On the way out to Computex in Taipei, we made a detour to spend a few days with DeepCool at their Huizhou production centre. We got to see everything from the making of heatpipes from scratch, through to the final assembly of PC cases. Fortunately, we took a camera – …
Read More »First AMD Ryzen 5 9600X benchmark shows gen-on-gen improvement over Ryzen 5 7600X
During the Computex Keynote, AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su made waves by unveiling the Ryzen 9000 series of AM5 CPUs. The upcoming series introduces the new Zen 5 core architecture and is set to hit the market next month. While the core count and clock rates remain unchanged in the …
Read More »Elden Ring becomes one of the best selling games of all time
For the past decade or so, FromSoftware have had a strong following, with each of their titles selling millions of copies. The release of Elden Ring in 2022 however put the developer on a whole other level – quickly becoming by far the studio’s best selling game. Ahead of the …
Read More »June’s PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium titles now include PSVR2 games
Each month, Sony updates its PS Plus Extra/Premium libraries with a plethora of games. Beginning this month, the Premium tier has gotten a notable boost, with PS2 and PSVR2 titles now included in the package. Making the announcement on the PlayStation Blog, Adam Michel – the Director for Content Acquisition …
Read More »Computex 2024: Palit debuts new GPUs and Lynk+ liquid cooling system
Palit had several interesting graphics card announcements at Computex this year. For starters, Palit is gearing up a new 'AquaFusion' cooler design that blends air cooling and liquid cooling to deliver even greater temperatures on powerful GPUs like the RTX 4090. We also get a look at new RTX 4080 Super Master and RTX 4080 Super Beyond Limits graphics cards, and a new prototype liquid cooling project.
Read More »Lian Li x Dan Cases A3-mATX Case Review
Could this mATX collaboration from Lian Li and Dan cases replace your mini-ITX small form factor system?
Read More »Cooler Master V Platinum V2 1600 PSU Review
We check out a 1600W unit from Cooler Master with 80 Plus Platinum efficiency
Read More »Astro Bot will get free DLC post-launch
Astro Bot was by far the biggest reveal from Sony’s recent State of Play Showcase, with the 3D platformer seemingly set to take the crown from the long-reigning champion of platformers – Mario. Arriving in just a few months, the team at Asobi have confirmed that Astro Bot will be …
Read More »LEGO Horizon Adventures will include ray-tracing, 60fps mode and more
One of the biggest surprises from the recent Summer Game Fest Showcase was the official announcement of LEGO Horizon Adventures, a retelling of 2017’s Horizon Zero Dawn which has been completely reimagined in the style of the LEGO Movie. The team have now shared additional details on the game’s tech, …
Read More »Epic Games Database leaks a bunch of unannounced titles
SteamDB has long been a popular tool which uses specific APIs to offer users a ton of information on all the goings about happening on Steam – letting you track things such as game updates, concurrent users and more. An equivalent for the Epic Games Store was recently launched – …
Read More »AMD is offering up free games when buying a Radeon RX 7800 XT or 7700 XT
If you're planning to upgrade your graphics card soon, this new AMD bundle might interest you. If you buy a Radeon RX 7800 XT or 7700 XT graphics card from select retailers, you can claim up to two games from a list of four. The newly announced bundle only applies …
Read More »Capcom Election Results vote DMC5 as publisher’s best game
Capcom recently held a global election campaign in which fans were able to vote for their favourite video game from the publisher, as well as their favourite character. With over 250,000 votes, the results are in – and quite surprising. Those who took part in the election were asked 10 …
Read More »Spider-Man 2 update to add 8 new and returning suits
While we have yet to get any story DLC for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Insomniac Games have been supporting the title since its release last year with a bunch of new suits, features and more. As part of an update arriving next week, 8 more outfits are being added – including …
Read More »Computex 2024: Gigabyte embraces AI branding for new-gen hardware
At Computex 2024, we were given access to a host of new products from Gigabyte in a guarded room – away from the main show floor. Almost everything now has the letters ‘Ai’ stamped on it, from screens and graphics cards to AMD and intel motherboards...
Read More »Resident Evil Village breaks series sales record
The Resident Evil series is by far Capcom’s biggest, with each entry selling millions upon millions of copies – especially in recent years. That said, the most recent original title in the franchise – Resident Evil Village – has managed to surpass all which came before it, achieving a new …
Read More »Surprise update brings PlayStation Trophies to PS1 classics
Sony’s support for retro PlayStation titles has been somewhat mixed this generation, with its PS Plus Premium plan being the primary way to play PSOne and PS2 titles. That said, of the limited selection currently available, many have had trophy support added after the fact. In a surprise update, more …
Read More »XDefiant surpassed 10 million players in under two weeks
Late last month after a great deal of hype – and many internal delays – Ubisoft’s XDefiant finally released for all the world to play. Following the official reveal of the game’s Season 1 update during the publisher’s ‘Ubisoft Forward’ showcase, the team have now revealed that XDefiant has surpassed …
Read More »Rocksteady will continue to support Suicide Squad…for now
It’s safe to say that Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is one of the biggest financial failures of the year, with the live-service title reportedly having lost publisher Warner Bros. over $200 million so far. Despite this, WB has confirmed that at the very least, Suicide Squad will get …
Read More »Capcom is bringing more Resident Evil games to iOS
With the latest generation of iPhone and iPad devices, we have seen an increased focus by Apple on turning them into gaming machines, with a plethora of AAA console titles making their way onto the iOS platform. One company which has shown a great deal of support is Capcom, bringing …
Read More »Phil Spencer addresses handheld Xbox rumours
Phil Spencer had been pretty quiet ever since the announcement of the many studio closures going on at Xbox. That said, the executive emerged in an interview with IGN following the conclusion of Xbox’s Game Showcase, discussing a number of topics including the potential for an Xbox handheld. Spencer in …
Read More »Eidos Montreal is assisting with the development of Fable
During the recent Xbox Games Showcase, we were given another look at Playground Games’ Fable, and though no release date was given, the game does appear to be shaping up rather nicely. In a surprising announcement, it was later revealed that Eidos Montreal of Deus Ex fame have been assisting …
Read More »Avowed leaks its own release date alongside 3rd-person camera confirmation
During Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase, we were given another look at Avowed from Obsidian Entertainment. During the show, the team confirmed that the RPG would still be releasing in 2024. Though not stated during the showcase itself, an official release date has now been announced – though seemingly by accident. …
Read More »KitGuru Games: Call of Duty is More Innovative Than You Know
We often see many writing off Call of Duty each year, claiming that each new entry is somehow worse than the last, only for them to be critically re-examined years down the line. For instance, after having the most disliked trailer upon its initial reveal, many now praise Infinite Warfare for its fresh take on the franchise. This isn't new though, in fact, Call of Duty has been more innovative in the shooter space than any other shooter in the past decade.
Read More »Phil Spencer officially comments on Xbox studio closures
Just over a month ago, the industry was stunned when it was announced that Microsoft would be shutting down 4 of its studios, including the critically acclaimed Tango Gameworks as well as Arkane Austin. Typically a vocal person, Xbox Head Phil Spencer had instead remained silent on the matter. Finally, …
Read More »Computex 2024: DeepCool debuts new BTF case, Assassin IV VC Vision and more
At Computex, DeepCool showcased a variety of new hardware, including new Matrix AIO coolers, and an upgraded Assassin IV cooler with an added vapor chamber to increase cooling potential to 300W. We also get new cases, power supplies and a new touch of customisation for builds through Pixels. Starting off …
Read More »Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake gets 2026 release window
Ubisoft’s Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake has not had the best of time during its development. Announced back in 2020, the game was in the works at Ubisoft Mumbai/Pune, however following a less-than-stellar first showing, the project was moved over to Ubisoft’s Montreal studio with assistance from …
Read More »XDefiant’s 1st Season to add new Faction, game modes and more
Ubisoft recently held its video game showcase for the Summer, giving us a greater look at the likes of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, alongside a ton of updates for its many live-service titles. One such game was the recently-released XDefiant; the first Season of which has been officially detailed. Arriving on …
Read More »AMD is working on “cool differentiators” for next-gen Ryzen processors with 3D V-Cache
AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D has proven to be a resounding success for the company. Following its debut, it quickly became the top-selling CPU. With the Ryzen 9000 series coming soon, AMD is expected to launch a new set of X3D processors that enhance performance beyond the standard chips thanks to …
Read More »The Best of Computex 2024!
The KitGuru team has returned to UK shores after a week in Taipei covering as much as humanly possible at Computex this week. As we wrap up our final pieces of coverage, we thought it would be fun to put together a best-of, so if you want a breakdown of all the best moments from the week, this is the one to watch.
Read More »PowerColor wants to put NPUs on graphics cards to reduce power consumption
At Computex, PowerColor showcased an innovative concept for a consumer Radeon model featuring an AI processor. The company's unique approach involves incorporating a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) into the graphics card, designed to optimise power usage. Unlike Nvidia's GeForce RTX AI PC program, which focuses on promoting systems with GPUs …
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