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Early last year, Wizards of the Coast announced that it was forming a new game studio in partnership with former BioWare veterans. Now almost a year later, the studio has been officially unveiled as Archetype Entertainment, and their first game will be a sci-fi RPG.  James Ohlen, formerly a BioWare …

Apple often has so many legal battles going on that it can be hard to keep track. The latest case dates back to 2016, when the California Institute of Technology accused Apple of selling iPhones with WiFi chips that violate several patents. Now, Apple is being ordered to pay a …

While the recent Final Fantasy VII Remake delay was a bit of a downer, Square Enix is swiftly lifting our spirits with a brand new trailer for the game. Better yet, the trailer acts as the debut for the remake's theme song, composed by Nobuo Uematsu.  The trailer mostly features …

When Asus launched the RX 5700 TUF Gaming X3 OC series graphics card back in October 2019, it received some rather negative criticism from enthusiasts and tech reviewers across the industry, due to the design of its thermal solution. Asus has acknowledged this now and updated the cards cooler with …

There have been rumours surrounding a ‘Switch Pro' release since 2018 and so far, Nintendo has squashed them each time. With next-gen consoles coming this year, expectations for a Switch Pro in 2020 began to rise, but Nintendo says it is not happening. An additional Switch model did end up …

AMD’s Raise the Game bundle was available with the purchase of selected AMD Radeon graphics cards during 2019 but officially ended on 31st December. AMD graphics card owners were still able to redeem bundle codes until 30th January 2020. A new Raise the Game bundle has been expected from AMD …

EIZO has launched a new 27-inch addition to its range of FlexScan frameless monitors designed for professionals. The EV2760 is equipped with an IPS QHD resolution panel and is available in black and white colour options. The new FlexScan EV2760 series from EIZO features an ergonomic stand with 169mm height adjustment, a …

Apple launched its premium AirPod Pro earbuds in October last year and they have been a big hit with users of Apple devices. With a modest price tag that the AirPod Pros command, users will be looking for a way to protect their investment from the wear and tear of …

The PM161Q is a lightweight, 15.6-inch monitor with a slim design that weighs just under 1kg...

E3 has been in some trouble for a while now, with publishers losing interest and the number of attendees paving the way for very lengthy waiting lines for short gameplay demos. The situation reached new heights last year when the ESA leaked personal details of media attendants via a security …

Another week, another free game on the Epic Games Store. Throughout the next six days, Epic will be giving away a digital copy of Farming Simulator 19 for free. The latest game coming from the Farming Simulator series is the most complete too. Built upon the success of Farming Simulator …

This week, we observed growing concern and unease from Google Stadia users, with early adopters taking to forums to discuss a lack of updates, missing features and other issues. Google has seemingly taken notice, finally releasing a January update running down newer developments for the platform.  On the latest Stadia …

As part of the MCC December development update, we learned that good progress was being made on Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary for PC, with Halo 2 and 3 also not being far behind. Now, we’ve got another update, with Halo 1’s remaster to begin beta testing in February, as well as …

Huawei has launched a new range of ultra-light MateBook D laptops aimed towards young customers. The series includes two new 14-inch and 15.6-inch devices that offer a revolutionary cross-platform experience. The Huawei MateBook D series includes a range of new features such as support for multi-screen collaboration and an ultra-slim …

The Nintendo Switch has been surpassing expectations since it first launched in March 2017. It didn't take long for the console to surpass the Wii U in lifetime sales and now just ahead of the console's third birthday, the Switch has surpassed the SNES.  During the Q4 holiday season of …

Rockstar Games is celebrating a record-breaking 2019 holiday season in both GTA Online and Red Dead Online by offering huge bonuses in both games. Starting today and during the beginning of February, GTA and Red Dead Online players will receive in-game cash bonuses and free gifts. Grand Theft Auto V …

We often look at the ‘best of the best' when it comes to monitors but there are some interesting shifts taking place in the entry-level price range this year. AOC has announced its new entry-level B2 series, offering IPS panels, 1080p resolution and 75Hz refresh rates while keeping costs down. …

Enermax has introduced a new E-ATX, RGB-ready PC chassis this week. The MAKASHI MK50 features a uniquely shaped RGB strip in the front panel to complement the simple but commanding exterior appearance. A large mainboard tray situated inside the MAKASHI MK50 offers ample space for the installation of motherboards up …

Zhaoxin is a Chinese semiconductor company built on a partnership between Via Technologies and the Chinese Government. This company already has multiple companies using its processors, but with the launch of what seems to be Zhaoxin's first CPU for DIY enthusiasts, the KaiXian KX-6780A, the company may start to target a new …

ASRock has listed its potential Z490 motherboard range in an official piece of software...

At Computex 2019, we got our first look at Cooler Master's new low profile cooler, the CoolerMaster MasterAir G200P. This cooler has now been released and more details on the product have been shared. The Cooler Master G200P was designed to be used in SFF (small form-factor) PCs. Measuring 95×92×39.4 mm …

AMD's quarterly financial earnings call took place last night and aside from record earnings for 2019, AMD also had good news on the 2020 front, with next-gen RDNA GPU architecture set to debut, along with AMD's return to high-end graphics with ‘Big Navi'.  For the full year of 2019, AMD …

Back at Blizzcon 2018, Blizzard announced and showed off Warcraft 3: Reforged for the first time. At the time, it looked like a more in-depth remaster compared to StarCraft Remastered, with new cut scenes and UI on top of overall better graphics. Now that the game is out, a number …

1MORE has announced its new True Wireless ANC In-Ear Headphones featuring dual drivers, two levels of noise cancellation, pass-through mode and wireless charging are now ready to start shipping to customers. The True Wireless ANC earbuds from 1MORE are the first of its type to be pending THX certification which …

As the UK prepares to officially leave the European Union this Friday (31st January), the European Processor Initiative (EPI) is priming the first prototype of its HPC processor designed for advanced computing applications. The EPI was set up by the European Commission as part of the Framework Partnership Agreement, with …

EVGA unveiled the Z10 RGB mechanical gaming keyboard back at Computex 2019 and has now officially released it for sale. The Z10 RGB keyboard is an update of the previous Z10 that now includes customisable RGB lighting, with the same core features of the original. The EVGA Z10 RGB gaming …

SuperData released an updated analysis of the VR market this week, accounting for headset sales in Q4 2019 - here's what you need to know...

NZXT has launched new Kraken closed loop all-in-one CPU coolers, offering enhanced cooling performance with RGB illumination...