Crysis Remastered officially released a couple of months ago and PC gamers were quick to notice that the game is just as demanding now as it was back in 2007. Fortunately, Crytek is looking to bring a boost to performance with the game's next patch. Crysis Remastered patch 1.3.0 is …
Read More »Luke and Leo Get Technical (Ep7) – AMD & Nvidia Supply Problems
Leo is loving life with his AMD RX 6800 XT graphics card to go alongside his liquid cooled Nvidia RTX 3080. Is he the luckiest graphics card enthusiast around by having managed to bag both cards? And what is exactly is going on with supply? Let's have a discussion...
Read More »AMD Ryzen 7 5800U laptop APU spotted on Geekbench 5 database
AMD's Ryzen 5000U CPUs are expected to arrive within the next few months, with a mix of Zen 2 refreshed SKUs and newer Zen 3 models. Recent leaks have started to point towards what performance we can expect from these upcoming processors. A Geekbench 5 database entry for the Ryzen …
Read More »Samsung’s G5 C34G55T looks to be its best ultra-wide gaming monitor so far
Samsung's latest addition to the G5 series of gaming monitors is the C34G55T. This curved monitor features a 1000R curvature, UWQHD resolution, high refresh rate, low response times and support for HDR content. The Samsung G5 C34G55T has a 34-inch curved VA panel with 165Hz refresh rate, 3440x1440p resolution, 1ms of …
Read More »Xbox’s Games with Gold for December announced
Each month, Microsoft offers a number of classic and newer Xbox titles for free to those who are subscribed to the console manufacturer’s ‘Xbox Live Gold’ subscription service. For the month of December, subscribers can get their hands on the action-shooter Bleed 2, as well as solve mysterious murders in …
Read More »Fortnite now offers a subscription service
While Fortnite’s implementation of a Battle Pass offered an alternative recurring payment system to that of an ongoing subscription, the free-to-play Battle Royale game is now offering just that – a subscription service. Called Fortnite Crew, subscribers will receive the traditional Battle Pass as well as a number of monthly …
Read More »80 Plus testing and licensing fee increase may affect pricing of power supplies
Plug Load Solutions, the entity responsible for the 80 Plus program, is reportedly increasing the testing and licensing fees to certify a PSU in its program. If the cost of testing and licensing fees increases, PSU vendors may end up increasing consumer pricing to compensate. The 80 Plus certification program has been …
Read More »December’s PlayStation Plus games announced
Each month, Sony offers its PlayStation Plus subscribers a number of free games. For the month of December, players can get their hands on the open-world sandbox game Just Cause 4, EA’s 3v3 shooter Rocket Arena and more. For the month of December, those who are subscribed to PlayStation Plus …
Read More »4A Games is bringing Metro Exodus to more platforms, exploring multiplayer ideas
It has been ten years since 4A Games first released Metro 2033 and since then, the studio has grown and improved. The most recent game in the series, Metro Exodus, will soon be getting updated for next-gen consoles and there is still more Metro to come in the future. An …
Read More »Square Enix has not recovered development cost from Marvel’s Avengers sales yet
It is no secret that Marvel's Avengers has struggled since launch and while many assumed that the Marvel license would carry the game to breaking even, that might not end up being the case. Recently, Square Enix confirmed to investors that it has not yet recouped the initial development cost …
Read More »PS5 crowned as the biggest console launch ever
As we know, the PlayStation 5 is well and truly sold out – even if a significant number of units ended up in the hands of scalpers. Sony has since confirmed that the PS5 was the company's biggest console launch ever, even beating out the PS4, indicating “unprecedented demand” for …
Read More »PowerColor RX 6800 XT Red Devil Review
We check out our first custom RX 6800 XT - the PowerColor Red Devil
Read More »The latest ASUS TUF Gaming monitor boasts ultra-wide resolution and 165Hz
Asus has announced a new curved gaming monitor as part of the TUF Gaming series. The VG34VQL1B features a high-refresh rate, ultrawide aspect ratio, and a 1500R curvature to offer an immersive gaming experience for both professional and casual gamers. Featuring a 34-inch VA 8-bit panel with a 3440x1440p resolution, 165Hz …
Read More »Minecraft surpasses 400 million players in China alone
Minecraft is the best selling video game on the planet. With over 200 million copies sold, the open sandbox game is far ahead of all other competitors in this regard. These figures only account for paid copies sold however. In mainland China, where the game is free-to-play, Minecraft has surpassed …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 3060Ti benchmark results spotted
As we get closer to the alleged release of Nvidia's RTX 3060Ti, new benchmarks of this SKU have emerged in the Ashes of The Singularity and Geekbench 4 and 5 databases. Starting with the Ashes of The Singularity benchmark results, the RTX 3060Ti scored 7900 points on the Crazy_1080p preset. …
Read More »Rainbow Six: Siege PS5 enhancements detailed; 4K 120fps and more
With the transitionary period between the PS4 and PS5 generations, Ubisoft has been one of the most consumer friendly and supportive publishers when it comes to offering upgrades for its – now previous generation – games. One of these titles set to receive enhancements is Rainbow Six: Siege, which will …
Read More »The world’s first QHD/165Hz gaming laptops have been revealed
Until now, QHD high refresh rate displays were usually associated with desktop PCs, but it seems Eluktronics is about to change that. The company has announced the world's first QHD 165Hz laptops, offering "the most crisp and snappy experience out of any laptop on the market".
Read More »Red Dead Online is launching as a standalone game
Following the overwhelming success of Grand Theft Auto Online, it was clear that Rockstar had hoped to see the same level of success with its follow-up title: Red Dead Online. Unfortunately, the online game mode has suffered slightly from a much smaller player base with shorter retention over time. It …
Read More »MSI rolls out Black Friday discounts for PC gaming hardware and peripherals
We had the chance to cover some of MSI's best Black Friday laptop deals earlier this month, but of course, MSI's catalogue stretches far beyond that. MSI has begun rolling out discounts to many other categories now, including gaming monitors, motherboards, coolers, desktop PCs and more. The weeks surrounding Black …
Read More »Bitcoin is booming again, hitting $19,000 value this week
Back in late 2017, Bitcoin saw a huge boom, with the value of a single Bitcoin rising to just under $20,000. By early 2018, Bitcoin value swiftly began dropping again and has remained far off its peak value since then. That is beginning to change now, with the Bitcoin market …
Read More »Over 3,000 launch-day PS5 consoles went to scalpers in the UK
We all know that the PS5 was in extremely limited supply at launch, with the head of PlayStation even warning people that every single available unit has been sold. How many of those units actually landed in the hands of scalpers over normal consumers though? Based on reports this week, …
Read More »You can get a Razer Blade Pro 17 for £700 off today
We've already had the chance to look at some excellent early Black Friday deals from Razer but today, a particularly noteworthy deal caught our eye. Today, Ebuyer has knocked £700 off of the Razer Blade Pro 17, making one of the best gaming laptops on the market more affordable. The …
Read More »PlayStation CEO comments on PS5 stock: “absolutely everything is sold”
While many PlayStation fans had hoped to get their hands on the next-gen PlayStation 5 during the launch period, a large majority were left disappointed as supply was unable to meet demand. It would appear as though this stock shortage is unlikely to be resolved any time soon, as PlayStation’s …
Read More »The Last of Us Part II was “just the beginning” claims composer
When The Last of Us first launched in 2013, the game offered an interesting story in a compelling world, leaving many fans wanting a sequel. 7 years later, The Last of Us Part II released, seemingly completing Joel and Ellie’s story arcs. That being said, it appears as though Naughty …
Read More »Crucial Ballistix Max hits over 7000MHz, setting new world record
A new world record for memory frequency has been set this week, with one overclocker pushing a 16GB module of Crucial Ballistix Max DDR4 RAM to over 7000MHz. The new record was achieved by overclocker ‘baby-J', using Crucial Ballistix Max DDR4-4000 memory. In order to achieve the massive 7000MHz memory …
Read More »You can now transfer Spider-Man’s PS4 save to PS5 – but there’s a catch
When Insomniac Games first announced the PS5 remaster of 2018’s Marvel’s Spider-Man, many fans expressed annoyance at the fact that save files from the original PS4 version would not be transferable to the remaster. Following the feedback, Insomniac Games promised to add the functionality. Players can now transfer their PS4 …
Read More »AMD Precision Boost Overdrive 2 coming soon to Ryzen 5000 processors
AMD is getting ready to launch a new version of Precision Boost Overdrive. Also known as PBO. This tool is often used to overclock Ryzen processors, but with Precision Boost Overdrive 2, undervolting will also be possible. Precision Boost Overdrive 2 behaviour will be based on three aspects: CPU temperature, socket …
Read More »Khronos announces final specification for Vulkan Ray Tracing extension
Khronos Group's alternative to DXR is almost here, as Vulkan Ray Tracing gets its final specifications detailed ahead of release next month.
Read More »The Last of Us TV series greenlit by HBO
Back in March, it was revealed that a TV series based on The Last of Us was in the works over at HBO. Now, the network has officially greenlit the show, making everything official. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the project has received the greenlight from HBO and is now …
Read More »Apple to bring OLED displays to iPad Pro in 2021
While the iPhone made the jump to OLED a few years ago now, Apple has been sticking with LCD and Mini-LED displays for its iPad Pro line-up. That could change soon though, as Apple has been tipped to release an OLED-equipped iPad Pro in 2021. As spotted by 9to5Mac, Korean …
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