Launching back in 2022, Polyphony Digital’s Gran Turismo 7 has received a ton of post-launch support in the years since, with the racing title adding all sorts from new vehicles to tracks; expanded modes; enemy AI and much more. Thanks to this consistent level of quality output, the team at Polyphony have revealed that GT7 continues to see over 2 million monthly active users – with the figure still growing.

In an interview with Kazunori Yamauchi during the Gran Turismo World Series finals (transcribed by GTPlanet), the series producer revealed that “Gran Turismo 7 has been released for several years, but still, the active users are currently over 2 million people, and the new users are increasing.”

While an impressive figure in its own right, this is especially notable as according to Yamauchi “The status that Gran Turismo 7 is in now is probably the best of any Gran Turismo titles that we’ve had in the past. We’ve never experienced this phenomenon before, and neither has PlayStation.”

As mentioned, Gran Turismo 7 has seen countless updates since the game’s initial launch in 2022, with the title receiving a suite of new tracks, vehicles, modes and the addition of an advanced ‘SophyAI’ rival driver.

Additionally, the game most recently saw its free Spec III update arrive alongside GT7’s first proper paid DLC, adding 50 new races, Sophy AI 3.0 and more.

When it comes to post launch support, Gran Turismo 7 has perhaps been one of the best first-party PlayStation titles in this regard. As such, it is encouraging to know that the game has continued to see new players checking it out. It will be interesting to see how long Polyphony Digital plan to support GT7.

KitGuru says: Are you one of the 2 million monthly players? Have you been pleased with GT7’s post-launch support? Let us know down below.

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Well over a decade on from its initial release, Riot Games’ League of Legends remains more popular than ever, with the MOBA continuing to see over 100 million players on a monthly basis, spawning spin-offs, multimedia adaptations and much more. Though far from being an ugly title, its identity as a game from 2009 is becoming increasingly clear as the years go on. According to a new report however, Riot Games is currently working on a full overhaul to League of Legends.

As reported by the publication Bloomberg, Riot Games is said to be “working on a major overhaul of its flagship game League of Legends.”

Though exact details remain relatively light so far, this project is internally being labelled as ‘League Next’ and is said to be the game’s biggest update ever with a planned launch slated for 2027.

According to the report, this overhaul will include reimagining much of the game, such as its visual aesthetic; characters; UI and arenas – in order to “appeal to more new players.”

In the wake of this leak, Riot came out and confirmed that they are “overhauling the new player experience, so that once we're done, it should be the best time ever to get your friends into League.”

What exact plans are in the works right now, we will have to wait and see, but with League of Legends as an IP being bigger than ever, it makes sense that Riot would want to draw more players to the game that started it all.

KitGuru says: What do you think of this upcoming update? Will it draw in new players, or does League have too much of a reputation already? Let us know down below.

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For Day 22 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar we have teamed up with DeepCool to give one winner a bundle of hardware. Today's prizes will include a DeepCool CH160 Plus PC case, an LM240 AIO liquid cooler and a PN850M power supply to go with it.

Th DeepCool CH160 Plus Case is a compact Micro‑ATX chassis built around airflow, with full mesh panels and support for a 240mm top‑mounted radiator. To go with it, the winner will also get a DeepCool LM series 240mm AIO liquid cooler, perfectly suited for use with this case. The last prize on the list is the PN850M PSU, which offers fully modular cables, 80Plus Gold efficiency and support for the latest ATX standards, so you'll be future-proofed for future generations of hardware.

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 PC case have you got right now? 

This competition is open in the UK, EU and USA.

The winner will be picked randomly shortly after 11AM GMT December 23rd, and a new competition will be announced for Day 23. 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 in the UK, EU and USA, starting at 11AM GMT on December 22nd and ending at 10:59AM GMT on December 23rd. 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 23!

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Intel is planning a new desktop generation for 2026 with the Core Ultra 400 series, internally referred to as Nova Lake, which is intended to clearly differentiate itself from Arrow Lake and Arrow Lake Refresh. According to current international reports and technical leaks, Intel is pursuing an approach that relies on both a very high […]

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Officially, NVIDIA’s Blackwell accelerators are taboo for China. In practice, however, this ban is proving to be surprisingly porous. According to research by the Financial Times, Tencent has secured access to NVIDIA’s current Blackwell generation in a roundabout way, not by purchasing it, but by renting computing power. Legally clean, geopolitically sensitive and strategically highly […]

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At the end of 2025, the market for DDR5 memory is in a tense exceptional situation, which is having an increasingly direct impact on the sale of complete systems. The main driver of this development is the sharp rise in demand from the AI segment, which requires large quantities of memory for data centers and […]

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According to the latest reports from the Asian supply chain environment, Apple is already running initial tests on production lines for the upcoming iPhone 18 generation. This information is based on statements from several Chinese leakers who refer to internal processes at contract manufacturers. There is no official confirmation, which is why none of the […]

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With the Core Ultra 5 335 and Core Ultra 5 325, two more representatives of Intel’s upcoming Panther Lake family have appeared in the Geekbench database. These are early sightings, no launch measurements, no validated performance statements. Anyone expecting headlines about leaps in performance now should shift down a gear. Panther Lake clearly positions Intel […]

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The SAMA P1000 ATX 3.1 presented today operates in a market segment that has grown particularly strongly in the last two years because new GPU generations generate higher peak loads and at the same time the requirements for efficiency, noise development and electrical robustness have increased. The target group for such a power supply unit […]

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2025 was an eventful year for indie and AAA gaming alike, but what were the most-played new releases of 2025 per actual data? Sales and Steam charts can only tell so much of the story, but Alinea Analytics have published a report with a clear estimate on the top games in 2025 across Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms including the MS Store

GameMax has expanded its chassis portfolio today with the announcement of the Nex C56 and Nex C56 VC. Targeting the budget-conscious end of the dual-chamber market, these new mid-towers attempt to differentiate themselves from the sea of “fish tank” cases with an internal layout that angles the bottom intake fans.

Both chassis feature a “12° inclined airflow layout”, as described by GameMax. In practice, this means the fan mounts on the bottom and the sides of the motherboard tray are slightly angled towards the centre of the case, rather than sitting straight. The manufacturer claims this creates a more direct path for fresh air to reach hot components, specifically the graphics card, which is a common pain point in dual-chamber designs that often struggle with restrictive intake paths.

Two distinct variations are available at launch to cover different aesthetic preferences. The standard Nex C56 prioritises thermal performance, shipping with a fully mesh top panel to allow for heat exhaust and seven 120 mm ARGB PWM fans (space for up to 10x). This model is the more capable of the two in terms of raw cooling potential, supporting a “stack-effect” configuration. Alternatively, the Nex C56 VC (Vision Compact) goes all-in on the showroom aesthetic, replacing the mesh roof with a third tempered-glass panel and packing 4x 120 mm ARGB PWM fans (space for up to 7x). This creates a seamless “triple-glass” panoramic view, though builders will likely have to rely heavily on the side and bottom intakes to keep temperatures in check.

Despite being entry-level options, the specification sheet is surprisingly generous. Both cases support ATX motherboards and offer clearance for graphics cards up to 425 mm in length. Liquid cooling support is good, with space for dual 360 mm radiators, and the chassis includes a height-adjustable GPU anti-sag bracket, a feature often missing in this price bracket. Connectivity is handled via a front I/O panel featuring one USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port and two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports. Storage options support up to 2x 3.5-inch HDDs and 2x 2.5-inch SSDs, hidden in the rear chamber.

GameMax is positioning these cases firmly in the entry-level segment, undercutting many competitors. The standard NEX C56 starts at just $69.99 for the black model, while the glass-topped NEX C56 VC is even cheaper at $59.99. Both versions are available in white for a $5 premium.

KitGuru says: These cases certainly look the part and the price tag is decent too.

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Asus has been expanding its ProArt sub-brand from monitors and motherboards into a whole ecosystem for creators, and recently, that expansion has reached the cooling sector. The company has officially announced the ProArt PF120, a high-performance 120mm case fan designed to compete directly with the industry's heavyweights like the Phanteks T30 and Noctua NF-A12x25.

The ProArt PF120 removes the RGB lighting common in gaming builds, offering an industrial aesthetic in both black and white colourways. Asus has utilised Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) for the fan blades, a material choice prized for its rigidity and resistance to thermal expansion. This allows for extremely tight tolerances, with the PF120 boasting a blade-to-frame gap of just 0.5mm to minimise turbulence and maximise pressure efficiency.

The fan operates at a maximum speed of 3000 RPM, at which it delivers a rated static pressure of 7.3mmH2O and an airflow of 104.8 CFM. Unusually, the frame thickness is 28mm. For the motor, the fan uses a three-phase, six-pole design within a brass bearing shield to reduce vibration. To keep cable clutter to a minimum, the units feature a patented daisy-chain interconnect system that allows users to link adjacent fans, passing power and PWM signals through a single cable.

For users who don't need the 3000 RPM jet-engine experience, the three-pack includes an inline cable controller. This allows builders to cap the maximum speed at three distinct presets: 1400 RPM for silent builds, 2200 RPM for balanced use, or the full 3000 RPM for maximum thermal dissipation. Pricing and regional availability have not yet been confirmed, but given the LCP construction and performance claims, we expect these to sit at the premium end of the market.

KitGuru says: Asus isn't the first name that springs to mind for case fans, but that could change if these perform as well as their spec sheet suggests. 

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LG Display has released teasers showcasing its latest advancements in OLED technology. While the video focuses on highlighting the benefits of its “Primary RGB Tandem” tech, it has also confirmed that several long-rumoured panel specifications are now ready for mass production. With CES 2026 just around the corner, it appears the manufacturer is preparing to flood the market with new high-performance options for PC enthusiasts.

The most immediate takeaway from the new footage (via FlatPanelsHD) is a subtle rebranding. LG Display appears to be streamlining the nomenclature for its fourth-generation technology, dropping the clunky “Primary RGB Tandem” moniker in favour of the cleaner “Tandem WOLED”. This helps differentiate the stack from “Tandem OLED” solutions currently used in the automotive sector, which have a different structural composition. Interestingly, the video also makes a fleeting reference to “Primary RGB Tandem 2.0”, suggesting that an iterative update to the underlying tech is already in the pipeline for the coming year.

The other teaser explicitly references a 39-inch ultrawide panel sporting a “5K” resolution. Based on previous roadmap leaks, this is almost certainly the anticipated 5K2K (5120 x 2160) unit. At 39 inches, this resolution delivers a pixel density of approximately 142 PPI, bringing it in line with the text clarity of 32-inch 4K displays. Visuals from the clip also suggest a shift in display curvature. While LG's previous 34-inch and 39-inch gaming panels featured an aggressive 800R curve, this new flagship model appears to adopt a significantly gentler radius.

The manufacturer also nodded to the 27-inch 1440p panel with a native 540 Hz refresh rate (up to 720 Hz in Performance mode), a unit we have already seen deployed in the Asus ROG Swift PG27AQWP-W. Another confirmation taken from the teaser is the 27-inch 4K WOLED panel. This form factor has been dominated by Samsung Display's QD-OLED technology for some time, and LG's arrival in the WOLED stable marks a crucial catch-up move, offering consumers more choice in the 27-inch segment.

KitGuru says: Have you been waiting on new-generation panels before making the jump to an OLED display?

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Bandai Namco has released the PC system requirements for the upcoming anime-styled action RPG, Code Vein 2. The specifications confirm that aspiring Revenants will need significantly more robust hardware than the 2019 original to play the new game when it launches on January 30th, 2026.

First teased during Summer Game Fest 2025, Code Vein 2 expands on the “anime Dark Souls” formula with a new narrative centred on time manipulation, larger environments, and a deepened partner system. While the first game was known for being relatively lightweight, the sequel demands a modern rig to hit 60 FPS, even at 1080p. Bandai Namco has set 16 GB of RAM and Windows 11 as the absolute floor for entry. This effectively leaves Windows 10 users behind, a trend we are seeing more frequently in 2025-2026 releases. Storage requirements have also ballooned to 70 GB, with the publisher strongly recommending an SSD.

For a 1080p experience at 30 FPS on Low settings, users will need at least an Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with a GTX 1660 Super or Radeon RX 5700. Those looking to push the visual fidelity to High at 60 FPS will need to step up to an RTX 3080 or Radeon RX 6800, alongside a beefier CPU like the Ryzen 7 7800X3D or the Intel Core i7-12700KF. The detailed system requirements can be found below:

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• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows 11
• Processor: Intel Core i5-9600K /AMD Ryzen 5 3600
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super / AMD Radeon RX 5700 / Intel Arc B570
• DirectX: Version 12
• Storage: 70 GB available space
• Additional Notes: Estimated performance: 1080p/30fps with graphics settings at “Low”.

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• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows 11
• Processor: Intel Core i7-12700KF / AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon RX 6800
• DirectX: Version 12
• Storage: 70 GB available space
• Additional Notes: Estimated performance: SSD is recommended. 1080p/60fps with graphics settings at “High”.

Pre-orders are currently live on Steam, with Standard, Deluxe, Ultimate, and Collector's Editions available. All pre-orders include a face paint and a weapon. The deluxe edition includes the base game with a 3-day early access, a custom outfit pack (3 costume sets and a weapon), and the upcoming DLC Mask of Idris. The Ultimate Edition adds to the Deluxe Edition with a digital mini artbook, a soundtrack, and a character costume set (6 costumes). Lastly, the Collector's Edition has everything included in the Ultimate Edition, plus an 18 cm figure, a 60-page artbook, and a metal case.

KitGuru says: Did you play the original Code Vein? Are you planning on getting the sequel? Is your PC ready for it?

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

For Day 21 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with ADATA to give one lucky winner a memory and SSD upgrade. Our prizes today include the ADATA XPG Lancer Neon RGB DDR5 32GB CL30 memory and XPG Mars 980 Blade 1TB SSD!

The ADATA Lancer Neon RGB DDR5 32GB CL30 kit contains high‑performance dual‑channel memory, offering fast DDR5 speeds, low‑latency CL30 operation, on‑die ECC, a power‑stabilising PMIC, and a distinctive RGB‑lit eco‑friendly heatsink. The Mars 980 Blade 1TB SSD is a PCIe 5.0 NVMe drive that delivers up to 14,000MB/s read and 13,000MB/s write speeds.

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 – How much RAM is in your current system? 

This competition is open worldwide.

The winner will be picked randomly shortly after 11AM GMT December 22nd, and a new competition will be announced for Day 22. 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 21st and ending at 10:59AM GMT on December 22nd. 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 22!

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With the introduction of the Yangtze SoC, Moore Threads is making it clear that it no longer wants to limit itself to discrete GPUs or pure accelerator roles, but is claiming to deliver a fully integrated platform for so-called AI PCs. The move is strategically noteworthy, as it comes at a time when the PC […]

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Over the past twelve months, the market for high bandwidth memory has evolved from a specialist segment for high-end accelerators to a system-critical bottleneck for the entire AI industry. HBM no longer only determines the performance data of individual chips, but also the actual deliverability of complete platforms. Anyone who is unable to deliver here […]

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AMD Ryzen 5800X3D is now more expensive than current X3D models of the latest generation. According to current market observations, the processor from 2022, which originally appeared at an introductory price of 449 US dollars, is now often offered for over 800 US dollars. This puts it above the price of the current AMD portfolio […]

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Microsoft has released unscheduled security updates to fix Windows Message Queuing, MSMQ, malfunctions that occurred after the regular security updates in December. Several versions of Microsoft Windows are affected, including Windows 10 and various Windows Server editions up to and including Server 2019. The issues could lead to outages of applications that use MSMQ for […]

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The battery has been one of the main limitations of modern smartphones in the premium segment for years. Apple has gradually increased the capacity of its Pro Max models over several generations. With the eSIM model of the iPhone 17 Pro Max, the manufacturer exceeded the 5,000 mAh mark for the first time, specifically with […]

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The current calendar week was also characterized by several security-related incidents that reveal fundamental deficits in dealing with IT security, data protection and the reliability of digital services. What is striking is the renewed spread of incidents across numerous sectors, with recurring causes evident in many cases. These include, in particular, the improper handling of […]

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Intel has released version 3.0 of its AI Playground tool, which brings new multimodal upgrades to the app's functionality thanks to modern vision models like Qwen3 VL as well as agentic tool calling support, that allows users to orchestrate actions across different tools and features from within a single chat flow. Instead of completely separate

Compromised home networks are an increasing concern. Most recently we've written about the SantaStealer malware, budget Android TV boxes doubling as botnets, and compromised routers. Fully securing your home network requires an assortment of proper cybersecurity practices, but a great place to start is GreyNoise's recently released IP Check