A leaked Intel Meteor Lake mobile platform diagram gives us an overview of what we may expect from the 14th Gen Core processors. Out of everything mentioned in this diagram, the most interesting is the introduction of low-power E-cores and Xe-LPG iGPUs with up to 128EUs. The information in the …
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Asus Z690 motherboards get Raptor Lake support in new BIOS update
Recently, ASRock released new BIOS updates to support upcoming Intel “Raptor Lake” desktop processors on 600 series motherboards. Now, Asus has confirmed plans to do the same, with most Z690 motherboards getting the update. The BIOS updates will be available to download through Asus's website, or you can use the …
Read More »PS+ Extra and Premium July update to include Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade
PS Plus Extra and Premium rolled out to the US and Europe last month and now, we're coming up on the service's first monthly update. According to a new leak, July will bring some pretty big titles to the Extra and Premium libraries, including Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade. According …
Read More »Rockstar is quitting on Red Dead Online
Rockstar has never supported Red Dead Online particularly well and it is clear that the main focus has always been GTA Online. Now, the studio has essentially confirmed exactly that, putting a pause on any major Red Dead Online updates. This week, Rockstar confirmed that for the past few years, …
Read More »Killing Floor 2 is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, the Epic Games Store offers a number of games for free to all those with an Epic Games account. From now until the 14th of July, you can get your hands on the RPG card battler ‘Ancient Enemy’, as well as the co-op first-person zombie shooter Killing Floor …
Read More »EA’s Skate 4 pre-alpha build has reportedly been cracked
Just one week ago, EA announced the Skate 4 pre-alpha playtest, encouraging fans to sign up to provide feedback. In the past we've seen gameplay footage leak out of playtests like this, but the situation with Skate 4 might be much worse, as the playable build has reportedly been cracked. …
Read More »ViewSonic’s latest monitor offers affordable high refresh rate gaming
ViewSonic's Omni Gaming line of monitors is getting a new addition this month. The new Omni VX2418C delivers high refresh rate gaming in an affordable package. The monitor features a 24-inch 1080p MVA panel with 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms MPRT. It's a budget panel, so there is no HDR, …
Read More »July’s ‘free’ Nintendo 64 game announced
Each month, Nintendo adds one additional game to its library of Nintendo 64 titles as part of the company’s Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack subscription service. Following on from last month’s game ‘Pokemon Snap’ NSO members are set to receive another N64 Pokemon game this month. Coming to Nintendo Switch …
Read More »Open-world terminator game announced
The Terminator franchise has seen its tumultuous reputation rise and fall across all mediums, from films to video games. Following on from 2019’s well-received Terminator Resistance, an open-world survival game set in the Terminator universe has now been announced. The 2022 Nacon Connect game showcase recently concluded, showing off and …
Read More »SilentiumPC Navis F240 ARGB Review
SilentiumPC is back - but this time with an ARGB liquid cooler, coming in at £85
Read More »Modder creates AMD DLAA competitor with FSR 2.0 in Metro Exodus
Since FSR 2.0 went open-source, modders have been having some fun implementing it in games that don't officially support it. The modder 'Muddymind' took things a step further, forcing FSR 2.0 to render at native resolution, essentially creating AMD's version of DLAA.
Read More »Skull and Bones gets new gameplay trailer and November release date
Just as promised, last night Ubisoft officially re-revealed Skull and Bones with a fresh new gameplay trailer and a release date. After nine years of development and multiple delays, Skull and Bones will finally release on the 8th of November. Skull and Bones is set in the Indian Ocean during …
Read More »Fall Guys surpasses 50 million players in two weeks
Over a week ago we reported that Fall Guys Free For All, the free-to-play re-launch of Fall Guys, attracted more than 20 million players in just 48 hours. Two weeks on from release, we now have updated figures which reveal that the game has now passed 50 million players. Making …
Read More »Bright Memory Infinite finally heads to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S this month
Bright Memory Infinite has already been out on PC for quite some time, offering next-gen level graphics and modern effects, like ray-tracing. It is an impressive looking shooter and soon, we'll see how the console versions stack up. Bright Memory Infinite came to PC last November, but the Xbox Series …
Read More »Riot is raising League of Legends and TFT in-game currency prices
League of Legends was at the forefront of free-to-play gaming over a decade ago, offering in-game currency and microtransactions before it became the widespread norm. In-game currency prices have been fixed in place for a while, but Riot has recently announced a price hike of 10% on average. Buying in-game …
Read More »CD Projekt Red shadow drops new GWENT single-player campaign
There is a new GWENT game coming out – GWENT: Rogue Mage, offering a new single-player campaign with roguelike deck-building mechanics. Technically, this is an expansion to GWENT the multiplayer card game, but Rogue Mage is available as a standalone game. The announcement was made via IGN, where the game …
Read More »Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 beta to begin in September
Previous leaks via Amazon pointed to an August start date for the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 beta. However, it would appear that the beta has been pushed back a bit closer to the game's October release date. According to Call of Duty leaker, Ralph Valve, Activision is …
Read More »BlizzCon set to return in 2023
BlizzCon has been cancelled for the last few years, but there are plans to finally bring the event back. According to Blizzard head, Mike Ybarra, there are plans to host the event once again in 2023. During a recent interview with the LA Times, Ybarra confirmed that recently hired BlizzCon …
Read More »GeForce Now adds Arma Reforger and more this week
Last week was a big one for GeForce Now, with the service heading to Samsung TVs. This week is a little quieter, with just four games joining the library this week, headlined by Arma Reforger. There will be 13 games in total joining GeForce Now this month. This week, four …
Read More »The M2 MacBook Air will finally begin shipping next week
It has been a month since Apple first announced its new M2 processor, alongside the first Mac laptop powered by the chip. Now, the new M2 MacBook Air is finally ready to hit the market, with pre-orders going live this week, and shipping beginning next week. Apple confirmed this week …
Read More »Jonsbo introduces new VR3 ITX and VR4 ATX cases
Jonsbo is back with a new pair of cases for 2022. The new VR3 ITX and VR4 ATX cases include a removable inner chassis to make the building process nice and easy, as well as mesh panels for improved airflow. The Jonsbo VR3 and VR4 are designed to be compact …
Read More »Asustor Drivestor 4 (AS1104T) 4-bay NAS Review
This compact 4-bay NAS is well priced at £260, but the performance is worth looking at
Read More »Biomutant to get free native next-gen update
Released in mid-2021, Biomutant is an action RPG developed by Experiment 101 and published by THQ Nordic. The game suffered from a lengthy development and so despite it releasing after the launch of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, it only offered previous-gen versions. Now, finally, more than one year …
Read More »Ubisoft announces The Division Resurgence for mobile
Ubisoft has been working on a The Division mobile spin-off for a while now. This week, the publisher officially announced The Division Resurgence, a new third-person shooter with RPG elements for mobile with both solo and co-op play. Planned to release on iOS and Android, The Division Resurgence has been …
Read More »ASRock is selling AMD and Intel Wi-Fi 6E upgrade kits for its motherboards
If you own a modern Intel or AMD-based ASRock motherboard and have thought about upgrading the wireless connectivity, there is now a way to do it. ASRock has recently introduced AMD and Intel Wi-Fi 6E upgrade kits, allowing users to benefit from faster WiFi and Bluetooth 5.2. These upgrade kits …
Read More »The Matrix Awakens: An Unreal Engine 5 Experience is being delisted this weekend
The Matrix Awakens: An Unreal Engine 5 Experience shadow-dropped on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S last month, giving console owners a peek into the potential of Unreal Engine 5. Less than a full month after launch however, the demo is getting delisted, meaning you have until this weekend to add …
Read More »Another Nintendo leaker claims Switch Pro to be revealed soon
Just yesterday we reported on a new rumour reviving the notion that a Nintendo Switch Pro is on its way. In the wake of this, another leaker who has in the past correctly leaked Nintendo hardware is now claiming that a Switch Pro is set to be announced near the end of the Summer.
Read More »Leaked slide confirms DDR4 and DDR5 support for Intel Raptor Lake-S platform
We've been hearing for a while now that Intel's upcoming Raptor Lake-S platform will support DDR4 and DDR5 memory. A newly leaked platform overview presentation slide seems to confirm exactly that, in addition to a few other features, like additional PCIe 4.0 lanes and 16 PCIe 5.0 lanes. The leaked …
Read More »Ubisoft Forward is coming back on September 10th
Ubisoft had already announced it would reveal more about the future of the Assassin's Creed series in September 2022, but it seems Ubisoft plans to show more than that. The company has just scheduled a Ubisoft Forward event for September 10th, so there's a good chance we'll get news for …
Read More »Asus launches ROG Cetra True Wireless gaming earbuds with dual-connectivity
Recently, ASUS officially launched the ROG Phone 6, as well as a suite of new accessories, like the new ROG Cetra True Wireless Earbuds, featuring dual-connectivity and hi-fi grade audio quality. There will be a base ROG Cetra True Wireless and a Pro version, featuring dual-connectivity via Bluetooth and USB-C. …
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