We have more news surrounding Shadow of the Tomb Raider this week, though this time around it is PC-specific. With the launch of Rise of the Tomb Raider in 2016, we saw Square Enix partner up with Nvidia, this partnership now extends to Shadow of the Tomb Raider, with Nvidia …
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Cooler Master launches its MasterBox K500L chassis
Cooler Master has moved on from adding to its MasterBox Q-Series and is now focusing on bolstering its K-Series range instead, introducing its new K500L and K500. The K500L was first seen at last year’s Computex in a very different form, with its new look taking a more ‘gaming’ aesthetic …
Read More »More hints point to Cyberpunk 2077 being at E3 this year
We've known for a while that CD Projekt Red is gearing up for something this year. In January, the Cyberpunk 2077 Twitter account came back to life for the for the first time since 2013. This was followed by multiple sources claiming that we would finally see Cyberpunk 2077 at …
Read More »Hitch in the production of Apple’s 13-inch entry-level MacBook causes delay
Just as Apple gets its current MacBook problems under control, it seems that production of its 13-inch entry-level addition isn’t faring too well itself. Due to what is believed to be processor issues, the company has pushed its production back from Q2 to later this year, as well as withdrawing …
Read More »Intel’s hiring spree continues as Chris Hook joins to lead discrete GPU marketing
Intel has been on quite the hiring spree lately. Towards the end of last year, we saw the chip giant bring Raja Koduri on board to lead work on discrete graphics. More recently, we saw Jim Keller brought in to help out on the CPU side of things, and now, …
Read More »Briony UPDATE on her 2018 PC GAMING build – name, OC, new hardware and changes!
Today she showcases a 30 minute update on her original 2 hr 30 minute 'build' video - she has made some changes - a new graphics card, some changes to her cable management layout and she has gotten hold of the latest Corsair software which she demos in the video. Oh yes, thanks to everyone who helped her come up with a name for her system - she finally picked one but you have to watch the video to find out what it was.
Read More »Microsoft is leaving the battle royale genre to other developers, focusing on its own titles
Since PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds and Fortnite: Battle Royale graced the scene, it seems that every developer and his dog wants in on the genre. That is, every developer apart from Microsoft’s first-party studios, which will only take on the challenge if they have something new to offer the genre. It’s difficult …
Read More »The UK’s NHS to upgrade to Windows 10 in the wake of WannaCry attack
Last year, the WannaCry ransomware outbreak devastated many systems across the world, with the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) being caught among them. Since then, the NHS has been under fire for its lack of cybersecurity, prompting the decision to upgrade all systems to Windows 10. Due to the expense …
Read More »Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron accused of DRAM price fixing in class action lawsuit
Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron enjoyed increased profits for DRAM in 2017, but the pricing spike has raised questions of collusion and artificially inflated pricing.
Read More »Huawei is pushing forward with its own Android and Windows alternative
Despite having to cut significant amounts of its workforce amid tensions with the US government, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei isn’t giving up. Reports are stating that the company has been developing its own alternatives to Windows 10 and Android operating systems since 2012, when the first investigation was launched against …
Read More »Devolver Digital creator sheds light on the “dirty” industry practice of overworking developers
With the video game industry being one of the most lucrative in the world, it’s no surprise that crunch time hits developers hard to ensure products are ready for their final release. Devolver Digital co-founder Mike Wilson spoke up about the harsh conditions that developers are subjected to in such …
Read More »The Windows 10 April Update will land today
We've been expecting the Windows 10 April Update for several weeks now, and while it looked like Microsoft may miss its release window in an effort to solve some last minute bugs, the update will begin rolling out today. Formerly known as the ‘Spring Creators Update', the April Update will …
Read More »ASRock Fatal1ty H370 Performance Motherboard Review
A well-equipped and cost-effective H370 gaming motherboard.
Read More »15 PUBG cheat sellers have been arrested in China
It looks like fifteen people have been arrested on suspicion of creating and selling cheats for PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. PUBG Corp has been ramping up its efforts to combat in-game cheaters over the last few months, with massive ban waves sweeping across the game periodically. Now, things are being taken a …
Read More »QNAP TS-877 (TS-877-1700-16G) 8-bay NAS Review
It may cost nearly £2.5K, but it is quite possibly the most feature-rich NAS we've ever tested
Read More »Intel documents confirm the existence of Z390 and X399 chipsets
Intel’s Z390 chipset has been spotted in the wild throughout 2017, with rumours pointing to a launch in the second half of this year. The latest release notes for Intel’s Rapid Storage Technology confirm that the Z390 is certainly in the works, alongside an X399 chipset. The Z390 chipset is …
Read More »Overwhelming support urges Steam Spy to continue, with a new system in the works
Earlier this month, Steam changed its privacy policies, locking accessibility to user data by default. This caused third-party tracking sites to suffer, with Steam Spy in particular announcing that it will no longer be able to operate. After an overwhelming amount of support and encouragement, Steam Spy creator Sergey Galyonkin …
Read More »Aorus X9 DT-CF1 Gaming Laptop Review (i9-8950HK and GTX 1080)
Got nearly £4000 for a gaming laptop? The Aorus X9 DT ticks all the boxes
Read More »Intel’s 10nm processors will ship in ‘high volume’ in 2019
Intel has been forging ahead with the 14nm process for a while now, but the company has also been quietly working away on 10nm, which will debut with Canon Lake CPUs. Last year, Intel began boasting about its progress, but towards late 2017, Canon Lake was delayed. Now, we have …
Read More »Xbox saw an 18 percent boost in revenue last quarter, generating $2.25 billion
While the Xbox One might not be the biggest console of the generation, it is still making plenty of money for Microsoft. Today, Microsoft revealed that its video-game division brought in $2.25 billion between January and the end of March. At $2.25 billion, Microsoft's video-game related revenue has risen by …
Read More »The Windows 10 April Update will be available on Monday
While the next feature update for Windows 10 was originally expected to arrive much earlier this month, some last minute bugs caused Microsoft to delay its roll out. The Windows 10 April update, formerly known as the ‘Spring Creators Update', will now be available to download on Monday, but it …
Read More »The full reveal for Shadow of the Tomb Raider has finally arrived
Last month, Square Enix officially announced Shadow of the Tomb Raider, after two years of rumors and leaks. The announcement came with a teaser trailer, and the promise of a bigger reveal on the 27th of April. That day has now arrived, with gameplay impressions and a full trailer hitting …
Read More »MSI GT75 TITAN 8RG-201 Gaming Laptop: Core i9/GTX 1080 BEAST!
It's a beast from MSI - and at £3500 it's not cheap either!
Read More »Aerocool shows off its new RGB-infused chassis ahead of Computex
Computex is coming up in just over a month, and while many companies will be keeping their cards close to their chests until then, Aerocool has chosen to launch its new chassis beforehand instead. It's called the ‘Aerocool GLO', and its a mid-tower case with RGB strips down the sides …
Read More »Studio behind H1Z1, DC Universe and more hit by layoffs
Shortly after leaving Early Access and transitioning over to the ‘free to play' model, the studio behind H1Z1 has had to cut its staff down. Daybreak, formerly known as Sony Online Entertainment, has confirmed this week that it has undergone a round of layoffs. In an email sent out to …
Read More »Valve loses High Court appeal over $3 million fine in Australia
Update (27/04/18): After a lengthy legal battle in Australia over a $3 million fine, Valve has finally run out of options. The company lost its High Court appeal to have the fine overturned for its lack of refund policy in 2014. As a result, Valve will now have to pay …
Read More »AMD’s processors are helping to dent Intel’s market share
AMD’s Ryzen line has already won over the critics as a solid line of CPUs that give Intel a run for its money, but it was the consumers that it truly needed to impress in order to survive. With its earnings results coming to light for this year’s first quarter, …
Read More »iPhone SE 2 images appear to have leaked online
While Apple moved away from the traditional headphone jack with the iPhone 7, it looks like there will still be new devices hitting the iPhone line-up with it on board. This week, some new images leaked online claiming to show off the iPhone SE 2, which we recently heard a …
Read More »Microsoft faces naming embarrassment as Windows 10 April Update likely to land in May
Given its on-the-nose name change, Microsoft has been expected to drop its Windows 10 April Update this week, however the company has missed its Tuesday release window. Now expected to debut next month after a delay, presumably to fix bugs, many are wondering if the company will change the name …
Read More »Bungie hires Destiny streamer to help fix the game
Over the last few months, Bungie has been trying to figure out how to improve Destiny 2 and adjust it to meet long-term players' expectations. This culminated in a ‘community summit' last week, where notable streamers and YouTubers gathered with the developers to discuss changes for the future. Now, Bungie …
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