Over the last couple of weeks, some wild rumors have been floating around suggesting that PlayStation 5 dev kits are already in the wild, with the console set to release either this year or next year. We chose to abstain from talking about it at the time because a PS5 …
Read More »Spotify is reportedly planning changes to its free tier
Spotify opened itself up to public investment last week and in the build up to that, we received some interesting news. Over two million mobile Spotify users resorted to modified versions of the app to access features locked behind a pay wall. Now in light of this, Spotify appears to …
Read More »Red Dead Redemption gets a huge graphical boost on Xbox One X
With Red Dead Redemption 2 on the way later this year, there interest in the original game has sparked up again recently. Microsoft added Red Dead Redemption to its Xbox backwards compatibility program in 2016, but this week, the game received an update for Xbox One X, dramatically improving the …
Read More »Microsoft is giving 19 more original Xbox games backwards compatibility this month
Over the past few years, Microsoft has been winning console gamers over with the addition of backwards compatibility. It started out with Xbox 360 games, and more recently, original Xbox games have been landing on Xbox One. This month, 19 more original Xbox titles will be playable on latest generation …
Read More »New ransomware forces targets to play PUBG to get their files back
While most ransomware is designed to squeeze money out of victims, a new ransomware discovered this week simply wants you to play PUBG. This week, the folks at MalwareHunterTeam discovered new ‘PUBG Ransomware', which does exactly what you would expect it to do- it holds your files hostage until you play …
Read More »be quiet! launches Dark Rock 4 and Dark Rock Pro 4 CPU coolers
Be quiet! has built itself a great reputation in the air cooler market over the years. The Dark Rock series in particular has consistently been a top performer. We had the chance to check out early models of the Dark Rock 4 and Dark Rock Pro 4 at CES earlier …
Read More »MESH launches new enthusiast range of gaming PCs
Mesh has been in the PC building business for quite some time now, and with high markups currently affecting retail graphics cards, now seems like a better time than ever to turn towards a pre-build. This week, Mesh launched its new enthusiast range of systems, filled with different hardware customisation …
Read More »Latest iOS update appears to disable iPhone 8s with third-party replaced displays
Apple has had issues with third-party repair services in the past. Back when the iPhone 6 launched, users encountered ‘error 53', which bricked devices due to repair services tampering with the Touch ID sensor. Now this year, those who have had their iPhone 8 display replaced by third-parties are facing …
Read More »The Forest has a final date for leaving Steam Early Access
The Forest, one of the earliest Steam Early Access games to reach prominence, is finally getting its full release this year. After four years in open development on Steam, the team behind The Forest has announced the launch date for version 1.0. Back in early February, Endlight Games announced that …
Read More »Square Enix confirms Final Fantasy XV will get four more DLCs next year
Final Fantasy XV has had a good run so far, with plenty of DLC to keep players coming back. So far we've had individual ‘episodes' to explore the backstories of Gladios, Ignis and Prompto, multiplayer has been added and one of the game's story chapters has been expanded. Now in …
Read More »FreeSync support is now rolling out on Xbox One
It has been one full year since we first learned that the Xbox One X would be the first console to support AMD's FreeSync 2 display technology. A few weeks ago, Microsoft announced that not only would the Xbox One X be getting support, but the Xbox One S would …
Read More »Facebook will begin notifying 87 million users affected by data harvesting
Over the last few weeks, Facebook has been embroiled in a huge data scandal, after it was revealed that a firm known as Cambridge Analytica harvested the Facebook details of millions of users to help sway elections. Now starting from today, Facebook will begin notifying the 87 million users that …
Read More »Court weighs in on former Rockstar employee’s $150m lawsuit over unpaid GTA royalties
Lindsey Lohan's lawsuit against Rockstar and Take-Two was recently settled and now courts are turning their attention towards other cases against the company. In 2016, former Rockstar North head, Leslie Benzies, launched a $150 million lawsuit against his former employer over ‘unpaid royalties'. Today, an update came in on that …
Read More »Nvidia will end 32-bit OS support for GeForce drivers this month
Over the last five years, we have seen plenty of device and game makers begin to drop support for 32-bit operating systems. Apple ended 32-bit support for iOS last year, and game developers have been dropping it from as far back as 2013. With that in mind, it shouldn't be …
Read More »DayZ’s long awaited engine upgrade is finally coming in the next update
While DayZ was one of the biggest games on Steam at one point, its slow development in Early Access has seen plenty leave over the years. Those who have been waiting for DayZ's big ‘overhaul' may not have to wait much longer though, as Bohemia has explained that major engine …
Read More »Splinter Cell’s Sam Fisher to appear in Ghost Recon amid rumors of new game
It looks like Ubisoft is preparing to bring Splinter Cell's Sam Fisher back into the spotlight this year, starting off with a guest appearance in Ghost Recon Wildlands. Ubisoft recently announced that Wildlands would be getting a second year of free DLC to keep players coming back, with the first …
Read More »Win a STEAM game of your choice this weekend! (closed)
With FAR CRY 5 launching recently, we thought now would be the perfect time to run another caption contest! Over the weekend, we are giving you the chance to win a STEAM game of your choice. It's open WORLDWIDE and we'll pick a winner on Sunday!
Read More »ASUS ROG may soon be Nvidia exclusive with AMD GPUs being bumped to new ‘AREZ’ brand
It has been a wild few weeks in terms of Nvidia news, with the GeForce Partner Program continuing to be a sticking point of discussion. There is already reason to believe that MSI and Gigabyte have signed on, but rumors surrounding ASUS's involvement are now beginning to swirl.
Read More »Boss Key admits it needs to move on from LawBreakers but promises continued support
It has been around nine months since LawBreakers first launched and while Cliff Bleszinski was initially undeterred by the shooters' low player counts, Boss Key Productions seems to be moving on. In a new statement, the studio acknowledged that the game is currently unsustainable, so it has begun work on a …
Read More »Far Cry 5 apparently managed to sell 5 million copies in its first week
We already knew that Far Cry 5 was a hit for Ubisoft here in the UK, with the game hitting the top of retail sales charts. However, the worldwide picture is even more impressive, with some reports claiming that Ubisoft managed to sell as many as five million copies on …
Read More »Google is reportedly working on a 4K Chromebook codenamed ‘Atlas’
Since 2015, Google has been continuously supporting its lineup of Pixelbook laptops, all sporting Chrome OS. In October, we finally got a hardware revision, with beefier processors and better battery life, but it looks like the next upgrade could be just around the corner. Reports this week claim that Google …
Read More »World of Warcraft’s next expansion will launch in August
Back in November, Blizzard announced WoW's next expansion, Battle for Azeroth, pitting the horde and alliance forces against each other once again. Pre-orders went live in January, giving players a number of benefits prior to the expansion's launch and now, we have a final release date. Battle for Azeroth will …
Read More »Apple’s Mac Pro redesign has been pushed back to 2019
Back in April 2017, Apple did something a tad out of character- it admitted that it screwed up with the 2013 Mac Pro. During a press roundtable the company said that ‘boxed itself in‘ with the cylindrical design of the Mac Pro and promised to restore modularity in a redesign. …
Read More »Kingston launches A1000 series NVMe M.2 SSDs with the promise of ‘near SATA’ pricing
Kingston has been a steady force in the SSD market for years now, and this week it is expanding its lineup with the new A1000 series. This new round of drives aim to be an entry-level point for those looking to upgrade to an NVMe M.2 drive, with capacities ranging …
Read More »Spyro Reignited Trilogy officially announced with release date and trailer
Following on from the Amazon leak earlier this morning, Activision has officially announced Spyro: Reignited Trilogy. The previously leaked release date is now official, bringing the game out just in time for Spyro's 20th anniversary. There is also a trailer and screenshots to show off gameplay. While the Crash Bandicoot …
Read More »Microsoft will reportedly have Cyberpunk, Splinter Cell, Anthem and more at E3 this year
We've already heard that Microsoft is planning a big showcase for E3 this year, the company even went as far as to set up its own theater separate from the main convention center in order to have enough room. Now this week, we have an idea of what could be …
Read More »ASRock will be releasing ‘Phantom Gaming’ GPUs for mining too
ASRock's venture into the graphics card market will target both gaming and mining crowds.
Read More »Mozilla has rebuilt Firefox ‘from the ground up’ for VR and AR
Mozilla has begun preparing itself for the future of web browsing this week with the announcement of Firefox Reality, a dedicated version of the browser for Virtual and Augmented reality headsets. Currently, most people browse the web on a PC with a monitor, or on a mobile device. In the …
Read More »Overwatch Retribution kicks off next week with new story content
While Overwatch is primarily a PvP focused shooter, over the last couple of years the folks at Blizzard have dabbled into story telling, fleshing out the lore and backstories for different characters. It started off with cinematic episodes focusing on different characters, and eventually transitioned towards in-game content last year …
Read More »Spyro Reignited Trilogy remaster pops up online with release date
Following on from the success of the Crash Bandicoot N.Sane trilogy's success last year, there have been numerous rumors pointing towards Spyro getting the spotlight next. Activision has already gone on record to say that more back catalogue titles will be coming back over the next few years, and now …
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