Last month, we teamed up with GIGABYTE to give our readers the chance to win an awesome PC upgrade bundle featuring a GTX 1080Ti, a Z370 motherboard and a free copy of Far Cry 5. The competition is now over, so today we are pleased to announce the winners. There …
Read More »Microsoft might be partnering with Razer to launch keyboard/mouse support for Xbox
Microsoft has teased keyboard and mouse support for the Xbox One a number of times over the last few years. It has been a while since we've had an update on that front, but it looks like we could see the feature roll out fairly soon, kicking off with a …
Read More »Valve starts shipping new Knuckles VR controllers and Portal tech demo
While much attention is currently being placed on the Steam Summer Sale, Valve did have one other launch quietly take place last night. After some extra work and some design changes, Valve has debuted the latest version of its Knuckles VR controllers, alongside a Portal-themed tech demo called ‘Portal Moondust'. …
Read More »Bethesda is suing Warner Bros over Westworld mobile game
Lawsuit alleges that the Westworld mobile game is a rip-off of Fallout Shelter and uses stolen code.
Read More »The Steam Summer Sale should kick off later today
The Steam Summer sale will be kicking off in just a few hours!
Read More »Nintendo implements strict new anti-piracy measures for the Switch
Over the last year, console hackers and modders have been chipping away at the Nintendo Switch, discovering what makes the console tick and how to work around its security. At this point, playing pirated games on a Switch is perfectly possible, so Nintendo is cracking down with some strict new …
Read More »Sony seems to be testing a download option for PSNow
It has been over four years since PlayStation Now first started rolling out, with Sony banking on cloud game streaming igniting a wave of interest. Unfortunately, game streaming just isn't a viable option for most people. However, people are willing to pay a monthly fee for something like Xbox Game …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Odyssey cements the series’ future as an RPG franchise
Origins was just step one in Ubisoft's reinvention of the Assassin's Creed series. Odyssey will cement the game's future as an RPG, complete with choices, consequences and multiple endings.
Read More »Killer Wireless xTend technology aims to boost WiFi using your gaming PC
This year during Computex, we saw several new systems boasting Rivet Networks' new Killer Wireless xTend technology, which is rolling out alongside the new Killer Wireless-AC 1550 chip. We'll be seeing this new wireless technology implemented in motherboards and laptops throughout the year, but what is it and what does …
Read More »We now know the PC specs behind Cyberpunk 2077’s impressive E3 gameplay demo
After debuting a new full-length trailer for Cyberpunk 2077 at E3 last week, the games press were treated to an impressive 50-minute long gameplay demo behind closed doors. From what we've been hearing, the game is already looking to be an incredible RPG, and now we know what hardware was …
Read More »Fallout 76 will have a beta before launch, Xbox will get access first
Bethesda and Microsoft have a fairly good partnership going on. The original Xbox was the first console to get The Elder Scrolls Morrowind, the Xbox One was the first console to get mod support, and now, it looks like Microsoft will have a head start on the upcoming Fallout 76 …
Read More »Capcom confirms Devil May Cry 5 will release in Q1 2019
While leaks had spoiled some of the surprise surrounding Capcom's Devil May Cry 5 E3 reveal, the game appearing on the Microsoft stage did catch us off guard. At the time, we were told to expect the game in ‘Spring 2019', but thanks to an investor meeting, we have a …
Read More »Win a GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1080Ti, a Z370 motherboard and Far Cry 5! (Closed)
This month, we have teamed up with GIGABYTE to give one lucky reader the chance to win an awesome PC upgrade bundle, including a GTX 1080Ti, a brand new Z370 motherboard and a free copy of Far Cry 5!
Read More »Valve is introducing more restrictions in an effort to combat ‘fake games’
Back in March 2017, Valve began tightening up its rules on Steam in an effort to reduce the number of ‘fake games' on the platform and stop developers from exploiting Steam's systems in order to turn a profit. This started off with restrictions to trading card eligibility, and now, it …
Read More »Microsoft’s biggest E3 announcement was an investment in the future
Microsoft has coasted through this generation so far, but at E3 this year, the Xbox team made it clear that it has rediscovered its fighting spirit.
Read More »Fortnite on the Switch already has over two million players
Over the last year, Epic Games has continued to strike gold with Fortnite's free to play Battle Royale mode. Since hitting smartphone platforms, the game has shot up to having 125 million players worldwide, and it looks like further growth is already coming from the game's launch on the Nintendo …
Read More »Intel confirms plans to launch first discrete GPU in 2020
Last year, it was announced that Raja Koduri would be joining Intel to lead the company's charge into the discrete GPU market. As we already know, you can't just build a brand new graphics chip or architecture over night, but it looks like there is now a timeline in place. …
Read More »Computex 2018: Noctua’s latest prototypes and first all-black CPU cooler
At Computex this year, Noctua took the opportunity to show off some new prototype coolers currently in the works. Nothing here is quite ready for market yet, but it gives us a good look at what is coming up, and the key differences between current models and newer ones. Oh, …
Read More »Computex 2018: In Win gets artsy with curved aluminium, lots of tempered glass and a fully lit front panel
One of our final stops in Taipei this year was In-Win, who as always, had some very stylistic and visually pleasing cases to show off. Some are intended for the mass market, while one in particular can only be described as a showpiece, with a whopping £5,000 price tag. We'll …
Read More »Computex 2018: EKWB Cyrofuel, wooden waterblocks and unseen prototypes
Computex has officially come to an end, but we still have a few bits left to talk about from our week in Taipei. At the show, we had the chance to check out the EK Water Blocks suite at the Hyatt, giving us a good look at upcoming water cooling …
Read More »Computex 2018: KitGuru visits Cooler Master’s PSU design studio
Over the course of Computex, we reported on a number of new Cooler Master launches, including the new Extreme XG750 power supply. The Computex booth was actually our second time seeing this PSU, as a few days before, we were invited to visit Cooler Master's design studio in New Taipei …
Read More »Computex 2018: Lian-Li is going big on RGB with new cases and cable accessories
We're finally in the home stretch of Computex coverage. One of our last stops this year was Lian-Li, with a couple of good cases on show. The big takeaway from Lian-Li this year is that the company is finally moving into the RGB space, with its own case lighting and …
Read More »Computex 2018: G.Skill 5GHz memory, Trident Z Royal and more
While the centerpiece of G.Skill's Computex presence is the Overclocking World Championship, the ultra-fast memory maker had plenty of other interesting things to show off at their booth. For starters, there is a 5GHz DDR4 kit on the way for consumers, some very sleek mechanical keyboards on the way, and …
Read More »Computex 2018: Thermaltake’s Level 20 range and auto adjustable RGB desk
While we already had a private run down of the new Level 20 case series from Thermaltake earlier this week, today at Computex LEO had the chance to swing by and check them out for himself, alongside some rather impressive modded PCs. Thermaltake's level 20 case series is arriving to …
Read More »Computex 2018: Hands-on with the MSI PS42 laptop
Having heard the news of new laptops from MSI earlier in the week, our man Leo ventured to see the new PS42 – a thin and light from MSI in a swish silver body. The new laptop is notable for its very portable body, as the whole machine weighs just …
Read More »Computex 2018: ASUS ROG PSUs, liquid coolers, cases and a $5K laptop
We've already had a great deal of announcements from ASUS over the course of this week, but after visiting the ROG booth at Computex, we managed to get a few more insights into what is coming up. We covered the ASUS ROG Thor power supply announcements earlier this week. The …
Read More »Computex 2018: Antec’s new case lineup, memory and PSUs
We had the chance to swing by Antec's suite at Computex this year. There were quite a few announcements taking place but two things stood out in particular- Project X and Krypton. Currently Project X is being billed as Antec's chance to get back into the innovation game. Project X …
Read More »E3 2018: Here is the complete schedule for each of the big conferences
E3 is consistently the most exciting time of the year for gamers everywhere and this year should be no different. The event kicks off this weekend, and all of the big publishers are prepared, with EA, Microsoft, Bethesda, Square Enix, Ubisoft, Nintendo and Sony all hosting press conferences. Similarly to last …
Read More »Computex 2018: be quiet! case revisions, Threadripper 2nd Gen Dark Rock Pro and more
This year at Computex, be quiet! has a sizeable spread of new launches to talk about. The Dark Base and Silent Base cases are getting new and improved revisions, Threadripper buyers have a new Dark Rock Pro 4 to look forward to and silent PC enthusiasts will want to be …
Read More »Computex 2018: Seasonic’s System Cable Management Device and new PSUs
We couldn't wrap up Computex this year without first visiting the fine folks at Seasonic. This year, we had the chance to scope out a few new upcoming products. As you would expect, three of them were new power supplies, but we also had the chance to look at something …
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