Arctic's new Freezer 8 CPU coolers have arrived. These air coolers are ultra compact, offering a significant upgrade over stock coolers, while maintaining compatibility with SFF cases with limited space. Standing at only 136mm tall, the Freezer 8 is designed to fit comfortably into a wide variety of chassis, making …
Read More »Razer Clio adds speakers to your gaming chair
Razer is introducing a unique peripheral aimed at gamers who want an immersive audio experience without the limitations of wearing a headset. Meet the Razer Clio, a gaming chair attachment designed to provide headset-like sound directly from your seat. The Razer Clio features integrated near-field twin speakers with 43mm full-range …
Read More »Razer releases mobile-friendly Basilisk mouse, Joro keyboard and brings Synapse to Mac
Razer is expanding its lineup of gaming gear with the launch of two new wireless peripherals: the Razer Basilisk Mobile mouse and the Razer Joro portable keyboard. These devices are designed to bring high-quality gaming and productivity performance to users who are frequently on the move, setting a new standard …
Read More »Fractal Design reveals new Scape wireless headsets
Fractal is venturing into a brand new product category. They've announced their first audio product: the Scape wireless gaming headset, set to launch on June 18th. Designed to provide an intuitive wireless audio experience, the Scape combines its signature Scandinavian design philosophy with versatile connectivity. The Scape features clean lines …
Read More »Intel microcode update brings more fixes for unstable Raptor Lake CPUs
Intel's investigation into ongoing instability issues affecting some Raptor Lake CPUs continues, with the company recently releasing another microcode update to help address the problem. The new version, 0x12F, comes after complaints that some systems, even those running for several days with minimal activity, were still experiencing stability problems. While …
Read More »Alien: Rogue Incursion drops VR requirements, releases on PC and PS5 this year
Alien: Rogue Incursion has been available for VR platforms since last year, but now, the full game is coming to PC and console for the first time, removing the need for a VR headset.
Read More »Fallout Season 2 wraps filming
The first season of Amazon Prime's Fallout TV series ended up being a huge hit in 2024 and fans have been eager for news on Season 2 ever since. Following an unfortunate production delay, filming on Season 2 has now wrapped.
Read More »Scarlet / Violet are the second best-selling Pokémon games of all time
Just over two years on from its release, the controversial Pokémon Scarlet / Violet have already become the second-best selling entries in franchise history.
Read More »Limited Edition Death Stranding 2 DualSense controller announced
In alignment with the game’s upcoming launch, PlayStation has announced a limited edition Death Stranding 2: On the Beach DualSense controller.
Read More »Silent Hill 2 Remake finally pushes franchise past 10 million total sales
After two decades and a ton of games, Bloober Team’s Silent Hill 2 Remake has finally pushed the franchise past its first major sales milestone of 10 million.
Read More »Palworld makes further design compromises as a result of Nintendo lawsuit
In the wake of Palworld’s explosive success last year, Nintendo wasted no time in suing the developers – Pocket Pair – due to the game’s Pokemon inspirations. With the proceedings still ongoing, the company has had to make further adjustments to Palworld – including an odd change to the gliding mechanic.
Read More »AOC updates monitor lineup with first 4K dual-mode display and more
AOC is expanding its gaming monitor lineup with four new models. The most interesting is the AOC Gaming U27G4R, a 27-inch display featuring pioneering Dual-Frame (dual-mode) technology. This first-of-its-kind monitor allows gamers to quickly switch between a 4K resolution at 160Hz and FullHD resolution at 320Hz refresh rate, aiming to …
Read More »FTC loses appeal to break up Microsoft – Activision merger
Microsoft completed its acquisition of Activision Blizzard back in late 2023, after fighting off an injunction from the US Federal Trade Commission that threatened to blow up the deal. Since then, the FTC has been appealing the original decision, looking to split Microsoft and Activision up after the fact. Now …
Read More »Mafia: The Old Country gets new trailer and August release date
Last year, we received the first teaser trailer for the next Mafia game. Rather than a sequel, we are getting Mafia: The Old Country, a prequel that explores the origins of the Mafia families. Today, 2K Games and Hangar 13 revealed the latest trailer for the game, along with an …
Read More »Acer offers up £50 Steam vouchers with new Predator Helios gaming laptops
Last month, Acer kicked off its new gaming promotion, offering £50 in Steam vouchers to those picking up an Acer Predator or Nitro series RX 9000 graphics card. Now with Acer's new RTX 50-powered laptops hitting the market, the company is extending this offer to also cover gaming laptops. If …
Read More »Nintendo anticipates 15 million Switch 2 sales between June and March
While paid patches and $80 games has caused quite a stir amongst gamers, Nintendo still expects a record-breaking launch for the Switch 2. Nintendo has reaffirmed its forecast for the launch next month, with the Switch 2 expected to sell through 15 million units.
Read More »GeForce Now adds Mafia trilogy and more
GeForce Now is adding more games this week. There are a couple of major day-one games joining the cloud gaming library, but the big highlight is the addition of 2K's legendary Mafia series. Mafia, Mafia II and Mafia III are all coming to GeForce Now, in addition to the classic …
Read More »Rockstar says new Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer amassed 475M views in 24 hours
Earlier this week, Rockstar dropped the long-awaited second trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6. The first trailer already did unbelievable numbers when it released in December 2023, but the second trailer has gone on to shatter even Hollywood film records.
Read More »Mad Catz unveils N.E.K.O. arcade controller
Mad Catz is diving deep into the fighting game community (FGC) with their latest peripheral. They've announced the N.E.K.O., a new all-button arcade controller. Designed in close collaboration with FGC pro gamers and fans in the Japanese community, the N.E.K.O. aims to deliver a competitive edge through performance and ergonomic …
Read More »Counter Strike 2 update shakes up the map pool for competitive and casual modes
The latest Counter Strike 2 update has dropped and it contains quite a bit. Aside from new maps being added to the game, including one returning fan favourite map, Valve has also added new weekly missions to the game to keep players engaged. The new weekly missions can be found …
Read More »Gears of War Reloaded appears to be digital-only on Xbox
Following in the footsteps of other Microsoft releases, Gears of War Reloaded may not be getting any physical version on Xbox consoles.
Read More »Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition to add new classes, weapons, armour and more
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2 will feature a couple bonus additions, including new weapons; armour; starting classes and more.
Read More »Split Fiction hits new sales milestone of 4 million copies
Less than two months on from launch, Hazelight Studios’ Split Fiction has sold over 4 million copies so far - meaning 8 million total players.
Read More »New Starfield update fixes a ton of bugs alongside Creation Kit improvements
Since its launch on Xbox and PC back in 2023, Bethesda Game Studios have sporadically released pretty substantial updates for Starfield – adding a few much-requested features, as well as some which should have been there at launch. Following on from November’s patch, Starfield has gotten another update which is now in beta -- bringing notable Creation Kit improvements.
Read More »Nvidia rumoured to reveal new ARM chip developed with Mediatek
A potentially seismic shift in the PC market could be on the horizon if the latest rumours hold true. As you might have heard already, Nvidia and MediaTek are developing ARM-based CPUs, and according to recent reports, they'll be unveiled at Computex 2025. Both company CEOs, Jensen Huang and Rick …
Read More »Arctic launches MX Authenticity Check system to fight counterfeit thermal paste
Arctic has introduced a way to check if the thermal paste you bought is genuine or a counterfeit. Using what Arctic calls the “MX Authenticity Check” system, builders can ensure they're getting the real deal when it comes to MX thermal paste. The company states the move is a direct …
Read More »G.Skill announces plans for OC World Cup at Computex 2025
The G.Skill Annual OC World Cup returns at Computex 2025 with a $40,000 prize pool up for grabs. The top nine overclockers from the qualifying rounds will go head-to-head and we may see some records broken along the way.
Read More »EA won’t be increasing game prices to $80 ‘at this point’
Earlier this year, Nintendo revealed the Switch 2 and alongside the console, it also announced plans to raise the prices of new first-party games, like Mario Kart World, to $80. Last week, Microsoft confirmed its own plans to also follow this pricing model. Surprisingly, EA is not jumping on this …
Read More »Former Bungie devs form teamLFG at PlayStation Studios
Sony has announced a new member to the PlayStation Studios family. The new studio, teamLFG, is founded by former Bungie employees.
Read More »EA says Battlefield reveal coming this summer
EA has not been shy about its plans for the next Battlefield game. The company announced development had begun over a year ago and in recent months, it has been holding public playtests as part of its new Battlefield Labs early access programme. Now, EA is confirming that the next …
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