AOC is set to expand its portfolio of business-focused monitors with ten new models. Varying in size from 21.5 to 34 inches, the new P2 series of monitors is aimed at professional users and consists of nine flat IPS models and one curved VA model, with a focus on colour …
Read More »Former HTC CEO returns to VR hardware with XRSpace headset
Peter Chou helped shift HTC's direction from smartphones towards the virtual reality space with great success, with the VIVE being one of the most popular headsets to date. He hasn't been at HTC for some time now, but he certainly isn't out of the VR industry. Today, Chou revealed his …
Read More »Logitech announces G915 TKL Lightspeed Wireless RGB mechanical keyboard
Today, Logitech has announced the brand new G915 TKL Lightspeed Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. It is a lengthy product name, but the feature list is excellent, offering the same core technologies found in the larger G915, all packed into a smaller tenkeyless form factor. If you find yourself with …
Read More »Ubisoft announces Anno History Collection releasing next month
If you missed out on the older games in the Anno series, or just want to revisit them with support for modern PCs and display resolutions, then you are in luck. Today, Ubisoft announced the Anno History Collection, containing the first four Anno games in one package. Anno 1602, Anno …
Read More »Motorola Razr 2 expected later this year
The first generation of foldable smartphones hit the shelves during 2019, with a relatively lukewarm reception from consumers and reviewers alike. Many of the early foldable smartphones suffered from issues that are usually associated with the first generation of a new product. Now Motorola is said to be working on …
Read More »Researchers hit 44.2 terabits per second over standard fibre
The Internet is growing at an exponential rate, and with such growth comes the need for faster speeds. To meet that need, researchers work hard on finding faster ways of transmitting data from one point to another. Now, a team based in Australia report that they have reached a speed of …
Read More »Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition runs as low as 378p
One of Nintendo’s major releases for 2020 is Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition. Set to release on the 29th of May, this Switch remaster takes the 2010 Wii game and improves it in a number of ways. Interestingly however, when it comes to resolution, the Wii original might have the Switch …
Read More »No Man’s Sky comes to Xbox Game Pass on console and PC in June
No Man's Sky has come a very long way since its original release, with a number of big, free expansions enhancing the game beyond expectations. Now, the game is officially coming to Xbox Game Pass for both console and PC, making the improved space exploration sandbox more accessible. No Man's …
Read More »One of June’s PlayStation Plus games announced early
Each month, PlayStation Plus subscribers are given a number of free titles. While the line-up announcement is usually held at the end of the previous month, or early that month, PlayStation has opted to announce and release one of its June titles early. Starting from today, PS Plus subscribers can …
Read More »Virtuos believes ‘any current gen game’ could work on Switch
Recently, a Virtuos Senior Producer suggested that pretty much any Xbox One or PS4 game could be brought to the Nintendo Switch...
Read More »Detroit: Become Human and other Quantic Dream games come to Steam
While a number of previously PlayStation-exclusive Quantic Dream games became available on PC over the course of 2019, the titles were exclusive to the Epic Games Store. Now, nearly a year after Heavy Rain first came to PC, all three Epic Games exclusive Quantic Dream titles have been announced for …
Read More »Original Xbox source code and development kit reportedly leaks
While there have been some solid efforts to build an original Xbox emulator over the years, developers behind these projects have often struggled to rebuild the kernel and custom operating system for the console. That could begin to change though, as the Xbox source code has leaked online. The leak …
Read More »Call of Duty: Warzone easter egg points to the upcoming Black Ops game
Following last week's revelation about the next COD: Black Ops title, Warzone players have started to find a new easter egg that appears to reference the upcoming Call of Duty game. Named Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, the next instalment in the long-running game series is expected to be …
Read More »25-minute State of Play announced for The Last of Us Part II
PlayStation is set to provide a deep-dive into another one of its first-party exclusive titles. The Last of Us Part II, which is set to release on the 19th of June, will receive a dedicated 25-minute long State of Play this Wednesday offering “an extended look at the gameplay.”
Read More »MSI Sound Tune uses AI to reduce unwanted noise
Available for a select list of MSI laptops and desktops, MSI Sound Tune is the company's AI-powered solution to reduce unwanted background noise. By reducing the background noise, communication becomes clearer and easier to understand, creating a better experience at both ends. The AI-powered MSI Sound Tune reduces background noises …
Read More »Acer’s new XV272XU monitor offers a 240Hz, QHD IPS-like panel
The upcoming Acer XV272XU has been listed on Taobao, a popular Chinese retailer. As per the listed specifications, it seems that this gaming monitor will be using an AUO Optronics ‘IPS-like' (AHVA) panel featuring a high refresh rate and QHD resolution. This new screen is the successor to Acer's XV272UP gaming …
Read More »Tencent to acquire 20% stake in studio behind Daemon X Machina
At this point, Tencent has a huge number of investments in the video game industry. Recently, the company has stepped in to invest in PlatinumGames and take over the System Shock franchise. Now, Tencent is reportedly acquiring a stake in another studio, Marvelous. Most recently, Marvelous released Daemon X Machina …
Read More »Apple iOS bug is re-issuing old app updates
iPad and iPhone users have been experiencing some weird update bugs recently, with several of Apple's own apps reissuing old updates for seemingly no reason and some even failing to launch and delivering error messages. At this point in time, Apple has not commented but both Macrumors and The Verge …
Read More »Risk of Rain 2 will leave Steam Early Access in August
Risk of Rain 2 has been making its way through Early Access for about a year now. Originally, the development roadmap placed the final release window as ‘Spring 2020', but the team has identified some extra areas that can be improved and as a result, the release window is being …
Read More »Future Sonic titles will take longer to develop to ensure quality
The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise has undoubtedly had a rocky life. Since the early 2000’s, the blue blur has seen a number of less-than-stellar releases. One of the reasons was stated to be due to titles not being given enough time in development. It seems as though SEGA has finally …
Read More »Suda51 would “love” to port previous titles to the Switch
The Nintendo Switch has become a fan favourite for porting older titles due to its hybrid nature. One director who would like to see his older projects brought to the Switch is Suda51. Known most famously for the No More Heroes series, the Japanese creator announced in a recent stream …
Read More »iOS 14 leaks reportedly came from a developer edition iPhone 11 sold in China
Over the last few months, there have been numerous leaks about upcoming iOS 14 features. Now, reports say that the leaks originated from someone getting their hands on a developer-only iPhone 11 in China. Beginning in early 2020, there has been a steady stream of leaks about features that may be introduced …
Read More »Nvidia AI can clone PAC-MAN without a single line of code
Nvidia researchers have successfully used a generative adversarial network AI called GameGAN to produce a fully functional version of the 40-year-old game PAC-MAN. GameGAN was trained through watching 50,000 PAC-MAN episodes, after which the AI become capable of recreating the classic game – without an underlying game engine. GameGAN is built using a …
Read More »NetherRealm Studios is expanding beyond Mortal Kombat and Injustice
Since its founding in 2010, NetherRealm Studios has worked exclusively on the Mortal Kombat and Injustice franchises (aside from some mobile offerings). Though they currently develop some of the most highly praised fighting games available today, it looks as though the studio is wanting to stretch its creative muscles. Recently, …
Read More »Halo 3 PC beta testing should kick off in June
We are fresh off the launch of Halo 2: Anniversary on PC but swift progress is already being made on the rest of the Master Chief Collection. As part of the latest Halo MCC development update, 343 Industries says it is targeting the first half of June for public testing …
Read More »Metroid Prime Trilogy remaster reportedly arriving next month
Though Metroid Prime 4 is likely still years away, fans have been yearning for a re-release of the first three entries in the Prime series for the Nintendo Switch. For years, there have been rumours of its existence, and it's looking as if now might be the time that the …
Read More »EK launches a limited edition US-themed Velocity CPU block
To celebrate this Memorial Day Weekend, EK has launched a US-themed Velocity CPU water block. There are two versions of this themed Velocity CPU water block: one for Intel processors and another for AMD processors. “Decorated” with the US flag, the EK-Quantum Velocity Honor is limited to 200 units. For each …
Read More »Lian Li releases new O11 Dynamic PCMR edition
Lian Li has unveiled a new version of the O11 Dynamic case made in partnership with the Official PCMR. Featuring a space grey finish with chrome mirror glass panels, this new Lian Li case will be limited to 2000 units, each with its own production number plaque. With 3.5 million …
Read More »AMD might refresh its Ryzen 3000 desktop processor series in July
Following on from Intel's recent launch of its 10th Gen desktop processors, there are rumours that AMD might respond with a refresh of its Ryzen 3000 series processors...
Read More »Hideki Kamiya assures that Bayonetta 3 has not been cancelled
It has been a long time since Bayonetta 3 was first announced for the Nintendo Switch. The first two games were swiftly brought to the console in 2018 but since then, news has been quiet, with very few updates on the status of the sequel. Some are worried the game …
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