Scythe Japan has officially introduced the Kotetsu Mark 4 (model SCKTT-4000), the latest iteration of its popular entry-level air cooler. Designed to replace the Kotetsu Mark 3, this new model retains the signature single-tower form factor while integrating significant performance upgrades, most notably the transition to the new Wonder Tornado 120 mm PWM fan.

Brought to our attention by ITHome (via TechPowerUP), the new Kotetsu Mark 4 features four 6 mm nickel-plated heatpipes, maintaining the thermal transfer standards of its predecessor. Physically, the Mark 4 is slightly more compact than the Mark 3, measuring 134×155×80 mm compared to the previous 138×154×80 mm, and weighing 771 g, including the fan. The aesthetic has also been refined with a redesigned top cover that offers a cleaner, more premium look for system builders who value attention to detail.

The new fan choice is what drives the performance improvements. Replacing the Kaze Flex II used in the previous generation, the Wonder Tornado 120 mm fan operates between 350 (±200) RPM and 2000 RPM. This configuration delivers a rated airflow of up to 60.29 CFM and a static pressure range of 0.05 to 2.45 mmH₂O. These specifications ensure the cooler is well-equipped to handle modern mainstream processors, even in space-constrained mid-tower cases, with noise levels ranging from 3.0 dBA to 28.88 dBA.

Scythe has ensured broad compatibility for the new unit, supporting AMD's AM4 and AM5 platforms as well as Intel's LGA 1851, 1700, 1200, and 115X sockets. The cooler is currently priced at ¥3,480 (approximately £17) in Japan.

KitGuru says: Although it won't top any performance charts, the Kotetsu Mark 4 could be a solution worth considering for someone building an entry-level system that wants something more than your typical stock cooler.

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SEGA and Creative Assembly have officially announced Total War: Warhammer 40,000, marking a historic shift for the award-winning strategy franchise as it leaves the fantasy realm for the grim darkness of the 41st Millennium. Revealed at The Game Awards with a cinematic trailer, the upcoming title places players in the Era Indomitus, where they will wage war on a galactic scale. This new entry promises to maintain the series' signature blend of turn-based strategy and massive real-time battles, but expanded to include planetary conquest, fleet management, and apocalyptic weaponry.

At launch, players will be able to command four factions: the Space Marines, the Astra Militarum, the Orks, and the Aeldari. Each faction will feature distinct playstyles and challenges across both campaign and battle modes. The game will include a variety of units ranging from standard battleline infantry and tanks to massive walkers and war engines.

A new feature for the series is deep army customisation. Players will have the freedom to personalize their forces or create entirely new thematic armies. This includes customizing names, color schemes, and heraldry, as well as defining specific traits and tactics for their commanders.

In a first for the franchise, Total War: Warhammer 40,000 will debut on consoles alongside the PC release. The game is confirmed for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, bringing the massive scale of Total War battles to console players for the first time. No release date has been set yet.

KitGuru says: Do you like Total War games? What do you think of bringing the game series to the Warhammer 40K universe?

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At The Game Awards on Thursday night, RPG fans received a massive win with the announcement of Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic. The new game, spearheaded by KOTOR director, Casey Hudson, is a spiritual successor to Knights of the Old Republic. Due to the short cinematic reveal, fans anticipated a lengthy wait for the game, with a release after 2030. Hudson is much more optimistic on the development timeline though. 

In a post on social media following the reveal, Hudson tells fans to not worry about the ‘2030' rumours. He says that the game “will be out before then”, although there is no firm release window set for the game yet as it is still in early development.

Hudson has already expressed his excitement for the project, saying that “working on KOTOR was a defining experience” for his career, adding that getting to work on a new Old Republic game is a “dream come true”.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic first came out in 2003, giving players the opportunity to play as their own character, who discovers their connection to the force after meeting Jedi Bastilla Shan, who then serves as one of your companions for the rest of the game. The game was famous for deepening Star Wars lore, particularly where the Jedi and Sith are concerned.

Fate of the Old Republic should follow a similar trend. I'll keep my fingers crossed that we get to revisit Dantooine and Koriban.

KitGuru Says: I would love to be playing this sooner rather than later, but game development is often fraught with unexpected delays and issues. As long as the right kind of scope is maintained, it doesn't necessarily have to take 5+ years to make, but some of that will also depend on Disney and their own ‘requests'. 

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MSI has a simple formula with its Godlike motherboards whereby it packs in every feature you have ever imagined and then it adds a few more. ARGB lighting and a massive VRM are the starting points and then you get plenty of PCI Express expansion slots, loads of M.2 storage and a PCI Express Xpander card that adds yet more M.2 storage. Then we turn to the I/O panel where there are seven USB Type-C ports in a row, along with dual Ethernet and WiFi 7. In the event that isn't enough, they have added a 3.99-inch LCD screen that displays hardware monitoring data. Just do us a favour and don't ask the price. Please, don't ask the price…

Timestamps

00:00 Start
00:56 The Godlike X / Pricing
01:50 Unboxing / Accessories
05:56 M.2 Slots
06:10 Mystery Box
06:34 Another accessory box
06:52 Xpander card
07:14 Some thoughts
07:32 Dynamic Dashboard III / EZ Bridge
09:55 Removing heatsinks / expansion slots
11:19 Some technical details
11:45 Rear I/O and Ports
12:34 Tuning Controller
13:47 Building a system with the Godlike X
14:49 BIOS
15:24 Geekbench 6 Multi Core
15:53 Geekbench 6 Single Core
16:05 Cinebench R23 Multicore
16:11 AIDA64 Memory Bandwidth
16:47 Far Cry 6 (1080p)
17:07 Far Cry 6 (1440p)
17:22 Assassins Creed Mirage (1080p)
17:36 Assassins Creed Mirage (1440p)
17:50 Closing Thoughts

Key features

• Supports DDR5 Memory, Dual Channel DDR5 9000+MT/s (OC)
• Anniversary Limited Edition: A highly exclusive release limited to just 1,000 units, each featuring a numbered Golden Nameplate, a premium Collector’s Stand, and the Black Lucky plush.
• Dynamic Dashboard III: A 3.99-inch LCD for real-time hardware monitoring, troubleshooting, BIOS updates, and personalized display options, enhancing the overall user experience.
• M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5: The one-slot-thick M.2 expansion card features dual high-speed Gen5 M.2 slots, and the EZ Slide design makes SSD upgrades effortless.
• Ultra Performance: 24+2+1 Duet Rail Power System, 110A SPS, OC Engine, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory Boost, 10-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server-grade level material.
• Frozr Guard: Wavy fin design, Direct Touch Cross Heat-pipe, MOSFET Baseplate, 9W/mK thermal pads, Double-Sided M.2 Shield Frozr and Frozr AI software ensure the utmost performance with low temperature.
• EZ DIY: EZ Link, EZ PCIe Release, EZ Magnetic M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ M.2 Clip II and EZ Antenna.
• Ultra Connect: 10G LAN + 5G LAN, Full-speed Wi-Fi 7 Solution, USB4 and 64MB BIOS ROM – The latest solution for professional and multimedia use, delivering secure, stable, and high-speed networking and data transmission.
• Lightning Fast Game Experience: PCIe 5.0 slots, Lightning Gen 5 x4 M.2, Front USB 20G with 60W USB Power Delivery.

Specification:

• CPU: AMD Socket AM5 support for AMD Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 Series Processors
• Chipset: AMD X870E
• VRMs:
  • Renesas RAA 229628 VRM controller 24+2+1 x110A SPS
  • 24+2x Renesas R2209004 110A SPS for vCore and SOC plus an Alpha and Omega BR00 5R1V Misc stage
• Memory:
  • Support for DDR5 9000(O.C), 4x DDR5 DIMM sockets up to 256GB
  • Dual channel memory architecture, non-ECC Unbuffered DIMMs
• Expansion Slots:
  • 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
  • 1x PCIe 5.0 x8 slot
  • 1x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
• Storage:
  • 2x M.2 PCIe 5 x4
  • 2x M.2 PCIe 5 x4 via M.2 Xpander-Z Slider Gen 5
  • 2x M.2 PCIe 4 x4
    • 1x M.2 PCIe 4 x2
  • 4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
• USB:
  • 2x USB4 40Gbps Type-C ports rear panel
  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 20Gbps (Supports up to 65W PD 3.0/QC 4+ fast charging) front panel
  • 6x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port (5x rear panel, 1x front panel with 65W PD)
  • 8x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A ports rear panel
  • 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A ports front panel
  • 4x USB 2.0 Type-A ports front panel
• Audio: Realtek ALC4082 + ESS ES9219Q
• Ethernet: Marvell AQC 10Gbps + Realtek 5Gbps
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
• Misc:
  • 10x PWM Fan headers
  • 2x ARGB headers and 1x RGB header
  • Ten layer PCB
  • BIOS chip 64MB flash
• Form Factor: E-ATX 305mm x 277mm

Testing and Performance

Test system

• Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
• Memory: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo DDR5-8000
• CPU Cooler: MSI MPG CoreLiquid K360
• Graphics card: MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Ventus 3X 24GB
• Power supply: Seasonic Focus GX-1000
• SSD: Sabrent Rocket 4.0 M.2 NVMe
• OS: Windows 11 25H2

Geekbench 6 Multi Core

In Geekbench 6 Multi Core we see the Godlike X at the top of the chart. As we show in our video this is likely thanks to the BIOS setting which delivers more power to the CPU and runs it at a higher clock speed than we have previously seen. The results are impressive.

Cinebench R23 Multi Core

It is a similar story in Cinebench R23 Multi Core where the Godlike X delivers storming performance, albeit while using more power.

Far Cry 6 at 1080p

We also see very good performance in Far Cry 6 at 1080p. It is a close-run thing at the top of the chart but the Godlike X wins the day.

Closing Thoughts

Perhaps the most surprising aspect of the MSI MEG X870E Godlike X is the fact that it is a limited edition of 1,000 units, plus the samples sent to reviewers such as KitGuru. If I had taken a guess how many motherboards you could sell for £1,250 inc VAT I would have speculated perhaps 100 or 200 globally, however we can be confident that MSI knows this market well after ten years of Godlike.

In other words there are a great many more people out there building mega-high-end-super-duper PCs than we might ever have guessed.

Those lucky people are getting a massive amount of PC hardware for their sizeable outlay, along with a huge amount of bling and ARGB lighting. We were impressed by the massive number of USB-C ports on the rear I/O panel but the eye is mainly drawn to the Dynamic Dashboard III display which earns the term ‘blingtastic' as it is simultaneously quite unnecessary and utterly desirable. MSI MEG X870E Godlike X is ridiculous to most PC builders but is also quite wonderful.

We don't yet have a buy link but the MSI MEG X870E Godlike X will retail for £1,249.99 inc VAT.

Pros:

• Battleship engineering, 10-layer PCB and a chunky VRM.
• Colossal amounts of Input/Output with endless USB-C ports.
• Dynamic Dashboard III screen is epic.
• Loads of DIY features.
• Accessories galore.

Cons:

• Monumentally expensive.
• MSI Tuning Controller is not included with the Godlike X.

KitGuru says: MSI MEG X870E Godlike X – you know you want one.

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Lenovo has quietly listed a new gaming monitor that will surely cause some confusion due to its naming convention. The new Legion 27Q-10 OLED sits awkwardly between two existing products: the budget-friendly IPS model, named Legion 27Q-10, and the higher-specification Legion Pro 27Q-10. 

This new Legion 27Q-10 OLED (via Prad) monitor features a 26.5-inch QD-OLED panel with QHD resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate, representing a slight step down from the Pro version, which uses a similar panel overclocked to 280Hz. The panel boasts a contrast ratio of 1,500,000:1, 10-bit color depth, and 99% coverage of both DCI-P3 and sRGB color spaces. In terms of motion clarity, the screen has a 0.03ms G2G response time and a VESA ClearMR 13000 certification. FreeSync Premium is included to handle variable refresh rates, ensuring tear-free gameplay, although the monitor lacks official DisplayHDR certification despite supporting HDR10 signals with a peak brightness of 400 nits.

Potential buyers should be aware of a specific connectivity limitation, though. While the monitor includes two HDMI 2.1 ports, they use the older TMDS signaling protocol rather than the full-bandwidth FRL standard. This effectively limits the HDMI bandwidth to HDMI 2.0 speeds, capping the refresh rate at 144 Hz when using an HDMI cable. To unlock the full 240 Hz potential of the display, users must rely on the single DisplayPort 1.4 connection. Additionally, the monitor has a headphone output.

The stand offers solid ergonomic capabilities, with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustment, along with support for standard 100 x 100mm VESA mounts. Lenovo includes a three-year warranty with this monitor. While an official release date for Europe is pending, pricing should be aggressive. This model will sit under the Legion Pro 27Q-10 in the line-up, which currently retailing at £500, so this new model should be a bit cheaper, making it one of the most affordable entry points into OLED gaming.

KitGuru says: How much would you be willing to spend on a monitor with such specs?

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Remedy has officially unveiled Control Resonant, the highly anticipated sequel to their award-winning supernatural thriller. Set for a 2026 release, this action-adventure RPG expands the franchise's scope significantly, moving the chaos from the confined corridors of the Oldest House to the open, distorted streets of New York City. The title is being self-published by Remedy with co-financing and production support from Annapurna Pictures.

The narrative shifts perspective to Dylan Faden, the troubled brother of the original protagonist, Jesse Faden. After years of confinement, Dylan is deployed by his former captors to the Federal Bureau of Control to combat a cosmic entity actively rewriting the laws of nature. His mission is both tactical and deeply personal; while fighting through a Manhattan on the brink of paranormal annihilation, he must search for his missing sister and struggle to maintain his humanity against the overwhelming power he wields.

Gameplay represents a significant change for the series, transitioning into a more Devil May Cry-like format. Players will master a deep progression system and wield the Aberrant, a shapeshifting melee weapon that adapts to different combat scenarios. The environment itself acts as both playground and adversary, featuring gravity-defying landscapes and metaphysical zones that reflect Dylan's fractured psyche.

Despite being a sequel, Remedy has designed the game to be accessible to newcomers so that players can jump straight into this adventure without prior knowledge of the first game. The game will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, and Mac.

KitGuru says: Did you play the original Control? Do you think the gameplay changes will attract more players to this universe?

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For Day 14 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with ID COOLING to give away THREE prizes. Three winners today will each get their own CPU cooler, including the ID COOLING FX360 LCD AIO, the FX360 TD AIO or the FROZN A410.

The ID-Cooling FX360 LCD is a powerful 360mm liquid cooler featuring ARGB fans and a vibrant 1.48-inch LCD screen that can display system stats or custom graphics. The FX360 TD offers the same strong cooling performance with a simpler digital display that shows real-time CPU temperatures. The FROZN A410 is a stylish single-tower air cooler with four copper heat pipes, a 120mm ARGB fan, and support for up to 220W TDP, delivering reliable cooling in a compact design.

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 – Do you prefer liquid cooling or air cooling?

This competition is open worldwide.

The winner will be picked randomly shortly after 11AM GMT December 15th, and a new competition will be announced for Day 15. The chosen winner has 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, starting at 11AM GMT on December 14th and ending at 10:59AM GMT on December 15th. 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 15!

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But besides that, we have AMD news on Redstone, their B650 chipset and so much DDR pricing and related news that you'll platz.  Oh, Kohler has got a…

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AMD's business is growing rapidly, and that means it needs more employees. The company is hiring for many positions on its website, and this is a frequent area of interest for leaksmen trying to find interesting info about the company's future plans. Unfortunately, one such fellow spotted something of mild interest and tried to make it into

In Star Trek, it took until the year 2151 for a functional universal translator to come into existence, but Google is leveraging Gemini to accelerate that timeline. The company is offering real-time speech-to-speech translation via Google Translate, using your existing phone's audio hardware. It's hard not to be critical of generative AI and

This past week Disney inked a $1 billion deal with OpenAI to become a content licensing partner for the Sora AI video generation platform, then immediately went on the legal offensive against Google. As with prior cease and desists sent to Meta, Character.AI, NBC, Warner Bros., and others, Disney's cease and desist relates to AI tools being

More power to you if you're willing to brave the holiday drivers that are making made scrambles to the local stores for the gift giving season. There's a better way, though. Whether you're struggling to find a gift for your tech-loving significant other or just want to treat yourself without putting up with holiday traffic, we have you covered.

Anyone who owns a modern or even semi-modern iPhone or iPad should stop what they're doing and urgently apply Apple's newly released iOS 26.2 update, as it's packed with over two dozen security patches, including multiple ones that are known to be actively exploited in the wild. The incremental but important update arrives just weeks after

Update: This competition is now CLOSED. Our winners today are Jani Ojennus, Niklas Hansen and Kevin Schludermann! If you missed out this time then keep an eye out as we have a new giveaway each day through to the end of December. Today's giveaway can be found HERE.

For Day 13 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar we have teamed up with G.SKILL to give away THREE prizes. Each winner for today's giveaway will receive a G.SKILL WigiDash.

The G.Skill WigiDash is a 7-inch USB-powered touchscreen command panel designed for gamers, creators, and power users. It features a customizable 5×4 widget grid (up to 20 virtual buttons) that can launch shortcuts, control apps, monitor system performance, and even display Twitch chat.

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 was your favourite game of 2025?

This competition is open worldwide.

The winner will be picked randomly shortly after 11AM GMT December 14th, and a new competition will be announced for Day 14. The chosen winner has 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, starting at 11AM GMT on December 13th and ending at 10:59AM GMT on December 14th. 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 14!

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If you're itching for a new TV this holiday season, there's a bunch of good deals going on at the moment, which include some deep discounts on a slew of OLEDs. It may just be the perfect time to pick up a TVan OLED display that is able to deliver a colorful picture while retaining the inky dark blacks necessary for the best image quality possible. Samsung

The 2025 edition of The Game Awards has concluded, and the ceremony belonged almost entirely to a single studio. French developer Sandfall Interactive saw its turn-based RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, sweep most awards it had been nominated for in a manner never before seen in the show's history. Securing the headline Game of the Year trophy was just the cherry on top of a night where the title secured a total of nine awards.

Beyond the top prize, the studio took home hardware for Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, and Best Art Direction. The audio department was similarly celebrated, winning Best Score, while Jennifer English (Maelle) was awarded Best Performance. Given its origins, the title naturally secured both Best Indie Game and Best Debut Indie Game, alongside the Best RPG award. With nine wins from a record-breaking 13 nominations, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has surpassed the previous record held by Naughty Dog's The Last of Us Part II, which secured seven awards in 2020.

The sweep was not entirely clean, however. The award for Best Audio Design, which also had Clair Obscur as a nominee, went to Battlefield 6. Additionally, the fan-voted Players' Voice award (in which Clair Obscur was also a nominee) was won by Wuthering Waves. Other winners were Hades 2, which got the Best Action Game award, Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles in the Best Sim/Strategy Game category, and Hollow Knight: Silksong in the Best Action/Adventure Game category. The complete list of winners can be found below:

GAME OF THE YEAR

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive/Kepler Interactive) – Winner
• Death Stranding 2: On The Beach (Kojima Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Donkey Kong Bananza (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo)
• Hades II (Supergiant Games)
• Hollow Knight: Silksong (Team Cherry)
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Warhorse Studios/Deep Silver)

BEST GAME DIRECTION

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive/Kepler Interactive) – Winner
• Death Stranding 2: On The Beach (Kojima Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Ghost of Yōtei (Sucker Punch Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Hades II (Supergiant Games)
• Split Fiction (Hazelight Studios/EA)

BEST NARRATIVE

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive/Kepler Interactive) – Winner
• Death Stranding 2: On The Beach (Kojima Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Ghost of Yōtei (Sucker Punch Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Warhorse Studios/Deep Silver)
• Silent Hill f (NeoBards Entertainment/KONAMI)

BEST ART DIRECTION

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive/Kepler Interactive) – Winner
• Death Stranding 2: On The Beach (Kojima Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Ghost of Yōtei (Sucker Punch Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Hades II (Supergiant Games)
• Hollow Knight: Silksong (Team Cherry)

BEST SCORE AND MUSIC

• Christopher Larkin, Hollow Knight: Silksong
• Darren Korb, Hades II
• Lorien Testard, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – Winner
• Toma Otowa, Ghost of Yōtei
• Woodkid and Ludvig Forssell, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

BEST AUDIO DESIGN

• Battlefield 6 (Battlefield Studios/EA) – Winner
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive/Kepler Interactive)
• Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (Kojima Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Ghost of Yōtei (Sucker Punch Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Silent Hill f (NeoBards Entertainment/KONAMI)

BEST PERFORMANCE

• Ben Starr, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Charlie Cox, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Erika Ishii, Ghost of Yōtei
• Jennifer English, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – Winner
• Konatsu Kato, Silent Hill f
• Troy Baker, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

INNOVATION IN ACCESSIBILITY

• Assassin's Creed Shadows (Ubisoft)
• Atomfall (Rebellion)
• Doom: The Dark Ages (id Software/Bethesda Softworks) – Winner
• EA Sports FC 26 (EA Canada/EA Romania/EA)
• South of Midnight (Compulsion Games/Xbox Game Studios)

GAMES FOR IMPACT

• Consume Me (Jenny Jiao Hsia/AP Thomson/Hexacutable)
• Despelote (Julián Cordero/Sebastián Valbuena/Panic)
• Lost Records: Bloom & Rage (Don't Nod Montreal/Don't Nod)
• South of Midnight (Compulsion Games/Xbox Game Studios) – Winner
• Wanderstop (Ivy Road/Annapurna Interactive)

BEST ONGOING GAME

• Final Fantasy XIV (Square Enix)
• Fortnite (Epic Games)
• Helldivers 2 (Arrowhead Game Studios/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Marvel Rivals (NetEase Games)
• No Man's Sky (Hello Games) – Winner

BEST COMMUNITY SUPPORT

• Baldur's Gate 3 (Larian Studios) – Winner
• Final Fantasy XIV (Square Enix)
• Fortnite (Epic Games)
• Helldivers 2 (Arrowhead Game Studios/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• No Man's Sky (Hello Games)

BEST INDEPENDENT GAME

• Absolum (Guard Crush Games/Supamonks/Dotemu)
• Ball x Pit (Kenny Sun/Devolver Digital)
• Blue Prince (Dogubomb/Raw Fury)
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive/Kepler Interactive) – Winner
• Hades II (Supergiant Games)
• Hollow Knight: Silksong (Team Cherry)

BEST DEBUT INDIE GAME

• Blue Prince (Dogubomb/Raw Fury)
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive/Kepler Interactive) – Winner
• Despelote (Julián Cordero/Sebastián Valbuena/Panic)
• Dispatch (AdHoc Studio)

BEST MOBILE GAME

• Destiny: Rising (NetEase Games)
• Persona 5: The Phantom X (Black Wings Game Studio/Sega)
• Sonic Rumble (Rovio Entertainment/Sega)
• Umamusume: Pretty Derby (Cygames Inc.) – Winner
• Wuthering Waves (Kuro Games)

BEST VR/AR GAME

• Alien: Rogue Incursion (Survios)
• Arken Age (VitruviusVR)
• Ghost Town (Fireproof Games)
• Marvel's Deadpool VR (Twisted Pixel Games/Oculus Studios)
• The Midnight Walk (MoonHood/Fast Travel Games) – Winner

BEST ACTION GAME

• Battlefield 6 (Battlefield Studios/EA)
• Doom: The Dark Ages (id Software/Bethesda Softworks)
• Hades II (Supergiant Games) – Winner
• Ninja Gaiden 4 (Platinum Games/Team Ninja/Xbox Game Studios)
• Shinobi: Art of Vengeance (Lizardcube/Sega)

BEST ACTION/ADVENTURE GAME

• Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (Kojima Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Ghost of Yōtei (Sucker Punch Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (MachineGames/Bethesda Softworks)
• Hollow Knight: Silksong (Team Cherry) – Winner
• Split Fiction (Hazelight Studios/EA)

BEST RPG

• Avowed (Obsidian Entertainment/Xbox Game Studios)
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive/Kepler Interactive) – Winner
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Warhorse Studios/Deep Silver)
• The Outer Worlds 2 (Obsidian Entertainment/Xbox Game Studios)
• Monster Hunter Wilds (Capcom)

BEST FIGHTING GAME

• 2XKO (Riot Games)
• Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Capcom)
• Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (SNK Corporation) – Winner
• Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Digital Eclipse/Atari)
• Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage (Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio/Sega)

BEST FAMILY GAME

• Donkey Kong Bananza (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo) – Winner
• LEGO Party! (SMG Studio/Fictions)
• LEGO Voyagers (Light Brick Studios/Annapurna Interactive)
• Mario Kart World (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo)
• Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (Sonic Team/Sega)
• Split Fiction (Hazelight Studios/EA)

BEST SIM/STRATEGY GAME

• The Alters (11 Bit Studios)
• FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles (Square Enix) – Winner
• Jurassic World Evolution 3 (Frontier Developments)
• Sid Meier's Civilization VII (Firaxis Games/2K)
• Tempest Rising (Slipgate Ironworks/3D Realms)
• Two Point Museum (Two Point Studios/Sega)

BEST SPORTS/RACING GAME

• EA Sports FC 26 (EA Canada/EA Romania/EA)
• F1 25 (Codemasters/EA)
• Mario Kart World (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo) – Winner
• Rematch (Sloclap/Kepler Interactive)
• Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (Sonic Team/Sega)

BEST MULTIPLAYER GAME

• Arc Raiders (Embark Studios) – Winner
• Battlefield 6 (Electronic Arts)
• Elden Ring Nightreign (FromSoftware/Bandai Namco Entertainment)
• Peak (Aggro Crab/Landfall)
• Split Fiction (Hazelight/EA)

BEST ADAPTATION

• A Minecraft Movie (Legendary Pictures/Mojang/Warner Bros)
• Devil May Cry (Studio Mir/Capcom/Netflix)
• The Last of Us: Season 2 (HBO/PlayStation Productions) – Winner
• Splinter Cell: Deathwatch (FOST Studio/Ubisoft/Netflix)
• Until Dawn (Screen Gems/PlayStation Productions)

MOST ANTICIPATED GAME

• 007 First Light (IO Interactive)
• Grand Theft Auto VI (Rockstar Games) – Winner
• Marvel's Wolverine (Insomniac Games/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Resident Evil Requiem (Capcom)
• The Witcher IV (CD Projekt Red)

PLAYERS' VOICE

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive/Kepler Interactive)
• Dispatch (AdHoc Studio)
• Genshin Impact (miHoYo/HoYoverse)
• Hollow Knight: Silksong (Team Cherry)
• Wuthering Waves (Kuro Games) – Winner

CONTENT CREATOR OF THE YEAR

• Caedrel
• Kai Cenat
• MoistCr1TiKaL – Winner
• Sakura Miko
• The Burnt Peanut

BEST ESPORTS GAME

• Counter-Strike 2 (Valve) – Winner
• DOTA 2 (Valve)
• League of Legends (Riot)
• Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (Moonton)
• Valorant (Riot)

BEST ESPORTS ATHLETE

• brawk – Brock Somerhalder (Valorant)
• Chovy – Jeong Ji-hoon (League of Legends) – Winner
• f0rsakeN – Jason Susanto (Valorant)
• Kakeru – Kakeru Watanabe (Street Fighter)
• MenaRD – Saul Leonardo (Street Fighter)
• Zyw0o – Mathieu Herbaut (Counter-Strike 2)

BEST ESPORTS TEAM

• Gen.G – League of Legends
• NRG – Valorant
• Team Falcons – DOTA 2
• Team Liquid PH – Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
• Team Vitality – Counter-Strike 2 – Winner

KitGuru says: Do you agree with the winners? Was Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 a worthy winner of so many awards?

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Asus has updated its website with a new high-end display that pushes pixel density to the extreme. The ROG Strix XG27JCG is a 27-inch monitor boasting a massive 5K (5120 x 2880) resolution and a 180Hz refresh rate. Most interestingly, it features a dual-mode function that lets users drop to 1440p to unlock a 330 Hz refresh rate for competitive gaming.

Asus footnotes indicate that to run the ROG Strix XG27JCG at its native 5K 180 Hz, users will strictly require an Nvidia RTX 50-series or AMD RX 7600 (or higher) GPU. This requirement appears to stem from bandwidth limitations; while the RTX 40-series relies on DisplayPort 1.4a, the newer recommended cards support DisplayPort 2.1. It seems Asus has implemented this restriction to ensure stability, as older standards, even with DSC, may struggle with the bandwidth required for 5K at such high refresh rates.

Specification-wise, the XG27JCG uses a Fast IPS panel with a 0.3 ms G2G response time and a 218 PPI density, making individual pixels virtually indistinguishable at normal viewing distances. While it lacks local dimming, it carries an HDR600 certification and 97% DCI-P3 colour coverage. For motion clarity, it supports ELMB 2 and ELMB Sync, allowing backlight strobing to work alongside VRR (G-Sync/FreeSync) to minimise blur.

Other nice features included DisplayWidget Center, various gaming AI features like Dynamic Crosshair (automatically contrasts with the background), Dynamic Shadow Boost (brightens dark areas), and AI Visual (automatically adjusts settings based on the content). Connectivity includes one DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.1 ports, and USB-C with 15W power delivery. Currently listed in Hong Kong for HKD$6,500 (£625), we expect a formal global debut at CES 2026.

KitGuru says: A 5K resolution at 180 Hz in a 27-inch monitor should be an incredible visual experience. However, to drive such a combination of frequency and resolution, you'll need quite a system.

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Corsair has expanded the Xeneon Edge 14.5-inch LCD lineup, introducing purple and white options to the previously black-only range. The purple variant sports a translucent casing evoking 90s handheld electronics, while the white model offers a clean alternative for the increasingly common all-white system build. The colour treatment is applied to the included stand as well, ensuring consistency whether the display is placed on a desk or mounted inside a case.

Hardware specifications mirror the original launch, featuring a 2560×720 AHVA panel running at 60 Hz. The panel's viewing angles are pretty wide, as these can be mounted inside the chassis. Moreover, the five-point capacitive multi-touch layer allows direct control over Windows or specific widgets. Through Corsair iCUE and SimHub, the screen functions as a deeply customisable dashboard for system telemetry, virtual stream decks, or racing sim data.

The Xeneon Edge supports standard 360 mm fan mounts for radiator installation, built-in magnets for metal side panels, and dual 1/4-20″ threads for Elgato Multi Mount arms. Video input is provided via an HDMI port or a USB Type-C port with DisplayPort Alt Mode, keeping cabling within a rig manageable.

Coinciding with these new variants, Corsair has updated the product family's warranty to 3 years, backed by a zero-dead-pixel guarantee to reassure buyers. Both new versions are available immediately on Corsair's website for £219.99/$249.90/€259.90, though broad retail availability for the white model is slated for Q1 2026.

KitGuru says: The new colour options come right on time for those planning to upgrade their Frame 4000D RS with an LCD mounting kit.

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The beloved series Tomb Raider is making a return with not one, but two new games being published by Amazon Game Studios and developed by series veterans Crystal Dynamics. The two new titles revealed during The Game Awards 2025 are Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a 2026 title billed as a fully-modernized remake of the original, and Tomb Raider: Catalyst,

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Capcom’s Pragmata has been a long time coming, with the 3rd-person sci-fi action-strategy title being first announced all the way back at the PlayStation 5’s reveal event. In the half a decade since, the game has seen multiple delays, with Pragmata eventually resurfacing earlier this year alongside a promised 2026 release. Finally however, not only have we gotten a confirmed release date, but Capcom have published a demo for all to check out.

Announced during the 2025 Game Awards, Capcom’s long-awaited Pragmata was finally given a confirmed release date: launching on the 24th of April 2026.

Given the fact that Capcom confirmed earlier this year that the game would arrive some time in 2026, this announcement does not come as too big of a surprise.

What was surprising however was the reveal that Pragmata is not only coming to the PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC as previously claimed but is also set to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 day-and-date with all other systems.

Given just how long it's been since the game was first announced, there has been an air of caution surrounding Pragmata. Fortunately, for those who remain unsure, a demo has been released on Steam, letting you “try out this combat system that engages both sides of your brain, while you also get to experience what it's like to traverse the lunar research station.”

KitGuru says: Are you excited for Pragmata? Will it have been worth the wait? What are your thoughts on the demo? Let us know down below.

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Larian Studios, fresh off the global success of Baldur’s Gate 3, took the stage at The Game Awards 2025 to reveal two major projects now in development – Divinity and a second title codenamed Excalibur.

The first reveal was Divinity, a return to the studio’s original universe. Unlike Divinity: Original Sin, the new game drops the subtitle and is pitched as “the Divinity we’ve always wanted to make”. CEO Swen Vincke described it as a darker, more cinematic RPG that builds on the lessons learned from Original Sin and Baldur’s Gate 3.

Alongside Divinity, Larian teased a second project, internally codenamed Excalibur. This is set to be Larian's ‘biggest game to date' and as we can gather from the codename, it will be another fantasy adventure. Outside of that, Larian says it is still “figuring out what the hell it is”, so don't expect more news on this one for a good while.

With two flagship titles now in development, Larian will be very busy for the next few years. It is unclear if both of these games are being developed simultaneously, or if they will be made back-to-back. It is also unclear if Larian will continue to use Steam Early Access to aid in development. For Divinity Original Sin 1 & 2, as well as Baldur's Gate 3, Larian did engage with the Early Access programme, so there is a very good chance Divinity follows the same path.

KitGuru Says: Divinity: Original Sin 1 & 2 both earned high critical acclaim from RPG fans. With the popularity of Baldur's Gate 3 turning Larian into a household name amongst gamers, we can expect big things from Divinity, which is Larian's flagship original IP. 

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