After months of leaks and rumours, today Google officially confirmed that it will be launching its next smartphone on the 4th of October. The Google Pixel 2 is currently being manufactured by HTC, meanwhile the larger XL version will be made by LG. Google's confirmation comes just two days after …
Read More »Rumour claims a GTX 1070Ti may be on the way
With the RX Vega now out in the wild and Nvidia remaining tight lipped about Volta, there has been a lack of graphics card news recently. However, one new rumour did pop up this week, pointing towards the existence of a GTX 1070Ti, presumably to combat against the RX Vega …
Read More »Apple explains what went wrong with its live iPhone X Face ID demo
On Tuesday, during Apple's big iPhone X and iPhone 8 launch event, the company suffered an embarrassing moment when a live demo of the iPhone X's new Face ID tech did not go as planned. This has spread across the web like wildfire but as it turns out, the issue …
Read More »Nintendo is bringing some of its classic arcade games to the Switch
Over the years, the Virtual Console has become a staple part of Nintendo's software lineup. We are still eagerly awaiting its arrival on the Nintendo Switch but in the meantime, we will be able to enjoy a new feature known as ‘Arcade Archives', bringing classic Nintendo arcade games to the …
Read More »DOOM and Wolfenstein II are both coming to the Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch's Year One game library just got a bit stronger as last night, Bethesda surprisingly announced that it would be bringing both DOOM and Wolfenstein 2 to the console. DOOM will be arriving this year and is the surprise game release Bethesda alluded to last week. DOOM Switch …
Read More »The Machines is an Augmented Reality RTS heading to iOS 11
There was a lot to unpack following Apple's iPhone launch event last night. We've already had a chance to cover the iPhone 8 and iPhone X announcements and the Apple TV 4K. However, one thing we didn't touch on was the first Augmented Reality video game built for iOS 11. …
Read More »The Skyrim Special Edition script extender is now in alpha
Last year, Bethesda released Skyrim: Special Edition, updating the best-selling RPG with an upgraded engine and better graphics. This was a free upgrade for PC owners of the original Skyrim (and its DLC), which was a good deal but unfortunately, it did break compatibility with the original Skyrim Script Extender, …
Read More »Raja Koduri is taking three months off from Radeon, Lisa Su to take over in the meantime
With the RX Vega 64 and RX Vega 56 now out and in the hands of consumers, it looks like it is time for Radeon Technologies Group head, Raja Koduri, to take a break and catch up on family time. Koduri will be taking a three month sabbatical from RTG, …
Read More »EA is giving away the Battlefront season pass on Origin right now
Star Wars Battlefront 2 is just a couple of months away but if you are in need of some Star Wars action ahead of time, then EA appears to be happy to oblige. Right now, the season pass for 2015's Star Wars Battlefront is now free on Origin, giving you …
Read More »MSI GTX 1080Ti Gaming X Reader Review!
David Vaughan won an MSI GTX 1080Ti from us a couple of months back. Now after plenty of hard work, he has shared with us his review!
Read More »Apple quietly bumps up iPad Pro pricing following iPhone 8 and iPhone X event
In the midst of all the announcements yesterday, Apple did quietly make one change to its iPad lineup. We've known since the start of this year that 2017 was going to be tough for NAND flash and DRAM shortages and now, that seems to have caught up with Apple as …
Read More »Apple launches the iPhone 8 starting at $699 and iPhone X starting at $999
This evening, Tim Cook and several other heads over at Apple all took to the stage at the Steve Jobs Theatre to formally show off a new batch of iPhones to the world. There are three iPhones on the way, the iPhone 8, the iPhone 8 Plus and the iPhone …
Read More »Philips begins showing off its new 32:9 49-inch ultra-wide monitor
It looks like Samsung won't be the only company jumping in to the mega-wide 32:9 monitor market as Philips has revealed plans to launch its own. Similar to Samsung's CHG90 monitor, the Philips 492P8 will go a step further over 21:9, with a 32:9 aspect ratio and 3840×1080 resolution with …
Read More »Raptr is closing down for good one year after being dropped by AMD
This week, the PC gaming service ‘Raptr' announced that it would be shutting down at the end of this month, just one year after AMD officially dropped support for the app. Raptr has been around for close to ten years and for a while, it also came bundled with Radeon …
Read More »PUBG’s vaulting mechanic will be extensively tested in November before rolling out
Over the last few months, the team behind PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has been teasing a new vaulting mechanic, which will finally make climbing objects in the game world possible. It's a big change and could have a big impact on how the game is played. Because of this, a lot of …
Read More »Apple will be announcing a new iPod Touch today according to last minute leak
Update: Apple's iPhone event has been and gone with no iPod Touch announcements. In an official statement, Discovery has claimed that the image circulated by 9to5Mac did not appear on its website: “On Monday, September 11th, a false rumor was reported about Discover posting information on its website about Apple’s …
Read More »You can get a Ryzen 7 1700X for just £289.99 this month
If you've been on the edge about upgrading your rig so far this year, then this might finally be the time to take the leap!
Read More »Star Wars: Battlefront II beta details appear online
DICE's Star Wars: Battlefront II is heading our way in just a couple of months time and as with most major games from EA these days, there will be a beta test. This week, details about the Battlefront II beta came to light, with dates for the PC, PS4 and …
Read More »Microsoft’s Xbox Live Indie Game program is finally closing this month
Back in the Xbox 360 days, Microsoft launched Xbox Live Indie Games to allow developers to self publish their titles. However, with that console now well out of the picture, it is time for Microsoft to pull the plug on a few of its services. At the end of this …
Read More »Our first look at Intel Core i7-8700K performance is here
The leaks are continuing to roll in for Intel's upcoming 8th generation desktop processors. Last week word of an October 5th launch date began circulating and now, the first Core i7-8700K benchmark scores have leaked, giving us a good idea of the performance to expect from Intel's first 6-core CPU …
Read More »You can play Super Mario 64 online now with up to 24 players and different characters
If you've ever wanted to revisit Super Mario 64 with a group of friends then it is now easier than ever. This week, a new fan project called SM64 launched, allowing PC owners to play Super Mario 64 online with up to 24 other people. SM64 is a modded version …
Read More »Syndicate and TmarTn settle with FTC over CSGO Lotto
The FTC settles for a slap on the wrist and calls for more disclosure.
Read More »Intel drops some ‘WiGig’ wireless docks, will focus on wireless VR
It looks like Intel is putting an end to its wireless laptop docks as reports this week show that the company has discontinued the current ‘WiGig' line of products. These wireless docks used video out, USB and ethernet ports and could offer close to 4.7Gbps of bidirectional bandwidth. Unfortunately, this …
Read More »Firewatch dev plans to DMCA PewDiePie videos following recent racial slur
Sean Vanaman, the lead developer behind Firewatch, has revealed his plans to issue DMCA Takedown notices against PewDiePie's videos following a new controversy surrounding the YouTuber. Going forward, Vanaman says the studio plans to take down any PewDiePie video featuring a Campo Santo game after the video maker blurted out …
Read More »Destiny 2 surpasses 1.2 million concurrent players
After several months of hype building Bungie's Destiny 2 launched in the middle of last week. Things seem to have been going very well so far too, as over the weekend more than 1.2 million guardians were logged in to Destiny playing at once. With 1.2 million concurrent players, Destiny …
Read More »Cougar launches Immersa Pro headset
Cougar is back with an all-new flagship headphone- the Immersa Pro. This new headset aims to be the definitive option for gamers, with 7.1 virtual surround sound, customisable lighting and 50mm neodymium drivers to deliver “lifelike audio”. The headset itself is built to offer 360º Immersive Audio, which should help …
Read More »QNAP launches TS-x53BU rackmount Series NAS with expandable PCIe and 10GbE
QNAP today is launching a new Rackmount TS-x53BU series NAS system. The TS-x53BU is available in 4-bay, 8-bay and 12-bay models with single and redundant power supply options for optimal performance and reliability. This system features four Gigabit LAN ports and slots for M.2 SSD and 10 GbE connections, so …
Read More »Resident Evil VII gets a Gold Edition, final DLCs get release dates
Resident Evil VII is getting a Gold Edition later this year, Capcom has revealed. The new edition will feature both of the Banned Footage DLCs, the upcoming End of Zoe DLC as well as the long anticipated ‘Not a Hero' DLC, which was delayed earlier this year due to quality …
Read More »Ubisoft has plans to open up two new studios and hire 1,000 new employees
It looks like Ubisoft is gearing up to crank out more games as the publisher recently held a livestream, during which it announced plans to open two new studios. Both new studios will be located in Quebec, Canada and will create over 1,000 new industry jobs. The first of these …
Read More »microSD cards are going to be increasingly important for Nintendo Switch owners
As great as the Nintendo Switch is, 32GB of internal storage isn't really enough for modern gaming. This is something that is going to become more and more obvious over the coming months, as some newer Switch games will require an additional microSD card to install. One of the first …
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