A recent leak suggests that AMD might be using an older architecture for one of the Ryzen Z2 series APUs. The leak claims that the Ryzen Z2 A might be using the Van Gogh architecture, the same architecture found in the Steam Deck APU.

The Ryzen Z2 series already features various architectures, including Rembrandt, Hawk Point, and Strix Point. AMD is reportedly planning to add two more: the Ryzen Z2 A and the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme. The latter is understood to be an enhanced version of Strix Point, featuring an integrated NPU. The architecture of the Z2 A, however, has been a source of speculation.

Hoang Anh Phu now claims that the Ryzen Z2 A is based on the “Van Gogh” APU found in the Steam Deck. This APU features a 4-core Zen 2 CPU and an 8-CU RDNA2 GPU. This would mean that the Ryzen Z2 A, like the Ryzen Z2 G, would be an RDNA2-based APU designed for handheld devices.

Based on what has been said about this series, the Ryzen Z2 is becoming increasingly complex, with a somewhat confusing naming scheme. The current Z2 lineup already encompasses a mix of CPU architectures (Zen 2, Zen 3+, Zen 4, and Zen 5) and GPU architectures (RDNA 2, RDNA 3, and RDNA 3.5), making it difficult to determine which APUs feature specific architectures.

The first handheld devices based on the Ryzen Z2 APUs are expected to be released later this year, but to date, we are not aware of any console that will utilise the Ryzen Z2 A. However, based on the specifications we have for this APU, we guess that it will be used in entry-level consoles.

KitGuru says: Do you think it makes sense to launch an APU based on GPU and CPU architectures that are now five to six years ago?

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Frostpunk 2 is barely six months old but we are already starting to hear about the next installment in the survival strategy series. According to 11bit's latest earnings report, the company is targeting a 2027 release date for Frostpunk 3. 

11bit Studios, the team behind the Frostpunk franchise, has confirmed that a third game is now in the works. In the company's latest earnings report, they confirmed that “the next project set in the Frostpunk universe” is now in development, adding that they plan to launch “as early as 2027”.

The decision to begin work on Frostpunk 3 followed the cancellation of a different game, known as Project 8, a move intended to lower the company's operating costs.

In addition to Frostpunk 3, 11bit Studios is also working on another unannounced game. However, this project is more ambitious and isn't expected until 2029 at the earliest. Nothing else has been revealed publicly about this secret project.

KitGuru Says: It seems a little early to be talking about Frostpunk 3 but hopefully the game's early development start doesn't mean a lack of DLC for Frostpunk 2. 

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Team Group continues to refine its diverse storage portfolio with the launch of the X2 MAX USB 3.2 Gen 2×1 Portable SSD and S5 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Flash Drive.

The Team Group X2 MAX USB 3.2 Gen 2×1 Portable SSD supports USB 3.2 Gen 2×1 and delivers transfer speeds of up to 1,000MB/s. Featuring both dual Type-A and Type-C connectors, the X2 MAX ensures broad compatibility across a wide range of devices, including the latest PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, as well as PCs and laptops. With up to 2TB of storage and weighing only 12g, the X2 MAX eliminates the need for additional adapters or cables.

The Team Group S5 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Flash Drive utilises Chip On Board technology, ensuring data integrity to protect important files in various environments. Available in capacities ranging from 32GB to 512GB, it packs a USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface that achieves read speeds of up to 140MB/s at 128GB capacities and up, or 100MB/s for 32GB and 64GB models.

The X2 MAX USB 3.2 Gen 2×1 Portable SSD comes with a five-year warranty, while the S5 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Flash Drive is backed by a lifetime warranty.

KitGuru Says: If you are in the need of compact and portable storage, Team Group has some great options on the table.

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The Lian Li Lancool 207 is being updated for 2025. The new version of the case boasts a large, customisable LCD display on the front panel, and comes with four pre-installed fans, removing the need to worry about picking up extra case fans for airflow.

The new LANCOOL 207 Digital is now equipped with a 6-inch customisable LCD display. The screen boasts a 720×1600 resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, and a brightness of 500 nits, ensuring crisp and vivid visuals. Controlled through L-Connect 3 software, users can monitor their system’s CPU, GPU, and fan performance metrics at a quick glance. In addition to customisation, the display also serves as a secondary screen via a USB connection, offering added versatility for multitasking or system monitoring. In Offline mode, the LCD remains functional even when the system is powered off, displaying the time and date for continuous utility.

​Retaining its predecessor's innovative internal layout, the LANCOOL 207 Digital features a recessed motherboard design and a front-mounted PSU, optimising space utilisation and airflow within the chassis. This configuration maximizes clearance for high-end GPUs and keeps the case size to a minimum while providing easy access to the PSU ports, streamlining the building experience for both novice and experienced PC enthusiasts.

You can find the full specs for the Lian Li LANCOOL 207 Digital below:

Model	LANCOOL 207 Digital
Case Type	Tower Chassis
Dimensions	(D) 455.6 x (W) 219 x (H) 456mm
Color	Black
Material	Steel 4.0mm tempered glass Aluminum
Motherboard Support	ATX (Width = 240mm) MICRO-ATX MINI-ITX
Expansion Slot	7
Storage	2 x 3.5ʹʹ HDD or 2.5ʹʹ SSD
GPU Length Clearance	375mm(Max)
CPU Cooler Height Clearance	180mm (Max.)
PSU	ATX (Under 160mm)
Fan Support	(Front) 2 x 140mm (Pre-installed) (Top) 3 x 120mm / 2 x 140mm (Bottom) 2 x 120mm (Pre-installed) (Rear)1 x 120mm
Radiator Support	(Top) 360 / 280 / 240
I/O PORTS	1 x Power Button 2 x USB 3.0 1 x USB type C 1 x Audio
Dust Filters	1 x Bottom
Screen Type	6” LCD
Screen Resolution	720 x 1600 Pixels
Screen Refresh Rate	60 Hz
Screen Brightness	500 Nits

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Same as the LANCOOL 207, the LANCOOL 207 Digital is designed with cooling in mind right out of the box, featuring two pre-installed 140mm high-airflow PWM fans at the front and two 120mm PWM fans at the bottom to ensure immediate heat dissipation to the GPU.

​The LANCOOL 207 Digital is available starting this month, priced at $109.99.

KitGuru Says: Are you planning a new PC build for 2025? Are you considering a Lian Li case for the job?

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Intel was among the first GPU vendors to introduce dedicated generative AI software. Their AI Playground software, optimised for Intel Arc GPUs and integrated graphics solutions is described as an “AI HUB,” as it can run chat-based Large Language Models (LLMs) in addition to generating images. While widely praised for its user-friendliness, AI Playground's limitation to Intel hardware has been a drawback for some.

However, the accessibility of AI Playground might be expanding soon. Intel has recently released the source code, making AI Playground open source, allowing developers to download, customise, and contribute to the codebase. This should hopefully expand support to other hardware that's not developed by Intel.

Intel AI Playground is described as an AI PC software that enables AI picture generation, image styling, and chatbots on a PC with an Intel Arc GPU. AI Playground makes use of libraries from GitHub and Huggingface, but note that some may not be available in all locations worldwide.

AI Playground supports several Gen AI libraries and models, including image diffusion options like Stable Diffusion 1.5, SDXL, Flux.1-Schnell, and LTX-Video, as well as LLM options such as Safetensor PyTorch LLMs for DeepSeek R1 models, Phi3, Qwen2, Mistral, and GGUF, OpenVINO TinyLlama, Mistral 7B, Phi3 mini, and Phi3.5 small.

KitGuru says: Do you use local generative AI tools? Have you ever tried Intel AI Playground? 

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AMD is reportedly preparing to unveil two new Radeon RX 9000 series graphics cards in the coming weeks: the RX 9060 XT and the unexpected Radeon RX 9070 GRE. Some people suggested the latter may replace the RX 9070 non-XT in some regions. However, based on the newly reported specs, that might not be the case.

According to VideoCardz, the Navi 48-based RX 9070 GRE will feature 3,072 Stream Processors (48 CUs), indicating that a portion of the GPU's cores will be disabled, as Navi 48 has 64 CUs. To compensate for this, the RX 9070 GRE is expected to boast higher clock speeds than the RX 9070, potentially reaching a boost clock of 2.79GHz. This configuration yields an estimated 17.1 TFLOPS of compute performance, which is slightly lower than the RX 9070's 18 TFLOPS.

Further differentiating the RX 9070 GRE is its memory configuration. The GRE variant is rumoured to utilise 12GB of GDDR6 memory across a 192-bit memory bus. This is a step down from the RX 9070 (and XT) and RX 9060 XT 16GB, which employ 16GB of memory running at 20Gbps. Consequently, the memory bandwidth of the RX 9070 GRE will be 432GB/s.

Based on these specs, it appears that AMD is aiming to introduce a product that effectively bridges the performance gap between the RX 9070 and the RX 9060 XT, even if it may have less memory. The international availability of this new Navi 48-based graphics card remains uncertain. However, the rollout in China is said to be planned for this quarter.

KitGuru says: Do you think the Radeon RX 9070 GRE will find its place in the current GPU market? What kind of performance do you expect from this card?

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Earlier this week, Ubisoft announced that they would be present during this year’s Star Wars Celebration Day to show off the second story DLC for Star Wars Outlaws – A Pirate’s Fortune. Ahead of this however, Ubisoft seemingly accidentally published all the details early.

In a video uploaded to YouTube (which has since been made private), Ubisoft detailed the upcoming story DLC for Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune.

Set to arrive on the 15th of May, this DLC will have players “Embark on a mysterious adventure with Kay and Nix to explore the Khepi system and learn what it takes to be a true leader. Team up with legendary pirate Hondo Ohnaka and face off against Stinger Tash and her Rokana Raiders as you infiltrate the Khepi Tomb to uncover the secrets and hidden treasures it holds.”

The trailer itself was rather short, clocking in at just over a minute long, and so it is likely that Ubisoft plans to go into more depth during the event itself – with this video serving more as a closing trailer.

Regardless, we won’t have to wait long to find out, as Star Wars Celebration 2025 kicks off today.

KitGuru says: Are you looking forward to A Pirate’s Fortune? What do you hope to see changed/added with this DLC? Could it have the potential to elevate the game’s overall experience? Let us know down below.

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The SilverStone SETA A2 has been around for a while, but we thought it was still worth a look given it offers a range of features to suit all types of PC builds. These include great potential for cooling with mesh panels, large radiators and loads of fans supported, flexible motherboard support including back connect, alongside compatibility for big graphics cards and a huge amount of storage options for both 2.5 and 3.5-inch drives. Let's dive straight in and take a closer look.

Timestamps:

00:00 Start
00:41 Options, pricing, size, weight
02:00 A closer look at the panels
04:46 Massive Storage capabilities
05:50 GPU support / anti sag bracket
06:16 Cooling support
07:48 Mobo Support
08:19 PSU support
08:44 Back of case
09:18 Right Hand Side
10:50 The Cables
11:21 The Floor
12:29 Accessories
13:19 Test System
13:55 Building Into The System
14:05 Thermal Performance / Noise Output
15:33 James' notes and closing thoughts

Features:

• SETA A2 front panel boasts a fully perforated mesh design complemented by four 140mm pre-installed fans (3 x front, 1 x rear) for unobstructed airflow and optimal cooling performance.
• The motherboard tray supports up to an EATX motherboard, including back-connect designs such as MSI Project Zero and Asus BTF.
• As well as a massive 438mm space for graphics cards (with drive cages removed), 420mm top, side and front-mounted radiators, 190mm tall CPU air coolers and up to thirteen fans.
• It also supported flexible storage options with space for up to sixteen 2.5-inch or up to ten 3.5-inch drives.

Specifications:

• Case Type: ATX Mid-Tower
• Dimensions (LxWxH): 5 x 244.7 x 521.4mm
• Net Weight: 14.2 kg
• Material: Steel, plastic, tempered glass
• Motherboard Support: SSI-CEB, Extended ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
• Back Connect Motherboards: Yes
• Expansion Slots: 8
• Storage bays: 3.5″ / 2.5″ x 8, 3.5″ / 2.5″ x 2 [1], 3.5” x 1 , 2.5” x 3
• Max GPU Length: 438mm
• MAX GPU Height: N/A
• MAX GPU Width: N/A
• Max CPU Cooler Height: 190mm
• Max PSU Size: ATX
• Pre-installed Fans: 3 x 140mm (Front) 1 x 140mm (Rear)
• Fan Support: 120mm x 3 / 140mm x 3 (Top) 120mm x 3 / 140mm x 3 (Front) 120mm x 1 / 140mm x 1 (Rear) 120mm x 1 / 140mm x 1 (Bottom) 120mm x 3 / 140mm x 3 (R/H Side)
• Radiator Support: 120mm / 140mm / 240mm / 280mm / 360mm / 420mm (Top) 120mm / 140mm / 240mm / 280mm / 360mm / 420mm (Front) 120mm / 140mm (Rear) 120mm / 140mm / 240mm / 280mm / 360mm / 420mm (R/H Side)
• Dust Filters: Bottom Nylon
• Font I/O: USB Type-C x 1, USB 3.0 x 2, Audio x 1, Mic x 1, Power, Reset, LED buttons
• LCD Screen: N/A

Thermal Performance Testing

To simulate thermal demand we run the Cinebench R23 multi-thread benchmark and 3DMark Speed Way stress test simultaneously in a loop for 30 minutes to load the system fully. This gives the CPU and GPU enough time to reach constant steady-state temperature. With this data, we can compare how the system handles the thermal demand and measure peak noise levels.

Thermal performance is measured with the case in various configurations, such as the default, with the tempered glass left-hand side panel removed and with the front panel removed to see how these configurations affect the CPU and GPU temperature. During testing, only stock case fans are used unless otherwise specified. All water pumps are set to maximum RPM and fans are set to a custom RPM curve by the Motherboard software/BIOS.

All temperature measurements are presented as Deltas – meaning the ambient temperature has been deducted from the CPU temperature giving us a Delta. Data shown in the charts represent the average component temperature over the length of the test as measured by HWiNFO and then the last 15 minutes of the data are calculated to get the average. The ambient temperature during thermal tests is between 19-20⁰C.

Test System Specification:

• CPU – AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
• Motherboard – ASROCK X870 Steel Legend WiFi
• Graphics Card – MSI RTX 5080 Gaming Trio White
• Memory – 32GB (2 x 16GB Modules) Corsair Dominator Titanium DDR5-6000
• Storage – 1TB Corsair MP600 Elite PCIE Gen4 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD
• CPU Cooler – SilverStone ICEMYST 420 AIO liquid cooler
• Power Supply – SilverStone Decathlon Series DA1000R ATX 3.0 / PCIE 5.0 Ready
• Case fans – Stock
• Chassis – SilverStone SETA A2 White/Rose Gold
• Operating System – Windows 11

Thermal Performance Overview

We tested the case thermals with a 420mm AIO CPU cooler installed in the roof and with the case in several different configurations. The default configuration shown in the charts is with a 420mm roof-mounted AIO, the stock case fans installed and all case panels and dust filters fitted.

In the default configuration, the case does a good job of keeping the CPU and GPU cool, with average load temperatures of 58°C over ambient for the CPU and 53°C over ambient for the GPU, which is what we would expect for this configuration under high load. Adding a couple of fans to the power supply shroud as intake has a small effect on GPU temperature, dropping it by 2°C, but the CPU temperature is unchanged.

Adding side intake fans has a similar effect, dropping GPU temperature to 51°C over ambient. However, removing the mesh panels and the glass has the most significant effect on CPU and GPU thermals, which suggests that the mesh panels cause some airflow restriction, but it's not enough to cause any concern.

Noise

In any configuration, the test system runs relatively quietly as the case provides good airflow and cooling, especially with a 420mm AIO installed. Adding three side intake fans very slightly increases idle noise, but the lowest load noise output is with the glass side removed, as the system is at its coolest here with lower fan speed. But in any configuration, the system shouldn’t be too loud if you accurately configure a custom fan curve, and it will stay cool, too.

Closing Thoughts

If you need a large mid-tower ATX case with extensive hardware support, great cooling options and masses of storage drive space, then the SilverStone SETA A2 could be the perfect fit. However, the drive bays on the left side do necessitate some compromises, such as the maximum graphics card length and radiator installation. Removing a couple of the drive bays increases the max GPU length to the case's full supported length, so you can still have a decent combination of drives and a big GPU.

It's good to see that SilverStone includes all those drive bays in with the price of the case, some vendors will charge extra for additional storage bays like this. The GPU anti-sag bracket is also a handy included feature, and so is the rotatable PCIe slot bracket and the removable top and front radiator mounts. You may not need all the drive bays, but at least they are there if you do. Build quality of the case is great too, it's up there with some of the best for sure.

There's only a few minor negatives with the case, I had trouble installing a SilverStone power supply from the rear (which is the way it should be installed) due to the labels on each side of the power supply being thick, causing a very tight fit. There are some caveats with 420mm radiator installation too – although the case supports three 420mm rads (top, front and side) they cannot be installed simultaneously. However, SilverStone says the top and front can be installed together, so that’s good for custom cooling enthusiasts.

The other gripe I have is with the fans; they are only voltage controlled and not PWM, even though the included fan hub is PWM. This seems like an odd decision as these days PWM fans surely can't cost much more to vendors, so I don’t know why SilverStone doesn’t include PWM fans; they are just better for the end user.

Other than those minor faults, the SETA A2 is a good case with decent out-of-the-box cooling, great hardware and radiator support, and it has some useful features built in. For £150 it's a very solid option, especially for users who need tonnes of storage drives.

The SilverStone SETA A2 is available to purchase now from Scan in black for £149.99 HERE and pre-order in white/rose gold for £159.98 HERE.

Pros: 

• High build quality and solid feel.
• Excellent for storage and radiator support.
• Good airflow and cooling.
• Great cable management / easy installation.

Cons:

• Some power supplies might be difficult to install from the rear.
• Included fans are voltage control only.
• Arrived with one faulty fan.

KitGuru says: If you use your PC for more than just gaming and need tonnes of storage, then this could be the perfect case for you.

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Ever since Marvel Rivals launched late last year, fans have been waiting to see whether the game’s contemporary – Overwatch 2 – could compete with what seemed to be a genre-shifting entrant into the market. In a welcome announcement, the upcoming Season 16 for Overwatch 2 is set to add a surprising amount of new content.

Releasing the official trailer for Overwatch 2 Season 16: Stadium, Blizzard detailed the brand new game mode which comprises the namesake of this upcoming Season.

Set to go live on the 22nd of April, Stadium is a wholly new game mode for Overwatch, described as a: “best-of-7, multi-round way to play Overwatch 2, where two teams of five face off in magnificent arenas as they purchase upgraded items and powers to radically transform their Heroes—all experienced through our new third-person camera.”

The announcement that this new mode will be played in 3rd person is of particular note due to the fact that its ‘rival’ Marvel Rivals is played with a 3rd-person perspective. Is this a coincidence? Unlikely, especially as many ex-Overwatch players flocked to the competing title.

Whether this new game mode and perspective will go down well with both old and new fans alike, we will have to wait and see. That said, it is encouraging to know that Blizzard at least seems to be trying.

KitGuru says: Are you looking forward to Season 16? What do you think of the new mode? What about the 3rd-person perspective? Let us know down below.

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Since its arrival in 2023, Lords of the Fallen has received a ton of post-launch support from CI Games, releasing multiple ‘Final’ updates, all of which brought quite significant changes. In a move which shouldn’t surprise anyone at this point, Lords of the Fallen has gotten yet another major update, with Version 2.0 available now.

Making the announcement via a blogpost, CI Games officially detailed version 2.0 for Lords of the Fallen, claiming “This isn’t just a polish job. It’s a refined beast that proves the studio’s grit and player feedback can forge something truly special.”

With that, just some of the changes made include:

• Full shared co-op progression with cross-play
• Free friend’s pass for “the entire adventure”
• Further gameplay enhancements
  • Improved weapon responsiveness
  • Enhanced lock-on
  • Smoother evasions and movement animations
  • Better combat audio
• Lamp Guidance mechanic
• Character creator overhaul
• UI improvements
• Revamped tutorial
• A dedicated jump button

Given just how many updates Lords of the Fallen has received over the years, it’s surprising to see so much still being improved upon. Hopefully version 2.0 finally represents what the team at CI Games wanted Lords of the Fallen to be all along.

KitGuru says: What do you think of the update? What change/addition do you appreciate the most? How different is 2.0 to the launch version? Let us know your thoughts down below.

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One of the biggest surprise hits from the recent rise in adaptations of video games into film/TV was Peacock’s Twisted Metal. Released back in 2023, a second season was officially announced during last year’s Game Awards. Now, we’ve gotten our first look at the second series – alongside the announcement of its July release date.

Releasing the ‘Date Announcement’ teaser trailer to YouTube, Peacock confirmed that Season 2 of Twisted Metal is officially coming in time for the peak of Summer; set to premiere on the 31st of July.

For the uninitiated, the first season of Peacock’s Twisted metal was a surprise success, achieving an audience Rotten Tomatoes score of 93% following its release back in July of 2023 – setting records for the streaming service despite a less-than-promising marketing reveal.

Given the fact that the show has already proven itself, it will be interesting to see how much attention the second season gets. Its synopsis reads as follows:

“Following the revelations in the season one finale, John and Quiet find themselves entering the deadly TWISTED METAL tournament, a sinister demolition derby hosted by a mysterious man known as Calypso. As they try to survive an onslaught of dangerous new foes and familiar faces alike, including the murderous clown Sweet Tooth, things get complicated for John when he reunites with his long-lost sister, the vigilante Dollface.”

KitGuru says: What did you think of Twisted Metal Season 1? Are you excited for its follow-up? Will you be checking it out day-one? Let us know down below.

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Kioxia's latest drive for the consumer market space is the Exceria Plus G4, the company's first Gen 5 consumer-orientated SSD. Using a combination of a Phison controller and Kioxia 218-layer NAND, it offers sequential read and write speeds of up to 10,000MB/s and 8,200MB/s, respectively.

At the time of writing, the Exceria Plus G4 lineup consists of just two capacities, 1TB and 2TB (the drive we are looking at here). At the heart of the drive is a Phison PS5031-E31T 4-channel controller paired up with Kioxia's BiCS8 218-layer 3D TLC NAND.

Kioxia rates the Sequential performance of the 2TB Exceria Plus G4 as up to 10,000MB/s for reads and up to 8,200MB/s for writes. The 1TB drive gets the same 10,000MB/s figure for reads, but writes are down to 7,900MB/s. Random performance is quoted as up to 1,300,000 IOPS for reads and up to 1,400,000 IOPS for writes for both drives.

The 2TB drive gets a TBW endurance rating of 1,200TB while the 1TB gets 600TB, and Kioxia backs the drives with a 5-year warranty.

Physical Specifications:

• Usable Capacities: 2TB.
• NAND Components:  Kioxia BiCS8 218-layer 3D TLC NAND.
• NAND Controller: Phison PS5031-E31T.
• Cache: none, DRAM-less design.
• Interface: PCIe Gen 5 x4, NVMe 2.0.
• Form Factor: M.2 2280.
• Dimensions: 80.15 x 22.15 x 2.38mm.
• Drive Weight: 5.7g.

Firmware Version: EVFAJ1.0

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Recently Acer announced a free £99 accessory bundle for UK gaming monitor buyers. Now, you can get some freebies when buying a new RX 9000 series GPU. 

The Acer Predator BiFrost and Acer Nitro RX 9000 series graphics cards are now available, covering both the RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT. If you pick one of these cards up via Overclockers UK, then you'll also get a £50 Steam voucher, which you can use to buy whatever you want from the Steam Store.

Pre-orders for Acer's RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT graphics cards are now live in the UK. Once you've pre-ordered and received your graphics card, you'll need to register your purchase with Acer, which will require a copy of your receipt. Once that has all been approved, you'll be sent a digital code to redeem your Steam credit.

With the next Steam Sale just around the corner, now is a great time to have some extra credit handy on your account, and as we've seen from our earlier reviews, the RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT are both highly capable gaming graphics cards.

You can find Acer's redemption page with all of the T&Cs, HERE. You can pre-order Acer BiFrost and Acer Nitro RX 9000 series graphics cards at OCUK, HERE.

Discuss on our Facebook page, HERE.

KitGuru Says: Are you planning on picking up an RX 9070 soon? What game would you pick up with your Steam voucher? 

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Since the launch of Xbox Cloud Gaming, Microsoft has been planning to enable the option for game buyers to ‘stream their own games', without needing to make sure the title is available on Game Pass. This year, the feature finally went live, and the library is already quickly growing. 

You already have the option to stream games like Assassin's Creed Mirage, Animal Well, Atomic Heart, Balatro, Baldur's Gate 3, Cyberpunk 2077, Dying Light 2, The Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters and more. As of yesterday, eight more titles are available to stream, including:

• Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
• Kill It With Fire
• LEGO Marvel Superheroes
• Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 2
• Monster Jam Showdown
• Squirrel with a Gun
• Subnautica 2
• Wanderstop

Another nineteen titles are listed as ‘coming soon' including:

• Agatha Christie Murder on the Orient Express
• Amerzone: The Explorer’s Legacy
• Barton Lynch Pro Surfing
• Bratz Flaunt your fashion
• Construction Simulator
• Empire of the Ants
• Mandragora
• PAW Patrol Grand Prix
• Paw Patrol World
• Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate
• Predator: Hunting Grounds
• SpiderHeck
• Starship Troopers: Extermination
• Steep
• Teardown
• The Game of Life 2
• Undisputed
• Way of the Hunter
• Wizard of Legend II

Initially, a game had to be on Game Pass in order for you to stream it via Xbox Cloud Gaming, but now that is no longer the case, with more and more non-Game Pass titles being supported. All you have to do is own the game and from there, you can access it via Xbox Cloud Gaming on TVs, smartphones, console, and virtually any device that supports a web browser.

Discuss on our Facebook page, HERE.

KitGuru Says: Have you tried Xbox Cloud Gaming in the past 12 months? What was your experience with it like? 

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If the leaked screenshots or Xbox Support leaks weren't enough to convince you, then perhaps this will. Bethesda's own website has now been updated with mention of the Oblivion remake. 

Ahead of next week's reveal, Bethesda updated its website with details about The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. While not public facing, fans seeking further evidence of the game's existence found references to the game using the Inspect Element tool to view the Bethesda.net website's code.

The newly surfaced evidence quickly began doing the rounds on Reddit. This is the latest in an ongoing saga. After leakers first claimed that the Oblivion Remake would be coming this month, fans were sceptical, but then, the Virtuos web admins forgot to make their database private and as a result, trailer screenshots for the new version of Oblivion hit the internet, confirming the news.

Days later, the official Xbox Support account on X responded to a fan confirming that the game would be releasing on the 21st of April, and that it would be a day-one Game Pass title.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is a bit more ambitious than its title implies. VIrtuos has been hard at work completely updating the game's graphics and assets and has made tweaks to combat and other systems. It is far more involved than a simple remaster, which typically sees a game's code being updated to unlock resolutions and frame rates to higher values, with little else changed.

Discuss on our Facebook page, HERE.

KitGuru Says: I think we have all the evidence we need now to be confident in the Oblivion remake arriving this month. 

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Blooper Team had a very successful 2024 thanks to their well-received remake of Silent Hill 2. Now, Blooper Team is back with a new game in 2025, an original IP called Cronos: The New Dawn. 

In Cronos: The New Dawn players will be sent into the post-apocalyptic future, but thanks to time travel shenaningans, you'll also be spending some time in 1980s-era Poland.

In the gameplay trailer, we learn that defeated enemies may not stay dead for long. If players don't burn their fallen foes, they can be absorbed by other enemies, making them stronger.

The game promises a mix of Sci-Fi, time travel and horror. Cronos: The New Dawn will release for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S later this year.

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KitGuru Says: Blooper Team has had some hits and misses along the way. What do you think of their new IP so far based on the gameplay trailer? 

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As the Nintendo Switch 2 uses an Nvidia GPU, we were all expecting the console to support features like DLSS and even G-Sync for Variable Refresh Rate. At first, Nintendo did state that the Switch 2's display was VRR capable, but mentions of the feature have since been scrubbed from the website. 

Variable Refresh Rate comes in handy on consoles when running games at up to 120FPS. Getting a locked 120FPS is a challenge even on PC, so utilising VRR removes issues like screen tearing, keeping the image stable and fluid. With titles like Metroid Prime 4 set to feature 120Hz modes, fans were pleased to see that VRR was supported. Unfortunately, the situation has now taken a turn.

Oliver Mackenzie on X noticed that mentions of VRR have been removed from the Nintendo Switch 2 pages in several regions, including the US, Canada and Japan.

Nintendo has not yet commented publicly on this. Interestingly, the change coincides with another site update, revealing more details on Mario Kart World, which is set to be the Switch 2's major launch title in June.

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KitGuru Says: It would be a big shame if the 120Hz Switch 2 display did not support VRR. There is no reason it shouldn't, as the Nvidia chip at the centre of the console almost certainly does and nowadays, most displays on the market are VRR capable. 

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Any time there is a big, hyped-up game release, scammers are usually lurking with fake beta invites. The Witcher 4 is the latest example of this, with CD Projekt Red warning against fake beta scams for the game.

In a series of tweets last night, CD Projekt Red confirmed on the official Witcher account that scam beta emails are now doing the rounds. This exact same situation took place with Cyberpunk 2077 several years ago, despite the fact that CD Projekt Red had cancelled plans for multiplayer in the game.

At this point in time, The Witcher 4 has no multiplayer component announced. Typically, public beta tests only take place for multiplayer titles, so while there could be a beta for something like Project Sirius, there is no doubt in my mind that there will not be a beta test for The Witcher 4. With that said, CD Projekt Red has kept the door open for potential future betas.

Here is CD Projekt Red's full statement:

Recently, we've been getting reports from some community members that they've been invited to a beta test of The Witcher 4 — this is a scam! We've been taking the necessary steps to take this fraudulent messaging down. That said, if you receive any invites to or stumble upon news of one, we kindly ask you to report the scam using the tools available to you in your email client or the social media platform you are using. Remember: professional monster slayers don't fall for scams; they see right through them and slay them!”

The door is kept open for official beta tests in the future, with CD Projekt Red adding: “P.S. Should we ever organize any beta tests in the future, you will hear about it first, as always, via our official social media and websites”.

With all of that said, it is still far too early for a publicly playable build of The Witcher 4 to be available. CD Projekt recently confirmed that the game would not be releasing in 2026, meaning it is still at least two years away at the earliest.

Chances are, we'll see similar beta scams playing out later this year in the build-up to Grand Theft Auto 6, so stay vigilant, and always triple check for a spoofed email address in your inbox.

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KitGuru Says: Hopefully nobody ends up getting caught out on this. There may well be a beta for the multiplayer spin-off, but that is still a long way down the line. The likelihood of us seeing one for a blockbuster, Triple A, single-player RPG, is very slim.

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Nvidia has announced the next round of titles for GeForce Now. This week, eleven more games will join the cloud gaming library, including Crytek's much loved extraction shooter, Hunt: Showdown 1896. 

Hunt: Showdown 1896 is coming to PC Game Pass as of today, opening the game up to millions of new players. Those with a Game Pass subscription can link their Xbox and GeForce Now accounts to stream Game Pass titles via Nvidia's cloud gaming service, which in my experience is the superior option for anyone looking to stream games, rather than run them locally. This can be particularly handy for something like the Steam Deck, as you'll get higher performance, assuming your internet connection is good enough to keep up.

Here is the full list of titles joining GeForce Now this week:

• Forever Skies (New release on Steam, available April 14)
• Night Is Coming (New release on Steam, available April 14)
• Hunt: Showdown 1896 (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass April 15)
• Crime Scene Cleaner (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass April 17)
• Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree (New release on Steam, available April 17)
• Tempest Rising (New release on Steam, Advanced Access starts April 17)
• Aimlabs (Steam)
• ContractVille (Steam)
• Gedonia 2 (Steam)
• MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics (Steam)
• Path of Exile 2 (Epic Games Store)

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AMD is rumoured to be preparing a new Radeon GPU targeting the mid-range market, offering a direct competitor to the newly released Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti. Similar to Nvidia's approach, this new card is expected to be available in two memory configurations: 16GB and 8GB. However, the reception to Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti launch may influence AMD's decision on whether to proceed with this strategy.

The most pressing question surrounding this rumoured GPU is its release timeframe. While the veracity of the rumours remains uncertain, Apoleon (via videocardz) reported that the RX 9060 XT announcement would happen sometime in May, while others like Hoang Anh Phu were a bit more specific. The latter claims these cards will be announced at Computex 2025 and released two weeks later.

The RX 9060 XT will likely be powered by the Navi 44 GPU, necessitating a 500-550W PSU, and will likely utilise traditional 8-pin power connectors. Intriguingly, the RX 9060 XT is rumoured to boast significantly higher boost clock speeds than the RX 9070, potentially by as much as 700MHz. This clock speed advantage could translate to a substantial performance increase compared to previous generations of AMD GPUs. The GDDR6 memory speed is expected to be 20Gbps, a slight improvement over the 18Gbps found on the RDNA 3-based RX 7600.

Pricing is still unknown but like the RX 9070, we expect it to be very competitive with Nvidia's direct competitor graphics card, which in this case, would be the newly launched RTX 5060 TI.

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Corsair's Void series has undergone multiple iterations over the years, consistently positioned as a mid-tier offering within the company's gaming headset portfolio. It’s been a while since we’ve seen a new Void headset, with most recent releases being in the Virtuoso and ‘HS’ product lines. Well that’s about to change with the release of the Void Wireless V2. Featuring 50mm drivers, support for Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio and a lightweight 303g design, will this be a new favourite for gamers?

Timestamps:

00:00 Start
00:51 Pricing / Warranty
01:10 Design, features and Build Quality
04:51 Real world / Dolby Atmos / EQ
05:48 Comfort
06:32 Mic Test
07:20 Battery Life
08:10 Connectivity
08:42 iCue Integration
10:14 Closing Thoughts

Specifications

• Audio Driver – Custom 50mm Neodymium
• Frequency Response – 20Hz – 20 kHz
• Impedance – 32 Ohms @ 1kHz
• Sensitivity – 116dB (± 3dB)
• Mic Type – Omni-directional
• Mic Impedance – 2.2k Ohms
• Mic Frequency Response – 100Hz – 10kHz
• Mic Sensitivity – -40dB (± 3dB)
• Dimensions – 105(L) x 170(W) x 193(H) mm
• Weight – 303g
• Warranty – 2 years

We don't yet have a buy link but the Void Wireless V2 will be available for £99.99.

Pros:

• Very comfortable.
• Lightweight.
• Impressive spatial audio performance.
• Dolby Atmos support.
• Solid battery life.

Cons:

• RGB can be distracting while wearing the headset.
• Too much plastic used in the adjustable parts (headband and yokes).
• Software needed for full customisation.

KitGuru says: The Void V2 has great spatial audio performance and a long lasting battery, it's only slightly let down by the plasticky construction.

 

 

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OCCT is now available for Linux. This marks the culmination of three years of development, primarily focused on overhauling the software's underlying infrastructure. This expansion opens up new testing possibilities across a broader range of hardware, including gaming handhelds running SteamOS.

The Linux version of OCCT aims to replicate the functionality of its Windows counterpart, providing a comprehensive suite of tools for system stability and performance analysis. According to the OCCT developers, the feature set of the Linux and Windows versions is “exactly the same”, allowing for consistent cross-platform hardware testing.

With OCCT, users can test their CPU, GPU, and memory under heavy workloads to assess system stability and resilience. The software also monitors crucial system parameters, including temperature, voltage, and power consumption. OCCT for Linux is designed to be compatible with various popular Linux distributions, including Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Red Hat, and Arch Linux. Moreover, the Linux version features a simplified and intuitive interface, making it accessible to users of all technical skill levels.

While the Linux version was previously available in beta, it required a subscription. Now, it's freely available to all users. A paid version remains an option for those seeking advanced professional testing features or wanting to remove pop-up advertisements.

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Sharkoon has entered the CPU air cooling market with its new A series, comprising of three models: the A40, A50, and A60. These tower-style coolers are available in matte black, with or without RGB lighting, and white with RGB, offering a range of aesthetic choices.

The new Sharkoon A-series can be divided into single-tower models, such as the A40 and A50, and dual-tower models, like the A60. All three models feature copper heat pipes in direct contact with the CPU, with the A40 using four heat pipes, the A50 five, and the A60 six. The A40 and A50 are sized the same, with 120x72x153 mm, while the A60, due to its dual-tower design, is slightly larger at 120x125x156 mm. The coolers are rated for Thermal Design Power (TDP) values of 220W (A40), 230W (A50), and 260W (A60).

All Sharkoon A-series coolers utilize fluid dynamic bearing fans. However, while the A40 and A50 feature a single fan, the AA60 comes equipped with two, as is common for dual-tower coolers. Notably, only one fan in the dual-fan A60 RGB Black/White configuration offers RGB illumination.

These fans feature nine blades and a 4-pin PWM connection for precise speed control. They operate within a speed range of 500-1,800 RPM, delivering a maximum airflow of 121.55 m³/h, a static pressure of 2.90 mm H₂O, and a maximum noise output of 30 dB(A).

The Sharkoon A-series CPU coolers offer wide CPU socket compatibility, supporting Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/1150/1151/1155/1156/1356/1366/2011/2066 and AMD Socket AM5/AM4/AM3/AM2/FM1/FM2 CPUs.

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Forza Horizon 5 marks one of the biggest first-party Xbox games to come to PS5, with the open-world racing title set to drop onto Sony’s system later this month. Ahead of this, the game has broken one final player count barrier – surpassing a total of 45 million players.

As shared by ‘VGT Gaming News’ via BlueSky, Forza Horizon 5 has officially reached a new player milestone with over 45 million players.

For context, since its launch back in 2021, Horizon 5 quickly sped past 15 million players in just two months. This then increased to 28 million total within 15 months – later being pushed to over 32 million by August of 2023.

Of course, as with all first-party Microsoft titles, total players does not equate to total copies sold, with Microsoft-published games being a day-one addition to Game Pass.

All that said, with a total user base now established, it will be interesting to see how quickly following the PS5 version’s launch that Forza Horizon 5 grows to 50 million players total.

KitGuru says: Are you excited for Forza Horizon 5? How many copies do you think have been pre-ordered so far? Could Forza sell 10 million copies on PS5 alone? Let us know your thoughts down below.

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Since the explosive popularity of the Battle Royale genre, we’ve seen most major publishers have a go at developing and releasing their own BR entries. Some have succeeded while most failed. Years on from their first attempt with Hyperscape, Ubisoft is reportedly working on another Battle Royale shooter – this time inspired by Apex Legends.

As reported by the publication Insider-Gaming, Ubisoft is currently working on a new battle royale game. Codenamed ‘Scout’ this BR shooter is said to be “so heavily inspired by Respawn Entertainment’s highly successful Apex Legends that it was once used as the thumbnail for the project.”

Beyond this, it’s not known exactly how many elements of Apex Legends are being used for inspiration – though the characters and their unique abilities are reportedly one of their focuses.

While we are way past the heyday of the battle royale gold rush, Ubisoft seems keen to take on EA’s Apex Legends directly, with one source telling Insider-Gaming “I think the goal is to capitalize on the player count of Apex dropping and [Ubisoft higher-ups] thinking there’s room in the market for another hero Battle Royale.”

While the battle royale genre in specific is not necessarily as oversaturated as many would have you believe, the overarching live-service space is one which is heavily competed for.

Given this, it will be interesting to see how Ubisoft pitches this project ‘Scout’ and whether they’ll be second-time…third-time…fourth-time lucky.

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In the past couple years, we’ve seen the famous Kaiju Godzilla feature in multiple video game projects from Call of Duty to Dave the Diver. Despite this, there has not been a dedicated Godzilla game in years. That said, the IP owners (Toho) have now announced plans for a dedicated console title.

In a report by Bloomberg (and collated by the fansite Godzilla-Movies), IP owner Toho announced a number of new projects set in the Godzilla universe planned to release over the coming years.

Of course, there will be new films, anime, merch and more, but by far the most interesting revelation was in the announcement of their intentions to release a dedicated game for home consoles – something which we have not seen since 2014’s critically-panned Godzilla for PS3/4.

Despite his presence throughout the entire history of video games, Godzilla has yet to receive a proper dedicated video game which offers more than the surface-level destruction that projects of its ilk typically resort to.

Of course, with nothing else to go off of, it’s far too early to make any guesses about what exactly the game will entail – and just as importantly which studio will be developing it.

KitGuru says: What do you think of Toho’s statement? What would you want from a Godzilla title? Did you get any enjoyment from the 2014 game? Let us know down below.

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Back in 2023 during the FTC lawsuit against Microsoft, the console maker was made to hand over a bunch of internal documents – some of which leaked online. Amongst the unannounced projects was an Oblivion and Fallout 3 Remaster. With the former now all-but-confirmed, one insider has offered an update on the status of the latter.

Following the unofficial confirmation of the much-rumoured Oblivion remaster, some fans have moved their attention towards one of Microsoft’s other leaked projects – the Fallout 3 remaster.

One fan took to Twitter to ask known industry insider NateTheHate: “have you heard anything new in regards to fallout 3 remastered?”

In response, Nate replied “It'll be a while before we see it”. While not much to go on, it is nice to know that we shouldn’t be waiting with bated breath for the announcement. If Microsoft chooses to take a similar route to that of Oblivion, we may not hear any official word until the game is near its release.

All that said, with the leaked details for Oblivion claiming major improvements across many aspects from combat to movement and more, hopefully the Fallout 3 Remaster receives a similar refresh – perhaps by adding actual first-person shooting this time. We will have to wait and see.

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Intel's Bartlett Lake-S isn't a new architecture, but it has yet to be released for something available to the general public. While the architecture had been rumoured for several months prior, Intel clarified that, despite being part of the Core 200 series, Bartlett Lake-S is specifically designed for networking and edge computing applications, but now, new chips based on this architecture may become available to regular consumers for the first time. 

Early leaks of this architecture hinted at the possibility of a variant without E-cores, which has captured the attention of some. The prospect of a pure P-Core variant, potentially featuring 12x P-Cores instead of the 8x found in 14th-generation CPUs, has generated significant interest. This idea has resurfaced, suggesting it might not be entirely off the table.

The Core i7 251E represents the current top-tier offering within the Bartlett Lake-S series, featuring a 24-core configuration (8P + 16E). But this may not be the full extent of the lineup. Overclocker Toppc (via HXL), known for his close ties to MSI, recently shared a screenshot from the AIDA64 changelog, explicitly referencing Bartlett Lake-S. While Toppc refrained from providing additional information, sharing the patch notes fueled speculation that the platform might extend beyond its initial OEM and industrial focus.

The same AIDA64 version also included preliminary support for Wildcat Lake, a low-power mobile CPU architecture set to launch later this year alongside Panther Lake. While unrelated, this adds to the intrigue surrounding Intel's current development efforts. The full patch notes of the AIDA 7.65.7404 beta can be found below:

• preliminary support for Intel Wildcat Lake CPU
• improved support for Intel Bartlett Lake-S CPU
• improved motherboard specific sensor info for ASRock boards
• fixed: CPU clock measurement for Zhaoxin KX-7000
• fixed: GPU bus type and bus current mode detection for AMD Vega, Navi
• fixed: workaround for Samsung 9100 Pro SSD (with FW 0B2QNXH7) temperature #2 mixup issue
• fixed: Motherboard / SPD / removal of unnecessary memory timing levels

Intel may be pressured to innovate and offer compelling options for the LGA1700 platform, especially as AMD continues to support its ageing AM4 socket with new SKUs. AMD is approaching its ninth year of supporting the AM4 socket, starkly contrasting with Intel's typical three- to four-year platform cycles.

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Steam has grown from strength to strength since launching in the mid 2000s, building up a hugely loyal userbase along the way, as evidenced by Epic Games' struggles to compete with Steam to this day, despite sinking millions into exclusivity deals. As it turns out, the Steam app has a hidden support page – one that will reveal the exact amount you've spent on games since creating your account. 

My personal Steam account is approaching 20 years old at this point and over that time, I've purchased around 800 games, a number inflated by things like the Humble Bundle. On top of game purchases though, I've also bought a number of DLCs and occasionally, I've paid out for subscriptions and microtransactions for certain titles like Final Fantasy 14 and Counter-Strike 2.

There have been third-party tools that you can use to get an estimate of the value of your Steam library for years, but this is the first time we've been able to get a Total Spend figure straight from Valve.

If you are curious to see how much you've spent on Steam over the lifetime of your account, you can find the hidden support page by heading into Steam, clicking the “Help” button, from there go to Steam Support > My Account > Data related to your Steam account > External funds used.

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DOOM: The Dark Ages is just weeks away from release and in the run-up, Microsoft has revealed a new set of special edition controllers. There are two new DOOM themed Xbox game pads hitting the market, and they both look fantastic. 

This is a Limited-Edition Collection, but unlike some other special edition gamepads from Xbox, like last year's Deadpool controller, you won't have to enter a sweepstakes to get hold of one. Both the standard DOOM Edition Xbox Wireless Controller and the Xbox Elite Series 2 DOOM Edition controller will be available to purchase until stocks run out.

The standard edition Doom controller will cost £74.99, with a green Doom Slayer Armour aesthetic, while the Elite Series 2 version will cost £199.99 and has a demonic red makeover. Both look great but honestly, the Doom Slayer armour on the cheaper controller looks so much more iconic in my opinion. If I were to buy one of them, it would be the cheaper green one.

Buying one of these limited-edition controllers will also net you an exclusive Doom Slayer Executioner skin for the upcoming game, Doom: The Dark Ages.

If you'd rather give your Xbox console a new look, there is also a DOOM: The Dark Ages Xbox Series X wrap available for £54.99.

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AMD is hard at work on improving its position in the booming AI market. Recently, AMD acquired ZT Systems in an effort to bolster its datacentre and AI efforts. Now, the company has launched a joint engineering partnership with Stability AI to create new models optimised for AMD hardware, improving performance by as much as 4.3x.

Amuse 3.0 is the first AI model to come out of this joint partnership. This AI model is AMD-optimised, so in conjunction with an upcoming driver, AMD users will be able to use this tool for Video diffusion, Video Restyle and over 100 new Stable Diffusion family image models. These are locally run AI tools, helpful for creators looking to speed up their workflow. With Amuse 3.0 and the new AMD driver, users can expect significant improvements of up to 4.3x using these tools locally on AMD hardware.

For those who don't know, Amuse is a Windows PC application that lets you generate, modify and draw images with AI support. It is free to download and supports AMD XDNA Super Resolution too. To take full advantage, you'll need AMD Driver version 24.30.31.05 or higher.

You can download Amuse AI for free, HERE.

KitGuru Says: Are any of you experimenting with running AI tools locally? What do you use it for? In my personal experience, I've found AI tools to be incredibly useful for quick transcripts, something that comes in handy when events like CES and Computex roll around. Speaking of Computex, this year's event is just around the corner, and we'll have plenty of coverage as always. 

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Acer is giving UK gamers an exclusive monitor offer for anyone looking to make an upgrade. Until the end of June, UK buyers of Predator or Nitro gaming monitors will also get a complimentary accessories bundle worth £99, including a high-performance gaming mouse and a new mouse mat. 

Acer Predator gaming monitors are on the higher-end side with features like 240Hz+ refresh rates, OLED panel options and resolutions up to 4K UHD. Acer Nitro monitors are value-oriented, offering Fast IPS panels, up to QHD or UWQHD resolutions and high refresh rates up to 240Hz.

Qualifying monitors for the £99 accessories bundle include:

• Nitro Series: XV242F (240Hz), XV345CURV (UltraWide 144Hz), XZ340CU (Curved 144Hz)
• Predator Series: X27U (OLED 240Hz), X32X (MiniLED 165Hz), Z57 (Dual UHD 120Hz), SpatialLabs PSV27-2 (Glasses-Free 3D)

Participating UK retailers include the likes of SCAN, Ebuyer, Laptops Direct, Box, OCUK and more. After purchasing a qualifying monitor, you can go to Acer's monitor offers landing page, HERE, and go through the steps to claim your bundle. If you share a review of your monitor, Acer will sweeten the deal with a £10 Love2Shop voucher.

The offer ends on June 30th, so you have until then to make a redemption and claim your freebies.

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KitGuru Says: Are any of you currently shopping around for a new gaming monitor? Are you considering an Acer Nitro or Predator model? 

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For months, we've been hearing rumours about the Oblivion remake. This week, an update to the Virtuos website revealed several screenshots of the game to the public. Now, Xbox Support is also leaking the game ahead of its announcement. 

X user ‘Raven' messaged the official Xbox Support account, asking if The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will be available for cloud gaming. After inputting that question, the support account replied by stating that the game is “set to release on April 21st 2025”, adding that it is “confirmed to be a day-one launch title on Xbox Game Pass”.

Bro WHAT?! @HorseArmourYT @DetectiveSeeds @SynthPotato @Kevduit @IGN pic.twitter.com/zbmvJx0ifs

— Raven (@Ser_Raven18) April 15, 2025

At first, I thought this may have been an AI-generated reply, as it almost reads like the support account is spewing out information already circulating across the internet, kind of like a ChatGPT response. However, the time gap between the question and the account's response indicates that it may have been a human support worker making their way through the queue of support messages.

Microsoft has not yet made any official announcements regarding the Oblivion Remake. While the graphics we've seen so far indicate a more extensive remake, the marketing team has instead opted to brand this title as a ‘Remaster', despite the fact that clearly, much more effort has gone into this new version of the game. Typically, remasters are associated with simple frame rate unlocks and resolution bumps – something already available to owners of the original Oblivion on Xbox Series X/S. It is clear from the leaked screenshots that we are getting something far more ambitious than a simple resolution and frame rate bump here.

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KitGuru Says: All eyes will be on Xbox next week for this announcement. Hopefully the rumours are true and the game will drop as soon as its announced, as I'm itching to jump back into my favourite Elder Scrolls game. 

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The first RTX 5060 Ti reviews are now live and retail listings have gone up. Here, we take a look through RTX 5060 Ti pricing and availability in the UK, highlighting cards available at MSRP in particular. 

There are in fact several RTX 5060 Ti graphics cards available at MSRP at launch. The MSI RTX 5060 Ti Ventux 2x OC 8GB, Palit RTX 5060 Ti Dual 8GB, Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB and Asus RTX 5060 Ti Dual OC 8GB cards can be found at £349 at SCAN.

Unfortunately, as we learned in our launch review for the RTX 5060 Ti, 8GB of VRAM is not going to be enough for you to really crank settings up in a number of games with patch-tracing. To avoid running into a memory wall, you may want to opt for the 16GB RTX 5060 Ti instead, which holds up better in titles like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

There are several RTX 5060 Ti 16GB cards available at the £399 price point, including the Palit RTX 5060 Ti Infinity 3, the Asus RTX 5060 Ti Dual OC 16GB, the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 16GB and the MSI RTX 5060 Ti Ventus 2X OC Plus 16GB. From there, we start to see some custom cards breaking into £400 and £500 territory.

The Gigabyte Aero RTX 5060 Ti OC 16GB and MSI RTX 5060 Ti Gaming Trio OC 16GB cards for instance, are currently up for £499, and the Asus RTX 5060 Ti TUF Gaming OC 16GB card is selling for a whopping £549. At that point, you may as well seek out an RTX 5070.

You can find cards at similar prices on OCUK. For instance, the Gainward RTX 5060 Ti Python III 16GB, MSI RTX 5060 Ti Ventus 2X OC 16GB, Gigabyte RTX 5060 Ti Windforce 16GB and Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 16GB cards are available for £399.95.

There appear to be no listings for the entry-level RTX 5060 graphics card yet. This GPU is expected to sell for $299 in the US, which should translate to around £279 to £289 MSRP in the UK.

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KitGuru Says: What do you think of the RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti now that retail pricing has been revealed, alongside reviews? 

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Alongside today’s launch of the GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti desktop graphics cards, Nvidia is also rolling out a new Game Ready driver. This driver adds support for both of the new cards in Nvidia's Blackwell line-up, as well as enabling Multi-Frame Generation for another set of games.

There are two titles this week adding support for DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation (MFG) – Black Myth Wukong and No More Room in Hell 2. With Multi-Frame Generation, you can use the Blackwell architecture's improved AI capabilities to generate 3x more frames than an RTX 40 series GPU with Frame Generation.

Additionally, there’s support for 19 new G-SYNC Compatible displays, and six more titles have been updated with Optimal Settings profiles, including the likes of Deadlock, GTA V Enhanced, Half-Life 2 RTX, InZOI, Monster Hunter Wilds and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered.

The new Nvidia GeForce graphics driver is available now through the Nvidia App / GeForce Experience, or you can download and install it manually via the GeForce website, HERE.

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Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti is the latest Blackwell GPU to hit the market – and yes, there is still an 8GB model launching in 2025… This review is focused on the 16GB SKU though, hitting the market with a £399/$429 MSRP, a price reduction compared to its predecessor. With 4608 CUDA cores, a 128-bit memory interface, and new GDDR7 memory, the 5060 Ti 16GB targets the mainstream gamer, aiming to deliver strong 1080p and playable 1440p performance. Today we find out exactly what it is capable of.

With no Founders Edition for either RTX 5060 Ti model, Nvidia is relying on its partners for this launch. We were sent two cards, both of which are featured in today's review. The majority of my game testing was conducted using the Palit RTX 5060 Ti 16GB Infinity 3, an MSRP card that runs at reference clock speeds. I also have the Gigabyte Aorus Elite, a much more premium model, which we also tested today.

Timestamps

00:00 Intro
00:49 Meet the 5060 Ti
01:43 Test setup
02:49 Alan Wake 2
03:16 Black Myth: Wukong
03:53 Cyberpunk 2077
04:23 Dragon Age: The Veilguard
04:44 Final Fantasy XVI
05:06 Ghost of Tsushima
05:33 Horizon Forbidden West
06:15 Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
06:37 Plague Tale: Requiem
06:55 Ratchet and Clank
07:15 Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
07:40 Starfield
08:00 Performance summary – 12 game average
09:00 Cost per frame analysis
10:11 Ray tracing benchmarks
12:46 DLSS 4, Multi Frame Gen testing
15:43 Meet the Palit Infinity 3
16:12 Gigabyte Aorus Elite
16:55 Clock speed
17:27 Thermals and acoustics
18:33 Power draw + efficiency
20:15 Closing thoughts

	RTX 5080	RTX 5070 Ti	RTX 5070	RTX 5060 Ti	RTX 4060 Ti
Process	TSMC N4	TSMC N4	TSMC N4	TSMC N4	TSMC N4
SMs	84	70	48	36	34
CUDA Cores	10752	8960	6144	4608	4352
Tensor Cores	336	280	192	144	136
RT Cores	84	70	48	36	34
Texture Units	336	280	192	144	136
ROPs	112	96	80	48	48
GPU Boost Clock	2617 MHz	2452 MHz	2512 MHz	2572 MHz	2535 MHz
Memory Data Rate	30 Gbps	28 Gbps	28 Gbps	28 Gbps	18 Gbps
L2 Cache	65536 KB	49152 KB	49152 KB	32768 KB	32768 KB
Total Video Memory	16GB GDDR7	16GB GDDR7	12GB GDDR7	8/16GB GDDR7	8/16GB GDDR6
Memory Interface	256-bit	256-bit	192-bit	128-bit	128-bit
Memory Bandwidth	960 GB/Sec	896 GB/Sec	672 GB/Sec	448 GB/Sec	288 GB/Sec
TGP	360W	300W	250W	180W	160W

First, a quick spec recap. RTX 5060 Ti marks the introduction of a new Blackwell die – GB206, and this is a full implementation. Comprised of three Graphics Processing Clusters (GPCs), each holds up to eight Texture Processing Clusters (TPCs), with a total of 18. Each TPC is home to two Streaming Multiprocessors (SMs), giving us 36, and each SM still holds 128 CUDA Cores, meaning the RTX 5060 Ti has a total of 4608 shaders. We also find 36 RT cores, 144 Tensor cores, 144 Texture Units, and 48 ROPs.

This time around, however, there's no node-shrink, and GB206 remains fabricated on TSMC's N4 node, as per the RTX 40 series. As such, rated clock speed has not stepped forwards this generation, with the RTX 5060 Ti rated at 2572MHz, within 40MHz of the RTX 4060 Ti.

The memory configuration is similar to its predecessor, too. We still find 8 or 16GB of memory operating over a relatively narrow 128-bit interface, the primary difference being the jump to 28Gbps GDDR7 modules, increasing memory bandwidth to 448 GB/s. L2 cache still comes in at 32MB.

Lastly, the RTX 5060 Ti features a 180W TGP. This is something we focus on closely in this review, using our enhanced GPU power testing methodology, so read on for our most detailed power and efficiency testing yet.

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Corsair is updating the HX1200i and HX1500i power supplies for 2025. HXi Series power supplies now contain two 12V-2×6 GPU power cables with a unique dual-colour connector that gives visual cues of a secure connection. 

The new Corsair HXi power supplies are ATX 3.1 certified and PCIe 5.1 compatible. They are also Modern Standby compliant, allowing for rapid wake-from-sleep timings. The LLC architecture with DC-to-DC conversion generates clean and steady power, and the 10-year warranty ensures that these PSUs will withstand many upgrade cycles, providing dependable power to even the most ambitious systems for years to come. Moreover, the new PSUs are Cybenetics Platinum-certified for up to 91% efficiency.

The new HXi Series provides complete digital control via Corsair iCUE software. A handy desktop interface allows users to easily build up unique fan curves, check power settings, and switch between single- and multi-rail overcurrent protection.

These power supplies use high-quality components, including 100% Japanese electrolytic capacitors and a 140mm fluid dynamic bearing fan for quiet operation.

HXi Series power supplies are designed to support high-end setups with powerful CPUs and GPUs. The package includes a 12V-2×6 cable compatible with modern AMD and Nvidia GPUs, and twin 12VEPS cables for powering high-end CPUs. The Corsair HX1200i and HX1500i power supplies are now available for £259.99/€314.90/$309.99 and £299.99/€359.90/$349.99, respectively.

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Fans of the Dune universe will have to wait a little longer to venture into Arrakis, as Funcom has announced a delay for the release of Dune: Awakening. The survival MMO, originally scheduled to launch in May, will now arrive in June, as revealed in a recent developer update. Players who have pre-ordered the deluxe or ultimate editions will still get a period of early access.

Funcom attributed this delay to feedback received from beta testers. While disappointing, the news isn't without a silver lining. A “large-scale weekend” playtest is planned for next month, offering a wider audience the chance to experience Dune: Awakening and provide their feedback.

Dune: Awakening was initially targeting an “early 2025” release, and while June might be pushing the boundaries of that definition, it still falls within the first half of the year. The game will first be released on PC, followed by a release on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Unfortunately, a specific console release date hasn't been shared yet.

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Following tumultuous economic activity in the US as a result of increased tariffs put in place by Donald Trump, Nintendo announced that they would be delaying pre-orders for the Switch 2 across a range of regions. Though they have yet to offer any updates, one insider has claimed that Canadians should be able to pre-order Switch 2 in a week’s time.

In the immediacy following the Nintendo Switch 2 showcase, the console manufacturer announced that the previously-stated pre-order date of the 9th of April would not go live in the US, claiming their need to “assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions.”

Since then, the console maker delayed pre-orders in a couple extra regions – specifically Canada and China. As reported by known industry insider Billbil-kun via BlueSky, this indefinite delay should cease soon, writing:

“UPCOMING RELEASE. From what I can see through some Canadian retailers, Nintendo Switch 2 console & bundle pre-orders should start from April 23rd, 2025 (valid in CA). Date subject to change. Can't confirm if it's the same for US.”

Of course, whether the pre-orders will ultimately go live at an increased price compared to the initial announcement, we will have to wait and see.

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Ever since the launch of The Final Shape, Destiny 2 has been in a bit of a limbo, with fans making do with smaller episodic updates. That said, the first major expansion since June of last year is finally gearing up to be revealed – with a livestream for Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate slated for next month.

Making the announcement on BlueSky, the official Bungie page shared the following: “Join us on May 6, 2025 as we reveal The Edge of Fate and the upcoming year of Destiny 2.”

As mentioned, The Final Shape marked the last expansion designed under D2’s old release schedule, with the past year seeing smaller episodic updates added instead.

That said, The Edge of Fate represents the first of two planned expansions previously announced to be released within a 1 year time span. Though they are said to be smaller than prior expansions, Bungie hopes to offer a greater deal of variety with increased experimentation.

The Edge of Fate will be the first new proper update in this refreshed era of post-The-Final-Shape Destiny 2, and so it will be interesting to see what Bungie has been cooking.

Hopefully their split focus on both D2 and Marathon does not impact its quality/quantity.

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