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Throughout 2019, the Epic Games Store has been offering free games to its users on a consistent basis. This programme was promised to run until the end of 2019. As the year is coming to a close, Epic appears to be giving the programme one last hurrah, with 12 games …

AMD confirmed in an announcement today that the company is set to join the Blockchain Game Alliance, where it will help to promote the development of new blockchain-powered gaming platforms in partnership with technology providers. The Blockchain Gaming Alliance provides an open forum for individuals and companies within the game …

Last week, Microsoft announced its new console platform, the Xbox Series X. This new console will use the “next generation RDNA” architecture (RDNA2) from AMD, which will have ray tracing and variable-rate shading (VRS).  Xbox Series X will use an SoC made by AMD, with a CPU component made of “Zen 2” …

After the launch of AMD's new Radeon RX 5500 XT, ASRock has launched its RX 5500 XT Phantom Gaming D 8G OC model. Similar to the Challenger OC we reviewed last week, this graphics card uses a twin-fan cooler, but with a different shroud design incorporating the company's signature Phantom Gaming aesthetic. …

Schneider Electric has collaborated with Avnet and Iceotope to announce the industry’s first commercially available integrated rack with chassis-based immersive liquid cooling, designed for compute-intensive applications. The joint solution was unveiled at the Schneider Electric booth during the Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference in Las Vegas. The …

A common issue that enthusiast PC system builders find difficult to overcome is the annoying sag that comes with heavy high-end graphics cards. There are various options already out there to help eliminate GPU sag with manufacturers improving products all the time. BitFenix has announced a new solution to combat …

Thermaltake is obviously feeling the Christmas spirit since it was announced that it's S500 Tempered Glass Mid Tower Chassis is now available for pre-order in a white version – the S500 Tempered Glass Snow Edition. The idea behind the Snow Edition S500 is to produce a sleek, simple and elegant …

LG has announced a new lightweight and compact Gram laptop series. The range includes various display sizes designed to set a new standard for portable computing to satisfy the needs of the most advanced users. The new 2020 Gram laptop lineup from LG includes the Gram 17 17Z90N, Gram 15 …

Intel has launched the new RealSense lidar camera, the L515 is the world’s smallest and most power-efficient lidar camera that is capable of capturing millions of depth points per second and features a new technology to create innovative ways to integrate lidar into smart devices. RealSense experts have developed a …

Aipower has announced the introduction of an innovative new set of earbuds after a successful Kickstarter project. The company’s new Wearbuds are the world’s first wristband-housed high-resolution wireless earbuds on the market. The Wearbuds from Aipower are designed to be ultra-portable, create excellent sound and include fitness tracking features to …

The parent company of PowerColor, TUL Corporation has announced its new AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT Red Dragon series graphics cards. The new lineup will include both 4GB and 8GB versions of the PowerColor Red Dragon RX 5500 XT GPUs. PowerColor’s Red Dragon RX 5500 XT cards are based on …

Samsung has announced it is launching a special edition Star Wars-themed Galaxy Note10+. The new device will coincide with the release of the new Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker film, which is due to hit the screens on 20th December. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is set to …

Users of the AMD X570 platform will be pleased to learn that EKWB has launched a new monoblock to bring premium quality liquid cooling support for the Gigabyte X570 Aorus Master motherboard. EKWB has introduced a brand new premium monoblock for the Gigabyte X570 Aorus Master motherboard to increase the …

2019 has seen a substantial rise in the popularity of Virtual Reality hardware with more devices creeping into homes this year than ever before. Naturally, you instantly think gaming when VR is mentioned, however software developers are constantly looking for new ways to deploy VR capabilities. Mozilla has released a …

Sharkoon has announced a new range of RGB enabled PC cases, the company has introduced two new Midi ATX towers: the RGB LIT 100 and RGB LIT 200 feature striking designs with tempered glass panels at a budget price. Both the LIT 100 and LIT 200 from Sharkoon include RGB …

Adata’s XPG range has provided gamers and enthusiasts with high-performance memory for recent generations of desktop PC systems. The excellent compatibility of Adata XPG memory is set to continue through support for the latest AMD Ryzen 3950X and Threadripper 3000 based systems. Adata has announced that it's XPG DDR4 memory …

Every year, close to 20 million people visit London. If they are heading to the heart of the capital, then they will normally have three things on their mind: Historical monuments, catching a show and exploring one of the best shopping experiences in the world. The brand-new Razer store opened …

Asus has announced its new range of Radeon RX 5500 XT graphics cards, the company has launched two versions from the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT series which include the ROG Strix Radeon RX 5500 XT and the Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT. The announcement from Asus comes as …

Control from Remedy Entertainment has been one of the highest rated games to release this year, but the journey isn't over yet. Last night during The Game Awards, Remedy announced a free new game mode rolling out today, as well as the game's first story expansion, which is coming in …

Back in 2018, the financial situation at Telltale Games went south very swiftly and despite various cutbacks and management changes, the studio ultimately shut down. Since then, another company has acquired Telltale's assets, leading to The Wolf Among Us 2 returning to development.  At The Game Awards last night, The …

Just a few weeks ago, Valve shook the gaming world with the announcement of Half-Life: Alyx, the first full-length Half-Life game in over a decade. At the time that the trailer dropped, it was announced that more details would be shared at The Game Awards. Unfortunately, just a few hours …

While Sony didn't go as far as revealing the PlayStation 5 during The Game Awards, one developer did unveil the first officially announced game for the system. Godfall is on the way to PS5 and PC in late 2020, with the first teaser trailer giving us a rough idea of …

Square Enix has already released some of the best Nintendo Switch titles to date, including the likes of Octopath Traveller and Dragon Quest XI Definitive Edition. In 2020, the publisher is coming back for round 3, with a brand new sequel to Bravely Default.  Last night during The Game Awards, …

Eurocom’s mobile workstation is set to become even more mobile with the launch of a new Supercomputer-class laptop, the Sky X7W boasts just as much power as it predecessor despite weighing in at half a pound less than the Tornado F7 SE. The new Eurocom Sky X7W is powered by …

Logitech has announced the launch of a new product designed for Apple’s £5000 monitor, the Apple Pro Display XDR. The Logitech 4K Pro Magnetic Webcam for the Apple display also comes with a premium price tag too. The first webcam specifically designed for Apple’s Pro Display XDR has been introduced …

It is still a year away until the next generation of gaming consoles are due to be launched. However, Microsoft has officially announced its next-generation offering with the Xbox Series X set to be Microsoft’s most powerful console yet. Microsoft claims its next-generation Xbox Series X console will be the …

Last night during The Game Awards, Microsoft had a particularly big showing. Not only was the next-gen Xbox officially shown off for the first time, but the first game for that console was also announced- Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2.  Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice was one of the most critically acclaimed games …

Alphacool has launched a series of new Eisblock Aurora Plexi GPX-A GPU water blocks and backplates for AMD 5700 XT graphics cards. The new range covers Radeon RX 5700 XT cards from ASRock and XFX that combine style and performance with extensive digital RGB lighting. Alphacool’s design target of the new …

EKWB’s Quantum line of D-RGB custom cooling components cover a broad range of hardware, including CPU blocks for various platforms, full cover GPU waterblocks for both Nvidia and AMD GPUs as well as monoblocks, pumps, distribution plates and reservoirs. Today EKWB is releasing a new Quantum Line of genuine D5 …

AOC China has unveiled its latest addition to the AGON monitor family, with product details posted on its website. The monitor is the AOC AGON AG273FCZE, a 27-inch curved display with a whopping 240Hz refresh rate. The VA panel used in this monitor has a curvature of 1500R, a resolution of 1920 …