Thermaltake has introduced a revised version of its Steel Shadow Tough liquid cooler series in Europe, featuring subtle but significant changes. In Europe, the new series will be named LA(S) and available with 240mm and 360mm radiators.

As noted by Cowcotland, the core design, including the large, magnetically attached top panel for easy installation, appears to be the same. However, the fans have received a noticeable upgrade, operating within a speed range of 600 RPM to 2500 RPM and delivering 79.3 CFM airflow and 3.45 mmH2O static pressure. Moreover, the fans incorporate a daisy-chaining mechanism that simplifies PWM and RGB connection.

The most significant difference between the LA (240 and 360) and the LA-S (240 and 360) AIO liquid coolers is the display on the latter. While the LA series has a water block cover with the Thermaltake logo and lighting, the LA-S uses a 2.4-inch display with CPU metrics.

The Thermaltake LA series starts at €74.90 for the LA240 model and increases to €84.90 for the LA360. As for the LA-S series, the LA240-S model goes for €84.90 and the LA360-S model for €94.90.

KitGuru says: Considering their feature set, the new Thermaltake AIO CPU coolers sure look cheap. Would you go for the LA or the LA-S AIO liquid coolers?

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The Apple Vision Pro is over a year old, but there are already rumors about an Apple Vision Pro 2 headset. Here's what's rumored to be coming, perhaps as soon as April 2026.


Following the release of the Apple Vision Pro in February 2024, the head-mounted device has struggled to really take off. At $3,500 for a first-generation device, it's also something that is perceived as high-priced.

It costs as much as a high-end Mac, but without necessarily providing as much utility.


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If Apple isn't able to get its Siri improvements out with iOS 19 in the fall, a new report tries to put the blame on early cost-cutting decisions by CFO Luca Maestri.


First it was that Apple is years behind the rest of the industry in AI, then it was that Apple management can't cope. Now according to the New York Times, the reason Apple Intelligence is failing is because Apple was too miserly to spend some cash years ago.

Specifically, the claim is that in 2023, the then-chief financial officer Luca Maestri halved a budget that engineers had wanted for buying GPU processors for AI development work. It doesn't matter that Apple is often the most highly valued firm in the world, you don't get to be CFO of it if you're not in absolute control of spending.


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In the latest trade back-and-forth, China has surged its tariff rate on US goods from 84% to 125%, at the same time saying it won't negotiate if the U.S. continues to engage in "trade blackmail."


Starting on April 12, the Chinese government will raise tariffs on all U.S. goods by another 41%. This increase comes two days after the last increase, saw tariffs surge from 34% to 84%.

In a statement released by China's State Council Tariff Commission, spotted by Bloomberg, China has declared that it will raise tariffs from 84% to 125%. It then said that because of the prohibitively high tariff level, there is no market for American goods.


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Don't pass up the opportunity to get one of the best VPN for iPhone at a steep discount — Surfshark VPN is $1.99 per month for 24 months during its birthday celebration.


Surfshark has been consistently rated as the best VPN for iPhone by AppleInsider, and it is now available at a lower price for a limited time. Secure your internet connection, browse privately, and keep your data away from prying companies with this premium and feature-filled VPN.




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We're just weeks away from iOS 19, just months from iPhone 17, but already we're looking far ahead to future of the iPhone, the Apple Vision Pro, all on this week's episode of the AppleInsider Podcast.


Normally by now you'd expect everyone to be deep into rumors and predictions for WWDC 2025, and there is some of that. There is a recurring spate and possibly even spat about rumors concerning iOS 19 and which pundit has the best details, but for some reason the spotlight this week has been on the far future of the iPhone 20, the Apple Vision Pro 2, and what comes next for the Apple Watch.

Well, there's also been just a little attention on the price of iPhones following whatever today's tariffs are.


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France is bringing identity cards to the iPhone this summer, with the country moving to embrace digital identity cards while U.S. adoption moves at a glacial pace.


Identity cards are a well-known tool in France, as an alternate to passports and driving licenses. Approximately 25 million people use them in the country as a form of government identity, without necessarily needing the other official documents in their lives.

Now, the French government is preparing to make the digital version of the identity cards available via the iPhone. Spotted by Consomac, France Identite confirmed via X that the ID card will be going digital, and will be available on mobile devices soon.


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Following months of negotiations and then weeks of red tape, Apple is now once more allowed to sell the iPhone 16 range in Indonesia — including selling the iPhone 16e there for the first time.


The Indonesian government officially agreed to end its ban on sales of the iPhone 16 on March 7, 2025. But it has taken from then until April 11 for Apple to gain the very many country-specific certificates and regulatory permissions to actually put the phones back on sale.

The Indonesian Apple Store site just lists the devices as available and makes no mention of them ever having been banned. But Senior Vice President Worldwide Marketing, Greg Joswiak took to Twitter to mark the occasion.


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Apple's Pages never gets the praise it should, but it's especially unfairly ignored on the iPad where in truth it is an exceptionally easy to use pro writing app.


Whether it's on the Mac or the iPad, you shouldn't be using Pages to make notes. That would be like using a Lear Jet to get you to the end of your drive.

Only, if the Mac version hides away its features, the iPad one arguably likes to force you to dig even further for what you need. It's the same idea of not getting in the way of your writing, but keeping Pages simple while you work by touch sometimes means features are several taps away.


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Back in August, we received the first teaser trailer for the next Mafia game. Rather than a sequel, we are getting Mafia: The Old Country, a prequel that explores the origins of the Mafia families. Last night, an update to the game's Steam Store listing revealed that the game will become available one-year on from its initial reveal.

Mafia: The Old Country is a prequel, set years before the events of the first game. This is essentially an origin story, set in 1900s Sicily, presenting a gritty mob story during an era that was particularly dangerous and unforgiving for those involved.

Mafia: The Old Country will become available for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S starting on the 8th of August, roughly one year on from the game's original announcement.

All eyes are on publisher Take-Two and its subsidiaries this year. Take-Two owns 2K Games, which is publishing Mafia. With the game arriving in August, it seems likely that Grand Theft Auto 6 will be coming in the October-November timeframe.

KitGuru Says: Are you looking forward to the next Mafia game?

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Sharkoon has expanded its Skiller headset lineup with two new offerings: the SGH20 USB and the SGH25. Both headsets aim to provide immersive audio and comfortable wear, catering to different user needs and budgets, even if both are still entry-level.

The Skiller SGH20 USB headset presents a design with dynamically changing RGB lighting. The headset uses 50mm drivers and connects via USB for a straightforward setup with PCs. For extended gaming sessions, the SGH20 has soft synthetic leather ear cushions designed to seal around the ears, while the cushioned headband aims to distribute weight evenly. The flexible microphone can be easily positioned for clear voice transmission.

Priced higher, the Skiller SGH25 offers a different set of features. It also uses 50mm drivers and a USB connection, but instead of synthetic leather, it uses cloth for the ear cushions. As such, it remains comfortable even in warmer environments. Moreover, the SGH25 features an inline controller integrated into the cable, providing volume and microphone control, and circumaural earcups to isolate noise and provide a snug fit. The adjustable headband is designed to adapt to various head sizes and shapes. Another extra of the SGH25 over the SGH20 is the detachable microphone.

The Skiller SGH20 is priced at €19.90, while the Skiller SGH25 is positioned as a more budget-friendly option, costing €19.99.

KitGuru says: If you were to get an entry-level gaming headset, would you consider the new Sharkoon Skiller SGH20 and SGH25?

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TeamGroup is adding to its T-Force DDR5 memory line-up this week with the new XTREEM CKD ARGB DDR5 and T-FORCE DELTA CKD RGB DDR5 memory kits. CKD series memory modules are fully compatible with Intel Core Ultra and Intel 800 series platforms, ensuring system stability during high-load operations.

The T-FORCE XTREEM CKD ARGB DDR5 features a 2mm premium aluminum alloy heat sink, crafted through aluminum extrusion, CNC machining, and a sandblasted black finish. On top you'll find a two-piece light pipe with translucent multilayered optical design. In contrast, the T-FORCE DELTA CKD RGB DDR5 draws inspiration from stealth fighter jets, featuring a 120° angle RGB lighting design paired with sleek geometric contours.

Both memory modules support Intel XMP 3.0 one-click overclocking technology, enabling users to unlock peak performance without complex configurations.

The T-Force Delta CKD memory modules are available with speeds up to 8800MHz, while the T-Force XTREEM CKD memory modules are available at up to 8400MHz.

KitGuru Says: How fast is your current memory? Are you thinking of upgrading to an ultra-fast DDR5 kit?

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When the RTX 5070 first launched in the UK, it held a £539 MSRP. Now, we are starting to see RTX 5070 drop below MSRP for the first time in the UK. We are also starting to see RTX 5080 pricing settle at under the £1000 mark. 

The Gainward GeForce RTX 5070 Python III is currently on sale for £518.99 in the UK, putting it around £20 below the launch MSRP price. The RTX 5070 is a solid GPU for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but inflated launch prices hampered opinions a bit. Getting one below MSRP improves things from a price to performance standpoint, particularly for anyone who skipped RTX 40.

For those after something a bit faster, the Palit RTX 5080 Gaming Pro is currently at its cheapest price. We reviewed the card at launch and at the time, it cost over £1100. Now a few months on, it is available and in stock for £999.95.

KitGuru Says: We'll keep an eye out for more GPUs dropping below MSRP in the months ahead. 

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Each week, the Epic Games Store gives away a title or two for all those with an active EGS account. Available right now, Epic account holders can get their hands on the fun co-op beat ‘em up River City Girls alongside some bonuses for the newly-released free-to-play Arcadegeddon.

Available to add to your library from now until the 17th of April at 4PM UK time, Epic is giving away the fun co-op classic-styled beat ‘em up River City Girls.

Developed by WayForward of Shantae fame, the game received a solid reception upon its 2019 release – spawning a sequel a few years later.

Beyond this, Epic is giving away the Astarion's Champions of Renown Pack for the free-to-play strategy game Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms.

Last but not least, those interested in IllFonic’s newly-released free-to-play rogue-lite shooter Arcadegeddon can enjoy a free bonus of 5,000 ARCoins.

All three of these offerings will be available to claim and keep forever for the next week, at which point they will be replaced by Botanicula and more in-game currencies for another F2P game.

KitGuru says: What do you think of this week’s offerings? Do you bother with free-to-play games? Who’s your favourite character in River City Girls? Let us know down below.

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A book sized NAS that not only fits eight M.2 SSDs, but also offers 10 Gbps Ethernet to make the most out of the drives. On top of that, it's extremely quiet during operation and boasts a compelling feature set.

Over the course of the Switch’s life cycle, Nintendo ported pretty much every single Wii U exclusive to the console, offering enhanced resolutions and sometimes additional content. One of the few games to never see such a remaster was The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD. Despite the fact that the GameCube version of Wind Waker is coming to Switch 2 through NSO, the company claimed that a more comprehensive port could happen in future.

Following the confirmation that Wind Waker would be coming to Switch 2 through the system’s new Nintendo Switch Online GameCube emulator, many fans were left fearing that the well-received Wii U port of ‘Wind Waker HD’ would be ignored as a result.

In an interview conducted by Kinda Funny’s Tim Getty towards Nintendo of America's senior vice-president of product development [Nate Bihldorff], it was revealed that Wind Waker HD could still come to Switch 2, with Getty later stating:

“I did ask if having The Wind Waker on Nintendo Switch Online precludes it from the Switch 2 getting the actual Wii U port at some point, and he was very quick to say ‘no, all options are on the table.'”

Of course, Wind Waker HD coming to Switch 2 could be a monkey’s paw situation at this point, given the current pricing strategies for Nintendo’s ports. Still, Wind Waker HD was an excellent title, and so it (and Twilight Princes HD) deserve to be deshackled from the Wii U’s dying grasp.

KitGuru says: What did you think of the Switch 2’s NSO line-up? What did you think of the changes made for Wind Waker HD? How much do you reckon Nintendo would charge for a proper Switch 2 port? Let us know down below.

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With Season 2 of HBO’s The Last of Us mere days away, buzz surrounding the upcoming series has begun to bubble up. Ahead of this, one insider has shared just how much the success of the first Season impacted game sales.

Back when Season 1 of HBO’s The Last of Us first dropped, we received some indication as to the synergistic impact of the show on its videogame sales performance.

Though a rather slim section of the market, it was reported at the time that the UK boxed sales for The Last of Us Part I spiked by 238% following Season 1’s premiere.

Ahead of the second season, we’ve now gotten much more comprehensive statistics, with Christopher Dring of The Game Business revealing that Season 1 resulted in two particular spikes in sales – after the season premiere (38%) and during the finale (75%).

Even amongst those who already owned the games (or perhaps had access through PS Plus), monthly active players skyrocketed – going as high as a 1000% month-over-month increase for TLOU Remastered; 440% for TLOU Part II and 347% for the PS5 console exclusive Part I Remake.

With Season 2 just a couple days away, it will be interesting to see how the game sales are impacted this time round – and whether Part II will see the highest bump.

KitGuru says: Are you hyped for Season 2? Will you be playing / replaying the games in anticipation? Let us know down below.

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Since its initial release back in 2022, Vampire Survivors has continued to thrive through the consistent release of DLC – both free and paid. Available right now, the free Emerald Diorama update has gone live; featuring a dozen new characters, weapons and much more.

Making the announcement on Steam, the team at Poncle officially unveiled the Emerald Diorama DLC. Available right now, this expansion is made in collaboration with Square Enix’s SaGa RPG franchise and features 12 new characters; 16 weapons; 9 music tracks; character parties and the new World-Weaving Stage.

Beyond this, the game has also gotten a more general update. Named The Coop, this introduces a new relic which allows you to speed up the game alongside two brand new Adventures (with 6 chapters each); a new stage; character; weapon and more.

Last but not least, Vampire Survivors has finally gotten full cross-save support, allowing you to seamlessly play between PC, Xbox, Android and iOS. Unfortunately, Switch owners will have to wait a bit, and PlayStation players may be left out of cross-save entirely. Poncle’s full statement on the matter can be found HERE.

Regardless, this represents a massive update for Vampire Survivors, especially given the fact that every addition is pretty much free. Hopefully the cross-save situation on PS4/5 gets resolved as soon as possible.

KitGuru says: Are you excited for this update? Will you be hopping back into Vampire Survivors? Which platform do you play the game on the most? Let us know down below.

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The Mac Terminal app is your window into macOS's UNIX underpinnings. Here's how to customize the appearance of Terminal in macOS.


The UNIX operating system standard goes back decades. To 1970 in fact, when it was created at Bell Labs using the C programming language.

There have been countless variants of UNIX over the years, and AT&T still owns the patents and rights to what is now known as UNIX System V.


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The Twopan Portable SSD 2TB is a good external storage option intended for your iPhone and iPad, but its retail cost is prohibitive, so wait for a good sale.


Beating the storage limits of an iPhone or iPad can be done in two ways. You can use cloud storage, or your can attach an external storage device.

All the second option requires is an external drive with a USB-C connection that can plug into an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. However, typical external drives take up space, and aren't great for carrying around.


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After a brief respite on Wednesday, Apple's stock restarted its downward trajectory triggered by President Trump's accelerating tariff battle with China.


On Wednesday, Apple ended the day at $198.85, up 15.3% from Tuesday's closing level, after Trump announced a pause on tariffs. Just one day later, Thursday's end of trading saw the Apple stock return to its previous downward trend.

At the start of the session, early trading brought Apple's price down to 189.06, but that hit was short-lived as it shot up to $194.78 within an hour. At the time of closure, however, Apple's shares reached $190.42, down 4.24% from the start of the day.


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When most people thing of web browsers, Chrome, Firefox and occasionally Edge are immediately mentioned.  Chrome is fully controlled by a company that seems to have dropped a word from their old…

A visit to the marble-covered Apple Via del Corso is an Apple Store experience that offers unexpected artwork and masses of culture. AppleInsider visited the store to check out the mix of old and new.


Apple Via del Corso opened as Apple's 17th store in Italy back in 2021. It's one of three storefronts in Rome itself, the only non-mall style store in the city, and it's an extremely impressive location for the iPhone seller.

As part of our periodic tours of Apple Stores around the world, one member of the AppleInsider editorial team paid a visit to the store while in the region.


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Despite repeated political promises recently saying otherwise, because of federal wants and big business needs over the last 100 years, the U.S. lacks both the low-cost labor and specialized manufacturing workforce needed to bring iPhone production home.


On Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt answered whether Trump believes iPhone production could ultimately move to the US. Allegedly, he thinks the U.S. has the money and labor to float such a project.

That is not the case.


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Investment firm Morgan Stanley theorizes that Apple has long-term options to protect its iPhone 17 Pro prices from tariff hikes, including steering buyers to larger storage capacities, which have a greater profit margin.


Even though Trump has now paused many tariffs, and even though it's become possible that Apple will get an exemption, the company won't be betting on that. Doubtlessly Apple will take any exemption it can get, but it also knows Trump changes his mind on a whim, so it will be looking to long game.

That's the opinion of analysts at Morgan Stanley, in a new note to investors seen by AppleInsider. They even see a route through the tariff turbulence that could see it able to keep its iPhone prices at the same level as before.


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The long-delayed overhaul of Siri was hit by repeated failures to progress, with leadership problems making it harder to execute than it should've been.


In March, Apple admitted that its attempt to make Siri more personalized and up to date was far behind schedule. It confirmed that there were delays in getting Siri to the state where the company wanted it to be, and that it would be sorted out in the coming year.

Since that rare admittance from Apple, the company has done what it can to fix the situation. This included a managerial reshuffle, pushing John Giannandrea out of the top Siri role in favor of Mike Rockwell.


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MSI has another great game bundle available. This time around, MSI has partnered with PlayStation Studios to offer up free codes for The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on PC. These codes will be redeemable to those picking up an MSI QD-OLED gaming monitor. 

Those planning to buy a QD-OLED monitor soon might want to look at MSI's lineup. In addition to the monitor, you can get a digital copy of The Last of Us Part II Remastered, adding value to your purchase.

In the marketing material, MSI shows two of its most recent models, the MSI MAG 272URX QD-OLED and the MSI MAG 322URX QD-OLED, so we know those will be eligible for the free game code. However, the full list of eligible products has not yet been revealed.

In order to claim your code, you will need to register your purchased monitor with MSI. Once your purchase has been confirmed, MSI will send you the code for the game, redeemable on Steam.

KitGuru says: Planning on getting an MSI QD-OLED monitor? Will you be waiting to take advantage of the new game bundle? 

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The Talos Principle is one of video game's most well-known happy accidents. Before its release, players knew developer Croteam for their Serious Sam games. Each Serious Sam game couldn't be any further from the kind of game that The Talos Principle is. That's why it was no surprise to me when I learned that development for The Talos Principle began as development for a new Serious Sam game. Basic puzzle elements featured in The Talos Principle were conceived as a way of navigating the war-torn world of Serious Sam and eventually morphed into what became the 2014 puzzle game. More […]

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Astro Bot, the acclaimed platformer, emerged as the dominant force at the 2025 BAFTA Games Awards, securing five wins, including the prestigious Best Game of the Year. Still Wakes the Deep, a psychological horror title, also enjoyed a successful night, earning three BAFTA awards, two of which recognised outstanding acting performances.

The awards saw intense competition, wiSenua'sa's Saga: Hellblade II leading the nominations with 11. Astro Bot and Still Wakes the Deep followed closely with six nominations each, alongside Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Lego Horizon Adventures, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. The nominations encompassed games released between November 25th, 2023, and November 15th, 2024.

Below you can find the list of nominees for GOTY at the BAFTAs:

Best Game:

• Astro Bot – Winner
• Balatro
• Black Myth: Wukong
• Helldivers 2
• The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
• Thank GoodneYou're’re Here!

Beyond celebrating the year's best games, the ceremony also recognised significant contributions to the industry. Bridgerton star Adjoa Andoh presented Alec Newman with the BAFTA for Performer in a Leading Role for his portrayal of Cameron McLeary in Still Wakes The Deep. Additionally, Japanese composer Yoko Shimomura was honoured with the BAFTA Fellowship, the highest accolade presented at the BAFTA Games Awards for her iconic work on series like Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy XV, and Mario & Luigi.

KitGuru says: Do you think the winners deserved their respective awards? What other games should have won?

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It's known that Nvidia has been using Micron and Samsung GDDR7 chips to power the RTX 50 series. However, a new player has now joined their ranks, with SK Hynix now supplying GDDR7 memory for newly manufactured RTX 50 series graphics cards. 

It's important to clarify that Nvidia doesn't actually use the memory chips. While board partners ultimately procure and install the memory chips, Nvidia often selects the memory vendors. This practice stems from cost-efficiency, as purchasing GPUs and memory in bundles can be more economical.

According to MEGAsizeGPU, Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50 GPUs now support memory from three manufacturers: Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron.

To identify the memory vendor on a specific graphics card, users can run GPU-Z, which provides detailed information about the installed memory chips. You can also disassemble the card to see what memory modules are installed. However, this may void the warranty or damage thermal pads, so it's better to stick with GPU-Z.

KitGuru says: With one more memory manufacturer producing memory chips for Nvidia, do you think the availability of these cards will improve?

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Gigabyte has registered its upcoming Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card variants with the RRA (South Korean Radio Research Agency), signaling their readiness for release. Moreover, it registered various RTX 5060 Ti cards, but to our surprise, all were 16GB variants.

There's a notable disparity between Gigabyte's planned offerings for Radeon and GeForce GPUs. As spotted by @harukaze5719, Gigabyte intends to provide a diverse range of GeForce RTX 5060 Ti models, including Eagle, Windforce, Gaming, Aero, and even Aorus Elite options. However, its Radeon RX 9060 XT lineup is more limited, featuring only Gaming models, one with 16GB VRAM and another with 8GB. Additionally, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti SKUs do not include any 8GB variants.

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The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and the Radeon RX 9060 XT are expected to be available in 16GB and 8GB memory configurations. However, the memory technology differs: the RTX 5060 Ti will use GDDR7, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT will use GDDR6. Both cards are projected to employ a 128-bit memory bus, resulting in a bandwidth of 448 GB/s for the former and 320 GB/s for the latter.

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is anticipated to launch next week, while a firm release date for the Radeon RX 9060 XT is still unknown.

KitGuru says: Out of the two upcoming mid-range GPUs from Nvidia and AMD, which one are you the most curious about? Are you planning on getting one of them?

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The Thermaltake TR100 is a perfect example of how to engineer a great sandwich chassis, managing to solve most of the cooling limitations of such enclosures. On top of that, the TR100 breaks down the barriers of entry around assembly and cable management, while looking pretty cool in the process.

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Bungie is gearing up for its big Marathon reveal next week. While owned by Sony, Bungie is in a unique position, as it has more independence than other first-party PlayStation studios. As a result, Marathon will be one of the few PlayStation PC titles that does not require a PSN account. 

As spotted by Eurogamer, Marathon won't require a PSN account in order to play. Initially, some fans were concerned about the possibility of the game requiring users to make a PSN account, which would lock players from hundreds of countries out of being able to play the game. Bungie addressed the issue head-on in its Marathon Discord Server, stating that “Marathon will not require a PlayStation account for players on PC and Xbox”.

Initially, Sony did not have any PSN requirements for its PC games. However, shortly after the successful launch of Helldivers 2 on PC, Sony changed tactics and implemented PSN account logins for Helldivers 2, and upcoming (at the time) titles like Spider-Man 2, God of War Ragnarök and Ghost of Tsushima. This led to those games being unpurchasable in hundreds of countries, as PSN is only supported in a handful of regions.

Eventually, the backlash to this led to Sony backtracking on its PSN account requirements. Helldivers 2 no longer requires a PSN login to play and in January, Sony announced plans to remove PSN log-in requirements for its big single-player games too, including the likes of Spider-Man 2, Ghost of Tsushima, Horizon Zero Dawn and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered.

KitGuru Says: Given that Sony threw in the towel on PSN account enforcement in January, it would seem there was still some concern around Marathon. I'm not sure this concern was warranted at this stage, but at least Bungie was quick to address it. 

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It was clear from the jump that Marvel Rivals was looking to dethrone Overwatch. The game delivers team-based 5v5 gameplay, with a focus on synergising heroes and their abilities to win the map objective, with a focus on competitive gameplay. As it turns out, Marvel Rivals may well have succeeded. 

Marvel Rivals was a hit from day-one, amassing millions of players following its launch in December 2024. Where did many of those players come from? Overwatch – at least according to the games market analysts at NewZoo.

According to their latest industry report, 45 percent of the Overwatch 2 players who stopped playing in December 2024 did move over to Marvel Rivals instead. I have to say, this is true within my own circle of friends too, where former Overwatch die-hards are now regularly logging hours on Marvel Rivals instead, so I have little trouble believing this figure.

As spotted by Insider Gaming, the report also notes that despite only releasing in December, Marvel Rivals had the eighth highest total playtime of any game on Steam in 2024.

Blizzard has previously addressed the increased pressure the Overwatch team now faces, admitting that Overwatch 2 had ‘not evolved' as much as it should have. Following Marvel Rivals' success, Blizzard has been trying to bring players back in with events like Overwatch: Classic, bringing back the old 6v6 game mode with two tanks per team.

KitGuru Says: Free to Play games now dominate the console and PC gaming markets, not just the mobile space. Once established, it is incredibly difficult to dethrone one of these titles. The interesting thing will be whether or not Blizzard can really win players back without starting over again with an Overwatch 3. 

 

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Endorfy is back with a new case designed to make DIY PC building as easy as possible. The new Arx 500 Core chassis features numerous perforations to aid with airflow, and simple panel mounts for easy cleaning and maintenance.

The Arx 500 Core provides ample space for the most demanding components. The PC case accommodates graphics cards up to 350mm long and power supplies up to 300mm long. It easily fits up to 7 fans, air coolers up to 179mm in height, and radiators up to 360mm. With support for ATX, microATX, and mini-ITX motherboard form factors, as well as 7 expansion slots, users have extensive customization options for their setups.

There is a tempered glass side panel, so you'll get a good, clean view of your system interior, and Endorfy has given users additional space behind the motherboard tray to hide cables, so you can keep your system looking clean.

The front I/O panel located on the top of the case include two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports (up to 5 Gbps), a fast USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port (up to 10 Gbps) and two 3.5mm mini-jack audio connectors.

The Endorfy Arx 500 Core is going to be available starting this month for around £77 plus VAT. At that price point, it could make for a perfect starting point for a new PC build without breaking the bank.

KitGuru Says: Are you planning a new PC build for 2025? Are you considering an Endorfy case for the job?

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Nvidia has announced the next round of titles for GeForce Now. This week, six more games will join the cloud gaming library, including new Xbox game, South of Midnight, and other new releases, like The Talos Principle: Reawakened.

South of Midnight is the latest game from Xbox Game Studios. Developed by Compulsion Games, the studio behind We Happy Few, South of Midnight takes players on a highly stylised action-adventure set in the deep south. The Talos Principle: Reawakened is another big game of note this week. The original game was one of the biggest indie hits of the 2010s and now, it is back with new and improved graphics.

Here is the full list of titles joining GeForce Now this week:

• South of Midnight (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, April 8)
• Commandos: Origins (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, April 9)
• The Talos Principle: Reawakened (New release on Steam, April 10)
• Backrooms: Escape Together (Steam)
• Diablo III (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• Sultan’s Game (Steam)

KitGuru Says: What do you think of the latest round of games announced for GeForce Now?

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We are just days away from the premiere of The Last of Us Season 2. The first season was a critical success and was well received by fans old and new. The second season has already begun receiving high-scoring reviews and now, HBO has confirmed plans for Season 3. 

Speaking with Variety, The Last of Us series co-creator, Craig Mazin, confirmed that season 3 has already been ordered, stating: “We approached Season 2 with the goal of creating something we could be proud of. The end results have exceeded even our most ambitious goals, thanks to our continued collaboration with HBO and the impeccable work of our unparalleled cast and crew.”

Currently, the plan appears to be to squeeze “one or two more seasons” out of the source material available. With The Last of Us Part 2 leaving plenty of plotlines open for future exploration, if the show is popular enough, it could end up going beyond the scope of the games.

Despite the popularity of the games and the TV series, Last of Us game director, Neil Druckmann, has stated that Part 3 is not in development. Naughty Dog has a different game in the works at the moment, a new IP called Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.

KitGuru Says: Season 2 is set to be seven episodes long. Depending on how much further the showrunners want to take the series, we could see The Last of Us wrapped up with a slightly longer third season, or two more seasons of similar length to the current seasons. 

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Back in early February of last year, ATLUS released Persona 3 Reload – the much anticipated remake of their classic PS2/PSP JRPG. The game went on to achieve one of the studio’s biggest launches ever. In case you missed it however, ATLUS has now released a demo for Persona 3R – featuring hours of content and full save-transfer.

Available across PlayStation, Xbox and PC, this demo is of course free to download and includes quite a bit of content.

Letting you experience the opening months of the game’s story, the P3R demo takes you all the way up to the Priestess boss – translating to roughly 6-8 hours of gameplay.

As mentioned, the demo also includes a save-transfer option, letting you pick up where you left off if/when you choose to purchase the full experience.

In alignment with the release of this demo, Persona 3 Reload is currently on sale (on PlayStation at least), going for 50% off.

If you have yet to try Persona 3 Reload (or any Persona game at that), now is as good a time to try one out.

KitGuru says: What do you think of Persona 3 Reload? Where does it rank compared to P4/P5? Who’s your favourite Persona character of all time? Let us know down below.

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Instagram is a visual social media platform, the iPad has best screen for photos, yet it's taken the rollercoaster situation with TikTok for the Meta-owned company to start work on an iPadOS app.


Maybe it's just that Instagram head Adam Mosseri finally picked up an iPad for himself and changed his mind about Apple versus Android. Or maybe his engineers have finally revolted against the tedium of supporting eleventy-billion different Android devices and no iPads.

But according to The Information, Instagram is now developing a native iPad app. And it's doing so as part of its larger efforts to compete with TikTok.


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