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The RTX 3090 will be in very short supply at launch according to Nvidia. (Image: Nvidia)

Nvidia warns to expect low stock of impending RTX 3090 launch GPUs, more customer blowback inbound

With the Nvidia RTX 3090 launch a mere few hours away, Nvidia has advised potential buyers to expect a shortage of cards much as was experienced with the recent launch of the RTX 3080 cards. The company has issued a statement already apologizing in advance for shortage.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 Sep 2020 11:56

The ROG Phone 3. (Source: Asus)

The Asus ROG Phone 3 will be released to North America soon, as confirmed by the FCC

Asus launched the ROG Phone 3, its latest gaming flagship Android phone, in July 2020. However, it never materialized on the US or Canadian markets. The device has just appeared on the FCC database, suggesting that it is finally approved for sale in the region.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Sep 2020 23:11

Image via AMD

New Linux kernel update may have tipped AMD's hand by leaking Big Navi specs

A new update to the Radeon Open Compute (ROCm) firmware details some key specs for Big Navi, codenamed Sienna Cichlid, and Navy Flounder. These include the number of Compute Units (CUs) and the memory bandwidth of the two new GPUs from AMD.

Sam Medley, 23 Sep 2020 22:10

The GeForce RTX 3090 Founders Edition seems to handle 8K gaming well. (Image source: NVIDIA)

Early NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 8K gaming benchmarks show 60 FPS capabilities of upcoming US$1,499 card

Early 8K benchmarks for the GeForce RTX 3090 Founders Edition have been published, showing the capabilities of NVIDIA's US$1,499 card in games like Control, Death Stranding, Doom Eternal, and Forza Horizon 4. It is not 60 FPS across the board for the RTX 3090, but the card can reach this threshold in some triple-A titles.

Alex Alderson, 23 Sep 2020 16:24

New leak: AMD Ryzen 6000H Rembrandt laptop APUs with 6 nm Zen 3 + RDNA2 cores to support LPDDR5-6400 RAM and dual USB4 connectors, could launch in late 2021

New leak: AMD Ryzen 6000H Rembrandt laptop APUs with 6 nm Zen 3 + RDNA2 cores to support LPDDR5-6400 RAM and dual USB4 connectors, could launch in late 2021

AMD's leaked roadmap now shows that the Rembrandt APUs would come in desktop as well as laptop versions with 6 nm Zen 3 cores and RDNA2 iGPUs, plus support for DDR5-5200 / LPDDR5-6400 RAM, a mysterious CVML (computer vision & machine learning) component, 20x PCIe 4 lanes and two USB4 connectors.

Bogdan Solca, 23 Sep 2020 14:43

The new 980 PRO. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung launches the 980 PRO SSD globally

The 980 PRO NVMe M.2 is a new Samsung SSD designed for high-performance PCs - and, according to all its leaks, the PlayStation 5. Its maker has finally formally unleashed it on the world. Its ultra-high read and write speeds have been confirmed by the OEM, as has its PCIe 4.0 support.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Sep 2020 21:24

Killer's new Ethernet dongle. (Source: Rivet Networks)

Rivet Networks announces the new Killer USB type C 3.1 to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet adapter

The Killer brand of networking products has unveiled its latest adapter: one with a USB type C connector at one end and an RJ-45 jack rated for up to 2.5 gigabit Ethernet at the other. Rivet Networks asserts it is the world's first adapter designed for competitive gaming or other high-performance PC tasks in mind.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Sep 2020 17:44

Sony's PS5 custom console APU manufactured by TSMC and AMD (Image Source: HardZone.es)

PS5 and Xbox Series X next gen consoles could face shortages until mid-2021

The demand for the next gen consoles from Sony and Microsoft is expected to greatly offset the supply, as the console APU yields are still not that great. This could lead to prolonged shortages that could last until mid-2021, despite AMD's increased allocation of wafers at TSMC.

Bogdan Solca, 22 Sep 2020 17:25

The incredibly fast XPG Gammix S70 features error-correcting technology. (Image source: ADATA)

The XPG Gammix S70 PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 SSD from ADATA will woo gamers and future PlayStation 5 owners alike with its 7,400 MB/s sequential read speeds

ADATA has revealed its new XPG Gammix S70 PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 2280 solid state drive that has the potential to reach incredible sequential read speeds of 7,400 MB/s. Video editors and gamers will no doubt be delighted by its potential performance, and it may appeal to future PS5 owners too if the SSD is compatible with the console.

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Sep 2020 12:05

Super Mario 64 is now playable on Android via a native app. (Image via Nintendo)

You can now play Super Mario 64 natively on Android, no emulator required

A user on XDA Developers as packaged a tool that can create an APK of Super Mario 64 using an authentic ROM file. The APK is essentially an Android port of the popular platformer, but it requires users to compile the game themselves.

Sam Medley, 22 Sep 2020 01:35

Want a PS5 in Singapore? Maybe wait until next year. (Source: iPrice Group)

PlayStation 5: a Singapore study extols the virtues of holding off on a purchase until later

The PlayStation 5 will launch in Singapore on November 19, 2020. On that date, its Standard edition will be the most expensive variant of its series yet in that country (as indeed it will for pretty much all its markets). However, some new research may predict when its price will get more bearable for many consumers.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Sep 2020 22:50

Aukey's RGB mechanical keyboard. (Source: Aukey)

Aukey Gaming launches new mechanical RGB keyboards

The accessories OEM Aukey's gaming division has come up with some new mechanical keyboards. The 104-key variant features anti-ghosting, full n-key rollover and dedicated software. The brand has also even developed its own switches with different response and feedback properties.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Sep 2020 20:38

Microsoft now owns all Bethesda titles

Microsoft acquires Bethesda's parent company ZeniMax for US$7.5 billion

Microsoft now owns all franchises like Doom, Quake, Wolfenstein, and Fallout thanks to its acquisition of Bethesda's parent company ZeniMax. Several Bethesda, id Software, and Arkane Studios games will be added to the Xbox Game Pass soon.

Anil Satyanarayana, 21 Sep 2020 17:45

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 could be the card of choice for content creators. (Image source: NVIDIA)

Early Blender benchmarks suggest that two NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 cards would outperform a single GeForce RTX 3090 had NVIDIA included NVLink support

Initial benchmarks suggest that the GeForce RTX 3090 should outperform the RTX 3080 by up to 23.5% in professional applications, according to a new report. That is a far cry from the paltry 5% improvement in some gaming benchmarks, but two RTX 3080 cards would beat an RTX 3090 in professional applications if NVIDIA had enabled NVLink.

Alex Alderson, 21 Sep 2020 17:40

The ROG STRIX RTX 3080 OC is currently the fastest RTX 3080. (Image source: ASUS)

The ASUS ROG STRIX RTX 3080 OC is the fastest RTX 3080 around and clocks 13% higher than the Founders Edition

ASUS has finally announced the clock speeds of the ROG STRIX RTX 3080 OC, over two weeks after the card's announcement. The ASUS ROG STRIX RTX 3080 OC tops out at 1,935 MHz, making it the fastest RTX 3080 that has been announced so far. Rumour has it that 20 GB editions of the RTX 3080 will have higher clock speeds, though.

Alex Alderson, 21 Sep 2020 14:49

How mini-LED displays benefit content creators: A look at the MSI Creator 17 — the world's first laptop with a mini-LED display

How mini-LED displays benefit content creators: A look at the MSI Creator 17 — the world's first laptop with a mini-LED display

Display nirvana. Mini-LED displays herald the next logical evolution of traditional LED-backlit panels. Mini-LEDs offer a more fine-grained local dimming, high brightness levels, wide color-gamut coverage, and near-OLED level blacks making them an excellent choice for content creators. In this article, we will look at what mini-LED displays actually are and how the world's first mini-LED laptop, the MSI Creator 17, can help you realize your true creative potential. (Sponsored article.)

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 21 Sep 2020 13:30

AMD's Big Navi GPUs allegedly feature 12GB and 16GB of VRAM respectively (Image source: AMD)

Big Navi VRAM specs leak: 16GB Navi 21 and 12GB Navi 22 go head to head with GeForce RTX 3080 and RTX 3090

Following a separate revelation about AMD's RX 6900XT potentially beating the GeForce RTX 3090 in gaming workloads, tipster @_rogame revealed what appear to be VRAM specs for two Big Navi GPUs.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 21 Sep 2020 10:47

Turtle Beach's Stealth 700 and 600 Gen 2s. (Source: Turtle Beach)

Turtle Beach releases second-gen Stealth 700 and 600 headsets for the PS4/5 and Xbox

Turtle Beach has announced that the latest in its Stealth series of headsets for PlayStation or Xbox are available to purchase from today (September 20, 2020). These new variants of the "best sellers" in the wireless audio category for gamers boast features such as flip-to-mute mics, 50mm drivers and reinforced headbands.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Sep 2020 18:41

The RTX 3090 can apparently be modded up to 550 W. (Image source: NVIDIA)

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 may have a 350 W TDP but it can consume nearly 60% more

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 already has an insanely high TDP of 350 W, eclipsing even the TITAN RTX by quite a margin. However, AIBs are releasing custom cards with TDPs over 400 W, while one modder has upped the consumption of their card to a whopping 550 W. The RTX 3090 is truly a beast in all senses of the word.

Alex Alderson, 20 Sep 2020 13:37

Tiger Lake is the name for Intel's 11th Generation of Core mobile processors. (Image source: Intel)

Intel Core i7-1185G7 reference design laptop benchmarks confirm iGPU gains over the AMD Ryzen 7 4800U in a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 but the CPU part still suffers from core count envy

Intel’s new Tiger Lake Core i7-1185G7 chip has been doing the rounds inside of a reference design laptop, and while the iGPU component of the SoC has had reviewers generally cooing over its ability to play games at acceptable frame rates, it seems the shortage of CPU cores behind rivals such as the AMD Ryzen 7 4800U is still problematic.

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Sep 2020 12:02

The RTX 3090 may offer the ultimate gaming experience, but the RTX 3080 comes mighty close. (Image source: NVIDIA)

Leaked benchmarks show the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 offering as little as 5% better performance than the RTX 3080 for over twice the price

More benchmark data about the GeForce RTX 3080 has leaked ahead of the card's official release next week. Based on initial findings, NVIDIA's US$1,499 card only just outperforms the US$699 RTX 3080 in many triple-A titles and by a margin as slim as 4.7%. The RTX 3090 fares better in synthetic benchmarks, but it can only achieve a lead of 10-20% for over twice the price of the RTX 3080.

Alex Alderson, 19 Sep 2020 22:54

Xiaomi has a 27-inch monitor in its lineup that offers a 165 Hz refresh rate. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi takes on Asus with rumored 240 Hz and 360 Hz external gaming monitors with prices from just 999 yuan (US$148)

An extraordinary new rumor about Xiaomi claims the Chinese OEM is preparing to launch new external gaming monitors offering 240 Hz and mighty 360 Hz refresh rates. According to one source, prices will start at 999 yuan (US$148), and it is likely Xiaomi’s 360 Hz monitor will be more affordable than the Asus ROG Swift 360 panel.

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Sep 2020 13:36

The PS5 with disc drive seems particularly chunky when looking at it from the base. (Image source: NCC via MySmartPrice)

Vertical PlayStation 5 console positioning might be the way to go as new live images show just how stocky the PS5 is on its side

New live images of the PlayStation 5 have found their way online, and although Sony has already revealed the exact dimensions of the next-gen console, it is quite startling just how big the device looks when horizontal. Vertical positioning might be optimal, especially for those who plump for a plump PS5 with disc drive.

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Sep 2020 11:46

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 card can support a display resolution of 7680x4320. (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 topples fellow Ampere card RTX 3080 from its short-lived reign as UserBenchmark's GPU champion and records effectively 19% faster result

The powerful Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 desktop graphics card has become the new champion of UserBenchmark’s GPU comparison chart. Not only has the RTX 3090 removed fellow Ampere card RTX 3080 from the top of the table, it is also the only part that has an average benchmark rating that surpasses 200%.

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Sep 2020 10:26

AirConsole claims to have attracted 7 million players since its inception. (Source: AirConsole)

AirConsole claims to be cloud-gaming but for Xbox, PS4 or Switch titles

Cloud gaming allows PC gamers to stream their titles via any device rather than load them on a high-powered rig. AirConsole is a company that claims to do much the same for console games. However, in its case, the user's smartphone is used as the controller and a big screen is required. This service is now expanding to Android TVs for this purpose.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Sep 2020 01:33

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3090 TURBO 24G is a blower and dual-slot card. (Image source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte releases a blower and dual-slot NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 with a 350 W TDP

Gigabyte has released a blow and dual-slot version of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090. The GeForce RTX 3090 TURBO 24G also has a 350 W TDP, to add to the fun of owning a blower RTX 3090.

Alex Alderson, 19 Sep 2020 00:46

Watch Dogs 2 can be downloaded for free until September 24. (Image source: Ubisoft)

Football Manager 2020 and Watch Dogs 2 are now free to download and keep indefinitely

For a short time, Football Manager 2020 and Watch Dogs 2 can now be download completely free of charge. Better yet, the two games can be kept forever. Both games can be downloaded on Windows, while Football Manager is also available on Mac.

Alex Alderson, 19 Sep 2020 00:26

Buassali pushed Ampere to its limits for the record-breaking Time Spy score (Image source: NVIDIA)

Extreme overclocker pushes the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 past 2.3 GHz for a record-shattering 10,000-plus on 3DMark Time Spy

Extreme overclocker Ronaldo Buassali achieved the highest-ever 3DMark Time Spy score on a highly overclocked GeForce RTX 3080, managing over 10,000 with a 2.3 GHz core clock.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 18 Sep 2020 15:41

Gigabyte and other AIB partners will soon release RTX 30xx Super and Ti versions with more VRAM. (Image Source: Gigabyte Aorus)

Nvidia's upcoming RTX 3060 Super 8 GB, RTX 3070 Super 16 GB and RTX 3080 Super 20 GB models confirmed by Gigabyte listing

Gigabyte's Watch Dogs Legion redemption site includes a list with all eligible cards, and, among these, we can spot the unannounced RTX 3060 with 8 GB of VRAM, along with two RTX 3070 GPUs packing 16 GB VRAM and three SKUs for the RTX 3080 featuring 20 GB VRAM. Presumably, all these will bear the Super denomination.

Bogdan Solca, 18 Sep 2020 15:34

An estimated 7,900 games were released for the original PlayStation console. (Image source: eBay)

PlayStation 5 backwards compatibility question creates unlikely conflict: SIE CEO Jim Ryan vs gaming personality HipHopGamer

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) CEO Jim Ryan has expressly stated that there will be no backwards compatibility (BC) to the PS1, PS2, and PS3 for the upcoming PlayStation 5. However, just as the PS5 BC question appeared to be put to bed, social media commenter HipHopGamer claimed that disc-based full BC was still a thing.

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Sep 2020 13:37

NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver 456.38 - What's New (Source: GeForce Experience app)

NVIDIA's GeForce Game Ready Driver 456.38 comes with support for the RTX 3080 and RTX 3090, DLSS and ray tracing in Fortnite, and more

The latest Game Ready driver package from NVIDIA arrived yesterday and comes with day-one optimizations for Halo 3: ODST and Mafia: Definitive Edition, ray tracing and DLSS support for Fortnite, NVIDIA Reflex latency optimization in Fortnite and Valorant, support for the new GeForce RTX 3080 and RTX 3090, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 18 Sep 2020 09:37

The PS5 consoles feature “Tempest” 3D AudioTech. (Image source: Sony)

Full PlayStation 5 and DualSense specifications published by Sony finally revealing what's on the console's rear and the PS5's dimensions

Sony has published all of the official specifications for both the PlayStation 5 and DualSense controller. While no rumored spec bump materialized, at least gamers finally found out what was on the rear of the console. The dimensions section confirms the PS5 is even slightly taller than what was previously estimated.

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Sep 2020 09:32

Intel Iris Xe G7 can run GTA V at 1080p 60 FPS on normal settings, offer similar performance to the Radeon RX Vega 8 and GeForce MX250

Intel Iris Xe G7 can run GTA V at 1080p 60 FPS on normal settings, is roughly on par with the Radeon RX Vega 8 and GeForce MX250

We take a glimpse of what Intel's next generation of integrated graphics can do and it's pretty good for a 10 nm non-discrete solution. Now, Intel will have to price it just right to make it worth the purchase over existing Ryzen or GeForce MX-powered laptops that offer similar graphics performance.

Allen Ngo, 18 Sep 2020 08:14

Nvidia Advanced Optimus is finally coming and Eluktronics will be one of the first to offer it (Source: Eluktronics)

Nvidia Advanced Optimus is finally coming and Eluktronics will be one of the first to offer it

The reseller hopes to accelerate the adoption of Advanced Optimus. The existing MECH-15 and MAX-15 laptops will get new Core i7-10870H processors in addition to the Nvidia feature in the next couple of months.

Allen Ngo, 18 Sep 2020 01:12

The Radeon RX 6000 series will launch in late October. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Radeon RX 6000 series: Up to 80 CUs with a 256-bit memory interface, 128 MB of Infinity Cache, a 300 W TDP and PlayStation 5 GPU clock speeds

Details about the Radeon RX 6000 series have started flowing out, six weeks before AMD launches its next graphics cards. According to a new report, the RDNA 2 cards will offer up to 80 CUs, a 256-bit memory interface and 128 MB of Infinity Cache. 300 W will likely be a target TDP for high-end RX 6000 series cards, as will clock speeds that will rival the 2.2 GHz GPU clock of the PlayStation 5.

Alex Alderson, 17 Sep 2020 14:52

This could be AMD's flagship RDNA 2 card. (Image source: JayzTwoCents)

Leaked AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT photos confirm thick design and I/O

Photos of Radeon RX 6000 and RDNA 2 cards are starting to flooding out, this time from RedGamingTech. The triple-fan card features plenty of I/O and a thick design. Thought to be the Radeon RX 6900 XT, the card will be joined next month by lower-end SKUs, too.

Alex Alderson, 17 Sep 2020 14:48

Having an Epic Games account is now a requirement to play Rocket League. (Image source: Psyonix)

Rocket League players must use an Epic Games account to access the game; Psyonix removes Quick Play in UI overhaul

An Epic Games account is now a requirement to play Rocket League, as of the latest update for the game. There is now no way to play Rocket League without having an Epic Games account, and Epic Games will happily break data protection regulations to get you to create one. Psyonix has overhauled the UI too, while removing the quick play button in the process.

Alex Alderson, 17 Sep 2020 14:41

The RTX 3080 FE might not be exactly what we hoped for, but it is still a decent step forward for 4K gaming. (Image Source: Videocardz)

Nvidia RTX 3080 Founders' Edition: analyzing the pros and cons based on the mixed reception from the first official reviews

The new RTX 3080 FE cards represent a reasonable progress for those looking to improve performance in 4K games, but the lower resolutions do not really benefit from substantial gains, unfortunately. Additionally, the 10 GB VRAM capacity appears to hinder the power of the new ray tracing cores.

Column by Bogdan Solca, 17 Sep 2020 14:37

There is a new Splinter Cell VR game in the works

Splinter Cell finally makes a comeback; but with a catch

The critically-acclaimed stealth-action shooter Splinter Cell is all set to make a comeback. However, it will be released exclusively on Oculus VR. We can expect Ubisoft to tell us more about the game in the coming weeks.

Anil Satyanarayana, 17 Sep 2020 13:27

Many major retailers have already sold out their PS5 pre-order allocation. (Image source: Sony/Target)

PlayStation 5 pre-order bedlam pushes console prices past US$2,000 on eBay as Sony upsets fans to beat Microsoft to the punch

PlayStation 5 pre-ordering has become chaotic as fans desperately try to reserve one of Sony’s next-gen consoles. While prices for the PS5 console have tipped past US$2,000 on eBay, some have been left wondering if Sony’s pre-order plan was to simply beat Microsoft to the punch rather than give gamers ample warning time.

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Sep 2020 12:42

Digital Edition (L) and standard PS5 (R). (Image source: Sony/@videogamedeals - edited)

PlayStation 5 launch games and accessories price lists revealed and official PS5 boxes keep the design clean and simple

Sony has announced the official prices for the PS5 accessories and the launch games that will accompany the next-gen console on November 12/17. The retail boxes for the PlayStation 5 and Digital Edition have also appeared online, with the design remaining both understated and relatively minimalistic.

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Sep 2020 11:17

Intel DG2 Xe-HPG may be able to compete with NVIDIA Ampere and AMD RDNA2. (Image Source: Intel)

Intel DG2 Xe-HPG with 8 GB GDDR6 to feature in Tiger Lake-H and Alder Lake-P; Xe-HPG could scale up to 960 EUs to compete with NVIDIA Ampere and AMD RDNA2

Intel's upcoming Tiger Lake-H and Alder Lake-P processors could launch with Intel DG2 graphics. According to rumors, Intel DG2 Xe-HPG could come in 128, 384, 512, and possibly even 960 EUs configurations with up to 256-bit 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM. A leaked PCB diagram of the 384 EU part on an MXM-type board indicates a die size of about 189 mm2 and shows six GDDR6 modules.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 Sep 2020 08:36

The PlayStation 5's price is official. (Images via Sony)

PlayStation 5 price and release date confirmed: US $499 on November 12th

The news everyone has been waiting for is now official: the PlayStation 5 will be priced at US $499 and will launch on November 12. The Digital Edition is priced at $399. Some regions, including Europe, will unfortunately have to wait until November 19 to buy the PS5.

Sam Medley, 16 Sep 2020 23:07

The EliteDesk 805 G6 compact PC comes with support for Ryzen Pro 4000 APUs and GTX 1660 Ti dGPUs. (Image Source: HP)

HP launches EliteDesk 805 G6 compact PCs with desktop-grade AMD Renoir APUs and GTX 1660 Ti dGPU

The new HP EliteDesk 805 G6 compact PCs can be equipped with up to a Ryzen 7 Pro 4750G APU, which in turn can be coupled with up to 64 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM and up to 3 storage solutions, plus an optional GTX 1660 Ti dGPU. Additionally, the port selection is quite generous with 7x USB ports and up to 7 video outs.

Bogdan Solca, 16 Sep 2020 17:21

A look at what could be called the Radeon RX 6700 or RX 6800. (Image source: JayzTwoCents)

Leaked AMD Radeon RX 6700 or RX 6800 confirm dual-fan design; possible Radeon RX 6900 pictured

Images of the AMD Radeon RX 6000 series have leaked online, including a dual-fan variant. Possibly called the RX 6700 or RX 6800, the card features prominent Radeon branding. Another render and a hands-on photo of the triple-fan model has leaked too, confirming a few aspects of the series.

Alex Alderson, 16 Sep 2020 17:00

The Honor Hunter V700 starts at CNY 7,499 (~US$1,105). (Image source: Honor)

Honor Hunter V700 gaming laptop launches with a sub-20 mm thick case, an innovative cooling design and powerful components

Honor and Huawei's first gaming laptop is here, after many leaks and teasers. The Hunter V700 offers a 144 Hz and 16.1-inch display, along with a choice of Intel Comet Lake-H processors and NVIDIA GeForce GPUs. Honor has housed these powerful components in a comparatively thin chassis, but prices are high.

Alex Alderson, 16 Sep 2020 16:34

Intel is hit once again with supply issues. (Image Source: Intel)

Intel quietly launches Core i7-10870H CPUs to counter the i7-10875H supply issues, also adds i5-10200H entry-level option

German laptop OEM Schenker/XMG reports that the i7-10875H CPUs will soon be facing severe supply issues and it looks like Intel is countering these problems by quietly launching the i7-10870H model along with a new entry-level i5-10200H quad-core processor.

Bogdan Solca, 16 Sep 2020 14:41

Super Mario 3D All-Stars is set to launch on Friday, but the entire game has already leaked on the Internet. (Image via Nintendo)

Super Mario 3D All-Stars leaks in full online days before release, confirmed to use emulation

Just days before its release, Super Mario 3D All-Stars leaked onto the Internet in full. While a leak of the game is bad enough, an intrepid data miner reports that the game uses emulators to play the three retro Mario games within. In other words, the games are not ports for the Switch but are rather original ROM/ISO files (with some patches applied) played in emulation.

Sam Medley, 16 Sep 2020 14:28

Armored Warfare 0.33 now available with major tier 7-10 rebalance and more (Source: Armored Warfare on YouTube)

The Spirithaven season comes to an end: Armored Warfare 0.33 is finally available

After a few updates that failed to at least touch this area, Armored Warfare 0.33 comes with a major rebalance of the high-tier vehicles (tiers 7 to 10). In addition to these adjustments, the list of improvements also includes improved mobility of both wheeled and tracked vehicles, overhauled ammunition and ERA mechanics, a new Contract Mission, model updates, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 16 Sep 2020 13:57

It could be time for Sony to reveal all of the hidden PS5 details. (Image source: Sony)

Amazon PlayStation 5 pages taken down for likely updates as PS5 price and pre-order reveal expectations take off and updated list of potential retailers

The PlayStation 5 Showcase takes place later today and millions of fans are expecting Sony to announce the prices and pre-order information for the next-gen console. It has now been reported that Amazon landing pages for the PS5 have started being taken down, with many believing this is a definitive sign that the price/pre-order wait is over. An updated list of potential retailers is included here.

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Sep 2020 13:07

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