With the next generation of consoles right around the corner, the question regarding how publishers plan to address the transition between generations has begun to spring up. Though some have confirmed that their games will be playable across both current and next-gen systems, others are requiring fans to pay extra …
Read More »The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope launches on Halloween eve
The Dark Pictures Anthology is Supermassive Games’ latest series of titles which will see players take on all sorts of horror genres and locales. So far, only one game has been released – Man of Medan – though finally fans of the narrative-driven choice-based horror series now know when they …
Read More »Donkey Kong Country finally comes to the Switch
When Nintendo first announced its Nintendo Switch Online service, one of the core selling points was the ability for subscribers to play many of the console manufacturer’s best retro titles. For the longest time however, one of the company’s most-loved titles was missing from the list. Now, finally Nintendo Switch …
Read More »AMD CEO says Zen 3 is ‘looking great in the labs’ and on track to launch in 2020
While there were some rumours claiming that AMD's Zen 3 CPUs could be delayed, the company has stood firm, maintaining that its next big architecture upgrade is still on track. That was reaffirmed again this week, with AMD CEO, Dr. Lisa Su, briefly touching on the subject in a new …
Read More »Ubisoft brings back uPlay+ free trial period for July
Back at E3 2019, Ubisoft announced its own foray into subscription gaming with uPlay+. Following on from Origin Access, Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Now, uPlay+ aims to offer a Netflix style library of content for a monthly fee, with all future Ubisoft games set to be added the day …
Read More »BenQ Mobiuz gaming monitors offer 144Hz in 27-inch and 24-inch form
BenQ is launching a new line of gaming monitors this week- the Mobiuz series. As part of the launch, BenQ has two new monitors to kick things off with, the 27-inch Mobiuz EX2710 and the 24.5-inch Mobiuz EX2510. Both monitors offer a multitude of gaming enhancements to “fully immerse yourself in everything …
Read More »EK releases Quantum Inertia tops for D5 pumps
If you own an EK D5 pump, you can now improve its hydraulic performance (up to 15%) by adding the newly released EK-Quantum Inertia D5 Body D-RGB tops. Featuring D-RGB LED lighting and a design that “seamlessly blends with the rest of the EK Quantum Line”, these new EK pump-tops are …
Read More »HP Reverb G2 VR headset begins shipping in September
It has been a couple of months since HP officially unveiled its ‘next-gen' VR headset. Built in collaboration with Valve and Microsoft, the HP Reverb G2 is due to release this year and now thanks to an early retail listing, we have a more specific date to circle in the …
Read More »Microsoft reportedly stopping publishers from selling next-gen upgrades as DLC
One of Microsoft's consumer-friendly initiatives in place for the Xbox Series X launch is ‘Smart Delivery', ensuring you only need to buy a game once and then be able to play it on both Xbox One and Xbox Series X. As you might imagine, some publishers would like to charge …
Read More »World of Warcraft: Shadowlands beta begins next week
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands is still on track for release later this year and soon, some fans will be able to test it out early for themselves. During a livestream this afternoon, Blizzard announced dates for the Shadowlands beta test, which kicks off next week. Blizzard will be sending out …
Read More »Watch Dogs Legion gameplay screenshots leak
We haven't seen much of Watch Dogs Legion since its unveiling at E3 last year and subsequent delay. That will soon change though, as screenshots of the game in action are beginning to leak ahead of Ubisoft's event at the end of this week. This particular leak comes from Joelioio …
Read More »Samsung refreshes soundbar lineup with new Dolby Atmos models
Not everyone has the right room layout or space for a full 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound setup in the living room. Instead, many of us turn to soundbars as an alternative. This week, Samsung is adding two new soundbar models to its lineup- the HW-Q950T and HW-Q900T. The HW-Q950T delivers …
Read More »Phanteks officially announces the Eclipse P500A case and the SK fans
Earlier this week, the first online listings for the Phanteks Eclipse P500A chassis began surfacing and now, the company is officially ready for launch. We've had the chance to review the Phanteks Eclipse P500A already, offering high airflow and other handy features for DIY PC builders. Positioned between the P400 …
Read More »Street Fighter V and Watch Dogs 2 join PS Now for July
Each month, PlayStation adds a number of new titles to its PlayStation Now game subscription service. The console manufacturer has now announced which games are joining the service for the month of July – including Street Fighter V and Watch Dogs 2. PlayStation Now subscribers can get their hands on …
Read More »Nacon and Microsoft team up for Xbox-branded peripherals
Recently, Microsoft announced a partnership with Bang & Olufsen for high-end gaming audio peripherals. Now, in preparation for the Xbox Series X, more peripheral license partners are joining up, with the latest being Nacon, best known for third-party game controllers. Nacon, previously known as Bigben Interactive, is a French gaming …
Read More »Rocket League exceeds 75 million players
Rocket League most likely represents one of the greatest indie success stories of the current generation. The rocket-powered competitive “Soccar” game which was released in 2015 has come a long way. As the sports title hits its 5th anniversary, the studio, Psyonix, revealed a number of lifetime stats and figures …
Read More »The Initiative reportedly won’t be present at the Xbox Games Showcase
With Microsoft recently announcing its first-party next-gen Xbox Games Showcase for the 23rd of July, the attention has now been drawn to what games fans might expect to see at the digital event. Recent rumours suggested that The Initiative, Microsoft’s “AAAA” studio would be making itself known at the event. …
Read More »Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning announces September release date
Kingdoms of Amalur was a much-loved but oft-forgotten RPG which was released during the previous console generation. Known for its fun combat and colourful art style, the game amassed a small but dedicated audience. Back in June, it was officially confirmed that a remaster was on the way. Now however, …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 7 4700G ‘Renoir AM4’ APU overclocked to 4.765GHz
With the release of AMD's Ryzen 4000 desktop APUs approaching, the first distributed samples have started to appear in multiple databases. The latest we have to share was spotted on the CPU-Z Validator database and was overclocked to an impressive 4.765GHz. The database entry was first shared by ITCooker, showing an …
Read More »New video codec offers H.265 quality at half the storage space
This month, Fraunhofer HHI announced the H.266 Video Codec VVC. The new codec improves on H.265 by drastically reducing data usage while maintaining quality and support for high resolutions. Fraunhofer HHI dedicated several years of research and development to the new H.266 video codec. All of that hard work seems to …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 3900XT, 3800XT and 3600XT now available in the UK
Last month, AMD officially announced its new 3rd Gen Ryzen ‘XT' series desktop processors, consisting of the Ryzen 9 3900XT, Ryzen 7 3800XT and Ryzen 5 3600XT. Today, reviews for these CPUs officially went live and retailers were able to begin shipping out to customers, so we've had a look at …
Read More »July’s PS Plus games are now live
Each month, Sony offers its PlayStation Plus subscribers two free PS4 games to purchase and download for free. July 2020 marks the service’s 10th anniversary, and so in celebration, all subscribers are being gifted an extra third game for free. The free games for the month of July include heavy …
Read More »Samsung researchers discover new material for next-gen semiconductors
The folks at the Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology have been busy collaborating with scientists from the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, resulting in the discovery of a new material for semiconductors. Importantly, this discovery has the potential to “accelerate the advent of next generation semiconductors”. The material …
Read More »Halo 3 will release on PC this month
Last month, 343 Industries began public testing for Halo 3 on PC. At the time, we noted that this version of the game was nicely polished, with very few faults. The insider testing version received a couple of patches and now, the game is ready for an official release. Halo …
Read More »Xbox Games Showcase will be holding back announcements, claims insider
Microsoft has finally officially announced the date of its Xbox Games Showcase. The upcoming showcase is set to unveil a number of new first-party next-gen titles for Microsoft’s consoles. While fans can expect games such as Halo Infinite and The Initiative’s project to be shown off, an industry insider has …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT and Ryzen 7 3800XT CPU Review
AMD Ryzen 3000XT processors are here - but should you buy one?
Read More »Shadow Warrior 3 announced for PC with 2021 release date
Last week, the Shadow Warrior team teased that a third entry in its first-person shooter series was in the works. Now, the studio behind the rebooted series – Flying Wild Hog – has officially announced Shadow Warriors 3. Alongside the announcement was a teaser trailer, and confirmation that the game …
Read More »Microsoft is reportedly interested in buying WB Games
Back in June, we reported that the gaming division of Warner Bros. was reportedly up for sale. At the time, it was claimed that Take-Two, EA, and Activision Blizzard were all interested in the acquisition. Now, according to one publication another major name can be added to the list of …
Read More »You can get Watch Dogs 2 for free by watching Ubisoft Forward
Ubisoft's big E3-replacing livestream is coming up soon and to entice you to tune in, the publisher is giving away free copies of Watch Dogs 2 to all viewers...
Read More »HyperX releases the Alloy Elite 2 mechanical keyboard
HyperX's newly released Alloy Elite 2 mechanical keyboard succeeds the original Alloy Elite by introducing new features such as HyperX mechanical switches, pudding keycaps, and improved RGB lighting. The linear HyperX Red switches of the HyperX Alloy Elite 2 were built to be fast and durable, with a rated life …
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