MSI is showcasing a new line of AI-powered QD-OLED gaming monitors at Computex 2025. There are two new models: the MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 and the MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50.

Leveraging Samsung Display's 3rd-generation QD-OLED technology, both monitors are 27-inch displays featuring WQHD (2560 x 1440) resolution, a 500Hz refresh rate, and a 0.03 ms GTG response time. These monitors meet the VESA ClearMR 21000 and DisplayHDR True Black 500 certifications, ensuring industry-leading motion clarity, high contrast, true blacks, and rich colour (around 99% DCI-P3). The MPG 271QR is highlighted as the “world's first” 27-inch 2K QD-OLED at 500Hz, while the MAG 272QP is billed as MSI's first 27-inch 2K QD-OLED esports gaming monitor.

Although both monitors look the same spec-wise, the MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 has some unique AI features that the MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 doesn't. These AI features include the AI Navigator, which provides a simplified menu for easily adjusting and optimising the monitors' AI settings in one location. Moreover, MSI's AI Care Sensor uses real-time human identification and dynamically modifies settings to protect the monitor and increase efficiency. This system, powered by an NPU-based IC and CMOS sensor, detects user presence; when no user is identified, it automatically dims the monitor or engages OLED Care features, extending the monitor's life while saving energy.

Both monitors are covered by the MSI OLED Care program, but while the MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 is under version 2.0, the MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 is covered by version 3.0, likely due to the OLED-protective AI features that it has. Pricing and availability aren't yet known for the MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 (should be cheaper than the MAG 272QP), but these could be unveiled during Computex 2025. As for the MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50, this monitor is already available in China and costs about CNY 6000 (£626).

KitGuru says: Which of the two new MSI QD-OLED monitors do you prefer?

AMD Zen 5-based CPUs and APUs are still coming out, but details about their next generation of chips are already starting to surface. According to a recent report, potential configurations for AMD's Zen 6-based APUs, codenamed “Medusa Point”, have appeared.

The “Medusa Point 1”, as HXL refers to it, reportedly has a quite different core configuration. The Ryzen 5 and 7 chips will supposedly pack up to 10 CPU cores in a hybrid structure: four classic high-performance cores, four ‘dense' cores, and two low-power cores. Moreover, the leak suggests eight RDNA 3.5+ CUs for integrated graphics, a new RDNA graphics architecture built upon the RDNA 3.5 that we've already seen in action.

The leaks also include rumours about how AMD might scale up for higher-end Ryzen 9 APUs based on this architecture. Speculation suggests AMD could add more cores via an extra CCD, adding 12 classic cores to the base configuration for a total of up to 22 CPU cores, while the integrated graphics are expected to remain at 8 CUs.

This modular approach is not new to AMD, as seen in previous designs like the Strix Halo platform. Interestingly, the rumoured 8 CUs in Medusa Point are a considerable decrease compared to the 16 CUs of Strix Point, suggesting that Medusa Point might not be a direct successor to Strix Point but an entirely new series. On the other hand, we don't know the enhancements that RDNA 3.5+ brings, which might compensate for the reduced CU count.

KitGuru says: Based on the report's information, is Medusa Point a sure win or a possible flop?

Stellar Blade is heading to PC next month but the game has unfortunately found itself roped into a long-running controversy with Sony. With Stellar Blade now being listed on Steam, fans have quickly learned that the game is regionally blocked from being sold in over 170 countries. 

If you were following the Helldivers 2 launch in 2024, this will all sound very familiar. When Sony began enforcing PSN integration with its PC published games, Sony had to go back and remove the game from sale in over 170 countries, as PSN is not available in those territories. Since then, games like God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn and other PlayStation PC titles have also been blocked in those same countries. With PlayStation publishing Stellar Blade on PC, this game has also fallen subject to Sony's sales policy.

Fans were quick to denounce the game for this and developer, Shift Up, has confirmed it is in discussions with Sony about this. However, Arrowhead Studios did the same thing when this controversy hit Helldivers 2, and no changes came out of it.

Stellar Blade launches on PC on the 11th of June.

KitGuru Says: Unfortunately, Sony is unlikely to change its mind here, as it hasn't done so for any other game in the past year. 

While Nintendo will be charging for Switch 2 upgrades for certain titles, like Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, some titles will be getting free updates for the Switch 2. This week, Nintendo detailed the first dozen titles to get free Switch 2 upgrades for those that own the original game on Switch 1. 

Every game on the list has been ‘optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs' and a few select titles are adding HDR support too. Some games have also received frame rate upgrades.

Here is the full list:

• ARMS – Visual & frame rate upgrade, HDR support
• Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain – expanded multiplayer, GameChat functionality
• Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Visual upgrade & HDR support, GameChat functionality
• Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics – GameChat functionality, expanded multiplayer
• Game Builder Garage – Visual update & Joy-Con 2 mouse controls
• New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe – Visual update
• Pokémon Scarlet & Violet – Visual and Frame Rate upgrade
• Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury – Visual & Frame Rate upgrade, HDR support, GameChat functionality
• Super Mario Odyssey – Visual update, HDR support and expanded multiplayer + GameChat functionality
• The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom – Visual update and HDR support
• The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening – Visual update and HDR support

All 12 games will receive their Switch 2 updates on the 5th of June, the same day the Switch 2 becomes available to the public.

KitGuru Says: Are you planning on picking up a Switch 2 this year? 

Last month, Nintendo removed mentions of the Switch 2's support for Variable Refresh Rate from its website. This was confusing, as previously Nintendo had confirmed that the console supports VRR. Now several weeks later, we finally have an explanation. 

In a statement given to Nintendo Life (via Eurogamer), Nintendo confirmed that VRR is supported on the Switch 2's mobile display. However, the console does not support VRR in docked mode.

“Nintendo Switch 2 supports VRR in handheld mode only. The incorrect information was initially published on the Nintendo Switch 2 website, and we apologise for the error”.

It is unclear if VRR will be enabled for docked mode later on but it is not something Switch 2 buyers should expect as part of the package.

The Nintendo Switch 2 launches on June 5th for £399.

KitGuru Says: Not having VRR in docked mode immediately puts the Switch 2 at a disadvantage for 120Hz games. At those higher refresh rates, frame rates tend to waver more frequently, which can in turn cause a lot of screen tearing. 

While COD Mobile has been a huge success for Activision, Warzone Mobile did not take off after its launch last year. As a result, Warzone Mobile will soon shut down. 

Warzone Mobile was separate from COD Mobile, which already contains its own Battle Royale and Zombies modes. Considering that, it isn't entirely surprising to see that Warzone Mobile as a standalone game didn't really take off.

Warzone Mobile released on iOS and Android in March 2024, while COD Mobile has been out since 2019 and has only improved over time.

Activision confirmed on Friday that Warzone Mobile has “not met expectations with mobile-first players”. Starting today, the 18th of May, the game will no longer be available to download.

KitGuru Says: COD Mobile is just a better and more complete game. Warzone Mobile as a standalone game was already competing with a more established version of itself. 

This week, Bungie found itself in hot water again after another instance of the studio stealing art. Bungie was quick to admit that stolen art did appear in the Marathon alpha build but the studio may have bigger problems on its hands. 

Paul Tassi, a well-known Destiny reporter, has heard that morale amongst Bungie employees is at an all-time low after this week's events. Development on Marathon has hit a roadblock, as Bungie and Sony legal teams now need to review all assets in the game to ensure any stolen art is removed and replaced.

Right now, it is unclear how long this review of assets will take, but there is some internal discussion of a delay. Marathon was planned to release in September but now with so much negativity surrounding the game, launching that early could be a mistake. However, there is also concern internally about what will happen to the studio if Marathon is not a success. There is a sense that this is a make or break moment for Bungie.

While Marathon did just recently have a publicly playable alpha, Bungie was unable to show any new gameplay during its dev stream this week, due to the stolen art fiasco. With that in mind, plans to even showcase more of the game are likely to be impacted.

If Marathon does flop, it is likely that Sony will begin to take full control of Bungie. Considering what has happened at the studio under current leadership, a change at the top might be for the best.

KitGuru Says: Did you play the Marathon alpha at all? Are you looking forward to the game and would a delay impact that? 

It has been several weeks since a US court ruled that Apple could no longer block developers from using third-party payment providers for in-app purchases. This move opened the door up for Fortnite to return to the iOS App Store. However, Apple is now finding seemingly new excuses to keep the game off the store 

Epic Games resubmitted Fortnite for the App Store on the 9th of May and by May 14th, Apple had still not approved the game. Now, Epic says that Apple has “blocked” Fortnite's return to the App Store:

Epic says that Fortnite on iOS “will be offline worldwide” until Apple unblocks the game. Apple has not publicly commented on the matter.

Fortnite had existed on the iOS App Store for years before Apple pulled the game due to an update that included a third-party payment method, circumventing Apple's rules that all apps use Apple Pay. Since then, courts around the world have ruled this practice as illegal, forcing Apple to allow developers to use third-party systems for in-app purchases. In some parts of the world, Apple has also been forced into allowing third-party stores and app sideloading.

KitGuru Says: I expect we'll get more news on this in the next week. Epic wants Fortnite back on iOS, so it is going to be pushing as much as it can. 

MSI is showcasing a vast array of cutting-edge PC hardware at Computex 2025 in Taipei, emphasising the integration of artificial intelligence across its product portfolio. The showcase covers AI-powered laptops, desktops, gaming handhelds, storage solutions, networking gear, and wireless peripherals.

Among the numerous products on display are several award-winning and uniquely designed laptops. The Prestige 13 AI+ Ukiyo-e Edition won a Best Choice Award for combining traditional Japanese lacquer art (featuring Hokusai's ‘Great Wave') and modern AI tech. The laptop features Katsushika Hokusai's iconic Ukiyo-e woodblock print, “The Great Wave off Kanagawa”, bridging tradition and innovation.

The Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition also received a Best Choice Golden Award for Gaming/Entertainment, showcasing a striking Norse mythology-inspired design with advanced metal etching and supporting up to an RTX 5090 Laptop GPU. The system has distinctive things such as a 3D Dragon keychain, a mouse, and a mouse pad. MSI continues collaborations with Mercedes-AMG, introducing new Stealth A16 AI+ (AMD CPU/RTX 50 GPU) and Prestige 16 AI+ (Intel CPU/4K OLED) models featuring distinctive co-branded designs and accessories.

Their Claw 8 AI+ portable gaming handheld also earned a Best Choice Award for Portable Gaming, with an updated Polar Tempest Edition featuring an Intel Lunar Lake CPU and 2 TB SSD on display. Another full system, which received A Best Choice Award, is the MEG Vision X AI desktop, featuring an AI HMI touchscreen interface, Silent Storm Cooling AI, and packing up to an RTX 5090 GPU, PCIe 5.0 SSDs, and a Core Ultra 9 CPU.

Moving on to more compact systems, we have the Cubi NUC AI and AI+ PCs (0.51L PC), which feature Intel Core Ultra CPUs with AI Boost NPUs and Copilot+ support. The AI+ adds features like fingerprint ID and Thunderbolt 4, plus a unique Power Meter. The Pro DP80 is another compact system from MSI. It's an 8L compact PC that targets SMBs with AI capabilities and enterprise security features, and offers a flexible I/O.

In the motherboard segment, MSI is showcasing the MEG X870E Godlike as part of its high-end DIY PC segment. They also launched new AMD ITX motherboards, the MPG X870I Edge TI WIFI and MPG B850I Edge TI WIFI, featuring silver-white designs, premium cooling, PCIe Gen 5, Wi-Fi 7 (320 MHz), and 5G LAN, with the X870I specifically highlighting expandability via an Xpander Card. For Intel Core Ultra 200 chips, there's the MPG B860I Edge TI WIFI, which has the same silver-white look, an 8-phase power architecture, a Lightning Gen 5 PCIe slot, two M.2 interfaces, and Wi-Fi 7 (320 MHz) support.

For storage, the Vortiq portfolio (U.2, E3.S, E1.S, and SATA 2.5″ formats) targets AI/data centres with capacities up to 61 TB and up to 14.8 GB/s read speeds. At Computex, MSI will also showcase the new Spatium M571, a PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSD built with a Phison E28 controller, and the Datamag portable SSD (up to 40 Gbps) with new Apple software aimed at boosting workflow productivity.

In the network department, we have the Roamii BE Pro Mesh System, which brings high-speed Wi-Fi (up to 11 Gbps) with MLO, 320 MHz channels, and 4 K-QAM modulation. Setup is relatively easy thanks to the MSI Route 2.0 App, and with smart features like Find Wi-Fi Spot for optimal placement, connecting to it will be equally simple. Lastly, upcoming wireless lightweight gaming peripherals include the Versa 500 and 300 Wireless 8K mice, with the Versa 500 featuring a magnetic scroll wheel with Hall-effect tech. The Pro line promises flagship wireless gear like the Versa Pro mouse (multiple programmable buttons) and the Strike Pro keyboard (quiet build, custom keys), which are planned for release this month.

KitGuru says: Interested in any of MSI's products being showcased at Computex 2025?

Back at CES earlier this year, we got a glimpse of the new Titan laptops from MSI. I've now had some hands on time with the Titan 18 HX AI, the laptop with a spec sheet that reads like a wishlist from the most ambitious of PCPartPicker users! It's packing an RTX 5090 Mobile and Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, accompanied by 64GB of DDR5 memory, 6TB of SSD storage and a UHD+ 120Hz mini LED display. This laptop isn’t cheap though, coming with a price tag reading £6099.98 – could it possibly be worth that much?

Timestamps:

00:00 Start
00:54 Pricing
01:41 Intel 285HX
02:19 Nvidia RTX5090 Mobile
03:09 Memory
03:26 SSD Storage
04:35 Display
05:27 Battery / Charger
06:20 Weight / Design / Build Quality
07:32 Ports / Connectors / Wireless
07:54 Mechanical Keyboard / Sound Test
08:34 Trackpad
09:25 Speakers / Webcam
10:07 Gaming Testing Methodology
10:35 Cyberpunk 2077
11:09 Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
11:38 F1 2024
12:07 Hogwarts Legacy
12:27 Call Of Duty Black Ops 6
12:58 A Plague Tail Requiem
13:23 Forza Horizon 5
13:56 Assassins Creed Shadows
14:39 Mat’s thoughts on gaming
15:29 CPU Power Usage and Temperatures
17:44 Thermal Camera
18:08 Noise Sound test (100% fans)
18:23 Closing Thoughts

Specifications:

• CPU – Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
• GPU – Nvidia RTX 5090 Mobile
• RAM – 64GB DDR 6400MT/s
• Display – 18” 3840×2400 Mini-LED 120Hz
• Storage – 6TB (3x2TB) NVMe M.2 SSD (Configured in Raid 0)
• Wireless Connectivity – WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
• I/O
  • 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort/ Power Delivery 3.1)
  • 3x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2
  • 1x SD Express Card Reader
  • 1x HDMI 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz)
  • 1x RJ45 (2.5Gbps)

The core specs are confirmed in the following CPU-Z and GPU-Z screenshots:

Game testing on the Titan HX AI was carried out using only the native resolution of 3840×2400 as, with a machine of this price, it's fair to assume that reducing the resolution wouldn't be something that most users would be particularly open to. To counter this, I tested all titles configured without any form of scaling or ray tracing and then with the addition of DLSS, frame generation and ray tracing where available. All titles were running at their maximum settings (excluding RT) throughout the testing.

Native, rasterised performance varied from title to title, was decent on the whole, especially when we take the resolution in to account. Adding in RT, frame generation and DLSS saw significant FPS improvements in some titles, such as Cyberpunk but then marginal gains in others.

For full details of all titles we tested, check out our full video review on YouTube.

Cyberpunk 2077 (3840×2400 – Max Settings – DLSS Balanced , 4X MFG, Ultra RT)

Cyberpunk 2077 (3840×2400 – Max Settings – No Scaling , MFG or RT)

Forza Horizon 5 (3840×2400 – Max Settings – DLSS Balanced, FG On, High RT)

Forza Horizon 5 (3840×2400 – Max Settings – No Scaling , FG or RT)

A Plague Tale: Requiem (3840×2400 – Max Settings – DLSS Balanced, FG On, RT On)

A Plague Tale: Requiem (3840×2400 – Max Settings – No Scaling , FG or RT)

Closing Thoughts

The Titan 18 HX AI is a stunning laptop with an eye watering price tag.

The core specs are impressive – the combination of an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, Nvidia RTX 5090 mobile, 64GB of DDR5 memory running at 6400MT/s and a whopping 6TB of Raid 0 configured SSD storage combine to deliver truly top tier mobile performance. The design is eye-catching and the machine definitely has the ‘wow factor' – The seamless, haptic trackpad and fully mechanical keyboard are exceptional and the best I've seen in any gaming laptop.

There are some downsides though – the obvious one being the price – but if portability is high on your priority list then the 18″, 3.6KG behemoth of a laptop that is the Titan 18 HX AI may not be for you. What's more, the laptop does suffer from slight thermal throttling when running in its highest performance mode, but not to the level we've seen in previous high end, Intel based gaming laptops.

Also, while the screen is good, there are other options available with higher refresh rates which may suit anyone playing competitive titles a little better, though 120Hz at UHD+ is still very appealing.

All in all, this is a seriously impressive piece of tech, with a price tag to match, given you can buy the Titan 18 HX AI for £6099.98 from Scan HERE.

Pros:

• Stunning design.
• Exceptional fully mechanical RGB keyboard.
• Seamless, haptic trackpad with full RGB backlighting.
• Good native gaming performance with DLSS and Frame Generation.
• Very fast 6TB Raid 0 NVMe SSD array.

Cons:

• Very expensive.
• Mediocre battery life.
• Poor quality webcam and speakers.

KitGuru says: The MSI Titan 18 HX Ai is truly a stunning laptop, but with a price this high, it had to be. 

We were off last week, and somehow we STILL haven't reached Computex. So, another pre-show show, full of speculation (and speculative exploits).   With no time to spare, we talk about Epyc,…

Obsidian has been hard at work on Avowed updates since launching the game in February. Patch 1.4 just dropped and now, Obsidian has revealed its roadmap for future updates, which will be spread out over the year. 

The Spring update for Avowed is now live, bringing an Arachnophobia Safe mode setting to the game that removes spiders. Other highlights of this new update include mouse and keyboard support for Xbox, Fog of War improvements, an increase in gold and crafting materials available to the player and some tweaks to unique gear.

This summer, Avowed will get cooking and crafting improvements, new NPC abilities, new active and passive abilities, new unique gear and at long last, the ability to create your own custom map markers.

After that, Obsidian will begin cooking up the Fall update for Avowed, which will include New Game Plus, an in-game photo mode, new character creation presets and the ability to change your appearance mid-game.

KitGuru Says: I've finally begun playing Avowed in the past few weeks and I'm already thinking about additional playthroughs, but it sounds like New Game+ won't be available until much later in the year. At that point, I'll be in Outer Worlds 2 mode. 

Prepare your PCs, as Shift Up has finally released the official system requirements and key features for Stellar Blade's upcoming launch on the platform. The developers have confirmed that the game will utilise Denuvo's anti-tamper technology and is set to arrive on PC on June 11th.

Built on Unreal Engine 4, Stellar Blade's PC version will support modern upscaling and frame generation technologies. At launch, it will feature Nvidia DLSS 4 and Multi-Frame Generation, alongside AMD FSR 3.0 support (though there's currently no information on Intel XeSS). The game will offer uncapped framerates, support ultra-wide displays, and include Japanese and Chinese voice packs in addition to the English one.

Looking at the system requirements, Shift Up has provided targets for 60 FPS gameplay. For the minimum experience, targeting 1080p resolution at low settings, players will need at least an Intel Core i5-7600k or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X CPU paired with 16 GB of RAM. According to the developer, the bare minimum GPU is an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580, and the game will require 75GB of storage space.

Moving up to the recommended specifications, targeting 1440p resolution at medium settings and 60 FPS, the CPU recommendation increases to an Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, keeping the 16 GB RAM requirement. The recommended graphics card is an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Super or an AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT. Stellar Blade is coming to PC on June 11th.

KitGuru says: Are you planning on getting Stellar Blade for PC? Is your system ready for it?

Bungie has come under fire for copying artwork in the past, but the latest allegation is alarmingly bigger. An artist has discovered that the design language they developed, and elements from a number of their own posters, are plastered all over Bungie's next major game, Marathon. 

The artist, Fern Hook, was made aware of their work being copied after Marathon became publicly playable for the first time. In a series of tweets, he shows screenshots of areas where Marathon uses art lifted from his series of posters. There are examples spread out all over the maps present in the Marathon alpha.

the Marathon alpha released recently and its environments are covered with assets lifted from poster designs i made in 2017.@Bungie @josephacross pic.twitter.com/0Csbo48Jgb

— N² (@4nt1r34l) May 15, 2025

Bungie has already confirmed that pieces of Hook's artwork were indeed present in the Marathon alpha. Bungie has reached out to Hook, likely to offer compensation.

We immediately investigated a concern regarding unauthorized use of artist decals in Marathon and confirmed that a former Bungie artist included these in a texture sheet that was ultimately used in-game.

— Marathon Team (@marathonteam.bungie.net) 16 May 2025 at 04:21

In its statement, Bungie also explained that the artist responsible for putting pieces of Hook's posters in the game is no longer employed at Bungie. However, that doesn't really account for the fact that so much of the game's design was seemingly informed by this artist's previous work.

In a separate case, Bungie is being sued for allegedly copying story elements for the original Destiny 2 Red War campaign. Bungie is unable to submit evidence to argue against the claim due to the Red War campaign being removed from Destiny 2.

KitGuru Says: This isn't the first time that Bungie has had to pay an artist after using their work. At a certain point, it starts to look like a pattern, and they keep getting caught, something that will be hugely concerning to Bungie's new owners at Sony. 

Following the cancellation of the original PC version of Blue Protocol, the game appears to be getting a second chance in North America, Europe, and Latin America. The mobile version, previously known as Star Resonance, has reportedly been adapted into a full-scale PC MMO and will release under the name Blue Protocol Star Resonance.

Blue Protocol Star Resonance is being created by Bokura, a Tencent-owned studio, in collaboration with Bandai Namco. A Plus Japan will handle the Western release, which is primarily geared towards English-speaking audiences in North America, Europe, and Latin America.

The game aims to build upon the franchise's signature anime aesthetic, offering players a vibrant, action-packed MMORPG experience. It's expected to feature the dynamic combat system, open environment, character customisation, and multiplayer social experiences like guilds that players have anticipated from the franchise. Specific details are limited for now, with no release date announced beyond 2025.

The system requirements have already been shared, and it seems the game will be relatively easy to run. Across both minimum and recommended tiers, players will need Windows 10 64-bit, 16 GB of RAM, and 35 GB of storage space. For the minimum experience, the developers list an Intel i7-8700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or an AMD Radeon RX 580. Stepping up to the recommended specifications, CPU recommendations rise to an Intel i7-11700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, and the recommended graphics card is an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 or an AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT.

KitGuru says: Were you interested in the previous iteration of Blue Protocol? Will you try the new one, even knowing it's not from the same developer?

Today Fractal Design is expanding its portfolio with numerous new products, including the Meshify 3 case, new Momentum series fans and the new Adjust Pro Hub. 

The Meshify 3 case focuses on performance and airflow with its signature rockface-inspired mesh front. The Meshify 3 comes with three Momentum 140mm fans included and supports extensive cooling, including up to a 280mm top radiator and a 360mm front radiator, with room for graphics cards up to 349mm. For builders needing even more space, the Meshify 3 XL boasts a larger interior, accommodating up to a 420mm top radiator and 360mm front and side radiators, plus room for graphics cards up to 512mm long and broad compatibility with high-end components.

Alongside the cases comes the new Momentum fan, designed for high performance, noise reduction, and efficiency. These fans use sweeping Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) blades, vibration-reducing rubber bushings, and fluid dynamic bearings for quieter operation. ARGB versions of Momentum 14 fans (140mm) are available and featured in the Meshify 3 Ambience Pro RGB and standard RGB variants. The standard Meshify 3 has non-RGB Momentum fans, which can be acquired separately.

Connecting and controlling compatible components within the case is the Adjust Pro hub. This hub is configured via the Adjust Pro software, a web-based configurator tool with no software download or installation needed. It allows users to personalise the lighting of their ARGB Gen 2 components, such as Momentum RGB fans and case lighting, and define speed curves for Momentum and other PWM fans. The Adjust Pro Hub acts as the central connection point and stores lighting and fan speed parameters locally, enabling detailed customisation without processor-intensive background software.

All these products are now available with the Meshify 3 cases starting at £129.98 for the non-RGB versions, £149.98 for the RGB version, and £204.98 for the Ambience Pro RGB version. The Meshify 3 XL cases are slightly more expensive, as the standard model costs £159.98, the RGB model costs £174.98, and the Ambience Pro RGB costs £234.98. As for the Momentum fans, the single Momentum 12 costs £20.99, the RGB model costs £25.99, and the 3-fan pack (RGB) costs £67.99. A single Momentum 14 non-RGB goes for £23.99, the RGB model for £28.99, and the 3-fan pack for £76.99. Lastly, the Adjust Pro hub costs £41.99.

KitGuru says: What do you think of the new Meshify 3? Would you consider getting one? If so, which variant would you choose?

KitGuru visited Acer HQ in Lugano earlier this year to get hands-on with the next generation of laptops for the Nitro, Predator, Aspire and Swift ranges. Today, we are able to share everything we learned and saw, with the new laptops being officially announced ahead of Computex. 

Unlike ultraportables, where weight and battery life dominate, Acer Predator systems prioritise power, thermal headroom and user control – key elements for running demanding games, heavy production workloads or AI-enhanced applications. Traditionally they will be designed around peak specifications, but the models we got hands-on with were fitted with RTX 5070 graphics – with a parting message that “The best is yet to come” – which naturally leads to speculation that more models will be introduced before the end of Q3 2025.

Both new models in Acer’s 2025 Predator AI refresh – the Helios Neo 14 AI and Triton 14 AI – bring with them significant upgrades, including Intel Core Ultra 9 processors and NVIDIA RTX 50-series GPUs. Shared core specifications include:

• Up to 32GB LPDDR5X memory
• Up to 2TB NVMe SSD storage, though only the Triton uses PCIe Gen 5
• Up to RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
• Support for Thunderbolt 4, Windows 11, AI-enhanced video and audio processing, and PredatorSense system tuning software

Both systems also include Acer’s PurifiedView 2.0 and PurifiedVoice 2.0, which use AI to optimise webcam and microphone performance. They each offer high-resolution WQXGA+ (2880×1800) displays with DCI-P3 100% coverage, and both feature high-speed wireless connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E on the Neo, and Wi-Fi 7 on the Triton. We’re not quite sure why the entire range would not have been fitted with WiFi-7, but in real world use-case scenarios – you’re unlikely to feel the difference.

So what is the difference between the Helios Neo 14 AI and the Triton 14 AI? Well, the Helios Neo 14 features a 14.5-inch 120Hz WQXGA+ display, combined with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor. It uses LPDDR5X 6400MHz memory and offers up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage. The thermal solution includes 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans, Vortex Flow, vector heat pipes, and liquid metal grease, making this configuration ideal for high frame-rate gaming and sustained GPU workloads in a compact chassis.

The Predator Triton 14 AI is positioned more toward creators and premium users, the Triton 14 AI includes a 14.5-inch OLED touchscreen with Calman verification and a Core Ultra 9 288V processor with RTX graphics. Notably, it features much faster 8533MHz LPDDR5X memory and PCIe Gen 5 SSD support—a clear step up in bandwidth. It also introduces a 6-speaker array, per-key RGB lighting, haptic touchpad with pen input, graphene thermal interface, and a vapor chamber, indicating a stronger emphasis on content creation and premium thermals.

The Acer Aspire was originally introduced in the late 1990s. The latest refresh is built around Microsoft's Copilot+ PC initiative and looks to respond to a growing demand for accessible systems capable of supporting AI-assisted workflows and enhanced multitasking.

So what do these new models have in common? The new Aspire AI models – Aspire 14 AI, Aspire 16 AI (Snapdragon) and Aspire 16 AI (Intel) share a consistent foundation in both industrial design and technical specification. All three feature a slim aluminium chassis with a 180-degree hinge and offer battery life rated up to 22 hours. The displays support 16:10 aspect ratios, with optional touchscreen functionality.

On the specification side, each model supports up to 32GB of LPDDR5X memory and up to 1TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage. AI functionality is a central feature across the range, with Copilot+ PC support, integrated Copilot and Cocreator tools and Acer’s own enhancements for voice and video, including PurifiedVoice and PurifiedView (both version 2.0). Other commonalities include IR cameras with privacy shutters, integrated security features, HDMI output (up to 8K), and microSD card readers. Connectivity standards are also high across the board, with Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.3 or newer.

It's not exactly the case that all of Ace's new laptop are available in black or white – with a choice of three CPUs – but it's close.

The Aspire 14 AI is the most compact model in the line-up, featuring a 14-inch OLED display (16:10 aspect ratio). It is powered by an AMD Ryzen AI processor and includes Wi-Fi 6E. The size and weight make it more suitable for users prioritising mobility.

Aspire 16 AI is built around Qualcomm's Snapdragon X platform with an 8-core CPU and a 45 TOPS NPU, this variant features a 16-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It supports Wi-Fi 7 and is positioned as the model most aligned with extended battery life and native ARM optimisation for AI tasks.

Finally, the Intel based Aspire 16 AI uses a 16-inch form factor, incorporating an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor with Arc graphics. It includes a 2K OLED display, Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, and Bluetooth 5.4, suggesting a stronger emphasis on high-speed peripheral compatibility and enhanced display fidelity.

Since its inception, Acer’s Swift line has focused on delivering thin, lightweight laptops designed to balance usability, style, and efficiency. Positioned between entry-level consumer devices and high-spec productivity systems, Swift has historically targeted users who need strong day-to-day performance in a chassis that won’t weigh down a bag or briefcase.

When you’re in a shop, the difference between 1.1kg and 1.6kg can seem minute, but if you’re carrying it on your shoulder all day long – you start to notice the extra half a kilo.

For 2025, the Swift range evolves again with the introduction of the AI-enhanced Swift Go 16, Swift X 14, and Swift Edge 14. All three are part of the Copilot+ PC initiative with NPU acceleration for AI-assisted workflows and enhanced battery management. Despite their compact builds and modest positioning in the market, these systems incorporate a number of flagship-level features—particularly around display quality, AI capabilities, and connectivity.

What do the specifications have in common?  Well, all three models feature:

• Intel Core Ultra 9 processors with 48 TOPS AI compute capability
• Up to 32GB LPDDR5X memory and up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSDs (1TB max on Swift Edge)
• Copilot+ PC features, including Microsoft Copilot and Acer's PurifiedVoice, PurifiedView, and User Sensing (all in version 2.0)
• OLED panels with at least 2K resolution and 100% DCI-P3 colour coverage
• VESA DisplayHDR 500, Eyesafe Certified 2.0, and facial recognition via IR webcams
• Wi-Fi 6E or 7, Bluetooth 5.3 or 5.4, and Thunderbolt 4 ports
• Slim chassis designs with 180° hinges, and all are EPEAT Gold certified

That leaves the key differences. Swift Go 16 AI is a larger-format device with a 16-inch OLED display (2K, 120Hz), this model aims to balance workspace, battery life, and overall flexibility. It includes an enhanced multi-control touchpad, HDMI 2.1, and a weight of around 1.5 kg – which is still competitive for its class.

Swift X 14 is the most performance-oriented of the three, the Swift X incorporates a 3K OLED panel, up to an RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (Studio validation), and stylus-supported haptic touchpad. It’s still relatively light at under 1.6 kg, and clearly targets creators or power users seeking a lightweight system with discrete graphics support.

Finally, the Swift Edge 14 AI (seen here in white) weighs in at less than 1kg – prioritising mobility while retaining most of the AI and display features seen across the range. It uses Corning Gorilla Matte Pro Glass for added durability and offers a 14-inch 2K OLED panel, making it one of the lightest OLED Copilot+ laptops in its class. If you’re considering ‘working on the go’, then it would be worth you checking this unit out in a local store – just to experience what a 1kg laptop feels like.

Microsoft’s insistence on a 40 TOPS minimum for Copilot+ PCs feels more like a marketing line than a meaningful performance threshold, especially when even ‘entry-level’ discrete GPUs like the RTX 5070 can deliver over 2,000 TOPS without breaking a sweat. The idea is that NPUs offer ultra-low power AI processing for tasks like live transcription or background blur – without waking the fans or hitting battery life too hard.

To make a judgement, we will need to see final ‘street pricing’ and to test them thoroughly but, on paper, Acer certainly seems to have a competitive line-up for 2025. Will be interesting to see just how much of a difference ‘local AI’ makes to ever day users. We will probably have a handle on that by this time next year.

KitGuru Says: We'll be seeing many more laptops over the next week, as Computex 2025 gets underway. Stay tuned for our daily updates and reporting straight from the event. 

This week, we learned that the founder of one of PlayStation's newest multiplayer-focused game studios, Jade Raymond, had stepped down and left the company. As it turns out, there might be more to the story, with reports painting a worrying picture for Haven's first title, Fairgames. 

Originally announced in 2023 as ‘Fairgame$', the multiplayer title is set to offer co-op heists with quick action-packed matches and live service elements. The game was one of at least a dozen ‘live service' titles greenlit under Jim Ryan's tenure as head of PlayStation. After Ryan departed, Sony began cancelling many of these projects, but Fairgames was one of just a handful to survive. Now, Sony might actually be regretting that decision.

According to Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, external playtests for Fairgame$, now rebranded as ‘Fairgames', took place in recent weeks and there is now internal concern as to how well the game will be received. The game was also recently delayed from its planned 2025 launch to ‘Spring 2026', which now puts the title in competition with Grand Theft Auto 6.

Sony PlayStation has not yet made any announcements about Fairgames, nor has it publicly shown any gameplay. So far, the only real look we've had at the game is a CGI reveal trailer, released two years ago.

KitGuru Says: Concord failed to grasp an audience and as a result, the studio behind it was shut down. If Fairgames faces similar launch struggles, Haven Studios may have a short-lived history. 

After leaving Google following the closure of the Stadia cloud gaming service, Jade Raymond set up a new studio. Quickly after coming up with plans for their first game, Haven Studios was acquired by Sony to join PlayStation Studios. Now, ahead of the release of that first game, Raymond has left the studio.

As reported by Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, Jade Raymond has left Haven Studios. Sony did not give much of a reason for the sudden departure, but the company said it remains committed to Haven Studios and their first game, titled ‘Fairgames'.

“Jade Raymond has been an incredible partner and visionary force in founding Haven Studios. We are deeply grateful for her leadership and contributions, and we wish her all the best in her next chapter.”

While an exact reason for the departure is not given, the report does note that this came several weeks after a playtest of Fairgames. It is rumoured that this playtest did not go very well, creating some concern for this game's ability to succeed.

KitGuru Says: Given this news, we'll no doubt be hearing more about Fairgames in the months ahead, as external playtests tend to result in leaks. 

5 years on from the game’s initial 2019 release, Sony officially launched Days Gone Remastered for PS5 and PC last month. While a solid upgrade overall (especially with its $10 price tag for owners of the previous release) the PS5 version in particular was missing some expected features. As part of the game’s latest patch however, PS5 players can now benefit from a 40FPS balanced mode, VRR support and more.

Making the announcement on BlueSky, the team at Bend Studio wrote: “We have an update beginning to roll out globally addressing player feedback, along with a new Balanced graphics mode, and VRR support.”

The full patch notes can be found HERE, but some of the most notable additions/improvements include the following:

• Added a new ‘Balanced’ render mode to the Graphics menu
  • PS5 – 1800p at 40fps
  • PS5 Pro – 2160p (using PSSR) at 40fps
• VRR support now enabled
• Improved loading times and streaming optimizations
• Updated input lag to feel more consistent across all render options
• Unlocked map FPS
• Overall audio mix improved.
• Various audio adjustments
• Gyro Aiming fixes

Sony’s first-party PlayStation releases have been quite good at supporting 40fps modes as well as VRR and so Days Gone Remastered lacking both at launch was somewhat surprising.

That said, it is welcome at least to see these additions coming within a month of the remaster’s launch.

KitGuru says: What do you think of Days Gone Remastered overall? Is it a solid effort? Do you use 40fps balanced modes if they are available? Let us know down below.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is almost upon us, with the next project from Kojima set to arrive in just over a month on the 26th of June. Ahead of this, the studio has announced the Death Stranding World Strand Tour 2 – coming to a dozen locations starting next month.

Making the announcement via a press release, the team officially unveiled its DS2 pre-release marketing plans, writing: “KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS confirmed today that the studio is gearing up to visit 12 locations across the globe to celebrate the launch of DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH, arriving exclusively on PlayStation 5 on June 26th, 2025. Fans around the world will be able to join a celebration of all things DEATH STRANDING as part of a World Tour, with special guests and events at each stop.”

Exact details on what these events will entail is currently unknown, but given that some of the shows are taking place long after the game’s launch, it’s safe to assume that this event will likely serve as a fan celebration – more so than a simple marketing tour.

With that, the full list of dates and locations are as follows:

• 8th June – Los Angeles  
• 14th June – Sydney   
• 26th June – Tokyo  
• 28th June – Paris  
• 30th June – London  
• 4th July – Seoul  
• 6th July – Taipei  
• 9th July – Hong Kong  
• 12th July – Shanghai  
• August – Riyadh  
• October – Sao Paulo  
• November – Lucca 

Death Stranding was a highly unique and evocative game which – while it did not resonate with everyone – offered a strong and compelling message alongside a surprisingly calming gameplay loop. Hopefully the Death Stranding 2 World Tour proves to be just as unique and memorable as the game itself.

KitGuru says: Are you excited for DS2? What do you think these fan events will entail? Will you try to attend one of the shows? Let us know down below.

The last time we featured a Valkyrie AIO was in our 8-way AIO showdown round-up review back in 2023. Since then, the company has been a little quiet, however they are back with some new coolers including the SURGE 125 200W air cooler. In this review, though, we are taking a closer look at the V360 Lite AIO from Valkyrie with its ‘Mecha Aesthetic' top cover and what the company says is a high-speed pump previously reserved for its top-tier offerings. Let's see how this £110 AIO stacks up against the competition.

Timestamps:

00:00 Start
00:55 Pricing and options
01:21 Overview & compatibility
02:07 The Pump top cover
04:04 The Radiator / Tubing
05:53 CPU Block
06:33 Fans
07:42 Accessories
08:20 Installation
09:51 Noise and Thermal Testing
11:40 Closing Thoughts

Features:

• Valkyrie says that the V-Lite series is a performance-focused AIO, featuring a high-speed pump that was previously reserved for its top-tier offerings and capable of speeds up to 2800 rpm.
• The distinctive pump design stands out with mechanical aesthetics and a magnetic cover that rotates in 90-degree increments for always upright installation.
• Included Valkyrie B12 fans feature high static pressure, fluid dynamic bearing and PWM speed control between 800 – 2150 rpm and it comes with a 5-year warranty for peace of mind.

Specifications:

• CPU Socket Compatibility: Intel LGA 115X/1155/1156/1200/1366/1700/1851/2011/2066, AMD AM4/AM5
• Radiator Material: Aluminium
• Radiator Dimensions: 379 x 120 x 27 mm
• Radiator Tube Length: 450mm
• CPU Block/Pump Dimensions: 86 x 74 x 68.5 mm
• Pump Speed: 800 – 2800RPM ± 10%
• Cold Plate Material: Micro Skived Copper
• Pump Connector: 4-pin (PWM) + 3-pin ARGB
• VRM Fan: N/A
• Fan Dimensions: 120 x 120 x 25 mm
• Fan Speed (PWM): 800 – 2150RPM ± 10%
• Fan Max Airflow: 81.68CFM (Max)
• Fan Max Air Pressure: 4.0 mmH2O (Max)
• Noise (dBA): 30.5dBa (Max)
• Fan Bearing: Fluid Dynamic Bearing
• Fan Connector: 4-pin (PWM) + 3-pin ARGB
• LCD Screen: N/A
• Warranty: 5 Years

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