Author: Tim Rogers
At CES 2024, AMD, Nvidia, and Intel all made big announcements that set the stage for PC hardware advancements, with other brands also following suit. Among the wide array of PC hardware showcased, only a handful of parts really grabbed our attention. After thoroughly exploring the convention halls for several days, we have compiled a list of the most impressive PC hardware we saw at CES 2024. Nvidia RTX 40-series Super Nvidia Nvidia has made significant improvements with the RTX 40-series Super refresh. The RTX 4080 is now a high-end powerhouse, priced at $1,000, and the RTX 4070 Ti delivers…
Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here. Razer is set to release the latest Intel, AMD, and Nvidia chips into its Razer Blade family of gaming laptops for 2024. Some of them will also feature an AI boost. Announced at CES 2024, the Razer Blade gaming laptops will introduce significant technological advancements. The lineup includes the Razer Blade 16, which boasts the world’s first OLED 240Hz 16-inch display, an updated Blade 14, and a sneak peek of the future-forward Blade 18. Travis Furst, the…
Wang “Ame” Chunyu, a prominent figure in the world of Dota 2 esports, was once celebrated as the strongest carry in Chinese Dota. However, after a year-long hiatus from competitive gaming, Ame’s return to Dota 2 last month was met with challenges stemming from his apparent rustiness. Wang “Ame” Chunyu (Image credit: The International 2019) Ame’s MMR Grind is an intensive routine In his quest to regain his lost form, Ame’s commitment to practice has been nothing short of remarkable. His efforts are all in the intensive MMR grind, and his dedication has certainly turned heads within the Dota 2…
Dell is one of the leading laptop brands on the market, catering to a wide range of users including students, everyday users, and businesses. Its Latitude, Vostro, Inspiron, and XPS lineups offer great options for working professionals and IT departments. To help you make an informed decision, we have carefully selected the best Dell laptops for business. Read on to find the one that suits your business needs best. The best Dell laptops for business Buy the if you want a Dell laptop for all-purpose use Dell Latitude 5540 Best Dell laptop for business overall Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 Best…
Genshin Impact developer HoYoverse has entered its latest game, Zenless Zone Zero, into closed beta testing as it prepares for launch. The Chinese developer has seen massive success with cross-platform hits Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail. Registrations are now open for the second closed beta test, offering a preview of the game’s gameplay, characters, and comic-style story. Continuing the legacy With Genshin Impact on its way to becoming the fourth-largest mobile game by this time next year, and with Honkai: Star Rail beginning with a record-breaking launch, expectations are high for the studio’s next project. The anime art style…
More than two years ago, Netflix revealed its intention to break into the gaming industry. As the mobile gaming market was dominated by free-to-play and ad-supported models, Netflix planned to offer games that were free without ads or in-app purchases. This strategy appears to be paying off, as Sensor Tower estimates show a 180% year-over-year increase in 2023 Netflix Games downloads, totaling 81.2 million worldwide. In 2022, Netflix games were downloaded 28.7 million times, with the fourth quarter accounting for 36% of those downloads. This percentage increased to 53% in 2023, indicating the success of Netflix’s gaming strategy. The company…
Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here. Acer has unveiled its latest refresh of the Predator and Nitro laptops, with the newest Intel and Nvidia chips showcased at CES 2024. Acer has announced the launch of Predator Helios Gaming Laptops equipped with Intel Core 14th Gen Processors and Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPUs. Other updates include the introduction of the new Predator Helios Neo 18 and Helios Neo 16, outfitted with the latest processors and GPUs for AI and enhanced graphics. Furthermore,…
Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here. Nvidia announced today several new updates for its cloud gaming service, GeForce Now. According to the company, two of Activision Blizzard’s most popular titles, Diablo IV and Overwatch 2, are coming to GeForce Now. It’s also planned a number of upgrades including day passes, G-Sync technology and several other games. Nvidia’s G-Sync technology is coming to Ultimate-tier GeForce Now subscribers. Cloud G-Sync will match the user’s display refresh rate to match the streaming rate. The same tier…
Fortnite Chapter 5 has returned after a winter break, we’ve already had the first update. However, this week has had a new weapon added to the game too. Re-enabled in a hotfix, we’ve got one of Fortnite’s weirder weapons in recent seasons making a return. The Fortnite Lock On Pistol has come back to the loot pool. Chapter 4 might not get too much credit for it, but it got creative with its weapon loot pool. We had the creative movement/melee items like the Shockwave Hammer and Katana. However, the Fortnite Lock on Pistol was a new item with a…
2023’s season has come to a close, crowning Evil Geniuses as the 2023 Champions. Defending the crown will be harder than before, largely in part to the team being scattered to the wind, with each of the rising stars finding new teams. Keep track of where the players have ended up after the dust has settled on the offseason. With the completion of Ascension (Tier 2), and the introduction of the Chinese region, there’s more VCT 2024 Teams than last year. Which teams and players made the cut? Jake “Boaster” Howlett / Fnatic VCT Americas VCT Americas sees its teams…