The Cooler Master Hyper 212 is a legendary air cooler, offering excellent bang-for-buck and a significant performance upgrade compared to a stock CPU cooler. This week, Cooler Master is launching the latest version, the Hyper 212 3DHP Black. A dual-tower Alpha V4 3DHP cooler also launches this week.
The new Cooler Master Hyper 212 3DHP Black features Cooler Master's patented 3D Heat Pipe technology. These are newly designed heat pipes, crafted to improve evaporation, condensation and flow. The end result is less pipe clutter, higher cooling efficiency and lower noise levels.
You will also find these new 3D heat pipes in the new Cooler Master V4 Alpha 3DHP, which also launches this week, offering a beefier heatsink and dual-fan configuration compared to the Hyper 212's single-fan setup.
Speaking on the new 3D heat pipes, Matteo Stracciari, General Manager of Cooler Master, said: “With 3DHP, we move past pipe-count and focus on results. Less heat. More dependable performance. Less noise. More long-term reliability. All in single tower builds.”
The V4 Alpha 3DHP cooler measures 133mm x 114mm x 161mm (WxDxH), the included 2x Mobius 120 fans feature a ring blade design that cuts high-frequency noise and keeps operation smooth. These fans run at speeds of up to 2,050 RPM (front) and 1,850 RPM, pushing 107.2 m³/h – 63.1 CFM (Front) and 85.8 m³/h – 50.5 CFM (rear).
The Cooler Master Hyper V4 Alpha 3DHP Black will be available across Europe, priced around €39. The Hyper 212 can be found for around £30 in the UK.
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As part of the ongoing lawsuit between Sony and Tencent, a ton of interesting internal details have been brought to light. Alongside concrete sales stats for the Horizon franchise as well as the reveal that Tencent was at one point working on a Last of Us game, court filing have revealed Sony’s current plans for the Horizon film.
According to PlayStation Productions’ Asad Qizilbash (as reported by the publication TheGamePost): “We are in development for a film based on Horizon in partnership with Columbia Pictures. We already have a working script and are actively searching for a director, with the goal of shooting the picture in 2026 and releasing it in 2027.”
For context, the Horizon franchise was initially set to be adapted into a TV show in partnership with Netflix, however the project was reportedly cancelled in 2024. Then, earlier this year Sony officially announced that they were working on a Horizon Zero Dawn film – though no further details were shared aside from the fact that it was being made in partnership with Columbia.
Of course, these are merely Sony’s internal plans and so things could easily change between now and 2027. We will have to wait and see whether Sony chooses to release an official statement in the wake of this latest news.
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As reported by the publication Gematsu, developer Bloober Team and publisher Konami announced and confirmed that last year’s Silent Hill 2 Remake has officially surpassed 2.5 million shipments and digital sales.
For context, Silent Hill 2 Remake managed to sell more than 1 million copies just over a week into its launch last October. This figure then rose to 2 million by January of 2025, with Konami later revealing in May that the franchise had finally hit 10 million total sales – roughly 20% of which could be attributed to the remake.
While 2.5 million copies is huge for a franchise of its size, this figure is even more impressive when considering the fact that the remake was only released for the PC and PlayStation 5 (though there are rumours that an Xbox version is currently in the works).
Regardless, with Silent Hill 2 Remake selling 2.5 million copies in its first year, and the recently-released Silent Hill f already exceeding a million, it is safe to say that Silent Hill is officially back and bigger than ever.
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Lenovo has quietly introduced a new 16-inch laptop that it claims is the world's first of its kind to weigh under a single kilogram (or right around 2.2 pounds). To Lenovo's boast, the laptop is not in an unprecedented weight class as far as notebooks go, though as it applies to the 16-inch form factor, there are not a lot of options thatWhile Ubisoft’s The Crew series served as a solid open-world racer, the franchise received a ton of backlash when it was announced that the first entry would no longer be playable due to its always-online requirement. In the wake of this outcry, Ubisoft reneged on their decision, confirming that The Crew 2 and Motorfest would be updated with proper offline support. After months of waiting, The Crew 2’s offline mode is finally here.
Making the announcement on their blog, the team at Ubisoft Ivory Tower officially unveiled what they are calling ‘Hybrid Mode’ – explaining it as follows:
“With this update, players can now switch between the original online experience of The Crew 2 and a brand-new offline mode, letting you enjoy the game even without an internet connection. This represents a major milestone in our ongoing commitment to ensuring long-term access to The Crew 2 for all players.”
Full details on the update can be found HERE, including instructions on how to transfer your progression between the online and offline mode.
While a much-appreciated update, the offline mode does have some limitations, namely:
While The Crew 2 should have always included support for offline play, it is encouraging none-the-less to see Ubisoft actually retool the game in order to ensure its long-term playability. Hopefully more developers follow suit.
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As shared by Christopher Dring via TheGameBusiness, the GSD’s European Game sales for the week ending Oct 12th have been released, revealing just how much better Battlefield 6 performed in the region compared to its own past titles as well as competitors.
In a pleasant surprise, Battlefield 6 took to the top spot on the week’s sales chart, beating out EA’s own Sports FC26. Even more impressive however is the fact that Battlefield 6 reportedly sold 4 times as many copies as Battlefield 5 had in the same timeframe.
Furthermore, not only did Battlefield 6 surpass itself, but the game’s launch in Europe even managed to beat out last year’s Call of Duty Black Ops 6 – a massive achievement given how many units COD sells, especially at launch.
Of course, for a live-service multiplayer title, Battlefield 6 will need to maintain its player base in the long run in order to remain successful. Given just how big of a launch it managed however, it is unlikely that you’ll have to wait for lobbies to fill up any time soon.
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02:52 Connectivity / Branding
03:11 RGB
03:47 Underside/Feet
04:03 Switches
05:10 Sound test
05:47 Build Quality
06:12 Real World Gaming Experience
07:12 General Day to day use
07:36 Customising the M40 / Interface
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You can buy the Magma M40 from AliExpress HERE (currently on sale for ~£30).
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KitGuru says: The Magma M40 may be a little rough around the edges in terms of customisation, but what it lacks in polish, it more than makes up for with a bucket load of modern gaming features at a very reasonable price.
Following the worldwide launch of the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, Microsoft announced some interesting upcoming features for both of the initial models specifically, and for Windows 11 gaming PCs at large. While this launch has been successful, the market is still rife with competition from handhelds like Nintendo Switch 2, Steam Deck, andThe Assetto Corsa physics engine is heading off-road. Publisher 505 Games has just announced Assetto Corsa Rally, a new, dedicated rally simulation developed by the newly formed Supernova Games Studios. This new team, comprised of industry veterans with experience on titles like DiRT Rally, WRC, and Project CARS, will bring the hardcore sim experience to the world of rally, leveraging Kunos's simulation technology.
Assetto Corsa Rally promises a pure simulation approach, aiming to capture the raw intensity of the sport. The game runs on an updated version of the Assetto Corsa physics engine, specifically adapted to model the unique challenges of rallying, including jumps, uneven terrain, and dynamically changing grip levels across both tarmac and gravel surfaces. This is complemented by dynamic day-night cycles and weather conditions that will directly impact traction and visibility. Visually, the team has customised Unreal Engine 5 to deliver high-fidelity graphics while maintaining performance, with both cars and stages being recreated using laser-scan technology.
The game will release initially in Early Access, including 10 fully licensed cars, ranging from classics like the Lancia Stratos Gr.4 to modern machinery like the Hyundai i20N Rally2. Players will get to tackle four special stages across two locations: the fast asphalt of Rally Alsace and the challenging gravel tracks of Rally Wales, totalling over 33 km of laser-scanned roads. Supernova is also putting a heavy focus on audio immersion, with engine, transmission, and environmental sounds sampled from real cars and locations. A detailed co-driver pacenote system, developed with professional co-drivers, aims to deliver maximum realism.
The developers plan for the Early Access period to last between 12 and 18 months. During this time, the game will be significantly expanded, with the final 1.0 version aiming to feature five international rallies (over 120 km of roads), more than 30 cars, a full Career Mode, a Rally School, and the much-requested VR support, which is confirmed to be coming during the Early Access phase. The game will launch into Steam Early Access on November 13th, 2025, priced at €29.99 / $29.99 / £24.99. Console versions will be considered at a later date.
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First up is the Thermaltake View 380 XL WS. This is a large panoramic mid-tower (471 x 288 x 469 mm) designed for showcase builds. Like its non-wood predecessor, it features a large wrap-around glass panel for an uninterrupted view. The ‘WS' version adds wood accents to the green, black, and white options, giving it a touch of class. Inside, the case offers ample room for high-end hardware, supporting E-ATX motherboards (including back-connect models), GPUs up to 420 mm long (with an included support bracket), and dual 360 mm radiators. Cooling is handled out of the box by four pre-installed 120 mm ARGB fans.
For those looking for a similar aesthetic in a smaller footprint, Thermaltake has also launched the View 170 WS. This microATX case retains the panoramic glass front and side but adds wooden bars to the bottom section for its ‘WS' flavour. It comes in black or white and includes three pre-installed 120mm fans, two of which are reverse-blade models for the side intake. Cooling support is more modest, topping out at a 240 mm radiator in the roof, and CPU cooler height is limited to 160 mm. The View 170 WS does not support back-connect motherboards.
The View 380 XL WS is priced at £129.90/$149.90 for the black version and £134.90/$149.90 for the white and green models. As for the View 170 WS, both colour options are priced at £59.90/$84.90/€84.90.
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Quantic Dream, the studio renowned for its cinematic, narrative-driven single-player games like Detroit: Become Human, has just announced its next project. And it couldn't be more different. The new game, Spellcasters Chronicles, is a free-to-play, 3v3 magical battler that sees the studio moving into the competitive multiplayer space.
Unlike the choice-based adventures the studio is known for, Spellcasters is a third-person action game with a strategic twist. Players will choose from a roster of Spellcasters with different archetypes, such as tanks and supports, and build a deck of moves from over 50 available spells and summons. Each team also chooses a massive “Titan” to act as a trump card, capable of turning the tide of battle in an instant. The gameplay is said to feature a high degree of mobility, with characters able to fly freely around the arena.
Players have become all too familiar with beloved single-player studios trying to chase the multiplayer trend, with recent high-profile examples like Rocksteady's Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and Remedy's FBC: Firebreak failing to stick the landing. Hopefully, the same won't happen with Quantic Dream and its new project.
Quantic Dream seems aware of this perception. Studio head David Cage acknowledged this in a blog post, stating the new title may surprise some, as it's “extremely different” from what the studio has done so far. The studio also insists that the game will stay true to its narrative roots, with a “shared, living world” and a “macro-loop” storytelling experience that will run alongside the core multiplayer battles. However, details on how this will work are still scarce.
The developers are planning a deep dive into the game at TwitchCon San Diego this weekend, with live gameplay and a developer Q&A. For those eager to try it for themselves, sign-ups for a closed beta on PC, which is scheduled to launch before the end of the year, are now open on the game's official website.
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The post Quantic Dream is working on a free-to-play 3v3 magical battler named Spellcasters Chronicles first appeared on KitGuru.Sharkoon has today unveiled the latest addition to its Elite Shark case series, the CA500. Sharkoon's Elite Shark lineup is reserved for its high-end solutions, but without pushing the price too high. This new mid-tower chassis aims to stick to that motto, delivering a strong feature set without a punishing price tag.
Measuring 467 x 235 x 518 mm, the CA500 focuses heavily on airflow and showcases components through the curved tempered glass. Out of the box, it comes equipped with four fans: one rear exhaust and three side fans mounted next to the motherboard tray, likely configured as intakes. The case offers extensive cooling potential beyond this, with support for up to an additional three 120 mm or 140 mm fans in the roof. Alternatively, you can mount a 360 mm radiator on top and another on the side. Moreover, there's space at the bottom for a single 120 mm fan.
Internally, the CA500 offers plenty of room for high-end hardware, including rear-connector motherboards. There's clearance for graphics cards up to 437 mm long, CPU air coolers up to 176 mm tall, and power supplies up to 265 mm. Storage options are flexible, with mounts for up to six 2.5″ SSDs. Alternatively, users can utilise a removable drive cage located in front of the partial PSU shroud, which holds two 3.5″ HDDs (and potentially sacrifices some 2.5″ mounts).
Cable management looks to be well catered for, with plenty of routing space and rubber grommets on key cutouts. Sharkoon has also included a five-port fan hub to simplify connections for builders, adding extra cooling. Some retailers have already listed the new case, pricing it at around €150.
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KitGuru says: The Elite Shark CA500 isn't cheap, but it offers compatibility for high-end liquid cooling and lots of airflow, making it ideal.
The post Sharkoon expands Elite Shark lineup with airflow-focused CA500 first appeared on KitGuru.TeamGroup has unveiled its new flagship SSD, the T-Force Z54E, and it's gunning for the performance crown. This new M.2 drive is one of the first to feature Phison's new E28 controller, allowing it to push sequential read speeds right up to the theoretical limit of the PCIe 5.0 interface.
According to the specs, the T-Force Z54E is rated for sequential reads of up to a staggering 14.9 GB/s, nudging just past competitors like Samsung's 9100 PRO and Kingston's FURY Renegade G5. Sequential write speeds are equally impressive, hitting up to 14 GB/s on the larger capacity models. This performance comes courtesy of the combination of the new Phison E28 controller, built on TSMC's 6 nm node, and 232-layer 3D TLC NAND flash.
The drive will be available in 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB capacities. While the 2 TB and 4 TB models hit the peak 14.9 GB/s read and 14 GB/s write figures, the 1 TB version maintains the same scorching read speed but drops slightly to 13.7 GB/s for writes. As expected, the drive includes a DRAM cache for consistent performance.
Pushing nearly 15 GB/s inevitably generates a lot of heat. To combat this, TeamGroup has equipped the Z54E with its patented ultra-thin graphene heat sink. The company suggests this low-profile solution can be used on its own or in conjunction with a motherboard's M.2 heatsink or even a dedicated SSD cooler for maximum thermal dissipation.
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Have you read our review of the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X? It's an interesting device, with a powerful AMD SoC that outstrips the one in the original ROG Xbox Ally X, and it also debuts a new "full screen experience" for Windows PC games through the Xbox App—a feature that we're currently working on additional testing for. If you picked up a ROG
Multiple game publishers are dipping into their back catalogs to breathe new life into fan favorites. EA is hoping to ride this wave of nostalgia with a modernized version of the tower defense classic Plants vs. Zombies that will be “packed with new secrets to uncover.”
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Amazon is serving up some big discounts on gaming mice from brands like ASUS, Logitech, Razer, and others, with some deals knocking more than half off the MSRP. The more interesting bargains apply to flash deals that will expire by the end of the day, and limited time markdowns where it is anyone's guess how long the reduced price will be
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Windows updates usually bring security enhancements, bug fixes and new features. Sometimes, though, these updates can also break parts of the operating system. Unfortunately, some updates for September and October fall into the latter camp, and many users are now having issues using a key feature of Windows 11.
After applying the OctoberFollowing the launch of its all-translucent Phantom Collection (green translucent peripherals) earlier this year, Razer is now expanding the lineup with a clean and striking new colour option. The new Phantom White collection takes the same transparent design philosophy and applies it to a white finish, creating a retro-futuristic aesthetic inspired by vintage gaming hardware.
Razer says the internals of each device have been re-engineered and colour-matched to ensure a cohesive look through the transparent white chassis. The design aims to highlight the internal mechanisms of the hardware while also amplifying the effects of the integrated Razer Chroma RGB lighting.
The Phantom White treatment is being applied to a range of Razer's most popular peripherals. The lineup includes a Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K wireless mouse, a Razer BlackWidow V4 75% hot-swappable mechanical keyboard with translucent keycaps, and a Razer Barracuda X Chroma wireless headset. The world's first fully illuminated RGB mouse mat, the Razer Firefly V2 Pro, also gets a transparent white top layer to show off its circuitry. In a first for the Phantom line, the new colour option is also extending to mobile gaming with the Razer Kishi V3 Phantom White Edition.
The Phantom White collection products are slightly more expensive than their standard counterparts, though. Each costs £10/$10/€10 more, putting the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K Phantom White at £169.99/$169.99/€179.99, the Razer BlackWidow V4 75% Phantom White at £199.99/$199.99/€229.99, and the Razer Barracuda X Chroma Phantom White at £139.99/$139.99/€149.99. As for the Razer Firefly V2 Pro Phantom White, it costs £109.99/$109.99/€119.99, and the Razer Kishi V3 Phantom White costs £109.99/$109.99/€119.99.
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The post Razer goes retro-future with new Phantom White transparent peripherals first appeared on KitGuru.Nintendo has been expanding its list of emulators for Switch Online ever since launch. At this point, the service contains classic games from each Nintendo console up to the Game Boy Advance. Now, a new patent filing has seemingly revealed plans for the Nintendo DS to join the line-up.
The patents, first spotted by Mike Odyssey, show how Nintendo plans to handle dial-screen functionality on a Switch-like device. The implication here is that the Nintendo DS will join the list of emulated consoles supported on the Switch 2 console.
Nintendo hasn't announced anything officially yet and just because there is a patent doesn't mean there is a product. With that said, Nintendo will expand its Switch Online emulation offering at some point during the Switch 2's lifespan, and a trip back to the DS days could be a lot of fun.
There is no word on what games could be included here, but titles like The World Ends with You, Mario Kart DS, Brain Age, Professor Layton and the Curious Village and Ghost Trick could be a good place to start, offering a mix of familiar titles, with a few cult classics that some fans may have missed at the time.
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