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HP's new OMEN desktop PC to feature NVIDIA 30XX GPUs
Mon, 21st Sep 2020
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What do headsets, mice, keyboards, monitors, and a desktop PC, oh my. These are all part of HP’s new line of OMEN gaming equipment range.
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Hands-on review: Gigabyte Aorus G27QC and G27FC 27” gaming monitors
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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Chances are that the cool flat-screen that you purchased to replace the CRT screen that you pilfered from work back in 2005 is way past its prime.
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Nvidia’s Ampere-based RTX 3000-series GPUs are nearly here
Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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Nvidia fans will need to enter a raffle to get their hands on one of NVIDIA's Founders Edition the RTX 3080, RTX 3090 and RTX 3070.
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Game review: Marvel’s Avengers (PC)
Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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Crystal Dynamics' Marvel's Avengers disappoints in beta, but the full game offers a more satisfying experience.
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Game review: Project CARS 3 (PC/VR)
Tue, 8th Sep 2020
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Slightly Mad Games, fresh from their sale to Codemasters, bring us the third entry in the Project CARS motor racing franchise.
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Lenovo reveals holiday laptop lineup
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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A new slim laptop and convertible in the Yoga family, and a new Legion gaming laptop are planned for end-of-year release.
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Game review: XCOM: Chimera Squad (PC)
Fri, 28th Aug 2020
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XCOM: Chimera Squad continues the sci-fi strategy series on Windows PC. It's a character-driven game with a lighter tone. 8.5/10.
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Game review – Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
Wed, 12th Aug 2020
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If you have seen obstacle course game shows like Wipeout, Ninja Warrior or even The Titan Games, you’ll probably have an idea on what Fall Guys is about.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator – the only way to fly
Thu, 6th Aug 2020
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On August 18th, PC gamers will be able to take to skies, once more, with what looks to be the first of next-generation consumer flight simulation.
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Game review: F1 2020 (PC)
Wed, 22nd Jul 2020
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A while back Codemasters nailed the franchises graphical fidelity, but it seems that every year they squeeze little bit more realism out of the visuals.
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Secretlab opens online New Zealand store to sell new gaming chairs
Fri, 17th Jul 2020
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Secretlab knew New Zealand is a big market for gaming which is one of the main reasons they wanted to sell their products down here.
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Almost 40% of the Earth's population will be gamers by 2023
Mon, 29th Jun 2020
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Gaming industry to reach $200bn worldwide by 2023, with 38% of the global population being gamers, according to Newzoo. Mobile gaming dominates.
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54% rise in gaming-related cyber attacks recorded in April
Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
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Cyber attacks on gaming platforms surged by 54% in April, as lockdowns boosted player numbers, with Minecraft being the most targeted game.
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Game review: The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor expansion (PC)
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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The Elder Scrolls Online evolves with the Greymoor expansion, delving into Skyrim's dark past and adding content for both new and veteran players.
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MSI’s new liquid-cooled gaming motherboard
Tue, 9th Jun 2020
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Includes an EK WB cooling for both the CPU and VRM power delivery section, implemented to prevent thermal throttling.
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Hands-on review: Razer Kiyo broadcasting camera
Sat, 6th Jun 2020
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With live streaming on the rise as more people work from home, we tested Razer's Kiyo broadcasting camera, priced at USD $229, and found it to be exceptional.
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Game review: MotoGP 20 (PC)
Thu, 4th Jun 2020
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With the actual MotoGP season postponed, Milestone's MotoGP 20 offers a brutal yet rewarding simulation for fans willing to conquer its steep learning curve.
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HP announces new OMEN desktops, monitor
Mon, 18th May 2020
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HP unveils the OMEN 25L and 30L gaming desktops, alongside the new OMEN 27i monitor, catering to an increasingly home-bound gaming audience.
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Thriving in lockdown: Video game market to hit US$160 billion this year
Tue, 12th May 2020
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The video gaming industry will see a yea-on-year growth in revenue of 9.3 overall - primarily due to lockdown restrictions keeping people isolated and bored.
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MSI unveils new range of formidable motherboards
Mon, 4th May 2020
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Based on the new Intel 10th Gen, the range spans from entry-level to hardcore gamers, as well as demanding business users.