Intel has quietly dropped the most concrete evidence yet that its high-end “Battlemage” discrete graphics card is nearing a formal reveal. In a recent update to its VTune Profiler software, the company discreetly added support for the “BMG-G31” SKU, a designation long associated with the upcoming flagship Battlemage GPU. 

Wccftech shared the updated notes that also mention the upcoming Panther Lake processors. This inclusion suggests that the hardware is finalised (or close to) and is likely undergoing validation. The BMG-G31 silicon is widely expected to power the Arc Battlemage B770, a successor to the current Arc A770. According to the most recent reports, this new flagship will feature approximately 32 Xe2 cores paired with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 256-bit interface. The architecture is also set to support a full PCIe 5.0 x16 connection.

Moreover, new shipping manifests shared by @x86deadandback (via VideoCardz) also corroborate the hardware's existence and provide details on its power requirements. These records indicate a thermal design power of 300 W for this GPU, a considerable increase over the 225 W range seen on the previous Alchemist generation. The increased power suggests Intel is pushing the silicon much harder to extract performance.

With the VTune entry co-listing the GPU alongside next-generation Panther Lake CPUs (powered by Xe3), Intel risks launching its Xe2 discrete cards just as its own mobile silicon moves to a newer architecture. However, with the company recently cracking the 1% discrete GPU market share barrier for the first time since Alchemist's debut, maintaining the momentum could be the key to expanding its share. Given the timing, a reveal at CES 2026 seems plausible.

KitGuru says: What kind of performance do you expect from a GPU with the reported specs of the “BMG-G31”?

Fresh leaks surfacing ahead of CES 2026 suggest that Lenovo is preparing to shake up the form factor of high-end gaming laptops once again. According to a recent report, the company is actively developing the Legion Pro Rollable, a machine that ditches the traditional fixed chassis in favour of a motorised, expanding OLED screen.

The promotional materials shared by Windows Latest show that the device functions as a standard 16:9 clamshell laptop in its default state. However, it can mechanically extend outward to a 21:9 ratio. Unlike the vertically expanding ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable that Lenovo shipped previously, this new gaming-focused laptop rolls out horizontally. Small motors drive rails that push the screen outwards to the left and right, transforming the panel, offering the field of view of an ultrawide monitor.

Image credit: Windows Latest

While full technical specifications remain under wraps, the leak points to the inclusion of Intel Core Ultra silicon, probably the upcoming Panther Lake architecture, given the early 2026 timeline. On the graphics side, the Legion branding all but guarantees a discrete Nvidia RTX GPU, almost certainly from the RTX 50-series. The display itself is tipped to be an OLED panel capable of at least 120Hz.

The existence of such a device is less far-fetched than it might appear. Lenovo has already proven it can mass-produce this technology with the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6, which successfully transitioned from a trade show concept to a retail product. Expanding that know-how to a horizontal, gaming-centric layout seems quite feasible for the brand.

KitGuru says: We expect the Legion Pro Rollable to command a significant price premium over other laptops. How much more would you be willing to spend for a rollable display?

Intel's mid-cycle refresh for its desktop Arrow Lake lineup seems to be right around the corner, with the first concrete performance numbers for the unannounced Core Ultra 7 270K Plus appearing on the Geekbench database. This new SKU seems to be a direct replacement for the existing Core Ultra 7 265K, bringing a notable bump in core count and frequency adjustments that aim to refine the platform ahead of the next major architectural shift.

The most significant change revealed by the leaked entry (via Benchleaks) is the processor's core configuration. While the current 265K uses a 20-core layout, the incoming 270K Plus has been upgraded to a 24-core design, comprised of 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores. Adding four extra E-cores aligns the chip more closely with the top-tier Core Ultra 9 in terms of thread count. Beyond the silicon changes, Intel seems to be improving some specifications, with reports suggesting an increase in official memory support from DDR5-6400 to DDR5-7200, alongside a 100 MHz bump to E-core base and turbo frequencies.

The entry shows the chip running on a Gigabyte Z890 Eagle WiFi7 motherboard, with the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus achieving a single-core score of 3,235 and a multi-core score of 21,368. Despite being handicapped by relatively slow DDR5-4800 memory during the test, these numbers represent an uplift of roughly 5.6% in single-threaded tasks and 4.2% in multi-threaded workloads compared to the average scores of the Core Ultra 7 265K. According to the benchmark run, the CPU reached a clock speed of 5.5 GHz.

This refreshed lineup is expected to launch next year on the existing LGA 1851 socket, serving as a drop-in upgrade for current users. By sticking with the “Core Ultra 200” series branding, Intel is signalling that this is an iterative update rather than a new generation.

KitGuru says: Do you think the new Core Ultra 200 Plus series will help Intel regain some of the market share it has been losing in the desktop consumer segment?

Crystal Dynamics has been working on the next Tomb Raider game for a few years already. As it turns out, the game is now far enough along for us to get the first official reveal. 

Geoff Keighley has confirmed that one of the surprises planned for The Game Awards this year is a first look at “the future of” Tomb Raider, which he describes as one of gaming's “most iconic franchises”.

While we don't know much about the next Tomb Raider game yet, we do know that it will take more inspiration from the classic games in the series.

The timing of this is all a bit strange, as Crystal Dynamics recently underwent multiple rounds of layoffs. Amazon also massively downsized its gaming division, and Amazon Games is still currently signed on as the publisher for this new Tomb Raider game.

KitGuru Says: What are you hoping to see from the next Tomb Raider game? My guess would be that it will tell a new standalone story, disconnected from the previous reboot trilogy. 

Recently, Bethesda announced plans to bring Fallout 4 to the Nintendo Switch 2 for the first time. It appears that Switch 2 owners will have another Bethesda game to play before then, as Skyrim is now being updated to support the new hardware. 

Skyrim Anniversary Edition for the Switch 2 has officially launched. The new version of the game includes the base game, all three DLCs, and a curated selection of premium mods bundled together as part of the Anniversary update.

If you already own the Anniversary Edition on the Switch, then you can download the Switch 2 edition for free. Unfortunately, if you owned the original Skyrim Special Edition release, you will have to buy the Anniversary Edition to get the Switch 2 upgrade.

The Switch 2 version of Skyrim will include enhanced resolution, faster load times and potentially an increased frame rate. On current-gen Xbox and PlayStation consoles, Skyrim already runs at 60FPS, so it would be nice to see a similar performance mode for the Switch 2.

KitGuru Says: With The Elder Scrolls 6 still so far away from release, there is plenty of time for another Skyrim playthrough. 

Back when Aspyr announced Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic for the Nintendo Switch, it also promised to incorporate the cut content mod in an official version of the game for the first time. Unfortunately, this DLC was eventually cancelled and it appears it was Disney that ultimately pulled the plug. 

When Aspyr eventually cancelled the mod's official release, someone filed a lawsuit against them alleging false advertising. Game File has gone through the most recent filings in that case, which included some email chains between Aspyr, Disney and a few creators behind the Restored Content mod. The filings show that while Apsyr was comfortable working with and crediting modders to get this DLC made, it was Disney that got cold feet.

Shortly after the base version of KOTOR 2 released on Switch, Disney's legal representatives told Aspyr that they had to credit real names for the Restored Content mod and could not use aliases. They had also taken issue with the use of non-union voice actors in the restored content mod.

Aspyr had attempted to contact all 22 people involved with the Restored Content mod at various stages since 2004 but was unable to reach everyone. As they couldn't get those creators to sign off, Disney's legal team said that they could not release the DLC as initially planned.

The lawsuit between the fan and Aspyr was also apparently settled out of court, so it will no longer go to trial.

KitGuru Says: The cancellation of the Restored Content mod was a major blow. It would have marked the very first time that this content was playable on a console. Fortunately, you don't necessarily need a good gaming PC to run the PC version of this game, mods included. 

For 30 years now, Katsuhiro Harada has helped shape Bandai Namco’s iconic Tekken franchise into what it is today. Known for his personality and dedication to fans, Harada has easily become the face of the Tekken franchise. After 3 decades working on the series however, Harada has officially announced that he is leaving Bandai Namco and Tekken.

Making the surprise announcement on Twitter, Katsuhiro Harada revealed that he will soon be departing from Bandai Namco, writing:

“I'd like to share that I'll be leaving Bandai Namco at the end of 2025. With the TEKKEN series reaching its 30th anniversary—an important milestone for a project I've devoted much of my life to—I felt this was the most fitting moment to bring one chapter to a close.”

The full post is rather lengthy and goes into greater depth regarding this decision, including having “experienced the loss of several close friends in my personal life, and in my professional life I witnessed the retirement or passing of many senior colleagues whom I deeply respect.”

Harada has not yet shared his plans for the future, stating that he will “share more about my next steps at a later date.”

The official Tekken page also shared the news, releasing a message thanking Harada for his decades of work while assuring fans that “we are fully committed to future development and content plans for Tekken 8”. The full statement can be found HERE.

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KitGuru says: What do you think of the announcement? Are you surprised by the news? What do you hope is next in store for Harada? Let us know down below.

A few months ago, Microsoft officially cancelled its Perfect Dark reboot and closed down the studio behind it, The Initiative. Now, Take Two has hired key former staff members of The Initiative to start a new studio under 2K Games. 

Bloomberg's Jason Schreier broke the news last night, claiming that Take Two had been recruiting former Initiative head, Darrel Gallagher, and Director Brian Horton since Microsoft closed their former studio. Now, the pair will form a new studio within the 2K Games umbrella. Unfortunately, there are no further details yet, so we don't know what the studio will be called, or what kind of games they'll make.

The news follows an earlier report that Take Two had actually been in discussions to take over publishing duties for Perfect Dark, but Microsoft would not agree to sell the IP. As a result, no deal come to be and the project was cancelled for good.

It is unclear if Microsoft will have any desire to return to the Perfect Dark IP in the mid to near future. Considering the amount of money wasted on the most recent revival attempt, I'd guess we won't be seeing Perfect Dark again for a very long time.

KitGuru Says: It will be interesting to see what this new studio does, but we're a long way off from seeing any game announcement. 

Among the many different Xbox console exclusives which have found their way onto Sony’s PlayStation platform, Microsoft Flight Simulator is perhaps the most ironic owing to its namesake. That said, following its announcement back in September, MSFS 2024 has now officially landed on the PS5. Interestingly, according to the game’s director Microsoft initially rejected the proposal – until Sony got involved.

In an interview conducted by the publication XDA-Developers, Asobo Studio head Jorg Neumann revealed that he was the one to first suggest the idea of bringing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 to PS5, claiming:

“It was my idea, actually…so I proposed, probably two and a half years ago, to go to PlayStation. It was probably a little bit before its time because I was told no.”

In an interesting twist of fate, Neumann revealed that “somebody from Sony who grew up with flight simulation thought it would be a great addition to the Sony portfolio. They reached out proactively to our President, who then came back to me and said, ‘Hey, remember when we talked about the PlayStation thing a year ago? Sony is also interested.’”

Beyond this, Neumann spoke on the promised PSVR2 support which is slated for some time next year, claiming that “It was there from the beginning. Sony was super clear: they have a very dedicated VR audience that is excited about new VR games, and they were very clear that we would have a lot of support from that audience.”

Given the fact that Sony themselves have seemingly shied away from PSVR2 since its launch, it is somewhat encouraging to see that the console maker is still trying to push the technology in some ways.

The full interview, including discussions on PS5 Pro support, the increased use of controllers and more can be found HERE.

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KitGuru says: Are you excited to see MSFS 2024 landing on PS5? Are you surprised that Sony stepped in directly? Let us know down below.

The use of generative AI in video game development has quickly unravelled, with some companies proudly defending the practice, others trying to hide their adoption, and a 3rd group who have rallied against its use in video game development. One dev squarely in the latter category is Suda51, who has confirmed that the upcoming Romeo is a Dead Man “contains no AI-generated stuff whatsoever.”

Romeo is a Dead Man is the latest game from Suda51 and Grasshopper Manufacture of No More Heroes fame.

Set to release on the 11th of February 2026, the wacky and unique action title is officially coming to PlayStation 5 and Steam – with an Xbox release said to be “coming soon”.

Those on Nintendo’s side of the pond may also get the opportunity to play Romeo is a Dead Man eventually, with Suda51 taking to Twitter to say: “We're looking into what we can do to make a Switch 2 version happen.”

In an interesting addition to the statement, the game creator took time to make note that “this game contains no AI-generated stuff whatsoever, so please rest easy on that front and go ahead and wishlist it!”

As mentioned, the use of AI in video game development has seen a sharp increase, with all sorts from AI art, to AI voices and more seeping into many different aspects of new releases.

As such, it is encouraging to see not only that some devs are shying away from the technology, but actively voicing their opinions on the matter.

Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.

KitGuru says: Are you excited for Romeo is a Dead Man? What are your opinions on Gen-AI in video games? Let us know down below.

Late last week it was officially announced that Netflix had entered into a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to purchase their Streaming and Studios Group for a massive $82 Billion. It seems WB’s gaming division was a big aspect of what drew them to the company, as Netflix was reportedly previously interested in acquiring EA.

In a report by Bloomberg (paywalled), prior to their proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. “Netflix executives previously debated whether the streamer should place bids for EA, Fox, and Disney,” though they ultimately “couldn't agree on a deal and feared that its interest in those companies would hurt its standing with investors.”

While the notion of Netflix purchasing any of those companies comes with major implications, the purchase of EA in particular would have been the most curious.

For many years now Netflix has been trying to squeeze its way into the video games space. Starting with mobile ports of popular console games, the media giant has also taken a couple different stabs at more high-budget game development – none of which have come to fruition.

As such, purchasing WB makes a surprising amount of sense as not only will they gain access to WB’s endless list of film and TV IPs, but also their underappreciated gaming division. What this means for the future of WB Games, we will have to wait and see.

Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.

KitGuru says: Are you surprised by the WB acquisition? Would you have rather they bought EA instead? Will Netflix improve WB’s gaming division? Let us know your thoughts down below.

For Day 9 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with Lian Li to offer up an excellent prize bundle. Today, one winner will walk away with a Lian Li Lancool 217 INF PC case, along with a Hydroshift LCD-S AIO liquid cooler and a set of wireless UniFans to go with it.

The Lancool 217 INF is a mid‑tower PC case with dual 170mm fans and an RGB infinity‑mirror front panel, designed for high‑airflow cooling and wireless lighting control. The Hydroshift LCD‑S AIO is a 360mm liquid cooler featuring a slim radiator, side‑mounted tubing, and a hot‑swappable 3.4″ IPS LCD screen. Finally, we have the SL INF UniFan, an ARGB fan with infinity‑mirror lighting, wireless control via L‑Connect 3, and seamless daisy‑chain design to keep your build looking clean.

How to Enter:

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 PC case did you use for your most recent build?

This competition is open worldwide, with the exception of Turkey due to shipping restrictions outside of our control.

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 worldwide with the exception of Turkey due to shipping restrictions outside of our control, starting at 11AM GMT on December 9th and ending at 10:59AM GMT on December 10th. 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 10! 

Today we take a look at a new budget power supply from Endorfy, the Vero L6 750W. Despite being a budget unit, priced at only 69.90 euros, it has received 80 Plus Bronze and Cybenetics Silver certifications. It also offers the latest PCIe 5.1 compatibility. Today we will take a look at this PSU and figure out if it is worth the money for a new low-cost system build.

This power supply is not modular and it only has a 5 year warranty as well, but at the price we wouldn't expect more anyway. Availability right now seems limited, but Endorfy are currently working on distribution in Europe – we will assume they may update their homepage over HERE when that happens.

Product Features:

• ATX 3.1 / PCIe 5.1 Ready.
• Cybenetics Silver Certified @ 230V.
• 80 Plus Bronze Certified.
• High Quality Capacitors.
• Stratus Fan.
• 5 Year Warranty.
• OVP, UVP, OPP, OCP, SIP, SCP and OTP protections.

ARVORE revealed an adaptation of The Boys is coming to VR with cast members from the TV show lending their voices.

Brazil-based ARVORE is the studio behind the Pixel Ripped series and they've teamed with Sony Pictures Virtual Reality as publisher on a "stealth-action" VR game coming in 2026. The Boys is about to enter its final season on Amazon next year, though Amazon's association with the VR project appears to be simply as a producer for the show.

I'm getting a Five Nights At Freddy's meets BioShock vibe from the reveal trailer, which shows a theme park ride setting for its pre-rendered sections before meeting Homelander. Developers say the game "introduces an original character who accidentally uncovers a grotesque Vought secret that turns a family outing into carnage. Forced to become a Supe, the player joins The Boys to infiltrate Vought and take revenge in the most chaotic way possible. Blending stealth and combat with the franchise’s signature dark humor, the VR title delivers a new story rooted in the world fans love."

The full announcement trailer is embedded below and I've cut what looks like the available gameplay video above. Actors including Laz Alonso (Mother’s Milk), Colby Minifie (Ashley Barrett) and P.J. Byrne (Adam Bourke) reprise their roles with a "twisted interpretation" of Soldier Boy from Jensen Ackles.

We'll be curious to go hands-on with Trigger Warning as soon as we can. With Stranger Things VR out now, Deadpool VR available now and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on the way, there's a wide range tonally to adapt TV and movies to VR and we'll be curious where ARVORE lands when it comes to representing The Boys.

Wishlists and pre-ordering are available on the PlayStation Store and Quest.

There are many who love the aesthetics of retrofuturism and Hyte is hoping to attract that crowd with the Hyte X50.  It is available in Snow White, Pitch Black, Wild Cherry, Strawberry…