Ahead its 2018 line-up revisiting its take on beloved DC Comics’ characters, Telltale Games has laid off 90 people from its workforce. Approximating around 25 percent of its staff, the move was apparently made as a part of “comprehensive company restructuring. ” Telltale is known for its narrative-focused episodic titles …
Read More »Amazon customers unhappy as many are still waiting for their Xbox One X
The Xbox One X finally released today to such a warm reception that it caused analysts to update their 2017 sales predictions. Unfortunately, some have yet to experience their purchase as Amazon is experiencing stock issues. For days, customers have been reporting that Amazon’s predicted dispatch date didn’t actually match …
Read More »OnePlus 5T pre-orders go live after launch event next week
Over the past few weeks, the somewhat official OnePlus 5T has been cropping up in a number of leaks that speculate its launch date and how it will look. This information has begun to fall in line, as the company has announced that pre-orders for the new device will begin …
Read More »Google rolls out update to fix Pixel 2 XL display issues
Google has been experiencing an overwhelming amount of issues as of late, from the launch of its Pixel smartphone range resulting in disaster to Google Docs locking its own writers out. Today, the company has made good on its promise to fix the Pixel 2 XL’s screen burn-in issues, among …
Read More »Blizzard details World of Warcraft’s new Battle of Azeroth expansion
While some will be looking forward to Blizzard’s official World of Warcraft Classic server, going back to pre-expansion packs isn’t for everyone. Those sticking to the current servers need not worry, however, as Blizzard has revealed details on its seventh expansion pack for the MMO, titled Battle for Azeroth. The …
Read More »Xbox One X sales expectations have risen but catching up to PS4 seems out of reach
The Xbox One X went out on sale today and while initial sales predictions were fairly low, it looks like pre-order numbers and talk of demand outstripping launch supply has boosted forecasts. Two notable analysts have updated their 2017 sales predictions for the Xbox One X, bumping expectations up a …
Read More »Sources claim Qualcomm is set to reject $130 billion takeover offer
Earlier this week we learned that rival chip maker, Broadcom, would be making a $130 billion bid for Qualcomm. The deal would merge the two companies, creating the third largest chip maker in the world. However, it seems that Qualcomm may not be interested in the unsolicited bid, as reports …
Read More »Final Fantasy XV’s multiplayer mode launches later this month
Over the last year, the Final Fantasy XV team has been hard at work delivering on Hajime Tabata's vision. Episodic DLCs have expanded stories for individual characters, a PC version is on the way with mod support and finally, co-op multiplayer is also coming to the game. The Final Fantasy …
Read More »Nvidia’s TITAN Xp Collector’s Edition is Star Wars themed
Nvidia's TITAN Xp Collector's Edition has been announced, with two Star Wars-themed versions coming, making nods to the Jedi Order and the Galactic Empire...
Read More »Unofficial WoW server providers reconsider plans following Blizzard’s WoW Classic announcement
Last year, the shutdown of Nostalrius caused quite a bit of uproar from fans of vanilla World of Warcraft. Over the years, Blizzard had been adamant about leaving the past in the past, but with hundreds of thousands of players on unofficial servers, the outcry became difficult to ignore. Now …
Read More »You can get Watch Dogs for free on PC this week
If you never had the chance to play through the original Watch Dogs, then now is the perfect time as Ubisoft is giving the game away for free on PC this week. The 2014 hacker thriller may not have been as graphically impressive as its E3 reveal led us to …
Read More »Overclockers UK is offering 5% off of full systems
Update (07/11/17): Good news folks, Overclockers UK has decided to extend this 5% off offer until the 1st of December! Everything found in the original story below still applies, including the discount code. You just have more time to take advantage now. Original Story (26/10/17): If you’re in the market …
Read More »SteelSeries’ new Arctis 3 Bluetooth headset lets users listen to two different devices at once
Update: Discord CEO Eros Resmini has now weighed in on the Arctis 3 Bluetooth headset, saying: “We’ve noticed gamers hacking away at blending console game audio and Discord voice for quite some time. SteelSeries makes that whole process easy with Arctis 3 Bluetooth and lets more gamers use Discord with their …
Read More »Torchlight & Hob devs, Runic Games, almost made a Fable title
Last week, Torchlight and Hob developer Runic Games was shut down by its parent company, Perfect World Entertainment. Travis Baldree, co-founder of the studio has since opened up about Runic's history, sharing stories about its relationship with Microsoft. Runic Games' closure was due to the bitter direction game development is …
Read More »Microsoft shifts to make more Xbox console exclusives
While other companies have been bolstering their first-party line-up of games, Microsoft has looked elsewhere to strengthen the Xbox branding, such as its Play Anywhere scheme and cross-compatibility. This is a shortcoming that Xbox boss, Phil Spencer is hoping to address, by getting more studios under the company's belt. Housing …
Read More »Sony is crafting a rewards scheme based around PlayStation’s trophy system
Sony is cooking up a brand new rewards scheme, offering any PlayStation Network user the potential to earn discounts on its PlayStation Store. This is done by earning trophies in-game, but as you might expect, there are a few catches to begin with. Firstly, users must link their PSN account …
Read More »Elgato launches 4K-capable capture card
Elgato has made a name for itself in the capture card industry, with its HD60 being a go-to for up-and-coming content creators. While its previous entries have been limited to 1080p and 60 frames per second, its new 4K60 hopes to change that by introducing ultra-HD recording and streaming. The …
Read More »The latest Steam Hardware Survey shows Rift and Vive trading blows
Back in September, following on from the Oculus Rift's summer sale price cut, we noticed that the headset had received a big boost in users on Steam thanks to the monthly Steam Hardware Survey. Now, the Rift price cut has been made permanent, and the headset's share of the Steam …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed: Origins Easter egg is further evidence that Watch Dogs takes place in same universe
There have been rumours surrounding Watch Dogs' connection to Assassin's Creed for some time now. There were several Easter eggs to be found in both Watch Dogs 1 and 2 linking back to the Assassin's Creed series. However, now in Assassin's Creed: Origins, the connection appears to be confirmed. Be …
Read More »Broadcom is offering to buy Qualcomm for $130 billion
Qualcomm already has its plate full with its various legal battles against Apple, but it looks like the company is about to have another issue to deal with. This week, rival chipmaker Broadcom made an unsolicited bid to take over Qualcomm, in a deal worth $130 billion. Broadcom is offering …
Read More »Leo Says – Ep 1: GTX 1070ti pricing, crap cases, SSD Prices 2017, Coffee Lake, Titan Collectors Edition, Ryzen Mobile
Some call him grumpy, others call him loveable - but whatever you think we can all agree Leo doesn't mince his words.
Read More »Intel has joined forces with AMD, bringing Radeon graphics to new 8th Gen Core H-series processors
It's official, Intel and AMD have joined forces. Intel's new Core H-series processors are on the way, featuring Radeon graphics, HBM2 and an all-new embedded multi-die interconnect bridge.
Read More »The Google Play store still has plenty of loopholes, as 1 million users download fake WhatsApp
Security on the Google Play store has been an issue for years. Dodgy app developers are still able to get fake or malware ridden apps on to the store front, with some even able to take advantage of the review system in order to appear legitimate to unsuspecting downloaders. This …
Read More »Samsung’s latest Galaxy ad bashes on a decade of iPhone launches
In a tactical counter to Apple's iPhone X launch on Friday, Samsung has begun rolling out a new Galaxy Note 8 advert titled ‘growing up'. Normally, this isn't the sort of thing we would pay much attention to but this short video is especially juicy, as it takes as many …
Read More »Call of Duty: WWII is off to a good start, beats Infinite Warfare launch sales by 57 percent
While last year's entry in to the Call of Duty franchise failed to generate enough interest, it looks like Sledgehammer's switch back to ‘boots on ground' gameplay is already paying off. Call of Duty: WWII launched on Friday and already, it has become the series' best launch in the last …
Read More »Edifier e25 Luna Eclipse HD Speaker Review
They are bright red, gorgeous to look at, and £160. How do these new updated speakers sound?
Read More »Blizzard is finally releasing a vanilla WoW server with World of Warcraft Classic
While this year's BlizzCon has showcased Overwatch's new hero and map alongside the announcement that Starcraft II will be free-to-play, the most exciting news surrounds World of Warcraft's history. Blizzard has officially announced World of Warcraft Classic, it's very own, official legacy server. “Before I get to the big news …
Read More »Destiny 2 has surpassed its predecessor in most metrics
Destiny 2 has enjoyed an incredible launch, surpassing 1.3 million concurrent users early in its console life. Now that the title has release on the PC platform, publisher Activision has announced that it is pleased with just how well Destiny 2 is doing, and that has surpassed its predecessor in …
Read More »Razer releases 3-in-1 gaming mouse & updates its gaming keypad
Nowadays, specific peripherals are marketed towards different types of gamers, with 12 side buttons proving cluttered for the casual player but perfect for the MMO enthusiast. Razer is hoping to numb these issues with its new modular mouse, giving players a choice to change what type of mouse they want …
Read More »ASUS launches its high-spec, high priced ROG G703
ASUS has launched its latest Republic of Gamers laptop, with ROG Chimera becoming the ROG G703. Chimera seems to be an apt codename for the device, which manages to retain both portability and high-end specs without sacrificing much but cost. The centrepiece of the ASUS ROG G703 is its 17.3-inch …
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