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AMD Navi GPUs might use Variable Rate Shading tech

1 March 2019, 12:11

Move indicated by AMD applying for US patent for technique using VRS.

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The Division 2 open beta goes live (until 9am Tuesday)

1 March 2019, 11:11

And Ubisoft has detailed the first year of free content updates coming to the game.

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Cooler Master launches MK850 analogue mechanical keyboard

1 March 2019, 10:10

Incorporates Aimpad technology into the QWER and ASDF keys.

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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order game will be revealed in April

28 February 2019, 12:11

This action adventure title from EA / Respawn will be released in the autumn.

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AMD Radeon FreeSync 2 HDR Oasis Demo revealed

28 February 2019, 10:11

And AMD rebrands FreeSync 2 as FreeSync 2 HDR - a more apt, descriptive name.

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Microsoft minimises differences between Xbox & Windows games

26 February 2019, 11:11

Insiders could download and play the .XVC file format State of Decay game on the PC.

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Valve retires the Steam Store video section

20 February 2019, 13:11

Previously purchased content will remain available to owners.

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Google will hold a press event at GDC on 19th March

20 February 2019, 11:11

It is thought that the firm will present its plans for the Project Stream game streaming service.

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Apex Legends: Respawn has already banned 16,000 cheaters

19 February 2019, 11:11

And data miners have discovered references to new modes, weapons, and Legends.

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Nvidia answers questions about DLSS functionality and quality

18 February 2019, 12:11

Q&A covers DLSS technology, optimal use, and improvements on way to existing games.

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Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti appears in FFXV benchmarks

18 February 2019, 10:11

Matches the GTX Titan X and GTX 1070 in 1440p High Quality performance.

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Intel to discuss Gen11 graphics at GDC in mid-March

15 February 2019, 11:11

And it just launched a new graphics driver with support for Apex Legends, Civ6:GS.

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Nvidia: Metro Exodus to get ray tracing and DLSS at launch

13 February 2019, 14:11

And we are reminded that Battlefield V now has DLSS, for a 40pc performance boost.

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Ubisoft announces The Division 2 Open Beta

13 February 2019, 10:11

You will be able to give this new game a test ride from Friday 1st - Monday 4th March.

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Anthem launch trailer released a fortnight early

12 February 2019, 11:11

Meanwhile, EA's Apex Legends hits 25m players in a week, with 2m concurrent players.

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AOC intros CQ32G1 31.5-inch QHD curved 144Hz gaming monitor

7 February 2019, 12:11

Panel is of the VA type, offers 1ms response time and AMD FreeSync. Arrives soon for £359.

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EA disappointed with 7.3 million Battlefield V sales

7 February 2019, 10:11

Investors weren't impressed, and stock suffers largest drop in more than a decade.

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Cooler Master launches MM830 ergonomic gaming mouse

6 February 2019, 10:11

D-Pad buttons are integrated into the thumb rest, behind the built-in OLED display.

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Respawn launches f2p Apex Legends on PC, Xbox One, PS4

5 February 2019, 11:11

This Battle Royale game takes place in the Titanfall universe. Low PC spec requirements.

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Sony PlayStation 5: will backwards compatibility be a major feature?

4 February 2019, 13:51

A recent Sony patent for 'processor ID spoofing' suggests it could be.

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QOTW: What resolution do you game at?

1 February 2019, 16:31

And do you have plans to go higher, or are you happy to stay put?

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Nintendo Switch with greater portability in the works

1 February 2019, 13:21

This smaller and cheaper Switch could be a replacement to the Nintendo 3DS line.

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Cooler Master low profile mechanical keyboards released

1 February 2019, 11:11

The SK650 and SK630 (TKL) feature Cherry MX low profile switches and RGB lighting.

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Razer Blade Stealth 13 Quartz Pink announced for Valentines

30 January 2019, 13:11

And the firm announces availability of its Blade 15 Advanced laptops with RTX 20 GPUs.

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EA to cease sales of FIFA Points in Belgium

30 January 2019, 12:11

Games publisher backs down after period of defiance. FIFA Points sales end tomorrow.

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AMD Radeon VII Final Fantasy XV benchmarks appear

30 January 2019, 10:11

And earlier some purported Radeon VII 3DMark results were shared online.

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PUBG Lite minimum and recommended specs shared

28 January 2019, 12:11

Minimum states it is OK to run on a 4GB RAM PC system with Intel HD Graphics 4000.

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DeepMind AlphaStar AI beats humans 10-1 in StarCraft II

25 January 2019, 11:11

Skilled pro players eked out a single victory against the throttled APM and reaction time AI.

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Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti AotS benchmarks unearthed

22 January 2019, 10:11

Test shows the new GPU is approx 20 per cent faster than a GTX 1060 (both laptop parts).

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Microsoft wants your ideas to improve Windows 10 gaming

21 January 2019, 13:11

Current top suggestions include creating a custom Windows 10 OS for gaming PCs.

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AMD Gonzalo APU spotted – Zen 2 plus Navi 10 Lite?

21 January 2019, 10:11

Expected in next gen consoles, this 7nm octa-core APU has a base / boost of 1.6 / 3.2GHz.

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QOTW: Which smartphone games are worth playing?

18 January 2019, 16:31

There's never been so much choice, but which titles stand out from the crowd?

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Nvidia highlights RTX effects in the Atomic Heart demo

15 January 2019, 15:11

Meanwhile, Nvidia has "sold out" of all its GeForce GTX 1080/Ti and 1070/Ti cards.

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