Today at CES, Leo swung by the Gigabyte suite to check out the all-new RTX 2060 range, new liquid cooled GPUs, RTX laptops and the brand new AORUS gaming monitor. First up, Gigabyte has three new RTX 2060 graphics cards coming up and an extra AORUS version to boot. The …
Read More »Blizzard has been accused of discrimination in the workplace by former employee
Discrimination in video game development studios was a prominent topic throughout last year, but it’s fair to say that the conversation is far from over. Blizzard seems to be the latest alleged culprit, as former esports programmes coordinator Jules Murillo-Cuellar blamed racism and favouritism for his abrupt departure back in …
Read More »CES 2019: Cooler Master unveils all-new case designs, peripherals and more
Today at CES, Leo and Briony took a trip to see Cooler Master, who were showing off a range of new innovative designs for cases, modding accessories, power supplies and more. We also had the chance to check out some of Cooler Master's upcoming peripherals. The Cooler Master booth still …
Read More »CES 2019: Corsair showcases new hardware, peripherals and streaming gear
Today at CES, Briony had the chance to swing by the Corsair booth to get additional details on newly announced hardware. This includes the new Elgato gear for content creators, Slipstream wireless peripherals and the new Corsair One PCs, which now come with Core i9 and RTX 2080Ti options. As …
Read More »CES 2019: AMD offers up some details on Zen 2 and 3rd Gen Ryzen
There were plenty of Ryzen 3000 and Zen 2 rumours floating around prior to AMD's CES keynote today. Those that were hoping for a full unveiling will be disappointed but we did at least get some details on AMD's next-gen processors for desktop. 3rd Gen Ryzen will be launching in …
Read More »CES 2019: Leo talks $5K BFGD, RTX 2060 and RTX for laptops
Today at CES, Leo and Briony stopped by at the Nvidia suite to check out all of the latest hardware. That includes the new super-sized BFGD gaming displays due in February, the recently launched RTX 2060 and finally, RTX for laptops. We have already extensively covered all of the big …
Read More »CES 2019: Alphacool Eisball, Eisbaer Extreme and more
Today at CES, Leo had the chance to catch up with Alphacool to check out all of the new liquid cooling gear coming our way this year. The star of the show is the new Eisbaer Extreme all-in-one AIO, but we also have new water blocks, pumps and reservoirs to …
Read More »CES 2019: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe 2, Eclipse P600 and new watercooling gear
We had the chance to stop by at the Phanteks suite at CES yesterday. We were able to get a sneak peek at two new cases- the Eclipse P600 and the Enthoo Luxe 2, both of which come with new improvements compared to last generation. Beyond that, we have new …
Read More »CES 2019: be quiet! launches Dark Base 700 White edition, Dark Rock Slim and new fans
Our CES coverage continues, today we had the chance to catch up with be quiet!, who gave us an early look at the new Dark Base 700 White edition, Dark Rock 4 Slim and re-designed Shadow Wings and Pure Wings fans. The Dark Base 700 White edition doesn't change up …
Read More »CES 2019: MSI adds PS63 to ‘lifestyle’ laptop lineup
While MSI traditionally focusses on gaming laptops, the company has also been rolling out more traditional portables intended for the mainstream audience. Today at CES, MSI announced the latest addition to its ‘lifestyle' lineup of laptops- the PS63 Modern. The PS63 Modern strips things back in favour of a streamlined, …
Read More »CES 2019: Edifier launches S90HD 4.1 home theatre speaker system
Edifier has consistently impressed us over the last year and it looks like 2019 is also going to be a good one. At CES today, Edifier made a number of announcements, one of which was the S90HD, a 4.1 home theatre sound system, complete with a sound bar in the …
Read More »CES 2019: MSI unleashes new laptop lineup with Nvidia RTX graphics
The first day of CES was dominated by Nvidia, with news of the RTX 2060, G-Sync updates and RTX for laptops all coming out at once. We'll be hearing more about RTX laptops over the course of this week, as gaming laptop makers continue to announce their upgraded portfolio. Today, …
Read More »CES 2019: Intel’s 10nm chips will be Ice Lake, release promised before the end of 2019
After numerous delays, Intel has finally demonstrated its 10nm Ice Lake desktop processor at CES 2019. Based on the Sunny Cove microarchitecture and integrated with the latest Thunderbolt 3, Wi-Fi 6, and DL Boost, Intel promises that manufacturers will finally have access to the 10nm line by the end of …
Read More »CES 2019: Corsair debuts Slipstream wireless technology with three new gaming mice
Last night during a conference at CES 2019, CORSAIR launched three brand new wireless gaming mice, complete with all-new Slipstream wireless technology. The addition of Slipstream means that multiple wireless peripherals can be connected via one dongle, with lower latency and instant response times. The three mice to debut Slipstream …
Read More »CES 2019: ASUS unveils three new ROG HDR gaming monitors
CES 2019 is off to a great start, we've already seen some interesting new announcements from ASUS for laptops and GPUs, but those aren't the only things drawing our attention this week. ASUS is also launching three brand new ROG monitors, each one with a big display, high refresh rate, …
Read More »CES 2019: Elgato unveils its most comprehensive range of products for content creators
Little by little, Elgato has revolutionised just about every area of content creation possible, from capture cards to collapsible green screens. Taking to CES 2019, the company has unveiled its most comprehensive launch to date, introducing its new Key Light and Thunderbolt 3 Pro Dock for desktops, Screen Link for …
Read More »CES 2019: Samsung, LG and Vizio are bringing Apple features to their TVs
Rumours surrounding Apple expanding into the TV space have circulated for years. We know that the company is planning its own streaming service, and at one point toyed with the idea of releasing its own living room display. Instead of creating its own TV, Apple has decided to forge partnerships …
Read More »CES 2019: ASUS launches ROG Matrix RTX 2080Ti with integrated liquid cooling
While much of today's news so far has focussed on the RTX 2060 launch, there are higher-end GPUs getting exciting announcements today too. Asus has unveiled the ROG Matrix RTX 2080Ti, a 3-slot flagship GPU with a completely integrated closed-loop liquid cooling set up- no additional radiators or tubing required. …
Read More »CES 2019: Acer unveils Preditor Triton 900 convertible gaming notebook
Acer first debuted the concept of its 2-in-1 Predator Triton 900 laptop back at IFA 2018, able to flip and manoeuvre the display thanks to the unusually designed hinge. Initially keeping hush about what was under the hood, Acer has finally divulged what consumers can expect from the convertible notebook’s …
Read More »CES 2019: HP to launch the first Nvidia BFGD in February, complete with built-in Nvidia Shield
Update: Although HP’s Omen X Emperium is being marketed at 144Hz, PR representative Jen Andersson has confirmed to KitGuru all BFGD devices are set to ship at 120Hz. Owners will then have the option to manually overclock the display within the settings. Original Story: Nvidia’s effort to bring 4K, 144Hz …
Read More »CES 2019: Razer is finally launching its own gaming monitor
There have been rumours about Razer jumping into the gaming monitor market for years- the idea was even used as a misdirection teaser for a laptop a couple of years ago. Now, at CES 2019, Razer has officially announced its first gaming monitor, known as the Razer Raptor, featuring a …
Read More »CES 2019: Razer upgrades Blade 15 laptops with RTX 2060, 2070 and 2080 graphics
Now that RTX GPUs for laptops have officially been announced, we are starting to see new laptop announcements from various companies. First up, we have Razer announcing that the Blade 15 has been updated once again, this time with RTX 2060, RTX 2070 and RTX 2080 graphics options. The Razer …
Read More »CES 2019: Nvidia brings RTX graphics to gaming laptops
Aside from RTX 2060 and G-Sync news, Nvidia also had announcements for gaming laptop enthusiasts at its CES 2019 keynote today. Soon, RTX graphics are going to be available in laptops, with over 40 different models set to hit the market so far- this will include both Max-Q and regular …
Read More »CES 2019: Nvidia announces RTX 2060, available this month for £329
Nvidia's RTX 2060 has been announced, bringing the entry-level price of Turing down to £329.
Read More »Japan outlaws the resale of game keys, rendering grey market sites illegal
Grey market key resellers have always proven divisive, coming under fire for their alleged role in depriving developers and publishers of sales. This is no longer a problem in Japan, as the country has opted to outright ban the resale of digital keys in their entirety. Japan’s Unfair Competition Prevention …
Read More »Larry Ellison and Kathleen Wilson-Thompson join Tesla’s board following SEC settlement
In November, Tesla replaced Chairman Elon Musk with Robyn Denholm as per an agreement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Continuing to comply with the SEC’s requirements, Tesla has appointed two more board members at the end of last week; however their close relationship with Musk has raised …
Read More »HMV avoids another controversy by accepting gift cards in its second administration
While the decision was eventually reversed, HMV garnered a lot of criticism during its first administration back in 2013 for refusing to accept gift cards as method of payment. It looks as though the retailer isn’t making the same mistake twice, as HMV falls into administration for a second time. …
Read More »Asus ROG named top gaming monitor brand for fourth year in a row
ASUS and its Republic of Gamers brand have made impressive strides in the display market since 2015, managing to take the title of “World Leader” in sales for the fourth consecutive year. The firm is currently running its own giveaway in celebration of the news, offering up a number of …
Read More »Discord announces plans to expand its store with the best revenue split yet
Discord has slowly but surely been expanding its storefront over the past couple of months, most recently introducing Early Access titles. Starting next year, the platform will be opening up its store for self-publication, ushering in a new leading revenue split that edges out competition. Although Discord beat Epic Games …
Read More »Britain’s IWGB is the first union to officially represent the video game industry
The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain is expanding its scope, becoming the world’s first union to represent the video game industry. Its newly announced branch, called Game Workers Unite, follows in the aftermath of multiple controversies that have seen claims of developer crunch, unaddressed harassment and forced redundancies without …
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