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You can play Marathon for free later this month ahead of March launch

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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Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol 2 releases this year

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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The original God of War trilogy is getting a remake

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 reveals AAA John Wick game with Keanu Reeves

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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IO Interactive drops new story trailer for 007 First Light

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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New PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium games announced for February 2026

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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Dead Cells creators are now making their own Castlevania game

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 launches dedicated software for WireView Pro II

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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Death Stranding 2 is officially coming to PC next month

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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Kingdom Come Deliverance II reaches 5 million copies sold

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!”

Kingdom Come Deliverance II 5 million

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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Full Battlefield 6 Season 2 roadmap revealed

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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FSP Mega GM 1200W PSU Review

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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Ghost of Yotei Legends launches next month

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: Scars of Kosmora officially announced for PS5 and PC

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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Highguard studio begins layoffs just two weeks after launch

Highguard has been out for just two weeks and despite an initially strong launch and a year-long content roadmap ahead, player numbers have quickly dropped. Now, the studio behind it is laying off a large portion of the development team. 

In an announcement last night, Wildlight Entertainment confirmed that it has made the “incredibly difficult decision to part ways” with a chunk of Highguard's development team. Moving forward, Wildlight will retain “a core group of developers to continue innovating and supporting the game”.

Layoffs are pretty typical in the videogame industry. Studios regularly shed staff shortly after shipping a project, but for live service games, the situation is a little different, as companies need to retain a certain team size to achieve their content roadmap goals.

It is unclear at this time if this firing spree will have any significant impact on the game's planned content roadmap, which involves new maps, weapons, game modes and more in the coming months.

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KitGuru Says: Riot also just let go of a large number of developers just two weeks after launching its new fighting game 2XKO. It would seem that expectations for the first two weeks of new projects like this are climbing astronomically high. 

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Razer expands BlackShark V3 line-up with White Edition headset for Xbox and more

Last year, Razer launched its new line of BlackShark gaming headsets with the new V3 line-up. This week, Razer is adding a new addition to the range – the Blackshark V3 for Xbox White Edition.

At the core of the Razer BlackShark V3 is their new HyperSpeed Gen-2 Wireless technology, which promises a responsive connection with a latency as low as 10ms. Communication is handled by a new detachable 9.9mm microphone. While this is marketed as a ‘for Xbox' headset, it does have cross-platform compatibility via 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth, USB or 3.5mm jack connections.

Here is the full list of key features:

  • Razer HyperSpeed Wireless Gen-2
  • Detachable Razer HyperClear Super Wideband 9.9mm Mic
  • Razer TriForce Titanium 50mm Drivers
  • Cross‑Platform Compatibility

The new Razer BlackShark V3 for Xbox White Edition headset is available starting today, directly through the Razer website, priced at £149.99.

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KitGuru says: Are you a fan of Razer headsets?

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AMD continues to see growth across Ryzen desktops and datacentres in latest processor shipment report

AMD has just shared its latest commissioned Q4 2025 processor shipment report, carried out by the analytics experts at Mercury. The new report shows that AMD closed out the year with a record 41.3% server revenue share based on increased adoption of its EPYC series processors.

AMD's desktop revenue share also saw gains, moving up to 42.6%, indicating that AMD is seeing strong sales across both desktop PCs and server / data-centre class systems.

You can see the full breakdown in the table below:

AMD Share Summary 2025 Q4
Unit Share
2025 Q4
Revenue Share*
2025 Q3
Unit Share
2025 Q3
Revenue Share
2024 Q4
Unit Share
2024 Q4
Revenue Share
Q/Q Change
(Unit)
Y/Y Change
(Unit)
Q/Q Change
(Revenue)
Y/Y Change
(Revenue)
Server 28.8% 41.3% 27.8% 39.5% 25.7% 36.4% +1.0 +3.1 +1.8 +4.9
Desktop 36.4% 42.6% 33.6% 41.0% 26.9% 28.0% +2.8 +9.5 +1.6 +14.6
Mobile 26.0% 24.9% 21.9% 21.6% 23.8% 21.6% +4.1 +2.2 +3.3 +3.3
Total Client 29.2% 31.2% 25.4% 28.2% 24.6% 23.8% +3.8 +4.6 +3.0 +7.4
Total CPU 29.2% 35.4% 25.6% 32.5% 24.7% 28.6% +3.6 +4.5 +2.9 +6.8

AMD has also made gains in notebook revenue, as more OEMs begin to offer Ryzen-based laptops. Overall for the year of 2025, AMD saw a 6.6 percent growth in revenue.

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KitGuru Says: AMD continues to grow. It will be interesting to see what 2026 brings with the increased focus on serving the data-centre market for large-scale AI projects. 

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Arctic debuts new Freezer 4U-OneX for server-grade cooling with a low price tag

Arctic has just launched its latest CPU air cooler, the Freezer 4U-OneX, with enough horsepower to tame even hot-running server-grade processors. It comes in at a surprisingly cheap price too.

The Freezer 4U Series delivers cooling performance for modern data centers with diverse processor architectures and high-performance server CPUs. With the new Freezer 4U-OneX, the series is now also fully compatible with AmpereOne processors on the LGA5964 socket.

The Freezer 4U-OneX not only includes MX-7 thermal paste, but also thermal pads that are placed on the IHS to ensure full thermal coverage.

Thanks to its push-pull fan configuration and large surface, the Freezer 4U-OneX should deliver highly efficient heat dissipation. While it is a powerful cooler, it is still relatively compact, coming in at 151mm tall, and in a single-tower configuration, allowing it to seamlessly fit into 4U server cases and larger.

The Arctic Freezer 4U-OneX is available now, priced at £51.49.

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KitGuru Says: This cooler ticks a lot of the right boxes, especially at that price.

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Biostar launches new 16GB UDIMM DDR5 memory modules

Biostar has new UDIMM memory modules hitting the market. The new 16GB DDR5 kits are now shipping out, available with either 4800MHz or 5600MHz speeds, designed with a focus on stability and efficiency.

Designed to support a wide range of PCs, the Biostar DDR5 16GB UDIMM memory aims to offer a balanced solution for everything from home entertainment to office productivity, NAS systems and HTPCs. As usual with DDR5 memory, these units have a power management IC embedded directly onto the memory module to enable more precise voltage regulation, enhancing efficiency and stability during long-term operation.

These new memory kits also feature a 288-pin non-ECC unbuffered DIMM design and a 32-bank architecture with enhanced bank-group organisation to improve data handling efficiency and parallel processing capability.

We don't have UK pricing information for the 4800MHz or 5600MHz models yet, but we do know that they offer CL40 and CL46 timings respectively. The memory should be widely available in the coming weeks.

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KitGuru Says: The memory market is going through a bit of a transformation at the moment due to massive data-centre AI projects, so seeing more options hitting the market is welcome.

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TPM 2.0 requirements are causing major issues for Call of Duty PC players

Just last week, Activision rolled out the Ranked multiplayer update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. While a week has passed since then, the developers have yet to address a growing issue amongst players – the game is locking people out despite having features like TPM enabled. 

While in the past, most games did not require users to enable advanced security features like TPM or SecureBoot, nowadays with more intrusive anti-cheat measures, many games now call for these features to be enabled. Normally, this is as simple as enabling a couple of settings in the BIOS, but for this year's Call of Duty, that isn't working for everyone.

Following the ranked multiplayer update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, there have been a growing number of players reporting issues, receiving error messages stating that TPM is not enabled, despite the BIOS saying otherwise, or that their TPM module is outdated. This is happening to users with motherboards of various brands, including the likes of MSI, Gigabyte, Asus and others. If the TPM module is indeed outdated, then gamers will have to wait on motherboard vendors to issue BIOS updates to address the issue.

At this point, Activision has not yet acknowledged the complaints. One user managed to work around this by fully reinstalling Windows with a USB stick, but that is far from an ideal solution for most users, as they may risk losing data and may also have to sit through a long queue of downloads to get their games and apps reinstalled. One other person also managed to work around the issue by buying a separate TPM add-in module.

We have seen at least one motherboard vendor's customer support email regarding this problem, but it was not very helpful, directing users to reset their BIOS settings to default and clear the CMOS.

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KitGuru Says: Have you had any issues with Black Ops 7 recently after last week's patch? Have you had a TPM error despite the feature being enabled in the BIOS? This all does seem like quite a lot of faff just to play a video game. 

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Kingdom Come Deliverance, REANIMAL and more join GeForce Now

The next round of games for GeForce Now has been announced. There are eight new titles joining the cloud gaming library this week, including the Game Pass version of Kingdom Come Deliverance, allowing even more people to experience Warhorse Studio's fantastic and immersive medieval RPG.

There are two titles on the list this week launching day-one on GeForce Now, complete with support for the GeForce Now Ultimate RTX 5080 servers, including Disciples: Domination and REANIMAL, a new horror co-op game from the creators of Little Nightmares.

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

  • Disciples: Domination (New release on Steam, Feb. 12, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)
  • REANIMAL (New release on Steam, Feb. 13, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)
  • Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Xbox, available on Game Pass, Feb. 13)
  • Capcom Beat ‘Em Up Bundle (Steam)
  • Capcom Fighting Collection (Steam)
  • Mega Man 11 (Steam)
  • Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection (Steam)
  • Torment: Tides of Numenera (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass)

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KitGuru Says: Will you be playing any of this week's new GeForce Now titles?

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Blizzard is bringing the Warlock class to three Diablo games

Last week, dataminers discovered new strings of code pointing towards the impending announcement of a brand-new class for the Diablo franchise – Warlocks. Last night during the Diablo spotlight showcase, Blizzard confirmed exactly that, but Warlocks are coming to more than just Diablo 4. 

Blizzard is bringing its new Warlock class to a trio of Diablo titles, including Diablo 2: Resurrected, Diablo Immortal and of course, Diablo 4 as well. Fans can already get their hands on the Warlock in Diablo 2: Resurrected via the new Reign of the Warlock DLC. Diablo Immortal and Diablo 4 players will have to wait a little longer though.

The Warlock class will be the second new class added to Diablo 4 as part of the upcoming Lord of Hatred expansion, which releases in April. The Warlock is positioned as the counterpart to the Paladin, trading in Holy magic for demonic powers.

The Spotlight showcase also revealed a number of new upcoming changes for Diablo 4, including a fishing mechanic, a skill-tree overhaul, a new endgame activity called ‘War Plans', a new Echoing Hatred event, item crafting via the Horadric Cube, the addition of loot filters and more.

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KitGuru Says: I really enjoyed playing the Paladin when it dropped into Diablo 4 in December. I am equally looking forward to the addition of the Warlock. I may need to jump back into Diablo 2 to get the preview. 

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Arc Raiders surpasses 14 million copies sold and 6 million active weekly players

Embark Studios quickly had a hit on its hands when it dropped Arc Raiders last year. Since then, the extraction shooter has only grown in popularity, with the game hitting a peak of one million concurrent players on PC alone. 

According to information from the latest Nexon investor presentation, Arc Raiders has already sold 14 million copies so far across all supported platforms. On a weekly basis, the game sees huge amounts of traffic, with as much as six million active players over each 7-day timespan.

While Arc Raiders was developed and created by Embark Studios, a team built up from former Battlefield veterans, Nexon was the publisher and as a result, is tracking the game's performance very closely.

At this point, Arc Raiders has cemented itself as one of the biggest multiplayer shooters on the market, performing well even against tough competition like Escape from Tarkov. Bungie will be throwing its hat into the ring soon with Marathon, which drops in March.

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BenQ expands MA series with new MA270S and MA320UG 5K monitors

BenQ has expanded its Mac-centric MA Series with the premiere of two new models: the MA270S and the MA320UG. Building on the success of the original MA lineup, these 2026 models are designed to integrate even more seamlessly into the Apple ecosystem. While traditional monitors often suffer from colour mismatch or clunky OSD controls when connected to a Mac, the MA series is tuned to mirror MacBook-native visual behaviour, from brightness curves to colour gamut, ensuring a unified experience across screens.

The MA270S is the smaller of the pair, featuring a 27-inch 5K (5120 x 2880) resolution with a 70 Hz refresh rate and pixel density of 218 PPI. For video editors and motion designers, the MA320UG offers a larger 32-inch 4K display but with a 120 Hz refresh rate for smoother visuals.

These monitors use a Nano Gloss panel and have a 2000:1 contrast ratio, 10-bit colour depth, and 450 nits of peak brightness, earning them the DisplayHDR 400 certification. Moreover, they are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, supporting daisy-chaining and providing up to 96W of Power Delivery to keep a MacBook Pro charged via a single cable. Additionally, there are two HDMI 2.1 ports, a USB-C port with 35W power delivery and DP Alt Mode, a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port with 15W power delivery, and 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports.

Lastly, the two monitors support the Display Pilot 2 software, which allows users to adjust monitor volume and brightness using their Mac's keyboard keys. Moreover, while connected to a Mac system, it also allows users to automatically match the monitor's colour profile (if it's a laptop), adjust low blue light and sound modes when “Focus” is activated, and allow designers to preview how their work will look on iPhone or iPad screens before exporting.

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KitGuru says: BenQ is offering a compelling alternative to Apple's first-party displays. While the Studio Display is iconic, it lacks the 120Hz smoothness found in the new MA320UG. By offering Thunderbolt 4 daisy-chaining and native macOS keyboard control at a more competitive price point, BenQ is positioning the MA series as the “smart” choice for those who want to avoid the Apple Tax.

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