One of the biggest mistakes that an inexperienced system builder will make is to place all their focus on the most powerful processor, motherboard and GPU while trying to save money on the power supply, often purchasing a no-name brand. But how do you know what to look out for? In this guide, we go over everything you need to know and give our top PSU recommendations for 2023...
Read More »Armored Core VI surpasses 2.8 million copies sold
After spending the past 15 years working on a variety of Souls and Souls-adjacent titles, FromSoftware finally returned to the Armored Core franchise, releasing Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon in late August of this year. Already, the game has proven to be a sales success, nearing 3 million copies …
Read More »Epic Games Store reaffirms commitment to free weekly games
The Epic Games Store was a bit late to the party when it came to offering their own PC storefront and platform – coming 15 years after the launch of Steam. That said, in order to stay competitive the store has been offering free games on a weekly basis since …
Read More »SEGA leak details upcoming Sonic titles
Following many years of less-than-stellar releases, Sonic the Hedgehog seems to have had a resurgence of sorts – with the likes of Sonic Frontiers, Sonic Superstars and the two theatrical releases putting the Blue Blur back on the map. SEGA seems to have more big plans for Sonic, as detailed …
Read More »TeamGroup launches T-Create Classic C40 PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSDs
TeamGroup recently announced the new T-Create Classic C40 PCIe 4.0 line of SSDs. The new series features three different models, each targeting a specific set of users, from the entry-level market up to the high-end segment. The T-Create Classic C40 series PCIe 4.0 SSD is available in three models: C47, …
Read More »Acer brings back glasses-free stereoscopic 3D with the SpatialLabs View Pro 27
The SpatialLabs View Pro 27 is Acer's new glasses-free stereoscopic 3D display. The display, designed as a 3D canvas for artists and developers, is powered by SpatialLabs' stereoscopic 3D solution and is complemented by the new Acer Immerse Audio system. The Acer SpatialLabs View Pro 27 (ASV27-2P) combines passive 3D …
Read More »Counter-Strike 2 players are being banned for enabling Radeon Anti-Lag+
If you are playing Counter-Strike 2 and use an AMD graphics card, be sure to disable Anti-Lag+, as Valve has now confirmed that the feature is triggering VAC bans.
Read More »The Lollipop Chainsaw Remake has been downgraded to a remaster following delay
Back in 2022, one of the more surprising video game remakes was announced. The James Gunn-written action game, Lollipop Chainsaw, is coming back. While initially, this project was planned as a full remake, it was recently delayed and now, the developers have confirmed that they have scaled back the ambition …
Read More »MSI is bundling a digital copy of Total War: Pharaoh with select monitors and PC cases
MSI is partnering up with SEGA to bundle digital copies of Total War: Pharaoh with select monitors and PC cases. If you don't have the cash to spend, then MSI is also now running a giveaway for a Special Edition version of the MPG Gungnir 300R Airflow PC case. With …
Read More »Activision Blizzard games are heading to Ubisoft+
As of today, Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard has completed and as a result, Ubisoft now owns the cloud streaming rights to all Activision Blizzard games, including all previously released games and all new games released over the next 15 years. As a result, Ubisoft announced today that it plans …
Read More »It’s official – Bobby Kotick is leaving Activision
While Bobby Kotick has managed to turn Activision into a hugely successful publisher over the last few decades, the CEO has had his fair share of controversies too. Just two years ago, employees were protesting and calling for his resignation. Now, following Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Kotick will indeed …
Read More »Microsoft now officially owns Activision Blizzard
The largest deal in gaming history has now completed after 20 months of battling regulatory hurdles. Microsoft now owns Activision Blizzard King and most importantly, employees at those studios are looking forward to the change.
Read More »Shinji Mikami teases return to game development after leaving Tango Gameworks
Back in February of this year it was announced that Shinji Mikami – the founder of The Evil Within and Hi-Fi Rush studio Tango Gameworks – would be leaving the company. Since then, we have heard very little regarding the creator’s future plans. It seems as though this was due …
Read More »PlatinumGames’ co-founder can’t work for a year after leaving the studio
A couple weeks ago, we reported that the co-founder of PlatinumGames – Hideki Kamiya – announced his departure from the studio after more than 15 years to the surprise of many. Now, the Devil May Cry, Resident Evil 2 and Bayonetta director has spoken a bit more on the situation, …
Read More »Tekken 8 was delayed due to Street Fighter VI
2023 has been an excellent year for fighting games, with two of the biggest franchises in the genre – Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter – both releasing their latest titles mere months from one another. Tekken 8 is now soon upon us, set to launch in January of next year. …
Read More »PCSpecialist Fusion 14 (13700H/RTX 3050) Laptop Review
It's a 14in thin and light laptop with a UK price of £1200 - and Leo takes it to Malaysia!
Read More »Humble announces Bandai Namco bundle
Humble Bundles are a great way for video game fans to acquire a number of high-quality titles for a relatively low price. Right now, in collaboration with Bandai Namco, you can get your hands on a rather meaty bundle – featuring games such as Tekken 7; Code Vein; Katamari Damacy; …
Read More »Microsoft wins UK approval of Activision Blizzard acquisition, deal now set to close
Over a year and a half on from Microsoft's announcement of its $69 billion deal to acquire Activision Blizzard, the company has cleared the final regulatory hurdle. The UK's Competition & Markets Authority has now approved the deal and Microsoft is set to complete the transaction.
Read More »Stellar Data Recovery Technician (2023) Review
Today we check out the latest iteration of Stellar's comprehensive Data Recovery Technician software
Read More »Valve offers CS:GO Prime refunds after dropping support for MacOS and 32-bit Windows
Counter-Strike 2 has been out for a few weeks now but not everyone is on board with the changes. While you can no longer get to CS:GO through the Steam Store and it won't be listed directly in your Steam library, you can still play the game. With Counter-Strike 2 …
Read More »Corsair M75 Air Mouse Review
The M75 Air is Corsair's lightest ever mouse, and we find out how it performs
Read More »Logitech unveils Return of the Jedi inspired peripherals for 40th anniversary
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi, Logitech has teamed up with LucasFilm to launch new Star Wars themed peripherals.
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Mirage achieves biggest launch for Ubisoft this generation
With the past few Assassin's Creed games eschewing the series’ traditional formula in favour of a more RPG-like open-world action adventure experience, many old-school fans of the franchise have been yearning for a new AC title which harkens back to the series’ roots. Ubisoft seems to have finally delivered just …
Read More »Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 getting current-gen update and more in 2024
The Dragon Ball series is undeniably one of the biggest franchises in anime, with its popularity translating to sales success on the video game front. One of the series’ most popular games in recent years has been Xenoverse 2. Despite being almost 7 years old at this point, the 3D …
Read More »Counter-Strike 2 becomes lowest rated Valve game ever
The initial announcement for Counter-Strike 2 was at first met with a great deal of excitement, as many fans never expected to see a new entry in their beloved series – especially as CS:GO was released well over a decade ago. Unfortunately, CS2’s launch last month was met with quite …
Read More »Sony will charge PS5 Slim buyers an extra £25 for vertical stand
Sony unveiled its first proper PS5 revision this week, with a new, slimmer model that shrinks the overall volume of the console by around 30 percent. The new version also moves to a modular disc-drive design, allowing Digital Edition buyers to save money on their initial purchase and pick up …
Read More »The EU reportedly won’t reinvestigate Microsoft’s ActiBlizz deal following restructure
Earlier this month, reports claimed that Microsoft would obtain UK approval for its Activision Blizzard deal this week, with plans to close as soon as this coming Friday. However, given that the deal was tweaked after obtaining EU approval for the old deal, there have been questions as to whether …
Read More »Sony will let you stream PS5 games starting this month
Sony is on a bit of an announcement spree this week. After unveiling the PS5 Slim last night, today the company is officially announcing the launch of PS5 Game Streaming, finally allowing customers to stream PS5 titles without having to download them. While on Xbox, Cloud Game Streaming is limited …
Read More »The be quiet! Dark Rock Pro returns alongside new Dark Rock Elite cooler
be quiet! announced two new air coolers, the Dark Rock Elite and Dark Rock Pro 5. The former is a new product, as opposed to Dark Rock Pro 5, which is the successor to the award-winning Dark Rock Pro 4. The Dark Rock Elite is designed for customers that want …
Read More »Corsair unveils new iCUE Link LCD AIO coolers with customisable display and lots of RGB
Corsair introduced its new flagship AIO liquid coolers. The new iCUE LINK LCD AIO cooler series is the latest addition to the iCUE LINK ecosystem, boasting a 2.1-inch customisable display, Corsair QX RGB fans, and a cableless appearance. The aesthetics are, according to Corsair, matched with strong cooling, which partly …
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