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HBO’s The Last of Us TV show adaptation is set to premiere in just a few short weeks on the 15th of January 2023. Ahead of the show’s launch, TLOU creator and game director Neil Druckmann discussed the approach taken with this adaptation, revealing that only “the very essential” violence …

The Skyline gaming laptop from Horizon has a unique chassis design, so you won't find this anywhere else! Backed up with some pretty impressive specs, the Horizon Skyline stands out from the crowd and looks great.   Specification Processor Intel Core i7-12700H 14-Core Processor (24M Cache, up to 4.70 GHz) …

Not all gaming laptops need to have massive screens and be as thick as a doorstop. Enter the compact 14″ Phantom laptop from UK manufacturer Chillblast. It's very slim and very lightweight. What's not to like?   Specification Processor Intel Core i7-12700H 14-Core Processor (24M Cache, up to 4.70 GHz) …

The Defiant series of laptops from UK-based manufacturer Chillblast are definitely aimed at the gamers out there. Featuring a fully RGB backlit keyboard and two customisable RGB zones flanking the heavy duty cooling system found on the rear, you can see at first glance what this machine is for. It …

Chillblast is the official PC partner of the renowned eSports organisation Fnatic, hence the branding on this slim gaming laptop. Today we check out the Chillblast x Fnatic Flash 16in. With a full metal chassis, an impressive spec list and sitting at just  2.1cm thick, this laptop no joke...

In today’s age of constantly updated and always-online video games, it is far too simple for a game to disappear forever, unpreserved. Unfortunately, such is the case with the recently-released mobile runner Crash Bandicoot: On the Run!, which is being wholly shut down after less than two years. Making the …

One of Hideo Kojima’s goals with the creation of Kojima Productions was to eventually expand beyond gaming and into other mediums such as films and TV. It seems Kojima’s wish has been granted, as a Death Stranding film has officially been announced. As reported by Deadline, Kojima Productions is partnering …

Back in May of this year we reported that a God of War TV show was in the works at Amazon for its Prime Video service. At the time, little else was known. Finally, Amazon has officially announced the project, revealing that “God of War is coming.” Discussing the announcement …

In February 2021, Super Nintendo World opened in Japan – being the first Nintendo-themed park to do so. That being said, more parks are on their way and we now know when, as it has been officially announced that Super Nintendo World Hollywood  will open in February 2023. As reported …

Vampire Survivors has for many people been one of the standout indie hits of 2022. Previously available only on PC, at the 2022 Game Awards it was revealed that the roguelite time survival RPG would be coming to mobile devices – and it is available right now for free. For …

Nowadays it seems as though any successful video game is likely to be adapted into another medium. Such has been the case with Sonic the Hedgehog, Resident Evil, Silent Hill, Pokemon, and so many more. The latest game announced to be getting a live-action adaptation is the breakout indie martial …

Back in early October Nintendo released the first trailer for the Super Mario Bros. Movie, with us getting a look at Chris Pratt as Mario and Jack Black as Bowser. The trailer kept things quite vague however, with a majority of the film’s star-studded cast not appearing in it. Finally however, …

Over the past few years, we have seen a rise in the popularity of films and TV shows being based on video game properties. The latest game franchise to be receiving a film adaption is Streets of Rage – with Lionsgate helming its distribution. As reported by Deadline, Lionsgate has …

Following years of leaks and rumours, a film based on the classic video game franchise BioShock was announced to be in development at Netflix. Being directed by Francis Lawrence of I Am Legend and Hunger Games fame, it has now been revealed that the game’s original creator – Ken Levine …

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Apple has been working on VR and AR technology behind the scenes for years at this point. Patent filings and various leaks have already helped paint a picture of a more productivity-focused device. However, Apple will be investing a little into the gaming side, as it has reportedly begun hiring …

It is not uncommon for popular video game franchises to receive their own board games. We have seen this with the likes of Dark Souls, Elden Ring, and Horizon Zero Dawn to name but a few. The latest title to get its own board game is The Last of Us …

Sonic the Hedgehog has had many TV shows over the years, ranging greatly in tone, scope and quality. Though it has been a while since the last Sonic show, the Blue Blur is returning to the medium, with the Sonic Prime Netflix show announced to be coming in December. Back …

For years now, a tv show based on the popular Fallout titles has been in the works at Amazon, and while very little has been shown off so far – barring a vague teaser – we now have our very first look at the show thanks to a newly released …

Leo checks out an early version of the MSI Titan GT77, featuring Intel's i9-12900HX

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Chromebooks are not particularly good as gaming platforms, but the evolution of cloud gaming has made it possible to play games almost anywhere, including on these laptops. With that in mind, Chromebook manufacturers like Acer, Lenovo and Asus have designed their first “gaming Chromebooks”. Unlike other laptops, “gaming Chromebooks” focus …

It is officially Amazon Prime Day, making today a great time to shop around for new tech deals. MSI has gone all out for the occasion, slashing prices across its range of laptops, targeting everything from ultrabooks and general-purpose laptops to powerful portable gaming machines.  The Amazon Prime deals on …

After years of speculation and months of waiting, we finally have our first look at the Super Mario Bros. Movie. Set to arrivie in cinemas on the 7th of April 2023, fans have been given their first look at Chris Pratt as Mario, Jack Black as Bowser and more. The …

Ever since it was first announced all the way back in 2018, fans have been curious to see what the Super Mario Bros. Movie looks like – especially with Chris Pratt taking on the titular character’s voice. Finally, the time has come, with Nintendo announcing a Mario Movie-focused Direct. Making …

Xiaomi has two fresh smartphones hitting the UK market this month – the new Xiaomi 12T and the 12T Pro. These are the company's new flagships for the international market, powered by a suite of new technologies, including a new imaging system for enhanced photos and videos.  The Xiaomi 12T …

The 2020s has seen the revival of the video game adaptation, with dozens of popular video game IPs being translated into other mediums. Speaking of mediums, Bloober Team’s psychological horror game ‘The Medium’ has now been announced to be getting its own TV show. Making the announcement on their blog …

The Last of Us TV show had been in development hell for years, with little bringing the adaptation any closer to reality. After involving the likes of Craig Mazin, Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey and even Neil Druckmann himself, the show looks to be coming together nicely, with HBO now releasing …

A Netflix Original Sonic the Hedgehog TV show was announced back in early 2021, with little seen from the show since. Finally, ahead of the series’ debut later this year in December, a teaser trailer has been released, giving us our best look at the show yet. Alongside the caption …

At Apple’s recent hardware event, the tech giant announced a whole host of products, including the iPhone 14 Pro with its ‘Dynamic Island’ camera cut-out. For those not needing to be on the bleeding edge however, Apple also unveiled the standard iPhone 14, as well as a super-sized iPhone 14 …