We've already covered a wide range of gaming monitor and graphics card deals from MSI this Black Friday. Now, our attention turns to all the other bits, with discounts for those looking to pick up a case, cooler, motherboard or power supply for a new build. We'll start off with …
Read More »Nvidia reportedly halting RTX 4080 and 4070 Ti production to focus on Super variants
In recent weeks we've heard a lot of buzz around new RTX 40 Super graphics cards. According to reports, we can expect three SKUs, an RTX 4080 Super, a 4070 Ti Super and a 4070 Super. Backing up those claims, members of the Board Channels forum are now saying that …
Read More »New Cinebench world record set with air-cooled Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7995WX
During AMD's Threadripper 7000 launch event, the media got a glimpse of the platform's capabilities as its flagship CPU shattered many world records in a brief overclocking session. However, the platform's potential is far greater than what was seen. Recently, AMD released benchmark results from their in-house overclocker, Sampson, who …
Read More »Black Friday 2023: MSI slashes prices for Nvidia and AMD graphics cards
Black Friday sales are now kicking off in force. If you've been holding off on a graphics card upgrade, now is a good time to buy, with discounts to be found across a range of both Nvidia GeForce and AMD Radeon GPUs. If you are looking to make the jump …
Read More »KitGuru’s Guide to Buying a Gaming Monitor (2023)
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Read More »SEGA hopes to sell 5 million copies of Persona 6 in first year
Ever since the overwhelming success of Persona 5 back in 2017, we have seen the cache of the ATLUS JRPG franchise balloon in popularity, with many fans eagerly anticipating the inevitable release of Persona 6. While not yet officially announced by SEGA, the publisher has revealed that it hopes to …
Read More »Baldur’s Gate 3 – physical Deluxe Edition announced
Earlier this week, Larian Studios teased that we would be getting official news on a physical release for Baldur’s Gate 3. Following the reveal that the release date for the long-awaited Xbox version would be announced at The Game Awards, the studio has now officially announced its Baldur’s Gate 3 …
Read More »Valve to celebrate Half-Life’s 25th Anniversary by making the game free
Half-Life needs no introduction. The first-person shooter put Valve on the map thanks in part to the power of its Source Engine, pushing the video game medium forward. If you have somehow not yet experienced this classic, the original Half-Life will soon be free to own on Steam.
Read More »We are hiring – new reviewer wanted!
KitGuru is hiring! If you’ve ever wanted the chance to review PC gear, then read on! We are looking for a new reviewer to join the team. Prior experience is not strictly necessary, but we would like to see some example works from applicants.
Read More »Nvidia’s next gen ‘Blackwell’ GPUs (RTX 50) will reportedly use GDDR7 memory
RTX 40 Super graphics cards are reportedly just around the corner but rumblings about Nvidia's true next-gen gaming graphics cards are starting to surface. The RTX 50 series is said to be based on the Blackwell architecture, and these GPUs are rumoured to make the jump to GDDR7 memory too. …
Read More »MSI’s ultrawide QD-OLED monitor is £300 off for Black Friday
If you are in need of a new gaming monitor then now is a very good time to shop around. Many early Black Friday deals are already live, chopping hundreds off high-refresh monitor prices, including the new MEG 342C QD-OLED, which is now £300 off until the end of the …
Read More »Asus and EKWB seemingly end partnership for ROG Formula motherboards
In recent years, Asus teamed up with EKWB to ship motherboards with EK-branding cooling blocks, making them ready for custom water cooling right out of the box. They hit a snag with the Z690 Formula, with some users finding their blocks corroding due to mixed metals. Now, it appears that …
Read More »GeForce Now adds 18 more games, Ultimate subscribers to get free Game Pass
GeForce Now has gone on to become one of the most reliable cloud gaming services around, particularly if you are using the Ultimate tier, which grants access to RTX 4080-powered servers. Those looking to pick up an Ultimate tier subscription will start getting a nice freebie this month too, with …
Read More »Gigabyte Z790 AORUS Refresh with 14th Gen i5, i7 and i9
Gigabyte has sent KitGuru two motherboards – the Z790 Aorus Pro X and the Z790 Aorus Master X. The X means they are Z790 refresh motherboards and they are intended for pairing ideally with a brand new 14th gen processor. We also have the Core i9 14900K, Core i7 14700K …
Read More »Physics-based sandbox ‘Teardown’ launches on PS Plus Extra
Each month, Sony updates its library of titles available to play through the platform’s PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscription tiers. While not the most exciting month, November’s line-up includes the day-one addition of the physics-based sandbox ‘Teardown’. Making the announcement on the PlayStation Blog, Adam Michel, the Director of …
Read More »SEGA refutes Microsoft acquisition rumours
Earlier this year, it was reported that Microsoft was considering an acquisition of the Japanese entertainment giant SEGA – among other potential purchases. Now, SEGA’s COO has spoken out on these rumours, claiming that “I don't think that kind of transaction is going to happen.” During this year’s Web Summit …
Read More »The Last of Us Season 2’s Abby has reportedly been cast
Following the overwhelming success of HBO’s The Last of Us (thanks in part to its excellent cast), Showrunner Craig Mazin and the team have been hard at work on the show’s second season. One important character who is set to make an appearance in Season 2 is Abby. According to one report, the role has now been cast...
Read More »Rocksteady shows 20 minutes of Suicide Squad gameplay
After creating the critically acclaimed Batman Arkham Trilogy, Rocksteady’s next title was announced to be Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. While conceptually a cool idea, the title’s gameplay reveal left a lot to be desired – ultimately leading to a massive delay. Now, the team are back to show …
Read More »Arbiter Studio debuts Polar 65 keyboard with unique magnetic switches
We have a new gaming peripherals brand entering the scene this year. Arbiter Studio is a fresh new company looking to impress with its debut keyboard, the Polar 65, combining magnetic switches with special new sensors to improve response times, alongside a range of colourful keycap options to choose from …
Read More »Job listings hint at live-service gameplay for Monolith’s Wonder Woman game
Warner Bros. leadership made it clear recently that it wants to transform its games division into a live-service powerhouse, stepping away from the single-player action titles like the Batman: Arkham series or even the more recent Middle-Earth games. This will all kick off with Rocksteady's Suicide Squad game next year …
Read More »Hogwarts Legacy gains lengthy loading screens on Nintendo Switch
Hogwarts Legacy is finally available on Nintendo Switch after several months of delays. Getting this game running on the Switch was no easy feat, as we can tell by the scaled-back graphics. Another cut had to be made to get the game on Nintendo's hybrid console, splitting the game's open …
Read More »Signs point to early 2024 release for Dragon’s Dogma 2
In 2022 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Dragon's Dogma, Capcom made the announcement fans had been waiting for. Dragon's Dogma 2 is finally on the way and it is starting to look like the game's release is just around the corner. Capcom has told investors that it has a …
Read More »Modders will soon be able to create new quests and content for The Witcher 3
Ahead of The Witcher 3's launch in 2015, CD Projekt Red promised mod tools as a free DLC post-launch. The mod kit for the game ended up being fairly minimal, offering users ways to edit textures but not much else. Fortunately, CD Projekt Red has now announced plans to expand the game's mod support with a more comprehensive editor.
Read More »Ubisoft announces Avatar Season Pass
While Ubisoft is known for many things, the publisher has garnered a reputation over the years for its love of DLC – in particular Season Passes. As such, it comes as little surprise that ahead of the launch of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, a Season Pass has now been announced. …
Read More »PCSpecialist Fusion Black Friday Prebuilt PC Review
The Fusion prebuilt desktop PC from PCSpecialist has seen it's price slashed for Black Friday
Read More »Gladiator PC rolls out limited-edition gaming PCs for Black Friday
If you are looking to pick up a new gaming PC during this year's sales, then it is worth shopping around as there are plenty of decent deals to be found. Gladiator PC has put together a few special configurations for Black Friday this year, only available for a limited time.
Read More »PlayStation Portal looks to be getting cloud streaming in the future
Sony’s PlayStation Portal handheld is an interesting device which uses the company’s Remote Play service in order to stream titles from your home console to the portable peripheral. As of right now however, you cannot use the Portal for cloud-based streaming, meaning you need your PS5 and a strong upload …
Read More »ATLUS reportedly working on a Persona party game and mobile spin-off
ATLUS have been going all out with Persona in recent years, with 2017’s Persona 5 having been followed up by a whole host of spin-offs including Persona 5 Dancing in Starlight; Persona 5 Strikers and Persona 5 Tactica – to name a few. According to one prominent leaker, ATLUS still …
Read More »AMD is reportedly launching Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Ryzen 5 5500X3D CPUs
It looks like the AMD AM4 platform hasn't been forgotten yet. As per the latest rumours, AMD plans to launch two new Ryzen 5000X3D CPUs for budget-conscious gamers, making the mid-range and entry-level market segments more attractive for those looking to build a new PC. According to chi11eddog, AMD is …
Read More »New thermal transistors could usher in a new era of cooling for CPUs and GPUs
The latest CPUs and GPUs seem to be getting hotter as each new iteration is released. However, researchers at the University of California have been testing thermal transistors as a possible solution to this problem. While still in the experimental stage, thermal transistors could offer an attractive way to remove …
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