Last week, April’s free PlayStation Plus titles had allegedly leaked. The console manufacturer has now finally announced which titles subscribers to its online service can expect – and it is as the leaks foretold. For the month of April, PS Plus subscribers can look forward to receiving Uncharted 4: A …
Read More »Zoom may be less secure than expected
The recent COVID-19 outbreak has seen a surge in the use of online communication services, such as Microsoft Teams, Skype and Zoom. A big concern for many users is how secure such methods of communications are. Now, new reports shows that Zoom might be less secure than previously thought. With …
Read More »MSI GS66 Stealth unboxing – Intel 10th Gen i7-10750H
We got our hands on an engineering sample from MSI with the Intel Core i7-10750H
Read More »Gigabyte’s GeForce GTX 1650s could get GDDR6 memory
Back in February, MSI listed multiple GeForce GTX 1650 GPUs with GDDR6 memory with the EEC. Now, Gigabyte GTX 1650 graphics card also using GDDR6 memory have popped up from the German retailer PC Service Point, suggesting that a GeForce GTX 1650 refresh might be coming soon. As initially noted by …
Read More »Nvidia launches RTX Super GPUs for laptops with new Max-Q upgrades
This week, Nvidia is refreshing its gaming laptop hardware with new RTX Super series GPUs and new enhancements to Max-Q. Nvidia is also looking to reduce the starting price point for gaming laptops, with GTX 1650 laptops set to be available for as low as $699 and RTX 2060 laptops …
Read More »Intel launches 10th Gen H-series CPUs for laptops
Alongside the launch of Nvidia’s latest laptop GPUs, Intel is also unveiling the new 10th Gen Core H-series of processors for laptops. The new line-up features the first mobile processor to break the 5GHz barrier, which will help drive higher frame rates in games. With the 10th Gen H-series of …
Read More »Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 – First hands on!
During the month of March KitGuru rocked up to an Asus event showcasing three new laptops with Intel 10th Gen Comet Lake processors and Nvidia Super graphics including the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15. Unfortunately due to Covid-19 chaos, production is likely to be delayed and we may not see these laptops on sale until July.
Read More »Steam changes automatic updates schedule for games in response to COVID-19
Over the last couple of weeks, Steam concurrent player counts and daily logins have been on the rise, in large part due to so many people remaining at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as many other digital service providers have already noted, this rise in traffic is leading to increased …
Read More »WireGuard is a simple, fast and modern VPN
A virtual private network – or VPN – is a technology that can be used for many purposes. It can range from being used to express political opinion, without fear of crackdowns, or as something which lets you watch your favourite show on Netflix. Now the next generation's open VPN-protocol is …
Read More »Half-Life: Alyx Source 2 level editor is being worked on now
We have known about Source 2 for many years now, in-fact, games like Dota 2 and Artifact already use Valve's spruced up engine. However, the release of Half-Life: Alyx is a far bigger deal for Valve's new tech and with the game now out, the developers are working hard on …
Read More »Xbox Games with Gold for April includes Fable and Project Cars 2
Microsoft is continuing to offer to its Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass Ultimate subscribers a number of free games each month. The month of April is looking good for anyone who is a fan of racing games or RPGs, as Project Cars 2, Fable Anniversary, Knights of Pen and …
Read More »Samsung switches focus from LCD to AMOLED and QLED
Samsung ships a variety of monitors - the company offers heavily curved, gaming and business screens. Now Samsung has announced that it plans to stop the production of LCD-monitors by the end of 2020...
Read More »Crucial is now selling a 1TB SSD for under £100
Everybody that still doesn't have an SDD in their desktop or laptop is now facing a crucial decision, if you would excuse the pun… That's because Crucial is now selling 1TB SSDs for under £100. Crucial's one terabyte solid state drive from its P1 series is being sold for £95.99. The SSD doesn't …
Read More »Gamescom expands livestream plans, final decision on physical event coming in May
Over the last few weeks, Gamescom has been giving frequent updates on the status of its 2020 event. This week, Gamescom began revising its plans, looking to expand on digital content while a final decision on whether or not the physical event will go ahead. Gamescom is one of the …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII’s preload date moved up due to download speeds
Due to the effects of COVID-19, ISPs’ bandwidths have been stretched thin. In response, PlayStation has opted to slow down its services in order to reduce this strain. This move led fans to wonder whether the preload of Final Fantasy VII, which was set to go live on the 7th …
Read More »PCSpecialist Ignite X1 Gaming PC Review – w/ Ryzen 9 3900
Has PCSpecialist built the perfect value AMD gaming PC for £1350? Let's find out.
Read More »QuakeCon 2020 cancelled due to COVID-19
With the world currently going through a global pandemic, many companies are opting to either delay or entirely cancel plans which may have been in place for years. From events such as E3 2020 being cancelled, to release dates being altered, and conferences being hosted online instead of in person, …
Read More »Wasteland 3 delayed due to ‘logistical challenges’
Recently, Microsoft admitted that some of its first-party game studios are facing challenges shifting to a work-from-home environment due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Now, we've got our first game delay, with InXile's Wasteland 3 pushed back to August. The game was originally due to release on May 19th across PC, …
Read More »Maingear set to relaunch its Rush series of high-end gaming desktops
Maingear is a system integrator that builds all sorts of desktops, notebooks, and workstations. Yesterday, Maingear announced the relaunch of its Rush series, a high-end line of gaming desktops, certified by Asus ROG and using the company's custom APEX liquid cooling. Maingear Rush was designed to support “the most powerful …
Read More »Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered announced with 30 day PS4 exclusivity
For years there have been rumours that Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 was set to get a remaster. Yesterday we reported that the game’s announcement was imminent, and true enough, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Campaign Remastered has now been announced. As is in the title, the game features …
Read More »Resident Evil 8 rumours suggest cross-gen and a 2021 release date
Resident Evil 3: Remake is coming out this Friday, with reviews starting to come in, but there are already rumours about the eighth entry of the franchise set for release in 2021. According to these rumours, Resident Evil 8 will revolutionise the series, similar to what Resident Evil 7 did back …
Read More »Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Early Access is Steam’s biggest launch of 2020
The Early Access version of the new Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord has just been released and it is already breaking records. This new Mount & Blade title is the most successful game on Steam in 2020, peaking at 220,000 players in-game at the same time. It seems that the …
Read More »DOOM Eternal is estimated to have sold 700k copies on PC alone
Recently we reported on DOOM Eternal’s sales success. The first person shooter which released on the 20th of March, was said to have been the best launch ever for the franchise – though no specific figures were given. Now, thanks to PlayTracker, we know that the game is estimated to …
Read More »Resident Evil Resistance open beta returns to Steam
While the Resident Evil Twitter account has yet to announce the news, it would seem that the RE: Resistance open beta is now live once again. The game originally entered open beta on Steam on Friday but matchmaking issues forced the game to be pulled offline. Today, the Resident Evil …
Read More »Asus launch the ROG Strix XG27WQ curved gaming monitor
Asus has just rolled out its latest high refresh rate gaming monitor. The ROG Strix XG27WQ features a 1500R curved 2560 x 1400 resolution panel, native 165 Hz refresh rate and HDR400 High Dynamic Range technology with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support. The ROG Strix XG27WQ adds another high refresh …
Read More »Ghost Recon Breakpoint gets a free trial version and a Friend Pass
Ghost Recon Breakpoint's free weekend might be over but Ubisoft is introducing another way to introduce new players to the game. Now, Breakpoint will have a 6-hour long free trial across all platforms, including access to the new Deep State update, which adds two new classes to the game. The …
Read More »“A larger remake project” is rumoured to be in the works at Capcom
Capcom have recently found great success in remaking some of their most recognisable and classic titles. Starting with Resident Evil 2 last year, the publisher seems to have no intention of slowing down its pace in remaking older titles as it is now rumoured that M-Two, the studio who helped …
Read More »Singularity Computers hardware is available from Overclockers UK now
Overclockers UK has added another manufacturer to its arsenal, Singularity Computers will be joining the ranks to offer its range of modding components and cases to UK PC enthusiasts via the Overclockers UK store. If you are unfamiliar with the name Singularity Computers, it is an Australian based manufacturer of …
Read More »Valve details Artifact 2.0 changes and beta plans
A couple of weeks ago, Valve's Artifact team revealed that we could expect more news on the future of the game after the release of Half-Life: Alyx. That day came sooner than expected, with Valve announcing the Artifact Beta 2.0 and detailing some of the big changes being made to …
Read More »Resident Evil 3 (2020) GPU Benchmark – 25+ cards tested!
We tested Resident Evil 3 remake on over 25 GPUs to see what sort of performance you can expect
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