We learned at the start of the summer that Intel's NUC products had been discontinued. Soon after, a non-exclusive partnership between Asus and Intel was established to ensure the continuation of the NUC brand. The deal has since been finalised, allowing Asus to formally launch its own NUC products. Asus …
Read More »InWin launches the new Dubili ATX DIY PC case
InWin, known for its unique-looking cases, has announced yet another unique PC chassis. We present to you the Dubili, a new DIY case. Available in Titanium Grey and Champagne Gold, the Dubili can be bought fully built or in its flatpack version (DIY Edition), so you can build it yourself. …
Read More »Lenovo officially unveils Legion Go handheld gaming PC
A few weeks ago, we started to hear that Lenovo was preparing its own Windows-based handheld gaming device, similar to the ROG Ally. Today, Lenovo made this official, announcing the Legion Go, equipped with a Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor for $699. The Legion Go will ship with Windows 11, enabling …
Read More »Leo Says Ep. 68: Making Meteor Lake in Malaysia!
Leo took a recent trip to Malaysia to find out how Meteor Lake is being made
Read More »Radeon RX 7700 XT benchmark puts it ahead of the RX 6800
With less than a week until the release of the Radeon RX 7700 XT, it looks like there are already a few with these cards in hand. That would explain why there are already screenshots of GPU-Z detailing one of these graphics cards, as well as benchmark scores. According to …
Read More »PowerWash Simulator update adds DualSense support, new levels and more
Ever since its launch last Summer, PowerWash Simulator has been able to keep fans captivated not only through its satisfying gameplay loop, but also thanks to a number of paid and free updates which included a whole host of exciting crossover content. The latest free update is now available and …
Read More »Valve is finally opening up the Counter-Strike 2 beta to more players
A few months ago, Valve officially announced Counter-Strike 2 and sent out a wave of invites to a beta version of the game. Many CS:GO players have been waiting for the next wave of invites to try CS2 and now, that day has finally arrived. In an update posted in …
Read More »Borderlands 3 announced for Switch alongside $150 bundle
Borderlands 3 is the latest mainline entry in the fun and frantic first-person looter shooter franchise. Originally released back in 2019, the game was added to pretty much every platform available (even Google Stadia) – every platform except for the Nintendo Switch. In a surprise announcement, Borderlands 3 and all …
Read More »The first wave of Starfield mods have arrived, including a tool to add DLSS
Starfield has only been live for a few hours but modders are already hard at work. There are already dozens of mods for the game live, including a tool to replace FSR2 with DLSS or Intel Xe Super Sampling.
Read More »Dragon’s Dogma 2 will be playable at Tokyo Game Show
A couple weeks ago Capcom announced their plans for the upcoming Tokyo Game Show, revealing that they would host a “special online program”. Few details were shared at the time, however we now know at least one of the games which will be present both during the showcase and in-person: …
Read More »Super Mario Bros. Wonder had no development deadline
Nintendo recently hosted a Direct dedicated to the upcoming 2D platformer Super Mario Bros. Wonder, showing off all manner of new and creative ideas set to be unleashed upon its arrival late next month. The game’s director has now weighed in on all that was shown, revealing that the game …
Read More »Sony has another State of Play stream on the way
Typically, Sony holds a State of Play stream each September and that trend looks set to continue this year. Apparently, Sony is planning another game reveal stream very soon. According to games reporter, Jeff Grubb, Sony's State of Play stream will return soon. While it won't necessarily be a full showcase …
Read More »New World is getting its first expansion, as well as mounts
New World got off to a hot start but after the initial launch, the hype died down considerably for Amazon's big MMO project. The studio is looking to respark things this year though with a new expansion. New World: Rise of the Angry Earth is the MMO's first official expansion, …
Read More »CD Projekt Red will scale up team working on Witcher 4 after Phantom Liberty launches
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is finally set to launch in September, over 2 and a half years on from the initial release of the base game. This will be Cyberpunk 2077's only expansion, as CD Projekt Red is looking to leave its RED Engine tech behind and move all future …
Read More »The PlayStation Portal launches in November
Last week, Sony officially announced the PlayStation Portal, its new Remote Play handheld companion device for the PS5, priced at £199.99. While Sony unveiled most of the details then, it kept quiet on the release date, simply stating it was coming this year. Now, that has changed, with a November …
Read More »Embracer Group shuts down Volition, the studio behind Red Faction and Saints Row
Embracer Group has announced plans to shut down Volition Games, the studio behind Saints Row. The company had been around for 30 years but following a big miss with the Saints Row reboot, Embracer is pulling the plug. Volition has gone through plenty of changes over the years. In the …
Read More »Starfield reviews are officially live
The review embargo has lifted and the Starfield reviews have begun flooding in. At this point, there are 26 reviews recorded on Metacritic, with the game earning an 89 overall score. While some outlets have offered glowing praise for Starfield, others have been more measured. IGN for instance gave it …
Read More »AMD releases new driver with optimisations for Starfield
Months ago, AMD revealed itself as the official PC partner for Starfield. In keeping with that partnership, AMD has rolled out new Radeon graphics drivers with optimisations in place for the game's launch, promising up to 16 percent extra performance. With AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 23.8.2, Radeon GPU users will …
Read More »Elgato unveils new Starfield-themed streaming gear
We're hours away from getting our hands on Starfield and the hype train is moving. To celebrate the game's impending launch, Corsair's streaming brand, Elgato, has unveiled a new range of Starfield themed products. Officially licensed by Bethesda Game Studios, the Starfield Wave:3 microphone and Stream Deck are collector's edition …
Read More »AMD is reportedly ending RX 6650 XT production
According to recent reports, AMD has stopped producing the Navi 23-based RX 6650 XT graphics card, and the remaining retail stock should run out within a matter of weeks. The Radeon RX 6650 XT, which was released last year alongside other upgraded RDNA2-based RX 6×50 series GPUs, is being sold …
Read More »GeForce Now adds Sea of Stars and 12 other titles, September line-up teased
Unfortunately, Starfield isn't heading to GeForce Now this week, but 13 other games are. On top of that, Nvidia has announced the line-up of games for September, with plans to add 25 more games. Nvidia has been doing a good job of surprise game additions for GeForce Now. While at …
Read More »LG unveils three new LG UltraGear gaming monitors
LG announced the debut of three new UltraGear gaming monitors: the 27- and 32-inch UltraGear GR93U-B and the 27-inch LG UltraGear GR83Q-B. These three models feature IPS panels with up to 4K resolution and up to 240Hz refresh rates. The LG UltraGear GR93U-B monitors are intended for gamers who want …
Read More »Razer launches new Kitsune arcade controller for fighting games
Razer has announced the release of Kitsune, an all-button optical arcade controller for the fighting game community. The Razer Kitsune deviates from traditional controllers by combining the tactile feel of an arcade control panel with optical switches, providing exceptional accuracy and excellent control while being thin and portable. The Razer …
Read More »MSI introduces new RTX 40 Slim graphics cards
MSI is revamping its RTX 40 series graphics card portfolio with the launch of the Gaming Slim line. The new cards take inspiration from the Suprim and Gaming X designs. There will be Slim versions of the RTX 4070 Ti, RTX 4070, and RTX 4060 Ti.
Read More »Spider-Man 2’s file size is almost double that of the first game
With each passing generation the file sizes for games have increased time and time again, with the peak seeing titles such as Call of Duty Warzone take up to 250GB during the PS4 / Xbox One generation. Thankfully, due to the introduction of SSDs and compression technologies, game sizes have deflated to much more reasonable figures. Even so, the upcoming Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will take up almost twice as much space as the first game...
Read More »River City Girls 2 update adds 4-player online co-op
Late last year the side scrolling beat ‘em up River City Girls 2 finally released after much anticipation. Following a few technical and performance issues at launch, the game was updated with over 100 different fixes and changes. The team at WayForward were not done however, as a new update …
Read More »Pixel art is not “a viable art style” says Sonic Team head
Over the decades we have seen many franchises move away from pixel art aesthetics – due both to the effort required, as well as the overall technical evolution in the video game space. While many indie games still take advantage of 8/16-bit art styles, it seems as though Sonic the …
Read More »Call of Duty introduces real-time voice chat moderation using AI
The video game industry has – particularly in the past – been notorious for its toxicity when it comes to online gaming and voice chats. Being one of the biggest franchises in gaming, Call of Duty has always struggled to get some of its users to reign in such behaviour. …
Read More »Asus’s GC-HPWR connector could work as a replacement for 12VHPWR
At Computex, Asus showcased a new solution to reduce PC cable clutter. The company presented a motherboard and GPU combo prototype where the latter received power through an additional power connector on the motherboard. This new solution has now been detailed thanks to the documentation that was recently unveiled. Leaker …
Read More »Intel Arc “Battlemage” GPUs were spotted during visit to chip lab
Intel has recently organised a Tech Tour to give attendees some insights into how they develop, test, and manufacture chips. As such, those who participated in the event had direct access to the company's most secure locations, which are actively working on next-generation client and enterprise product development. During the …
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