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The World Health Organisation (WHO) published its latest revision of the 11th International Classification of Diseases (ICD) yesterday, containing its first definition of gaming disorder. This has caused a lot of upset throughout the video game industry, with international organisations banding together to release a statement against the recognised addiction. …

Bethesda and Microsoft have a fairly good partnership going on. The original Xbox was the first console to get The Elder Scrolls Morrowind, the Xbox One was the first console to get mod support, and now, it looks like Microsoft will have a head start on the upcoming Fallout 76 …

Fancy a new laptop but don't want to spend a small fortune? Cyberpower could have just the thing

Today our grumpy hero addresses rumours of Intel's upcoming Z390 chipset, the long-awaited GTX 20 series, and whether reviewers take money to give products coverage.

Despite protests from entertainment bodies, Gaming Disorder, commonly known as an addiction to video games, is to be officially recognised under the International Classification of Diseases as of next year. Since the reveal, a string of incidents has led to Britain addressing the issue as the NHS now offers free …

Hardware limitations surrounding the first 4K/144Hz monitors have come to light, with bandwidth reducing techniques put in place in order to hit the full 144Hz refresh rate.

AMD launched its Ryzen 2nd Gen refresh a couple of months ago, with the initial lineup featuring the Ryzen 7 2700X/2700 and the Ryzen 5 2600X and 2600. These are all solid performers, but it looks like AMD will be expanding Ryzen 2nd Gen soon, as a Ryzen 5 2500X …

Despite being long outdated, a surprising number of people still use Windows XP or Windows Vista today. For PC gamers, this will soon no longer be a viable option. We've already seen Blizzard drop support for Microsoft's legacy operating systems, and soon, Steam will be doing the same thing. Lots …

If you're looking to get into high refresh-rate gaming, this AOC could be just the thing

This month, we have teamed up with GIGABYTE to give one lucky reader the chance to win an awesome PC upgrade bundle, including a GTX 1080Ti, a brand new Z370 motherboard and a free copy of Far Cry 5!

This year’s E3 marked a surprising convergence between the world of film and the video game industry, with one notable example coming from Beyond Good and Evil 2 partnering with the openly collaborative HitRecord to source artwork and music. Many are concerned at the platform’s use of seemingly exploitative spec …

We've been following the rollercoaster ride that has been Steam Link for iOS for a few weeks now. At first, everything seemed to be going to plan on Valve's end, until Apple suddenly pulled its approval for the app. Since then, Valve has been reworking the app to try and …

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is getting quite the roster of maps under its belt, capping off last week with a teaser towards an impending snowy map that slots in between the sizes of exiting maps. Just ahead of releasing its compact Sanhok map, however, the team behind the battle royale has opted …

The Pixelbook is undoubtedly a lovely piece of kit. It features a 12.3-inch QHD screen encased in a premium looking chassis. The biggest hang-up about the hardware is the support for only ChromeOS. Google is looking to change that by adding support for Windows 10 to the Pixelbook. Over the …

Got a spare £1400 for a thin and light notebook? The Zenbook 3 Deluxe could be worth a look

Back in March 2017, Valve began tightening up its rules on Steam in an effort to reduce the number of ‘fake games' on the platform and stop developers from exploiting Steam's systems in order to turn a profit. This started off with restrictions to trading card eligibility, and now, it …

Over the last year, user privacy and data control have become hot button topics and many companies are making changes so as not to be caught in some form of scandal. This week, Google is making its own changes, giving users better control over targeted advertising. Google now has an …

Mozilla is most well-known for its work on Firefox, a once ubiquitous browser that has now lost its throne to Google Chrome. The company is now exploring different paths, we know that a VR-dedicated version of Firefox is on the way, but Mozilla seems to be undertaking work on a …

It’s fair to say that smartphone manufacturers are currently refining the art of the bezel-less screen, seeing just how much uninterrupted display can be packed into a single device. While this has turned the iPhone X-style notch into a trend, relative newcomer Vivo has found a way for a truly …

It's a pretty nifty desk lamp that mounts onto your monitor - but is it worth £89?

Microsoft has coasted through this generation so far, but at E3 this year, the Xbox team made it clear that it has rediscovered its fighting spirit.

Bethesda has unequivocally confirmed that the world of Fallout 76 will always be online, which prompts concerns of how players will interact with each other and what experience this will provide. Senior vice president of Bethesda’s global marketing, Pete Hines, has stated that Fallout 76 is not solely focused on …

Since launching five years ago, Docker has proven to be an invaluable piece of software for developers and sysadmins. Unfortunately, the folks behind the service have been a bit slow to react to one specific security issue, as users found that the Docker Hub service contained 17 images with ‘back door' …

Netflix is pushing into more gaming related content with an interactive Minecraft: Story Mode experience, and allowing its hit Stranger Things to receive the Telltale treatment.

Last month, Qualcomm was reportedly set to leave the server chip market in a bid to drastically cut costs and please its investors. It seems that this rumour was blown out of proportion, as the chipmaker has insisted that it will continue to make ARM-based chips specifically for data centres. …

Although still partnering with TTC going forward, Roccat has spent more than a year working on a new design for keyboard switches. The first of this new generation of products is the Vulcan and we managed to get hands on with the product recently. We spoke with Roccat Marketing Guru Jessica …

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared before the US Congress in April, facing tough questions surrounding the social media site’s data handling practices. The founder has now made good on his promises to follow-up on the questions he expertly dodged during the hearing by submitting a 454-page report. Both the 225-page …

Two days ago, the FCC abolished Net Neutrality for good, thwarting the Senate’s attempt to block the repeal. Successfully predicting the outcome, the state of Washington has enacted its back-up plan to install its own its own state-wide Net Neutrality rules, helping to protect both consumers and fledgling tech start-ups. …

One of the biggest complaints people have about Apple devices is their use of proprietary connectors, but if rumours circulating about USB-C support for Apple’s new iPhones and iPads are to be believed, we could see that change. The rumours were first reported by the DigiTimes whose sources were various …

Instead of using its E3 panel to showcase the overwhelming amount of first-party titles Nintendo currently has in the works, it instead decided to place most of its focus on just one: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The new Smash game is set to debut in December, bringing with it every …