You might be forgiven for thinking Intel Rocket Lake CPUs were released over at CES 2021 given all the talk of performance, specs, and compatible Z590 motherboards at the digital tech show, but we're actually looking at 'Q1 2021' availability in earnest for Intel's latest desktop gaming CPUs. Which actually means March. These 11th Generation chips, known by their codename Rocket Lake to most, mark a departure from the DNA of the past five generations of Core CPUs. Whereas we're used to the same Skylake derivative architecture within even the most recent 10-core/20-thread processor, the Intel Core i9 10900K , the 11th Gen will house the Cypress Cove architecture. Cypress Cove is something of a blended architecture: a little bit of the Ice Lake, a pinch of Intel Xe, and served chilled over the 14nm process node. Essentially, it uses the CPU architecture from 10th Gen mobile chips, called Sunny Cove, alongside 11th Gen Tiger Lake's Intel Xe iGPU . While those two processors were … [Read more...] about Intel Rocket Lake CPU release date, price, specs, and gaming performance
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Resident Evil 8 is “much larger than what players experienced in Resident Evil 7: Biohazard”
In an interview with Official PlayStation Magazine, Resident Evil 8 producer Peter Fabiano stated that the highly anticipated horror game is “much larger than what players experienced in Resident Evil VII: Biohazard”Resident Evil 8 is a direct follow up to 2017’s Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, and follows the story of main protagonists Ethan and Mia after the events of Resident Evil 7, who now live in the Eastern European countryside. Fabiano says that Resident Evil 8 has “direct links with Resident Evil 7, both in terms of talent involved in making it and the tale it’s going to tell”. As to why the team decided to keep Ethan Winters as the focus of the series, Fabiano stated that “The team grew quite attached to Ethan as a character so we knew we wanted to continue his story arc.” The producer also stated that the team even took inspiration from 2005’s Resident Evil 4, especially when it came to the item management system in … [Read more...] about Resident Evil 8 is “much larger than what players experienced in Resident Evil 7: Biohazard”
Mass Effect endings guide: What outcomes are there for the different endings in Mass Effect 1
Having the possibility of different Mass Effect endings is one of the big draws of this series, as the decisions you make during your journey will affect how the storyline concludes. Although this is partly based on whether you followed a mainly good (Paragon) or bad (Renegade) path, there are also some specific choices when you reach the finale that directly impact which outcome you'll get. If you're starting the Mass Effect Legendary Edition from the beginning then it pays to know what resolutions you can work towards, especially as this result carries over to the sequel and therefore has a longer term impact.As we said before, the Paragon or Renegade groundwork you lay as you progress through the game will have an effect on the outcome to a degree. However, there is one big decision you need to make during the climatic Race Against Time: Final Battle mission regarding the fate of the Council that broadly dictates how the story is resolved. If you're ready to find out what the … [Read more...] about Mass Effect endings guide: What outcomes are there for the different endings in Mass Effect 1
Become a sage of Elder Scrolls lore with The Skyrim Library, 56% off right now
Everyone who's played Skyrim has mused at some point: There's enough text here to fill a book! Well, it turns out it was enough to fill three books and make up The Skyrim Library, which is heavily discounted currently.The Skyrim Library | $105 $45.33 at AmazonWhether you're the type to skim through in-game text without absorbing much or you typically take in every last detail, you'll probably find some use in The Skyrim Library. For the former, here's your chance to get caught up on the lore and figure out what the heck's been going on in-between dragon attacks, and folks in the latter category don't need to roam around in-game forever to learn about the life of Reman Cyrodiil or to re-read 'The Lusty Argonian Maid' again.The Skyrim Library |$105 $45.33 at AmazonView DealThe three volumes included in The Skyrim Collection collectively include all of the history books in The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. The first volume offers a comprehensive account of the history of Tamriel, the second … [Read more...] about Become a sage of Elder Scrolls lore with The Skyrim Library, 56% off right now
Resident Evil Village is explored in Official PlayStation Magazine’s cover exclusive – on sale now!
Over 9ft of terror, Capcom's latest Resident Evil villain makes the cover of Official PlayStation Magazine issue 185, on sale now. Discover why Lady Dumitrescu is set to be 2021's superstar.Official PlayStation Magazine exclusively talks to Peter Fabiano, producer of Resident Evil Village to get the scoop on Capcom's tall lady, how the game makes use of PS5, and why this is the most ambitious Resident Evil yet."I’ll just say it’s much larger than what players experienced in Resident Evil VII: Biohazard,” says Peter Fabiano in Official PlayStation Magazine.Making of Resident Evil Village Coming to PS4 and PS5 this May, Resident Evil Village sees the return of Ethan Winters as well as series regular Chris Redfield. Set in a mysterious Eastern European village the game recalls Resident Evil 4. Weird locals, monsters, and now a meme-famous vampire clan, Peter Fabiano teases the game's setup in Official PlayStation Magazine's exclusive cover featue."We’re not … [Read more...] about Resident Evil Village is explored in Official PlayStation Magazine’s cover exclusive – on sale now!