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This is the first time we’ve seen a discount to the 48-inch model, a size that’s well suited for smaller spaces and even allows the CX to be used as the ultimate PC gaming monitor. With the code, you’ll pay only £1279 for the 48-inch CX. That’s a great price, but the code is only active until midnight tonight (January 11th). So why is this £200 discount newsworthy? After all, we’ve seen similar reductions for the 55-inch CX during Black Friday....

The story DLC pack is set after the events of the main game’s story, where players will be treated to a whole host of new main missions and side quests. The nature of the DLC means that players will need to complete the base game before it’s accessible to them. Players will have access to a new arsenal of weapons and for the first time, including melee weapons like the new Rock Crusher and Guillotine....

The first models are set to arrive on January 26th, so take a look at our roundup of the most exciting announcements from the show floor - we’ve got highlights from all the major manufacturers including Asus, Lenovo, MSI, Razer and more. We’ve also broken down the biggest gaming laptop trends for 2021, so you’ll know the specs and features to look out for. Just move down the page to get started, or use the quick links below to jump to the model you’re most interested in....

As you might expect from a handheld that brings portable PC gaming to a lower price point, Valve have opted for the more common UHS-1 standard rather than the faster but more expensive UHS-2. That means you don’t have to spend a lot to get a fast memory card, but it does mean that Valve have had to perform some minor wizardry to keep games loaded onto the Micro SD card feel as quick to load as those on the internal storage....

This is due to the game’s violent content, which means it was unable to secure an age rating with the CERO (Japan’s equivalent of PEGI in Europe and the ESRB in North America). The developer has stated those who pre-ordered this version of the game will receive a full refund for their purchase. This news was shared on The Callisto Protocol’s Japanese twitter feed, a translation (which has been verified by Eurogamer) of which reads: “The Callisto Protocol has decided to stop the release of the Japanese version....

Switchback isn’t Supermassive’s first foray into spooky VR, of course; it previously adapted its cinematic horror game Until Dawn into both a VR prequel and a gaudy, rollercoaster-like rail shooter called Rush of Blood. And Dark Pictures: Switchback VR is very much a spiritual successor to the latter, sending players on a “nightmarish and horrifying” branching VR thrill ride through scenes that should be familiar to Dark Pictures fans. “Survive the Ghost Ship and its distorted apparitions,” Supermassive teases, “confront hideous demonic incarnations of persecuted ‘witches’....

My favourite moment in The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow came about three hours after I’d finished it. But we’ll get to that in a bit. From the off, it’s hard not to root for Thomasina Bateman. In an age of steam trains and parasols, she has come to a small village in the north of England to dig up an ancient burial site, regardless of all the obstacles the local patriarchy - and the soggy English weather - can place in her way....

“We’ve really tried to push the frontier of accessibility on this game,” stated game director Matthew Gallant, showcasing Part 1’s new audio description setting - a first for a game on PlayStation. “Every single accessibility option we offer, that’s a barrier removed for someone.” You can see the full breakdown for yourself below. Now, The Last of Us’ community has shared their thoughts on these new features, with many thanking Naughty Dog for making a once inaccessible game accessible to them at last....

This means that both the Rift 2 and Quest 2 are now at the same price, a tricky choice for any aspiring VR buyer. Fortunately, our experts at Digital Foundry have listed out the advantages of the two systems here. That being said, it’s worth keeping in mind that the Rift is designed for PC use, while the Quest is an all-in-one designed to be carried around. Whichever one you’re more interested in, we’ve laid out the best options below for you to check out, or take a look at our review of Half Life: Alyx to see one of the best games going on both systems....

Each Science Weapon has a unique ability, which becomes stronger if you invest points into the Science skill. The Gloop Gun can make your enemies float into the sky, while the Prismatic Hammer can hit multiple targets at once and the Shrink Ray can actually shrink enemies. On this page: The duration and damage given from these special attacks depend s on your Science level. If you have a high Science level, then the special effects from these weapons will last longer and deal more damage....

With just a couple of days until launch, today brings one final trailer for Legends Arceus - which you can view below. There’s not an awful lot in it we’ve not seen before. An accompanying press release also teases silhouettes of the game’s evolutions for its three Starter Pokémon: Rowlett, Cyndaquil and Oshawott. These historic final evolutions are new to the franchise, only available in Arceus’ region of Hisui. Never mind the fact these creatures’ existence is now widely known, and the subject of hundreds of YouTube videos over the past week, or shown in hours of gameplay broadcast on Twitch from early copies....

All this started back in October when, following a patch update, The Sims 4 players began reporting their Sims were autonomously insulting friends, relatives, and passersby at an alarming frequency, causing havoc to their carefully curated stories. Eventually, with insults continuing to fly and households lying in ruin, EA moved to acknowledge the issue, promising a fix would arrive as soon as its investigation was complete. Finally, last Wednesday, it seemed the nightmare would soon be over, when EA announced it would be “incorporating a tuning fix to cool down the extra negativity taking place between Sims” in an update due to release the following day....

But there’s actually a playable teaser for the game hidden away in Bayonetta 3 - it’s been there all along since launch last month. The teaser shows off the new childlike visuals and hints at the story, but until now it wasn’t clear what the hidden chapter related to. Watch on YouTube Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon — Announcement Trailer How do you unlock it? It requires players purchase the Old Picture Book at Rodin’s shop, The Gates of Hell, with halos and then unlock the book with three keys hidden away in the game’s levels....

Interestingly, unlike some of the other secret blueprints secreted around Dying Light 2’s world, this is a secret hidden inside another secret, as you need to access the hidden Doom level in the basement of the VNC skyscraper before you can acquire it the blueprint. If it’s a trick you’d like to add to your arsenal, AshesWolf’s video above has a full rundown on how to acquire the Dying Force blueprint, which you’ll find off a secret passageway hidden behind a wall....

The Ryzen 5 5600H is no slouch and is a great multi-core processor. And with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050, you’ll be able to fly through the latest games at 1080p, which is quite respectable in a package at this price. This CPU and GPU combination is also going to make the most of the 1080p 120Hz display. The components are good enough to push out frames quickly during fast-paced games like Doom Eternal and Rocket League....

It has a 1080p VA panel, so you’re going to get great, wide viewing angles. But the key feature here is the incredibly fast 165Hz refresh rate. That means you’re going to see more frames of CS:GO, Apex Legends, Call of Duty, Fortnite or whichever online multiplayer games you’re into, where fast response times are absolutley necessary to winning. Along with the 1ms response time and AMD FreeSync Premium support, you’ll also get smoother images from the monitor....

Fans gathered earlier today to witness the final moments of Overwatch, recording the momentous occasion for posterity. Despite its place in the gaming pantheon, though, it met an unceremonious end, blinking out of existing with a simple “disconnected” message. A few official lobby chat server messages did at least attempt to imbue the occasion with some import, telling players, “Even the best journeys end, but a new one is right around the corner....

If you’re thinking of switching from a wired mouse to a non-wired one, you’re probably wondering how lag, latency, connectivity, and battery life is affected. While some earlier wireless mice had their hiccups, you’ll be pleased to know there is an excellent selection on the market these days that offer the same reliability and responsiveness as the wired variety. One wireless gaming mouse you can expect outstanding performance from is Logitech’s G502 Lightspeed....

Styled on the variant found in Silent Hill 2 rather than Homecoming or the movies, the 9-inch tall “super-exclusive” statue is officially sanctioned by Konami and comes “with all the finishing touches that fans would expect to see”. “Straight from the highly acclaimed horror game Silent Hill 2 comes a high-quality statue of the iconic Bubble Head Nurse, a sinister female monster manifested from James Sunderland’s subconscious,” the blurb explains....

The Switch OLED is the most recent of the consoles and brings a few upgrades over the Standard Switch. It has a more vibrant 7-inch OLED screen, a wider adjustable stand, a dock with a wired LAN port, 64 GB of internal storage, and enhanced audio. Choosing whether to spend extra on the OLED can be a tough choice for some, but when it’s on sale in a bundle it’s a much easier decision....