Nearly 15,000 data breaches and leaks were reported worldwide in 2025, according to Cyble’s Global Cybersecurity Report. Corporations and government agencies were frequent targets, with experts warning that 2026 will bring even more attacks as hackers adopt AI-driven tools.

Qantas was among the hardest hit, with data from 5 million customers exposed and later sold on the dark web. Other companies, including Oracle, Volvo, and SK Telecom, faced leaks or disruptions. Researchers also uncovered the largest breach in history: 16 billion passwords linked to Apple, Facebook, Google, and Telegram. Government institutions were not spared, with the US Congressional Budget Office hacked.

Individuals were targeted as well. In South Korea, more than 120,000 cameras were compromised to capture footage of unsuspecting users, which could then be used in blackmail efforts. Konstantin Levinzon, CEO of Planet VPN, said AI amplified many of these incidents. “Even though AI improves our daily lives and strengthens cybersecurity, it is also widely used by hackers,” he noted.

Levinzon outlined three potential threats to watch out for in 2026:

• Autonomous AI attacks – Agentic AI systems may exploit zero-day flaws without human input.
• Advanced Deepfakes – Fraudulent video and audio are increasingly used to bypass verification.
• Wearable device hacks – Smartwatches and other sensors collecting health and location data are becoming prime targets.

“Potential wearable hacks, deepfakes, and autonomous AI systems mean that next year, users will need to take extra steps,” Levinzon said. He recommended two-factor authentication, regular software updates, and VPN use as basic defences.

KitGuru Says: Most major AI-focused corporations have a lot of safety nets in place to avoid their AI systems from ‘going rogue'. It is highly unlikely that criminals seeking to cause harm would have the same level of checks and balances in place. 

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It's not just high-speed SSDs and memory that AI companies are seeking to buy up. It appears that HDDs may also be impacted, as according to new reports, prices for standard hard disk drives have risen by around 4 percent over the past quarter, the sharpest price increase in the past two years, signalling that demand is rising and supply  is reducing. 

While SSDs have largely conquered the consumer drive market, HDDs are finding a resurgence in specific enterprise sectors and regions. According to Digitimes (via Tom's Hardware), a significant driver of this growth is the Chinese market, where a push towards locally manufactured PCs has led to increased adoption of 3.5-inch desktop drives. Additionally, concerns regarding long-term data retention on SSDs have prompted some entities to favour magnetic storage for archiving. Moreover, major US cloud service providers are acquiring exabyte-class storage to support the massive datasets required for AI model training, utilising HDDs for scenarios where capacity is prioritised over raw IOPS.

In retail pricing, things still look relatively unchanged. Still, given that this is already the third consecutive quarter of price hikes and that analysts warn the trend is likely to continue, consumers will eventually see more price increases. And with NAND flash facing its own supply constraints, the pressure on the HDD market may increase further, potentially leading to shortages as manufacturers prioritise high-margin enterprise customers over the consumer segment.

To address the demand, manufacturers like Seagate are heavily investing in Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) technology, with a 55 TB prototype already under development. However, until these next-generation drives hit mass production and stabilise the supply chain, HDD prices will likely continue to climb slowly but consistently, at least as long as demand increases at the same pace.

KitGuru says: It seems that all consumer hardware is at risk of being too expensive. After RAM and SSDs (and GPUs to a lesser degree), now even HDDs are apparently being gobbled by the enterprise segment.

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Following weeks of speculation centered around a mysterious statue discovered in the desert, Larian Studios finally clarified at The Game Awards what that was all about. As suspected, the teaser campaign was a prelude to the official reveal of Divinity, the studio's first major project following Baldur's Gate 3. While the reveal was limited to a cinematic trailer, it confirms that the developer is returning to its proprietary IP.

To capitalise on the renewed interest in the Divinity franchise, the studio announced Divinity: Original Sin II – Definitive Edition for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. This brings the critically acclaimed RPG to modern hardware with official support, rather than relying on backward compatibility.

These new versions offer a modest suite of enhancements over their last-gen counterparts, though the core experience remains essentially unchanged. For existing fans, Larian has confirmed that this is a free upgrade. Owners of the game on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, or the original Nintendo Switch can access the native current-gen version at no additional cost.

For those who haven't yet played the title often cited as one of the genre's best, the timing couldn't be better. The game has been discounted across digital storefronts for the pre-Christmas sales period, making it more accessible for players looking to understand the studio's roots before the next chapter begins.

KitGuru says: Have you already played Divinity: Original Sin 2? Are you planning to buy its Definitive Edition for one of the new platforms that just received it?

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Earlier this year, Amazon decided to massively scale back its gaming business after failing to produce a hit. Now just a couple of months later, Amazon has actually sold off one of its studios to Ubisoft, along with the rights to its MOBA game, March of Giants. 

Ubisoft announced that it had acquired Amazon Games Montreal this week. The studio will now join Ubisoft's roster of studios, and mark Ubisoft's second studio in the city of Montreal.

As pointed out by Eurogamer, this move also reunites Ubisoft with former Rainbow Six Siege director, Xavier Marquis, who had left Ubisoft in 2019.

The studio that Ubisoft has acquired was most known for its MOBA game, March of Giants, which Ubisoft now also owns. Ubisoft seems to be excited about this, as its executives believe that the MOBA market will double in revenue by 2030. That trend might be true, but it is likely to be primarily driven by the growing mobile MOBA market. March of Giants is currently only confirmed for PC and has yet to receive a console or mobile announcement.

KitGuru Says: Did you try March of Giants during its closed playtest earlier this year? Are you looking forward to the official release in 2026? 

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Christmas tech deals are starting to hit the market. MSI is slashing prices across a wide range of monitors once again, promising high refresh rate gaming from as little as £139.

Here is a list of some of our top picks, each focused on offering a high refresh rate for smooth gaming, tiered with the most expensive models first:

• MPG 491CQPX QD‑OLED – £999
  49″, ultrawide (dual QHD), 240Hz, QD‑OLED
• MPG 322URX QD‑OLED – £749
  32″, 3840×2160 (4K), 240Hz, QD‑OLED
• MPG 321URX QD‑OLED – £699
  32″, 3840×2160 (4K), 240Hz, QD‑OLED
• MPG 491CQP QD‑OLED – £499
  49″, ultrawide (dual QHD), 144Hz, QD‑OLED
• MPG 272URX QD‑OLED – £479
  27″, 3840×2160 (4K), 240Hz, QD‑OLED
• MAG 321CQF E18 – £169
  32″, 2560×1440 (WQHD), 180Hz, VA
• Optix MAG274R2 – £229
  27″, 1920×1080 (FHD), 165Hz, IPS
• MAG 274QF – £99
  27″, 1920×1080 (FHD), 200Hz, IPS
• Optix G2412 – £139
  24″, 1920×1080 (FHD), 170Hz, IPS

You can find all of MSI's Christmas season UK deals HERE.

KitGuru Says: Are you planning on picking up a new upgrade before the end of the year? 

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If you're looking to build your own racing simulator set-up then there is good news for UK-based enthusiasts. Thermaltake's full line-up of racing sim gear is now readily available and in stock at one of the UK's biggest tech-specialist etailers.

Overclockers UK has full stock of the Thermaltake Sim Racing lineup, with all products currently available for pre-Christmas delivery. This includes popular options like the GR500 and GR300 cockpits, as well as wheel and pedal sets, along with other accessories.

• Thermaltake GR500 Racing Simulator Cockpit – A racing cockpit with aluminium/steel structure and universal compatibility with major sim racing peripherals. £648.95.
• Thermaltake GR300 Racing Simulator Cockpit – A racing cockpit with adjustable seating and pedal mounts. £349.99.
• Thermaltake G6 Direct Drive Racing Wheel & Pedal Set – A direct drive wheel bundle with pedals designed for realistic force feedback. £479.99.
• Thermaltake Triple Monitor Stand Pro – Heavy-duty monitor stand solution for multi-screen racing setups. £228.95.
• Thermaltake GM5 3DOF Motion System – Motion platform for racing and flight simulation. £3,698.99.

You can find the full line-up HERE.

KitGuru Says: Are you thinking of putting together your own at-home racing sim? 

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Out of all the various PC storefronts, GOG has always been the most different, with the team at CDProjekt offering a unique experience thanks to DRM-free titles, consumer-friendly practices and most recently their dedication to game preservation. In an effort to expand the latter, GOG has now announced their new ‘GOG Patrons’ initiative.

Taking to their blog to make the announcement, the GOG team officially unveiled the latest expansion to their preservation program, introducing GOG Patrons – “a completely optional way for anyone who wants to support our preservation efforts on a monthly basis.”

Functioning more like a Twitch sub or a YouTube membership as opposed to a typical subscription service, GOG Patrons is focused on expanding its community-feel, with the $5 a month cost getting you:

• Access to Patron-only Discord server with exclusive video content
• Your nickname credited on the GOG Preservation Program game pages
• A special badge for your GOG profile

Though certainly not for everyone, this new initiative is intended to allow GOG to dedicate a greater amount of resources to game preservation while offering Patrons an added sense of community and knowledge that your money is going directly towards the initiative.

It will be interesting to see how the initiative is received and how GOG’s preservation program will improve with time. Full details (and an FAQ) on the initiative can be found HERE.

KitGuru says: What do you think of this new initiative? Is it too niche? How important is game preservation to you? Let us know down below.

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Most Alien fans at this point are looking forward to the long-awaited Alien Isolation 2. However, that isn't the only new Alien game in development. According to reports this week, there is a second mystery survival horror game in the works. 

Insider Gaming has learned that a new Alien game is in development. The title was revived recently after initially being planned back in 2020 and will offer a mix of combat, platforming and puzzles. The main character is said to be an engineer named Aubrey, who gets around the ship with a pair of magnetic boots and a grappling hook, essentially making this ‘Shadow of the Tomb Raider' but with Aliens.

The game is also apparently being made by Eidos Montreal, the studio behind Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Mankind Divided. Unfortunately, this likely means we won't be seeing Adam Jensen again anytime soon.

The new Alien game is said to be targeting a 2028 release window, with a budget of over $70 million. The studio will have to hope that the game doesn't end up clashing with Alien isolation 2, which began development in 2024, as that is a more established Alien sub-franchise with a large following.

KitGuru Says: With Alien Isolation 2 already on the way, I'm not sure what to think of this. It sounds like it will be similar in some ways, taking place on a large space station, with a character working their way through different parts of the ship, all the while dodging Xenomorphs. 

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While STALKER 2 launched in a less-than-polished state due to a multitude of factors, the team at GSC Game World have been diligently updating and improving the game with thousands of bug fixes, an overhaul to its A-Life system and more. Focusing more on the story side of STALKER 2, a new free update has now been announced – arriving later today.

Making the announcement via the PlayStation Blog, GSC Game World unveiled their latest free update. Arriving today, this narrative-focused update introduces a brand new storyline which offers plenty to do and find, including:

• 8 quests “that can take hours to complete”
• 7 new locations
• 6 characters “with their own backgrounds and stories”
• A new unique weapon
• A hub to create

Details on the new storyline can be found HERE, but in terms of gameplay content the ‘unique weapon’ is said to be the GP37V2 – a modified version of the GP37 rifle which includes an integrated suppressor and scope alongside alterations to its firing pattern.

In addition, some of the pre-existing locations have been refreshed somewhat, “now re-inhabited by stalkers”. Perhaps the biggest inclusion with this update is the new Hub “appearing in a not-so-populated area of Burnt Forest.”

STALKER 2 certainly came a bit too hot out of the oven. Fortunately, the team at GSC Game World appear committed to ensuring that this title serves as a worthy follow-up to the classic STALKER trilogy. The full blogpost can be found HERE.

KitGuru says: What are your thoughts on STALKER 2? Did you pick the game up at launch? Has it improved enough to be worth a purchase in your mind? Let us know down below.

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Bungie’s Marathon has run into plenty of issues ever since the extraction shooter was first shown off properly earlier this year, with alpha testers finding the game lacking in uniqueness – then being exacerbated by confirmation that the game had used stolen assets from an independent artist. This all led to the game being indefinitely delayed. With all the legal issues surrounding the stolen assets now being resolved however, Bungie have come out and given us a new official release date.

As part of the company’s latest ‘Vision of Marathon’ ViDoc, the team at Bungie confirmed that Marathon will now officially release in March of 2026 – though we did not get an exact release date.

Alongside this however, the team also finally confirmed that the game will launch at a price of $39.99/£34.99 (matching previous rumours).

Of course, Marathon was previously delayed not only due to the legal issues, but also as a result of heavy backlash from fans. As such, the team made sure to note all of the improvements made since the alpha tests, including but not limited to:

• Proximity chat
• Solo queue
• Rook – “a Runner shell used to scavenge matches in progress”
• A “doubling down on the dark, gritty, and grounded sci-fi world”
• Improved visual fidelity and immersion
  • Dead Runners drop as corpses that decay over time
  • Deepened environmental storytelling
  • Audio improvements

With a relatively poor first showing and multiple controversies, Marathon has quite the uphill battle. Still, the changes and improvements listed do sound positive, and so hopefully Marathon can wind up being a fun addition to the extraction shooter genre. We will have to wait and see.

KitGuru says: Do you have any hope in Marathon? How many years of support do you think the game will end up receiving? What are your thoughts on the listed changes? Let us know down below.

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Cult of the Lamb has been a cult-hit of sorts, with the cutesy-yet-cultish management rogue-like receiving a ton of praise upon its initial release back in 2022. Thanks to continued support via free updates and DLC packs, the game has gone on to become publisher Devolver Digital’s biggest IP. Following its announcement in August, the team at Massive Monster have now confirmed that their first major expansion – WOOLHAVEN – is officially set to arrive in just over a month’s time.

Making the announcement, the team at Massive Monster offered another look at Cult of the Lamb: WOOLHAVEN while confirming that the expansion is officially coming on the 22nd of January 2026.

For the uninitiated, WOOLHAVEN brings a ton of new content and fresh mechanics, including but not limited to:

• Two new dungeons
• Woolhaven region
• New winter mechanic requiring greater cult management
• New structures to build
• You can now set up a ranch to tame beasts
• Legendary weapons
• And more

Cult of the Lamb was already a fun time when it initially released. Since then, the game has only gotten better, with free updates introducing whole new mechanics including a heavy attack, co-op play and much more.

Given just how much has been offered for free, expect Cult of the Lamb: WOOLHAVEN to be packed with plenty to do when it arrives on the 22nd of January for £14.99.

KitGuru says: Are you excited for WOOLHAVEN? When did you first play Cult of the Lamb? What do you think of the new winter mechanic? Let us know down below.

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For Day 16 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with Intel to give away an Arc A770 graphics card! The winner and two runner-ups will also receive game codes allowing them to pick one of FOUR new 2025 titles, including Battlefield 6, Dying Light: The Beast, Assassin's Creed Shadows or Civilization 7.

The Intel Arc A770 is Intel’s flagship Alchemist-series GPU with 16GB of GDDR6 memory, 4,096 shader cores, and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate features like ray tracing. The winner (and two runner-ups) will also receive an Intel Holiday Bundle code, allowing them to choose a free copy of Battlefield 6, Dying Light: The Beast, Assassin's Creed Shadows or Civ 7 – four of 2025's biggest games!

For the game codes, you will have to redeem your code by March 15th 2026 via Intel's website. After that date, the key will no longer work, so we suggest redeeming your code as soon as we send it to you.

How to Enter:

To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is head over to our competition announcement post on Facebook, HERE. In the comments, leave an answer to the following question – What was your first graphics card? 

This competition is open in the UK and EU.

The winner will be picked randomly shortly after 11AM GMT December 17th, and a new competition will be announced for Day 17. The chosen winner has 48 hours to respond, if we do not hear from them, a new winner will be picked.

Terms and Conditions: This competition is open in the UK and EU, starting at 11AM GMT on December 16th and ending at 10:59AM GMT on December 17th. Due to the busy Christmas season, prize deliveries could take longer than usual, and some prizes may not ship until January. In compliance with GDPR, we will not collect or store any personal information as part of this competition. Once the winner has been contacted and their prize received, personal details will be deleted from our email servers. Your details will not be shared, we respect your privacy.

KitGuru Says: Good luck to all who enter, we'll be back tomorrow morning to announce a winner and turn the calendar over to Day 17!

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Today we get a hands on with the latest Seasonic Prime PX-2200, a delayed review as we updated our hardware test suite in the background this year. Priced between £460 and £500 in the UK, this is not for the faint of heart. This unit has achieved Cybenetics Platinum certification and supports the ATX 3.1/PCIe 5.1 spec. It also ships with a 12-year warranty.

The Seasonic Prime PX-2200 is the company’s flagship 2200W power supply built from the ground up to meet ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards, delivering headroom well beyond typical gaming rigs. With flagship-class efficiency and build quality, it’s engineered for high-end workstations, AI systems, multi-GPU setups, and pro workloads that demand sustained, clean power.

PX-2200 Features:

• High efficiency – 80 PLUS® Platinum EU 230 V Internally certified
• ATX 3 and 16-Pin PCIe Gen 5 Cable (12V-2×6)
• MTLR (Micro Tolerance Load Regulation) @ 1 %
• Premium Hybrid Fan Control – Fanless under 40 % system load
• Super low ripple noise (35 mV)
• High-end components and design
• Gold-plated high current terminals
• Highly reliable aluminum electrolytic solid capacitors
• Cable-free Connection Design: reduces production errors during manual insertion
• Protection features: OPP, OVP, UVP, OCP, OTP, SCP
• AC Input 200 – 240 Vac
• 12-year warranty – industry-leading

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Gamers and PC enthusiasts may face prolonged, inflated component prices, as SK Hynix has reportedly forecast that the shortage of DRAM could last until 2028. This may not only impact current-generation products like DDR5 and GDDR7, but also previous-gen DDR4 memory, GDDR6 and even LPDDR, which is typically used in mobile devices. 

The report comes from BullsLab Jay, who also stated that the current inventory drying up will not be met with the traditional response of ramping up production capacity for consumer-grade goods, signaling a potential long-term price hike for consoles, graphics cards, and system memory.

The driving force behind these supply issues is the strategic shift toward AI infrastructure. SK Hynix noted that its most cutting-edge memory technologies, specifically HBM and SOCAMM, will be exempt from these shortages, as the company plans to funnel its manufacturing resources and capacity expansions almost exclusively into these types of memory to satisfy the needs of the AI server market. While SK Hynix is aggressively installing new equipment, it's entirely dedicated to advanced storage solutions and HBM for data centres rather than the commodity DRAM used in consumer electronics.

This divergence in strategy highlights a growing rift in the semiconductor industry, where consumer needs are taking a backseat to enterprise AI requirements. Unless manufacturers increase production of memory for consumer electronics, buyers should prepare to pay more for most memory-dependent devices.

KitGuru says: If you are planning to buy something with DRAM but haven't done so yet, consider doing it ASAP. It seems things won't improve anytime soon.

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Data compiled by SteamDB has given us a look at just how many games came to the Steam platform this year. As of December 2025, over 19,000 titles have launched on Steam this year, although a good number of them seemed to come and go without garnering any significant traction. 

While Steam's open publishing model has successfully lowered the barrier to entry, it has made standing out an immense challenge for independent developers lacking substantial marketing budgets. SteamDB's data, brought to our attention by GamingOnLinux, suggests this is a persistent trend, as only slightly more than 20% of the approximately 19,000 games released in the previous year garnered enough player activity for Valve to enable community features such as trading cards and badges.

Despite Valve's implementation of discovery tools such as wishlists, algorithmic queues, and curator networks, shop visibility remains a source of frustration for indie developers and smaller studios. Developers and players alike struggle to understand the mechanisms that determine which games get promoted, leading many creators to seek external solutions or community-organised initiatives to boost the profile of niche genres.

KitGuru says: While Steam has democratised distribution, the sheer noise of the marketplace means that launch counts are reaching all-time highs while actual discovery becomes increasingly subdued.

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Chinese display manufacturer HKC is preparing to launch the M10 Ultra, a groundbreaking gaming monitor that claims to be the first to use RGB MiniLED technology. While official details remain scarce, a leak report has provided a first look at the display.

X user @realVictor_M (via Wccftech) shared an image of the upcoming monitor. The M10 Ultra features a native 4K panel with a 165 Hz refresh rate that supports dual-mode function, allowing it to switch to Full HD at 330 Hz. Perhaps the most striking specification is its colour performance; thanks to the use of discrete Red, Green, and Blue LEDs rather than the traditional blue or white backlighting found in standard MiniLED displays, the M10 Ultra achieves an exceptional 100% coverage of the BT.2020 colour space.

This RGB MiniLED technology from HKC represents a major leap forward in colour reproduction. By eliminating the need for colour conversion layers, the display can achieve higher saturation and efficiency. The leak suggests the monitor can deliver 1,000 nits of brightness in HDR mode, with some reports indicating the underlying technology could push peak brightness up to 8,000 nits. Ideally sized for desktop use, the screen is expected to be a 27-inch model, housed in a chassis with a fully ergonomic stand and an RGB ring on the rear.

Connectivity on the M10 Ultra is also quite decent. Unlike many current flagships, which are bottlenecked by older interfaces, this monitor reportedly supports DisplayPort 2.1, enough to drive uncompressed 4K at 165 Hz with 10-bit colour depth. The I/O selection is rounded out by a USB-C port capable of delivering 98W of power.

KitGuru says: Do you think this RGB MiniLED technology will be considerably better than the standard MiniLED tech?

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Phantom Blade Zero is one of the more intriguing PlayStation-aligned projects to be shown off in recent years. Initially announced back in Summer of 2023, the game excited many with its stylish and flashy combat which for some seemed too smooth to be real. That said, Phantom Blade Zero is real and is coming out soon(ish), with the game having officially been announced to launch in September of next year.

Making the announcement during The Game Awards, studio S-Game offered another look at Phantom Blade Zero and its “kungfupunk world shaped by conspiracy, intrigue, and cinematicmartial action.”

While a solid trailer in its own right, the most exciting part of the announcement was the confirmation that the game is scheduled to launch on the 9th of September 2026 for PS5 and PC.

Given that this is still 9 months away, it would not be surprising to see the title get a delay at some point. That said, with GTA VI scheduled to launch in November, it is unlikely that S-Game would want to hold their game back for too long.

Whether it truly arrives in September or not, Phantom Blade Zero looks to offer an experience which will hopefully be worth the wait.

KitGuru says: Are you excited for Phantom Blade Zero? What are your thoughts on the aesthetics? Does the combat look too choreographed? Let us know down below.

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The Ace Combat series is easily the most well known in the combat flight sim genre, with the franchise stretching all the way back to 1995. The latest entry, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown launched back in 2019 has continued to see consistent sales. With Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve finally being unveiled at The Game Awards, the team revealed that AC7 is closing in on 7 million copies sold.

Taking part in an interview conducted by the Japanese publication Famitsu, Ace Combat director Kazutoki Kono and producer Manabu Shimomoto were asked for an update on Skies Unknown’s total sales – revealing that the title “will soon reach 7 million copies.”

As mentioned, Ace Combat 7 has been a pretty consistent seller, with the title having managed to shift roughly a million copies each year since launch (aided in part by its release across additional platforms); reaching 5 million by its 5th anniversary and 6 million by its 6th.

With roughly a month to go until Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown’s 7th anniversary, it appears as though the game will once again reach a substantial milestone which lines up neatly with its years on the market and entry number.

Given that Ace Combat 8 has now been officially announced however, it will be interesting to see whether sales for the previous title begin to slow down.

Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.

KitGuru says: Are you a fan of the Ace Combat series? Have you been waiting for a new game? Will Wings of Theve outsell Skies Unknown in the long-run? Let us know your thoughts down below.

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Team Ninja have been great in supporting their upcoming releases with free demos for all to check out and enjoy. Such has been the case with the Nioh series, offering various alpha, beta and timed-limited demos across its previous two entries. With Nioh 3 officially confirmed to be launching in early February, Team Ninja have announced a demo for the threequel – arriving one week ahead of the full game.

Announced during The Game Awards, Team Ninja / Koei Tecmo confirmed that Nioh 3 will officially launch on the 6th of February 2026.

For those who can’t wait that long however, a demo will be released shortly ahead of its full arrival, landing on the 29th of January. Unlike the previous Nioh 3 demo from earlier this year, the upcoming snippet appears not to be time-limited.

Additionally, players will be able to transfer their save data over from the demo to the full game upon its release – suggesting that it will likely be the first few playable hours in demo form.

Regardless, having a demo of any kind for a game is an increasingly rare occurrence, and so it is encouraging to see Team Ninja continue to give players the opportunity to try before they buy.

Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.

KitGuru says: Are you looking forward to Nioh 3? Did you partake in the first demo? Should game demos be a requirement? Let us know down below.

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One of the few decisions made by Xbox in recent years which has turned out to be a success has been the launching of their Xbox Developer Direct Showcase. Having taken place in January of 2024 and 2025, it comes as little surprise that Microsoft is planning a 2026 edition of the showcase – now confirmed to be going live next month.

In an interview conducted by the publication Variety, president of game content and studios at Microsoft ‘Matt Booty’ confirmed that a 2026 edition of their dev direct will be happening in January, while also teasing some of the expected projects, stating:

“I can't share exactly what's there, but we've got a lot of stuff that we're shipping next year. In fact, usually Dev Direct is about highlighting what's coming up for the year ahead. This year, we've got more stuff coming up than we can fit in one show.”

Booty continued, “So I will tell you that Playground Games is going to be in the Dev Direct, but we'll have more stuff next year to ship than we can fit into one Dev Direct show in January, which is a good place to be.”

Whether this means that Xbox will host a second direct later in the year, or will instead save up those announcements for other industry shows we will have to wait and see. That said, Microsoft has been pretty successful with their Developer Directs so far and so it is encouraging to see them continuing the practice.

Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.

KitGuru says: Have you enjoyed the previous Xbox Directs? Outside of Forza, what do you hope to see shown off? Will we get a look at Fable? Let us know your thoughts down below.

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Update: This competition is now CLOSED. Our winner today is Diran Chavlah! If you missed out this time then keep an eye out as there are still many more daily giveaways left on the calendar. Today's giveaway can be found HERE.

For Day 15 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar we have teamed up with be quiet! to offer up an excellent hardware bundle. One lucky winner today will be getting a be quiet! Pure Base 501 DX case, a Pure Loop 3 LX 360 AIO liquid cooler and a new set of LightWings LX fans to add some extra colour to your rig.

The be quiet! Pure Base 501 DX is a compact ATX case that emphasises high airflow while keeping aesthetics top-tier via a tempered glass side window for component visibility, as well as integrated ARGB lighting. The be quiet! Pure Loop 3 LX 360 AIO is a 360mm liquid cooler with a copper cold plate, quiet PWM pump, and customisable ARGB lighting. The be quiet! Light Wings LX fans feature an optimised blade design, rifle bearings, and vivid ARGB illumination, providing both strong cooling performance and striking aesthetics.

How to Enter:

To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is head over to our competition announcement post on Facebook, HERE. In the comments, leave an answer to the following question – What was your first PC case? 

This competition is open worldwide.

The winner will be picked randomly shortly after 11AM GMT December 16th, and a new competition will be announced for Day 16. The chosen winner has 48 hours to respond, if we do not hear from them, a new winner will be picked.

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KitGuru Says: Good luck to all who enter, we'll be back tomorrow morning to announce a winner and turn the calendar over to Day 16!

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Fresh from securing the Game of the Year award at TGA 2025, Sandfall Interactive has immediately launched new content for its turn-based RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Rather than gating this new content behind a pay wall, the studio has released the DLC for free to commemorate the accolades, offering both new gameplay challenges and technical updates across all platforms.

The update expands the game world with a completely new playable environment, giving players a good reason to jump back in. This update also includes additional tracks from award-winning composer Lorien Testard, maintaining the high audio standards set by the base game. For those who have already optimised their party builds, the patch introduces the Endless Tower, a late-game gauntlet designed to test combat efficiency against a succession of high-level bosses.

Beyond the content expansion, the update addresses a frequent community request by implementing a Photo Mode. This allows users to capture the game's distinct art style without HUD interference. The studio has also significantly broadened the game's accessibility, adding text and UI localization for seven new regions, including Czech, Ukrainian, Latin American Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese, Thai, and Indonesian.

Additionally, the patch delivers a suite of general performance optimisations and bug fixes. The release notes specifically highlight improvements to handheld gaming PCs, ensuring smoother frame rates and better stability on devices like the Steam Deck. The free content update is available for download now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

KitGuru says: Have you already tried Clair Obscur: Expedition 33? Are you planning to come back to see the content brought by the new update?

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Scythe Japan has officially introduced the Kotetsu Mark 4 (model SCKTT-4000), the latest iteration of its popular entry-level air cooler. Designed to replace the Kotetsu Mark 3, this new model retains the signature single-tower form factor while integrating significant performance upgrades, most notably the transition to the new Wonder Tornado 120 mm PWM fan.

Brought to our attention by ITHome (via TechPowerUP), the new Kotetsu Mark 4 features four 6 mm nickel-plated heatpipes, maintaining the thermal transfer standards of its predecessor. Physically, the Mark 4 is slightly more compact than the Mark 3, measuring 134×155×80 mm compared to the previous 138×154×80 mm, and weighing 771 g, including the fan. The aesthetic has also been refined with a redesigned top cover that offers a cleaner, more premium look for system builders who value attention to detail.

The new fan choice is what drives the performance improvements. Replacing the Kaze Flex II used in the previous generation, the Wonder Tornado 120 mm fan operates between 350 (±200) RPM and 2000 RPM. This configuration delivers a rated airflow of up to 60.29 CFM and a static pressure range of 0.05 to 2.45 mmH₂O. These specifications ensure the cooler is well-equipped to handle modern mainstream processors, even in space-constrained mid-tower cases, with noise levels ranging from 3.0 dBA to 28.88 dBA.

Scythe has ensured broad compatibility for the new unit, supporting AMD's AM4 and AM5 platforms as well as Intel's LGA 1851, 1700, 1200, and 115X sockets. The cooler is currently priced at ¥3,480 (approximately £17) in Japan.

KitGuru says: Although it won't top any performance charts, the Kotetsu Mark 4 could be a solution worth considering for someone building an entry-level system that wants something more than your typical stock cooler.

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SEGA and Creative Assembly have officially announced Total War: Warhammer 40,000, marking a historic shift for the award-winning strategy franchise as it leaves the fantasy realm for the grim darkness of the 41st Millennium. Revealed at The Game Awards with a cinematic trailer, the upcoming title places players in the Era Indomitus, where they will wage war on a galactic scale. This new entry promises to maintain the series' signature blend of turn-based strategy and massive real-time battles, but expanded to include planetary conquest, fleet management, and apocalyptic weaponry.

At launch, players will be able to command four factions: the Space Marines, the Astra Militarum, the Orks, and the Aeldari. Each faction will feature distinct playstyles and challenges across both campaign and battle modes. The game will include a variety of units ranging from standard battleline infantry and tanks to massive walkers and war engines.

A new feature for the series is deep army customisation. Players will have the freedom to personalize their forces or create entirely new thematic armies. This includes customizing names, color schemes, and heraldry, as well as defining specific traits and tactics for their commanders.

In a first for the franchise, Total War: Warhammer 40,000 will debut on consoles alongside the PC release. The game is confirmed for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, bringing the massive scale of Total War battles to console players for the first time. No release date has been set yet.

KitGuru says: Do you like Total War games? What do you think of bringing the game series to the Warhammer 40K universe?

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