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Earlier this week, dataminers found evidence that SNES games could be on their way to the Nintendo Switch by uncovering 22 titles within the code. Not only do these remain following yesterday’s update to the platform, apparently new information has been added that could suggest a release sooner rather than …

Although Netflix has had to drop the majority of its Marvel shows, the streaming giant has more original programming now than ever.  It is because of this that users are yet again seeing a price rise, with every tier increasing by $1-2 per month. Netflix has managed to build a …

It has been around four years since Microsoft first unveiled the HoloLens. Things have been quiet for the emerging AR headset for a while now but it looks like we might be getting a look at a second generation headset next month. Microsoft is going to be attending Mobile World …

February was already looking like a stacked month thanks to Metro Exodus, Crackdown 3 and Anthem. Ubisoft is joining the club this year, piling Far Cry New Dawn onto the list. The game comes out in just one month, so in order to prepare PC players, New Dawn's system requirements …

At the end of last year, Epic Games was bombarded with legal action surrounding its use of iconic dance moves in Fortnite. In an attempt to avoid getting caught up in the whirlwind of litigation, Microsoft and Playground Games have decided to remove its “Carlton” and “Floss” emotes from Forza …

A couple of weeks ago, it was announced that Bethesda had settled its lawsuit against Warner Bros over the Westworld mobile game. The Westworld game was developed by the original team behind Fallout Shelter and Bethesda believed that Fallout Shelter source code had been used to build the Westworld equivalent …

Last year, Intel unveiled its Core+ line of processors, bundling i7+8700, i5+8400 and i5+8500 models with 16GB of Optane memory. It seems as though a lack of demand has since led to their discontinuation, as Intel has filed a ‘product change notification’ earlier this week. Intel spent a good portion …

We have known for quite some time that Valve has been planning various improvements to Steam, including a UI overhaul. We saw the first UI update last year with an update to Steam Chat but this year, it looks like bigger changes will be falling into place, with a library …

While Fortnite might have successfully jumped on the battle royale bandwagon popularised by PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds back in 2017, the subsequent barrage of copycats has made it difficult to know which ones are worth it and which ones aren’t. It seems as though Activision realises this, and will now be offering …

After it was revealed that Apple was intentionally slowing the performance of aging iPhones, the company eventually put its battery replacement program on offer as an apology for its lack of communication with customers on the matter. This effort has seen ten times the users opt-in to replace their iPhone’s …

After Visceral Games was shut down by EA in October, 2017, assets for its Star Wars game were moved over to its Vancouver Studio, transforming the project from a linear action-adventure game into an open-world space epic. It turns out this approach was just a little too big for the …

AOC unveiled its AGON 3 Series of curved gaming displays at Gamescom last year, catering to both G-Sync and FreeSync users. Tentative release windows ran a little over schedule, but the wait is almost over as AOC reveals pricing and availability for the AG273QCX and AG273QCG. While both the AGON …

Qualcomm scored a number of victories in its patent battle with Apple last year, winning preliminary injunctions to prevent the sale of older iPhones in both China and Germany. It seems as though lightning doesn’t strike twice in the same country, as a German court has completely dismissed Qualcomm’s second …

Following his loss of temper live on stream last year, Nintendo of Russia general manager Yasha Haddaji had a number of employees come forward with their own stories of misconduct in the workplace, including violence and sexual harassment. After a “thorough investigation,” Nintendo of Europe confirms that Haddaji has written …

Leaks and comments from industry insiders have already laid the groundwork on what to expect for Huawei’s upcoming flagship P Series, including a quad-camera P30 Pro. Ahead of a predicted unveiling next month, renders give a closer look at what we should perhaps expect from the Chinese smartphone manufacturer. Huawei …

Windows 7 is still alive and kicking, with current marketshare stats showing that 36.9 percent of desktop users are still running ageing OS. It will be time to upgrade soon though, as Microsoft's ‘extended support' program for Windows 7 will be coming to an end in just under one year. …

While it seems as though the Virtual Console is a thing of the past, NES games are available on the Nintendo Switch via its accompanying Online subscription. Nintendo could have plans to expand this roster of retro games if a datamine is to be believed, as code for a range …

RTX 2060, DLSS in Battlefield V and G-Sync compatibility on FreeSync displays are all new features headlining Nvidia's latest driver update.

Yesterday, data unveiled that New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe was topping the UK charts, selling significantly better than its predecessor’s lifetime sales. Unfortunately, a chart tracking error incorrectly revealed a 24.8% improvement over the original, but the good news is that the Switch port has in fact doubled that …

Rockstar Games is no stranger to lawsuits. Several complaints have emerged against the Grand Theft Auto games over the years with celebrities claiming that their ‘likeness' was ripped off. Now, Red Dead Redemption 2 has attracted a legal complaint of its own- this time around from the real-world Pinkerton Consulting …

Rocket League was meant to shortly follow in the footsteps of Fortnite: Battle Royale last October, adopting full cross-platform play. Although developer Psyonix found itself delayed until this year, Rocket League is now a part of the PlayStation Cross-Play Beta program, allowing players across PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and …

Although Netflix’s Black Mirror: Bandersnatch is far from the first ‘choose your own adventure’ experience, it’s fair to say that the feature-length episode has launched the genre back into prominence. Using an inventive marketing twist on the system, Amazon has chosen to showcase its upcoming MMO ‘New World’ by letting …

While previously Battlefield players have had to rely on a Premium Pass for future content, this time around DICE is doing things a bit differently. Instead of the season pass model, Battlefield V will be frequently updated throughout the year with new content. The first big update of 2019 is …

After a decade with no refund policy in place, a barrage of criticism and legal complaints led to Valve finally implementing a returns system in 2015. As Epic Games teethes its new digital marketplace, it looks to be implementing a similar refund scheme. Like its competitor, the Epic Games Store …

Update (15/01/19): A chart tracking error incorrectly revealed a 24.8% improvement over the original, which has since been redacted to account for “missing” sales from a number of retailers. New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe instead sold 56% higher than the original Wii U version. Original Story (14/01/19): New Super …

Last week, we kicked off a brand new competition with Thermaltake, giving KitGuru readers the chance to win one brand new 16GB WaterRAM kit. We had a lot of entries but unfortunately, there can only be one winner, who we are announcing today.  WaterRAM is Thermaltake's first step into the …

AMD is taking legal action against MediaTek for allegedly infringing on patents related to its GPU and APU technologies.

Gearbox CEO, Randy Pitchford, is no stranger to controversy. In the most recent turn of events, Pitchford's former lawyer has launched a lawsuit, which claims details on a secret $12 million bonus that Pitchford received, unpaid loans and the loss of a USB stick containing confidential documents alongside porn. Wade …

Although Activision’s split with Bungie was largely welcomed by the Destiny community, company investors are suspicious that there has been fraudulent activity from behind the scenes. Third-party lawyers from Pomerantz LLP are currently investigating the sudden announcement, which has been linked to sizeable dips in the company’s stock. Activision Blizzard …

Netflix has wanted to push into interactive media for quite some time, with Black Mirror: Bandersnatch proving to be a successful start. Unfortunately, this has put the streaming giant at odds with ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ book publisher Chooseco, which alleges that the feature-length episode infringes on its trademark. Filing …