The first season of Amazon Prime's Fallout TV series ended up being a huge hit in 2024 and fans have been eager for news on Season 2 ever since. Following an unfortunate production delay, filming on Season 2 has now wrapped.
Fallout Season 2 began filming in late 2024, however, Los Angeles was hit by wildfires earlier this year, shutting down and delaying many productions, Fallout included. Filming picked back up again and now, as confirmed by the show's social media accounts, Season 2 has wrapped production.
Achievement unlocked! Fallout Season 2 has wrapped production. pic.twitter.com/cbLNCvLLRB
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Stars of the show, like Ella Purnell and Walter Goggins also shared the news on Instagram. However, there is no release date for season 2 at this time. Season 1 of the series wrapped filming in March 2023 and didn't air until a year later. With that in mind, we could be looking at a premiere date around March or April of next year.
Fallout Season 2 is expected to partly take place in New Vegas, a fan favourite setting in the Fallout universe. Season 1 largely took place around New California.
KitGuru Says: We've still got quite a long wait ahead. Still, we'll hopefully at least get a trailer before the end of the year.
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As part of the company’s latest fiscal earnings report, Nintendo released updated sales figures for its hardware and software, revealing that Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have now become the 2nd best-selling game(s) in the franchise – taking the second-place podium from the previous generation’s Sword/Shield with 26.79 million copies sold.
For context, this puts Scarlet / Violet at roughly 5 million copies away from the best-selling Pokémon game of all time – that being the original Red/Blue/Green – which amassed over 31.38 million sales.
Of course, the original Pokémon was a phenomenon which helped spark the franchise’s current-day popularity. Even so, Scarlet and Violet being just 5 million away from the top spot is certainly surprising, especially given the game’s tepid critical reception (and the fact that it’s only been out for just over two years).
It will be interesting to see how many units the upcoming Pokémon Z-A performs when it arrives later this year.
KitGuru says: What did you think of Pokémon Scarlet / Violet? Do the Pokémon games have an upper ceiling of 30 million players? Will a Pokémon game ever reach 50 million copies sold? Let us know down below.
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G.Skill's Trident Z5 Neo RGB product line runs from 5600MT/s up to 8000MT/s in four kit capacities: 32GB (DDR5-5600, 6000, 6400, 7200 and 8000), 48GB (DDR5-5600, 6000, 6400 and 8000), 64GB (DDR5-6000), and finally 96GB (DDR5-5600 and 6000) in a wide range of latencies.
The G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB kit we are reviewing here uses a pair of single-rank 16GB DIMMs (using SK Hynix A-die 2GB ICs), EXPO rated at 6000MHz at 26-36-36-96 at 1.45V.
G.Skill backs the drive with a lifetime warranty.
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After a ton of trailers and a great deal of waiting, Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is almost here. Ahead of its launch on the 26th of June, previews for the game have now gone live – alongside the announcement of a limited edition DualSense controller.
Making the announcement on the PlayStation Blog, Sony officially unveiled their limited edition DS2 controller, writing “Keep the supplies moving with the latest piece of hardware for Porters heading out on a new journey – we’re excited to reveal the new DualSense wireless controller – Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Limited Edition.”
Designed in collaboration with Kojima Productions, preorders for the DualSense will go live on the 22nd of May via PlayStation Direct (as well as participating retailers) for £74.99, putting it in line with the likes of The Last of Us’ controller pricing-wise.
The Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Limited Edition DualSense officially arrives on the 26th of June; the same day as the game itself.
Considering just how creative many of Kojima’s characters/worlds/products have been, the DualSense controller feels a bit understated design-wise, though is admittedly still quite slick.
KitGuru says: What do you think of the controller’s design? Are you excited for Death Stranding 2? How do you think the game will further utilise the DualSense? Let us know down below.
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As part of the publisher’s latest fiscal earnings report, Konami offered updated stats for the sales of its top franchises. While Metal Gear Solid remains one of Konami’s biggest (with 62.9 million copies sold across the series), the success of the recent Silent Hill 2 Remake has finally put the franchise on the map – with the series now surpassing the 10 million sales mark with over 11.5 million copies.
For context, Bloober Team’s Silent Hill 2 Remake sold 1 million copies in under two weeks following its 8th of October launch. Then, back in late January the game was confirmed to have surpassed 2 million total sales.
So, while we don’t have the most up-to-date figures, the success of Silent Hill 2’s remake has clearly made an impact on the franchise. Hopefully Konami chooses to capitalise on its newfound popularity in the correct way. We will have to wait and see.
KitGuru says: Are you surprised by Silent Hill’s mild franchise sales? Has SH2 Remake revitalised the series? Let us know down below.
The post Silent Hill 2 Remake finally pushes franchise past 10 million total sales first appeared on KitGuru.In the wake of Palworld’s explosive success last year, Nintendo wasted no time in suing the developers – Pocket Pair – due to the game’s Pokemon inspirations. With the proceedings still ongoing, the company has had to make further adjustments to Palworld – including an odd change to the gliding mechanic.
While much of the discussion surrounding Palworld was in its similar character designs to Pokemon, Nintendo opted to sue studio PocketPair based on patents it owns for particular game mechanics instead.
As a result, while the lawsuit is still ongoing, PocketPair have announced some changes coming to the game, writing: “On November 30th, 2024, we released Patch v0.3.11 for Palworld. This patch removed the ability to summon Pals by throwing Pal Spheres and instead changed it to a static summon next to the player. Several other game mechanics were also changed with this patch.”
They continued, “we regret to inform our players that with the implementation of Patch v0.5.5, we must make yet another compromise. From this patch onward, gliding will be performed using a glider rather than with Pals. Pals in the player's team will still provide passive buffs to gliding, but players will now need to have a glider in their inventory in order to glide.”
While there could be an argument to make that the designs of the ‘Pals’ are inspired by Pokemon, Nintendo was far from the first company to use mounts/gliders in order to fly in a game, and so many of these changes feel unfortunately unnecessary.
Assuming the lawsuit goes their way, hopefully PocketPair will be able to restore these mechanics back to their original state at some point in the future.
KitGuru says: What do you think of the lawsuit overall? Is Nintendo overstepping? Let us know your thoughts down below.
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AOC is expanding its gaming monitor lineup with four new models. The most interesting is the AOC Gaming U27G4R, a 27-inch display featuring pioneering Dual-Frame (dual-mode) technology. This first-of-its-kind monitor allows gamers to quickly switch between a 4K resolution at 160Hz and FullHD resolution at 320Hz refresh rate, aiming to remove the need to compromise between visual quality and competitive performance.
Built on a Fast IPS panel, the U27G4R provides strong response times, including up to 1ms GtG in both resolution modes and impressive low MPRT figures when Motion Blur Reduction is enabled. Visual performance includes DisplayHDR 400 certification and wide colour coverage, hitting around 125% of sRGB and 96% of DCI-P3 gamuts. HDR mode can reach a 1,000 cd/m² peak, while SDR luminance is rated at 250 cd/m². The display supports Adaptive-Sync for tear-free gaming across AMD and Nvidia GPUs, and is compatible with current consoles at UHD at 120Hz with VRR.
The U27G4R follows the aesthetic of the G4 series, featuring a space-saving base finished in matte black with subtle red accents. Its ergonomic stand offers versatile adjustment, including 130mm height adjustment, tilt, swivel, and pivot functions. Port selection includes two HDMI 2.1 connectors, one DisplayPort 1.4 port, and a USB 3.1 hub with four downstream ports for connecting peripherals. Moreover, it also packs a range of gaming features like a crosshair overlay, Low Input Lag mode, and controls for shadow/colour settings, all accessible via the OSD menu or AOC's G-Menu software. Utility features like PiP/PbP modes and comfort tech like anti-blue light are also included.
Besides the U27G4R, AGON by AOC is expanding its G4 series portfolio with three additional models arriving in May 2025. The AOC Gaming CU34G4 is a 34-inch ultrawide curved gaming monitor, offering a 3440×1440 resolution and a 180Hz refresh rate on a Fast VA panel with a 1500R curvature, positioned as a more accessible alternative to their higher refresh rate ultrawide displays. Joining it are updates to their mainstream line: the 24-inch 24G4HA and 27-inch 27G4HA. These models boast an increased 200Hz refresh rate (up from 180Hz on predecessors), and retain features like ergonomic stands and built-in speakers. Both also carry Nvidia G-SYNC Compatible certification.
All four new AGON by AOC G4 series monitors are scheduled for release in May. The AOC Gaming U27G4R will cost £299, while the CU34G4 will cost £289. Lastly, the 24G4HA will cost £134, and the 27G4HA will cost £154.
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The post AOC updates monitor lineup with first 4K dual-mode display and more first appeared on KitGuru.Microsoft completed its acquisition of Activision Blizzard back in late 2023, after fighting off an injunction from the US Federal Trade Commission that threatened to blow up the deal. Since then, the FTC has been appealing the original decision, looking to split Microsoft and Activision up after the fact. Now 18 months on, the FTC has lost its appeal.
Microsoft will face no more hurdles in its merger with Activision Blizzard. The deal already closed in October 2023 and since then, Microsoft has essentially abandoned its exclusive game efforts, instead opting to publish games on PlayStation, alongside Xbox, PC and Nintendo platforms. This has led to significant revenue gains for Xbox, with a good portion of that growth coming via the Activision catalogue.
In its lawsuit to block the merger, the FTC claimed that Microsoft would make major franchises like Call of Duty exclusive to Xbox, and thus squeezing PlayStation out of the market. Microsoft signed deals with regulators in Europe and the UK, and signed agreements with Sony, to ensure that Call of Duty would not become exclusive, but the FTC forged ahead with its case anyway.
According to the 9th Circuit US Court of Appeals, the FTC failed to show that Microsoft would prevent rival companies from gaining access to IPs like Call of Duty. Considering that Microsoft has only increased its multiplatform efforts since the merger went through, that was really the only sensible outcome for the court to reach.
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KitGuru Says: Now that there is no more legal threat to the merger, maybe we can finally see Microsoft ramp up its efforts to restore Activision's back catalogue, including long-lost licensed games like Transformers, Deadpool, Marvel Ultimate Alliance and others.
The post FTC loses appeal to break up Microsoft – Activision merger first appeared on KitGuru.Last year, we received the first teaser trailer for the next Mafia game. Rather than a sequel, we are getting Mafia: The Old Country, a prequel that explores the origins of the Mafia families. Today, 2K Games and Hangar 13 revealed the latest trailer for the game, along with an August release date.
Mafia: The Old Country is a prequel, set years before the events of the first game. This is essentially an origin story, set in 1900s Sicily, presenting a gritty mob story during an era that was particularly dangerous and unforgiving for those involved.
You can watch the new trailer below:
While previous games in the Mafia series had small open-world maps, Mafia: The Old Country is described as a more linear experience by Hangar 13 President, Nick Baynes, in his statement accompanying the new trailer:
“Mafia: The Old Country is a focused, linear experience that combines quality storytelling, authentic era immersion and a refined take on the familiar Mafia gameplay. That focus allows us to deliver a story that’s gritty, grounded, brutal and emotional. Embracing early 1900s era Sicily, this is a mafia origin story that follows our protagonist, Enzo Favara, as he takes the oath and works his way up Don Torrisi's crime family.”
Mafia: The Old Country will become available for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S starting on the 8th of August, roughly one year on from the game's original announcement.
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The post Mafia: The Old Country gets new trailer and August release date first appeared on KitGuru.Last month, Acer kicked off its new gaming promotion, offering £50 in Steam vouchers to those picking up an Acer Predator or Nitro series RX 9000 graphics card. Now with Acer's new RTX 50-powered laptops hitting the market, the company is extending this offer to also cover gaming laptops.
If you pick up a new-gen Acer Predator Helios 16 AI, Helios Neo 16 AI or Helios 18 AI gaming laptop, you can register your purchase to get a code for £50 of Steam credit. You can then use that money to buy whatever you want on Steam, whether it be a game, DLC, an in-game item from the Steam Market or anything in between. The same offer is available to those buying an Acer RX 9070 or RX 9070 XT desktop graphics card.
With the next Steam Sale just around the corner, now is a great time to have some extra credit handy on your account. If you are on the market for a new gaming monitor, you can double-dip on offers and also nab a free £99 accessory bundle.
You can find Acer's redemption page with all of the information on eligible products, participating retailers and more, HERE.
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The post Acer offers up £50 Steam vouchers with new Predator Helios gaming laptops first appeared on KitGuru.While paid patches and $80 games has caused quite a stir amongst gamers, Nintendo still expects a record-breaking launch for the Switch 2. Nintendo has reaffirmed its forecast for the launch next month, with the Switch 2 expected to sell through 15 million units.
For the current fiscal year, ending in March 2026, Nintendo expects to sell 15 million Switch 2 consoles, and it also expects to garner 45 million game sales for the new platform.
This would put the Nintendo Switch 2 ahead of its predecessor, as the original Switch console sold around 14 million units in its first year. Nintendo expects the Switch 2 to sell more and at a faster rate.
Those numbers aren't too crazy either, as Nintendo still sold close to 11 million Switch 1 consoles last year. Nintendo expects that number to drop to less than 5 million once the Switch 2 hits the market in June.
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There can be something strangely unsettling about stop-motion animation, particularly the old-school stuff made before the likes of Wallace & Gromit gave the medium a softer edge. A few games over the years have tapped into that stop-motion aesthetic (last year's Harold Halibut being a good example) but the new handcrafted horror game The Midnight Walk really leans into the creepiness that sometimes accompanies the art form. The makers of The Midnight Walk, veterans of games like Fe and Lost in Random, went the extra mile, constructing actual physical models of all their characters and key props, which were then […]
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GeForce Now is adding more games this week. There are a couple of major day-one games joining the cloud gaming library, but the big highlight is the addition of 2K's legendary Mafia series.
Mafia, Mafia II and Mafia III are all coming to GeForce Now, in addition to the classic original versions of Mafia and Mafia II. If you own the games on Steam, you can take them on the go via GeForce Now.
Here is the full list of titles joining the library today:
There will be many more games joining GeForce Now in the coming weeks, including DOOM: The Dark Ages.
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The ASUS ProArt PA32UCDM is certainly packed with a range of features, all geared towards the professional user. It's a true 10-bit panel, and thanks to the QD-OLED technology, it boasts a super wide gamut, with ASUS claiming 99% DCI-P3 coverage. You also get true blacks due to the per-pixel dimming nature of the OLED panel, and up to 1000 nits peak brightness in HDR.
All of that doesn't come cheap, and the PA32UCDM retails for £1600 here in the UK, available now from Scan. Gaming screens using the same exact Samsung 4K/240Hz QD-OLED panel are available for considerably less money, with ASUS' own PG32UCDM currently on sale for little over £900 – so is the price premium justified? We find out today.
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Firmware tested: MCM103
The post ASUS ProArt PA32UCDM Review (4K/240Hz Professional OLED) first appeared on KitGuru.Mad Catz is diving deep into the fighting game community (FGC) with their latest peripheral. They've announced the N.E.K.O., a new all-button arcade controller. Designed in close collaboration with FGC pro gamers and fans in the Japanese community, the N.E.K.O. aims to deliver a competitive edge through performance and ergonomic design.
The N.E.K.O. features an ergonomically positioned faceplate, programmable inputs, an enhanced non-slip base, and precision-engineered buttons for smooth transitions and effortless combos. It offers flexible firmware options that are easily configured for standard use (enabling turbo, macros, remapping) or a competition-ready mode compliant with international FGC standards.
Customisation is a key focus for the N.E.K.O. Users can swap out the low-profile Kailh mechanical switches to get the right feel and extend the device's longevity. Panel artwork is easily customisable for a personalised look, and commands can be reassigned to the programmable buttons. It also supports custom macros of up to 16 commands and offers three different SOCD modes for additional flexibility.
The N.E.K.O. is compatible with PC, PS4, and Switch. While general pricing and regional availability details have not yet been announced, Mad Catz has confirmed that the N.E.K.O. will be exhibited and available for sale at their booth at EVO Japan 2025, held at Tokyo Big Sight on May 9th.
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KitGuru says: Designed with direct input from the FGC and packed with customisation options, the Mad Catz N.E.K.O. all-button controller looks like a serious contender for players seeking a competitive edge, assuming you can adapt to it.
The post Mad Catz unveils N.E.K.O. arcade controller first appeared on KitGuru.The latest Counter Strike 2 update has dropped and it contains quite a bit. Aside from new maps being added to the game, including one returning fan favourite map, Valve has also added new weekly missions to the game to keep players engaged.
The new weekly missions can be found on the main menu and players will get one each week. Upon finishing the mission, you'll get a big XP boost, which in turn will help you unlock your weekly case drop, which you are then free to open or sell on the Steam market for some extra gaming funds.
As for maps, Basalt, Edin, Palais, and Whistle have been removed from all game modes. Jura, Grail, and Agency have been added to Competitive, Casual, and Deathmatch modes. Wingman players get two new maps – Dogtown and Brewery.
Those who do play the casual and deathmatch modes will also find that the map pools have been shaken up. Defusal Group Alpha now includes Dust 2, Mirage, Inferno, Vertigo and Defusal Group Delta includes Train, Anubis, Ancient, Overpass, Nuke. The Community Map group includes Jura, Grail and Agency, while the Hostage Group includes Office and Italy.
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KitGuru Says: I had my fingers crossed for Cache to make a return but I can't be too disappointed in this update, because Agency is finally back in the mix.
The post Counter Strike 2 update shakes up the map pool for competitive and casual modes first appeared on KitGuru.A potentially seismic shift in the PC market could be on the horizon if the latest rumours hold true. As you might have heard already, Nvidia and MediaTek are developing ARM-based CPUs, and according to recent reports, they'll be unveiled at Computex 2025. Both company CEOs, Jensen Huang and Rick Tsai, are already slated for back-to-back presentations at the trade show in Taipei on May 19th and 20th, setting the stage for such an announcement.
According to Tom's Hardware, the upcoming chips, which will be named N1X and N1, are reportedly geared towards Windows-on-ARM systems, including desktops and laptops. Instead of a single CPU, the two companies have apparently developed a new chip family combining MediaTek's expertise in Arm CPUs with Nvidia's Blackwell GPU technology.
This joint venture appears aimed squarely at addressing markets currently served by AMD's APUs (with Radeon graphics) and Qualcomm's Snapdragon X CPUs (with Adreno graphics). Nvidia's perceived advantage here would leverage their discrete Blackwell GPUs, which promise to be significantly faster and more compatible with games than current integrated solutions, potentially catching gamers' attention.
Early reports on the N1X and N1 processors suggest configurations with up to 10 high-performance Cortex-X925 cores and up to 10 Cortex-A725 cores, though less powerful options are likely to address different market tiers. Adding weight to the PC focus, reports late last year stated that MediaTek secured a substantial amount of PC-oriented packaging capacity for flip chip ball grid array (FCBGA) chips, implying use in desktops rather than just mobile devices.
Despite the excitement around a Computex announcement, multiple sources caution that the retail launch date remains uncertain. Last month, a SemiAccurate report suggested that retail availability could be postponed until 2026 due to unresolved technical issues, though no official confirmation exists for such extensive delays.
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