Every once in a while, a game comes out which inspires players to upgrade or purchase new hardware for the sole purpose of maximising their experience with that game. According to one research firm, Microsoft Flight Simulator is one such game, with the analysts predicting that over $2.6 Billion will …
Read More »EA is retroactively adding Steam achievements to its games
For years, EA steered clear of Steam, instead making those that desired to play the publisher's titles download its own Origin launcher. Last year however, EA and Steam announced a partnership, finally bringing many of the publisher’s biggest titles to the PC market’s biggest store front. Though the transitionary period …
Read More »Logitech launches G-Series colour collection for gaming peripherals
Logitech is about to launch a new collection of peripherals focused on “self-expression and the fun side of gaming”. The Logitech G-Series colour collection is led by the Logitech G733 headset, a wireless headset available in four different colours to better suit your style, and previously released peripherals with additional …
Read More »Apple strikes back at Epic Games over restraining order request
The last week has been full of drama in the software development world, with Epic Games launching legal action against Apple for the removal of Fortnite from the iOS App Store and filing a restraining order to prevent the tech giant from shutting down Epic's developer accounts. Apple of course …
Read More »Supply chain sources claim Nintendo planning new Switch model for 2021
There have been plenty of rumours from sources claiming to have knowledge of a brand new Nintendo Switch model over the last couple of years. One of those proved to be true in 2019, leading to the launch of the Switch Lite. Now, apparently Nintendo is also ramping up production …
Read More »A huge chunk of Destiny 2 content is leaving the ‘live’ game in November
As part of Bungie's plan to kickstart a new era for Destiny 2, complete with a new trilogy of expansions, the studio is introducing ‘The Vault', which will see outdated, older content removed from the game periodically and occasionally brought back into the live game in order to better manage …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 will get a series of free DLCs after launch
We already knew that CD Projekt Red was planning post-launch content to support Cyberpunk 2077 and as we near the game's new (hopefully final) release date, we are getting more details on what that extra DLC will include. As you may expect, the plan will be quite similar to what …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 3090 pictured, RTX 3000 series prices leak
New images of the reported Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 have been posted online alongside the reported prices of each of the remaining models of the RTX 3000 series. The photos posted by @GarnetSunset shows the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 Founders Edition side-by-side with an Nvidia RTX 2080Ti Founders Edition. From what we've seen …
Read More »Microsoft sides with Epic Games against Apple
The ongoing situation regarding Epic Games vs Apple, vis-a-vis Fortnite being removed from the App Store continues to evolve and get more interesting by the day. With neither of the two companies appearing to back down, Microsoft has now weighed in on the situation, officially announcing its support of Epic …
Read More »Seasonic to launch 12-pin connector for the Nvidia RTX 3000 series
We have previously covered the possibility of Nvidia introducing a new 12-pin connector with its upcoming next-gen graphics cards. Now, Seasonic has confirmed that the 12-pin connector will power the RTX 3000 series GPUs on Chinese social network Bilibili, showing the converter made by the company. The guys at HardwareLuxx …
Read More »Fall Guys is officially coming to mobile (in China)
The success of Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout has been swift and unexpected. The Takeshi's Castle styled Battle Royale game has resonated greatly with both PC and PS4 players. While the game has until now been restricted to these two platforms, Fall Guys has officially been announced to be coming to …
Read More »Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad is coming in 2022
Warner Bros. recently held its DC FanDome digital event which saw a number of new announcements and first looks across all different mediums. In the realm of video games, alongside an announcement for Gotham Knights – the next game from WB Montréal – the DC FanDome also unveiled the next game …
Read More »WB Games Montréal’s Gotham Knights officially announced
After many months of rumours, leaks and official teasers, WB Games Montréal’s next project has finally been revealed. Gotham Knights, a co-op action RPG set in the wake of Batman’s death has been announced for release in 2021 for both current and next-gen consoles...
Read More »Gamescom’s Opening Night Live will feature over 20 games
In less than one week, Gamescom will officially begin, giving fans across the world a new look at many hotly anticipated games – as well as new reveals. Kicking off the convention will be Geoff Keighley’s Opening Night Live, which has been revealed to be roughly 2 hours long, and …
Read More »Amazon signed a publishing agreement with Smilegate RPG
Amazon has partnered with Smilegate RPG to publish a new game in North America and Europe. The game hasn't been announced yet, but it's scheduled to release in 2021, and based on Smilegate RPG's portfolio, there's a chance that it will be Lost Ark. Smilegate RPG is known for developing the …
Read More »Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater is coming to Switch, suggests game files
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater is the latest series from Activision to be receiving the remake treatment. Set to arrive on the 4th of September, the game has currently only been announced for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. That being said, just like the other remakes, it appears as …
Read More »Asus officially unveils its A520 motherboard lineup
With the launch of the AMD A520 platform, Asus has officially announced its A520 motherboard lineup. This lineup has been originally hinted back in May, but there are some absent models. The new details shared by Asus gives us a clear understanding of what each of these motherboards is capable …
Read More »HITMAN announced to be free on the Epic Games Store
In its most recent deep-dive into the upcoming HITMAN 3, IO Interactive announced that the much-anticipatted conclusion to the World of Assassination Trilogy will be exclusive to the Epic Games Store on PC for 12 months. Further cementing this partnership, IOI also revealed that the first game in the series, …
Read More »Shortage of PWM doubler forces Gigabyte to redesign motherboards
AMD B550 chipset and motherboards only launched two months ago, but Gigabyte has already launched a second version of its B550 Aorus Elite and Elite AX motherboards. Apparently, the reason behind the launch of these motherboards is due to the shortage of PWM doubler, a component that the original B550 …
Read More »PS5’s upcoming line-up is “the best that we’ve ever seen in the history of PlayStation”
For the PlayStation 5, Sony appears to be doubling down on what made the PS4 so great: its games, with the console manufacturer calling its upcoming line-up “the best that we've ever seen in the history of PlayStation.”
Read More »Google Pixel 5 revealed in new renders
Google has only just shipped its latest smartphone, the Pixel 4A. However, the highly anticipated Pixel 5 is not far behind and this week, we've got our first good look at the design thanks to come new renders. OnLeaks and Indian tech site, PriceBaba, have collaborated, pooling together everything they …
Read More »TSMC has shipped over one billion 7nm chips so far
This week, TSMC announced a very significant milestone – the semiconductor officially shipped one billion 7nm chips as of July 2020. That number doesn't include any chips that had to be thrown out due to defects, it is a cool one billion, functional and defect-free 7nm chips. According to TSMC, …
Read More »Marvel’s Avengers enters open beta today
Following on from last weekend's closed pre-order beta, Marvel's Avengers is officially entering open beta today across all platforms, including PC, Xbox One and PS4. As you would expect, all of the content that has been available in the closed beta sessions remains available here, featuring several hours worth of …
Read More »MSI introduces the ultrawide Optix MAG342CQRV curved gaming monitor
MSI's latest addition to its monitor portfolio is a curved gaming monitor called Optix MAG342CQRV. This new monitor comes with a 34-inch UWQHD panel with outstanding contrast, wide viewing angles and numerous gaming-oriented features to level up your gameplay. The 34-inch panel equipped in the Optix MAG342CQRV has a 3440 x 1440 …
Read More »The DualSense triggers will lock up when your weapon jams on PS5
PlayStation recently went live with its first global ad spot for the PS5, showcasing many of its unique selling points. Alongside this, the console manufacturer released a blog post, inviting developers to explain how they plan to take advantage of these new features. One of the most interesting uses will …
Read More »Zotac’s latest mini PC packs an Intel 10th Gen CPU and RTX Quadro graphics
Zotac has introduced a new series of mini workstation PCs. The first model of the Zbox Q Series is the QCM7T3000, featuring a 10th Gen Intel Core mobile processor and an Nvidia Quadro RTX GPU. With these two paired up, the Zbox QCM7T3000 offers a compact and sleek case without sacrificing performance.
Read More »Demon’s Souls Remake has been rated in Japan and Korea
When the Demon’s Souls remake was first revealed at Sony’s PlayStation 5 event back in June, the announcement came with no release date, suggesting that the title is still quite a ways off from launching. That being said, the much-anticipated remake of the 2009 cult hit has now been rated …
Read More »Avermedia releases the first dual input capture card with 4K HDR and 240FPS support
AVerMedia launched the world's first video capture card with two HDMI inputs supporting 4K60 HDR10 and Full HD at 240FPS. Named ‘Live Gamer DUO', this capture card is the latest addition to the extensive portfolio of streaming components offered by AVerMedia. With the Live Gamer DUO primary input, you will be …
Read More »Treyarch teases new Black Ops Cold War details
After months of rumours, the new Call of Duty for 2020 was revealed to in fact be another entry in the Black Ops series set during the Cold War. While the blowout reveal event is set to take place on Wednesday the 26th of August, Treyarch have released a new …
Read More »PlayStation’s first PS5 TV ad goes live
The PlayStation 5 is mere months away and while we don't yet know how much the console will cost – or exactly when it will release – Sony has officially begun marketing its next-generation console to the world with the ad “Play Has No Limits.” The live action advert focuses on …
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