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Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti GPUs in low supply, reports claim
The RTX 40 GPUs have been in high demand, but the supply has not kept up with the market. One particular model that has been hit the hardest is the RTX 4060 Ti, with availability decreasing significantly in the first two weeks of April for both the 8GB and 16GB …
Read More »Shinji Mikami reveals why he left Tango Gameworks
Shinji Mikami is a legend in the games industry, Known best for his work on the original Resident Evil and its equally as revolutionary RE4, Mikami has a long and varied history in game development. In 2023, he left his studio Tango Gameworks, with a non-compete clause forcing him to …
Read More »KitGuru Games: mClassic – an Upscaler for the Discerning Eye
With the rapid rate of technological progress over the decades, many older games no longer hold up to current day TVs and monitors both technically and technologically. In some instances, even modern systems are far behind the curve of video output, with a number of Nintendo Switch titles turning into a bit of a blurry/aliased mess when blown up on a big screen. This is where the mClassic comes in: a HDMI-based hardware upscaler offering “Real-Time Redrawing of Each and Every Pixel.”
Read More »Cities: Skylines II patch brings DLSS support
Last week, we reported on the current troublesome state of Cities: Skylines II. Though the devs warned players ahead of launch, the 2023 title has been and continues to be plagued with all manner of performance issues – leading to a recent apology from the devs and publishers. Promising to …
Read More »AMD to launch new EPYC processors for AM5
AMD is reportedly set to expand its EPYC CPU line-up with a new variation, the EPYC 4004. This new family of data-centre processors is expected to join an expanded selection of EPYC Zen 4 CPUs spanning five segments, with up to 128 cores. A report from Hoang Anh Phu (via …
Read More »ASUS is offering a series of discounts and promotions on its ProArt range
When KitGuru toured ASUS' main office in Taipei back in December last year, we were given early access to a lot of products that would only be seen by the rest of the world at CES. Alongside the usual array of ROG/TUF components and peripherals, we were also shown many …
Read More »Homeworld 3 gets revised PC system requirements
While an initial PC system requirement announcement for Homeworld 3 happened last year, the game has gone through a few extra months of development since then. Now, the developers have revealed the revised and final PC system requirements for this long-awaited Space RTS. Homeworld 3 will support ray tracing, but …
Read More »AMD Strix Halo iGPU to outperform RTX 4060 mobile
The AMD Strix Halo is a rumoured upcoming line-up of laptop processors with beefy integrated graphics. According to the latest reports, these processors may offer pretty impressive performance, outperforming current-gen processors and trading blows with GPUs like the RTX 4060 and RTX 4070 for laptops. Based on previous rumours, the …
Read More »EKWB brings direct-die cooling to AM5 platforms
EK has recently released a special edition direct die water block specifically designed for the AMD AM5 socket and delidded Ryzen 7000 CPUs, including the X3D versions. The custom-engineered cooling engine is designed for AM5 direct die cooling, and the cold plate contact surface has projecting areas that precisely fit …
Read More »Ghost of Tsushima PC system requirements revealed
With the exception of The Last of Us Part 1, most of Sony's PlayStation games have ran very well on a broad range of PC hardware. Sony's support of cutting-edge PC features like the latest versions of FSR and DLSS has also gone a long way. Now, Ghost of Tsushima …
Read More »MSI Intel Motherboards (2024) – Tomahawk, Edge and ACE!
Recently, KitGuru looked at three MSI motherboards to give you an idea of what kind of features you get for how much money if you're building a PC around an AMD Zen4 processor, such as this Ryzen 9 7950X. But of course, you might not be using AMD, you might …
Read More »25 games are leaving PlayStation Plus next month
Each month, Sony adds a number of titles to its 3 tiers of PlayStation Plus. Similarly, each month a select number of games leave the service. In May however, Sony appears to be culling quite a few more titles than usual – removing over two-dozen. In going to the PlayStation …
Read More »Genshin Impact creators valued at over $23 Billion
Genshin Impact has had an interesting trajectory. Prior to launch, the free-to-play game was criticised for being an anime-themed Breath of the Wild clone, with many of its mechanics and even trailer shots showing clear inspirations. That said, in the years since its release, the game has gone on to …
Read More »MSI AMD Motherboards (2024) – Tomahawk, Carbon and ACE!
Congratulations, you bought your brand new AMD Zen 4 processor, perhaps this Ryzen 7 7700X for just over 300, or the Ryzen 7 3D for about 350, or the full fat Ryzen 9 for about 550. But which motherboard would logically go with your new processor? Leo has three AMD …
Read More »KitGuru Games: Seven promising indie games to look out for in 2024
Many gamers are burnt out on Triple A gaming at the moment, in no small part thanks to increasing costs and monetisation schemes, not to mention the industry's obsession with 'live service'. Fortunately, there are many fantastic games coming out all the time from independent developers, but with thousands of games releasing on Steam each year, finding those gems can be a bit of a task. We've rounded up seven of our favourite upcoming indie titles, all of which received new trailers during the Triple-i showcase.
Read More »AMD Strix Point APU reportedly scores 30% higher than Hawk Point on Time Spy
Recent rumours suggest that AMD's upcoming Strix Point APUs, equipped with the RDNA 3+ iGPU, will perform similarly to entry-level discrete GPUs like the RX 6400 and the RTX 2050/3050, depending on the CU count. The Strix Point APUs are expected to be a complete revamp, featuring entirely new core …
Read More »Corsair is launching its first workstation-grade DDR5 memory kits with up to 256GB capacity
Corsair has released plenty of DDR5 memory kits so far, but most of these are aimed at a gaming or enthusiast audience. Now, Corsair also has an option for workstation users, with new WS DDR5 RDIMM memory kits for Intel Xeon and AMD Ryzen Threadripper systems. This new range of …
Read More »Vampire Survivors is coming to PS5 alongside Contra crossover
Back in 2022, Vampire Survivors launched on PC to a wave of success, spawning a new sub-genre in the form of the semi-idle reverse bullet-hell. Since then, the game has found its way onto pretty much every platform, from the Xbox to Switch and even mobile. The one system which …
Read More »The Elder Scrolls Online has made $2 billion so far
The Elder Scrolls Online doesn't make a lot of headlines these days, but the game is still alive and well. Through yearly expansions and consistent content updates, ESO has become one of the most lore-rich, solo-friendly MMOs on the market, especially for those interested in story content. This has led …
Read More »FFXVI producer believes “it’s probably about time” for a new Final Fantasy Tactics
Final Fantasy has had a long and storied history, with the classic video game franchise spawning dozens of titles across a multitude of genres. One of the most popular spin-offs was Final Fantasy Tactics. Though the sub-series has not seen a new entry in ages, according to Square Enix “It’s …
Read More »The Elder Scrolls Online’s 10th Anniversary roadmap revealed
The Elder Scrolls Online is turning ten years old and Zenimax plans on celebrating the milestone. Ahead of the game's next major expansion in June, Bethesda has now revealed the 10th Anniversary roadmap, giving us a peak at all future ESO updates coming over the next year. There will be …
Read More »HP Omen Transcend 14 – 120Hz VRR OLED (4060 & 155H)
Today we take a look at the latest HP OMEN Transcend 14 laptop - priced at £1799
Read More »New AGESA 1.1.7.0 update enables support for upcoming AMD Granite Ridge CPUs
Asus recently released a BIOS update for two of its motherboards, the ROG Crosshair X670E and ROG Strix X670E. This update brings support for DDR5 memory modules of up to 256GB and the AGESA update 1.1.7.0, which introduces support for the upcoming Zen 5-based Granite Ridge CPUs from AMD. According …
Read More »Corsair MP600 Core Mini SSD Review
A tiny SSD for less than £70? Colour us intrigued
Read More »PCSpecialist Cobalt Spark R Prebuilt Review (i3 + RX 6600)
It's a prebuilt PC on offer for just £799, how good can it be?
Read More »KitGuru Games: How to Fix Fast Travel
Fast travel in games won’t be going away any time soon – and nor should it – but it is interesting to examine the varying ways that developers choose to implement the feature in their games; be it narratively, mechanically or functionally. Quite surprisingly, over the decades, studios have tackled this seemingly simple issue in MANY ways – for better and worse.
Read More »Super Mario Bros. Wonder originally had over 2000 different effects
After going years without a new 2D Mario entry, last year saw the release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Finally moving away from the New Super Mario Bros. series, Mario Wonder introduced a bunch of new mechanics – including game altering ‘Wonder’ effects. Though the final game already has dozens …
Read More »CyberPowerPC slashes prices in Easter sale
Easter is just around the corner, which means we are starting to see new deals popping up. CyberpowerPC has a particularly good one at the moment, with a well spec'd and fairly priced RTX 4080-powered gaming rig. The new CyberpowerPC Ultra 77 X8S PC is now available, packing an AMD …
Read More »New souls-like Enotria: The Last Song PC requirements and release date revealed
Jyamma Games has shared the system requirements for its upcoming game, Enotria: The Last Song. The Souls-like game will be released on August 21st, and to celebrate the announcement, the team has released a new gameplay trailer for those interested in seeing how the game works and runs. Players seeking …
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