Big step forward for encryption – Thanks WhatsApp!

Big step forward for encryption – Thanks WhatsApp!

WhatsApp has taken the huge step forward for user privacy today. A year-long partnership with Open Whisper Systems has resulted in end-to-end encryption being implemented across the app; switched on for all users by default. Encryption has been a part of WhatsApp in some form for a while, but the main change for users now is that ..

FFXV (15) release date announced, Anime and Film tie-ins as well

FFXV (15) release date announced, Anime and Film tie-ins as well

Final Fantasy XV has finally been given a release date of September 30th on both the PlayStation 4 and XBOX One.This date was announced during Square-Enix’s live stream, Uncovered: Final Fantasy XV, which was a source of much information about the long-delayed game. What was originally going to be one of the many entries into in the ..

Flappy Bird in Super Mario World?

Flappy Bird in Super Mario World?

Yes, you read that right. Flappy Bird has been coded in Super Mario World – LIVE! Super Mario World is a game that has a few oddities. Firstly it is possible by performing a sequence of very precise in-game actions to allow you to take full control of the game itself. A number of very talented ..

Optoma unveil new improved uDAC5

Optoma unveil new improved uDAC5

A short while ago I reviewed the Optoma uDAC3 headphone amp. Today Optoma has released the new and improved uDAC5 (seemingly jumping over number 4?). It retains the minuscule size of the uDAC3 but has improved audio potential, greater power and performance due to its improved new innards. Find out more over at http://www.optomaeurope.com/soundproduct/uDAC5   Press Release: ..

Blizzard remove “sexy” victory pose from Tracer (Overwatch)

Blizzard remove “sexy” victory pose from Tracer (Overwatch)

You’ve probably all read about this already but what the hell. A Battle.net forum poster who asked for the “over-the-shoulder” victory pose to be removed from Tracer, citing that it undermines the characters “sillyness” and that it forces Tracer into the role of another “bland female sex symbol” has had their request granted. User Fipps, went on ..

GTA V Deer Cam – For those that really don’t have anything better to do

GTA V Deer Cam – For those that really don’t have anything better to do

I don’t know why it exists but I have to admit this feels strangely mesmerizing to watch. Someone is streaming (not at the moment due to tech issues) an in-game deer cam from GTA V.  Running on a hacked version of GTA V the in-game camera follows a spawned deer around San Andreas. The deer has ..

Paramount and CBS get to the nitty gritty with Star Trek Fan Film

Paramount and CBS get to the nitty gritty with Star Trek Fan Film

First if you haven’t seen this, click play below: A Star Trek fan film is being sued over it’s use of copyrighted material over in the United States. The above is a short film by Axanar Productions put out as a statement of intent, showing how much could be done with a reasonable budget and ..

A New Humble Bundle has appeared!

A New Humble Bundle has appeared!

Supporting a charity of your choice, Humble Bundle is back with another Jumbo Bundle of games! Well, at the moment the games list is quite short. But like Humble Bundles of the past, this will increase over the life of the bundle itself. The games listed so far include Oceanhorn, Shadowrun Chronicles and WARMACHINE Tactics ..

HyperX Cloud 2 Gaming Headset Giveaway

HyperX Cloud 2 Gaming Headset Giveaway

Fresh from review you get a chance to win a pair! enter now to be in with a chance of winning a HyperX Cloud 2 Gaming Headset . Lots of ways to enter, all giving you a greater chance to win this nice headset. Liking DavePlays is optional but I would be ever grateful if ..

HyperX Cloud II (2) – Review

HyperX Cloud II (2) – Review

Kingston were recently kind enough to send me the HyperX Cloud 2 to review (You will be able to win one shortly as well). This is the revised version of the very popular Cloud Headset that has received many awards on its own. One of the main improvements is the inclusion of a combined USB ..

Optoma NuForce NE800M Earphones – Review

Optoma NuForce NE800M Earphones – Review

Optoma are a maker of many products, primarily projection products, but they also have a solid line up of audio related items. A while ago I reviewed the Optoma uDAC-3 which received a silver award. Today I am taking a look at a set of their NuForce in-ear headphones, the NE800M. Made from Carbon Fibre ..

Blade and Soul – Thoughts…

Blade and Soul – Thoughts…

It was only a few short weeks ago that Blade and Soul was released here in the west. I had looked forward to giving it a go, it was only a few years ago that I and a few friends bought Guild Wars 2 with the intention of playing it together…. and when that dream ..