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It looks like 512-bit AVX instructions are set to make a comeback on Intel's consumer desktop CPUs. The first concrete evidence has appeared in the latest release of Intel's oneDNN library, which adds early support for AVX10.2 with its full 512-bit width. This new feature explicitly targets “future Intel Core” …

Last night, it became clear that there was another casualty in the recent Xbox shake-up. Xbox has cancelled its publishing deal and funding for Avalanche's new game, Contraband. Now, Avalanche has confirmed that the project has been paused while the studio looks into its options.  Xbox announced Contraband as an …

Amazon has revealed the next batch of free games for Prime subscribers. Through Prime Gaming, this month you'll be able to claim classics like Civilization 3: Complete Edition and Thief: Definitive Edition, as well as a dozen other games.  Starting today, Prime subscribers can head over to Prime Gaming to …

Following yet another major game cancellation at Xbox, an insider has claimed that Hideo Kojima’s OD is still safe and in development.

For the past day, the PlayStation Store on PS3 has been inaccessible, with a pop-up claiming that “This service is currently undergoing maintenance.”

As part of Sony’s latest fiscal earnings report, the console maker revealed that the PS5 has now surpassed 80 million units shipped.

Earlier this Summer Microsoft shocked everybody when they announced that a ton of their ongoing Xbox projects would be cancelled, with just some of the victims including Perfect Dark and The Initiative; Rare’s Everwild; Zenimax Online’s Project Blackbird and Turn10 – to name a few. One project which was said to be safe from all this was Avalanche Studios’ Contraband. Unfortunately, it seems as though it too has now been cancelled.

AMD has quietly expanded its RDNA 3 professional graphics lineup with a new entry-level model, the Radeon Pro W7400. This new card slots in below the existing W7500, targeting low-cost, power-efficient workstation builds primarily for the OEM market. The new Radeon Pro W7400 (via VideoCardz) is based on the same …

Due to the amount of cheaters in cross-platform lobbies, Activision implemented kernel-level anti-cheat for Call of Duty on PC a few years ago. Now, the requirements are increasing once again, with Black Ops 6 to enforce Secure Boot for Windows systems.  Secure Boot is a feature in Windows that aims …

A couple of weeks ago, a reliable leaker confirmed that the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally handheld would become available for pre-order at Gamescom later this month. Now, we have an exact release date, so those looking to pre-order know when they should receive their shiny new device.   Renowned leaker, bilbill-kun …

Following a series of alpha gameplay tests earlier this year, Bungie was forced to delay Marathon due to artists discovering stolen artwork being used for assets throughout the game. While we still don't have a new release date for the game, Sony says it is still on track to release …

Cooler Master has today unveiled the MasterFrame 360 Panorama S Limited Edition, an ultra-exclusive, pre-built PC aimed at the most dedicated enthusiasts and collectors. Only 100 of these individually numbered systems will be produced worldwide, each packing a host of top-tier hardware, including a custom-cooled GeForce RTX 5080. The MasterFrame …

Under former CEO, Jim Ryan, PlayStation embarked on a mission to break into the live-service genre, spinning up over a dozen projects across its studios. Eventually, Sony spent billions to acquire Bungie to aid in this effort, but it only resulted in most of these projects being cancelled. Now, Sony's …

MSI has launched the Strike Pro Wireless, a new mechanical keyboard that aims to deliver professional-level performance without all the noise. Designed for gamers and power users, the new board is packed with sound-dampening features and quiet tactile switches for a more silent operation. Taking centre stage on the keyboard's …

Today TemGroup is launching its latest SSD, the NV5000, utilising PCIe 4.0 technology, making it ideal for both PCs and the PS5 console. The new NV series, short for Nova Value, aims to deliver an optimal combination of performance and value. The first SSD in this series is the NV5000, …

This week, GeForce Now adds five more titles. Mafia: The Old Country is the major headliner, but TItan Quest 2 has also been quickly added to the service after its surprise release last week, Mafia: The Old Country launches today. The game is a prequel to the original games, taking …

Despite not launching until next year, PlayStation appears confident in Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, claiming that they plan to support the title for a decade.

As part of Battlefield 6’s big reveal, EA / DICE have confirmed that the upcoming multiplayer shooter will make use of AI bots in lobbies when necessary.

After over a decade in development, the ambitious action title Lost Soul Aside from Ultizero Games has finally gone Gold.

Humble has announced a massive Warner Bros. themed bundle, offering 16 games in total for just over a tenner - including Batman, MK and much more.

Years after it was rumoured, it appears as though FromSoftware / Kadokawa are finally gearing up to announce the Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice anime adaptation.

Despite all the hype and excitement surrounding Battlefield 6, Activision is reportedly not worried as Call of Duty is “too big to fail.”

Just as the PC industry is getting its footing with PCIe 5.0, and with the ink barely dry on the PCIe 7.0 specification, the PCI-SIG has just announced its targets for the next-generation interface. With PCIe 8.0, PCI-SIG continues the relentless trend of doubling the available bandwidth with every single …

Over the years, Bethesda has brought paid mods to several of its biggest games, including Starfield and Skyrim. There is one long-standing game that has not yet received this update – Fallout 4. That will change soon, however.  According to Bethesda-focused YouTube channel, JuiceHead, which also has an extensive library …

While AMD's AM5 platform still has plenty of life left in it, the rumour mill is beginnning to shift attention to the next-generation AM6 platform.  A new report has shed some light on the potential design of the upcoming AM6 socket, and it contains some very good news for those …

Genshin Impact fans still using a PS4 will soon want to upgrade. This week, HoYoverse made the surprise announcement that the PS4 version of the game will be shutting down.  As of April 8th 2026, the PS4 version of Genshin Impact will no longer receive any updates. In an official …

Following on from their massive showcase at Computex earlier this year, Thermaltake is now ready to bring its latest PC case to market. The new TT View 390 Air offers a spacious interior for high-end components, an advanced airflow design and support for hidden-connector motherboards. The ThermalTake View 390 Air …

Stardock and Oxide Games today announced Ashes of the Singularity II, the highly anticipated sequel to the groundbreaking, massive-scale RTS that redefined real-time strategy gaming a decade ago. Set to release in 2026, exactly ten years after the original, the game invites players to engage in strategic battles of unprecedented …

It is back to school season and with that comes a ton of deals on PCs and laptops. Today, CyberPowerPC UK launched its new deals, slashing prices across a range of PCs and laptops great for work, study, creative projects and gaming.  The first on our list of deals is …

In a bid to tackle the ever-growing storage demands of AI and high-performance computing, Phison has partnered with Supermicro to deliver a new, ultra-high-density storage solution. The collaboration will see Phison's colossal 122.88 TB Pascari D205V SSDs integrated into Supermicro's Petascale Storage server family. The Phison Pascari D205V is a …