Crystal Dynamics has had a rough few months. Following the cancellation of Perfect Dark, which Crystal Dynamics was the primary developer for, the studio was forced to cut a sizable number of developers from the team. Now just a short while later, the company has had to let go of more employees. 

Crystal Dynamics is undergoing its fourth round of lay-offs in just two years. This time around, the company has announced plans to let go of 30 employees as part of a ‘restructuring' effort.

The company claims the cuts were made to “optimise the continued development” of Tomb Raider, the studio's flagship franchise. If we take out the marketing spin, then we can gather that the next Tomb Raider game is not close to release, and Crystal Dynamics simply had more employees than it needed at this point in the project's lifespan.

The next Tomb Raider game was greenlit a couple of years ago, shortly after Embracer Group acquired Crystal Dynamics and the Tomb Raider IP from Square Enix. While Embracer continues to own Crystal Dynamics and by extension, Tomb Raider, it is actually Amazon Games that will be publishing the next game in the series. This is notable, as Amazon Games also underwent a massive round of lay-offs last month, leading to the cancellation of multiple projects, and the shelving of New World, the company's only successfully released game.

KitGuru Says: If you've been looking forward to the return of Tomb Raider, it sounds like you'll be waiting a few more years at least. 

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Lian Li has expanded its power supply portfolio with the launch of the SX series. Available in 850W, 1000W, and 1200W capacities, these new units are designed to meet the Intel ATX 3.1 specification and carry 80 Plus and PPLP Platinum certifications, promising up to 92% efficiency under typical loads.

Ready for the latest graphics cards, each SX series unit includes a native PCIe Gen 5.1 12V-2×6 connector capable of delivering up to 600W without the need for bulky adapters. For the higher wattage 1000W and 1200W models, Lian Li also includes a 12V-2×6 to dual 6+2 PCIe cable to ensure compatibility with a wider range of peripherals and older cards. The units ship with flexible, braided-texture modular cables designed to facilitate easy routing in tight chassis.

Internals are cooled by a 120 mm fluid dynamic bearing fan. This cooling solution features a Zero RPM mode, which stops the fan completely under light loads for silent operation. A physical switch on the rear of the PSU allows users to toggle this hybrid mode on or off depending on their noise preference. Under the hood, the SX series is constructed using 100% Japanese 105°C capacitors and uses a single +12V rail layout.

Aesthetically, the casing features an embossed mesh pattern to assist with ventilation. As expected for a high-end unit, it comes with a comprehensive suite of industrial-grade protections, including OPP, OVP, SCP, OCP, OTP, UVP, SIP, and NLP, to safeguard the hardware. The Lian Li SX series is now available for pre-order in black and white, and it comes with a 10-year warranty. The SX850P costs £109.99/$119.99/€124.90, the SX1000P costs £130.99/$149.99/€149.90, and the SX1200P costs £139.99/$159.99/€159.90 for the flagship.

KitGuru says: If you were in the market for a new PSU, would any of the new Lian Li SX PSUs have been on your radar?

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This week, NCSoft and Sony officially revealed their Horizon MMO project – Horizon Steel Frontiers. One thing about the announcement immediately stood out as strange, the game is only coming to PC and mobile, with no PS5 version planned. As it turns out, that may have been Sony's decision. 

NCSoft has addressed the lack of PS5 version for Horizon Steel Frontiers, its new MMO based on PlayStation's popular Horizon series of action-adventure games. Speaking with 4Gamer, NCSoft said that it would “like to” release a PS5 version of the game, but added that it is “not something we can decide on our own”.

The big question raised from this statement is why? Why would Sony put money into creating an MMO based on its Horizon franchise and not bring it to PlayStation consoles?

We may already have the answer to that, as it was also revealed yesterday that Guerrilla Games' next big project won't be a continuation of the single-player games, but rather a multiplayer spin-off instead. Given that Horizon Steel Frontiers is not coming to PS5, it would seem that Sony was concerned about the MMO stealing the thunder from Guerrilla's own multiplayer game, which will launch on PS5.

KitGuru Says: Horizon began life as a PlayStation exclusive franchise and the majority of fans are PlayStation gamers, so not bringing Steel Frontiers to the console is certainly a strange choice. I don't see any reason why both Steel Frontiers and Guerrilla's own Horizon multiplayer game couldn't co-exist on the platform. 

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Thermaltake has added the View 390 TG Mid-Tower to its case lineup. Available in both Black and Snow editions, this new ATX case prioritises visibility through a distinctive glass panel design. The chassis also features a curved tempered glass panel on the left side that meets a full tempered glass top panel, creating a seamless view of the interior.

Beyond the vertical fishbowl aesthetic, the View 390 TG is built to support the industry's shift towards hidden-connector components. The motherboard tray includes specific cutouts to accommodate back-plug motherboards, including those from the Asus BTF, MSI Project Zero, and Gigabyte Project Stealth ecosystems. This design allows for significantly cleaner cable management by routing power and data cables entirely behind the motherboard tray.

Cooling is handled by two pre-installed CT120 PWM fans located at the rear of the case. For liquid cooling setups, the chassis supports a radiator up to 360 mm mounted on the right side of the motherboard tray. In total, the case can accommodate up to eight 120 mm fans. For graphics cards, the View 390 TG features rotatable PCI-E slots, allowing users to choose between horizontal and vertical mounting. Moreover, Thermaltake includes a GPU holder and a riser cable bracket to help prevent sag and maintain alignment.

As is becoming standard with Thermaltake's enthusiast cases, the View 390 TG is compatible with the company's optional LCD Screen Kits. Users can purchase a separate 3.9-inch or 6-inch display unit to install in the case, which interfaces with the TT RGB PLUS software to display real-time system diagnostics or custom GIF and JPG images. The build is rounded out with top-mounted I/O featuring a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, two USB 3.0 ports, and HD audio jacks. Storage options allow for the installation of up to three 2.5-inch SSDs or two 3.5-inch HDDs. The case is priced at $159.99.

KitGuru says: Would you like to build a system inside one of these? 

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Earlier this week, Nintendo rolled out a major Switch 2 firmware update, adding new quality of life features. Unfortunately, this same update also appears to have cancelled out support for third-party docks. 

As spotted by Kotaku, the latest Switch 2 firmware update has stopped the video signal from being transmitted when the system is connected to a third-party dock.

While many use the standard dock included with the system by Nintendo, some users have opted to buy cheaper third-party docks to create easy Switch set-ups in other rooms, or to have one for travelling. The official Switch 2 dock costs a whopping £92.99, an insane price given that the official dock is essentially a hollow and cheap feeling lump of plastic, with a couple of ports integrated.

Nintendo has not yet commented on the issue, so it is unclear if this was an intended move to force users into only using the official dock, or if it was simply a mistake that will be patched later.

KitGuru Says: Considering the price of an official dock, it is no surprise that some users have turned to cheaper third-party solutions. Hopefully this on-going issue was just a mistake on Nintendo's part and a patch will come soon to restore support. 

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AMD has continued to develop its FidelityFX Super Resolution technology, moving from a spatial upscaler when it first released to a machine learning-based solution with the launch of FSR 4. The company is now rolling out the next phase of its ML-enhanced roadmap, dubbed ‘Redstone', starting with a feature designed to improve ray tracing quality.

As spotted by u/HolyAllah and later announced by Jack Huynh, SVP and GM of Computing and Graphics at AMD, the first game to make use of the Redstone suite is Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, adding Ray Regeneration to the mix. However, only current-gen Radeon graphics cards can make use of the feature.

This is a machine learning-based real-time denoiser designed to enhance ray-traced effects, including lighting and reflections. It functions similarly to Nvidia's Ray Reconstruction by attempting to reduce rendering costs through sparse sampling while mitigating the blurriness often associated with traditional denoisers.

In Black Ops 7, players with the supported hardware will find the new option under the ‘Ray Tracing Denoiser' section of the settings menu, where the game suggests pairing it with FSR 4 upscaling. To enable the feature, users must first install the newly released AMD Software Adrenalin Edition 25.11.1 driver.

KitGuru says: Is your system ready for FSR Ray Regeneration? Will you try the new technology in Black Ops 7?

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GAMDIAS has announced the ATHENA M4M, a new line of compact micro-tower PC cases aimed at delivering high performance in a minimal footprint. The series includes two models: the ATHENA M4M with a mesh front panel and RGB accents, and the ATHENA M4M WOOD, which incorporates a natural wood finish. 

The ATHENA M4M ships with three pre-installed 120mm NOTUS M1 fans and extensive ventilation through mesh, side, and top panels. The standard M4M also integrates an 8-port PWM ARGB fan hub for streamlined lighting and cooling control. GAMDIAS highlights support for dual 360mm radiators, GPUs up to 395mm, and connector-hidden BTF motherboards, enabling clean cable management and simplified builds. Modular panels and a front-mounted PSU design further enhance accessibility and ease of installation.

Connectivity is handled via a front I/O panel featuring USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, dual USB 3.0 ports, LED controls, and HD audio. Storage options include support for both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives, while magnetic dust filters provide added protection. A GPU support bracket is included to prevent sag for larger, heavier graphics cards.

The ATHENA M4M Series is available now, priced at $79.90 for the mesh model and $89.90 for the wood edition.

KitGuru Says: We'll be reviewing this case soon so stay tuned for our in-depth thoughts on what it is like to build with.

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After a decade of little-to-nothing in the way of new Silent Hill content, Konami’s iconic franchise has returned bigger and better than ever with the back-to-back successes of Silent Hill 2 Remake and Silent Hill F. With regards to the latter, Konami has now released a brand new update adding an extra difficulty level; a bunch of system changes and much more.

Detailing this latest update on the official Silent Hill F website, Konami have now released patch 1.10, bringing with it a ton of bug fixes alongside more substantial changes, including:

• New ‘Casual Action’ difficulty level
• Optional skip feature for select sections of New Game+
• Hinako’s stamina replenishes slightly faster
• Unskippable combat encounters are reduced across multiple sections
• Fewer enemies are placed across multiple sections
• Motion Blur toggle added (consoles)

The full list of patch notes can be found HERE and goes into more depth regarding console specific fixes and changes.

Already a solid game at its launch, this latest update to Silent Hill F has ensured that the title remains not only more replayable, but is also a better experience for those playing it for the first time.

KitGuru says: Are you surprised by Silent Hill’s resurgence? Why does Konami seem to care all of a sudden? Is Silent Hill F on your GOTY shortlist? Let us know down below.

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Facebook’s Meta Quest platform has been home to many VR ports of popular ‘flat’ games, including the likes of Resident Evil 4 VR; Fruit Ninja; Roblox; Tetris Effect: Connected and more. In a curious announcement, the visually-overwhelming reverse-bullet-hell (aka bullet heaven) indie hit Vampire Survivors has been announced for Meta’s VR platform.

Available to purchase right now for the relatively modest price of £7.99, Vampire Survivors VR fortunately does not put you into the eyes of the survivors themselves.

Instead, the game is presented as a “dioramic 3D voxel created environment” – offering a familiar yet surprisingly new perspective on the battlefield.

Unfortunately, as with many of these exciting virtual reality ports, Vampire Survivors VR is limited to the Meta Quest platform (namely the Quest 2, 3/S and Pro).

That said, if you do own a Quest headset, Vampire Survivors VR looks to be a rather satisfying visual experience – one which hopefully shouldn’t make you feel motion sick.

KitGuru says: What do you think of this announcement? Would you like to see more VR games take this diorama approach to its perspective? Let us know down below.

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Though it feels like just yesterday, the latest generation PlayStation 5 is now officially half a decade old. Celebrating this milestone, Sony has shared a ton of interesting stats pertaining to the past 5 years of PlayStation – including the fact that over 100 billion hours of gameplay has been enjoyed so far on the system.

Publishing a post to the PlayStation Blog, the VP of Product Management at SIE ‘Shuzo Kikuchi’ wrote:

“Five years ago, in November 2020, PlayStation 5 marked a new era of speed, immersion, and creativity. As we celebrate its fifth anniversary, we’re looking back at how PS5 has evolved – year by year – through system software updates, new accessories, and community milestones that continue to redefine play.”

One of the first stats highlighted by Sony was the fact that since 2020, the PS5’s oft-forgotten ‘Share Screen’ feature has in fact been used more than 1.6 billion times – totalling over 900 million hours.

Beyond this, the past generation has seen Sony putting a greater emphasis on accessibility. This seems to be paying off, with the console maker revealing that 1-in-4 PS5 users have turned on at least one accessibility feature in the console’s settings.

The full list of infographics and stats can be found HERE, but some of the other most notable include:

• Cross-generation share play has been used over 700 million times
• 5.6 billion game captures (screenshots/clips) have been shared
• Over 1 billion voice chat sessions have occurred
• 40 billion trophies have been earned
• More than 100 billion hours of gameplay has taken place on PS5

As mentioned, in many ways it feels as though the 9th generation of consoles arrived just yesterday. That said, even 5 years on, the PS5 still has plenty of life left within it. It will be interesting to see what these stats look like once the PS5 reaches 10 years on the market.

KitGuru says: How long have you had a PS5 for? Did you pick the console up day-one? How many hours do you think you’ve played since the PS5 launched? Let us know down below.

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Well over a decade on from its initial release on PS3 and Xbox 360, the much-loved Red Dead Redemption was finally ported to ‘modern’ systems in 2023. While a decent upgrade, the remaster was technically only released for the PS4/Pro and the OG switch (as well as PC), with Xbox users having to make do with an enhanced backwards compatible Xbox 360 version. In an unexpected move, it appears as though the original Red Dead Redemption is set to receive native current-gen and Switch 2 ports in the near future.

As discovered by ResetEra user –R, the ESRB (Entertainment Software Ratings Board) published a listing for Red Dead Redemption coming to the PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2.

While many fans would likely have preferred to get a current-gen version of its sequel RDR2, having a native PS5 and Series X|S version of the OG is still welcome.

That said, given the fact that Red Dead Redemption already runs at 4k60fps on the PS4 Pro version (as well as the backwards compatible Xbox 360 version on Series X), it will be interesting to see what specific enhancements are added with this impending release – perhaps DualSense support?

KitGuru says: What do you think of this re-release? Would you prefer if Rockstar had announced a current-gen port of RDR2? Let us know down below.

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While we typically see console prices coming down over the course of a generation, the exact opposite has happened with PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, with both sets of consoles getting price hikes years after launch. Fortunately, that doesn't mean that holiday season deals will stop, with reports indicating that PS5 prices will be slashed by up to €150 starting on Black Friday. 

According to billbil-kun of Dealabs, a reliable source for PlayStation-related leaks, the PS5 Digital Edition will get a price cut of €150 for Black Friday, while the standard edition console should receive €100 price cut. If accurate, this would bring prices down to €349 for the Digital Edition and €449 for the standard PS5.

The PS5 Pro should also get a similar price cut to the standard PS5, bringing the sale price down to €699.

Sony has typically shaved around €100 off of the price of the PS5 each year for Black Friday, although nowadays, the deal isn't quite as good due to repeated price hikes. Still, if you want a PS5, Black Friday / early December should be the best time to buy.

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KitGuru Says: Are you planning on picking up a PS5 during the sales this year? 

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Earlier today, NCSoft and Sony officially announced Horizon Steel Frontiers, a new MMO set in the Horizon universe. Curiously, the game was only announced for PC and mobile platforms, seemingly skipping PlayStation entirely. Now, we may know why that is – Guerrilla Games, the creators of Horizon, are working on their own multiplayer spin-off game. 

Jason Schreier has learned that Guerrilla Games' next major release will not be Horizon 3, a continuation of the single-player games, but instead a multiplayer spin-off. However, Schreier did not reveal any further details about the game. As this is the next big project for the studio, it means that Horizon 3 will be pushed further down the line, so fans will have to wait longer to see the end of Aloy's journey.

This is not the first time that Guerrilla Games has been linked to a multiplayer spin-off. Prior to the launch of Horizon Zero Dawn, it is understood that Guerrilla Games explored co-op functionality and other multiplayer elements, before settling on a single-player-only adventure. In recent years, Guerrilla has also posted job listings calling for developers with multiplayer experience.

It is unclear exactly when Guerrilla will have its own Horizon multiplayer game ready, but it is expected to arrive during the PS5 generation, before the release of Sony's next-generation hardware. If it slips though, it could end up being a cross-generation title.

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KitGuru Says: I'm not loving this trend of forcing single-player franchises to grow into multiplayer, multi-genre powerhouses. With that said, Guerrilla Games does have roots in multiplayer game design, having worked on the Killzone games prior to Horizon. 

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The Fallout TV series garnered universal acclaim for its tone, sets and story. Season Two is now just a month away and in preparation, Amazon has now uploaded the full trailer for season two. 

Amazon had released a teaser trailer for Fallout Season Two over the Summer. This new trailer is much longer, giving us a better look at what's to come over the next eight episodes:

Last month, Amazon had also rolled out a new set of character posters for the series, showing Lucy surrounded by a group of raiders, Maximus surrounded by members of the Brotherhood of Steel, Ghoul surrounded by … other ghouls and of course, CX404, otherwise known as Dogmeat, surrounded by Radscorpions.

In Fallout Season 1, we got to see Lucy escape from the vault and discover life in the wasteland. In season two, Lucy's journey will continue, moving on from the rubble of California and over to the Nevada desert to find Mr House and learn more about the conspiracy that sent the world into chaos.

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KitGuru Says: Are you looking forward to the new season of Fallout? 

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Cooler Master has announced the MasterFrame 400 Mesh, a compact PC case designed for Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX builds. The chassis brings the company’s modular MasterFrame design to a smaller format, emphasising airflow and flexible orientation.

The case supports vertical or horizontal layouts, with repositionable brackets to adapt to different setups. Despite its reduced footprint, it accommodates full-size components, including graphics cards up to 390mm long and CPU air coolers up to 190mm tall. Cooling options are extensive, with room for up to nine fans and multiple radiators, including 360mm units mounted at the top. A mesh front panel maximizes intake, while a tempered-glass side panel provides a clear view of hardware.

Connectivity includes USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C, dual USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, and a 3.5mm audio combo jack. A SickleFlow 120mm ARGB fan comes pre-installed, offering basic airflow and lighting out of the box. The case will be available in silver and black finishes, with aluminum accents and curved edges rounding out the design.

Cooler Master positions the MasterFrame 400 Mesh as the most accessible entry in the MasterFrame lineup, aimed at builders who want modularity and airflow in a smaller footprint.

The MasterFrame 400 Mesh launches in Europe starting January 2026, with rollout varying by country. Pricing is set at €149.

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KitGuru Says: Would you like to build a small form-factor system in one of these? 

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NCSoft has confirmed the global launch window for Aion 2, targeting the second half of 2026. The announcement came during its Q3 2025 earnings report. While the rest of the world has a bit of a wait, the PC and mobile MMORPG is set to launch in South Korea and Taiwan next week.

During the investor call (via Massively Overpowered) where it confirmed the release window for its upcoming game, NCSoft also made a specific promise regarding its business model. According to the developer, Aion 2 will feature a less aggressive monetisation than Throne and Liberty in an effort to secure a wider user base.

As a direct successor to the original Aion (released in 2009), Aion 2 is set 200 years later in a game world said to span over 1,200 square kilometers. The original's signature flight mechanics are returning for both exploration and aerial combat. The game is built on Unreal Engine 5 and will support Nvidia DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation at launch. NCSoft is promising eight classes, over 200 solo and group dungeons, and a variety of PvP modes, including 1v1 arenas and large-scale faction warfare.

Aion 2 is just part of a busy 2026 schedule for the publisher. It will be joined by Cinder City, an open-world third-person shooter with MMO elements for PC and consoles. Also slated for 2026 is Limit Zero Breakers, a free-to-play anime-style co-op action RPG for PC and mobile, and Time Takers, a team-based PC and console shooter featuring a unique ‘Time Energy' resource for revives and skill upgrades. With a release date not yet set, MMO fans can also look forward to the upcoming Horizon Steel Frontiers, an MMO set in the Horizon universe that was just announced at G-Star 2025.

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KitGuru says: Interested in any of NCSoft's upcoming games? Which one are you the most curious about?

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The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is no longer just a rumour. AMD has officially announced its new “budget-focused” gaming CPU, aiming to bring 3D V-Cache to a wider market with a launch price of £239.99. This chip packs the same 64MB slice of L3 cache as its more expensive siblings.

To achieve this price, significant concessions are required. The 7500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread CPU based on the older Zen 4 architecture, rather than the newer Zen 5. While six cores are fine for most games, the biggest trade-off appears to be clock speed. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D has a maximum boost clock of 4.5GHz, 500MHz lower than the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

This isn't the first 6-core X3D chip. AMD previously released the Ryzen 5 7600X3D, which actually had a higher 4.7GHz boost speed, but that CPU's availability was limited. The new 7500X3D is receiving a full global release. The low clock speed is a direct result of its 65W TDP, which means it will be relatively easy to cool.

As expected, AMD has provided its own internal benchmarks, claiming that the 7500X3D is, on average, 22% faster than the Core Ultra 5 245KF in a suite of 10 esports titles at 1080p, with a lead as high as 42% in PUBG. In AAA games, the claimed advantage is approximately 13%. According to AMD's data, the Core i5 14600K is also slower, but less significantly, with the AMD chip being 12% faster on average in esports and 8% in AAA titles.

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KitGuru says: The Ryzen 5 7500X3D brings that all-important cache cluster to a much more accessible price point. 

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Over the past year, we've been repeatedly hearing about a new MMO based on PlayStation's Horizon franchise. This was partially confirmed earlier this year when Sony announced its new partnership with NCSoft. Now, the big game has been revealed as Horizon Steel Frontiers. 

Horizon Steel Frontiers is an MMORPG spin-off set in the same universe as Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West. The game will take players to a new area known as the Deadlands, which you can get a preview of in the reveal trailer below:

Interestingly, there has been absolutely no mention of this game coming to PS5, Sony's flagship platform and the console most Horizon fans use. Instead, the game has been announced for PC and mobile, with an emphasis on cross-platform multiplayer. We have to assume that there will be a console version eventually, as having a Horizon game specifically excluded from the PlayStation platform wouldn't make much sense at all.

There is no release date for Horizon Steel Frontiers yet, but we should learn much more about the game in 2026.

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KitGuru Says: It certainly looks like a Horizon game, but this trailer doesn't really give us a feel for the multiplayer portion of the game. The lack of PS5 version so far is also incredibly puzzling. 

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GeForce Now has another big week with the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, which will be available to stream through the cloud service as soon as it launches tomorrow. On top of that, 11 other games have been announced. 

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 launches tomorrow, the 14th of November. Whether you buy it on Steam, Battle.net, or through the Xbox App (or are subscribed to PC Game Pass), you'll be able to access the game through GeForce Now starting at launch.

The full list of new games joining the GeForce Now library this week includes:

• Surviving Mars: Relaunched (New release on Steam, Nov. 10)
• Possessor(s) (New release on Steam, Nov. 11)
• Rue Valley (New release on Steam, Nov. 11)
• Anno 117: Pax Romana (New release on Steam and Ubisoft, Nov. 13, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)
• Assetto Corsa Rally (New release on Steam, Nov. 13)
• INAZUMA ELEVEN: Victory Road (New release on Steam, Nov. 13)
• Songs of Silence (New release on Epic Games Store, Free on Nov. 13)
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (New release on Steam, Battle.net and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Nov. 14)
• Where Winds Meet (New release on Epic Games Store, Nov. 14)
• Megabonk (Steam)
• R.E.P.O. (Steam)
• RV There Yet? (Steam)

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KitGuru Says: What do you think of this week's round of GeForce Now titles? 

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Here at KitGuru we are all about PC technology and love to talk about clock speeds, cache and outrageous gaming frame rates. Balanced against that, the companies that supply the kit we adore are driven by money so when AMD hosts a Financial Analysts Meeting we tune in, hold our nose and listen carefully.

We live in strange AI times, and just in case you missed the message, the Previous Tiddler AMD currently has 2.3x the market capitalisation of Previous Giant Intel. In our video you can see how their various financial charts head towards the heavens and perhaps you will ask yourself ‘will we ever see a sensibly priced gaming graphics card again?'

AMD also gave the smallest of hints about their Zen 6 and Zen 7 CPU technologies. While we are very keen to see this new hardware we expect Zen 6 Venice EPYC will arrive in 2026 but do not expect the Desktop Zen 6 Olympic Ridge to appear until 2027.

KitGuru Says: AMD is having the time of its life as it rides the wave of AI investment. We just hope the Client side of the company gives a thought to PC gamers.

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The Rogue Prince of Persia is a highly slick and satisfying 2D side-scrolling rogue-like metroidvania from Evil Empire – the current team working on the equally-as-excellent Dead Cells. Initially arriving in Early Access back in 2024, the game saw its full 1.0 release last August alongside a console launch for both Xbox and PlayStation. Though slightly later than the rest, The Rogue Prince of Persia has now been announced to be coming to the Switch family of devices next month.

Making the surprise announcement, Ubisoft officially confirmed that the excellent Rogue Prince of Persia is coming to the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 before the tail-end of the year – launching on the 15th of December.

Pre-orders for the game have yet to go live and so no official pricing has been announced. That said, assuming it costs the same as it does on other platforms, expect the Switch version to launch at around £25.

The Rogue Prince of Persia is one of the most satisfying rogue-likes in a while, with its seamless parkour mechanics tying into the game’s excellent soundtrack alongside a strong sense of momentum to make for an overall fun experience which is certainly worth trying.

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KitGuru says: What do you think of The Rogue Prince of Persia? How does it compare to its contemporaries? What other side-scrollers would you like to see brought over to Switch? Let us know down below.

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7 years after the release of the first game, Warhorse Studios re-entered the limelight with the official launch of the much-anticipated Kingdom Come Deliverance II back in February. Seeing near-immediate success with over 1 million copies sold in 24 hours, KCDII has continued to perform well in the months since, having now officially surpassed 4 million copies sold.

Making the announcement on their socials, the team at Warhorse Studios wrote:

“4 million copies of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II sold. We can't thank you enough for helping us reach this incredible milestone. Every one of you – players, fans, modders, creators, and long-time supporters – made this possible. From all of us at Warhorse, thank you for standing by Henry's side and believing in what we do.”

As mentioned, Kingdom Come Deliverance II sold 1 million copies in its first 24 hours. This then grew to 3 million within its first 3 months on the market. While a majority of titles do sell the most during their launch period, the original Kingdom Come Deliverance continued to push millions of copies years into its life – recently hitting 10 million total sales.

Assuming KCDII has equally as long legs as the first game, we can expect the sequel to hit many more milestones over the coming months and years. It will be interesting to see whether the recently-announced Royal Edition (as well as expected GOTY nominations) will wind up giving Kingdom Come Deliverance II a notable sales boost throughout the remainder of the year.

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Gran Turismo 7 has received countless consistent free updates ever since the racing title first launched back in 2022, adding new vehicles; tracks; expanded modes; enemy AI and much more. While the free updates are set to continue with the upcoming Spec III patch, Polyphony Digital has now announced its first paid Gran Turismo 7 ‘Power Pack’ DLC.

Making the announcement during Sony’s most recent Japan-focused State of Play, Polyphony Digital confirmed that Gran Turismo 7 will be getting its first paid DLC in the form of the ‘Power Pack’.

Set to arrive on the 4th of December (at the same time as the aforementioned Spec III update), this DLC brings with it quite a lot in the way of new content – and some questionable decisions:

• 50 new races across 20 themed categories “inspired by global automotive and motorsport traditions”
• 24-hour endurance racing “for players who crave the ultimate test of skill and stamina”
• Full race weekends where you can “practice, qualify, and compete in the main event for a true racing simulation”
• Gran Turismo Sophy 3.0 AI “for intense, tail-to-nose battles that push your limits”
• 5,000,000 in-game Credits

While the addition of 50 new races in particular is welcome to see for all those who enjoy GT for its single player ‘campaign’ experience, the limiting of Sophy AI 3.0 to those with the DLC is odd.

For those unaware, Sophy AI was first introduced to GT7 as a free update in early 2023. Described as a “revolutionary superhuman racing AI racing agent,” the AI rival was improved and expanded upon in subsequent updates; hitting version 2.1 just earlier this year.

Depending on how complex this new version of Sophy is, PlayStation / Polyphony Digital may be able to justify its inclusion as part of the paid DLC. We will have to wait and see when the free Spec III update – and the Power Pack DLC – releases next month.

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It has been some time since we last looked at a power supply from Fractal, so today we check out one of their latest Ion 3 Gold units. The new range of Ion 3 power supplies are available in black (with the 1000W model also available in white) and are fully modular, are ATX 3.1 compatible, incorporate Japanese capacitors and are protected with a full 10-year warranty. The series is also 80 Plus Gold certified, though Fractal don't appear to be working with Cybenetics for any certification which is an oversight in my opinion as Cybenetics is the superior testing platform.

Fractal are releasing three units in this new range of power supplies, a 750W, an 850W and a 1000W. Scan have listed them for pre-order over HERE. UK release date is said to be sometime in December 2025.

750W Ion 3 = £99.98 inc. VAT.
850W Ion 3 = £109.99 inc. VAT
1000W Ion 3 = £139.39 inc. VAT (white and black options are the same price).

Fractal are working with Seasonic as the OEM for the new Ion 3 Gold series.

Key features:

• ATX 3.1 compatible for next-generation components, supporting ATX 3.0 power excursion to ensure stability with upcoming graphics cards.
• 16-pin PCIe Gen5 12V-2×6 600W cable provides native support for modern graphics cards. Shortened sense pins improve reliability and powers down the GPU
  if the connection comes loose.
• 80PLUS Gold certification delivers high efficiency, with reduced energy use and heat generation thanks to optimized power delivery.
• Fully modular design simplifies installation with reduced clutter inside the system.
• Zero RPM semi-passive mode keeps the fan off until 30% load and allows silent operation under lighter loads.
• Fractal UltraFlex cables provide superior flexibility for clean cable management.
• Unsleeved 24-pin ATX motherboard cable improves handling and routing.
• 140 mm Fractal Momentum fan with fluid dynamic bearing (FDB) ensures lower noise, cooler operation, and a longer lifespan.
• Premium 105° Japanese capacitors provide maximum reliability and durability.
• 10-year warranty and full electrical protection suite offer long-term peace of mind.

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