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The first gaming tablets with 240 Hz displays should be available in early 2020. (Source: Weibo)

TCL showcases 10.8-inch 240 Hz display for gaming tablets

Even though the gaming tablet market is not that big right now, TCL is gearing up to release 10.8-inch 240 Hz tablet displays for 2020. Gamers may find the included punch-hole selfie cam a bit annoying, but tablet OEMs will surely like this feature for slim bezel models. The new displays also come with 2,560 x 1,600 resolution, 2 ms GTG response time and HDR capabilities.

Bogdan Solca, 19 Nov 2019 19:07

The Xbox Project Scarlett console could be priced at around US$500. (Image source: Onmsft)

Xbox Project Scarlett will be more powerful than the PS5 and not too pricey according to Microsoft

In a recent interview, Microsoft executive Aaron Greenberg stated that the company is building the “world’s most powerful console”. The Xbox chief himself, Phil Spencer, has also talked about Xbox Project Scarlett’s power and how it will be carefully priced to be competitive. It seems Microsoft is ready to start stealing some limelight from Sony and the PS5.

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Nov 2019 06:15

Xiaomi Mi Gaming Laptop 2019: insider’s tip for noise-resistant gamers

If you happen to be looking for a simple gaming notebook with great price-performance ratio you may want to take a closer look at the 2019 iteration of Xiaomi’s Mi Gaming Laptop. For less than $1,500 you get a 15-inch gaming laptop with Core i7-9750H and GeForce RTX 2060.

Florian Glaser, 19 Nov 2019 03:22

A new Half-Life is apparently on the cards, but not as we know it. (Image source: Den of Geek)

New Half-Life game details leaked ahead of The Game Awards

Rumour has it that Valve plans to announce a new Half-Life game, and soon. Apparently based around protagonist Alyx Vance, the game may see a release as early as Q1 2020. It looks set to be sad news for those holding out for Half-Life 3 or even just Half-Life 2: Episode 3, though.

Alex Alderson, 18 Nov 2019 20:03

AMD and Nvidia work together in Dell's new Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition desktop PC. (Image source: Dell)

Dell combines an AMD Ryzen 9 3950X CPU with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Ti for an astonishing Alienware Aurora desktop

AMD is preparing to officially launch the incredible 16-core Ryzen 9 3950X and Dell has selected it for an Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R10 Gaming Desktop. Understandably, the OEM also chose a high-end GPU in the form of Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 2080 Ti to aid with the processing duties. The premium desktop has been destroying benchmarks apparently at the cost of heat and noise emissions.

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Nov 2019 05:25

Razer Blade Stealth: 4K UHD LCD is the worse choice for this Razer laptop

The Razer Blade Stealth has a premium, compact design and excellent GPU performance. On the other hand, the CPU performance and especially the optional 4K screen disappoint in our review.

Benjamin Herzig, 17 Nov 2019 16:46

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare battle royale may feature handy respawn tokens. (Image source: Activision/Reddit)

Massive Call of Duty: Modern Warfare leak reveals battle royale map, missions, perks, and more

A huge Call of Duty: Modern Warfare leak has detailed plans for a battle royale mode for the smash-hit title. The leaked information includes an image of a map and its zones as well as thorough details of the perks, loot, missions, and game options. Modern Warfare was released on October 25 of this year and raked in US$600 million in sales in just three days.

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Nov 2019 04:10

Age of Empires IV is finally coming. (Image Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft teases Age of Empires IV gameplay at X019

Microsoft unveiled the first gameplay trailer for Age of Empires IV today at the X019 event. The trailer offered a snapshot of two in-game civilizations: The English and the Mongols. At only a minute long, though, it raises more questions than it answers.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 16 Nov 2019 23:17

A new version of the Mi Surface may be on the way. (Source: MyDrivers)

Xiaomi's Mi Surface monitor may be getting a 29-inch variant

The Mi Surface is a recently-released gaming-focused monitor from Xiaomi. Now, a new leak has pointed toward an additional variant of this display line. It is to measure 29 inches rather than 34 as in the original, yet retain this device's 1500R curvature and 144 hertz (Hz) refresh rate.

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Nov 2019 19:45

Frank Azor gets a replacement: Vivian Lien becomes new VP of Alienware and Dell Gaming (Source: Dell)

Frank Azor gets a successor: Vivian Lien becomes new VP of Alienware and Dell Gaming

Dell has found a new pair of eyes to help envision the future of Alienware and the direction it's headed. A larger Alienware presence in eSports, schools, and mainstream media seems likely for more widespread recognition of the brand.

Allen Ngo, 16 Nov 2019 07:00

Pokémon Sword and Shield are facing a user backlash. (Image source: Inverse)

Scathing Metacritic user reviews and #GameFreakLied dull the shine of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield's release

The first user reviews for Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield have started being posted on Metacritic and it’s not looking good for the latest installments in the beloved franchise. At the time of writing, the user score stood at 3.5 for Sword and 3.4 for Shield. Discontent has already been visible on Twitter thanks to the trending hashtag #GameFreakLied.

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Nov 2019 02:27

Google's Stadia console will have very few exciting features at launch. (Source: Google)

Google Stadia will be missing quite a few features at launch

Google Stadia is launching in just a few days, but it looks like a fair number of its features will not be available at launch. Most of these features are related to multiplayer gaming and include State Share, Crowd Play, Stream Connect and Buddy Pass. Additionally, there will be limited functionality for PC, Chromecast Ultra and the wireless controller.

Bogdan Solca, 15 Nov 2019 16:29

NVIDIA may debut consumer-grade Ampere GPUs at Computex 2020 in June next year. (Image source: HKEPC)

Leaks detail delayed NVIDIA Ampere GPU release dates and possible high-end pricing

Current rumours are that NVIDIA has delayed the release of its Ampere GPUs, the next-generation successors of the company's current RTX 20 series product stack. Initially expected in the first half of next year, the 7 nm chips may make an appearance as early as March, but will not hit shelves until several months later.

Alex Alderson, 15 Nov 2019 13:40

MSI GL65 with Core i5-9300H, GTX 1650 GPU, and 512 GB SSD is only $599 right now after rebates (Image source: Newegg)

Deal | MSI GL65 with Core i5-9300H, GTX 1650 GPU, and 512 GB SSD is only $599 right now after rebates

The 15.6-inch MSI GL65 is one of the lighter gaming laptops in its size category due to its narrow bezel design and no-frills approach. Its GeForce GTX 1650 GPU can play the latest games at native 1080p and decent graphical settings without much of a hassle.

Allen Ngo, 15 Nov 2019 05:23

Several Final Fantasy titles are coming to Xbox and PC via Game Pass

Ten of the mainline Final Fantasy games are coming to Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass subscription service. Every main Final Fantasy game since Final Fantasy VII, save for the two MMORPGs (Final Fantasy XI and Final Fantasy XIV), will be released for Xbox Game Pass throughout 2020.

Sam Medley, 15 Nov 2019 00:01

European retailer MediaMarkt Saturn shows off unofficial renders of PlayStation 5

MediaMarkt Saturn, a European retail conglomerate, released a video showing off renders of what it thinks the retail version of the PlayStation 5 will look like. Conjectures include wireless charging, controllers with full touchscreens, and complete backwards compatibility with all PlayStation consoles. Of course, these renders are just based on rumors and are unlikely to be reflective of the final product.

Sam Medley, 14 Nov 2019 22:15

Minecraft Earth now available in the US on iOS and Android

Minecraft Earth, the latest augmented reality title from Mojang, is now available in the United States and a few other countries. The title is currently in Early Access. In true Minecraft style, Minecraft Earth focuses on collecting materials and building structures. However, the title uses AR to simulate the structures in real life.

Sam Medley, 14 Nov 2019 21:44

The new Radeon RX 5300M is estimated to at least 18% slower than the 5500M GPU. (Source: AMD)

AMD launches the Radeon RX 5300M mobile GPU

Based on the same Navi 14 chip, the Radeon RX 5300M comes with the same number of compute / texture units and ROPs, but it gets lower bandwidths and VRAM capacities limited to 3 GB when compared to the 5500M model. The reduced specs may lead to a performance drop of around 20%.

Bogdan Solca, 14 Nov 2019 17:10

Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield feature the Dynamaxing system. (Image source: Game Freaks/The Pokémon Company)

Early Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield reviews hint that the games have weathered the leaks and the Pokédex Dexit storm

The first reviews for Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield have started coming in, and it appears the latest Pokémon titles are not a disaster. After being subject to numerous massive leaks and the controversial “Dexit” storm, the 8th Gen games have been praised for being streamlined and enjoyable, but they have not been met with universal acclaim.

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Nov 2019 22:30

All the premium desktop-grade components add quite a bit of thickness and weight to Eurocom's latest gaming laptops. (Source: Eurocom)

Eurocom's Sky X4C / X7C laptops now integrate Intel's desktop-grade Core i9-9900KS CPUs

The Sky X4C / X7C laptops can easily replace a gaming desktop system, as they integrate desktop-grade components such as the Core i9-900KS CPU and the RTX 2080 or Quadro P5000 GPUs. Additionally, users can add up to 128 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 20 TB of storage space through 2x NVMe slots and 2x 2.5-inch SATA bays.

Bogdan Solca, 13 Nov 2019 17:50

Google Stadia app comes to iOS, but it is not for playing games

Google's Stadia app is now available for iOS. However, this version of the app will not be able to play games when the service launches next week; rather, it is designed to manage a user's Stadia library. Surprisingly, the app already has a 4.6-star rating despite not being able to do anything yet.

Sam Medley, 13 Nov 2019 14:51

The PS5 could utilize external SSD cartridges for simple storage expansion. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

PlayStation 5 console might come with expandable storage in the form of external SSD cartridges

There is a growing belief that Sony may be planning on offering expandable storage in the form of SSD cartridges for the PlayStation 5. A patent drawing originally thought to be a game cartridge is now being reconsidered as a possible straightforward external solution for supporting the PS5’s internal custom SSD when it is reaching its storage limits.

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Nov 2019 03:11

NVIDIA is currently running a COD-themed promotion. (Source: NVIDIA)

The chance to bundle Call of Duty: Modern Warfare with a new RTX card will be gone soon

NVIDIA is offering a free copy of the latest Call of Duty PC game with every purchase of an RTX graphics card, desktop or notebook. However, this deal's window is shrinking: it is only available until November 18, 2019. The GPUs must be bought from nvidia.com or its official partners for the promotion to apply.

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Nov 2019 20:19

Lilith will play an important role in Diablo IV, possibly even replacing Diablo as the end boss. (Source: Blizzard)

Unconfirmed Diablo IV details spotted in 4-month-old leak, full class roster revealed

Back in July, a Blizzard employee unveiled most of the details presented at BlizzCon, but the Reddit post was dismissed as pure speculation. Nevertheless, the details are spot on for the most part, and there is some info on aspects that haven't been touched in the BlizzCon presentations, like the full class roster, planned classes, next gen console support and closed beta planned date.

Bogdan Solca, 12 Nov 2019 17:13

Here's the full launch lineup for Google's Stadia (plus what's coming soon)

Google's Stadia game streaming service is coming November 19. The service will initially launch with 12 games (listed below) and will eventually gain 14 more before the end of the year. Only those that purchased a Stadia Founder's Edition bundle will be able to access the service on November 19.

Sam Medley, 12 Nov 2019 00:45

AMD Renoir Ryzen 4000 Zen 2 APUs could sport Vega 12 and Vega 15 iGPUs. (Source: The Inquirer)

Iris Plus and MX250 could be in trouble: AMD Ryzen 4000 Renoir Zen 2 APUs touted have a Ryzen 9 variant, expected to sport Vega 12 and Vega 15 iGPUs

AMD's upcoming Renoir Zen2 APUs could feature a Vega 12 iGPU, according to information from Komachi. Since the 7nm node affords accommodation of more cores, it is also being speculated that a Vega 15 iGPU is also highly probable. We don't know much about these upcoming APUs, but a proper memory implementation could seen them further widening the gap with the Iris Plus Graphics G7 and the NVIDIA GeForce MX250.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Nov 2019 06:54

There will be plenty of gamers hoping for a PS Vita 2. (Image source: YouTube/concept)

Speculation of PlayStation 5 game cartridge function or PlayStation Vita 2 development fueled by patent

Sony Interactive Entertainment has filed a patent application with Brazil’s Instituto Nacional da Propriedade Industrial (INPI) that features a drawing of what looks like a game cartridge. Could the upcoming PlayStation 5 console include a game cartridge slot or has SIE got another console in the works, such as a PS Vita 2?

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Nov 2019 17:36

Asus has instituted a new beta program. (Source: Asus)

Asus opens a beta program for Android 10 on the 12GB ROG Phone II

Asus is currently inviting those who own the ROG Phone II to join its Android 10 beta program for this device. However, this only appears to apply to the ZS660KL model, the 12GB/512GB international variant. Those who wish to get this update need to join the OEM's mobile device forum, have an Asus Member's account and be prepared to submit a lot of sensitive info about the phone in question.

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Nov 2019 16:13

The Omen 17t gaming laptop. (Source: HP)

HP knocks up to US$400 off a variety of Envy, Spectre and Omen notebooks

HP is having something of a pre-Black Friday sales event in which US$100 or more is taken off many up-to-date PCs from the Envy, Spectre or Omen laptop series. Examples include the Omen 17t and 15T Spectre x360. This promotion also includes HP Chromebooks, Envy desktops and photo printers.

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Nov 2019 20:09

The Radeon RX 5500 is based on 7nm RDNA architecture. (Image source: AMD)

AMD pits its Radeon RX 5500 against Nvidia's GeForce GTX 1650 in leaked sales guide benchmarks

A sales guide for the AMD Radeon RX 5500 Graphics has been posted online, revealing some performance details about the upcoming graphics card. The RX 5500 is listed in numerous triple-A gaming benchmarks challenging the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 card, and unsurprisingly the AMD product thrashes the GTX 1650 in every test.

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Nov 2019 17:49

It seems Galarian Ponyta will be exclusive to Pokémon Shield. (Image source: TheGamer)

Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield news: Latest leak will help you choose between Ponyta and Darumaka; Nintendo fights back

The latest apparent Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield leak has detailed which Pokémon will be exclusive to each game. Ever since Pokémon Red and Blue were released in 1996, gamers have had to carefully choose which game to buy or just purchase both titles. In the meantime, Nintendo has been wielding its legal sword as some social media sources have been suspended.

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Nov 2019 03:36

Six more titles come to Apple Arcade

Six more games are now available for mobile devices through the Apple Arcade service. The monthly subscription service is fast approaching its goal of offering over 100 high-quality games for $5/month.

Sam Medley, 08 Nov 2019 21:28

These icons are few and far between for some Pokémon GO players. (Source: Bulbapedia)

Niantic is addressing its current Pokéstop deficiency in Pokémon GO

Pokémon GO remains one of the world's most popular augmented-reality (AR) mobile games. However, it has a persistent discrepancy as a title in this ecosystem, which is a lack of Pokéstops, particularly in more isolated regions. Therefore, its maker Niantic is about to launch a more global method of taking user suggestions for additional such item-sources in the future.

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Nov 2019 19:35

This year's Acer Predator Helios 300 sports more than just refreshed internals. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Acer Predator Helios 300: A midrange gaming laptop with awful battery life and disappointing speakers

Acer considers the Acer Predator Helios 300 one of its entry-level gaming laptops, except that it starts at US$1,199.99. While its Intel Core i7-9750H processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GPU can handle triple-A 1080p gaming, the new Helios 300 falls short of the performance that its competitors offer. Worse still, its battery life leaves plenty to be desired.

Alex Alderson, 08 Nov 2019 17:59

Globalization, rapid console generation transition, and ease of coding should help the PlayStation 5 match its predecessor's success

In a revealing interview, the current president and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, Jim Ryan, has been discussing PlayStation 5 business. The executive feels globalization is a vital concept behind future PlayStation success and has been proudly sharing feedback from developers about the ease of coding on the PS5. Ryan also stated that encouraging gamers to move from the PS4 to the PS5 is a key goal for the company.

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Nov 2019 02:13

Dell will send a technician to your home to upgrade your Alienware Area-51m laptop for you

Having a laptop with removable and upgradeable graphics has its benefits. Dell will help you upgrade to the GeForce RTX 2070 or RTX 2080 without needing to replace your entire Alienware Area-51m system.

Allen Ngo, 07 Nov 2019 17:00

Pokemon GO to get live AR multiplayer feature, called Buddy Adventure

Pokémon GO will be getting a live AR multiplayer feature sometime soon. Currently called "Buddy Adventure," the feature will allow two players to interact with each other's Buddy Pokémon in real-time through their smartphone cameras. The feature is based on developer Niantic's real-time AR networking technology.

Sam Medley, 06 Nov 2019 18:47

AMD Navi 20-series could finally level-up the GPU competition next year. (Source: PCGamesN)

AMD Navi 21 Lite, Navi 22, and Navi 23 spotted in Linux driver patch, expected to offer tough competition to NVIDIA Ampere

References to upcoming Navi 20-series GPUs, the Navi 21 Lite, Navi 22, and Navi 23, have surfaced in new Linux driver patches confirming that AMD's RDNA 2 development is on track. Not much information can be gleaned from the driver code itself apart from speculation that Navi 21 could shape-up to be a viable competitor to NVIDIA's upcoming Ampere offerings.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Nov 2019 07:05

It's rumored that Nintendo has tracked down the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield leaker. (Image source: Nintendo/VG247)

Game over: Entire Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield cast of 400 Galar Pokédex characters revealed but alleged leaker may have been nabbed

The recent Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield leak has been quite astonishing in its enormity and impact. The games themselves are scheduled for release on November 15 but it now seems the entire Pokédex has been revealed, with 400 Pokémon taking part. However, there are claims that the person behind the leak has been discovered by Nintendo.

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Nov 2019 18:47

PlayGalaxy Link betas are now available on Galaxy S10 phones. (Source: SamMobile)

Samsung ports its PlayGalaxy Link service to S10-line phones

Samsung launched PlayGalaxy Link with the Note 10 series. It is a service by which a PC connection makes the games thereon available for streaming via a corresponding app on these phones. Its latest beta extends compatibility to the S10 series.

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Nov 2019 18:38

Maingear Vector offers 144 Hz 1080p IPS display, Core i7-9750H CPU, and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics for $1499

The Vector promises "unbeatable value" in the mid-range 15.6-inch gaming space. The chassis borrows heavily from the Intel white label chassis released just a few weeks ago but with a repositioned webcam and different dimensions.

Allen Ngo, 05 Nov 2019 17:02

Dragon Age 4 teaser, launch might take place on December 4 (Source: BioWare)

BioWare teaser suggests that Dragon Age 4 could be unveiled next month

Although the launch date of the next Dragon Age game is not set in stone yet, BioWare has recently published a teaser on Twitter that labels December 4 as "Dragon 4ge Day" so at least some kind of Dragon Age 4-related official announcement is definitely in the pipeline. Sadly, this highly-anticipated title might launch in 2022.

Codrut Nistor, 04 Nov 2019 13:38

Gaming

TCL showcases 10.8-inch 240 Hz display for gaming tablets

Exclusive: Nvidia Super graphics cards for laptops in 2020

PNY GeForce GTX 1660 XLR8 Gaming OC Graphics Card Review: A small GPU for compact PCs

Xbox Project Scarlett will be more powerful than the PS5 and not too pricey according to Microsoft

82% Xiaomi Mi Gaming Laptop 2019 Review: Return of the Exotic

Xiaomi Mi Gaming Laptop 2019: insider’s tip for noise-resistant gamers

New Half-Life game details leaked ahead of The Game Awards

Dell combines an AMD Ryzen 9 3950X CPU with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Ti for an astonishing Alienware Aurora desktop

Razer Blade Stealth: 4K UHD LCD is the worse choice for this Razer laptop

Massive Call of Duty: Modern Warfare leak reveals battle royale map, missions, perks, and more

Microsoft teases Age of Empires IV gameplay at X019

Xiaomi's Mi Surface monitor may be getting a 29-inch variant

Frank Azor gets a successor: Vivian Lien becomes new VP of Alienware and Dell Gaming

Hands On: PS4 Death Stranding Limited Edition Console

Scathing Metacritic user reviews and #GameFreakLied dull the shine of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield's release

Google Stadia will be missing quite a few features at launch

Leaks detail delayed NVIDIA Ampere GPU release dates and possible high-end pricing

Deal | MSI GL65 with Core i5-9300H, GTX 1650 GPU, and 512 GB SSD is only $599 right now after rebates

Several Final Fantasy titles are coming to Xbox and PC via Game Pass

European retailer MediaMarkt Saturn shows off unofficial renders of PlayStation 5

Minecraft Earth now available in the US on iOS and Android

AMD launches the Radeon RX 5300M mobile GPU

Early Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield reviews hint that the games have weathered the leaks and the Pokédex Dexit storm

Eurocom's Sky X4C / X7C laptops now integrate Intel's desktop-grade Core i9-9900KS CPUs

Google Stadia app comes to iOS, but it is not for playing games

PlayStation 5 console might come with expandable storage in the form of external SSD cartridges

The chance to bundle Call of Duty: Modern Warfare with a new RTX card will be gone soon

Unconfirmed Diablo IV details spotted in 4-month-old leak, full class roster revealed

Need for Speed Heat Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

Here's the full launch lineup for Google's Stadia (plus what's coming soon)

Iris Plus and MX250 could be in trouble: AMD Ryzen 4000 Renoir Zen 2 APUs touted have a Ryzen 9 variant, expected to sport Vega 12 and Vega 15 iGPUs

Speculation of PlayStation 5 game cartridge function or PlayStation Vita 2 development fueled by patent

Asus opens a beta program for Android 10 on the 12GB ROG Phone II

HP knocks up to US$400 off a variety of Envy, Spectre and Omen notebooks

AMD pits its Radeon RX 5500 against Nvidia's GeForce GTX 1650 in leaked sales guide benchmarks

Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield news: Latest leak will help you choose between Ponyta and Darumaka; Nintendo fights back

87% Acer ConceptD 7 Laptop in Review: Top-of-the-line Intel CPU with throttling behavior

Six more titles come to Apple Arcade

Niantic is addressing its current Pokéstop deficiency in Pokémon GO

Acer Predator Helios 300: A midrange gaming laptop with awful battery life and disappointing speakers

Globalization, rapid console generation transition, and ease of coding should help the PlayStation 5 match its predecessor's success

Dell will send a technician to your home to upgrade your Alienware Area-51m laptop for you

Pokemon GO to get live AR multiplayer feature, called Buddy Adventure

82% Acer Predator Helios 300 Laptop Review: A modern gaming laptop with a Turing GPU

AMD Navi 21 Lite, Navi 22, and Navi 23 spotted in Linux driver patch, expected to offer tough competition to NVIDIA Ampere

Game over: Entire Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield cast of 400 Galar Pokédex characters revealed but alleged leaker may have been nabbed

Samsung ports its PlayGalaxy Link service to S10-line phones

Maingear Vector offers 144 Hz 1080p IPS display, Core i7-9750H CPU, and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics for $1499

BioWare teaser suggests that Dragon Age 4 could be unveiled next month

Call of Duty Modern Warfare Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

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