Sony is preparing to roll out an upgraded version of its PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) upscaling technology for PS5 Pro, with the update scheduled to arrive globally in the coming weeks.

PSSR is Sony’s AI‑driven image‑enhancement library, already used in more than 50 PS5 Pro titles to boost effective resolution by analysing each frame at the pixel level. The new release represents a major overhaul of both the neural network and the underlying algorithm.

Resident Evil Requiem, launching today, is the first game to ship with the enhanced PSSR. Capcom’s Masaru Ijuin says the studio focused on improving the fidelity of the protagonist through an upgraded RE Engine, including individually rendered hair and beard strands that react to movement and light. According to Ijuin, the new PSSR is able to preserve these fine details during upscaling, helping maintain both image quality and performance while pushing the game’s horror presentation further.

Sony says the revised algorithm stems from its Project Amethyst partnership with AMD, building on the same foundations as AMD’s FSR 4 technology. The PS5 Pro version includes an additional six months of refinement tailored specifically for the console.

More titles are expected to adopt the improved PSSR in March, alongside a system software update. Once installed, PS5 Pro owners will be able to enable “Enhance PSSR Image Quality” in Settings, applying the new upscaler to any supported game. Sony suggests some titles may show noticeably sharper results once the feature is active.

KitGuru Says: Do you own a PS5 Pro? Have you been impressed with many games on it so far?

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AMD has released its Adrenalin Edition 26.2.2 driver, adding support for Resident Evil Requiem and Marathon while addressing several stability issues.

The update resolves intermittent crashes or driver timeouts in Roblox Player (Car Zone Racing & Drifting) when switching between media, and fixes texture flickering seen in some Windows desktop applications when Instant Replay and Record Desktop were enabled.

A number of issues remain under investigation. Cyberpunk 2077 may still crash when loading a save with Path Tracing enabled, and Battlefield 6 can show similar behaviour on systems using the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. Texture flickering may also appear in Battlefield 6 when using AMD Record and Stream, while FSR Upscaling and Frame Generation may show as inactive in several titles on Radeon RX 9000‑series GPUs.

AMD recommends using the AMD Cleanup Utility when rolling back to an earlier driver. The 26.2.2 package is available now, with auto‑detect installation offered for all supported products.

Naturally, if you are picking up Resident Evil Requiem or Marathon this weekend, then upgrading to this driver is recommended.

KitGuru Says: Nvidia had to pull back its Game Ready driver for these titles, so AMD GPU users may get the best experience this weekend.

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While Warner Bros had initially been intent on accepting Netflix's buyout offer, Paramount ultimately started a bidding war for the company. Now, Netflix has confirmed that it is pulling out.

Netflix will no longer be buying Warner Bros Discovery as planned. Paramount Skydance has increased its bid for the company to $31 per share, making its buyout offer worth tens of billions more than Netflix's offer. Paramount will also be paying Netflix $2.8 billion to settle the contract termination fee with Warner Bros.

For gamers, this is slightly concerning news. While Netflix's gaming operation is still quite new, it would be in a better position to take over the likes of NetherRealm and Rocksteady. Paramount on the other hand has very little experience with AAA video games and may not be interested in that aspect of the deal at all.

It is unclear when the Paramount – Warner Bros merger will finalise. The deal will still be subject to regulator approvals and that process can take years.

KitGuru Says: Do you think this new merger will be successful for Paramount?

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Today we’re checking out the ASUS ROG GR70 gaming mini PC. Not to be confused with the ROG NUC – although they look basically identical – the GR70 packs in a Ryzen 9 9955HX3D CPU instead of an Intel Core Ultra processor. Given NUC used to be an Intel product line, which ASUS then took on, I wonder if that’s why it’s not part of the NUC family. Either way, it’s a tiny machine that's focused solely on gaming, including discrete Nvidia graphics and that high-end Ryzen X3D CPU. Let’s find out just how good the GR70 is…

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:59 Spec and pricing
02:01 Design first impressions
02:45 Connectivity options
03:29 Accessing the internals
05:07 Testing modes and behaviour
06:57 Noise tests
08:18 Game benchmarks
12:02 Gaming perf vs a full-size desktop
14:02 Closing thoughts

Specification:

• Operating system: Windows 11 Home
• CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D Processor (cTDP 70W)
• Chipset: Integrated
• Graphics (integrated): AMD Radeon Graphics 610M
• Graphics (discrete): NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (100W + 15W Dynamic Boost, 8GB GDDR6)
• Memory: 32GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM included; maximum 96GB (48GB DDR5-5600 x2). *Dual-channel configuration required for optimal performance
• Storage: 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe® 4.0 SSD included; supports 512GB–2TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe® 4.0 x4 or 1TB–2TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe® 5.0 x4 SSD
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 (Gig+), Bluetooth® 5.4
• LAN: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps (2.5G LAN)
• Front (side) I/O ports:
  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (5V/3A, 10Gbps)
  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (5V/0.9A, 10Gbps)
  • 1x Audio jack (Line out / Mic in / Headphone out)
  • 1x Power button
  • 1x LED light bar
  • 1x ROG ARGB LED panel (side)
• Back I/O ports:
  • 1x USB 4.0 Type-C (DP 1.4, 5V/3A, 40Gbps)
  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (5V/0.9A, 10Gbps)
  • 2x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K @60Hz)
  • 2x DisplayPort 2.1
  • 1x 2.5G RJ45 LAN
  • 1x Kensington lock slot
  • 1x DC-in
• Multi-display support: Up to 5 displays simultaneously
• Power supply: 330W adapter with power cord
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 282.4 x 187.7 x 56.6 mm
• Weight: 2.75 kg
• Color: Star Grey
• Accessories: AC adapter, power cord, user manual, warranty card

It's worth noting that we were sent a ‘reviewer's special' of the GR70, given our sample packs in the 9955HX3D CPU, but that sits alongside RTX 5060 Laptop graphics – which doesn't appear to be a configuration that ASUS is actually selling. The gaming performance shown in our video is therefore likely to be slightly below what an actual retail unit will deliver, though both 5060 and 5070 Laptop chips have 8GB VRAM.

Pricing and availability is also unconfirmed at the time of writing, but we have reached out to ASUS and will update this review when we have more information. No doubt the ROG GR70 will be expensive and it will certainly have a price premium over an equivalent desktop machine, you will just have to decide how much of a premium you are happy to pay considering the ultra small form-factor.

Pros

• Tiny and sleek machine.
• Impressive CPU and GPU grunt considering its size.
• 4K gaming is possible in certain titles, when using DLSS Performance.
• Very easy to access the internals.
• Strong I/O.

Cons

• CPU hit 100C in intensive all-core workloads.
• Gets very loud at the same time (though is much quieter for gaming).
• Pricing and availability is not yet confirmed, though it's likely to be very expensive.

KitGuru says: The ROG GR70 is a properly gaming-focused mini PC. It's not perfect, and using it for more than just gaming – like some intensive CPU workloads – may not be the best idea due to the thermal situation. However, if you just want a tiny PC that is capable of properly playing the latest AAA games, this is well worth a look.

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Resident Evil Requiem was already off to a good start with critics but it also appears to have been a huge day-one success with PC gamers as well. When the new game unlocked last night, player-counts shot up to almost 300K. 

With a peak concurrent player count of over 275,000 on Steam (via IG), Resident Evil Requiem now has the biggest PC launch of any of the mainline games or remakes. For reference, this is 200K more concurrent players than the peak for Resident Evil 2 Remake, and a little more than 100K more than Resident Evil 4 Remake.

Resident Evil Requiem has launched today to a wave of positive reviews from fans and critics alike. The game successfully marries memorable action moments with the tense survival horror vibe of Resident Evil 7.

Resident Evil Requiem is available now for PC and consoles. An AMD graphics driver update is available for Radeon GPU users. Nvidia had also released a driver for this launch but had to pull it from circulation due to bugs.

KitGuru Says: Are you playing Resident Evil Requiem this weekend? 

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The new Nvidia Game Ready graphics driver that began rolling out yesterday has been suddenly pulled shortly after circulation. Nvidia has removed downloads for the driver temporarily while it investigates a number of reported issues.

According to some reports, the new driver contained a bug that would stop GPU fans spinning, as well as a voltage locking issue, HDR problems and issues with simple tasks like video playback.

Nvidia confirmed that it has pulled downloads of the driver on its blog page, saying: “We have discovered a bug in the Game Ready and Studio 595.59 WHQL drivers and have removed the downloads temporarily while our team investigates. For users that have already installed this driver and are experiencing issues with fan control, please roll back to 591.86 WHQL”.

If you have the Nvidia App, you can still roll back your driver through the drivers tab by scrolling down and clicking the three dots in the corner.

KitGuru Says: This is unfortunate timing, especially with Resident Evil Requiem becoming widely available today. There is no timeline yet for a hotfix but we will keep our eyes out for it.

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Killer Instinct has been one of the more forgotten fighting game franchises, with the series not seeing a new entry since the 2013 Xbox One console exclusive. That said, following the surprise 10th anniversary remaster released a couple years ago, Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon has opened up discussions surrounding a possible Killer Instinct revival.

Taking to Twitter, Ed Boon posted a poll asking his followers what would be the “best way to bring back Killer Instinct..” with the options being as follows:

• $70 full game Xbox only
• $70 full game all systems
• Free to play Xbox only
• Free to play all systems

With 44 thousand votes, the two most popular responses by far were for it to either be a free to play title on all systems (43%), or a full priced game on all systems (46%).

Of course, this is just a poll, with Boon himself confirming that the Tweet is not indicative of any current or future plans.

Furthermore, with the current status of WB Games, having NetherRealm develop a Killer Instinct title would likely require the involvement of multiple parties including Microsoft.

All that said, it is interesting nonetheless to get a sense of where the Killer Instinct franchise is at in today’s day and age.

KitGuru says: What do you think of Killer Instinct? How does its gameplay compare to other fighting game franchises? What studio would be best suited to work on a new KI entry? Let us know your thoughts down below.

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In recent years we’ve seen Remedy Entertainment going back to some of its previous releases in order to improve them technologically. Most notably, the team patched 2019’s Control last year adding proper HDR support; new ultra ray tracing presets; 10bit colour and much more. Now, Alan Wake Remastered is seeing a similar treatment – bringing tons of welcome additions.

Releasing the patch notes via their blog, the team at Remedy Entertainment detailed Alan Wake Remastered’s surprise update. Available now on PC, patch 1.33 brings both expected and welcome improvements, including but not limited to:

• Camera improvements
• Vegetation animation improvements
• Weapon swap refinements
• Full HDR support
• New ‘Modern’ camera mode
• Maximum FPS increased to 240 (was 200 previously)
• DLSS improvements
• 10bit colour support
• More accurate FOV scaling
• More dynamic ultrawide support
• Other miscellaneous refinements

Of course, the most immediately notable enhancement will be the addition of 10bit colour and full HDR support, making the game’s distinct colour palette more pleasing in both light and dark areas. Of course, for those with an ultrawide monitor, this update is also pretty vital.

As was the case with Control, hopefully many of these improvements will make their way over to the console version of Alan Wake Remastered sooner rather than later. Regardless, it is always exciting to see a game receive pretty transformative updates so many years later. The full patch notes can be found HERE.

KitGuru says: What do you think of this surprise update? Will you be replaying Alan Wake Remastered? Which of the above additions do you think is the biggest deal? Let us know down below.

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While the team are continuing to work on the upcoming 007 First Light, IO Interactive have kept HITMAN World of Assassination alive with periodic updates and new content – most notably in the form of their limited-time Elusive Targets. In alignment with the release of Resident Evil Requiem, the iconic Milla Jovovich has now joined the World of Assassination, with players having a little under a month to take her out.

Releasing a pretty hype trailer announcing the next Elusive Target, IOI revealed that Milla Jovovich is the latest celebrity target to join HITMAN: WOA, writing:

“Power leads to secrecy. Secrecy and power are now a global threat. Are you ready to uncover what’s buried beneath the manor and stop it before it’s too late? Milla Jovovich steps into HITMAN as the latest Celebrity Elusive Target. Play for FREE from February 25th – March 24th and put a stop to Lilith Devereux’s rapid rise.”

While this latest collab has likely been timed to align with the launch of Resident Evil Requiem (given that she was the lead in the classic RE films), Jovovich has had a strong presence across the board, with some of her featured films including 2020’s Monster Hunter; 2019’s Hellboy; The Fifth Element and many more.

Interestingly, this latest Elusive Target is one of the only ones to fight back, meaning you will have to be extra careful when taking her down.

While it is somewhat of a shame to see these Elusive Targets come and go, the concept remains cool and does give that sense of urgency which the team are going for. The Patient Zero Requiem Elusive Target is available to take down from now until the 24th of March.

KitGuru says: What do you think of this whole Elusive Target release strategy? Which featured celebrity have you enjoyed the most so far? Let us know down below.

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Over the past console generation, we’ve seen Sony embrace the notion of releasing some of its first-party titles to other platforms later on down the line – particularly on PC. While this has yielded some success, it seems the console maker might be going back towards exclusivity, with insiders claiming that future multi-platform releases might be limited to live-service titles.

According to multiple insiders, Sony might be moving away from bringing their single-player games to PC, with known leaker Jason Schreier recently claiming that “the sense I'm getting is that they're backing away from putting their exclusive console stuff like traditional single-player stuff on PC.”

Other leakers echoed the sentiment, with SneakerSO writing “there are loads of changes happening now that we'll see increasingly over the next 3-4 years that are more in line with what folks preferred from them.”

Another known insider – NateDrake – put it in more basic terms, claiming that “Sony is shifting their PC strategy, absolutely.”

While Sony themselves have rarely shared official sales data for their games on PC, previous leaks have shown that most single player titles have failed to hit 1 million on the platform.

As such, it appears as though Sony has determined that the brand value of PlayStation as a machine for exclusives is more important than getting an extra couple hundred thousand sales from PC users.

Of course, live-service titles will remain day-and-date, and so we will have to wait and see how this all pans out.

KitGuru says: What do you think of this supposed strategy shift? Were they always going to go back towards exclusives? Is this a direct response to the next Xbox seemingly being a PC? Let us know down below.

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Team Ninja has confirmed that the first major expansion for Ninja Gaiden 4, titled The Two Masters, will launch on March 4th. This story-driven DLC picks up immediately after the conclusion of the main campaign, following Ryu Hayabusa and the young prodigy Yakumo as they face a resurgent fiend threat across three entirely new story chapters. Designed to push the limits of even the most seasoned players, the expansion introduces deadlier enemy types and complex boss encounters that require mastery of both characters' unique abilities.

The expansion expands the combat by granting each protagonist a powerful new tool. Yakumo receives the Solitaire scythe, a weapon engineered for massive crowd control and wide-range area attacks. Conversely, Ryu gains the Jakotsumon serpent gauntlets, which prioritise speed and allow him to close the distance between himself and his targets instantly. While the new story missions are intended for post-game play, these weapons will be accessible to players mid-campaign, providing an advantage for those still working through the base story on higher difficulty levels.

For veterans seeking the ultimate challenge, the DLC introduces Abyssal Road, a brutal 100-wave endurance mode set within a shifting Purgatory-like arena. This mode debuts the Special Blood Essence system, which provides dynamic combat buffs, and the Frenzied enemy mechanic, which causes opponents to change their aggression and attack patterns mid-fight.

The Two Masters is included as a free update for those who purchased the Ninja Gaiden 4: Deluxe Edition or the Deluxe Upgrade. Alternatively, it will be offered separately for $14.99. Alongside the paid content, all players will receive a free title update featuring significant quality-of-life improvements, most notably a total overhaul of combat responsiveness and expanded weapon-set customisation options, to ensure a smoother experience across all platforms.

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KitGuru says: It's nice to see Team Ninja and PlatinumGames doubling down on the hardcore legacy of this series so soon after its October launch. Have you already played the base game? Are you planning on jumping back for the DLC?

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For a little while now, Machine Games has been teasing the return of Wolfenstein, as the studio still plans to finish up the B.J. Blazkowicz storyline. Now, it would seem some early details about story plans for the game have leaked. 

MP1st viewed alleged casting call details as Machine Games is apparently in the process of recruiting actors for the game. Fake scenarios are often used for auditioning purposes, so it is unclear if anything mentioned in the brief story synopsis for the project will make it into the final game.

With that said, the casting call points to a new Ukranian orphan character entering the picture in the next Wolfenstein game to join Blazkowicz on his journey.

It is also claimed that shooting for this project will take place over a number of dates later this year and in early 2027. If accurate, that means the next Wolfenstein game could be ready for a proper reveal next year.

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KitGuru Says: Are you looking forward to the return of Wolfenstein? 

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The latest DLC for Borderlands 4 is now rolling out. Bounty Pack 2: Legend of the Stone Demon is the first piece of paid post-launch content for the game, which hit PC and current-gen consoles in October. A Switch 2 version was also planned but appears to be on pause while Gearbox focuses on updates for the current versions of the game.

In this new DLC, players will set out on a mission to end a series of rituals and human sacrifices, culminating in a show down with the Stone Demon.

Alongside Bounty Pack 2, a major update has been released that brings Pearlescent gear to Borderlands 4. This is a new rarity tier, so players now have something to chase beyond the game's trove of legendary items.

Additional content in Bounty Pack 2 includes:

• 10 new pieces of powerful Legendary and Pearlescent loot
• Added rewards including a new Vault Hunter Skin, new Digirunner vehicle, and new ECHO-4 Drone Skin
• A Vault Card featuring 24 cosmetics and 4 rerollable pieces of new mecha- and kaiju-themed gear to unlock through gameplay

Players that own Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition are automatically granted access to Bounty Pack 2 and all content from the Bounty Pack Bundle (Bounty Packs 2, 3, 4, and 5) and Vault Hunter Pack (Story Packs 1 and 2), while Borderlands 4 Deluxe Edition grants the Bounty Pack Bundle.

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KitGuru Says: Are you still playing Borderlands 4? Are you looking forward to the DLC or are you waiting for more post-launch content to become available?

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The most unlikely Quantic Dream game to date has arrived. Spellcasters Chronicles is the studio's first foray into multiplayer PvP gaming. The game is now available through the Steam Early Access programme, with a roadmap of updates planned out for the months ahead.

Early Access marks the start of an open “Workshop” phase, where players are invited to help shape balance, progression and long‑term features. Unlike previous closed betas focused on stability, this stage shifts toward refining mechanics, iterating on systems and testing new ideas based on community feedback. Quantic Dream says player input will directly influence priorities and future content throughout development.

Alongside the launch, the studio has outlined its Early Access roadmap, which will roll out features such as voice chat, expanded customisation, a reworked ranked mode, spell‑unlock progression, daily quests and shop updates. Early glimpses of upcoming content include a new arena, Kamazad, and a new Spellcaster class, the Technomancer, with more details to follow. The roadmap will remain flexible as the team adapts to player feedback.

Early Access adds several new systems and pieces of content, including a final tutorial, co‑op vs CPU mode, voice chat, Discord integration, a spell‑unlock system and an in‑game shop. New spells (Ice Ray, Poison Breath, Metamorphosis, Holy Arrow), two summons (Siren, Rhino Rider) and a new building (Rocket Soldier Factory) expand deck‑building options.

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KitGuru Says: Are any of you considering picking this one up?

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NVIDIA has released a new GeForce Game Ready driver optimised for Resident Evil Requiem, which launches tomorrow with support for path tracing, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, and DLSS Ray Reconstruction. The new driver also adds support for Marathon ahead of its Server Slam open playtest this weekend.

Resident Evil Requiem features first‑person and third‑person modes as players follow Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy through a new investigation tied to the 1998 Raccoon City incident. On GeForce RTX hardware, the game enables full path tracing with improved lighting, shadows, reflections and refractions, enhanced further by DLSS Ray Reconstruction. RTX 50‑series GPUs can also use DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation to boost frame rates at high resolutions and settings. RTX 40 series GPU users can also use standard frame generation.

Aside from optimisations for both Resident Evil Requiem and Marathon, the new driver update also fixes a number of issues. For instance, a bug impacting performance in Quantum Break has been resolved, as has an image corruption issue while playing Modern Warfare (2019).

The GeForce Game Ready 595.59 WHQL driver is available now through the NVIDIA app.

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In a massive announcement for retro enthusiasts, Limited Run Games has officially revealed the Marvel MaXimum Collection during the IGN Fan Fest. Developed in collaboration with Marvel Games and Konami, this compendium is far more than a basic port of 8-bit and 16-bit classics. It's a curated archival project aimed at preserving the “Golden Age” of Marvel gaming for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

The collection stands out by refusing to choose favourites among hardware history, instead including every major console and handheld iteration for its featured titles, resulting in a total of six games.

The headliner of the package is the return of X-Men: The Arcade Game. This definitive mutant beat-'em-up is being reborn with full online multiplayer support for up to six players, bolstered by rollback netcode. Alongside the arcade legend, fans can experience the original and unique NES platforming spin on Captain America and The Avengers, as well as the SNES and Genesis versions of the symbiote classics Spider-Man/Venom: Maximum Carnage and Separation Anxiety. The collection also delves deep into handheld history, including the Game Boy and Game Gear ports of Spider-Man/X-Men: Arcade's Revenge.

For those who remember the crushing difficulty of the 8-bit era, the inclusion of the challenging Silver Surfer on NES comes with rewind functionality and save states. Beyond the gameplay, the collection serves as a digital museum, featuring a music player with iconic chip-tune scores, including new tracks from legendary composer Chris Huelsbeck, and an archive filled with high-resolution scans of original box art, instruction manuals, and vintage advertisements.

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KitGuru says: This is the kind of treatment these licences deserve. By including a collection of retro games such as these, Limited Run and Konami are treating them as historical artefacts rather than just old games. 

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Micron has officially entered the high-density graphics memory market with the introduction of its 3GB GDDR7 modules, joining Samsung and SK Hynix in providing memory modules of this capacity for the next wave of high-performance GPUs. Confirmed via a technical blog post, Micron's new ICs operate at a blistering 36 Gbps, representing a 12.5% speed increase over the initial 32 Gbps GDDR7 modules that debuted last year.

While this falls short of Samsung's flagship 42.5 Gbps chips and SK Hynix's upcoming 48 Gbps roadmap, Micron's 36 Gbps (Micron's blog via Wccftech) ceiling is strategically positioned to meet the actual real-world requirements of today's retail hardware.

The timing of this launch is critical, as the industry is currently grappling with a NAND flash and memory shortage. By becoming a third supplier of 3 GB modules, Micron provides much-needed relief to GPU manufacturers' supply chains. Currently, 3 GB GDDR7 chips are primarily used in specialised hardware such as the RTX 5090 Laptop GPU and the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell workstation cards.

However, the 3 GB density is widely expected to become the new standard for the rumoured RTX 50 Super series, potentially allowing cards like the RTX 5070 Super and 5080 Super to offer expanded VRAM pools (such as 12 GB or 24 GB) without requiring wider memory buses. That is, however, if Nvidia decides to release them.

KitGuru says: Micron's entry into the 3GB space is less about winning the race and more about ensuring it doesn't get left behind during the AI craze. While Samsung and SK Hynix lead in memory speed, Micron is providing exactly what the market needs right now: a stable, high-capacity module that aligns perfectly with GPU manufacturers' plans. For gamers, the most exciting takeaway is that 3 GB modules make “8GB of VRAM” look increasingly like a relic of the past, paving the way for a much more generous mid-range standard later this year.

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GeForce Now is ending the month strong with another round of eleven games joining the library. Naturally, the list includes Resident Evil Requiem, which launches for PC and consoles tomorrow, complete with ray-traced lighting.

Currently, Nvidia is bundling free copies of Resident Evil Requiem with select graphics cards and RTX 50-equipped gaming laptops. On top of that, Nvidia is giving away free codes for the game with a 12-month subscription for GeForce Now Ultimate, which grants swift access to an RTX 5080-powered gaming machine.

The full list of games joining GeForce Now this week includes:

• TCG Card Shop Simulator (New release on Xbox, available on Game Pass Feb. 24)
• Blizzard Arcade Collection (New release on Ubisoft Connect, Feb. 25)
• Diablo II: Resurrected (New release on Ubisoft Connect, Feb 25)
• Spellcasters Chronicles (New release on Steam, Feb. 26, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)
• Resident Evil: Requiem (New release on Steam, Feb. 27, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)
• Anno: Mutationem (Xbox, available on Game Pass)
• Arc Raiders (Xbox, available on the Microsoft Store, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)
• DEVOUR (Steam)
• Galactic Civilizations 3 (Xbox, available on the Microsoft Store)
• MotoGP22 (Xbox, available on the Microsoft Store)
• Torque Drift 2 (Steam)

Nvidia has also rolled out a new Game Ready graphics driver to Nvidia GPU users with day-zero optimisations for Resident Evil Requiem, which launches with DLSS support in addition to a suite of ray-tracing effects.

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Mobile World Congress is back this year, running from March 2nd to March 5th. In the lead-up, Fritz! is unveiling its new generation of routers, targeting 5G, WiFi 7 and fibre connections. We also get a sneak peek at their plans for WiFI 8.

For homes and regions without fast cable‑based broadband, Fritz! is introducing two new routers designed for reliable Fixed Wireless Access – the FRITZ!Box 6835 5G and the FRITZ!Box 6825 4G. The FRITZ!Box 6835 5G delivers up to 2Gbit/s over 5G with Wi‑Fi 7 speeds up to 3.5Gbit/s, plus SIM/eSIM support and USB‑C power, making it suitable for both permanent installations and flexible placement. The compact FRITZ!Box 6825 4G offers 4G connectivity with Wi‑Fi 6 and USB‑C power.

For fibre, there is the FRITZ!Box 5630 XGS and FRITZ!Box 5630, supporting XGS‑PON up to 10Gbit/s, GPON up to 2.5Gbit/s and AON up to 1Gbit/s depending on the model. Both include Wi‑Fi 7 up to 3.5Gbit/s, multi‑gigabit LAN ports and FRITZ!OS features such as VPN, smart home integration and telephony.

For mesh networking, the new FRITZ!Repeater 6700 Pro delivers quad‑band Wi‑Fi 7 up to 18Gbit/s with 10Gbit/s and 2.5Gbit/s LAN ports, while the FRITZ!WLAN Stick 6700 brings tri‑band Wi‑Fi 7 to PCs and notebooks.

FRITZ! is also outlining its roadmap for Wi‑Fi 8, which will improve performance across all bands, reduce latency, enhance edge‑of‑home coverage and increase efficiency for IoT devices. The next major FRITZ!OS update will begin preparing supported hardware for the new standard.

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Balatro is yet another hit indie rogue-like to have been released in the past couple years, with the Poker-inspired deck-builder selling millions of copies across its suite of platforms. Released for the OG Nintendo Switch back in early 2024, Balatro has now gotten a free Switch 2 Edition upgrade, adding full mouse mode support, a framerate bump and more.

In a surprise release, a Switch 2 version of Balatro recently landed on the Nintendo eShop. Being offered a free upgrade for those who already own it on Switch 1, the listing itself does not go into any details regarding what enhancements players can expect.

That said, the publication Nintendo Life has confirmed that the Switch 2 release includes full support for the system’s mouse mode – a welcome addition given the game’s card-based nature. Other noted enhancements include supposed support for HD Rumble 2 as well as a more smooth 60fps.

Oddly enough however, it appears as though the Switch 2 edition does not include any option to transfer over your progress from Switch 1. Hopefully this gets resolved sooner rather than later.

Regardless, Balatro is a highly addictive and replayable game, and worth experiencing on any system, be it the Switch 1; Switch 2; mobile; PC or wherever else. Now we just have to remain patient for the long-awaited update 1.1.

KitGuru says: Are you a big Balatro player? What’s your preferred platform to play on? Is the lack of save data transfer a dealbreaker? Let us know your thoughts down below.

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PowerWash Simulator was a success not only thanks to its unique concept and satisfying gameplay loop, but also as a result of multiple unexpected crossovers from throughout media. Continuing this trend with their recently-released sequel, the first crossover DLC coming to PowerWash Simulator 2 has now gotten an official release date, with the Adventure Time Pack arriving in early April.

Publishing a new trailer as part of IGN Fan Fest 2026, the team at FuturLab officially confirmed that the PowerWash Simulator 2 x Adventure Time DLC will arrive on the 9th of April.

Featuring 5 new levels to clean up, this DLC pack goes all-in on the Adventure Time aesthetics, transforming the artstyle into one which more closely matches the cartoon it’s based on.

Some of the levels will have you clean up Finn and Jake’s treehouse, while others require you to undo antics caused by the Ice King. All-in-all, this DLC seems to be quite faithful to the source material in a bunch of different and welcome ways.

Ahead of the DLC’s launch, FuturLab have also confirmed that PowerWash Simulator will be getting its big 1.2 update next month – set to introduce:

• Custom Key Rebinding
• Controller Deadzone Sliders
• Furniture Improvements
• Multiplayer Improvements
• New Cosmetics
• Free Caldera Chronicles Job

Cleaning up Shrek’s swamp; Bikini Bottom; the Croft Manor and more back in the first game presented a unique look at these iconic spaces in a brand new way, and so it is exciting to see the team doubling down on what worked previously. PowerWash Simulator 2 x Adventure Time officially launches on the 9th of April.

KitGuru says: What do you think of the first big crossover DLC? What was your favourite collab from the previous game? Let us know down below.

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Each month, Sony updates its PlayStation Plus Essential line-up with 3-4 titles which subscribers can claim and keep forever as long as they have an active membership. Arriving in March, all PS Plus users can look forward to claiming a variety of titles, including Monster Hunter Rise, indie hit Slime Rancher 2 and PGA Tour 2K25.

Making the announcement via the PSBlog, March’s PlayStation Plus Essential line-up includes 4 titles in total – all of which will be available to claim from the 3rd:

• PGA Tour 2K25 [PS5]
• Monster Hunter Rise [PS4 | PS5]
• Slime Rancher 2 [PS5]
• The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Gold Road [PS4 | PS5]

As expected, March’s PS Plus offerings are rather varied in nature, and so depending on the type of games you prefer, the headliner for the month could be any of these 4 titles.

PGA Tour 2K25 is the latest entry in 2K’s long-running golf series. While certainly not for everyone, those who enjoy the sport have deemed 2K25 to be a strong entry in the franchise.

Monster Hunter Rise on the other hand needs no introduction, with the highly-popular title having sold over 18 million copies; currently sitting as publisher Capcom’s 2nd best-selling game of all time. If you haven’t played a Monster Hunter game before, Rise is a solid place to start thanks to its refined combat and movement mechanics alongside its greater focus on battling monsters.

Slime Rancher 2 meanwhile is a sequel to the hit farming sim, in which you discover, raise and take care of a variety of different slimes – this time on the brand new Rainbow Island. If you enjoyed the first game then you’ll love its sequel.

Last but not least, The Elder Scrolls Online: Golden Road Collection includes pretty much all of the previous content released for the MMO over the past decade…everything except the 2025 content pass that is. Still, if you have yet to try out ESO, the Golden Road Collection nets you access to countless hours worth of gaming.

As mentioned, all 4 titles will be available to claim and download from the 3rd of March. This means that you have a little under a week to add February’s games to your library before they are removed – the details of which can be found HERE.

KitGuru says: What do you think of next month’s offerings? Which of the 4 titles are you most excited for? Do you prefer more sim-styled or arcadey sports games? Let us know down below.

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While the Assassin’s Creed franchise is in a bit of an odd spot currently, one of the most interesting upcoming entries in the series is AC: Hexe – a somewhat unique title rumoured to be set in 16th century Europe, featuring elements of witchcraft and possibly a fear system. Unfortunately, in the wake of the recent shake-ups at Ubisoft, Assassin’s Creed Hexe’s director ‘Clint Hocking’ has left the promising project.

As reported by the publication VGC, following the recent shake-up at Ubisoft (which included an overhaul to the Assassin’s Creed franchise team), long-time veteran Clint Hocking has been confirmed to have departed Ubisoft.

Announced by the newly-appointed AC franchise leadership team during an internal meeting, Ubisoft confirmed that Hexe has not been cancelled and that development will continue. Jean Guesdon (the director of AC Origins and the beloved Black Flag) is taking over as creative director.

Speaking to VGC on this latest change, a spokesperson for the company shared the following:

“We sincerely thank [Clint] for his vision, creative contributions, and dedication over the years, and we wish him the very best in his next chapter. Development on Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe continues with a seasoned team. The game will deliver something distinctive within the Assassin’s Creed franchise. We look forward to sharing more information in the future.”

Assassin’s Creed Hexe was first teased all the way back in 2022. With little-to-nothing seen from the project since – and now this latest spanner being thrown into the works – it will be interesting to see what becomes of the title.

KitGuru says: What do you think of this latest departure? Do you have faith in Assassin’s Creed Hexe? Let us know down below.

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Acer has expanded its Nitro display family with the Nitro ED340CUR W0bmiipx, a 34-inch ultrawide monitor designed to bring high-refresh-rate gaming to the value-conscious segment. This model pairs a 1500R curved VA panel with a 3440 x 1440 (UWQHD) resolution, offering the expansive field of view that has become a staple for simulation fans and multitasking professionals alike.

Featuring a 240 Hz refresh rate, the ED340CUR W0 (via DisplaySpecifications) brings a significant jump over previous iterations of the ED340 series, which typically maxed out at 165/180Hz. This, combined with AMD FreeSync Premium support, ensures fluid motion and reduced screen tearing in fast-paced titles. The panel uses an 8-bit + FRC (Frame Rate Control) method to achieve 10-bit colour depth, covering 99% of the sRGB colour space. As is typical of VA technology, the monitor boasts a high 3000:1 static contrast ratio. However, its peak brightness is rated at a modest 250 nits, making its HDR10 support more of a baseline compatibility feature than a transformative visual experience.

The monitor follows Acer's streamlined “ZeroFrame” aesthetic, maximising screen real estate by minimising bezel width. The included stand is tilt-only, which is a common trade-off in the budget category. However, the unit is fully compatible with 100 x 100 mm VESA mounts for those who require height or swivel adjustment. Connectivity options include dual HDMI 2.1 ports, a DisplayPort 1.4 input, and integrated 2W speakers for basic audio.

Additionally, Acer has packed the display with its VisionCare suite, including Blue Light Shield Pro, flicker-free technology, and a low-dimming feature. These additions, combined with the “Super Sharpness” processing, position the ED340CUR W0 as a versatile tool for both competitive gaming and general office productivity. The monitor is now available for $349.99.

KitGuru says: It's impressive to see 240Hz in a 34-inch UWQHD monitor at this price point. For gamers coming from older 60Hz panels, the move to 240Hz on a curved 34-inch panel is one of the most cost-effective ways to fundamentally change how your gaming setup feels in 2026, assuming your system can support such a refresh rate.

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