Over the past couple weeks, we’ve heard an increasing amount of talk surrounding Ubisoft’s long-awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, with insiders claiming that the title is set to arrive as early as next month. While many believed that the remake would be officially shown off at the upcoming Game Awards, Ubisoft has now set expectations straight.
As talk surrounding the potential re-reveal of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake at the upcoming Game Awards has been increasing, the official PoP Twitter account responded to one fan page which suggested as much, writing:
“Sorry to disappoint, but can confirm Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time won’t be at TGA this year.”
Though a detail based on omission rather than confirmation, it is interesting to note that the account did not refute the rumoured release date of the 16th of January.
That said, assuming the remake is planned for mid-January, Ubisoft won’t have much time to begin showing off and marketing the title, especially if it indeed won’t be at The Game Awards.
Perhaps we will get a dedicated showcase sometime in the early days of the new year? We will have to wait and see.
KitGuru says: Do you believe in the leaked release date? What are your expectations for the remake? Let us know down below.
The post Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake WON’T be at The Game Awards claims Ubisoft first appeared on KitGuru.The LiberNovo Omni is a high-end ergonomic office chair packed with features: electric lumbar adjustment, a flexible segmented backrest, a massage mode, a wide reclining range and fully adjustable headrest and armrests. With all those fancy features comes a fancy price tag – costing around £1200 when at full RRP. We're looking at everything the Omni offers, how its design and adjustability work in practice, and whether this premium chair is actually worth the asking price.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:46 Pricing and bundle options
02:17 Design first impressions
03:25 ‘Dynamic’ Ergonomic chair?
05:01 Adjustment capabilities
06:51 Electronic lumbar support
07:28 Mat’s experience day-to-day
09:27 The massage functionality + battery
10:56 But there are issues…
13:30 The assembly process + build quality
14:30 Mat’s closing thoughts
Specifications
You can buy the Omni office chair directly from LiberNovo HERE.
Pros:
Cons:
KitGuru says: The Omni is a very good and extremely comfortable chair, but it lacks adjustability in key areas.
Black Friday has now come and gone, with various hardware and software manufacturers offering deep discounts on their games, accessories, consoles and more. Despite the Nintendo Switch 2 being the new hotness, it was Sony’s PlayStation 5 which seems to have ‘won’ Black Friday – taking home half of all console sales for the period.
According to industry analyst Mat Piscatella of Circana, the PlayStation 5 accounted for 47% of all console hardware sales during Black Friday in the US, with the Switch 2 landing in second (24% of sales) and the relatively unknown Kinect-styled ‘NEX Playground’ taking the 3rd spot from Xbox with 14% of sales.
In the UK, PlayStation performed even better, with Christopher Dring of TheGameBusiness confirming that PS5 took home 62% of all console sales during Black Friday. As expected, the Switch 2 ended up in second place with 23% of sales, and Xbox bringing up the rear with 10%.
Sony had been pretty aggressive this Black Friday, with the relatively-more-affordable PS5 console seeing rather steep discounts during the promotional period. This strategy seems to have worked wonders for the console maker, with PS5 continuing its lead.
It will be interesting to see how sales for both PS5 and Switch 2 evolve over the next year as Nintendo’s console starts to mature.
KitGuru says: What did you pick up this Black Friday? Are you surprised by PlayStation’s dominance? Did you expect the Switch 2 to take the top spot? Let us know down below.
The post PlayStation 5 ‘wins’ Black Friday, selling more than Xbox and Nintendo combined first appeared on KitGuru.The second season of Amazon Prime's Fallout series is about to air very soon and it looks like production will pretty swiftly move over to Season 3 in an effort to have a quicker turnaround time between seasons.
In a recent interview with IGN, Fallout executive producer, Jonathan Nolan, confirmed plans to begin filming Season 3 next year, with the goal of getting “back on the air in a reasonable amount of time”.
Nolan also addressed the current state of TV, with many shows opting for longer and longer breaks between seasons, which has become a source of frustration for many:
“I think what's happened with television in terms of taking longer and longer from season to season is an unfortunate trend. You don't want the show to lose any of its scope, but we know that we'd like to be back on the air as soon as we can.”
It sounds like the Fallout production team is aiming to capitalise on the show's early momentum and not needlessly slow down the process.
Fallout Season 2 begins on December 17th, furthering the story in New Vegas, a favourite location amongst fans of the Fallout videogames.
KitGuru Says: Are you looking forward to the second season of Fallout? It sounds like the show will stick to a one season per year cadence moving forward, which I think would be for the best. A lot of shows lose their momentum with lengthy breaks.
The post Fallout TV series aiming for one season each year first appeared on KitGuru.After the overwhelming success that was Elden Ring, FromSoftware surprised many with the announcement and release of Nightreign – a co-op roguelite spin-off. Since its launch back in May, the title has received a solid amount of free post-launch support and even a paid expansion; the latter of which has already sold over 2 million copies since its arrival a couple days ago.
Making the announcement via Twitter, FromSoftware confirmed that “The cumulative worldwide shipment volume of ‘ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN The Forsaken Hollows’ has exceeded 2 million units. To all the users who are playing this game, thank you very much. We hope you enjoy the new battles undertaken by the Nightfarers. We look forward to your continued support.”
For context, The Forsaken Hollows released just a couple days ago on the 4th of December, and so to have sold 2 million copies already is a major achievement. That said, reception towards the DLC is less-than-perfect, with Steam reviews currently sitting at a Mixed rating owing to the game’s new ‘Shifting Earth’ map being less-than-intuitive to navigate.
Still, 2 million copies sold for what is a DLC for a spin-off is highly impressive and seems to suggest that FromSoftware has ensured their financial success regardless of the direction they choose to go in.
KitGuru says: What do you think of Nightreign’s new DLC? Is it worth the relatively cheap asking price? As an experiment, has Nightreign succeeded or failed in your eyes? Let us know down below.
The post Elden Ring Nightreign: The Forsaken Hollows DLC has already sold 2 million copies first appeared on KitGuru.Despite an incredibly strong launch, Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds has been a disappointment in many people’s eyes, primarily due to various optimisation issues. In what will hopefully be a positive affair, Capcom has now scheduled their next Monster Hunter Showcase for later tonight – offering a look at their upcoming ‘Title Update 4’ and more.
Making the announcement via a brief teaser trailer, Capcom officially announced their next Monster Hunter Showcase, writing:
“Join us for a Monster Hunter Showcase on December 8 at 2pm PT/10pm GMT! Tune in to the livestream for all the info on Monster Hunter Wilds Free Title Update 4, and new info for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection!”
While it will be exciting to see more from Monster Hunter Stories 3, the free title update for MH Wilds is by far the most interesting, especially as PC players in particular continue to suffer from various performance and optimisation issues.
Capcom made sure to note that Wilds’ presence in the showcase will be limited to talk surrounding Title Update 4, and so don’t expect to hear about any expansions any time soon.
Hopefully however this means that the publisher has put a lot of effort into ensuring that this upcoming update will satiate frustrated fans. We won’t have to wait long to find out exactly what is being fixed/improved.
KitGuru says: Are you looking forward to the showcase? Have you had many issues running Wilds on your PC? Let us know down below.
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A popular power bank sold exclusively at Amazon is being recalled after over a dozen reports of the problematic unit overheating. In 11 of those reported incidents (out of 15), affected units caught fire, resulting in three minor burn injuries and over $380,000 in property damage. Suffice to say, if you own an affected power bank, stop using
Affordable gaming is facing an existential threat from the rise of AI and the resulting insatiable demand for key components. This has led to a massive spike in PC DRAM prices, and storage solutions may not be far behind. The sliver lining is that we're in the midst of the holiday shopping season, and with it comes what is perhaps one lastFor Day 8 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with Thermal Grizzly to give away the brand-new WireView Pro II tool, along with a mouse mat and a full set of premium thermal materials to level up your cooling and overclocking.
Here is a breakdown of the prizes:
Due to the WireView Pro II being in the pre-order phase at the moment, the winner of this giveaway will receive their prizes in January.
To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is head over to our competition announcement post on Facebook, HERE. In the comments, leave an answer to the following question – What GPU are you running?
This competition is open in the UK, EU and USA.
The winners will be picked randomly shortly after 11AM GMT December 9th, and a new competition will be announced for Day 9. The chosen winners have 48 hours to respond, if we do not hear from them, a new winner will be picked.
Terms and Conditions: This competition is open UK, EU and USA starting at 11AM GMT on December 8th and ending at 10:59AM GMT on December 9th. Due to the busy Christmas season, prize deliveries could take longer than usual, and some prizes may not ship until January. In compliance with GDPR, we will not collect or store any personal information as part of this competition. Once the winner has been contacted and their prize received, personal details will be deleted from our email servers. Your details will not be shared, we respect your privacy.
KitGuru Says: Good luck, we'll be back tomorrow to announce the winner and turn the calendar over to Day 9!
The post KitGuru Advent Calendar Day 8: Win a Thermal Grizzly bundle! first appeared on KitGuru.It's not often that we review products here at KitGuru that we outright cannot recommend, but today's monitor falls into that category. We're looking at the iiyama GB2771UHSU, a 27in IPS monitor with dual-mode functionality – offering support for either 4K/144Hz or 1080p/288Hz depending on your preference. On top of that it has a claimed brightness of 450 nits, along with contrast of 1500:1, all on offer for just £240. It sounds good on paper, but as we find out, real-world usage is another thing entirely…
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:54 iiyama’s new range
01:22 We’re doing things differently today
01:55 Response time testing – ouch!
04:20 Motion clarity examples
06:06 Real-world gaming experience
07:29 Panel analysis / factory calibration
09:24 More bad news – sRGB mode
10:42 Quick look at the design
12:22 Closing thoughts
Launched only at the start of November, iiyama got in touch with us earlier this year to let us know a new wave of Fast IPS and IPS screens would be hitting the market before the end of the year – the GB2771UHSU included. Dual-mode has proven popular this year so when the company offered to send us this new model, we jumped at the chance. Join us for our usual detailed analysis as we explain why this is not a monitor you should be adding to your shortlist in 2025.
Specification:
prepared, DDC/CI
The broad rollout of the Windows 11 25H2 update has started, and users who want to fast-track it are being referred to the relevant update options in a new blog post on Microsoft's site. Windows 11 25H2 comes with an assortment of additional Copilot+ related features (exclusive to those with sufficiently-powerful NPUs rated for 40+ TOPS) and
After completing not one but two GTC events this year, NVIDIA is already looking ahead to what's in store for the next one, which the company confirms is returning to San Jose, California next year. It will run from March 16-19, 2026. For those who are interested in attending, registration is now open, though you can expect a livestreamedFollowing the release of the 590 driver branch, which formally ended “Game Ready” support for the GTX 900 and 10 series GPUs, Nvidia has been forced to issue a correction regarding its supported hardware list. Initially, the release notes revealed that the Titan GTX and several Pascal-based mobile GPUs were still listed as supported, but that is no longer the case.
Nvidia has since removed all mentions of the MX and Titan GTX GPUs in the list of supported hardware, as noted by VideoCardz. The company has updated its documentation to confirm that all Pascal-based GPUs are indeed moving to legacy status. This correction hits the entry-level laptop segment particularly hard, wiping out almost the entire MX lineup. The only survivor is the MX450, which remains supported solely because it is built on the newer Turing architecture (TU117S), unlike its Pascal-based predecessors.
The transition to the 590 branch also marks the end of an era for the Titan family. With the deprecation of Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta, the support list has been decimated. The Titan X, Titan XP, and Titan V are no longer supported. This leaves the Turing-based Titan RTX as the sole remaining member of the family with active driver support.
Note that, as these GPUs will be moved to legacy, they'll still receive critical security updates via a dedicated branch.
KitGuru says: Do you own a Titan GTX or a mobile MX GPU? Are you planning to upgrade those systems, given they're about to be considered legacy?
The post Nvidia continues to phase out Pascal GPUs first appeared on KitGuru.Lian Li has introduced the RS Series, a new line of power supplies designed to address the physical constraints often found in compact or dual-chamber PC cases. Available in 1000W and 1200W capacities, the series introduces a unique mechanical feature: a rotating AC inlet.
The rotating inlet found on the RS series allows builders to adjust the orientation of the power cord connection, making it easier to fit the unit into a chassis with limited clearance or unusual mounting brackets. The design's flexibility extends to the modular interface as well, with the RS Series featuring 24-pin motherboard output ports on both the left and right sides of the unit. This dual-port layout ensures the main ATX cable takes the most direct path to the motherboard, regardless of the PSU's orientation, helping declutter the cable management chamber.
Some RS PSUs come with an RS Hub designed to solve the common shortage of internal USB headers in RGB-heavy builds. It provides four USB 2.0 headers capable of supporting up to eight devices. The hub is magnetic and can be placed anywhere in the case or mounted directly onto the PSU. This accessory is included with the 1200W models, but it's also an optional add-on for the 1000W variants.
Under the hood, the units are built using a combination of Japanese capacitors and industrial-grade EPCOS capacitors, which Lian Li claims are smaller yet more durable than traditional components. The platform is rated for high efficiency, carrying 80 Plus Gold, PPLP Gold, and Cybenetics Platinum certifications. Cooling is provided by a 135 mm fluid-dynamic bearing (FDB) fan that supports a Zero RPM mode for silent operation under lighter loads.
The PSUs ship with soft, flat modular cables and magnetic cable ties to further assist with routing. The Lian Li RS Series is available starting December 5th, 2025, in both black and white. The RS1000G Black without a hub is priced at $154.99, while the RS1000G White without a hub is priced at $159.99. If you choose the RS1000G bundled with the RS Hub, the Black version costs $159.99, and the White version is $164.99. Finally, for the RS1200G models, which are available only with the RS Hub, the Black edition is $179.99, and the White edition is $184.99.
KitGuru says: Although a bit pricey, these PSUs' feature set is quite rare in the current market. The only similar alternative is the Corsair RMx Shift, which is priced similarly to these at the same power level.
The post Lian Li launches RS series PSUs with rotating AC outlet and dual-side connectors first appeared on KitGuru.Dell is reportedly preparing to increase its system prices by 15-20% as early as mid-December, driven by a dramatic surge in DRAM costs. Lenovo may follow suit, as industry insiders point to the exploding cost of memory as the cause, specifically DDR5, which has seen year-over-year increases of 70%, with some specific components spiking by a massive 170%.
According to Trendforce, Lenovo is already advising customers that current price quotes will expire on January 1st, with significant increases expected in early 2026 due to AI-driven demand and shortages. Other major OEMs, including HP, Samsung, and LG, are also said to be reassessing their 2026 product roadmaps, particularly for AI tablets and PCs.
TrendForce has consequently downgraded its notebook shipment forecast for 2026 from 1.7% growth to 2.4% decline. With memory accounting for a significant chunk of a PC's cost, 2026 is shaping up to be a challenging year for consumers, likely characterised by higher prices, limited availability, and potentially lower-spec products as brands attempt to maintain price points.
KitGuru says: With all these new reports lately, it seems those planning to buy a laptop are better off getting it ASAP or risk paying a considerably higher price.
The post Dell and Lenovo reportedly set to raise PC prices due to rising memory costs first appeared on KitGuru.After years of anticipation since its initial tease as ‘Project L', Riot Games has confirmed that its League of Legends-based tag fighter, 2XKO, will officially launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in January 2026.
The console debut will coincide with the launch of Season 1 across all platforms, marking a significant milestone for the title, which has been in PC Early Access since October 2025. This simultaneous rollout ensures that the player base remains unified, with Riot confirming cross-platform progression. Console players will not be left behind, as a catch-up mechanism will allow them to earn or unlock content from the PC-exclusive early access period, including champions, skins, and mastery rewards.
Season 1 is set to bring substantial new content, headlined by the arrival of a new champion to the roster. Additionally, Riot is doubling down on the esports ecosystem with the introduction of the “Frame Perfect” skin line. A portion of the proceeds from these skins will go directly to tournament organisers to support prize pools and production costs.
Riot has also unveiled the 2026 Competitive Series, a global circuit developed in partnership with independent event organisers. The series will feature twenty sanctioned events, including five major tournaments. The competitive calendar kicks off almost immediately after launch, with the first event scheduled for January 29th, 2026, at Frosty Faustings.
KitGuru says: Have you already tried 2XKO, or were you waiting for the console release?
The post Riot’s fighting game ‘2XKO’ comes to consoles early next year first appeared on KitGuru.Update: This competition is now CLOSED. Our winners today are Domenico Bonacci (Prime TX), Conner Macaulay (Vertex PX) and Josh Cambell (Prime GX). Our next giveaway is now live and can be found HERE.
For Day 7 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar we have teamed up with Seasonic to give away not one, not two but THREE prizes. Today's prize list includes the Seasonic GX-850, Vertex PX-1000 and Prime TX-1300 power supplies!
The Power Supply is the beating heart of any high performance gaming PC. Seasonic happens to make some of the best power supplies on the market, One winner will get the 850W model, while another will get the 1000W PSU and a third winner will get the Prime TX-1300, which offers the highest efficiency rating as well.
To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is head over to our competition announcement post on Facebook, HERE. In the comments, leave an answer to the following question – What is the capacity of your current PSU?
This competition is open in the UK, EU and USA.
The winners will be picked randomly shortly after 11AM GMT December 8th, and a new competition will be announced for Day 8. The chosen winners have 48 hours to respond, if we do not hear from them, a new winner will be picked.
Terms and Conditions: This competition is open UK, EU and USA starting at 11AM GMT on December 7th and ending at 10:59AM GMT on December 8th. Due to the busy Christmas season, prize deliveries could take longer than usual, and some prizes may not ship until January. In compliance with GDPR, we will not collect or store any personal information as part of this competition. Once the winner has been contacted and their prize received, personal details will be deleted from our email servers. Your details will not be shared, we respect your privacy.
KitGuru Says: Good luck to all who enter, we'll be back tomorrow morning to announce a winner and turn the calendar over to Day 8!
The post KitGuru Advent Calendar Day 7: Win one of THREE Seasonic PSUs! (closed) first appeared on KitGuru.
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