When Ghost Recon Breakpoint first released, the game was plagued with a number of issues and was seen as a regression for the series. In response, Ubisoft promised to continue to work on the game and recently released its 2.0 update, bringing with it a number of improvements and changes. …
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Bitspower launch new CPU water blocks for AMD Threadripper 3000
The current crop of custom cooling CPU blocks for AMD’s Threadripper 3000 platform has been somewhat limited to just a few options up until now. However, that is set to change since Bitspower has just launched a new series of Summit ELX water blocks specifically designed for the high end …
Read More »AMD issues statement on December GPU leaks and confirms IP theft
We often think of leaks as a word of mouth incident but there can be some shadier tactics involved at times, as was the case here, with AMD confirming an IP theft incident in December.
Read More »Samsung all-in-one PMIC improves wireless earbud power efficiency
Samsung has announced the introduction of a new all-in-one power management IC designed specifically for wireless earbuds. The MUA01 and MUB01 PMIC’s are optimised to provide next-generation True Wireless earbuds with more efficient designs to improve battery life. The new Samsung power management IC’s, MUA01 and MUB01 are designed for …
Read More »3DMark result shows Tiger Lake Xe iGPU beating Ryzen 9 4900HS Vega iGPU
Although Tiger Lake is yet to be officially released, a new listing in 3DMark shows a glimpse of the performance we might expect when the CPUs hit the market. The comparison below isn't meant to compare the CPU performance between the AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS and the unknown listed Tiger …
Read More »Hi-Rez Studios’ Rogue Company gameplay revealed in new trailer
First Watch Games is a video game developer that belongs to Hi-Rez Studios, the publisher of Smite and Paladins, and has been working on a new third-person shooter called Rogue Company. To show their progress so far, the team has released a gameplay trailer to give the public a glimpse …
Read More »The CryEngine is getting support for mobile, starting with Android devices
Crytek has been making some notable upgrades to CryEngine lately, starting with ray-tracing support in 2019 and now expanding to a full mobile pipeline. With this latest update, CryEngine will be available for Android app developers for the first time. Mobile support is starting off in beta, which developers can …
Read More »Stadia Pro will lose Metro Exodus and Thumper in April but new free games are confirmed
After having a rocky start to the year, Google has been updating Stadia on a much more regular basis, with new features, additional device support, new games and of course, new free games for Stadia Pro subscribers. With April coming up, it is time for another update to the Stadia …
Read More »Avalanche Studios expands to three divisions, new game teased
Over the last few years, Avalanche Studios has been growing into a multi-franchise company, spreading its reach beyond Just Cause and helping Bethesda out on Rage 2 while also publishing its own IP- Generation Zero. Now, Avalanche is going to be known as Avalanche Studios Group, with three distinct divisions …
Read More »TSMC’s 5nm expected to offer 80% higher transistor density vs 7nm
TSMC is investing heavily in its step down to 5nm manufacturing technology, with volume production set to start in April this year. A step down in node size usually bring the benefits of better performance, cheaper production costs, lower power consumption and a higher transistor density. Currently, TSMC's 5nm node …
Read More »God of War might be the next PS4 exclusive to come to PC
Sony has begun opening up to the idea of bringing its exclusive games to PC, starting off with Death Stranding and Horizon Zero Dawn this year. Recent changes to the PlayStation website suggest that perhaps God of War will also arrive on PC...
Read More »Samsung announce 10 nm-based EUV DRAM production
Samsung has announced today that is has successfully shipped one million DRAM modules manufactured from the industry’s first 10 nm-class (D1x) DDR4 extreme ultraviolet (EUV) technology. The company claims that this will “open the door” to more industry-leading EUV process nodes for next-generation products to be used in premium PC, …
Read More »Unity Engine is making its premium game dev tutorials free until June 20th
If you're currently stuck at home self-isolating and would like to spend your time learning something new, then it appears that Unity is looking to help with that. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Unity is giving away three months of access to Unity Learn Premium, providing access to tons of …
Read More »Greenliant launch industrial temperature 2 TB M.2 SSDs
Greenliant has announced that mass production of its industrial temperature 2 TB NVMe and SATA ArmourDrive SSD modules are underway. The announcement confirms that Greenliant will be one of the first companies to offer -40°C to +85°C industrial temperature 2 TB SSDs for industrial applications. The new industrial temperature 2 …
Read More »TeamGroup introduce 32 GB Vulcan Z and Dark Z modules
TeamGroup has announced the availability of its T-Force Vulcan Z and Dark Z gaming memory in large single stick capacities. From today TeamGroup's T-Force Vulcan Z and Dark Z DDR4 gaming memory will be available in single modules of 32 GB capacity in single-channel and dual-channel kits. The new 32 …
Read More »Konami denies rumours surrounding a new Silent Hill game for PS5
Recently there have been plenty of rumours regarding a revival of the Silent Hill series, with the help of Sony and multiple members of the original Silent Hill development team. However, a North American Konami PR representative has now claimed that these rumours are false. After receiving details from “multiple trusted …
Read More »Teamgroup T-Force Cardea Zero Z440 1TB SSD Review (PCIe Gen 4)
The new flagship SSD of the T-Force line-up is the Cardea Zero Z440 SSD
Read More »Gwent: The Witcher Card Game is available now for Android
Gwent has finally come to Android, bringing the notorious Witcher card game to Google's mobile operating system. This version of the game supports cross-play with other platforms, allowing duels between Android players and iOS and PC players. For those of you who don't know, Gwent is a free-to-play card game …
Read More »Sam Fisher returns in latest Ghost Recon Breakpoint DLC
Just a few years ago, rumours heavily suggested that Ubisoft was reviving the Splinter Cell series, an idea that was furthered by Sam Fisher's cameo appearance in Ghost Recon: Wildlands. This week, Ubisoft is teasing us with Sam Fisher once again, with Ghost Recon Breakpoint's new Deep State DLC. Sam …
Read More »Sony will temporarily reduce PlayStation download speeds in Europe
Last week, the European Union made its concerns around internet stability clear to streaming service providers like Netflix, YouTube and others. As a result, those companies are lowering bitrates or the default resolution of videos in an attempt to not overload ISPs with traffic and avoid internet outages. Now, Sony …
Read More »HP is working with Valve and Microsoft on a ‘next gen’ VR headset
It looks like Valve and Microsoft aren't done with third-party partnerships in the virtual reality space. This week, HP announced that it is developing a “next gen” VR headset in collaboration with Valve and Microsoft, presumably meaning it will support both Windows Mixed Reality and Steam VR. The announcement doesn't …
Read More »Project xCloud will soon come to Windows PCs
Late last year, Microsoft made a number of huge announcements for Project xCloud, which is expanding at a swift rate in preparation for launch in late 2020. The streaming service is being tested on Android and iOS already but Windows 10 support is also on the way. On PCs, Microsoft's …
Read More »Microsoft discloses remote code execution flaw found in Windows
This week, Microsoft has disclosed a new Windows vulnerability that opened up the OS for remote code execution. The security hole can be found in all supported versions of Windows and is apparently being exploited in “limited targeted attacks”, allowing hackers to remotely run malware on unsuspecting PC users. The …
Read More »Cougar Roundup! Two headsets, a mouse and keyboard!
Today we look at two headsets, a keyboard and a mouse from Cougar - which is the standout product?
Read More »Deepcool updates the MATREXX 55 case with a new two-fan mesh version
Deepcool has released a new and improved version of its MARTEXX 55 case that was originally launched back in 2018. The updated MATREXX 55 PWM 2F E-ATX Case variant is equipped with two fans and a mesh front panel to maximise airflow and improve cooling. This latest iteration of the …
Read More »Computex 2020 rescheduled to September
After weeks of wondering whether it would go ahead as scheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic, Computex has finally made an official decision about its big event that was due to take place in Taipei this summer. Computex has made the decision today to reschedule its 2020 event that was …
Read More »Epic Games Store announces new exclusives for Spring 2020
Things have been relatively quiet on the ‘exclusives' front for the Epic Games Store recently but that is beginning to change. A number of indie titles that likely would have been announced for EGS at GDC this month have now been revealed, with nine new games coming to Epic's store. …
Read More »Thermalright launch the TUF Gaming Alliance Black Eagle CPU cooler
Thermalright has joined forces with the Asus TUF gaming alliance to release its new Black Eagle tower-style CPU cooler, featuring RGB lighting effects and a single fan sporting the TUF Gaming Alliance Logo. The new Black Eagle CPU cooler from Thermalright claims to offer high thermal performance while being designed …
Read More »Chinese chipmaker SMIC getting closer to 7nm
The Chinese government is working on phasing out all foreign hardware from Chinese institutions within the next three years. Domestic Chinese companies are working hard on improving their manufacturing technology in order to reach the goal of independence from imported hardware. Now, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation – or SMIC – has …
Read More »EK Water Blocks introduce a distribution plate for Phanteks cases
Just a few days ago, EK Water Blocks announced a new distribution plate series for water cooling enthusiasts using a range of Fractal Design cases. Today, EKWB has launched another distribution plate series, this time for popular Phanteks cases...
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