Ubisoft made the shocking decision to cancel its Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake several weeks ago, alongside a number of other unannounced projects. Now thanks to a new report, we may know exactly which unannounced games were scrapped during the publisher's restructuring. 

According to Insider Gaming's sources, aside from the Prince of Persia remake, the cancelled games at Ubisoft last month included Project Aether, Project Pathfinder (formerly Project U), Project Crest, Assassin's Creed Rebellion and Assassin's Creed Singularity.

We will break down a little more about what we already knew of each project based on prior rumours. For starters, Project Pathfinder was originally discovered more than five years ago when it was being worked on under the Project U name. This game was apparently set to be a co-op PvPvE shooter, with a handful of teams taking on hordes of robot enemies and bosses, while also trying to survive other players in the vicinity.

Assassin's Creed Rebellion was one of a handful of free-to-play mobile game attempts from Ubisoft. The game has actually been available from as far back as 2018 but apparently support is now ending this year. The other cancelled Assassin's Creed game, Singularity, was reportedly set to be a new mobile game, one that would also launch on PC.

Project Crest was a mystery game that had not really leaked previously, but apparently it was going to be a World War 2 extraction shooter. From the sounds of it, Ubisoft had multiple projects in the works targeting similar genres, so it is no wonder that some of these got cancelled.

Finally, Project Aether is another game that hadn't really been reported on in prior leaks until after its cancellation. Nothing is really known about this one, but it had apparently started development in 2019, before being rebooted and handed over to another studio. It was cancelled as part of Ubisoft's recent cost-cutting efforts.

KitGuru Says: Most of these cancellations aren't too surprising. Clearly, the Prince of Persia remake is still the standout and probably the one that hurts fans the most. 

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Asus ROG has launched the Strix OLED XG34WCDMTG, a specialised variant of the monitor first announced at CES 2026. While the original XG34WCDMS focused on high-performance gaming, the “TG” model brings a key feature, making it the first dedicated gaming monitor to integrate Google TV functionality natively. Interestingly, this smart monitor has become available for purchase even before the standard version showcased at CES.

As first reported by Notebookcheck, the XG34WCDMTG runs a version of Google TV based on Android 14, allowing it to function as a standalone entertainment hub without a connected PC or console. To support this, the monitor includes Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, a dedicated remote control, voice control features, and wireless projection support. Asus has even pre-installed Nvidia GeForce Now, enabling high-end cloud gaming directly through the monitor's internal hardware.

On the technical front, the monitor is built around a 34-inch ultra-wide QD-OLED panel with a resolution of 3440 x 1440 and a gentle 1800R curvature. It is engineered for high-end performance, featuring a 240 Hz refresh rate and a 0.03 ms GTG response time. While typical SDR brightness is rated at 250 nits, the panel can reach peak highlights of 1000 nits in HDR mode, further enhanced by Dolby Vision support. For connectivity, the monitor provides two HDMI 2.1 (FRL) ports, a DisplayPort 1.4, and a USB-C port that supports DP Alt mode and 90W Power Delivery for charging laptops.

The XG34WCDMTG is currently listed on Amazon for £949 and on the Asus US store for $1,199.

KitGuru says: Asus is clearly taking a page out of Samsung's and LG's playbook by turning the monitor into a multi-purpose entertainment hub. While most PC gamers might find built-in Google TV redundant, it's a nice feature for those in smaller living spaces who want their primary gaming screen to double as a smart TV. However, that convenience comes at a premium.

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Thermaltake has introduced the Vision 330 CR, a mid-tower chassis that leans heavily into the popular “aquarium” aesthetic while distinguishing itself with a single-piece, curved tempered glass side and front panel.

While the two-compartment design follows a familiar industry trend, Thermaltake has prioritised immediate value by equipping the Vision 330 CR (via Club DNS) with six pre-installed ARGB fans. The lighting features an “infinite mirror” effect in both the centre and on the sides of the fans, spinning up to 1500 RPM to ensure significant internal airflow.

The internal layout is designed to accommodate back-connect motherboards, such as the Asus BTF and MSI Project Zero series, though using the top-mounted storage cage may partially obstruct these connections. Still, the case accommodates GPUs up to 420 mm long, CPU coolers up to 175 mm tall, and PSUs up to 250 mm long. Moreover, there's space for a 360 mm radiator on top, a 240 mm radiator on the side, and up to 9x 120 mm fans.

The front I/O is somewhat conservative, offering two USB 3.0 ports, two audio jacks, and a single USB-C port. Storage options are handled by a cage that fits two 3.5″ drives and one 2.5″ drive, with an additional 2.5″ mounting point at the bottom.

KitGuru says: While the curved glass is a beautiful touch, the real selling point is the inclusion of six fans, a rarity in the current market that saves builders a significant secondary expense.

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InWin has officially unveiled the W50, a mid-tower chassis that marks a departure from standard boxy designs with its unique architectural “W” aesthetic. The W50 uses a distinctive W-shaped split-line configuration across three tempered glass panels to provide an expansive panoramic view of the internal hardware.

The W50 features two-way mirrored glass that maintains a sleek mirror finish when the system is powered down, but becomes transparent to reveal the system's interior when turned on. The W50 is built for high-performance builds, offering native support for E-ATX motherboards and specialised back-connect ATX motherboards. The interior is quite spacious, accommodating flagship graphics cards up to 435 mm long, CPU air coolers up to 175 mm tall, and PSUs up to 238 mm long. The case also offers 8x expansion slots and an optional modular bracket for vertical or horizontal mounting.

The case ships with four pre-installed Vortex VX120 fans but can accommodate up to nine similarly sized fans. It also supports 360 mm radiators on both the top and side panels simultaneously. An integrated ARGB hub handles the lighting with 19 presets, while the top I/O provides a high-speed USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C (20 Gbps) port. Maintenance is simplified thanks to the magnetic dust filters on the top and side, complemented by a convenient pull-out filter at the bottom.

KitGuru says: InWin has always been quite innovative in its PC case designs, and the W50 looks to follow that trend.

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The Asus ROG Kithara marks the company's first high-fidelity planar magnetic headset. Developed in partnership with the audiophile specialists at HIFIMAN, it was designed to deliver an immersive, studio-grade experience.

The Kitara headset features 100mm Hifiman planar magnetic drivers with an ultrawide frequency response of 8Hz to 55kHz, delivering the clarity needed for competitive gaming. The open-back architecture of the ROG Kithara is a departure from traditional gaming headsets, specifically chosen to create an expansive, natural soundstage. By allowing sound waves to pass through the earcups freely rather than reflecting within an enclosed space, the headset prevents overlapping frequencies and muddy audio, resulting in superior sound separation. While this design does not offer passive noise isolation and is best suited for quiet environments, it significantly enhances spatial awareness and imaging accuracy.

For communication, the Kithara features a detachable, full-band MEMS boom microphone covering the 20Hz to 20kHz range. Unlike most analogue headsets, which share a ground for audio and microphone signals, the Kithara's cable separates these signal channels to remove crosstalk. The MEMS technology also provides a higher signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) than traditional ECM microphones.

The headset features a high-quality OFC balanced cable with 3-in-1 swappable plugs. This includes a 4.4mm balanced plug for reduced electrical noise, alongside 3.5mm and 6.3mm single-ended plugs for broad compatibility with DACs, amplifiers, PCs, and consoles. Additionally, it includes a USB-C-to-dual-3.5mm adapter. The ROG Kithara features a metal frame and an aluminium hinge design. The 8-way adjustable headband works in tandem with plush memory foam padding to distribute weight across various head shapes.

The ROG Kithara is available globally, with regional pricing varying. In the United States, the headset is priced at $299.99. In Europe, it retails for €319.90.

KitGuru says: There are not many open-back gaming headsets with planar drivers, so there is some novelty here with this headset. 

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has won a ton of awards in recent months. This week, as part of the 29th annual DICE awards, the team at Sandfall Interactive added yet another GOTY trophy to their list of accolades, alongside several other awards. 

While Sandfall Interactive dominated the tally, Sucker Punch Productions also had a significant showing with Ghost of Yotei. The Ghost of Tsushima sequel secured three awards, including Adventure Game of the Year and high marks for its original music. Other multi-award winners included Blue Prince and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, both of which earned two distinctions each. The ceremony also recognised a spread of titles across other genres, with trophies going to Mario Kart World, Arc Raiders, and Hades II.

The full list of nominees and winners can be found below:

Game of the Year

• Arc Raiders
• Blue Prince
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – WINNER
• Dispatch
• Ghost of Yōtei

Outstanding Achievement in Animation

• Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
• Ghost Of Yōtei
• Monster Hunter Wilds
• South of Midnight – WINNER
• The Midnight Walk

Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – WINNER
• Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
• Dispatch
• Ghost Of Yōtei
• The Midnight Walk

Outstanding Achievement in Character

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – Esquie
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – Maelle
• Dispatch – Courtney/Invisigal
• Dispatch – Robert Robertson III/Mecha Man
• Ghost Of Yōtei – Atsu – WINNER

Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Ghost Of Yōtei – WINNER
• Herdling
• Mario Kart World
• Sword of the Sea

Outstanding Achievement in Audio Design

• Arc Raiders
• Death Stranding 2: On The Beach – WINNER
• Ghost Of Yōtei
• Lumines Arise
• Split Fiction

Outstanding Achievement in Story

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – WINNER
• Consume Me
• despelote
• South of Midnight
• The Drifter

Outstanding Technical Achievement

• Arc Raiders
• Assassin's Creed Shadows
• Death Stranding 2: On the Beach – WINNER
• Donkey Kong Bananza
• Doom: The Dark Ages

Action Game of the Year

• Absolum
• Arc Raiders
• Doom: The Dark Ages
• Hades II – WINNER
• Ninja Gaiden 4

Adventure Game of the Year

• Blue Prince
• Dispatch
• Donkey Kong Bananza
• Ghost Of Yōtei – WINNER
• Hollow Knight: Silksong

Family Game of the Year

• LEGO Party! – WINNER
• LEGO Voyagers
• Lumines Arise
• Marvel Cosmic Invasion
• POPUCOM

Fighting Game of the Year

• 2XKO
• Capcom Fighting Collection 2
• Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
• Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection – WINNER
• WWE 2K25

Racing Game of the Year

• EA Sports F1 25
• Kirby Air Riders
• Mario Kart World – WINNER
• Wheel World

Role-Playing Game of the Year

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – WINNER
• Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
• Monster Hunter Wilds
• The Outer Worlds 2

Sports Game of the Year

• EA Sports FC 26
• PGA Tour 2K25
• MLB The Show 25
• NBA 2K26
• Rematch – WINNER

Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year

• The Alters – WINNER
• Drop Duchy
• Europa Universalis V
• The King is Watching
• StarVaders

Immersive Reality Technical Achievement

• Ghost Town
• Hotel Infinity
• Marvel's Deadpool VR
• Star Wars: Beyond Victory – A Mixed Reality Playset
• Unloop

Immersive Reality Game of the Year

• Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked
• Ghost Town – WINNER
• Marvel's Deadpool VR
• The Midnight Walk
• Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow

Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game

• Baby Steps
• Blue Prince – WINNER
• Consume Me
• despelote
• Dispatch
• Hades II

Mobile Game of the Year

• Persona 5: The Phantom X – WINNER
• Umamusume: Pretty Derby
• What The Clash?
• Where Winds Meet

Online Game of the Year

• Arc Raiders – WINNER
• Battlefield 6
• Mario Kart World
• Marvel Rivals
• Split Fiction

Outstanding Achievement in Game Design

• Arc Raiders
• Blue Prince – WINNER
• Hades II
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
• Öoo

Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction

• Blue Prince
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – WINNER
• Ghost of Yōtei
• Hades II
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

KitGuru says: Seeing a fresh IP from a relatively new studio beat out industry juggernauts for Game of the Year is a rare and refreshing sight.

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Pulsar Gaming Gears and Vaxee have officially launched their jointly developed eS series, marking the start of a strategic partnership to provide high-performance esports equipment to competitive gamers. This initial product wave features the FS-1 gaming mouse, the PD170 mousepads, and a range of arm sleeves, all intended for professional play.

The flagship FS-1 mouse is engineered for stability and consistency, featuring a 56g symmetrical design, 100M-click optical switches, and a 32K XS-1 flagship optical sensor. Also worth noting is the inclusion of the Link 8K Dongle, which acts as an active tournament controller rather than a standard passive receiver. This device allows players to instantly adjust critical settings like DPI, polling rate, and LOD via built-in buttons, facilitating on-the-fly changes without the need for software or flipping the mouse during intense matches. The dongle supports an 8000Hz polling rate, powered by a dual-MCU design, to ensure a stable wireless connection.

Moving on to the eS PD170 mousepads, these are available in XL and XL SQ sizes. Because of their sturdy, hard base, which removes cushion compression, these mousepads allow the mouse to glide more steadily across the surface. The rounded edges should also help reduce wrist interference. Lastly, the series also includes the eS eSports Arm Sleeves, available in M, L, and XL sizes.

The series follows a phased rollout schedule, beginning with a pre-launch event at the VCT NA venue in Los Angeles. The official launch on all Pulsar web stores is set for February 19th, followed by a secondary launch phase on February 25th. In terms of pricing, the eS FS-1 gaming mouse is listed at $179.95/€179.90, while the PD170 mousepads range from $49.95/€59.99 to $59.95/€64.99, and the gaming arm sleeves are available for $19.95/€24.99.

KitGuru says: Are you a Pulsar fan? Interested in any of the company's new eS series products?

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Thermaltake has expanded its high-end display lineup with the TGM-V49CDQ, a 49-inch curved ultrawide that serves as a Fast VA alternative to its existing, similarly sized IPS offering. This monitor is designed to offer the massive screen real estate of a 32:9 “super ultra-wide” aspect ratio while maintaining the high-speed performance required for competitive gaming.

The Thermaltake TGM-V49CDQ (via Abit) is a 49-inch curved ultrawide gaming monitor with a Fast VA panel and a native resolution of 5120×1440, providing the screen real estate of two 27-inch 1440p displays. It is built with high-performance gaming in mind thanks to its a rapid 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms GTG response time. The display is certified for both Nvidia G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium, so you won't see any screen tearing in games, as the display refresh rate will dynamically match the frame rate of whatever game you are playing.

This model is rated for a typical brightness of 400 nits and supports 1.07 billion colours (10-bit colour depth), covering 95% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut. It includes HDR10 support and maintains a standard 1000:1 contrast ratio. The monitor is also equipped with flicker-free technology and a low-blue-light mode to help reduce eye fatigue during extended gaming sessions.

Users will have a strong set of connectivity options, with the monitor including two HDMI 2.1 ports, a DisplayPort 1.4 port, and a USB-C port that supports 90W Power Delivery for high-performance laptops. The integrated KVM switch allows users to control two separate devices with a single set of peripherals, complemented by Picture-in-Picture (PIP) and Picture-by-Picture (PBP) modes for multitasking across multiple devices.

Other nice features include the dynamic RGB ring on the monitor's rear and an ergonomic stand with a built-in cable management tray. For those using aftermarket arms, the monitor is compatible with standard 100x100mm VESA mounting.

KitGuru says: Do you like ultrawide monitors? Would you consider getting Thermaltake's new TGM-V49CDQ monitor?

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Sega looks to have a very busy year ahead, as the company recently confirmed in its latest earnings report that it will have four ‘major new titles' releasing between April 2026 and March 2027. 

According to Sega, these four games will be from its “mainstay IPs” but so far, none of these titles appear to have been announced. It is likely that a new major Sonic the Hedgehog game is amongst the titles on the list, as it has been four years since the release of Sonic Frontiers.

As VGC points out, other titles that have been announced but do not yet have release dates include the likes of Persona 4 Revival, Stranger than Heaven, a new Total War Warhammer game and Total War Medieval 3.

When Persona 4 Revival was announced last year, we ended up with a very short teaser trailer, so it is unclear if the game is far enough along in development to be considered amongst the four titles. Other major Sega IPs with new games in development include Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage and Alien Isolation.

KitGuru Says: Personally, I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for Persona to be amongst the major IPs getting a release over the next year. 

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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, the new fighting game from Arc System Works, finally has a release date. However, despite several playable beta tests already happening, the full game won't be arriving for quite a while yet. 

Due to the number of opportunities fans have had to try this game already, we had anticipated a first half of 2026 release date. However, Arc System Works is taking its time to ensure the full roster is balanced and all gameplay sequences are up to the best possible quality bar. As a result, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls isn't releasing until August 2026.

The new trailer for the game, released last night as part of the State of Play showcase, there will be 20 iconic Marvel characters available on the launch-day roster, all reimagined with Japanese style art. Post launch, there will be four additional characters released as DLC.

Some of the confirmed characters appearing in the game include Iron Man, Captain America, Storm, Doctor Doom, Spider-Man, Ghost Rider, Wolverine, Star Lord, Magik and Ms Marvel.

KitGuru Says: The same care and attention Arc System Works brought to Dragonball FighterZ is on full display here with Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. 

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Bungie's Marathon seems to be garnering some good impressions following the most recent playtests. Last night as part of the State of Play showcase, we got our latest look at the game, which has now been reworked with new assets following an artist dispute last year. 

The latest trailer for Marathon includes a mix of cinematic and gameplay footage entirely captured on PC, which is interesting given that Bungie is now a PlayStation studio. Just like Destiny, Marathon will be a fully multiplatform title, landing on PC, PS5 and Xbox consoles, complete with crossplay and cross-save functionality.

Marathon is Bungie's foray into the extraction shooter genre and a number of improvements have been added to the game since last year's playtests. Crucially, proximity chat is one of the new additions made to the game after the delay – a feature that many players had insisted should be present at launch.

For those who aren't sold on Marathon as a premium title yet, there will be a new open playtest taking place across all platforms from February 26th to March 2nd, giving you ample time to download and try the game for free before its launch. If you end up enjoying it, then the final, full game will be available from March 5th, so you won't have to wait long between the playtest ending and the final launch. However, this does also mean that some issues present in the playtest version may also not be fixed in time for the final release.

KitGuru Says: I have yet to try Marathon, so I'll give it a go during the upcoming playtest. Are you thinking about picking this game up next month? 

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For many months now, Metal Gear Solid fans have been left wondering about the status of the Master Collection Vol 2. Last night, Konami finally made its plans clear, with the second Metal Gear Solid Master Collection officially coming out later this year.

The Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol 1 gave fans an easy way to jump back in and play the classic games in the series, including Metal Gear (1987), Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. The second Master Collection is quite a bit smaller by comparison.

Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol 2 will include Metal Gear Solid 4: Funs of the Patriots, marking the very first time that this game has been made playable outside of the PlayStation 3 platform. On top of that, Vol 2 buyers will also get Metal Gear Solid Peacewalker.

Prior to this announcement, fans had expected Vol 2 to also include Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zero and Metal Gear Solid 5, even if those more modern titles didn't have any extra graphical touch-ups. With that said, both games are more than ten years old at this point and are very cheap to pick up on most platforms, including Steam.

Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol 2 will launch on the 27th of August.

KitGuru Says: Are you looking forward to the Master Collection Vol 2? Will this be your very first time experiencing Metal Gear Solid 4?

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Sony had a pretty big surprise announcement in store for fans during last night's State of Play showcase. The original God of War trilogy is making a comeback, remade from the ground up. 

While God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarok brought the series to new heights through cinematic storytelling, many fans do miss the original hack and slash games in the series. Soon, fans new and old will be able to experience those original games with revamped graphics:

Fans will also be pleased to see that TC Carson, the original voice actor for Kratos, is returning for the remake project, although it is unclear if other characters will retain their original voice actors as well.

While the more recent God of War titles focused on Norse mythology, the original trilogy was entirely set in Greek mythology, with Kratos taking on a series of gods, from Zeus to Poseidon.

Unfortunately, no footage of the remake was shown in the trailer, but the remakes are now in active development, so we will hopefully get a better look at them in the next couple of years.

KitGuru Says: Are you excited to see the original God of War trilogy brought back? For many PC players, this could be their first time ever experiencing the original Kratos story. 

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Saber Interactive had one of the biggest announcements during last night's State of Play showcase. The studio is now working on a AAA John Wick game and yes, Keanu Reeves will be reprising his role for it.

The John Wick films have been some of the best and most successful action movies of the past decade. While there has been one indie game utilising the IP, there has yet to be a full-scale AAA game starring our favourite unretired assassin. Saber's game is currently only known as ‘untitled John Wick game', and the trailer is primarily cinematic, although the text claims there is some gameplay footage sprinkled in:

This game is in development for current-generation consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, as well as PC. That indicates that the developers are targeting a launch within the next few years, as there could be new generation console hardware after 2028.

The game will feature an original gameplay narrative set in the John Wick timeline years before the Impossible Task. It will expand on the franchise’s lore during that time with familiar characters fans already know and love, as well as compelling new ones created specifically for this production.

KitGuru Says: There is still a lot to learn about this game, including its final title, but if you are a fan of John Wick, this is something to look forward to in the coming years.

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Last night during the State of Play showcase, IO Interactive revealed the latest trailer for its next major game – 007 First Light, giving us a new look at the James Bond origin story.

The story trailer sets the stage for a global adventure, as Bond is recruited into MI6 and enters the world of espionage, full of hidden agendas and unseen threats. The trailer offers early glimpses of Bond’s exploits in Iceland, prior to joining the 00 ranks.

Over the course of the early game, Bond discovers an unexpected advocate in M, who recognises his potential as an agent able to take control of desperate situations and complete his objectives. John Greenway, a former 00 agent and the programme’s training instructor, stands in contrast to Bond as a disciplined, by-the-book operative.

Despite their differences, Bond and Greenway are forced to work together to take down a rogue operative, 009. This mission will take players from the quiet Carpathian Mountains to the dangerous black market of Aleph, as well as a number of other key locations.

007 First Light launching on May 27th 2026 for PC and consoles.

KitGuru Says: Are you looking forward to 007 First Light?

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As expected, last night shortly before the State of Play showcase went live, Sony revealed this month's new batch of games for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers. Just as leaks predicted, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is the headlining game, but there are many others to look forward to as well. 

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 launched in 2023, five years after the breakout success of Insomniac's original Spider-Man game and three years after the smaller standalone game, Miles Morales. While this sequel was very well received, it wasn't quite as beloved as the original, in part due to a lot of forced character and perspective switching throughout the campaign. Still, it has some incredible highlight moments and fans of the original will want to play the sequel in preparation for Spider-Man 3.

The full list of titles joining PlayStation Plus Extra this month includes:

• Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 PS5
• Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown PS5
• Neva PS5, PS4
• Season: A Letter to the Future PS5, PS4
• Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin PS4
• Monster Hunter Stories PS4
• Venba PS5
• Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition PS5
• Rugby 25 PS5, PS4

And finally, PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers will also get access to one new classic game – Disney Pixar's Wall-E.

KitGuru Says: Will you be installing any of this month's new PlayStation Plus Extra titles? 

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A couple of years back, Motion Twin and Evil Empire teamed up with Konami to bring Castlevania content to their hit rougelike Dead Cells. Now fast forward to 2026 and the two studios are now collaborating with Konami once again, this time for an official Castlevania game. 

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is the first new Castlevania game since 2014. The game is set in 1499 Paris, where Trevor Belmont's successor wields the Vampire Killer to take down new supernatural forces.

While the game was announced during Sony's State of Play showcase, it is not a PS5 exclusive and will also be coming to PC, Nintendo Switch and Xbox.

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse does not yet have a full release date but it is due to come out later this year.

KitGuru Says: Considering the success of the Castlevania Dead Cells DLC, I imagine this game will also do quite well. 

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Thermal Grizzly has released the first public software suite for the WireView Pro II, alongside the first official firmware update. Both are optional, but together they enable full PC‑based configuration and data logging, expanding the device’s capabilities beyond the standalone hardware interface.

Software version 1.0.5 provides full operating‑system integration, access to all supported WireView Pro II functions, more precise configuration options than the firmware alone, and power‑ and temperature‑logging with export support, including analysis of 12V‑2×6 current distribution. The software is currently available for Windows, with Linux support planned. It remains optional, as all essential measurements continue to be handled directly on the device’s integrated display.

 

This first public release follows a beta phase in which several issues were resolved. Users can report problems via Discord, the subreddit, or Thermal Grizzly's website support form.

Thermal Grizzly is also releasing the first firmware update for the WireView Pro II. The update is included in the software package and is flashed to the device via USB. Once installed, the software can be closed and removed. The update is optional and does not affect warranty coverage, but it is recommended for full compatibility with the new software.

Firmware version v03 enables full software control of the device, improves averaging calculations for more stable readings, and adjusts the current‑imbalance alarm thresholds from 30% at 5 A to 40% at 6 A per pin. The alarm now triggers only when a pin exceeds 6 A and the relative difference between minimum and maximum pin current is greater than 40%, reducing unnecessary warnings from minor fluctuations. Flashing the firmware resets all device settings

KitGuru Says: With dedicated software, there will be the opportunity for further enhancements to the WireView Pro II for a long time to come.

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It's official, Death Stranding 2 is coming to PC and it will be available very soon. Fans of the original game will now be able to get their hands on the sequel via Steam or the Epic Games Store, starting on March 19th.

DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH offers a new range of tools, weapons and vehicles at Sam’s disposal. With his companions from DRAWBRIDGE by his side, Sam takes on a new adventure to connect Australia to the Chiral network. While the original Death Stranding was pretty light on combat, Death Stranding 2 offers players more options to jump into the fray directly, while retaining the stealth mechanics found in the first game.

The PC version of Death Stranding 2 fully supports 21:9 ultrawide displays, and even larger 32:9 displays. The PC version will also offer complete mouse and keyboard support with custom key bindings, full DualSense functionality for those who prefer the PS5 controller, and a suite of 3D audio options.

At launch, both the PC version and the PS5 version of the game will also be updated with new modes and features, which we will get more details on next month.

Those who pre-order the game will get a few bonus items, including several skeleton models and a custom hologram. Those who grab the Digital Deluxe edition will also get an early unlock machine gun, and even more cosmetic items.

KitGuru Says: Are you looking forward to picking up Death Stranding 2 next month?

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7 years after the release of the first game, Warhorse Studios re-entered the limelight with the official launch of the much-anticipated Kingdom Come Deliverance II. Released back in February of last year, the RPG has seen consistent sales – having now officially surpassed 5 million copies sold.

As part of the company’s latest fiscal earnings call, Embracer Group revealed that the Warhorse Studio-developed RPG Kingdom Come Deliverance II “has surpassed 5 million sold copies within its first year of release.”

Warhorse themselves also commented on the milestone, taking to Twitter to say: “Bohemia now welcomes five million players, and we are incredibly proud to see #KCD2 reach this monumental milestone. This achievement belongs to everyone here at Warhorse Studios and our amazing community. Thank you for being part of this journey and making this a reality!”

For context, KCDII sold 1 million copies within its first 24 hours. It then took the game two weeks to hit 2 million; 3 months to reach 3 million and a total of 9 months to surpass 4 million.

The original Kingdom Come Deliverance on the other hand took roughly 4 years to reach 5 million copies, though it of course was a brand new IP at the time and so had less cache overall.

Regardless, the first entry has since gone on to sell over 10 million copies and so it is likely that the sequel will take on a similar – albeit faster – trajectory.

KitGuru says: What do you think of Kingdom Come Deliverance II? How big of an upgrade is it compared to the first game? How quickly will it take KCDII to reach 10 million? Let us know your thoughts down below.

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After having one of the best launches which a game could hope for, EA’s Battlefield 6 has quickly been losing steam, especially in the wake of gen-AI art controversies and a delayed Season 2. Finally however, Battlefield’s next content drop is almost upon us, with EA / DICE having now fully detailed Season 2’s expected additions.

Ahead of the official launch for Battlefield 6 Season 2, the team at BF Studios have released a dedicated gameplay trailer alongside a blogpost detailing all of the upcoming additions.

Set to be released in 3-phases, the first part of Season 2 – Extreme Measures – will launch on the 17th of February and includes:

• VL-7 psychoactive smoke limited-time mode
• AH-6 Little Bird and MH-350 helicopters
• New map ‘Contaminated’
• 3 new weapons
  • GRT-CPS Marksman Rifle
  • VCR-2 Assault Rifle
  • M121 A2 Machine Gun
• 2 new gadgets
  • HTI-MK2
  • 9K38 IGLA

Phase 2 of Season 2 is titled ‘Nightfall’ and is set to arrive one month later on the 17th of March, adding:

• New map ‘Hagental Base’
• Nightfall limited-time event
• 2 new weapons
  • CZ3A1 Submachine Gun
  • VZ. 61 Sidearm
• M1030-1 motorbike

Finally, phase 3 is known as ‘Hunter / Prey’. Launching on the 14th of April, the last slice of Season 2 will introduce:

• Operation Augur limited-time mode
• Portal updates
• Extra Battle Pass path
• LTV vehicle
• Ripper 14” Machete melee weapon

While there is no denying that the next Season features a solid amount of new content, one of the biggest complaints fans have had with the game is in its maps, and so it is a bit unfortunate to see only two being added over the course of the next 3 months or so.

KitGuru says: What do you think of the full Season 2 roadmap? Is this enough to get you to come back? What is BF6’s biggest issue at the moment in your opinion? Let us know down below.

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Today we take a look at a new power supply from OEM manufacturer FSP. The company's new Mega GM range comprises three units, with 850W, 1000W and 1200W variants, the latter of which we are looking at today. This unit is fully modular, 80 Plus Gold and Cybenetics Gold-rated and has a 10-year warranty.

Whenever we review an FSP power supply we usually get emails or posts on socials asking about availability and, as always, we have little information about that as we write this content. I have been told that pricing for the 1200W unit we review today should be around the $229 price point, and while FSP don't often give me UK cost details, we estimate around the £200 price point.

Product Overview:

• Efficiency ≧ 90% at typical load
• 80 PLUS® / Cybenetics ® Gold certified
• Supports native PCIe 12V-2×6 connector and cable
• 105°C Japanese bulk capacitor
• 135mm Fluid dynamic bearing (FDB) fan
• Eco semi-fanless fan control switch
• Off-Wet, Off-Dust and Off-Stain conformal coating
• Top-notch LLC topology and synchronous rectifier & DC-DC converters
• Fully modular with embossed cabling design
• Complete protections: OCP, OVP, SCP, OPP, UVP, OTP, SIP, NLO

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As with the first game before it, Sucker Punch Productions promised that Ghost of Yotei would be receiving a free update in the new year focused on introducing the game’s co-op Legends Mode. Sure enough, as part of the company’s latest State of Play showcase, the release date for Ghost of Yotei Legends has now been officially announced.

Making the announcement during the latest State of Play, Sucker Punch Productions confirmed that the much-anticipated Legends Mode is coming to Ghost of Yotei in a little under a month: On the 10th of March.

Landing alongside update 1.5, this new Legends Mode will launch with 3 main mission types (two of which have been revealed):

• Survival (4-player): “Take down waves of increasingly difficult enemies on one of four maps” while fighting to control territory to activate blessings
• Story (2-player): 12 missions where after every 3 you must take on an incursion (large-scale four-player assault on a stronghold belonging to a member of the Yōtei Six)

Just like Tsushima, Yotei’s Legends mode will continue to receive updates post-launch, with the team promising that a Raid will go live in April, “putting your team to the ultimate test, where you can expect to take on the Dragon and Lord Saito himself.”

Across all modes, players will be able to take on the role of 4 different classes: Samurai, Archer, Mercenary, or Shinobi; each of which “excel in a different one of Ghost of Yōtei’s weapon and combat systems” while earning some unique armour.

Ghost of Tsushima Legends was a welcome surprise when the free update arrived back for the original game. With the team having now learned lessons from their first take on the formula, here’s to hoping that Ghost of Yotei Legends will have even greater levels of depth and replayability. We won’t have to wait long to find out. Full details of Ghost of Yotei’s Legend mode can be found HERE.

KitGuru says: Are you excited for the Legends mode? Will you be hopping in next month? Let us know down below.

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Kena: Bridge of Spirits was the impressive debut title from studio Ember Lab. Released back in 2021 for PlayStation and PC, the game resonated with many thanks to its gorgeous visuals, fun combat and overall vibes. In a surprise announcement during the most recent State of Play, the team revealed that a sequel is officially on the way – arriving some time this year.

Sony kicked off its latest State of Play Showcase with the announcement of Kena: Scars of Kosmora. Being published by PlayStation Studios, the sequel looks to be taking the core of the first game and expanding upon it, introducing new “Elemental spirit companions” that “travel with you, grow over time, and unlock new powers as your bond deepens.”

The added elements of ‘elements’ can be seen throughout the sequel, with companions; skills; and infusions allowing for more engaging gameplay against “challenging encounters and epic boss fights.”

While seemingly not an open-world, Kena’s island of Kosmora is more expansive, necessitating the use of a horse to navigate.

All in all, it appears as though Kena: Scars of Kosmora is building upon what worked in the first game (the pretty visual design, competent combat and cleansing mechanic) while using their partnership with PlayStation Studios to help “craft an even larger world – one built with an emphasis on tightly designed regions, deliberate progression, and a strong sense of adventure.”

Kena: Scars of Kosmora officially arrives some time this year for both PlayStation 5 and PC.

KitGuru says: Are you excited for Ember Lab's next project? What did you think of the first Kena? Let us know down below.

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