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We visited HAVN’s lab in Taiwan during our Computex 2025 trip. We saw that they were experimenting with a 52mm thick fan for a case it was showing off. The company didn’t end up using that for its case and instead used a new fan design that we’ll discuss in this article.
Editor's note: This was originally published on May 17, 2025 as a video. This content has been adapted to written format for this article and is unchanged from the original publication.
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During our visit, the company showed off its new BF360 case, which follows up their HS 420.
Taking a closer look at the company’s new fan design, you can see some careful shaping to the fan’s hub, which is supposed to help with guiding air flow. We’ll have to see how it performs in our testing, but the idea is taking a thicker fan approach and thickening it even more. The company ended up using a 40mm-thick fan, which should help with pressure.
The company also uses 2x180mm fans mounted to the front of the case.
While we were there, HAVN prepared some CFD simulations for the flow and some simulations for mechanical stresses, on the panel for example, which is pretty interesting.
Taking a look at the BF360, the front panel pops out with a tug as it uses magnets to attach itself to the front of the case and has 3 plastic feet that help it snap in at the bottom.
The interior of the case’s front panel has a removable fan tray. Its design is somewhat typical but refined from what we’ve seen. HAVN has done a lot of iterations on it.
The top panel pulls off and its design is familiar to the HS 420 with its structural design. Once you remove the top panel, it exposes the case’s top fan/radiatory tray, which has rubber bumpers and a slide mechanism that lets you pull it out of the case, providing full access to the top of the chassis and should help with ease of installation.
A lot of the steel on the case is either .8mm thick and there’s some that’s 1.0mm, which is thick by today’s standards.
Taking a look at the backside of the case, we can see that it has marked cable management pathways, much like the HAVN HS 420 (read our review). This was kind of a nice thing for brand new system builders. Whereas the HS 420 used stickers, the BF360 incorporates it into the molding. Our understanding is that they may refine its design to try and get more light reflection so it’s easier to see. This is a nice attention to detail that adds to the ease of installation.
HAVN learned from the HS 420 on the 3 and ½-inch drive support and improved its implementation. There are 2 bays on the back side of the case for those drives and they can be removed. HAVN also changed how it handles the grommets with the case. The string-like material in between is the same but there’s now a little rubber tab that helps to prevent it from popping out by accident once it’s filled with cables. The point here is that HAVN is trying to learn from what they’ve done with the HS 420 and to refine their designs.
Taking a look at the BF360’s front panel, it’s supposed to look like stone, but is made of plastic as stone would be extremely heavy. Behind the front panel in the unit we saw are 2x180mm fans. HAVN has shoved a piece of steel at the top, which is supposed to prevent recirculation. This was a huge issue in old BitFenix cases, where due to the company’s design, it would recirculate hot air back into its fans. This design can improve performance in big ways.
HAVN tells us that the best setup for the BF360 is to have the top front fan be intake and the top back fan be exhaust, providing you’re using 180mm fans on the top. This matches our testing for other cases in the past. We’ve also found that if you’re populated the top slots, doing intake in front of an air cooler works better because otherwise air gets in the front and would get stolen by an exhaust fan out of the top.
The case we looked at had 4x180mm fans (2 in the front and 2 on top) and 1x140mm in the rear.
HAVN tried different types of power supply shroud designs. One had an angled scoop to bring in air from the front bottom 180mm fan.
One design had what we’re calling a “toilet-bowl” design, but that ultimately didn’t go through. The next design we looked at featured a more cylindrical/conical design. We asked one of the company’s thermal engineers why that design didn’t work better as it looks like it would project air towards the GPU, which would be a hot spot, and the rep told us that going with a wider design ended up performing thermally better. HAVN provided us some numbers for that, which we’ll take a look at below, but we’ll eventually do our own testing if we can get an early sample.
Taking a look at the first mock-up of the case, we can see some rails for the front fans. This design did not progress into the final. It uses a rail system and we’ve seen it in other cases. Corsair has implemented it and has a trademark for it which they call the “InfiniRail.”
Looking at the second mock-up, the company moved to vertical rails coupled with horizontal slats.
HAVN ended up ditching that design altogether and moved to a tray design, which is sort of moving to a tried-and-true approach.
The company incorporated another change where they’ve stamped and folded the tooling.
Then we took a look at a design that was closer to final, which has its full corner covered.
HAVN showed us 3 different prototypes for the front panel of the case. The first one we looked at featured a wood panel design, which we’ve seen on a lot of cases lately. Wood has certain manufacturing challenges to consider. The white panel you see above is made of aluminum, which is very expensive.
The last thing that HAVN is working on that they showed off are fans. There’s been a lot of fan development in the last few years. One of the big marketing phrases you hear a lot these days is LCP (liquid crystal polymer), which is something we talked a lot about at the last Computex. One of the benefits of LCP fans (which HAVN isn’t using here) is that you can get the blades way closer to the interior of the frame. The downside is that it’s incredibly expensive. We have an interview with Noctua’s Jakob Dellinger from 2 years ago that delves into how the company wanted to avoid using LCP for a long time but determined it was necessary to get the performance they wanted. HAVN isn’t using LCP but has designed a fan that has some “teeth” cut out on its blades, which is something we’ve seen before. The company has also shaped its fan hub to be able to scoop air in more. HAVN tells us that having the hub protrude out like a little mountain would offer the best performance but this presents clearance/compatibility issues, especially if you want to put a radiator up against it.
Taking a look at the 180mm fan, there’s a 2.0mm distance from the blade to the frame of the fan. We asked if HAVN tried to get it closer and were provided with a lot of data. The company showed us 3 revisions. 1 had a 1.8mm spacing, another had 2.0mm of spacing, and the third had 2.2mm. What they ended up seeing for pressure in mmH2O, is that a 2.0mm spacing ran at 2.19. The 1.8mm fan ran at 2.23, which is an improvement. The CFM (cubic feet per minute) for both was nearly indistinguishable at around 165. The 2.2mm spacing, however, had a big drop off, which is a design they didn’t go with. It had a 2.21 mmH2O pressure, which is more or less within error of the others, but the 159.9 is where that drop off occurs in the CFM. Comparing the 1.8 vs the 2.0mm spacings, they are basically hitting diminishing returns. Seeing this information is nice. We imagine that the benefits here weren’t worth the yields and costs because getting the blades closer to the inner frame could lead to a bad yield during manufacturing or might have the blades expand and hit the frame as it ages with time. This is what happened with a lot of Enermax fans in the past.
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Thermal comparisons should only be made against their own results here, not against ours, as the benches are different. The flat, typical shroud style was comparable to the rectangular type in result, with the rectangular type slightly better. We think this will see a larger impact in our testing, but we'd need the three types to know for sure. The important comparison is against the cylindrical type, where HAVN saw worse results by a measurable amount. Performance worsened by 1-2 degrees on the CPU and about 2 degrees on the GPU. That's a large GPU temperature increase.
In their next test slide, HAVN tested various fan configurations with the flat shroud. The results were mostly as expected: CPU performance is hurt drastically by having only a bottom intake fan, to no surprise.
More interestingly, the ramp type shroud makes comparisons in "B" with a fan level with the top of it and "A" with a fan sunken to the floor of the ramp. The sunken approach resulted in marginally worse CPU thermals in A as compared to B, with GPU thermals mostly unchanged.
This slide shows CFD simulation and flow mapping for ramp angles at 120 and 135 degrees. HAVN has drawn a few highlights around areas of re-circulation or heat accumulation, particularly marked at "1" where the 120-degree ramp angle shows worse areas of heat build-up. HAVN tested this in 5-degree increments from 120 to 140, finding that 135 was a good balance when noise normalized.
In the above image, they show the fan spacing again, with a 20mm height increase benefiting performance.
HAVN didn't shy away from competitive comparisons. The company says its BF 360 with its final front panel, shown above in light blue, had competitive performance against the H6. They also suggest significant reductions in flow resistance (which is a good thing) versus the Lancool 3, with the HS 420 also making some appearances here.
HAVN began studying its slot spacing and porosity of the ventilation slots in the panels next. The company found that a ratio of length divided by depth being ideally about equal to 6 was optimal for minimizing flow resistance, with the only downside being potential structural challenges. These charts show their flow performance with different slot sizes.
As shown in this set of images, the point is that HAVN is really mocking up a ton of different styles of panels, from the shrouds to the slot spacing, to try and determine the thermal performance and optimize for it. This is a major progression for them. It’s a lot of work to do all of this, which is cool to see. Of course, we have to test the product to see how it came together, but the CFM performance of type 4, as they called it, was the best, but we're ultimately looking at tiny differences here. Still, all of those small differences across the case will add up in theory.
This image was cool: After all of this thermal testing, HAVN next did mechanical stress simulation for torsional forces against the panel, which allowed them to dial-in the thickness and makeup of the plastics.
That continued in this image, where the so-called "type 4" gets another highlight.
HAVN highlighted "Design C" for having a 0.8mm metal thickness with the chosen hole sizing.
By shaping the fan hub itself to guide flow, HAVN claims that it can better maintain pressure across the hub of the fan and along the inner wall of the blades. This is the area of worst performance in every fan, so optimizing here can also help minimize dead zones behind the hub. HAVN says that the molded flow guide in the hub benefited its noise significantly. The company claims its flow rate also improved significantly for the guided hub.
The image above is really cool. Referencing whale-fin evolution, HAVN used tooth-like leading edges on the fan to improve its thermal performance. We've seen this plenty of times in the past, but it never seems to stick around and we're not sure why. In this simulation though, HAVN suggests that the air stream is more uniform along the wavy blade design.
Using a 30% glass fiber composite, HAVN saw performance with the new design slightly improve in CFM but largely improve in static pressure, going from 2.21 to 2.40 mmH2O.
There's a ton more that HAVN did. The P/Q chart above shows the mock-up performance, including the stall region centrally. We'll save all this discussion for the review, though.
HAVN had about 41 pages of this technical presentation, which is actually greatly appreciated. A lot of what remains will be covered in our review, so we'll leave that for now.
The bearings are also interesting to talk about. These are called FDBs (Fluid Dynamic Bearings), depending on how you want to define that. We looked at one that was designed for the company’s 180mm fan. It was a 15mm-tall FDB. One of the things with fans, in terms of the support, is how the fan’s rod seats into the bearing. As we’re told, the longer the bearing is, the more it will help with the wobble of the blades.
Internally looking at the 15mm-tall bearing for the 180mm fan, you can see 3 grooved channels. In our bearings-factory tour, we learned that the grooves are part of the mechanism that allows the fluid to circulate to keep that pressure even across the bearing. That’s supposed to be what's special here but we don’t test bearings individually, but the idea is that 3 channels are supposed to help with the stability of the fluids across the bearing.
For the 120mm fans, HAVN is going for roughly a 12mm tall bearing. The company claims that most are between 9-11mm tall for 120mm fans.
HAVN allowed us to look at the company’s thermal chamber. There are pros and cons to HAVN’s solution. The pro is that it’s supposed to help control the thermal environment as it circulates the air. The downside to the chamber is that we found it can influence the results, though it depends on the chamber. We found that for our testing specifically, having a larger, open-room environment works better. It is very environment-specific.
The company also had a flow-rate tester, which is similar to ours, that can do PQ charts, which the company used to test its new fans. It has a throttle control and a laser tachometer, which provides a reading of the speed of the fan. On one side of the flow-rate tester, there are tubes for the counter blower, which our system also has. Their flow-rate tester also has an air compressor, which is used for actuating some of the nozzles inside the system. We also saw that their flow-rate tester also came with an inexpensive desktop OEM computer (in this case, a ThinkCentre PC running an i5-12400).
HAVN also has an acoustic chamber, which has a pass-through on the outside coupled with a noise meter, which collects noise levels. One thing we liked seeing once we looked inside the chamber is that we saw a mechanical rigging for the fan, which allows it to be free flowing. They put their microphone in the corner, which we used to do when we had a chamber of a similar size. Putting the mic here allows you to maximize the distance of the chamber by going diagonal, providing maybe a half a meter of space. They also have a foam floor as well, which makes it closer to an anechoic chamber as opposed to something like our hemi-anechoic chamber.
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Lian Li is back for Computex 2025. The company is well known for pushing the envelope for PC aesthetics and that remains true this year, with new AIOs with curved displays and new case designs.
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First up for the Lian Li booth we have the new LANCOOL 217 INF. This retains the original design we already know from the LANCOOL 217, but replaces the wooden accents with ARGB lighting, with a striking infinity mirror front panel. Behind that front panel you'll find two massive 170mm fans for intake. The LANCOOL 4 is also on show here, featuring a glass front panel with triple intake fans, and space for three more side-facing fans for extra GPU cooling.
The Vector V200 is likely going to be very popular amongst PC building enthusiasts. This is another dual-chamber case, with dual tempered glass panels on the front and side for a multi-angle system view. The special part here is the 8.8-inch LCD screen along the side of the chassis, which can be utilised to add an extra dash of personalisation to your system, or to display various system stats like critical component temperatures, fan speeds, etc.
The O11D Mini V2 is another continuation of the popular O11 line. This case is slanted at the bottom, positioning the floor fans better for GPU cooling. The side panel has protruded mesh for additional airflow and the case has a small footprint, making it ideal for sitting on top of the desk. Next up we have the DAN B4, a premium case with a sleek, all-aluminium exterior and internal space for Micro ATX motherboards, 140mm-long PSUs, a 280mm AIO liquid cooler and a 4-slot GPU.
Finally, we have Lian Li's latest HydroShift II LCD CPU coolers. These new additions to the HydroShift line-up have a curved display embedded on the CPU block and it certainly looks unique. Thanks to the curved display, you get a much larger screen compared to most other AIOs, which have a smaller square screen embedded in the block. It is another bold design choice from Lian Li, which we are sure will capture the attention of the PC builders out there.
If you need a power supply, Lian Li has those too, with the DWS series being designed for high-performance workstations, while the RS series is designed for gaming PCs, complete with a rotational power cord port and a relocated 24-pin motherboard connector to allow for shorter travel distance for the cable between the PSU and the motherboard.
KitGuru Says: What did you all think of Lian Li's new products at Computex 2025?
The post Computex 2025: Lian Li’s curved display AIO coolers, new cases and more first appeared on KitGuru.Over the last 11 years, Pro Gamersware has been expanding as a company – bring more and more gamer-oriented brands together under one roof. At Computex 2025, the company's stand was massive – with a stack of interesting new products to see. From chassis and coolers to peripherals and creator tools, there was a lot on show We focused on a chunky new chassis from HAVN, serpent styled keyboards from Ducky, affordable new creator products from Streamplify, chassis fro Aerocool, the latest from APNX and special new chairs from Noblechairs and ThunderX3.
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HAVN, the chassis and cooling specialist introduced as a sub-brand of Pro Gamersware in recent years, extended its product offering with the BF 360 case. Designed to build on the popularity of the HS 420, the BF 360 focused on high airflow and improved thermal performance while maintaining a user-friendly internal layout. It is an impressive piece of kit, that integrates easy to remove panels – with some huge fans – to make building high-end systems a breeze. It is expected to reach the market in Q4 2025. As you can see in our video, the case was being used to show what the latest H Series Performance Fan range can do. Available in multiple sizes (180×40mm, 140×30mm and 120×30mm) either in black or white – the fans have an impressive look/feel to them and spin on a new design of precision fluid dynamic bearing. Additional technical details include a specific jagged pattern on the leading edges – as well as a moulded wave pattern in the middle – that help create specific air flow patterns into the fan itself. We were told that, in tests, implementing these 2 changes improved cooling up up to 8%.
Also on show was a limited edition DOOM chassis with a rather interesting/hefty magnetic ‘dual purpose' skull. It can be used to hold your headphones or (upside down) a drink. Around 2,000 of these chassis will be produced – so there's every chance that they will become a bit of a collector's item in the future.
Ducky brought a strong keyboard showcase to the Computex floor, headlined by the new Cushion 98. This wireless mechanical keyboard includes hot-swappable silent switches and a web-based configuration platform called DuckyHub.io. Also on display was the One X, claimed to be the first inductive analog mechanical keyboard on the market, offering rapid trigger functionality and onboard profile management with dynamic RGB lighting. Two themed limited editions were also featured: the Tinker 75, co-designed with Taiwanese Aboriginal Paiwan artisan Tjaiping to celebrate the Year of the Snake (which definitely caught our eye), and a Ducky x hololive keyboard, themed around VTuber duo FUWAMOCO and illustrated by Mitarashi-Neko.
Streamplify used the show to broaden its appeal among content creators and educators. It unveiled three webcams – the CAM G, CAM MINI, and CAM PLUS – each offering FHD or QHD resolution, wide-angle views, and enhancements such as integrated ring lights and privacy shutters. The MIC GO and MIC MINI microphones were designed to offer flexible recording options. The MIC GO is a compact, wireless solution with magnetic mounting and active noise reduction, while the MIC MINI features a studio-style capsule, RGB lighting, and on-device controls. There are now a lot of companies competing in this space, Pro Gamersware are hoping that by offering a full range of matching products at very affordable prices – they can capture a sizeable chunk of that creator market over the next 18 months.
Aerocool focused on airflow and system compatibility with its latest mid-tower chassis. The D520A and P500A models were designed with support for reverse connector motherboards and arrived pre-installed with four APNX ARGB fans. An upgraded variant, the P500B Digi, introduced a digital display on the front panel and a quick-release tempered glass side for easy access. LED panels on coolers may or may not be your thing, but if you're going to use it – then having a simple point/click way to update your internal artwork has to be a good thing. Complementing the new cases, Aerocool's SMART G1 and PREMIER G1 power supplies offered native 12V-2×6 connectors and quieter operation in compact formats.
APNX introduced a full product suite reflecting its focus on high-performance builds and progressive design. Its V2 chassis featured a new X-Pand Flow Design that prioritised cooling and ease of use, including support for reverse motherboards and back-mounted AIO solutions. The LC1-D liquid cooler combined a 4″ IPS display with a simplified mounting system. Rounding out the range, the FP3 fan series offered airflow up to 91.9 CFM, including reverse-blade options and rifle bearing durability. Power delivery was addressed with the MAX G1 and DELUXE G1 PSUs, fully compliant with ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards. Essentially, if you want a chassis where you can easily assemble it – and then have 3 full sides that are glass after you finish – this could be worth adding to your shortlist.
Noblechairs presented a special edition of its Legend gaming chair as part of a licensed collaboration with Bethesda. The ‘DOOM Dark Ages Edition' was inspired by the DOOM Slayer’s armour and incorporated red contrast stitching with the Shield Saw motif. The chair retained Noblechairs’ usual emphasis on build quality, featuring a steel frame, cold foam cushioning, and PU synthetic leather upholstery.
ThunderX3 focused on ergonomic improvements across both chairs and desks. The new FLEX Pro chair delivered extensive adjustability with a 19D range, including self-adapting lumbar and back support, SYNC6 mechanism, and fully rotating 5D armrests. The SOLO 360 offered moulded foam construction and enhanced neck support. Completing the setup, the LAB-X motorised desk included anti-collision technology, a glass mousepad surface, and a modular aluminium frame suitable for professional and gaming environments alike.
With Computex 2025 now drawing to a close, Pro Gamersware’s integrated multi-brand presence gave visitors a detailed view of what to expect across the enthusiast and professional PC sectors in the coming year. From aesthetic innovation to technical compliance with the latest standards, the range of products on display positioned each brand with a clear focus on evolving user needs.
KitGuru says: What caught your eye at Computex this year?
The post Computex 2025: Pro Gamersware unveils new HAVN chassis, Doom Dark Ages chairs and more first appeared on KitGuru.Each week, the Epic Games Store gives away a title or two for free to all those with an Epic Games account. Following on from last week’s surprise titles, Epic is giving away a few rather substantial games, including SIFU and the brand new Deliver At All Costs.
Available to add to your library from now until the 29th of May at 4PM UK Time, Epic account holders can look forward to the following:
Deliver At All Costs is a brand new game published by Konami which sees you “Join Winston Green, a down-on-his-luck courier with a fiery temper and a mysterious past — as he delivers highly unconventional cargo, leaving a trail of havoc and chaos behind him.”
SIFU meanwhile is an excellent and highly satisfying rogue-like brawler from the team behind Absolver and the upcoming football title ‘Rematch’. Released back in 2022 as a PlayStation console exclusive, SIFU was praised for its visceral combat, enjoyable gameplay loop and an overall satisfying experience.
Last but not least, Gigapocalype is a “2D pixel art destruction game, inspired by classical Kaijū movies such as Godzilla and King Kong and the game classic Rampage.”
All three of these games are free to claim right now, and will remain so until Thursday the 29th of May – at which point they will be replaced by as-of-yet-unknown offerings.
KitGuru says: What do you think of this week’s line-up? Which of the three are you booting up first? Let us know down below.
The post This week’s free Epic Games Store titles include SIFU and more first appeared on KitGuru.This past week, there’s been a great deal of discussion surrounding Sony and its future PlayStation showcase plans. While it initially seemed as though fans would have to wait until September for the next event, one leaker has claimed that a State of Play could arrive as soon as next month.
Yesterday, we reported on a leak from reputable insider NateDrake who claimed to have heard nothing regarding any upcoming PlayStation Presentation. Following this, another leaker stated that Sony’s next event is currently scheduled for sometime in September.
Now, Jeff Grubb has weighed in on the matter, stating via their Game Mess Mornings Podcast “Someone commented on ResetEra – NateDrake – who’s reliable, and says he hasn't heard anything about a May event from Sony this year. I haven't either, but that's because something's happening in June – it's a June thing. They're doing something in June.”
Offering some additional details, Grubb continued, “Now is that going to be a big Showcase? I don't think so. I've said a couple months ago that I heard that they were discussing – going back and forth about doing a Showcase or a State of Play. Sounds like they've probably settled on a State of Play – I'm not 100 percent about that aspect of it – it's probably a State of Play though. But I have heard June.”
According to Grubb, obtaining clarity on this situation was “abnormally difficult” which explains why there has been so much back and forth on what is actually happening.
Assuming a State of Play is planned for some time next month, expect at the very least for the upcoming Ghost of Yotei to feature in some form or another. Hopefully PlayStation has some cool announcements planned. We shouldn’t have to wait long to find out.
KitGuru says: What do you think of PlayStation’s upcoming plans? Would you rather there be a State of Play in June or a full PlayStation Showcase in September? Let us know your thoughts down below.
The post Sony may be planning a Summer State of Play after all first appeared on KitGuru.Unlike most publishers, Capcom consistently releases their game sales data – providing up-to-date figures for all of its ‘Platinum Titles’ (games which have passed 1 million units in sales). As part of their latest report, Capcom has revealed that multiple Resident Evil games are biting at the heels of 10 million total units sold.
Updating the Platinum Titles section on their Investor Relations site, Capcom has shared its latest sales data as of the 31st of March. While the company had already disclosed the impressive launch sales of Monster Hunter Wilds, it is now officially currently sitting as the 7th best-selling Capcom game of all time with 10.1 million units sold – pushing Resident Evil 5 out of the top 10.
Speaking of Resident Evil however, the last quarter proved to be a rather significant one for the franchise, with both Resident Evil 3 Remake and RE4 Remake closing in on 10 million copies sold – both currently sitting at 9.9 million.
Of course, despite the release of MH: Wilds, other other Monster Titles continue to sell well, with Monster Hunter World Iceborne passing 15 million units (15.2M) – and Rise’s Sunbreak expansion nearing 10 million (9.8M); pushing total franchise sales past 120 million.
Considering the fact that Monster Hunter Wilds only released at the tail end of February, I expect Capcom’s next quarterly report to have the game easily as one of the publisher’s top 5 best-selling titles of all time. We will have to wait and see.
KitGuru says: What do you think of this latest sales report? Are you surprised by any of the positions? How many units do you think MH: Wilds will have sold by the next quarterly report? Let us know down below.
The post Resident Evil 3 and 4 Remakes close in on 10 million copies sold first appeared on KitGuru.Earlier this year, Ubisoft released Assassin’s Creed Shadows to a decent level of success, achieving one of the highest critic scores in quite a few entries – while also posting solid player numbers. Though Ubisoft have announced many of their post-launch plans for AC: Shadows, some details remained shrouded. Thanks to insiders however, we now have a much more concrete timeline of what’s in store.
As reported by known industry leakers Insider-Gaming (who have spoken on Ubisoft many times in the past), the company is planning to have its first paid DLC ‘Claws of Awaji’ arrive some time this September. Officially, the DLC is currently slated for a rather vague release window of “later this year.”
Perhaps more exciting however is Ubisoft’s plans beyond 2025. While the team have already shared their ‘Year 1’ roadmap, according to insider-gaming, the previously rumoured co-op mode “currently codenamed ‘LEAGUE' is still in development and intended to release sometime next year.”
Little else was shared, however, we did get a few ancillary details on this upcoming mode, with one source telling Insider-Gaming “while [Naoe and Yasuke are] obviously central characters, there's a deeper narrative tied into the co-op that will expand the experience beyond just the two of them.”
In case you missed it, Insider-Gaming previously offered a full breakdown of all the unannounced Assassin’s Creed games which are planned to release over the coming years – the full details of which can be found HERE.
KitGuru says: What do you think of Assassin’s Creed Shadows so far? Which of the announced updates are you most looking forward to? Do you have high hopes for the co-op mode? Let us know down below.
The post Leaker reveals Ubisoft’s upcoming plans for Assassin’s Creed Shadows first appeared on KitGuru.Lies of P represents one of the best non-FromSoftware games to tackle the Souls-like genre. Released back in late 2023, the game has gone on to be enjoyed by over 7 million players. Despite this, its relative difficulty remains a point of contention for some potential players. As such, in alignment with the game’s upcoming DLC, Lies of P is getting two new difficulty options.
As reported by VGC, Neowiz – the studio behind Lies of P – has offered some new details on their upcoming Overture Expansion. As part of this, the game’s director ‘Jiwon Choi’ revealed that an update will arrive in alignment with the DLC, introducing new difficulty modes for the first time.
According to Choi, “We wanted to make sure a wider audience of players could play the game,” attributing the additions to player feedback, stating “we have a lot of feedback from customers, and from our developers. So by making development adjustments and introducing these difficulty options, we can offer the experience to different types of players. This broadens the base.”
Those who enjoy the more hardcore aspects of souls-likes praised the difficulty of Lies of P, and so it will be interesting to see how said players react to the news. Of course, this is just an added option, with the game set to have 3 difficulty modes in total:
Those looking for a challenge however will still find one, with the Overture Expansion said to feature new enemies with “dozens of new patterns to learn and attacks to dodge”. Both the DLC and update will arrive at some point this Summer.
KitGuru says: Are you excited for Lies of P: Overture? What do you think of the added difficulty options? Should more souls-likes offer different difficulties? Let us know your thoughts down below.
The post Lies of P to get two new difficulty modes in upcoming update first appeared on KitGuru.Leo and the team stopped by to visit Gamdias at Computex today, focusing on a range of cases, coolers, PSUs and even peripherals. There was certainly a lot on show but Leo has his eye on one particular case he'd like to review in the near future…
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At the top of our list we have the new Gamdias ATLAS P4 chassis. This is a mid-tower PC case with a bold fusion of designs that places the PSU at the front of the case and a fan layout that prioritises cooling for the GPU. Leo is particularly keen to get his hands on this one for review as it checks a lot of the right boxes for a new PC case, so stay tuned for more in the coming months.
Next up we have the Athena M4M, a compact PC case available in two styles, the M4M with dynamic RGB lighting on the front panel, or the M4M Wood, which adds a wood-finished I/O panel for a warm and natural touch. The front-mounted PSU layout works alongside a fully perforated mesh front panel to boost airflow directly to your system. Both versions support connector-hidden (BTF) motherboards and fit dual 360mm radiators on the top and bottom.
The ATLAS Gen 3 also makes an appearance, with both the Atlas P3 and Atlas M3M models. These cases stand out thanks to a three-sided column-less glass panel design, offering a seamless and unobstructed view of your build. Each case comes equipped with built-in ARGB PWM fans and a 6-port ARGB/PWM hub, ensuring efficient thermal performance and vivid lighting.
Onto power supplies, Gamdias has the THOR P2 series. These are fully modular power supply units available in 850W, 1000W and 1200W capacities. These units are all certified 80 Plus Gold, and meet the ATX 3.1 & PCIe Gen 5.1 standards. Users will find a rotatable AC inlet, offering 90° rotation for flexible chassis space layout.
In the peripherals section, Gamdias has showcased the new Hermes M90 gaming keyboard, which features Magnetic Switches rated for 100 million clicks, with Hall Effect design for the best combination of durability and precision. A Rapid Trigger function enables lightning-fast response and can be effective in FPS games that require lots of strafing.
KitGuru Says: The new Atlas cases look particularly interesting for those planning a new build this year. What do you all think of the Gamdias line-up at Computex this year?
The post Computex 2025: Gamdias introduces new ATLAS case designs, peripherals and more first appeared on KitGuru.Earlier this month, Bethesda Game Studios released their first patch for Starfield in quite some time, bringing with it a number of quality-of-life improvements alongside a ton of bug fixes. Previously only available to beta users, Starfield’s May update is now officially available for all to download.
Releasing the full patch notes onto their site, BGS wrote: “Starfield’s latest update features additional support for Creations as well as numerous fixes for Quests, vehicles, UI and the Shattered Space DLC.”
The full list of changes and additions can be found HERE, but some of the most notable include:
Given the fact that it is a BGS game, this latest update of course also fixed a ton of different bugs, the complete list of which can be found HERE.
While far from the most comprehensive patch, Starfield fans continue to patiently wait for the promised second expansion ‘Starborn’. Hopefully a much more substantial update is in the works to coincide with its eventual release. We will have to wait and see.
KitGuru says: What do you think of this latest update? Which new feature are you most glad to see? Are there any bugs you’ve encountered which have yet to be addressed? Let us know down below.
The post Starfield update goes live for all with bug fixes and QoL improvements first appeared on KitGuru.AMD announced the Radeon AI Pro R9700 at Computex, their new hope to take at least a little of the AI market from NVIDIA and perhaps hold off Intel's new stackable Arc…
At Computex this week, Leo catches up with the team at Gigabyte to get the rundown on new Project Stealth motherboards and graphics cards, new laptops, OLED gaming monitors and more.
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Gigabyte's Project Stealth returns for another showing at Computex 2025. These new motherboards use the new BTF format, with motherboard power connectors on the back of the board. The end result is a stunningly clean PC build, with just one visible cable for the graphics card. However, Gigabyte is also cooking up solutions for that as well, with newly designed ‘Stealth' graphics cards with the power connector moved to the opposite side of the PCB, allowing for the cable to remain out of view behind the graphics card.
Speaking of graphics cards, Gigabyte was showing new RTX 5060 OC low profile GPUs at Computex, perfect for Small Form Factor / Mini-ITX gaming PCs. A more traditionally sized RTX 5060 Elite graphics card is also on the way.
On the laptop front, Gigabyte is showcasing new laptop models equipped with Intel Core Ultra HX-series CPUs, and RTX 5090 graphics. For a top-spec laptop like that, you are going to be looking at pricing in the region of £4,000 to £5,000. However, lower spec options will be considerably cheaper, particularly if you opt for a more mid-range GPU like the RTX 5060 or RTX 5070.
If you do opt for a cheaper laptop with a lower-end graphics card, you can always upgrade later. External GPU enclosures have been around for a while and Gigabyte offers them, including the new RTX 5090 AI Box, which can hook up to a laptop and instantly deliver desktop-grade GPU performance.
KitGuru Says: What do you think of Gigabyte's showing at Computex this year?
The post Computex 2025: Gigabyte showcases Project Stealth motherboards and graphics cards first appeared on KitGuru.Acer is expanding its graphics card selection, catering to gamers and creators looking to upgrade their DIY PC setups. The company is introducing new Acer Nitro Intel Arc A and B Series GPUs, alongside powerful Acer Nitro Radeon RX 9060 XT OC graphics cards.
All new Nitro graphics cards feature a durable aluminium backplate with a non-flex construction. They also come equipped with Acer Intelligence Space, a built-in central hub offering AI features that detect system hardware, suggest AI apps for performance optimisation, and assist in discovering new gaming tools. Further enhancing the gaming experience, Acer Game Assistance provides an adaptive aim mechanism, while Acer ProCam automatically recognises and records gameplay highlights.
The Acer Nitro Intel Arc B580 OC 12 GB is now available in a white finish, offering an alternative to the black variant released earlier this year. Featuring the same 2,740 MHz maximum clock speed and relatively compact form factor, the Nitro B580 OC allows easy integration into any DIY setup. Its FrostBlade cooling system, featuring a textured blade design and dual ball bearings, improves airflow and reduces noise by 8% compared to plastic fans. For more accessible performance, the Acer Nitro Intel Arc A380 LP 6 GB features a gaming clock of up to 2,000 MHz. Compared to the Nitro B580, it's even more compact, albeit not as capable. A blower-style fan effectively dissipates heat, making it ideal for compact setups.
Acer's lineup also includes two new AMD Radeon models: the Acer Nitro Radeon RX 9060 XT OC 16 GB and the Acer Nitro Radeon RX 9060 XT OC 8 GB. Both models can achieve boost speeds of up to 3,320 MHz and game clocks of up to 2,780 MHz. Cooling for these Radeon models is handled by two Axial fans, which operate quietly and tolerate higher temperatures thanks to their dual ball bearings and lubricating oil.
KitGuru says: Interested in any of Acer's new Nitro graphics cards?
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When I first heard about Deliver At All Costs, it was through Steam Next Fest buzz from earlier in the year. I didn't see much of it, I didn't even check out the demo at the time, because I was busy going through a bunch of other Steam Next Fest games. But I kept seeing it pop up on the lists I would read of Next Fest demos to check out. It looked interesting, and like it would be a fun and funny game to play for a few hours. That cursory knowledge of it made me jump at the […]
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Cooler Master is trying to elevate user customisation to the next level with its new FreeForm 2.0 ecosystem. As shown at Computex 2025, FreeForm 2.0 builds on their long-standing ‘Make It Yours' philosophy, offering a design strategy that prioritises customisation and flexibility across a wide range of their product lines.
FreeForm 2.0 isn't just a concept; it's an expanding ecosystem encompassing numerous Cooler Master products. The MasterLiquid Atmos II Series of AIO CPU coolers now offer modular Flex-Kit options, including replaceable LCD panels, Pixel LEDs, and VRM cooling fans, allowing users to customise aesthetics and performance. Cooler Master's MasterFrame Series PC cases feature dynamic exo-structures and customisable artist-inspired panels for unique builds, while the Qube Series provides fully modular flatpack chassis with replaceable panels and a growing accessory ecosystem that supports community-driven 3D-printable components.
Even the Dyn X racing simulator embraces this philosophy, offering extensive adaptability and modularity. Lastly, the MasterHub streaming deck allows users to manage and control multiple devices, peripherals, and lighting setups, simplifying complex configurations for a more seamless experience.
FreeForm 2.0 reaffirms Cooler Master's dedication to empowering consumers through personalised technology, drawing on their extensive experience in modular design. The company envisions FreeForm 2.0 ushering in a new era of openness and cooperation within the community, with the program incorporating open-source materials, collaboration opportunities with makers, and ongoing user-driven development to expand the scope of customisation choices.
KitGuru says: Do you value the personalisation and customisation options brought by the FreeForm 2.0 design philosophy?
The post Cooler Master goes all-in on customisation with new FreeForm 2.0 line-up first appeared on KitGuru.As part of its Computex 2025 announcements, AMD has given gamers an early glimpse at the company's next major evolution in FSR technology. Named FSR Redstone, this new iteration aims to introduce new machine learning-based features that will directly compete with Nvidia's DLSS.
While not included in the media pre-briefing, AMD did discuss FSR Redstone a little bit at Computex. Videocardz managed to get hold of the slides, which you can see below:
Although AMD did not provide exhaustive technical specifics for Redstone, the chipmaker emphasised three key machine learning-driven technologies central to its functionality: neural radiance caching, machine learning ray regeneration, and machine learning frame generation. Some of these capabilities might sound familiar, as they are already part of DLSS's suite.
Neural radiance caching, as AMD explains, aims to learn how light reflects within a scene, predicting and caching indirect lighting assets to accelerate path tracing. The machine learning ray regeneration feature is functionally similar to Nvidia's Ray Reconstruction, utilising a trained neural network to restore or regenerate pixels that could not be precisely ray-traced, which should improve the quality of reflections and reduce noise. Finally, FSR Redstone's machine learning frame generation uses an upgraded machine learning model to predict and reconstruct lower-resolution frames to optimise performance and create smoother, clearer inter-frames.
AMD has not committed to a precise date for FSR Redstone's debut, only indicating a release in the latter half of this year.
KitGuru says: Do you think FSR Redstone will allow AMD's upscaling/frame-gen technology to match DLSS?
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Launching just last week, DOOM: The Dark Ages is the latest title from id Software – the studio known for their work on the DOOM franchise as well as their performant idTech engine. Though not quite as universally praised as 2016’s reboot, the 3rd entry in this new trilogy has proven to be a hit; surpassing 3 million players to become the fastest-performing game in the studio’s history – albeit with some caveats.
Making the announcement on BlueSky, the official Bethesda Softworks page wrote the following: “Thank you for making DOOM: The Dark Ages the biggest launch in id's history – 7x faster to 3 million players than DOOM Eternal.”
Of course, while 3 million players is a massive achievement for such a short amount of time, it is worth noting that DOOM The Dark Ages is a day-one Game Pass addition – something which the aforementioned DOOM Eternal did not benefit from (arriving on the service 5 months after launch).
As such, while passing 3 million players 7 times faster than DOOM Eternal is worthy of note, it is equally important to understand the context of this announcement. It will be interesting to see how long we’ll have to wait for the next player count update.
KitGuru says: Are you one of the 3 million players? Did you purchase the game or play through Game Pass? Which entry in the new DOOM trilogy is your favourite? Let us know down below.
The post DOOM: The Dark Ages achieves studio’s biggest launch* with 3 million players first appeared on KitGuru.Twice a month, Microsoft updates its Xbox Game Pass library with a line-up of new/returning offerings. For the remainder of May, Game Pass subscribers can look forward to a bunch of cool titles – with Standard members also receiving a solid selection of games.
Making the announcement on their Xbox Wire blog, Microsoft officially unveiled and detailed the next wave of Game Pass titles. Between now and early June, subscribers can look forward to the following:
As always, Microsoft giveth and Microsoft taketh away. Set to leave Game Pass on the 31st of May are the following:
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KitGuru says: What do you think of these offerings? Is Game Pass Standard holding its own? Which addition are you most excited for? Let us know down below.
The post Metaphor: ReFantazio, Tales of Kenzera: Zau and more coming to Game Pass first appeared on KitGuru.Endorfy has upped its presence at Computex this year with a large booth and a vast array of new products. Leo gets a closer look at some of the new cases, headlined by the Fishtank 8000.
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One of the first things Endorfy announced for this year's Computex was a new white version of the popular Arx 700 ARGB case. This is a fan-favourite chassis in Endorfy's line-up and now it can appeal to more people thanks to the new colour option. We reviewed the black version of the Arx 700 case previously, so you can check that out for a more comprehensive deep dive. Leo will be getting the white version in for a new video soon as well.
Next up on our tour of the Endorfy booth is the new Fishtank 8000 and its smaller sibling, the Fishtank 6000. Yes, those product names are real. As the name suggests, the 8000 is a very large ‘fishtank' style chassis that delivers a full panoramic view of the internal system. The 6000 is a smaller model, which in turn means less liquid-cooling support, but also a cheaper price and you'll save space on or under the desk. Both versions support BTF motherboards, where your power connectors are hidden on the back of the board, allowing for fewer cables in the front of the case.
Endorfy also has a vast array of peripherals, including the new Thock V2 keyboards, available in four sizes both wired or wireless. Joining the line-up at Computex is the Celeris 1800 keyboard, first teased at CES earlier this year.
At the Computex booth, we also get a sneak peek at some upcoming wireless headphones from Endorfy, and the 2nd Generation Solum V2 microphone, aimed at the livestreaming crowd, or those who just want to sound really, really good in Discord calls.
To complement existing headsets, Endorfy has also created new headphone earpads in breathable fabric, leather and Cool Gel options. A line-up of Alt Grey themed peripherals are also on the way for those looking to transform their desk setup.
KitGuru Says: What did you think of Endorfy's new line-up for Computex? There was certainly a lot to see this year, and there is still more to come as several products were still in prototype form.
The post Computex 2025: Endorfy debuts the Fishtank 6000 and new peripherals first appeared on KitGuru.Back in 2022, Sony officially announced their brand new loyalty program PlayStation Stars – in which players could earn points by purchasing games, acquiring trophies as well as engaging with other various challenges. Unfortunately, it seems the service did not attract the audience Sony was hoping; having now announced the impending discontinuation of PlayStation Stars.
Making the unfortunate announcement on their blog, Grace Chen – the Vice President of Network Advertising, Loyalty & Licensed Merchandise at SIE wrote:
“Since launching…we’ve learned a lot from evaluating the types of activities our players respond best to, and as a company, we are always evolving with player and industry trends. Through this evaluation, we have decided to refocus our efforts and will be winding down the current version of PlayStation Stars. We will continue to evaluate our key findings from this program, and are looking into ways to build upon these learnings.”
With that Sony officially announced that from today, no new users can sign up for the service. Those who are already part of the program will be able to continue using it to earn Digital Collectibles, Points and level up their status for the next two months until the 23rd of July – at which point “there will be no new PlayStation Stars Campaigns available, or any additional rewards or status benefits to earn.”
Finally, come the 2nd of November 2026, Stars' service will cease entirely.
While somewhat of a moot point, Sony did confirm that “PlayStation Stars members can still access their Digital Collectibles, even after these changes take place.”
Despite its issues, PS Stars was a pretty fun program which added another level of player engagement, encouraging them to try out new games all the while earning points along the way. Hopefully a new rewards program is introduced at some point.
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KitGuru says: What did you think of PS Stars? Are you sad to see it go? Did you care about the digital collectibles? Let us know down below.
The post PlayStation Stars is shutting down after just 3 years first appeared on KitGuru.Rebellion Developments are known best for their work on the Sniper Elite franchise, having released 5 mainline entries in the series alongside a bunch of spin-offs. Launching their first new IP in a while, the first-person survival action game Atomfall arrived a little under two months ago to a wave of success. Now, the team at Rebellion have revealed just how successful it was, claiming the title to have been ‘profitable’ upon release.
In an interview conducted by Chris Dring’s The Game Business, Rebellion CEO Jason Kingsley spoke on the near immediate success of Atomfall, claiming to be “super super super pleased it's done incredibly well,” adding that “we thought we had a good game but you never quite know whether it's going to be okay or really good or absolutely fantastic and it's been absolutely fantastic which is a pleasant surprise in today's geopolitical climate to be honest.”
Kingsley continued, “releasing a game took a lot of people a lot of hard work – and people appreciate it and enjoy playing it and it makes it profitable – then you know it's a nice little sort of bright spark in an otherwise potentially grim world.”
While Rebellion have not shared any direct sales figures, the game was confirmed to have surpassed 1.5 million players in its first few days – making it the studio’s most successful launch ever.
Of course, Atomfall was a day-one Game Pass addition, but even so, whether it was thanks to the Microsoft deal, or the many players which opted to purchase the game, it is encouraging to see a new IP like Atomfall succeed so quickly.
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KitGuru says: What do you think of Atomfall? Is it your favourite game from Rebellion? What do you want to see the studio work on next? Let us know down below.
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