The Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy is heading to the PC, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch this year, and now it will arrive earlier than expected. In a rare change of pace, Activision has brought the game's release date forward. Initially, the highly regarded remasters were set to launch on other …
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Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is heading to the Nintendo Switch this year
This has been a blockbuster year for Monster Hunter in the west, and it looks like Capcom is going to continue to capitalise on that in 2018. Today, it was announced that Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate will be coming to the Nintendo Switch. This technically isn't a brand new game, …
Read More »Affordable PC Gaming: 4 tips on how to manage it
While console gamers can simply purchase an Xbox or PlayStation from the nearest GameStop and enjoy fun straight out of the box, PC gamers don’t always have this luxury. It takes a lot of resources to build an efficient gaming machine. And if you aren’t careful, you could end up …
Read More »Apple has scrapped plans to build $1 billion data centre in Ireland
Back in 2015, Apple announced plans to build two new data centres in Europe, which would run entirely on renewable energy. The first was set to be built in Ireland and cost $1 billion to build, but we are three years on at this point and so far, no progress …
Read More »Apple’s iPhone SE 2 renders suggest it might launch in June
When the rumour mill started turning for the impending iPhone SE 2, many believed it would sport Apple’s polarising notched display. Subsequent reports shocked onlookers when the handset was supposedly spotted in the wild looking much like the company’s classic iPhone 4. It seems that the notched display isn’t totally …
Read More »Antec ‘powers up’ with new Bronze series power supplies
Antec is continuing to grow its line up of power supplies this month with the launch of the new ‘Gamer Bronze' series. As the name suggests, these will be 80 Plus Bronze rated power supplies, with a fully modular design. Since many DIY builders often like to buy their own …
Read More »The Senate attempts to save Net Neutrality by forcing a congressional vote
Last December, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to scrap Net Neutrality, a decision which has faced a number of criticisms along the way. Now, in a last ditch effort to preserve online freedom, the US Senate has forced a full congressional vote that could restore Net Neutrality and …
Read More »Sony and Nintendo adjust warranty policies following FTC warnings
As tech enthusiasts, we’ve all come across ‘warranty void if removed’ stickers. They are very common on lots of electronic devices, ranging from games consoles, to PC parts and other products, like TVs or mobile devices. Last month, the FTC called out six companies over warranty voiding practices, stating that …
Read More »US ban results in ZTE suspending all major operations
Chinese manufacturer ZTE suffered a crippling blow from the US last month when a seven-year export ban was imposed on the firm. The company’s protests that this would impact its survival seem to be coming to a head, as ZTE has now suspended all operations amidst conversations with the US …
Read More »Bethesda teasingly responds to Walmart’s Just Cause 4, Gears of War 5 and Rage 2 listing
Yesterday, Walmart Canada managed to turn heads with new pre-order listings surrounding as-of-yet unannounced titles, such as Just Cause 4, Gears of War 5 and Rage 2. With a little tongue in cheeks, Bethesda revived its official Rage Twitter account to poke fun at the authenticity of the listings. Many …
Read More »GTX 1080s are starting to drop back below £500
Over the last few months, getting hold of a graphics card upgrade has been difficult for many. Crypto miners have been eating up supply and prices for regular consumers shot up. Fortunately, it looks like things might be starting to improve with GTX 1080 prices dropping back down to normal …
Read More »Soon you’ll be able to stream Steam games to iOS and Android
It has been a few years since Valve first unveiled the Steam Link, and over time, we've been wondering what the next step is for Steam in-home streaming. Now Valve has lifted the curtain on its plans, announcing the Steam Link app for iOS and Android, which will let you …
Read More »EA remains adamant on implementing loot boxes into future titles
EA opened a can of worms with the inclusion of loot boxes in Star Wars: Battlefront II, with each country discussing whether or not the practice is a form of gambling. Challenging the accusations, EA chief executive Andrew Wilson has revealed that the company will continue to implement loot boxes …
Read More »ASRock X370 Pro4 Review – is X370 still relevant?
We take a look at another X370 board from ASRock - but is it all too familiar?
Read More »Nvidia’s latest Game Ready driver prepares for Conan Exiles, Pillars of Eternity II and Destiny 2
Nvidia’s 397.31 Game Ready driver ended up causing a lot of issues for GeForce GTX 1060 users last month, with the problem finally resolved with a quick hotfix a week later. Moving on from the debacle, the company has now launched its 397.64 driver, optimising Conan Exiles, Pillars of Eternity …
Read More »Samsung is reportedly working on its own wireless VR/AR headset
Over the last year, there has been plenty of growth in the VR and AR headset market, with more companies jumping on board. We know Apple is planning its own push, but Samsung wants to continue establishing itself in the market before Apple gets the chance. We've only just had …
Read More »Twitch files a countersuit in response to Phantoml0rd’s legal action
James ‘Phantoml0rd’ Varga began his crusade against Twitch earlier this year, when he launched a lawsuit alleging that he was unfairly dismissed without written notifications of his violations, as well as not being allowed a period of time to correct them. Twitch has now responded, adapting the case into a …
Read More »PC Specialist’s new RECOIL II gaming laptop has arrived
PC Specialist is bolstering its gaming laptop line-up today with the official launch of the RECOIL II. This new 15.6-inch gaming laptop slims things down with a new brushed aluminium chassis, while offering plenty of gaming power with new Intel 8th Gen processors and Nvidia GTX 10-series graphics. This is …
Read More »Intel needs more time to develop Spectre-NG mitigating patches
Earlier this month, security researchers claimed the discovery of 8 new Spectre flaws on top of the original CPU vulnerabilities, dubbing the security risks as “Spectre-NG,” shorthand for Spectre Next Generation. Intel was reportedly set to quell these new issues with an update on May 7th, which seems to have …
Read More »There is a Fortnite Android beta phishing scam doing the rounds
Fortnite has been a huge success over the last year, which has been bolstered by the launch of Battle Royale on iOS. Currently, Fortnite is the top earning app on the iOS App Store. The game is heading to Android too later this year, but unfortunately all of the excitement …
Read More »Anthem will be opening up for play tests to help ‘shape and refine’ the game
While Mass Effect Andromeda may not have been the critical success BioWare and EA had hoped for, the studio will hopefully turn things around with the launch of Anthem. The game was pushed back to 2019 a few months ago, but from the sounds of it, players will have plenty …
Read More »Apple is now checking iPhone X rear cameras when it comes to Face ID issues
It seems a problem is plaguing iPhone X owners recently, as floods of users are reporting issues with the device’s Face ID feature. Apple seems to have acknowledged the problem within a support document to its retail stores, telling employees to check to see if the rear camera is the …
Read More »PUBG Corp officially names its third map Sanhok ahead of next beta test
PUBG Corp is gearing for the launch of its third map in a couple of months, shedding its working title of Codename: Savage and taking on the official name of Sanhok. Following on from its second beta test three weeks ago, Sanhok is due for another public test later this …
Read More »Gigabyte X470 Aorus Gaming 7 WiFi – Hurrah for proper VRMs!
The Gigabyte X470 Aorus Gaming 7 WiFi is a belting motherboard - one you don't want to miss!
Read More »Acer’s 4K/144Hz HDR G-Sync monitor will apparently launch this month
At CES last year, Asus and Acer made a big splash by showing off the first 4K/144Hz gaming monitors with plans to launch them both later on in 2017. Unfortunately, delays got in the way, as they occasionally do. During March at GDC, we got a brief update on that …
Read More »Qualcomm might pull out of the server chip market
Last month, Qualcomm set in motion a range of cost cutting tactics in hopes of saving $1 billion, resulting in over 1,500 workers being made redundant. Now, it seems that the chipmaker is thinking of bowing out of the server chip market entirely due to stiff competition. Qualcomm has made …
Read More »Corsair gives its SPEC-OMEGA chassis an RGB makeover
Corsair’s launched its SPEC-OMEGA chassis at the start of the year, with a distinct front fascia design. Unfortunately for many, the unique design was married with a red LED strip through its centre, limiting its appeal to specific setups. Addressing this issue, Corsair has now released its SPEC-OMEGA RGB, leaving …
Read More »ASUS Blue Cave AC2600 WiFi Router Review
A router than can offer top performance without looking like an alien spaceship? We are intrigued
Read More »Comcast reportedly preparing to edge out Disney in a bid for Fox buyout
Last year, Disney made headlines with its reported buyout of Fox’s film and television studios for a whopping $52 billion, a potentially historic Hollywood merger. While investigations were underway due to antitrust concerns, it looks like competition might be gearing up from Comcast Corp, which is reportedly ready to pay …
Read More »Nintendo says it has ‘no plans’ for virtual console on Switch
While many fans have been waiting patiently for Nintendo's Switch Online service to finally arrive, there is one other feature that is often highly requested- virtual console. Over the last few console generations, Nintendo has used Virtual Console to bring back older and beloved games from its back catalogue. Unfortunately, …
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