Samsung has been working on LPDDR5X memory for some time now, but now the tech is ready for the spotlight. This week, Samsung revealed the specifications for its LPDDR5X memory, based on the 14nm DRAM process node. Samsung's LPDDR5X memory is a considerable upgrade over its predecessor, offering over 1.3x …
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Expired domain to blame for Denuvo games being knocked offline
Over the years, Denuvo has become a very prominent DRM provider, with many major Triple A releases using it each year. Usually, Denuvo makes headlines when games launch with performance troubles, but this time around, the DRM provider seemed to knock a bunch of games offline. On Sunday, a Denuvo …
Read More »Nintendo releases a Metroid Dread demo
While it may seem as though demos of games are a dying art, some companies will still release a demo or two on occasion. As a “Halloween treat” Switch users can now download a free demo for the recently released Metroid Dread. Making the announcement on Twitter, the official Nintendo …
Read More »Call of Duty Vanguard will be up to 50% smaller in size on PC and next-gen
Recently we reported that Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy was 60% smaller on PlayStation 5 when compared to other systems thanks to the console’s Kraken compression technology facilitated by the system’s SSD. Call of Duty Vanguard is wanting to likewise lower its game size – though it is using a …
Read More »Nvidia’s GeForce Now gets RTX 3080 upgrade, enabling 1440p/120FPS streaming
GeForce Now is about to get its biggest upgrade to date, bringing the power of the RTX 3080 graphics card to the cloud gaming platform. A new subscription tier is also being introduced alongside this hardware upgrade.
Read More »KitGuru Reader Awards 2021: Your Winners Announced!
We had thousands upon thousands of responses for the KitGuru Reader Awards 2021, letting us know which products and manufacturers impressed you the most in 2021. We have cross-checked the votes and we're now ready to announce your winners!
Read More »GeForce Now adds Crysis Remastered trilogy and more this week
Last week, Nvidia announced that it will be bringing 23 games to GeForce Now over October, starting things off with Far Cry 6. This week, we've got another major set of games coming to the streaming library – the Crysis Remastered trilogy. There will be 23 games in total coming …
Read More »Samsung Exynos with AMD RDNA2 graphics will support ray tracing
We've known about Samsung and AMD's partnership to create a new Exynos SoC with RDNA 2 graphics for quite a while. Most of the information we have about this chip comes from rumours, but it looks like Samsung has finally begun to lift the curtain on the Exynos 2200 SoC. …
Read More »X570Silence – ASUS and Gigabyte Motherboards Review
X570S is here and Luke checks out two options from ASUS and Gigabyte
Read More »Square Enix announces full TGS line-up
Tokyo Game Show is just a few days away, and while some developers and publishers will over-promise and over-hype their conferences, Square Enix has opted to give prospective watchers a complete look at the games line-up, announcing what appears to be a rather lackluster conference. Ahead of the ‘Square Enix …
Read More »Some Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics cards may feature a new GA104-based GPU
Since its release, Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics cards have always featured a GA106 GPU, but that might be changing soon. Some board partners have recently begun updating listings for RTX 3060 graphics cards, pointing to a switch over to a cut down GA104 GPU instead. Nvidia RTX 3060 cards usually …
Read More »Microsoft Surface Duo 2 makes the jump to flagship-level hardware specs
Following on from recent leaks, last night the Surface Duo 2 was officially announced, breathing new life into Microsoft's take on the dual-screen smartphone concept. The original Duo launched with a flagship price tag without the specs to match. This is changing with the Duo 2, which makes significant upgrades …
Read More »The PS5’s 3D headset gets black colour 11 months after launch
When Sony introduced the PS5, it revealed the company’s new design aesthetic for the generation, including a two-toned black and white colour scheme. Since then, the console manufacturer has slowly started to offer more options, with the latest example seeing the Pulse 3D wireless now finally being offered in black. …
Read More »Samsung Exynos 2200 SoC with AMD RDNA 2 graphics benchmarked
Earlier this year, we learned that Samsung and AMD were partnering up on a new Exynos SoC featuring RDNA 2 graphics cores. Now, the first benchmark result for the Samsung Exynos 2200 has appeared online, but while the results are decent, we're still months away from the planned Q1 2022 …
Read More »Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection announced for PC and PS5
A couple months back we reported that Uncharted 4 might be coming to PC, thanks to a leak from Sony's fiscal reports. At today’s PlayStation showcase, it was finally announced – though the team managed to subvert expectations, giving players even more than they wanted. Making the announcement during the …
Read More »Bethesda details three key locations in Starfield
While Starfield was one of the key highlights of Microsoft's E3 presentation back in June, we still know very little about Bethesda's new sci-fi RPG. Slowly but surely, more details are coming to light, with the latest news drop detailing three major locations from the game. In three very short …
Read More »Dying Light 2 will be available on GeForce Now at launch, 11 titles join library today
Alongside Gamescom this week, Nvidia is announcing the next 11 titles coming to GeForce Now this week. Beyond that, the company has confirmed that Dying Light 2: Stay Human will be available to stream to almost any device on day-one. We already knew that Guardians of the Galaxy would be …
Read More »Bioware unveils ‘Legacy of the Sith’ expansion for Star Wars: The Old Republic
Bioware might not be showing up to EA Play Live this year, but that doesn't mean the studio doesn't have new content coming out this year. The team behind Star Wars: The Old Republic has been busy working on a new expansion, known as ‘Legacy of the Sith'. This expansion …
Read More »Xbox wants to bring back Killer Instinct
At the start of the Xbox One generation, Microsoft brought back Killer Instinct as a free to play fighter with new character updates that rolled out for several years. The series has been dormant for a while now, but Xbox is looking to bring it back again. Speaking on Dropped …
Read More »Samsung SoC with AMD RDNA 2 graphics to be revealed next month
During Computex 2021, AMD confirmed that it has been working with Samsung to develop a new mobile SoC with integrated RDNA 2 graphics. We initially thought we would see this new chip later this month, but it looks like Samsung won't be unveiling its new flagship Exynos chip until July. …
Read More »E3 2021: The winners, losers and inbetweeners
E3 2021 has officially wrapped up after several days of virtual conferences from major publishers. Microsoft and Nintendo had particularly good showings, but the event as a whole felt somewhat disjointed and dare I say, lacked the magic of previous E3 events. Let’s take a look back at the winners and losers of this year’s E3.
Read More »Nintendo has no more plans for Zelda’s 35th beyond Skyward Sword
Last year, as part of Mario’s 35th anniversary celebrations, Nintendo hosted a dedicated event which saw the announcement of a number of Mario games, including a remastered collection of Mario 64, Mario Sunshine and Mario Galaxy. For Zelda’s 35th it seems as though no such celebrations will be taking place. …
Read More »Oppo Find X3 Pro Review
If you're looking for a new Android flagship, the Oppo Find X3 Pro is definitely one to consider - find out why
Read More »Gigabyte M27Q 27in 170Hz Gaming Monitor Review
This is a great gaming screen, with the added benefit of built-in KVM hardware
Read More »Surprise Mario + Rabbids sequel announced
Nintendo and Ubisoft fans were left surprised when the two companies collaborated, with the most famous video game character of all time – Mario – crossing over with Ubisoft’s unlikely mascots, the Rabbids. Almost 4 years after the release of the first game, Ubisoft and Nintendo are collaborating once again …
Read More »Last-minute Starfield, Guardians and Ubisoft leaks emerge prior to E3
With E3 mere days away, insiders have been offering last minute details regarding what fans can expect. Jason Schreier has now weighed in on the upcoming showcases, revealing some last-minute details on the much-anticipated Starfield, as well as the Guardians of the Galaxy game and more. As part of the …
Read More »Xiaomi’s 200W ‘HyperCharger’ can deliver 100% battery in eight minutes
Chinese smartphone maker, Xiaomi, has been working on speeding up smartphone charging times for years now. A while ago, the company showed off a 100W system that could charge a 4,000mAh batter in 17 minutes. Now, the company has improved on this further, delivering a full phone charge in just …
Read More »Samsung gives sneak peek at the future of flexible OLED displays
Samsung worked on flexible display technology for many years prior to the release of devices like the Galaxy Fold and the Galaxy Flip. This week, the Samsung Display team teased us with a look at the next generation of flexible displays, which will enable completely new device designs. As reported …
Read More »Galax to release RTX 3070 and RTX 3080 FG graphics cards with Nvidia’s anti-mining tech
Galax confirms Nvidia is preparing the launch of RTX 3070 and RTX 3080 graphics cards with LHR chips. For now, these chips are only featured in Galax's Black General FG and Metal Master FG graphics cards, but other cards equipped with these chips are expected to release soon. As seen …
Read More »European Hardware Awards 2021 – Finalists Announced
Ahead of the 8th European Hardware Awards that will be presented to the world on Monday 31st May 2021, over 100 specialist editors from EHA publications across the region have been deciding on a definitive list of the best hardware available in the market. Work on that list of nominations has now been completed and we’re ready to announce the finalists to the world!
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