If you're looking at buying a new Ryzen CPU, the time is now, and we mean right now, as in literally within the next few hours. That's because AMD is expected to raise prices on its CPUs at the distributor level if it hasn't already done so. Yesterday, Mark over at OC3D said his sources confirmed AMD's intentions to raise prices on its CPUs
Android users need to be checking their devices for available updates after Google’s recent security bulletin listed 107 security flaws in the mobile operating system, which will be fixed in the security patches of 2025-12-05 or later. Two in particular are concerning, as the company has seen these vulnerabilities being actively exploited,Neolithic Dawn, a VR survival game set in the New Stone Age, will receive its full release next week on Quest.
Created by Neolithic LLC, Neolithic Dawn was initially released into Early Access on Quest this year before reaching Steam. Announced today, the historical survival experience is launching into version 1.0 soon, providing players with an opportunity to test their perseverance and grit in 10,000 BC North America. You can check out the announcement trailer below:
In Neolithic Dawn, your job is to manage your primal needs like hunger, thirst, energy, and warmth while attempting to build a thriving civilization. To survive this task, you'll craft tools like spears, stone axes, and bows, and fight off, or charm, era-specific beasts, including bears and wolves. When you inevitably die, you return as your descendant with any progress made before your demise remaining.
Beyond hunting, you'll also need to gather and explore by scaling cliffs and rummaging through organic flora-filled maps. There's also an in-depth story tutorial that puts you in the shoes of your ancestor as you try to protect a baby version of your character while navigating an ice cave. Version 1.0 will add quality-of-life changes, and menu design overhauls are also promised.
During our early access hands-on in July, we were compelled by Neolithic Dawn's unique setting. “If you’re a fan of survival games, enjoy the physicality of physics-based VR, and can forgive a few janky moments, Neolithic Dawn offers a fascinating, frightening, and sometimes beautiful escape into a forgotten era,” we said at the time.
Neolithic Dawn is available now in early access on Meta Quest and Steam, with version 1.0 reaching Quest on December 11. A full PC VR release date is unconfirmed.
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Microsoft has now revealed the next wave of titles coming to Game Pass over the next couple of weeks. This is likely to be the last major Game Pass update for the year, but the team has made the most of it with a large number of titles joining the library in quick succession.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion is one of the headlining additions for the December Game Pass update. This is a new beat em' up, with a select roster of Marvel heroes each with their own move sets and special abilities. The game is made by the same people who worked on TMNT Shredder's Revenge, so they are veterans of the classic side-scroller genre.
Other major titles listed this month include Mortal Kombat 1, which is replacing Mortal Kombat 11 in the line-up, as well as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which is now joining Game Pass Premium. Previously, the game had only been available to Ultimate tier and PC game pass subscribers.
Here is the full list of games along with dates and supported platforms:
KitGuru Says: What do you think of this month's Game Pass line-up?
The post Xbox Game Pass line-up for December revealed first appeared on KitGuru.The PlayStation 5 has been a massive success for Sony. Despite a somewhat slow start due to supply constraints related to a global pandemic, Sony’s latest and greatest console has gone on to sell over 80 million units so far – outpacing its predecessor. One region in which the system is doing particularly well is the UK, with the PS5 sitting as the best-selling console of the year so far, despite the Switch 2’s arrival.
In a report by industry analyst Christopher Dring via TheGameBusiness (paywalled), it was revealed that Sony’s PlayStation 5 is currently sitting as the best-selling console of the year in the UK – outselling the Switch 2 despite seeing a 15.6% decline compared to last year (via Nielsen IQ).
Of course, the Switch 2 did not arrive until part way through 2025, but considering the fact that Sony’s console is over 5 years old now, its current placement is notable.
Outside of hardware, Dring offered some updates on recently released games, confirming that (in the UK) The Outer Worlds 2 and Little Nightmares 3 are both tracking behind their predecessors sales-wise. Additionally, though not directly compared to previous titles, Ninja Gaiden 4 failed to enter the top 10 during its release month of October.
Of course, all of this data pertains to one region and such is not indicative of the wider industry trends. Still, it is interesting to see how both video game hardware and software has been performing in the UK over the past year.
KitGuru says: Are you surprised by the PS5’s continued dominance? Will the Switch 2 overtake it permanently by next year? Let us know your thoughts down below.
The post PlayStation 5 is the best-selling console of the year in the UK first appeared on KitGuru.Over the past week we’ve heard an increasing amount regarding the long-awaited and ever-elusive Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake. First announced all the way back in 2020 alongside a 2021 release date, negative reactions toward the trailer led to Ubisoft ultimately rebooting the project. While we have yet to see anything from this new version of the remake, recent leaks suggesting the game is arriving early next year have now been corroborated – with Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake said to be launching on the 16th of January.
This past week, notable leakers insider-gaming published an article claiming that the long-awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake would be arriving some time in mid-January of 2026.
Now, not only has this been corroborated, but also elaborated upon, with trusted insider Tom Henderson giving us an exact date: The 16th of January 2026.
Officially, we’ve heard little from the project since the initial re-reveal teaser back in 2024 – though the team did release a statement earlier this Summer to say “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.”
Given the fact that the Sands of Time Remake was delayed, retooled and rebooted as a result of reactions to the trailer, it will be highly interesting to see just how different this take on the remake winds up being when it is shown off; likely during The Game Awards.
KitGuru says: Have you been waiting for the Sands of Time remake? Did the original attempt look that bad to you? Can a remake live up to the original? Let us know your thoughts down below.
The post Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake release date has leaked first appeared on KitGuru.While the Nintendo Switch 2 has so far been somewhat light on content when it comes to exclusive first-party titles, The sequel system does have plenty of projects in the pipeline, with the recently-released Kirby Air Riders seemingly being a core Switch 2 release for 2025. Unfortunately, the Sakurai-developed racer is off to a slow start, launching at number 20 on the European sales charts.
Compiled by GSD and reported by TheGameBusiness, the latest weekly video game sales charts (as of the 23rd of November) for the European region have now been released, revealing some interesting omissions.
Despite being one of Nintendo’s most marketed games so far for the Switch 2 (with multiple in-depth Direct streams), the recently-released Kirby Air Riders failed to crack the top 10 during its week of release – landing at the number 20 spot for unit sales.
Of course, as with pretty much all 3rd-party charts, Nintendo games do not include digital sales. That said, Nintendo systems are by far the most physical-media aligned at this point, and so accounting for cartridge sales is unlikely to make too much of an impact on the rankings.
That said, thanks to its price tag Air Riders did manage to squeeze its way into the top 10 for revenue, landing right underneath Spider-Man 2 and Ghost of Yotei.
All in all, it appears as though Kibry Air Riders has had a rather soft launch, at least in Europe. That said, Kirby as a franchise in general has never been one of Nintendo’s best-selling, and so it will be interesting to see what the future of Air Riders and Kirby looks like on the Switch 2.
KitGuru says: Did you pick up Kirby Air Riders? If not, why not? Was it a mistake for Nintendo to release two racers in a single year? Let us know down below.
The post Kirby Air Riders launches at no. 20 on the European sales charts first appeared on KitGuru.Each year we see a flood of new CPU coolers hitting the market and 360mm AIOs remain one of the most competitive categories. This roundup brings together some of the latest 360mm liquid coolers from ID-Cooling, Lian Li, Thermaltake, and Cooler Master, covering a mix of designs, features, and price points. We’re here to see how these coolers stack up not just in raw thermal performance, but also in noise levels, build quality, and overall value. Let’s get into it.
Cooler Master MasterLiquid Core NEX 360 Black ARGB: Price and availability TBA
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ID-Cooling FX 360 LCD: Available to purchase now from Amazon UK priced at £69.99 HERE.
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ID-Cooling FX 360 LCD PE: Available to purchase now from Amazon UK priced at £79.99 HERE.
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Lian Li HydroShift II LCD-S 360TL: Available to purchase now from OverclockersUK priced at £199.99 HERE.
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Thermaltake Minecube 360 Ultra ARGB Sync: Expected availability from Scan priced at £325.
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The humble Netflix cast button has just become an unfortunate victim of what long-time subscribers are calling a tone-deaf decision. Netflix has quietly stripped the ability to send content from a mobile device to most modern televisions and streaming players, forcing millions of subscribers back to the remote control and their TV’s native
The Sun fired a staggering X1.9-class solar flare at the turn of the month, triggering a sudden, widespread radio blackout across Australia and large parts of southeast Asia and it seems like another more active one is coming next.
Recorded by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) and peaking late on November 30 at 9:49 p.m. ET, the violent
Psst, hey you there, the one with the Switch 2 console in your shopping cart who's getting ready to hit the checkout button. STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING! Sorry, we didn't mean to yell, but you're about to make a $50 mistake. How so? If you know where to look, you can score the Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle for the same price, and who doesn't
Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold is finally official. Built upon Samsung's decade-long investment in foldables, the TriFold is being hailed by the company as the "shape of what's next in mobile innovation," but will shoppers care?
Whether it becomes a market success or not, you can't deny the engineering behind this premium inward-folding design.
Geekom may be best known for its lineup of mini PCs, but it's looking to make a splash in the laptop market with what it claims is the world's first all-metal ultralight model, the GeekBook X14 Pro. From our vantage point, it's basically a Windows version of Apple's newest MacBook Air, though there are key differences, not the least of which
It took a minute or three (or four or five) but we can finally call Intel's modern foray into discrete GPUs a comeback! Well, sort of—NVIDIA and AMD (in that order) still dominate the discrete graphics card landscape, but according to the latest audit by Jon Peddie Research, Intel has carved itself out a whopping 1% share of the overall add-inEach month, Sony typically offers a selection of three titles as part of the company’s core PlayStation Plus Essential subscription tier. In the spirit of the impending new year, December’s line-up includes 5 games in total – all of which are available to claim now.
From now until the 5th of January 2026, all those with a PlayStation Plus subscription of any kind will be able to get their hands on 5 quite different experiences:
While PlayStation Plus’ offerings can vary quite drastically in quality from month-to-month, December’s line-up includes both quality and quantity.
LEGO Horizon Adventures offers a fun and visually pleasing co-op experience which arrives just in time for the holiday season. Though far from the most mind-blowing experience, the game can make for a good time, especially in multiplayer.
Neon White meanwhile is a fast-paced first-person puzzle shooter (similar to the likes of Ghostrunner) in which you must complete challenge levels as quickly and efficiently as possible, all the while picking up various ability cards to aid with the challenges.
Killing Floor III is the long-awaited sequel to the much-loved zombie slaying horde shooter. Though the 3rd entry has failed to meet fan expectations due to deviating from the formula, the team at Tripwire have been and continue to improve the overall experience through updates. Still, as a ‘free’ offering, Killing Floor III is worth giving a go.
In case you missed it, Sony announced back in January that 2025 would be the final year in which PS4 games are being given away through PS Plus. While we may still get cross-generations titles (such as Neon White or The Outlast Trials), expect the type of offerings being shared to change slightly from next month.
KitGuru says: What do you think of December’s offerings? How was PS Plus in 2025 overall? Let us know down below.
The post December’s PlayStation Plus Essential line-up available now first appeared on KitGuru.For Day 2 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with Sharkoon to give TWO lucky winners a peripheral upgrade. The winners for this one will each get a high-end SGK50 S2 Wood mechanical keyboard, alongside an SGM50W RGB gaming mouse and an extra-large SGP35 desk mat to go with it.
We reviewed the SGK50 Wood keyboard earlier this year and came away impressed by its design, build quality and typing experience, making it an excellent companion to any gaming set up. For our prizes today, we are also pairing the keyboard with Sharkoon's SGM50W wireless gaming mouse, which also has RGB accents for some extra visual flair, and each winner will also get an SGP35 D5 mouse mat, which should be big enough to cover your desk, giving you ample room for both your keyboard and mouse.
To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is head over to our competition announcement post on Facebook, HERE. In the comments, leave an answer to the following question – What was your first ‘gaming' keyboard?
This competition is open in the UK and EU.
The winner will be picked randomly shortly after 11AM GMT December 3rd, and a new competition will be announced for Day 3. The chosen winner has 48 hours to respond, if we do not hear from them, a new winner will be picked.
Terms and Conditions: This competition is open in the UK and EU, starting at 11AM GMT on December 2nd and ending at 10:59AM GMT on December 3rd. Due to the busy Christmas season, prize deliveries could take longer than usual, and some prizes may not ship until January. In compliance with GDPR, we will not collect or store any personal information as part of this competition. Once the winner has been contacted and their prize received, personal details will be deleted from our email servers. Your details will not be shared, we respect your privacy.
KitGuru Says: Good luck to all who enter, we'll be back tomorrow morning to announce a winner and turn the calendar over to Day 3!
The post KitGuru Advent Calendar Day 2: Win a Sharkoon gaming peripheral bundle! first appeared on KitGuru.The latest Gen 5 SSD from ADATA sits under the company's XPG gaming brand. The XPG Mars 980 Blade is ADATA's second generation of Gen 5 drives, offering speeds of up to 14,000MB/s for reads and 13,000MB/s for writes. We review the 2TB model priced at just under £200 here in the UK.
ADATA's latest family of Gen 5 drives, the XPG Mars 980, is available in two versions: the PRO with active cooling and the passively cooled Blade and in three capacities: 1TB, 2TB and a flagship 4TB drive. The drive ADATA supplied for review is a 2TB Blade model.
For the XPG Mars 980 Blade, ADATA are using a Silicon Motion SM2508 controller teamed up with 232-layer NAND, and the drive uses a 2GB LPDDR4 DRAM IC.
The 2TB drive is rated as up to 14,000MB/s for Sequential reads, and incidentally, all three drives in the range get this rating. The 2TB and 4TB drives get a Sequential write rating of 13,000MB/s, while the 1TB drive gets 10,000MB/s.
The 2TB drive gets the fastest 4K read rating of the range of up to 2,000,000 IOPS. The 1TB entry model gets up to 1,600,000 IOPS, and the 4TB, 1,950,000 IOPS. 4K writes are rated as up to 1,650,000 IOPS for all three drives.
The 2TB XPG Mars 980 Blade endurance is rated as up to 1,480TBW, and ADATA backs the drive with a five-year limited warranty.
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The post ADATA XPG Mars 980 Blade 2TB SSD Review first appeared on KitGuru.The price of building your own PC keeps rising, to the point it is painful to even price one out. This means that some compromises must be made, but they must be…
Travellers enjoyed the ability to cast their favourite Netflix shows from their phones to the TV in the room where they were staying. It was easier than bringing along a dongle and…
Microsoft's big pitch for the future of Windows is that it's turning into an "agentic OS, " or a system where autonomous AI helpers don't just answer questions, but instead actually do things for you. They'll organize files, wrangle tasks, juggle apps, and basically act like little digital interns living inside Windows 11. Except now, MicrosoftFluxPose wants to be the new 6DoF VR body tracking system of choice, and its Kickstarter campaign has already raised over $2 million.
With Valve itself abandoning its "Lighthouse" SteamVR Tracking system in favor of inside-out computer vision in Steam Frame, the future of VR body tracking is in flux (no pun intended). Computer vision has made setting up VR fast, easy, and portable, all at a lower cost, but cameras on a headset have only a partial view of your body.
Further, like all optical systems, Lighthouse tracking is subject to occlusion. With the standard two base stations, there will be angles at which your tracked objects are blocked. To mitigate this, some enthusiasts add a third or even fourth base station. Lighthouse is also heavily affected by any reflective surfaces in the room, especially mirrors, which cause tracking issues.
FluxPose in VRChat.
Over the weekend, Spanish startup FluxPose launched a Kickstarter campaign for what it calls "the first affordable, truly portable, occlusion-free tracking solution with absolute positioning".
FluxPose uses electromagnetic tracking, with trackers that sense the magnetic field generated by a base station, and thus is not subject to occlusion at all.
We've seen electromagnetic tracking systems in VR before. Razer Hydra for example, early 6DoF VR controllers often used with the Oculus developer kit headsets, with their small tracking volume and 4-foot cable between each controller and the base station. And in 2013, the company that built the tech behind Hydra launched a Kickstarter for a tracking system called STEM, with many of the same core promises as FluxPose. But in 2018 STEM was canceled, with backers refunded.
Through-the-lens demo of FluxPose.
A key reason that STEM failed, why Razer Hydra had such a short tether, and the core difference of FluxPose, comes down to the nature of magnetic fields and where you put the base station. With Hydra and STEM it sat on your desk, and because magnetic fields decay with the cube of the distance, beyond a few feet they would deliver jittery and inaccurate poses.
With FluxPose, the base station (which it calls the beacon) is attached to your hip. This effectively creates a portable occlusion-free tracking sphere around your body, with a radius of just over 5 feet, that, according to the startup, can support an "unlimited" number of trackers within it. It's a clever solution to the electromagnetic distance problem, and the beacon also acts as a hip tracker.
As with every VR tracking system, FluxPose also heavily relies on feeding the data from the IMU on the trackers, the tiny chip which contains the accelerometer and gyroscope, into a sensor fusion model.
FluxPose claims a real-use accuracy of less than 5mm, compared to the less than 2mm of SteamVR Lighthouse, with an update rate of between 50Hz and 300Hz depending on the power mode.
On the Normal power mode, the beacon's battery should last around 12 hours. There's also a Low power mode for "standing, sitting or laying" which should last 24 hours, and a Performance mode for tracking controllers or gloves, in which the beacon should last 6 hours.
The trackers themselves weigh just 15 grams and last for 24 hours, FluxPose claims. That's just one-fifth of the weight of a HTC Vive Tracker. And remarkably, despite that low weight, FluxPose trackers have a tiny monochrome OLED screen for displaying status, as well as a haptic feedback actuator.
You attach one of the trackers to your headset, with a custom adapter mount, while the others strap to the parts of your body you want to track. Mounts are available for Quest 2 and newer, Pico 4 and 4 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy XR, Valve Index, and both Bigscreen Beyond generations. FluxPose says it will have a mount for Steam Frame too.
Because of the headset-attached reference tracker, FluxPose claims its tracking system doesn't require any calibration, and "never" drifts. The tradeoff is adding some weight to your headset.
Both the beacon and trackers charge on the included dock, which also acts as the data dongle, delivering the tracking poses to SteamVR on your PC via USB-C. From a PC's USB port it should recharge everything within 3 hours, while on a PD charger this can drop to 1.5 hours.
On Kickstarter, you can pledge for three kits: Lite, Core, and Pro. Lite is priced at €339 before tax and comes with 3 trackers, Core at €479 with 5 trackers, and Pro at €689 with 8 trackers. Additional addons like straps are available separately.
FluxPose says it has already built 300 devices for early testers, and launched the Kickstarter to advance to scale production. It intends to start shipping the first "early bird" units in August 2026, and for most backers to receive their units in October. After the Kickstarter, prices will increase.
As with all crowdfunding campaigns, we must warn you that a Kickstarter pledge is not a preorder. There is no guarantee you will receive anything at all, and the company has no legal obligation to provide you with a refund if it doesn't deliver.
If you're dying for any new details at all on Rockstar's next Grand Theft Auto game, well, good news—we have some. It might not be the earth-shaking revelation that you're probably hoping for, but we can say beyond a shadow of a doubt that the leak is the real deal, this time around.
Here's the deal: veteran character animator Benjamin
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