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Essential Guide to Microsoft Flight Simulator
Microsoft Flight Simulator has to be one of the most famous and well-loved simulator franchises since the first version was released in 1982. Before the surprise announcement of Flight Simulator 2020 at E3, there hadn’t been any updates since 2006. The updated Microsoft Flight simulator was released on the 18th of August and now it's finally here I'm pleased to say it's been worth the wait. The features on offer are absolutely fantastic and the skies are brought to life with seasonal real-world weather, authentic…
Marvel Avengers: Open Beta, Requirements & More!
Marvel’s Avengers is a brand new third-person action-adventure game published by Square Enix, and you can choose to play in the single-player story mode or team up with four other people for co-operative online gameplay. There’s six different Heros to play and master, all with their own abilities and strengths. Choose from Thor, Hulk, Captain America, Black widow, Ms Marvel and Iron man and experience the cinematic story as you play out your superhero dreams. There’s a flexible combat system, scaling difficulty and customisable gear…
Horizon Zero Dawn: Official Specs & Best Gaming PCs
The official PC specifications for Horizon Zero Dawn are finally here! What is Horizon Zero dawn about? This game was originally released as a Playstation exclusive back in February 2017 and has won multiple awards thanks to the beautiful graphics and exciting gameplay. In this action-packed role-playing game you play as the main character Aloy, a young hunter who is an outcast from her tribe. 1,000 years from now the strange world around you is ruled by deadly Machines, much larger than Aloy and each…
Star Wars Squadrons: Specs & Recs
What is Star Wars Squadrons about? Star wars squadrons Is a first-person team-based starfighter combat game that follows the story after the destruction of the second Death Star in Return of the Jedi. As a player, you can experience how the war continued throughout the galaxy after the death of the Emperor. The tale that unfolds tells the story from the perspective of both the New Republic and the Imperial Navy and with each mission you alternate between pilots on either side. The Empire and…
Rocket Arena: Specs & Recs
What’s Rocket Arena about? Rocket Arena is a brand new game from Final strike games and EA originals. This online shooter is a 3V3 arena game where the only choice of weapons are rockets. There are several different heroes to choose between and you must use your projectiles to blast players around and out of the Arena. Every Hero you choose has unique rockets and abilities that require time to learn and skill to master. There is a focus on strategy and with an expanding…
The Best Gaming PC’s to Play: F1 2020
There’s still no sign of the return of Formula 1, but you can soon play out the season on F1 2020 which is still on schedule for release on the 10th of July. Codemasters have managed to improve on the excellent F1 2019 with new features, cars, circuits and teams. The main standout addition is the option to own an F1 team by creating a driver, then choosing a sponsor, an engine supplier, hiring a teammate and competing as the 11th team on the grid.…
The Best Gaming PC’s to Play: Valorant
Valorant exploded onto the gaming scene in 2020 and this tactical shooter from Riot Games has become a firm favourite for gamers and esports enthusiasts, alike. Valorant: Following the FPS Blueprint Riot has been intelligent when it comes to the gameplay and features of Valorant. The title is comparable to popular games like the Counter-Strike franchise and Overwatch 2. Counter-Strike 2 launched in September 2023 after much anticipation, and Valorant has garnered its own loyal fanbase. Counter-Strike is successful because of the game’s accessibility. It’s…
Gaming PC vs Laptop? Which is Best?
If your old PC can’t handle the latest AAA games or if that noisy laptop with its terrible battery life is giving you a headache, it’s certainly time to spoil yourself with a cheeky upgrade. However, it’s the age ol’ question. Do you go for a PC or a gaming laptop? To help you make this impossible decision, we’ve put together this handy helpful detailing the key differences along with their pros and cons. Hopefully, by the time you’ve finished reading, you’ll be ready to…
DOOM Eternal: The Ultimate Gaming PC Setup!
Introduction Doom Eternal is coming to PC on March 20th and the hype is real!! For those of you that are just as excited as we are, we have put together the ultimate Doom themed PC setup. Doom is essentially Hell on Earth so when it comes to aesthetics expect lots of black, red and orange. The Ultra-Nightmare graphical settings also live up to their name with the recommended spec list featuring some beastly hardware. It’s well worth checking to ensure your current system is…
Orion X2: The World’s Most Powerful PC Gets an Update!
The latest system from Ian "8Pack" Parry is a refresh of his acclaimed OrionX. The dual-system Orion X2 builds on the legacy of its predecessor by offering even more advanced specs and maintaining a commanding presence that cannot be ignored. ″I wanted to create a truly jaw dropping system which would be a world leader in both aesthetics and performance.″ - Ian Parry The Orion X2 The latest addition to the 8Pack line The 8Pack series are the ultimate high-end PC systems. For many devising…
Gaming PCs themed around the popular game titles!
We are pleased to introduce a new category to our website, the “PCs by Game“ section. To celebrate the launch of this category we have created a new range of gaming PCs based around the latest AAA titles, Hitman: World of Assassination and Tom Clancy’s The Division. There are four brand new gaming PCs in total, two Hitman machines, the Titan Contract “Hitman” Gaming PC and the Titan Agent 47 “Hitman” Gaming PC, along with two The Division PCs, the Titan Pandemic "The Division" Gaming…