Killer Instinct has been one of the more forgotten fighting game franchises, with the series not seeing a new entry since the 2013 Xbox One console exclusive. In a surprise announcement, it was revealed that the 10 year old game will be getting a free update later this year, bringing …
Read More »Kojima will redefine the Strand genre with Death Stranding 2
Leading up to the release of 2019’s Death Stranding, the game’s creator Hideo Kojima spoke on the title and its genre, describing it as a ‘Strand-type’ game. While we did not know what this meant at the time, the release of Death Stranding brought with it some clarity. That said, …
Read More »MSI issues BIOS update for 600-series motherboards with memory improvements
To improve memory performance across their AMD 600-series motherboards, MSI has started to roll out the AGESA PI 1.0.0.7c BIOS update. Based on what we've heard so far, this update allows AMD systems with X670E, X670, B650, and A620 motherboards to run higher memory speeds while maintaining stability. As seen …
Read More »Leaked Switch 2 details reaffirmed by industry insider
Last week we reported on a number of leaked details claiming to be pertaining to the upcoming as-of-yet-unannounced Nintendo Switch 2. While this report came from a reputable source, another industry insider has now reaffirmed these leaked details – adding further fuel to the fire. During a recent episode of …
Read More »PowerColor reveals early Red Devil Radeon RX 7800 XT listing
PowerColor has stirred up quite a storm by pulling back the curtain on their Radeon RX 7800 XT graphics card ahead of AMD's official announcement. Besides showing the design of the upcoming Red Devil model, it also confirmed the specifications of AMD's new gaming GPU. As per the spec sheet …
Read More »Xbox Series X reportedly set to get digital-only variant
Microsoft’s strategy with this generation of gaming has been to offer two separate consoles of varying power and features. The Xbox Series X brings 12 teraflops of power and a disc drive while the more budget-friendly Series S drops the total power to just 4 teraflops while also removing the …
Read More »Antec unveils the NeoECO Gold M ATX power supplies with up to 1300W of power
Antec is expanding its impressive array of PSUs with the introduction of the new NeoECO Gold M ATX 3.0 power supplies, available in two striking models – a sleek black variant and an elegant white variant. The NE Gold M ATX 3.0 series in white is limited to 850W and …
Read More »Leo Says Ep.67 – Is Intel really ditching its 20A process for TSMC N3?
We recently covered Intel's claim that it would deliver five fabrication nodes in four years which would allow the chip giant to regain its process technology leadership, presumably from TSMC, by 2025. These are bold claims that were immediately challenged by news that Intel would ditch its own 20A process in Arrow Lake and would instead use the TSMC N3 process...
Read More »Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC news to arrive next week
Back in February during a special Pokemon Presents stream, Game Freak officially unveiled two upcoming expansions for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. A new trailer was shown during Nintendo Direct in June and now, it looks like we'll finally get some release date news, as a new Pokemon Presents stream is …
Read More »HyperX launches the CloudX Stinger 2 wired headset for home consoles
HyperX has recently unveiled an addition to its lineup – the HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 gaming headsets for PlayStation and Xbox. Available in sleek white colorways, both headsets offer the signature HyperX comfort and durability that fans have come to expect. Built upon the solid foundation of the original HyperX …
Read More »Intel Arc A580 appears on Geekbench 5 performing similarly to a Radeon RX 7600
Nearly a year ago, Intel made headlines with the introduction of the Arc A580 GPU, a promising mid-series desktop gaming card. However, it seems that the company has somewhat neglected it. In the meantime, the Alchemist lineup has been divided into the A7 and A3 series, while the A5 series …
Read More »Alienware launches new Aurora R16 with RTX 40 GPUs and Intel 12/13th Gen Core CPUs
Alienware has decided to finally give an update to the well-known Aurora series of pre-built PCs with the Aurora R16. The new desktop represents a marked improvement over its predecessor, incorporating acoustic and thermal enhancements while embracing a sleek new space-saving design. One of the key achievements of the Aurora …
Read More »Modding Cafe’s CPU cooling block concept conceals tubing for a cleaner build
Roman “der8auer” Hartung has recently shown off a new prototype CPU waterblock, featuring a simple yet revolutionary design concept that conceals the cooler's tubing, offering a clean and sleek appearance on the front side of the motherboard like no other liquid cooling system. As seen in der8auer's video, the brilliance …
Read More »Asus launches TUF Gaming VG27AQL3A Fast IPS monitor
Asus has introduced a new QHD gaming monitor with a high refresh rate, the TUF Gaming VG27AQL3A. This new monitor uses the sub-brand's usual design approach, using a dark grey casing with a few gaming aesthetic elements here and there. Boasting a 27-inch Fast IPS display, this monitor has a …
Read More »Baldur’s Gate 1 and 2 seemingly coming to Xbox Game Pass
The much-anticipated RPG Baldur’s Gate 3 has officially launched to a great deal of fanfare. Unfortunately, due to issues surrounding the Series S, Xbox owners may be waiting all the way up until 2024 to get their hands on the game. That said, it seems as though Xbox fans of …
Read More »Nintendo Switch 2 will reportedly feature an 8-inch LCD screen
With the Nintendo Switch well into its 7th year on the market, talk surrounding the prospects of a Switch 2 have begun to heat up. According to one industry insider, the long-awaited Switch sequel could come with some pretty major improvements – as well as a surprising downgrade. In the …
Read More »Fortnite to get Mario Kart-like racing mode according to leaks
With each new season, Epic Games have continued to evolve Fortnite in a bunch of ways, including adding whole new game modes, mechanics and more. According to one leaker, the upcoming 5th Chapter of the live-service title will include a racing mode with very similar mechanics to that of the …
Read More »RE2 Remake is now the best-selling Resident Evil game
For the past 5 years or so, Capcom have been hitting it out of the park with many of its games, seeing franchises such as Monster Hunter and Resident Evil performing better than ever both critically and commercially. Speaking of Resident Evil, the company’s 2019 remake of the survivor horror …
Read More »AMD confirms new “enthusiast-class” Radeon RX 7000 GPUs coming this quarter
AMD's long-awaited Radeon RX 7800 and 7700 series cards could well launch this quarter. During the company's Q2 earnings call, Dr. Lisa Su, AMD's CEO and president, confirmed that the red team will release new “enthusiast-class” Radeon RX 7000 GPUs in Q3 2023. AMD is getting ready to release its …
Read More »Armored Core 6 minimum PC system requirements announced
From Software's next big game is coming up shortly. Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is scheduled to launch later this month, acting as a break from the Souls-style games we typically enjoy from this studio. With the release date just weeks away, the game's minimum PC system requirements have …
Read More »Loop Hero headlines this week’s free Epic Games Store titles
Each week Epic Games gives away free titles through its store, a strategy that has greatly helped Epic boost its user numbers for the store. This week's free titles are now available, including indie hit Loop Hero. Loop Hero is another hit from Devolver Digital. First launching in 2021, the …
Read More »Twitch rule change could stamp out CSGO skin gambling sponsorships
For years, there has been controversy around CS:GO and its links to gambling, with many players often looking betting to win skins with high monetary value. This practice has been fuelled by a number of popular streamers over the years and with Valve seemingly unwilling to do anything about this …
Read More »Phanteks launches Glacier One D30 AIO coolers with daisy-chain fans
Earlier this year, Phanteks rolled out its second-generation Glacier One T30 AIO liquid coolers. Now, the company is expanding the line-up further with its brand new Glacier One D30 240mm and 360mm all-in-one coolers. The Glacier One D30 AIO cooler comes equipped with Phanteks' own D30 fans, offering one of …
Read More »Nintendo sees profits soar as Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom surpasses 18M sales
Nintendo has had quite the year so far, with the Super Mario Movie smashing the box office and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom launching to rave reviews. All of that success has indeed translated into more money, with Nintendo enjoying its highest Q1 profits ever. During Q1 …
Read More »GeForce Now will add 41 games this month
We've arrived at the first Thursday of the month, which means it is time to learn about the next wave of GeForce Now games. Over August, Nvidia will add 41 more games to the library, 22 of which are brand new, day-one releases. Before we dive into this month's games, …
Read More »AMD fills out Radeon Pro line-up with new W7600 and W7500 graphics cards
Earlier this year, AMD launched its most powerful Radeon PRO GPU yet, the W7900, as well as the W7800. Now, AMD is filling out its line-up with more affordable options, including the new Radeon Pro W7600 and the Radeon Pro W7500 workstation graphics cards.
Read More »Kena: Bridge of Spirits broke even in just one month
Kena: Bridge of Spirits was the debut title from Ember Lab – known best previously for their work on a number of animations including a viral short film based on The Legend of Zelda. Released in 2021 as a PlayStation 5 console exclusive, the award-winning action-adventure title has now been …
Read More »Sony’s PlayStation earbuds to feature noise cancelling and Bluetooth support
Back in May of this year Sony announced a number of surprise accessories set to be coming to the PS5 later in 2023. While the company’s Project Q handheld drew the greatest amount of attention, the console manufacturer also unveiled their first pair of wireless gaming earbuds. Thanks to an …
Read More »COD MWII Warzone rebranded to just ‘Call of Duty’
Ever since the launch of the first Warzone back in 2020, Call of Duty has tied its free-to-play battle royale experience to the mainline games, with Warzone 2 similarly being attached to last year’s Modern Warfare II. in an interesting move, Call of Duty Modern Warfare II Warzone has now …
Read More »Xbox officially announces its Gamescom line-up and plans
Earlier this week we reported on a leak shared by an industry insider detailing some of Microsoft’s plans for their upcoming Gamescom Showcase. Set to go live later this month, Microsoft have now officially announced exactly what fans can expect to see at the upcoming event. Taking to their XboxWire …
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