Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has been out for just under six months now. During that time, the game has remained an exclusive for PS5 consoles but that should change very soon, as evidence of a PC version has now appeared. 

Death Stranding also initially started out as a PlayStation exclusive, but after around 8 months of exclusivity, the game arrived on PC. It seems we are looking at a similar timeline for Death Stranding 2.

The ESRB ratings board has officially listed Death Stranding 2 for PC, awarding it a M for Mature rating due to gore, partial nudity, strong language and violence. Typically, these ratings board listings arrive just weeks before an official announcement. With that in mind, it is entirely likely that the PC version of Death Stranding 2 will be announced at The Game Awards in early December. Death Stranding 2 is already up for several awards at the show, and we all know Geoff Keighley would never turn down an opportunity to give Kojima some promotional time.

While Death Stranding is a fully multiplatform game at this stage, being available across PlayStation, PC, Xbox and even Apple devices like the iPhone, it is unclear if Death Stranding 2 will also come to all of these same platforms. At the very least though, the game should land on PC in the first half of 2026.

KitGuru Says: Have you been waiting on Death Stranding 2's PC release? 

Destiny 2 has been in a tough spot throughout 2025. The most recent expansion, The Edge of Fate, failed to impress long-time players and didn't do much to bring new players on board. It is clear that Bungie's initial post-Final Shape plans aren't panning out, so now, we may finally get a proper reset with a Destiny 3. 

According to Colony Deaks, a known Destiny-focused leaker, Destiny 3 has entered the early stages of development. If true, this is a notable shift in Bungie's plans, as the studio had previously hoped to kick off a new major story arc for Destiny 2 and keep the game running indefinitely, in a similar fashion to World of Warcraft.

Despite fundamental changes to the game, like a new loot tier system, a Portal for quick access to activities and improved cinematic storytelling, Destiny 2 has been losing players for months. New players aren't jumping on board because they missed Destiny's biggest moments, with the main 10-year story arc wrapping up in The Final Shape. Current players are leaving due to mixed opinions around the Portal and the overall direction of the game.

At this point, the best thing for Bungie to do would be to hit the reset button. A Destiny 3 would wipe the slate clean, giving Bungie a better opportunity to onboard new players. However, if Destiny 3 really does exist, it will likely be many years before we see it officially. In the meantime, Bungie will need to address the situation of veteran players leaving and streamers quitting the game, as they will need those people to spread positive word of mouth to get players to buy in to the idea of a sequel.

It isn't all doom and gloom. This week, Bungie also revealed more about its Destiny x Star Wars crossover expansion, Renegades, and so far, first impressions are looking positive.

KitGuru Says: I'm really enjoying the current Destiny story direction. We've moved on from vague light vs dark themes and into a cool period of exploring The Nine, ethereal beings that essentially hold control over the universe. Unfortunately, once the story missions are over, all we are left with is endless loops of the same repeatable missions, which is why I think dropping seasonal storytelling from development plans was such a miss. 

Despite never promising as much, Sony’s PlayStation Plus subscription service has on a semi-regular basis added day-one releases to its library of titles. Following on from the likes of FBC: Firebreak; Tales of Kenzera: ZAU and The Rogue Prince of Persia, the highly-unique and visually striking ‘Skate Story’ is set to Join PS Plus on day-one next month.

In a lengthy blogpost detailing the game itself, its mechanics, and the fact that “you’re a skateboarding demon made of glass and pain” Sony officially announced that Skate Story will launch on PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium as a day-one addition on the 8th of December.

Though somewhat hard to describe, Skate Story appears to be a bit of a blend between the likes of Tetris Effect / REZ, the rhythm game ‘Thumper’ and skateboarding – with a bunch of unique elements sprinkled on top.

Beyond the gameplay, Stake Story does focus (unsurprisingly) on its narrative, which features a wide variety of odd characters including “floating skulls, a pillowy demon…a giant frog…a large talking trash bag” and more.

On vibes alone, Skate Story looks to be a fun time. That said, it appears as though there is much more to this game and its world, and so it will be interesting to find out exactly what Stake Story is all about when it launches on the 8th of December. If you want an early taste, a demo is available to download.

KitGuru says: What do you think of Stake Story’s concept? Is it more than just a flashy skateboarding game? Do you appreciate Sony continuing to add day-one indies to PS Plus? Let us know down below.

Helldivers 2 has easily been one of PlayStation’s most successful live-service projects, with the co-op shooter continuing to see a consistent playerbase thanks to the addition of new players alongside a stream of additional content. Going live next week, Helldivers 2’s latest ‘Python Commandos’ Premium Warbond introduces a ton of additional firepower including a minigun, new stratagems and more.

Making the announcement on the PlayStation Blog, Arrowhead Game Studios’ Katherine Baskin wrote:

“Helldivers, high-ranking officials in the Ministry of Defense have accused you of being the best. And if you’re the best, then you’re going to need to be outfitted with the best, which is why the Ministry has fast-tracked the deployment of the Python Commandos Premium Warbond – arriving to your Super Destroyers on December 2!”

As with all Warbonds, ‘Python Commandos’ will feature a mixture of new weapons, strategems, armour, capes and more, including but not limited to:

• M-1000 Maxigun (minigun stratagem)
• AX/FLAM-75 ‘Guard Dog’ Hot Dog (flamethrower-equipped drone stratagem)
• CQC-9 Defoliation Tool (stratagem)
• AR/GL-21 One-Two (hybrid assault rifle / grenade launcher primary weapon)
• RS-20 Constrictor light armour set
• RS-40 Best of Prey heavy armour set
• Two new capes
• New patterns (camos) and emotes

Though far from the most content-rich or transformative Warbond, this latest update continues to add plenty of new toys to play with in order to suit your own personal style of liberation.

KitGuru says: What do you think of this latest Warbond? How has Arrow Head / Helldivers 2 been in 2025? Can the game continue to sustain itself for the long-run? Let us know your thoughts down below.

Bungie is in a bit of an awkward spot right now, with Destiny 2 being in arguably its lowest point ever in the lead-up to their Star Wars-themed Renegades expansion while Marathon continues to try and find its identity through closed play tests. Though unlikely to amount to anything major, a new survey sent out by Bungie seems to hint at a bunch of potential positive changes which could come to Destiny 2.

As reported by the publication TheGamePost, Bungie sent out a closed, invite-only survey to a select number of Destiny 2 players alongside the promise of 500 Silver currency for taking part.

Though purely a hypothetical proposition, Bungie did ask participants to select from a list of “potential features to be added to Destiny 2” – which included but is not limited to:

• New Stasis & Strand abilities
• New, simplified Portal scoring system
• New Void melee abilities
• A Sparrow Racing League event or playlist
• A New Gambit mode or Gambit event
• Added old campaigns and other activities to the Portal
• New PvP Modes
• Unvaulted expansion campaigns such as Red War and Forsaken
• New Clan Upgrade & Progression system
• NPC Sidekicks to equip and fight alongside your guardian
• More random encounters with other players while adventuring
• New Onboarding Experience

Like those listed above, the full and complete set of options covers a wide gamut of the Destiny playerbase, addressing everything from those who enjoy the PvP side of things, to the long-forgotten PvPvE Gambit players; quality-of-life improvements; vaulting issues and much more.

While in a perfect world all of these features and more would already be present in Destiny 2, we unfortunately do not live in such a place – and so we’ll be lucky if ANY of the proposed features find their way into reality.

KitGuru says: Where are you when it comes to Destiny 2 in 2025? Do you have hope in Renegades? What one feature/change/addition would you like to see introduced ASAP to Destiny 2? Let us know down below.

Ubisoft’s Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake has had an unfortunate development. First announced in late 2020 alongside a January 2021 launch date, reactions to the announcement trailer were far from positive, leading the publisher to delay the title. Since then, the Sands of Time remake has been delayed, delayed again, switched developers, delayed, rebooted, and then finally re-revealed in 2024 (with a couple more delays sprinkled in). The journey may finally be over soon however, with the long-awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake said to be launching as soon as this January.

As reported by known leakers Insider-Gaming, Ubisoft has penned a release window for Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake in mid-January of 2026.

Interestingly, we have yet to see anything from the game ever since its initial (now redundant) trailer – with the The Sands of Time Remake’s re-reveal offering little more than a cinematic logo unveiling alongside the vague release year of 2026.

That said, the publisher did recently comment on the project, stating back in June that “we’re still deep in the game — exploring, building, and ensuring the sands move with purpose. This game is being crafted by a team that truly cares, and they're pouring their hearts (and a lot of coffee) into every step. Thank you for sticking with us.”

Additionally, Ubisoft revealed during their Fiscal Earnings report back in May that The Sands of Time Remake is planned to arrive during the Fiscal Year 2025-26 (April 2025 – March 2026), lending further credence to this newly-reported release window.

Given the overwhelming reaction to their first attempt at a Sands of Time remake, it will be interesting to see how this rebooted project winds up looking like. Hopefully we will get our first proper taste of the title during the upcoming 2025 Game Awards.

KitGuru says: Are you looking forward to the Sands of Time remake? What did you think of their first attempt? Can this remake live up to expectations? Let us know down below.

Today we're back with another QD-OLED monitor review as we assess Gigabyte's MO27Q2. Utilising a similar 3rd Gen 1440p panel to the FO27Q3 that we reviewed last year, the key difference is that the MO27Q2 is clocked slightly slower at 240Hz, as opposed to the 360Hz refresh of its more premium sibling. This has allowed Gigabyte to drop the price, with the MO27Q2 retailing for £500 here in the UK. Is it worth buying at that price point? We find out today.

On the topic of pricing, there's no doubt that £500 is a competitive asking price for a 1440p 240Hz OLED monitor, but it isn't quite the cheapest on the market. AOC's AG276QZD2 has a £449 RRP but is on an early Black Friday sale right now for £379, while there's also the likes of the Evnia 27M2N8500 in the sub-£500 category. Still, using PCPartPicker to look for every OLED currently on the market clearly puts the Gigabyte MO27Q2 towards the top in terms of overall affordability, so let's see what it can bring to the table.

Update: As suspected, there is a temporary Black Friday deal reducing the price to £459 on Amazon, we expect it to go back up to the £499 MSRP referenced throughout this review once the deal is over. You can find it on Amazon HERE (NOT affiliate).

Specification:

• Panel size (diagonal): 27″ QD-OLED
• Display viewing area (H x V): 590.42 x 333.72 mm
• Panel backlight / type: OLED
• Display surface (non-glare / glare): Anti-Reflection
• Color saturation: 99% DCI-P3
• True resolution: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
• Pixel pitch: 0.2292 (H) x 0.2292 (V) mm
• Brightness: 250 cd/m² (Typ, SDR APL 100%); 1000 cd/m² (Typ, HDR APL 3%)
• Contrast ratio: 1.5M:1
• Viewing angle: 178° (H) / 178° (V)
• Display colors: 10-bit (1.07B)
• Response time: 0.03 ms GTG
• Refresh rate: 240 Hz
• HDR: VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400
• VESA Certified ClearMR: ClearMR 13000
• Flicker-free: Yes
• Factory calibration: Yes, △E ≤ 2
• Ports: 2 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x USB Type-C (Alternate Mode; Upstream; Power Delivery up to 18W), 2 x USB 3.2 Downstream ports, 1 x USB 3.2 Upstream port, 1 x Earphone Jack
• Earphone jack: Yes
• Speaker: 5W x 2
• Auto-Update: Yes
• KVM: Yes
• 6-axis color control: Yes
• Apply picture mode: Yes
• HDMI-CEC: Yes
• Power type: Power board built-in
• Power consumption: 41W **
• Power saving mode: <0.5W
• Power off mode: <0.3W
• Voltage: AC 100–240V ~ 50/60Hz
• Tilt (angle): -5° ~ +21°
• Swivel (angle): ±15°
• Pivot (angle / direction): -0° ~ +90° (Counter-Clockwise)
• Height adjustment: 130 mm
• VESA wall mounting: 100 x 100 mm
• Kensington lock: Yes
• With stand (W x H x D): 610.3 x 499.54 x 187.5 mm
• Without stand (W x H x D): 610.3 x 356.4 x 64.2 mm
• Box dimensions (W x H x D): 860 x 470 x 160 mm

Firmware tested: F01

If you have important data stored on an SSD sitting in a closet somewhere you might want to seriously consider plugging them in at least once a year.  As you should expect,…

Pico's 2026 headset will have 4K micro-OLED displays and a dedicated R1-style passthrough chip, a ByteDance executive reportedly said.

The Chinese news outlet STAR Market Daily reports that during the 2025 ByteDance Scholarship Award Ceremony, ByteDance Vice President of Technology, Yang Zhenyuan, described key details of Pico's next-generation headset.

We first heard that ByteDance's Pico was working on a high-end headset two years ago, when The Information reported that Pico 5 had been canceled in favor of a short-term Pico 4 refresh and a longer-term Apple Vision Pro competitor.

That short-term headset arrived last year as Pico 4 Ultra, while the Vision Pro competitor seems to be what Zhenyuan described.

Pico 5 Has Reportedly Been Canceled

Pico 5 has reportedly been canceled as ByteDance shifts its focus to a further out high-end headset to compete with Apple Vision Pro.

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According to STAR Market Daily, Zhenyuan said that the headset will feature "custom" micro-OLED panels with 4000 pixels per inch (PPI). That would match the pixel density of the 4K micro-OLED panels in Samsung Galaxy XR, Play For Dream MR, and Shiftall MeganeX.

Zhenyuan also reportedly said that the new Pico headset will have a self-developed dedicated chip for passthrough, handling real-time processing of the color cameras and delivering frames in less than 12 milliseconds.

The only headsets we've seen yet with a dedicated chip for passthrough are Apple's Vision Pro series, which feature the company's R1 chip for this.

The news, if accurate, suggests that Pico is looking to deliver best-in-class passthrough quality, exceeding competitors like Samsung that only use the ISP of the Qualcomm XR2 Gen 2 series chipset.

ByteDance Reportedly Working On Ultralight Pico Headset

ByteDance is working on a lightweight Pico headset with a tethered puck similar to Meta’s ultralight headset, The Information reports.

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We should note that earlier this year, The Information reported that Pico is working on an ultralight headset resembling a pair of goggles, with a tethered compute puck (similar to Meta's next headset).

That report also noted that ByteDance was working on an R1 chip equivalent, but it's unclear whether the 2026 headset Zhenyuan described is the same as the ultralight headset, or whether Pico plans a range of high-end options with different form factors.

We'll keep a close eye on Pico in 2026 for any signs of a new headset announcement.

Godot now supports Vulkan foveated rendering on Android, Application SpaceWarp, DirectX 12, and OpenXR render models, and can build a universal OpenXR APK.

If you're unaware, Godot is a free and open-source alternative to Unity and Unreal Engine. It's technically controlled by the non-profit Godot Foundation, but all development takes place in the open.

Since last year, Meta has been funding a group of Godot veterans to improve the engine's support for OpenXR and Quest feature extensions, as well as to build high-quality samples and documentation.

Uniquely, Godot is also available standalone on Quest 3 and Quest Pro. To be clear, that means the editor itself runs as a 2D Android app within Horizon OS, including the ability to build APKs on-device.

Godot 4.5, released in September, brought a number of important new XR features and improvements:

• You can now use DirectX 12 and OpenXR together on Windows for improved performance.
• Foveated rendering now works in Vulkan on Android. Previously it only worked in Vulkan on desktop, and was thus limited to OpenGL on Android.
• Application SpaceWarp is now supported on Meta Quest and Pico headsets.
• The OpenXR render models extension is now supported, letting the app dynamically load in 3D models of the active tracked controllers from the system. This avoids each application needing to bundle its own 3D models for every possible tracked controller it wants to support, and enables support for future unreleased controllers.

Crucially, Godot 4.5 also delivers support for building a universal OpenXR APK that can, in theory, run on any Android-based standalone headset that supports OpenXR. This rectifies the problem of having to maintain multiple device-specific builds for each headset, the antithesis of the "core promise" of OpenXR.

OpenXR Spatial Entities Extensions Standardize Surfaces, Markers, Anchors & Persistence

The new OpenXR Spatial Entities Extensions standardize surface detection, marker tracking, spatial anchors, and persistence.

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Godot 4.6 is now in public testing, and it's set to bring even more XR features and improvements, including an upgrade to OpenXR 1.1.

The engine will also add support for the OpenXR spatial entities extensions, released earlier this year. The spatial entities extensions standardize how developers leverage the environment tracking capabilities of headsets and glasses to build experiences that interact with the user's physical environment, a class of capabilities that until now have been handled by vendor-specific extensions or SDKs.

This includes persistent spatial anchors, plane tracking, and marker tracking.

OpenXR 1.1 Brings Foveated Rendering & More Into The Spec

OpenXR 1.1 brings a foveated rendering extension & more into the core specification. Full details here.

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Godot says it also plans to improve its frame synthesis support, providing runtimes with depth buffers and motion vectors to improve the quality of output of features like Application SpaceWarp.

Today we look at a budget power supply from well-known PC case maker Sharkoon. The Rebel P15 range of power supplies are their newest units and they have released 650w, 750w and 850w versions at the end of 2025. These units are Cybenetics Gold rated, are ATX 3.1 compatible and ship with a quiet hybrid fan. The 750W unit we look at today is priced at only 65 euros so they are set to target a mass audience of enthusiast user on a limited budget.

Sharkoon are targeting these units very aggressively, with prices set at 60 euros, 65 euros and 70 euros for the 650w, 750w and 850w respectively. We know Sharkoon are working with OEM Andyson on these units – we have found this OEM to be pretty decent in the lower end of the market, so we have high hopes the unit will perform to a reasonable standard, even with a very aggressive price point.

Features:

• CYBENETICS GOLD RATING
  With its Cybenetics Gold certification, the Rebel P15 impresses with a high degree of energy efficiency, which not only reduces power consumption but also means a lower generation of heat.
• FUTURE-PROOF ATX 3.1 COMPATIBILITY
  The Rebel P15 is based on the current ATX 3.1 standard and thus provides a future-proof power supply that can handle even the highest performance requirements of the latest hardware systems.
• MODERN GRAPHICS CARD CONNECTION
  Thanks to its 12V 2×6 connector, the Rebel P15 is ideally prepared for current high-end graphics cards and ensures a stable, high-performing supply of power even under demanding loads.
• QUIET HYBRID FAN
  The 120 mm fan of the Rebel P15 is equipped with a hybrid magnetic bearing, which delivers long-lasting cooling performance with a minimum level of noise.
• ALL-ROUND PROTECTION
  Whether it‘s for overload or for overvoltage, the Rebel P15 has a complete range of protection mechanisms to ensure a high level of safety for the hardware system and its components.
• CONVENIENT CABLING
  Installing the Rebel P15 into your hardware build is made easier thanks to the textured, flexible design of the PSU‘s permanently attached cables.
• WARRANTY
  7 years.
• MTBF
  100,000 hours.

Black Friday has brought sweeping discounts across Nvidia’s range of RTX 50‑series graphics cards. If you are shopping around for your next gaming upgrade, we've compiled some of the best deals for you to check out.

The high‑end RTX 5090 has seen notable cuts, with Scan listing the MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Vanguard SOC bundled with a 1250W MSI MPG A1250GS PSU at £2,399.99, down from £2,549.99. Overclockers UK is also running deals, including the Asus GeForce RTX 5090 ROG Astral OC at £2,599.99, reduced from £2,689.99.

For those eyeing the RTX 5080, Scan has the MSI GeForce RTX 5080 Expert OC at £969.98, down from £1,159.99, while Overclockers UK counters with the Gainward GeForce RTX 5080 at £949.99, reduced from £1,049.99. Further down the stack, Scan is offering the MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Trio OC at £499.98, cut from £634.99, while Overclockers UK lists the Asus GeForce RTX 5070 TUF Gaming OC at £487.99, down from £529.99.

Entry‑level buyers can also find savings on the RTX 5060 Ti, with Overclockers UK pricing the Zotac Twin Edge and Palit Infinity 3 models at £379.99, reduced from around £400. Scan’s MSI GeForce RTX 5060 VENTUS 2X OC rounds out the deals at £229.98, down from £274.99.

KitGuru Says: Are you planning on picking up a new GPU during the Black Friday sales this week?

Black Friday has once again brought deep discounts across PC hardware, and NZXT is among the brands making a strong showing this year. Known for its clean case designs and popular Kraken coolers, NZXT’s lineup sees prices cut across cases, PSUs, AIOs, and peripherals.

On the case front, the popular NZXT H series cases are all discounted. For someone looking to build a Micro ATX rig, the H3 Flow mATX case is a solid option at £49.99, while the larger H5 Flow is also available at the same price if you are looking to build a full mid-tower system. If you are after an AIO cooler, the Kraken Plus 240 V2 is now down to £99.99, while the flagship Kraken 360 Elite can be found for £199.99.

If you are putting together a full new rig then you are also going to need a reliable power supply. The NZXT C-series Bronze 750W unit is currently down to £47.40 at Amazon. If you are after a fully modular unit, then the NZXT ATX 3.1 850W 80 Plus Gold model is the way to go, now priced at just under £105.

If you are looking to refresh your desk with some new peripherals, NZXT has some good options there too. The Capsule Mini standalone microphone is now down to just £19.99, while the bigger Capsule Elite (white edition) is down to £34.99. The Lift Elite wireless gaming mouse can be found for £29, while the Lift 2 ERGO is £19. On the keyboard front, the Function 2 Full-Sized keyboard is down to £39.99, packing optical switches. If you don't need a numpad taking up valuable desk space, then the TKL version of this keyboard can be found for £29.99.

There are many more NZXT deals to be found across Amazon, Currys and Scan, so if you are after a specific product not listed here, chances are you will find it on sale at one of those retailers.

KitGuru Says: Are you planning on taking advantage of any of NZXT's Black Friday deals?

Sharkoon is making its return to the wireless headset market with the new SKILLER SGH40W, packing large 53mm drivers for balanced audio with plenty of volume.

The SGH40W supports both 2.4GHz wireless and wired TRRS connections, making it suitable for a wide range of platforms. An included adapter cable ensures compatibility with devices that require separate mic and audio jacks. Inside, 53mm drivers provide a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz, with an impedance of 32 ohms and sensitivity rated at 110dB.

Weighing approximately 325 grams, the SGH40W is built for extended sessions without fatigue. Hybrid ear pads combine breathable fabric with synthetic leather for a balance of cooling and noise isolation. The omnidirectional microphone includes a pop filter to reduce background noise and can be detached when not needed. Battery life reaches up to 35 hours, and charging is handled via a USB‑C connection.

The Sharkoon SKILLER SGH40W is available starting this month, priced at €69.90.

KitGuru Says: Are you in the market for a new gaming headset?

AOC China has unveiled the Q27G4SMN, a new 27-inch VA monitor with a Mini LED backlight. The display features a native QHD resolution and a 300Hz refresh rate, a much higher refresh rate than we've typically seen in Mini-LED monitors

The Q27G4SMN employs 1152 Quantum Dot (QD) Mini-LED zones to achieve DisplayHDR 1000 certification and a peak brightness of 1200 nits. This level of local dimming control should significantly boost the native 5000:1 contrast ratio of the Fast VA panel. A 1 ms G2G response time, 10-bit colour depth, 97% coverage of the DCI-P3 colour space, and colour calibration with a Delta-E value of less than 2 are other specs worth mentioning on this monitor.

Connectivity is solid, if slightly limited on the PC front. The monitor includes two HDMI 2.1 ports, but only one DisplayPort 1.4 connection. This DP 1.4 connection is likely necessary for the full 300 Hz refresh rate at 1440p resolution. The display supports FreeSync to eliminate screen tearing and features a motion-blur reduction mode.

Ergonomics are pretty decent, featuring a stand that supports height adjustment (130mm), tilt, swivel, and pivot. While the AOC Q27G4SMN has been detailed for China, pricing and availability information for the West are still unknown. However, it's quite common to see AOC China monitors appear in the West, even if they end up being named differently.

KitGuru says: How much would you be willing to pay for a monitor with these specs?

ENDORFY has expanded its lineup of ATX 3.1‑ready power supplies with three new additions – the Vero L6 750W, Vero L6 650W, and Vero L6 550W. All three units are equipped with a fixed 12V‑2×6 cable to support current and future generation RTX graphics cards, a Stratus 120mm fan co‑developed with Synergy Cooling, and high‑quality capacitors rated for operation at up to 105°C.

The series is certified for efficiency and low noise, with Cybenetics Silver and 80 PLUS Bronze ratings across the range. Cybenetics also rates power supplies for noise, with the 750W and 650W models achieving a Standard ++ rating in the noise test, while the 550W model achieves an A- score. For those who don't know, a Cybenetics Standard++ noise rating means the fan runs between 30dB and 35dB, while the A- rating means the fan operates under 30dB. Each unit also carries the Cybenetics ATX 3.1 Pass badge, confirming compliance with the latest specification.

Cooling is handled by the Stratus 120mm fan mounted on an FDB bearing, designed to deliver smooth airflow and quiet operation. Internally, the units use a double‑sided PCB manufactured through an automated process to improve heat dissipation and overload resistance. Electrical and thermal protections are included to safeguard against overloads, voltage spikes, short circuits, and overheating.

The new Endorfy L6 series power supplies will be available soon. Exact UK retail pricing is still to be confirmed but previous L5 series units sold between £50 and £75, so we should expect prices in a similar range for these newer units.

KitGuru Says: Are you planning on building a new PC soon?

The latest AOC Gaming monitors have been announced with some very impressive specs. The U27G4XM is a 27‑inch MiniLED display with Dual Hz mode, giving you the best of both worlds with a 4K/160Hz mode and a 1080p/320Hz mode for competitive gaming. If you want an even higher refresh rate, then the 25G4KUR boasts an impressive 420Hz refresh rate.

The U27G4XM features a Fast IPS panel with MiniLED backlighting across 1152 local dimming zones. This allows the monitor to achieve DisplayHDR 1000 certification, with a peak brightness of 1200 cd/m². It offers wide colour coverage at 151.8% sRGB and 98% DCI‑P3, making it suitable for both gaming and content creation. A key feature is Dual Frame Mode, which allows users to switch between 4K resolution at 160Hz for detailed visuals and Full HD at 320Hz for faster‑paced competitive play. Connectivity includes HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern graphics cards and consoles, including 4K/120Hz support for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.

The 25G4KUR is built around a 24.5‑inch Fast IPS panel with a native 400Hz refresh rate, overclockable to 420Hz. It delivers response times of 1ms GtG and 0.3ms MPRT, with DisplayHDR 400 certification and 121% sRGB coverage. The Full HD resolution ensures high frame rates are achievable on a wider range of hardware, while NVIDIA G‑SYNC Compatible and Adaptive‑Sync support ensure you won't have to deal with screen tearing. The monitor includes Low Input Lag mode, Shadow Control, Game Color optimisation, and an ergonomic stand with height, tilt, swivel, and pivot adjustments. Consoles haven't been left behind here either, with support for 120Hz modes as well.

The AOC GAMING U27G4XM will be available in January 2026 at £399.99, while the AOC GAMING 25G4KUR is scheduled for release this month, priced around £209.99.

KitGuru Says: Which of these two monitors would you choose for your desk?

NVIDIA has added four titles to its DLSS lineup this week. Project Motor Racing, Prologue: Go Wayback! and Whiskerwood now support DLSS, while Eclipse Glow Games has released a new gameplay trailer for Tides of Annihilation, which will debut with full DLSS 4 support.

Tides of Annihilation is a single‑player action‑adventure set in a warped version of modern London, transformed by an otherworldly invasion. The latest four‑minute trailer showcases combat and exploration, with GeForce RTX users set to benefit from DLSS 4 features including Multi Frame Generation at launch.

Project Motor Racing, developed by Straight4 Studios and GIANTS Software, launches with 28 tracks, more than 70 cars and 13 racing classes. Players can compete in a single‑player career or online, with RTX 50 Series GPUs supporting DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, RTX 40 Series cards enabling DLSS Frame Generation, and all other users able to activate DLSS Super Resolution for improved image quality.

Prologue: Go Wayback! is the latest project from Brendan Greene and PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions. The open‑world survival roguelike generates a new 64km² wilderness each playthrough, challenging players to reach the distant Weather Tower. Released into Early Access with a year of updates planned, it supports DLSS 4 on RTX 50 Series GPUs, DLSS Frame Generation on RTX 40 Series, and DLSS Super Resolution across other hardware.

Whiskerwood, from Minakata Dynamics and Hooded Horse, is an Early Access city builder where players manage industrious mice under the rule of cat overlords. A free demo includes DLSS Super Resolution for higher frame rates and DLAA for maximised image quality.

Nvidia is also running two giveaways to end the year. If you have the Nvidia App installed, you can now grab a free weapon skin for Battlefield 6. In a much more substantial giveaway, Nvidia is also offering up an RTX 5090 graphics card – you can find details on that giveaway HERE.

KitGuru Says: Will you be keeping your eye on any of the newly announced DLSS-supported titles? Tides of Annihilation sounds pretty interesting, although it won't be releasing until sometime next year.

With the Golden Joystick Awards concluded and The Game Awards candidates announced, the annual awards season is in full swing. The Steam Awards 2025 have officially opened for nominations, giving PC players the chance to champion their favourite titles across 11 categories.

Finalists will be revealed on December 18th, coinciding with the launch of the Steam Winter Sale. The final winners of the 11 public-voted categories will be announced before the sale concludes, on January 3rd at 18:00 BST.

The Steam Awards nomination process is currently active for all 11 categories: Game of the Year, VR Game of the Year, Best Game You Suck At, Best Game on Steam Deck, Labor of Love, Better With Friends, Outstanding Visual Style, Most Innovative Gameplay, Best Soundtrack, Outstanding Story-Rich Game, and Sit Back and Relax.

All categories work the same (any game released this year on Steam can be nominated), except for Labor of Love, which is for older games (released at least a year ago) still receiving significant developer support. All titles released before last year's Autumn Steam Sale are eligible, except previous winners such as Warframe, Grand Theft Auto V, Counter-Strike 2, Terraria, Cyberpunk 2077, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Elden Ring.

To participate in the nominations, users must have a non-limited Steam account that has spent at least $5 in the store. Those who participate will receive a Steam Badge that can be leveled up by completing tasks such as nominating a game for every category, playing a nominated title, and writing or updating a review for a nominated game. Each level achieved awards an additional 25 XP.

KitGuru says: Have you already voted for this year's Steam Awards? What games are your nominees?