One of the biggest stories of 2020 has been Epic Games' sudden war with Apple and its iOS app store practices, resulting in Fortnite being booted from the App Store. A big lawsuit has been brewing ever since, but there is going to be a bit of a break on …
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Phanteks Eclipse P360A Review
How good is this budget, air-flow oriented case from Phanteks? Spoiler: it's very good!
Read More »Sony releases official PS5 teardown video
Next-gen consoles are on the way and for hardware enthusiasts, one of the more exciting aspects of a new console launch is the teardown, seeing how these custom machines are built and exactly what is going on under the hood. To satisfy that very crowd, today Sony released an official …
Read More »MSI responds to RTX 3080 scalping controversy
MSI has found itself wrapped in controversy this week, as allegations of the company scalping its own products for a higher price on eBay began doing the rounds. The accusation started off on Reddit, with someone linking a company called ‘Starlit Partner' to MSI. Starlit Partner recently sold several RTX …
Read More »Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War beta PC system requirements announced
The Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War multiplayer beta is set to kick off soon, first for PS4 this week and then for other platforms next week. Ahead of the PC beta on October 15th, Activision has announced the game's PC hardware requirements. The beta period kicks off on …
Read More »Days Gone and MediEvil, among other games announced for PlayStation Now
Each month, Sony adds a number of games to its PlayStation Now game subscription service. For the Halloween month of October, the console manufacturer is adding horror and horror-adjacent games including the Sony Bend-developed Days Gone, as well as the remake of the PlayStation classic MediEvil. Making the announcement on …
Read More »Blair Witch: Oculus Quest Edition is arriving this Halloween
Virtual Reality is a perfect companion for many types of video game genres. One of these is undoubtedly horror. Bloober Team appears to have recognised this, as the studio has taken its most recent release, Blair Witch, and adapted it for VR devices. Coming to Oculus Quest first on the …
Read More »Intel Alder Lake-S CPU 16-core/32-thread processor spotted
A new entry on the SiSoftware database shows an unannounced Intel 12th Gen processor featuring Intel's hybrid processor architecture, Alder Lake. This Alder Lake-S processor spotted on SiSoftware comes with 16 cores, from which 8 are allegedly big cores and the other 8 are small cores, and 32 threads. Intel …
Read More »SK Hynix launches the first DDR5 RAM modules
After announcing plans to develop DDR5 memory back in 2018, this week, SK Hynix has announced its first DDR5 RAM modules.
Read More »Sony details the PlayStation 5’s 3D audio support and headset
As we inch closer and closer to the launch of the PlayStation 5, Sony has begun to show off more and more of what it hopes will separate the next-gen console from its competition. One of these features is the PS5’s 3D audio powered by Sony’s Tempest Engine. The console …
Read More »Antec announces the DP502 Flux airflow focused mid-tower chassis
Antec is about to launch a new airflow focused mid-tower chassis to house your system. The upcoming DP502 Flux takes the “thermal performance of the Antec Dark Series to a new level”, offering advanced ventilation and 5 RGB fans at a competitive price. The front panel of the DP502 FLUX …
Read More »Genshin Impact estimated to already have made $50 million in just one week
Genshin Impact took many people by surprise when it launched last week. The free-to-play, open world, Breath of the Wild inspired action RPG released to much fanfare thanks to its fun gameplay, exciting world, and generous gacha mechanics. All this has led to the creation of a game which many …
Read More »Razer revamps its keyboard line-up with BlackWidow V3
The Razer BlackWidow has a long standing history of being one of the best gaming keyboards around. This week, the BlackWidow V3 is launching, bringing new enhancements, as well as a new ten keyless model for those who prefer extra desk space over having a numpad. The Razer BlackWidow V3 …
Read More »Apple’s next iPhone will be announced this month
2020 sure has been odd, with even Apple abandoning its usual September iPhone launch due to supply chain issues. The situation will be rectified soon though, with Apple confirming a new event taking place later this month. Apple has sent out invitations for its next special event, airing live from …
Read More »Among Us will be getting anti-cheat soon
If you've been playing a lot of Among Us on public servers over the last few weeks, then you have likely encountered a cheater somewhere along the way. Among Us currently has no anti-cheat system in place, leaving server owners to kick or ban ill-doers at their own discretion. Fortunately, …
Read More »NBA 2K21 gets a next-gen gameplay trailer
Sports games have always been used as graphical showcases for next-generation consoles and that tradition won't be changing as we approach the Xbox Series X and PS5 launch. This week, the next-gen version of NBA 2K21 got its first proper gameplay trailer. NBA 2K21 is a somewhat controversial launch title, …
Read More »SteelSeries launches Arctis 7X and 7P wireless headsets
Today, SteelSeries is preparing for the next generation of gaming with two new headsets specifically made for the Xbox Series X/S and the PS5. Utilising the best components of the original Arctis 7 and adding the USB-C dongle from the Arctis 1, SteelSeries hopes that the Arctis 7X and 7P …
Read More »Corsair launches affordable Katar Pro Wireless mouse
Corsair is well known for its peripherals and today, a new entry to the lineup is launching. Today, Corsair has announced the KATAR PRO WIRELESS gaming mouse, powered by Corsair's Slipstream wireless technology for ultra low-latency. The Katar Pro Wireless weighs just 96g, so it fits a nice middle-ground between …
Read More »Nvidia CEO expects RTX 30 series demand to outstrip supply for the rest of 2020
Many enthusiasts are still waiting to get their hands on one of Nvidia's new RTX 30 series graphics cards but unfortunately, it doesn't look like the situation will be getting easier anytime soon. During a GTC Q&A session this week, Nvidia's CEO warned that demand will continue to outstrip supply for the rest of the year.
Read More »SIE CEO Jim Ryan believes PS5 will outsell PS4 in its first year
Though the effects of COVID-19 has impacted nearly all aspects of the launch of next-gen consoles, from production to marketing to pre-orders, it appears as though Sony is remaining confident in its ability to meet the huge demand for the PlayStation 5. While the initial round of pre-orders saw demand …
Read More »Nvidia officially unveils the RTX A6000 and RTX A40
Nvidia has officially unveiled the RTX A series of graphics cards during GTC Digital 2020. Consisting of the RTX A6000 workstation graphics card and the RTX A40 data centre graphics card, the new RTX A series was designed to help professionals deal with emerging enterprise workloads, "from the desktop to the data centre". As it seems, the "Quadro" and "Tesla" naming has been dropped on the upcoming graphics cards.
Read More »Mortal Kombat 11 sells 8 million copies as new updates teased
This generation has been great for fighting games. Not only have we seen the likes of Soul Calibur, Street Fighter, Tekken and Super Smash Bros. all find their way onto the current gen systems, but in many instances these entries are among the best selling in their respective franchises. One …
Read More »AMD trademarks Infinity Cache, rumoured to feature in RDNA 2 GPUs
AMD has trademarked a new technology named Infinity Cache. This technology is expected to feature in the upcoming RDNA 2 graphics cards that AMD is developing, compensating the “lack” of bandwidth by offering a faster cache memory for data that is more frequently accessed. As reported by @momomo_us, AMD has …
Read More »Intel is reportedly delaying the Ice Lake-SP 10nm processor architecture again
Initially scheduled for a release in 2019 and then delayed to 2020, Intel has now pushed the release date of Ice Lake-SP once again, from Q4 2020 to Q1 2021. This report comes from partners working in the supply chain, which claim that the orders targeted for Q4 have slowed …
Read More »Netflix shares a first look at Geralt in Season 2 of the Witcher
As we begin to approach the first anniversary of Netflix’s The Witcher, thoughts are beginning to shift towards the upcoming season 2. While there is currently no release date for the follow-up season – barring a vague 2021 – filming is currently underway. To satiate fans during the long wait, …
Read More »Team Group T-Force Xtreem ARGB 3600C14 16GB Review
How good is this 3600MHz CL14 memory kit from Team Group?
Read More »Crash Bandicoot 4 beats Star Wars: Squadrons to no.1 in the charts
Crash Bandicoot served as one of the first major video game mascots when the original trilogy first released on the PlayStation 1. Since then, the Bandicoot saw a gradual decline in both popularity and releases. The franchise was finally revitalised in 2017 when the N.Sane Trilogy launched. Now, 22 years …
Read More »Apple patent details a foldable iPhone with ‘self-healing display’
Over the last 18 months, foldable smartphones have really begun to take off. Samsung had a rough start with the Galaxy Fold but found its footing with the Galaxy Z Flip. Since then, Microsoft, Motorola and other smartphone companies have also tried their hands at foldable displays. Now behind the …
Read More »The RTX 3090 has enough GPU memory to install and run Crysis 3
With 24GB of GDDR6X memory, the RTX 3090 has no shortage of VRAM. One proud owner of Nvidia's latest flagship put some of that memory to good use, turning it into a GPU RAM drive and installing Crysis 3 directly on the GPU memory. A user known online as Strife212 …
Read More »Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered coming next month
Just as promised, today EA's teaser countdown ended, revealing a Need for Speed remaster. Next month, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered will be hitting current-gen consoles and PC, promising enhanced visuals, cross-platform multiplayer and more. The Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit remaster will include the main game and all …
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