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One of the most surprising announcements from this year’s Summer Game Fest Kick-Off was the reveal of Marvel’s Deadpool VR – a Meta Quest exclusive first-person parkour shooter which of course goes all-in on the crass and 4th-wall-breaking humour which the merc with a mouth is known for.

Launching some time in late 2025, Marvel’s Deadpool VR is a movement-focused shooter in which “After being pulled through a portal to Mojoworld, Deadpool sees a chance to get rich—like really rich. He signs a sketchy contract without reading any of the fine print and then it’s off to visit a bunch of locations from across the Marvel Universe, battling against iconic (and not-so-iconic) villains.”

The Quest exclusive game is said to include “the franchise’s unique blend of parkour and combat,” claiming that “If you can imagine it, you can probably do it. Sure, you can simply stab or shoot your enemies, but where’s the fun in that? Punch someone while holding a grenade? Check. Take your recently exploded-off arm and throw it at the bad guys? Gross, but also check. The limit does not exist!”

Interestingly, unlike the previous Deadpool game (voiced by Nolan North), or the Deadpool films (Ryan Reynolds), Marvel’s Deadpool VR features the voicing talents of Neil Patrick Harris.

Since the rise of VR, we’ve seen quite a few comedy-focused VR titles – many of which have succeeded greatly. Hopefully Deadpool VR proves to be the perfect blend of fun and funny.

KitGuru says: What did you think of Summer Game Fest Kick-off? Were you surprised by the announcement? What do you think of Neil Patrick Harris’ Deadpool impression? Let us know down below.

Over the past few weeks we’d been hearing an increasing number of leaks and rumours surrounding the next mainline Resident Evil game. Despite a fake out earlier in the show, RE9: Requiem was officially announced during the Summer Game Fest Kick-off Showcase.

As with most of the more recent RE titles, Resident Evil Requiem was announced through a somewhat deceptive trailer – saving all of the RE goodness for its second half. In a similar vein, Capcom’s Jun Takeuchi appeared earlier in the show asking fans to “bear with us a little longer, just a blink of an eye more and it’ll be ready.”

Sure enough, cut to the final announcement and Resident Evil Re[9]uiem was officially revealed: “the highly anticipated ninth title in the mainline Resident Evil series” in which you’ll have to “Prepare to escape death in a heart-stopping experience that will chill you to your core.”

Resident Evil Requiem arrives early next year on the 27th of February 2026 – coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam.

KitGuru says: What did you think of Summer Game Fest kick-off? Did the RE9 fake out get you? What are you hoping for from this “new era of survival horror”? Let us know down below.

Silverstone made the best case of Computex 2025 -- and it's actually shipping

The Highlights

• The FLP02 case is Silverstone's latest in its now growing lineup of retro-themed computer cases
• The FLP02 will be sold for around $220, if all things go as planned, or just under 200 EUR
• It includes modern features, like 360mm radiator support, but also mixes in old throwbacks

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Intro

We visited Silverstone’s booth at Computex 2025 and walked away thinking we saw the best case of the show.

Editor's note: This was originally published on May 21, 2025 as a video. This content has been adapted to written format for this article and is unchanged from the original publication.

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Steve Burke

Editing, Camera

Mike Gaglione
Vitalii Makhnovets

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Jimmy Thang

Silverstone FLP02

Our favorite case happens to be Silverstone’s retro-inspired, beige FLP02. Its old theme may look like an April Fool’s joke, but it’s definitely going into mass production. The case evokes the look of computers along the 286 through 486 era along with some of the early Pentium PCs. 

The case has a red power switch on the front along with a reset button, which actually follows the front lock. The turbo button, on the other hand, adjusts the fan speed. The number display indicates how fast the fans are going.

The FLP02 case is based on existing tooling. 

Internally, the case is set up pretty normal in some ways. The power supply shroud is present and on the bottom, and it’s punctured on the top for airflow. Back in the olden days, the PSU would be in the top. The FLP02 also has 5.25 hard drive cage support.

The switches on the front of the case, which represent floppy drives, are actually functional. Releasing the lock allows the slot cover to come out. 

Silverstone tells us the mechanism here that we saw at Computex is actually very difficult to manufacture so the company will probably create a stronger and more resilient mechanism with the company showing us a 3D printed mock-up of one.  

Internally, the back of the case has a 120mm fan, but it can fit a 140mm one. The top of the FLP02 can fit a 360mm radiator. The case also has a vertical GPU mount option, though it’s only for a 2-slot wide mount, which restricts what kind of card you can put in it. The FLP02 also has a vertical GPU support, which is obviously a more modern feature.   

For inspiration, Silverstone told us it Googled old computers and chose bits and pieces that it liked for the case’s design.  

Older computer cases wouldn’t have had a lot of ventilation on the front, but the FLP02 has some ventilation on the front bottom. Its top panel is also ventilated and has a dust filter. The top of the case also has options for multiple radiator sizes.   

The back side of the case has all of the modern cable management options so it ends up being a mix of design from both old and new. 

In terms of pricing, Silverstone says it will probably be $220, but that’s based on the current tariff situation. In the European market, the company is looking at around or less than 200 Euros. 

The case is also hiding some more modern features, like the front-panel USB ports, under covers to keep the immersion that the case is old. 

We plan on reviewing the case when it comes out. 

Silverstone LD05

Switching gears, Silverstone’s LD05 is a more modern fish-tank style ATX case that’s trying to hit a $100 price point, which is, again, dependent on the tariff situation. The company plans on providing 3x120mm ARGB fans. In terms of fan-mount locations, there are 2 on the side and a fan on the back. And there’s also space on the top for either 120mm or 140mm fans. The build we saw had 3x120mm ones.

The case has a heavily ventilated power supply shroud, which also has a hard-drive cage within it, which is also perforated. 

Speaking of perforations, the back side panel is also perforated. 

The backside has some cable management space. It’s pretty standard. The LD05 also has white cables that try to match the case itself. The color isn’t an exact match, however.  

Silverstone Alta T1

The Alta T1 is a case we saw at last year’s Computex and Silverstone tells us it will be over a grand. 

Silverstone Alta T2

We saw a version of the T2 case last year. In terms of pricing, the T2 will be about $1,000. It has an aluminum shell. When we pulled off its bottom side panel at Computex, it revealed 1 of 2 installed power supplies in the system we looked at. The other PSU is right behind it. The shroud area also has drive mounts in the middle and the front. The case itself has a ton of drive cage options. The T2 essentially acts like a home-server rendering farm of sorts. It’s got 11 slots for PCIe devices, making it one of the larger cases on the market for PCIe support.  

The case’s rail system allows you to basically mount whatever you want wherever you want.

The top front of the case has a canted angle, which has a plate that pulls off. There’s also another plate on the front bottom that pulls off and reveals the interior of the case. 

The T2 we saw also had 180mm fans installed in it. 

Silverstone Home Server Interview

We also interviewed Tony from Silverstone, where he walked us through some of the company’s home-server style cases. Make sure you check out that interview in our video.

Black Myth Wukong had a very odd release. While the game was originally announced to release on both PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, the game ultimately only released on PlayStation consoles. Microsoft said there was an exclusivity agreement in place, the studio behind Black Myth Wukong denied that was the case. However, it certainly looks like Game Science wasn't being very truthful. 

Black Myth Wukong is now launching on Xbox Series X/S consoles on August 20th, a full year after the game's release on PC and PS5. While Game Science has previously denied any exclusivity deal being in place, the timing of this Xbox release date, arriving exactly one year after the PS5 version, is in keeping with industry standards for timed exclusives.

Black Myth Wukong was one of the best action games of 2024, but there have been no major expansions or DLC updates this year and as a result, the game hasn't made many headlines in 2025. It is unclear how well the game will sell on Xbox a full year later without any extra content.

Game Science claims that bringing the game to Xbox Series X/S was “no easy feat”. In the past, CEO of the studio, Feng Ji, pointed to Xbox Series S memory limitations being the main hold-up.

KitGuru Says: I don't think we'll ever get the full story here, but it sure looks like some kind of timed exclusivity was in place. 

CD Projekt Red has said a few times that it has ‘moved on' from Cyberpunk 2077 but every few months, that turns out to be a lie. There is yet another new update coming for the game, and it is dropping later this month. 

Now with Cyberpunk 2077 releasing as a launch-day title for the Nintendo Switch 2, CD Projekt Red has opted to put together another free content update for all players. Patch 2.3 is now due to release on June 26th, but the finer details of what will be included in the update remain shrouded in secrecy.

This news comes after recent rumours that CD Projekt Red had contracted Oblivion Remastered developer, Virtuos, to create some new content for the game. That rumour has yet to be confirmed, but at the very least, we are getting another free content patch.

There will be more official news on what will be included in Patch 2.3 in the coming weeks. Chances are, CD Projekt Red will hold another REDStream to go over the details, just as it did for previous updates like Patch 2.1 and Patch 2.2.

KitGuru Says: CD Projekt Red continues to surprise us. Hopefully there are a few new gigs in this update, as I'm itching for a reason to jump back into Cyberpunk 2077 for yet another playthrough. 

Lies of P fans should pay attention over the weekend, as rumour has it that a secret new DLC for the game is due to drop. 

Lies of P: Overture is a new DLC for the game. A trailer for it leaked this week, ahead of a likely reveal at Summer Game Fest. The trailer ends with the phrase ‘Available Now', indicating that the DLC will become available as soon as the trailer officially drops.

Lies Of P's Overture DLC release trailer leaked

This DLC will be released during the Summer Game Fest.#LiesofP pic.twitter.com/JegpSZDKAX

— EliteGamingNews (@Elite_Gaming_X) June 6, 2025

The expansion will be available for the game on all platforms, including PC, Xbox and PlayStation. It is unclear if the DLC will be announced during Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest showcase later this evening, or if it will drop during the Xbox Showcase later this weekend. One thing is for sure though, the DLC will be announced at one of them and will be made available to players immediately after.

The Overture DLC for Lies of P will take players to a new winter-themed environment. The DLC also serves as a prequel to the events of the main game.

KitGuru Says: Have you played Lies of P? Will you be picking up the new Overture DLC? 

Following the successful launch of Persona 3 Reload last year, we began to hear rumours that SEGA/ATLUS was working on a similar remake for Persona 4. Further evidence popped up in March when the domain name P4RE.JP was registered. Now, the game looks set to be announced at the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase. 

Back on the 20th of March, Twitter user ScrambledFaz discovered a registration for the domain name P4RE.JP, indicating that the rumoured Persona 4 remake could be gearing up for a possible announcement. Just last week, the story got juicier, as two voice actors from the original game confirmed that they have ‘no involvement' in the yet-to-be-announced remake. 

In another update to this ongoing story, MP1st, the site that leaked The Elder Scrolls Oblivion Remastered earlier this year, reported that the game is set to be announced during the Xbox Games Showcase this week. While Xbox has a marketing deal in place for the game, it will not be an exclusive, so it should hit Xbox, PC and PS5 simultaneously.

In the many years since the initial launch of Persona 5, ATLUS/SEGA have released a ton of different titles and spin-offs, including Persona 5 Royal; Persona 3 Reload; Persona 4 Golden remaster; P5 Strikers; Tactica and Dancing in Starlight – to name a few.

Assuming they maintain their previous release strategies, then the rumoured Persona 4 remake should release around September-October, or in early 2026 (before March). 

KitGuru says: Did you play Persona 4 back in the day? Would you welcome a P3R-styled remake? When will Persona 6 finally be announced? Let us know down below.

Just as the dust begins to settle from the recent launches of the GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 and Radeon RX 9060 XT series graphics cards, it appears Nvidia is already preparing its next launch. The long-rumoured GeForce RTX 5050 8GB graphics card is now anticipated to debut as soon as July.

Videocardz has reported Nvidia's intentions for a July release of the GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR6 desktop card. This upcoming addition to the GeForce family will harness the Blackwell GPU architecture, specifically utilising the GB207 chip. Interestingly, this desktop variant was initially confirmed to feature GDDR6 memory, distinguishing it from its laptop counterpart, which is already known to employ GDDR7.

However, a recent twist in the rumour mill suggests a potential change. Benchleaks indicate that the desktop RTX 5050 might have GDDR7 memory, mirroring the laptop version. While for this segment of graphics cards, the performance difference between GDDR6 and GDDR7 wouldn't be particularly significant, the reason behind such a shift could be more strategic. With AMD having already claimed a substantial portion of the market's 20Gbps GDDR6 capacity and Intel Arc also vying for a slice, a potential surge in demand for the GeForce RTX 5050 could lead to a scarcity of GDDR6 memory modules.

In addition, it has also been reported that the GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card, with its 8GB of memory, is expected to operate with an estimated Total Graphics Power (TGP) of 130W.

KitGuru says: How do you think the RTX 5050 desktop graphics card will compare to the RTX 5060 and its Radeon RX 9000 series counterparts?

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We've hit a new month, which means it is time for a new round of games for Xbox Game Pass. This month will see new day-one releases like FBC: Firebreak joining the library, as well as a few surprises from the back catalogue. 

FBC: Firebreak is the big game of the month. This is Remedy's very first co-op multiplayer-focused game, offering a new take on The Oldest House, which returns from the 2019 hit action game, Control. On top of that, Microsoft is finally bringing more Activision games into the fold with Crash Bandicoot 4.

Here is the full list of titles joining Game Pass over the next couple of weeks, along with platforms and dates:

• Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition (Cloud and Console) – June 5th
• Baldur's Gate II Enhanced Edition (Cloud and Console) – June 5th
• Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine (Cloud, PC and Console) – June 10th
• Barbie Project Friendship (Cloud, PC and Console) – June 11th
• Kingdom: Two Crowns (PC) – June 11th
• EA Sports FC 25 (Cloud, PC and Console) – June 12th
• The Alters (Cloud, PC and Console) – June 13th
• FBC: Firebreak (Cloud, PC and Console) – June 17th
• Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time (PC and Console) – June 17th
• Lost in Random: The Eternal Die (Cloud, PC and Console) – June 17th

As always, a few older titles are being removed from the library this month to make way for new games. The list for June isn't too bad, with just a small handful of games leaving the library on June 15th, including:

• Dordogne
• Hypnospace Outlaw
• Isonozo
• My Time at Sandrock
• Keplerth
• Rolling Hills
• Depersonalization

There will be another wave of Game Pass titles announced in two weeks time.

KitGuru Says: What do you think of this month's Game Pass line-up so far? 

First spotted at Computex last month, Lian Li is now launching its new entry-level Vector V100 PC case. The new case delivers the aesthetics modern PC builders are looking for, while keeping the price tag down to a low $60. 

The Vector V100 incorporates intelligent design elements that enhance both style and functionality. A slanted front PSU shroud conceals cables for a cleaner look and cleverly integrates a hidden display platform, creating a spot to showcase collectibles or hardware. Further enhancing its modern aesthetic, the Vector V100 features a diffused 26-LED ARGB strip along the PSU shroud, offering vibrant and customisable lighting supported by all major motherboard software.

Inside, the Vector V100 supports back-connect ATX and microATX motherboards, allowing for a clutter-free main chamber by routing connections behind the motherboard tray. The chassis is highly versatile for cooling, accommodating up to a 360mm radiator on top, three 120mm fans on the sides, two 120mm fans on the bottom, and a 120/140mm fan at the rear. Builders eyeing powerful graphics cards will find ample space, with compatibility for GPUs up to 415mm in length. In addition, Lian Li included a GB-001 GPU anti-sag bracket to provide stable support for these larger cards.

The Vector V100 is available in both black and white finishes. Builders can choose between a barebones version or a pre-installed variant featuring four 120mm ARGB/PWM fans. The Vector V100 is now available for $59.99 for the fanless black and white models and $74.99 for the versions pre-equipped with fans.

KitGuru says: Considering the specs and price, the Vector V100 could be the new go-to entry-level PC case for those looking for a cheap aquarium-like build.

The Ultra XT3D prebuilt desktop from CyberPowerPC features a spec list straight from the top of the AMD gaming lineup. It features a Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor and a Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card, paired with 32GB of memory. This could make for a very compelling option for anyone looking to pick up a prebuilt gaming desktop while breaking away from Intel and Nvidia components. Today we put the Ultra XT3D through its paces to see just how much performance it has in its locker!

Timestamps:

00:00 Start
00:53 Pricing and Warranty
01:44 Hardware Specifications
06:58 Lian Li Case
07:47 Front I/O
07:56 Mat’s thoughts so far
09:15 F1 2025 (1440p)
09:38 F1 2025 (4k)
09:51 Cyberpunk 2077 (1440p)
10:08 Cyberpunk 20277 (4k)
10:40 Doom The Dark Ages (1440p)
10:55 Doom The Dark Ages (4k)
11:07 Assassins Creed Shadows (1440p)
11:17 Assassins Creed Shadows (4k)
11:31 Hogwarts Legacy (1440p)
11:45 Hogwarts Legacy (4k)
12:04 Oblivion Remastered (1440p)
12:16 Oblivion Remastered (4k)
13:18 Clock speeds / Temps / Power / Thermal Imaging
14:39 Noise tests
15:04 Closing Thoughts

Specifications:

• CPU (Processor):AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
• Graphics Card (GPU):Radeon RX 9070 XT
• Case:Lian Li Lancool-216 ARGB Gaming Case
• Corsair Nautilus 360mm RS AIO Liquid Cooler
• Motherboard:MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
• Memory (RAM):32GB (2x16GB) DDR5/6000mhz Corsair Vengeance RGB Memory
• PSU (Power Supply):Corsair RM850X 850W
• Primary Storage (NVMe Drives):2TB WD Black SN7100 M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD

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

Gaming performance is impressive at 1440p – particularly in titles such as F1 25 but more so in Cyberpunk 2077 at maximum settings. Performance at 4K is very title-dependant – again using Cyberpunk 2077 as an example, we can see below that the Ultra XT3D struggles to maintain high frame rates when playing this title without any form of scaling or frame generation. Turning these features on however, does dramatically increase performance, while still maintaining a decent level of fidelity when using FSR 3's Quality preset.

A selection of screenshots highlighting gaming performance are below, but for full details of all games tested, check out our full video review on YouTube.

F1 25 (1440p)

Cyberpunk 2077 (1440p)

Cyberpunk 2077 (4K)

Cyberpunk 2077 (4K – with FSR 3 Quality and Frame Generation ON)

Hogwarts Legacy (4K)

The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion Remastered (4K – with FSR 3 Quality and Frame Generation ON)

Closing Thoughts

The Ultra XT3D desktop is very well balanced when looking at performance. The pairing of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor and Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card deliver impressive performance at 1440p with maximum graphics settings. Performance does expectedly take a substantial hit when increasing the resolution to 4K, but this is easily remedied with the addition of FSR and frame generation. While I appreciate that frame generation does divide opinion, the performance recorded in this review does a good job of highlighting its use case and how it can benefit high resolution gaming, especially in single player titles such as Cyberpunk 2077.

It's clear that the build process of the Ultra XT3D has been carried out with a lot of care and attention to detail – cable management is excellent and pre-delivery configuration was perfect with EXPO being enabled out of the box and all required drivers being installed and mostly up to date.

Visually, the component selection feels just slightly mismatched. Both the memory and case include ARGB lighting, yet they’ve been paired with a non-RGB AIO CPU cooler. Opting for a consistent approach by either fully embracing RGB or going with a clean, blackout aesthetic might have resulted in a more cohesive look. We don't see many stealthy, non-RGB prebuilt systems and this could have been something that stood out in that regard.

Overall though, this is a great system and with a few tweaks could have been one of the best we've seen.

For details of synthetic benchmarks, power usage, noise and temperatures check out our full video review on YouTube.

You can buy the Ultra XT3D desktop directly from CyberPowerPC for £1999.20 HERE.

Pros:

• Great gaming performance at 1440p and good for 4K gaming (with FSR and FG in some titles).
• Well balanced spec.
• Excellent quality of build and cable management.
• Very competitive pricing when compared to building the same spec.
• No issues with setup or config out of the box.

Cons:

• Memory, although not terrible, could have slightly tighter CL timings.
• RGB balance is a little off with RGB memory and case but a non-RGB CPU cooler.

KitGuru says: The Ultra XT3D is an excellent prebuilt gaming desktop, which is priced very competitively when compared to building the same spec system.

Sony PlayStation has unveiled its first wireless fight stick codenamed “Project Defiant”. This new controller aims to empower fighting game enthusiasts with enhanced flexibility, offering wireless connectivity using the PlayStation Link technology and a traditional wired connection.

Project Defiant has been designed from the ground up specifically for fighting games, featuring a high-quality digital stick crafted by Sony PlayStation itself. Gamers will appreciate the toolless interchangeable restrictor gates (including square, round, and octagon options) for the stick, the buttons with mechanical switches, and even a touch pad akin to the familiar DualSense wireless controller. The controller incorporates a dedicated storage compartment for the restrictor gates and a PS Link USB converter for convenience and portability. Like DualSense controllers, Project Defiant will allow users to remotely wake up their PlayStation 5 with a press and hold of the PS button.

The new controller offers wireless connectivity using PlayStation Link technology. This proprietary wireless solution ensures ultra-low latency communication, which is critical for fighting games where every millisecond counts. Compatible with both PS5 and PC, PS Link ensures low response times to every button press and digital stick movement, allowing players to perfect their input timing. For those who prefer a traditional setup, a wired USB-C connection is also available for immediate plug-and-play functionality.

Project Defiant will have a carrying case to facilitate easy transport, thoughtfully designed with a lever gap to protect the digital stick during transit. Sony Interactive Entertainment has indicated that more information about Project Defiant will be revealed in the coming months, including its final product name and exact launch date (scheduled for 2026).

KitGuru says: Are you a fighting games fan? Have you ever bought a fight stick? 

Each week, the Epic Games Store gives away a title or two for free to all those with an Epic Games account. During the Summer period, the digital store has been offering some pretty big games – with this week’s titles including Arkane Lyon’s Deathloop.

Available to add to your library from now until the 12th of June at 4PM UK time, Deathloop is a stylish, fun and replayable stealth-focused immersive sim from Arkane Lyon – the team behind Dishonored and the upcoming Blade (but NOT Redfall).

A spiritual successor of sorts to Dishonored, Deathloop offers similar levels of creativity and freedom while twisting the formula with a rogue-lite styled gameplay loop; making for an excellent overall experience.

Ogu and the Secret Forest meanwhile is a hand-drawn 2D adventure game in which you’ll “Befriend bouncy characters and defeat strange creatures to unravel the mystery of the charming world.”

Both Deathloop and Ogu and the Secret Forest are available to claim right now – and will remain so until the 12th of June, at which point they will be replaced by the quirky strategy-sim game Two Point Hospital.

KitGuru says: What do you think of this week’s offerings? Did you enjoy Deathloop’s gameplay ‘loop’? Let us know down below.

Forza Horizon 5 is one of the biggest racing games around, with the 2021 title seeing well over 45 million players as of earlier this year. Despite its age, upon its release for PlayStation in late April the game has sold like hotcakes – with it having now surpassed the total PS5 sales of Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

Back in early May – mere days following the release of the game on PlayStation 5 – Forza Horizon 5 was confirmed to have sold 1 million copies on the platform. Since then, momentum has only continued, with Alinea Analytics confirming that the racing title has now sold 2.2 million copies on PS5.

While in and of itself an impressive feat, what is perhaps more surprising is that the game has now surpassed Assassin’s Creed Shadows when it comes to total units sales on the platform.

Despite launching a month earlier, Assassin’s Creed Shadows sales have plateaued somewhat – resting at 1.8 million copies on PS5. By the 15th of May, Forza Horizon 5 had already surpassed Shadows.

Of course, it is worth noting that these are two very different games with very different audiences (at slightly different price points), and so comparisons aren’t necessarily 1:1. Still, the rapid and continuing success of Forza on PlayStation is interesting to see.

KitGuru says: What do you think of Forza’s performance on PS5? Are you surprised by how quickly it’s selling? How many units do you think the game sold on PC / Xbox? Let us know down below.

In the wake of its release last year, Team Asobi have kept their game of the year-winning platformer ‘Astro Bot’ fresh with new content on a semi-regular basis. Following the last free DLC released in February, the game is set to get 5 new levels added for free next month – bringing the total number to 90.

Announced during the most recent State of Play – and expanded upon via the PlayStation Blog – Team Asobi’s studio head Nicolas Doucet officially unveiled Astro Bot’s next free update, writing:

“We are delighted to announce yet more additional content landing in Astro Bot this July 10 at 2:00pm GMT. Indeed, 5 brand new levels will make their way into the game as part of the Vicious Void Galaxy, bringing the total number of levels in Astro Bot to a whopping 90+! As with our last update, these 5 levels will require you to pull every bit of skill together to complete so hang on to your DualSense Controller and dive in!”

Speaking of the DualSense, one of the PS5’s best limited edition controllers is set to return, with “an updated version of the Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense wireless controller…launching later this year,” featuring “a new joyful twist to the touch pad!”

Astro Bot was definitely one of the most jolly games to release in 2024, and so it is exciting to see the undisputed GOTY winner get even better with time.

KitGuru says: Are you looking forward to the new levels? What do you think the special rescue bots will be? Could the new DualSense feature animated eyes on the touchpad? Let us know down below.

Sony has used its State of Play showcases in the past in order to announce and detail some of the company’s more significant PlayStation Plus titles. During the most recent event, the console maker confirmed around half a dozen classics which are set to come to the service this Summer – alongside a surprise day-one PS Plus inclusion.

During the most recent State of Play, Sony officially teased some of the games set to drop onto PlayStation Plus over the coming months. First, on the classics front, PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers will receive a solid selection of titles – with the following being officially announced:

• Deus Ex: The Conspiracy – 17th June
• Twisted Metal 3 – 15th July
• Twisted Metal 4 – 15th July
• Resident Evil 2 – Summer
• Resident Evil 3 – Summer

Perhaps the most exciting announcement however was the confirmation that Sword of the Sea – the next game from Giant Squid – will be a day-one PlayStation Plus Extra addition.

For the uninitiated, Giant Squid was founded in 2013 by Matt Nava, who served as art director for both Flower and Journey by ThatGameCompany. Since then, the team have released two projects: ABZU and The Pathless – both of which feature excellent visuals, satisfying gameplay and unique vibes.

Sword of the Sea looks to be the team’s best work yet, and so it is exciting to see that millions will be able to enjoy the game for ‘free’ when it launches on the 19th of August.

KitGuru says: What do you think of PlayStation Plus in 2025? Do you appreciate the occasional day-one addition? Which of the classics are you most looking forward to playing again? Let us know down below.

Tetris Effect is one of the most engaging games in recent history, taking the scientifically addictive and satisfying time-based puzzle stylings of the original game and expanding upon it with beautiful music, mesmerising visuals and engaging feedback. Developed by Enhance, the team are now tackling another classic puzzler with Lumines Arise.

Announced during the most recent PlayStation State of Play (and expanded upon via a blog post), Takashi Ishihara – the director at Enhance – officially unveiled their next project: Lumines Arise, writing:

“Life is rhythmic. It has a pulse. We, as living beings, experience highs and lows. Sometimes together, other times alone. Games have the power to tap directly into that rhythm, stimulating all your senses to put you into a flow state. Everything around you disappears, and you fall into the game’s world. When this happens, it’s a magical feeling that can stir powerful emotions within you. You’re going to feel that in spades with Lumines Arise.”

For the uninitiated, Lumines was a PlayStation Portable puzzler which takes clear inspiration from Tetris (with its block-styled gameplay and mechanics) while switching the formula to its side and adding a more direct rhythmic requirement.

Given its similarities to Tetris, having Enhance reimagine Lumines as they did with Tetris Effect feels like the perfect combination of developer and IP.

Arriving later this year in the Fall, Lumines Arise is coming to PS5 and PSVR2 – with a demo scheduled for some time this Summer.

KitGuru sys: What did you think of the State of Play? What was your favourite announcement? What other games would you like to see get the Tetris Effect treatment? Let us know down below.