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Razer’s mouse and keyboard for Xbox One shown off ahead of CES reveal
After three and a half years of waiting, Microsoft has finally delivered on its promise to bring mouse and keyboard support to the Xbox One, with a number of games already supported. As part of the launch, Razer has been poised to release its own wireless mouse/keyboard combo targeted at …
Read More »David Hayter returns as Solid Snake in The Night Before Metal Gear holiday reading
Voice actor Cam Clarke celebrated the 20th anniversary of Metal Gear Solid back in October, by reviving Liquid Snake for a special Halloween poem. With Christmas just around the corner, Clarke continued his newfound holiday tradition by bringing David Hayter’s Solid Snake along for the ride, reading “The Night Before …
Read More »Advent Calendar Day 18: Win a Cooler Master peripheral bundle! (closed)
We have reached day 18 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar! Today, we are teaming up with Cooler Master to give away a full peripheral bundle- complete with a CK550 mechanical keyboard, a CM310 RGB gaming mouse, a MH752 gaming headset and an MP750 RGB soft mouse pad.
Read More »UK police are back at it with facial recognition, spying on London shoppers during Christmas
Facial recognition technology has drawn a number of criticisms throughout 2018, from concerns over privacy to bias and the high number of false positives. Metropolitan Police are back at it again with the divisive software this week, attempting to spot criminals amongst shoppers in London. The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) …
Read More »The Nintendo Switch is selling quicker than the Xbox One and PlayStation 4
Despite conflicting reports concerning whether or not the Nintendo Switch will hit its two-year sales targets, it seems that the portable console is doing incredibly well regardless. The Japanese company has just broken US sales records 20 months into the Switch’s life, selling more units in the region than its …
Read More »Qualcomm claims iOS 12.1.2 has already violated iPhone ban in China
While Apple is currently appealing against China’s iPhone injunction, Qualcomm alleges that its latest iOS 12.1.2 update has done nothing but violate the ban placed against its older smartphones. On the other hand, Qualcomm has maintained its offensive efforts, now attempting to prevent the sale of the flagship iPhone XS …
Read More »Marvel’s “Gamerverse” will be represented in comic book form, starting with PS4’s Spider-Man
Spider-Man is having a great 2018, with a hit game from Insomniac to a critically acclaimed animated movie smashing the box office. While PlayStation 4’s white-clad hero has had quite the presence outside of his game, his own announced comic book adaptation marks the “first in a series of new …
Read More »Microsoft reportedly set to launch two next-gen consoles, ‘Anaconda’ and ‘Lockhart’
At this point, it is common knowledge that the next generation of consoles are on the way, with both Sony and Microsoft openly confirming that new hardware is in the works. Microsoft's strategy for next-gen is particularly interesting, as the company will be juggling cloud gaming in addition to standard …
Read More »Zotac Gaming RTX 2070 OC Mini 8GB Review
Zotac is back with another of its Mini cards - this time an RTX 2070. Is it worth £539?
Read More »Do You Have A Hard Drive Cleanup Routine For Your Mac?
When was the last time you cleaned your Mac and deleted unnecessary files? If it’s been a while – months or even years – it’s time to create a cleanup routine you can stick to. Thankfully, CleanMyMac X has arrived, and now features malware screening, and scripts to repair disk …
Read More »Reports are suggesting that Google has cancelled its Chinese search engine
Last week, Google CEO Sundar Pichai told the House Judiciary committee that the company currently had “no plans” to launch its censored search engine in China, leaving the possibility open for the future. Now, reports are suggesting that internal conflict over Project Dragonfly has seen work on the search engine …
Read More »Fallout 76’s latest changelog sounds like it houses loot boxes
Bethesda isn’t short of controversy when it comes to its latest post-apocalyptic entry, with Fallout 76 players criticising more than the nylon bag replacement in its misleading collector’s edition. Within the game’s latest changelog, the developer makes mention of lunch boxes, which sound an awful lot like an analogue to …
Read More »QNAP TS-1677X-16G 16-Bay NAS Review
It's an enterprise level NAS from QNAP that will set you back almost 3 grand. Is it worth it?
Read More »Cyber security specialists uncover a “thriving criminal eco-system” around Fortnite
Fortnite: Battle Royale has grown to epic proportions over the past year, with a staggering 200 million registered players and a height of 8.3 million concurrent across all platforms. Sadly, this immense popularity has drawn the attention of cyber criminals who have in turn created a “thriving criminal eco-system around …
Read More »Advent Calendar Day 17: Win an MSI peripheral bundle! (closed)
We have reached day 17 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar! Today, we are teaming up with MSI to give away a full peripheral bundle- complete with a GK701 mechanical keyboard, DS3000 mouse and GH70 7.1 surround sound gaming headset.
Read More »Huawei unveils its 48-megapixel Nova 4, complete with hole-punch display
Huawei’s incredible rise to prominence in 2018 is no small feat, overwhelming the market with its latest Nova, P and Mate series of smartphones. In one last hurrah of the year, Huawei has managed to beat Samsung to the hole-punch with its brand new Nova 4 handset after weeks of …
Read More »Steam beta update hints at Xbox cross-play integration
Cross-play between consoles and PC has been a huge topic of discussion over the last year. Microsoft in particular has been pushing for it, although many games rely on the Windows Store for native cross-platform. That could change soon if a recent update to Steam's beta branch is anything to …
Read More »Kingdom Hearts 3 leaks over a month in advance
It is not especially uncommon for a some stores to occasionally break street date for big game releases, giving a select few a chance to buy some physical games a few days ahead launch. In the case of Kingdom Hearts 3 though, the situation appears to be much worse. Someone …
Read More »Kage tries to prove he’s not just a Ryu clone in Street Fighter V’s latest DLC
Cloned characters are a common occurrence in fighting games, often existing to add a bit of fan service into the mix while retaining the same move set as pre-existing fighters. While Kage, the latest Street Fighter V DLC, might appropriately look and fight similar to series mascot Ryu, Capcom has …
Read More »Dragon Quest is rumoured to see representation in Super Smash Bros Ultimate
With just 4 more unconfirmed fighters set to make their way into Super Smash Bros Ultimate, we couldn’t help but make our own wishlist of who we want to see make their way into the roster. Hinting at a previously unmentioned hero, a supposed leak suggests that Dragon Quest will …
Read More »Guinness World Records presents Charles Martinet an award for voicing Mario
Nintendo’s most recognisable mascot might not have received a voice until years after his 8-bit debut, but the distinct styling of Charles Martinet has been a staple in the Super Mario series for 28 years. Guinness World Records has now honoured Martinet with his own certificate, claiming the title of …
Read More »Advent Calendar Day 16: Win an AOC portable monitor (closed)
Today, we are teaming up with AOC to give away something a little bit different. For this competition, you'll have the chance to win either a USB-C or USB-A portable IPS monitor from AOC, the perfect companion to those who regularly use a laptop and need some extra screen space.
Read More »Advent Calendar Day 15: Win an ARCTIC Z2 dual-monitor arm, Freezer 33 eSports One CPU cooler and P12 Silent series fan (closed)
We have reached day 15 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar! Today, we are teaming up with ARCTIC to give one lucky reader an upgrade to their PC setup with new cooling gear and a Z2 dual-monitor arm!
Read More »Asus ROG named top gaming monitor brand for fourth year in a row
ASUS and its Republic of Gamers brand have made impressive strides in the display market since 2015, managing to take the title of “World Leader” in sales for the fourth consecutive year. The firm is currently running its own giveaway in celebration of the news, offering up a number of …
Read More »Darksiders III (PC) – Gameplay
Today BoMenzzz takes us through the new entry in the Darksiders franchise - Darksiders III
Read More »Discord announces plans to expand its store with the best revenue split yet
Discord has slowly but surely been expanding its storefront over the past couple of months, most recently introducing Early Access titles. Starting next year, the platform will be opening up its store for self-publication, ushering in a new leading revenue split that edges out competition. Although Discord beat Epic Games …
Read More »Sonic the Hedgehog’s leaked live actions posters are polarising fans
Sonic the Hedgehog isn’t short of controversial redesigns, with fans chastising the aesthetic of Sega’s most popular mascot in the Sonic Boom line of series and games. On the cusp of entering the world of live action, a range of posters for the upcoming movie have surface leaving fans concerned …
Read More »Advent Calendar Day 14: Win an Alphacool Eissturm Hurricane full CPU watercooling kit! (closed)
For day 14 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we are teaming up with Alphacool to kickstart your jump into custom watercooling with a full Eissturm Hurricane CPU kit. This comes with everything you need to get started, including a 240mm radiator, a pump, a resovoir, an XPX Eisblock for the CPU in addition to all of the tubing, fittings and coolant required.
Read More »Britain’s IWGB is the first union to officially represent the video game industry
The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain is expanding its scope, becoming the world’s first union to represent the video game industry. Its newly announced branch, called Game Workers Unite, follows in the aftermath of multiple controversies that have seen claims of developer crunch, unaddressed harassment and forced redundancies without …
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