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Zowie has once again raised the bar for competitive gaming monitors with the launch of the XL2586X+. This esports-focused display boasts a 600Hz refresh rate, next-generation DyAc 2 technology, and various features designed to give players a competitive edge. Building on the success of the XL-X+ series, the XL2586X+ utilises …

Asus ROG is pushing the boundaries of display technology with the launch of two new OLED gaming monitors: the Swift OLED PG27UCDM and the Strix OLED XG27AQDPG. The PG27UCDM is a 27-inch 4K OLED gaming monitor with a 240 Hz refresh rate. This combination delivers incredibly sharp and fluid visuals, …

Nvidia's upcoming GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU might have more VRAM than we initially believed. Recent reports claim the flagship mobile GPU will feature 24GB of GDDR7 memory. According to Golden Pig Upgrade, Nvidia reportedly uses the new 3GB GDDR7 modules to achieve this. With the RTX 5090 Laptop GPU …

CES begins in just a few days time, but MSI has getting in on the action early. We covered their new generation of QD-OLED gaming monitors yesterday. Now, our attention turns to Smart Monitors with Google TV functionality, as well as new compact PCs.  While most of us are used …

It is rare to see something truly new in the power supply market. This week ahead of CES, Lian Li surprised us with the launch of the Edge Gold PSU, a new line of power supplies with a T-shape structure and, for the first time, a removable USB/PWM hub. The …

Marvel Rivals' first season of content is on the way. Leaks have already pointed to several new characters joining the roster, including the likes of Deadpool, Modok and Jean Grey. However, it would seem that some of those characters will be appearing later than we thought, with the developers focusing …

While the Apple Vision Pro got off to a hot start with positive reviews and a wave of purchases from enthusiasts, interest in the device dropped off a cliff in the months following launch. Back in April, we had heard that Apple had begun slashing production orders due to flailing …

The audio experts at Creative Technology are looking to take the headphone world by storm with their latest earbuds. The new Aurvana series earbuds offer wireless playback, solid-state drivers and SXFI technology to offer the best sound possible in such a tiny package. Designed for audio enthusiasts and casual listeners …

It has been months since Black Myth Wukong first launched on PC and PS5. While an Xbox version was announced, it was unceremoniously delayed and we've heard very little about plans for the Xbox version since. At the time, Game Science developers pointed to the Xbox Series S as the …

The Nintendo Switch 2 is due to launch this year, but Nintendo has been slow to announce anything officially. However, with each passing day, more leaks are beginning to surface.

Video game leaks come from all kinds of unlikely places. We've seen plans for a Tomb Raider game leaked due to someone leaving their laptop open on a train. Other leaks have happened simply by walking into the bars near game studio offices. The most recent GTA 6 reveal makes the list for unusual leaks, as it appears to have come from an office cleaner.

CES 2025 is set to kick off in the next few days and MSI is breaking a few headlines early. MSI already made our favourite OLED monitor of 2024, and in 2025, MSI is set to raise the bar again with an all-new wave of QD-OLED monitors, including the world's …

Soon, gamers will be able to go back and revisit the ARPG in its original form once again, as Diablo 1 is reportedly set to drop on Game Pass.

Benchmark leaks are beginning to drop for the upcoming Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards, giving us an early look at RTX 5060 laptop performance.

Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5080 might be coming out sooner than you think. According to the latest reports, the upcoming high-end graphics card from the green team will launch on January 21st.

The modding team behind the Skyblivion project, which will rebuild Oblivion using the Skyrim engine, is set for a 2025 launch.

ASRock is doubling down on high refresh rates with the launch of two new Phantom Gaming IPS monitors, the PG27FFX2A and PG27FFX1B. These 27-inch 1080p displays boast a 520 Hz refresh rate, catering to competitive gamers who prioritise speed and responsiveness above all else. While 1080p resolution might seem like …

The first wave of PlayStation Plus games have been announced for 2025. Starting on January 7th, PS+ Essential subscribers will get access to three more games, including a Need for Speed classic and the biggest failed live-service game of 2024 (no, not Concord).  Starting on January 7th, PS+ Essential (or …

G.Skill is kicking off the year with a new set of memory kits for AMD Ryzen 9000 powered PCs. Available in 64GB or 96GB kits with CL26 latency.

The Nintendo Switch has had a great run but sales have begun to slow down at around the 150 million mark. With the Switch 2 arriving next year, let's take a look at what Nintendo could do to push the Switch 2 to become the highest selling console of all time.

An ominous tease from a well-known Half-Life voice actor points to 2025 being a big year for Half-Life fans...

The Steam Awards 2024 has come to a close and the winners have been announced for all categories...

Over the past six months there has been mounting evidence that Valve is working on a new single-player Half-Life game. Valve officially revived the Half-Life IP a few years back with Half-Life: Alyx, but unlike all other games in the series, Alyx was a VR-exclusive. With this new game, Valve …

Intel will finally bring its Core Ultra 200 series to the masses with the launch of its non-K CPUs and more affordable B860 and H810 motherboards. Budget-conscious gamers and system builders can rejoice as these new offerings promise a compelling combination of performance and value. According to 孤城Hardware (via VideoCardz), …

Millions of players have jumped into Marvel Rivals since its launch a few weeks ago. The new free-to-play hero shooter has captured a good chunk of the playerbase that Overwatch left behind during the transition from Overwatch 1 to Overwatch 2. Now through datamining efforts, we know what characters to …

VESA, the Video Electronics Standards Association, is introducing new quality standards to represent display motion clarity and HDR experiences better. The organisation has announced revisions to its ClearMR and DisplayHDR True Black standards, introducing new performance tiers to cater to the latest advancements in display technology. These updates will be …

LG is set to announce a monitor unlike any you've seen before at CES 2025. Named UltraGear 45GX990A, this is the world's first gaming monitor using a bendable OLED display at a 5K2K resolution. This 45-inch monitor, part of LG's new UltraGear GX9 series, has already snagged three CES Innovation …

Here's what the future of laptop cooling might look like. At CES 2025, Frore Systems will demonstrate its revolutionary AirJet solid-state cooling technology in a customised Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14. This proof-of-concept device showcases a groundbreaking approach to thermal management in thin and light laptops, addressing the challenges of …

While Sony has slowed down on some of its active live service game projects, cancelling a good number of them after acquiring Bungie, the company isn't bowing out of this market entirely yet. Concord's failure was not the final nail in the coffin, as confirmed by PlayStation's co-CEO, Herman Hulst. …

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