Steam is finally getting integrated voice chatSteam is finally getting integrated voice chat

PC gamers using the Steam client have typically had to turn to third-party programs such as Discord or Teamspeak to power in-game voice chat, but it looks like Valve is finally getting around to integrating the much-desired feature with the introduction of a new Steam Chat service.

Available now in the Steam client beta, Steam Chat offers the

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10 big things you need to know about Assassin's Creed Odyssey

After getting our first in-depth glimpse of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey during Ubisoft’s E3 2018 press conference, we’ve been itching to get our hands on a control and our eyes all over that Ancient Greek setting. 

Now, we’ve had the chance to play the game for an hour and we’ve had a good rummage around the islands of Delos and Mykonos, and we’re read

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Sony is blocking Fortnite cross-play on Nintendo SwitchSony is blocking Fortnite cross-play on Nintendo Switch

Fortnite, the massive Battle Royale hit available on PS4, Xbox One, PC and iOS, found a new home at E3 2018 today: the Nintendo Switch. 

Any Nintendo Switch owner can now go onto the eShop and download Fortnite: Battle Royale for free right now. Console-quality free-for-alls on the road could make the Switch a popular choice with fans. 

But many

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Corsair on getting serious about gaming mice

Corsair makes a lot of PC gaming products. Top notchmemory, solidpower supplies, it’s K70 and othergaming keyboards are practically legendary in the eyes of PC gamers. 

Gaming mice, though Corsair isn’t exactly the first name that comes to mind, but there’s more going on behind the scenes than you think.

Gaming mice have actually been a recent

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Next Xbox reportedly launching in 2020Next Xbox reportedly launching in 2020

Microsoft confirmed earlier this week that it's working on the next generation of Xbox consoles, and today we have some possible details on just what we're in for come the next round of Xbox One. 

Microsoft's next-gen Xbox project is codenamed Scarlett, reports Brad Sams of Thurrott, who viewed content relating to a number of as-yet-unannounced

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Acer Predator 21X

Acer has made something of a name for itself in the PC gaming world these past few years for some absolutely bonkers pieces of gaming hardware. The trend started with the Acer Predator 21X, a 21-inch gaming laptop with desktop parts inside.

The laptop costs $8,999 (about £6,729, AU$11,879) at the time of writing, and houses some of the most intense

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