Although developer Rocksteady left the series behind after a trilogy of games, WB Games Montreal’s spin-off prequel Arkham Origins provided a thread for the Dark Knight to return to the Arkhamverse. Many have expected some form of a continuation, but according to Batman’s voice actor Kevin Conroy, there are no …
Read More »Microsoft address Game Mode issues in Windows 10 Creators Update
Since its introduction with the Windows 10 Creators Update, Microsoft’s new Game Mode hasn’t fared well with all users, with many reporting problems such as frame drops and stuttering in game. Microsoft has since responded to these issues, promising that they will be addressed. Microsoft teased its new Game Mode …
Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.0 might launch in October after three delays
Star Citizen’s Alpha 3.0 update was expected to release last week, but its development has run on longer than expected resulting in its third delay since its original June release. This comes after finding 94 must-fix issues, however with the team already whittling them down to 76, 3.0 could see …
Read More »Share your data secrets – Win a 165Hz AGON G-Sync Monitor!
If you have a few spare minutes, then enter our storage survey for a chance to win an AGON 1440p monitor with a 165Hz refresh rate and G-Sync!
Read More »Syndicate and TmarTn settle with FTC over CSGO Lotto
The FTC settles for a slap on the wrist and calls for more disclosure.
Read More »Intel drops some ‘WiGig’ wireless docks, will focus on wireless VR
It looks like Intel is putting an end to its wireless laptop docks as reports this week show that the company has discontinued the current ‘WiGig' line of products. These wireless docks used video out, USB and ethernet ports and could offer close to 4.7Gbps of bidirectional bandwidth. Unfortunately, this …
Read More »Firewatch dev plans to DMCA PewDiePie videos following recent racial slur
Sean Vanaman, the lead developer behind Firewatch, has revealed his plans to issue DMCA Takedown notices against PewDiePie's videos following a new controversy surrounding the YouTuber. Going forward, Vanaman says the studio plans to take down any PewDiePie video featuring a Campo Santo game after the video maker blurted out …
Read More »Destiny 2 surpasses 1.2 million concurrent players
After several months of hype building Bungie's Destiny 2 launched in the middle of last week. Things seem to have been going very well so far too, as over the weekend more than 1.2 million guardians were logged in to Destiny playing at once. With 1.2 million concurrent players, Destiny …
Read More »Android Oreo faces data bugs while those not on Oreo risk security
You're damned if you do, damned if you don't as Android experiences hiccups as of late. Those running Oreo face data bugs while those that aren't risk an "overlay attack."
Read More »PUBG breaks 1 million concurrent users, teases next update
Yesterday, PlayerUnknown himself said that Battlegrounds could one day reach the potential 100 million overall users that League of Legends sports. The game is now one step closer, with PUBG breaking its first million concurrent players, which is amazingly close to breaking Dota 2’s record. It was just two weeks …
Read More »ASUS launch edgy RGB update to its ROG Horus keyboard
ASUS has been pushing its peripherals a lot more in the past few years, finally releasing the much anticipated ROG Claymore detachable keyboard late last year after a very long wait. The company’s new addition to its ROG line is the Horus GK2000 RGB, with Cherry MX RGB switches. The …
Read More »EU anti-piracy plan calls for Europe-wide ancillary copyright
New anti-piracy plans are being laid by the Council of the European Union, with a leaked document revealing the possible introduction of “indiscriminate internet surveillance.” The proposal is pushed by the Estonian government while it currently retains the bi-annual EU presidency. The original proposal’s “upload filter” is kept intact with …
Read More »Microsoft’s Surface keynote in October set to reveal new devices
Two weeks after Intel seemed to show off an unannounced Microsoft laptop, the next-generation Surface devices are pegged to be revealed next month. Invites for the company’s annual event have now been sent out, meaning we can expect “at least one” new device between October 31st and November 1st. Microsoft …
Read More »The Fractured but Whole’s difficulty is tied to your character’s skin colour
Ubisoft’s South Park: The Stick of Truth was debatably easy depending on who you ask, even on its hardcore difficulty. In a bid to shake things up as well as make a controversial statement in the process, the sequel’s difficulty will get harder depending on your character’s skin colour. At …
Read More »G.Skill offer extreme 4600MHz kit for Intel X299 motherboards
G.Skill continues its extreme offerings by launching its new Trident Z 4600MHz RAM for Intel's X299 platform.
Read More »PUBG looks to Destiny’s aim-assist to carry cross-platform play
Later this year, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is set to arrive on Xbox One via a deal with Microsoft and one of the hot topics is whether or not cross-platform will be a thing. Creator Brendan Greene has now confirmed that it is a possibility and that the team are looking at …
Read More »Wolfenstein 2 developers talk about environmental storytelling
A lot less subtle and more direct to the point, developer MachineGames’ new trailer for Wolfenstein 2 delves into the meaning behind previous marketing for the game. Executive Producer Jerk Gustafson and Creative Director Jens Matthies discuss the control that the Nazi’s have in The New Colossus as well as …
Read More »Intel’s Skylake processors are coming to an end
When one life ends, another begins as Intel announced the end of life dates for its 6th generation line of processors in the wake of the impending Coffee Lake arrival. The Core i7-6700K, i5-6600K, i5-620P, and i3-6098P CPUs are all being discontinued, with the last shipments taking place a year …
Read More »Improving Rainbow Six Siege doesn’t stop at Operation Health
Rainbow Six Siege is by no means a perfect shooter, but Ubisoft’s dedication to improving the game has been the perfect response to an otherwise relatively flawed and initially troubled game. Since Operation Health has come to an end, the developer ensures players that Siege is here to stay and …
Read More »Intel Coffee Lake processors expected in early October
Intel’s 8th generation series of processors is expected to launch early next month after a string of leaks. If this new information is to be believed, it’s very likely that the launch date for the new Coffee Lake Z370 motherboards and i7 8700K processor is October 5th. After VideoCardz gave …
Read More »Brendan Greene has no plans to raise the price of PUBG
A common and somewhat controversial trend with Early Access games is the decision to increase the price upon release. Some of the most recent cases we’ve seen this with is Ark: Survival Evolved and We Happy Few, but in a surprising turn of events PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has no intention of …
Read More »Cougar launches Immersa Pro headset
Cougar is back with an all-new flagship headphone- the Immersa Pro. This new headset aims to be the definitive option for gamers, with 7.1 virtual surround sound, customisable lighting and 50mm neodymium drivers to deliver “lifelike audio”. The headset itself is built to offer 360º Immersive Audio, which should help …
Read More »Huawei becomes second largest smartphone brand, overthrowing Apple
Smartphone manufacturer Huawei is already making good on its claims that it can beat industry leaders, with the company having overtaken Apple in terms of sales. This places the Chinese firm as the world’s second largest smartphone brand behind Samsung. Three days ago, Huawei announced that it could beat Samsung …
Read More »An unknown Bethesda game is arriving this year
Bethesda has quite a busy end to the year with numerous sequels, expansions and even a port on the way. Perhaps the most intriguing of the lot, however, is an unnamed project that the company has yet to tell anyone about. The last four months of 2017 are certainly crammed …
Read More »The team behind AMD’s Threadripper was surprisingly small
AMD has had a very strong year so far - Threadripper has been one of the highlights. The team behind the development was surprisingly small, but very focused and passionate.
Read More »90% of Gearbox is possibly working on Borderlands 3
Gearbox Software has been coy about its next entry into the Borderlands series, opting to focus on other games in its library such as Battleborn and more recently picking up We Happy Few. Fans of the series can more than likely rejoice, however, as the company is “working on the …
Read More »Qualcomm appeal against South Korea FTC order for a second time
Back in December, the South Korean Fair Trade Commission found U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm guilty of monopolistic practises, resulting in a hefty $850 million fine. Its original appeal to the Seoul High Court was denied, but Qualcomm isn’t deterred easily with the company filing a second appeal. KFTC stated at the …
Read More »Pokémon Go is still set to receive trading and battling
Fundamental features when people think of Pokémon are battles and trading, both of which have been missing from Pokémon Go since it launched July last year. After radio silence on the features for what seems like forever, Pokémon boss Tsunekazu Ishihara assures fans that the features are in the pipeline. …
Read More »Will Apple’s HomePod Change The Security Game?
Apple has an indomitable need to be the first – to develop the first versions of products for the earliest of adopters. That’s why it should be no surprise that when smart home products began hitting the market, Apple felt the need to launch a line of their own to …
Read More »QNAP launches TS-x53BU rackmount Series NAS with expandable PCIe and 10GbE
QNAP today is launching a new Rackmount TS-x53BU series NAS system. The TS-x53BU is available in 4-bay, 8-bay and 12-bay models with single and redundant power supply options for optimal performance and reliability. This system features four Gigabit LAN ports and slots for M.2 SSD and 10 GbE connections, so …
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