We might still be waiting to see widespread use of HBM 2 in graphics cards but that isn't slowing down news on the future of High Bandwidth Memory as this week, reports began popping up going over HBM3 and the improvements it should bring, including improved density, efficiency and more. …
Read More »Cooler Master ‘MasterMouse Pro L’ Review
We review a lot of gaming mice at KitGuru and while many of them are impressive, we don't get to see too many with hardware customisation options. Today, we are taking a look at the Cooler Master ‘MasterMouse Pro L', a true ambidextrous mouse with modular covers for the body and …
Read More »The EFF calls for Microsoft to address Windows 10 privacy concerns
The Electronic Frontier Foundation is taking aim at Microsoft this week, joining a growing list of organisations with complaints about privacy in Windows 10. In a lengthy editorial, the EFF claims that Windows 10 is sending an “unprecedented amount of usage data back to Microsoft”, and Cortana integration increases that …
Read More »Zenimax accuses Carmack of theft, updates Oculus lawsuit
It looks like things are getting uglier in Zenimax's lawsuit filing against Oculus. The complaint was first filed back in 2014 and this week, things seemed to escalate, with Zenimax claiming that John Carmack stole documents and custom dev tools when he left id Software to join Oculus, the update …
Read More »Android 7.0 Nougat will start rolling out today
Just as rumours previously predicted, Google is kicking off the rollout of Android Nougat today, with the OS update coming to the Nexus 5x and Nexus 6P. On top of that though, the update is also coming to the Pixel C tablet, which wasn't previously mentioned. Android 7.0 is a …
Read More »Here is when Deus Ex: Mankind Divided unlocks and DLC details
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is coming out tomorrow and while digital pre-orders for console gamers will unlock at midnight here in the UK, the PC version of the game will be unlocking a little later on. Square Enix has also detailed exactly what comes included in the game's season pass. …
Read More »New PS4 slim model confirmed real in new video
Over the weekend, a mysterious PlayStation 4 Slim appeared in a couple of sale listings on Gumtree here in the UK. This caught quite a bit of attention as while we have heard a lot about the PS4 Neo, there had been no rumours surrounding an additional PS4 Slim. It …
Read More »My most anticipated games for the rest of 2016
We have had a fairly slow Summer when it comes to game releases but a lot of the big hitters are just around the corner, making now the perfect time to go over my personally most anticipated game releases for the rest of this year! For this list, I will …
Read More »Smartphone battery life could greatly improve from next year
Everyone has a smartphone these days and while processors have often got more efficient over the years, and software tweaks have been made to conserve battery life, many heavy users still struggle getting more than a day's use out of their phone. However, that could start to change from next …
Read More »Prey gameplay footage shown off at Gamescom
It looks like Bethesda came to Gamescom this year armed with a few surprises, one of them being new gameplay footage for Prey, Arkane Studios' reboot of the franchise. The game was officially announced at E3 this year with a cinematic trailer, though it didn't give much away in terms …
Read More »New No Man’s Sky update aims to fix frame rate and more
The latest No Man's Sky patch has landed this week, with Hello Games claiming that they are well on their way to resolving most support issues in the game. This specific patch seems to target frame rates in order to provide a smoother experience, while also adding in support for …
Read More »LG’s portable projector lets put a giant display almost anywhere
Having a big display is awesome in most cases but they aren't particularly easy to move around. That is where LG is stepping in with its new battery-powered MiniBeam projectors, which can give you an 80-inch display almost anywhere, and you can drag it around with you fairly easily. While …
Read More »Eve Online is free on Steam this weekend
If you have ever wanted to jump into the vast universe of Eve Online, then you will have the chance to do just that this weekend, as the game will be free to download and play on Steam. On the flip side, if you are already a dedicated Eve Online …
Read More »Virgin Media will be increasing its prices in November
It looks like Virgin Media customers here in the UK will soon be notified of an upcoming price hike as the company confirmed today that from November this year, line rental costs will be going up, alongside broadband packages and bundles. Letters are said to start going out to Virgin …
Read More »It looks like Android Nougat might release next week
Google kickstarted Android Nougat's development a lot earlier than expected this year and back in June, one of the final beta releases for the OS came out. Now, it looks like Android Nougat is ready for its public release, which could happen next week according to new reports. Apparently, Android …
Read More »AMD shows off how Zen compares to a 6900K in benchmark
Just last week we finally saw some performance numbers for Zen in an unofficial leak from the Ashes of Singularity database. Now this week, AMD has given us our first official look at performance for its 8 Core/16 Thread Zen CPU up against an Intel Core i7 6900k, a similarly …
Read More »Deus Ex: Mankind Divided won’t have DX12 at launch
We have been hearing a lot about the PC specific features of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided since its announcement last year. One of the big announcements for the game is that it would have DirectX 12 support, unfortunately, while we will be getting the DX11 version of the game next …
Read More »New anti-cheat in Rainbow Six: Siege seems to be doing its job
While Rainbow Six: Siege was well-received by fans and critics alike when it launched, as time went on, the game did attract more cheaters and for a long time, Ubisoft was very slow to deal with the issue. Since then, a new anti-cheat method has been implemented and it seems …
Read More »Xbox VR titles will be exclusive to Project Scorpio
Project Scorpio is on the way and while Microsoft has made promises of ‘no gamer being left behind', plenty of people still have concerns over exclusive games depending on which Xbox you own. Today, Xbox's Aaron Greenberg settled the issue, stating that all non-VR titles will play on Scorpio as …
Read More »Nvidia launches the 3GB GTX 1060
Back before the GTX 1060 launched, we did hear whispers of a cheaper, 3GB version of the card and today, Nvidia officially launched it. Going forward, if you don't quite have the budget for a 6GB GTX 1060, then you can pick up the slightly cut down 3GB version for …
Read More »Nvidia’s Ansel tool is now available in The Witcher 3
When Nvidia first debuted the Pascal architecture, one of the big new feature announcements was Ansel, an in-depth game camera tool that could take unique, professional looking screenshots of games. A whole suite of editing tools are also included, along with the ability to take super-high resolution and 360-degree images. We …
Read More »USB Forum steps in to certify Type-C cables
Over the last year or so, we have heard plenty of horror stories about dodgy USB Type-C cables that don't quite meet the required spec for powering or charging devices properly. These cables have been known to cause damage, one particular cable even killed off a Google engineer's Chromebook but …
Read More »Nitro Concepts brings affordable options to gaming chair range
Back in June, we reviewed the Noble Chairs real leather gaming chair and while we did like it, the £450 price tag put it out of reach for many. Now this week, Nitro Concepts has introduced two newly designed gaming chairs to its line-up, fleshing out its range with some …
Read More »Konami’s first Metal Gear title without Kojima is a survival game
Kojima may not be working at Konami anymore but that doesn't mean we won't be seeing more Metal Gear. Konami has already released an MGS gambling machine in Japan and now the publisher is preparing a new spin-off for the series known as Metal Gear Survive. It's a zombie survival …
Read More »Gears of War 4 has some very detailed PC system requirements
Normally when a publisher releases the PC system requirements for a game, we are presented with a fairly standard, predictable list of hardware that doesn't vary much between triple A titles. However, with Gears of War 4 Microsoft has really done its homework, offering the most detailed list of system requirements I …
Read More »Microsoft to bring Windows Holographic to Windows 10 PCs next year
Microsoft has been working on Augmented Reality technology for a while now but it looks like things are going to pick up again next year with the launch of the WIndows Holographic platform, which aims to make all Windows 10 PCs compatible with devices like the Hololens, or even Intel's …
Read More »Intel shows off Project Alloy, a ‘mixed reality’ wireless headset
It looks like Intel is ready to step into the virtual reality arena as the company has begun showing off Project Alloy, a new, completely wireless VR headset that contains all of the processing and graphical power necessary to have a VR experience, without the need to be hooked up …
Read More »The Oculus Rift hits UK shops next month with £549 price tag
Now that Oculus has officially cleared its backlog of Rift headset pre-orders, the company can begin to expand beyond its online store. From next month, you will be able to pick up the Oculus Rift at various shops in the UK, allowing you to skip the shipping time and take one …
Read More »Here are the changes coming to Overwatch’s Competitive Mode
Overwatch's first competitive season is coming to an end this week, giving Blizzard a chance to implement some changes in time for season 2, which will begin in September. Today, Overwatch Game Director, Jeff Kaplan, put out a video going over the changes competitive mode will be getting for season …
Read More »We won’t be getting a Titanfall 2 beta on PC
If you were hoping to give Titanfall 2 a go before it comes out at the end of October, then you may have to settle for it on console as Respawn Entertainment has confirmed that there will be no beta for the PC version of the game. The multiplayer test, …
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