronounced dead on arrival, Rainbow Six Siege surely is alive and kicking thanks to continued support, community feedback and communication from the development team. In an effort to keep up with the latter, Ubisoft has finally addressed a problem plaguing the game in recent …

Technology often comes in fancy packaging due to its expensive nature, with the cardboard shell often featuring in the backdrop of professional videos and finding their way onto shelves. The plastic wrapping inside not so much, with South Korean electronics manufacturer Samsung opting to ditch the harmful packaging in favour …

Huawei’s conflict with the West has deepened in recent months, with Canada arresting executive Meng Wanzhou. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has since fired Chinese ambassador John McCallum over what seemed like sympathetic words over Wanzhou’s potential extradition to the United States. Wanzhou currently acts as Huawei’s CFO thanks to …

Epic Games is making some changes in Fortnite’s Save the World mode, replacing blind loot boxes with transparent packs that are upfront about their contents.  This doesn't affect the infinitely more popular Battle Royale mode, thanks to the game focusing more on tradtional microtransactions. New “X-Ray” Llamas will be introduced …

A short while back, Bandai Namco began teasing its next Dragon Ball game, currently titled ‘Project Z'. All we knew at the time was that it was set to be an action RPG, with a release on PC, Xbox One and PS4. Now, a full trailer has come out, giving …

Metroid Prime fans haven’t had it easy, with their 12-year wait for a true sequel extended even further thanks to Metroid Prime 4 being scrapped and restarted. Nintendo might have something in store for fans in the meantime, as reports suggest that Metroid Prime Trilogy for Switch has already been …

Last weekend was particularly important for Bioware, as it was the first time that the public at large would get a taste of Anthem. Unfortunately, the game's ‘VIP demo' got off to a rocky start, with connectivity issues and bugs hurting the experience across multiple platforms. The VIP demo was …

One of Nintendo's big surprises at E3 two years ago was the announcement of Metroid Prime 4. We knew at the time that development was in the early stages as the trailer was a simple logo reveal. Unfortunately since then, work on the game hasn't gone particularly smoothly, so Nintendo …

Update: This competition is now CLOSED. Thanks to all who entered. Our winner this week is Hasan Kiyany with his caption: “Have you ever imagined your worst case scenario? Do you know what to do if you were stuck in a zombie apocalypse? Using my survival skills and instincts, I'll …

Sea of Thieves may have launched to middling reviews but Rare has been keeping the game alive over the months with free expansions and content updates. Last year, we saw two big updates to the game and now, thanks to the third expansion, the game appears to be having a …

Esports has traversed the downright unusual throughout its popularisation, once attracting the attention of adult website YouPorn. In a move that’s debatably even more surprising, developer GIANTS Software has decided that Farming Simulator 19 needs its own competitive Pro League with a €250,000 prize pool. GIANTS Software first dipped its …

Rainbow Six Siege has come a long way in its anti-cheat efforts, but it seems as though Ubisoft still can’t prevent false positive bans.