It seems it will take a bit longer than expected to see Ryzen 7000 CPUs in action. According to a new rumour, the launch has been postponed by a couple of weeks, with availability now apparently planned for late September. There was already plenty of proof that AMD would reveal its …
Read More »Unity rejects $17.5B buyout offer, will continue acquisition of IronSource
Last week, Unity received a surprise acquisition offer, with mobile-focused company, AppLovin, offering $17.5 billion. There's just one problem, the merger would mean that Unity would have to cancel its previously announced deal to acquire IronSource. After talking it over, Unity has decided to go ahead with its original plans. …
Read More »Scorn is coming to Xbox and PC in October
Scorn was first announced as an early exclusive for the Xbox Series X/S consoles, as well as a big day-one title for Xbox Game Pass. The game was unfortunately delayed back in 2021, but now, Ebb Software is on the road to release, with plans to launch in October. Scorn …
Read More »Wētā Workshop and Private Division team up for new game set in Middle-Earth
It looks like The Lord of the Rings is making a resurgence in video games. Recently, there have been rumours of several studios getting access to the Middle-Earth license, and we've now got another studio to add to that list, as Wētā Workshop is now working on a game set …
Read More »AMD’s latest graphics drivers bring optimisations for Spider-Man Remastered
Last week ended with a major new PC release in Spider-Man Remastered. Originally a PlayStation exclusive, Spider-Man has now arrived on PC, complete with all of the features you expect from a PC game. Nvidia released a set of day-one drivers for the game, and AMD also rolled out a …
Read More »Alone in the Dark is a reimagining of the 90s horror classic
To cap off last week, THQ Nordic held its own games showcase, announcing several new and upcoming titles. One of those titles was none other than a new Alone in the Dark game, confirming leaks from earlier last week. Alone in the Dark will be a “reimagination” of the original …
Read More »Gigabyte Aorus 15 XE4 Laptop Review (12700H + 3070 Ti)
This laptop just got a £450 price cut - should you buy it in mid-2022?
Read More »AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs and X670 motherboards appear in retail listings
We seem to be rapidly approaching launch for AMD's upcoming Ryzen 7000 desktop processors and the first 600 series motherboards. Ahead of AMD's official unveiling, retailers have begun listing multiple processors and X670 motherboards online complete with pricing. The listings are no longer online, but they were shared by @momomo_us. Looking …
Read More »Intel drops DX9 support for Arc and Xe GPUs in favour of an open-source workaround
Intel appears to be having trouble with DX9 on its new, modern GPUs. As a result, Intel is changing things up and will drop DirectX 9 support on Arc and Xe GPUs, and will instead use an open-source mapping layer to emulate DX9 using DX12.
Read More »Unannounced Avatar: The Last Airbender game leaks via Amazon
Avatar: The Last Airbender is still loved by fans to this day, but it has been quite some time since we last saw a video game based on the series. That could change soon, as an unannounced Avatar game has leaked via Amazon, and it may be releasing in November. …
Read More »THQ is working on a new South Park game
We've known for a while now that there is a new South Park video game in the works, but exactly who is working on it has remained a mystery. A small California-based studio called ‘Question Games' is working on something, and in a surprise move, it appears that THQ Nordic …
Read More »Hogwarts Legacy is now releasing in 2023
WB has been a little cagey on the release date for Hogwarts Legacy, sticking to a ‘holiday 2022' release window. Typically when a release date isn't set this late, it means there is a delay. With that in mind, it shouldn't be too surprising to learn that WB's upcoming Wizarding …
Read More »Report claims codenames and specs for upcoming AMD RDNA 3 GPUs
As we approach Q4 more details about upcoming product launches have been leaking. This week, new reports claim to reveal the internal codenames for AMD's upcoming RDNA 3 GPUs, as well as the upcoming Ryzen 7000 series CPUs for laptops. According to Angstronomics (via VideoCardz), AMD has internally named the …
Read More »PCI-SIG confirms Samsung is working on a 990 Pro PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSD
With more platforms supporting PCIe 5.0 coming later this year, SSD manufacturers have been developing new storage solutions to take full advantage of the new standard. Some manufacturers have already announced they're working on PCIe 5.0 SSDs, but Samsung has been quiet so far. However, a list published by PCI-SIG …
Read More »AMD will be attending Gamescom 2022
After two years of virtual Gamescom events, the game conference will again open its doors to attendees and gaming companies. One of those companies is AMD, which has already confirmed it will be at the event, inviting fans to visit their booth. Gamescom, the biggest gaming convention in Europe, is …
Read More »Beyond Good and Evil 2 is still ‘years away’
It has been five years since Ubisoft first announced Beyond Good and Evil 2, and unfortunately, there have been few development updates since. The game lost its director back in 2020, and now according to new reports, it seems that the game has been internally rebooted once again. Recently, industry …
Read More »Cheat maker wants to sue Bungie, claims cheats haven’t harmed Destiny 2
Recently, Bungie has been handing out lawsuits against cheat sellers and cheat creators, looking to stamp out cheating in Destiny 2. For the most part, Bungie is winning these cases, but it ran into a wall earlier this year when a lawsuit against AimJunkies was dismissed by a judge. Now, …
Read More »Alone in the Dark reboot screenshots and details leak
A few days ago, we first heard that THQ Nordic is planning a new game based on the survival horror classic, Alone in the Dark. THQ Nordic acquired the IP back in 2018 and now, the series will be getting rebooted once again. Leaked screenshots and a retail listing with …
Read More »Razer launches DeathAdder V3 Pro with enhanced ergonomics
The Razer DeathAdder is back in new and improved form. This week, Razer is launching the DeathAdder V3 Pro, boasting HyperSpeed Wireless technology, HyperPolling and an ultra-lightweight design. First released in 2006, with over 15 million mice shipped worldwide so far, the DeathAdder is Razer’s most popular gaming mouse. With …
Read More »Kioxia Exceria Pro 2TB Review
We check out Kioxia's first PCIe 4.0 SSD - and it gets a bit toasty
Read More »Gamescom Opening Night Live showcase will feature ‘over 20 games’
Gamescom is coming up later this month and Geoff Keighley has finally begun sharing details on what we can expect from his Opening Night Live showcase. The show will kick off Gamescom on the 25th of August, and will be the first time the event has been held in person …
Read More »Intel benchmarks Arc A750 and RTX 3060 in 48 games at 1080p and 1440p
A few weeks ago, Intel shared the first gaming benchmark results for the Arc A750 graphics card. At the time, we only had performance comparisons between the A750 and RTX 3060 in five games, but now, Intel has benchmarked almost 50 titles and released the results today.
Read More »The RTX 4070 might be able to boost as high as 2.8GHz
The specifications of the RTX 4070 have once again been updated, now including the base, boost and maximum clock speeds of the upcoming SKU. Assuming these values are accurate, we can expect the RTX 4070 to perform on par with the RTX 3090 Ti. The updated specifications shared by kopite7kimi …
Read More »Overclockers UK is giving away a gaming PC and copies of PC Building Simulator 2
PC Building Simulator 2 is due to release soon and to mark the occasion, Overclockers UK is giving away a custom-built gaming PC, a number of custom PC cases, and free copies of the game. There will be ten winners for the competition in total, with the top prize being …
Read More »Classic id Software games to be delisted from Steam in consolidation effort
At this point, id Software has a huge library of titles and even some re-releases with various additions to certain classic titles. With that in mind, id's digital library can be somewhat confusing. To get around this, the developer is consolidating its titles and delisting certain store pages, although the …
Read More »The new Forspoken trailer might as well be a Marvel parody
There was a lot of excitement for Forspoken after its initial unveiling. The game looked like it was going to be a great graphical showcase for next-gen hardware, but subsequent showings have been less impressive. The most recent clip of the game shown online is drawing plenty of criticism due …
Read More »Corsair TC200 Gaming Chair Review
Corsair is back with their latest gaming chair, priced at a cool £350
Read More »Microsoft claims Sony pays for ‘blocking rights’ to keep certain titles off of Game Pass
Just over a week ago, we learned the official opinions of Sony, Ubisoft, WB, Riot and other companies regarding Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Sony naturally had a lot to say and was particularly concerned with Microsoft's growing hold on the subscription market with Game Pass. Now, Microsoft has had a chance to respond, calling Sony for buying 'blocking rights' to keep certain games off of Xbox.
Read More »Intel reaffirms plans to launch Arc Alchemist GPUs globally this year
It is no secret that Intel's Arc Alchemist GPU rollout hasn't quite gone to plan. The few GPUs to release so far have limited availability, and the most promising desktop graphics cards have yet to launch at all. Still, Intel is hoping to turn things around soon. This week, Intel …
Read More »Blizzard will stop selling Overwatch loot boxes this month
Back in June, Blizzard confirmed that it would no longer be selling loot boxes in Overwatch 2 and would instead opt to sell seasonal battle passes and have a cosmetics store where you can buy skins and other items directly. Loot boxes will be removed well ahead of the transition …
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