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While Valve, Blizzard and 2K Games adjusted their in-game loot box systems according to Belgium laws introduced last year, EA risked a criminal investigation by leaving its FIFA Pack system untouched. It seems as though the publisher has since succumbed to the pressure, as EA has finally announced plans to …

Earlier in January, it was announced that the Westworld mobile game would be shutting down and leaving the iOS App Store and Google Play. At the time, it was assumed that this sudden closure was tied to the lawsuit settlement between Bethesda, Behaviour Interactive and Warner Bros. However, according to …

Razer’s Raiju Series of controllers didn’t seem to live up to the hype created by its Wildcat and Wolverine brands, with reports of connectivity issues on PlayStation 4. The firm has apologised for not living up to its usual high standard, releasing firmware that should combat the reported latency. Both …

The Epic Games store is continuing to pose a threat as another big Triple A game has decided to move away from Steam. Metro Exodus is due out in just a couple of weeks and while the game has been available to pre-order on Valve's storefront since the beginning, it …

Over the last few months, there's been plenty of talk about when the first mainstream 5G cellular networks (not counting test networks like Verizon's) would become available in the United States. So far, aside from AT&T's misleading 5G offering, there hasn't been much to report. Most of the reason for …

Nvidia lowers Q4 financial expectations following "lower than expected" sales for high-end Turing graphics cards.

Resident Evil 2 Remake launched over the weekend and the game is already off to a great start on all platforms- including PC. This time around, the developers have opened up a wealth of graphics options for PC players and AMD is there front and centre with driver support. AMD …

It seems as though Google is currently working on its own facial scanning technology to better compete with Apple’s Face ID. While it remains uncertain whether this will be ready in time for the release of Android Q, this is said to bolster Google Assistant’s personalisation as well as biometric …

For a game that was once pronounced dead on arrival, Rainbow Six Siege surely is alive and kicking thanks to continued support, community feedback and communication from the development team. In an effort to keep up with the latter, Ubisoft has finally addressed a problem plaguing the game in recent …

Technology often comes in fancy packaging due to its expensive nature, with the cardboard shell often featuring in the backdrop of professional videos and finding their way onto shelves. The plastic wrapping inside not so much, with South Korean electronics manufacturer Samsung opting to ditch the harmful packaging in favour …

Huawei’s conflict with the West has deepened in recent months, with Canada arresting executive Meng Wanzhou. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has since fired Chinese ambassador John McCallum over what seemed like sympathetic words over Wanzhou’s potential extradition to the United States. Wanzhou currently acts as Huawei’s CFO thanks to …

Epic Games is making some changes in Fortnite’s Save the World mode, replacing blind loot boxes with transparent packs that are upfront about their contents.  This doesn't affect the infinitely more popular Battle Royale mode, thanks to the game focusing more on tradtional microtransactions. New “X-Ray” Llamas will be introduced …

A short while back, Bandai Namco began teasing its next Dragon Ball game, currently titled ‘Project Z'. All we knew at the time was that it was set to be an action RPG, with a release on PC, Xbox One and PS4. Now, a full trailer has come out, giving …

Metroid Prime fans haven’t had it easy, with their 12-year wait for a true sequel extended even further thanks to Metroid Prime 4 being scrapped and restarted. Nintendo might have something in store for fans in the meantime, as reports suggest that Metroid Prime Trilogy for Switch has already been …

Last weekend was particularly important for Bioware, as it was the first time that the public at large would get a taste of Anthem. Unfortunately, the game's ‘VIP demo' got off to a rocky start, with connectivity issues and bugs hurting the experience across multiple platforms. The VIP demo was …

One of Nintendo's big surprises at E3 two years ago was the announcement of Metroid Prime 4. We knew at the time that development was in the early stages as the trailer was a simple logo reveal. Unfortunately since then, work on the game hasn't gone particularly smoothly, so Nintendo …

Update: This competition is now CLOSED. Thanks to all who entered. Our winner this week is Hasan Kiyany with his caption: “Have you ever imagined your worst case scenario? Do you know what to do if you were stuck in a zombie apocalypse? Using my survival skills and instincts, I'll …

Sea of Thieves may have launched to middling reviews but Rare has been keeping the game alive over the months with free expansions and content updates. Last year, we saw two big updates to the game and now, thanks to the third expansion, the game appears to be having a …

Esports has traversed the downright unusual throughout its popularisation, once attracting the attention of adult website YouPorn. In a move that’s debatably even more surprising, developer GIANTS Software has decided that Farming Simulator 19 needs its own competitive Pro League with a €250,000 prize pool. GIANTS Software first dipped its …

Rainbow Six Siege has come a long way in its anti-cheat efforts, but it seems as though Ubisoft still can’t prevent false positive bans.

Over the last few years, Samsung has taken to announcing its flagship Galaxy S phones in February rather than March. This year, Samsung will be announcing the Galaxy S10 and S10+ on the 20th of February, with the devices being less than one month away, we are starting to get …

Since resuming its video game approvals in December, China has noticeably omitted its two biggest publishers. Finally seeing approval from the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television, both Tencent and NetEase have received licenses for the first time in over 9 months. Although Tencent is known for …

Phanteks showcased its Eclipse P600S chassis at CES 2019, with KitGuru’s Leo noting that the case looked like a hybrid between the firm’s Evolv series and the Enthoo Pro M. Diving deeper into the specs, the titular “S” undoubtedly stands for ‘silent’, as Phanteks doubles down on its new dual …

It’s no secret that phasing out the 3.5mm headphone jack has been a headache for smartphone manufacturers, with consumers across the world voicing their disapproval. Meizu has since doubled down on the move ahead of Mobile World Congress (MWC) next month, unveiling the world’s first smartphone to forgo seams, holes …

Although the road to self-driving cars is still a long way off, competition between Tesla, Google, Samsung, Intel and more has kept the technology steadily moving forward. In an unexpected move, Apple seems to be taking a step back from its efforts, cutting more than 200 employees from its very …

Although Riot Games has faced a lot of controversy throughout last year, it hasn’t stopped the developer from supporting growth in the industry where possible. Its latest ‘So You Wanna Make Games' series of videos gives an insight into being an artist in the business, hoping to provide a clear …

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate players have just one more week to claim the first DLC character for free, before Piranha Plant enters the fray at some point next month. After this, that Mario alumnus will not be included in the Fighters Pass, instead available as a standalone purchase. Those who …

CD Projekt Red has been hard at work on Cyberpunk 2077 ever since The Witcher 3’s final expansion shipped. We are used to developers coming and going over the course of a long running project. Sebastian Stepien served as the Creative Director on The Witcher 3 and was the lead …

Although PlayStation Now has been around much longer than its cloud competitors, Sony hasn’t done much with the service, allowing it to stagnate. It’s taken a swift nudge from Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass to push the company in the right direction once again, as PS Now is set to finally …

ARCTIC had a great run with the Freezer 33 air cooler but it is time for an upgraded version to enter the spotlight. This month, Arctic launched the new Freezer 34 air cooler series, consisting of the Freezer 34 CO, Freezer 34 eSports and the Freezer 34 eSports DUO. The …