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The Hyte Y70 Touch PC case has been very popular for its design but not everyone wants the touch-screen display. Now, Hyte has a solution for those people, a standard version of the Y70 with mesh cooling in-takes and no mounted touch display.  The Y70 comes in four colour combinations: …

Just as promised, today Microsoft uploaded the official Xbox podcast, with Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond and Matt Booty all sitting down to discuss 'updates on the Xbox business'. Ignoring how odd it is to see something like this from a console maker like Xbox, we do get some much needed clarifications on recent rumours. Kicking off with the games exclusivity discussion, Spencer confirms that four first-party Xbox games will be going to PlayStation and Nintendo. 

Microsoft signed an agreement with Nvidia last year to start bringing Xbox's first-party PC games to the GeForce Now cloud streaming service. We're seeing the rollout continue this week, with Halo Infinite finally joining the GeForce Now library.  Halo Infinite, the Steam, Windows Store and Game Pass versions, are now …

During Sony's recent earnings report, the company confirmed that it has dropped its forecast for PS5 sales in 2024 and confirmed that no ‘major franchise' exclusives will be launching this year. To make up for this, Sony is turning its attention to PC, looking to be more aggressive with its …

Valve has been quiet on the VR front since the launch of Half-Life Alyx and the Index headset. We know that Valve has been working on a standalone, wireless VR headset, codenamed Deckard. Enthusiasts were excited to discover that the headset may be launching soon, under the name 'Valve Prism', after a new webpage was discovered showcasing the headset. Unfortunately though, the Valve Prism is fake. 

NIS America has recently announced the release of the English version of Ys X: Nordics. Coming to PS4, PS5, Switch, and PC, the action JRPG is scheduled to release in Fall 2024. In addition, the publisher has also released a new gameplay trailer showcasing the game's fast-paced action.  Ys X: …

Humble Bundles are a great way for players to obtain a larger variety of titles for a relatively low price. In an interesting move by the company, Humble are currently offering a special Destiny 2 themed bundle, featuring all of the currently available content for a greatly reduced price. Available …

Microsoft releases new software updates for its Xbox consoles at a regular cadence, adding both small and large changes alike. February’s update is available now and brings with it some much needed new functionality – including a way to circumvent stick drift. Making the announcement on the Xbox blog, Jonathan …

During the most recent PlayStation State of Play, the long awaited and much-anticipated Silent Hill 2 Remake was finally shown off properly for the first time. Unfortunately, fans took immediate note of the game’s tonal and gameplay shift when compared to the PS2 original. It seems as though this disparity …

Square Enix recently released a demo for the highly anticipated Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to much excitement. Unfortunately, fans noticed that the game’s performance mode included greatly degraded image quality. Fortunately, Square Enix have announced a fix for the demo – as well as the final release. Taking to Twitter, …

MSI is expanding its gaming monitor portfolio with two new additions. The new MSI MAG 345CQR is a curved ultrawide but if you prefer a more traditional flat screen, then the new MSI G272QPF E2 should do the trick. The MSI MAG 345CQR features a 34-inch curved VA display with …

We've already seen a new wave of games for PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers this month but now it is time to see what new games are coming to the PS+ Extra and Premium libraries. There will be nine new games heading to PS+ Extra subscribers next week, while Premium subscribers …

Back in October, AMD was forced to remove its Anti-Lag+ feature from Radeon graphics drivers. Due to the way the feature functioned, it could trip up false positives in the anti-cheat systems of multiplayer games like Counter-Strike 2. The feature has been missing in action ever since, but it should …

In 2018, Insomniac surprised us all with the release of Marvel's Spider-Man, which went on to be heralded as one of the best superhero games ever made. In late 2023, we finally got a sequel with Spider-Man 2, which has now surpassed 10 million copies sold.  Following its release in …

We've had very few tentpole games on the calendar for 2024 from PlayStation. Unfortunately, it sounds like the situation won't change much in the months ahead, as Sony has confirmed it will not be releasing a 'major franchise' game this year. 

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has been out for a couple of weeks, with millions of players finally jumping in to Rocksteady's vision for a live-service DC game. The jury is still out on the ‘live service' element of the game, as Rocksteady has yet to fully unveil its …

Recently, OCCT, Intel's benchmarking and stability tool, leaked details about the company's upcoming desktop KS CPU. According to a tester who put the chip through its paces, the 14900KS model features 24 cores, of which eight are P-Cores and 16 are E-Cores. With a default TDP of 150W, this CPU …

Capcom is a rare publisher in that they publicly release concrete sales data for pretty much all of their games, letting fans know exactly how their favourite game/series is performing. The company has updated its Platinum Titles – revealing a number of new milestones. As of the 31st of December …

Over the past few weeks, the internet has been ablaze with leaks and rumours which claim that Microsoft is set to go fully multiplatform – in essence giving up on competing with its consoles and focusing instead on games. While the company has yet to confirm anything, one insider has …

After spending many years in development hell, Dead Island 2 finally released last year to a surprisingly positive reception. Unfortunately, for some, the game was not made available on Steam, instead being a timed Epic Games Store exclusive. Finally however, Dead Island 2 is set to drop onto Steam exactly …

The Ryzen Master software has been very popular amongst enthusiasts that like to tinker with their hardware. The app allows users to maximise performance and efficiency using overclocking features. The downside to this software has been the need to restart your PC after changing settings. Now, a new update finally …

Kingdom Come Deliverance is the first and currently only game from Czech video game developer Warhorse Studios. First released back in 2018, the game holds a special place in many people’s hearts due to its in-depth and hardcore RPG mechanics – leading to a unique experience when compared to other …

The RTX 4070 Super has been out for just a few weeks. At its launch MSRP of £579, we found it to be the best value RTX 40-series card available but surprisingly, prices are already starting to drop a bit.  While the Founder's Edition RTX 4070 Super carries the MSRP …

There are several big games launching this week and as usual, Nvidia is prepared with a GeForce Game Ready graphics driver. The latest GeForce driver brings support for new releases like Skull and Bones, which finally lands on PC and consoles this week after a decade of development. The latest …

Cooler Master has recently released its most affordable monitor yet, the GA2501. This 24.5-inch flat screen monitor is a game-changer for entry-level monitors, with a sleek design that looks anything but cheap. The monitor has a 24.5-inch IPS panel (6 bit + FRC) with Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) …

Mat flew out to Katowice, Poland, to check out some new hardware from Acer

Nvidia is bringing offline AI chatting to millions of RTX powered PCs today with the launch of Chat with RTX. Here we give the low down on this new tool and its capabilities.

Fortnite is no stranger to anime crossovers, with the Epic juggernaut having crossed over with many of the biggest names in anime including Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, Attack on Titan, Jujutsu Kaisen, My Hero Academia and more. Interestingly, perhaps the biggest anime of all time – One Piece – has …

Following a multi-decade long partnership, EA and FIFA parted ways in May of 2022 due to the football association wanting to increase its licensing costs for the FIFA brand. EA has since gone on to continue their football efforts solo with the rebranded EA sports FC series. According to one …

SILENT HILL: The Short Message released at the tail end of January as a free horror experience not too dissimilar to Hideo Kojima’s now-iconic PT. While reception surrounding the short experience is nowhere near the level of Kojima’s PT, fans have been generally receptive to the title – having now …