Easter Sunday pedestrians managed to have a peaceful experience browsing a Dutch Apple Store, as the front door was left unlocked when the store was meant to be closed.


A group of weekend shoppers in Amsterdam were surprised on a visit to the Apple Store in Leidseplein on Sunday with an extremely tranquil shopping experience. Entering the store to acquire an Apple Watch, the group discovered they were the only ones there, with no staff present at all.

It turned out that the store was actually closed. Along with no employees, the store also had other signs that it wasn't in use that day, such as powered-down products and marketing screens turned off.


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While the European Union has now fined Apple for what it claims is non-compliance with its Digital Markets Act, the sum involved has been kept low to avoid increasing EU/US trade tensions.


After denying reports saying that the EU was delaying fines while its member states negotiate with Trump over his "reciprocal" tariffs, the EU has now issued fines for both Apple and Meta. Apple has been fined while Meta was fined $227 million, both for claimed non-compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

"Today's decisions send a strong and clear message," Teresa Ribera, the EU's new antitrust chief said in the full ruling. "The Digital Markets Act is a crucial instrument to unlock potential, choice and growth by ensuring digital players can operate in contestable and fair markets."


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The Hinomi X1 is an ergonomic office chair that wouldn’t look out of place on the bridge of a spaceship. With its split backrest, 6D armrests, built-in footrest and mesh finish – it definitely isn’t your typical ‘gaming chair’ – but can this £579 seat keep you comfortable through long work days and sweaty gaming nights? Today we put it to the test and find out.

Timestamps:

00:00 Start
00:39 Pricing
01:33 Warranty and showroom
02:11 Appearance / Sizings
02:56 Split Design
03:35 Comfort / Adjustablity / Ergonomics
04:52 Headrest / Armrests
06:16 Mats real world thoughts
08:23 Foot rest
08:57 Putting it together
09:17 Is it worth it?

Specifications

• Chair Height
  • Small – 41.7″ – 53.5″ – 106 – 136 cm
  • Medium – 43.3″- 55.9″ – 110 – 142 cm
  • Large – 44.1″- 56.6″ – 112 – 144 cm
• Floor to seat base
  • Small – 17.3″ – 20.1” – 44 – 51 cm
  • Medium – 18.9” – 22.4″ – 48 – 57 cm
  • Large – 19.7″ – 23.2″ – 50 – 59 cm
• Armrest lowest to highest
  • Small – 26.8″ – 32.7″ – 68 – 83 cm
  • Medium – 29.1″ – 35.8″ – 74 – 91 cm
  • Large – 29.9″ – 36.6″ – 76 – 93 cm
• Recommended for users
  • Small – 5'1″- 5'6″ tall – 155 – 170 cm tall
  • Medium – 5'6” – 6'1″ tall – 168 – 185 cm tall
  • Large – 5'9″ – 6'6″ tall – 178 – 200 cm tall
• Frame construction: Aluminium Alloy (ADC12)
• Chair base: Aluminium Alloy (ADC12)
• Hydraulic gas piston: Class 4
• Upholstery: Wear-resistant mesh
• Assembly required: Yes
• Package size:
  • (Length x Width x Height) 30.3″ x 27.6″ x 21.6″ – 77 x 70 x 55 cm
• Item weight: 73 lbs | 33.1 kg
• Weight capacity: 330 lbs | 150 kg

You can buy the X1 ergonomic office chair directly from Hinomi HERE. UK buyers can also use code HinomiUK to get a further £20 – but please note this not an affiliate code and we do not profit from any sales.

Pros:

• Modern, clean design that will suit office and gaming environments alike.
• Wide range of adjustability.
• Good quality footrest.
• Sturdy and comfortable footrest.
• Hinomi have a showroom located in London for trying products before purchasing.

Cons:

• Flimsy armrests which rotate far too easily.
• Headrest height adjustment needs to have a locking mechanism.
• Click lock mechanisms on the back and headrest do not feel very good quality.

KitGuru says: The X1 may be the most adjustable chair we've ever tested, but it's let down by flimsy armrests and headrest. 

 

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Last year, Sucker Punch officially announced the long-awaited sequel to its open-world action game, Ghost of Tsushima. Today in a surprise announcement, a new trailer for the game dropped, alongside confirmation of an October release date. 

Ghost of Yotei, the sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, takes place 300 years after the events of the first game, featuring a new protagonist and a whole new story. Some gameplay elements from the first game will carry over but in terms of narrative, there will be no connection between the two games, meaning anyone who missed out on Ghost of Tsushima can jump into Ghost of Yotei without any homework required.

The new trailer for the game, titled “The Onryo's List”, introduces us to several of the different factions we will encounter throughout the game. The trailer features a mix of cinematic and gameplay moments.

While the original game took place on Tsushima Island, Ghost of Yotei will take place around the Hokkaido region.

Ghost of Yotei releases for PS5 on the 2nd of October 2025. The game should come to PC next year, although it could slip to early 2027.

KitGuru Says: Ghost of Tsushima was my favourite game of the PS4 generation, so I'm looking forward to the sequel, although this time around I'll likely be waiting for it to land on PC first. Did many of you play Ghost of Tsushima when it came to PC in 2022? Will you be picking up the sequel? 

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After many years of false starts, the film and TV industries seem to have figured out (for the most part) how to adapt a video game into other mediums. One publisher which has seen success is SEGA with their Sonic the Hedgehog series. It seems the company is looking to expand its film repertoire further, with Michael Bay now set to direct a film based on the 80s racing game OutRun.

As reported by the publication Deadline, following the success of the Sonic the Hedgehog movies by SEGA/Paramount and the ongoing box office dominance of WB’s A Minecraft Movie (among others), film distributor Universal Pictures is looking to get in on the action.

According to the report, Michael Bay (known for his work on Transformers) will direct a film based on SEGA’s classic racing IP OutRun.

Alongside Bay, Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria, Anyone But You) is joining the crew as a producer – with Jayson Rothwell tasked as scriptwriter.

While an undeniable classic, choosing to adapt OutRun in particular is interesting as the series is not known for its story chops. Of course, this does mean that Universal can do much more with the adaptation without impacting the lore of the games.

Still, whether there is any interest in an OutRun film, we will have to wait and see. At the very least, with Michael Bay set to direct, it will hopefully be an action-packed and visually stimulating time.

KitGuru says: What do you think of this announcement? Why OutRun? Do you have any hopes for this movie? Let us know down below.

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While Montech are best known for their range of PC cases, today we take a look at one of their new power supplies in their ‘Gold' range – the Century II 1050W. This unit is very competitively priced at around £100 in the UK and around $110 in the USA. This power supply offers ATX 3.1 support and is 80 Plus Gold / Cybenetics Platinum Certified. 

The Century 1050W power supply has full support for ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards and operates with Smart Zero Fan Technology utilising a Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan (FDB). Montech also claim the unit is packed with high specification Japanese Capacitors and we will take a closer look at that later in the review. Safety features incorporate OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OTP and OPP. All of the three units in this range (850W, 1050W and 1200W) ship with 10 Year Warranty protection.

Features:

• 80 Plus Gold Certified
• Cybenetic Platinum Certified
• 135mm FDB Fan. Smart Zero Mode.
• PCIe 5.1/ATX 3.1 supported
• Full Modular Design
• 100% Japanese Capacitors
• Enlarged Air Intake Area
• 10 Years warranty.

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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach marks one of the biggest PlayStation 5 console exclusives set to release in 2025. Ahead of its official launch this June, fans will get the chance to hear more from the game when the preview embargo is lifted early next month.

As confirmed by multiple different outlets, publications have been invited to Kojima Productions’ studio in Japan to try out Death Stranding 2: On the Beach ahead of its official release on the 26th of June.

Though little else has been shared for now, the outlets confirmed that previews for the upcoming sequel will go live on the 8th of May.

Of course, this is just the preview event, meaning full reviews won’t be out until much closer to its official release. Still, it is exciting to be getting a ton more information about Death Stranding 2 early next month.

While we have seen plenty from the game already, as is the case with Kojima titles, there is always much more than meets the eye – and so hopefully we’ll hear more about what separates DS2 from its predecessor in a couple weeks’ time.

KitGuru says: Are you looking forward to Death Stranding 2? How do you think Kojima will evolve the Strand genre? Will you check out the previews, or go into the game blind? Let us know down below.

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Following the successful launch of Persona 3 Reload last year, we began to hear rumours that SEGA/ATLUS was working on a similar remake for Persona 4. Further evidence popped up in March when the domain name P4RE.JP was registered. Almost exactly a month later, the site has been updated – hinting at what could be an upcoming announcement.

Back on the 20th of March, Twitter user ScrambledFaz discovered a recent registration for the domain name P4RE.JP, indicating that the rumoured Persona 4 remake could be gearing up for a possible announcement.

Though nothing official has come to pass yet, fansite PersonaCentral has now reported that the domain has since been updated in a similar manner to the likes of Persona 3 Reload ahead of its official announcement.

In the many years since the initial launch of Persona 5, ATLUS/SEGA have released a ton of different titles and spin-offs, including Persona 5 Royal; Persona 3 Reload; Persona 4 Golden remaster; P5 Strikers; Tactica and Dancing in Starlight – to name a few.

Assuming they maintain their previous release strategies, then the rumoured Persona 4 remake could be coming out quite soon. We (hopefully) won’t have to wait long to find out.

KitGuru says: Did you play Persona 4 back in the day? Would you welcome a P3R-styled remake? When will Persona 6 finally be announced? Let us know down below.

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Following months of leaks and rumours, the long-awaited and much anticipated Elder Scrolls Oblivion remaster/remake is finally here. Despite little to no official lead up to the game’s release, the title has proven to be an immediate hit – amassing well over 100,000 concurrent players in mere hours.

As of writing, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remastered has seen an immense number of players flock to the game in the immediacy following its official launch, with the title currently sitting at over 147,000 concurrent players on Steam.

For comparison, another major single player game released this year was Assassin’s Creed Shadows – and while it has so far been a hit for Ubisoft, the game achieved less than half the peak concurrent players of Oblivion on Steam (64,825 CCU).

Of course, the original Oblivion was a rather PC-centric title, and so it is likely that a solid percentage of players do hail from the PC space. Even so, there is no denying that the Oblivion remaster is already a success.

It will be interesting to see whether Microsoft chooses to share game sales data or not and how this will impact their other future plans.

KitGuru says: What do you think of the Remaster so far? Is it living up to your expectations? Is Fallout 3 next in line to receive such a remaster? Let us know your thoughts down below.

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Compressing folders on an iPad is a quick and easy way to optimize storage, improve file sharing, and organize your digital life. Here's how.


Compressing folders on an iPad can be useful for two main reasons — optimizing storage and making it easier to handle multiple files. When you compress a folder, you reduce its size in some cases, but not always.

For example, files like JPEGs or other formats that are already compressed won't shrink much further. However, the real benefit of compression is in bundling multiple files into one.


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Even though the saga started after the fiscal quarter ended, Apple's Q2 financial results are going to be profoundly different thanks to the Trump tariffs. Here's what to expect from the results on May 1.


As regular as clockwork, Apple will be reporting its Q2 2025 earnings on May 1, with the results released ahead of the standard analyst and investor conference call at 5p.m. Eastern.

Apple's CEO Tim Cook will be on the call, along with newly-installed CFO Kevan Parekh, to discuss the results and to take on questions from analysts.


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We review NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB, the card that NVIDIA doesn't want tested. Especially in VRAM-heavy titles the performance drops, but many games are running fine, especially if you focus on 1080p, and disable ray tracing. But is that the way it's meant to be played in 2025?

Apple continues to research and protect the idea of an iPhone that features a curved touch-sensitive screen wrapping around the entire device.


Apple files countless patent applications every year, and it is granted something like countless minus one. Just because there's a patent, just because it's been granted, it does not follow that Apple will make whatever the idea is — except sometimes, surely, it must be very keen.

Perhaps especially now when Apple has been granted a patent — that it has already been granted. This happens when the company puts through an amended version after the original is granted, and very often it's close to impossible to spot what has changed.


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A developer has managed to get a version of Windows 11 running locally on an iPad Air, but don't expect an official release anytime soon.


The nature of Apple's mobile devices means you can't install any other operating systems on them other than iOS or iPadOS. However, as one developer has worked out, it's possible to get Windows to run on an iPad.

In a video posted to YouTube on Sunday, a developer under the pseudonym "NTDev" shared how he got Windows 11 going on an iPad Air, equipped with the M2 chip. Normally not possible under typical conditions, the video shows that the PC operating system can be set to run as a virtual machine.


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Apple is working on how to make a perforated aluminum keyboard chassis with keycaps that incorporate an array of LEDs that can change what is displayed on each key.


Apple files all sorts of patents in order to cover its intellectual property and research from potential copycats — even if the technology is never used. Some patents tend to be incredibly vague or difficult to determine until the product is introduced in reality.

That mostly describes the latest such filing, a newly-granted patent that describes a futuristic MacBook keyboard that can change what is displayed on the keys. However, unlike previous touchscreen keyboard concepts, this would use physical keys and LEDs to perform the trick.


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Mike Rockwell, the new head of Siri, is reportedly turning over much of the development work to his previous team for Apple Vision Pro.


First Apple "fixer" Kim Vorrath moved to the Siri team, then previous head John Giannandrea was abruptly replaced by Apple Vision Pro chief Rockwell. Now, according to Bloomberg, Rockwell has restructured the Siri team specifically to bring in people from his Vision Pro work.

The restructuring has begun with Ranjit Desai, being placed in charge of the underlying Siri system group. Rockwell reportedly told staff that Desai would help Siri reach a "new level" because of his knowledge of "high-performance, low-latency systems."


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Apple is continuing to investigate making roller screens for iPhone and iPad, where a user can pull at the ends to make the display large or small as needed.


Picture Caesar, or more probably a minion, standing at the Colosseum, holding forth the decree of the land, read from parchment stretched out between two cylinders. Now change Caesar to Tim Cook, switch Apple Park for the Colosseum, and you're seeing how Apple might introduce a future roller iPhone.

It's not likely to happen at this year's iPhone 17 launch, and actually it may never happen at all. Apple's latest exploration of this roller display idea comes in a newly-granted patent, and Apple applies for thousands of patents a year.


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Apple is continuing its push to bring more games to its platforms, with the latest involving an offer to add visionOS support to the Godot game engine.


Apple has been gradually making more of an effort to encourage developers to make their games available on macOS and its ecosystem as a whole. Now, it seems that it's trying to get more gaming content for the Apple Vision Pro.

A pull request on the Github page for Godot, a free and open-source game engine, has Apple making an offer to help the engine work on Apple Vision Pro. The request, by Ricardo Sanchez-Saez of the visionOS engineering team, states that Apple wants to contribute Vision Pro support to the Godot engine.


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Apple's artificial intelligence rollout has been anything but smooth, so much so that the BBB National Programs' National Advertising Division spurred the company to rethink its claims to customers.


Apple's had a rough time trying to get its artificial intelligence, which it calls Apple Intelligence, into the hands of its customers. Between backlash over incorrect notification summaries and multiple delays, it seems like Apple can't catch a break.

On Tuesday, the National Advertising Division (NAD) released a statement chiding Apple for dishonest advertising. The division had launched an inquiry into the matter after receiving claims that the company had been promoting features that did not yet exist.


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Apple's 2025 M4 MacBook Air has a reduced starting price compared to the M3 line, but Apple resellers are discounting the latest laptops even further. Score exclusive deals from $929.


The 2025 MacBook Air sports Apple's M4 chip with a 10-core CPU, which offers two additional CPU cores over the last-gen M3 line. Upgraded models can also be equipped with up to 32GB of unified memory, making the ultraportable laptop a solid contender for working on the go.


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Investment firm Morgan Stanley's latest US buyer survey shows record numbers intend to upgrade their iPhone — and that they want Apple Intelligence, especially if they can also get a thin or foldable model.


Morgan Stanley has been rapidly dropping its price target for Apple, starting 2025 at $275, then dropping to $252 in March because of fears of lower than expected iPhone upgrades. Then the company expected Apple to drop to between $200 and $210 because of tariffs, which were then so much worse than anticipated, that it predicted a drop to as little as $172.

So even while it maintained its own price target at $220, Morgan Stanley can't have been expecting a great response from buyers in its latest survey. But according to an investor note seen by AppleInsider, that's what it got.


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Devolver Digital, the publisher behind indie hits like Hotline Miami, Cult of the Lamb, and The Talos Principle, has revealed the impressive financial performance of some of its key titles. According to its FY24 investor presentation, Cult of the Lamb, along with its released DLC content, has generated over $90 million in lifetime revenue, making it the highest-revenue IP in the company's portfolio.

According to Devolver Digital's investor presentation (via PC Gamer), the action roguelike from Massive Monster, which debuted in 2022 and has enjoyed consistent post-launch support with four DLC expansions released and numerous free updates, has become a standout success in Devolver Digital's portfolio. Notably, the release of the Pilgrim Pack DLC in August 2024, which included a new interactive digital comic, triggered a significant 280% surge in income for that month.

Beyond Cult of the Lamb, the sandbox adventure game Astroneer has also proven to be a strong performer, generating nearly $80 million in lifetime revenue. Astroneer became a first-party brand for Devolver Digital following the acquisition of its developer, System Era Softworks, in November 2023. The game's first paid DLC, Glitchwalkers, launched in 2024 and contributed to a 20% year-over-year increase in Devolver Digital's overall back catalogue sales, demonstrating the continued revenue potential of established titles through paid expansions. Stronghold, a franchise developed by Firefly Studios and acquired by Devolver Digital in 2021, has also achieved significant financial success, generating over $50 million in lifetime revenue. Other IPs from Devolver include Serious Sam, Gungeon, Shadow Warrior, Hotline Miami, The Talos Principle, Reigns and Gorn (in descending order for highest revenue).

A key insight from the presentation is that Devolver Digital has observed a trend that gamers are spending more time on known IPs as opposed to new IPs, which has already been claimed in various circles. As a result of this observation, the company has announced a strategic shift towards further investing in its popular IPs in various capacities, suggesting a focus on building upon established successes rather than primarily pursuing entirely new intellectual properties.

KitGuru says: Were you surprised by the list of highest revenue IPs from Devolver? Have you already tried Cult of the Lamb?

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The day has finally arrived – the official reveal trailer for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion has released, better yet, the game is available right now on PC, PS5 and Xbox. 

In a behind-the-scenes development video, Todd Howard reflected on Oblivion's 20-year history and the game's position as a defining point in the franchise. The new version aims to keep some of the original's “old charm” intact, according to Todd. The game has a completely fresh look though, with Unreal Engine 5 graphics. The reveal includes comparison footage between the original 2006 game and the new version.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will include the story expansions Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine, delivering the complete experience from beginning to end. The team at Virtuos describes the remaster as a love-letter to the original and based on the gameplay footage shown, it does look like an impressive upgrade.

Aside from the graphical upgrades, animations have been updated, the UI and UX have been overhauled, combat has received new tweaks and VFX upgrades and some new lines of dialogue have been recorded to aid in differentiating all of the races present in Oblivion.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is available for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S now. It is also available via Game Pass.

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KitGuru Says: What did you think of the Oblivion Remastered reveal? Will you be picking this up? 

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We've known for a few years now that Remedy has been working on a multiplayer spin-off set in the Control universe. Last year during the Xbox Partner Preview, that game was officially announced as FBC: Firebreak. Now as we approach launch, Remedy has released the second trailer for the game. 

FBC: Firebreak will see teams of three FBC employees taking down threats throughout The Oldest House. The game's director, Mike Kayatt, was quick to set expectations – this is less of a ‘Control spin-off' and more of its own fully formed game. It just happens to take place in The Oldest House setting.

The new gameplay trailer showcases various weapon types at the player's disposal. In a squad, players will be tasked with keeping the anomalies housed in The Oldest House at bay.

FBC: Firebreak will release on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S later this year. A release date announcement could be coming soon though, as Remedy will be holding a livestream at 6PM BST on the 24th of April.

KitGuru Says: Will you be giving FBC: Firebreak a chance when it drops in a few months' time? 

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DeepCool has its new CH260 & CH270 DIGITAL Micro-ATX cases ready for launch. These are larger versions of the CH160 and CH170 Digital Mini-ITX cases, presenting a larger but still compact solution for enthusiasts balancing performance with space efficiency.

The CH260 & CH270 DIGITAL offer an expanded form factor that accommodates full-size GPUs up to 388mm (413mm without front fans) and ATX-sized power supplies, supported by a removable mounting bracket. Wrap-around mesh panels ensure airflow to all components and there is room for a 360mm radiator, so you can fit a high-performance AIO cooler in. The CH270 DIGITAL is equipped with a vertical base, with a digital display bar integrated at the base of the case to monitor your system vitals in real time. The status mode can switch between CPU, GPU, and PSU.

Key Features Include:

• Enhanced compatibility: Compact size with Micro-ATX support.
• Superior Airflow: Mesh panels and six fan mounting positions ensure efficient cooling.
• Spacious Interior: Room for full-size GPUs and ATX PSUs.
• Max Cooling: Support up to 360mm radiators.
• Modern Ports: Dual USB 3.0, USB Type-C Gen2, and an audio/mic combo jack.
• Easy Maintenance: Tool-free access, removable dust filters, 4 PCIe baffles.

The CH260 will be available in black or white, priced at €64.99 and €69.99 respectively. The CH270 DIGITAL is priced at €84.99, or €89.99 for the white version.

KitGuru Says: Would you like to build a system in one of these? 

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MSI Claw 8 AI+ Windows Gaming Handheld: $899 at Amazon, 7" Model for $799 MSI's second-gen Claw 8 uses an efficient Lunar Lake CPU to deliver better gaming performance and battery life on a gorgeous 8-inch display.   Excellent Gaming Performance Hall-Effect Sticks And Durable Chassis Versatile Thunderbolt 4 Connectivity Large And Vibrant...

The $120 Corsair's Void Wireless v2 nails it: engaging sound, excellent wearing comfort, dual wireless connectivity, and Dolby Atmos - all at half the price of premium rivals. Find out why this might be the new best headset in its price bracket.

An old Bungie favorite has been remastered by fans, with "Myth" now using a new upscaled way to play the franchise on the modern Mac.


The Myth series was Bungie's real time fantasy tactics game, which ran from 1997 to 2001 and was available on macOS and Windows. While the series isn't actively being developed by Bungie itself, and ownership of the intellectual property is in question, the franchise is still being worked on by a devoted group of fans.

The April 20 release of Myth: Twice Born Edition is a remaster of titles under the franchise, including the original Myth: The Fallen Lords and Myth II: Soulblighter, up to the "Chimera" expansion pack. The remaster includes upgrades to every display asset, either remastered from the original assets, upscaled from the original sprites, or recreated in the same artistic style.


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Apple and other PC makers posted big shipment gains in early 2025 compared to 2024, but the numbers hide a deeper story.


According to Counterpoint Research, global PC shipments rose 6.7% year over year in the first quarter of 2025, reaching 61.4 million units. That headline figure, though, deserves a closer look.

Much of the uptick came from vendors rushing to ship products before new U.S. tariffs take effect, meaning the spike reflects inventory movement, not consumer demand.


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Apple's machine learning researchers have worked on myriad ways to improve Apple Intelligence and other generative AI systems, as its research papers accepted by a major AI conference demonstrate.


The creation of Apple Intelligence and other machine learning tools at Apple requires a lot of research. This is both for improving existing offerings and for future services that Apple doesn't offer its users just yet.

While Apple has offered glimpses into this work in previous releases, a selection of papers accepted by the Thirteenth International Conference on Learning Representations gives more of a look into the work.


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Another rumor about the expected iPhone 17e claims that Apple is close to starting trial manufacturing of it, about a year before it's due to launch.


The only previous rumor about an iPhone 17e came from leaker "Fixed Focus Digital" in February 2025. Now the same leaker is back to say more, if slightly tediously.

"The transformation of the 17e production line has been put on the agenda...," he or she writes on Weibo (in translation.) "Riddle: There will still be 17e next year, and now it is almost in the trial production stage."


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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Every week, Nvidia announces new games getting DLSS support. Things aren't slowing down any time soon, with six more titles set to sport Nvidia's highly-rated upscaling technology.

The big highlight this week is Steel Seed, a stealth-action adventure game set in a dark Sci-Fi world. The game will support DLSS, Frame Generation (RTX 40 only), Multi-Frame Generation (RTX 50 only), and Nvidia Reflex to keep system latency as low as possible.

Tempest Rising, the new RTS game from Slipgate Ironworks, is also getting support for DLSS Super Resolution and Frame Generation.

The newly released remake of one of the 2010s best indie games, The Talos Principle: Reawakened, gets support for DLSS and Frame Generation, but not Multi-Frame Generation. The Early Access release of RuneScape: Dragonwilds has support for DLSS and Frame Generation, and DLAA.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Commandos: Origins round out this week's list of games to get DLSS support.

KitGuru Says: Are you installing any of this week's new releases? 

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In the recent past, we have seen the rise of titles heavily inspired by gaming greats that offer an enjoyable time thanks to the high quality of their experiences, which makes it easy to see past the almost complete lack of innovation. At the same time, some of these games allow fans of genres that don't see much representation nowadays to experience more of what they love. This is exactly what Storm in a Teacup's Steel Seed is: a very solid action-adventure game that immediately brings the Uncharted series, and in turn, other games that have been heavily inspired by […]

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A week ago, be quiet! launched its new line-up of gaming peripherals but the announcements aren't stopping there. To cap off a busy April, be quiet! has now launched its new System Power 11 series of power supplies, which are said to be best for efficiency-oriented busy builders.

The new System Power 11 power supplies come available in 450W, 550W, 650W and 750W capacities. They are also built with the latest standards in mind, so you'll get ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 compatibility. On the efficiency side, all models are 80Plus Bronze certified. Each model, with the exception of the 450W model, comes with a 12V-2×6 connector too, so it is ready out-of-the-box for new-gen graphics cards.

Speaking on be quiet's new entry-level PSU line-up, be quiet! CEO, Aaron Licht, said: “System Power 11 brings the latest power standard to an extremely competitive segment. By combining ATX 3.1 readiness, solid efficiency, and the whisper-quiet operation our brand is known for, we’re giving builders everything they need for modern systems”.

All System Power 11 models feature a temperature-controlled 120mm fan that provides optimal cooling while maintaining the low noise levels be quiet! is renowned for. A comprehensive set of safety protections including overcurrent (OCP), overvoltage (OVP), undervoltage (UVP), overload (OPP), short-circuit (SCP), and overtemperature (OTP) helps safeguard valuable components.

be quiet! System Power 11 power supplies will be available starting on the 6th of May, priced at €49.90 for the 450W model, and going up by €10 for each subsequent model, up to €79.90 for the 750W version.

KitGuru Says: The System Power 11 series looks to be very builder-friendly with compliancy for all of the latest standards, a 5-year warranty and a low price tag to suit builds on tighter budgets.

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G.Skill has just revealed an absolute monster of a memory kit. They're rolling out a massive 256GB capacity DDR5 set, comprised of four high-density 64GB modules, validated to run at DDR5-6000 with CL32 timings. 

This kind of capacity and speed is becoming increasingly crucial for the most demanding computing tasks. As content creation workflows become more complex and AI development accelerates, the need for vast pools of high-speed memory becomes vital. G.Skill's high-speed, high-density 64GB modules packed in this 256GB kit directly address this.

G.Skill has already subjected this kit to rigorous stress testing on AMD's latest hardware. They've successfully validated the DDR5-6000 CL32 256 GB kit, configured with AMD EXPO memory overclock profiles. For testing, G.Skill used an Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Hero motherboard paired with the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D desktop processor, and the MSI MPG X870E Carbon WIFI motherboard alongside an AMD Ryzen 9 9900X.

G.Skill is already working on making high-capacity kits even faster, with DDR5-7000 at CL38 being a possibility.

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GAMEMAX is showcasing its most ambitious PC chassis yet. The new Blade Concept ATX PC case is designed for high-end gaming builds, with a striking lion-inspired design and a semi open-frame layout.

The Blade is GAMEMAX's new flagship case. It features an eye-catching front panel with perforations for airflow, along with a dust filtering mechanism to keep dirt and debris from getting through. The chassis is precisely constructed with all-metal CNC machining, laser cutting and molding.

Instead of a side-panel window, there is a cut-out for an open-frame approach to cooling, this also makes your hardware easily accessible for maintenance, cleaning and future upgrades.

For connectivity, GAMEMAX has equipped the Blade chassis with a modern swappable I/O panel that can be placed on either the left or right side of the case. It is installed on the left by default, but the option is there for someone with a reverse layout in mind. The I/O panel includes dual USB 3.1 ports and one Type-C Gen2 port.

The BLADE CONCEPT supports up to ATX motherboards with an included PCIe 4.0 PCIe Riser for vertical graphics card mounting. The chassis supports up to 360mm radiators and is designed with custom liquid cooling in mind. When the case hits stores, it will cost around $240.99.

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows launched around a month ago to solid reviews and strong early sales – representing one of the better entries in the series for quite some time. Though yet to be officially announced, it is all-but-confirmed that Ubisoft’s latest AC title is set to come to the Nintendo Switch 2.

As discovered by ResetEra user ‘–R’ the PEGI (Pan European Game Rating) board seemingly confirmed that the recently-released Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set to come to Nintendo Switch 2.

Though not available on the page listing itself, in going to the board’s homepage it can be seen that Assassin’s Creed Shadows is slated for Nintendo’s upcoming console.

Back In January, ahead of the official Switch 2 reveal, a leaker claimed that both Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Shadows will be coming to Nintendo’s upcoming sequel system.

Neither Ubisoft nor Nintendo have announced either title, but considering the fact that the PEGI board has Shadows listed for the platform, it is likely only a matter of time before we get an official announcement.

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Last month, Sony announced that they would begin allowing prospective PS5 players to lease a console for a monthly fee in the UK. While we’ve yet to receive any data on how this new program is progressing, a similar service in Japan has proven to be a major success.

As reported by the publication ItMedia (and translated by ResetEra user Neha), Geo Corporation’s PlayStation rental service in Japan is an early success, with the retailer reporting that “nearly 100% utilization is being achieved at roughly half of the stores” – averaging out to around 80% utilisation.

Speaking on this new service, Yusuke Sakai – the manager of GEO's Product Division 1 – claimed “It's been more successful than we expected,” adding: “We started discussing whether we could use our existing rental infrastructure to rent out PS5 consoles. Since GEO also buys used PS5 units, we already have the know-how for maintenance. Launching a PS5 rental service didn't require additional labor or training costs. We can offer it at the industry's lowest price.”

Of course, it is worth noting that Japan and the UK are two very different markets and so the success of a program in one region does not dictate its potential in another.

Still, with video game consoles, accessories and titles continuing to increase in price, renting out a console might become the most cost-effective way to engage with video games. We will have to wait and see how the program performs in the UK.

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Throughout this most recent console generation, we have seen an increasing shift in the adoption of digital gaming media, with physical disc sales continuously falling with each passing year. That said, there remains a strong sect of players who still prefer to purchase their games physically – with as much as 80% of sales being physical in some situations.

As reported by known industry insider Christopher Dring via TheGameBusiness, boxed games remain a major part of the industry in Europe. While we have seen data which states that as much as 75% of all game sales are digital, these stats would also factor digital-only titles into the equation.

According to Dring however, in comparing the digital-physical split only using titles which offer both methods of purchase, the ratio is quite different – with new Nintendo games reaching 80% physical in Europe.

Of course, Nintendo is known for its dominance in the physical realm. That said, even in looking at PS5, the stats are somewhat surprising with 64% of all games sold in Europe being physical (up from 55% in 2023).

That said, such splits are affected by the type of game in question, with single-player titles seeing more physical sales. For example, Helldivers II sales were said to have been just 10% physical in the UK, while Astro Bot reached up to 55% in the region (and 60% physical in Europe).

A full breakdown of all the different games and their sales ratios can be found HERE, but in essence, it seems clear that there is still a massive market for physical game purchases – especially in the single player space. Hopefully this means that Sony won’t be ditching their disc-drive with the inevitable PlayStation 6.

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Escape From Tarkov is an interesting title. While the game has received its fair share of criticism over the years, no other title has managed to directly compete with the hardcore extraction shooter. Almost a decade on from its closed beta launch, Escape From Tarkov will finally enter 1.0 later this year.

As part of a livestream detailing the future of Escape From Tarkov (collated by ResetEra user Saucycarpdog), the team at Battlestate Games released their 2025 roadmap – revealing some exciting news.

Between now and August, Tarkov is set to receive monthly patches, bringing new events; optimisations; balance changes; AI tweaks and more. By far the biggest news however is the fact that at some point after August – but before the end of 2025 – Tarkov will finally leave its closed beta, officially reaching 1.0 status.

Offering more details on the rollout, the team confirmed that their side project ‘Escape from Tarkov Arena’ will come to Steam ahead of the main game’s 1.0 release. That said, the full Tarkov experience won’t come to the platform until after the 1.0 update has launched.

Finally, when the PvE mode does eventually leave beta it will be met with its first and only inventory wipe in order to facilitate a fair day-one experience for everyone.

With the game first being made available back in 2017, it seemed as though Escape From Tarkov would never see a full release. That said, assuming things continue as planned, Tarkov’s 1.0 launch could eat into other upcoming extraction shooters such as Bungie’s Marathon. We will have to wait and see.

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