Articles by: Jamel Smith

Jamel authors his own blog delving into politics, Black culture, and other important issues. He also dabbles into the realm of TikTok. He is currently suffering from fatigue due to playing Demon Souls.

Articles by: Jamel Smith

Nvidia has just released a new GPU that you can’t buy - and gamers aren’t happy

By Jamel Smith published 9 December 21

The new Nvidia RTX 2060 12GB GPU was released yesterday, but it seems to be out of stock already. What’s going on?

Halo Infinite's physical disc doesn't contain the full game - does Xbox really care about game preservation?

By Jamel Smith published 8 December 21

It’s been discovered that the disc version of Halo Infinite doesn’t actually contain the full playable game.

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Fortnite Chapter 3 adds a new map and Spider-Man content

By Jamel Smith published 6 December 21

Fortnite Chapter 3 has arrived and it’s come with a new map, new weapons, gameplay mechanics and secrets.

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Microsoft is making Windows 11 less annoying

By Jamel Smith last updated 11 December 21

Microsoft is working on new improvements for the Windows 11 Airplane mode and Notification Center.

Rumor: A new Matrix game may come to the PS5

By Jamel Smith published 3 December 21

According to a rumor on Reddit, a new Matrix game could make its way onto the PS5.

Titanfall removed from sale following years of attacks from hackers

By Jamel Smith published 2 December 21

Respawn has removed Titanfall from sale after years of DDoS attacks left the game virtually unplayable on PC.

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Battlefield 2042 breaks after major update

By Jamel Smith published 2 December 21

Dice has confirmed major issues with Battlefield 2042 that have arisen following its third update.

Spotify Wrapped 2021 has now arrived - here’s how to access it

By Jamel Smith last updated 1 December 21

Spotify Wrapped is here once again to show you what you’ve been listening to. Here’s how to get it.

A monitor on fire displaying game artwork for Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy

GTA Trilogy fiasco worsens with physical release delay, even as worst bugs get a fix

By Jamel Smith published 1 December 21

Rockstar has announced the physical releases of the GTA Trilogy have been delayed.

Steam Deck’s Nintendo Switch-like gyro controls are a game-changer, promises Valve

By Jamel Smith last updated 1 December 21

Valve is recommending future Steam Deck developers adopt the precise gyro controls in their games.

PSVR 2 already has a massive advantage over the original PlayStation VR

By Jamel Smith last updated 6 April 22

Sony’s PSVR 2 for PlayStation 5 could get a huge boost from day one.

Forza Horizon 5 will generously reward series’ veterans with free cars

By Jamel Smith published 29 October 21

Playground Games has detailed Forza Horizon 5’s loyalty rewards program, which lets you unlock free cars if you’ve played past Forza titles.

A free Metroid Dread demo is now available for Nintendo Switch

By Jamel Smith published 28 October 21

Nintendo has released a free demo for Metroid Dread, which you can download from the Nintendo Switch eShop.

Call of Duty: Vanguard PS5 DualSense support is coming... but we have concerns

By Jamel Smith last updated 12 November 21

Opinion Sledgehammer Games has detailed how Call of Duty: Vanguard will leverage the PS5 DualSense controller.

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If you’re quick, you can change your embarrassing Battle.net username for free

By Jamel Smith published 25 October 21

You can now change your Battle.net username for free up until November 5.

Inspirational Black figures in gaming and technology

By Jamel Smith published 22 October 21

To celebrate UK Black History Month, we're celebrating four Black figures who have made an impact on gaming and tech.

Concept art of astronaut with Tardigrade lunar motorcycle

This futuristic electric motorcycle is built for the moon

By Jamel Smith published 22 October 21

A German designer has created an electric lunar motorbike that it hopes will be used for NASA's new space program.

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Two new 2TB and 512GB storage expansion cards announced for Xbox Series X/S

By Jamel Smith published 21 October 21

Microsoft and Seagate have announced new 2TB and 512 GB storage expansion cards for the Xbox Series X/S.

Xbox admits it's not keeping up with Sony’s biggest PS5 games

By Jamel Smith last updated 21 October 21

Xbox has admitted it’s not keeping up with making similar blockbuster games Sony is delivering.

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Your Coros sports watch is about to get a huge update

By Jamel Smith published 19 October 21

Coros has released updates for its watches, adding a new climbing mode, shortcut functionality and Strava app sync support.

This super-fast e-bike can hit up to 31mph – at least in theory

By Jamel Smith published 18 October 21

The VanMoof V looks enticing, but you might not be able to unlock its full speed.

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Apple Music could be hitting your PS5 soon

By Jamel Smith published 15 October 21

Apple Music could be coming to the PS5 very soon according to images posted on Reddit.

Skyrim Anniversary Edition is about to be a pain for modders

By Jamel Smith published 14 October 21

Modders have expressed concerns with the Skyrim Anniversary Edition having the potential to render popular Skyrim mods unplayable.

Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy’s rumored high price is criminal

By Jamel Smith published 12 October 21

A retailer has listed Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy for $70/£70, but should we be paying that much for remastered 20-year-old games?

Far Cry 6 promotional artwork featuring villain Anton Castillo and his son Diego

Far Cry 6 performance woes could be due to Ubisoft’s own software

By Jamel Smith published 11 October 21

Players of Far Cry 6 on PC have been reporting performance issues caused by Ubisoft’s own Connect software, and have taken to disabling the overlay to resolve the issues.

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