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The ONEXPLAYER is now available with a choice of five processors. (Image source: One-netbook)

The ONEXPLAYER is now available with AMD Ryzen 7 4800U or Ryzen 7 5700U APUs

One-netbook has made the AMD versions of the ONEXPLAYER available to order. The ONEXPLAYER can now be configured with either a Ryzen 7 4800U or Ryzen 7 5700U. The difference between the Ryzen 7 5700U and Core i7-1165G7 model can b...

Alex Alderson, 19 Nov 2021 14:30

Fortnite fails to get approval in China and the game's Chinese servers have shut down. (Image source: Epic Games)

Fortnite quits China as the Chinese government tightens regulations of the games industry

Chinese servers of the popular game Fortnite stopped working on November 15 after the game failed to get approval from the Chinese government. This marks the end of Fortnite's three-year limited trial run in the country. Fortnite'...

Fawad Murtaza, 16 Nov 2021 19:35

The RTX 2060 12 GB has taken a step closer to being released. (Image source: NVIDIA)

Multiple NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SKUs with 12 GB of VRAM registered ahead of December 7 anticipated release

NVIDIA is expected to announce an RTX 2060 with 12 GB of VRAM soon, with a view to easing pressure on the desktop graphics card market. Now, Gigabyte has registered several RTX 2060 12 GB SKUs with the EEC, signalling that it inte...

Alex Alderson, 16 Nov 2021 19:33

NVIDIA's spatial upscaler could offer a DLSS alternative for older NVDIA cards and games that don't support the technique (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA releases a six-tap spatial upscaling alternative to AMD's FSR, enabled at the driver level and compatible with a much wider range of games through the GeForce Experience overlay

With the release of NVIDIA's latest driver update, spatial upscaling is added into both GeForce Experience and the NVIDIA Control Panel. The six-tap upscaling algorithm looks to be a more direct competitor to FSR than DLSS, and dr...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 16 Nov 2021 15:50

Halo Infinite multiplayer has launched with over 200,000 gamers currently playing on Steam (Source: Xbox)

Halo Infinite multiplayer passes 200,000 concurrent players on Steam and Season 1 extends to May 2022

Microsoft unveiled the release of Halo Infinite multiplayer on November 15. The free-to-play multiplayer crossed 200,000 concurrent players on Steam, which is a Steam launch record for Microsoft. However, Season 1 has been extende...

Aleem Ali, 16 Nov 2021 14:08

Alder Lake owners with older "compatible" AIO coolers could run into intolerably high temps due to poor contact (Image source: Intel)

LGA 1700's asymmetrical socket design means that older AIO coolers could have trouble with Alder Lake thermals

Following an Igor's Lab report about changes to the LGA 1700 socket design, WCCFTech tested out multiple previous-gen AIO coolers that are theoretically compatible, discovering that many made inadequate contact with the Alder Lake...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 16 Nov 2021 13:29

Vanguard and Warzone cheaters could now get banned across multiple Call of Duty titles, including unreleased ones (Image source: Activision)

Activision's new Call of Duty ban policy could get you kicked from multiple CoD titles, including future ones

After adding in a kernel-level anti-cheat solution to Call of Duty: Vanguard, Activision revised its enforcement policy, highlighting that severe infractions could result in players getting banned in past, present, and future Call...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 16 Nov 2021 12:56

NVIDIA's GeForce Now service is capping framerates below 60 FPS for paid, Priority tier members (Image source: NVIDIA)

GeForce Now Priority members report a sub-60 FPS cap on certain games, despite being offered GeForce RTX 2080-class cloud hardware

GeForce Now Priority tier users report that NVIDIA is capping their framerates in certain games below 60 FPS, going as low as 45 FPS in titles like Assassin's Creed Odyssey and Cyberpunk 2077. This is despite the fact that Priorit...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 16 Nov 2021 10:14

The ONEXPLAYER will soon be available with a Ryzen 7 4800U or Ryzen 7 5700U. (Image source: One-netbook)

ONEXPLAYER with AMD Ryzen 7 5700U shows promising performance in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Forza Horizon 5

A YouTuber has showcased the performance of the ONEXPLAYER with a Ryzen 7 5700U APU. The ONEXPLAYER will also be available with a Ryzen 7 4800U, both with a 1 TB SSD and 16 GB of RAM.

Alex Alderson, 15 Nov 2021 19:23

Xbox Design Lab custom controller designs (Source: Xbox Wire)

Xbox Design Lab revives rubberized grips and metallic finishes, offers new color options

In addition to the rubberized grips and metallic finishes that are returning to Xbox Design Lab, the list of customization options available for Xbox controllers and their parts also includes a few new color options and designs in...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Nov 2021 15:17

Gucci and Microsoft have teamed up to develop a limited-edition Xbox Series X console. (Image source: Gucci)

Microsoft reveals a limited-edition Xbox Series X with laser-cut Gucci branding

Gucci and Microsoft have collaborated on a limited-edition Xbox Series X console. The device celebrates the 100th anniversary of Gucci and the 20th anniversary of Microsoft.

Polly Allcock, 14 Nov 2021 21:26

The actually pretty decent graphics of the GTA Triology Definitive Edition are ruined by bugs, glitches and other technical issues (Image: Rockstar Games)

GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition: PC version pulled from sale as GTA 3, Vice City and San Andreas Remastered are plagued by bugs and technical issues

The release of the highly anticipated remastered versions of GTA 3, GTA Vice City and GTA San Andreas is a huge disappointment for many fans. Rockstar Games has now even stopped selling the PC version of the GTA Trilogy Definitive...

Enrico Frahn, 12 Nov 2021 20:00

ViewSonic unveiled the Elite XG271QG during the summer. (Image source: ViewSonic)

ViewSonic Elite XG271QG: 27-inch, 2.5K and 240 Hz gaming monitor to launch later this month for €1,099

ViewSonic has confirmed the pricing and release date of the Elite XG271QG, its long-awaited 240 Hz gaming monitor. The Elite XG271QG has a 27-inch panel, is VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified and runs natively at 2.5K.

Alex Alderson, 12 Nov 2021 13:59

The Playdate will now not ship until early 2022. (Image source: Panic)

Playdate shipping date slips until 'early 2022'

Panic has announced that it is unable to fulfil Playdate orders until 'early 2022' at the earliest. Future orders will not ship until 2023 either, with battery issues and CPU shortages cited as a reason for the delay.

Alex Alderson, 12 Nov 2021 12:50

AMD RDNA 3 Navi 31 is rumored to offer 15,360 SPs in 120 workgroup processors. (Image Source: AMD)

Spectacular AMD Navi 31 RDNA 3 MCM specs indicate 15,360 SPs, 32 GB 256-bit GDDR6, 2.5 GHz boost, and 75 TFLOPs, Nvidia Lovelace AD102 could go up to 92 TFLOPs

We are getting to know that AMD's upcoming Navi 31 RDNA 3 GPU is likely to feature 120 workgroup processors or 15,360 streaming processors. Also being speculated is a 256 MB or 512 MB 3D Infinity Cache and a 2.5 GHz boost clock th...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Nov 2021 16:17

GTA San Andreas is free to play via Xbox Game Pass; GTA III will be free for PS Now subscribers in December. (Image source: Rockstar)

GTA San Andreas - The Definitive Edition is already available for free; GTA III will be free in December

Microsoft has quietly brought GTA San Andreas - The Definitive Edition to Xbox Game Pass subscribers on the same day as the US$59.99 trilogy goes on sale. While the game is not free on PlayStation, GTA III will be from early next ...

Alex Alderson, 11 Nov 2021 15:40

The next ROG Strix Scar 15 has appeared at the FCC, current model pictured. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 incoming with an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and DDR5 RAM

A new version of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has leaked with next-generation AMD and NVIDIA hardware. The 15.6-inch laptop will be available with an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, an octa-core APU with 16 threads. ASUS has also equipped the n...

Alex Alderson, 11 Nov 2021 15:35

The Steam Deck has been delayed by two months and is expected to begin shipping in February 2022. (Image: Valve)

Steam Deck postponed until early 2022

Due to issues with the supply chain network, Valve has announced that the Steam Deck will be postponed until February 2022. The Steam Deck is Valve's newest device to entice gamers who desire PC gaming in a handheld form factor. H...

Aleem Ali, 11 Nov 2021 13:16

The modded gameplay video shows Forza Horizon 5 running with ray-tracing enabled in the open world (Image source: Microsoft)

Modder uses Cheat engine to enable ray tracing in Forza Horizon 5's gameplay sections, with glorious results

Modder Digital Dreams recently posted a YouTube video showcasing Forza Horizon 5 running with ray-tracing enabled in gameplay sections, via a Cheat Engine tweak. While system specs weren't given, it appears that Digital Dreams is ...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 11 Nov 2021 12:38

The newly updated Precision X1 tool could help NVIDIA gamers achieve more stable overclocks (Image source: Amazon)

EVGA's Precision X1 overclocking gets an overhauled voltage-frequency curve tool after the New World GeForce RTX 3090 debacle

EVGA's Precision X1 overclocking tool recently received a major update that overhauls the VF (voltage-frequency curve) editor, as well as a way to synchronize the in-app frame limiter with the frame limiting option in the NVIDIA c...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 11 Nov 2021 12:13

New State features enhanced graphics and a host of new gameplay options (Image source: Krafton)

PUBG: New State finally launches, delivering a next-gen update to the classic battle royale game on mobile

PUBG: New State, the hotly anticipated successor to the original PUBG, has launched officially on Android and iOS in over 200 countries and territories. New State sports significantly enhanced graphics, larger maps, and a futurist...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 11 Nov 2021 11:35

It will be even more difficult to get your hands on a PS5 in 2022

PS5 stocks to get worse in 2022 as Sony cuts production forecast

A new report from Bloomberg suggests that it will be harder to get your hands on a PS5 in 2022. Sony has reportedly lowered its sales targets due to component shortages. It hopes to sell about 15 million consoles by March 2022 ins...

Anil Ganti, 11 Nov 2021 10:41

With the appropriate settings, Forza Horizon 5 on PC looks as good, if not better than on Xbox Series X (Image: Microsoft)

Forza Horizon 5: Video shows recommended PC settings that match the gorgeous 4K graphics of Xbox Series X

The new exclusive open world racing game for Microsoft's platforms looks amazingly realistic on the Xbox Series X, and with the right settings it can even look a tad better on PC, arguably making it one of the most beautiful video...

Enrico Frahn, 10 Nov 2021 21:32

The buyout is enabling unparalleled visual fidelity for all Unity-based future projects. (Image Source: Unity)

Unity is buying VFX giant Weta Digital in preparation for the metaverse boom

With the acquisition of all the artist tools, core pipeline, intellectual property and engineering talent from Weta Digital, Unity is set to become the premier video game engine to power future metaverse projects.

Bogdan Solca, 10 Nov 2021 19:57

Review of the AMD Radeon RX 6600 Mid-Range Desktop GPU

Energy-efficient 1080p GPU! The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT was released two months ago. Now we are getting the AMD Radeon RX 6600. The energy-efficient GPU did well in our suite of benchmarks. ...
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | AMD Radeon RX 6600 | 32.00"

Sebastian Bade, 10 Nov 2021 17:26

Pokemon GO creator, Niantic, envisions a "real-world metaverse" as it releases an AR Developer Kit

Niantic, famous for developing games like Pokemon GO, has released an Augmented Reality Developer Kit (ARDK) for people who want to build AR games. The ARDK is available for free and allows developers to build upon Niantic's core ...

Fawad Murtaza, 09 Nov 2021 20:42

Rockstar could launch a remastered version of GTA 4 in 2023

Grand Theft Auto 4 remaster reportedly in the works; will be launched sometime in 2023

An industry insider (RalphsValve) has heard that Rockstar is planning to remaster Grand Theft Auto 4. The game will be launched for all major platforms sometime in 2023. It will be single-player only and include content from the '...

Anil Ganti, 09 Nov 2021 15:50

Even more powerful mini PCs are coming soon from MinisForum. (Image Source: MinisForum)

MinisForum mini PC with Ryzen 9 5900X CPU and discrete GPU in the works

The upcoming mini PCs will support up to a Ryzen 9 5900X desktop-grade CPU coupled to a discrete GPU. MinisForum mentions that the power consumption can range between 120 W and 1000 W, so it also offers support for ATX SFX power s...

Bogdan Solca, 09 Nov 2021 14:59

The GPD XP is a 6.81-inch handheld running Android 11. (Image source: GPD)

The GPD XP is now orderable globally for under US$350

GPD has started selling the GPD XP online. The Android-based gaming handheld has a 6.81-inch display, a 7,000 mAh battery, modular controllers and is available for under US$350.

Alex Alderson, 09 Nov 2021 14:56

The ONEXPLAYER AMD edition will be joined by a mini variant. (Image source: One-netbook)

One-netbook teases the ONEXPLAYER mini and an ONEXPLAYER with an AMD Ryzen processor

One-netbook has confirmed that it will be bringing an AMD Ryzen version of the ONEXPLAYER to market. Additionally, the company is planning on releasing an ONEXPLAYER mini too with a 7-inch display.

Alex Alderson, 09 Nov 2021 14:45

The OnePlus Nord 2 x PAC-MAN Edition will debut on November 15. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Nord 2 x PAC-MAN Edition to come with a unique design and plenty of game-related content

OnePlus has lifted the lid on the PAC-MAN Edition of the Nord 2. The handset will launch on November 15 across the EU, India and the UK. The OnePlus Nord 2 x PAC-MAN Edition can be won in a PAC-MAN web-based game or purchased for ...

Alex Alderson, 09 Nov 2021 14:36

Nintendo has committed to improving the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack after complaints made by customers. (Image source: Nintendo)

Nintendo hints at a new console and promises to improve Switch Online

Nintendo has briefed investors that it is already planning its next console, though it is focusing on 'value-added services' as well. The company also confirmed that it would continue to work on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expans...

Polly Allcock, 08 Nov 2021 23:35

PNY's DDR5 memory acquires more detailed specs and release dates

PNY had revealed that the next generation of its XLR8 Gaming RAM would be DDR5. Now, it has announced that these MAKO and MAKO RGB sticks will be on the market shortly. They will be joined by Performance DDR5, which will support t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Nov 2021 18:07

The Intel Core i7-12700H and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti mobile have been spotted alongside an HP Omen gaming laptop

Geekbench listing confirms key Intel Core i7-12700H and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti mobile specs

An HP Omen 17 variant running the 12th-generation Intel Core i7-12700H Alder Lake processor and laptop version of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has been spotted online. It scores 90,114 and 127,392 on the Geekbench Vulkan and Ope...

Anil Ganti, 08 Nov 2021 14:33

GTA: The Trilogy Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch (Source: Rockstar Store)

GTA: The Trilogy Definitive Edition also coming to Nintendo Switch

With a release date set for November 11th, GTA: The Trilogy Definitive Edition is now ready to hit the Nintendo Switch as well. Rockstar confirmed this via six new screenshots from this ported edition of the upcoming title which p...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Nov 2021 13:41

Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6 in review: 4K gaming laptop with good battery life

Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6: 2 kg gaming laptop with 600-nit display

The Ryzen 9 5900HX APU and the GeForce RTX 3060 laptop GPU bring almost every computer game smoothly onto the matte 4K screen. The latter scores points with very good color reproduction (Pantone-certified) and high brightness. Thi...

Sascha Mölck, 08 Nov 2021 06:34

Netflix streams games as well as shows now. (Source: Netflix)

Netflix is slated to pose the next big threat to Apple's App Store monopoly

Netflix has started to offer games as well as conventional content on Android. It is now also projected to do the same on iOS - however, there is an obstacle in the way of these alleged plans, and it is, of course, Apple's policy ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Nov 2021 22:33

Elden Ring will feature horse riding, close combat, NPC interaction, exploration, and stealth gameplay. (Image source: Bandai Namco/FromSoftware - edited)

Official Elden Ring game specs and compatibility details published: PC locked at up to 60 FPS and no 4K or ray tracing for the Xbox Series S

Bandai Namco Entertainment has published the official game specs and compatibility details for Elden Ring. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X owners and PC users with powerful rigs should get to enjoy the potential of up to 4K resolu...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Nov 2021 21:58

eFootball 2022 will not reach version 1.0.0 until sometime next year. (Image source: Konami)

Konami begins killing off eFootball 2022 after delaying any new features until next year

Konami has released version 0.9.1 of eFootball 2022, the first patch for the much-maligned game. While version 0.9.1 introduces numerous fixes, it contains no new features. Konami expected to add features next week with version 1....

Alex Alderson, 06 Nov 2021 00:23

The i5-12400F features a smaller die with no efficiency cores. (Image Source: Comptoir Hardware)

Best buy incoming: sub-US$200 Intel Core i5-12400F beats the Ryzen 5 5600X

For now, the i5-12600K is the value king, but, if you can wait for the i5-12400F releasing in two months, you could get roughly the same performance for sub-US$200.

Bogdan Solca, 05 Nov 2021 18:13

Intel's Alder Lake chips have arrived to put the squeeze on AMD's Zen 3 Ryzen selection. (Image source: Intel/AMD - edited)

AMD hits 30.87% share against Intel in Steam's survey for October but Alder Lake could reverse the trend

AMD has increased its overall PC processor usage share in the October Steam hardware and software survey. Team Red has enjoyed constant gains against Intel throughout most of 2020. However, Alder Lake, and especially the Intel Cor...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Nov 2021 09:17

Asus releases the ROG Phone 5S gaming flagship smartphones to the European market

Asus refreshed its premium Android gaming smartphones of 2021 with the enhanced Snapdragon 888 Plus processor. Now, the resulting ROG Phone 5S series for the European market has been launched. It offers up to 18GB of RAM in a 6.78...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Nov 2021 21:44

Elden Ring now up for pre-order

Scheduled to launch across multiple platforms on February 25, 2022, Elden Ring is now up for pre-order in five editions, including a numbered and limited edition of 6,000 units worldwide. Unsurprisingly, it looks like the Premium ...

Codrut Nistor, 04 Nov 2021 18:50

Sharkoon SKILLER SGK50 S4 mechanical 60 percent keyboard (Source: Sharkoon)

Sharkoon unveils the SKILLER SGK50 S4, its first mechanical 60 percent keyboard

Priced at roughly US$80, the Sharkoon SKILLER SGK50 S4 comes with three switch choices, namely Kailh red, brown, and blue. All these switches have an average life cycle of at least 70 million keystrokes. The list of available layo...

Codrut Nistor, 04 Nov 2021 15:59

Blockchain technology is changing the future of video games. (Image Source: Scoop Blogs)

Ubisoft plans to develop blockchain-based play-to-earn NFT games

The metaverse is the next big thing and Ubisoft intends to become one of the major players in the blockchain-based video game industry by integrating a pay-to-earn model.

Bogdan Solca, 04 Nov 2021 15:52