AMD's next-generation Ryzen desktop processors, reportedly codenamed “Olympic Ridge”, may bring a significant architectural shift by leveraging the Zen 6 core design to push desktop core counts to new heights. By moving to TSMC's N2 2nm process, AMD has reportedly achieved the transistor density required to pack up to 12 cores per CCD, a notable increase from the 8-core limit seen in the previous Zen 4 and Zen 5 generations.

This shift, according to HXL's latest report on the upcoming AMD Ryzen CPUs (via VideoCardz), will enable a more diverse SKU lineup. For single-CCD configurations, AMD is now expected to have CPUs with 6, 8, 10, and 12 cores, scaling up to 16, 20, and 24 cores for dual-CCD CPUs.

The move to the 2nm node doesn't just benefit core density but also frees up space for more on-die resources. Each Zen 6 core is expected to feature 4 MB of L3 cache, resulting in 48 MB per CCD and a total of 96 MB for the dual-CCD models. This baseline cache improvement is set to launch on the existing AM5 socket, fulfilling AMD's promise of long-term platform longevity through at least 2027.

With 3D V-Cache variants likely to follow a few months after the release of the Zen 6 desktop lineup, we can expect AMD CPUs with up to 288 MB of L3 cache (assuming AMD is limited to 96 MB of 3D V-Cache per CCD) in the next year or so.

KitGuru says: Would you like to see AMD increase the core count of its upcoming Ryzen processors, or do you think the current lineup has enough cores?

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The technical picture for AMD's next-generation Medusa Point APUs is becoming clearer through recent Linux compiler activity. The emergence of the GFX1170 target, explicitly labelled as “RDNA 4m”, suggests AMD will finally bring FSR4 support to its APUs.

As noted by Phoronix (via TechPowerUp), while technically part of the GFX11 (RDNA 3) family, GFX1170 is receiving specific instruction-set updates that move it closer to GFX12 (RDNA 4) behaviour, effectively creating a “Pro” version of the current RDNA 3.5 architecture. Some of the changes include adding the WMMA (Wave Matrix Multiply-Accumulate) and SWMMAC instructions, along with support for FP8 and BF8 data formats. These matrix-oriented instructions are the cornerstone of modern AI and machine learning workloads.

By implementing WMMA128b variants specifically for GFX1170, AMD is providing the foundation necessary for neural-link upscaling and frame interpolation. This architectural “hybridisation” is precisely what will allow mainstream Zen 6 APUs to support FSR 4, even without a full transition to the GFX12 graphics.

The introduction of the “m” suffix (presumably standing for “Mobile”) suggests that AMD views GFX1170 as a bridge to keep its high-volume APUs from falling behind the competition. By allowing the hardware to handle 8-bit floating-point operations natively, AMD is expanding the “Redstone” ecosystem, ensuring that even a thin-and-light laptop in 2026 can run the latest AI-enhanced titles with acceptable frame rates.

KitGuru says: With FSR 4 bringing so many improvements over previous versions, AMD should ensure that it works across as many products as possible. 

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A few days ago, we learned that physical copies of Resident Evil Requiem had leaked, close to two weeks before the game's planned release. As a result, footage of the game's ending, amongst other spoilers, have begun landing on social media and forums. The footage won't last long though, as Capcom is keeping a watchful eye out. 

In a statement this afternoon, Capcom confirmed that it is aware of the gameplay footage leaks for Resident Evil Requiem, which includes on leak showing off one of the game's major endings. Capcom confirms that it is in the process of taking down uploads of gameplay footage in the lead-up to launch day.

“Currently, we have found a large number of gameplay videos of Resident Evil Requiem that appear to have been obtained through illegal means. For the sake of our customers who are eagerly awaiting this game, we ask that you refrain from publishing or posting gameplay videos on video streaming services or social media before the game's release date”.

Capcom goes on to say that “posting gameplay videos prior to the release of this game is not only copyright infringement but also an act that offends other customers”. The publisher will “take firm action” against channels uploading early gameplay spoilers, including DMCA takedowns.

KitGuru Says: If you're planning on picking up Resident Evil Requiem next week, be careful when looking at gaming forums and sites like Twitter, as leaks are bound to appear and be shared before Capcom is able to get them taken down. 

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Nioh 3 has had a hugely successful launch. Billed as the most ambitious game in the series so far, Nioh 3 has gone on to sell over one million copies in its first week on the market. 

Koei Tecmo revealed the milestone in a new Steam Community post, confirming that Nioh 3 has surpassed one million sales globally across PC and PlayStation 5. A new accolades trailer for the game has also dropped, showing off the game's numerous high review scores.

Nioh 3 launched on the 14th of February to wide critical acclaim, achieving an 86 overall score on Metacritic, a score aggregated over almost 100 individual critic reviews. The game achieved praise for its weapon variety, refined combat system, difficulty curve and massive open-world regions.

As a whole, the Nioh series has now surpassed 10 million copies sold, split between all three titles in the series.

KitGuru Says: Have any of you picked up Nioh 3 since its launch? 

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To the surprise of no one, Ubisoft has confirmed that it has ‘multiple' games in development for its flagship Assassin's Creed and Far Cry franchises, focused on both single-player and multiplayer experiences. 

Ubisoft has been attempting to branch out its biggest franchises into the multiplayer realm for more than a decade at this point but so far, nothing in the Assassin's Creed or Far Cry universes has managed to stick the landing. However, this week in an interview with Variety, Ubisoft CEO, Yves Guillemot, has confirmed that more attempts are in the works, alongside the usual single-player games.

Insider Gaming has a bit more information gathered via developer sources. Two Far Cry games are still in development under the codenames Blackbird and Maverick. The former is said to be the codename for Far Cry 7, while the latter is supposed to be an extraction shooter set in the Far Cry universe.

Meanwhile, the Assassin's Creed games in development are said to include the Black Flag remake, as well as two other games codenamed Invictus and Obsidian, with the former being a new single-player game and the latter being a multiplayer project.

This news comes at an odd time, as Ubisoft had just recently cancelled a slate of games, including the Assassin's Creed Shadows multiplayer spin-off.

KitGuru Says: Ubisoft has been trying to crack the multiplayer formula for over a decade but so far, none of its attempts have been as successful as Rainbow Six Siege. The ironic part is that Ubisoft was an early contender in the extraction shooter genre with The Division, which had an excellent extraction-based PvP mode. 

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Asus's ProArt series is expanding with its first keyboard. Named ProArt KD300, this is a 65% wireless keyboard that trades the aggressive aesthetic of the ROG line for a sophisticated “Black Aerolite” finish aimed at designers and office professionals.

While similar to the ROG Falchion RX Low Profile, including using the same Asus RX Red optical switches with a 1.0 mm actuation point, the KD300 (via NotebookCheck) relocates the signature touch panel to the rear of the chassis to maintain a clean, distraction-free top plate. This positioning allows for a sleek aluminium top cover while still providing gesture-based controls for volume, brightness, and creative macros through the web-based AsusGear Link interface.

 

Connectivity-wise, the keyboard supports tri-mode connectivity for up to 5 devices simultaneously via 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth, and USB-C. To further enhance functionality, Asus has included a dedicated PC/Mac toggle switch and integrated storage for the wireless dongle in its injection-moulded plastic base. The device is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery, which the company claims can last 16 months on a single charge with the backlighting disabled, or around 100 days with the RGB running at full brightness.

The typing experience is designed to be both responsive and quiet, featuring dual layers of integrated silicone-damping foam to absorb the metallic pings often found on compact mechanical boards. Currently, the ProArt KD300 has officially launched in the Chinese market for CNY 999 (approximately £107).

KitGuru says: Do you prefer the more understated looks of the KD300 or the gamified aesthetics of the ROG Falchion RX?

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If you are looking for a wallet-friendly monitor upgrade then MSI has a great option available for UK gamers this week. Currently, the MAG 275CQF E18 is 37% off.

The MSI MAG 275CQF E18 is a curved 27-inch QHD (1440p) gaming monitor with a Rapid VA panel and a 180Hz refresh rate, giving you a significant boost over typical 120Hz and 144Hz displays. The curvature here is rated at 1500R, giving it a slight wrap-around effect in your periphery for more immersive gaming.

In terms of colour accuracy, this monitor supports 136% sRGB, 94% DCI‑P3, 90% Adobe RGB, with a 10-bit depth. For response time, you are looking at a minimum of 0.5ms GtG, and you'll also get HDR support too. Connectivity-wise, the monitor ships with 1x DisplayPort 1.4a, along with two HDMI 2.0b ports, with HDMI-CEC included so you can wake the monitor when powering on a console.

Currently, the MSI MAG 275CQF E18 gaming monitor is 37% off on Amazon, bringing the price down to £119.

KitGuru Says: At just under £120, you can't really go wrong with a monitor spec like this.

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Back in early 2025, Thermal Grizzly officially began selling delidded processors, backed by a warranty to give PC builders peace of mind. This week, the company is adding a new CPU to its delidded line-up – the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D.

A delidded CPU ships with the IHS removed, offering beginners and veterans alike an easy gateway to improved cooling by using a direct-die solution. The process of removing the IHS yourself can be risky and void warranty, so buying one through Thermal Grizzly instead is a safer option.

The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is AMD's new flagship gaming processor. It launched at CES in January, offering up 104MB of speedy cache, alongside a boost clock speed of 5.6GHz. With the proper cooling, a delidded 9850X3D should be capable of hitting that boost clock speed and sustaining it more often. If you know what you're doing, you may be able to get a bit more performance out of it through manual overclocking too.

Each delidded CPU from Thermal Grizzly is validated by their team before being shipped out to customers, so you shouldn't have to worry about receiving a dud. The CPU ships with its own warranty guaranteed by Thermal Grizzly, as well as the validation test results so you can see what they tested first-hand.

The TG Delidded Ryzen 7 9850X3D is available now, priced at €749. The company also offers delidded versions of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K.

KitGuru Says: Have you ever tried running a delidded CPU before?

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Yesterday we published an article and accompanying video, detailing the Element Elite R prebuilt PC that we were sent by PCSpecialist. We demonstrated how the system had been built improperly, resulting in the PCIe riser cable completely blocking one of the two AIO cooler fans. We reached out to PCSpecialist with our findings and questions and have today received a full response.

If you haven't already, be sure to check out on the original article and video which explored everything in detail, and the issues raised by our findings. We had already reached out to PCSpecialist before publishing to let them know what we had found, inviting a response to our article. Dialogue opened yesterday and today we were sent a full statement from the company.

First and foremost, it was good to see the company took responsibility for the issue, with a statement from John Medley, PCSpecialist Head of Sales & Marketing, agreeing that the issue shown ‘should not have happened' and was clearly ‘short of the high standards we hold ourselves to and that our customers rightly expect from us.'

The statement also gave additional context to the build error. According to Medley, TR100 builds are a recent addition to PCSpecialist configurators and the number of systems using the case ‘to date is very small, they represent just 0.08% of orders since it was introduced'. Furthermore, most of those builds were configured with a low-profile air cooler – specifically the be quiet! Pure Rock LP – so even fewer use an AIO with this case. On top of that, the statement says PCSpecialist reviewed the database of customer orders and found ‘that there are no customer orders built into the TR100 at risk of potentially overheating'.

Images above provided by PCSpecialist.

To illustrate the point, we were also provided with the above images from PCSpecialist's build preview tool, showing proper routing of the PCIe riser cable for these systems built into the TR100 chassis.

As to how this managed to happen in the first place, Medley told us that PCSpecialist's standard process ‘includes both a visual inspection and functional stress tests. In this instance, the bracket/stuck fan was not caught at either stage. We are reviewing why that was the case and updating our processes to ensure case-specific requirements are explicitly signed off before any system is dispatched. This will apply to all new chassis going forward.'

On top of that, PCSpecialist emphasised that ‘retrospective training has already begun to further improve the quality of our builds', and while the company acknowledged that mistakes can happen as each system is hand-built, Medley said that PCSpecialist is using this as ‘an opportunity to strengthen our processes, improve our training, and to continue developing our skilled team.'

Lastly, PCSpecialist emphasised the importance of ‘independent scrutiny' and rightly pointed out that the vast majority of prebuilt PCs that we have reviewed from them in the past, have been positively received. In closing, Medley told us the following: ‘We have listened, we have taken the feedback onboard, and we can assure your readers that action has been taken to improve even more moving forwards.'

KitGuru says: Thanks to PCSpecialist for providing with us with such a detailed response. While we would have liked to avoid this situation in the first place, the company certainly seems to be taking the matter seriously and improving its processes as a result.

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For transparency, the full statement provided to us by John Medley is copied below:

First and foremost, the build error identified in your review should not have happened. The bracket was not correctly utilised, and this clearly falls short of the high standards we hold ourselves to and that our customers rightly expect from us.

We also want to acknowledge the value of independent scrutiny of this kind. Honest reviews give your audience confidence that coverage is not influenced by the brands being reviewed.

Addressing your questions:

We cannot publicly share exact sales data, but we want to provide context. The TR100 has only recently been added to our configurators and units built to date is very small, they represent just 0.08% of orders since it was introduced. The majority of those have been configured with a low-profile air CPU cooler (be quiet! Pure Rock LP), meaning the pool of TR100 builds with a 240mm AIO is smaller still. Whilst not utilising the bracket correctly is the primary issue; our immediate focus has been on TR100 + 240mm AIO builds, specifically where the potential impact could be more severe.

The automated photography of each customer build has been referenced in the article, video, and comments. To clarify, this process is fully automated so the images are not taken or edited by a staff member, and they are captured without power, meaning fans don’t spin and lighting will not be illuminated.

In reviewing the database of customer order images potentially impacted by this issue, we are pleased to confirm that there are no customer orders built into the TR100 at risk of potentially overheating. Things to keep in mind:

• The TR100 is a niche product with low sales volume, so the pool of potentially impacted sales was very small.
• The majority of TR100 system orders have been ordered with a be quiet! Pure Rock LP cooler, which does not have a radiator or top mounted fans.
• We have dozens of system builders within our team, thankfully most have followed the correct process and are utilising the bracket correctly.

Our standard build and QC process includes both a visual inspection and functional stress tests. In this instance, the bracket/stuck fan was not caught at either stage. We are reviewing why that was the case and updating our processes to ensure case-specific requirements are explicitly signed off before any system is dispatched. This will apply to all new chassis going forward.

Each order is tracked throughout production, and every stage is logged by a staff member. This has allowed us to trace each order back through the production process and retrospective training has already begun to further improve the quality of our builds. All systems are assembled by hand, and unfortunately by nature humans can make mistakes. We are taking this as an opportunity to strengthen our processes, improve our training, and to continue developing our skilled team.

Between Jan 2020 – Jan 2026, PCSpecialist has submitted 28 systems to Kitguru’s editorial team for an unbiased and honest review, the average score of these systems is 8.19/10 and we’re confident if we went back to further the average score would remain high.

Over the past 10 to 15 years, our systems have received high acclaim from Kitguru, many have been accredited awards, and even EHA (European Hardware Association) recognition. PCSpecialist are incredibly proud of the quality standards we have achieved on a consistent basis over two decades of trading. We do not send golden samples to the press like many companies within our industry do. All sample units come directly from our production line with no additional intervention or checks, because like you, we want reviews to be a true reflection of what our customers receive.

The Element Elite R is the first system KitGuru have received to fall short of the high standards we expect of ourselves and we acknowledge this. We have listened, we have taken the feedback onboard, and we can assure your readers that action has been taken to improve even more moving forwards.

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It's official, Nintendo and Game Freak are finally bringing back Pokémon Leaf Green and Fire Red. However, unlike the majority of other classic game re-releases on the Switch, these titles will not be part of the Switch Online virtual console system and will instead be sold as standalone games on the eShop. 

Pokémon Leaf Green and Fire Red return next week, on the 27th of February for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Before you get too excited, this is a simple re-release, with no graphical upgrades or Quality-of-Life updates, so you will be re-living the GameBoy Advanced experience, the same as it was over 20 years ago.

The games will both be made available on the Switch eShop at 2PM next Friday. Pre-orders are already live, but you'll have to shell out $19.99 for each game. On top of that, there is no confirmed online multiplayer functionality for trades or battles, so you will have to rely on local wireless in order to make trades or battle friends.

Considering how legendary both of these games are, it is a shame to see a lack of online functionality in particular, as it would make filling the Pokedex a lot easier for players. The price tag is also somewhat questionable given that this is a simple ROM of a game from 2004, with minimal work done to update it.

KitGuru Says: As much as I loved these games back in the day, the lack of online trade functionality is off-putting. Fans may be able to get around this if the games support Pokémon Home transfers, but I would still far prefer seeing online trade functionality in-game, rather than needing to mess around with phone apps. 

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As part of Microsoft’s continued efforts to push PC players towards its Xbox app ecosystem, the console maker has been updating its Xbox app on Windows with new functionality. Available now for Xbox insiders, Microsoft is introducing ‘Postgame Recaps’ – highlighting various “moments” from your most recent play sessions.

Making the announcement on the Xbox Wire blog, Alex Charters, the senior project manager at Xbox wrote: “Starting today, Xbox Insiders in the PC Gaming Preview can try postgame recaps in the Xbox PC app on Windows.”

Explaining exactly how it’ll work, Charters continued, “After you finish a play session, you may see a quick recap that highlights moments from that session—like captures you took, achievements you unlocked, and relevant in‑game events.”

Said to be “designed to show up only when they’re useful” these recaps won’t pop-up after every single session, with Microsoft claiming that it will trigger primarily if you “take a capture through Game Bar or unlock an achievement.”

While this new functionality will require that the Xbox app runs in the background during play, Microsoft made sure to note that you can turn off aspects of Postgame Recaps to suit your needs – or you can disable it entirely.

Additionally, they claim that the tool has been optimised in order “to minimize memory and performance impact” – but we’ll have to wait and see about that.

Microsoft’s Xbox Postgame Recaps are available now to all PC Xbox insiders. Full details on this new functionality can be found HERE.

KitGuru says: What do you think of Microsoft’s PC Xbox app? Will anything take you away from using Steam? Let us know down below.

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Slay the Spire is a highly addictive yet rather hardcore deck-building rogue-like. Released back in 2019, the game helped usher in the rise of unique genre-lending rouge-likes while still remaining relevant and popular all these years later. Following the announcement of its sequel back in 2024, Slay the Spire 2 is officially set to launch into Early Access next month.

Releasing an ‘Early Access Trailer’ the team at Mega Crit officially confirmed that Slay the Spire 2 will launch in Early Access on Steam on the 5th of March 2026 – less than two weeks from now.

Featuring “new characters, enemies, environments & more” Slay the Spire 2 adheres quite closely to the first game while still evolving on the formula with the addition of up to 4-player co-op (adding multiplayer specific cards, team synergies and more.

Alongside the release date, Mega Crit released an FAQ, claiming that Slay the Spire 2 will remain in Early Access “until the game feels great” – though they did then offer a bit more of a concrete timeline, suggesting that it could take around 1-2 years (based on the first game’s release schedule at least).

While no price has been provided yet, the team did also confirm that as with many Early Access releases, Slay the Spire 2 will receive a price bump following its 1.0 launch (though as stated above, it likely won’t be for quite some time.

Regardless, Slay the Spire was already an excellent game which felt complete in what it was trying to do. As such, it will be extra interesting to see all the various changes/additions coming with the sequel in order to separate the experience from its predecessor.

KitGuru says: Are you excited for Slay the Spire 2? Will you pick it up day-one, or wait until it leaves Early Access? Let us know down below.

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Each month, Sony brings a number of games to its PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium subscription service. Unfortunately, at the same time the console maker removes titles from PS Plus on a monthly cadence. With February’s line-up now available to play, Sony has updated its list of games which are set to depart soon.

In going to the Last Chance to Play section on the PS5’s PlayStation Plus tab, users can find a list of 6 titles set to be removed from the service in March (likely mid-month):

• Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation Code Fairy
• Circus Electrique
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
• Redout 2
• Paradise Killer
• Cris Tales

While far from the most disappointing of months, the departing titles include a number of fun and enjoyable indies worth checking out before they are removed.

Paradise Killer is a unique first-person exploration-focused open world detective game in which you must try and solve a murder. With a cast of surreal characters and the ability to accuse anyone (though you will have to prove it in court), Paradise Killer is certainly worth trying out.

Redout 2 meanwhile is a fast-paced arcadey racer in the vein of PlayStation’s Wipeout franchise. Described as “The fastest racing game in the universe” Redout 2 blends vibrant visuals, pretty post-effects and a bumping soundtrack to ensure a constant sense of speed.

TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge is a throwback beat ‘em up inspired by the old school TMNT arcade games, albeit with plenty of modern quality-of-life improvements and gameplay refinements. Played best with a bunch of friends, you might want to give Shredder’s Revenge a run or two before it is removed.

As mentioned, Sony recently added February’s PS Plus Extra line-up to the service, including the likes of Spider-Man 2, Neva and Monster Hunter Stories. Further details on the full suite can be found HERE.

KitGuru says: What do you think of next month’s departees? Will you try to complete any of the titles before they’re gone? Let us know down below.

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One of the most contentious aspects of the Nintendo Switch 2 is its introduction of Game-Key Cards. Serving somewhat as a bridge between physical and digital media, for many it winds up being the worst of both worlds. That said, some developers have expressed praise towards this latest ‘innovation’, most recently claiming that Final Fantasy VII Remake’s Switch 2 port was only possible due to Game-Key Cards.

Taking part in an interview conducted by the publication Automaton Media, Naoki Hamaguchi – the director of the Final Fantasy VII trilogy – was asked about the team’s decision to go with Game-Key Cards as opposed to a standard cartridge release for the Switch 2 port. According to Hamaguchi:

“There’s simply no way around key cards in certain respects. If you compare loading directly from a game cartridge (containing all game data) to loading from the Nintendo Switch 2’s internal storage, the load speed difference is roughly double.”

The director continued, “Some have expressed concern that multiplatform development may impose constraints not only on graphics, but even on game design itself. However, this is precisely why we didn’t choose a cartridge.”

The full statement can be found HERE, but Hamaguchi made sure to emphasise the reasons behind this decision, adding that “in the past, when faced with practical issues related to load speed and storage capacity we couldn’t resolve, we had to decide not to release on Nintendo systems. However, Nintendo Switch 2’s performance is impressive, and with a key card format like FFVII Remake, releasing the games became possible. I believe the only thing I can do is continue to sincerely communicate that fact to users.”

While there is no denying that Game-Key Cards do have various faults (partly due to Nintendo’s lack of offering many alternatives), it appears as though in this case Square Enix feels truly justified in their decision. Of course, not all games are made the same, and so it is good to continue to question devs’ decisions on such matters.

KitGuru says: What do you think of Game-Key Cards? Has Square Enix justified its use? Let us know your thoughts down below.

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Back in 2021 in the midst of an acquisition spree, Sony acquired Bluepoint Studios to bolster its first-party PlayStation game development pipeline. Now just a few years later, Sony is shutting the studio down.

In a very unexpected move, Sony PlayStation has confirmed today that it is winding down its Bluepoint studio. The news was first broken by Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, confirming that around 70 employees will lose their jobs due to the shutdown.

In a statement, a PlayStation spokesperson confirmed the news saying: “Bluepoint Games is an incredibly talented team and their technical expertise has delivered exceptional experiences for the PlayStation community. We thank them for their passion, creativity and craftmanship.”

The decision to close Bluepoint comes after a recent Sony ‘business review'. Apparently, after shipping the Demon Souls remake during the PS5's launch period, Bluepoint spent some time working on a live service God of War game, but this project was ultimately cancelled last year. The studio had been putting new game pitches together throughout 2025 but Sony seemingly opted to not pick any of them up.

Prior to joining PlayStation Studios in 2021, Bluepoint was viewed as the gold-standard studio for remasters, having worked on the Uncharted Nathan Drake Collection, Gravity Rush Remastered, the God of War Collection, and the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection. Considering that Sony just announced full remakes of the original God of War Trilogy, the closure of Bluepoint certainly comes at an odd time – they likely would have been perfect for such a project.

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KitGuru Says: This shutdown came out of nowhere but unfortunately, Sony wasted a lot of money on cancelled live service projects over the past six years, so some cuts were bound to be made at some point.

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Dell has expanded its 2026 gaming monitor lineup with two 27-inch displays, the Dell SE2726HGS and the Dell SE2726HG. Designed to bring high-refresh-rate gaming to the entry-level market, they share the same specs and cater to two distinct desk setups.

Both the SE2726HGS and the SE2726HG (via DisplaySpecifications) are built around a 240 Hz Fast IPS panel with a 1080p resolution, offering a balance of speed and colour accuracy. With a minimum response time of 0.5 ms and support for AMD FreeSync Premium, these displays are clearly aimed at gamers who prioritise motion clarity over pixel density.

 

The visual specifications are also identical across the board, featuring 300-nit typical brightness, a 1000:1 contrast ratio, 8-bit colour depth, and 99% sRGB coverage. Connectivity is also shared between both models, with each sporting dual HDMI 2.1 ports (operating via TMDS) and a DisplayPort 1.4 input. To protect long-term eye health during marathon sessions, Dell has integrated its ComfortView Plus hardware-level blue light filter, which reduces harmful blue light emissions without sacrificing screen colour temperature.

The divergence between these two models lies in their physical architecture and price. The Dell SE2726HGS, priced at $170, features an ergonomic stand with 110 mm of height adjustment and a massive 173-degree swivel range. On the other hand, the Dell SE2726HG is a more utilitarian option at £130/$130, featuring a static stand with only basic tilt functionality.

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KitGuru says: While the SE2726HG is lighter and has a smaller footprint, the extra $40 for the HGS model effectively buys you the ability to align the screen with your eye level.

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Sad Cat Studios has announced that the anticipated cyberpunk action-platformer Replaced will see its release date pushed from March 12th to April 14th. This update, shared by the developer and publisher Thunderful, comes in as both want to do a final push to ensure the game meets the team's quality standards.

While several years of delays have preceded this, the studio maintains that this short one-month extension is intended solely for “polishing and refinement”, rather than major content overhauls. The decision to delay was influenced by feedback from the game's first public Steam demo, which launched earlier this month. While the response was positive, specific critiques regarding movement feel and technical hitches prompted the team to spend extra time ironing them out.

Sad Cat Studios described the game as “technically finished.” Still, they emphasised that as a small team working on their debut title, they want the version players experience on day one to be exactly as they envisioned.

When it finally arrives this spring, Replaced will be available on Xbox Series X|S and PC through Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and the Microsoft Store. It is also confirmed as a day-one addition to the Xbox Game Pass library. For those who cannot wait until April, the developers have noted that the demo remains live on Steam, allowing players to experience the early sections of R.E.A.C.H.'s journey before the full game debuts.

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KitGuru says: This isn't the game's first delay, but hopefully it will be its last. In the end, it might be better for them, as Crimson Desert's launch would be around the same time as Replaced's. 

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This week, Razer is launching its most expensive keyboard to date. The new Huntsman Signature Edition lands with a £500 price tag. For that money, you get a high-end Analog Optical Switch keyboard with a focus on type-feel, high-performance polling rate and acoustics.

The keyboard combines Razer Analog Optical Gen 2 Switches with true 8000Hz HyperPolling and Rapid Trigger Mode, enabling fast actuation, rapid resets, and low‑latency input suited to competitive play. Razer says the model reflects years of development in switch design, reliability, and sound tuning.

The chassis is CNC‑milled from 6063 anodized aluminium, with key exterior elements finished using PVD coatings, which are typically found in high‑end watches and automotive components. These surfaces are hand‑polished to achieve a reflective finish, while the keyboard ships with textured doubleshot PBT keycaps and a mirror‑polished metallic triple‑headed snake keycap.

Internally, the Huntsman Signature Edition uses a layered acoustic structure with tuned foams and dampening materials to produce a fuller typing sound and consistent key feel. Each switch sits within this system to maintain uniform response across the board.

The keyboard is backed by a 5‑year warranty and is positioned as a premium desktop centrepiece. The Razer Huntsman Signature Edition is available now at £499.99 / $499.99 / €499.99 MSRP.

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KitGuru Says: This is Razer's most expensive keyboard to date at launch, but it is also extremely good looking, in part due to the extra money put into polishing up the chassis.

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Thermaltake has expanded its ecosystem with the launch of the CT120 EX Infinity, a more streamlined alternative to the Swafan EX Infinity series that recently hit the market. While the CT series has traditionally served as the brand's entry-level offering, these new models elevate the aesthetic by incorporating an infinity mirror lighting system.

As seen by the images shared by Thermaltake (via Cowcotland), this design features a fixed white inner ring on the fan hub paired with a fully customisable ARGB outer ring. This creates a layered visual effect that is far more refined than previous standard CT models. The CT120 EX Infinity 3-packs are available in black and white versions.

Performance-wise, Thermaltake has pushed the CT120 EX Infinity well beyond the typical “case fan” expectations. The fans operate at a PWM range of 500 to 2000 RPM, generating a robust 68.20 CFM of airflow and a static pressure of 3.05mmH₂O. Despite these figures, the hydraulic bearing design and non-detachable anti-vibration rubber pads help keep noise levels at approximately 28.5 dBA, ensuring the fans remain relatively quiet even at full throttle. To further improve cooling efficiency, Thermaltake has increased the fan frame thickness to 28mm, enabling better air pressure and airflow than conventional 25mm models thanks to the thicker fan blades.

These new fans also feature MagForce 2.0 Quick Connect, a magnetic daisy-chaining system that uses Pogo pins twice the size of those on original Swafan EX models. Thanks to this system, the risk of misalignment and the mess of multiple cables is reduced. For builders who still require individual placements, Thermaltake includes three separate magnetic cables in the 3-fan pack, allowing each unit to function independently with standard PWM and ARGB connections. Additionally, the fans feature a “hidden screw” design with small plastic covers that snap over the mounting screws.

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KitGuru says: Pricing isn't known yet, but considering they're part of the CT series, we expect it to be relatively affordable, even considering its feature set.

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CORSAIR has added two limited‑edition models to its FRAME 4000D lineup, introducing the Vault Series Nova and Galaxy cases with unique colour‑shift finishes. Nova moves from blue to teal to purple depending on the angle, while Galaxy transitions from pink to green to grey.

Both editions build on the FRAME 4000D chassis and include a compact PSU shroud that leaves room for a 120mm floor fan, a full tempered‑glass side panel, and an upgraded front I/O layout. The updated panel offers three USB‑C ports, with one being an ultra-fast 20Gbps port, while the remaining two offer 5Gbps bandwidth. There is also a 3.5mm audio jack and an ARGB‑lit power button using an MX‑style green mechanical switch.

As part of the FRAME Modular Case System, the Vault Series supports extensive customisation, including panel swaps, component upgrades, and alternative cooling layouts. The InfiniRail fan‑mounting system allows flexible positioning and supports up to 200mm front fans and 140mm fans in the roof. The chassis accommodates dual 360mm radiators and up to 13x120mm fans, with a GPU anti‑sag arm included to support modern graphics cards. The internal side panel can act as a cable cover or be removed to mount additional fans.

Storage options include removable trays for one 3.5‑inch drive or two 2.5‑inch SSDs, and the case integrates cable hooks, tie‑downs, and a mounting pocket for the iCUE LINK System Hub to simplify cable routing. Unfortunately, neither version of the case ships with any pre-installed fans, so you'll need to have some extra budget left over to acquire some.

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Ubisoft Toronto, the studio in charge of the upcoming Splinter Cell Remake, has been hit with layoffs – although the publisher insists that the remake remains unaffected. 

Today, Ubisoft confirmed a new round of cost-cutting efforts, this time impacting its studio location in Toronto, Canada. Ubisoft is letting go of around 8% of its staff there, equalling around 40 employees.

In an internal email (via VGC), Ubisoft stated that despite the cuts, the Toronto studio will remain “a key contributor” to several co-development efforts, on top of its continued work on the Splinter Cell Remake, which unlike the Prince of Persia remake, has not been cancelled… for now at least.

Ubisoft Toronto is best known for its work on Far Cry 6, Watch Dogs: Legion, Splinter Cell Blacklist and the upcoming Splinter Cell Remake. The studio has also worked as a support studio on Star Wars Outlaws, Far Cry 5, Rainbow Six Siege and other projects.

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KitGuru Says: Chances are if these layoffs are happening, the Splinter Cell Remake is still some ways away from going into full-scale production. 

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The next round of games for GeForce Now has been announced. There are twelve new titles joining the cloud gaming library this week, including the classic Trine series, on top of a slew of new releases.

The TRINE series of videogames grew to popularity over the 2010s. As of this week, all four mainline games are now playable across GeForce Now via multiple storefronts, including Steam and The Epic Games Store. Brand-new titles like Ys X, Styx: Blades of Greed and Diablo II Resurrected Hellfire Edition are also joining the service.

Here is the full list of new games joining GeForce Now today:

• Norse: Oath of Blood (New release on Steam, Feb. 17)
• Diablo (New release on Ubisoft Connect, Feb. 18)
• Diablo + Hellfire Expansion (New release on Ubisoft Connect, Feb. 18)
• Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown (New release on Steam, Feb. 18, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)
• STALCRAFT: X (New release on Epic Games Store, Free Feb. 19)
• Styx: Blades of Greed (New release on Steam, Feb. 19, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)
• Ys X: Proud Nordics (New release on Steam, Feb. 20)
• KILLER INN (Steam)
• Trine Enchanted Edition (Epic Games Store)
• Trine 2: Complete Story (Epic Games Store)
• Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power (Steam and Epic Games Store)
• Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince (Epic Games Store)

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AOC is adding another QD-OLED monitor to its line-up this week. The new 27-inch Q27G4ZD sits between the previous Q27G4ZDR and Q27G4SDR models, pairing a 280Hz refresh rate with DisplayHDR True Black and ultra-low 0.03ms response times.

The Q27G4ZD expands AOC’s more accessible OLED line-up, giving players a mid‑range option that retains the core benefits of OLED, including ultra-fast refresh rates, but without the premium price tag of a 360Hz+ model. With a QD-OLED panel, you'll benefit from colour accuracy, an extremely high contrast ratio, and crucially for gaming, very low GtG response times.

For connectivity you will get two HDMI 2.1 ports and one DisplayPort 1.4, along with support for FreeSync and G-Sync, making this monitor a great option for both PC and console gaming. A four-port USB hub is included and if you want to use your own monitor arm, then the monitor also supports the standard VESA 100×100 mounting system.

To keep the monitor in peak condition, AOC has OLED Care protections in place to maintain uniform pixel brightness across the panel and avoid burn-in. If you encounter any issues, there is a 3-year warranty in place.

The AOC GAMING Q27G4ZD will be available starting this month, priced around £419.99.

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Back when the Switch 2 first launched, dataminers had discovered code within Xenoblade Chronicles X that suggested a Switch 2 update was on the way. Nintendo stayed quiet for many months but today, the Switch 2 Edition of the game quietly dropped. 

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, the most recent game in the series to end up on the Nintendo Switch platform, now has an official Switch 2 version. The new version of the game offers higher resolution gameplay, as well as 60FPS performance.

In docked mode, the game will run at up to 4K/60FPS, while in handheld, it will run at the Switch 2's native 1080p resolution, again at 60FPS, a huge improvement over the previous Switch 1 and Wii U versions of the game.

Unfortunately, Nintendo has not yet revealed any plans to update the other Xenoblade Chronicles games for the Switch 2. Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 would all benefit greatly from a resolution bump and a frame rate boost on the newer console, as they can all reach sub-HD resolutions in handheld and docked mode in their current form, resulting in a very blurry image.

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KitGuru Says: I've been waiting to play through the full series again on Switch 2, but the updates are unfortunately arriving very slowly. Now with Xenoblade Chronicles X out of the way, I hope we won't have to wait too much longer for the remaining games to get updates. 

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