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Read More »Yes, of course you can mod your PC with a 5.25 bay toaster
You’ve overclocked your graphics card and water-cooled your processor but there’s still something missing from your custom gaming PC. Oh you silly sausage, you’ve only gone and forgot to install a toaster! Thankfully US PC retailer CrazyPC is offering just that – a toaster that’s designed to be installed in …
Read More »UPDATE: Nvidia name-drops PC version of Grand Theft Auto V
The long-rumoured PC version of Grand Theft Auto V has been mentioned by none other than Nvidia. Videogamer reports that Nvidia’s senior director of investor relations Chris Evenden told investors in a conference call last week that: "The PC market is evolving as entry level laptops face pressure from tablets. …
Read More »Xbox One joypad PC compatibility planned for 2014
Microsoft has plans to add PC compatibility to the Xbox One’s swanky new joypad. The Xbox 360 joypad is already an essential purchase for dedicated PC gamers, but Microsoft no doubt hopes that the dozens of improvements made to the new accessory will prompt PC gamers to make the upgrade. …
Read More »VIDEO: X Rebirth gets release date, promises radical overhaul
Cult PC developer Egosoft has at last confirmed what appears to be a firm release date for X Rebirth. The epic space exploration sim is scheduled for release on PC in North America on November 15th. The studio has also released a highly impressive trailer for the game that can …
Read More »Arma 3 worldwide release dated
Bohemia Interactive has confirmed Arma 3 will launch next month, announcing a release date of September 12th. The confirmation follows the studio’s reveal that its PC tactical shooter sequel’s campaign wouldn’t make its September launch, instead arriving as three free downloadable episodes at a later date. The launch will be …
Read More »Critical hit Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons gets PS3 and PC release date
PS3 and PC gamers won’t have to wait long for current critical darling Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. The Starbreeze Studios game will be released on PSN and Steam on August 28th according to publisher 505 Games. The game arrived on Xbox Live Arcade yesterday amidst a sea of …
Read More »AMD to reveal Radeon HD 9000 flagship GPU next month, slashes 7990 prices
The next generation of AMD PC graphics cards will be officially revealed on September 25th. BSN reports that AMD’s 9000 flagship, codenamed Hawaii and part of its Volcanic Islands family of cards, will be shown off at a special press even tin Hawaii itself. It will presumably carry the 9970 …
Read More »PS4 and Xbox One are a great opportunity for PC, experts reckon
The PC will have no trouble holding its own against PlayStation 4 and Xbox One this holiday season, say experts. Publishers, vendors and retailers have told PCR that next-generation consoles present an opportunity for greater PC game and accessory sales going into Q4 and 2014. With Xbox One due November …
Read More »Valve office tour leak shows Left 4 Dead 3
It appears confirmation of Left 4 Dead 3 has surfaced on account of someone at Valve forgetting to turn off a monitor. IGN reports on an image taken by an unidentified Dota 2 player taking a tour of Valve’s offices as part of The International 3 tournament. The shot lists …
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