Intel has pulled its advertising from gaming news site, Gamasutra, after the chip maker received complaints about an opinion piece claiming that ‘gamers are over', this article was part of a co-ordinated attack on the gamer identity as over ten big gaming sites posted similar articles all preaching the same …
Read More »DayZ is ‘definitely going to be a multi-platform title’
DayZ has been out on the PC for some time now, it originated as a mod for Arma II and then turned in to a standalone title as one of the best selling Early Access games on Steam to date. However, earlier this year, the game was announced for the …
Read More »Kickstarter games backing appears to be in decline
It turns out that pledges for games on Kickstarter are on the decline as new statistics are suggesting that crowd funded games are making half as much as they did in 2013. Based on data from the first half of this year, analyst firm, ICO, is expecting to see $27,023,480 …
Read More »Apple now lets you check if your iPhone is stolen before you buy it
Apple now lets potential second hand iPhone buyers check if the device is stolen or not before users hand over their money. The new tool requires an IMEI code or serial number, it will then check if an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch has been previously locked down by its …
Read More »The Windows Technical Preview expires in 196 days
Microsoft's Windows 10 Technical Preview became available to download last night and we've already seen some of you guys install it, but as with most OS previews, this one has an expiry date, enthusiasts will be able to use the preview up until mid April next year, which is around …
Read More »You can play DOOM and Minecraft on a smartwatch
Smartwatches can already do a lot of things we don't really need them to do but we've never seen them running games before. YouTube user, Corbin Davenport, has managed to get the original DOOM app and Minecraft pocket edition running on his Samsung Gear Live watch, running Android Wear. Yes, …
Read More »The Windows 10 technical preview is now available to download
Microsoft officially announced Windows 10 last night but the Technical Preview of the operating system is already available to download for those who want to test out an early build before its official release late next year. The Windows 10 Technical Preview has been designed for enthusiasts, developers and enterprise …
Read More »3DS mod adds GameCube controller support
A modder has managed to get the GameCube controller working with the 3DS handheld for use with the upcoming Super Smash Bros game. The GameCube pad appears to be a favorite amongst Smash Bros fans and Nintendo is capitalizing on that by releasing a Wii U adapter for the controller, …
Read More »This is what Ridley Scott added to the Halo: Nightfall mini-series
Chances are that if you're a Halo fan then you're aware that Steven Spielberg is working on a full fledged Halo TV series while Ridley Scott is producing a smaller five episode mini-series introducing us to Agent Locke, who will be a major character in Halo 5, which is due …
Read More »iMac refresh could include 5K display and AMD graphics
Apple is due to refresh its line of iMac all in one systems later this month, alongside the launch of new iPads and Macbooks so as you would expect, the rumor mill is starting to turn. Apparently, the new 27 Inch high end iMac will feature a 5K screen, much …
Read More »Visceral Games: Battlefield Hardline ‘will work’ at launch
DICE made a mess of the Battlefield franchise after the disastrous launch of Battlefield 4 and unfortunately for Visceral Games, this has led to concerns regarding Battlefield Hardline's launch. However, the studio is reassuring gamers that the title “will work” at launch and that it won't make the same mistakes …
Read More »Shadow of Mordor PC testing – 1080p, 1440p, 4k
Over the last week or so, leading up to the release of Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor, we heard that Warner Bros was being funny about handing out PC review codes for the game and then we later found out that the graphics settings asked for 6GB of VRAM for …
Read More »Microsoft officially announces Windows 10 for 2015
Microsoft has officially announced its next version of Windows, it's called Windows 10 and has been “built from the ground up for a mobile first, cloud world”, according to Terry Myerson, Windows Chief. The new operating system will “unlock new experiences to allow customers to work, play and connect”, it …
Read More »Apple subsidairy is suing a man claiming to be a Beats co-founder
Apple subsidiary, Beats, is counter-suing Steven Lamar, the man who is currently suing Beats for allegedly cutting him out of the company's sale. Beats is claiming that Lamar had falsely claimed to be a co-founder. Aside from claiming that he came up with the Beats business model, product concepts and …
Read More »Bungie responds to Destiny expansion info leak
Yesterday, a Destiny bug managed to reveal Bungie's plans for upcoming DLC and expansion packs. Since the information was already live on Destiny's servers many gamers jumped to the conclusion that the DLC was already finished and possibly even locked on the disc but Bungie has defended itself, stating that …
Read More »Xbox One may have outsold PS4 in UK for the first time
The Xbox One has reportedly managed to pull ahead of the PS4 in the UK for the first time this month thanks to its recent price cut coupled with the release of FIFA 15. Ever since the launch of Sony and Microsoft's new consoles, the PS4 has had a clear …
Read More »HTC rumored to release a 5.5″ One M8
HTC could be gearing up to release its own Samsung Galaxy Note 4 competitor in the form of a 5.5″ version of the HTC One M8 flagship smartphone. Rumored specifications are said to include a 2560×1440 display, 18MP rear facing camera and Android 4.4 KitKat rather than the swiftly approaching …
Read More »Windows 9 could be a free update for Windows 8 users
A Microsoft executive has supposedly confirmed that Windows 9 will be made available as a free upgrade to Windows 8 users. Windows 9, codenamed Threshold, is set to be officially revealed tomorrow on the 30th of September, developers will then be able to get their hands on a preview version …
Read More »Oculus CEO says VR roots will always be in gaming
Oculus CEO, Brendan Iribe has said that while the Oculus Rift may have other uses and purposes, its roots will always be in gaming. Several members of the Oculus team discussed a lot of potential uses for virtual reality at an event last week, at which the company also announced …
Read More »Destiny bug reveals future expansion content
A Destiny player has come across a bug that reveals Bungie's plans for future expansion packs and DLC content. Irish player, Ben Kinsella encountered the bug, which prevented him from accessing ‘the tower', Destiny's social hub. While it prevented him from hanging out at the tower, it did reveal new …
Read More »Amazon has completed its purchase of Twitch
Amazon has officially completed its purchase of the popular game streaming site, Twitch, for £595 million. Twitch had already accepted the deal as soon as it was announced but these multi-million pound deals can take some time to finalize. Originally it was rumored that Google would be buying Twitch for $1 …
Read More »Court orders Warner Bros to reveal flawed anti-piracy tech
US District Judge, Kathleen Williams, has ordered movie giant, Warner Bros, to reveal documentation detailing the company's flawed anti-piracy measures. The records are a part of a now closed case between Hotfile and the MPAA. Three years ago, file locker site, Hotfile, countersued Warner Bros, stating that the studio had …
Read More »Ozone Strike Pro Cherry MX Red USB keyboard review
Technology is constantly evolving but some things never change. Mechanical keyboards have been with us for so long now and yet, they are still largely considered to be the pinnacle of PC input solutions. So what keeps us coming back to this style of keyboard? Today we are looking towards the …
Read More »Shadow of Mordor wants 6GB of VRAM for 1080p Ultra settings
Much like Bethesda's The Evil Within, Warner Bros' upcoming game, Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor will also have a high Video RAM requirement for ultra textures, a screenshot of the game's PC graphical settings has shown. If you want to play Shadow of Mordor on ultra then you're going to …
Read More »Blackberry Passport smartphone sold out in less than a day
Was there consumer demand for a square shaped smartphone with physical QWERTY keyboard running Blackberry's OS? Apparently so as the company has already sold out of its recently announced device. The Blackberry Passport officially launched on Wednesday and has sold 200,000 units, which is impressive considering the company's current lack …
Read More »Phones 4U won’t be refunding iPhone 6 pre-orders
Most of you have probably heard by now that Phones 4U has gone in to administration and is selling off its retail stores and assets to the likes of EE and Vodafone, the same networks that allegedly drove it out of business. However, despite offloading its retail stores, the company's financial …
Read More »Total War: Attila coming to PC next year
Creative Assembly has announced the next addition to its Total War series for release early next year. The star of the next game will be Attila the Hun, as the Huns attempt to wipe out the remnants of the Roman empire. Features such as family and skill trees have been …
Read More »Bethesda announces system requirements for The Evil Within
Bethesda has revealed the PC system requirements for The Evil Within, although the company chose to only release the recommended specifications rather than letting users know what bare minimum hardware they will need for the upcoming horror title. Bethesda stated on its blog that it doesn't have a list of …
Read More »You’ll soon be able to ‘undelete’ past World of Warcraft characters
Blizzard has announced that soon World of Warcraft players will be able to revive past characters that they had deleted. The ‘Undelete' feature will be rolling out in a content patch just prior to the release of Warlords of Draenor. Not all characters will be eligible for recovery though, characters …
Read More »Microsoft to cut Windows 7 OEM supply next month
Microsoft has announced that it will no longer be selling Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium and Ultimate to OEMs after the 31st of October. Mainstream support for the OS is also due to end a few months later, on the 13th of January 2015. Windows 7 Professional edition will …
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