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LG UltraGear 25G590B review

1,000 Hz. That's 1,000 frames. Every. Single. Second. Welcome to the wild world of the new LG UltraGear 25G590B, the first ever 1,000 Hz gaming monitor.Well, it's the first gaming monitor capable of 1,000 Hz at full 1080p resolution, as opposed to displays hitting that kind of refresh rate at, say, 720p. The tempting i...

4 weeks ago πŸ‘ 58
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The RAMpocalypse support group

It's rough out there, trust me, we know. And there are few signs that things are improving, in fact all the noise from across the globe, from almost every memory company and chip producer, is that it's only getting worse. Yes, it seems like the RAMpocalypse is here to stay, which means buying new hardware to upgrade yo...

1 month ago πŸ‘ 134
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Valorant's new Warden rifle aims to disrupt the eternal Phantom vs Vandal contest

Step aside, Phantom and Vandal mains - or rather, step back - because Valorant will soon have a new rifle. And it's lining up its shot from a distance. Arriving as part of patch 13.06 on Tuesday September 22, the Warden promises to deliver "a distinct long-range option" at a price point in balance with [...]

1 month ago πŸ‘ 60
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Arc Raiders' executive producer admits its developers 'couldn't keep pace with the players' and their need for content, but promises Frozen Trail as the answer

If there's one thing you should never underestimate, it's a gamer's love for completing little tasks. Whether it's battle passes, meaningless fetch quests, or in Arc Raiders' case, its expeditions. There's just the right amount of dopamine involved for a neuron activation, so you best bet that they'll rip through them...

1 month ago πŸ‘ 74
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Data digest: CookieRun, NYT and Valorant milestones, more Skillz-Papaya drama plus China, Japan and D2C stats

  Every Wednesday, we break down the latest data, research and financial results into digestible chunks. Read on for the numbers you need to know about without the fluff. This column is sponsored by Xsolla, which can help you to create a seamless online store where web purchases can quickly generate new revenue –...

1 month ago πŸ‘ 84
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Riot wants to keep taking "risks" with Valorant. That's why its still alive in 2026

I've never been there on 'day one.' Overwatch; League of Legends; World of Warcraft - all games that I've joined in on further down the line; communities I've assimilated into, not always been a part of. I wasn't there when Wrath of the Lich King dropped, or when Twisted Fate had a global ultimate as [...]

1 month ago πŸ‘ 83
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What The 2XKO Shut Down Means For Players

Initially announced alongside the smashing success of Riot Games' FPS shooter Valorant, the studio's take on 2D fighters with 2XKO was initially met with wide praise from League of Legends fans and fighting game enthusiasts alike. Despite the positive perception and character updates, however, Riot Games is officially...

1 month ago πŸ‘ 102
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The latest Windows 11 update is borking some multiplayer games, but Arc Raiders' developer has a quick workaround

If your games started unexpectedly crashing after getting a Windows update on or after August 11, you aren't alone. And Microsoft says it's looking into the problem. Microsoft reports the following "symptoms" popped up for "a limited number of games":The game application becomes unresponsiveThe game application closes...

1 month ago πŸ‘ 92
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Next Valorant Night Market 2026 dates

When is the nextΒ Valorant Night Market? Hopefully, some of your long-sought-after weapon skins have been added to your collection. If you're unsure whether to part with your valuable Valorant points, we can tell you how long you have to decide - and if you're disappointed by your market, how long we expect you to wait...

1 month ago πŸ‘ 91
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The new Valorant collection lets you show off with LoL Riftbound cards

It isn't anything new to be presented with a fresh Valorant collection: they are fancy new skins for those who like to look good when they're dominating in the FPS game. What is new with the Aeris collection is that you can produce some Riftbound League of Legends Trading Cards in-game, which is quite the [...]

1 month ago πŸ‘ 97
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Valorant pulls in BMTH and Spiritbox singers for VCT anthem, and it's exactly what we need

Just the other day my partner and I were sitting in the car listening to Ticking Away, the 2023 VCT Champions anthem. To this day, it's still one of my favorite Valorant tracks, and perhaps one of my favorite Riot tracks hands down. Since then, I haven't found a Valorant song that I've truly loved. [...]

2 months ago πŸ‘ 92
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Mchose K7 V2 Ultra+ review

I've been a very happy chappy ever since discovering the wonders of the Chinese 'clone' mouse market. Brands in this market attempt to deliver quality gaming mice that take after popular shapes by mainstream brands, but for a lot less money. I was sceptical at first, but my experience with Mchose mice has squashed my s...

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