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Konami might be lagging behind when it comes to new releases in some of its historic game franchises, but it is not lagging behind when it comes to hardware. This week, Konami is taking a step away from Pachinko machines and instead launching a series of decently spec'd gaming PCs.  …

Each month, Microsoft gifts Xbox Live Gold (and Game Pass Ultimate) subscribers with 4 free games. The console manufacturer has now announced which games subscribers will receive for the month of August – and while it’s not a particularly strong line-up this month, the titles are still worth giving a …

The Xbox Game Studios July showcase has come and gone, leaving us all to wonder what could be next. Rumours have indicated that the next Xbox announcement stream will focus on platform features and now, thanks to a new interview with Phil Spencer, we seem to have confirmation of that, …

Phantasy Star Online 2 finally came to the west back in May and initially, the game was an Xbox and Windows Store exclusive. That will be changing very soon, as SEGA has listed the MMO on Steam, with plans to launch next week.  Phantasy Star Online 2 will launch on …

In a surprise announcement, it was revealed that the much-loved side-scrolling bullet hell shooter Cuphead was coming to PlayStation 4. Previously an Xbox One console exclusive (though later landing on the Switch last year), StudioMDHR has announced that Xbox owners will be receiving a “free Special Update.” The announcement that …

We've known that Horizon Zero Dawn is coming to PC for quite some time and now, with just over a week left to go before release, the game's system requirements have been revealed.  Horizon Zero Dawn is the second game coming to PC powered by the Decima Engine. We already …

One of the biggest criticisms thrown at Animal Crossing New Horizons when it was first announced was the fact that the game didn't feature online saves, meaning that if one were to lose their Switch or game save file, the hours spent building the perfect island would have been lost. …

Though the developers previously stated that it would never happen, the much-loved (previously Xbox-exclusive) boss rush bullet-hell shooter Cuphead has been officially announced for PlayStation 4. What's more, the game is available to purchase and download right now on the system. In a Twitter post, StudioMDHR announced that “Surprise!! Cuphead …

While Oppo has been working on experimental 125W smartphone charging technology, Qualcomm has been working to perfect its new 100W charging platform. Now, Quick Charge 5 is ready for the masses, delivering 70 percent more efficiency compared to the previous Quick Charge 4.  Quick Charge 5 is designed to charge …

As we recently learned, Valve co-founder, Gabe Newell, is currently hunkered down in New Zealand while the COVID-19 situation gets sorted out in the United States. He has already appeared on New Zealand TV once to thank the country for its hospitality by announcing a free concert. Now, Newell has …

RightHand Robotics has chosen Intel RealSense D415 depth cameras to guide its RightPick 2 and provide “vital data for segmentation and all aspects of motion planning” that are needed when sorting and preparing orders. Intel's RealSense cameras has been around since 2014, but the technology has perhaps never been as …

The competition between Intel and AMD has heated up significantly as of late and now the two tech giants may also be butting heads for production capacity. According to reports, AMD and Intel are vying for more of TSMC's business. Last week AMD was able to overtake Intel in share price …

CES 2020 was able to take place this year just ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic. That won't be the case for CES 2021 though, which will be an all-digital event due to continuing health concerns.  In an announcement today, the Consumer Electronics Show organisers announced the digital plan for CES …

Intel has taken a bit of a hit over the last week, after announcing delays for 10nm desktop processors and delays to its first planned 7nm CPUs. Now, Intel has also announced that its chief of hardware is leaving the company soon, with his last day set to be the …

The rumour mill began spinning early this week, as World of Warcraft: Shadowlands was rated in Brazil for both PC and Xbox Series X. There have been rumours of a console port for WoW floating around for years and at the time, this seemed like the evidence console-only gamers had …

When the PlayStation 5 console was first shown off, its primarily white, two-toned design saw mixed results from fans. While some appreciated its futuristic aesthetic, others expressed disappointment in the fact that it stands out too much. Though PlayStation has yet to reveal any new colour options, a new photo …

Over the years, Ubisoft's open-world games have come to be criticised for following a very similar formula. As investigations into the publisher's internal culture and processes continue, we are starting to see why. Former Ubisoft Creative Chief, Serge Hascoët, oversaw the company's entire portfolio and would often cancel projects – including …

When gameplay was first shown off for Halo Infinite back during Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase last week, many fans expressed disappointment at the graphical quality of the next-gen title – with particular criticism given to the game’s lighting and its “flat” appearance. It seems that Halo Infinite has disappointed more …

Spider-Man Miles Morales is one of Sony’s flagship titles launching with the PlayStation 5 later this year. Positioned as a standalone spin-off of 2018’s Marvel’s Spider-Man, GameInformer have suggested that the original game will receive a remaster for the PS5 and will be packaged in with Miles Morales. In a …

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, a spiritual successor to classic JRPG series ‘Suikoden', went live on Kickstarter less than 24 hours ago. During that time, curious fans have raised over £1.176 million for the project, fully funding it and several stretch goals.  Eiyuden Chronicle is being developed by Rabbit & Bear …

Each month, PlayStation gifts its PS Plus subscribers two free PS4 games (though for the month of July, fans were given a bonus title). Sony has now announced which two games subscribers can look forward to for the month of August: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered as …

Aqua Computer has released the ULTITOP D5 DUAL, a dual pump top to house two D5's, providing improved water pressure and a fail-safe should one pump ever stop working, thus keeping your custom loop in working order.  Water cooling component specialists, Aqua Computer, has put much effort into making the …

Recently there has been talk of Foxconn expanding its manufacturing and assembly lines in India to continue helping Apple. Now, reports indicate that Foxconn has indeed begun assembling the iPhone 11 in a facility near Chennai, making it the first flagship iPhone being assembled in India.  Earlier in July it …

It has been a long time since we last saw a game from WB Montreal and while a new Batman title has been frustratingly teased time and again, we have yet to see it. Fortunately, the silence should come to an end soon, as WB Montreal is expected to appear …

It has been well over a year since Persona 5 Scramble was first announced. The game has been available in Japan for a few months now and for a while, no western release was confirmed. That changed this week, with Persona 5 Scramble coming to the US, Europe and other …

The Witcher has quickly become one of the most popular series on Netflix and as a result, planning for future seasons has begun and spin-offs are also being explored. One such spin-off was already announced a while back but now, Netflix has also decided to fund a live-action prequel series. …

Since its release all the way back in 2004, World of Warcraft has been exclusively available on PC hardware. Over the course of this console generation though, it has been proven that MMOs can work on set hardware with a gamepad. Now, it looks like World of Warcraft may end …

OLED panels have become increasingly popular over the years, even more so since becoming more common on smartphones in addition to TVs. LG is expecting demand for OLED displays to continue to grow and and as a result, the company is greatly increasing mass production.  LG has been producing 70,000 sheets …

Apple has been using its Face ID scanning technology on iPhones and iPads for a few years now. Meanwhile, Mac systems have been carrying on the legacy of Touch ID. That may start to change soon, with dataminers finding evidence that Face ID could be coming to Mac systems.  As …

When the PlayStation 5 console was first shown off, its two-tone colour took fans by surprise, with some embracing the design, and others hoping for alternative colour options. While Sony has yet to officially announce new colours, one company is already advertising a 24K Gold PlayStation 5, which will set …