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EVO is one of the biggest competitive gaming tournaments in the industry, dating all the way back to 1996 and offering an arena where the biggest and best fighting game champions can clash. Almost 30 years on from its inception and the event is bigger than ever, with registration for …

If you're a LeBron James fan, you might be interested in PlayStation's new limited-edition gear. In collaboration with the famous basketball player, PlayStation has launched a special DualSense controller and PS5 cover that will surely catch your eye. The LeBron James Limited Edition PS5 accessories make a visual statement, featuring …

Patriot has recently announced the launch of their latest PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, the VP4300 Lite. Capable of providing sequential read speeds of up to 7,400 MB/s and storage capacities of up to 4TB, the VP4300 Lite aims to provide gamers with a potent combination of speed and storage to …

Montech has unveiled its latest addition to the Air PC case series- the Air 903. This new case offers plenty of airflow for components, featuring a fully-meshed front panel with a porosity ventilation rate of 51%. There will be two distinct models, the Air 903 Max and Air 903 Base, …

Today, AMD has unveiled itself as the "exclusive PC partner" for Bethesda's next big RPG, Starfield. Like previous AMD-sponsored PC games, this means we'll see Starfield launch with support for AMD features, like FSR 2. 

CPU delidding can be a great way to improve cooling performance and pave the way for higher overclocks. This week, Noctua is launching its new NM-DD1 direct die kit, allowing most Noctua CPU coolers to be used with delidded AMD AM5 processors. Working in collaboration with Roman Hartung, otherwise known …

Bandai Namco is no stranger to anime, with the publisher being responsible for so many of the biggest video game adaptations of popular shows such as Naruto, Dragon Ball, One Piece and so many more. The publisher has now announced that they will be hosting a games showcase at Anime …

With each passing year we have seen the video games industry adopt digital libraries more and more, with the market share for physical media dwindling. Some developers have taken the rise in digital media as an opportunity, with studio Remedy Entertainment explaining their reasons behind making Alan Wake 2 a …

Over the years we have seen a frustrating number of bespoke PC clients spring up, with people’s libraries spread across multiple different applications. One such client is the Ubisoft Connect app; fortunately, it is being overhauled. Ahead of its arrival later this Summer, a beta for the overhauled Ubisoft Connect …

As part of the ongoing Microsoft FTC situation, a whole host of details have been released regarding Microsoft, but also its competitors. According to court documents, Microsoft believes that Sony’s recently announced Project Q streaming handheld will cost under $300. As shared by Axios’ Stephen Totilo via Twitter, part of …

To celebrate the release of the new “Barbie” movie, Warner Bros. Pictures, Mattel, and Xbox have partnered up to launch exclusive in-game content for Forza Horizon 5, as well as the first-ever Xbox Barbie dolls, and plenty of pink-coloured Xbox hardware. Starting with the in-game content coming to Forza Horizon …

Gigabyte might have revealed an unannounced Ryzen processor. According to the CPU support list for the Gigabyte X570 Aorus Extreme motherboard, a new Ryzen 7 5700 CPU might be on the way.  In the X570 Aorus Extreme's CPU support list (via VideoCardz), Gigabyte also shared the core specs of the …

The Nvidia RTX 4060 is rapidly approaching launch and many are currently testing the graphics card to prepare for day-one reviews. As benchmarking gets underway, we tend to see a few leaks through benchmark databases. The latest shows the first RTX 4080 scores in 3DMark.  VideoCardz has managed to obtain …

Renowned author Stephen King granted Remedy the rights to use his famous quote that opens the original Alan Wake game for just $1. The quote sets the tone for the game, capturing the essence of nightmares and their enigmatic nature. In an interview with Eurogamer, Remedy's CEO Sam Lake revealed …

MultiVersus launched last year and was a surprise hit for a little while. However, after selling a bunch of DLC and even hosting a couple of post-launch seasonal content updates, MultiVersus is now going offline until 2024.  Back in March, the development team confused us all by announcing plans to …

The Initiative's Perfect Dark reboot was announced about three years ago, so you'd be forgiven for thinking we might get our first good look at it in the next year or so. Unfortunately, it sounds like development is making slow progress and is still quite a ways off.  A new …

The Meta Quest 3 headset is launching later this year and when it arrives, players will have an easier way to instantly access new VR titles. Today, Meta announced plans for a Meta Quest+ subscription, which will grant subscribers with new perks, including access to VR games.  Meta Quest Plus …

Final Fantasy 16 is now officially out for PS5 owners and the countdown to the PC version has officially begun. Following the PS5 launch, producer, Naoki Yoshida, reminded fans that the PC version is indeed on the way.  Speaking on a Square Enix live stream, Yoshida explained that the PC …

On the 17th of March 2023, Lance Reddick unfortunately passed away at the age of 60 due to a heart disease. The actor has featured in many iconic video game roles including as Commander Zavala in Destiny and Sylens in Horizon Zero Dawn and Forbidden West. As a tribute to …

Following many years of less-than-stellar Sonic the Hedgehog video games, Sonic Team seemed to finally find their groove once again with 2022’s Sonic Frontiers. Having already sold over 3 million copies, the game was promised to be getting multiple waves of free DLC. The second wave has now gone live, …

During Microsoft’s recent Summer Game Fest Showcase, the console manufacturer announced a surprise sequel to 2020’s Microsoft Flight Simulator. Set to arrive next year, the team at Asobo have now revealed many of the changes set to come with the sequel. As part of the 2023 FlightSimExpo, Jorg Neumann – …

Last week we reported on the fact that the mainline Yakuza (Like a Dragon) Complete Series Collection was added to the GOG storefront, allowing for DRM-free access to all of these well-loved titles for a heavily discounted price. Unfortunately, it seems as though this new port has removed some pretty …

Sonic Superstars came as a massive surprise when it was announced during Summer Game Fest. Ahead of the new 2.5D platformer’s release later this year, the team has revealed the surprising origins of this project – being “conceptualised during a Zoom drinking party.” Takahashi Iizuka, the creative officer for Sonic …

More than a year after launch, Gran Turismo 7 continues to see consistent updates and support from the team at Polyphony Digital, with new cars, modes, tracks, optimisations and more. Ahead of the next official update scheduled for this week, the team have teased a number of new additional cars. …

During the hearing between the FTC and Microsoft last week, we learned new details about the events that preceded Microsoft's decision to acquire both Activision and Bethesda. Sony was in talks with Bethesda to make Starfield a PS5 exclusive, which prompted Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda. A very similar situation almost occurred with Activision pulling Call of Duty. 

It has been six months since Google officially shut down Stadia. Back when the service was first announced, features that would integrate Stadia with YouTube were announced but never came to fruition. Now, Google is apparently looking to try cloud gaming again, this time by leaning entirely on YouTube.  According …

Last week, the FTC and Microsoft finally began butting heads in court over the Activision Blizzard King acquisition. During the hearing, many interesting details about Microsoft's acquisition of Zenimax/Bethesda came to light. In one part of the hearing, we learned that The Elder Scrolls 6 is still more than five …

During the hearing between the FTC and Microsoft last week, we learned new details about the events that preceded Microsoft's decision to acquire both Activision and Bethesda. The biggest piece of news is that Bethesda was indeed in discussions to make Starfield a PS5 exclusive, which prompted Microsoft to go …

The Division: Heartland is set to launch its closed beta on June 27th, allowing players to experience an early version of the game. Registration for the closed beta is open to everyone, but this particular test will only be available to PC players in the US, Canada, and Mexico...

Razer has introduced a new customisation product called Razer Skins. These skins are designed to personalise various devices, providing a precise fit and a range of new designs.  Crafted with 3M vinyl materials, Razer Skins offer resistance against scratches and scuffs. Rigorous testing ensures that each skin fits the device, …