(Image: © Expreview)The true potential of 3D XPoint technology developed by Intel and Micron has yet to be reached. So far we’ve seen just two 3D XPoint products—an enterprise solid state drive (Optane SSD DC P4800X) and a storage caching solution (Optane memory). Looking ahead, the next 3D XPoint product could be used to supplement DRAM. This has always been a possible path for 3D XPoint, though not necessarily one for the consumer market. Expreview reports that 3D XPoint will be introduced int

Oh snap, it’s the PC Gamer podcast! I’m going to level with you: it’s 5:27pm on a Friday and the race is on to get this episode description written before we flee the building and embark on a weekend of PC gaming revelry. There’s just time to say that in this episode, Samuel, Phil and Andy make some E3 predictions, discuss Destiny 2 and answer your questions. You can also subscribe on iTunes or keep up with new releases using our RSS feed . This week: Samuel Roberts , Phil Savage , Andy KellyThe

The Group B matches began yesterday for US viewers, but those of you in Europe can catch all the action today 06:00 CEST. Liquid will face Team faceless in the first round, while Newbee and Vega will clash straight after at 09:00 CEST. EPG will face mouz today at 09:30 PDT / 18:30 CEST, while Empire will clash with mouz at 12:00 PDT / 21:00 CEST. The full schedule and stream can be found by heading over to the Dream League official site . Hearthstone: StarLadder i-League StarSeries Season 3SL i-

오버워치 감사제 이벤트와 함께 찾아올 전설 스킨 중 몇 개를 살짝 보여 드립니다.5월 24일 시작되는 축제를 함께해주세요! 🎉🎂 pic.twitter.com/YTjRfqHeDCMay 19, 2017Game devs love nothing more than to tease us, and Blizzard isn’t even shy about it. Earlier today the studio teased new Overwatch voice lines and dance emotes coming as part of the Anniversary Event, shortly after making the announcement that the update will usher in three new arena maps. The tease was posted via the Korean Overwatch Twitter account, and you can see the video embedded ab

We’ve already outlined what we—and, we’re willing to bet, many others—hope to see from the PC version of Destiny 2. Everyone in the world loves to give their opinions on Destiny 1 and what they think should be in Destiny 2. We’ve done a ton of work to try and make [the PC version] feel and play like a great PC shooter. We wanted to make sure that it feels like a PC game, it plays like a PC game. Will you require a really super, hot rig to play Destiny 2?

Hearthstone can single-handedly be thanked for blowing open the digital card game market on PC. All nine of the games listed below are a lot of fun, and do something different from Hearthstone that make them worth checking out. The combat and card mechanics are extremely similar to Hearthstone, but you summon your units onto a five-by-nine grid where they can move around each turn. The Elder Scrolls: LegendsOfficial siteRead our review hereWhat sets it apart: Two separate ‘lanes’ and free card d

You never feel the map in Skyrim because you’re either walking through it at a constant rate, seeing it from eye-level, or teleporting across it. About a hundred people participate in each of Battlegrounds’ matches—an enormous number by the standards of most multiplayer games. Unlike DayZ or another survival game, Battlegrounds introduces you to everyone you’re about to fight. Unlike DayZ or another survival game, Battlegrounds introduces you to everyone you’re about to fight. They make Erangel

Pai went on to say that net neutrality rules place a burden on ISPs, both large and small, and that the Title II rules also ultimately made ISPs hesitate before building or expanding networks. There was no mention of net neutrality rules giving the company pause in deciding to make the hefty investment. For now, existing net neutrality rules are still in place. Whether the FCC opts to replace net neutrality rules with any kind of alternative protections remains to be seen. Looking down the road,

One is the Logitech G633 Artemis Spectrum RGB, a wired headset that is $20 cheaper than the last time we saw it on sale, and the other is the SteelSeries Siberia 800, an excellent wireless solution. Starting with Logitech’s headset, the G633 earned a 90 score when we reviewed it a year and a half ago. While the G633 hasn’t been able to dethrone the HyperX Cloud Revolver or SteelSeries Siberia 350 as our two favorite wired headsets, both of those alternatives cost more than $100. If you prefer a

We’re about halfway through the Humble Store Spring Sale right now, and three more companies are starting their own deals on the website today. For the next few days you’ll be able to find games from Activision, Square Enix, and Codemasters for much cheaper than normal. In Humble’s Activision Spring Sale, which lasts until May 22, you can grab yourself Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, Deadpool, Transformers Devastation, and more. The Square Enix sale is arguably the best of the bunch, featuring h

Life Is Strange developer DONTNOD released a brief video today thanking fans of the game for their support. It said a whopping three million people have bought the Twin Peaks-inspired adventure game since launch, before revealing that a new Life Is Strange game is currently being developed. “We’ve been working since the release of the box version [of Life Is Strange] last year on a new Life Is Strange game with the Life is Strange team, and we can’t wait to share more about this with you.” The b

The 4X strategy game Endless Space 2 moves from Early Access to full release on May 19, which as it happens is tomorrow. The concepts involved are fairly self-explanatory: As the head of a multi-species empire, you’re naturally going to be dealing with differing, sometimes conflicting, “political affinities.” Of course, sooner or later you’re going to run into a rival empire that doesn’t want to play nice, which is when the final piece of the puzzle—Exterminate—comes into play. “For there are fo

It’s a valid concern, and one that Intel might address by pushing its hardware partners to offer motherboard + Optane bundles. MSI already went down this road last month when it introduced its Z270 Tomahawk Opt Boost motherboard with comes with a 16GB Optane memory module. As it stands, it’s not as though Optane memory is a hot ticket item. Part of the reason is because of limited support—Optane memory requires a supported 200-series chipset motherboard and a Kaby Lake processor. At present ther

Bundle Stars has launched the ninth instalment of its best-selling franchise flagship bundle—Killer Bundle 9—which welcomes eight bundle-debuting games into its money-saving fold. From now through May 22, the Killer Bundle 9 costs £3.69/$3.99 and comes packing co-op top-down shooter Livelock, the early access-dwelling hunt ’em up Shark Attack Deathmatch 2, Diablo-a-like Guardians of Ember, off-the-wall physics adventure Manual Samuel, the wonderfully hectic Standby, the sometimes frantic but oft

An meaty update to Daybreak Game Company’s multiplayer shooter has landed, bringing with it some big changes. There are also some new smaller loot spots sprinkled around the map, some new roads, changes to building interiors, and less fog to provide greater visibility. Perhaps most importantly, KotK’s hit registration has been improved, including tweaks to lag compensation, projectile tracking, and more accurate and forgiving line-of-sight checks. Also, a change has been made to firing while up

Blizzard has tweeted a teaser video of three new Arena maps that will feature in the upcoming Overwatch Anniversary event. It’s brief, but based on the environments on display it looks like they’ll be tied in somehow with the current Dorado, Eichenwalde, and Anubis maps. Here’s a sneak peek at three new ARENA MAPS coming soon to our Overwatch Anniversary celebration.The party begins May 23! 🎉🎂 pic.twitter.com/umXbr0bq7kMay 18, 2017The Overwatch Anniversary Event begins on May 23, and while Blizz

Forza Horizon and Hot Wheels, making sweet brand synergy together. I’m not saying Forza Horizon 3’s Hot Wheels DLC has a subtext, but if it does, it’s about the importance of voting in local elections. The Hot Wheels license means bright orange tracks, jumps and stunts, and a few Hot Wheels branded cars. It’s strange: Hot Wheels is more of a departure for Forza Horizon 3 than the recent Blizzard Mountain expansion, but not for the obvious reason. My only real complaint is that, much like Blizzar

“After careful deliberation, Microsoft Studios has come to the decision to end production for Scalebound,” is what Microsoft said of Platinum Games’ ill-fated Scalebound back in January. Having been in development for almost four years, the action role-player’s cancellation came as somewhat of a surprise—however it would now appear Microsoft has renewed its Scalebound trademark. Nonetheless, trademarking and copyright website Justia Trademarks suggests the publisher filed the trademark extension

Compared to plummeting space rocks, forest fires, and deadly tsunamis, the new Mass Transit expansion initially sounded like it would be rather humdrum. Having new monorails and commuter blimps and ferries is nice, but the real fun of Mass Transit, I’m finding, is coming from the incredibly useful hub buildings. To put it simply: the transit hubs are great. And I definitely wouldn’t have expected to enjoy linking bus lines to ferry terminals more than I like calling in meteor strikes on football

Apex season three is in full swing, and, as usual, it’s been full of surprises and tactics that we haven’t seen much of in competitive Overwatch. One thing in particular has stood out that’s made me very happy: Sombra appears to be tip-toeing into the meta. Apagando las lucesAs we’ve discussed so many times now, ultimate economy is one of the most important aspects of Overwatch that you’ll need to grasp. Well, because of how fast she builds her ultimate, EMP, some teams at Apex seem to let their