Back in 2022, it was reported that Sony had entered into talks with Amazon to develop a live-action adaptation of the console maker’s highly-popular God of War franchise. While production was off to a slow start, work on the project appears to now be progressing smoothly, with the actor set to take on the role of Kratos having now been officially announced.

Making the official announcement, the Amazon Prime page confirmed that Ryan Hurst is set to play Kratos in the upcoming God of War Amazon show.

For the uninitiated, Hurst is best known for his role as Opie in Sons of Anarchy. That said, in an interesting twist of fate, Hurst actually voiced Thor in 2022’s God of War Ragnarok.

Speaking on this announcement, the team at Sony Santa Monica wrote: “Congratulations to Ryan Hurst who will be stepping into the role of Kratos for the upcoming God of War live action series! We're excited to see his take on Kratos as he joins the legendary ranks of T.C. Carson and Christopher Judge who have each shaped this character in unforgettable ways.”

While details on the project remain relatively light, Amazon’s God of War show will reportedly consist of at least two Seasons, with the first being 10 episodes long. Filming for the project is set to begin in March, and so hopefully we will get to see some promotional images of Hurst as Kratos sooner rather than later.

KitGuru says: Are you looking forward to the God of War show? What do you think of this casting announcement? Who were you expecting to take on the role of Kratos? Let us know down below.

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Moon Studios has officially announced that No Rest for the Wicked has reached the milestone of one million copies sold in its PC Early Access version. This achievement was reached on Steam just days before the launch of the “Together” update, scheduled for January 22nd.

In an official statement, the developer thanked the community for believing in the project from the start, emphasising that player support was instrumental in shaping the action RPG into its current form. The studio, famously known for the Ori franchise, reinforced that the world of Wicked will become significantly larger and more shared with the arrival of new social features next week.

The “Together” update promises to redefine the gameplay experience by introducing a cooperative system for up to four players in persistent Realms. Unlike other titles in the genre, players can share a world without a host being online, enabling independent progression. Combat has also received significant adjustments, featuring improved AI that allows enemies to react naturally and desperately when cornered or outnumbered and friendly fire in online mode.

Beyond battles, users can collaborate on housing construction, craft items through the Scribe Table and explore the new Compendium. Originally released in April 2024, the game continues to expand steadily, with full versions planned for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

KitGuru says: With the long-awaited co-op mode arriving next week, the game is finally getting the social features many fans have been asking for since its debut.

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Intel's desktop and high-performance laptop CPU update may be closer than expected, with fresh chatter around the Arrow Lake Refresh suggesting a launch window of March or April 2026. This positioning places the update only just after Intel's major January push for Core Ultra Series 3 Panther Lake series.

The claims come from Golden Pig Upgrade (via Tom's Hardware), who wrote and posted alongside a screenshot of the Geekbench entries we've covered. These entries show the top-tier refresh models, specifically the Core Ultra 9 290K Plus for desktops and the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus for flagship-class notebooks.

This March/April launch window suggests a carefully staged rollout for Intel's 2026 lineup. With Panther Lake-H systems hitting global availability later this month, a spring refresh for Arrow Lake could allow Intel to maintain momentum in its current product stack without overshadowing the debut of its 18A-based mobile architecture. This strategy creates a bridge to Nova Lake, the next major architectural shift currently slated for late 2026. Nova Lake is expected to introduce a new LGA 1954 socket and up to 52 cores, making the 200 Plus series the final push for the LGA-1851 ecosystem.

The Arrow Lake Refresh appears to be an exercise in refinement rather than revolution. The update focuses on incremental tuning, such as modest clock adjustments, improved binning, and enhanced support for higher memory frequencies, such as DDR5-7200 and beyond. With these refinements, these CPUs can offer a performance bump with minor changes, reserving the major architectural breakthroughs for Nova Lake when it launches. Whether these improvements are enough to sway buyers will likely depend on the final retail pricing and how the refreshed parts compete against AMD's recently launched Ryzen 9000 series, especially the X3D models.

KitGuru says: Even if it won't revolutionise the CPU consumer market, this refresh will make Intel maintain some relevance in its segments until Nova Lake arrives.

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Gamemax has officially introduced the Nex C53 panoramic case, a compact yet capable case designed to provide a seamless visual showcase for your hardware. The primary draw is its panoramic view layout, with borderless tempered glass that offers an unobstructed view of the internal components. It also supports hidden-connector (BTF) motherboards, which should allow for cable-free interior that maximises airflow and aesthetics.

The internal structure of the Nex C53 (via TechPowerUP) has been designed to accommodate almost anything, including graphics cards up to 410 mm in length and CPU air coolers up to 175 mm tall. Space efficiency is achieved through a front-mounted PSU layout that optimises space while providing enough room for a 360 mm top-mounted radiator. Cooling is handled by up to seven 120 mm or five 140 mm fans, with four ARGB fans pre-installed. This includes three 120 mm reverse-blade fans at the bottom to draw in fresh air and one rear-mounted exhaust fan.

The chassis also features a dual-layer top panel that replaces exposed dust filters and an adjustable multi-angle fan bracket that allows builders to direct airflow where it is needed most. To ensure long-term stability, an integrated GPU support bracket is included to prevent card sag and protect the motherboard’s PCIe slots. Connectivity options in the front I/O panel include a USB Type-C Gen 2×2 port and two USB 3.0 ports. The Gamemax Nex C53 is launching in black and white variants, with the black version priced at $64.99 and the white version at $69.99.

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KitGuru says: Gamemax is making a strong play for the entry-level market by offering full BTF motherboard compatibility and a front-mounted PSU design at a very aggressive price point. Would you consider the Nex C53 for a budget build?

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