In the past year and a half or so we have seen the streaming giant Netflix expand outwards into the video game space, releasing pre-existing titles onto the platform while also acquiring studios to help make new and original content. The latest industry veteran to join Netflix is Raf Grassetti …
Read More »Game devs tease appearance at Apple’s WWDC AR/VR event
Following years of rumours, Apple looks set to finally officially announce their AR/VR headset during the smartphone manufacturer’s upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference. Though said to be focused primarily on productivity, a number of game studios have teased that their titles might be announced for the headset at the upcoming event. …
Read More »Hyte debuts new peripherals, fans and coolers at Computex 2023
Hyte has announced quite a few things recently. They're expanding their Nexus ecosystem with various components that use a new interface called Nexus Link, including RGB strips and a controller. Alongside this expansion, Hyte is introducing a new keyboard powered by Nexus, the Keeb TKL, in addition to the new …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX Review ft. Asus ROG Strix Scar 17
Leo checks out AMD's Dragon Range Ryzen 9 7945HX mobile CPU
Read More »Hyte unveils white variants of the Y40 case and CNVS mousepad
Following on from fan feedback, HYTE is now releasing its Y40 case in all-white form, giving customers the choice between the original black and white model and the new Snow Edition. Alongside the new case is the white version of the CNVS extra-large mouse mat. The Y40 Snow White case …
Read More »Gigabyte G5 KF (2023) Laptop Review
The Gigabyte G5 KF (2023) gaming laptop offers an affordable entry point to the latest Nvidia graphics technology. The inclusion of an RTX 4060 is impressive for the £1200 asking price. How does the laptop perform overall though?
Read More »COD Warzone Mobile delayed to the end of 2023
Following the massive success of Call of Duty Warzone, Activision announced that a mobile port of the free-to-play battle royale game was in development. Initially intended to launch this month, the game has now been delayed to the end of the year. Those who pre ordered Call of Duty Warzone …
Read More »Honaki Star Rail surpasses 20 million downloads in 1 day
Following the overwhelming success of Genshin Impact, studio MiHoYo (now known as Hoyoverse) began work on their next free-to-play game – a space-themed turn-based RPG. Many were wondering whether Honkai Star Rail would match the success of Genshin Impact. Early numbers seem to indicate yes, as having officially just launched …
Read More »Acer reveals new generation of Predator gaming laptops
Acer announced a major update to its gaming laptop lineup, refreshing with Intel 13th Gen Intel Core CPUs and Nvidia RTX 40 series laptop GPUs. The Predator Triton 17 X, Predator Helios Neo 16, Predator Triton 14, and Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition are among the new releases. The …
Read More »HyperX unveils joy-con charging station that looks like a poké ball
HyperX has announced the ChargePlay Quad 2 Charging Station for the Nintendo Switch's Joy-Con controllers. Compared to other charging stations, its key selling point will probably be its design, looking like half of a poké ball. Designed for the Nintendo Switch, the HyperX ChargePlay Quad 2 charging station is a …
Read More »Honkai Star Rail surpasses Genshin Impact with 10 million pre-registrations
Genshin Impact put studio MiHoYo (now known as Hoyoverse) on the map, with the open-world free-to-play Zelda-like title raking in over $4 Billion since its release in late 2020. The team’s next game following Genshin Impact is the turn-based RPG ‘Honkai: Star Rail. Ahead of its release on the 26th …
Read More »Android 14 beta officially available
Over the past few years we have seen Google hunker down and find its own unique yet refined look and feel for the Android operating system. That said, there is always more which can be improved or changed – and Google seems to be focusing on these elements for Android’s …
Read More »Honkai: Star Rail surpasses 8 million pre-registrations
Genshin Impact put studio MiHoYo (now known as Hoyoverse) on the map, with the open-world free-to-play Zelda-like title raking in over $4 Billion since its release in late 2020. The team’s next game following Genshin Impact is the turn-based RPG ‘Honkai: Star Rail. Ahead of its release on the 26th …
Read More »Peratech x Lenovo Force Sensitive Laptop Keys
This keyboard has force sensitive keys - but what does that actually mean in practice?!
Read More »New Sackboy game available on iOS & Android
PlayStation have not released too many mobile games, especially in recent years. That said, a new Sackboy was announced for the platform and went into Early Access during Spring of 2021. After almost two years, Ultimate Sackboy is now available globally on both Android and iOS. Ultimate Sackboy is a …
Read More »PlayStation Vita Emulator finally released for Android
Smartphones are low-key the best emulation devices that one could ask for – especially if you have a relatively modern Android Smartphone. Thanks to the tireless work of countless developers you are able to emulate dozens of consoles on smartphones, from the NES to the PlayStation 2 and even the Nintendo Switch. Finally, the much-anticipated Android release for the PS Vita emulator ‘VITA3K’ has gone live.
Read More »Gigabyte Aorus 17H (2023) Laptop Review (i7-13700H / RTX 4080)
New year, new laptops! We check out the Aorus 17H, with RTX 4080 and i7-13700H
Read More »Apple might be planning an iPhone ‘Ultra’ to further push prices up
Over the last few years, Apple has been slowly adjusting the iPhone line-up to allow for more high-end options, with some upgrades being locked to ‘Pro' grade devices. Now, Apple is apparently considering adding a new ‘Ultra' model to its roster. According to a recent Bloomberg report, Apple is planning …
Read More »NexDock Wireless aims to turn your phone into a laptop
Nex Computer recently announced the NexDock Wireless, the most recent iteration of its unique gadget that converts smartphones into laptop computers. Like the original NexDock, the Wireless model looks like your average lightweight laptop, but the wireless connectivity makes it an even more compelling product than its predecessor. Using Bluetooth …
Read More »Apple has reportedly paused development on its own iPhone WiFi chips
Back in 2019, Apple acquired Intel's smartphone modem business for roughly $1 billion, giving Apple everything it needs to develop its own WiFi chips for future devices. We've yet to see Apple make the jump to its own WiFi modems in the iPhone and it looks like the company will …
Read More »TMNT Shredder’s Revenge joins Netflix’s mobile gaming library
In an interesting move, Netflix has been amassing a decent collection of indie games which subscribers can play for no additional cost. Following the likes of OXENFREE, Moonlighter and Immortality, the latest game to join the service is the hit arcade-styled side-scroller TMNT Shredder’s Revenge. Available right now, TMNT Shredder’s …
Read More »Major Stardew Valley update finally comes to iOS and Android
We have seen a decent number of indie developers bring their fully-fledged console/PC games to the mobile platform, with one of the biggest being the hit farming simulator Stardew Valley. Like with many mobile ports however, the game is lagging behind when it comes to updates. Fortunately, the game’s latest …
Read More »PlayStation 2 Emulator development indefinitely suspended following death threats
Over the past many years we have seen the game emulation scene explode in popularity, both in terms of the number of devices capable of emulating older titles, but also thanks to the tireless efforts of the software developers who continuously optimise the emulators to run better and support more …
Read More »CES 2023: Asus rolls out new ROG Maxed-Out laptops
The first day of CES has been eventful, with Intel unveiling new 13th Gen Core mobile processors for laptops and Nvidia rolling out a new line of RTX 40 series GPUs for laptops. Now, laptop makers are showing off their new designs for 2023 and Asus ROG is at the …
Read More »MSI’s upcoming GT77 Titan laptop will be world’s first with 4K/144Hz Mini LED display
The MSI Titan is returning in 2023 in new and improved form. This time around, MSI is laying claim to the title of the world's first 4K/144Hz Mini LED laptop. In an announcement this week, MSI revealed that its new Titan GT77 laptop will be available with a 4K/144Hz Mini …
Read More »Horizon Skyline Laptop Showcase
The Skyline gaming laptop from Horizon has a unique chassis design, so you won't find this anywhere else! Backed up with some pretty impressive specs, the Horizon Skyline stands out from the crowd and looks great. Specification Processor Intel Core i7-12700H 14-Core Processor (24M Cache, up to 4.70 GHz) …
Read More »Chillblast Phantom Laptop Showcase
Not all gaming laptops need to have massive screens and be as thick as a doorstop. Enter the compact 14″ Phantom laptop from UK manufacturer Chillblast. It's very slim and very lightweight. What's not to like? Specification Processor Intel Core i7-12700H 14-Core Processor (24M Cache, up to 4.70 GHz) …
Read More »Chillblast Defiant Laptop Showcase
The Defiant series of laptops from UK-based manufacturer Chillblast are definitely aimed at the gamers out there. Featuring a fully RGB backlit keyboard and two customisable RGB zones flanking the heavy duty cooling system found on the rear, you can see at first glance what this machine is for. It …
Read More »Chillblast x Fnatic Flash Laptop Showcase
Chillblast is the official PC partner of the renowned eSports organisation Fnatic, hence the branding on this slim gaming laptop. Today we check out the Chillblast x Fnatic Flash 16in. With a full metal chassis, an impressive spec list and sitting at just 2.1cm thick, this laptop no joke...
Read More »Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! shuts down after less than two years
In today’s age of constantly updated and always-online video games, it is far too simple for a game to disappear forever, unpreserved. Unfortunately, such is the case with the recently-released mobile runner Crash Bandicoot: On the Run!, which is being wholly shut down after less than two years. Making the …
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