To make sure you don't miss out on any of the big stories of the week, we are presenting a weekly run down. This week's edition features Intel 10nm CPU progress, an update on RTX 2080Ti pre-order shipments, leaked footage for Amazon's new MMO, Microsoft's borked Windows 10 update and more.
Read More »Leo Says 27: China’s big hack, Nvidia RTX, AMD 7nm, Intel 9th Gen, Tomb Raider & more!
A lot of hot topics in for discussion today. One thing about Leo, he never minces his words.
Read More »Win a STEAM game of your choice this weekend! (closed)
We’re returning this week with another game giveaway. Over the weekend, we are running a caption contest, the winner of which will receive a STEAM game of their choice!
Read More »PC Specialist launches 17.3″ Recoil II gaming laptop
Back in May, PC Specialist launched the Recoil II gaming laptop, complete with a 15.6-inch high refresh rate display, an Intel 8th Gen CPU and Nvidia GTX 10-series graphics. It has been a few months since then and now, PC Specialist is bringing out a bigger version for those who …
Read More »You can grab Shadow Warrior 2 for free right now
It has been just over two years since Wang returned in Shadow Warrior 2. If you didn't end up picking the game up at the time and fancy giving it a go, then there is no better time than right now as the game is currently being given away for …
Read More »Apple’s T2 chip prevents independant repairs, locking down the iMac Pro and MacBook Pro
Apple has come under fire plenty of times in the past for its unfriendly stance on third-party repairs. Now, it looks like the argument is going to spring back up again as it has been revealed that the new T2 security chip found in the 2018 MacBook Pro and iMac …
Read More »There will be another Madden charity event this weekend to support Jacksonville victims
Tragedy struck in August after a shooting took place at a Madden 2019 tournament. Following the events that took place, EA pledged to bolster security at future events and set up a tribute fund for the victim's families. Now, further support is coming for those affected by the attack, with …
Read More »Nvidia updates status of unshipped RTX 2080Ti pre-orders
A couple of weeks ago, we learned that Nvidia was struggling to keep up with pre-order demand for the RTX 2080Ti Founders Edition. At the time, pre-orders were set to be fulfilled between the 20th and 27th of September, with general availability commencing immediately after that. However, more delays have …
Read More »Mike Morhaime steps down as Blizzard President, WoW exec will take over
Blizzard is going through another big change this year, as Mike Morhaime, studio co-founder, is stepping down. Morhaime worked at Blizzard for 27 years but will be departing this year, with WoW executive producer, J. Allen Brack set to take over as president. Morhaime will no longer be leading Blizzard …
Read More »Razer has launched its first wireless router
Razer has expanded into many different areas over the years, from gaming mice and keyboards to laptops and smartphones. Now this week, Razer is diving in to a new area with the Razer Sila, a high-performance WiFi router designed to give a boost to gaming traffic. The idea of a …
Read More »Ofcom investigates EE and Vodafone over inaccurate network coverage information
Ofcom is cracking down on UK telecom practices once again, this time taking aim at EE and Vodafone over allegations of inaccurate data coverage information. These inaccurate statistics seem to primarily be affecting those who live in rural areas. Ofcom launched its investigation earlier this week and aims to figure …
Read More »Ubisoft comments on the future for Splinter Cell and Prince of Persia
The future of Ubisoft's Splinter Cell series has been up for debate for quite some time. Earlier this year, it looked like we might get a surprise reveal at E3 after Walmart Canada leaked listings for several games set to appear at the event. However, E3 went by without a …
Read More »Sources confirm Harry Potter RPG is real
Yesterday afternoon, an out of the blue leak appeared, showing off trailer footage for an upcoming Harry Potter game built for modern consoles. Graphically and animation-wise, the game was looking great but questions still loomed surrounding the studio behind the game. Now, we seem to have some answers thanks to …
Read More »Windows 10 October Update is live, brings raytracing support, app mirroring and more
We finally have full support for real-time raytracing in games as Microsoft's Windows 10 October update has begun rolling out. This features the DirectX Raytracing API, alongside other OS improvements and features.
Read More »Turkish publisher claims Cyberpunk 2077 will launch next year
We finally got our first good look at Cyberpunk 2077 in August, after CD Projekt Red released its full 50-minute gameplay demo that first debuted privately at E3. There is still no word on a release date and CD Projekt Red has been stressing that there is still much work …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Odyssey PC system requirements revealed
Assassin's Creed Odyssey will be with us later this week. Reviews are now live, we've previously discussed some of the new RPG elements coming to this year's entry and now, it is time to take a look at the PC system requirements, broken down for 720p/30, 1080p/30 and 4K/30. Assassin's …
Read More »Gearbox CEO was apparently scammed out of $3 million by former assistant
Randy Pitchford has been in the news on numerous occasions over the years and it is seemingly never for particularly good reasons. This time around, the Gearbox CEO is making headlines as it has come to light that he was scammed out of around $3 million by a former assistant. …
Read More »Cooler Master launches COSMOS C700M
Cooler Master's famed COSMOS lineup is getting a new addition this week. Today, Cooler Master launches the brand new COSMOS C700M, a new flagship case with the aim of taking new tech, design elements and features all fused together to raise the bar. The COSMOS range has been around since …
Read More »Google will let you stream Assassin’s Creed Odyssey from Chrome with Project Stream
We already knew that Ubisoft would be bringing Assassin's Creed Odyssey to the cloud for Nintendo Switch owners in Japan but it looks like the game will be streamable in other parts of the world too. Today, Google announced Project Stream, which will let people play demanding games, like Assassin's …
Read More »Rockstar drops part two of its Red Dead Redemption II gameplay reveal
Rockstar has been slowly rolling out information in the build up to Red Dead Redemption 2's launch. Back in August, we received the very first full gameplay trailer, breaking down exploration, conversations and a few other mechanics. Today, we got part two of Rockstar's gameplay reveal, focussing on combat, side …
Read More »Trademark reveals Bungie’s next game ‘Matter’
Back in June, we learned that Bungie would begin working on brand new IP outside of Destiny thanks to support from Chinese publisher, NetEase. The publisher invested $100 million in Bungie, giving the studio resources to manage multiple projects at once. Now, we have our first hint at what Bungie's …
Read More »There won’t be a PlayStation Experience event this year but Microsoft will hold an Xbox event
Ever since E3, fans have been wondering when Sony was going to announce the date for this year's PlayStation Experience event. The months went on and Sony stayed quiet on the situation. Now we know why, as Sony officially announced over the weekend that there would be no event this …
Read More »Google reportedly pays Apple $9 billion a year for iOS search traffic
A couple of years ago, it came to light that Google had paid Apple around $1 billion to keep its search engine as the default on the iOS Safari browser. To be more specific, Apple was making 34 percent of the revenue from Google's iOS traffic. Apple has considered changing …
Read More »Razer’s Nari Ultimate headset packs THX surround and haptic feedback drivers
Razer's latest headset packs HyperSense haptic feedback drivers and THX Spatial Audio to provide a potentially very tangible competitive edge.
Read More »WildStar is officially going offline in November, Carbine Studios will close too
WildStar looked like it could be the next big MMO when it launched in 2014. There was plenty of excitement surrounding the game and its potential to take on WoW at the time but shortly after its launch, players started leaving. The game had a brief resurgence in 2015 after …
Read More »Uber fined $148 million for mishandling 2016 hack and attempted cover up
Last year, Uber was heavily scrutinised over its security practises after a data leak was made public. A hacker had managed to obtain the details of millions of Uber users worldwide, including drivers and customers. The hack, which took place in 2016, was kept under wraps for 13 months and …
Read More »Vivendi plans to sell off all remaining Ubisoft shares by March
Back in October of 2015, Vivendi, the same company that once owned a majority stake in Activision, started taking an interest in Ubisoft. Vivendi swiftly began buying up shares, putting Ubisoft's board into a bit of a panic. Ubisoft made it clear that the potential takeover was not welcome and …
Read More »Fallout 76 beta arrives next month, will give access to the full game
We're coming up to October, which means it is time for Bethesda to start gearing up for its big Fallout 76 beta. The multiplayer title is heading our way in mid-November but we'll have access to the full game in just a few weeks time as extensive beta testing gets …
Read More »Netgear is giving away ten Orbi Pro WiFi systems
While we run a lot of our own giveaways here at KitGuru, sometimes we'll spot good ones occurring elsewhere. This week Netgear is running its own competition, offering up ten Orbi Pro WiFi systems. The Orbi Pro operates wire-free and provides a dedicated connection between router and satellite. Setting one …
Read More »Oculus Quest pitched as an all-in-one VR console with room scale tracking
We've been hearing about the Oculus Santa Cruz headset for a couple of years now. The goal with this headset was to produce a truly all-in-one solution for the more demanding games that you can already pick up and play with the Oculus Rift. Now, it looks like the team …
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