Metal Gear Survive was announced last year as the first title in the series after Hideo Kojima was very publicly released from Konami. Since then, the publisher has revealed that the title is set to receive a staggered launch depending on region, but will in fact be coming to PC …
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Google expanding to three models with its 2018 Pixel line-up
Currently, Google is swamped with the chaos that is the launch of the Pixel 2 and its XL variant, with both handsets experiencing an excess of bugs and glitches. This hasn’t stopped the firm from looking ahead to next year’s line-up, with reports suggesting that the Pixel range will be …
Read More »Microsoft’s Kinect is officially dead as manufacturing comes to an end
Back in 2010, Microsoft had a swing and a miss with the original Kinect sensor. The Xbox 360 add-on sold well at first but after the initial burst, things dwindled very quickly and software support was minimal at best. At the start of the Xbox One cycle, Microsoft tried again …
Read More »Cooler Master launches two new MasterAir coolers: MA610P and MA410P
Today, Cooler Master is bolstering its air cooler line-up with two new ‘MasterAir’ series’ heatsinks- the MA610P and the MA410P, closing out the range. The MA610P is akin to the MasterAir Maker 8 but with six heatpipes rather than 8. Meanwhile, the MA410P is a little closer to the Hyper212 …
Read More »Nitro Concepts S300 Gaming Chair launches at OCUK
Over the past two years, the gaming chair market has become highly competitive, with several newcomers entering the market, posing a serious challenge to bigger brands. One such newcomer has been Nitro Concepts. Last year, we saw the company release its E200 and E220 gaming chairs and this year, they …
Read More »Apple reportedly lowers Face ID specs to boost production
Over the last couple of weeks, there have been plenty of reports detailing the issues Apple is having behind the scenes getting the iPhone X ready. The main holdup appears to be the components required for Face ID, which were having serious yield issues. Now, in an effort to get …
Read More »Facebook’s new ‘explore tab’ test is worrying for publishers
It is no secret that Facebook has been putting publishers in a tough position over the last few years. Constant news algorithm changes make it difficult for publishers to get their content seen without ‘boosting’ specific posts and now, it seems that Facebook is testing a new way of displaying …
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Read More »Razer Lancehead Wireless Gaming mouse
Today we look at the new Razer Lancehead mouse which uses a laser sensor- any good?
Read More »ASUS releases Strix Hero and Strix Scar notebooks to MOBA and FPS crowds
While there are plenty of peripherals out there that cater to specific gaming genres, ASUS has pushed it one further by marketing its new Strix Hero and Scar notebooks for MOBA and FPS titles respectively. Of course, neither are tied to just one genre, packing enough specs to play most …
Read More »PUBG will get a physical release on Xbox One
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has undoubtedly dominated the PC platform, peaking at a record 2.2 million concurrent players on Steam. While there has been a little controversy over its upcoming console release, Xbox One owners can rejoice as it will be receiving a physical release. Bluehole has officially announced that the Xbox …
Read More »Google creates drama as Pixel 2 range suffers from a number of issues
Google is having a hard time with its new Pixel 2 smartphones, with the device being a lot harder to obtain than it should be at launch. The problems seem to have deeper roots than expected, however, possibly explaining the shortage in the first place. Concerns surrounding both the Pixel …
Read More »Destiny 2’s PC version still has aim assist for controllers
With Destiny 2’s release on PC, many were concerned as to how the controls would hold up as the shooter is primarily built around the use of a controller. It seems that the developers are running with a similar build to the beta, keeping aim assist on PC version. The …
Read More »Microsoft drops its lawsuit against US government following new transparency rules
Last year, we learned that Microsoft would be suing the US government over its repeated attempts to force the company to hand over ‘cloud data’ and keep it quiet through ‘secrecy orders’. At the time, Microsoft said that the actions of the US Justice Department were “unconstitutional”, arguing that users …
Read More »Nintendo sneakily enabled GameCube controller support for Switch
It seems that Nintendo is being sneaky with its Switch OS version 4.0, flying features under the radar since it released last week. Alongside the quickly discovered USB headphone support, it seems that the GameCube controller is now compatible with the Nintendo Switch. To make use of a GameCube controller …
Read More »Apple may only manage to ship 20 million iPhone X units this year
The iPhone X goes up for pre-order in just a few days time and amid numerous reports of production issues, many are going to have a hard time getting their phone early. We have already heard that Apple will only have around three million units to sell on launch day …
Read More »Samsung’s Galaxy S8 might not get Android Oreo until early 2018
When it comes to Google’s yearly Android updates, it is usually hard to predict how soon third-party phone makers will begin rolling it out for their respective flagships. This year, it looks like some phone makers are falling behind a bit, though Samsung has updated the status of its Galaxy …
Read More »Starbreeze drops its StarVR investment, Acer will gain majority control
Last year, Starbreeze teamed up with Acer to bring the ambitious StarVR headset to life. Both companies signed on to split a $25 million investment to get things off the ground, but it seems that now, Starbreeze has decided back off a bit, with Acer set to honour the remaining …
Read More »Rockstar finally sheds light on the lack of GTA V single-player DLC
In the years following Grand Theft Auto V’s launch, there was plenty of buzz surrounding potential single-player DLC. One of the game’s voice actors even teased additional content. Unfortunately, over the last year, things on that front have gone completely silent and now, Rockstar has finally shed some light on …
Read More »Game Max Titan RGB Case Review
Its only £65 and its loaded with features - is it too good to be true?
Read More »NeoGAF back online, owner denies allegations
Over the weekend, popular gaming forum, NeoGAF, ran into some trouble as allegations of sexual misconduct were made against the site’s owner, Tyler ‘Evilore’ Malka. This caused a good chunk of the site’s moderation staff to step down and in turn, the site was closed down for a few days. …
Read More »Workstation Specialists WS-X1100 (with 2x NVIDIA Quadro GP100) Review
With the launch of the monstrous Quadro GP100, HBM has arrived in the graphics-oriented Quadro range as well.
Read More »Google delaying some Pixel 2 shipments until late November
Last week, it was speculated that Google might be struggling to stock its new flagship smartphone just after its launch. It seems that the firm is finding things more difficult than anticipated, too, as some buyers have been receiving emails that their white Pixel 2 will be delayed another month. …
Read More »Destiny 2 aims to be in sync with content and balancing across all platforms
Back in July, we found out that Bungie is getting a helping hand with Destiny 2 from two extra studios, Vicarious Visions and High Moon. While this is to keep content, particularly DLC flowing at a decent pace, this also means that PC players won’t suffer like they have with …
Read More »Ex BioWare dev discusses EA’s “pivot” on microtransactions
It’s no secret that EA is pushing microtransactions a lot harder in recent years, with concern particularly surrounding Star Wars: Battlefront 2’s loot crate system. Ex BioWare veteran Manveer Heir recently opened up about his experience working with EA, shedding light on the company’s latest approach to post-game monetisation. Just …
Read More »Newegg is being sued for alleged “massive fraud”
Newegg has come under fire recently, being sued by four South Korean banks that claim the company has aided and abetted in a Ponzi scheme, defrauding each by millions of dollars.
Read More »Corsair MM800C RGB POLARIS Pad-Cloth Edition w/ Corsair Glaive
Corsair have been working hard bringing vivid RGB lighting to all of their products.
Read More »ASRock’s Intel Core-X X299E Mini ITX motherboard finally lands in the UK
ASRock's latest motherboard paves the way for tiny Skylake-X builds.
Read More »Cryorig explains its profane tweet aimed at Cooler Master
Last week, cooler manufacturer Cryorig posted a questionable image poking fun at its competitor, Cooler Master over on Twitter. Cryorig’s Head of Sales & Marketing, Steve Shen has since shed light on the matter, explaining that the picture was actually fan made. The tweet stated “Just upload the pics of …
Read More »Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus PC system requirements are here
While most games get their PC system requirements in order a few weeks in advance, it has taken a short while longer to get things in order for Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus. The game launches in just a few days and now, the PC system requirements have been unveiled, …
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