Leo takes a look at the Core Ultra 5 range from Intel
Read More »Microsoft reportedly delays Xbox handheld in favour of optimising Windows 11
Recent reports indicate a possible shift in Microsoft's strategy for the portable gaming market. Microsoft's long-rumoured first-party Xbox handheld is now said to be facing delays, as Microsoft has realised that Windows still needs a lot of work on the power management front to catch up to alternatives like SteamOS. …
Read More »Apple to replace Game Center with new cross-device gaming app
This week, we learned that Apple has acquired its first game studio, after years of focusing solely on third-party deals to keep its Apple Arcade service afloat. Now, it turns out that Apple is planning a whole new gaming ecosystem for its devices. According to Bloomberg's Apple expert, Mark Gurman, …
Read More »Apple doubles down on gaming, acquiring their first video game studio
Apple looks set to take its next step further into the Arcade games space – with a new dedicated gaming app said to be coming to Apple devices later this year.
Read More »Computex 2025: MSI shows off its new 600Hz monitor, new ITX motherboards and more
For our first stop of the week at Computex, Leo heads to the MSI booth to take a closer look at new OLED monitors, new ITX motherboards for both AMD and Intel systems, coolers and even a few new graphics cards.
Read More »DeepCool CH690 Digital Case Review
It's a beautiful new chassis from DeepCool, complete with a rear glass panel too
Read More »Montech HS01 Pro Case Review
Montech is back with a new case - the HS01 Pro, and it retails for £100 on the nose
Read More »MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk WiFi – Just buy the Z890
Our advice is to skip the MSI Tomahawk and instead buy the MSI Tomahawk!
Read More »Acer unveils new Nitro AI laptop and desktop PCs with Ryzen AI CPUs and RTX 50 GPUs
Today is RTX 5060 launch day and Acer is first in line with a new range of powerful Nitro gaming laptops and a new Nitro 20 Desktop PC. Sporting RTX 50 series graphics and AMD Ryzen AI processors, these new PCs will be available in Europe starting in July, with prices starting at €899.
Read More »Alphasync Prebuilt Review: Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RX 9070 XT
We check out an all-AMD prebuilt from Ebuyer AlphaSync
Read More »Nvidia brings 21 more titles to GeForce Now in April
Nvidia has teased what's to come for GeForce Now users in April. This month, we'll see a total of 21 new games added to the library, including brand-new releases like South of Midnight. April is shaping up to be a huge month for exciting indie games. The Talos Principle: Reawakened …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Review – AMD’s Brilliant All-Rounder
Leo's attention turns to the 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D... and it's a belter
Read More »AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D Review
At last, Ryzen 9 gets the X3D treatment - we review the 9900X3D
Read More »Goodbye Nvidia, Hello AMD – Leo buys PowerColor RX 9070 XT Red Devil Limited Edition
Nvidia and AMD have launched their new graphics cards and we are all set for gaming in 2025, however there have been some shocks along the way. Naturally we expected Nvidia would soak us for a fortune but who would have predicted that Nvidia RTX 50-series would turn out to be an utter disaster? Or that AMD RX 9070 XT looks good? Wow!
Read More »Nacon launches new RIG 900 Max HS wireless headset for PlayStation 5 users
Nacon has unveiled its latest wireless gaming headset: the RIG 900 Max HS, officially licensed for PlayStation 5. This headset boasts dual-mode wireless connectivity and promises exceptional audio quality and a comfortable, lightweight design, making it an ideal choice for gamers seeking a premium gaming audio experience when playing on …
Read More »MSI MEG Z890 Ace Review – so many features!
Looking for a new high-end motherboard for an Intel build?
Read More »CyberPowerPC Ultra 5090 Custom Gaming PC Review
It's a RTX 5090 prebuilt, priced at £5.3K - are you interested?!
Read More »Acer’s powerful Predator Helios AI laptops are launching soon
Hot on the heels of Acer's laptop announcements at CES, the company is now launching its all-new Predator Helios Neo 16 and Neo 18 gaming laptops. Powered by Intel Core Ultra CPUs and RTX 50 graphics, these laptops aim to deliver high-end gaming on-the-go, as well as plenty of horsepower …
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 200S: 104 Days Later – Final Review
Months after the original launch, we are ready to review the Core Ultra 200S series
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 200S revisit: 3 months of updates
Leo takes another look at Intel's Core Ultra 200S series, three months on
Read More »MSI unveils new OLED and Mini-LED gaming monitors launching at CES 2025
CES 2025 is set to kick off in the next few days and MSI is breaking a few headlines early. MSI already made our favourite OLED monitor of 2024, and in 2025, MSI is set to raise the bar again with an all-new wave of QD-OLED monitors, including the world's …
Read More »Yo Ho Ho and a Merry End to 2024 (which turned out a bit weird)
2024 has been a busy year. It feels like CES 2024 took place about three years ago and Computex - a mere six months ago - is ancient history. You have to think long and hard to recall that yes, Nvidia 40-series Super did indeed arrive in 2024. This is my video about my recollections of the year and that pretty much boils down to CPUs and motherboards.
Read More »MSI MAG X870 Tomahawk WiFi Review
Looking for a good value X870 board that still offers solid features?
Read More »The AOC Q27G4XY is the company’s first smart gaming monitor with Google TV
AGON by AOC is trying something new with the Q27G4XY, a 27-inch QHD display that blends high-performance gaming with Google TV's entertainment capabilities. This monitor is an all-in-one entertainment hub, perfect for any space-constrained setup. The Q27G4XY combines your favourite games, movies, TV series, and streaming applications into a single …
Read More »ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero Review
It's a great X870E board, but does Leo think it's worth the £600 asking price?
Read More »Xbox is working on its own gaming handheld
Microsoft Gaming CEO, Phil Spencer, confirms plans for an Xbox gaming handheld, but work is only just beginning, so expect a multi-year wait.
Read More »Viewsonic launches new VX54 portable gaming monitors
ViewSonic has introduced the new ViewSonic VX54 Series of portable monitors. Designed for gamers on the road, these sleek, lightweight monitors provide numerous connection choices and high pixel density for gaming on the go. The VX54 series' 16-inch (VX1654) and 17-inch (VX1754) monitors have slim 9.85mm and 11mm profiles, respectively, …
Read More »Netflix cancels ‘AAA’ game from former Overwatch producer
Back in 2022 as Netflix began to ramp up its work in the video game space, the company hired former Blizzard veteran and Overwatch producer, Chacko Sonny, to lead a new team to work on a multiplatform game. Unfortunately, the studio appears to have been closed before it could even …
Read More »MSI unveils the new Versa 300 wireless gaming mice
MSI has unveiled its latest additions to its gaming mouse lineup - the Versa 300 Elite Wireless and Versa 300 Wireless gaming mice.
Read More »Corsair launches the Virtuoso Max ANC wireless gaming headset
Corsair has a new flagship gaming headset for 2024. The new Virtuoso Max Wireless will be available in two versions - one for PC and one for Xbox.
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