In a surprising move, Sony has announced it will no longer require players to link their PlayStation Network (PSN) accounts to play certain PC titles. This decision comes after widespread criticism from PC gamers who objected to the PSN account requirement for games like God of War Ragnarök and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered

The classic MOBA Heroes of Newerth is returning with an updated version, Heroes of Newerth: Reborn. Developed by Kongor Studios and published by Garena, this reimagining aims to recapture the magic of the original while introducing modern enhancements and a refreshed gameplay experience. Inspired by the iconic Warcraft 3 mod …

NZXT is expanding its reach in the PC peripheral market with the launch of the Elite series. This new collection includes a magnetic Hall effect keyboard, a lightweight wireless mouse, a USB microphone, and cloth mousepads.  Starting with the Function Elite MiniTKL, this compact and stylish keyboard is built for …

DLSS Swapper, a handy tool for those who want to update the DLSS version running in their games, now also allows users to do the same for AMD FSR 3.1 Intel XeSS.  DLSS Swapper allows gamers to manually update the DLSS libraries in games, often to newer versions with improved …

Koei Tecmo has announced that its action RPG, Rise of the Ronin, will be slicing its way onto PC on March 11th, 2025. Prepare to embark on an epic journey through 19th-century Japan, where the fate of a nation hangs in the balance. Developed by Team Ninja, the studio behind …

Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth has landed on PC with a bang, achieving the highest concurrent player count for a single-player Final Fantasy title on Steam. With a peak concurrent player count of 40,564 players, according to SteamDB, Rebirth has surpassed even Final Fantasy XVI's PC debut, which saw 27,508 concurrent …

Hogwarts Legacy is about to get that bit more magical with its upcoming update launching on January 30th. Portkey Games is adding a Creator Kit and an in-game Mod Manager to Hogwarts Legacy, allowing you to easily create and manage mods. Warner Bros. Games has announced that Hogwarts Legacy will …

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 is making waves ahead of its official launch, with leaked 3DMark Time Spy and Geekbench scores suggesting a small performance uplift over the previous generation. A user on the Tieba Baidu forums (via Everest) has shared a screenshot of what appears to be a Time …

A new DDR5 frequency world record has just been set! Overclocker HiCookie recently beat the previous DDR5 record of DDR5-12698, achieving a whopping DDR5-12726 with a V-Color memory stick and a Gigabyte motherboard. Renowned overclocker HiCookie, using the Z890 Aorus Tachyon Ice, pushed a 24 GB V-Color DDR5 memory module …

AMD's upcoming FSR 4 upscaling technology could be easier to implement than previously thought, with rumours suggesting a seamless upgrade path for games already supporting FSR 3.1. This comes from Kepler_L2 (via VideoCardz) who hinted on Twitter that FSR 4 might be a simple drop-in replacement for FSR 3.1 (FSR …

MSI Afterburner has received a significant update with the release of version 4.6.6 Beta 5. This latest version brings many improvements, including support for Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards, experimental support for Ryzen 9000 and Core Ultra 200 CPUs, alongside a fresh new look. Developed by Alexey “Unwinder” …

Calling all PC gamers here in the UK! Scan Computers, in Bolton, is hosting the UK's only official Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series launch event on January 30th, 2025. This is your chance to snag an RTX 50 series GPU on day one, along with exclusive perks and prizes...

Cooler Master has just released the Hyper 612 Apex, a new air cooler that promises to pack a serious punch into a compact and user-friendly design. It has also introduced a SickleFlow Edge 120 ARGB 3-Pack fan kit, designed to give PC enthusiasts a convenient and stylish way to boost …

Asus is being scrutinised for its PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim mechanism. Reports of potential damage to graphics cards caused by the new design have surfaced, accompanied by photos of evident damage to the PCB. The PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim, introduced on Asus's Intel 800 and AMD 800 series motherboards, aims …

Cooler Master is updating its AIO cooler lineup by launching two new series: the MasterLiquid Core II and the MasterLiquid Atmos Stealth. These coolers offer distinct features and cater to different aesthetics, designed to provide PC builders with versatile options for taming their CPUs. The MasterLiquid Core II series builds …

MSI has released the Strike 600, a mechanical keyboard with silent tactile switches. Designed for gamers, professionals, and content creators alike, it is designed to offer a refined typing experience focusing on quiet operation, durability, and customisation. The Strike 600 comes equipped with Kailh Midnight Pro Silent tactile switches, which …

The launch of AMD's Radeon RX 9070 series has been more confusing than expected. After their absence at CES 2025, AMD has been slow to share details on these GPUs, only stating that the cards would come out in Q1 2025. Since then, a more specific release has been confirmed …

Nvidia appears to be cooking up a graphics card behemoth with 96GB of GDDR7 memory. The new card has been spotted on a shipping manifest without a name, but the memory configuration was clearly mentioned. The report comes from ComputerBase, which found shipping manifests detailing a new Nvidia GPU with …

Silverstone has just unveiled the Lucid LD04, a stylish micro-ATX chassis that offers a panoramic view of your system's internals and supports a wide variety of components. Inspired by the popular aquarium-style trend, the Lucid LD04 features tempered glass front and side panels, providing a stunning 270-degree view of your …

With the GeForce RTX 5090 having a whopping 575W TDP, concerns about potential power connector meltdowns, similar to those experienced with the RTX 4090, are understandably high. However, Nvidia has assured gamers that it has taken steps to prevent that from happening again. During a recent Q&A session in South …

Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 Ti cards have been expected to be released in February since the 50-series was announced at CES 2025, but we've not had a specific date - until now. A retailer listing might have spilled the beans on the upcoming release of the Nvidia RTX 50 series card, pointing the launch date to February 20th...

Phanteks has officially launched the Evolv X2, a stunning ATX chassis that reimagines PC case design with a focus on airflow and aesthetics. First unveiled at Computex 2024, the Evolv X2 features a striking tri-panel tempered glass design that showcases your system's components from multiple angles. Its aluminum interior and …

Raijintek is hoping to make a statement in the keyboard market with its new MGA-68, a premium 65% aluminium keyboard with magnetic switches at a relatively affordable price. This sleek keyboard, available in black or silver, has a CNC-machined aluminium body that provides a distinct sound profile. Raijintek has equipped …

Gamdias is kicking off 2025 with a bang, introducing the Atlas P2 CG, a great-looking new PC case that blends panoramic views with impressive functionality. The Atlas P2 CG offers a unique fish-tank-inspired design with a seamless one-piece curved glass panel that provides a 270º view of your internal components, …

Could Nvidia's frame generation technology be coming to older GeForce RTX 30 series graphics cards? A recent interview with Nvidia's Bryan Catanzaro has sparked hope for gamers with older GPUs. While the RTX 40 and 50 series enjoy the benefits of Frame Generation, a technology that inserts AI-generated frames to …

Indonesian overclocker “speed.fastest” has achieved a remarkable new overclocking milestone, pushing a G.Skill Trident Z5 DDR5 memory module to a staggering 12,054 MT/s using just air cooling. While this doesn't quite top the current world record of 12,697 MT/s, it still is worth mentioning because it was accomplished without exotic …

An AMD representative has confirmed that its next-generation Radeon RX 9000 series GPUs will launch in March, quashing rumours of a January release...

Jonsbo has just launched two new Mini-ITX cases that pack a surprising amount of functionality into a tiny footprint. The N10 and NV10, measuring 205 x 205 x 108 mm (4.54 liters), are designed offer unique solutions for space-constrained builds depending on what you want from your system. As noted …

EA is pulling the plug on its Origin software, forcing users to migrate to the newer EA app. But this transition isn't without its casualties, as the EA app requires a 64-bit operating system, leaving behind those on older 32-bit systems. The Origin app will officially cease operation on April …

LG is set to shake up the gaming monitor market with the UltraGear 27GP850A, the first IPS Black gaming display with a 4K resolution and a 240 Hz refresh rate. IPS Black is pretty much an evolution over standard IPS, offering similar specs to the former technology but improving on …