UK based headset manufacturer Venom has launched a new product to its already impressive gaming headset stack. The Venom Sabre Stereo headset is compatible with multiple platforms and features 50mm speaker drivers. The new Sabre Stereo headset from venom is marketed as a premium gaming headset that is compatible with …
Read More »INNO3D adds GTX 16 Super cards to its lineup
Nvidia GTX 16 Super series custom cards keep on coming. INNO3D is the latest manufacturer to announce new versions of the GTX 16 series carrying the Super label. The company has introduced both GTX 1660 Super and 1650 Super iterations to its lineup. INNO3D is hoping to continue its success …
Read More »Sony hosts a PlayStation Plus “Double Discounts” sale
Just as the PlayStation halloween sale ended, the PlayStation Store is already back with another sale, this time targeting PlayStation Plus users. The ‘Double Discounts’ sale offers discounts to its regular users, but then doubles the discount percentage to all those with an active PS Plus subscription. Over 150 games …
Read More »XFX revises RX 5700 XT THICC II cooler and offers replacements
While most custom-cooled RX 5700 series GPUs to date have been promising, the first attempt from XFX did draw criticism. Reviewers ended up encountering issues with the XFX RX 5700 XT THICC II due to design issues with the cooler's heatsink. Now, a revised version of the XFX THICC II …
Read More »New leaked Huawei tablet looks suspiciously like an iPad Pro
It would appear that Chinese companies love to be inspired by Apple’s hardware designs. Following the recent leaks that Xiaomi is planning on releasing a smartwatch which is heavily inspired by the Apple Watch, Huawei appears to also be looking at Apple for inspiration – this time for its upcoming …
Read More »Google officially acquires Fitbit for $2.1 billion
Google announced today that it would be purchasing the fitness tracking company Fitbit for $2.1 billion. The move is intended to assist Google in revitalising its Android-based smartwatch OS, ‘Wear OS’ which until now has lagged far behind the Apple Watch in both user experience, and sales. Fitbit was founded …
Read More »Halo: Reach PC minimum system requirements target 60fps and up to 4K
As testing waves continue for Halo: Reach on PC, the developers are getting closer to finalising controls and graphics settings, in addition to matchmaking and crossplay services. As part of the latest Master Chief Collection development update, the current recommended minimum system requirements were revealed, with specs targeting 60 frames …
Read More »Ubisoft’s recently delayed games are also coming to next-gen consoles
Earlier this week, Ubisoft held its quarterly financial earnings call with investors, going over recent sales performance and adjusting financial expectations for the months ahead. The big news from Ubisoft this time around was that some of its big releases scheduled for 2020 have been delayed after Ghost Recon Breakpoint’s …
Read More »ThermalTake ToughRAM expands with speeds up to 4400MHz
ThermalTake began showing off its new ToughRAM DDR4 modules at Computex earlier this year, with enhanced RGB lighting features, a 10-layer PCB and pre-binned memory ICs to ensure performance. In September, new kits released to push speeds up to 3600MHz. Now, three more kits are on the way, raising performance …
Read More »SOMA and Costume Quest are available for free on the Epic Games Store
The Epic Games Store is continuing to hand out free games to users of its client. This weeks offerings are the Sci-Fi horror game ‘SOMA’ from the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent, and ‘Costume Quest’, a Halloween themed role playing game by Doube Fine Productions. The games are available …
Read More »Gigabyte expand Aorus memory range with Aorus Memory Boost feature
Gigabyte’s line of Aorus memory offer gamers high-speed DDR4 RAM in 16GB 3200 MHz kits and feature the full range of RGB lighting colours and patterns. Gigabyte is set to expand the lineup with new modules featuring Aorus Memory Boost technology. Two new DDR4 memory kits are being added to …
Read More »Antec launches new range of PC power supplies
Although Antec is commonly known for outlandish and wacky PC case designs, the company also produces other PC hardware components and accessories. Antec currently has a broad range of PC power supplies and has added a new line to these products. Antec has announced the introduction of its new line …
Read More »Western Digital unveil storage for Public Safety, AI and Smart City Deployments
With a rise in smart camera devices featuring higher resolutions driving the requirement for high speed, high capacity on-device storage in smart city environments, manufacturers are looking for solutions to optimise storage for video and AI analytics. Western Digital has addressed this by offering new WD Purple storage drives. According …
Read More »Ubisoft wants to enable cross-play for all of its PvP games
Ubisoft's first game to get cross-play was Just Dance, through its World Dance Floor mode. Now, as Ubisoft expressed in its earnings call, the company plans to add cross-play to its remaining PvP games. Although Just Dance was the Ubisoft's first game to get cross-play, the company is on course to …
Read More »Marvel’s Avengers releases new overview trailer; gives new details
A new trailer was recently released for the upcoming Crystal Dynamics Avengers game, providing lots of new details, showing off more gameplay, and giving us a look at some of the unlockable suits that will be available when the game releases on the 15th of May 2020. The new trailer …
Read More »Review an ASUS peripheral, PC chassis, router or motherboard and get £25 back
Finding the best time to buy new PC hardware is never an easy task, as there is always another sale or promotion just around the corner, not to mention new hardware launches in general. This year, ASUS has a new rebate program running in the UK and Ireland, offering £25 …
Read More »The Nintendo Switch has sold 41.6 million units, tripling the sales of the Wii U
In just 2 and a half years, the Nintendo Switch has already proven itself as one of Nintendo’s more successful consoles, selling 41.67 million units, since its release back in March of 2017. The handheld/console hybrid had already overtaken the Wii U, GameCube, and Nintendo 64, and is currently nipping …
Read More »Nioh 2 release date announced; beta dates revealed
The sequel to the critically acclaimed Souls-like action-adventure game from 2017 has received a new trailer, revealing not only the game’s release date, but also when fans will be able to play the beta. The game will officially be releasing on the 13th of March 2020, with the open beta …
Read More »Glorious Model D gaming mouse arrives in December as an ergonomic alternative to the Model O
Glorious PC Gaming Race has made a significant impression on mouse and keyboard enthusiasts over the last year. The ball got rolling with the Model O, a sensibly priced take on ambidextrous RGB gaming mice with a sleek design, reduced weight and a custom cable to retain flexibility while reducing …
Read More »Apex Legends is adding Duos mode for a limited time
Following the previously added solo mode for a limited time, Respawn Entertainment, the developer behind Apex Legends, announced on social media the upcoming Duos mode for players to enjoy. This new mode will come next week, on the 5th November. Apex Legends has been a 3-man squad game since its …
Read More »Nioh and Outlast 2 are November’s free PlayStation Plus games
Replacing The Last of Us: Remastered and MLB: The Show 19, your November PS Plus games are the critically acclaimed Souls-like ‘Nioh’, and the sequel to one of the biggest horror games this generation: Outlast 2. Both these games will be available to download from the 5th of November. “Nioh is …
Read More »Latest Diablo IV leak details classes, darker art style, larger levels and more
At this point, a Diablo IV reveal is all but officially announced for Blizzcon this weekend, with several leaks indicating that Blizzard has plenty to announce in the immediate future. Now on the eve of Blizzcon, another mysterious leak has popped up, detailing Diablo IV's art style and tonal shift …
Read More »MSI announce its GTX 16 Super series cards
An announcement earlier this week from Nvidia regarding its GTX 1660 Super release has triggered graphics card manufacturers to lay out their own custom card versions for all to see. MSI has provided information on its GTX 16 series refresh with new GTX 1660 and 1650 Super versions being announced. …
Read More »Razer announce the Firefly V2 RGB mouse mat
The original Razer Firefly RGB mouse mat was very popular among gamers and Razer enthusiasts. The company has announced the firefly is back with an upgraded V2 version that is brighter than ever. Razer has announced the Firefly mouse mat is getting an upgrade. The Firefly V2 is an enhanced version …
Read More »Xbox Console Streaming is now available, enabling you to play Xbox games on Android
Xbox Insiders, from the UK and US, can now stream their favourite games from their Xbox console to their Android devices
Read More »Team Group extends product lines and adds more 32GB DIMMs
Team Group has updated its product lines with more 32GB capacity DDR4 modules. The new high-capacity DIMMs will be part of the Elite and Elite plus ranges which are targeted towards content creators and professional use. The company’s Elite and Elite Plus products will now feature 32GB DIMMs rated at …
Read More »Razer Junglecat brings Switch-style controls to mobile gaming
Today Razer is launching its latest game controller, known as the Razer Junglecat. While previous Razer gamepads have been designed for PC, Xbox or PlayStation use, the Junglecat is made for smartphones instead, with one half of a controller attached to either side of the device with a nice big …
Read More »Call of Duty: Modern Warfare breaks records; makes $600 million in first three days
The good news keeps rolling for Infinity Ward and Activision, as the publisher confirms that not only did Call of Duty: Modern Warfare make $600 million in its first three days, but is also the fastest selling Call of Duty this generation, set a PS4 record for the highest digital …
Read More »Razer aims to eliminate audio lag with Hammerhead True wireless ear buds
The Razer Hammerhead ear buds have gone through a number of design changes and upgrades over the last few years, with the Hammerhead BT wireless launching in 2018 and the Hammerhead USB-C hitting shelves earlier this year. Now just in time to compete against Apple's AirPod Pro headphones, Razer is …
Read More »Mario Kart Tour becomes Nintendo’s fastest ‘selling’ mobile game in its first month
Mario Kart Tour is Nintendo’s fastest ‘selling’ mobile game, amassing over 123 million downloads in its first month. This is a significantly stronger performance compared to its second fastest selling, “Super Mario Run” which saw only 21.8 million downloads in its first month. Despite having the most first month downloads …
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