In an effort to strengthen its relationship with content creators, Nintendo ditched its controversial Creators Program at the end of last year hoping to “make it easier” to monetise videos based on the publisher’s games. Now, Nintendo has partnered up with Twitch to offer Prime members a free year of …
Read More »Gearbox Software officially announces Borderlands 3
Not even a presentation riddled with technical difficulties could stop the crowd from roaring when Gearbox officially lifted the lid on Borderlands 3 today at PAX East. Although we have no idea just how long we will have to wait for the game to launch, the publisher has left us …
Read More »Survey Reveals Misery in UK Broadband Market – But Help is Coming
When it comes to internet service providers (ISPs), most users aren't exactly in love with their available choices. In the UK, that sentiment is even stronger than it is in most other places. According to a biannual survey by consumer ratings publication Which?, it appears that most of the most …
Read More »VIPER Gaming launches VPN100 M.2 SSDs with up to 2TB storage
Back at CES, we had the chance to catch up with Patriot and its subsidiary, VIPER Gaming. While we were roaming the booth, we caught a sneak peek at the Viper VPN100, a new NVMe PCIe Gen 3 SSD with capacities between 256GB and 2TB. Now, just a couple of …
Read More »Blizzard teams up with GOG to re-release Diablo and Warcraft
Update (28.03.19): Earlier this month, GOG announced that it had teamed up with Blizzard to re-release DRM free versions of Diablo 1 as well as Warcraft 1 & 2. Diablo 1 was made available immediately after the announcement but no date was given for the Warcraft games. That changed this …
Read More »ROCCAT’s Kova AIMO mouse aims to please left and right-handed gamers
ROCCAT has made some excellent gaming mice over the years, ranging from the high-end to more budget friendly options. This week, the Kova AIMO was announced, catering to both right and left handed users at a reasonable price. We've reviewed several ROCCAT AIMO peripherals in the past, including the Kone …
Read More »The UK lambasts Huawei for “significant” security issues in its 5G network
It seems as though Huawei’s $2 billion investment into clearing itself of security concerns has done little to satiate UK authorities, as a damning report sheds light on fundamental issues with its 5G network. The communications company has stated that it is taking the information seriously, supposedly using it to …
Read More »CD Projekt Red talks expanding, E3 plans and secret second game
CD Projekt Red just held its big annual earnings presentation and while that might sound rather boring on the surface, some very interesting details were shared this year. For starters, we learned that CD Projekt Red is still planning to release two Triple A games by 2021, the studio also …
Read More »Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice speed runner beats game in under an hour
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice has been out for almost a week now and in true Souls-like fashion, the speed runs have already begun. Similarly to other From Software games, Sekiro has excellent level design, with interconnected areas that can be quickly accessed. This kind of design is always inviting to …
Read More »Microsoft swaps out Cortana for Amazon’s Alexa in Skype
Back in 2017, Microsoft added its voice assistant into Skype, bolstering functionality to better compete with the likes of Discord. It seems as though the company has finally conceded that its Cortana just isn’t as popular as its rivals, opting to swap out the AI for Amazon’s Alexa. Embedded into …
Read More »Halo Master Chief Collection could be complete for PC this year
Halo: The Master Chief Collection is coming to PC this year and while we have a rough idea of Microsoft's rollout plan, specific release dates are currently non-existent. That may have changed this week though, as according to one of the assisting studios involved, the goal is to get all …
Read More »Spotify is now testing a ‘Premium Duo’ subscription
Spotify Premium has been facing tough competition from Apple Music over the last couple of years. In order to keep hold of that number one position, Spotify is testing out a new subscription option called ‘Premium Duo', a middle ground between the regular Premium plan and the Family subscription. Currently, …
Read More »Smartphone sales are predicted to take another 3% hit this year
Smartphone sales have been slowing in recent years, as users extend their upgrade cycle to forgo the rising prices of flagship devices. Research firms are predicting that this trend will continue to impact the handset market moving forward, with another 3% drop this year. Analysts at CCS Insight initially predicted …
Read More »Developer Monolith Soft is recruiting for a new Legend of Zelda game
A new game in the Legend of Zelda series has been underway since 2017, when producer Eiji Aonuma confirmed that the next instalment was in pre-production. It looks as though Xenoblade developer Monolith Soft is gearing up to begin working on the title now, explicitly hiring for the game. The …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 20-series price cuts swoop in
RTX 20 series pricing is looking better this week as price cuts swoop in at OCUK
Read More »Microsoft shies away from April Fools’ Day pranks in fear of bad press
We’re less than a week away from the April 1st, otherwise known as the day that jokes and pranks are played under the justification that it’s April Fools’ Day. Although there are many cases of inspired creativity on the day, many more are simply annoying and Microsoft wants no part …
Read More »Swedish MEPs claim to have voted in favour of EU Copyright Directive by mistake
Yesterday, European Union member states voted to pass the new Copyright Directive by just five votes, seeing the implementation of controversial Articles 11 and 13, now known as Articles 15 and 17 respectively. Some members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are now claiming to have voted for the proposition by …
Read More »GWENT will come to iOS this year, Android date to be confirmed
After shipping The Witcher 3's final expansion, some members of the team at CD Projekt Red decided to take the mini-game and release it as a standalone card game. After plenty of time in beta, GWENT launched late last year and the first expansion set of cards is set to …
Read More »Square Enix reverts Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster update after bug causes always-online requirement
Square Enix found itself at the mercy of players after an update to the Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster gave it an online-only requirement. While some suspected that this was the doing of an intrusive always-online digital rights management (DRM) system, Square Enix has assured that it is just a …
Read More »EA is letting go of 350 employees, Japanese office already closed
Update (27.03.19): Yesterday, EA announced plans to make some internal changes, which would result in 350 people getting let go. The job cuts mainly affect those working in publishing, marketing and analysis for the company however, the announcement also singled out plans to ramp down efforts in Japan and Russia. …
Read More »Anthem gets its first post-launch content update
Since launch, Anthem has received a few updates to address various bugs and issues. This week marks the start of something new, with Anthem receiving the first of its post-launch content updates, bringing in new loot, challenges and legendary missions. Legendary missions and Elysian Caches are the two big additions …
Read More »The latest in Qualcomm v Apple could see an iPhone import ban in the US
The latest development in Qualcomm versus Apple sees a judge preliminarily declare the iPhone maker guilty of infringing on one of the former’s patents. Although the ruling is still under review by the International Trade Commission (ITC), it could see an import ban prevent the sale of affected smartphones containing …
Read More »PlayStation’s State of Play stream reveals significant VR push
In a very Nintendo Direct-like way, Sony took to showcasing its new PlayStation line-up through a livestream earlier this week. Dubbed ‘State of Play’, the presentation reinforced that Sony is still the front-runner of virtual reality games, showcasing a slew of big names on their way. Marvel’s Iron Man VR …
Read More »Huawei’s leak ruined most surprises surrounding its P30 and P30 Pro launch
Huawei has made its P30 series official with its Paris launch today, led by the feature-packed P30 Pro housing four rear cameras and 5x periscope-like optical zoom. Unfortunately, Huawei’s presentation was lacking in surprises after the company leaked most of the details at the end of last week. As expected, …
Read More »There is now an Apple credit card
Last night during Apple's ‘showtime' event, we saw the expected announcement of a TV streaming service alongside a revamped Apple TV app. However, that wasn't the only announcement made. Aside from announcing a new iOS gaming service, TV service and News subscription service, Apple lifted the curtain on its own …
Read More »Nintendo’s share prices rise considerably due to reports of new Switch models
Update (26/03/19): Yesterday, reports emerged that Nintendo is supposedly set to release two new models of Switch instead of one, targeting both the premium and budget markets. Although the company has yet to officially address these rumblings, the news has caused a significant rise in Nintendo’s share prices. Investors have …
Read More »Deepcool launches anti-leak technology for AIO liquid coolers
Today, Deepcool has officially launched its very own anti-leak technology, aiming to set itself apart in the AIO liquid cooling market. The patented technology achieves automated pressure balance, improving the operation safety of all-in-one liquid coolers. In future Deepcool AIOs, anti-leak technology will be included. Instead of having a valve …
Read More »European Parliament passes controversial Article 13 and Article 11
The European Parliament has repeatedly tried to implement Article 11 and Article 13 as a part of its Copyright Directive overhaul, with the former being a “link tax” and the latter is set to introduce an intrusive upload filter. After a number of delays and changes to the text, member …
Read More »Razer BlackWidow Elite Keyboard Review
It's Razer's flagship mechanical keyboard, jam packed with features - is it the board to buy?
Read More »Battlefield V finally gets its long-awaited Firestorm battle royale mode
DICE has finally launched its Firestorm battle royale mode on all platforms, four months after releasing Battlefield V. Although it won’t cost any extra for existing players and EA has accompanied its release with a complimentary sale, the paywall could prove detrimental to its longevity when free-to-play games Fortnite: Battle …
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