For Day 9 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with Lian Li to offer up an excellent prize bundle. Today, one winner will walk away with a Lian Li Lancool 217 INF PC case, along with a Hydroshift LCD-S AIO liquid cooler and a set of wireless UniFans to go with it.

The Lancool 217 INF is a mid‑tower PC case with dual 170mm fans and an RGB infinity‑mirror front panel, designed for high‑airflow cooling and wireless lighting control. The Hydroshift LCD‑S AIO is a 360mm liquid cooler featuring a slim radiator, side‑mounted tubing, and a hot‑swappable 3.4″ IPS LCD screen. Finally, we have the SL INF UniFan, an ARGB fan with infinity‑mirror lighting, wireless control via L‑Connect 3, and seamless daisy‑chain design to keep your build looking clean.

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 PC case did you use for your most recent build?

This competition is open worldwide, with the exception of Turkey due to shipping restrictions outside of our control.

The winners will be picked randomly shortly after 11AM GMT December 9th, and a new competition will be announced for Day 9. The chosen winners have 48 hours to respond, if we do not hear from them, a new winner will be picked.

Terms and Conditions: This competition is open worldwide with the exception of Turkey due to shipping restrictions outside of our control, starting at 11AM GMT on December 9th and ending at 10:59AM GMT on December 10th. 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, we'll be back tomorrow to announce the winner and turn the calendar over to Day 10! 

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It has been over four years since the Knights of the Old Republic remake was first announced. There have essentially been no official updates since the initial reveal in 2021, but one insider has fans thinking that will change very soon. 

According to Kurakasis, a leaker with a reliable track record in recent years, there will be a “big Star Wars” game revealed at The Game Awards this year and that it has something to do with “The Old Republic”. They didn't specifically say Knights of the Old Republic, but the MMO doesn't exactly fit the description for a new game.

Disney has been looking at ways to tell canon stories during the Old Republic part of the Star Wars timeline for years at this stage. KOTOR may have been the game that kicked it all off, but that doesn't mean that there aren't other projects in the works also set during this era. If the leak is accurate, I would expect a new game announcement, rather than an official update on the status of the KOTOR Remake.

Knights of the Old Republic was released back in 2003, developed by BioWare. The game is based off the same D&D engine that BioWare used for several older titles. As a result, every skill check and combat move in the game is decided by an invisible dice roll. For a remake, the gameplay would need to go through some significant changes, likely moving towards an action combat system, rather than the semi turn-based combat of the original.

KitGuru Says: Personally, I would like to see a KOTOR 3. Obsidian proved that there were many ways to grow this universe with their excellent sequel, KOTOR 2. There is no reason that we couldn't see a KOTOR 3 with a fresh set of characters and new stories to tell. 

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The second season of Amazon Prime's Fallout series is about to air very soon and it looks like production will pretty swiftly move over to Season 3 in an effort to have a quicker turnaround time between seasons.

In a recent interview with IGN, Fallout executive producer, Jonathan Nolan, confirmed plans to begin filming Season 3 next year, with the goal of getting “back on the air in a reasonable amount of time”.

Nolan also addressed the current state of TV, with many shows opting for longer and longer breaks between seasons, which has become a source of frustration for many:

“I think what's happened with television in terms of taking longer and longer from season to season is an unfortunate trend. You don't want the show to lose any of its scope, but we know that we'd like to be back on the air as soon as we can.”

It sounds like the Fallout production team is aiming to capitalise on the show's early momentum and not needlessly slow down the process.

Fallout Season 2 begins on December 17th, furthering the story in New Vegas, a favourite location amongst fans of the Fallout videogames.

KitGuru Says: Are you looking forward to the second season of Fallout? It sounds like the show will stick to a one season per year cadence moving forward, which I think would be for the best. A lot of shows lose their momentum with lengthy breaks.

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Update: This competition is now CLOSED. Our winner today is Alex Ciubotariu! If you missed out this time then keep an eye out as we have a new giveaway each day through to the end of the month. Today's giveaway can be found HERE.

For Day 8 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with Thermal Grizzly to give away the brand-new WireView Pro II tool, along with a mouse mat and a full set of premium thermal materials to level up your cooling and overclocking.

Here is a breakdown of the prizes:

• Duronaut – A high-performance thermal paste engineered for exceptional long-term stability and superior heat conductivity, ideal for overclockers and demanding cooling setups.
• KryoSheet – A graphene-based thermal pad that delivers extremely high and consistent thermal conductivity as a durable alternative to paste, though it is electrically conductive.
• Putty – An electrically non-conductive thermal gap filler designed to replace GPU thermal pads, available in Basic, Advance, and Pro variants with increasing conductivity.
• WireView Pro II – A GPU power monitoring device for 12V-2×6 connectors, offering per-pin current measurement, active cooling, automatic shutdown safety, and detailed logging to prevent cable failures.

Due to the WireView Pro II being in the pre-order phase at the moment, the winner of this giveaway will receive their prizes in January.

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 GPU are you running?

This competition is open in the UK, EU and USA.

The winners will be picked randomly shortly after 11AM GMT December 9th, and a new competition will be announced for Day 9. The chosen winners have 48 hours to respond, if we do not hear from them, a new winner will be picked.

Terms and Conditions: This competition is open UK, EU and USA starting at 11AM GMT on December 8th and ending at 10:59AM GMT on December 9th. 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, we'll be back tomorrow to announce the winner and turn the calendar over to Day 9! 

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Update: This competition is now CLOSED. Our winners today are Domenico Bonacci (Prime TX), Conner Macaulay (Vertex PX) and Josh Cambell (Prime GX). Our next giveaway is now live and can be found HERE. 

For Day 7 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar we have teamed up with Seasonic to give away not one, not two but THREE prizes. Today's prize list includes the Seasonic GX-850, Vertex PX-1000 and Prime TX-1300 power supplies!

The Power Supply is the beating heart of any high performance gaming PC. Seasonic happens to make some of the best power supplies on the market, One winner will get the 850W model, while another will get the 1000W PSU and a third winner will get the Prime TX-1300, which offers the highest efficiency rating as well.

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 is the capacity of your current PSU?

This competition is open in the UK, EU and USA.

The winners will be picked randomly shortly after 11AM GMT December 8th, and a new competition will be announced for Day 8. The chosen winners have 48 hours to respond, if we do not hear from them, a new winner will be picked.

Terms and Conditions: This competition is open UK, EU and USA starting at 11AM GMT on December 7th and ending at 10:59AM GMT on December 8th. 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 8!

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

For Day 6 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar we have teamed up with Sapphire to give one lucky reader a new graphics card and motherboard! Our prizes today include the Sapphire Pure RX 9060 XT 16GB graphics card and a Pure B850M motherboard/ 

The graphics card being given away today is the 16GB variant of the RX 9060 XT. With this GPU, you'll be able to access the full FSR 4 feature set for improved performance in supported games and thanks to the generous amount of VRAM, you should be able to avoid stutter issues in certain newer titles. To go with the graphics card, the winner will also receive a Sapphire Pure B850M WIFI motherboard, which supports the latest Ryzen AM5 processors in a Mico-ATX form factor.

 

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 GPU are you currently running?

This competition is open Worldwide.

The winners will be picked randomly shortly after 11AM GMT December 7th, and a new competition will be announced for Day 7. The chosen winners have 48 hours to respond, if we do not hear from them, a new winner will be picked.

Terms and Conditions: This competition is open worldwide starting at 11AM GMT on December 6th and ending at 10:59AM GMT on December 7th. 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 7!

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Path of Exile 2 has been in early access for around a year at this stage, but we are still quite a long ways off from release. The next major update will bring the game up to Version 0.4, although Grinding Gear Games says it is going to do everything it can to ensure that Version 1.0 does not slip into 2027. 

As reported by Eurogamer, previously, Grinding Gear Games had been targeting a March 2026 launch window for the ‘full' version of Path of Exile 2. However, major updates have been somewhat slow to come out and now that date appears to be entirely unrealistic. However, speaking with the outlet, Game Director, Jonathan Rogers said that he is “fairly confident” that the game will not slip out of 2026.

In a separate Q&A session, Rogers had also said that he “certainly wouldn't want [the game] to slip into 2027”. Currently, there are a few obstacles in place on the road to V1.0, for starters, the six-act campaign still needs to be finished, Endgame needs some additions to keep players invested in it for the long-term and there also needs to be some balancing adjustments as presently, there are certain builds and classes that outpace the others by quite a bit. Most recently, it was Lightning Arrow rangers.

The next Path of Exile 2 update lands on the 12th of December and will introduce a new Druid class to the game. This update should also deliver new performance optimisations for those struggling with frame rate. I can tell you from personal experience that even on a high-end gaming PC, Path of Exile 2 can slow down to a crawl at times with low frame rates, although this mostly occurs in high-level endgame content.

Discuss on our Facebook page, HERE.

KitGuru Says: Are you looking forward to the next Path of Exile 2 update? Do you think the game will manage to hit V1.0 before the end of next year? 

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Upcoming fantasy-inspired survival game, Soulmask, has been slowly stewing in Early Access since June 2024. Now, the road to 1.0 is in sight, with the developers announcing a Spring 2026 launch date, alongside confirmation of the game's very first DLC.

Soulmask will officially leave Early Access and launch its full 1.0 version in Spring 2026, accompanied by the brand-new Shifting Sands DLC. Revealed during the PC Gaming Show, the expansion takes players into an Ancient Egypt-inspired world where mythology collides with alien technology.

The trailer highlights new biomes, combat encounters, and building systems, while showcasing customisable ships such as the Tribe Sand Boat and Falcon-Class Solar Airship. These vessels form the backbone of a new “live-on-your-ship” survival system, allowing players to construct mobile fortresses complete with anti-gravity engines, desert skids, artillery, and production bases in mid-air.

At the heart of the Shifting Sands are four god-themed masks, each granting unique powers. The Horus Mask enables aerial combat with celestial wings, while the Anubis Mask curses enemies and resurrects fallen allies. The Sobek Mask channels torrents of water to trap foes, and the Amun-Ra Mask wields sunlight and flame to incinerate opponents. Players can also expect formidable new bosses, including the Soulcall Hound, Onyx Scarab, and Savagehorn Tribe Leader, alongside harsher survival challenges shaped by dynamic day-night cycles.

Soulmask has already attracted more than 750,000 players in Early Access, earning over 80% positive reviews. Version 1.0 and the DLC will arrive in Spring 2026. Ahead of launch, Steam players can take advantage of a final promotional discount of 35% off, available from December 4th through January 5th.

Discuss on our Facebook page, HERE.

KitGuru Says: If you are after a survival game with a very different flavour to the norm, then Soulmask looks like a very good pick-up.

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For months, we have been hearing rumours that Warner Bros is seeking a buyer. Now, Netflix has emerged as the bidding war winner with the announcement of an $82.7B acquisition deal. 

Due to the Warner Bros. Discovery merger, this acquisition is a little more complicated than it initially seems. Earlier this year, WB Discovery split into two distinct groups, a Global Networks group comprising of sports and news stations like TNT and CNN, and a Streaming & Studios group made up of the likes of DC Studios, HBO, the WB Motion Pictures Group and more. Just as you would expect, it is this valuable Streaming & Studios Group that Netflix is acquiring.

The deal will also include a number of game studios to bolster the Netflix Games side of the business. This includes the likes of NetherRealm, Avalanche Studios and Rocksteady, along with their associated IPs like Mortal Kombat, Batman Arkham and Hogwarts Legacy. However, Netflix has not yet expressly laid out its plans for these studios yet, so there could be further impact in this area, as cost-cutting will inevitably follow on from a major $82.7 billion purchase.

This acquisition will also likely mean the end of the HBO Max streaming service as the content will be folded into the Netflix library. However, the global rollout of some of these shows on Netflix may be impacted by lingering deals. For instance, here in the UK, most HBO shows currently go to the Sky-owned Now TV service first and we do not know how many years are in place for that deal to continue.

As for the film side of things, Netflix has stated that it fully intends to continue supporting theatrical releases before placing movies on the streaming service. However, many film directors and producers still have questions around how long these theatrical rollouts will run for. In the past, Netflix has limited its theatrical film runs to just a week or two and many established directors want more than that.

Discuss on our Facebook page, HERE.

KitGuru Says: Warner Bros. has been around for a century, so this is a seismic shift in the film and TV landscape. The deal won't be completed until next year though and there is always the chance that regulators attempt to block it, as we saw with Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which could delay things. 

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Update: This competition is now CLOSED. Our winner today is Craig Rogers! If you missed out this time then keep an eye out as we have many more daily giveaways lined up this month. Today's giveaway can be found HERE.

For Day 5 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar we have teamed up with Valkyrie to offer one lucky winner a PC upgrade bundle, including a new VK02 Lite case, a set of V12 ARGB fans to kit it out with and a V360 Lite AIO liquid cooler to go with it, creating a perfect starting point for a new build. 

The Valkyrie VK02 Lite is a mid‑tower ATX case built for airflow and flexibility, supporting up to 13 fans or triple 360/420mm radiators with tempered glass and ARGB lighting. The Valkyrie V12 ARGB fans are 120mm fluid dynamic bearing units, running up to 1850RPM with 75CFM airflow and customizable RGB illumination. The Valkyrie V360 Lite AIO is a 360mm liquid cooler featuring a patented 2800RPM pump, high‑pressure B12 radiator fans, a rotatable pump top and strong thermal performance backed by a 5‑year warranty.

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 with the exception of Brazil, South Africa, Russia, Pakistan and Turkey due to shipping restrictions outside of our control.

The winners will be picked randomly shortly after 11AM GMT December 6th, and a new competition will be announced for Day 6. The chosen winners have 48 hours to respond, if we do not hear from them, a new winner will be picked.

Terms and Conditions: This competition is open worldwide except for Brazil, South Africa, Russia, Pakistan and Turkey due to shipping restrictions outside of our control, starting at 11AM GMT on December 5th and ending at 10:59AM GMT on December 6th. 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 6!

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Nvidia is ending the year off strong with the announcement that 30 more titles will be joining the GeForce Now library this month. On top of that, a new Game Ready driver has rolled out for Nvidia graphics card owners.

The new Game Ready driver is available to download now and includes some new optimisations for the upcoming Battlefield 6: Winter Offensive update. This driver update is also recommended for players of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 as it contains improved fidelity for DLSS Ray Reconstruction.

On top of that, Nvidia is also adding support for the top played classic, 32-bit GPU-accelerated PhysX games on GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs. GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs launched at the beginning of the year, alongside the phasing out of 32-bit support for CUDA. This meant that PhysX effects in a number of older, yet beloved games were not GPU-accelerated on GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs. With the launch of NVIDIA’s new driver today, that problem is solved for a number of top-played titles including the likes of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, Batman Arkham City, Borderlands 2, Metro 2033 & Last Light, Mirror's Edge and more.

As for this week's GeForce Now updates, there are ten new games joining the service today, including:

• MARVEL Cosmic Invasion (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, Dec. 1)
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (New release on Ubisoft, Dec. 2)
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (New release on Ubisoft, Dec. 2)
• Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy (New release on Ubisoft, Dec. 2)
• XOCIETY (New release on Epic Games Store, Dec. 2)
• Spyro Reignited Trilogy (New release on Ubisoft, Dec. 2)
• Lost Records: Bloom & Rage (New release on Xbox, available on Game Pass, Dec. 2)
• OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 (New release on Steam, available Dec. 4)
• ROUTINE (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, Dec. 4)
  MIMESIS (Steam)

There will be 20 other titles joining the library over the next few weeks, although some of these are repeats, with the new support coming in the form of an additional storefront. For instance, Arc Raiders is already available on GeForce Now if you own it on Steam, but soon those who own the title on Epic Games Store will also be able to access it via Nvidia's cloud gaming service.

Discuss on our Facebook page, HERE.

KitGuru Says: Are there any additional PhysX titles you would like to see Nvidia add custom support for on RTX 50 GPUs? 

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ENERMAX has introduced its new flagship power supply, the PlatimaxII 1200DF, a 1200W ATX 3.1 unit that emphasises high efficiency with its 80 PLUS Platinum and Cybenetics Platinum certifications. 

The PlatimaxII 1200DF is fully compliant with Intel’s ATX 3.1 specification and includes a native 12V-2×6 cable capable of delivering up to 600W to the GPU. This ensures compatibility with current and future high-end graphics cards. Designed to withstand up to 235% power excursion, the unit maintains stability during sudden spikes and relies on 100% Japanese capacitors for long-term reliability and precise voltage regulation under heavy workloads.

Cooling is handled by a 135mm fan equipped with ENERMAX’s patented Dust-Free Rotation technology, which helps reduce dust buildup and extend lifespan. The fan profile is tuned for quiet operation, earning a Cybenetics LAMBDA A acoustic rating, which means it operates at less than 25dB. Thermal management is balanced to keep noise levels low while maintaining efficient cooling.

Additional features include certification for operation at altitudes up to 5,000 meters, highlighting its durability in varied environments. The PlatimaxII 1200DF is available in black and white finishes and comes backed by a 13-year warranty, underscoring its positioning as a long-term solution for enthusiasts, gamers, and professionals building high-performance systems.

The Enermax PlatimaxII 1200DF will be available in both black and white colour options, priced at $229.99 and $239.99 respectively.

Discuss on our Facebook page, HERE.

KitGuru Says: What sort of efficiency rating do you typically go for when choosing a new power supply? 

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