This week, SteelSeries is launching a new pair of compact gaming mice. Based on the same design as the SteelSeries Prime, the Prime Mini shrinks things down while retaining core features, such as PE optical switches. Better yet, the Prime Mini will also be available in wired and wireless form. …
Read More »Halo 5 may never come to PC
With the Halo: Master Chief Collection, most of the mainline Halo games were brought over to the PC platform, allowing fans to experience Microsoft’s premiere first-person shooter franchise. Unfortunately, one of the biggest games, Halo 5 has yet to make its way over, and according to 343 Industries, fans shouldn’t …
Read More »Battlefield 2042 has been delayed
Yesterday, early reports began to emerge claiming that DICE was going to delay Battlefield 2042. Today, the studio is making that official, pushing the game back by five weeks due to “unforeseen challenges” during the final stretch of development. Battlefield 2042 was initially going to launch on the 22nd of …
Read More »Luke and Leo Get Technical (Ep9) – AMD X570S
In this episode, Leo and Luke discuss new AMD X570S motherboards with an appearance by MSI's MPG X570S Carbon EK X. As usual, ramblings hit a variety of topics including liquid cooling, airflow, and Leo's own system that he uses daily...
Read More »Asus Z690 motherboard line-up includes a mix of models supporting DDR4 and DDR5 memory
The Asus Z690 motherboard launch line-up has leaked the EEC database. As it seems, support for DDR5 memory will be limited to some motherboards, while the rest will support DDR4. Moreover, the leak also suggests that Asus is changing the ROG Maximus motherboard naming scheme, replacing the roman numerals with the …
Read More »The be quiet! MC1 M.2 SSD cooler is compatible with the PlayStation 5
Today, Sony officially began rolling out a major PS5 firmware update to enable the additional M.2 SSD slot on the console. As long as the M.2 SSD meets the minimum requirements, it can be used to expand the console's storage. If you want to add some extra cooling for that …
Read More »Bethesda is aware of Deathloop PC performance issues, patch incoming
Deathloop launched this week to surprisingly high review scores from critics. Unfortunately, the PC version of the game is suffering from some performance problems, something that Bethesda and Arkane are looking to address as soon as possible. Taking a look at the Deathloop Steam store page immediately reveals that something …
Read More »You can now stream Xbox games to your PC
While there continues to be a stigma against game streaming, Microsoft is continuing to push the platform forward, adding more and more support for cloud-based game streaming. As part of this, a new update to the Xbox app on Windows now lets you stream games to your PC via Game …
Read More »iPhone 13 specs and pricing revealed, Pro models finally get 120Hz display
Just as promised, last night Apple officially announced its new set of iPhones for the year. The iPhone 13 line-up consists of the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro Max, iterating on the iPhone 12 with improved internal specifications. The next major iPhone …
Read More »Subnautica Below Zero, Sable and more come to Game Pass
Microsoft is continuing to add new titles to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service. While the second half of September won’t see any major titles added, there is plenty coming to the service, offering a little something for everyone. The full list of titles coming to Game Pass during the …
Read More »You can play Age of Empires IV early this weekend
Age of Empires IV is just over a month away from release and after successful closed alpha and beta tests, the developers are ready to open the game up to all. This weekend, there will be an open Age of Empires IV stress test, allowing anyone to download and play …
Read More »SSD expansion, 3D audio updates and more come to PS5
Previously we reported that the PS5 was getting a whole set of new and promised features via a beta update. Following this beta period, the update is now being sent out to all PS5 users, allowing you to increase storage via M.2 SSD, bringing enhanced audio for TV speakers and …
Read More »Nintendo Switch update finally adds Bluetooth support
The Nintendo Switch hardware has always supported Bluetooth, however the functionality was limited by the software itself. Finally, more than 4 years after launch, Switch owners can access the latent Bluetooth functionality, allowing you to pair wireless headphones and more to the device. In a surprise announcement, Nintendo took to …
Read More »Battlefield 2042 to be delayed
DICE has been strangely quiet following recent closed alpha tests for Battlefield 2042. A beta was seemingly planned for early September, but we're now half way through the month with no news on that front. Now we may know why, as insiders are reporting that the game will be officially …
Read More »Call of Duty 2022 to be a sequel to Modern Warfare (2019)
In perhaps one of the most obvious leaks to date, sources this week have reported that next year's Call of Duty title will be a sequel to Modern Warfare (2019). Typically, each major Call of Duty studio takes a three year cycle for development, so 2022 would certainly be the …
Read More »Logitech launches G435 Lightspeed wireless headset with up to 18 hours of battery life
Logitech is expanding its line-up of gaming headsets this week with a new mid-range offering, the G435. While this is a more affordable headset, Logitech has still managed to pack in some of the features from its flagship headsets, including Lightspeed wireless technology for lag-free audio. Compatible with PC, Mac, …
Read More »Luke and Leo Get Technical (Ep8) – Intel Alder Lake
We are finally back in person for another Leo and Luke discussion about some exciting tech topics. We start with a talk on Intel's upcoming 12th Gen Alder Lake CPUs and the upcoming introduction of DDR5 memory. There's plenty to be excited about, so let's speculate rampantly...
Read More »Razer launches Wolverine V2 Chroma controller with Mecha-Tactile buttons
Today, Razer is launching its best gamepad yet, the Wolverine V2 Chroma. Compatible with Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and PC, the Wolverine V2 Chroma packs mechanical, tactile buttons, additional inputs and other high-end features. The Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma boasts a full-coverage wraparound grip and Chroma RGB LED strips …
Read More »MSI 35th Anniversary Golden Dragon Unboxing!
MSI has been celebrating its 35th anniversary all year long with new hardware launches and fresh discounts on products. This week, MSI sent a mysterious package to KitGuru HQ, so naturally, we filmed an unboxing video. This is just a fun little unboxing video, but if you're currently shopping around …
Read More »LittleBigPlanet 1,2,3 and Vita servers shut down
While LittleBigPlanet offered a comprehensive single player campaign, the games were known best for their community created levels, which served as a hub for creativity and ultimately inspiring the development of Dreams. Unfortunately, all but one of the games is seeing its servers shut down permanently. Throughout 2021, the LittleBigPlanet …
Read More »Diver-X launches HalfDive – the first VR device optimised for in-bed use
Diver-X, a Japanese company focusing on developing virtual reality devices, announced its first product, the HalfDive BMD (Bed-Mounted-Display). Unlike most VR devices, HalfDive stands out from the crowd by being the first device optimised for in-bed use. While other VR devices are limited to the optical system they can use …
Read More »DeepCool launches AK620 dual-tower heatsink and new mid-tower ATX cases
DeepCool is revamping its PC component line-up this week with the introduction of the new CG560 and CG540 mid-tower ATX cases, as well as the new, very sleek looking AK620 dual-tower CPU cooler. Whether you are looking for airflow optimized front panels or sharp and pristine tempered glass, the all …
Read More »Samsung Exynos 2200 SoC with AMD RDNA 2 graphics benchmarked
Earlier this year, we learned that Samsung and AMD were partnering up on a new Exynos SoC featuring RDNA 2 graphics cores. Now, the first benchmark result for the Samsung Exynos 2200 has appeared online, but while the results are decent, we're still months away from the planned Q1 2022 …
Read More »LaCie’s latest portable SSDs offer up to 1000 MB/s write speeds and up to 2TB capacity
Today, Seagate subsidiary, LaCie, is launching two new portable SSDs, aiming to deliver high performance for a seamless workflow. There are two options to choose from, the LaCie Mobile SSD Secure and the LaCie Portable SSD, both providing up to 2TB of mobile storage. The LaCie Mobile SSD Secure and …
Read More »Dying Light 2: Stay Human delayed to February 2022
Back in May, Techland debuted a new trailer for Dying Light 2, while also announcing a December 2021 release date. There were some doubts that the team would be able to meet this release date, and now, the game has been officially delayed. In an update posted this afternoon, Techland …
Read More »Intel Alder Lake DDR5 and Core i5-12600K performance benchmark results leak
We've been hearing a lot about DDR5 memory over the course of this year and with Intel's Alder Lake platform launch just on the horizon, we're finally starting to see some performance metrics. This week, the first DDR5 memory benchmarks appeared online, in addition to new benchmark results for the …
Read More »Nvidia responds to GFN database leak
This week, a GeForce Now database leak appeared to reveal a ton of unannounced games, including the likes of God of War (PC), Gears of War 6, Crysis 4, Titanfall 3 and more. Now, Nvidia has responded to the leak, confirming that it is real, although it also says that …
Read More »Insomniac Games’ Wolverine will be a mature game
Ever since the surprise reveal of Insomniac Games’ Wolverine at the recent PlayStation showcase, many fans have been left wondering what the game will be like. With little more than a teaser trailer, there has not been much to go off of. Insomniac has now clarified that the game will …
Read More »Life is Strange: True Colours is capped at 30fps for “higher cinematic fidelity”
The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S have ushered in a new standard when it comes to video game framerates, with almost every new title offering at least a 60fps option on the new systems. It is therefore surprising to see Life is Strange: True Colours capped at 30, though according …
Read More »Genesis Holm 320 RGB Gaming Desk Review
What even is a gaming desk anyway? We take a look at the Genesis Holm 320 - and yep, there's RGB
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