Following the success of The Super Mario Bros Movie, Nintendo has been quick to bring more adaptations based on its IPs to the big screen, having already announced a sequel to the Mario Movie alongside confirmation that a live-action The Legend of Zelda film is in the works. Initially announced in late 2023, the project has now officially started filming.

As published by the Film and Television Industry Alliance, the previously-announced live-action Legend of Zelda adaptation has officially begun filming; currently taking place in Wellington, New Zealand.

According to the listing, filming for the movie is taking place between the 4th of November 2025 and the 7th of April 2026 – a rather lengthy amount of time for just the filming stage (though there are of course likely many different factors at play).

Interestingly, alongside confirmation of its filming timeline, the listing also includes a project summary for the movie, which reads as follows:

“A live-action adaptation of the video game franchise. ‘The Legend of Zelda’ follows Link, a young warrior destined to protect the magical kingdom of Hyrule from the forces of darkness. The land is under threat from Ganon, a ruthless warlord who seeks the Triforce—an ancient relic said to grant limitless power. To stop him, Link must embark on a perilous journey, battling monstrous creatures, exploring treacherous dungeons, and solving intricate puzzles to uncover sacred artifacts that can aid him in his quest.”

While a relatively generic description which could apply to pretty much any of the many Legend of Zelda games, it does appear as though the film is choosing to stay faithful to the core of this iconic franchise. Hopefully we get an official look at the production soon enough.

KitGuru says: What do you think of a live-action Legend of Zelda film? Does the concept have legs? Who are you hoping will play the roles of Link and Zelda? Let us know down below.

Launched at the same time as the MP700 Micro, Corsair's M.2 2280 MP700 Pro XT is the company's latest Gen 5 flagship. Utilising Phison's latest flagship Gen 5 controller, the PS5028-E28, the 2TB MP700 Pro XT hits the market at £260 here in the UK.

At launch, the MP700 Pro XT line-up consists of three models: 1TB, 2TB (the model we are reviewing) and a flagship 4TB model. The new drive is built around Phison's latest Gen5 8-channel controller, the PS5028-E28. Designed to replace the Phison PS5026-E26 (which powers previous MP700 models), the new controller delivers improved performance but, perhaps more importantly, better thermals and lower power consumption. For the MP700 Pro XT, Corsair has matched the memory with BiCS8 218-layer 3D TLC NAND, along with a 2GB SK hynix DRAM cache IC.

Corsair quotes sequential read performance figures of 14,900MB/s across the range. Sequential writes are up to 14,200MB/s for the 1TB drive, 14,500MB/s for the 2TB drive and up to 14,400MB/s for the 4TB drive.

Random read performance is listed as up to 1,500,000 IOPS for the 1TB model, while the 2TB and 4TB drives get up to 2,700,000 IOPS. Random writes are quoted as up to 3,300,000 IOPS across the range.

Corsair gives power consumption figures for the 2TB MP700 Pro XT as up to 6.5W average for both active reads and writes, with Dev Spl power less than 5mW.

Endurance for the 2TB drive is quoted as 1,400TBW. The 1TB drive gets 700TBW, and the 4TB drive, 2,800TBW. Corsair backs the drive with a 5-year warranty.

Physical Specifications:

• Usable Capacities: 2TB.
• NAND Components: BiCS8 218-layer 3D TLC NAND.
• NAND Controller: Phison PS5028-E28.
• Cache: 2GB LPDDR4.
• Interface: PCIe Gen 5 x4, NVMe 2.0.
• Form Factor: M.2 2280.
• Dimensions: 22 x 80 x 2.4mm.
• Drive Weight: 7g.

Firmware Version: ESFM10.1

Launched back in 2022, GTA+ is an interesting subscription service which primarily functions as a way to get your hands on a number of GTA Online-related goodies. Despite this fact, the service itself did not include access to GTA Online, instead only offering a couple older Rockstar games. Finally however, GTA+ is expanding, with Grand Theft Auto Online now available as part of the paid subscription.

Making the announcement on their blog, the team at Rockstar Games confirmed that: “Now anyone can play GTA Online on current generation consoles with a GTA+ Membership.”

As mentioned, GTA+ is primarily focused on offering existing GTA Online members additional benefits, from a set amount of monthly in-game money to free vehicles, heist bonuses and more.

That said, GTA Online itself was not included in the subscription, instead only featuring the likes of GTA Vice City; Red Dead Redemption; Bully and LA Noire – among other older Rockstar titles.

Given that GTA V has sold well over 200 million copies, it is unlikely that many console / PC owners don’t already have GTA Online in their account. Still, for a service which is pretty much all about GTA Online, it makes sense for Rockstar Games to include the game itself as part of the subscription.

KitGuru says: What do you think of GTA+? Is it a waste of money? What do speculate Rockstar is planning for GTA VI Online? Let us know down below.

Just when we thought the Zen 5 X3D line-up was settled, a new entry has appeared in the PassMark database for a Ryzen 7 9700X3D. The appearance of this chip isn't entirely unexpected, but given that AMD skipped a 7700X3D last generation, we were far from certain. 

This new Ryzen 7 9700X3D (via Wccftech) would be the second 8-core Zen 5 X3D option, slotting in below the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. However, the performance data from this single sample is questionable. The benchmark entry shows the chip scoring marginally higher than the 9800X3D (40,438 vs. 39,983 in multithread and 4,687 vs. 4,428 in single-thread), which is not what we would expect from a lower-tiered SKU.

The likely culprit for this discrepancy is the reported clock speed, which PassMark lists at a frankly bizarre 5.79 GHz. This is almost certainly an overclocked result, or the data is simply inaccurate. Given that the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has a max boost of 5.2 GHz, a 5.8 GHz speed on a lower-tier part seems highly improbable.

This leak does add fuel to the fire that AMD is preparing to flesh out its X3D stack. Rumours have been circulating for a while about a faster 8-core model, the 9850X3D, and a dual-X3D chiplet design. If this 9700X3D is also real, AMD would be offering three distinct 8-core X3D SKUs, significantly bolstering its options in the higher half of the gaming CPU market.

KitGuru says: Would you like to see more X3D CPUs join the Ryzen 9000 lineup?

A new AMD APU has been spotted in the PassMark database, the Ryzen AI Max+ 388. Moreover, mentions of a Ryzen AI Max+ 392 have also been brought up. These SKUs are pretty interesting, as they appear to fill a gap in the “Strix Halo” lineup, offering 40-CU integrated graphics in lower CPU core count configurations.

Currently, the Zen5-based Strix Halo lineup is split into two segments. The Ryzen AI Max 385 and 390 feature 8 and 12 CPU cores, respectively, but have their graphics reduced to 32 RDNA 3.5 CUs (Radeon 8050S). To get the full 40 CU GPU (the Radeon 8060S), users must jump to the 16-core flagship Ryzen AI Max+ 395.

Image credit: SixUnited (via VideoCardz)

However, it appears that AMD is working on two SKUs to address this issue. While a PassMark entry (via @realVictor_M) is not an official confirmation, the database is generally more reliable for unreleased SKUs than other benchmarks. A Ryzen AI Max+ 388 APU was spotted running in a device named the “SU AXP77”, which appears to be a 14-inch tablet from SixUnited. The same company shared an image of the Strix Halo lineup, which includes the unannounced Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and the Ryzen AI Max+ 392.

The initial Strix Halo market has been dominated by “AI-focused” mini-PCs, some of which are configured with obscene amounts of RAM. While the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 appears to be a powerful APU for gaming systems, the market is still awaiting its appearance in more accessible, lower-cost devices.

KitGuru says: Do you think these two new SKUs will be used in handheld gaming systems?

LIAN LI has introduced the LANCOOL 217 INF, a new tower chassis that builds on the company’s existing LANCOOL 217 line with an RGB Infinity design. The case features a tempered glass front panel with an integrated infinity mirror and airflow cutouts, combining a distinctive look with practical cooling. It comes with two 170mm fans at the front and a 140mm fan at the rear, all pre-installed, giving users a ready-made setup for airflow and lighting.

The chassis measures 482mm deep, 238mm wide and 503mm tall, providing space for large components. Graphics cards up to 380mm in length and CPU coolers up to 180mm in height are supported, while power supplies can be mounted in either a standard orientation up to 220mm or rotated up to 180mm. This flexibility is aimed at helping builders manage cables and airflow more effectively.

Compatibility is broad, with support for motherboards ranging from Mini-ITX to SSI-EEB, including back-connect ATX and Micro-ATX designs. Storage options include multiple SSD and HDD mounting points behind the motherboard tray, on the PSU cover, and in dual drive cages. Seven expansion slots allow for further upgrades, making the case suitable for gaming systems or workstation builds.

Lighting and fan control can be managed directly through buttons on the case or via LIAN LI’s L-Connect 3 software, thanks to a built-in wireless receiver. This enables users to adjust fan speeds and synchronize RGB effects across devices. The LANCOOL 217 INF will be available starting this week, priced at $124.99 for the black version and $129.99 for the white model.

KitGuru Says: We will have a review of this case coming soon, so stay tuned for our in-depth analysis on the PC building experience.

In recent years, we've reviewed many Sharkoon products and while we have come away with positive impressions each time, there has been one issue – product availability has been hit or miss in the UK. That is finally changing this year, with Sharkoon products now becoming widely available in the UK through one of the biggest tech etailers on our shores – SCAN.

Sharkoon has been a brand we've followed closely for years due to their excellent bang-for-buck offerings. If you are a PC builder in the UK, now you can grab many of their best products through SCAN, from the Sharkoon S80 and S90 AIO liquid coolers, all the way to their new enthusiast-grade mechanical keyboards with stylish wood casings.

In our review of the Sharkoon SGK50 S3 Wood PBT Keyboard earlier this year, we praised it for its build quality, overall design and satisfying typing feel. The S2, S3 and S4 versions of this keyboard are all now available through Scan, with prices starting at £119.99.

On the PC case side, products like the Sharkoon VS9 offer a basic mid-tower design for £39.99 but if you want a dash of colour in your system, then you can find something like the Sharkoon RGB Slider for £49.99, or you can opt for the more modern Sharkoon MK7, with its aquarium-style layout for £68.98, perfect for building a showstopping rig.

On the cooling side, the Sharkoon S80 starts with a £59.99 price tag for the 240mm model, complete with dual RGB fans, in both black and white colour options, or you can opt for the larger S90 360mm version at £79.99. If an air cooler is preferred, you can find a range of single-tower and dual-tower coolers, with prices starting at just £20.

You can find the full range of Sharkoon gear now readily available in the UK, HERE.

KitGuru Says: Are you currently pricing up parts for a new build? Sharkoon has some very attractive prices, so it is certainly worth a look, especially if you are in need of a new case or cooler. 

New details on Intel's upcoming Panther Lake mobile processors have surfaced, appearing to walk back some of the higher clock speed expectations. According to a comprehensive SKU list from a leaker, the flagship chip will top out at a 5.1 GHz boost.

The list of SKUs shared by Jaykihn (via VideoCardz) suggests the lineup will be led by the Core Ultra X9 388H, featuring a 16-core configuration (4 P-Cores, 8 E-Cores, and 4 LP-Cores) and a 5.1 GHz maximum boost clock speed. The high-end Core Ultra X9, as well as the X7 chips, will also be equipped with the full Arc B390 integrated graphics, which features 12 Xe3 cores. The leak also mentions a Core Ultra 5 338H with a cut-down 10-core Arc B370 iGPU, while lower-end models will get 4x or even 2x Xe3 cores.

Perhaps most significant are the new power specifications. According to the leaker, the high-end models will have a 25W default TDP, but OEMs can configure them with a maximum TDP of either 65W or 80W. The 8-core and 6-core models will also have a 25W default TDP, but will be limited to a maximum of 55W. Intel is also reportedly introducing a new measure called “Experience Based PL1”, which the leaker said we can expect to hear more about in the future.

The table below details the Core Ultra 300 series lineup based on what's known so far:

KitGuru says: Of all the SKUs listed, is there any that is that is particularly interesting to you?

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While the system has in some ways failed to become the standard, Microsoft continues to support and push its Xbox Play Anywhere cross-buy feature between consoles and PC. Based on a new discovery from data miners, it appears as though Sony / PlayStation may be investigating going down a similar route.

As shared by data miner Amethxst via Twitter, new symbols have appeared in the PSN’s backend, revealing what appears to be a cross-buy system between the PlayStation 5 and PC.

Seemingly coming to both the website and PlayStation app, games on the PS Store may soon include symbols/tags showing (likely first-party) games which are also available on PC alongside PS5.

Though an odd inclusion in and of itself, this appears to be coming in alignment with a new cross-buy system. How this will function is currently unknown as in the case of Xbox Play Anywhere, users are given a PC copy of the game via the Xbox store on PC.

Seeing as how Sony’s PC titles have been published through the likes of Steam and the Epic Games Store, it will be interesting to see whether Sony is planning to set up some sort of PlayStation launcher on PC.

KitGuru says: What do you think of this leak? Do you believe it? How do you think Sony would implement something like cross-buy? Let us know down below.