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Valve’s rumoured Steam Console leaks via benchmark database

23 août 2025 à 14:00

After the success of the Steam Deck, fans began anticipating a potential return to living-room gaming for Valve. A decade on from the failed ‘Steam Machine' concept, leakers found evidence of a device codenamed ‘Fremont', a dedicated TV box for Steam gaming. 

Brad Lynch, a Valve-focused enthusiast with a history of reliable leaks, first mentioned the Fremont console in late 2024. Now nearly nine months later, the Valve Fremont has been benchmarked, with the results leaking via the Geekbench database.

According to the Geekbench listing, the Valve Fremont is powered by a custom AMD APU with six CPU cores and maximum clock speed of 4.79GHz, along with 8GB of DDR5 memory. This is a Hawk Point 2 chip, which we already know RDNA 3 graphics cares. It is speculated that the GPU used by the Valve Fremont will have specs similar to an RX 7600 GPU.

Valve has not made any official announcements for new hardware, but the company has been known to work on various projects for internal research purposes. Many of these products don't make it all the way through to an official announcement and release.

KitGuru Says: Do you think a Steam Deck TV would be a success, or would you prefer to see Valve focus on the main Steam Deck product and perhaps expand it with Switch-style seamless docking? 

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BioShock 4 undergoing story re-writes, Cloud Chamber downsizes

23 août 2025 à 13:00

We recently heard that things weren't going so well for the next BioShock behind the scenes. All of that came to a head this week with reports indicating that roughly 30% of the development team was let go as the project undergoes another reboot. 

According to Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, 2K Games recently conducted an ‘internal review' of the next BioShock game and the results were not what executives were hoping for. As a result, Cloud Chamber's workforce has been reduced by roughly 30%, with around 80 employees to be let go.

According to the report, the storyline for BioShock 4 was a particular point of contention, so while there will be a lot that needs to be re-done, this move may not set the game as far back as a typical reboot.

While much of this news is ‘unofficial' and based on sources, there is one big piece of BioShock-related news that is official. Rod Fergusson, who had previously led development on Gears of War at Xbox, and later moved on to the franchise head of Diablo at Blizzard, is now the head of Cloud Chamber and the BioShock franchise.

KitGuru Says: BioShock 4 has been in development for a decade at this point. Hopefully over the next year, Cloud Chamber can get the project into shape after whatever re-writes need to take place. 

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Halloween: The Game announced for 2026

23 août 2025 à 12:00

Friday the 13th: The Game shut down last year, but a new classic horror franchise is now taking its place in the gaming world. Halloween: The Game has been announced, coming from Gun Interactive. 

Gun Interactive had published Friday the 13th: The Game in 2017, but the license expired by 2023, forcing the game to shut down by the end of 2024. Now, Gun Interactive is trying its hand at a similar type of game for the Halloween franchise.

Halloween: The Game is a new asymmetrical horror game, where one player takes on the role of Michael Myers, with the other players taking on the roles of survivor characters. The Michael Myers player will have special abilities to track down the survivors and prevent their escape. Survivors will scavenge the map for items to aid in their escape.

John Carpenter, the creator of Halloween, will be an executive producer on the game, so we can expect the game to stay true to the tone of the original movie. The game is planned to release in 2026.

KitGuru Says: Hopefully this game gets a bit of a longer shelf life compared to Friday the 13th. With the original creator being involved, we would hope that the licensing agreement is solid this time around. 

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Intel is bundling free copies of Battlefield 6 with CPUs, GPUs, PCs and laptops

23 août 2025 à 11:00

The Battlefield 6 open beta was insanely popular, breaking multiple franchise records. Intel is being quick to capitalise on this hype with the announcement of its new hardware bundle, giving away free copies of Battlefield 6 with a range of CPUs and graphics cards. 

Starting on this coming Monday, August 25th, Intel will be offering up the Battlefield 6 bundle across 200 retail partners. Those buying an Intel powered laptop, or one of a range of CPUs or GPUs, will get a free copy of the game until September 14th. As a bonus, eligible customers could also get their hands on a skin for Marvel Rivals, as well as free access to various software tools like Xsplit, Magix Vegas Pro or Canvid.

Here in the UK, the bundle is being offered straight through retailers like Argos, Amazon, Scan and OCUK, as well as through system builders like CyberPowerPC and PCSpecialist. Laptops bought directly through the likes of Dell or HP will also benefit from the bundle.

If you do end up buying an Intel CPU or GPU between August 25th and September 14th, you will have until the 31st of October to redeem your game code, or it becomes invalid. You can find the full T&Cs, list of eligible products and retailers, HERE.

KitGuru Says: Are you planning on upgrading this summer? Will you be taking advantage of Intel's Battlefield bundle? 

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Escape from Tarkov finally getting V1.0 release in November

22 août 2025 à 18:00

For the dedicated and long-suffering community of Escape From Tarkov, the end is finally in sight. After years of perpetual beta testing and development, developer Battlestate Games has officially announced that the game's full 1.0 release will be arriving this year.

The date was revealed in a new live-action trailer and confirmed by game director Nikita Buyanov on X. The 1.0 update is set to be a massive one, focused on delivering the narrative experience that has been promised for years. This will include a story campaign with cutscenes, a new and final task line, and the introduction of “Terminal”, the game's last map, which is expected to be a single-player experience where players will finally attempt to complete their escape from the Tarkov region.

The question is whether the game is prepared to be released in its entirety. The community seems divided on this, with some naturally thrilled that the early access period is coming to an end. In contrast, others are more wary given the game's current state, with a variety of optimisation issues and bugs unaddressed for some time.

On the other hand, the November 15th date places the launch just before the game's winter wipe, giving players a window to experience the new content. With the release date now set in stone, we expect Battlestate Games to start revealing more concrete details soon.

KitGuru says: Are you playing Escape from Tarkov? How do you feel about the 1.0 launch?

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TeamGroup’s new T-Create Expert DDR5 memory uses CKD for better stability

22 août 2025 à 17:30

Team Group has launched a new high-performance desktop memory kit under its creator-focused T-Create brand. The new Expert CKD DDR5 features Client Clock Driver (CKD) technology, which is designed to improve stability at high frequencies, especially under heavy, sustained workloads.

Starting by briefly explaining what CKD is, this technology promises to help address the signal integrity challenges that can arise with high-speed, high-capacity DDR5. By enhancing signal stability, CKD allows the memory to run more reliably at high frequencies, which is quite helpful for professional applications like AI training, 3D modelling, and high-resolution video rendering.

The first product to launch in this new series is a 2x 24 GB (48 GB) T-Create Expert CKD kit rated for 7200 MHz with reasonable 36-46-46-84 timings, with support for XMP 3.0 for easy one-click overclocking. Team Group also notes that the technology will allow for modules with capacities up to 64 GB in the future, paving the way for massive 256 GB kits for high-end workstations.

To ensure reliability, the modules are built on a 10-layer PCB and are topped with a multi-vent aluminium heat sink. The company also highlights the use of a specially designed high-temperature-resistant capacitor and its own proprietary IC screening process to ensure only high-quality memory chips are used in the construction of these modules. The kits are backed by a lifetime warranty.

KitGuru says: The T-Create Expert CKD DDR5 series looks to be a promising new option for professional creators and AI PC builders who demand high speed and stability, but without the typical gaming aesthetic that you'll see in most memory kits promptly available.

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Battlefield 6 open beta set new records

22 août 2025 à 17:00

The Battlefield 6 open beta was a huge success across both of its weekends. DICE has had a week now to collect all of the stats and as predicted, this beta set new records for the franchise. 

The Battlefield 6 open beta set a record high player count across all platforms, and beyond that, the open beta also set viewership records, with over 30 million hours streamed.

Over the two beta weekends, over 420 million matches were played, making up over 92 million hours' worth of gameplay. The change to traditional classes has also gone down well, with a very close to even split amongst all four. According to DICE, 32% of players went with Assault, 26% went with Support, 23% went with Engineer and 19% went with Recon.

Ahead of the launch on October 10th, DICE will now be making targeted adjustments to movement, weapons and maps to address player feedback.

KitGuru Says: Did you play the Battlefield 6 beta? What did you think of the game? Will you be buying it at launch? 

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Bungie now has a new CEO

22 août 2025 à 16:00

Earlier this month during Sony's most recent earnings meeting, executives made comments alluding to Bungie losing its independence and becoming more integrated with PlayStation Studios. Now just weeks later, Bungie's long-time CEO, Pete Parsons, has announced that he is leaving the company. 

Pete Parsons first became CEO of Bungie in 2016 and was one of the few to remain at Bungie long after the glory days of Halo. Parsons came under fire over the past year after Bungie suffered from multiple rounds of layoffs.

In a blog post announcing the change, Bungie confirmed that Justin Truman will now be acting as CEO of Bungie. Truman is slightly newer at Bungie, having joined the company in 2010, working on Halo Reach, before moving on to Bungie's current flagship IP, Destiny.

As CEO, Truman will now oversee Bungie's upcoming Marathon launch, and future development on the Destiny IP.

KitGuru Says: It became quite clear over the past year that Bungie needed some changes at the top. Sony in particular needs this acquisition to work out to strengthen its position in the modern landscape of multiplayer gaming. 

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Corsair’s new One a600 packs a Ryzen 9000X3D and RTX 5080 into a tiny chassis

22 août 2025 à 14:30

Corsair has launched the latest version of its small form factor Corsair One PC, the a600. The new system continues the series' tradition of packing immense power into a compact vertical chassis, this time pairing a next-generation AMD Ryzen 9000X3D series CPU with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card.

The One a600 is a gaming and productivity beast. The inclusion of a new Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000X3D series processor with AMD's 3D V-Cache paired with a B850 motherboard. The system is complemented by an RTX 5080 GPU, a massive 64 GB of DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking, and 4 TB (2x 2 TB) of NVMe storage, creating a mighty combination for whatever you throw at it.

Keeping these components cool in such a small space is the signature Corsair One dual-loop liquid cooling system. The CPU and GPU are cooled by their own dedicated 240 mm liquid coolers, which, according to Corsair, ensure optimal thermal performance without excessive noise. For the a600, Corsair has also made key improvements based on user feedback, including adding heatsinks to both M.2 SSD slots and refining the fan curves for an even quieter experience under load.

The system is housed in the compact, aluminium tower, which will be available in a sleek “Metal Dark” and “Wood Dark” finish, the latter featuring real, FSC-certified wood. User-friendly features like the touch-activated rear I/O spotlight make a return, and users can control thermal profiles and lighting via the Corsair Dashboard Software. The system is available now directly from Corsair for £3,899.99/$4,399.99/€4,899.99 when equipped with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and £3,999.99/$4,499.99/€4,999.99 with the Ryzen 9 9900X3D.

KitGuru says: We know that a similarly-specced PC in the DIY market can be considerably cheaper than what Corsair is asking for the a600. However, the most disappointing part is that a system as expensive as this one doesn't come with at least an X870 motherboard.

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TRYX LUCA L70 Review

22 août 2025 à 18:19
The Luca L70 is the first entry into the high-end case market by TRYX. Priced at $250 it enters the ring to duke it out with other spacious boutique cases that also sport custom tooling and design. The Luca L70 certainly looks right at home, but let's find out if it can deliver on the functionality side of things.

Fans think they’ve figured out the setting for Forza Horizon 6

22 août 2025 à 15:30

Earlier this year, Microsoft laid off a huge chunk of the Turn 10 studio, the one responsible for Forza Motorsport. With that in mind, we're expecting Forza Horizon to be the flagship racer for Xbox going forward, and the next game in the series may end up being the biggest yet, taking fans to a highly requested location. 

The leak comes from an unlikely place. An Australian car import company, Cult & Classic, posted on social media about a visit they had from a group working on Forza Horizon. They were there to scan Kei cars, tiny cars that are popular in Japan. Once the post gained traction amongst gamers on Reddit, the original post was deleted. This has led fans to speculate that the next Forza Horizon game will be set in Japan.

It is unlikely that Forza Horizon developers would be collecting Kei car scans for a game set outside of Asia, so at the very least, the next game is likely heading to the Far East.

Forza Horizon 6 has not yet been announced. The most recent game, Forza Horizon 5, is set in Mexico, while the previous titles, Forza Horizon 4 and Forza Horizon 3, were set in Britain and Australia respectively.

KitGuru Says: Would you like to race across the streets of Tokyo in the next Forza Horizon? 

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NZXT launches new N7 B850 for AMD Ryzen 9000-powered builds

22 août 2025 à 15:00

NZXT has launched its latest motherboard for the AMD platform, the N7 B850. Designed for the new Ryzen 9000 series CPUs, the new board brings NZXT's signature minimalist aesthetic to the AM5 socket, providing a clean and stylish foundation for your next Zen 5 build.

As is tradition for the N7 series, the new B850 features a full-coverage metal PCB cover. Available in both black and white, this shroud hides the circuitry of the motherboard, providing a seamless and uncluttered look that integrates perfectly with other NZXT components and minimalist case designs.

The N7 B850 is built on an 8-layer PCB and features a robust 16+2+1 power phase design with 80A DrMOS, which should be more than enough to handle the top-end Ryzen 9000 CPUs. For memory, the four DIMM slots support DDR5 kits running up to 8000+ MT/s. The board is also equipped with all the modern I/O you'd expect from a premium B-series motherboard, including a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, which comes with its own dedicated heatsink and quick-release latches. Networking is handled by Wi-Fi 6E and a Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet port.

For builders who like the NZXT CAM ecosystem, the N7 B850 offers deep integration with it, allowing you to control its onboard RGB and fan headers via software. The NZXT N7 B850 is available to purchase now, priced at £279.99/$299.99.

KitGuru says: Although a bit expensive compared to the majority of B850, one has to praise the N7 B850's looks. If you expose your system through a transparent panel or use an open bench, a cool-looking motherboard is a must, and that's something NZXT has shown to be capable of doing.

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Hollow Knight has sold over 15 million copies

22 août 2025 à 14:00

After cooking for 7 years in the oven, Hollow Knight Silksong is officially set to launch in under two weeks’ time. Given how long fans have been eagerly awaiting the sequel, it makes sense that the popularity of the original Hollow Knight would balloon over the years. With Silksong now mere days away from release, Team Cherry has revealed that 2017’s Hollow Knight has officially sold over 15 million copies.

In a piece by Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier titled “Why ‘Silksong’ Took Seven Years to Make” Team Cherry spoke to Schreier on the lengthy journey which the team have taken to get to this point.

The full interview can be found HERE, and includes revelations such as the fact that Silksong did not struggle through development, but “It’s just the case that we’re a small team, and games take a lot of time. There wasn’t any big controversial moment behind it.”

Hollow Knight Million

While the popularity and cultural awareness of Hollow Knight certainly grew rapidly over the past half a decade or so, the last sales update we received for the game was back in February of 2019 (2 years after release) when it was confirmed to have sold 2.8 million copies.

Since then, sales have ballooned, with Schreier / Team Cherry confirming that the original Hollow Knight has now sold over 15 million copies – a massive achievement for any game, let alone an indie title which originated via Kickstarter.

Even in its early days, Hollow Knight was a sales success. That said, with over 15 million players having now experienced what is regarded as one of the best metroidvanias of all time, it will be highly interesting to see how many units Silksong sells in the weeks following its 4th of September launch.

KitGuru says: When did you first play Hollow Knight? Is it your favourite Metroidvania? How many copies do you think Silksong will sell in its first month? Let us know down below.

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Hollow Knight: Silksong release date confirmed

22 août 2025 à 13:30

Following years of leaks, rumours, hype and hopium, Team Cherry’s Hollow Knight: Silksong is officially mere days away from release. As part of the game’s Special Announcement presentation, Silksong has been confirmed to be launching in just two weeks time – arriving on the 4th of September.

Making the official announcement via a 2-minute long ‘Release Trailer’, studio Team Cherry wrote: “On September 4, ascend to the peak of a haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong!”

Being a metroidvania, you will of course have to discover many of the game’s secrets for yourself. That said, the team confirmed that Hollow Knight: Silksong will include over 200 different enemy types and more than 40 bosses.

The original Hollow Knight was already a meaty experience, especially once all of its DLC was accounted for. While Silksong looks in many ways to be more of the same, this is nothing but a good thing for the upcoming sequel – and with it having been in development for 7 years, look forward to a long journey to the “peak of a haunted kingdom.”

Hollow Knight Silksong comes to Steam; Nintendo Switch; Switch 2; Xbox; PlayStation 4; PS5; GOG and Humble’s store on the 4th of September 2025. Further details can be found HERE.

KitGuru says: Are you hyped for Silksong? Is it a day-one purchase for you? What do you think of the new air-based mechanics? Let us know down below.

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Exclusive: Noctua confirms it wants to make an RTX 5090 Noctua Edition

22 août 2025 à 12:35

Yesterday we published our review of the ASUS RTX 5080 Noctua Edition, a collaborative effort between the two companies that features a quad-slot cooler, three Noctua NF-A12-x25 G2 fans and a custom heatsink sporting no less than eleven heatpipes. We called it ‘a highly impressive feat of engineering', but were left wondering why ASUS and Noctua put so much effort in for an RTX 5080, rather than go all out on an RTX 5090 model. Noctua has since confirmed to us they would ‘love' to make an RTX 5090 version, but it doesn't sound like it will be happening any time soon.

Considering all the technical wizardry, research and development, along with raw material cost that goes into a product like the ASUS RTX 5080 Noctua Edition, it's understandable that something like that comes with a price premium. However, in this instance, the card retails for £1500 here in the UK, making it a whopping 65% more expensive than the RTX 5080's new MSRP of £909.

Given that ASUS and Noctua have gone to such effort and expense for an RTX 5080, we couldn't help but wonder why the two companies didn't team up for an RTX 5090 model. After all, it's the current Nvidia consumer flagship and is considerably faster than the RTX 5080, surely making it a perfect fit for a collaboration like this.

As it turns out, Noctua told us they would be very keen to make an RTX 5090 Noctua Edition, but there's one key issue standing in their way. As communicated by Jakob Dellinger, Noctua PR and Product Management, the company would ‘love to do a 5090' and ‘completely agree that this would be a perfect fit.' But as it turns out, chip supply for the 5090 is simply too scarce to make it happen ‘at the moment.'

While that certainly doesn't rule out the prospect of an RTX 5090 Noctua Edition hitting the market in the future, it also doesn't sound like it's going to happen any time soon. With allocation being the key issue, Nvidia would simply have to produce more GB202 dies for the consumer space, and we all know most of those are ending up in AI and datacenter products like the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell, at significantly higher prices.

Dellinger did offer some information on what an RTX 5090 Noctua Edition could look like though, stressing that the following is completely speculative but that Noctua would focus on changes to the heatsink compared to the RTX 5080 model. Dellinger added that Noctua could use a similar vapour chamber design to the ASUS RTX 5090 Astral, given the top of the vapour chamber has been milled to allow the heatpipes to be attached without flattening them out. As we'd expect, this would have cost implications but could offer extra thermal performance required for cooling the higher-power die, while the switch to all 8mm heatpipes (instead of 4x 6mm and 7x 8mm pipes on the 5080 Noctua Edition) was also mooted.

Whatever it would look like, we would certainly love to get hands-on with an RTX 5090 Noctua Edition, so fingers crossed it becomes a reality in the future.

Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.

KitGuru says: Would you be keen to see Noctua's take on an RTX 5090?

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Overwatch 2 x Persona 5 officially teased ahead of Season 18

22 août 2025 à 11:45

Overwatch 2 is no stranger to video game crossovers. Likewise, the game has not shied away from anime-themed collabs, with the free-to-play Hero Shooter having worked with the likes of One Punch Man; My Hero Academia; Cowboy Bebop and more. As such, it comes as little surprise that ATLUS’ highly successful JRPG sub-series Persona 5 is coming to Overwatch 2.

Season 18 of Overwatch 2 is officially set to go live on the 26th of August, bringing with it new changes and additions to its recent Stadium mode; a new Support Hero ‘Wuyang’; new maps, modes and of course cosmetics.

As with many of Overwatch 2’s collabs, Blizzard has so far merely teased that Persona 5 is set to crossover into the game, with no further details on what to expect.

That said, based on what was shown (and considering past collabs), expect to be able to purchase Persona 5 themed skins – likely surrounding Joker and the rest of the Phantom Thieves for a not-so-insignificant sum of money.

All that said, it’s clear that Blizzard has a penchant for collabing with various anime franchises. It will be interesting to see the extent of this upcoming crossover – and what other IPs are next in line.

KitGuru says: What do you think of Overwatch 2 in 2025? Are you still playing it? Have the crossovers been worthwhile in your mind? Let us know down below.

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EHA Reader Awards – Winners Announced

22 août 2025 à 11:00

The European Hardware Association (EHA) has announced the results of the 2025 EHA Reader Awards. These awards are driven entirely by the opinions of hardware enthusiasts from across Europe. Tens of thousands of votes were cast through the EHA’s nine member publications, giving a clear view of which products have earned the strongest support from hardware enthusiasts this year.

The awards were presented at the start of the Gamescom convention in Cologne, Germany, with over 100 representatives from across the technology sector in attendance. While the ceremony provides an opportunity for the industry to hear first-hand how readers are voting, the real value of these awards lies in the collective voice of the audience.

Now in their tenth year, the Reader Awards remain a straightforward reflection of user preference across Europe. The breadth of the EHA’s membership – including Hardware Upgrade (Italy), Lab501 (Romania), PurePC (Poland), IO-Tech (Finland), Geeknetic (Spain), HardwareLuxx (Germany), Cowcotland (France), Technology Insider (Netherlands) and, of course, KitGuru for the UK – ensures that the results reflect a broad and diverse readership.

We’d like to thank everyone who took the time to cast a vote. Without your input, these awards would not exist!

So here are the winners of the EHA Reader Awards 2025 – as voted for by you:-

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be quiet! unveils Light Base 500 LX chassis at gamescom 2025

22 août 2025 à 10:28

At Gamescom 2025, KitGuru met with Ole Grosstuek, Chief Marketing Officer for be quiet!, who introduced the company’s latest chassis line – the Light Base 500. Following on from the success of the larger Light Base 600 and 900 LX, this new model aims to provide a smaller footprint without sacrificing the core design elements that made the LX popular.

Gamescom remains the world’s largest event for video games, drawing more than 350,000 visitors from over 120 countries this year, with around half of those attending from overseas. The event featured more than 1,400 exhibitors from over 60 nations. For hardware companies like be quiet!, Gamescom provides a valuable opportunity to showcase new designs, gather direct feedback, and highlight technology that will appeal to the enthusiast audience.

The Light Base 600/LX was noted for its angled front air intake and the ability to rotate the GPU holder for vertical graphics card installation. The new Light Base 500 retains these features while delivering a more compact enclosure. According to Grosstuek, the original models received strong uptake, but a segment of customers requested a more compact alternative. The Light Base 500 addresses this demand, while continuing be quiet!’s focus on airflow, noise control and visual presentation.

Other features include two possible locations for the PSU, so you can choose the best position, depending on whether you have a standard or ‘Project Zero/BTF' style motherboard. The fan control unit can be moved up or down as well.

The Light Base 500 also helps to make mounting your graphics card vertically a lot easier, with a rotational panel on the back of the case.

The series comes in two main versions: the standard Light Base 500 and the Light Base 500 LX. Both are available in black, while the LX also comes in a white edition. Grosstuek noted that pricing for the white chassis is higher because of the greater difficulty in colour-matching across different materials such as plastic, metal and rubber components.

Light Base 500:

  • Angled slide-out fan frame routes air directly to the GPU
  • Optional fan installation in a lowered bay to align with the case floor
  • Supplied with four preinstalled Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM fans (daisy-chained)
  • Supports ATX motherboards, radiators up to 360mm, two HDDs and multiple SSDs
  • Two PSU positions available, including support for backside connector motherboards
  • Zero RGB for a subdued appearance
  • Three-year manufacturer’s warranty
  • Available in black

Light Base 500 LX:

  • Angled slide-out fan frame for direct GPU airflow
  • Lowered fan bay option for improved floor alignment
  • Four preinstalled Light Wings LX 120mm PWM ARGB fans (daisy-chained)
  • ARGB controller button and fan hub included
  • Radiator support up to 360mm, ATX motherboards, and spacious interior
  • Two PSU mounting options with backside connector support
  • Dust filters on side and bottom panels
  • Available in black and white

Pricing and availability:

  • Light Base 500 (Black): €119.90
  • Light Base 500 LX (Black): €144.90
  • Light Base 500 LX (White): €154.90
  • Official launch: 21st October 2025

KitGuru says: be quiet! will bring the Light Base 500 range to market from October 2025, making it one of the company’s key launches for the end of the year.

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STALKER 2 on PlayStation 5 will make full use of unique console features

22 août 2025 à 10:15

STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl is set to arrive on PlayStation 5 this November, exactly one year following its Xbox and PC debut. In this time, the game has benefited from a bunch of post-launch patches, updates and major improvements. Alongside all of this, PS5 owners will also be able to enjoy a few exclusive console features – with PS5 Pro getting even more bonus additions.

Releasing their PS5 ‘Feature Trailer’ the team at GSC Game World officially detailed all of the unique additions coming to the PS5 and PlayStation 5 Pro release of STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl.

Thanks to the power of the DualSense, the PS5 version of the game will include a number of neat immersive features, namely:

  • Adaptive Trigger support
  • Motion Sensor aiming (gyro) support
  • DualSense speaker support
  • Tempest 3D Audio
  • Advanced haptic feedback
  • Touchpad guitar-playing

Beyond these universal additions, PlayStation 5 Pro owners will receive a notable number of unique visual enhancements compared to the base model, including:

  • Improved shadow quality and resolution
  • Higher-quality reflections
  • Improved volumetric fog
  • Enhanced volumetric cloud rendering
  • “Refined quality for select VFX”

Given the STALKER series’ focus on immersion, it is highly welcome to see GSC Game World supporting pretty much all of the unique features of the PlayStation 5 and its DualSense – and doubly so for the PS5 Pro.

Hopefully all of the DualSense features are implemented well. We won’t have to wait too long to find out. STALKER 2 officially launches on PS5 | Pro on the 20th of November.

KitGuru says: Are you looking forward to the PS5 version’s launch? Which DualSense feature is most important to you? Did STALKER 2 originally launch prematurely? Let us know your thoughts down below.

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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (PS5) Review – Based on a Hideo Kojima Game

22 août 2025 à 09:01

A bearded man in military attire, with an eyepatch, saluting in a cemetery setting.

Solid Snake is one of the most iconic heroes of the stealth genre, perhaps even more than Sam Fisher of Splinter Cell fame. But this isn’t a game centered around Solid Snake himself. Rather, Snake Eater focuses on his predecessor, Big Boss, and how he came to inherit that title. Originally the third title in the Metal Gear Solid series and one of the most critically acclaimed stealth games of all time, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater remakes that iconic spy thriller for a whole new generation. In a lot of ways, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater reminds […]

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LAMZU Inca Review

Par :pzogel
21 août 2025 à 20:35
Based on the Zowie ZA13 shape, the ambidextrous Inca weighs no more than 43 g, and comes with PixArt's PAW3950 sensor, Omron optical main button switches, and 8000 Hz wireless polling, with the option for convenient configuration through a web driver.

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