MSI Afterburner is probably the most popular GPU overclocking tool out there, but according to its developer, it may soon be dead. MSI, however, says otherwise, as the company is trying to keep things going with the dev in question. In a comment on the Guru3D forum, Alexey “Unwinder” Nicolaychuk, …
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Ubisoft reveals system requirements for The Settlers: New Allies
After multiple delays, we're finally getting a new The Settlers game. The title, first announced in 2018 , had its original release date set to 2019, but had to be postponed for still undisclosed reasons. Fast-forward four years, the game is finally coming out next month, and Ubisoft has now …
Read More »Nvidia readying new AD104 GPUs, RTX 4070 incoming?
Nvidia AD104-based graphics cards are already available with the release of the RTX 4070 Ti, but it seems there are a couple more coming in just a few months. It hasn't been confirmed which exactly SKUs these are, but the most likely scenario is that we're talking about RTX 4070 …
Read More »Following delays, PowerWash Simulator is finally coming to PlayStation and Switch
Back in December, we reported that the hit indie game PowerWash Simulator was having its update delayed, alongside a pushing back of the launch date for the game’s multi-platform release on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. Fortunately, this delay has turned out to be not too long, as the game will …
Read More »Deathverse: Let it Die temporarily shuts down as game is ‘redeveloped’
Let it Die was an interesting but ultimately failed experiment to create a free-to-play Souls-like all the way back in 2016 exclusively for PlayStation. In 2022 we saw the surprise release of its pseudo-sequel, with the battle royale game ‘Deathverse: Let it Die’. Unfortunately, it too has not been performing …
Read More »Major Stardew Valley update finally comes to iOS and Android
We have seen a decent number of indie developers bring their fully-fledged console/PC games to the mobile platform, with one of the biggest being the hit farming simulator Stardew Valley. Like with many mobile ports however, the game is lagging behind when it comes to updates. Fortunately, the game’s latest …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 9 7900 & Ryzen 7 7700 Review
Luke checks out AMD's new 65W CPUs - the 7700 and 7900 (non-X)
Read More »Steam has broken multiple concurrent user records
Over the past few years, we have seen the Steam platform grow from strength to strength, surpassing its own concurrent user count on a semi-regular basis. Now, the platform has reached a new major milestone, seeing more than 33 million users online at the exact same time – with over …
Read More »NetEase acquires SkyBox Labs, co-developers of Halo and Minecraft
SkyBox Labs isn't necessarily known for the specific games developed by the studio. However, it has helped develop world-renowned franchises such as Halo, Age of Empires and Minecraft. NetEase has now acquired SkyBox Labs, hoping to bring some of that expertise into its ranks. SkyBox Labs is a Canadian game …
Read More »Nvidia reportedly developing AI-optimised graphics drivers
It's always a nice surprise when a new GPU driver drops and offers an increase to your gaming performance. Nvidia is reportedly readying something even more significant however, as a recent report claims the company plans to launch graphics drivers with AI optimisations to areas such as "instructions, throughput, hardware utilisation, threading, [and] settings"...
Read More »AMD confirms a batch of RX 7900 XTX reference cards have cooler issues
We've been hearing about 7900 XTX reference cards with very high junction temperatures for a few weeks, and AMD has now responded. Speaking with PCWorld, Scott Herkelman, senior VP and GM at AMD Radeon, confirmed there is indeed a batch of AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX reference graphics cards with …
Read More »CES 2023: Lexar unveils new DDR5 memory and portable storage devices
At CES 2023 this week we checked in with Lexar to take a look at their new and upcoming storage and memory devices. For starters, there is new Ares RGB DDR5 memory on the way for new gaming PCs, but beyond that, there have also been a number of new …
Read More »CES 2023: be quiet! unveils new Dark Power and Pure Power ATX 3.0 power supplies
We're continuing to do the rounds here at CES this week. Today, we swung by the be quiet! booth to check out the company's new ATX 3.0 power supplies, including the new Dark Power 13, which is rated with 80Plus Titanium Efficiency. This year at CES, be quiet!'s big announcements …
Read More »CES 2023: Luke talks AMD 3D V-Cache and Ryzen 7000 for laptops!
Earlier this week, AMD held its CES 2023 keynote, announcing new Ryzen processors for laptops and desktops, new Radeon GPUs for laptops and even advancements in the AI and data centre space. Now today, Luke visits the AMD booth at CES to take a closer look and share his thoughts on all the new hardware.
Read More »CES 2023: DeepCool shows off new QUADSTELLAR, air coolers, fans and PSUs!
Today at CES 2023, Luke takes a walk through the DeepCool suite, taking a closer look at new coolers, fans and cases, including the recently launched Quadstellar Infinity chassis, and the new Assassin IV CPU cooler.
Read More »CES 2023: Thermaltake reveals the Ceres 500 TG ARGB mid-tower case
Continuing its announcement spree, Thermaltake has unveiled the latest addition to the Ceres lineup, the new Ceres 500 TG ARGB chassis. Available in black and white, this new mid-tower was designed with cooling as its central pillar, offering broad cooling component compatibility with support for 420mm radiators. Packing four pre-installed …
Read More »CES 2023: Leo gets in the Cooler Master ORB X, plus new coolers, cases and fans
We've already gone over many of Cooler Master's key announcements for CES 2023, but now we've had a chance to get up close with some of the more interesting products, including the new Synk X haptic feedback chair, which was surprisingly impressive. Watch via YouTube below: Video Timestamps: 00:00 Intro …
Read More »CES 2023: Asus is collaborating with Noctua to release an RTX 4080 graphics card
Following the success of the Asus x Noctua RTX 3070 and RTX 3080 graphics cards, both companies have decided to work together once again to release an RTX 4080-based card. On the outside, the card looks a lot like the previous Noctua cards, but there are significant differences under the …
Read More »Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game added to Steam with heavy discount
The past few months has seen Ubisoft commit itself to bringing its previously Epic Games Store exclusive titles to Steam. We have seen the likes of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Roller Champions, and more added to the storefront slowly but surely. Almost exactly one year after the game’s release on the …
Read More »CES 2023: XMG unveils new-gen laptops including liquid-cooled models
XMG has been making a name for itself in the laptop space for a while now. At CES this week, we swung by to check out the new range, including new models built with Intel's new 13th Gen Core mobile processors and Nvidia's RTX 40 series laptop GPUs. The XMG …
Read More »CES 2023: EKWB showcases modded PCs, new components and server cooling gear
Today at CES 2023, Leo checked in with EKWB to see what is in store for us this year on the custom liquid cooling front. As it turns out, EKWB is expanding beyond components and will soon offer fully pre-built liquid-cooled systems. Watch via YouTube below: Video Timestamps: 00:00 Intro …
Read More »2023’s first free Epic Games Store titles are now available
Following the conclusion of the Epic Games Store’s 15 days of free games promotion, the platform has once again returned to its standard affair of offering free games on a weekly basis. Available to add to your library right now is the inventive indie rocket building simulator Kerbal Space Program …
Read More »Sonic Frontiers gets surprise Switch demo
Sonic Frontiers released late last year to great fanfare from long-time supporters of the series. What’s more, the general audience seemed to agree with the sentiment, with the open-zone game being one of the most well-received titles in years. If you have yet to be sold on the game, SEGA …
Read More »CES 2023: MSI expands its portfolio with new monitors, peripherals, SSDs and more
At CES this week, MSI announced a ton of new products. We've already covered the extensive new laptop range, and now our attention turns to other hardware, including new monitors, SSDs and peripherals from MSI, alongside some less-expected products, including an MSI-branded EV charger. Starting with what's probably the most …
Read More »Resident Evil 4 Remake will expand the Island section further
One of the most anticipated titles for 2023 is the upcoming remake of the survival horror classic Resident Evil 4. Originally released in 2005, the game’s remake is set to launch in just a few short months on the 24th of March. Ahead of this date, the team has confirmed …
Read More »CES 2023: Thermaltake shows off new magnetic quick-connect RGB fans
We've been catching up with Thermaltake at CES 2023 this week. Alongside new cases and coolers, TT also announced its new SWAFAN series. These are swappable fans, with a magnetic quick-connect system, allowing you to easily daisy chain fans together for easy installation. Available in 120mm and 140mm sizes, the …
Read More »CES 2023: Phanteks unveils NV7 cases, Shift XT panel, Glacier hardware and more!
Our CES 2023 coverage continues today with Leo swinging by the Phanteks booth. As you would expect, the company has plenty of new hardware in store for us in 2023, from new cooling gear to cases and ATX 3.0 power supplies. Watch via YouTube below: Video Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:10 …
Read More »CES 2023: Acer teams up with BIWIN for new Predator GM7 NVMe SSD
We got our first look at an Acer-branded SSD back at the end of 2021, with the company partnering with BIWIN to launch a new range of storage products. Now at CES 2023, the new Predator GM7 NVMe SSD has been announced, targeting the budget audience without compromising on performance. …
Read More »CES 2023: Hands-on with MSI’s 49in OLED monitor, plus GPUs, routers and more!
After taking a look at new MSI laptops yesterday, today Leo and Luke got hands-on with some of MSI's latest components. These included a range of graphics cards, peripherals, motherboards and more, with one or two surprises thrown in, like an EV charger and 49in QD-OLED monitor...
Read More »Naughty Dog teases The Last of Us Factions with new concept art
While it was initially a shame to hear that The Last of Us Part II was not going to launch with a Factions multiplayer mode, this quickly dissipated when it was revealed that a standalone dedicated Factions game was in the works. While we have yet to see any concrete …
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