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Just last week, Biostar announced a new A10N-9630E quad-core Mini-ITX SoC motherboard designed to offer a small form factor for running basic office type tasks, the company has now added to its SoC motherboard series with the A68N-2100K that includes a built-in AMD E1-6010 Processor. The mobile AMD E1-6010 processor integrated into …

Samsung's new eUFS 3.1 storage will produce three times write performance in mobile devices compared to current eUFS 3.0.

During Mark Cerny's technical deep dive and specification reveal for the PlayStation 5 earlier this week, limitations to backwards compatibility with PS4 titles was mentioned. At the time, Cerny warned that some games may not be compatible with the new super-fast SSD without additional tinkering from developers and that around …

While GDC didn't end up going ahead this month, we do know that real-time ray-tracing was due to be a big part of the discussion amongst developers. This includes the release of new ray-tracing extensions for the Vulkan API, enabling more developers to start developing games with RT in mind …

Previously we reported on leaks by TheGamingRevolution which stated that a new Spyro game is on the way. The leaker is back now with more Activision information, though this time regarding the upcoming Call of Duty. According to TheGamingRevolution, the next game will be set during the Vietnam and Cold …

Denuvo has been the number one choice of DRM for major publishers for quite some time now. Occasionally though, a studio will screw up its implementation and pave the way for swift piracy despite intentions to protect at least the first week of sale. We saw this happen with Mass Effect …

Due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Game Developer Conference (GDC) had to be cancelled this month. Some platform holders and studios switched to livestreams to discuss new technologies, while others have been waiting on a rescheduled date. Today, the group behind GDC announced GDC Summer, with hopes …

Being inducted into the Hall of Fame is a major achievement in any industry. Each year, the World Video Game Hall of Fame sees a small number of titles join the list. 2020’s finalists have now been announced, and includes a number of expected entries, such as Goldeneye 007 and …

Yesterday Netflix announced that it will answer the EU's call to reduce streaming quality in order to prevent internet outages and reduce load on the ISPs. Now YouTube says that it will follow suit and also reduce its streaming quality in Europe.  Due to the coronavirus outbreak, more and more people …

Update – this competition is now closed and the winner is… russiank1! If you want a chance at winning some hardware, check out our current giveaway with AOC HERE. Doom Eternal is officially out today, with plenty of critical acclaim and fan-hype surrounding it. To celebrate the launch, we are …

The Spyro series has had a turbulent life. The first three games in the series, which were developed by Insomniac Games and released on the PlayStation 1, received universal acclaim from critics and fans alike. Since then however, the series has seen a significant decline in quality, with Spyro Reignited …

MicroSD cards can be used in a variety of situations – whether it be climbing Mount Everest or playing Nintendo Switch. Because of the wide range of usage areas for the small storage cards, companies have researched and developed cards that meet the different needs of costumers. Some cards are made …

EK Water Blocks has launched a new distribution plate series for a range of Fractal Design cases. EK worked in partnership with the Swedish case manufacturer during the design of The EK-Quantum Reflection Fractal ATX D5 PWM D-RGB distribution plate to ensure enthusiasts who wish to build a custom cooling …

At a time when many of us are stuck at home twiddling our thumbs due to uncertainty about the coronavirus pandemic, here at KitGuru we thought it would be the ideal opportunity to give our readers some valuable PC buying advice. With that in mind, we have come up with a comprehensive buying guide for gamers looking to build their own system and keep occupied during this strange period.

Chieftec has added two new products to its extensive case portfolio. These cases are the Chieftec Scorpion 3, and the Chieftec Hawk with tempered glass. According to Guru3D, the new Scorpion 3 case is the latest model to be added to the Scorpion line of cases, succeeding the Scorpion 2. …

Nokia has announced three new smartphones are being added to its Originals series that will utilise the company’s new and hassle-free data roaming service. The new series of handsets include the 8.3 5G – Nokia’s first 5G Originals smartphone, as well as the Nokia 5.3, 1.3 and the Nokia 5310. …

Ubisoft is known for crossing over franchises both inside and outside of its own IP. Most recently, two of its franchises crossed over in a limited time event, seeing the Prince of Persia enter the world of For Honor. Now it seems that once again, classic Ubisoft franchises will be …

MSI has announced two new gaming monitors, the MAG273 and the MAG273R. These two monitors are almost identical, with the key differences being the RGB LEDs and the extra ergonomic features of the MAG273R. Both monitors use 27-inch IPS panels, cased in a frameless design, with Full HD resolution, 144Hz …

The DirectX 12 API has been around for most of the current gaming generation but as we look towards the future, an update is due. Today, Microsoft announced DirectX 12 Ultimate, labelling it as the “best graphics technology” it has put out to date, which also reaches an “unprecedented alignment” …

The coronavirus outbreak has disrupted the daily lives of pretty much everyone, with a lot of people now self-isolating and spending more time inside at home. As a result, online services have seen big spikes in users, causing additional strain on ISPs. As a result, the EU is calling on …

Nvidia's GeForce Now streaming service has been off to a great start, despite a few major publishers getting cold feet after launch. While there are some notable games are now missing from GeForce Now, there is a ton still available and clearly, folks in Europe have been taking a shine …

Marvel’s Spider-Man was one of 2018’s biggest titles. Developed by Insomniac Games, the first-party PlayStation title saw universal acclaim from both critics and fans alike. Selling over 13 million copies, the game was a huge success becoming the best selling superhero game of all time, leading to little doubt in …

Epic Games is continuing to offer users of its store free games on a weekly basis. This week in particular appears to be a strong line-up, offering two high quality titles. The Stanley Parable, an award-winning first-person meta exploration title and Watch Dogs, Ubisoft’s open world action-adventure hacking title are …

For the first time, a Sony first party studio is going to be releasing a prominent PlayStation exclusive on PC. Horizon Zero Dawn is arriving on Steam this Summer, showcasing the capabilities of the Decima Engine on non-PlayStation hardware. However, we are learning that there will be some pros and …

2018’s 11 and 12.9 inch iPad Pros served as a big leap for Apple’s tablets both in terms of design and performance. With slimmer bezels, faceID and a whole slew of new features and functionality, the 3rd generation iPad Pro set the new standard for Apple’s tablets. The company has now …

Yesterday, Apple stealth released new and improved MacBook Air and iPad Pro models. Though the MacBook Air had already received a refresh back in October 2018, the laptop was lacking in many ways. With this latest release, Apple appears to have resolved many of these issues, including the controversial ‘Butterfly …

We tested Doom Eternal with a range of GPUs to see how well the game performs

GDC was unfortunately cancelled this month but many of the indie developers that were planning to attend have another chance to show off their new games thanks to the Steam Game Festival. The event is live for the next few days, with over 50 playable demos for upcoming titles.  The …

This week, ASUS is expanding its ROG desktop PC lineup with the brand new ROG Strix GA35-G35DX. This system was previously teased back at CES in January but now, it is ready for prime time, sporting up to a Ryzen 9 3950X processor and RTX 2080Ti graphics.  The ROG Strix GA35-G35DX …

Apple is occupied with handling the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Resheduled events and difficult to reach quarterly goals are just a few items on the list of things that Apple has had to tackle so far this year. Now France adds one item to the list, a £1 billion fine …