Back in May of this year, shortly before cancelling a number of projects and shutting down studios, Microsoft had raised prices on Xbox Series X/S consoles. Now just a few months later, Microsoft is hiking up prices once again, meaning an Xbox Series X will soon cost $650 as standard. …
Read More »Resident Evil film won’t ‘steal’ characters from the games, opting for an original story
While most are fans of the Resident Evil games, the series of films also have a rather large cult following. With news that a new Resident Evil movie is now in the works, fans have been speculating which characters may show up, with many expressing hopes that character Leon Kennedy …
Read More »Borderlands 4 patch aims to fix PC crashing issues
While Randy Pitchford was quick to speak out against claims of performance problems in Borderlands 4, the actual development team has not had its head in the sand. In a new patch this week, Gearbox aims to address some of the more common crashing issues appearing for PC players. The …
Read More »Lian Li debuts new Universal Screen to level up your build
At events earlier this year, Lian Li began showing off its new 8.8″ Universal Screen, a new accessory to add some extra visual flair to your build. Now, the display is ready to hit the market, offering a crisp IPS panel that runs at a 60Hz refresh rate and offers …
Read More »Intel and Nvidia reveal more details on new partnership
Last night, following the announcement of Nvidia's $5 billion investment in Intel, the CEOs of both companies sat down for a press conference. Here, we got answers to a few lingering questions about the deal, and a more detailed picture on what impact this will have on both Nvidia and Intel product offerings.
Read More »Corsair launches its lightest gaming mouse ever
When it comes to competitive gaming, every advantage matters and for many, that means getting as light a mouse as possible. Corsair is launching its lightest mouse ever this week with the new Sabre V2 Pro Ultralight, which weighs in at just 36g. The CORSAIR SABRE V2 PRO Ultralight Wireless …
Read More »Dying Light: The Beast and a dozen other titles come to GeForce Now
Following on from last week's massive RTX 5080 upgrade for GeForce Now Ultimate, it is back to business as usual with the weekly game announcements. This week, 13 more titles join the GeForce Now library, including new releases like Dying Light: The Beast. Dying Light: The Beast is a new …
Read More »AOC AGON PRO AG276QKD2 promises 500Hz gaming and upgraded OLED brightness
The latest AGON by AOC gaming monitor has arrived. The new AGON PRO AG276QKD2 pushes refresh rates to the limit with a 500Hz QD-OLED panel. The new AGON PRO AG276QKD2 ships with a 3rd Gen QD-OLED panel, with 2560×1440 resolution and a maximum refresh rate of 500Hz. Assuming you have …
Read More »Nvidia invests $5 billion in Intel, new SoC partnership announced
Intel is about to go through another major change, as Nvidia has just bought up $5 billion worth of stock. With the investment in hand, Intel will also embark on a new joint-development effort with Nvidia to create multiple generations of custom datacenter and PC products.
Read More »Sony to host State of Play ahead of Tokyo Game Show
It was recently claimed that Marvel's Wolverine would be re-revealed soon, likely as part of a State of Play scheduled for later this month. Now, a second source has made the claim that a State of Play is coming. The original report from Insider Gaming stated that a State of …
Read More »Splinter Cell: Deathwatch gets full trailer, October release on Netflix
Last year, Netflix announced its Splinter Cell animated series with a short trailer and no release date. Now, season one is just weeks away, so we have a full trailer and some fresh details about the show. Splinter Cell: Deathwatch will have 16 episodes in its first season according to …
Read More »Fans discover evidence of Yakuza Kiwami 3
While Sega was rather quick to release Yakuza Kiwami 1 & 2 after the success of Yakuza 0, RGG Studio stopped its remakes there, instead opting to focus on new mainline games and spin-offs. Now, it seems that the Kiwami series will be coming back, with fans uncovering evidence that Yakuza Kiwami 3 will soon be announced.
Read More »Don’t get too bogged down in Borderlands 4 side quests
Back when Dragon Age Inquisition came out, many players found themselves mentally stuck in The Hinterlands, a large open area early in the game with a never-ending banquet of side quests. Bioware ultimately had to put out a PSA to get players to move on. Gearbox may want to consider …
Read More »Corsair RAM lawsuit settlement could impact the whole industry
Back in 2022, a class action lawsuit was filed against Corsair, alleging that its overclocked DDR4 and DDR5 memory kits were sold to customers under false pretenses. Rather than allowing the case to go to trial, Corsair has now settled the case, paying out $5.5 million in fees. The case may not just impact Corsair though and could have far reaching consequences for many PC hardware companies.
Read More »Palworld will leave Early Access in 2026
Palworld has been in early access for over a year and a half but we are nearing the end of this journey. In a recent video, Pocketpair detailed its plans for Palworld 1.0, confirming that the game will leave Early Access next year. Since launch, Palworld has received five major …
Read More »Xbox confirms new wave of Game Pass titles and plans for Black Ops 7 beta
The next wave of games for Xbox Game Pass have been announced, with new titles coming to PC, console and cloud. On top of that though, Microsoft has also confirmed plans for the Black Ops 7 beta, and Game Pass subscribers will get early access. Call of Duty: Black Ops …
Read More »Phanteks debuts new XT V3 chassis, Premium Gen5 Vertical GPU bracket and Nexlinq Hub V2
This week, Phanteks has a fleet of products hitting the market. First up is the new XT V3 chassis, which is optimised for the new wave of Back Connect motherboards. On top of that, Phanteks is also debuting the Nexlinq Hub V2 and the new Premium Gen5 vertical GPU bracket. …
Read More »AMD launches new Ryzen PRO Zen 5 and Zen 4 processors
Today AMD is launching its new Ryzen 9000 PRO series processors for desktops. There are four SKUs for businesses to choose from, ranging from the Ryzen 9 PRO 9945 all the way down to the six-core Ryzen 5 PRO 9645. Today, AMD quietly revealed the new Ryzen PRO CPUs with …
Read More »Physical game sales made up just 3% of PlayStation revenue
Physical game sales have been on a downward trend for many years but with next-gen consoles due in the next few years, many have been anticipating the complete abandonment of the disc drive. Sony recently shared its latest earnings report, showing that just 3% of revenue came via physical game …
Read More »Modders restore access to The Crew with both online and offline modes
Ubisoft faced a lot of backlash a couple of years ago when it made the decision to shut down The Crew and delist the game across all digital platforms. This decision ultimately kicked off the Stop Killing Games movement, which recently achieved its petition goals in the UK and Europe. Now, a group of modders have arrived to put things right by restoring access to the game for all.
Read More »LAST DAY: Win one of FIVE peripheral bundles from MARVO! (closed)
It is competition time! This month, we have teamed up with the peripheral experts at MARVO to offer up FIVE bundles for our readers.
Read More »ASRock AI QuickSet brings popular Linux AI tools to Windows
Today, ASRock is announcing AI QuickSet WSL, a new tool to enable streamlined installation for multiple AI apps for Linux. The functionality also enables users to run Linux AI apps on Windows-based PCs and laptops. This major update empowers users to more easily establish a fully functional Windows Subsystem for …
Read More »Microsoft adds new Xbox controller functionality to Windows 11
Microsoft is in the process of reworking the Windows 11 UI to be fully navigable with an Xbox controller. We are going to see a preview of these changes when the ROG Xbox Ally handheld releases in October. PC gamers won't be left behind though, as a new Windows Insider …
Read More »Resident Evil 7, Village and Requiem all coming to Switch 2 in February
While Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village are already ‘playable' on the Nintendo Switch, the games are only available in cloud form, meaning they don't run natively on the Switch hardware. Now with the much more powerful Switch 2 on the market, Capcom can finally bring native versions of …
Read More »Rockstar says Grand Theft Auto 6 will be ‘largest game launch in history’
Following the record-smashing success of Grand Theft Auto V, we are all expecting Grand Theft Auto 6 to sell well. The real question is, will it break all of the same records set by its predecessor? Rockstar seems to think so, as it confidently claims that GTA 6 will be …
Read More »Super Mario Galaxy Switch bundle to cost £70
While we aren't getting a new 3D Mario game for the series' 40th Anniversary, we are getting re-releases for two of the best 3D Mario games of all time – Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2. Like most new games nowadays, the price is raising eyebrows, with the package costing …
Read More »Randy Pitchford goes to war against PC gamers following Borderlands 4 criticism
Borderlands 4 launched late last week and after a full weekend with the game, PC players have come away with the impression that the game was not very well optimised. This has led to a mixed overall score for the game on Steam and now, Randy Pitchford is tweeting out …
Read More »MSI doubles speed with DATAMAG 40Gbps
Earlier this month, we reviewed the MSI DATAMAG 20Gbps, a magnetic, external SSD capable of impressive speeds. Now, MSI is bringing an even faster version to the market, the DATAMAG 40Gbps. The MSI DATAMAG 40Gbps utilises a USB4 40Gbps interface to further increase speeds. This model will be capable of …
Read More »Metroid Prime 4 December release date revealed in new gameplay trailer
It has been eight long years since Metroid Prime 4 was first announced. The game is finally coming out this year, but Nintendo has been quiet on the release timing for months. That finally changed during today's Nintendo Direct showcase, with a new trailer for the game dropping, alongside an …
Read More »Nintendo reveals Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave for Switch 2
With Metroid Prime 4 finally coming out, many Nintendo fans have been wondering what the company has in store for us in 2026. At the end of today's hour-long Nintendo Direct, Nintendo revealed exactly that, with a teaser for the next mainline Fire Emblem game. Fire Emblem is Nintendo's long-running …
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