While we're used to seeing Microsoft making studio acquisitions at this point, it is rarer to see the likes of Nintendo buying up studios. With that in mind, it is noteworthy that Nintendo has announced it is acquiring Next Level Games this year, transitioning the studio into a full first-party …
Read More »Everspace 2 launches in early access this month
The first Everspace game went on to be a huge success for indie developer Rockfish Games and soon, we'll be able to get our hands on the sequel. Today, Rockfish Games announced that Everspace 2 will be launching in Early Access on Steam and GOG this month. The early access …
Read More »MSI to introduce two premium gaming monitors at CES 2021
MSI will announce various products during CES 2021, but there are a couple of monitors that shine through the rest – the Oculux NGR253R and the MPG Artymis 343CQR. Aimed at gamers, both MSI monitors offer high refresh-rates, low response times, and Adaptive Sync. Featuring a 24.5-inch Rapid IPS panel with a …
Read More »Asus teases new TUF and ROG gaming laptops ahead of CES
CES 2021 is coming up soon and it looks like ASUS is looking to tease some of its new announcements ahead of time. In a couple of social media posts, we get brief looks at new upcoming laptops for the TUF Gaming and ROG lines. Given the timing, these laptops …
Read More »Microsoft preparing big UI changes for Windows 10 in 2021
It looks like Microsoft is preparing a big Windows 10 UI update this year. Recent job listings from Microsoft have begun seeking developers for a “sweeping rejuvenation of Windows”. Windows 10 has had some minor UI updates since launch, but this appears to be a much bigger attempt at revitalising …
Read More »Valve announces Steam Awards 2020 winners
Over the course of December, Valve opened up The Steam Awards to public voting, giving Steam users a chance to vote on their favourite games in ten different categories, one of which is indeed Game of the Year. Voting closed last week and now after some tallying, we know the …
Read More »LG shows off OLED flexible gaming display that curves itself for immersive gaming
LG has shown off a lot of interesting display prototypes over the years, with the most recent ones all incorporating flexible OLED panels in some form. The latest prototype from LG is a new OLED gaming display with the option to curve the TV for gaming and flatten it back out for watching TV or movies.
Read More »Age of Empires IV development making good progress
Microsoft has been working on reviving the Age of Empires series for several years now. The journey began with re-releases for the original trilogy, then in 2019, Age of Empires IV was officially announced. We haven't had an update on the long-awaited sequel since then, but that changed this week. …
Read More »Top 5 Intel CPUs of 2020!
We go over our picks for the top 5 Intel CPUs of 2020
Read More »AMD has a new patent showing a GPU chiplet design
AMD submitted a new patent describing a GPU chiplet design. Besides the thorough explanation of the chiplet design, AMD also mentions the problems that come with it and how to solve them. Found by @davideneco25320, AMD's patent starts by stating multiple problems that come by using a GPU chiplet design. Unlike …
Read More »New AMD Navi 2x variants and Nashira Point GPU spotted online
References for a few unannounced AMD GPUs were discovered over on the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) this week. So far, we know that two of these are new Navi GPUs, while the third is a new listing mentioning a Nashira Point GPU. AMD's current line-up of Radeon graphics card only …
Read More »AMD Ryzen Threadripper 5000 series reportedly features a 16-core SKU
While the Zen 1 based Ryzen Threadripper line-ups featured a 16-core SKU, we did not get a 16C/32T Ryzen Threadripper 3000 chip. As we look ahead to Ryzen Threadripper 5000, it looks like the 16-core chip will be making a return. According to Yuri Bubliy, AMD might be working on bringing …
Read More »AOC AGON AG273QZ 27in 240Hz Gaming Monitor Review
A 240hz screen for gamers - but is it any good?
Read More »Top ten user-rated and top-ten selling Steam games of 2020 revealed
As each year comes to a close, Valve likes to share details on what games performed best on Steam in a number of categories. This week, we have the top ten best selling games on Steam of 2020 in terms of revenue, and we have the top ten games based on user reviews.
Read More »Koei Tecmo European forums targeted in cyber attack
Koei Tecmo, the publisher behind series like Dead or Alive, Dynasty Warriors and a number of popular licensed anime games, has suffered a security breach this month. The publisher suffered a cyberattack that forced it to take down both its US and European websites. As reported by PCGamer, over 65,000 …
Read More »Shadow of the Tomb Raider, GreedFall and Man Eater free on PS Plus this month
The January line-up of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers has been revealed. Starting on the 5th of January, there will be three games up for grabs – one for PS5 owners and two more for PS4 owners. On the PS5 side, PS Plus subscribers will get access to the …
Read More »Top 5 Cases of 2020!
We go over our picks for the top 5 cases of 2020
Read More »Gigabyte and Aorus RTX 3080Ti models spotted on EEC
An early 2021 launch for the unannounced Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080Ti is looking more and more likely. Today, new entries for several Gigabyte-branded RTX 3080Ti models appeared on the EEC database, indicating several upcoming versions with custom-coolers. The EEC listing (via Videocardz) shows Gigabyte Aorus Xtreme, Aorus Master, Vision, Gaming, …
Read More »EKWB announces waterblocks for the RTX 3070 Founders and ROG Strix graphics cards
EKWB is about to launch waterblocks for both the Nvidia RTX 3070 Founders Edition and Asus ROG Strix RTX 3070 graphics cards. These two waterblock models are part of EK's Quantum Vector line of water cooling components and will be available with plexi and acetal editions. Both waterblocks cool the …
Read More »Top PCIe 4.0 SSDs of 2020!
We go over our picks for the top PCIe 4.0 SSDs of 2020
Read More »Rumoured Nvidia RTX 30 Mobile series GPUs specifications surface
The alleged specifications of the RTX 3080 Mobile, RTX 3070 Mobile, and RTX 3060 Mobile GPUs have emerged. Each GPU will be available in Max-Q and Max-P designs with varying TGPs and clock frequencies, totalling in 8 SKUs. The news comes from Notebookcheck, which has updated its database with the …
Read More »Epic Games Launcher high CPU usage bug hotfix released
Earlier this month, users began finding that their Ryzen CPUs were running much hotter when the Epic Games Launcher was running on their systems. Epic Games has since confirmed that this is indeed an unintended bug and has begun putting fixes in place.
Read More »Bitcoin continues to surge, surpasses $28,500 per coin
Over the course of 2020, Bitcoin has been back on the rise, emulating the massive boom the cryptocurrency had back in late 2017. In early December, Bitcoin reached a new all-time high value of $20,000 and in the weeks following, things have only been going up. As reported by The …
Read More »Bethesda and Netflix reportedly working on The Elder Scrolls TV series
We already know that Bethesda is working with Amazon to produce a TV series based on Fallout, but now, it looks like The Elder Scrolls could be next. This time around though, Netflix will be the streaming service of choice. According to known TV and film insider, Daniel Richtman, Bethesda …
Read More »GOG is giving away Metro Last Light Redux for free for the next 48 hours
If you've never had the chance to play Metro: Last Light Redux, then now is the perfect time as GOG is giving away DRM-free copies of the game over the next 48 hours. Metro: Last Light Redux is a remastered version of the shooter with enhanced graphics and gameplay mechanics, …
Read More »Gigabyte unveils the new Aorus C700 Glass full-tower chassis
Gigabyte Aorus has unveiled a new case this week – the C700 Glass. This full-tower chassis features extensive water and air cooling support, up to E-ATX motherboards, and 10x SSDs, allowing users to create a powerful system inside it. Featuring translucent black tempered glass panels on both sides, the case features …
Read More »Top 5 Mice of 2020!
We go over our picks for the top 5 gaming mice of 2020
Read More »Asus introduces the ProArt PA278CV Calman verified monitor
The ASUS ProArt line of monitors has always carried a great reputation amongst creative professionals. As we head towards 2021, there is going to be a new ProArt monitor coming, this time with a QHD resolution, IPS panel and Calman verification. According to DisplaySpecifications, the ProArt PA278CV monitor uses a 27-inch …
Read More »Intel Alder Lake-S processor featuring 16 cores and 24 threads spotted on Geekbench
The Intel Alder Lake-S leaks keep rolling in. This time, another Geekbench database entry has been spotted, detailing an unannounced, upcoming Intel Alder-Lake S 16C/24T CPU.
Read More »Samsung Galaxy S21 specs leak ahead of January launch
We've previously heard that Samsung is planning to launch its next flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S21, in January. As we get closer to the start of 2021, this is looking more and more likely, with the latest leak giving us a detailed breakdown of the phone's features and specifications. According …
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