Elgato has launched a pair of new products aimed at content creators seeking a more professional and streamlined audio setup. The launch includes the new Wave Mic Arm MK.2 and, in a move that will please many streamers and podcasters, a standalone version of its AI-powered Voice Focus VST plugin. …

Just days after announcing a controversial price hike of up to 50% for its Xbox Game Pass service, a new report suggests Microsoft is preparing to launch a new, free tier for its cloud gaming platform. According to insiders, the company is internally testing an ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud …

The nominations for the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards have officially been announced, and the public is now invited to cast their votes to decide the winners. The annual awards show, held in London, celebrates the best games of the year across more than 20 categories, with the majority of the awards decided by the players themselves.

The roadmap for Intel's 2026 CPU families has become significantly clearer. In a new update to its official Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) reference manual, Intel has given us the first public confirmation of the core microarchitectures that will power its next generation “Nova Lake” client and “Diamond Rapids” server processors. …

SCUF Gaming has unveiled its latest high-performance gamepad for the Xbox and PC ecosystems – the Valor Pro Wireless. This new controller builds on SCUF's legacy of customisation but adds two modern features that competitive gamers have been asking for: anti-drift thumbsticks and a 1000Hz polling rate for PC. Designed …

Thermal Grizzly has announced two new sets of thermal pads. The launch includes the Minus Pad Extreme 2, a successor to its popular flagship pad, and the brand-new Minus Pad High Compression, an innovative product designed to simplify the installation of a GPU water block. The Minus Pad High Compression …

Lian Li has launched the SP V2 series, a refresh of its popular SFX-style power supplies. The new lineup, which includes 750W and 850W models, has been updated to the latest ATX 3.1 standard and now features the modern 12V-2×6 power connector. The new SP750 V2 and SP850 V2 are …

In what could be one of the most significant shifts in the semiconductor industry in decades, a new report claims that Intel is in early-stage negotiations to manufacture chips for its biggest and longest-standing rival, AMD.  For years, AMD's resurgence has been built on the back of TSMC's cutting-edge process …

NZXT has unveiled its new C Series Gold Core family of power supplies, a new mainstream lineup positioned just below its premium Gold series. The new PSUs are fully compliant with the latest ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards and are available in 750W, 850W, and 1000W models. According to …

FIFA has officially thrown its hat back into the video game ring following its high-profile split with EA. The organisation has announced a new arcade-style football game called FIFA Heroes, which is being developed by Enver Studio and is scheduled to launch in 2026.

For anyone who misses the simpler days of Team Fortress 2, before the endless stream of hats and the current bot infestation, some great news has just arrived. The development team behind the popular Team Fortress 2 Classic mod has announced that an open beta for its official Steam release …

It looks like Intel may be preparing to add another layer to its mobile CPU branding with the upcoming launch of its Panther Lake architecture. A rumour that has been circulating for a couple of weeks has now been backed up by the reliable hardware leaker, suggesting that Intel will …

The first performance figures for Apple's next-generation M5 System-on-a-Chip (SoC) have emerged, indicating a significant emphasis on graphics performance for the upcoming generation. The leak originates from a YouTuber who had previously accurately previewed last year's M4 MacBook Pro, lending credibility to the numbers.

In what appears to be the unfortunate fallout from the cancellation of a major project, Just Cause developer Avalanche Studios has announced a significant restructuring. The company is completely shutting down its Liverpool studio in the UK and will be making staff reductions across its remaining studios in Sweden. This …

After months of player-driven building and feedback in early access, the medieval MMO Pax Dei is ready for its full 1.0 launch. Developer Mainframe Industries has announced that the game will officially release on October 16th. Alongside the announcement, the game was also revealed as a day-one title for Game …

Logitech has officially unveiled the next generation of its iconic productivity mouse, the MX Master 4. The new model, aimed at creative professionals and developers, builds on the success of its predecessors with two major new features: a built-in haptic engine for tactile feedback and a new software overlay called …

It appears that we may have to wait a little longer than some had hoped for the RTX 50 Super series graphics cards, with a potential retail launch now scheduled for the first half of 2026, according to the latest reports. According to Benchlife (via VideoCardz), the Super lineup is …

SanDisk and its sister brand WD_Black have today announced a new range of officially licensed storage solutions for the Asus ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X portable consoles. Revealed at TGS 2025, the new microSD card and internal NVMe SSD are part of the “Designed for Xbox” initiative, offering officially …

It looks like AMD is hard at work on the next iteration of its driver-level frame generation technology. Evidence of AMD Fluid Motion Frames 3 (AFMF3) has been discovered in a recent Radeon driver package, suggesting that an update to the popular feature is already well into development. Mentions of …

Endorfy has launched the Thock V2, a refresh of its mechanical keyboard lineup that includes 17 different variants right out of the gate. The new series, which comes in a grey, is packed with enthusiast-grade features including multi-layer sound dampening, hot-swappable switches, and new custom switch options. The keyboard series …

The rumour mill for Nvidia's RTX 50 series mid-generation refresh has just been fed with interesting information. Seasonic has added two unannounced GeForce RTX 50 Super graphics cards to its online PSU calculator, giving us our first look at their potential power targets and adding significant weight to the rumours …

Possessor(s), the latest game to be announced by the creators of the Hyper Light series, has a release date set. The release is now scheduled for November 11th for PC and PS5. Alongside the announcement, the developer has published a new trailer featuring additional gameplay footage. Possessor's combat system is …

Emerging case manufacturer APNX has launched its most sophisticated chassis to date, the APNX V2. This new mid-tower is a feature-packed showcase case, boasting a three-piece panoramic glass design, good out-of-the-box cooling, and native support for the latest back-connect motherboards. The V2 is designed to put your hardware on full …

It looks like LG is finally getting in on the glossy OLED action. A new monitor, the LG UltraGear 27GX704A-B, has just been listed on Amazon in the US, and it appears to be the company's first display to use the new and improved glossy version of its popular 27-inch 240Hz WOLED panel.

Following its announcement at CES earlier this year, Cherry Xtrfy has officially launched its new flagship low-profile mechanical keyboard, the MX 10.1 Wireless. The new board combines a slim, full-size aluminium design with high-performance wireless technology and the latest generation of Cherry's low-profile switches. The new MX 10.1 features the …

It's a tale as old as time in the world of PC hardware: flashing the BIOS of a more powerful graphics card onto its weaker sibling to unlock more performance. A user on the Radeon subreddit has just done exactly that with the latest RDNA 4 hardware, successfully flashing an …

ASRock has unveiled a new, limited-edition graphics card for fans of Monster Hunter. The company has partnered with Capcom to release the ASRock AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, featuring a completely custom design inspired by the game. The card's aesthetic is inspired by the “Arkveld” monster from the game. The …

Corsair has unveiled a new line of gaming keyboards, marking a departure from its long-running K-series branding. The new Vanguard series is launching with two models, the Vanguard 96 and the top-tier Vanguard Pro 96, both of which are absolutely packed with high-end features for gamers and streamers, including an …

Antec has introduced two new mid-tower cases for enthusiasts: the AX1000 ARGB and the Flux Rear. Both promise a blend of high airflow and stunning aesthetics, but each comes with its own unique design philosophy. First up is the Antec AX1000 ARGB, a case designed to showcase your system. With …

Good news for fans of white-themed PC builds. Endorfy has today announced that its Stratus White PWM ARGB fans, which were previously only available bundled with the Arx 700 White ARGB case, are now being released as a standalone product. The fans are available in both 120 mm and 140 …