AOC has added two entry-level gaming monitors to its G4 line, replacing the previous G2 models. The 24G4XE and 27G4XE are designed with FHD resolution and a 180Hz refresh rate, catering to cost-conscious gamers or as an ideal secondary monitor. Available in 24-inch and 27-inch sizes, both models feature 1080p …
Read More »Valve launches Proton 9.0 with improved game compatibility and more
Valve's Proton, the open-source tool for running Windows games on Linux, has received a significant update that promises to enhance game compatibility for Linux gamers. The latest version, Proton 9.0, is now available on GitHub, bringing several new features and improvements to the table. These improvements will be of particular …
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Read More »Turtle Beach retires Roccat brand but peripherals will live on
Roccat has been around for years and we reviewed many of their PC gaming peripherals over that time. The company was acquired by another peripheral maker, Turtle Beach, back in 2019. Now, Roccat is retired and folded into the Turtle Beach brand moving forward, marking an end to Roccat peripherals. …
Read More »ViewSonic is launching its first OLED gaming monitor
ViewSonic is getting into the OLED game. The new XG272-2K-OLED will be the company's first OLED gaming monitor, sporting an ultra low 0.01ms pixel response time, as well as an ultra-fast 240Hz refresh rate for ultra smooth gaming. Aside from response times and refresh rates, OLED panels have numerous other …
Read More »MSI slashes up to £500 off gaming monitors, including QD-OLED displays
MSI has slashed prices on a number of gaming monitors this March. Here in the UK, the MSI MEG 342C QD-OLED monitor stands out in particular, offering excellent specs, with £500 chopped off its usual price tag. QD-OLED displays have plenty of benefits, including excellent contrast and colour accuracy, HDR …
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We've seen a few big streamers and content creators go on to work directly in games. One of the most popular gaming YouTube channels, Dunkey, set up his own publisher back in 2022, called Big Mode, with plans to shine a light on and bring hidden-gem indie games to market. …
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Read More »Disney acquires $1.5 billion stake in Epic Games
While Epic Games is technically an independent studio, it does have several huge investors. Companies like Tencent and Sony have been quick to buy up shares in the company and now, Disney, perhaps the largest entertainment company in the world, is buying up a piece.
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Read More »Cooler Master launches new Mini LED and GM series gaming monitors
Cooler Master is launching a trio of new monitors for 2024, each arriving at under £500, putting them in more affordable territory. The new Tempest GP2711 is Cooler Master's new Mini LED display, while the GM2711A offers an ultra-fast IPS panel instead. Finally, we have the GM34, a new 34-inch …
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Read More »MSI’s upcoming gaming handheld leaks ahead of CES
A few notable handheld PC competitors have popped up over the past year. In 2024, MSI will be joining them with the now leaked MSI Claw handheld. Like the Steam Deck, MSI's handheld is all one solid piece, so the controllers aren't detachable. However, based on leaked marketing images, it …
Read More »VESA updates Adaptive-Sync standard for emerging gaming monitors with Dual-Mode
VESA has recently announced an update to its Adaptive-Sync Display compliance test specification (CTS). The latest version, Adaptive-Sync Display v1.1a, includes new testing processes and a logo for new “Dual-Mode” gaming monitors, which offer multiple native refresh rates. With this optional “Dual Mode” testing and logo, display OEMs with eligible …
Read More »New record set as over 14,000 games landed on Steam in 2023
Over the years, more and more developers have joined Steam, pushing the number of released titles each year. Over the course of 2023, Valve's PC games platform hit new records, with over 14,500 games releasing over the last 12 months. According to SteamDB, in 2023, 14,531 titles joined Steam, beating …
Read More »Square Enix will ramp up use of AI tools in game development this year
Square Enix is gearing up for 2024 with a strategic shift towards AI technologies, following the previous year's investments in blockchain and NFTs. CEO Takashi Kiryu highlighted the company's focus on AI tools for content creation, which shouldn't be too surprising considering how bullish Square Enix usually is when it …
Read More »Steam reveals the best-selling and most-played PC games of 2023
Steam has recently released its “Best of 2023” list, which compiles the best-selling and most-played games on the platform. The list of highest earners this year is quite varied. Despite Destiny 2 losing a lot of players this year, the game still ranks in the top 12 earners on Steam. …
Read More »KitGuru Advent Calendar Day 29 – Win a Thermaltake gaming peripheral bundle! (Closed)
For Day 29 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we've teamed up with Thermaltake to give away a full gaming peripheral bundle! If your PC gaming setup needs a bit of a refresh, then this prize is for you, offering up a mechanical keyboard, a new mouse plus bungee to eliminate cable drag, and a surround sound headset.
Read More »KitGuru Advent Calendar Day 12 – Win an AOC AGON Gaming Monitor!
For Day 12 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar, AOC is taking the spotlight to give away a new AOC AGON AG275QXL gaming monitor! This is their special edition League of Legends monitor, with an RGB-lit base stand, 170Hz refresh rate, QHD resolution and HDR.
Read More »AGON by AOC returns with a pair of new 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitors
Agon by AOC introduces two new 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitors: the AOC Gaming CU34G2XE/BK and the CU34G2XP/BK, focused on offering high-grade specs at an affordable price, starting at £299. The CU34G2XE/BK has a 1500R curved VA panel with a WQHD (3440×1440) resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. Notably, the monitor …
Read More »AOC’s latest QHD monitor offers HDR and 260Hz gaming
AOC is expanding its monitor lineup with a new 27-inch gaming monitor. Featuring a similar design to other AOC monitors, this model stands out with its 260Hz refresh rate, giving gamers an edge regarding how many frames it can display in a single second. With a 27-inch IPS screen, QHD …
Read More »Tuxedo launches the world’s first all-AMD Linux gaming laptop
Tuxedo Computers, a specialist in Linux notebooks, has decided to launch what should be the first mass-produced all-AMD Linux gaming laptop, the Sirius 16, powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS APU and Radeon RX 7600M XT GPU. The laptop has a sleek all-aluminium chassis with configurable RGB keys, providing …
Read More »Black Friday 2023: Best PC component deals
Black Friday has arrived - if you are looking around for some new PC upgrades, we've rounded up some of the best deals we've found for CPUs, GPUs, motherboards, RAM, AIO liquid coolers and M.2 SSDs.
Read More »Arbiter Studio debuts Polar 65 keyboard with unique magnetic switches
We have a new gaming peripherals brand entering the scene this year. Arbiter Studio is a fresh new company looking to impress with its debut keyboard, the Polar 65, combining magnetic switches with special new sensors to improve response times, alongside a range of colourful keycap options to choose from …
Read More »MSI upgrades its Infinite and Aegis desktops with Intel 14th Gen CPUs and RTX 40 graphics
MSI is revamping its desktop PCs with new Intel 14th Gen Core desktop processors. The new Infinite RS and Aegis RS systems offer a convenient upgrade path for those looking to make the jump to the latest generation of processors and graphics cards, with plenty of room for further upgrades …
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It's a 14in thin and light laptop with a UK price of £1200 - and Leo takes it to Malaysia!
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