Today, NVIDIA has announced new updates for Nvidia ACE and RTX in Unreal Engine. For starters, ACE now supports the open-source small language model, Qwen-B3, enabling developers to deploy AI-powered real-time NPCs on-device within games. On the RTX side, Nvidia has revealed RTX Mega Geometry to further enhance game worlds.

NVIDIA ACE now supports the open-source Qwen3-8B small language model (SLM), enabling developers to deploy dynamic, real-time NPC characters on-device in PC games. The open source Qwen3-8B AI model is now available through NVIDIA ACE as an In-game Inferencing (IGI) SDK plugin, which simplifies the pipeline and optimises AI inference and graphics processing for accelerated game performance.

NVIDIA has also released a set of new updates for the NVIDIA RTX Branch of Unreal Engine (NvRTX), including the Unreal Engine 5.6.1 release, RTX Mega Geometry, and further ReSTIR PT performance and image quality improvements.

The Bonsai Diorama demo accompanies the NvRTX 5.6.1 release and showcases RTX Mega Geometry along with utilising ReSTIR PT and the DLSS 4 Technology suite:

Several improvements have been made to the core IGI SDK including, adding Magpie Flow for real-time, on-device text-to-speech with multilingual support in Spanish and German, introducing MultiLoRA adapters to support fine-tuning model weights quickly with minimal computational overhead, and CUDA in Graphics support for Vulkan backends for optimising graphics and AI workloads. You can download the latest IGI SDK and plugins HERE.

KitGuru Says: What do you think of the latest Nvidia announcements? 

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In a market saturated with hardcore extraction shooters, a charmingly absurd parody has just waddled its way to the top of the Steam charts. Escape from Duckov, a top-down PvE looter shooter featuring heavily armed ducks, has become an overnight sensation since its launch on October 16th.

Developed by Team Soda, known for Snake Force and Soda Crisis, the game blends familiar extraction mechanics like raiding, looting, upgrading, with a quirky duck theme. Although it might seem a bit ridiculous on paper, it seems players can't get enough. According to the developer, the game sold over 500,000 copies in just its first three days.

The concurrent player numbers are equally staggering. SteamDB figures show the game has already hit a peak of over 182,000 players online simultaneously, placing it among Steam's most played games right now, but still behind behemoths like Counter-Strike 2, Battlefield 6, and Arc Raiders. This makes it the fourth best-selling game on the platform at the time of writing. Moreover, user reviews have been overwhelmingly positive, currently sitting at 95% favourable across nearly 7,000 reviews worldwide. While a significant portion of the player base is in China, the game's simple premise and addictive loop have clearly resonated worldwide.

Another ingredient for its success might be pricing. It launched at just £18, with a 12% discount currently bringing it down to £15.83 until October 30th. For that price, players are getting a surprisingly deep package, with five stages, over 50 weapons, base building, skill trees, crafting, and even Steam Workshop support for user-created content.

KitGuru says: Have you already tried Escape from Duckov? If you haven't, will you, or isn't it your type of game?

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In recent years, Frontier has been building out its Jurassic World Evolution series, with each entry improving on the last. Today, Jurassic World Evolution 3 arrives for PC, Xbox and PS5, offering a full new campaign and expanding creative tools to allow players to further shape their parks.

From today, new and aspiring park managers can take on the challenge of breeding and nurturing their very own dinosaurs, with over 85 species available at launch. The careful management of these majestic species will ensure herds can truly thrive, bringing more appeal for discerning guests – and therefore more money to invest and expand your park.

New and seasoned park managers alike can shape their park management legacy in a thrilling Jurassic World Evolution campaign, featuring the one and only Jeff Goldblum as Dr. Ian Malcolm. Across a map of diverse global locations, players must strike a delicate balance between competing human interests, a new adversary, and ensuring dinosaurs can live securely and peacefully in the modern world.

Challenge mode provides further opportunities to hone park-management skills, breed new generations of dinosaurs and more. On the flipside, Sandbox mode strips away the challenge and objectives, allowing you to focus on crafting the best park possible.

Jurassic World Evolution 3 is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S starting at £49.99/$59.99/€59.99 for the standard edition, and £64.99/$74.99/€74.99 for the Deluxe Edition.

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Sports Interactive has announced a multi-year licensing agreement with FIFA, bringing official rights to Football Manager for the very first time. Starting with next year's FIFA World Cup 26, the game will feature official tournament branding, kits, and more.

This partnership means that Football Manager 26, which is already set to be a transformative entry thanks to its move to the Unity Engine and the inclusion of women's football, will now feature a new level of authenticity for international management. The deal covers not only the men's World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the USA, but also the FIFA Women's World Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup.

The results of this partnership will be seen next year via a free update, timed ahead of the real-world tournament kicking off in June 2026. FM26 Mobile (Netflix) will be the exception, getting the update at launch. This update will include a revamped international management module and will bring fully licensed kits for all 48 participating national teams, alongside official tournament logos and broadcast graphics.

The game is scheduled for a worldwide launch on PC and consoles on November 4th.

KitGuru says: It's a massive get for Sports Interactive and a feature fans have been requesting for years. Football Manager 26 is already shaping up to be the biggest leap for the franchise in a long time, and the addition of the official FIFA licence is the cherry on top.

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InWin has unveiled its latest creation for the DIY enthusiast market, the Shift open-frame PC chassis. Designed as a highly adaptable platform, the Shift can transform between different orientations, serving as a test bench, a traditional gaming rig, or a dedicated hardware showcase.

Constructed from high-quality aluminium using CNC machining and extrusion processes, the Shift emphasises both a premium feel and structural rigidity. InWin highlights details like reinforced screw holes, suggesting the chassis is built to withstand repeated disassembly and modification. This focus on durability makes it appealing for professionals and hobbyists who are constantly tinkering with their hardware.

The open-frame design supports up to E-ATX motherboards and graphics cards up to 350 mm long, with tool-free GPU holders supporting both vertical and horizontal mounting. Its most unique feature is probably the “extension wings” attached via quick-release clamps. These can be positioned at any angle between 0° and 90° relative to the main frame, allowing builders to mount components by adapting the chassis's layout to their needs.

Unlike many open-frame designs that leave cable management as an afterthought, InWin has integrated routing options into the Shift to help maintain a clean look, ensuring the focus remains on the hardware. To further simplify the building process, especially for those new to open-frame concepts, InWin is providing an interactive 3D assembly guide via a free mobile app for iOS and Android. The Shift is now listed at €449.99 in the InWin online store.

KitGuru says: The InWin SHIFT looks to be a versatile and premium platform for PC builders who want a chassis that can adapt to different needs and show off their components. However, the asking price might be a too high when considering alternative open-bench solutions like Thermal Grizzly's der8enchtable.

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This upcoming week has a number of major game launches, including the likes of The Outer Worlds 2, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, Jurassic World 3 and Ninja Gaiden 4. Outside of the release window, all of these games have one other thing in common – they'll all launch with day-one support for Nvidia's DLSS tech.

Over 800 games now feature RTX technologies. Four more big ones join the line-up over the next week. On top of that, Nvidia will be celebrating the 25th Anniversary of GeForce at the Seoul GeForce Gamer Festival on October 30th, which will also be streamed over on Nvidia's Twitch channel, so you can tune in to see new game announcements from the likes of Krafton and NCSoft.

The Outer Worlds 2 is launching on October 29th, with early access arriving on October 24th for Premium Edition buyers. On day-one, the game will support DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, and ray-traced lighting effects.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is a long-anticipated release, having been delayed for five years, with a total project overhaul in the middle. The game finally drops this week with full support for DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, allowing graphics cards like the RTX 5090 to run the game at over 300FPS.

Jurassic World Evolution 3 is the latest Dinosaur park builder from Frontier. The game launches with full support for DLSS 4. Finally, we have Ninja Gaiden 4 and GODBREAKERS, both of which supports standard DLSS (no Frame Generation).

KitGuru Says: Are you picking up any of this week's new releases?

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Corsair has been talking about the new Air 5400 for many months and we are truly excited the time has come for a review. The reason we are so excited is that Air 5400 is a triple-chamber design, so the motherboard and graphics card live in the main chamber, the power supply, cables and storage are housed in the second chamber and the AIO cooler gets a chamber all to itself. Does it work? Heck yes, it works!

Timestamps

00:00 Intro
01:21 The chambers
02:17 A recap
03:14 The layout
03:45 Removing panels – a closer look
05:16 Inside the case
06:35 Reverse side and brushes
08:35 Cables and Management
09:10 Rear / PSU location / iCUE Link Hub
09:49 Core Chassis Build Quality
10:49 Building into the Case
13:20 Project Zero in a Triple Chamber Case
14:00 Installing the cooler in the wrong place!
14:38 GPU Install
15:00 First Test runs – incorrect format
15:56 Cooler in the right location
16:34 Testing – second runs / smoke tests
17:48 Third set of tests
18:39 Last configuration to test
20:28 Test results – stick with it !
21:36 Pricing (ouch!)
22:27 Leo’s Closing Thoughts

Main features (from Corsair's review guide)

• Triple-Chamber Design – To improve component cooling performance, we’ve isolated CPU cooling from GPU cooling so they both have access to separate sources of fresh air from outside the case, and that neither component can heat up the other. A front-mounted 360mm AIO (sold separately) pulls in fresh air from outside the case, while the GPU is cooled by the included reverse-rotor fans below it, which draw air from outside the case. The third chamber is behind the motherboard for storage devices, a power supply, and excess cables.
• Dual Airflow Ducts – The main chamber features built-in airflow ducts in the bottom and top of the chassis to help air move vertically through the main chamber for constant upwards airflow. The included bottom-mounted fans pull fresh air in from outside the case and channel it directly into the GPU above. As the air gets warmer it naturally rises and exits through the duct at the top of the case, and there’s 3x 120mm fan mounts in this location to assist with air movement as well. A 120mm fan can be mounted for rear exhaust via two “arms” in the accessory box but our testing shows most users won’t need a fan in this location, but it’s available to those who want it.
• Included Reverse-Rotor Fans – Reverse-rotor fans are included with the Air 5400 with 3x 120mm ARGB fans pre-installed in the bottom of the case to pull air in from outside the chassis and exhaust it up into the GPU. Fan options include PWM ARGB RS-R fans for those who prefer motherboard fan control or iCUE Link LX-R fans for those who want to experience the simplicity of iCUE Link single-cable connectivity (System Hub included). Both fan options provide an unobstructed view of the RGB lighting due to their reverse-rotor design while still providing powerful, quiet airflow.
• French Door Glass Side Panels – The exterior of the case features two glass panels that wrap around three sides of the case (front, side, rear) and open outwards from the corner, providing a panoramic view of your hardware and easy access to the case internals.
• Rapid-route 2.0 – The Air 5400 features Corsair’s second-generation cable management technology known as RapidRoute. This new version’s innovation is a pegboard motherboard tray with movable and modular ratcheting cable tie blocks. These blocks can be moved to any location, rotated, and expanded laterally to make cable management easier since you’re not constrained by fixed cable tie locations.
• Nylon Brush Chamber Dividers – We’ve replaced plastic grommets between the chambers for cable routing with nylon brushes for a cleaner look and more flexibility when managing cables between the chambers.
• CPU Cooling Exhaust Opening – One of the most distinguishing features of the AIR 5400 is the large opening on the right side of the case, which allows hot air coming out of an all-in-one liquid cooler to be exhausted immediately away from the case, as the wide opening and moulded ducts allow warm air to be quickly guided away from the chassis and nearby components.
• USB Type-C Top-Mounted I/O – The AIR 5400 has fully modern top-mounted I/O with three USB Type-C ports. The cable from the case connects to the USB 3.0 port on the motherboard, which splits off into two ports via a mux chip to dual USB 5Gb/s ports, and the high-speed USB Type-C connector powers the lone USB Type-C 20Gb/s for high-speed data transfers.

Specification:

• Motherboard support: E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX and reverse ATX
• Power supply support: ATX.
• Expansion slots: 7.
• Included fans: 3x 120mm LX-R bottom intake.
• Fan mounts: 3x 120mm front, 3x 120mm roof, 1x 120mm rear, 3x 120mm floor.
• Radiator mounts: 360mm front, 360mm roof, 360mm floor.
• 5.25-inch optical drive bays: None.
• Internal drive bays: 1x 3.5-inch, 2x 2.5-inch.
• Front I/O ports: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, audio.
• Dimensions: 470mm H x 467mm D x 340mm W.
• Weight: 13.9kg

Testing

To put this case through its cooling paces we will be using a test system consisting of an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Palit RTX 5080 and an SSD. This system allows us to produce a substantial amount of heat and effectively test the Corsair Air 5400‘s cooling capabilities.

Test System:

• Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
• CPU Cooler: Corsair iCUE Link Titan 360 RX LCD
• Motherboard: MSI MAG Tomahawk X870E WiFi PZ
• Memory: 48GB Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5-8400
• Graphics card: Palit GeForce RTX 5080 OC 16GB
• Power supply: Corsair HX1000i Shift with Premium Cable Kit
• SSD: 2TB Corsair MP600 Elite
• OS: Windows 11

Cooling Performance

Cooling Performance Overview

Under load our CPU was drawing 129W and the graphics card 325W so this was a stiff test for the Air 5400. While an ultra-high end gaming PC might double those figures, we are confident our findings would apply to across the board. Once we moved the AIO cooler from the roof of the case to its correct location in the third chamber, we found the cooling of the Air 5400 was excellent. The case performed well with the three stock fans in the floor and there was no benefit adding more fans in the roof or the rear of the case.

Closing Thoughts

When we first saw the Corsair Air 5400 at Computex we had to wonder whether the triple-chamber design was a gimmick.

We have been clear for some time that it makes sense to separate the CPU cooler from the graphics card, and the approach taken by the Air 5400 is one of the best we have seen. What we particularly like is the simplicity of devoting the main chamber to the huge, expensive and power-hungry graphics card and removing the other hardware from the equation.

We helped the cause by using a Project Zero motherboard from MSI that kept most of the cables in the second compartment along with the power supply. This led to a clear separation between the graphics card and the CPU cooler and also added some visual impact to our finished PC. The downsides to the Air 5400 are clear as it is large, heavy and expensive but it is also very effective and delivers on Corsair's promises.

The Corsair Air 5400 LX-R has an MSRP of £284.99/$329.99.

Pros:

• Novel triple chamber design with excellent CPU cooling.
• The finished PC looks ultra-tidy.
• Front panel I/O has three USB-C and no USB Type-A.
• Cable grommets have been replaced with brush dividers.

Cons:

• Installing a cooler in the third compartment is fiddly.
• High price.
• The storage drive mount looks like an afterthought.
• Front panel I/O has three USB-C and no USB Type-A.

KitGuru says: Corsair Air 5400 is novel, effective and rather expensive.

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Over the many years and Seasons, we’ve seen Fortnite handle its crossovers in varying ways, with some being simple shop bundles; others being available in the Battle Pass; and some special collabs seeing unique power/abilities introduced in limited-time events alongside map POI alterations. As part of the upcoming Fortnite x The Simpsons crossover, the game’s Battle Royale map will reportedly be transformed into the entirety of Springfield.

Following initial leaks earlier this year, Epic Games all-but-confirmed a couple weeks ago that Fortnite would be crossing over with The Simpsons in an upcoming mini-Season.

While few details have been revealed so far, dataminers have seemingly discovered the full scope of the crossover, with Fortnite leakers ‘SpushFNBR’ and ‘NotPaloleaks’ taking to Twitter to state “The Simpsons season will have a FULL THEMED springfield map! One of the POIs is the Nuclear Plant.”

As mentioned, some previous crossovers have added a couple new points of interest to the map, with others even taking over a large portion of the playable area. That said, we have not seen a crossover introduce an entirely new map before.

Perhaps even more interesting is the fact that not only will pretty much all of Springfield be represented, but the map itself is reportedly fully cel-shadded. Of course, Fortnite has tinkered with cel-shading in the past for some of its character skins and crossovers, but changing the art style of the entire map itself is once again a first for Fortnite – suggesting that this is quite an all-encompassing crossover.

While a game like Fortnite can get away with it much easier than the likes of Call of Duty, having a Season as transformative as this – focused entirely on one series – could either work in or against Fortnite’s favour. We will have to wait and see how it is implemented, and how players react to the changes.

KitGuru says: Are you bored of video game crossovers at this point? What are your hopes for the upcoming mini-season? Let us know down below.

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While the Pokémon series remains the highest grossing media franchise of all time, sentiment surrounding the franchise has fallen over the years, in particular when it comes to Game Freaks’ releases. With Pokémon Legends: Z-A officially available to purchase and play, we’ve gotten our first look at early sales data – revealing the title to have failed to surpass its predecessor.

As reported by TheGameBusiness’ Christopher Dring via Twitter, sales for the latest Pokémon Legends: Z-A in the UK have failed to match that of 2022’s Pokémon Legends: Arceus, writing:

“Pokémon Legends: Z-A is comfortably No.1 in the UK physical charts. Launch sales are 40% lower than Pokémon Legends: Arceus. 51% of sales were for the Switch 2 edition.”

Despite this, the game is clearly already a success, with Dring adding that “It’s the second biggest Switch 2 game of the year behind Mario Kart World,” meaning it managed to beat out the likes of Donkey Kong Bananza despite the latter being a Switch 2 exclusive.

Of course, we will have to wait for official figures from Nintendo before coming to conclusions, especially as the data above pertains only to physical sales in a single region. That said (as with most places in the world), Pokémon is a pretty big deal in the UK, and so it is interesting to see Z-A failing to hit the launch highs of Arceus, despite having a larger potential total player base.

Of course, Pokémon is still Pokémon, and so Z-A will likely wind up selling 10s of millions of copies when all is said and done. Still, a 40% drop compared to the last game in the ‘Legends’ series is worthy of note. It will be interesting to see how many units have sold globally and whether the recent budget leaks impacted its overall performance.

KitGuru says: Did you pick up Pokémon Legends: Z-A? If not, why not? Let us know down below.

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The Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy is an ambitious reimagining of one of the most iconic JRPGs of all time, one which Square Enix has so far managed to do justice to. With the final chapter in the trilogy well into development now, FFVII’s director has confirmed that Rebirth was originally planned to get DLC – though they ultimately decided against it.

In an interview with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s director (conducted by the publication WCCFTech), Naoki Hamaguchi was asked about whether the second part of the trilogy would receive any more content, similar to that seen with FFVII Remake’s ‘Intergrade’ DLC. According to the director:

“There were definitely some ideas to create a Rebirth DLC and that was the plan at a certain point in time, but when we revisited this topic and we thought about what our priorities should be and what the fans are looking forward to the most. We figured that what fans want the most is to bring the third installment as soon as possible. That would take priority over the Rebirth DLC, so we decided to take that approach.”

That said, it appears as though DLC for the final entry in the trilogy could happen, with Hamaguchi adding “once we release the third installment, there is the possibility of having a DLC for that third installment. With the conclusion of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, there's probably going to be a much wider audience for Final Fantasy as a whole. Whether we bring another new DLC or a full title, that's something we are actively considering.”

Of course, Final Fantasy VII’s story is about more than just Cloud, with the title having received plenty of spin-offs, side stories and more over the years. As such, it will be interesting to see what Square Enix does with the final FFVII remake – and what their plans are after-the-fact.

KitGuru says: Were you hoping Rebirth would get DLC? Do you agree with the team’s decision in the end? What do you think is next after the trilogy concludes? Let us know down below.

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Ever since the disappointing launch of Halo: Infinite, Microsoft and 343 Industries (now Halo Studios) have been laying somewhat dormant, with the biggest news arriving during last year’s Halo World Championships in the form of the UE5-developed ‘Project Foundry’. Ahead of this year’s championships, a Halo insider has claimed that two projects are currently in the works to be released next year.

Ahead of the upcoming Halo World Championships (where the team will officially reveal “what we’ve been working on”) Halo leaker Rebs Gaming released a video claiming that sources “informed me there is a separate new Halo multiplayer game” in the works alongside the previously-leaked Halo CE remake.

Expanding on this, Rebs described the project as a “live-service long-term updating multiplayer game” – with specific comparisons being made to Fortnite with regards to its “live service component”. That said, it is unknown whether the game will be a battle royale or not currently.

Alongside this, Rebs claimed that two separate Halo games are planned to arrive next year. Though not confirmed, these are likely to be the aforementioned CE remake and this leaked live-service title – though we will have to wait until the Halo World Championships later this week to find out officially.

Of course, while a live-service multiplayer Halo game could be great, the ill-fated Infinite was initially designed to be a 10-year experience, and so we will have to wait and see whether the team can handle a long-term live-service experience.

KitGuru says: Are you looking forward to Halo WC? Which of the two leaked projects are you most excited for? Let us know down below.

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Gigabyte is doubling down on display versatility, announcing two new 27-inch gaming monitors that feature dual mode technology. The new Gigabyte G27U and G27UP are both built around SuperSpeed IPS panels and allow users to switch between a 4K resolution at 160 Hz and a FullHD resolution at 320 Hz, offering the best of both worlds for different scenarios.

Both monitors share a core set of high-performance features aimed squarely at gamers. The 27-inch SuperSpeed IPS panels deliver a 1 ms GTG response time for the G27U and the G27UP, with the latter also rated at 0.5 ms MPRT. The two monitors have good colour reproduction, covering 95% of the DCI-P3 gamut, and support variable refresh rate technologies, ensuring smooth, tear-free gameplay. Moreover, they carry an official FreeSync Premium certification and are also listed as G-Sync Compatible.

Gigabyte has equipped these models with its suite of gaming enhancements. The Tactical Switch 2.0 feature allows for instant switching between the 4K/160 Hz and 1080p/320 Hz modes with a single click. Gamers also get tools like Black Equalizer 2.0 and Night Vision for improved visibility in dark scenes, Aim Stabilizer Sync to reduce motion blur without disabling VRR, and customisable Game Assist overlays. Both monitors sit on fully ergonomic stands offering height, tilt, swivel, and pivot adjustments.

While the core display and gaming features are identical, the key difference between the two models lies in connectivity and productivity features. The G27UP appears to be the more feature-rich option, boasting a built-in KVM switch, a USB-C port with 15W Power Delivery and DP Alt Mode, and a full USB hub (1x Type-B upstream, 2x Type-A downstream). The standard G27U seems to forgo these hub features, offering a more streamlined I/O focused purely on display inputs (HDMI 2.1, DP 1.4) and a headphone jack.

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Atari is turning its attention away from its own back catalogue and is instead recreating one of its fiercest competitors from the golden age of gaming. The company has just announced the Intellivision Sprint, a modern remake of Mattel's classic 1979 console, the Intellivision.

Celebrating the original system's 45th anniversary, Atari's Intellivision Sprint aims to capture the look and feel of the original hardware, complete with its signature wood trim and gold top plates. However, it's packed with modern conveniences. The iconic disc controllers are back, but they are now wireless and feature internal rechargeable batteries that charge automatically when docked into the console itself.

The console connects to modern TVs via HDMI and comes with 45 built-in classic Intellivision games. To replicate the original experience, Atari is including 48 double-sided controller overlays in the box, corresponding to the built-in titles. In a neat touch for purists, the console also features USB-A ports, allowing owners to connect their original wired Intellivision controllers via an adapter (sold separately).

The Intellivision Sprint is available for pre-order now directly from Atari's website for $149.99, with shipping expected by December 2025 – just in time for the holidays.

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KitGuru says: Atari has recently focused on recreating its own hardware like the 2600+ and 400 Mini, but reviving a competitor's console is new for the company. Retro enthusiasts looking for an easy way to revisit the Intellivision library will likely be pleased with the new console.

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Earlier this month in an effort to stomp out rumours that next-generation console hardware had been cancelled, Microsoft publicly reaffirmed its commitment to first-party Xbox hardware. Now, Xbox president, Sarah Bond, has confirmed that a traditional next-generation Xbox console will be released, and an official Xbox handheld is also still on the table 

In an interview with Variety, Bond stated that next-generation Xbox hardware is already in development, adding that Microsoft's continued partnership with AMD remains strong, with plans for more devices in the future.

“We are 100% looking at making things in the future. We have our next-gen hardware in development. We’ve been looking at prototyping, designing. We have a partnership we’ve announced with AMD around it, so that is coming. What we saw here was an opportunity to innovate in a new way and to bring gamers another choice, in addition to our next-gen hardware. We are always listening to what players and creators want. When there is demand for innovation, we’re going to build it.”

From the sounds of it, Microsoft's most recent AMD partnership announcement could be for handheld chips, not just the next-generation Xbox console, which will reportedly use an APU codenamed ‘Magnus‘, combining high-end Zen 6 CPU cores with RDNA 5 graphics.

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KitGuru Says: Microsoft appears keen to let everyone know that there will be another generation of Xbox consoles. Based on current rumours, we should be getting that next-gen system in 2027, although it may be more of a PC in disguise than a traditional console, if certain rumours are accurate. 

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Capcom has had great success with its Resident Evil remakes over the past handful of years. The publisher has no plans to stop anytime soon either, with new evidence pointing to a remake of Resident Evil 0. 

Resident Evil 0 first released back in 2002. The story follows two main characters, Rebecca Chambers, a S.T.A.R.S. medic who also appeared in Resident Evil 1, as well as Billy Coen, a former marine. The two characters are forced into an uneasy alliance after witnessing an infection outbreak.

According to MP1st, one of the lead actors for the game, Jon McLaren, recently updated their CV with ‘Project Chamber', which is believed to be the codename for Resident Evil 0. Through investigation, the site also learned that Beyond Capture Studios is producing the motion capture for the game, after previously working on Resident Evil 4 Remake and Street Fighter 6.

DuskGolem, a prominent Resident Evil leaker, has previously claimed that remakes for both Resident Evil 0 and Resident Evil Code Veronica were in the works. The latter is expected to release first, so it could be another couple of years before the RE 0 Remake becomes available.

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KitGuru Says: Did you play Resident Evil 0 back in the day? Or will this upcoming remake be your first time experiencing the game? 

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It has been almost a decade since we last had a critically acclaimed Lord of the Rings video game, but that wait may finally end soon. According to reports this week, a new AAA Lord of the Rings game is going to be developed, with the goal of ‘competing with Hogwarts Legacy'. 

According to Insider Gaming, multiple sources have confirmed that the Abu Dhabi Investment Office has agreed to a $100M deal to fund the creation of a new Lord of the Rings video game. The deal has apparently been in the works since last year, but was only recently signed after many rounds of negotiations.

It is claimed that the game will be created with the goal of competing with Hogwarts Legacy. For those who don't know, Hogwarts Legacy was the best-selling game of 2023 in the US, and other parts of the world.

It is unclear exactly what ‘compete with Hogwarts Legacy' means, but I would assume it would mean we are getting a LOTR-based third-person open-world game with customisable characters and light RPG elements.

Embracer Group is the current owner of the Lord of the Rings IP. In recent years, rather than developing a new game in-house, Embracer has opted to license out the IP, leading to projects like The Lord of the Rings: Gollum and Return to Moria.

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KitGuru Says: Hogwarts Legacy was created by a small, relatively unknown studio and ended up being a massive hit. I do not doubt that something similar could happen with The Lord of the Rings, but with the deal only just being signed, it will be years before we see this game officially available. 

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Earlier this year, a rumour began doing the rounds claiming that Microsoft was working on an official Xbox emulator for Windows devices. At the time, doubt was cast on the rumour but now months later, it has resurfaced.

Windows Central's Jez Corden has now claimed to have heard that Microsoft is working on an emulator to allow certain console-exclusive titles to be played on systems like the ROG Xbox Ally, which also utilises a new ‘gaming' version of Windows 11.

This rumour first appeared earlier in the year, when eXtas1s, a leaker with a reliable track-record when it comes to Xbox, claimed that Microsoft had hired contributors to the Xenia emulator project to aid in the creation of an official emulation tool for Windows.

If such a project is indeed in the works, it would bolster the Game Pass offering on PC, enabling crucial back-catalogue exclusives to be played. As for third-party published titles, Corden notes that Microsoft would have to work out rights and licensing agreements on a game-by-game basis, just as it did with the Backward Compatibility program on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.

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KitGuru Says: If Microsoft were to release an official emulator on PC, it would likely be heavily locked down to avoid issues with piracy, along with licensing issues that could crop up if players are able to boot games not officially sanctioned.

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After announcing a new 27-inch dual mode monitor, Agon by AOC is back with a bigger, brighter option for those wanting more screen real estate. The new AOC Agon Pro AG327UXM is a 31.5-inch powerhouse featuring a stunning Mini LED backlight with DisplayHDR 1400 certification and the same dual mode technology.

As reported by DisplaySpecifications, the AG327UXM features a 31.5-inch Fast IPS panel with a native 4K resolution running at 160 Hz. Like its smaller sibling, it offers the flexibility to instantly switch to an FullHD resolution running at 320 Hz for competitive gaming scenarios. Response times remain quick at 1 ms GtG (0.5 ms MPRT), and the monitor supports Adaptive-Sync via AMD FreeSync.

The real star of the show, however, is the Mini LED backlight. The AG327UXM boasts a high-density backlight with 2304 local dimming zones. This allows for incredible HDR performance, hitting a typical SDR brightness of 600 nits, a sustained HDR brightness of 1200 nits, and a peak HDR brightness of 1650 nits, earning it the top-tier VESA DisplayHDR 1400 certification. Combined with Quantum Dot technology, the 10-bit panel also delivers excellent colour, covering 97% of the DCI-P3 gamut with a factory calibration targeting Delta E < 1.

Connectivity is robust, featuring two full 48 Gbps HDMI 2.1 ports and a DisplayPort 1.4 input with DSC support, making it ready for high-end PCs and current-gen consoles. A built-in USB 3.2 hub is also included for peripheral management. The monitor sits on a fully adjustable ergonomic stand and includes gamer-focused features like Shadow Control and a Low Input Lag mode accessible via AOC's G-Menu software.

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KitGuru says: Mini LED 4K monitors with over 2K dimming zones are not that common yet, so a model like this new AOC Agon Pro display is one of the few people can consider.

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The Red Bull esports circuit is one of the biggest in the world, attracting global talent to compete at iconic venues. This year's Red Bull Home Ground Final begins soon, and MSI has just been announced as the official PC partner for the Valorant tournament, taking place between November 13th and November 16th.

This collaboration marks the next milestone in the strategic partnership between MSI and Red Bull, reinforcing their joint commitment to elevating competitive gaming. As part of the event, MSI will power the tournament with over 100 cutting-edge gaming desktops, including models from the Aegis ZS2 series in both the training rooms and on-stage. The MSI Aegis Z52 desktops are powered by AMD Ryzen processors, with Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards.

MSI is also providing a range of gaming laptops for the event, enabling high-quality content capture and streaming in a mobile-production format. Laptops to be used at the event include the MSI Crosshair 18 HX and 16 HX models, as well as the MSI Stealth A16 and the MSI Raider 18 HX.

MSI and Red Bull will be running a competition over the next couple of weeks, offering up free tickets to the live event if you aren't already attending. There will be more giveaways happening at the event itself as well, on top of photo-ops with the players and other surprise fan interactions.

You can find all of the details on the Red Bull Grand Final tournament, HERE.

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Marvel Rivals is getting its very first PvE event this week, taking inspiration from the Marvel Zombies spin-off comic. 

Just in time for Halloween, this week, Marvel Rivals Zombies will drop, a new PvE mode to cap off the game's fourth season of content. In Marvel Rivals Zombies, players will team up in groups of four, playing as either Thor, Blade, Magik, Jeff the Shark or The Punisher to face hordes of deadly zombies, followed by a pair of bosses – Zombie Namor and Queen of the Dead.

You won't be playing as the normal versions of Thor, Blade, Magik, Jeff or The Punisher either. Each character has had their combat kit tweaked specifically for PvE gameplay. For instance, Thor's Awakened state if permanently active, Magik has unlimited access to the Darkchild form, Jess can charge through hordes of zombies, The Punisher can deploy turrets and Blade's Moon Blades can bounce between enemies.

The Marvel Rivals Zombies event begins on October 23rd. By playing, you can unlock limited-time cosmetic rewards for a range of characters, including Blade, Spider-Man and Scarlet Witch.

The event will end eventually, likely around the same time that Season 5 begins, which is scheduled for the 14th of November.

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The Cooler Master Hyper 212 is a legendary air cooler, offering excellent bang-for-buck and a significant performance upgrade compared to a stock CPU cooler. This week, Cooler Master is launching the latest version, the Hyper 212 3DHP Black. A dual-tower Alpha V4 3DHP cooler also launches this week. 

The new Cooler Master Hyper 212 3DHP Black features Cooler Master's patented 3D Heat Pipe technology. These are newly designed heat pipes, crafted to improve evaporation, condensation and flow. The end result is less pipe clutter, higher cooling efficiency and lower noise levels.

You will also find these new 3D heat pipes in the new Cooler Master V4 Alpha 3DHP, which also launches this week, offering a beefier heatsink and dual-fan configuration compared to the Hyper 212's single-fan setup.

Speaking on the new 3D heat pipes, Matteo Stracciari, General Manager of Cooler Master, said: “With 3DHP, we move past pipe-count and focus on results. Less heat. More dependable performance. Less noise. More long-term reliability. All in single tower builds.”

The V4 Alpha 3DHP cooler measures 133mm x 114mm x 161mm (WxDxH), the included 2x Mobius 120 fans feature a ring blade design that cuts high-frequency noise and keeps operation smooth. These fans run at speeds of up to 2,050 RPM (front) and 1,850 RPM, pushing 107.2 m³/h – 63.1 CFM (Front) and 85.8 m³/h – 50.5 CFM (rear).

The Cooler Master Hyper V4 Alpha 3DHP Black will be available across Europe, priced around €39. The Hyper 212 can be found for around £30 in the UK.

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The Horizon series quickly grew to become one of PlayStation’s biggest following the launch of Horizon Zero Dawn in 2017. Since then, we’ve received a sequel, a spin-off, expansions and more. Outside of gaming, the Horizon series is set to receive a film adaptation. While details remain light, we’ve now gotten an official release window.

As part of the ongoing lawsuit between Sony and Tencent, a ton of interesting internal details have been brought to light. Alongside concrete sales stats for the Horizon franchise as well as the reveal that Tencent was at one point working on a Last of Us game, court filing have revealed Sony’s current plans for the Horizon film.

According to PlayStation Productions’ Asad Qizilbash (as reported by the publication TheGamePost): “We are in development for a film based on Horizon in partnership with Columbia Pictures. We already have a working script and are actively searching for a director, with the goal of shooting the picture in 2026 and releasing it in 2027.”

For context, the Horizon franchise was initially set to be adapted into a TV show in partnership with Netflix, however the project was reportedly cancelled in 2024. Then, earlier this year Sony officially announced that they were working on a Horizon Zero Dawn film – though no further details were shared aside from the fact that it was being made in partnership with Columbia.

Of course, these are merely Sony’s internal plans and so things could easily change between now and 2027. We will have to wait and see whether Sony chooses to release an official statement in the wake of this latest news.

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KitGuru says: What are your thoughts on the Sony v Tencent lawsuit? Which piece of news has surprised you the most so far? Would Horizon work better as a film or TV show? Let us know your thoughts down below.

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After laying dormant for a decade, the Silent Hill franchise is officially back and bigger than ever. In the wake of the success of Silent Hill F, Konami revealed that last year’s Silent Hill 2 Remake has now exceeded 2.5 million copies sold.

As reported by the publication Gematsu, developer Bloober Team and publisher Konami announced and confirmed that last year’s Silent Hill 2 Remake has officially surpassed 2.5 million shipments and digital sales.

For context, Silent Hill 2 Remake managed to sell more than 1 million copies just over a week into its launch last October. This figure then rose to 2 million by January of 2025, with Konami later revealing in May that the franchise had finally hit 10 million total sales – roughly 20% of which could be attributed to the remake.

While 2.5 million copies is huge for a franchise of its size, this figure is even more impressive when considering the fact that the remake was only released for the PC and PlayStation 5 (though there are rumours that an Xbox version is currently in the works).

Regardless, with Silent Hill 2 Remake selling 2.5 million copies in its first year, and the recently-released Silent Hill f already exceeding a million, it is safe to say that Silent Hill is officially back and bigger than ever.

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KitGuru says: Are you one of the 2.5 million? Has the franchise been successfully revived? Let us know your thoughts down below.

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While Ubisoft’s The Crew series served as a solid open-world racer, the franchise received a ton of backlash when it was announced that the first entry would no longer be playable due to its always-online requirement. In the wake of this outcry, Ubisoft reneged on their decision, confirming that The Crew 2 and Motorfest would be updated with proper offline support. After months of waiting, The Crew 2’s offline mode is finally here.

Making the announcement on their blog, the team at Ubisoft Ivory Tower officially unveiled what they are calling ‘Hybrid Mode’ – explaining it as follows:

“With this update, players can now switch between the original online experience of The Crew 2 and a brand-new offline mode, letting you enjoy the game even without an internet connection. This represents a major milestone in our ongoing commitment to ensuring long-term access to The Crew 2 for all players.”

Full details on the update can be found HERE, including instructions on how to transfer your progression between the online and offline mode.

While a much-appreciated update, the offline mode does have some limitations, namely:

• No Crew Credit purchases
• No LIVE Summits
• No multiplayer content (obviously)
• No user-generated content
• Certain Trophies/Achievements may not be unlockable

While The Crew 2 should have always included support for offline play, it is encouraging none-the-less to see Ubisoft actually retool the game in order to ensure its long-term playability. Hopefully more developers follow suit.

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