Corsair has introduced the Frame 4000D LCD RS ARGB, a new high-end mid-tower chassis that integrates a fully functional 14.5-inch touchscreen directly into the case structure. Building on the modular design of the Frame series, this updated model combines the utility of a secondary display with significant cooling and structural improvements.

The standout feature is the pre-installed Xeneon Edge display. This 14.5-inch AHVA panel offers a native resolution of 2560×720 and supports five-point multitouch. Designed to function as a secondary Windows display, it connects to the user's GPU via HDMI or DisplayPort over USB-C. The screen is intended for real-time system monitoring via iCUE widgets, displaying chat or music applications, or serving as a dedicated dock for AI tools, allowing users to offload tasks from their main monitor.

Beyond the screen, the case has been refreshed with stronger steel panels and optimised airflow. It ships with four RS120 PWM ARGB fans (three as front intake and one as a rear exhaust) with motherboard-controlled lighting. The interior is highly adaptable, featuring the InfiniRail Fan Mounting System, which supports up to 13 fans in total and dual 360 mm radiators.

The chassis supports the latest reverse-connector motherboards (such as ASUS BTF and MSI Project Zero) for cable-free aesthetics. It also accommodates large graphics cards up to 430 mm in length, supported by an integrated anti-sag arm. The front I/O has been upgraded to include three USB Type-C ports, one of which supports 20 Gb/s speeds.

LCD mounting kits for both the Frame 4000D and Frame 5000D series are available for £43.31/$39.99/€51.03 and £54.14/$49.99/€63.79, respectively, allowing users to retrofit their current cases with the necessary glass panel and housing to support the screen. However, users opting for the upgrade kit must purchase the Xeneon Edge display separately for £219.99/$249.99/€259.90. As for the Frame 4000D LCD RS ARGB, it's now available for £299.99/$399.99/€349.90.

KitGuru says: Do you have a Corsair Frame 4000D/5000D? Would you be interested in upgrading it to add an Xeneon Edge display?

In the past, Activision kept things fresh for Call of Duty fans by switching between one of its ‘mainline' series every year. You would get Black Ops one year, Modern Warfare the next, and then another title like COD: WWII or Advanced Warfare thrown into the mix as well. That has changed in recent years with back-to-back Black Ops and Modern Warfare releases – something that Activision intends to stop doing.

In a message shared by Activision this week, the publisher acknowledges disappointment in incremental releases, like the back-to-back releases of Modern Warfare 2 & 3, and then 2024 and 2025's back-to-back releases of Black Ops 6 and Black Ops 7. The message comes after reports that Black Ops 7 sales took a significant dip compared to last year's Black Ops 6.

“Our strategy going forward is changing”, Activision said. “We will no longer do back-to-back releases of Modern Warfare or Black Ops games. The reasons are many, but the main one is to ensure we provide an absolutely unique experience each and every year.”

Activision says that Call of Duty is still “very strong” but the fact that this statement is being made suggests that Black Ops 7 has indeed ushered in a ‘down' year for the franchise. It is unclear why Activision dropped its ‘three pillar' approach to Call of Duty to begin with, but it likely had something to do with capitalising on the popularity of Modern Warfare and Black Ops, which are still to date the most popular sub-series in the Call of Duty arsenal. Unfortunately, they didn't factor in the idea that fans would get bored without the multi-year break between releases.

KitGuru Says: I quickly began tuning out COD when they began doing back-to-back releases in 2022 and 2023. Double dipping on Modern Warfare and Black Ops has already gotten old. Give Sledgehammer some creative freedom back and let them continue to try and establish a true ‘third pillar'.

Last night, Bethesda quietly rolled out the new Switch 2 version of Skyrim. The moment came and went with little in the way of hype build up and now we know why that may be. The Switch 2 version of the game eats up far more space than the original, and you get very little in return for that. 

The original version of Skyrim Special Edition for the Nintendo Switch required less than 15GB of storage space to install. The Switch 2 version of Skyrim is only available in its Anniversary Editon form. Due to the extra content added by the Creation Club mods, as well as the addition of higher resolution textures, means that the Switch 2 edition of Skyrim requires over 50GB of storage space to install. This is almost as big as Cyberpunk 2077, which is a far more dense and graphically intensive title.

On the Switch 2, Skyrim players can expect to see higher resolution textures, improved shadows and denser vegetation, essentially moving from a low/medium graphics preset to a high graphics preset. For resolution, you'll get dynamic 1080p in handheld mode, or up to 1440p while running the Switch 2 docked. Unfortunately, whether you are playing docked or handheld, the frame rate remains capped at 30FPS, just as it did on the original Nintendo Switch.

This frame rate cap is pretty disappointing considering that Skyrim is a near 15-year old game, and other handhelds like the Steam Deck are capable of running the game at 60FPS, as are competing game consoles like the Xbox and PlayStation. Even Cyberpunk 2077 manages to achieve a 40FPS performance mode, and that is a game that should not look as good as it does or run as well as it does on the Switch 2. In all, this gives the impression that the Switch 2 edition of Skyrim had very little extra work put into it to truly get the most out of Nintendo's new hardware.

KitGuru Says: If we had been talking about Oblivion Remastered here, then I would have been more accepting of a 30FPS frame rate cap, but this is Skyrim. It looks the same as it did a decade ago, but with hardware advancements, it should at least run better than it did a decade ago. Unfortunately, that is not the case here. 

Today, AMD officially released its new Radeon 25.12.1 graphics driver. This is a rather big update for Radeon graphics card users, as it is the first to implement support for the new FSR Redstone suite of features. 

Previously known as FSR 4, with this update, AMD is dropping ‘numbered' FSR releases from its portfolio. Moving forward, AMD will simply refer to FSR features by their proper names, so FSR Upscaling, FSR Frame Generation, FSR Ray Regeneration etc.

FSR Redstone is the first version of AMD's upscaling tech to make use of Machine Learning, bringing it closer to Nvidia's rival DLSS in how it functions. This should bring improvements to the visual presentation of upscaled FSR images and it should also bring a good boost to image quality for those using FSR Frame Generation.

On top of improved upscaling and frame generation, the new FSR feature suit also includes Ray Reconstruction to improve performance in supported ray-traced or path-traced games. In all, there will be around 200 titles supporting the latest FSR technologies, although you'll need at least an RX 9000 series graphics card to make full use of the new features.

Some of the confirmed supported titles include Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Cyberpunk 2077, Hell is Us, Mafia: The Old Country and even Grand Theft Auto V. In these games, RX 9070 XT users can expect an average performance boost of 3.5x when using FSR.

You can download the latest Radeon graphics drivers HERE.

KitGuru Says: Will you be testing out any FSR titles now that the Redstone driver is available? 

When UploadVR visited Valve headquarters to try Steam Frame, we heard comments echoing the strategies at Google and Apple.

There's an APK for that in Galaxy XR and thousands of iPad apps available day one on Apple Vision Pro. Meanwhile, the verified program for Steam Frame is poised to bring the value of Steam to your face wherever it is. Today, the only constant companion for most VR headsets is a Windows PC, but the time is coming when a Steam Deck, iPhone, iPad or Nintendo Switch may become an even more useful companion in VR.

Valve's trade-offs in Steam Frame's modular design have many prospective buyers fretting over the details. Developers are still reeling from the shift from Quest to Horizon – as Meta shifts strategies yet again – releasing games like Civilization VII and Vampire Survivors in VR along the way. Developers exploring Android XR and visionOS are figuring out what they can build in the space between fully immersive VR apps and traditional flatscreen content.

When it comes to Valve, we asked them about ideas like "spatial computing" and "mixed reality" being pursued elsewhere. Neither concept is really present in Valve's initial Steam Frame with black and white passthrough, though there's a lot of potential for sensing add-ons through the nose port.

Here's how Valve's Jeremy Selan replied about the focus of their first headset to carry the Steam name:

"As a strong Index user, someone who worked on it and has spent major portions of my adult life working on that and the Vive, when I think about playing VR, I have to make an intentional choice. So I'll be like, you know what? I want to go do VR. So I go to the room that has my PC and has my base stations installed. And I start playing that. But then sometimes, if I'm in another room and I'm like, well, maybe I should just take out my Deck and I start playing those games. And that choice I personally think is one of the highest friction bits remaining."

"Sure you can expect that when you put it on because it's SteamOS you hit the power button and you're fast into your game without the base station setup. Yeah, you can do [that] in any environment, but the ability to put on the headset and to see your Steam catalog in front of you where you can just choose a VR game or choose a non-VR game – it makes me play VR more. And it really reduces the impediment or the friction of even having to think about that distinction."

"We see the lines between VR and non-VR content really being blurred because they should just be games and you should be able to have devices that let you enjoy them. And this is our first stab at that."

We expect to have a review of Steam Frame in 2026 and will always bring you the latest. For more, you can dive into our nearly three-hour discussion from the day of the headset's announcement.

Corsair has announced a new partnership with CD Projekt RED to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Cyberpunk 2077. The collaboration introduces the Corsair x Cyberpunk 2077: Arasaka Edition collection, a limited-edition series of peripherals inspired by the game's megacorporation, Arasaka.

The centrepiece of the lineup is a special-edition K65 Plus Wireless keyboard. This 75% mechanical board comes equipped with Corsair's pre-lubed MLX Red switches and features a custom aesthetic heavy on Arasaka branding. The chassis and keycaps are adorned with the corporation's logos and insignias, including detailing on the rotary dial. It is important to note that this specific model will be available exclusively in the NA layout.

Accompanying the keyboard is a themed version of the M75 Wireless lightweight gaming mouse, which sports the Arasaka three-limbed tree emblem on its shell. Completing the desktop setup is the MM300 2XL anti-fray cloth mouse pad. This extended surface features a technical schematic design of the game's iconic Mantis Blade cyberware, tying the collection together with lore references.

Pre-orders for the limited-edition gear are now open. The collection will be available globally through Corsair's official store and the CD Projekt RED Gear website while stock lasts. The keyboard costs £159.99/€169.99/$169.99, the mouse costs £89.99/€99.99/$99.99, and the mouse pad costs £39.99/€49.99/$49.99. Alternatively, you can buy the mousepad and keyboard bundle for £179.99/€199.99/$199.99 and the three-piece collection for £249.99/€269.99/$269.99.

KitGuru says: Are you a fan of Cyberpunk? Interested in any of the gear Corsair and CDPR worked on?

Noctua and Prusa Research have introduced two new Prusament PLA filaments in Noctua’s signature colours – Noctua Beige and Noctua Brown. Combining Prusa’s renowned in-house manufacturing quality with Noctua’s iconic palette, the filaments are ideal for PC builds, mods, and DIY projects that integrate Noctua fans.

Like other Prusament PLA products, the new filaments are manufactured in-house in Prague, ensuring flawless quality, tight tolerances (±0.02mm), and maximum colour accuracy. They offer convenient handling, low warpage, high hardness, and a smooth finish, making them suitable for both beginners and advanced users.

Carefully fine-tuned to match Noctua’s iconic colours, the new variants eliminate the guesswork of colour-matching 3D prints with Noctua fans. Whether printing official models from Printables.com, custom PC parts, or accessories, these filaments are the perfect choice for a visually consistent build with Noctua's signature fans.

“We’ve always admired how the maker community utilises our fans and creates parts that enable new applications,” said Roland Mossig, Noctua CEO. “Teaming up with Prusa Research to offer filaments in our signature colours feels like a great way of giving back to the community.”

Josef Prusa, Founder and CEO of Prusa Research, added: “Building PCs has always been common here in the Czech Republic, and I remember using Noctua fans in my own builds. I’ve seen so many projects trying to match Noctua’s colour scheme without success. I’m really happy we got to team up with Noctua to bring these colour-matched filaments to the market.”

The Prusament PLA Noctua Beige and Brown filaments are available now via Prusa’s online store for EUR 32.99 / USD 32.99.

KitGuru Says: This is great news for the 3D printing enthusiasts out there, as you'll now be able to mod away without messing with the visual theme of your Noctua-cooled PC.

Sharkoon has expanded its mechanical keyboard portfolio with the release of the Skiller SGK50 S3 Ultimate Rev2, a new compact board that embraces a nautical aesthetic. Moving away from standard chassis designs, this latest iteration features an ocean-themed design that extends across its abrasion-resistant, dye-sub PBT keycaps (OEM profile).

The keyboard uses a 75% layout, a form factor that continues to gain popularity for its ability to save desk space while retaining essential function keys. Under the keycaps, users will find pre-installed Sharkoon linear switches for responsive actuation. However, enthusiasts looking for a specific feel are not locked into the stock configuration, as the board features a hot-swappable PCB that allows easy switch replacement without soldering. Moreover, it features VIA support and RGB backlighting, giving users functional and aesthetic layers of customisation to play with.

After gathering user feedback, Sharkoon has implemented features to improve acoustic performance. The build features a polycarbonate positioning plate rather than a traditional metal one, paired with double-layer silicone dampening and pre-lubed stabilisers. These design choices are intended to reduce unwanted resonance and provide a softer and more refined typing sound. Another nice touch is the two-stage feet.

To complete the desktop aesthetic, Sharkoon has bundled a matching Skiller SGP30 D4 XXL mouse mat with the keyboard, ensuring a cohesive visual theme right out of the box. Additionally, it also includes a switch and a keycap puller. The Sharkoon Skiller SGK50 S3 Ultimate Rev2 is currently available for €99.90.

KitGuru says: Although a bit pricey for a wired keyboard, the inclusion of an XXL mouse pad adds some value to the package.

Back in early 2024, a rumour first popped up claiming that Ubisoft had greenlit the development of an Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake. Since then, we’ve heard various bits and bobs surrounding the project – including the extent to which they plan to alter the game’s overall formula alongside its expected release date. While Ubisoft themselves have yet to make any official announcements, a listing for ‘Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced’ has popped up on game rating boards.

As discovered by ResetEra user ‘–R’ the Pan-European Game Information (PEGI) ratings board has published a listing to their site for a game titled ‘Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced’.

Though the page is no longer accessible, its listing seems to suggest that an official announcement from Ubisoft is imminent.

As mentioned, talk surrounding a Black Flag remake has persisted for a couple years now, with recent claims suggesting that the project could arrive as soon as March of 2026.

Given the fact that this supposed remake has now been publicly listed, it seems only a matter of time before the title is officially announced – perhaps during the 2025 Game Awards? We will have to wait and see.

KitGuru says: Do you have high hopes for the Black Flag remake? What do you think of the name? What other AC titles would you want to see get the full remake treatment? Let us know down below.

As we near the end of the year, many different media services have started to release their annual wrap-up lists, letting you get a peek at your past 12 months of activities. As they have done for many years now, PlayStation’s annual Wrap-Up has now gone live, giving you a full recap of your 2025 in gaming.

Making the announcement via the PlayStation Blog, Sony officially confirmed that 2025’s PlayStation Wrap-up is now live, writing:

“From today through January 8, 2026, PS5 and PS4 players can access their PlayStation 2025 Wrap-Up experience to view their gaming achievements for the year, including most played games and genres, total hours played across single-player and multiplayer titles, a personalized PlayStation Plus playlist, and trophy milestones.”

As of writing, the site is giving an internal server error due to the sudden increase in user traffic. That said, alongside the above, PlayStation’s Wrap-up for 2025 also details some more niche stats including “insights around gameplay with accessories like PlayStation VR2, PlayStation Portal remote player, as well as your most used DualSense wireless controller design.”

Like with previous iterations, those who take part in this year's wrap-up will receive a couple bonus digital items, namely “a unique glass-themed avatar as well as access their summary card.”

End-of-year summaries are always fun to take a look at. Whether it be for music, shows, or in this case games, being able to reflect on your past 12 months of media consumption is interesting; for the sake of curiosity if nothing else.

KitGuru says: Do you enjoy annual wrap-ups? What does your 2025 summary look like? Which game did you play the most throughout the year? Let us know down below.

Housemarque’s Returnal is still one of the PlayStation 5’s best first-party exclusives, with the 2021 title offering a compelling mix of 3rd-person shooting, arcadey movement and combat wrapped up in a rogue-like bow. Since its release, the game has garnered a ton of praise with Sony even going on to acquire Housemarque. Now officially under the PlayStation banner, Housemarque’s latest project – Saros – has been confirmed to be shown off at the 2025 Game Awards.

Making the announcement via Twitter, the official PlayStation page confirmed that Saros will be shown off at the upcoming Game Awards, writing: “Come back stronger. Get a new look at Saros @thegameawards this Thursday, Dec 11.”

For the uninitiated, Saros was first unveiled earlier this year during February’s State of Play alongside a 2026 release year. Though a new IP, the follow-up to Returnal has clearly been influenced by it, with what little was shown off so far indicating that it will build on Returnal’s mechanics while offering a greater amount of meta-progression.

All that said, we have yet to see much from the game, with the initial announcement trailer primarily being vibes-focused. As such, it will be highly exciting to get a proper taste of exactly how Saros looks and plays in just a few days' time.

KitGuru says: Are you excited for Saros? What did you think of Returnal? Do you prefer Rogue-likes/lites with more or less meta-progression? Let us know your thoughts down below.

Beat Saber gets a Coldplay Music Pack next week, and the band's hosting a free concert event on Meta Horizon later this month.

Revealed earlier today, Meta confirmed it's partnering with iHeartMedia to bring Coldplay's worldwide concert tour, Music of the Spheres, to Meta Horizon with a free immersive experience. Kicking off on December 30 at 11am PT, it's using stereoscopic 180-degree VR and that's based on the band's stint at Wembley Stadium.

While the full track list hasn't been revealed yet for Music of the Spheres: An Immersive Experience, Meta confirmed that featured songs include 'Yellow', 'Fix You', 'Viva La Vida', 'A Sky Full Of Stars', and 'feelslikeimfallinginlove'. Free Coldplay avatar merchandise has also been promised, and that's now available via the Avatar editor in VR or the concert pages on iOS and Android.

As for Beat Saber, today's blog post also revealed that the rhythm game's receiving a Coldplay Music Pack on December 18. This includes 12 new songs for $14.99 or $1.99 for individual tracks.

While this introduces a new environment “inspired by the band’s live shows,” it's unclear whether this shares the same track list from the upcoming immersive experience or uses different songs.

Finally, following its original appearance in 2022, Coldplay is also returning to fitness app Supernatural in the US and Canada with three new workouts. Starting on December 29, this includes two multi-intensity Boxing and Flow workouts, which Meta states will blend older singles like 'Fix You' and 'Viva La Vida' with more recent releases like 'feelslikeimfallinginlove' and 'WE PRAY'.

For the past generation or so, Capcom has been in the upper echelon of video game developers / publishers, with many of their titles not only being critical hits, but commercial ones too. While Capcom has primarily focused on its major IPs in recent years, the publisher has expressed interest in bringing the likes of Mega Man and Devil May Cry back into the limelight.

As part of the company’s latest Integrated Report, Capcom COO Haruhiro Tsujimoto revealed that the publisher has plans to revitalise many of its more ‘niche’ franchises, stating:

“We consistently release two to three major new titles each year, but recognize the need to grow our pipeline going forward. Capcom owns a wealth of globally popular brands, such as Mega Man, Devil May Cry, and Ace Attorney. We aim to expand our user base and improve our performance through new releases, remakes, and ports of titles in these series to new hardware. By enhancing brand power and cultivating loyal fan bases, we will grow these into core IPs.”

While Capcom is of course home to many different popular IPs, there are a few which stand above the rest, with the likes of Resident Evil and Monster Hunter dwarfing all other franchises sales-wise.

Given the lineage of Capcom however and the potential within many of their lesser-supported franchises, it is encouraging to see them willing to give some of their more medium-tier IPs a chance to become something greater.

KitGuru says: What do you think of Capcom in 2025? Have they been focusing too much on Resident Evil and Monster Hunter? Which of the three franchises listed above would you want to see become a core IP the most? Let us know down below.

For Day 10 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar we are teaming up with AOC to offer another great gaming monitor. This time around, our prize is the AOC AG276QZD2, which offers up a QD-OLED panel with a 280Hz refresh rate.

The AOC AG276QZD2 is an excellent gaming monitor. The QD-OLED panel means the winner can expect true blacks and fantastic colour performance, as well as an ultra-low 0.03ms response time, HDR support and up to a 280Hz refresh rate, making it an ideal monitor for both single-player and competitive multiplayer games.

How to Enter:

To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is head over to our competition announcement post on Facebook, HERE. In the comments, leave an answer to the following question – How fast is your current monitor?

This competition is open in the UK and EU.

The winner will be picked randomly shortly after 11AM GMT December 11th, and a new competition will be announced for Day 11. The chosen winner has 48 hours to respond, if we do not hear from them, a new winner will be picked.

Terms and Conditions: This competition is open in the UK and EU, starting at 11AM GMT on December 10th and ending at 10:59AM GMT on December 11th. Due to the busy Christmas season, prize deliveries could take longer than usual, and some prizes may not ship until January. In compliance with GDPR, we will not collect or store any personal information as part of this competition. Once the winner has been contacted and their prize received, personal details will be deleted from our email servers. Your details will not be shared, we respect your privacy.

KitGuru Says: Good luck to all who enter, we'll be back tomorrow morning to announce a winner and turn the calendar over to Day 11!

In a post published yesterday over at VideoCardz.com, a report has emerged of a stay of execution for AMD's budget AM5 chipset, the B650. According to this report "AMD informed motherboard…