Fresh from securing the Game of the Year award at TGA 2025, Sandfall Interactive has immediately launched new content for its turn-based RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Rather than gating this new content behind a pay wall, the studio has released the DLC for free to commemorate the accolades, offering both new gameplay challenges and technical updates across all platforms.

The update expands the game world with a completely new playable environment, giving players a good reason to jump back in. This update also includes additional tracks from award-winning composer Lorien Testard, maintaining the high audio standards set by the base game. For those who have already optimised their party builds, the patch introduces the Endless Tower, a late-game gauntlet designed to test combat efficiency against a succession of high-level bosses.

Beyond the content expansion, the update addresses a frequent community request by implementing a Photo Mode. This allows users to capture the game's distinct art style without HUD interference. The studio has also significantly broadened the game's accessibility, adding text and UI localization for seven new regions, including Czech, Ukrainian, Latin American Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese, Thai, and Indonesian.

Additionally, the patch delivers a suite of general performance optimisations and bug fixes. The release notes specifically highlight improvements to handheld gaming PCs, ensuring smoother frame rates and better stability on devices like the Steam Deck. The free content update is available for download now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

KitGuru says: Have you already tried Clair Obscur: Expedition 33? Are you planning to come back to see the content brought by the new update?

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Scythe Japan has officially introduced the Kotetsu Mark 4 (model SCKTT-4000), the latest iteration of its popular entry-level air cooler. Designed to replace the Kotetsu Mark 3, this new model retains the signature single-tower form factor while integrating significant performance upgrades, most notably the transition to the new Wonder Tornado 120 mm PWM fan.

Brought to our attention by ITHome (via TechPowerUP), the new Kotetsu Mark 4 features four 6 mm nickel-plated heatpipes, maintaining the thermal transfer standards of its predecessor. Physically, the Mark 4 is slightly more compact than the Mark 3, measuring 134×155×80 mm compared to the previous 138×154×80 mm, and weighing 771 g, including the fan. The aesthetic has also been refined with a redesigned top cover that offers a cleaner, more premium look for system builders who value attention to detail.

The new fan choice is what drives the performance improvements. Replacing the Kaze Flex II used in the previous generation, the Wonder Tornado 120 mm fan operates between 350 (±200) RPM and 2000 RPM. This configuration delivers a rated airflow of up to 60.29 CFM and a static pressure range of 0.05 to 2.45 mmH₂O. These specifications ensure the cooler is well-equipped to handle modern mainstream processors, even in space-constrained mid-tower cases, with noise levels ranging from 3.0 dBA to 28.88 dBA.

Scythe has ensured broad compatibility for the new unit, supporting AMD's AM4 and AM5 platforms as well as Intel's LGA 1851, 1700, 1200, and 115X sockets. The cooler is currently priced at ¥3,480 (approximately £17) in Japan.

KitGuru says: Although it won't top any performance charts, the Kotetsu Mark 4 could be a solution worth considering for someone building an entry-level system that wants something more than your typical stock cooler.

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SEGA and Creative Assembly have officially announced Total War: Warhammer 40,000, marking a historic shift for the award-winning strategy franchise as it leaves the fantasy realm for the grim darkness of the 41st Millennium. Revealed at The Game Awards with a cinematic trailer, the upcoming title places players in the Era Indomitus, where they will wage war on a galactic scale. This new entry promises to maintain the series' signature blend of turn-based strategy and massive real-time battles, but expanded to include planetary conquest, fleet management, and apocalyptic weaponry.

At launch, players will be able to command four factions: the Space Marines, the Astra Militarum, the Orks, and the Aeldari. Each faction will feature distinct playstyles and challenges across both campaign and battle modes. The game will include a variety of units ranging from standard battleline infantry and tanks to massive walkers and war engines.

A new feature for the series is deep army customisation. Players will have the freedom to personalize their forces or create entirely new thematic armies. This includes customizing names, color schemes, and heraldry, as well as defining specific traits and tactics for their commanders.

In a first for the franchise, Total War: Warhammer 40,000 will debut on consoles alongside the PC release. The game is confirmed for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, bringing the massive scale of Total War battles to console players for the first time. No release date has been set yet.

KitGuru says: Do you like Total War games? What do you think of bringing the game series to the Warhammer 40K universe?

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At The Game Awards on Thursday night, RPG fans received a massive win with the announcement of Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic. The new game, spearheaded by KOTOR director, Casey Hudson, is a spiritual successor to Knights of the Old Republic. Due to the short cinematic reveal, fans anticipated a lengthy wait for the game, with a release after 2030. Hudson is much more optimistic on the development timeline though. 

In a post on social media following the reveal, Hudson tells fans to not worry about the ‘2030' rumours. He says that the game “will be out before then”, although there is no firm release window set for the game yet as it is still in early development.

Hudson has already expressed his excitement for the project, saying that “working on KOTOR was a defining experience” for his career, adding that getting to work on a new Old Republic game is a “dream come true”.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic first came out in 2003, giving players the opportunity to play as their own character, who discovers their connection to the force after meeting Jedi Bastilla Shan, who then serves as one of your companions for the rest of the game. The game was famous for deepening Star Wars lore, particularly where the Jedi and Sith are concerned.

Fate of the Old Republic should follow a similar trend. I'll keep my fingers crossed that we get to revisit Dantooine and Koriban.

KitGuru Says: I would love to be playing this sooner rather than later, but game development is often fraught with unexpected delays and issues. As long as the right kind of scope is maintained, it doesn't necessarily have to take 5+ years to make, but some of that will also depend on Disney and their own ‘requests'. 

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MSI has a simple formula with its Godlike motherboards whereby it packs in every feature you have ever imagined and then it adds a few more. ARGB lighting and a massive VRM are the starting points and then you get plenty of PCI Express expansion slots, loads of M.2 storage and a PCI Express Xpander card that adds yet more M.2 storage. Then we turn to the I/O panel where there are seven USB Type-C ports in a row, along with dual Ethernet and WiFi 7. In the event that isn't enough, they have added a 3.99-inch LCD screen that displays hardware monitoring data. Just do us a favour and don't ask the price. Please, don't ask the price…

Timestamps

00:00 Start
00:56 The Godlike X / Pricing
01:50 Unboxing / Accessories
05:56 M.2 Slots
06:10 Mystery Box
06:34 Another accessory box
06:52 Xpander card
07:14 Some thoughts
07:32 Dynamic Dashboard III / EZ Bridge
09:55 Removing heatsinks / expansion slots
11:19 Some technical details
11:45 Rear I/O and Ports
12:34 Tuning Controller
13:47 Building a system with the Godlike X
14:49 BIOS
15:24 Geekbench 6 Multi Core
15:53 Geekbench 6 Single Core
16:05 Cinebench R23 Multicore
16:11 AIDA64 Memory Bandwidth
16:47 Far Cry 6 (1080p)
17:07 Far Cry 6 (1440p)
17:22 Assassins Creed Mirage (1080p)
17:36 Assassins Creed Mirage (1440p)
17:50 Closing Thoughts

Key features

• Supports DDR5 Memory, Dual Channel DDR5 9000+MT/s (OC)
• Anniversary Limited Edition: A highly exclusive release limited to just 1,000 units, each featuring a numbered Golden Nameplate, a premium Collector’s Stand, and the Black Lucky plush.
• Dynamic Dashboard III: A 3.99-inch LCD for real-time hardware monitoring, troubleshooting, BIOS updates, and personalized display options, enhancing the overall user experience.
• M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5: The one-slot-thick M.2 expansion card features dual high-speed Gen5 M.2 slots, and the EZ Slide design makes SSD upgrades effortless.
• Ultra Performance: 24+2+1 Duet Rail Power System, 110A SPS, OC Engine, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory Boost, 10-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server-grade level material.
• Frozr Guard: Wavy fin design, Direct Touch Cross Heat-pipe, MOSFET Baseplate, 9W/mK thermal pads, Double-Sided M.2 Shield Frozr and Frozr AI software ensure the utmost performance with low temperature.
• EZ DIY: EZ Link, EZ PCIe Release, EZ Magnetic M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ M.2 Clip II and EZ Antenna.
• Ultra Connect: 10G LAN + 5G LAN, Full-speed Wi-Fi 7 Solution, USB4 and 64MB BIOS ROM – The latest solution for professional and multimedia use, delivering secure, stable, and high-speed networking and data transmission.
• Lightning Fast Game Experience: PCIe 5.0 slots, Lightning Gen 5 x4 M.2, Front USB 20G with 60W USB Power Delivery.

Specification:

• CPU: AMD Socket AM5 support for AMD Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 Series Processors
• Chipset: AMD X870E
• VRMs:
  • Renesas RAA 229628 VRM controller 24+2+1 x110A SPS
  • 24+2x Renesas R2209004 110A SPS for vCore and SOC plus an Alpha and Omega BR00 5R1V Misc stage
• Memory:
  • Support for DDR5 9000(O.C), 4x DDR5 DIMM sockets up to 256GB
  • Dual channel memory architecture, non-ECC Unbuffered DIMMs
• Expansion Slots:
  • 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
  • 1x PCIe 5.0 x8 slot
  • 1x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
• Storage:
  • 2x M.2 PCIe 5 x4
  • 2x M.2 PCIe 5 x4 via M.2 Xpander-Z Slider Gen 5
  • 2x M.2 PCIe 4 x4
    • 1x M.2 PCIe 4 x2
  • 4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
• USB:
  • 2x USB4 40Gbps Type-C ports rear panel
  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 20Gbps (Supports up to 65W PD 3.0/QC 4+ fast charging) front panel
  • 6x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port (5x rear panel, 1x front panel with 65W PD)
  • 8x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A ports rear panel
  • 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A ports front panel
  • 4x USB 2.0 Type-A ports front panel
• Audio: Realtek ALC4082 + ESS ES9219Q
• Ethernet: Marvell AQC 10Gbps + Realtek 5Gbps
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
• Misc:
  • 10x PWM Fan headers
  • 2x ARGB headers and 1x RGB header
  • Ten layer PCB
  • BIOS chip 64MB flash
• Form Factor: E-ATX 305mm x 277mm

Testing and Performance

Test system

• Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
• Memory: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo DDR5-8000
• CPU Cooler: MSI MPG CoreLiquid K360
• Graphics card: MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Ventus 3X 24GB
• Power supply: Seasonic Focus GX-1000
• SSD: Sabrent Rocket 4.0 M.2 NVMe
• OS: Windows 11 25H2

Geekbench 6 Multi Core

In Geekbench 6 Multi Core we see the Godlike X at the top of the chart. As we show in our video this is likely thanks to the BIOS setting which delivers more power to the CPU and runs it at a higher clock speed than we have previously seen. The results are impressive.

Cinebench R23 Multi Core

It is a similar story in Cinebench R23 Multi Core where the Godlike X delivers storming performance, albeit while using more power.

Far Cry 6 at 1080p

We also see very good performance in Far Cry 6 at 1080p. It is a close-run thing at the top of the chart but the Godlike X wins the day.

Closing Thoughts

Perhaps the most surprising aspect of the MSI MEG X870E Godlike X is the fact that it is a limited edition of 1,000 units, plus the samples sent to reviewers such as KitGuru. If I had taken a guess how many motherboards you could sell for £1,250 inc VAT I would have speculated perhaps 100 or 200 globally, however we can be confident that MSI knows this market well after ten years of Godlike.

In other words there are a great many more people out there building mega-high-end-super-duper PCs than we might ever have guessed.

Those lucky people are getting a massive amount of PC hardware for their sizeable outlay, along with a huge amount of bling and ARGB lighting. We were impressed by the massive number of USB-C ports on the rear I/O panel but the eye is mainly drawn to the Dynamic Dashboard III display which earns the term ‘blingtastic' as it is simultaneously quite unnecessary and utterly desirable. MSI MEG X870E Godlike X is ridiculous to most PC builders but is also quite wonderful.

We don't yet have a buy link but the MSI MEG X870E Godlike X will retail for £1,249.99 inc VAT.

Pros:

• Battleship engineering, 10-layer PCB and a chunky VRM.
• Colossal amounts of Input/Output with endless USB-C ports.
• Dynamic Dashboard III screen is epic.
• Loads of DIY features.
• Accessories galore.

Cons:

• Monumentally expensive.
• MSI Tuning Controller is not included with the Godlike X.

KitGuru says: MSI MEG X870E Godlike X – you know you want one.

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Lenovo has quietly listed a new gaming monitor that will surely cause some confusion due to its naming convention. The new Legion 27Q-10 OLED sits awkwardly between two existing products: the budget-friendly IPS model, named Legion 27Q-10, and the higher-specification Legion Pro 27Q-10. 

This new Legion 27Q-10 OLED (via Prad) monitor features a 26.5-inch QD-OLED panel with QHD resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate, representing a slight step down from the Pro version, which uses a similar panel overclocked to 280Hz. The panel boasts a contrast ratio of 1,500,000:1, 10-bit color depth, and 99% coverage of both DCI-P3 and sRGB color spaces. In terms of motion clarity, the screen has a 0.03ms G2G response time and a VESA ClearMR 13000 certification. FreeSync Premium is included to handle variable refresh rates, ensuring tear-free gameplay, although the monitor lacks official DisplayHDR certification despite supporting HDR10 signals with a peak brightness of 400 nits.

Potential buyers should be aware of a specific connectivity limitation, though. While the monitor includes two HDMI 2.1 ports, they use the older TMDS signaling protocol rather than the full-bandwidth FRL standard. This effectively limits the HDMI bandwidth to HDMI 2.0 speeds, capping the refresh rate at 144 Hz when using an HDMI cable. To unlock the full 240 Hz potential of the display, users must rely on the single DisplayPort 1.4 connection. Additionally, the monitor has a headphone output.

The stand offers solid ergonomic capabilities, with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustment, along with support for standard 100 x 100mm VESA mounts. Lenovo includes a three-year warranty with this monitor. While an official release date for Europe is pending, pricing should be aggressive. This model will sit under the Legion Pro 27Q-10 in the line-up, which currently retailing at £500, so this new model should be a bit cheaper, making it one of the most affordable entry points into OLED gaming.

KitGuru says: How much would you be willing to spend on a monitor with such specs?

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Remedy has officially unveiled Control Resonant, the highly anticipated sequel to their award-winning supernatural thriller. Set for a 2026 release, this action-adventure RPG expands the franchise's scope significantly, moving the chaos from the confined corridors of the Oldest House to the open, distorted streets of New York City. The title is being self-published by Remedy with co-financing and production support from Annapurna Pictures.

The narrative shifts perspective to Dylan Faden, the troubled brother of the original protagonist, Jesse Faden. After years of confinement, Dylan is deployed by his former captors to the Federal Bureau of Control to combat a cosmic entity actively rewriting the laws of nature. His mission is both tactical and deeply personal; while fighting through a Manhattan on the brink of paranormal annihilation, he must search for his missing sister and struggle to maintain his humanity against the overwhelming power he wields.

Gameplay represents a significant change for the series, transitioning into a more Devil May Cry-like format. Players will master a deep progression system and wield the Aberrant, a shapeshifting melee weapon that adapts to different combat scenarios. The environment itself acts as both playground and adversary, featuring gravity-defying landscapes and metaphysical zones that reflect Dylan's fractured psyche.

Despite being a sequel, Remedy has designed the game to be accessible to newcomers so that players can jump straight into this adventure without prior knowledge of the first game. The game will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, and Mac.

KitGuru says: Did you play the original Control? Do you think the gameplay changes will attract more players to this universe?

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For Day 14 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with ID COOLING to give away THREE prizes. Three winners today will each get their own CPU cooler, including the ID COOLING FX360 LCD AIO, the FX360 TD AIO or the FROZN A410.

The ID-Cooling FX360 LCD is a powerful 360mm liquid cooler featuring ARGB fans and a vibrant 1.48-inch LCD screen that can display system stats or custom graphics. The FX360 TD offers the same strong cooling performance with a simpler digital display that shows real-time CPU temperatures. The FROZN A410 is a stylish single-tower air cooler with four copper heat pipes, a 120mm ARGB fan, and support for up to 220W TDP, delivering reliable cooling in a compact design.

How to Enter:

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 – Do you prefer liquid cooling or air cooling?

This competition is open worldwide.

The winner will be picked randomly shortly after 11AM GMT December 15th, and a new competition will be announced for Day 15. 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 worldwide, starting at 11AM GMT on December 14th and ending at 10:59AM GMT on December 15th. 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 15!

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Update: This competition is now CLOSED. Our winners today are Jani Ojennus, Niklas Hansen and Kevin Schludermann! If you missed out this time then keep an eye out as we have a new giveaway each day through to the end of December. Today's giveaway can be found HERE.

For Day 13 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar we have teamed up with G.SKILL to give away THREE prizes. Each winner for today's giveaway will receive a G.SKILL WigiDash.

The G.Skill WigiDash is a 7-inch USB-powered touchscreen command panel designed for gamers, creators, and power users. It features a customizable 5×4 widget grid (up to 20 virtual buttons) that can launch shortcuts, control apps, monitor system performance, and even display Twitch chat.

How to Enter:

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 favourite game of 2025?

This competition is open worldwide.

The winner will be picked randomly shortly after 11AM GMT December 14th, and a new competition will be announced for Day 14. 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 worldwide, starting at 11AM GMT on December 13th and ending at 10:59AM GMT on December 14th. 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 14!

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The 2025 edition of The Game Awards has concluded, and the ceremony belonged almost entirely to a single studio. French developer Sandfall Interactive saw its turn-based RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, sweep most awards it had been nominated for in a manner never before seen in the show's history. Securing the headline Game of the Year trophy was just the cherry on top of a night where the title secured a total of nine awards.

Beyond the top prize, the studio took home hardware for Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, and Best Art Direction. The audio department was similarly celebrated, winning Best Score, while Jennifer English (Maelle) was awarded Best Performance. Given its origins, the title naturally secured both Best Indie Game and Best Debut Indie Game, alongside the Best RPG award. With nine wins from a record-breaking 13 nominations, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has surpassed the previous record held by Naughty Dog's The Last of Us Part II, which secured seven awards in 2020.

The sweep was not entirely clean, however. The award for Best Audio Design, which also had Clair Obscur as a nominee, went to Battlefield 6. Additionally, the fan-voted Players' Voice award (in which Clair Obscur was also a nominee) was won by Wuthering Waves. Other winners were Hades 2, which got the Best Action Game award, Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles in the Best Sim/Strategy Game category, and Hollow Knight: Silksong in the Best Action/Adventure Game category. The complete list of winners can be found below:

GAME OF THE YEAR

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive/Kepler Interactive) – Winner
• Death Stranding 2: On The Beach (Kojima Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Donkey Kong Bananza (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo)
• Hades II (Supergiant Games)
• Hollow Knight: Silksong (Team Cherry)
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Warhorse Studios/Deep Silver)

BEST GAME DIRECTION

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive/Kepler Interactive) – Winner
• Death Stranding 2: On The Beach (Kojima Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Ghost of Yōtei (Sucker Punch Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Hades II (Supergiant Games)
• Split Fiction (Hazelight Studios/EA)

BEST NARRATIVE

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive/Kepler Interactive) – Winner
• Death Stranding 2: On The Beach (Kojima Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Ghost of Yōtei (Sucker Punch Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Warhorse Studios/Deep Silver)
• Silent Hill f (NeoBards Entertainment/KONAMI)

BEST ART DIRECTION

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive/Kepler Interactive) – Winner
• Death Stranding 2: On The Beach (Kojima Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Ghost of Yōtei (Sucker Punch Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Hades II (Supergiant Games)
• Hollow Knight: Silksong (Team Cherry)

BEST SCORE AND MUSIC

• Christopher Larkin, Hollow Knight: Silksong
• Darren Korb, Hades II
• Lorien Testard, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – Winner
• Toma Otowa, Ghost of Yōtei
• Woodkid and Ludvig Forssell, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

BEST AUDIO DESIGN

• Battlefield 6 (Battlefield Studios/EA) – Winner
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive/Kepler Interactive)
• Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (Kojima Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Ghost of Yōtei (Sucker Punch Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Silent Hill f (NeoBards Entertainment/KONAMI)

BEST PERFORMANCE

• Ben Starr, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Charlie Cox, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Erika Ishii, Ghost of Yōtei
• Jennifer English, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – Winner
• Konatsu Kato, Silent Hill f
• Troy Baker, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

INNOVATION IN ACCESSIBILITY

• Assassin's Creed Shadows (Ubisoft)
• Atomfall (Rebellion)
• Doom: The Dark Ages (id Software/Bethesda Softworks) – Winner
• EA Sports FC 26 (EA Canada/EA Romania/EA)
• South of Midnight (Compulsion Games/Xbox Game Studios)

GAMES FOR IMPACT

• Consume Me (Jenny Jiao Hsia/AP Thomson/Hexacutable)
• Despelote (Julián Cordero/Sebastián Valbuena/Panic)
• Lost Records: Bloom & Rage (Don't Nod Montreal/Don't Nod)
• South of Midnight (Compulsion Games/Xbox Game Studios) – Winner
• Wanderstop (Ivy Road/Annapurna Interactive)

BEST ONGOING GAME

• Final Fantasy XIV (Square Enix)
• Fortnite (Epic Games)
• Helldivers 2 (Arrowhead Game Studios/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Marvel Rivals (NetEase Games)
• No Man's Sky (Hello Games) – Winner

BEST COMMUNITY SUPPORT

• Baldur's Gate 3 (Larian Studios) – Winner
• Final Fantasy XIV (Square Enix)
• Fortnite (Epic Games)
• Helldivers 2 (Arrowhead Game Studios/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• No Man's Sky (Hello Games)

BEST INDEPENDENT GAME

• Absolum (Guard Crush Games/Supamonks/Dotemu)
• Ball x Pit (Kenny Sun/Devolver Digital)
• Blue Prince (Dogubomb/Raw Fury)
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive/Kepler Interactive) – Winner
• Hades II (Supergiant Games)
• Hollow Knight: Silksong (Team Cherry)

BEST DEBUT INDIE GAME

• Blue Prince (Dogubomb/Raw Fury)
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive/Kepler Interactive) – Winner
• Despelote (Julián Cordero/Sebastián Valbuena/Panic)
• Dispatch (AdHoc Studio)

BEST MOBILE GAME

• Destiny: Rising (NetEase Games)
• Persona 5: The Phantom X (Black Wings Game Studio/Sega)
• Sonic Rumble (Rovio Entertainment/Sega)
• Umamusume: Pretty Derby (Cygames Inc.) – Winner
• Wuthering Waves (Kuro Games)

BEST VR/AR GAME

• Alien: Rogue Incursion (Survios)
• Arken Age (VitruviusVR)
• Ghost Town (Fireproof Games)
• Marvel's Deadpool VR (Twisted Pixel Games/Oculus Studios)
• The Midnight Walk (MoonHood/Fast Travel Games) – Winner

BEST ACTION GAME

• Battlefield 6 (Battlefield Studios/EA)
• Doom: The Dark Ages (id Software/Bethesda Softworks)
• Hades II (Supergiant Games) – Winner
• Ninja Gaiden 4 (Platinum Games/Team Ninja/Xbox Game Studios)
• Shinobi: Art of Vengeance (Lizardcube/Sega)

BEST ACTION/ADVENTURE GAME

• Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (Kojima Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Ghost of Yōtei (Sucker Punch Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (MachineGames/Bethesda Softworks)
• Hollow Knight: Silksong (Team Cherry) – Winner
• Split Fiction (Hazelight Studios/EA)

BEST RPG

• Avowed (Obsidian Entertainment/Xbox Game Studios)
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive/Kepler Interactive) – Winner
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Warhorse Studios/Deep Silver)
• The Outer Worlds 2 (Obsidian Entertainment/Xbox Game Studios)
• Monster Hunter Wilds (Capcom)

BEST FIGHTING GAME

• 2XKO (Riot Games)
• Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Capcom)
• Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (SNK Corporation) – Winner
• Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Digital Eclipse/Atari)
• Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage (Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio/Sega)

BEST FAMILY GAME

• Donkey Kong Bananza (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo) – Winner
• LEGO Party! (SMG Studio/Fictions)
• LEGO Voyagers (Light Brick Studios/Annapurna Interactive)
• Mario Kart World (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo)
• Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (Sonic Team/Sega)
• Split Fiction (Hazelight Studios/EA)

BEST SIM/STRATEGY GAME

• The Alters (11 Bit Studios)
• FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles (Square Enix) – Winner
• Jurassic World Evolution 3 (Frontier Developments)
• Sid Meier's Civilization VII (Firaxis Games/2K)
• Tempest Rising (Slipgate Ironworks/3D Realms)
• Two Point Museum (Two Point Studios/Sega)

BEST SPORTS/RACING GAME

• EA Sports FC 26 (EA Canada/EA Romania/EA)
• F1 25 (Codemasters/EA)
• Mario Kart World (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo) – Winner
• Rematch (Sloclap/Kepler Interactive)
• Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (Sonic Team/Sega)

BEST MULTIPLAYER GAME

• Arc Raiders (Embark Studios) – Winner
• Battlefield 6 (Electronic Arts)
• Elden Ring Nightreign (FromSoftware/Bandai Namco Entertainment)
• Peak (Aggro Crab/Landfall)
• Split Fiction (Hazelight/EA)

BEST ADAPTATION

• A Minecraft Movie (Legendary Pictures/Mojang/Warner Bros)
• Devil May Cry (Studio Mir/Capcom/Netflix)
• The Last of Us: Season 2 (HBO/PlayStation Productions) – Winner
• Splinter Cell: Deathwatch (FOST Studio/Ubisoft/Netflix)
• Until Dawn (Screen Gems/PlayStation Productions)

MOST ANTICIPATED GAME

• 007 First Light (IO Interactive)
• Grand Theft Auto VI (Rockstar Games) – Winner
• Marvel's Wolverine (Insomniac Games/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Resident Evil Requiem (Capcom)
• The Witcher IV (CD Projekt Red)

PLAYERS' VOICE

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive/Kepler Interactive)
• Dispatch (AdHoc Studio)
• Genshin Impact (miHoYo/HoYoverse)
• Hollow Knight: Silksong (Team Cherry)
• Wuthering Waves (Kuro Games) – Winner

CONTENT CREATOR OF THE YEAR

• Caedrel
• Kai Cenat
• MoistCr1TiKaL – Winner
• Sakura Miko
• The Burnt Peanut

BEST ESPORTS GAME

• Counter-Strike 2 (Valve) – Winner
• DOTA 2 (Valve)
• League of Legends (Riot)
• Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (Moonton)
• Valorant (Riot)

BEST ESPORTS ATHLETE

• brawk – Brock Somerhalder (Valorant)
• Chovy – Jeong Ji-hoon (League of Legends) – Winner
• f0rsakeN – Jason Susanto (Valorant)
• Kakeru – Kakeru Watanabe (Street Fighter)
• MenaRD – Saul Leonardo (Street Fighter)
• Zyw0o – Mathieu Herbaut (Counter-Strike 2)

BEST ESPORTS TEAM

• Gen.G – League of Legends
• NRG – Valorant
• Team Falcons – DOTA 2
• Team Liquid PH – Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
• Team Vitality – Counter-Strike 2 – Winner

KitGuru says: Do you agree with the winners? Was Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 a worthy winner of so many awards?

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Asus has updated its website with a new high-end display that pushes pixel density to the extreme. The ROG Strix XG27JCG is a 27-inch monitor boasting a massive 5K (5120 x 2880) resolution and a 180Hz refresh rate. Most interestingly, it features a dual-mode function that lets users drop to 1440p to unlock a 330 Hz refresh rate for competitive gaming.

Asus footnotes indicate that to run the ROG Strix XG27JCG at its native 5K 180 Hz, users will strictly require an Nvidia RTX 50-series or AMD RX 7600 (or higher) GPU. This requirement appears to stem from bandwidth limitations; while the RTX 40-series relies on DisplayPort 1.4a, the newer recommended cards support DisplayPort 2.1. It seems Asus has implemented this restriction to ensure stability, as older standards, even with DSC, may struggle with the bandwidth required for 5K at such high refresh rates.

Specification-wise, the XG27JCG uses a Fast IPS panel with a 0.3 ms G2G response time and a 218 PPI density, making individual pixels virtually indistinguishable at normal viewing distances. While it lacks local dimming, it carries an HDR600 certification and 97% DCI-P3 colour coverage. For motion clarity, it supports ELMB 2 and ELMB Sync, allowing backlight strobing to work alongside VRR (G-Sync/FreeSync) to minimise blur.

Other nice features included DisplayWidget Center, various gaming AI features like Dynamic Crosshair (automatically contrasts with the background), Dynamic Shadow Boost (brightens dark areas), and AI Visual (automatically adjusts settings based on the content). Connectivity includes one DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.1 ports, and USB-C with 15W power delivery. Currently listed in Hong Kong for HKD$6,500 (£625), we expect a formal global debut at CES 2026.

KitGuru says: A 5K resolution at 180 Hz in a 27-inch monitor should be an incredible visual experience. However, to drive such a combination of frequency and resolution, you'll need quite a system.

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Corsair has expanded the Xeneon Edge 14.5-inch LCD lineup, introducing purple and white options to the previously black-only range. The purple variant sports a translucent casing evoking 90s handheld electronics, while the white model offers a clean alternative for the increasingly common all-white system build. The colour treatment is applied to the included stand as well, ensuring consistency whether the display is placed on a desk or mounted inside a case.

Hardware specifications mirror the original launch, featuring a 2560×720 AHVA panel running at 60 Hz. The panel's viewing angles are pretty wide, as these can be mounted inside the chassis. Moreover, the five-point capacitive multi-touch layer allows direct control over Windows or specific widgets. Through Corsair iCUE and SimHub, the screen functions as a deeply customisable dashboard for system telemetry, virtual stream decks, or racing sim data.

The Xeneon Edge supports standard 360 mm fan mounts for radiator installation, built-in magnets for metal side panels, and dual 1/4-20″ threads for Elgato Multi Mount arms. Video input is provided via an HDMI port or a USB Type-C port with DisplayPort Alt Mode, keeping cabling within a rig manageable.

Coinciding with these new variants, Corsair has updated the product family's warranty to 3 years, backed by a zero-dead-pixel guarantee to reassure buyers. Both new versions are available immediately on Corsair's website for £219.99/$249.90/€259.90, though broad retail availability for the white model is slated for Q1 2026.

KitGuru says: The new colour options come right on time for those planning to upgrade their Frame 4000D RS with an LCD mounting kit.

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Capcom’s Pragmata has been a long time coming, with the 3rd-person sci-fi action-strategy title being first announced all the way back at the PlayStation 5’s reveal event. In the half a decade since, the game has seen multiple delays, with Pragmata eventually resurfacing earlier this year alongside a promised 2026 release. Finally however, not only have we gotten a confirmed release date, but Capcom have published a demo for all to check out.

Announced during the 2025 Game Awards, Capcom’s long-awaited Pragmata was finally given a confirmed release date: launching on the 24th of April 2026.

Given the fact that Capcom confirmed earlier this year that the game would arrive some time in 2026, this announcement does not come as too big of a surprise.

What was surprising however was the reveal that Pragmata is not only coming to the PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC as previously claimed but is also set to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 day-and-date with all other systems.

Given just how long it's been since the game was first announced, there has been an air of caution surrounding Pragmata. Fortunately, for those who remain unsure, a demo has been released on Steam, letting you “try out this combat system that engages both sides of your brain, while you also get to experience what it's like to traverse the lunar research station.”

KitGuru says: Are you excited for Pragmata? Will it have been worth the wait? What are your thoughts on the demo? Let us know down below.

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Larian Studios, fresh off the global success of Baldur’s Gate 3, took the stage at The Game Awards 2025 to reveal two major projects now in development – Divinity and a second title codenamed Excalibur.

The first reveal was Divinity, a return to the studio’s original universe. Unlike Divinity: Original Sin, the new game drops the subtitle and is pitched as “the Divinity we’ve always wanted to make”. CEO Swen Vincke described it as a darker, more cinematic RPG that builds on the lessons learned from Original Sin and Baldur’s Gate 3.

Alongside Divinity, Larian teased a second project, internally codenamed Excalibur. This is set to be Larian's ‘biggest game to date' and as we can gather from the codename, it will be another fantasy adventure. Outside of that, Larian says it is still “figuring out what the hell it is”, so don't expect more news on this one for a good while.

With two flagship titles now in development, Larian will be very busy for the next few years. It is unclear if both of these games are being developed simultaneously, or if they will be made back-to-back. It is also unclear if Larian will continue to use Steam Early Access to aid in development. For Divinity Original Sin 1 & 2, as well as Baldur's Gate 3, Larian did engage with the Early Access programme, so there is a very good chance Divinity follows the same path.

KitGuru Says: Divinity: Original Sin 1 & 2 both earned high critical acclaim from RPG fans. With the popularity of Baldur's Gate 3 turning Larian into a household name amongst gamers, we can expect big things from Divinity, which is Larian's flagship original IP. 

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We're still no closer to seeing the Knights of the Old Republic remake, but a new game studio just announced the next best thing. Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is a brand-new game set in The Old Republic timeline and is said to be a spiritual successor to the KOTOR games.

Casey Hudson, who directed the original KOTOR at BioWare back in the day, is in charge of this new game, developed by his new studio, Arcanaut Studios. While Fate of the Old Republic will not be a direct sequel or continuation of the classic KOTOR games, it is being built by the people who shaped that legacy, acting as a spiritual successor to two of the best Star Wars games ever crafted.

Speaking on the new game, Casey Hudson said: “Fate of the Old Republic represents an opportunity to explore a contemporary vision of a definitive Star Wars experience, using state-of-the-art technology and game design, and an all-new story crafted specifically to deliver on the combination of player agency and immersion in Star Wars that was at the heart of KOTOR.”

Unfortunately, there is no release date for this game yet. Arcanaut Studios only just came into existence over the Summer of 2025, so while there will be ideas in place for the game, it will be a long road to release. The studio is currently hiring for a number of key positions as well, so this early reveal has likely happened in an effort to draw talent to the project.

KitGuru Says: KOTOR is responsible for my lifelong love of RPGs, so this game is one I'll be keeping a very close eye on. However, like with the KOTOR Remake, I expect we'll have a very long period of silence before the studio is ready to actually show anything substantial.

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Since their decision to begin releasing Xbox console exclusives onto Sony’s PlayStation platform, Microsoft has ported over a wide range of its first-party releases at a surprisingly rapid cadence. Just days on from the PS5 launch of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2025, Compulsion Games’ South of Midnight has now been announced to be coming to both PlayStation and the Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring of next year.

South of Midnight is the first project from studio Compulsion Games since they were acquired by Microsoft back in 2018. Released earlier this year for Xbox and PC, the title was praised for its music, storytelling and art design, but was unfortunately hampered by repetitive gameplay and combat in particular.

That said, South of Midnight did resonate with many, and so as part of Microsoft’s continued push towards 3rd-party publishing, the company has now announced that the title is coming to both the PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 some time in “Spring 2026.”

No further details have been shared, however given the fact that the game originally launched in April earlier this year, it would not be surprising to see its multi-platform release be tied into South of Midnight’s 1st anniversary.

As with many of the other Xbox games ported to PlayStation, hopefully this new release comes with some included enhancements/improvements.

KitGuru says: Did you check out South of Midnight earlier this year? What did you think? What changes/enhancements would you like to see added to this upcoming release? Let us know down below.

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Last night during The Game Awards we didn't just get one Tomb Raider game announcement, instead we got two. Crystal Dynamics has revealed both Tomb Raider: Catalyst, a brand new mainline game in the series coming in 2027, and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a comprehensive remake of the original 1996 game. 

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is targeting a 2026 release window. The game arrives in time for the series' 30th anniversary, celebrating the original Tomb Raider with a comprehensive remake built in Unreal Engine 5. Players will once again take on the role of Lara Croft as she searches for the Scion artifact in a globetrotting adventure spanning across Peru, Greece, Egypt and a mysterious Mediterranean island.

Tomb Raider: Catalyst is a brand-new mainline game in the Tomb Raider series. Targeting a 2027 launch window, in this game players will journey to Northern India to investigate a cataclysm and the mysterious appearance of ancient forces. You won't be the lone treasure hunter investigating here though, so you'll have to deal with more than a few rivals along the way.

Catalyst is set several years after the events of Tomb Raider: Underworld and is said to be a standalone chapter, so newcomers don't need to worry about playing the recent reboot trilogy, or all of the classic games from the PS1, PS2 or PS3 eras.

KitGuru Says: Are you looking forward to the new Tomb Raider games? Are you most looking forward to the remake, or the brand-new game? 

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The original Deus Ex is an undeniable classic, with the immersive sim not only spawning a long-running franchise, but also helped to put the genre onto the map. In celebration of the game’s 25th anniversary, a remaster was announced. Unfortunately, a highly poor reception towards the initial trailer has now led studio Aspyr to indefinitely delay the project.

Taking to Twitter to make the announcement, porting ‘specialists’ Aspyr confirmed that their controversial Deus Ex remaster will no longer arrive early next year as initially planned, with the studio writing:

“Thank you to the community for your feedback following the reveal of Deus Ex Remastered. We've listened to what you said, and in order to better meet fan expectations and deliver the best possible experience for players, Deus Ex Remastered will no longer launch on Feb. 5, 2026.”

As mentioned, no new release date nor a release window was given, with the studio simply stating: “We look forward to sharing more updates with you when the time comes”. All those who did pre-order the remaster will be “fully refunded,” so you can rest easy in that regard.

The original Deus Ex is an excellent game, though one which unfortunately has not aged well in many ways. As such, while a remaster is highly welcome, the product presented by Aspyr left much to be desired, and so it is encouraging to see them going back to the drawboard somewhat.

KitGuru says: Do you have fond memories of the original Deus Ex? What was your initial reaction to the remaster trailer? How should they approach the game’s visuals? Let us know down below.

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Last night at The Game Awards, Diablo 4 did indeed make an appearance as previously rumoured. The next major expansion, titled Lord of Hatred will conclude the ‘saga of hatred', which kicked off with the game's earlier expansion, Vessel of Hatred.

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred is the game’s second major expansion, releasing April 28th 2026. It concludes the Age of Hatred saga, sending players to Skovos to battle Mephisto with Lilith as an uneasy ally. The expansion introduces the long‑awaited Paladin class, a second mystery class, and sweeping endgame changes.

The Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred world premiere trailer reveals Mephisto as the central antagonist, with his corruption spreading across Sanctuary. It teases the new setting of Skovos, introduces the Paladin class, and sets the stage for the climactic battle that will conclude the Age of Hatred saga.

If you pre-purchase the expansion, you can unlock the Paladin class in Diablo 4 and start playing from today, coinciding with the launch of the game's latest season, which is Holy themed, a perfect fit for the introduction of the Paladin class. There will be a second new class added to the game when the expansion launches in April.

This new expansion will also overhaul Diablo 4's endgame content with QoL additions like a loot filter, redesigned skill trees, proper item crafting, a new horde mode and other additions.

KitGuru Says: Considering how long players have had to wait for certain changes to the game, I would have preferred to see the Paladin class given out for free, saving the second mystery class as the premium addition for the new expansion. The game has been bleeding players and asking them to pay more money isn't exactly going to get them excited to return.

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Just last week, Sony announced that they had partnered with the original creator of the iconic Left4Dead series ‘Mike Booth’ to work on “an unannounced four-player, cooperative shooter”. It didn’t take long for us to learn more about this collaboration, with the PlayStation-published 4:LOOP being officially shown off during The Game Awards.

Developed by Bad Robot Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, 4:LOOP has been officially announced: “A four-player co-op shooter set in an original sci-fi universe” in which you must “experiment” and “improvise” to “see if you can beat the odds.”

Appearing to be somewhat inspired by Helldivers II, 4:LOOP has you drop-in with pods to eliminate hordes of enemies in a mixed 3rd-person / 1st-person perspective based on whether you are aiming your weapon or not.

Through the brief gameplay snippets shared, 4:LOOP does not appear to be anything too special. As with most co-op titles however, you won’t know how the game truly feels and plays until you get your hands on it.

Fortunately, while no release date has been given, Sony confirmed that they will be hosting early playtests for the game – the details of which can be found HERE.

Mike Booth and Valve/Turtle Rock managed to catch lightning in a bottle twice with both Left4Dead 1 and 2. While 4:LOOP is unlikely to be the spiritual successor many were desiring, here’s to hoping that the game manages to be a great title in its own right.

KitGuru says: What did you think of the announcement trailer? Does it look interesting? Is Mike Booth being attached to the project a draw for you? Let us know down below.

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In the lead up to The Game Awards, Geoff Keighley teased that fans would be getting a first look at the brand new game from Bruce Straley – the co-director for both Uncharted 4 and The Last of Us. Having left Naughty Dog all the way back in 2017, Straley has now officially unveiled Wildflower Interactive’s debut title: Coven of the Chicken Foot.

Officially announced during the 2025 Game Awards, Coven of the Chicken Foot is an “emotionally-rich, stylized, single-player adventure” in which you play as an elderly witch who works alongside “an odd creature” in order to navigate the world and survive.

Featuring “a semi-open world, systems-rich design, and thoughtful environmental storytelling” Coven of the Chicken Foots looks to be evoking classics such as ICO and The Last Guardian with a focus on offering a “a playable relationship driven by innovative technology” wherein “your creature-companion can observe, learn, and develop new behaviors based on contextual situations.”

Though far from the AAA juggernauts made during his time at Naughty Dog, Coven of the Chicken Foot appears to be filled with passion, vision and intent, and so it will be interesting to see how Straley’s first project in years winds up being when it arrives some time in the unknown future.

KitGuru says: What did you think of the announcement trailer? Is it what you were expecting? Could Coven of the Chicken Foot be a sleeper hit? Let us know down below.

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Update: This competition is now CLOSED. Our winner today is Chris Rath! If you missed out this time then keep an eye out as we have a new giveaway each day through to the end of the month. Today's giveaway can be found HERE. 

For Day 12 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar we are teaming up with Gigabyte to give one lucky winner a high-end motherboard upgrade. Today's prize is a Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D motherboard!

The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D is an AM5 ATX motherboard built for AMD Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 processors, featuring high-speed DDR5 support, PCIe 5.0 slots, and advanced thermal design. It introduces X3D Turbo Mode 2.0, a performance boost tailored for Ryzen X3D CPUs, allowing you to get more performance from your CPU with just one click.

How to Enter:

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 is your current CPU?

This competition is open worldwide.

The winner will be picked randomly shortly after 11AM GMT December 13th, and a new competition will be announced for Day 13. 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 worldwide, starting at 11AM GMT on December 12th and ending at 10:59AM GMT on December 13th. 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 13!

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Today we take a look at one of the latest power supplies from Lian Li, the SX1200P. This fully modular, Platinum-rated unit supports ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards and is supported with a 10-year warranty. It ships with high-grade Japanese capacitors and will suit a variety of smaller chassis due to the compact 140mm depth. Is the SX1200P worth the asking price of $160? We find out today.

Lian Li offer three wattage options in this range – 850W, 1000W and the 1200W model we are looking at today. They also offer them in white and black colour schemes. Right now, while Lian Li say they have 80 Plus Platinum certification, they have not supplied me with any Cybenetics certifications and they are not on the box or included in the literature either. They told me they are working with Cybenetics on certification for this unit, but at the time of press we don't have any details.

Product Features:

• 80 Plus Platinum Rated.
• ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 compatible.
• 100% Japanese 105C Capacitors
• 12V-2×6 High Current Copper Alloy Terminals
• Braided Texture Cables with Cable Combs.
• 120mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan.
• Single +12V rail.
• 10-Year Warranty.

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Arctic has officially launched the 140 mm variants of its P Pro Reverse fan series. Previously seen in the Xtender case, these fans are now available as standalone products, specifically engineered for builders who require “pull” airflow configurations without sacrificing aesthetics.

The P14 Pro Reverse series is designed to intake air while displaying the unobstructed “front” face of the fan, making them ideal for bottom- or side-mounted intake positions on a chassis. The design features a flow-optimised structure with a funnel-shaped inlet and teardrop-shaped struts to reduce turbulence and noise. Mechanically, the fans use a fluid-dynamic bearing (FDB) with an extended shaft and automatic balancing to ensure low vibration and longevity.

For lighting enthusiasts, the A-RGB variants feature 12 digitally controllable LEDs, enabling seamless system integration and customisable effects. These fans are now available as a single unit or 3-pack. To celebrate their launch, Arctic is currently running a payback campaign on their website, heavily discounting them (applied on the shopping cart):

• P14 Pro Reverse:

  • Single unit: €9.49/$10.49 (Standard Price: €16.49/$18.99)

  • 3-Pack: €22.49/$21.99 (Standard Price: €46.99/$54.49)

• P14 Pro Reverse A-RGB (Black):

  • Single unit: €13.49/$14.99 (Standard Price: €21.49/$24.99)

  • 3-Pack: €32.99/$33.99 (Standard Price: €48.49/$55.99)

• P14 Pro Reverse A-RGB (White):

  • Single unit: €14.49/$15.49 (Standard Price: €26.49/$30.49)

  • 3-Pack: €34.49/$34.99 (Standard Price: €51.49/$59.99)

KitGuru says: Planning on changing your fans soon? If you plan to, and reverse fans are what you're looking for, the 3-packs in the P Pro Reverse series appears to offer good bang for buck.

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