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The new ASUS ROG Swift PG349Q. (Source: ASUS)

The latest ASUS ROG ultra-wide gaming monitor is overclockable to 120Hz

The ASUS ROG Swift PG349Q is a 34-inch, 21:9 Ultra-wide monitor with a resolution of 3440x1440. The OEM claims that these specs give 35% more desktop space compared to a WQHD panel. More to the point, however, this new monitor can be clocked between 100 and 120 hertz.
Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Apr 2019 14:26
The Galax GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Hall of Fame card in action. (Source: HWBOT)

Overclocked GeForce RTX 2080 Ti pushed to astonishing clock rate of 2.94 GHz

A clock rate of 2,940.0 MHz has been recorded for a customized GeForce RTX 2080 Ti graphics card. The hardware was specially prepared as part of the Galax OC Gathering 2019. The incredible clock rate was measured as part of a GPUPI 1B benchmark test, which also resulted in the system achieving a very credible mark of 2 s 691 ms.
Daniel R Deakin, 04 Apr 2019 10:53
Galax is an Nvidia AIB partner based in Hong Kong. (Source: Galax)

Galax variant of Nvidia's GeForce RTX 2080 Ti claims top spot for single GPUs in 3DMark's Fire Strike Extreme

A new high score for 3DMark’s Fire Strike Extreme test (single GPU) has been achieved by a system featuring a customized variant of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Ti graphics card. The hardware in question was a Galax GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Hall of Fame OC Lab WC Edition board. A score of 23,998 points was publicly shared, although an even higher score was recorded.
Daniel R Deakin, 04 Apr 2019 09:21
Acer Swift 3 coming with a GeForce MX250 GPU.. but they aren't saying which one

Sneaky Nvidia — the slower GeForce MX250 Max-Q '1D52' exists and they aren't telling you

Some Ultrabooks are shipping with the slower 10 W GeForce MX250 instead of the "regular" 25 W GeForce MX250. Worse yet, it's almost impossible to find out which before purchasing. The 10 W version is expected to perform about 30 percent slower than the 25 W version based on what we've seen from the MX150 series.
Allen Ngo, 04 Apr 2019 08:06
Trade in your aging gaming laptop for 25 percent off a brand new Eurocom laptop

Deal | Trade in any gaming laptop for up to 25 percent off a brand new Eurocom laptop

Eurocom is refreshing its trade-in program this year now that Nvidia Turing options are available. Send in any MSI or Alienware laptop for an automatic 25 percent off a configurable Eurocom system. Other laptops may be accepted as well - dead or alive.
Allen Ngo, 04 Apr 2019 03:59
Borderlands 3 launch date confirmed: September 13, 2019 (Source: Gearbox Software)

It's official: Borderlands 3 coming September 13

While many will be pleased to find out that Borderlands 3 is coming mid-September to Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Windows PCs, there is some trouble in paradise as well: Borderlands 3 for PC will not be available on Steam for a while, launching as an Epic Games Store exclusive — until April 2020 — instead.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Apr 2019 18:55
GeForce MX230 offers fewer shaders but faster clock rates than the GeForce MX130 (Image source: Nvidia)

GeForce MX230 offers fewer shader cores but faster clock rates than the GeForce MX130

Our first benchmarks for the Nvidia MX230 show decent performance upgrades over the MX130 of up to 30 percent in 3DMark benchmarks. Shader count is identical to the MX110, but the newer Pascal architecture still manages to deliver faster performance.
Allen Ngo, 03 Apr 2019 10:00
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming X 6G now available (Source: MSI)

MSI launches the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming X 6G video card for desktop PCs

The new GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming X 6G video card from MSI comes with the brand's Twin Frozr 7 thermal design that provides a semi-passive, dual-fan cooling solution for a noise-free environment in low-load situations. With a boost clock speed of 1,875 MHz, the Gaming X 6G also features customizable RGB LED lighting.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Apr 2019 09:01
The Red Magic Mars' successor may have done quite well on AnTuTu. (Source: GizChina)

Nubia's Red Magic 3 reportedly breaks AnTuTu ratings with 437,000+ score

ZTE Nubia is slated to release a new generation of its Red Magic gaming smartphone soon. A Weibo account-holder has posted screenshots that may show an AnTuTu benchmark score for this phone. Should it be proven accurate, the device is capable of attaining 437,524 points in this test.
Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Apr 2019 23:14
ZTE Nubia Red Magic Mars Conqueror edition now available for US$549

ZTE Nubia Red Magic Mars Conqueror now available for just US$549

Unleashed worldwide almost two months ago in two versions — Essential and Superior — the ZTE Nubia Red Magic Mars gaming handset is now available with more memory, storage, and a camo design. This variant with 10 GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage goes by as "Conqueror" and can be acquired for US$549.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Apr 2019 18:55
AMD could launch Ryzen 3000 at Computex 2019. (Source: TheINQUIRER)

AMD could unveil Navi GPUs on May 27 with possible Ryzen 3000 launch on the same day

The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) has announced that AMD’s CEO, Dr. Lisa Su, will be delivering the opening keynote at Computex 2019. The keynote has been scheduled for May 27, and it seems like this could be the ideal setting for Su to show off AMD’s anticipated Radeon Navi GPU series. It’s also been speculated that she could launch the Ryzen 3000 series at the same time.
Daniel R Deakin, 02 Apr 2019 12:35
Halo: The Master Chief Collection coming soon (Source: Microsoft)

Halo Reach test flights to kick off later this month

Halo Reach is ready for its return to the latest Xbox consoles and it will also reach the Windows PC realm for the first time. This title that will be a part of the Halo: The Master Chief Collection is expected to enter the public testing stage later this month, confirmed 343 Industries' community director — formerly with Bungie — Brian Jarrard.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Apr 2019 10:40
OLED panels could be heading to Dell XPS 15 laptops very soon. (Source: Dell)

Alienware m15 now available with OLED display but Dell XPS 15 still waiting for delayed panel option

The product page for Dell’s Alienware m15 laptop range has been updated to show the new OLED display option for potential purchasers. The planned integration of OLED technology in Alienware m15, Dell XPS 15, and Dell G7 15 laptops was originally announced by the manufacturer in January and was expected to start rolling out in March.
Daniel R Deakin, 02 Apr 2019 04:16
Our first GeForce MX250 benchmarks are in and results are slower than some MX150 laptops (Image source: Acer)

Our first GeForce MX250 benchmarks are in and results are slower than some MX150 laptops

Different name, same game. Laptops equipped with the GeForce MX250 are now beginning to ship to succeed the last generation MX150. However, you're better off with an MX150 laptop instead if performance-per-dollar is a major factor. Our preliminary tests show a 3 to 10 percent boost in performance on average.
Allen Ngo, 01 Apr 2019 19:14
The Sega Genesis Mini/Mega Drive Mini console comes with an HDMI cable. (Source: Sega)

The Sega Genesis Mini/Mega Drive Mini console finally gets an official release date

The Sega Genesis Mini (Mega Drive Mini) has finally received an official launch date: September 19. The Mini console has been in the works for some time but apparently got stuck in development as Sega changed its plans in regard to production and global availability. It will cost US$79.99/£69.99/€79.99/ AU$139.95.
Daniel R Deakin, 01 Apr 2019 11:36
An MSI RTX 2060 laptop is 20 to 25 percent slower than an MSI RTX 2060 desktop graphics card (Image source: Amazon)

An MSI RTX 2060 laptop is 20 to 25 percent slower than an MSI RTX 2060 desktop graphics card

It may be called the GeForce RTX 2060, but it may as well be the GeForce GTX 1070 in the laptop world. We compare the desktop RTX 2060, RTX 2070, and RTX 2080 to their laptop counterparts to find surprisingly wide performance differences between them.
Allen Ngo, 01 Apr 2019 08:24
Asus Zephyrus S GX531GX (i7-8750H, RTX 2080 Max-Q) Laptop Review

82% Asus Zephyrus S GX531GX (i7-8750H, RTX 2080 Max-Q) Laptop Review

Second wind. The thinnest 15.6-inch laptop with RTX 2080 Max-Q graphics is a visual delight. For $2500, however, the Asus Zephyrus S GX531 could have at least included per-key RGB lighting and Thunderbolt 3.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q, 15.6", 2.1 kg
Allen Ngo, 01 Apr 2019 05:57
The text on the screen reads "Follow the white rabbit". (Source: Twitter/Ray Sekiro)

"Leaked" PlayStation 5 devkit and DualShock controller images fuel speculation

There’s a great deal of anticipation in the gaming community for the PlayStation 5, or whatever name Sony gives its next-generation console. It seems that some can’t wait for the real thing though, and an increasing number of “leaks” of PlayStation-related hardware are starting to appear on social media.
Daniel R Deakin, 31 Mar 2019 11:11
The EK Vector RTX Titan water block has a larger surface area for heat transfer than regular water blocks. (Source: EK)

Gold-plated water block adds bling to your RTX Titan or Nvidia RTX 2080 Ti graphics card

The liquid cooling specialist EK Water Blocks has revealed a new product for owners of Nvidia Titan RTX graphics cards. The EK Vector RTX Titan is a special edition water block that features an acetal top cover, RGB lighting compatibility, and gold-plated screws. For the pièce de résistance, the EK Vector RTX Titan brandishes a gold-plated cold plate.
Daniel R Deakin, 31 Mar 2019 09:42
MSI RTX 2070 Gaming Z 8G Desktop GPU review

MSI RTX 2070 Gaming Z 8G Desktop GPU review

Quiet, fast and colourful! The GeForce RTX 2070 offers more power than the base model RTX 2060. With 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM, the GeForce RTX 2070 is equipped with just as much VRAM as the higher model RTX 2080. MSI has furnished us with a test sample which has a significantly higher TDP rating than the Nvidia reference model - read on for our review with numerous benchmarks to find out where the MSI RTX 2070 Gaming Z 8G sits in the rankings, and how well it performs in games.
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (Desktop), 32"
Sebastian Bade, 30 Mar 2019 20:44
The Black Shark 2 is now available in the EU. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi now sells the Black Shark 2 in Europe

Xiaomi's Black Shark 2 is powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC and comes with up to 12GB of RAM. It was released earlier this month, albeit to the Chinese market only. Now, however, the OEM has released it for sale on its EU sales site.
Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Mar 2019 17:14
World of Tanks 0.7.0 is now live once again, to go down on April 3

April Fools' Day 2019: World of Tanks 0.7.0 goes live once again

Released back in late 2011, World of Tanks 0.7.0 only had three tech trees, different physics and spotting mechanics, there was no arty cap, no stun, and more. Those who were not around to play it back then and those who would like to travel back in time can play it until April 3 as World of Tanks Classic.
Codrut Nistor, 30 Mar 2019 15:16
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti was released before the non-Ti model. (Source: TechnoSports)

New rumored release date for Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650; 1650 Ti variant expected soon

A new rumored release date for the upcoming Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 desktop graphics card has been offered: April 22. A previous report had suggested a launch date of April 30 for the latest entry to the GeForce 16 series, but apparently the new date has been provided by AIBs. A Ti variant of the GTX 1650 is also expected at some point.
Daniel R Deakin, 30 Mar 2019 07:27
Gaming laptop market has grown from $1 billion to over $12 billion in the past five years (Source: Nvidia)

Gaming laptop market has ballooned from $1 billion to over $12 billion in the past five years

Nvidia will offer at least 45 different Max-Q laptops or configurations this year up from 19 in the previous year. The fast-growing gaming laptop market stands in contrast to the contracting Ultrabook market.
Allen Ngo, 30 Mar 2019 00:39
Nvidia is targeting the budget sector of the graphics card market with the GeForce GTX 1650. (Source: PC Builder's Club)

Gaming performance benchmark leak shows the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 performing better than the GTX 1050 Ti and AMD RX 570

A new Final Fantasy XV benchmark has been shared online that shows the upcoming Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 performing reasonably well in the 1920x1080 High Quality test. The graphics card manages a score of 3803, which puts it firmly in the middle of the points range for a standard level of performance.
Daniel R Deakin, 30 Mar 2019 00:32
The new Apple iMac could be in line for some serious aftermarket upgrades. (Source: Apple)

The 27-inch iMac 2019's RAM may be upgraded to 128GB

Apple puts the maximum RAM of its new 27-inch iMac at 64GB. However, the memory kit-maker OWC has confirmed that the PC is indeed compatible with twice this value. Therefore, it now sells upgrade kits for this PC that may allow a user to add 120GB of RAM to an iMac base model.
Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Mar 2019 17:32
The PlayStation 5 might allow for cross-platform gaming and digital trading of in-game items. (Source: Dailystar)

Sony PlayStation 5 purported to support cross-platform game play and digital in-game trading

Patents filed by Sony describing cross-platform play and digital in-game trading have surfaced leading to speculation that the upcoming PlayStation 5 console could possibly support these features. Details of how Sony would be implementing them is still unclear but the company could leverage its existing PlayStation Now service to enable these features with the support of developers.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 29 Mar 2019 11:48
The ZTE Nubia Red Magic Mars operates on Android 9.0 Pie. (Source: PhoneRadar)

5000 mAh battery and other powerful hardware should help the Nubia Red Magic 3 wipe the floor with the Red Magic Mars

New information about a Nubia gaming smartphone that is currently known by the model number NX629J has surfaced online. This smartphone is expected to be the upcoming Nubia Red Magic 3 that has been recently teased on Weibo by the company’s co-founder. If the specifications are accurate, it should completely eclipse the performance of the Red Magic Mars.
Daniel R Deakin, 29 Mar 2019 08:15
Latest Aorus 15 laptop drops a whole bunch of features to become much more affordable than before (Image source: Aorus)

Latest Aorus 15 laptop drops a whole bunch of features to become much more affordable than before

Not every enthusiast gamer wants to pay for per-key RGB lighting, G-Sync, or Thunderbolt 3. Gigabyte has removed some of these auxiliary features from its X5 successor to make the new Aorus 15 laptop several hundred dollars cheaper without impacting core gaming performance.
Allen Ngo, 29 Mar 2019 06:47
MSI RTX 2060 Gaming Z 6G Desktop Graphics Card Review

MSI RTX 2060 Gaming Z 6G Desktop Graphics Card Review

The entry point to the RTX world! The Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 is a budget RTX GPU that includes such features as Ray tracing and DLSS. We received a sample GPU from our partner MSI. This graphics card uses MSI’s proprietary board design. We put the MSI RTX GPU through its paces by running numerous benchmarks and video games with it. You can learn how well it did by reading our review.
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (Desktop), 32"
Sebastian Bade, 28 Mar 2019 12:04
MSI GS75 8SG Stealth

86% MSI GS75 8SG Stealth (i7-8750H, RTX 2080 Max-Q) Laptop Review

Good-looking. The brand-new GS75 not only belongs to the flattest gaming laptops on the market but also to the best-looking ones. In our detailed review, you'll find out if the 17-incher can also shine under the hood.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q, 17.3", 2.3 kg
Florian Glaser, 27 Mar 2019 16:29
Daedalic's The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is being developed with Middle-earth Enterprises. (Source: Daedalic Entertainment)

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum could debut on the next-generation PlayStation and Xbox consoles

Daedalic Entertainment has just announced its development of the game The Lord of the Rings: Gollum. However, a seemingly innocuous comment by the CEO of the company to The Hollywood Reporter has sparked some speculation that this action-adventure game could end up being one of the first titles to appear on the next-generation PlayStation and Xbox consoles.
Daniel R Deakin, 27 Mar 2019 07:55
AMD needs the Navi 10 and Navi 20 GPUs to compete against Nvidia's GTX 16 series and RTX 20 series. (Source: Ultragamerz)

Rumor: AMD's Navi 20 series could feature ray-tracing technology that would challenge Nvidia's RTX lineup

There is a rumor that AMD has been working on its own version of ray-tracing technology that could be incorporated into the red team’s expected Navi 20 series. The same source speculates that this high-end lineup could challenge or even surpass the ray-tracing capabilities of Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 2080 and RTX 2080 Ti graphics cards.
Daniel R Deakin, 27 Mar 2019 06:37
Schenker XMG Neo 15 (i7-8750H, RTX 2070 Max-Q) Tongfang GK5CQ7Z Laptop Review

86% Schenker XMG Neo 15 (i7-8750H, RTX 2070 Max-Q) Tongfang GK5CQ7Z Laptop Review

Compact gamer. Thanks to its Core i7-8750H CPU and its GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q GPU all games should run smoothly on the Neo's matte 15.6-inch display. Other highlights include a mechanical keyboard, a fast SSD, and a 144 Hz panel. In return, the notebook lacks modern connectivity features such as Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.1 Gen 2.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, 15.6", 2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 27 Mar 2019 00:07
MSI GE75 8SG Raider (i7-8750H, RTX 2080) Laptop Review

88% MSI GE75 8SG Raider (i7-8750H, RTX 2080) Laptop Review

Full GPU power? MSI also offers its slim GE75 Raider with the high-end GeForce RTX 2080 and does not use the Max-Q version. We check the performance and see if the upgrade is worth the money.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Mobile, 17.3", 2.6 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 26 Mar 2019 23:23
The new Huawei FreeLaces are debuted on stage in Paris. (Source: Huawei)

Meet Huawei's latest accessories: the FreeLaces, FreeBuds Lite and SuperCharge 12000 power bank

Huawei also introduced some new products to complement its latest flagships, the P30 and P30 Pro. They include the FreeLaces, a pair of 'neckbuds' with an innovative design. The OEM also now offers a power bank with its SuperCharge technology, which can charge at 40 watts: enough for laptops as well as smartphones.
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Mar 2019 23:13
Show your Fortnite and Apex Legends skills at MSI PAX East for a chance to win prizes (Source: MSI)

Show your Fortnite and Apex Legends skills at MSI PAX East for a chance to win prizes

MSI will be running 3v3 tournaments all week from their booth and livestreaming your games on an 85-inch television for all passersby to see.
Allen Ngo, 26 Mar 2019 21:02
Moons of Madness now official, coming Halloween 2019 (Source: Funcom on YouTube)

Funcom and Rock Pocket Games announce Moons of Madness, a title that takes the horror genre to space once again

Funcom, the name behind Conan Exiles, has teamed up with Rock Pocket Games to deliver a new horror title for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. Its name is "Moons of Madness" and should arrive during this year's Halloween season and shares the same thematic universe with Funcom's Secret World Legends.
Codrut Nistor, 26 Mar 2019 18:08
Aorus 15 (i7-8750H, RTX 2070) Laptop Review

86% Aorus 15 (i7-8750H, RTX 2070) Laptop Review

Aura buff. 11 percent smaller, 11 percent lighter, and at least 17 percent faster graphics performance. The Aorus 15 is the long-awaited update to the aging Aorus X5 series albeit with a few auxiliary features missing.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile, 15.6", 2.4 kg
Allen Ngo, 26 Mar 2019 16:19
Marvel's Iron Man VR is currently in development. (Source: IGN)

Sony announces 4.2 million PlayStation VR headset sales; Iron Man VR should help sell some more

Sony has revealed in a PlayStation blog post that 4.2 million PlayStation VR headsets have been sold worldwide up to March 3. The PlayStation VR device was released in October 2016 and had passed one million sales by June 2017. A new Iron Man VR game has also been announced, which should help Sony shift a few more PSVR units.
Daniel R Deakin, 26 Mar 2019 10:43
Shadow of the Tomb Raider just received an RTX-related update. (Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready driver 419.67 WHQL delivers Battlefield V: Firestorm optimizations

Nvidia has announced the availability of the GeForce Game Ready 419.67 WHQL drivers that bring optimizations to several games, including Battlefield V’s new battle royale mode, Firestorm. Gamers can download the latest drivers through the GeForce Experience application or directly from the company’s website.
Daniel R Deakin, 26 Mar 2019 01:26
Apple unveils Arcade. (Source: Apple)

Apple Arcade: the world's first gaming subscription service for mobile, desktop and the living room

Apple's latest release event debuted Arcade, a new elaboration on the App Store's gaming experience. The company claims that over 100 new and original games have been developed for this new subscription-based service. It is also ad-free and allows offline play.
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Mar 2019 23:29
Gigabyte Aero 15-X9 vs. Aero 15-Y9: you may want to reconsider the RTX 2080 Max-Q SKU

Gigabyte Aero 15-X9 vs. Aero 15-Y9: you may want to reconsider the RTX 2080 Max-Q SKU

The Aero 15-Y9 is over $1000 more expensive than the Aero 15-X9 and yet both configurations perform about the same in all of our tests. Is there really a reason to get the pricier version? Based on our numbers, the less expensive Aero 15-X9 is the better option by a very wide margin.
Allen Ngo, 25 Mar 2019 22:18
The connected living room is a billion-dollar marketplace these days. (Source: Amazon)

The "connected living room" is a concept that may make a US$900+ billion market in 5 years

Transparency Market Research's latest report is based on the observation that the demand for a 'smart' or 'connected' living room is growing steadily these days. It may consist of entertainment or media hardware that works seamlessly together via wireless controls. Currently, the market that underpins this idea is worth about US$500 billion; however, this is estimated to nearly double over the next 5 years.
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Mar 2019 18:24
The Gen11 graphics may surface along with next-gen Intel CPUs soon. (Source: Liliputing)

Intel Gen11 GPU variants detailed in new Graphics Command Center analysis

The blog TechPowerUp claims to have accessed the new Intel Graphics Command Center's INF file. It apparently lists the various sub-types of the new, particularly powerful Gen11 integrated GPUs. They may also pertain to Ice Lake and Lakefield CPUs.
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Mar 2019 15:08
Vivo will sponsor the PUBG Mobile Club Open 2019. (Source: Tencent)

Vivo will sponsor the 2019 PUBG Mobile Club Open

Vivo has announced that it will partner with Tencent Games in order to sponsor the annual PUBG Mobile Club Open 2019. This involves competitive battles of the game in question in 10 regions worldwide for an ultimate prize of US$2.5 million. These players will be provided with Vivo hardware in order to play in this tournament.
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Mar 2019 14:24
Archos Play Tab 21.5-inch Samsung Galaxy View alternative for less than US$300 (Source: Archos)

Archos goes big: The Play Tab is a 21.5-inch Android tablet

Described as "the ultimate digital board game," the 21.5-inch Archos Play Tab is a tablet that runs Android Pie and promises to hit the European market for a sub-US$300 price tag just in time for this year's "Back to School" period. The processor brand and model are not public yet, but we should expect a MediaTek Helio P-series chip.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Mar 2019 10:52
Max-Q GPUs use less power and create less heat. (Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia might release a Max-Q version of the mobile GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GPU

Alleged laptop data has been leaked that mentions an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q design. Although a mobile version of the Turing-based graphics card has been expected for some time now, a Max-Q variant is a new development. Max-Q technology aims to improve energy efficiency but at the cost of performance.
Daniel R Deakin, 25 Mar 2019 10:51
The Google Stadia Wi-Fi controller is an essential accessory if you play over a Chromecast. (Source: Google)

Google has revealed Stadia’s internet speed requirements

Google’s Stadia cloud-powered streaming gaming service looks to be a technological marvel. However, in order to deliver its full potential gamers will need a robust internet connection.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 Mar 2019 10:42
The current Switch could become part of a three model line up. (Source: Nintendo)

WSJ: Two new Nintendo Switch models coming this year

Nintendo has two new Switch gaming consoles in the works for launch this year. According to the Wall Street Journal, one will be a cheaper entry-level model and the other targeted at more serious gamers.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 Mar 2019 10:15

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