Cyberpunk 2077 was finally welcomed back on to the PlayStation Store last month following CD Projekt Red's 1.23 patch for the game across all platforms. We were unsure how well the game would do now six months later, but it quickly became the best selling PS4 game of the month. …
Read More »Bethesda and Tango Gameworks’ ‘Ghostwire: Tokyo’ delayed to early 2022
It has been a long time since we last had an update on Ghostwire: Tokyo from Tango Gameworks. The game was initially set to be releasing on PC and on PS5 as a timed-exclusive this year, but the game has since been pushed back. In an announcement today, Bethesda and …
Read More »EA officially reveals FIFA 22 but PC version won’t include next-gen features
EA has finally announced FIFA 22, detailing some of the game's upcoming features, the “Dual Entitlement” option, and the game versions. One of the highlights is the new HyperMotion technology, which promises to deliver better animations by motion-capturing athletes. However, this and other next-gen features won't be bundled in the …
Read More »Roccat launches Torch, its first studio-grade microphone
Roccat is launching its first studio-grade USB microphone, the Torch. Aimed at gamers, streamers, and content creators, this microphone comes with an impressive feature set, including support for 24-bit audio, dual condenser, latency-free Mic Monitoring, customisable AIMO RGB lighting, and a built-in pop filter. Compatible with a multitude of shock …
Read More »Warner Bros denies claims it is selling off NetherRealm or TT Games
With WarnerMedia being spun off and merging with Discovery to form a new company, questions have been raised around the future of certain WB Games studios. Recently, it was suggested that NetherRealm and TT Games could be sold to another publisher, but WB has now denied these rumours. The rumour …
Read More »The Cooler Master Orb X is a full-immersion system for gamers and professionals
Following on from the Acer Thronos and Razer’s Project Brooklyn, Cooler Master has become the latest company to announce a ‘gaming throne’ designed around full immersion. The Cooler Master Orb X is a uniquely designed, multi-purpose gaming pod aimed at both gamers and professionals. The Cooler Master Orb X has a semi-enclosed …
Read More »AMD Behemoth System Build – Part 1
Our next modding project is underway - here James gives us the lowdown on what to expect
Read More »Bethesda’s Deathloop could come to Xbox after September 2022
Last week during a State of Play showcase, Sony focused on Deathloop, one of two upcoming PlayStation exclusives from Bethesda. The interesting thing is that now, Microsoft owns Bethesda, opening the door for this game to eventually come to Xbox...
Read More »AI-assisted Call of Duty cheat for PC and console targeted by Activision
Activision is no stranger to cheaters in its games, with Call of Duty being a target of cheat makers each year due to its popularity. Recently, a new kind of cheat was discovered, using machine learning and automatic input commands to allow aimbot on consoles. As you would expect, Activision …
Read More »Microsoft acquires cybersecurity firm ‘RiskIQ’ in deal worth over $500M
Microsoft is continuing its acquisition spree. This time, the tech giant has bolstered its cybersecurity offerings by acquiring RiskIQ in a deal said to be worth more than $500 million. According to Bloomberg, the acquisition will see Microsoft paying more than $500 million, although the company has not yet revealed …
Read More »Sealed copy of Super Mario 64 breaks world record, sells for $1.56 million
Back in April, a new and sealed copy of the original Super Mario Bros. sold for a record $660,000 at auction. Now, a perfect copy of Super Mario 64 has also been sold, setting a new record with a price tag of $1.56 million. As with the previous auctions, the …
Read More »Blooper Team responds to Silent Hill rumours
Blooper Team recently announced that it has signed a publishing deal with Konami, immediately reigniting rumours of a new Silent Hill game coming from the studio. Unfortunately, according to Blooper Team, while there may have been some truth to these rumours at one point, they are apparently based on outdated …
Read More »Square Enix releases Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker GPU benchmark
With Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker coming in November, Square Enix released a GPU benchmark so users can test their systems and check if they're prepared for the upcoming expansion. According to Square Enix's description of the Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker GPU benchmark, the benchmark uses “actual maps and playable characters …
Read More »Gigabyte adds RTX 3080 Ti to its line-up of Aorus Gaming Boxes
Gigabyte Aorus Gaming Boxes are already available with RTX 3080 and 3090 GPUs, but now, Gigabyte is also introducing an RTX 3080 Ti model to its line-up. With the RTX 3080 Ti Gaming Box, Gigabyte now offers a Gaming Box for every card using the GA102 GPU. Like other Aorus …
Read More »Cooler Master shows off new hardware, peripherals and streaming gear at Summer Summit
Cooler Master has more to show off over the summer. Today, the Cooler Master Summer Summit goes live, introducing new cooling gear, cases, peripherals, power supplies, streaming gear and more. During the Summer Summit, Cooler Master is announcing its new Hyper H6/H6DT ARGB CPU cooler, engineered with Xtra Dimensional Heat …
Read More »AMD Ryzen Threadripper 5000 “Chagall” processors rumoured to release in August
AMD's Zen3 core architecture is already available on Ryzen and EPYC processors, but we are still waiting for AMD to release its Zen3 HEDT processors. We may not have to wait much longer, as new reports claim that the long-awaited Threadripper 5000 series will launch next month. Codenamed “Chagall”, the …
Read More »WD Black D30 Game Drive SSD 1TB Review
If you're looking for a compact external SSD, we check out the WD_Black D30
Read More »MSI releases new Alpha 15/17 and Delta 15 AMD-powered laptops
MSI is revamping the Alpha 15/17 laptops with Ryzen 5000H processors and Radeon RX 6600M mobile GPUs. Moreover, MSI is also launching a brand new laptop, the light and slim Delta 15, also with Ryzen 5000H processors and the Radeon RX 6700M mobile GPU. As part of the AMD Advantage …
Read More »MSI’s latest EEC listing suggests Hydrogen series comeback
MSI's Hydrogen series might be coming back, as seen on an EEC listing filed by the company. According to the listing, the new Hydrogen series will only feature one SKU, an RTX 3090 card, but MSI may launch more cards further down the line. Moreover, the listing also includes MSI's …
Read More »The Witcher anime movie coming to Netflix in August, series’ 2nd season in December
The Witcher is coming back to Netflix with an even bigger presence. Besides announcing the second season of the series, scheduled to launch on December 17th, fans of the franchise are also getting an anime film on August 23rd. Additionally, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will receive new free DLCs …
Read More »KitGuru Games: Resident Evil Village is a genre-bending rollercoaster
Welcome to KitGuru Games, a new weekly column going over the latest in gaming, from what we’ve been playing and impressions on the latest releases, to shining a light on interesting hidden gems. This week, I’ll be sharing my fresh thoughts on Resident Evil Village after finishing the game...
Read More »NZXT N7 Z590 Review
Leo checks out the NZXT N7 Z590 motherboard... and finds looks aren't everything
Read More »AOC C27 240Hz gaming monitor price slashed to under £215
Last year, we reviewed the AOC C27G27ZU 27-inch gaming monitor. At the time, the monitor won our 'Must Have' award, earning points for its 240Hz refresh rate and £300 price tag. This week, AOC appears to be having a sale on this monitor, cutting the price all the way down to less than £215.
Read More »Windows 11 requires clean install when upgrading from Windows 7/8/8.1
As revealed a couple of weeks ago, Windows 11 will continue to be a free upgrade for those who own an older version of Windows, going all the way back to Windows 7. Unfortunately, the upgrade path for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users will be a bit more complicated, …
Read More »The InWin 309 Gaming Edition case lets you play games on it
InWin is back with another unique case – the 309 Gaming Edition. As the name suggests, it's very similar to the original InWin 309, but there's a big difference – it features a full LED front panel that lets you play games on it. Featuring 144 ARGB LEDs in the …
Read More »Qualcomm teams up with Asus to release its first smartphone
Qualcomm has partnered up with Asus to design Qualcomm's first smartphone. Initially, it will only be available for Snapdragon Insiders, but a wider release is scheduled for August. Named “Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders”, Qualcomm's first smartphone features 16GB of LPDDR5 memory, 512GB ROM, and an 8-core Snapdragon 888 5G SoC …
Read More »Free August PS Plus game announced at State of Play
At the recent PlayStation State of Play, the console manufacturer provided updates on a number of small and large upcoming titles including Death Stranding and SIFU. Accompanying these was the announcement for the console release of Hunter’s Arena: Legends, as well as confirmation that it will launch for free on …
Read More »PlayStation console-exclusive SIFU delayed to 2022
Sony recently held a State of Play, which brought with it a number of announcements including the release date for Death Stranding: Director’s Cut as well as the reveal of Moss: Book II. SIFU, the kung fu action game also appeared at the show – though under more disappointing circumstances. …
Read More »Moss: Book II announced for PSVR
Moss was one of the PSVR’s biggest and most well received VR titles, letting players “meet Quill, a mouse with dreams of greatness. While exploring the woods, she finds a mysterious Glass Relic and an ancient magic is awakened”. At the recent State of Play (which also saw Death Stranding: …
Read More »Death Stranding: Director’s Cut details and release date revealed
Sony recently held a State of Play, and while the console manufacturer positioned it as being a smaller affair than most previous showcases, there existed a number of rather significant announcements. One such announcement brought the much-requested details of what fans can expect with the Director’s Cut of Death Stranding, …
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