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Raijintek has introduced its Cyclops Lite series of AIO liquid CPU coolers, offering a blend of aesthetic appeal and efficient cooling performance. Available in black and white, the series features 240mm and 360mm radiators, catering to various system configurations. A distinctive feature of the Cyclops Lite coolers (240mm and 360mm) …

Cherry has made a significant foray into the wireless audio segment with the launch of the Cherry Xtrfy H3 Wireless, its first multi-platform wireless gaming headset. This headset aims to bridge the gap between professional gaming audio and everyday versatility, offering a blend of gaming-optimised sound, customisable EQ settings, and …

Microsoft unveiled significant advancements in DirectX Raytracing (DXR) 1.2 at GDC 2025, addressing core performance bottlenecks that have traditionally hindered ray tracing adoption. Moreover, it announced that DirectX 12 will soon support neural rendering and cooperative vectors, but it should still take some time before we see them in action. …

Emulation is the saving grace of the video games industry. Despite its controversial nature, the technology will be the only way in which all games are preserved for the future – free from licensing agreements and other such nonsense. Better still is the fact that in a majority of cases, emulation allows for a more accurate recreation of the game’s original experience than official offerings, due to countless complex shaders, filters and tweakable settings. And the best part? Thanks to the progression of technology, your humble smartphone is able to do all this and more – giving you the power of 10,000 games in the palm of your hand.

Dave the Diver has gone on to become one of the biggest indie games on Steam and is consistently one of the most-played games on the Steam Deck. Next month, the game gets a surprising new DLC, introducing characters from Yakuza: Like a Dragon.  The Dave the Diver x Like …

Nightdive Studios' long awaited System Shock 2 remaster finally has a release date. The 25th Anniversary remaster of the beloved 90s RPG will be launching for PC and consoles in June.

A subtle but potentially significant shift is occurring in the European graphics card market, with Nvidia quietly adjusting pricing for three of its GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs. Over at Nvidia's European stores, the company has implemented price reductions for the RTX 5090, RTX 5080, and RTX 5070 models, a …

Recent leaks have suggested that the next Xbox will be a more open system, like a living-room friendly PC. Now, a recently posted image from Microsoft itself seems to back that idea up. 

The Nvidia RTX 5060 series launch has reportedly been pushed back, casting uncertainty over the release timeline for the lower-tier Blackwell gaming GPUs. Prior reports claimed that a launch date in April had been communicated to board partners. However, new information suggests a delay has taken place. 

The relentless pursuit of memory overclocking records has witnessed another milestone. Renowned overclocker HiCookie achieved a new DDR5 world record, pushing the boundaries of memory speed to an astounding 12,752 MT/s (DDR5-12752). This feat was achieved using the Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Tachyon Ice motherboard, a 24 GB V-Color Manta XFinity …

Wreckfest 2 is officially out now in Early Access, costing £24.99 while including a modest selection of content at launch.

While the company itself has not shared any figures, Apple Arcade reportedly only attracted 2 million users within its first year of operations.

Following some successes and notable failures, Xbox head Phil Spencer claims to have “learned” from past mistakes when it comes to video game adaptations.

The next game from Housemarque, Saros, will be the studio’s biggest title yet – though will still come in at well under $100 million to develop.

After a ton of waiting and many delays, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is finally here. While Ubisoft’s latest AC title may not be able to singlehandedly dig the publisher out of the hole it’s found itself in, initial response to the game appears solid, with the title having surpassed 1 million players in just a couple hours.

Microsoft has launched the Xbox Adaptive Joystick, a new peripheral designed to enhance accessibility for gamers with varying mobility needs. This wired controller, exclusively available through the Microsoft store, features seven fully remappable buttons and connects directly to Xbox consoles, PCs, or the Xbox Adaptive Controller.

To celebrate the launch of Assassin's Creed Shadows, MSI has now revealed its latest game bundle, offering up free codes for the game with purchases

This week, Acer is launching six new powerful Chromebook Plus laptops, and a new Chromebook tablet.

Atlus had a huge 2024. Sega's prized RPG studio isn't slowing down either, as evidence has surfaced that Persona 4 Reload is due to be announced. 

Fractal Design is bringing the popular North XL case to those with Reverse Connector motherboards.

Nvidia has announced its GPU architecture roadmap for the datacentre market, all the way through to 2028.

The next wave of games heading to GeForce Now have been announced. This week Nvidia brings 11 new titles to the library.

Razer has unveiled Wyvrn, a comprehensive developer platform integrating AI to streamline game development and enhance player experiences.

For the first time in over a decade, Plants vs. Zombies is set to come to a suite of new and old devices, with PvZ Reloaded having now been rated in Brazil.

A ton of excellent indie titles are leaving PlayStation Plus next month, including Kena: Bridge of Spirits and Animal Well.

After just 24 hours on sale, Monster Hunter Wilds rocketed to the top of 2025’s best-sellers list (in the US) - followed by Kingdom Come: Deliverance II.

The unique handheld console from 2022 (PlayDate) is getting a permanent price increase next week - going from $199 to $229 USD.

Humble bundles are a great way to get a bunch of games for a relatively low price. Right now, the platform is offering the ‘Humble Heroines 2025’ Bundle with a focus on female-led games – including Control, Beyond Two Souls, Darksiders III and more.

Thrustmaster is making its debut in space simulation with its new SOL-R 1 flightstick and SOL-R 2 HOSAS Space Sim Duo. Both products will grant you a more immersive experience in titles like Elite Dangerous.

GSC Game World has been hard at work on patches for STALKER 2. The latest update, Patch 1.3, does not disappoint, packing another 1200 fixes and improvements.