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NVIDIA releases newest RTX graphics cards
Gaming

NVIDIA releases newest RTX graphics cards

NVIDIA's new RTX 2060 SUPER and 2070 SUPER graphics cards launch with a 25% speed boost, custom partner models, and a game bundle promotion till August 18.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2019
AMD unleashes the ultimate PC gaming platform
Gaming

AMD unleashes the ultimate PC gaming platform

AMD launches an advanced PC gaming platform featuring Radeon RX 5700 series graphics cards and 3rd Gen Ryzen processors, promising peak performance and visuals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019
Hands-on Review: Corsair's unbeatable gaming mouse and pad combo
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Corsair's unbeatable gaming mouse and pad combo

Corsair's DARK CORE RGB SE mouse and MM1000 Qi Charging Mouse Pad deliver unmatched performance and convenience for gamers, solving key issues elegantly.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2019
Game review: My Friend Pedro (PC)
Gaming

Game review: My Friend Pedro (PC)

If Deadpool was a 2.5D shooter, it would be My Friend Pedro, with the banana Pedro being a surrogate for the Marvel madman's internal monologue.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019
PC game review: Observation
Gaming

PC game review: Observation

Scottish developer No Code's “Observation” immerses players in a sci-fi thriller, casting them as an AI on a stranded space station with chilling discoveries.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2019
Game review: Rage 2 (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Rage 2 (PC)

Bethesda hands over some development of *Rage 2* to Avalanche Studios, delivering a visually stunning and addictive post-apocalyptic shooter.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2019
New educational game to boost construction skills shortage
EduTech

New educational game to boost construction skills shortage

The game has been designed to give future business people and construction workers a taste of what it's like to build their own company.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2019
Turtle Beach buys ROCCAT, bringing more 'victories to gamers'
Gaming

Turtle Beach buys ROCCAT, bringing more 'victories to gamers'

Turtle Beach acquires ROCCAT for USD $14.8 million, aiming to strengthen its position in the lucrative PC gaming accessories market and expand its global reach.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2019
49 inches: Samsung's latest gaming monitor steps up to Dual QHD
Gaming

49 inches: Samsung's latest gaming monitor steps up to Dual QHD

Samsung unveils its 49-inch CRG9 gaming monitor featuring Dual QHD, 32:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, and AMD Radeon FreeSync 2 HDR technology.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019
Acer's new top tech gaming notebooks
Gaming

Acer's new top tech gaming notebooks

Predator Triton 900 features a convertible 4K display and the new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 GPU, and the 500 is just 18mm thick.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Jan 2019
IDC: Tablets stay dead, notebooks keep head above water
Gaming

IDC: Tablets stay dead, notebooks keep head above water

An IDC report predicts a soft personal PC market, slipping into further decline with the exception of notebooks, gaming PCs, and business PC upgrades.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Dec 2018
Hands on with Frostpunk - the last city on earth
Gaming

Hands on with Frostpunk - the last city on earth

Survive in a frosty wasteland with Frostpunk, a challenging city builder where heating, resource management, and tough political decisions are vital.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018
Skyrim VR comes to the PC
Gaming

Skyrim VR comes to the PC

PC players finally get to play the eight-year-old Skyrim in virtual reality. Is one of the most ported games of all time worth another go?.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
The world's smallest gaming PC packs a big punch
Gaming

The world's smallest gaming PC packs a big punch

Portable handheld console GPD WIN 2 claims to be able to run AAA games smoothly, with ultimate compactness and long battery life.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018
SMITE players, get ready for a new map and a new challenge
Gaming

SMITE players, get ready for a new map and a new challenge

SMITE's season five introduces its largest-ever map and gameplay overhaul, plus new gods, starting with Cerberus. Play the update from January 17th.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
Civilization VI: Rise and Fall Georgia, everything you need to know
Gaming

Civilization VI: Rise and Fall Georgia, everything you need to know

Tamar, the ruler of Georgia at the height of its golden age, has been revealed to be one of the new leaders in the upcoming release.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Synnex build out gaming PC portfolio with Fractal Design
Gaming

Synnex build out gaming PC portfolio with Fractal Design

Synnex Australia will now distribute PC cases and components from Fractal Design - a Scandinavian-inspired, design-focused vendor.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Sep 2018