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Need for Speed Payback was released on the 10th of November. Available on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC it’s the 23rd installment in the series. Set in Fortune Valley, players race in an open world environment with a realistic 24-hour day-night cycle and also offers an offline single-player mode. Visit EA to learn more: EA Games Need for Speed Payback
It's another huge month for the Nintendo Switch. This month the Switch gets another flood of classic games including RIME, Rocket League, Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Resident Evil 1 & 2. 2018 will be an even bigger year for the Switch with upwards of 50 new titles and rumors of a hardware revision or a possible GPU upgrade. See the full roster of games coming soon on the Switch: Nintendo
Resident Evil 7 is scheduled for release on the 24th of Jan 2018 on the Xbox One, PC, and VR on the PlayStation 4. Focusing on exploration and emphasizing horror over action this is not for the weak of heart. This single player first person shooter follows Ethan Winters a civilian, players further the story by solving puzzles. Pre-order on Steam: Steam
It's almost Christmas and this year many of the modern gadgets and gizmo's under your tree this year, offer more computing power than NASA had for the Apollo Moon Missions. While many devices, consoles, computers, and gadgets may be up to date, from the time of manufacture to the time of purchase. A handful of updates may be available, offering added security, features and so on. This may take anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours or even days, depending on your internet connection. To ensure you avoid any issues on Christmas morning, ensure you have all the cables, connections and batteries the gift may require and install any updates. Read more on the gift of gaming: Gift of Gaming
Thermaltake, makers of performance hardware for gamers have released the ultimate gaming chair. The X Comfort Air is perfect for those who spend more than a few hours daily seated. The ergonomics help maintain your posture and minimise back and neck strain, however, it most amazing feature is its state of the art air cooling system. The 3-speed fan controller ensures you will always remain cool under pressure. Available in either black or red, prices start at $500 USD. Visit Thermaltake to learn more: Thermaltake
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