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There have been hints that AMD Ryzen 7000 mobile CPUs would feature Zen 4 (Ryzen 7x4x) and Zen 2 (Ryzen 7x2x) chips. Now, a new benchmark entry suggests the upcoming laptop CPU range will also include some Zen 3-based processors. The SiSoftware Sandra entry spotted by @momomo_us shows us a …

Nvidia introduced the hash rate limiter during the RTX 30 series life cycle in an effort to discourage purchases from crypto miners and get more stock into the hands of gamers. Now, Nvidia seems to be dropping the hash rate limiter, with the latest drivers unlocking mining performance on all …

One of the core advantages to owning a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S has been the fact that games which release on these new-gen systems typically offer multiple graphics options – allowing you to play at 30fps, 60fps and even beyond, depending on the game. Unfortunately, WB have now …

Each year, EA’s FIFA titles release to critical condemnation yet commercial success. This year’s entry is not any different, with EA now announcing that FIFA 23’s launch period represents the biggest in franchise history. Making the announcement via a press release on their blog, Eric Escaravage, the Global PR Lead …

Microsoft and Sony have been going back and forth for a while now, taking jabs at one another especially when it comes to the state of Call of Duty should the Activision Blizzard acquisition by Microsoft go through. In response to Sony’s own statements on the matter, Microsoft has now …

Overwatch 2 has had a rough launch to say the least. Multiple issues have come into play over the last 10 days, but still, that hasn’t stopped the sequel from being a massive success.  This week, Blizzard announced that over 25 million players logged into Overwatch since launch. In addition …

It has been a while since Valve last released a game, and even longer since the company started a new IP. Soon, we might be getting both, as Valve has registered a trademark for a new game called ‘Neon Prime’.  Valve filed a trademark for the name, filing it under …

While previous rumours have claimed that AMD's upcoming Navi 31 GPU will utilise DisplayPort 2.0, newer reports suggest AMD is going a step further. According to multiple sources, the Navi 31 GPU will be upgraded to DisplayPort 2.1, an upcoming version of the standard, which could provide an advantage compared …

The RTX 4090 offers incredible performance, but it comes at a significant cost. Still, there are many willing to pay the price and we are already seeing Founders Edition cards swiftly selling out. To help with this, Nvidia is introducing a new ‘priority access' queue system for buyers, so you …

Unlike Microsoft, which tries to unify the gaming experience no matter where you are playing, Sony continues to put more emphasis on console generations, especially when it comes to each console’s user interface. Though it was somewhat criticised at launch, the PS5’s software has seen a number of improvements – …

Overwatch 2's launch issues have been well-documented at this point. The game's initial days live were hampered by DDOS attacks, connectivity issues and long log-in queues. The past week has seen more issues, forcing some heroes to be taken offline for maintenance, and now, an errant PC bug is causing …

Humble Bundles are a great way for video game fans to get their hands on a number of high-quality games for a relatively low price. Available for the next two weeks is Humble’s Melee Mayhem bundle, including the likes of Mortal Kombat, River City Girls, and Chivalry II. The bundle, …

While it isn't surprising that Google is shutting Stadia down, the timing of the announcement did catch a lot of people off guard, including plenty of game developers. Employees and developers were not informed of the decision until it was announced to the world and now, many game devs are …

Spider-Man Miles Morales is heading to PC next month. The PC trailer already gave us a good look at what platform features to expect, and now, we also have a range of in-depth PC system requirements, ranging from the minimum spec targeting 720p/30FPS all the way up to the hardware …

Starfield had an excellent showing during the Xbox and Bethesda showcase back in June. The game is still a while off from launching, but this week, Bethesda gave us a new update, with Todd Howard discussing the game's classic RPG and hard sci-fi inspirations.  Bethesda has released a number of …

Two weeks ago, Sony reminded us that Spider-Man Miles Morales is also on the way to PC, very shortly after the successful launch of Spider-Man Remastered. Now, we have an exact date, and Sony has revealed some of the game's PC-specific features – including support for both DLSS 2 and …

Gotham Knights is just one week away, but it seems we aren't going to get a full set of PC system requirements. Recently, the game's Steam page was updated with the minimum required spec, but no recommended spec has been announced.  Gotham Knights is a new game separate from the …

Late last year, From Software revealed that it was planning to bring ray-tracing features to Elden Ring, but they wouldn't be there at launch. We haven't had an update since then, but that finally changed this week. The latest Elden Ring patch includes new strings for ray-tracing support.  As spotted …

While Sony isn't offering day-one titles, it has brought a very decent selection of games to PS+ Extra and Premium, and there have been consistent monthly updates. The next batch of titles for the new PS+ tiers has now been revealed, including older hits like Dragon Quest XI, Dragon Quest …

Earlier this week, the Meta Connect conference kicked off, bringing the Meta Quest Pro headset and some smaller pieces of news. During the event, former Oculus CTO and current Meta advisor, John Carmack, had the chance to speak, and he used that time to express a number of frustrations with …

This week's Nvidia graphics driver update not only adds support for the RTX 4090, but also makes some new optimisations, improving DX12 performance for RTX 30 series GPUs by up to 24 percent.  While a lot of games still offer a DX11 version, the majority of titles now support DX12. …

Nvidia shared official performance figures for the two upcoming RTX 4080 GPUs. As expected, the 16GB model will be considerably faster than the 12GB variant. However, the 24-30% performance gap is more than their names suggest. Based on Nvidia's official performance charts, the Nvidia RTX 4080 16GB is considerably faster …

Chromebooks are not particularly good as gaming platforms, but the evolution of cloud gaming has made it possible to play games almost anywhere, including on these laptops. With that in mind, Chromebook manufacturers like Acer, Lenovo and Asus have designed their first “gaming Chromebooks”. Unlike other laptops, “gaming Chromebooks” focus …

We've seen a number of companies comment on Microsoft's pending acquisition of Activision Blizzard in recent months. The loudest voice in the room has been Sony, but we've also seen quotes from companies like Ubisoft, WB, Riot and others. Recently in an interview, Take-Two CEO, Stauss Zelnick, added his take …

After months of rumours and one particularly major leak, Meta officially announced the Quest Pro headset last night. As we previously thought, this is indeed a very high-end headset, hitting the market at $1,499.  At this price, the Meta Quest Pro is cheaper than a Microsoft Hololens, which is similarly …

After less than a year on the market, Square Enix has announced plans to shut down Final Fantasy 7: The First Soldier. The live service mobile game attempt will go offline in early January.  In a notice posted this morning, Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy 7: The First Soldier …

DLSS 3 will debut this week alongside Nvidia's new flagship RTX 4090 graphics card. The rollout for DLSS 3 support will kick off swiftly too, with several games set to update this month, with many more to come in subsequent waves. This week, Nvidia announced the first titles to get …

The reviews are in and the wider verdict seems to be that the RTX 4090 is one hell of a graphics card, delivering significant gains compared to the previous flagship, the RTX 3090 Ti. As of today, the RTX 4090 is officially available for purchase, so we've had a browse …

Last week, sources claimed that Infinity Ward is planning a massive expansion for Modern Warfare II sometime after launch. We heard this would include many classic Call of Duty maps, but as it turns out, this expansion may also include new content for other modes, including the campaign.  Call of …

A Plague Tale: Innocence gained traction for its excellent storytelling and graphical fidelity back when it first came out and soon, the sequel, A Plague Tale: Requiem will look to raise the bar in both of those areas. Ahead of the game's launch next week, Asobo has now revealed the …