Each week, the Epic Games Store gifts its users with a number of free games. Announced last week, Epic Games revealed that HITMAN would be one of the free games on offer. Alongside that however is the Cyberpunk RPG Shadowrun. Both titles will be available to download for free from …
Read More »Former Halo writer returns to lead Halo Infinite campaign development
Ever since debuting Halo Infinite gameplay earlier this year, there has been a whirlwind of news and rumours surrounding the game and its apparently rocky development. Most recently, Microsoft and 343 Industries had to delay the game, pushing it out of the Xbox Series X launch window to some time …
Read More »The PlayStation 5 will support WI-FI 6 and Bluetooth 5.1
While the PlayStation 4 is generally agreed to be a great console, one of the main failings of the system is its WI-FI speeds, with many complaining over the course of the last 7 years about the PS4’s slow download speeds. It appears as though Sony will be rectifying this …
Read More »Left 4 Dead 2 is getting a surprise update this year
We might not be getting a Left 4 Dead 3 any time soon, but that doesn't mean that Valve is done with older games in the series. This week, Valve announced ‘The Last Stand', a new update for Left 4 Dead 2, coming over a decade after the game originally …
Read More »SkyBox is a credit card-sized wireless SSD with up to 4TB of storage
This week, the SkyBox was announced. This is a small and compact SSD with both wired and wireless connectivity options for streaming and backing up data with universal compatibility for all devices. It also comes in capacities up to 4TB, hitting a range of price points and user needs. The …
Read More »Fall Guys is the most downloaded PS Plus game ever
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout launched earlier this month on both Steam and PlayStation. For PS Plus subscribers, the game was gifted day-and-date, giving Fall Guys a head start when it comes to the game’s playerbase. This appears to have worked out well, as the game has now officially become the …
Read More »PUBG and Street Fighter V are free on PlayStation Plus
Each month, Sony gifts its PlayStation Plus subscribers with two free PS4 games. For the month of September, subscribers can get their hands on the Battle Royale phenomenon that started it all, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, as well as the latest entry in one of the most high profile video game franchises, …
Read More »Corsair set to go public with $100 million IPO
Over the last couple of years, Corsair has been going on a bit of an acquisition spree, picking up Elgato, Origin PC and most recently, SCUF Gaming. Now with all of those additional revenue generators under its belt, it looks like Corsair will be going public, meaning stock in the …
Read More »The Game Awards will return as a digital live event this year
Just ahead of this weekend's Opening Night Live showcase for Gamescom 2020, Geoff Keighley has also announced his plans for this year's version of The Game Awards. Traditionally, this is a huge on-stage event with an audience filled with members of games industry. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic though, some …
Read More »343i reaffirms 2021 release and Xbox One support for Halo: Infinite
The recent delay of Halo: Infinite from Holiday 2020 to an indeterminate time in 2021 was certainly unexpected. While citing the global pandemic as being a core reason for the delay, many fans took to believing that the underwhelming gameplay demo reveal also played a part. As such, some began …
Read More »A full, uncut demo of Ratchet & Clank announced for Opening Night Live
Geoff Keighley’s Opening Night Live digital Gamescom event was recently announced to be taking place on the 27th of August, and will include over 20 games; spanning roughly 2 hours long. While not much else was revealed, we now know that a good portion of that time will be dedicated …
Read More »be quiet! releases the new Dark Power Pro 12 series of PSUs
be quiet!'s latest addition to its PSU portfolio is the Dark Power Pro 12 series of power supplies. Available in 1200W and 1500W models, the Dark Power Pro 12 power supply is the “most technologically-advanced PSU be quiet! has ever built”. Certified with 80Plus Titanium efficiency, the Dark Power Pro …
Read More »ClockTuner for Ryzen increases efficiency and clock speeds of Zen 2 processors
The creator of DRAM Calculator for Ryzen has launched a new utility called ClockTuner for Ryzen. CTR is a tool that can squeeze extra performance from Zen2 processors by undervolting the highest quality CCXs in your processor individually.
Read More »MSI registers 29 new Nvidia graphics cards
MSI has listed 29 new Nvidia graphics card in the EEC database. The listing doesn't clearly name these graphics cards, but based on timing, it would appear that these will be MSI's custom versions of the upcoming Nvidia RTX 3000 series, which is due to be announced next week. With …
Read More »Katy Perry has announced her own video game
Katy Perry is an artist known best for her work in the music industry. It was therefore surprising and unexpected when the pop star announced that she would be releasing her own video game titled “Katy’s Quest” which sees Katy Perry take to the circus in order to help the …
Read More »KitGuru’s 100K Subscriber giveaway PC has arrived with the winner!
In July, KitGuru hit 100K subscribers on our YouTube channel, and to celebrate the achievement, we gave away a custom-built gaming PC worth £4000. Our lucky winner for this giveaway is Paul McMitchell, and the PC – plus monitor, peripherals and accessories! – have now arrived in their new home. …
Read More »Oculus Connect rebranded to Facebook Connect; event date announced
Recently, Oculus announced that use of its VR devices would soon require a Facebook account, in a move intended to bring the Oculus brand and its owner – Facebook – closer together. Now, the VR manufacturer’s annual ‘Oculus Connect’ event has been rebranded to Facebook Connect, with the next event …
Read More »Corsair launches new Hydro X Series liquid cooling starter kits
Last year, Corsair entered the custom liquid cooling market with Hydro X, a full lineup of custom liquid cooling gear, all available separately. This year, Corsair made upgrading to a DIY liquid cooling loop even easier by packaging together Hydro X kits, each containing everything needed to liquid cool your …
Read More »Judge rules Apple can remove Fortnite but Unreal Engine must remain available
Following on from Epic Games' recent lawsuit and restraining order filings against Apple, a judge has officially weighed in on the case. Last night during a court hearing held via Zoom, US District Judge, Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, decided that Apple was allowed to keep Fortnite off of the iOS App …
Read More »Call of Duty: Black Ops Warzone details leak, including release date and game modes
Last week, Activision officially confirmed Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, unveiling the title and key art for this year's game. Now with those details out in the open, more insider sources appear to be comfortable speaking up on the project, with the latest leaks pointing to a November …
Read More »Codemasters’ F1 2020 update brings Nvidia DLSS support
It has been a while since we last had a DLSS-supported game announcement but that changes this week. Today, the racing gurus at Codemasters began rolling out Nvidia DLSS support for F1 2020, enabling RTX GPU owners to maximise their graphics settings while saving on performance. Nvidia DLSS had a …
Read More »More sources point to upgraded Nintendo Switch and huge games in 2021
Yesterday a report from Economic Daily News citing supply chain sources indicated that new Nintendo Switch hardware would be coming out in early 2021. Now, another reputable source is backing that up, with Bloomberg tech reporter, Takashi Mochizuki expanding on the report. According to Mochizuki, Nintendo plans to debut “an …
Read More »Leo Says Ep.50 – Intel Hot ‘n’ Spicy!
Today we are back and pleased to hit the 50-episode milestone for Leo Says! In this Half-Century special, Leo is one again looking closely at Intel and the latest news surrounding the company. There's more discussion about Xe GPUs, Ponte Vecchio, and a look ahead to both Alder Lake and Tiger Lake CPUs...
Read More »Dragon’s Dogma Netflix trailer released
The past few years have seen a large resurgence in the number of high quality video game adaptations being produced. Netflix is one such production company, creating not only a Castlevania anime, but The Witcher (though it is technically based on the books), a Splinter Cell series, and a Beyond …
Read More »LG announces the 34GN73A ultrawide curved gaming monitor
LG's latest addition to its ultrawide monitor portfolio is the 34GN73A. This high refresh rate curved monitor features a fast response time and a multitude of gaming features that give gamers a competitive edge. The LG 34GN73A uses a 34-inch ultrawide IPS panel with a 2560x1080p resolution, 178º (H)/178º (V) viewing …
Read More »Microsoft Flight Simulator will reportedly generate $2.6B in hardware sales
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 …
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