At one point in time, BT claimed that it would deliver fibre to the premises (FTTP) broadband to a quarter of the UK, this obviously hasn't happened yet, causing the company to drop its original FTTP target. Since then, BT has been focusing on bringing speed bumps to the slower …
Read More »343 Industries to fix Master Chief Collection matchmaking today
Halo developer, 343 Industries, is planning on rolling out a number of server updates today to help fix The Master Chief Collection's broken matchmaking system. The four in one Halo package launched on the Xbox One earlier this week but unfortunately, the multiplayer side of things didn't get off to …
Read More »iOS 8 now installed on 56% of iPhones and iPads
After a few updates and plenty of bug fixes, iOS 8 adoption is finally on the rise. Adoption has crawled to a halt back in September after it was revealed that the latest mobile OS from Apple was causing far too many problems such as bad WiFi reception, loss of …
Read More »Nvidia responds to Samsung counter lawsuit
Two months ago, Nvidia filed patent lawsuits against both Samsung and Qualcomm, claiming that the two companies used patented GPU technology without permission or compensation. In response, Samsung has launched a counter-lawsuit against Nvidia but it looks like the graphics chip maker was expected this to happen. In a post …
Read More »Square Enix to fix PC port of Final Fantasy XIII and then release XIII-2
Square Enix announced that it was bringing the entire Final Fantasy XIII trilogy to the PC platform back in September. At the time, fans were fairly excited until the first game released with a locked 720p resolution and 30 frames per second cap. However, the developer is looking to make …
Read More »Android Lollipop starts hitting new Moto G devices
A few device manufacturers have been really quick to announce Android Lollipop updates, Nvidia is teasing it for the Shield tablet, Some users are already getting it on LG G3 handsets and now Motorola is pushing out Android 5.0 to owners of the new Moto G. The fact that the …
Read More »Sledgehammer releases details of upcoming Advanced Warfare patch
This year's Call of Duty game has released, bringing new blood to the franchise in the form of a new developer, Sledgehammer Games. The studio has kept an eye on player feedback following launch and is ready to rollout the first set of changes to the gameplay along with some …
Read More »Ex Bioshock devs fall short on Kickstarter goal
Ex Bioshock developers have fallen just over $300,000 short of their Kickstarter goal to crowd fund a new game titled, The Black Glove. The game was pitched as a sci-fi adventure set around The Equinox, a theater where an 80s arcade game haunts the premises, having you travel back in …
Read More »Diablo III cross-platform play not possible
Unfortunately it doesn't look like you will ever be able to play Diablo III with friends on other platforms and console players also won't be getting Seasonal heroes according to Blizzard. Diablo III lead designer, Kevin Martens said that cross-platform play is “definitely not possible at this point with this …
Read More »Chinese government hackers suspected of attacking the US postal service
The FBI is currently investigating an attack on the US Postal Service's employee data and officials are currently stating that China's government hacking groups are currently prime suspects in the on-going investigation. The hack reportedly revealed personal data, including social security numbers for 800,000 of the USPS's employees. Postmaster General, …
Read More »Obama wants the internet to remain open and be reclassified as a utility
President Barack Obama has decided that he is in favor of net neutrality and has launched a new website containing a video announcement, explaining his plans to protect the freedom and openness of the internet. According to the video and a letter, the president believes no cable company or access …
Read More »Analyst warns that robots could take a third of UK jobs
According to analyst firm, Deloitte, a third of human jobs in the UK could soon be taken up by robots over the coming years with lower paid jobs being among the first to go. According to the firm, 35 per cent of UK jobs in total are at “high risk …
Read More »LG begins rolling out Android Lollipop to G3 devices
LG has announced that it will begin rolling out the Android 5.0 Lollipop update to LG G3 users, beating out the likes of Samsung and HTC. According to LG, the G3 will be the first non-Nexus device to receive the update. Android 5.0 has yet to make it on to all …
Read More »Rockstar downgrades GTA San Andreas on PC
To mark the ten year anniversary of Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas on the PC, the developer has decided to downgrade the Steam version of the game. Users that update will find support for higher resolutions gone (such as 1080p), 17 songs have been removed, old save files are …
Read More »Blizzard announces new IP Overwatch
Blizzcon officially kicked off just a few hours ago and during the opening ceremony Blizzard decided to announce its first new franchise in a long time- Overwatch. Overwatch is a cartoonish team-based first person shooter, currently those at the event are comparing the game to Team Fortress 2. A CG …
Read More »Google ordered to help Marvel find Avengers trailer leaker
Marvel may have played it cool at the time when the Avengers Age of Ultron trailer leaked on to the internet ahead of its scheduled reveal during an episode of SHIELD. However, an intensive investigation has been taking place behind the scenes, showing that Marvel isn't going to let this one …
Read More »GTA V PC rumored to use Denuvo DRM service
It is rumored that the PC version of Grand Theft Auto V will make use of the Denuvo Digital Rights Management service, the same one used by Lords of the Fallen and Fifa 15. DRM can be a touchy subject and can often make honest buyers feel punished with restrictions. …
Read More »Nexus 6 to launch for £499 in the UK
The Nexus 6 has finally popped up on the UK Google Play Store, showing off a £499 price tag although there is no confirmed release or pre-order date available just yet. The Nexus 6 is currently shown as ‘coming soon' and due to a slight hiccup last week, it is …
Read More »DICE managed to get a Battlefield 4 tech demo running on iOS
DICE has managed to get parts of Battlefield 4 running on iOS thanks to Apple's new low level API, Metal. The tech demo uses the full capabilities of the Frostbite engine including dynamic lighting, large details worlds and map destruction. While it isn't specified exactly what parts of Battlefield 4 were …
Read More »Dell 5K monitor to launch soon for under $2000
Back in September Dell first showed off its 27 Inch 5K monitor, although at the time the company didn't release many details about the product. However, Dell is currently gearing up to release the 5120×2880 ultra HD monitor soon with the price expected to come in under $2000. Considering that …
Read More »A Bungie executive was ‘swatted’ last night
An unnamed but confirmed ‘high-up' Bungie executive woke up to a sheriff's police helicopter swarming his home last night after a faked 911 call lead the police to believe that the studio employee had planted explosives in a yard and taken a family hostage, demanding $20,000 for their release. According …
Read More »Upcoming Ubisoft titles now removed from Steam world-wide
Yesterday it came to light that Ubisoft's upcoming holiday lineup of titles, including Assassin's Creed Unity, Far Cry 4 and The Crew, were all removed from Steam in the UK. At the time we thought that maybe Ubisoft had struck a deal with a UK high-street retailer however, the plot …
Read More »Corsair Gaming RGB M65 Mouse Review
Corsair products tend to be pretty popular among gamers, whether it be RAM, AIO units, power supplies or gaming peripherals. We recently witnessed the launch of ‘Corsair Gaming' the company's new brand for mice, keyboards and headsets, promising fancy RGB lighting. We have already taken a look at the brand new K70 …
Read More »AMD to bundle Civilization: Beyond Earth with select GPUs
AMD has announced that it will begin bundling Civilization: Beyond Earth with select R9 series graphics cards in addition to the gold ‘Never Settle' rewards code. Those who purchase an R9 290, R9 290x or an R9 295×2 will not only be able to choose three games from the Never …
Read More »Razer Edition NZXT H440 case arrives in the UK
The Razer edition of the highly popular NZXT H440 case has finally arrived in the UK, featuring a matte-black finish, a large window and the green Razer logo on the front and on the power supply cover. The case will come with four fans pre-installed for optimal cooling and a …
Read More »These are the confirmed Far Cry 4 PC system requirements
UPDATE: These specifications have now been confirmed via an Ubisoft blog post. The AMD R9 290x recommended specification wasn't a mistake after all- suggesting that the game might have some optimization issues with AMD GPUs at launch. Original story: The Far Cry 4 PC system requirements have supposedly been spotted and unsurprisingly, …
Read More »The Witcher 3 will have 16 bits of DLC and they will all be free
CD Projekt Red is out to win over gamers everywhere once again, this time with its free DLC plan for The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt, which is due to release in February next year. If you buy any edition of the game from any shop on any platform at …
Read More »MSI X99S competition winners announced!
The winners are in for the MSI X99S Gaming motherboard competition that we launched last month! We apologize for the slight delay in announcement, we received over 8000 entries in total and have managed to narrow it down to twelve winners in total. In order to win, entrants had to …
Read More »Google Maps updated for Android and iOS
Google has pushed out a big update for its Google Maps service application on Android and iOS, giving users a brand new look and a few additional features. Google Maps seems to be the best performing mobile option for those who need to find their way around in a new …
Read More »OnePlus reveals how many smartphones it has sold
The OnePlus One smartphone has been available for a while now through a pre-order invite system, meaning that they aren't readily available for anyone to just buy. However, OnePlus has finally revealed just how many of its limited Android handsets it has managed to shift. It has been a long …
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