Just as the rumours predicted, this week Apple quietly introduced a new range of MacBook Pros, complete with new Intel 8th Gen processors. It also comes with a few other features, like True Tone display support, a T2 subprocessor for improved security and a redesigned keyboard. Apple came under fire …
Read More »Survey reveals that 86% of parents don’t follow age restrictions on video games
Video games have been criticised by politicians and activists for years, especially ones that contain violence. To tackle this, most countries have an age restriction policy in place to make sure that children don't get their hands on something inappropriate. However, it turns out that many parents simply don't pay …
Read More »Cooler Master has launched the WholesomeGaming giveaway
Cooler Master has set off a chain reaction with its WholesomeGaming campaign, becoming one of the biggest tech giveaways in history backed by 35 companies and counting.
Read More »Sharkoon launches SKILLER SGH3 gaming headset with included sound card
Sharkoon has placed emphasis on long gaming sessions in recent years, introducing its SKILLER SGS2 gaming chairs built to be comfortable hours into a single session. This focus has since been carried over to the newly announced SKILLER SGH3 gaming headset, packing premium features into a €60 price tag. Packing …
Read More »Google Chrome will now use more RAM due to Spectre fixes
Google Chrome is already rather infamous for eating up a lot of RAM. Last year, we saw Google begin to take steps to tackle the issue, but thanks to Spectre, those efforts are now in-vain. This week, Google announced that Chrome would be getting a Site Isolation feature, which will …
Read More »Patched Switch consoles reportedly appearing at retail to eradicate Tegra X1 exploit
The Tegra X1 exploit has been a thorn in Nintendo’s side since it was first revealed a few months ago. Piracy has been enabled on the Switch due to Team Xecuter’s SX OS, and hackers have been found in online games like Splatoon 2. We knew that Nintendo would be …
Read More »UK government assessment calls for full fibre broadband by 2033
Broadband coverage isn’t the greatest in the United Kingdom, with the country slipping from 31st to 35th place in the global broadband league table earlier this week. The National Infrastructure Assessment 2018 report claims that this is set to change, however, as over 25 million homes are predicted to finally …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2020 creator explains why 2077 gameplay was kept private
At the end of Microsoft's E3 conference this year, CD Projekt Red treated us to the first full-length trailer for Cyberpunk 2077, introducing us to Night City. Games press managed to get a much lengthier look at the game, thanks to a 45 minute demo behind closed doors. While it …
Read More »Fortnite’s success prompts Epic Games to give back to its Unreal Marketplace creators
Epic Games encourages user created content, from textures and animations to props, music and whatever else they can think of, selling them on its Unreal Engine Marketplace. While creators received a pretty standard 70 percent cut of the sales for their items, Epic has decided that this isn’t enough, ramping …
Read More »Valve removes loot boxes from Counter-Strike: Global Offensive in Belgium and the Netherlands
Last month, Valve removed Steam Marketplace and trading functions from Dutch players of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive in order to avoid punishment for breaching respective gambling laws. Luckily, these systems have since made their way back to the game, but players from both the Netherlands and Belgium have instead lost access …
Read More »Series producer says that the Nintendo Switch isn’t the right platform for Yakuza
The Yakuza series has historically been tied to Sony consoles, despite not being an ‘official' exclusive. The series has seen releases on the PS2, PS3, PS4 and even the PSP, though things have started to change. The first two Yakuza titles got a release for the Wii U several years …
Read More »Samsung rumoured to make a smartwatch comeback with Galaxy Watch
Samsung helped to pioneer the modern-day smartwatch as we know it, releasing products under its ‘Gear’ brand since 2014. Although Samsung’s efforts in the market have diminished in recent years, this could all be about to change, as the company is said to bring its renowned Galaxy branding into the …
Read More »Dolby Vision is making its way to the Xbox One
The Xbox One X and S are great options when it comes to 4K Blu-Ray players, especially considering the PS4 Pro doesn’t even have support for the format. Microsoft is going one step further on that front too, with the addition of Dolby Vision HDR support for both consoles. Microsoft …
Read More »Ex-Cambridge Analytica staff plan to combat terrorism… by guzzling data from Google
Back in May, Cambridge Analytica buckled under the pressure of its Facebook scandal becoming public, with many of its members shuffling over to Emerdata Limited. It turns out that Emerdata is not the only company sharing the ideals of its predecessor, as many Cambridge Analytica alumni have gone on to …
Read More »Nvidia Shield gets a full-fat version of GeForce Now
GeForce Now has been around for a while, we even covered its initial launch on the Nvidia Shield Tablet several years ago. Since then, Nvidia's cloud gaming ambitions have grown, and the service has ended up with an odd divide. Currently, the PC and Mac version of GeForce Now has …
Read More »DOOM Eternal gameplay will debut at Quakecon next month
During Bethesda's E3 showcase last month, we were treated to a fairly brief announcement for DOOM Eternal, a direct sequel to the 2016 reboot. The trailer gave us a brief tease of what to expect, but it looks like we'll get to see some actual gameplay fairly soon. DOOM (2016) …
Read More »Defiance 2050 first impressions and benchmarks
Defiance 2050 is Trion World’s effort to rebuild 2013’s Defiance from the ground up, but how does it stack up against the original?
Read More »Former Apple employee caught stealing self-driving vehicle trade secrets
Throughout the past couple of years, Apple has focused its efforts on the rising technology of autonomous ‘self-driving’ cars. A former Apple engineer has since been arrested by the FBI for allegedly committing corporate espionage that could have seen trade secrets fall into the hands of Chinese car startup, Xiaopeng …
Read More »Code Vein delayed into 2019
Code Vein has been on the map for Japanese game fans for a while. In part due to aesthetics, and in part due to its Souls-like combat system. The game was initially due to launch in September this year, but this week, publisher Bandai Namco confirmed that it has since …
Read More »Jessica Price says that ArenaNet “escalated” recent firings in a way that directed mobs towards her
When controversy rolls around, it’s difficult to air all thoughts in a single interview within the limited time frame to prepare beforehand. This is evident for recently fired writer Jessica Price, who has once again taken to Twitter to fully comprise her thoughts towards former employer ArenaNet, calling the developer’s …
Read More »CD Projekt Red isn’t leaving the world of The Witcher behind
In many ways, The Witcher 3 was the finale for Geralt's story, but that doesn't mean we won't be seeing another Witcher game in the future. This week, CD Projekt Red CEO, Adam Kiciński confirmed as much, saying that there would be more to come in the future. Speaking with …
Read More »Corsair Obsidian 1000D Watercooled Dual System – Part 2
Leo has finished his mega £10K dual system custom loop build in the Corsair Obsidian 1000D!
Read More »Monster Hunter World PC graphics options unveiled
Earlier this week, we learned that Monster Hunter World will finally be heading to the PC in less than one month. We also finally received minimum and recommended system requirements for the game. The PC-specific reveals for Monster Hunter World haven't stopped there though, as Capcom has also shared the …
Read More »Mobile Phone warning road signs being tested in the UK
Over the years, the UK has really cracked down on the use of mobile phones while driving. Last year in an effort to further discourage driving while on the phone, fines and penalty points increased. Now, the UK Gov is trialling a new program that will see mobile phone warning …
Read More »Production starts on Samsung’s 5th Gen 256Gbit V-NAND
Samsung is often at the very forefront of SSD technology, with the company's NVMe and 2.5″ offerings consistently delivering top performance at decent prices. Given how successful Samsung has been in this market, it should come as no surprise that further investments are being made. Specifically, Samsung kicked off mass …
Read More »UK slips to 35th place from 31st in global broadband league table
There has been a big push in the UK to roll out fibre to every home, but unless you have access to the likes of Virgin Media, you are lucky to get the 80Mbps offered via the current OpenReach infrastructure. Despite average speeds increasing in the past year, the UK …
Read More »BioWare’s Mark Darrah answers Anthem-related questions on Twitter
After the commercial failure of Mass Effect Andromeda, EA has doubled down on Anthem being its next big sci-fi series. Although we know a little about the shared-world shooter ahead of its 2019 release, Anthem’s executive producer Mark Darrah is hoping to shed more light by answering questions over on …
Read More »Seasonic celebrates the Summer season with Focus Plus PSU giveaway
Many of our regular readers know that we like to run plenty of our own competitions. However, sometimes we'll spot one running elsewhere on the web that might be of interest. Currently, Seasonic is running its own giveaway, offering up a Focus Plus 750W Gold power supply. Seasonic is one …
Read More »The European Commission will decide the fate of Google’s antitrust complaints next week
Google once again came under fire from the European Commission last month for antitrust practices, this time for its alleged blocking access to its Play Store unless Android devices pre-install Google Chrome and Google Search. European Union competition chief Margrethe Vestager could impose a multibillion dollar fine against the company, …
Read More »Wasteland 2 is heading to the Nintendo Switch
Wasteland 2 made waves on Kickstarter several years back, bringing back the CRPG genre in a big way as a sequel to the 1980s classic, Wasteland. Since launch, Wasteland 2 has made its way to PC, Xbox One and PS4. Now in August, Nintendo Switch owners will be able to …
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