It has been one full year since we first learned that the Xbox One X would be the first console to support AMD's FreeSync 2 display technology. A few weeks ago, Microsoft announced that not only would the Xbox One X be getting support, but the Xbox One S would …
Read More »OnePlus 6 launch might be just around the corner as more details leak
Now that we have the more significant specifications of the OnePlus 6 nailed down, many are looking ahead towards when the smartphone will be released. Currently, it’s expected any time before June 30th, however it could come much sooner if a leaked promotional advertisement has anything to do with things. …
Read More »Facebook will begin notifying 87 million users affected by data harvesting
Over the last few weeks, Facebook has been embroiled in a huge data scandal, after it was revealed that a firm known as Cambridge Analytica harvested the Facebook details of millions of users to help sway elections. Now starting from today, Facebook will begin notifying the 87 million users that …
Read More »GTA V has become the most profitable piece of entertainment of all time
Since its original 2013 release, Grand Theft Auto V has sold consistently well on all five of the platforms it has officially released for, even maintaining its position in the UK charts and Steam’s top 10 games regarding concurrent player base. The impact of the title doesn’t stop there, however, …
Read More »Court weighs in on former Rockstar employee’s $150m lawsuit over unpaid GTA royalties
Lindsey Lohan's lawsuit against Rockstar and Take-Two was recently settled and now courts are turning their attention towards other cases against the company. In 2016, former Rockstar North head, Leslie Benzies, launched a $150 million lawsuit against his former employer over ‘unpaid royalties'. Today, an update came in on that …
Read More »YouTube to face FTC investigation after complaint alleges improper data collection of minors
It’s fair to say that the reveal of Cambridge Analytica’s Facebook data harvesting in the past couple of weeks has kicked off a worldwide concern over how data is handled online, placing many websites and platforms under the microscope. YouTube is the latest to be scrutinised, with 23 groups across …
Read More »Overwatch director Kaplan says queuing by role poses a lot of problems
Despite Overwatch being an unquestionable hit, there’s no shortage of fans suggesting how to make the game better. One of the latest propositions was to allow players to queue based on their role, however creator Jeff Kaplan thinks this could “hurt the spirit of the game.” Due to Overwatch being …
Read More »Nvidia will end 32-bit OS support for GeForce drivers this month
Over the last five years, we have seen plenty of device and game makers begin to drop support for 32-bit operating systems. Apple ended 32-bit support for iOS last year, and game developers have been dropping it from as far back as 2013. With that in mind, it shouldn't be …
Read More »DayZ’s long awaited engine upgrade is finally coming in the next update
While DayZ was one of the biggest games on Steam at one point, its slow development in Early Access has seen plenty leave over the years. Those who have been waiting for DayZ's big ‘overhaul' may not have to wait much longer though, as Bohemia has explained that major engine …
Read More »Splinter Cell’s Sam Fisher to appear in Ghost Recon amid rumors of new game
It looks like Ubisoft is preparing to bring Splinter Cell's Sam Fisher back into the spotlight this year, starting off with a guest appearance in Ghost Recon Wildlands. Ubisoft recently announced that Wildlands would be getting a second year of free DLC to keep players coming back, with the first …
Read More »Win a STEAM game of your choice this weekend! (closed)
With FAR CRY 5 launching recently, we thought now would be the perfect time to run another caption contest! Over the weekend, we are giving you the chance to win a STEAM game of your choice. It's open WORLDWIDE and we'll pick a winner on Sunday!
Read More »Google’s head of artificial intelligence defects to Apple
Google’s former head of search and artificial intelligence, John Giannandrea announced that he was stepping down from the role earlier this week, prompting veteran Jeff Dean to take his place. Now, Giannandrea will be lending his talents, and potentially Google's secrets, to Apple as the firm poached him to run …
Read More »ASUS ROG may soon be Nvidia exclusive with AMD GPUs being bumped to new ‘AREZ’ brand
It has been a wild few weeks in terms of Nvidia news, with the GeForce Partner Program continuing to be a sticking point of discussion. There is already reason to believe that MSI and Gigabyte have signed on, but rumors surrounding ASUS's involvement are now beginning to swirl.
Read More »Fortnite earns $15 million in its first month on iOS
Although video game purists refute mobile gaming, viewing it as something lesser than the more powerful console and PC platforms, it’s undeniable that handheld titles are some of the biggest money makers out there. Fortnite’s iOS version has been out for less than a month, and has already earned a …
Read More »Ofcom’s 5G spectrum auction is under way with Vodafone and O2 leading the charge
After a lengthy delay caused by UK network Three challenging Ofcom’s 5G limitation, the auction for 4G and 5G spectrum finally went under way this week. Ofcom has since posted the results of the principle stage, with Vodafone and O2 taking away the biggest cuts. Five major companies competed for …
Read More »Boss Key admits it needs to move on from LawBreakers but promises continued support
It has been around nine months since LawBreakers first launched and while Cliff Bleszinski was initially undeterred by the shooters' low player counts, Boss Key Productions seems to be moving on. In a new statement, the studio acknowledged that the game is currently unsustainable, so it has begun work on a …
Read More »PUBG takes aim at mobile competition, launching lawsuits against copycats
Before Bluehole managed to break onto smartphones with PUBG Mobile, a plethora of inspired games flooded the market in an attempt to ride the wave of popularity surrounding the battle royale genre. NetEase’s Rules of Survival and Knives Out in particular have since been highlighted by the publisher as threats …
Read More »Far Cry 5 apparently managed to sell 5 million copies in its first week
We already knew that Far Cry 5 was a hit for Ubisoft here in the UK, with the game hitting the top of retail sales charts. However, the worldwide picture is even more impressive, with some reports claiming that Ubisoft managed to sell as many as five million copies on …
Read More »Nintendo directs customers towards safer third-party hardware for the Switch
Last week, Nintendo responded to reports of its latest firmware update botching Switch consoles for owners that used third-party docks by advising that customers stick to verified, first-party hardware instead. This is apparently due to the components used within the USB-C connector, causing the console to potentially brick. The answer …
Read More »Google is reportedly working on a 4K Chromebook codenamed ‘Atlas’
Since 2015, Google has been continuously supporting its lineup of Pixelbook laptops, all sporting Chrome OS. In October, we finally got a hardware revision, with beefier processors and better battery life, but it looks like the next upgrade could be just around the corner. Reports this week claim that Google …
Read More »World of Warcraft’s next expansion will launch in August
Back in November, Blizzard announced WoW's next expansion, Battle for Azeroth, pitting the horde and alliance forces against each other once again. Pre-orders went live in January, giving players a number of benefits prior to the expansion's launch and now, we have a final release date. Battle for Azeroth will …
Read More »Apple’s Mac Pro redesign has been pushed back to 2019
Back in April 2017, Apple did something a tad out of character- it admitted that it screwed up with the 2013 Mac Pro. During a press roundtable the company said that ‘boxed itself in‘ with the cylindrical design of the Mac Pro and promised to restore modularity in a redesign. …
Read More »Kingston launches A1000 series NVMe M.2 SSDs with the promise of ‘near SATA’ pricing
Kingston has been a steady force in the SSD market for years now, and this week it is expanding its lineup with the new A1000 series. This new round of drives aim to be an entry-level point for those looking to upgrade to an NVMe M.2 drive, with capacities ranging …
Read More »Razer launches its own digital games store, integrated with zVault currency
Razer is attempting give Humble Bundle, GOG and Green Man Gaming a run for their money, introducing its own fully authorised games store. The Razer Store offers customers the choice of thousands of legitimate Steam and Uplay keys, backed by a variety of promotions, discounts and rewards. There’s no grey …
Read More »Spyro Reignited Trilogy officially announced with release date and trailer
Following on from the Amazon leak earlier this morning, Activision has officially announced Spyro: Reignited Trilogy. The previously leaked release date is now official, bringing the game out just in time for Spyro's 20th anniversary. There is also a trailer and screenshots to show off gameplay. While the Crash Bandicoot …
Read More »Microsoft will reportedly have Cyberpunk, Splinter Cell, Anthem and more at E3 this year
We've already heard that Microsoft is planning a big showcase for E3 this year, the company even went as far as to set up its own theater separate from the main convention center in order to have enough room. Now this week, we have an idea of what could be …
Read More »Ubisoft gives a comprehensive look into its plans to combat toxicity in Siege
Rainbow Six Siege has done a lot right across the years, making for staggering growth since its 2015 launch. Naturally, this increase in popularity was met with a distinct rise in toxicity spreading throughout the community, something which Ubisoft began to address last month. Now, perpetrators face incremental bans depending …
Read More »YouTube set to tighten security worldwide in the wake of HQ shooting
YouTube’s California headquarters was devastated earlier this week, as an armed woman stormed the working grounds, injuring three people before ending her own life. The video platform has since responded, stating that it will increase the security across all of its offices worldwide to ensure employee safety. Parent company Google …
Read More »ASRock will be releasing ‘Phantom Gaming’ GPUs for mining too
ASRock's venture into the graphics card market will target both gaming and mining crowds.
Read More »Mozilla has rebuilt Firefox ‘from the ground up’ for VR and AR
Mozilla has begun preparing itself for the future of web browsing this week with the announcement of Firefox Reality, a dedicated version of the browser for Virtual and Augmented reality headsets. Currently, most people browse the web on a PC with a monitor, or on a mobile device. In the …
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