Though not the face of the Xbox brand, the Forza series is certainly one of Microsoft’s biggest – with Forza Horizon 5 alone seeing over 45 million players. According to the former co-founder of Playground Games, Forza has made more revenue than “Gran Turismo, F1, Need For Speed and The Crew put together.”
In an interview with Gamesindustry.biz, discussing their latest creative endeavour with Lighthouse Games, the former co-founder and studio head of Playground Games – Gavin Raeburn – offered an interesting perspective on the success of the Forza Horizon series, claiming:
“The racing market now is very healthy, it's very good, it's doing well. But if you look at the market, you look at Horizon…the number of people I've spoken to who’ve played Horizon who would say, ‘I didn't think I like racing games, but I love Horizon' – it's been hugely successful.”
According to Raeburn, “If you look at the revenue earning of that game now, it beats Gran Turismo, F1, Need For Speed and The Crew put together. That's before Horizon went over to PlayStation. That's massive. I think what that’s done to the market, though, [is] all the other racing developers are now copying a lot of that Horizon formula.”
While the former head of Playground Games would certainly have greater access to the sales and revenue of the Forza series (and maybe even its contemporaries), it is left unclear as to how this was calculated – especially with a majority of the 45 million players likely having done so through Game Pass.
Regardless, there’s no denying that Forza Horizon is a massive series by this point. It will be interesting to see how the inevitable Forza Horizon 6 performs.
KitGuru says: What do you think of these claims? What’s your favourite current-gen racing game? Does it make sense to compare sim-racers and arcadey open-world racers? Let us know your thoughts down below.
The post Playground Games founder claims Forza has made more money than GT, NFS and F1 combined first appeared on KitGuru.All the way back in 2020, Apple removed Fortnite from its iOS app store following Epic’s inclusion of an alternative in-app payment system. This of course led to years of legal back and forths, with Fortnite finally returning to Apple devices last month. It seems as though all the trouble Epic went through might have been worth it, with millions of iPhone users flocking back to the game.
In an interview (conducted by The Verge) with Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney, it was revealed that in the time since Fortnite was re-added back to the iOS App Store on the 20th of May, the game has already amassed 10 million downloads.
Far more interesting however is the revelation that 40% of these 10 million users have opted for Epic’s own in-app payment system over Apple’s. Considering the fact that the entire legal battle between Epic and Apple surrounded these payment systems, it is likely a relief for them to see the system actually being used. Of course, the added incentives which Epic gives you for using their payment system likely helped out.
That said, Sweeney appears to have greater ambitions still, telling The Verge: “As we get more players to associate payment methods with their Epic accounts, we’ll see a higher rate of adoption, and I would hope that it would be above 50 percent.”
While ultimately the legal battle bottled down to a Trillion Dollar and a Multi-Billion Dollar company wanting to make more billions, the results are interesting to see nonetheless.
KitGuru says: Are you one of the 10 million new Fortnite players on iOS? How do you think the ratio between Epic and Apple’s services will shake out in the long-term? Let us know down below.
The post 40% of iOS Fortnite players are using Epic’s payment system first appeared on KitGuru.With the Summer game announcement season officially underway, many studios have begun to tease their plans for the coming weeks. Ahead of the impending Xbox Games Showcase, Undead Labs – the team behind State of Decay 3 – have released a cryptic teaser image online.
Publishing a cryptic image to its social media pages, the team behind State of Decay 3 – Undead Labs – appear to be hinting at their presence during Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox Games Showcase; set to go live on the 8th of June at 6pm BST.
Though the image in question gives very little away (aside from being stylised similarly to the studio's revamped logo), one reply translated the runes as stating “LOOK BEYOND TO UNDERSTAND” – though regardless this is clearly teasing State of Decay 3.
Announced all the way back in 2020, we’ve seen very little from State of Decay 3, with the most significant being a cinematic trailer during last year’s showcase.
Given how long ago it was announced, hopefully the team at Undead Labs are ready to show off State of Decay 3 with a bunch of gameplay – and maybe even a release date. We won't have to wait long to find out.
KitGuru says: Are you looking forward to the Xbox Showcase? What game are you wanting to see the most? Could State of Decay 3 arrive this year? Let us know your thoughts down below.
The post Undead Labs tease State of Decay 3 ahead of Xbox Showcase first appeared on KitGuru.If you have fond memories of the original Tron movie, you might also have some not so fond memories of the arcade game. The Tron franchise, which has been in existence for…
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3 years have passed since my review of the HX1500i power supply and today we take a look at the updated 4th Generation unit for 2025. These new units are Platinum Certified, fully modular and are clearly targeting the high end audience rocking an RTX 5090 or similar graphics card. Corsair are offering two models, a 1200W and a 1500W – the latter of which we are reviewing today.
As well as a new modified design, Corsair have updated the 2025 model with braided cables with low profile combs and the PSU ships with dual 12V-2×6 cables.
Both of these new 4th Generation HXi power supplies have achieved the excellent Cybenetics Platinum certification – which is a much more important certification than the dated 80 Plus platform. Both supplies are ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 ready and feature a 140mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing fan as well as 105c rated Japanese capacitors. Corsair are offering a full 10 year warranty with both of these new power supplies.
If you don't know already, the ‘i' in the product name means they support iCUE (Corsair Software) so you can get full Digital control through the desktop software.
This software allows you to override the default settings and create custom fan profiles as well as monitoring power settings. You can also use the software to switch between single or multi rail overcurrent protection (OCP). Corsair are working with Channel Well Technology (CWT) as the OEM manufacturer of these power supplies, in partnership with their own engineering team behind the scenes.
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We visited Cooler Master’s booth at Computex 2025 where the company showed off several new cases. Arguably the most interesting one is a modular case. It comes with, we believe, 8 corners and 12 columns.
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The case comes with a front panel that has a dust filter in it.
With it all assembled, it looks like the cases in the image above. The cases are the MF series, with the largest one being the MF600, which we assume translates to “Motherf***ing 600.” There’s also the MF500 and the smaller MF400.
Initially, Cooler Master is basically going to be selling pre-configured models. Eventually, the company wants to allow people to customize the case on their site and have it assembled and shipped from around the City of Industry. It’s pretty cool as it’s a fully modular approach.
The side panels are secured to the case via magnets, which is actually a nice touch.
Internally, the MF600 we saw came with 3x140mm fans on the front and 1x120mm fan on the back. The motherboard tray is pretty standard for the most part. Exceptions include a rail system that provides numerous holes for screws to go in, which allows Cooler Master to reconfigure things.
Inside the case towards the back, there’s also a rail system, which forms bits and pieces of the motherboard tray that allow for more customizability.
Cooler Master has been kind of on-and-off in the DIY space over the years where they’ve had some really big wins and some really big losses. They were also kind of absent for a while, but these MF cases represent a better showing from what we’ve seen in a while from the company.
According to Cooler Master, a pre-configured MF600 is supposed to cost $200. We expect to test and review the case.
The MF500 is supposed to go for $165 and includes 2x200mm fans in the front and 1x120mm fan in the back.
The smallest MF case, the MF600, which is a very large micro ATX box, is going for $150. In terms of fans, it has 2x120mm ones at the bottom coupled with a 1x120mm fan in the rear.
Cooler Master also showed off different panel types they’re experimenting with. One of them included a facade-style stone.
One of the pre-built MF cases we looked at had stuff flipped around in an inverted layout. One of the benefits of its rail system allows the case to have a bar that screws in which can support the GPU. Looking into this system, you can see that the PSU is at the bottom next to a bottom intake fan.
Cooler Master’s updated Cosmos has the NVIDIA-like DGX style front.
We also saw a variant of the Cosmos with thermal baffles in it. We have some criticisms of its execution, but overall, it’s an interesting idea.
The way the baffles are designed, Cooler Master is trying to bring air straight in through its channels. There’s a channel for the CPU that exposes the fin stack and Cooler Master's V8 CPU cooler. It conveys an idea similar to an engine cover.
The GPU has a separate baffle beneath the CPU one. The company is trying to isolate air flow. In theory, this should work well and we would love this idea applied to more affordable cases, like the MF series, especially since they’re already kind of configurable.
Looking at the back, fans can be mounted on the rear, which can help pull air out.
We also saw another variant of the Cosmos case running liquid cooling with a distro block. It was coupled with 4x180mm fans and a “720” radiator, which pulled air into the case. Unfortunately, the air is blowing straight into the wall of a motherboard tray, but Cooler Master says the plan is to pull the air up and out of the case with additional 180mm fans on the top and to move the PSU towards the bottom of the case.
Looking closer at the front of the special edition of the Cosmos cases, we can see the NVIDIA DGX shroud, which Cooler Master manufactures. It’s essentially like a sponge-like mesh.
The special edition of the Cosmos doesn’t have a price yet, but the non-special edition variant is supposed to be around $400, which is before any potential tariffs.
Cooler Master showed off some CPU air coolers that had some 3D heat pipes, which had more heat pipes protruding from the center.
The company also showed off its V8 cooler and a full-metal fan. The fan’s blades and frame are both aluminum.
Cooler Master does some really cool sh*t but has a branding problem. For instance, the company’s “Elite” series cases, shown in the image above, are actually budget cases. From left to right, we believe they are called the Elite 482 ($50), Elite 600 ($65), Elite 490 Wood ($50), Elite 691 Wood ($60), Elite 693 ($60), Elite 692 ($70), Elite 302 ($40), and Elite 502 ($60). Our advice to Cooler Master here is for them to unf*ck these names.
Most of the Elite series cases don’t come with fans with the exception of the Elite 302 and Elite 502, which come with 3 ARGB fans.
Next up are Cooler Master’s MF360 cases, which conveys that you can see inside the case from all sides. While it’s going to have some thermal challenges, to give the company credit, it’s actually really good looking.
The MF360 is a showcase fish-tank style PC that you can see through from both sides. Inside the case, we saw a distro block and tubes routed through on both sides.
The case in the image above, which goes by "Cooling X,” and uses the company’s new MF frame system. If you look at the corner, you can see the individual columns. At Computex, we saw it as a pre-built system.
The top of the case has a magnetically attached panel, which just pulls right off. The panel itself provides really good porosity and the material is pretty nice. Removing the top panel exposes 2 offset fans. The back fan tries to pull in air with the front fan trying to exhaust air out of the top, which is why they’re offset. That’s kind of cool to see.
Cooler Master showed off all-aluminum fans, which include the blades and frame. The MF120 XT is a 120mm model, is supposed to be $35, and the company says it goes up to 4,000 RPM.
The fan’s RPM can also be button-controlled via an external remote and it uses a dual-ball-bearing solution.
Cooler Master’s mixed fans, which use plastic blades coupled with an aluminum frame, come with fluid dynamic bearings (FDBs). The clearance between the fan blade tip and the frame is important as the smaller that clearance is, the better performance you get. The major downside is that as the fan ages, it can start to clip the interior of the frame. Having it too close can also negatively impact yields. The solution to this is LCP, which is incredibly expensive, or metal, because it doesn’t deform, but that’s also expensive. Right now, Cooler Master says it’s about a .8mm distance, which is pretty good. The company is targeting 0.6mm by the time the fan launches.
Cooler Master also showed off some video cards, which is not something the company is typically involved with.
Cooler Master created a GPU shroud with adjustable slats that can accommodate 15-30mm fans. This solution is geared towards pre-built PCs and isn’t planned to be sold separately.
Examining one of the fans, we saw a standard 25mm-thick fan, which Cooler Master’s GPU shroud solution can adjust to via different notch options.
Cooler Master is also using a vapor chamber, which is supported by 8x8mm heat pipes running through the shroud and a gigantic fin stack. In total, it weighs almost 7 pounds (3.2 kilograms).
Cooler Master claims that, in terms of cooling, it performs similar to the 4-fan Astral solution at lower noise levels, but we don’t have those numbers.
With 4,000 RPM fans running on a 600-watt heat load, Cooler Master claims a 5090 will run at about 49 degrees C or so for the GPU.
Nvidia's long-rumoured Arm-based PC APU might finally see the light of day in Alienware laptops as early as this year. Based on the latest rumours, the green team's new chip could potentially cause a seismic shift in the Windows on Arm landscape, currently dominated by Qualcomm.
According to a report from the United Daily News, Nvidia is collaborating closely with MediaTek to forge an APU that blends an Arm-based CPU with Nvidia's Blackwell GPU architecture. Dell is reported as one of the first customers, with claims of an Alienware laptop being one of the first products to hit the market.
Currently, the Windows on Arm market primarily relies on Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, so if the claims are true, Nvidia could be the first major competitor. The addition of Nvidia graphics could also help solve some lingering compatibility issues with some games on Arm devices.
Speculation around Nvidia's Arm-based CPU first surfaced in 2023, hinting at a direct challenge to Intel's established desktop chips and Qualcomm's Arm offerings. However, Nvidia isn't the sole contender eyeing Qualcomm's current lead in the Arm-based PC CPU/APU segment. MediaTek is also rumoured to be developing its own Arm CPU for PC, and recent reports claim AMD is also working on an Arm-based chip specifically for Microsoft Surface computers.
KitGuru says: Can Nvidia's new APU change the gaming laptop landscape?
The post Nvidia’s rumoured Arm-based APU might debut in Alienware gaming laptops first appeared on KitGuru.Razer has unveiled its new wireless charging system: the Razer HyperFlux V2. This unique charging solution liberates gaming mice from docks and cables, offering continuous wireless power directly from the mouse mat, similar to how Logitech Powerplay works.
The HyperFlux V2 wireless charging system delivers a consistent power flow straight through the mouse mat, ensuring your mouse is ready for action, allowing you to maintain focus on the game without distractions. Understanding that every gamer has their preference, the HyperFlux V2 system offers two distinct surface options. The Hard Surface Edition is engineered for effortless glides, providing minimal friction for swift swipes. For those who demand meticulous control and pixel-perfect precision, the Cloth Surface Edition offers a more tactile experience.
Beyond its core charging innovation, the HyperFlux V2 boasts intelligent features designed for seamless integration. Expect effortless auto-pairing, where simply placing your mouse on the mat instantly establishes a connection with no additional setup required. Furthermore, the HyperFlux V2 brings HyperSpeed Multi-Device Support, allowing your compatible Razer mouse and keyboard to connect directly to the mouse mat, consolidating your wireless ecosystem. A clear LED charging indicator shows battery levels, enabling users to charge their mouse to their preferred capacity and extend its lifespan. Finally, an anti-slip rubber base ensures its stability, keeping the mat firmly in place while gaming.
While the HyperFlux V2 offers seamless multi-device communication for compatible Razer mice (including the Basilisk V3 Pro 35K, V3 Pro, Cobra Pro, and Naga V2 Pro) and select Razer keyboards (Razer BlackWidow V4 Mini HyperSpeed, Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro, Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro, and Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro Tenkeyless), the wireless charging functionality is exclusively for the mice. The HyperFlux V2 wireless charging system is now available for £119.99/$119.99/€139.99.
KitGuru says: The HyperFlux V2 wireless charging system looks like a very cool product, but for that price, it seems it's not for everyone.
The post Razer HyperFlux V2 offers wireless mouse charging through the mouse mat first appeared on KitGuru.Just two weeks on from Computex, Thermaltake has new products to launch. This week, Thermaltake has unveiled the new MAGFloe 360 Ultra ARGB Sync and MAGFloe 420 Ultra ARGB Sync AIOs, which promise to combine striking visuals with peak performance.
The centrepiece of the MAGFloe Ultra series is its 3.95-inch square LCD with a 480×480 resolution. This full-colour panel transforms your cooler into a dynamic canvas for personal expression, as users can keep a real-time eye on CPU and GPU metrics, display system information, or even add a touch of flair with GIFs, personal photos, and videos. This is easily managed through Thermaltake's TT RGB Plus software or TT PlayLink mobile app, adding personality and practical utility to any high-performance build.
In a pioneering move for Thermaltake AIOs, the MAGFloe Ultra introduces swappable reversed fan blades. This design allows builders to alter airflow direction without purchasing additional fans, simplifying push-pull configurations and adapting to various case layouts. It's a thoughtful touch that reduces cost and clutter and ensures optimal cooling performance and visual harmony within a meticulously crafted system. Further streamlining the building process is the updated MagForce 2.0 magnetic connection mechanism. Fans can now be daisy-chained with a single cable, while upgraded pogo-pin contact pads deliver enhanced stability and signal integrity for a clean and reliable installation.
Available in black and white finishes, the MAGFloe 360/420 Ultra coolers use 27-mm-thick radiators, a powerful yet low-noise pump, and a precision-engineered copper cold plate that work in unison to dissipate heat efficiently. Even at their peak 2000 RPM, the included fans maintain a commendable level of quiet operation. Lastly, these new AIOs are fully compatible with the Intel LGA1851 and AMD AM5 sockets.
KitGuru says: What do you think of the new MAGFloe AIO coolers? Would you like one of these for your rig?
The post Thermaltake’s new MAGFlow Ultra AIO coolers promise striking visuals and peak performance first appeared on KitGuru.Asus has just revealed its brand-new TUF Gaming Series Five displays. These are the 27-inch VG27AQML5A QHD monitor and the VG34WQML5A UWQHD monitor, both of which offer high refresh rates, low response times, and a suite of gaming features for users to explore.
Starting with the TUF Gaming VG27AQML5A, this 27-inch QHD IPS monitor boasts a 300Hz refresh rate and a 0.3ms response. If you value the immersion offered by curved monitors, you'll likely choose the VG34WQML5A, a UWQHD VA panel that delivers a 250Hz (OC) refresh rate and a 0.5ms response time. Both models benefit from the full suite of Series Five enhancements, ensuring an exceptional visual and interactive experience.
These enhancements include Adaptive Sync technologies like Nvidia G-Sync (VG27AQML5A only) and AMD FreeSync Premium, Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) Sync, and Gaming AI features, such as a dynamic crosshair (adjusts its colour to contrast with the background), Dynamic Shadow Boost, and the DisplayWidget Centre software. Both monitors also cover 95% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut and are VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified.
These two monitors come with HAS stands with tilt, swivel, and pivot capabilities. Each model also has a VESA 100×100 mounting point and a pair of 2W speakers. As for connectivity options, the VG27AQML5A has a DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1, an audio jack, and a USB-C 3.2 Gen1 port. On the other hand, the VG34WQML5A has 2x DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1, an audio jack, and a USB hub with 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen1 ports.
KitGuru says: Which of the two new TUF Gaming Series Five monitors do you prefer?
The post Asus launches new TUF Gaming Series Five QHD and WQHD gaming monitors first appeared on KitGuru.Earlier this week, fans spotted new advert slots within the loadout screen in Call of Duty. The move quickly sparked backlash but now, Activision has backtracked, claiming that it was all just a test that wasn't supposed to go public.
On the official Call of Duty Updates channel, Activision released the following statement: “A UI feature test that surfaced select store content in the Loadout menus was published in the Season 04 update in error. This feature has now been removed from the live game.”
Fans should no longer see the in-store item adverts in the loadout menu anymore. However, the fact that something like this already exists means there is a chance that it will return in some form or another. Call of Duty already has ads for store items in the splash screens when you first launch the game, but it seems clear that Microsoft wants to find more ways to convert players into premium skin buyers.
Of course, this year's COD is now in its final few months, as COD 2025 will be announced later this month. COD 2025 is expected to be one of the first Microsoft games sell for $80 at launch, following in Nintendo's footsteps with Mario Kart World.
KitGuru Says: There would be reasons for a free to play game to do this but Call of Duty is a full-priced title each year and is filled with microtransactions.
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AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT: 16GB MSRP $349, 8GB $299 AMD is expanding its line-up of RDNA 4 based GPUs with the affordably priced Radeon RX 9060 XT, which targets budget conscious, 1080p gamers. Competitive Performance In Its Class Improved Ray Tracing Many Software Updates Good Overclocking Potential More Efficient Than RDNA 3 High Power vs RTX...Following on from the RX 9070 and 9070 XT that hit the market earlier this year, AMD's RDNA 4 architecture is now going mainstream with the release of the RX 9060 XT. Just like the RTX 5060 Ti, this GPU is available in both 8 and 16GB variants, but it is the latter we are focused on today. With an MSRP of £315/$349, it is the only current-gen GPU to offer more than 12GB VRAM for less than £400, while it's still cheaper than even Nvidia's 5060 Ti 8GB. Interested? Let's take a closer look…
Just like the RX 9070 and 9070 XT, there's no reference (or MBA) card for the RX 9060 XT 16GB, and instead AMD sampled us with the ASUS Prime model. This card does come factory overclocked, but as regular readers will know, we manually test all GPUs at reference specifications for these day one reviews, so we can ensure that all testing is ‘apples to apples.'
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:48 9060 XT recap, specs
01:49 Test setup
02:46 Alan Wake 2
03:16 Black Myth: Wukong
03:43 Cyberpunk 2077
04:15 Dragon Age: The Veilguard
04:48 Final Fantasy XVI
05:10 Ghost of Tsushima
05:37 Horizon Forbidden West
06:12 Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
06:45 Plague Tale: Requiem
07:04 Ratchet and Clank
07:40 Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
08:08 Starfield
08:49 Performance summary
10:31 Cost per frame analysis
11:36 Ray tracing benchmarks
14:38 FSR 4
16:02 Meet the ASUS Prime model
16:46 Clocks, thermals, acoustics
17:52 Power draw + efficiency
19:36 Closing thoughts
| RX 9070 XT | RX 9070 | RX 9060 XT | RX 7600 XT | RX 7600 | |
| Architecture | RDNA 4 | RDNA 4 | RDNA 4 | RDNA 3 | RDNA 3 |
| Manufacturing Process | TSMC N4 | TSMC N4 | TSMC N4 | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Transistor Count | 53.9 billion | 53.9 billion | 29.7 billion | 13.3 billion | 13.3 billion |
| Die Size | 357 mm² | 357 mm² | 199 mm² | 204 mm² | 204 mm² |
| Compute Units | 64 | 56 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Ray Accelerators | 64 | 56 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Stream Processors | 4096 | 3584 | 2048 | 2048 | 2048 |
| Game GPU Clock | 2400 MHz | 2070 MHz | 2530 MHz | 2470 MHz | 2250 MHz |
| Boost GPU Clock | Up to 2970 MHz | Up to 2520 MHz | Up to 3130 MHz | Up to 2755 MHz | Up to 2625 MHz |
| ROPs | 128 | 128 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| AMD Infinity Cache | 64MB | 64MB | 32MB | 32MB | 32MB |
| Memory | 16GB GDDR6 | 16GB GDDR6 | 8/16GB GGDR6 | 16GB GDDR6 | 8GB GDDR6 |
| Memory Data Rate | 20 Gbps | 20 Gbps | 20 Gbps | 18Gbps | 18Gbps |
| Memory Bandwidth | 645 GB/s | 645 GB/s | 322 GB/s | 288 GB/s | 288 GB/s |
| Memory Interface | 256-bit | 256-bit | 128-bit | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Board Power | 304W | 220W | 160W | 190W | 165W |
First, let's take a quick look at the specs. The RX 9060 XT is built on the new Navi 44 die, measuring just 199mm², and it's worth pointing out this is a monolithic chip, so AMD is not using a chiplet-based design as per RDNA 3. In total, Navi 44 silicon packs in 29.7 billion transistors.
As a full implementation of Navi 44, the RX 9060 XT packs in 32 Compute Units, and each CU houses 64 Stream Processors, for a total of 2048 shaders. There's also 32 Ray Accelerators – one per CU – and 64 ROPs.
As for clock speed, the RX 9060 XT has the highest speeds of any RDNA 4 GPU so far, given it sports a rated game clock of 2530MHz and a boost clock of up to 3130MHz.
The memory configuration offers either 8 or 16GB of GDDR6 memory clocked at 20Gbps, operating over a 128-bit memory interface, for total memory bandwidth of 322 GB/s. 32MB of Infinity Cache is also present.
Power draw for the RX 9060 XT is rated at 160W Total Board Power (TBP), but we are using our updated GPU power testing methodology in this review, so read on for our most detailed power and efficiency testing yet.
The post AMD RX 9060 XT 16GB Review ft. ASUS first appeared on KitGuru.
Yesterday during the State of Unreal livestream, CD Projekt Red showcased a healthy chunk of gameplay from The Witcher 4. The tech demo showcased Ciri on a monster contract mission in the region of Kovir, which has not appeared in any of the previous games.
While CDPR did use this opportunity to confirm that The Witcher 4 will, at least in part, take place in Kovir, the tech demo was an isolated build, so it didn't contain any content actually taken from the game. Instead, what we saw is supposed to represent the level of fidelity and performance that the team is aiming for.
“This is a tech demo, and a first look at the cutting-edge technology powering The Witcher 4 – but not The Witcher 4 itself”, a CDPR spokesperson told VGC. “It showcases the powerful foundation we’re building in close collaboration with Epic Games to push open-world design further than ever before and the core systems and features we’re developing using Unreal Engine 5.”
It is worth noting something similar to this took place with The Witcher 3. An E3 tech demo showcased a version of the game that did not line up with the final product. The art and assets for the game are likely to be heavily tweaked throughout development.
KitGuru Says: What did you think of the tech demo? Do you think we'll get a similar level of fidelity and performance in the final game?
The post The Witcher 4 gameplay demo created separately from main game first appeared on KitGuru.Back in 2023, SEGA announced that they had acquired Rovio – the team behind the classic smartphone game Angry Birds. It appears the studio has been hard at work under SEGA, with a new collectible card game – Sonic Blitz – having been officially announced for mobile devices.
Making the announcement via a press release, SEGA officially detailed the previously-leaked Sonic Blitz, writing:
“Sonic Blitz is a collectible card game with an emphasis on lightning-fast gameplay that is easy to jump into at any time. Sonic Blitz draws on the rich roster of characters in the Sonic the Hedgehog universe to create a diverse pool of cards that players can collect, upgrade, and assemble into strategic decks to take on opponents in fast-paced one-on-one battles that unfold in a matter of minutes.”
Seemingly inspired by the success of Marvel Snap, Pokemon TCG Pocket and the like, SEGA isn’t wasting any time in getting the game in the hands of users, confirming that Sonic Blitz “will move into a technical launch in the Philippines starting today. During the technical test period, the game will be available for download on iOS and Android devices directly from the App Store and Google Play Store in the Philippines.”
Curiously, though unlikely to be the case, the company seems to suggest that a global launch is not guaranteed, writing: “The purpose of the limited technical test is to identify and resolve potential issues that may arise, as well as identifying gameplay improvements and evaluating the overall player experience. During this period, the Sonic Blitz developers will be actively looking into the game’s metrics and performance to determine its potential for a future global launch.”
Sonic has a massive roster of popular characters within its IP, and so creating a digital card game makes sense. Whether it will see the same success as Pokemon TCG Pocket and Marvel Snap, we will have to wait and find out.
KitGuru says: What do you think of Sonic Blitz? Is SEGA jumping on the bandwagon too late? Who’s your favourite Sonic character? Let us know down below.
The post SEGA announces Sonic Blitz for iOS / Android first appeared on KitGuru.It’s become a bit of a joke at this point to speculate on the release date for Hollow Knight Silksong, given how we’ve been waiting for more than 6 years now since its initial announcement. That said, it seems as though finally – FINALLY – Silksong could be almost upon us, with the game’s Steam page currently seeing a ton of behind-the-scenes activity.
As discovered by ResetEra user CommodoreKong, the Steam page for Hollow Knight Silksong has seen a bunch of changes over the past day, with SteamDB noting 3 separate updates to Silksong’s package in the past 24 hours.
Prior to this, the last package update was roughly a year ago – though no real activity has occurred since all the way back in 2019 when the game was first announced and added to the database.
As mentioned, rumours have persisted for years regarding when we might finally get to play Hollow Knight: Silksong. That said, the stars do seem to be finally aligning, with the game being present at the Switch 2 Direct alongside a 2025 release year – as well as a slight tease from Xbox in recent months.
Could this all be hopium? Maybe, but given the fact that we are about to enter ‘not-E3’ season, now would be the time for an announcement.
KitGuru says: Are you still excited for Silksong? Can it live up to the half a decade of hype? When do you think the game will launch? Let us know down below.
The post Hollow Knight Silksong Steam page updated for the first time in over a year first appeared on KitGuru.Earlier this year, a rumour popped up claiming that God of War was set to receive a surprise spin-off title some time in 2025. Though little else was known at the time, insiders have now revealed it to be a 2.5D metroidvania.
In the wake of the announcement that Sony would be hosting a State of Play on the 4th of June, known industry insider Tom Henderson was asked about the rumoured God of War spin-off and whether it will be present at the show.
In response, Henderson claimed to be “Hearing a lot of scuttlebutt about the 2.5D/metroidvania game or whatever it will be, yeah” – indicating that it could indeed be announced at the State of Play.
Interestingly however, the insider added that the game “Seems to be much smaller in scale than what I initially thought,” though no further elaboration was made.
Despite persisting for over two decades now, the God of War franchise has remained mostly static in its presentation and genre – with the original trilogy and its spin-offs being hack and slash spectacle fighters with a slight emphasis on puzzles and platforming.
Of course, we’ve since gotten the God of War soft ‘reboot’ in 2018 followed by Ragnarok in 2022 – both being over-the-shoulder action-adventure oriented titles with a more Souls-like inspired combat alongside RPG elements.
That said, a 2.5D metroidvania God of War could actually work really well, especially if it leans more closely to the original trilogy’s gameplay. Regardless, it will be exciting to see exactly what Sony Santa Monica has in store.
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