Apple's App Store has been around for 17 years, and there's a rich history and a wealth of apps to discover. Here's what you need to know, and how to get started with it.


While the iPhone first hit the market in June 2007, the iOS App Store was not released until July 10, 2008. At launch, it featured 500 applications, which included landmark titles for the time like Bejewled and social media apps like FaceBook and MySpace Mobile.

Apple would later launch the Mac App Store, with it first surfacing on January 6, 2011, as part of a free Mac OS X 10.6.6 update.


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As Apple again earns more in a quarter than predicted, it's also been hit by a punishing legal ruling. There are also new iPhone 17 dummies, and a "portable" Mac mini, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.


Apple did reveal that it's earned more in the last quarter than expected, though Tim Cook is a little inconsistent over whether there was any affect from how buyers then expected tariffs that were due to be a little steep. He also did not say directly that the tariffs turned out to be calamitously high, but he has predicted a $900 million cost to the company in the next quarter.

While that's more money than you earn in a dozen lifetimes, it's not going to put Apple out of business. Nor will the firm be finished after it took its near total victory over Epic Games and this week found a new way to lose anyway.


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Apple's Tim Cook attended President Trump's gathering of business CEOs via satellite, and committed the company to working with the administration.


Cook has continued his political handling of Trump that's previously included conversations and meetings, which led to the president granting Apple a tariff exemption, despite then immediately denying that he had. This time, Cook appeared by satellite at a publicity meeting between Trump and around 20 business leaders, on April 30, 2025, according to Fox Business.

After apologizing that he couldn't be present in person, Cook repeated his regular remark that, "Apple could only have been created in the United States."


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We've been waiting months for Rockstar to give an update on GTA 6. The game was officially announced last year, with a record-breaking trailer garnering hundreds of millions of views. At the time, Rockstar has a 2025 release window in mind, but today's announcement has pushed GTA 6 to 2026. 

Grand Theft Auto VI is no longer releasing this year but Rockstar has narrowed down a date – May 26th 2026. In a statement, Rockstar thanked fans for their patience and said that the delay would aid in achieving “the level of quality” fans expect from a Rockstar game.

Here is Rockstar's statement in full:

“We are very sorry that this is later than you expected. The interest and excitement surrounding a new Grand Theft Auto has been truly humbling for our entire team. We want to thank you for your support and your patience as we work to finish the game. With every game we have released, the goal has always been to try and exceed your expectations, and Grand Theft Auto VI is no exception. We hope you understand that we need this extra time to deliver at the level of quality you expect and deserve.”

The GTA 6 release date has been a hot topic of debate recently. As Rockstar announced a 2025 release window for the game, many publishers have been holding off on announcing release dates for their own games. Now with the GTA 6 release date confirmed, we can expect to see a flurry of release date announcements as we head towards Summer Game Fest in June.

KitGuru Says: GTA 6 is coming to consoles in May. Hopefully by this time next year, we'll start to hear rumblings about the PC version. 

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Each month, those who are subscribed to Amazon Prime are able to acquire a wide range of ‘free’ games as part of the company’s Prime Gaming initiative. Over the course of May, subscribers will be able to claim 22 different titles, including but not limited to LEGO Star Wars; Wolfenstein II; Saints Row and more.

Available as a staggered release throughout the month, May’s Prime Gaming offerings range from massive franchises to obscure indie games, with the following titles being added:

Available Now

• STAR WARS Galactic Battlegrounds Saga [GOG]
• LEGO Star Wars — The Complete Saga [GOG]
• Styx: Master of Shadows [GOG]
• The Invisible Hand [Prime]

Arriving on the 8th of May

• Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Digital Deluxe Edition [Microsoft Store]
• Amnesia: Rebirth [EGS]
• Hypnospace Outlaw [GOG]
• Doors — Paradox [EGS]

 

Available on the 15th

• Saints Row: Gat out of Hell [GOG]
• ENDLESS Legend Definitive Edition [Prime]
• Golf with Your Friends [GOG]
• Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen 2 [GOG]
• Mail Time [GOG]

Dropping on the 22nd

• FATE [GOG]
• Thief 2: The Metal Age [GOG]
• Everdream Valley [Prime]
• Chessarama [EGS]
• The Lost Ashford Ring [Legacy Games Code]

29th of May

• Samurai Bringer [Prime]
• Trinity Fusion [Prime]
• Masterplan Tycoon [Prime]
• Liberté [EGS]

Though it would be preferable that more games be given away through Steam, having almost two dozen new games to play is certainly not worth complaining about – especially as a decent number of them are GOG codes.

KitGuru says: Are you subscribed to Amazon Prime? Do you like the current system or would you rather they offer fewer-but-higher-quality games? Which title are you most looking forward to playing? Let us know down below.

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2025 has been pretty good for Xbox Game Pass so far, with the service seeing a number of major day-one additions including the highly-anticipated Oblivion Remaster and GOTY contender Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Given that they are both GP titles, it’s not surprising to see that a majority of players so far have utilised the service. Interestingly, Game Pass players have also put significantly less time into these titles compared to other platforms.

As reported by Ampere Analytics (via TheGameBusiness) the recent influx of day-one Game Pass releases seems to be sparking the interest of its subscribers.

According to the report, so far, 47% of all Oblivion players did so through Game Pass (PC and Xbox) with 45% of Clair Obscur players also using the service. The second biggest ‘platform’ for the GOTY contender was PlayStation, with 30% of the Clair Obscur market – followed by Steam with 25%.

When it came to Oblivion meanwhile, the stats are reversed somewhat, with second place going to Steam with 34% of the market; and 3rd place being PlayStation at 19%.

Interestingly, it seems those who purchased the game had more of an incentive to play though it, as Game Pass subscribers have put far less time into both titles compared to the other platforms.

For Oblivion, Game Pass subscribers have so far played for 2.2 hours on average. This represents just over half the time of the other consoles, with PlayStation at 3.8 hours and Steam with 3.6.

Offering similar results, Clair Obscur also saw roughly double the playtime on non-Game Pass platforms, with 4.4 hours on average for both Steam and PlayStation – compared to just 2.2 hours on Game Pass.

Of course, Game Pass is positioned as the Netflix of games, and so it perhaps makes sense that subscribers are putting in roughly as much time into each title as they would a standard film. It will be interesting to see how these figures evolve as more people get the chance to check out either of these two games.

KitGuru says: Have you been playing either of these titles? Which platform are you using? How many hours have you put into these games so far? Let us know down below.

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A couple days ago Nintendo released one of the biggest firmware updates the Nintendo Switch has seen in its 8 years on the market – adding a ton of welcome additions while preparing the system for the upcoming Switch 2. Though a solid update overall, a number of users have encountered major issues while trying to install the patch – causing some systems to be bricked.

Earlier this week we reported on update 20.0.0 for the Nintendo Switch, preparing it for the upcoming Switch 2 by adding the likes of Game Chat; digital game keys and more. Unfortunately, the update has not been without its issues, with some users reporting that their systems have been bricked following the update – showcasing the error code ‘2206-1015’.

Fortunately, Nintendo is already aware of the issue, taking to Twitter to write: “We are currently receiving inquiries from some customers about the occurrence of ‘Error Code: 2206-1015’ after updating to Nintendo Switch system version 20.0.0. We are currently investigating how to deal with this issue. We apologize for the inconvenience, and ask that you wait for further information.”

While certainly a massive issue, it appears to be far from a permanent problem. Hopefully Nintendo will be able to resolve this through a simple over-the-air update – or at the very worst a USB-based installation.

KitGuru says: Have you updated your Switch? Did it brick your console? What do you think of the new digital game card menu? Let us know down below.

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Forza Horizon 5 remains one of the few games today which publicly lists just how many players have tried the game out at any given time. Right ahead of the game’s launch on PS5, Horizon 5 was confirmed to have surpassed 45 million total players. Since the arrival of the game to PS5 mere days ago however, player counts have risen by almost 1 million.

In going to the main menu on Forza Horizon 5, it can be seen exactly just how many people have signed-in / registered to play the game (a requirement before gaining full access).

As mentioned, in the lead up to its launch on PS5, the total player count rested at just over 45 million (45,125,376 players to be exact).

Since then, as reported by ResetEra user ‘Theorry’ the total number of players has increased to 45,984,734 players – an increase of around 850,000 players.

Of course, during this time, Forza Horizon 5 would have seen new Xbox and PC players also and so the exact figure for PS5 players is not quite set in stone.

Still, it is interesting to see some early stats for how the game is likely performing on PS5. It will be curious to see whether Microsoft releases any concrete sales figures at some point.

KitGuru says: Have you picked up Forza Horizon 5 on PS5? What do you think so far? Are you more of an arcade or sim-cade racer? Let us know down below.

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After a judge ordered Apple to remove all barriers to links and external purchases, the company has updated its guidelines to reflect the ruling while it appeals.


It's been a rough 24 hours for Apple, as earnings results were second-guessed by analysts and Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that Apple's external purchase rules were a willful violation of an injunction. Epic Games has also been doing rounds celebrating the ruling, coaching others on how to bypass Apple's commission.

The new guidelines were first discovered by 9to5Mac, highlighting the updated language around external payments and links. Apple promised it would comply with the order while it appeals.


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Despite calling Apple's Q2 earnings solid, which did beat Wall Street expectations, some analysts are suggesting customers rushing to beat tariffs helped keep numbers up in uncertain conditions.


Apple CEO Tim Cook got ahead of its earnings with a statement to CNBC suggesting that it didn't see a significant pull-forward in demand in Q2 2025. The company beat Wall Street estimates with $95.4 billion in revenue.

Some analysts, however, aren't buying that narrative from Apple. Each report viewed by AppleInsider insists that pull-forward demand caused by panic buying before the extreme tariffs in April buoyed the quarter.


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Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company avoided any early financial impact of the expected tariffs during Q1 2025 — but he predicts a $900 million hit in its next quarter.


Apple's latest earnings call covered the quarter ending March 31, 2025, which was before Trump announced his tariff plan and sent technology stocks collapsing. The quarter was also one in which Apple launched multiple significant products, from the updated Mac Studio and MacBook Air, to the brand-new iPhone 16e.

Consequently, the results reported in the call show the benefits of the product launches, and none of the figures were affected by the tariffs. However, in reports ahead of the call, Cook did comment on the question of whether panic buying had set in among consumers, prior to the tariff announcement.


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Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed that half of iPhones are coming from India, everything else from Vietnam, and the bare minimum from China when shipping to the United States.


There have been a lot of questions around how Apple will deal with the Trump administration's extreme tariffs, and there are finally some answers — at least for the short term. Since China has been hit with 125% tariffs, Apple will maneuver around this by minimizing products going from China to the United States.

According to Apple CEO Tim Cook, in response to an analyst question on the Q2 earnings call, devices delivered to the United States will originate primarily from Vietnam except for iPhones. Half of iPhone shipments will come from India, while the other half will continue to come from China.


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Apple has reported the fiscal results for the second quarter of 2025, with the financials revealing Apple may have benefited a little but perhaps not as much as expected from consumer tariff fears, earning $95.4 billion in the quarter.


Following the blockbuster Q1 quarter and the benefits of holiday sales to Apple's bottom line, Q2 is usually a fair bit lower in comparison. However, at Apple's scale, the figures are still very important to the company.

In the second quarter, Apple's revenue of $95.4 billion is up 5% year-on-year from the $90.75 billion reported in Q2 2024. This is also above the Wall Street Consensus, which believed Apple would haul in $94.42 billion as an average.


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With escalating U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports and mounting supply chain pressures, Tim Cook has made it clear that Apple is intensifying its manufacturing shift to India to sustain its iPhone supply.


Foxconn, Apple's largest assembly partner, plans to double iPhone production in India by the end of 2025, aiming to produce 25-30 million units, up from approximately 12 million in 2024. Tata Electronics has also commenced operations at new facilities, including one in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, supporting increased output of older iPhone models.

"If you look at the quarter that we're now inif you look at the US, over half of the U.S. sales of iPhone come from India," Apple CEO Tim Cook said in a May 1 interview with CNBC, highlighting the scale of Apple's India manufacturing shift.


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It is a tumultuous time for Apple investors, but some good news came from Apple's earnings on Thursday as stock buybacks continue unabated at $100 billion, and dividends are rising to $0.26 per share.


While these numbers may seem significant given the current uncertainty provided by extreme tariffs, they're in line with what Apple announced in May 2024. That year-ago buyback was set at $110 billion and also had a 4% raise in dividends.

An announcement made live on CNBC with information provided by Apple revealed the buyback program. It is set at $100 billion this time around.


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AirPods, Apple Watch, Macs, iPads, and accessories are all on sale, with Mother's Day deals knocking up to 43% off popular gift ideas.

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Following Apple's sanctioning for violating an injunction to remove anti-steering measures, Epic Games is launching Webshops to make it easier for third-party developers to handle out-of-app purchases for iOS apps.


Epic is seemingly having a very good Thursday, with Apple smarting from a ruling by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers that it didn't do enough to meet the terms of an injunction issued in 2021. Capitalizing on the ruling, Epic says it will help iOS developers introduce alternative purchase methods to apps, without needing to pay Apple's 27% commission fee.

In a post to the Epic Games Store, Epic Games says that it is making two changes that affects developers in June. The first is the introduction of Epic Games Store Webshops, a way for developers to launch their own webshops hosted by the Epic Games Stores.


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SanDisk's Extreme Pro SSD has been recently updated, adding USB4 connectivity. It's a good, but expensive, external option for Mac owners assuming you never need to connect it to Windows.


It's safe to say that content creators and others who work in video are very familiar with SanDisk's range of external drives. The SanDisk Extreme range is well known, in part for having its built-in lanyard attachment point in the corner for hooking to a carabiner or a keychain.

The range also includes a Pro line, which offered a very similar concept, but with considerably faster storage — just not really for Mac.


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The UK's Court of Appeal has declared Apple's payment to patent troll Optis Cellular for standard-essential 4G payment royalties is too low, with the iPhone maker now on the hook for $502 million.


In 2022, the UK's High Court determined that Apple had infringed on standard essential patents concerning 4G technology, and therefore had to pay Optis royalties. While there was the prospect of Apple paying out billions in royalties to Optis, the High Court decided on a much lower charge of $56.43 million, plus interest.

Based on a challenge on the amount from Optis, the Court of Appeal agreed that it was too low, and Apple should pay more. According to Reuters, Apple has to pay Optis $502 million for the use of the 4G patents in iPhones and other cellular devices.


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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is once again accusing Apple of shutting out competition, framing open-source AI as the latest move in a long-running fight over who controls the future of mobile platforms.


Policies enacted by Apple for iPhone have long banned embedded app frameworks from third parties, affecting companies like Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. Apple says these restrictions are necessary to protect user privacy and system integrity.

In a new interview with Stratechery, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg claimed those iOS policies stifled Facebook's early platform vision. He said Apple blocked the company's mobile platform plans over a decade ago, killing a key part of its business.


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Following the ruling that Apple has willfully violated the anti-steering aspect of the Epic vs Apple trial, the company must make specific changes to the App Store. Here's what it must immediately do, and what this all means for Apple, developers, and users.


Apple won the trial against Epic Games, which was started by the games company intentionally violating its App Store agreements. But Apple did lose on one count regarding how developers can and can't direct users away from the App Store.

Epic Games pressed on this point and has now won a victory with Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers agreeing that Apple violated an anti-steering injunction. Describing Apple's subsequent actions as "gross insubordination," Judge Rogers not only repeated the anti-steering injunction, but specified steps in particular detail to prevent Apple being able to do anything but comply.


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When Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was announced last year, it came out of nowhere and immediately captured the attention of role-playing game enthusiasts. With traditional party-based role-playing games finding less and less representation in the AAA space, the debut game from Sandfall Interactive looked like the game that could bring the genre into the spotlight without being a nostalgia-fueled experience, as the setting, story and main cast of characters looked very unique, and far removed from those we are now used to see in similar games. In the end, the game's dark fantasy Belle Époque setting, the members of Expedition […]

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Montech HS01 Pro & HS02 Pro Case Review: Thermal Benchmarks, Build Quality, & Noisejimmy_thang May 1, 2025

We put Montech’s new Montech HS01 and HS02 cases through a variety of benchmarks that include thermal performance, acoustics, and tests for build quality

The Highlights

• The HS02 Pro is a fishtank-style case with a curved corner
• There are many ATX cases that can compete with the HS01 on the market
• What makes the cases interesting is that they can easily invert
• Original MSRP: $130 (HS01 Pro with fans), $140 (HS02 Pro with fans)
• Release Date: April 2025

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Intro

With removable feet that can be swapped from the top to the bottom, Montech has 2 new cases that can quickly invert. 
Those two cases are based on the same chassis: They are the Montech HS01 Pro and HS02 Pro cases, differentiated by the glass or mesh, and each includes 5 fans.

Editor's note: This was originally published on April 30, 2025 as a video. This content has been adapted to written format for this article and is unchanged from the original publication.

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Testing, Writing

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Major points of interest include the recessed motherboard tray, ventilated rear chamber cover, and abnormal power supply location up in the front. It’s not all good news, however. The power-supply area has some ventilation problems we’re not happy about, but there are some mechanical upsides. 

The rear fans remove as a single piece without becoming a proprietary nightmare, which is a welcomed feature. The case tries to plan around back-connect boards, running into the chicken-or-egg problem that both boards and cases are facing.

As always, we have some critiques of the case, but we were also overall happy with its build quality and assembly. The cases land at $130 to $140 with fans or $100 to $110 without them. 

Specs

Model Name	HS01 PRO	HS02 PRO
Color	Black / White	Black / White
Dimensions	(L*W*H) 480*235*368mm (Case) / 563*323*573mm (Carton)	480*235*368mm (Case) / 585*334*532mm (Carton)
MB Support	ATX /Micro-ATX / Mini-ITX (Back-Connected MB Supported)	ATX /Micro-ATX / Mini-ITX (Back-Connected MB Supported)
Front I/O	USB3.0*2 / Type-C*1 / Mic*1 / Power Button / Audio*1 / LED Button*1	USB3.0*2 / Type-C*1 / Mic*1 / Power Button / Audio*1 / LED Button*1
PCIe Slots	7	7
Compatibility / Maximum	CPU Cooler 170mmGPU 400mmPSU 200mm ATX / SFX	CPU Cooler 175mmGPU 420mmPSU 200mm ATX / SFX
Drive Support / Maximum	3.5” HDD 22.5” SSD 4	3.5” HDD 22.5” SSD 4
Pre-installed Fan(s)	Bottom 120mm*3Rear 120mm*2	Bottom 120mm*3Rear 120mm*2
Fan Support	Top 120mm*3Front 120mm*3 / 140mm*2Bottom 120mm*3Rear 120mm*2	Top 120mm*3Bottom 120mm*3Rear 120mm*2
Radiator Support	Top 120 / 240 / 360mmBottom 120 / 240mmRear 120mm	Top 120 / 240 / 360mmBottom 120 / 240mmRear 120mm
Dust Filter	Bottom	Bottom
EAN	4710562747621 / 4710562744712	4710562741377 / 4710562745719
Warranty	1 Year	1 Year

Specs copied from manufacturer materials, please read review for our own measurements and opinions

The Build

Montech is probably best-known for its King 95 chassis. The company has had some hits and some misses since it started, but the HS01 and HS02 blur the lines between a more traditional case and a dual-chamber case.

The big marketing play is toward inversion. Cases have inverted in the past, but some of the original invertible cases we covered were difficult to flip around and required dozens of screws.

Modern invertible cases, like the be quiet! Light Base series, have made this process way faster.

Inversion is the headlining feature of the HS cases, and the process is extremely easy. The top cover moves to the bottom, the bottom filter and legs move to the top. That's it. 

The process is optionally toolless: the legs are magnetic, but they can also be screwed into place when the case isn't inverted. The main downside of making the process so simple is that aspects of the case which are designed to work right-side-up aren't altered at all in the inversion process, so the side panels and rear fan bracket are installed upside-down when the case is inverted and the PSU power switch becomes inaccessible. 

Other aspects of case configuration are also easy to deal with. The top panel is magnetic and pulls off easily. The company uses a rubber/fake leather strap at the back. The rear two-fan bracket comes off as a single unit (which we liked), and the rear expansion slots rotate vertically with minimal effort. Removing the top panel gives immediate access to the PSU switches (like power and eco mode), as well as the RGB hub connections in Pro variants.

The HS02 has what Montech calls "an 8° Curved Glass front pane." It’s not 8 degrees -- it’s 90, so maybe they meant the radius of the bend was 8mm. 

The media kit came complete with an illustration of the corner with an 8° label though. Either way, the bend is, in fact, 90 degrees in total, and the front panel butts up against the side panel to look (sort of) like a continuous pane, similar in some parts to the King 95. It's not as impressive as the HAVN HS420 (read our review), but it's definitely less expensive. The glass panels are beveled where they meet the angled plastic pillars for a flush fit.

The chassis design strikes us as being optimized for back-connect boards. Back-connect boards have gotten some traction, but they aren’t a significant portion of the market yet. Case makers have a challenge: It's too early to prioritize back-connect at the expense of compatibility with normal boards (unless marketing specifically for a back-connect board), but also, not building for it at all means no adoption of change.

The motherboard and fans have what Montech describes as a "sink-in design," meaning that ATX or even mATX boards are surrounded by metal on all sides. As a consequence, it's difficult to reach board connections with normal motherboards (which is most of them): for example, we were forced to use the stock flat EPS12V cables for our SilverStone PSU because our custom-sleeved CableMod replacements couldn't cleanly fit. Routing the 24-pin cable required an uncomfortable bend, and fitting the USB headers into place was nearly impossible. There's no good route for the GPU power cable either, although that's a common issue with open-bottomed cases and not specific to Montech.

The PSU area leaves a lot to be desired: Unfortunately, we end up with 3 layers of blockages from the PSU case mesh, the interior cover door mesh, and the exterior panel mesh. The two case panels overlap and obstruct each other, which already overlap with the PSU ventilation. Stacking 3 layers atop each other reduces flow and increases resistance, which can increase noise or minimally reduce cooling. Fortunately, PSUs tend to be less thermally sensitive, but we’d like to see fewer overlapping obstructions.

With the PSU fastened down, we found our normal SilverStone PSU pushed the cover up without screws to hold it in place, which we added.

The PSU mounting bracket can be rotated to mount either a standard ATX or a smaller SFX PSU; this bracket then slides into place and is screwed to the top of the chassis. There's no particular reason to use an SFX PSU with this case. The extension cable that runs from the rear of the case to the bracket at the front must be routed through the bracket before it's installed.

This is mostly an air cooling case, which is how we’re testing it. Radiator support is restricted, though. The front of the HS02 obviously doesn't support radiators since there are no mounts, but even in the HS01, the PSU placement overlaps with the front fan mount. That means there's only space for mounting on the outside of the chassis, and only normal 25mm thick fans fit (no radiators and no extra-thick fans). At the top of the case, Montech claims support for radiators up to 123mm wide, which is a strict limit due to the bumps on the ATX PSU bracket that pokes through, leaving small bumps to interfere with clearance. The bottom mount works fine for radiators other than obstructing the bottom edge of ATX boards, but Montech (correctly) doesn't claim compatibility above 240mm due to the cramped space. There's no 140mm-wide radiator compatibility in either case, and only the HS01 has support for any 140mm fans.

Generally speaking, we don't like all the plates and covers and brackets that Montech has stuffed into the HS01 and HS02. They hide some cable clutter, sometimes at the cost of thermals, but most clutter would be invisible behind the steel side panel anyway. There are times where we like this type of feature, but with this case, there are already tradeoffs in the depth and the accessibility for some connectors in some areas. Sacrificing more of that for the metal plates can sometimes work against it. Even still, cable management space is generous, but we'd happily trade some of that space for better access to normal motherboard connectors and some small clearances in the main chamber.

Moving on to the hardware: Cases generally include a set of "SSD" screws for attaching 2.5" drives. The HS01 and HS02 do not, however: as the manual notes, every screw included in the accessory kit is 6-32 TPI. The cases claim compatibility with up to four 2.5" drives, so the screws are a strange omission. It’s not a big deal to bring your own screws, but not standard for a case to cut this corner.

The front panels of the HS01 and HS02 aren't directly interchangeable since there are some differences to the support structures, like the support corner pillar in the HS01 and some plastic trim in the HS02 that’s not on the HS01. This was inconvenient for our testing, but it's unlikely to ever come up from a customer perspective, so it doesn’t matter much unless you wanted to swap it later.

All variants include ARGB lighting strips at the bottom of the case, with the Pro cases also including ARGB fans and a built-in controller. The fans use separate (standard) connections for ARGB and fan control, which we generally prefer, but it does lead to a confusing mess of wires. If you've bought into one of the proprietary RGB ecosystems, the Pro cases really aren't the best for working with that.  

Thermals

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The Pro variants ship with fans and the non-Pros do not, so all stock tests shown here represent Pro performance. We tested the HS01 stock and inverted, but Montech's marketing materials push the "natural airflow" chimney effect angle, so by that logic, inverting the case without rearranging the fans should lead to worse performance. We'll see.

CPU Full Load Thermals - Noise-Normalized

We’ll start with noise-normalized CPU thermals, which means we use our hemi-anechoic chamber in the lab to collect highly controlled noise data for comparison.

Inverting the case didn’t produce a significant change. The HS01 Pro ran at about the same temperature in both tests. The glass panel versus mesh panel also had minimal impact.

The stock fan layout is the same in both cases, meaning that the HS01's mesh front won’t do much unless the fans are re-arranged; if anything, it could allow some air to escape where we’d rather keep it in. The CPU averaged 49 degrees Celsius above ambient in the HS01 Pro, 52 degrees on the P-cores, and the results for the inverted HS01 and for the HS02 were within the normal range of variance. The fans were run at slightly different speeds in each of the three configurations to hit the 27 dBA threshold, which is where the chamber comes into play (as we can actually measure those tiny acoustic differences now), but that wasn't enough to make a difference thermally.

Montech's own moderately more expensive King 95 Pro with a glass front beat the HS cases in this test with an average of 47 degrees above ambient. The Antec C8 ARGB (read our review) is also more expensive, but it has relatively weak CPU cooling with the stock fan layout, and the HS cases beat it by 1-2 degrees. More traditional designs like the Lancool 207 (read our review) and 216 (watch our review) fly past the HS01 and HS02, setting a ceiling and giving perspective on cooling. The G400A (read our review) also accompanies these two.

GPU Full Load Thermals - Noise-Normalized

The range for the GPU thermal results was just as tight, with the inverted HS01 averaging 42.8 degrees above ambient and the HS02 averaging 43.2, which is within variance, but that’s still not even one full degree of difference. 

It's not a surprise that the chimney effect isn't a factor when active airflow is involved, nor is it a surprise that changing the front panel has no impact when there aren’t any fans installed at the front of the case.

Although the different configurations didn't make much difference, the HS cases performed well overall for GPU thermals, respectably close to the C8 ARGB's 42 degree average. Like the C8, the HS cases have bottom intake fans that force cool air directly into and through the GPU and with minimal obstruction beyond a dust filter. The King 95 Pro also has bottom intake fans, but they're less effective, resulting in a 48 degree average. The Flux Pro and Lancool 207 remain leaders here, but one is in a different price class and both are different styles.

GPU Full Load Thermals - Full Speed

Full speed case fans are next, dropping the noise control and testing GPU thermals.

At full speed, we can finally see a difference between at least the regular and inverted HS01 results, with the inverted layout averaging 40 degrees above ambient to the regular layout's 42 degrees above ambient. The bottom intake fans move enough air that flipping them to the top of the case where they can breathe more freely is beneficial. The inverted layout also directed slightly more noise towards our mic placement, but not enough for an audible difference at 38.5 versus 38.0 dBA. The regular HS02 result closely matched the HS01 result at 42 degrees, but the HS02 was quieter (as measured from the front) due to its solid front panel blocking noise egress. The drop to 35.8 dBA is noticeable, if barely. However, remember that at the 27 dBA threshold performance and noise levels were both equal.

As before, the Antec C8 ARGB's GPU cooling is on par with the performance of the HS cases at 41 degrees above ambient, with noise levels equivalent to the HS01. The King 95 also averaged about 37 dBA, but with worse GPU thermals, averaging 46 degrees.

CPU Full Load Thermals - Standardized Fans

Our standardized set of fans can't be installed in the HS02 due to the lack of 140mm mounts, which made this test simple. We installed the two 140mm intake fans at the front of the HS01 and the single 120mm exhaust in the lower of the two rear slots.

With this layout, average CPU temperature was 41 degrees above ambient and 45 degrees for the P-cores. For this case specifically, those are lower than the stock results, but that's not surprising given the more direct airflow aimed at the CPU cooler. It’s also completely normal performance for a mesh-fronted case in this test, landing between the Fractal Meshify 2 Compact (watch our review) and Phanteks P400A Digital (watch our review). The Antec C8 and King 95 Pro results on this chart were both tested with side intake, so performance is predictably worse than the HS01.

GPU Full Load Thermals - Standardized Fans

On the other hand, moving to the normal front-to-back layout with the standardized fans hurt GPU thermals. Removing the stock bottom intake fans that made the HS01 competitive in this category led to an average GPU temperature of 45 degrees above ambient, which isn't terrible, but allowed the King 95 Pro and C8 ARGB to take the lead at 43 degrees for both. Montech's stock fan layout seems like the best compromise.

VRM & RAM Full Load Thermals - Noise Normalized

To finish things off, we'll move back to the noise normalized testing. VRM thermals were nearly identical for each of the three tested configurations, averaging 33 degrees above ambient in the HS02 Pro, which lands the HS cases in the middle of the chart between the C8 ARGB at 33 degrees and the King 95 Pro at 31.

The SPD Hub sensor readings from the RAM told a similar story: all three configurations averaged close to 25 degrees above ambient, close to the C8 ARGB's 24 degree average, although the King 95 Pro scored well in this specific instance at 21 degrees.

Conclusion

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Montech's strength has always been in the budget space. The Montech HS01 Pro and HS02, however, are sort of in that mid-range category with their prices. The recent tariff situation is obviously going to affect that market. Montech contacted us to confirm MSRPs a few days prior to launch, so hopefully these prices will stay stable for some time.

As a fishtank case with a curved corner, the $140 HS02 Pro is a reasonably priced alternative to the more expensive cases that match that description like the HAVN HS420, Antec C8 Curve, HYTE Y60 (watch our review), or even Montech's own King 95 Pro. We seriously recommend watching the build section of our video review, because there were some features we didn't like, but it's up to you to decide whether the savings are worth it. If you use a back-connect motherboard, that may solve many of the issues we saw, including with cabling.

The HS02's thermal performance wasn't abysmal or amazing. It was fine. Of these two cases, we're more willing to accept middling performance from the one that looks interesting, in other words, the glass-fronted option. 

The HS01 has greater cooling potential thanks to its mesh-front panel, but it's also more generic: there aren't a ton of fish-tank cases that can compete with the HS02's price, but there are many, many $100-$150 mesh-fronted cases that can compete with the HS01. These include options like the Lian Li Lancool 207, Fractal North (watch our review), Phanteks G400A, or many of the other cases we've reviewed in the past couple years are all viable alternatives to a mesh-fronted case. There’s a lot of competition at that price class. 

If you love Montech’s case here or really like how it looks, we can say “it’s fine.” We do think the fish-tank version makes a little more sense for most people. If you really want a mesh case, there are better alternatives.

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Leakers digging through official AMD repositories and related databases have found new details about Team Red's future processor roadmap. Based on their posts, they've discovered entries about upcoming desktop, mobile, and workstation product lines, offering a glimpse into products beyond what has been officially announced.

Among the Olrak29 and InstLatX64's findings (via VideoCardz) are more mentions of Zen 5-based products that we have heard about previously. This includes the purported Ryzen Threadripper ‘Shimada Peak' 9000WX family for workstations, which should be announced soon, potentially during Computex 2025 in early June. For the desktop space, the Ryzen 9000G ‘Gorgon Point' APU series, combining Zen 5 cores with RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics, has also reappeared in these databases, seemingly confirmed for the AM5 desktop socket.

The leaks extend into the mobile space and beyond. Entries related to Ryzen AI Mobile SoCs on an FP8 socket were found, with one of them suggesting ‘Gorgon Point' would succeed ‘Strix Point' mobile APUs, contradicting the previous reports and rumours. Additionally, a ‘Krackan2' appears to be a refresh of the current ‘Krackan Point' APUs.

Another rumoured AM5-bound lineup discovered is the EPYC 4005 ‘Grado' series, which some believe could be built on existing designs but adapted for entry-level commercial/enterprise use, potentially succeeding processors like the EPYC 4004. Perhaps most intriguingly, an FF5-based ‘Soundwave' processor design has surfaced alongside these future mobile chipsets, fuelling industry rumours that AMD might be exploring or planning to use Arm architecture at a lower product tier.

KitGuru says: Of all AMD's upcoming products, which one are you the most curious about?

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The InWin Prism chassis matches its name nicely with its tilted tempered glass panels. The new case uses a three-piece glass panel to form a frameless wall for those looking to show off their systems. 

Beyond its looks, the Prism is designed with ample cooling in mind. Large mesh filters provide tool-free dust prevention and are intended to ensure optimal air circulation. The case supports up to 10 fans in total and accommodates radiators up to 360mm for extensive liquid cooling setups (including 240mm and 280mm options). InWin preloads the case with four of their Vortex fans, featuring PWM control and vibrant ARGB illumination.

The Prism offers broad compatibility for high-end hardware, including BTF motherboards. There's generous clearance for large components, supporting CPU coolers up to 175mm tall and graphics cards up to 435mm long. For those wanting to display their GPU vertically, the case supports this via a modular PCI-E slot bracket. Keeping things tidy, two 2.5-inch SSD bays are hidden behind the motherboard tray.

Managing the included ARGB fans and preinstalled LED strips (located at the top, bottom, and front) is done via the integrated 6-channel ARGB hub. This hub supports multiple coordinated lighting effects, easily controlled through a button on the front I/O panel. The front panel also features two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, a 3.5mm HD audio combo jack, and a USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (40 Gbps) Type-C port.

KitGuru says: As expected from InWin, its new Prism PC case can easily stand out in this crowded market. However, do you like the aesthetics of it, or do you find it a bit over the top?

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PlayStation Plus subscribers have some interesting new titles coming their way in May. Leading the lineup for this month are the hugely popular Poker/roguelike hybrid Balatro, the retro-styled shooter Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, and the ambitious survival title Ark: Survival Ascended. All three games will become available to add to your library starting Tuesday, May 6th.

Balatro has taken the gaming world by storm with its incredibly addictive poker-meets-roguelike gameplay, and PS Plus members can now see what all the hype is about on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. For old-school shooter lovers, dive into the grimdark universe of Warhammer 40,000 with Boltgun, a fast-paced first-person shooter featuring graphics reminiscent of classic 1990s titles, a varied arsenal, and satisfyingly frantic action. Boltgun will be available on both PS4 and PS5.

Lastly, for those seeking a survival experience, Ark: Survival Ascended is a remaster of the 2015 original, utilising Unreal Engine 5. This version includes all previously released DLC (Scorched Earth, Aberration, Extinction, Ark: Genesis Part 1, and Ark: Genesis Part 2), supports up to 70-player online multiplayer, and features two-player local split-screen. However, note that this version is exclusive to PlayStation 5.

As the digital doors open for new titles, others must make way. PlayStation Plus subscribers have a short window left to claim the April PlayStation Plus games. You'll need to make sure you've added titles like the well-received RoboCop: Rogue City and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker's Memory to your game collection by Monday, May 5th, before they depart the service.

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Weeks following Sony's price hike for PS5, Microsoft has now announced plans to increase Xbox Series X/S prices. The price increase will take effect in Europe, Australia, the US and the UK. Microsoft has also announced plans to follow in Nintendo's footsteps and raise the price of “some first party games” to $80.

The timing here is odd as Xbox revenue was up in Microsoft's recent quarterly earnings report, however, most of this growth is attributed to content sales. Xbox console sales actually did drop year-on-year for the quarter. There are other economic factors likely at play here too, as the effect of US tariffs on tech begins to take effect.

In the UK, The Xbox Series X will be going up from £479 to £499, and the Xbox Series S will go up from £279 to £299. These are the prices for base storage models, so 1TB for the Xbox Series X and 512GB for the Xbox Series S. The larger storage version (2TB) of the Series X is going up to £589.99.

In a statement sent to Eurogamer, Microsoft confirmed the price adjustments, saying: “As of 1st May, we have adjusted recommended retailer pricing for our consoles and controllers worldwide. We also expect to adjust the pricing of some of our new, first-party games starting this holiday season to $79.99. Those titles purchased on the Xbox store have the benefit of Xbox Play Anywhere, allowing players to buy once and play on console and PC at no additional cost. We understand that these changes are challenging, and they were made with careful consideration given market conditions and the rising cost of development. Looking ahead, we continue to focus on offering more ways to play more games across any screen and ensuring value for Xbox players”.

The game price hike will take longer to go into effect, but this statement essentially confirms that Call of Duty is going to be more expensive starting this year.

KitGuru Says: It is only a matter of time before the industry at large accepts this new $80 standard for new games. There is already a strong push for it from Nintendo and Microsoft, so I'd be shocked if Ubisoft, EA and Square Enix didn't follow.

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The ASUS Radeon RX 9070 XT TUF OC is the company's flagship model. It comes with a thick, metal cooler frame that looks fantastic. Our testing confirms, that this is the most powerful cooler of all the cards tested so far, and noise levels with the quiet BIOS are excellent, too.

In early 2023, we got our first taste of the latest PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSDs, offering up to 10,000 MB/s read and write capabilities. These drives were fast, but we knew that faster drives would enter the market sooner or later as the technology matured. Furthermore, these Gen5 drives became more accessible to a wider range of audiences with the introduction of mainstream AMD & Intel boards. While offering 10 GB/s speeds as a start, SSD manufacturers have quickly started rolling out faster drives by optimizing thermal designs and utilizing enhanced NAND solutions. Crucial has been at the top of […]

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The Epic Games "Fortnite" versus Apple's AppStore antitrust trial has completed its last week. Here's what you need to know about the saga, with closing arguments left to go. Between Epic CEO Tim Sweeney's ongoing complaints, the trial, and Apple's lies, the Epic vs. Apple App Store lawsuit continues to roll on years later. Here's all you need to know about the long-running courtroom drama, updated on May 1, 2025.

Apple gained significant market share in early 2025, growing 13 percent while the global smartphone market remained essentially flat.


Apple outpaced the broader smartphone market in Q1 2025, shipping 55 million iPhone units and increasing its global share to 19 percent, up from 16 percent a year earlier, according to Canalys Research's April report.

The overall smartphone market grew just 0.2 percent year over year, reaching 296.9 million units. Apple's 13 percent growth stood out, driven by strong demand for the budget-focused iPhone 16e and sales momentum in the United States and emerging Asia Pacific markets.


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Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has ruled that an Apple executive willfully lied to the court and attorneys did not correct those lies about Apple's 27% commission fee in the company's high-profile legal fight against Epic Games.


Apple has taken a battering in the continuing legal battle with Epic Games over App Store rules. While Apple was found to have violated a 2021 injunction to remove anti-steering barriers, one of its executives has also been called out for lying under oath.

During the trial, Apple VP of Finance Alex Roman "outright lied" to the court, the filing from Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers declared on Wednesday, reports CNBC. Rogers wrote that Roman had lied to maintain the belief that evidence of internal discussions about a 27% commission fee on some purchases linked to the App Store was real, when it was not.


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Microsoft's Q3 earnings report is in, and things are looking up for Xbox. The Xbox business showcased another quarter of growth across game sales and subscriptions/services. A big portion of this growth is being attributed to Microsoft's increasingly strong presence on PlayStation.

Xbox grew by 5% overall compared to the same quarter the previous year. This was primarily driven in revenue from Xbox content and services, with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella specifically highlighting Game Pass, Call of Duty and Minecraft as key driving factors.

Nadella seems pleased with Microsoft's shift to multiplatform game releases. For the quarter, Microsoft was the top-selling publisher on both PlayStation and Xbox. As reported by VGC, Nadella stated on the call:

“We continue to transform the business and focus on margin expansion, as we bring our games to over 500 million monthly active users across devices. We ended the quarter as the top publisher by pre-orders and pre-installs on both Xbox and the PlayStation Store. PC Game Pass revenue increased over 45% year-over-year.”

With results trending positive, it is likely that Microsoft will lean more into this multiplatform direction moving forward. There are rumours that iconic exclusives like Gears of War and Halo could make the transition to PlayStation for the first time. It is also rumoured that Bethesda's 2023 Xbox exclusive, Starfield, may come to PS5 later this year.

In more recent months, Forza 5 and Indiana Jones have both become available on PS5. DOOM: The Dark World, developed by id Software and published by Bethesda, is launching as a multi-platform title and will be available on PS5 from day-one.

KitGuru Says: Despite Xbox's growth, console hardware sales have dipped. The new revenue coming in from game sales on PlayStation and Game Pass growth is keeping Xbox earnings trending in the right direction.

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Evil Dead: The Game only just came out in 2023 but it would seem that the license has already expired. The game has suddenly been delisted from PlayStation and PC via both Steam and The Epic Games Store.

At the time of writing, the game is still available on the Xbox web store, but with the game being removed from sale and search results on all of the other stores, I don't expect that availability to last very long.

Evil Dead: The Game was a take on the Dead by Daylight formula starring iconic characters from the Evil Dead franchise. Players would group up as a team of four survivors, trapped in with a player as the killer. Unfortunately, the game has been suddenly delisted without warning from the developers and it is unclear if it will ever come back.

It is also unclear if those that own the game can still access online servers. Saber Interactive will have to make things clear with a statement soon. We will update once they speak out.

KitGuru Says: Did many of you play Evil Dead? Are you surprised to see it being delisted so soon?

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Yesterday following news of the release date for Borderlands 4 being brought forward, Gearbox revealed all-new details about the game and dropped a gameplay trailer. 

Borderlands 4 continues to make headlines today with the release of the new gameplay trailer. Gearbox has a marketing deal with PlayStation for Borderlands 4, so the game got its own State of Play stream, joining the likes of Final Fantasy 16 and Hogwarts Legacy as major third-party titles to get their own dedicated State of Play.

The gameplay trailer sets the stage for a showdown with Timekeeper, a ruthless dictator on the planet Kairos. In the longer state of play stream, Gearbox showcased more gameplay of two of the four new Vault Hunter characters – Vex (Siren) and Rafa (Soldier). Each Vault Hunter class in Borderlands 4 aims to offer a unique playstyle. Users will be able to tweak things to their liking with access to three ability trees.

As the new game takes place on a new planet, Gearbox has spent a lot of time coming up with new weapon types, all stemming from three new in-universe weapons manufacturers. That list includes:

• Order guns focus on precision with high-powered bursts
• Ripper guns charge up to go fully automatic
• Daedalus guns are easy-to-use and incorporate multiple ammo types
• Tediore guns are reloaded by tossing them as grenades
• Maliwan guns specialize in elemental damage to burn, freeze, and shock
• Jakobs guns can fire bullets as fast as you can shoot with ricochets on critical hits
• Vladof guns have a high rate of fire and huge magazines
• Torgue guns have heavy-duty explosive rounds that can switch to sticky projectiles.

Gearbox has also made improvements to looting, making farming for coveted gear “much more intuitive”. Players will be able to replay missions as many times as required to obtain certain drops, or you can use the Big Encore Machine to replay specific boss fights.

Borderlands 4 will be launching on the 12th of September for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. The game is also coming to Nintendo Switch 2.

KitGuru Says: Are any of you looking forward to Borderlands 4? 

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Sudokoo is a new PC cooling brand that you may not have heard of. In fact, when they reached out to ask if we could review one of their coolers, I hadn’t heard of them either. The company says it sources its hardware from a well-known OEM based in Taiwan, and is aiming at the premium market with its first 360mm AIO, the Proteus 360. We've got our hands on a sample of this new cooler and in today's review we will find out if it's worth the £260 price tag, or whether the Sudokoo Proteus 360 is just a bit of a puzzle.

Timestamps:

00:00 Start
00:44 Pricing and Overview
01:37 As it is supplied
02:35 Radiator / Covers / Tubing
05:29 CPU Block / Screen / Warranty
06:13 Pump / Software / Fans
07:03 Fitting the plastic covers carefully
07:54 The Hub / Fan Tech details
08:55 Accessories / Compatibility
09:34 Cooler DNA?
13:00 Installation Process / Software
15:57 Thermal Performance and Noise Output
17:59 James Closing Thoughts

Features:

• According to Sudokoo, the Proteus 360 is a revolutionary cooling solution. Its customisable LCD screen can display personalised videos, animated GIFS, images or real-time system information.
• The Proteus 360 is equipped with a 3.4-inch LCD with 480×480 resolution, all housed in a rotatable pump cap with high-precision pogo pin contacts for quick, tool-free adjustment of the screen orientation.
• The high-performance fans included with the Proteus 360 are 30mm thick, with a PWM speed range up to 2500 rpm controlled by the included Sudokoo Linker Hub and MasterCraft software.

Specifications:

• CPU Socket Compatibility: Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155
• AMD AM5/AM4
• Radiator Material: Aluminium
• Radiator Dimensions: 402×123×27 mm(L×W×H)
• Radiator Tube Length: 410mm
• CPU Block/Pump Dimensions: 102×95×93 mm(L×W×H)
• Pump Speed: 2500～3600 RPM±10%
• Cold Plate Material: Micro-Skived Copper
• Pump Connector: 4-pin PWM
• Pump LED: N/A
• VRM Fan: N/A
• Fan Dimensions: 120×120×30 mm(L×W×H)
• Fan LED: N/A
• Fan Speed (PWM): 500~2500 RPM±10%, 0rpm <5 % PWM Duty Cycle
• Fan Max Airflow: 91.10 CFM
• Fan Max Air Pressure: 4.50 mmAq
• Noise (dBA): ≤37.70 dB(A)
• Fan Bearing: Hybrid Hydraulic Bearing
• Fan Connector: 4-pin PWM
• LCD Screen: 3.4 inch 480*480 TFT LCD
• Warranty: 5 Years (Screen for 1 Year)

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Back in 2022, the team at Yacht Club Games announced and released Shovel Knight DIg – 2D side-scrolling dungeon-crawling roguelite platformer. At the time, the game was only available on Steam, Nintendo Switch and Apple Arcade. Finally, Shovel Knight Dig – and all its DLC – is coming to PlayStation as well as Xbox.

Making the announcement, the team at Yacht Club Games wrote “Our fast-paced action-platformer Shovel Knight Dig is tunneling onto Xbox and PlayStation 5 on May 15, 2025. This ultimate edition includes the complete game and all downloadable content.”

Interestingly, the PS5/Xbox launch will coincide with the game’s final major update, bringing with it new bosses, quests, secrets, and game-changing upgrades as part of the Wicked Wishes DLC.

While fans continue to patiently wait for the team’s much-anticipated action-adventure title Mina the Hollower, PlayStation and Xbox players in particular will soon have a whole new experience to keep them busy while waiting for Yacht Club’s next big thing.

KitGuru says: Did you play Shovel Knight Dig back in 2022? How did it compare to the main game? With Dig coming to PlayStation/Xbox, is the team finally shifting focus to Mina the Hollower? Let us know your thoughts down below.

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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown was one of Ubisoft’s more underrated titles in recent years, with the side-scrolling Metroidvania becoming the 2nd highest rated entry in franchise history. Unfortunately, sales for the game did not meet Ubisoft’s expectations, leading to the cancellation of a potential sequel. Despite this, new fans have continued to flock to the game – with it now surpassing 2 million total players.

Making the announcement on Twitter, the official Prince of Persia page shared the following: “Well over 2M players by now. You’ve revived the legend. The Prince is back, and believe us — he's just warming up.”

It is worth noting that 2 million players does not equate to 2 million copies sold, especially as The Lost Crown is available through PlayStation Plus. Still, the team did confirm back in January that the game had sold over 1.3 million copies.

Combine this with the more recent release of the game to both iOS and Android, and it’s possible that the game has sold at least 1.5 million copies.

Perhaps the most interesting part of the announcement was in the tease which stated “The Prince is back, and believe us — he's just warming up”. As mentioned, it was previously confirmed that The Lost Crown would not be getting a sequel, meaning they are unlikely to be teasing such a project.

Beyond this however, Ubisoft is still working on the remake for Prince of Persia The Sands of Time, as well as on-going development on the Early Access rogue-like ‘The Rogue Prince of Persia’; so perhaps that’s what they are referring to. We will have to wait and see.

KitGuru says: What did you think of The Lost Crown? Would you like to see a sequel made? What do you think they meant by “he's just warming up”? Let us know down below.

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Astral Ascent is a highly fun 2D side-scrolling rogue-like offering cooperative gameplay alongside a ton of cool and unique characters to experiment with. Since its release back in late 2023 the game has seen a great deal of support – both in terms of free patches and paid DLC. In what is perhaps the biggest update yet, Astral Ascent 2.0 is now live, bringing with it dozens of changes and additions.

Making the announcement via their Steam page, the team at Hibernian Workshop wrote the following: “Today is the day, exactly 4 years ago we finished our Kickstarter Campaign for Astral Ascent and today, after 6 months of work (we nearly doubled the game content, it takes time!), we finally release the 2.0 Update: The Outer Reaches which is by far the biggest update to the game so far.”

The full list of changes and additions can be found HERE, but some of the most notable include:

• New intro room
• New Void Imprint reward rooms (with 90 unique imprints)
• Bonus room system
• New Aura selection room
• New Echo selection room
• New visual effects during combat
• Improved enemy reactivity
• Dozens of balance tweaks
• New title screen
• Much much more

Beyond the 2.0 update, Astral Ascent has also gotten its next DLC release. Though a paid expansion, the Alternative Worlds DLC adds 4 new worlds; 32 new enemies; 16 new traps/elements and more.

If you have yet to try out Astral Ascent, now is as good a time as any, with the game currently being 50% off for the next two weeks.

KitGuru says: Have you played Astral Ascent? What do you think of it? What’s your favourite rogue-like in recent years? Let us know down below.

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows was one of the most important games for Ubisoft in quite some time, as its success could determine the future of the publisher in a ton of ways. Fortunately, Shadows has so far been a pretty big success. Wanting to keep the momentum going, Ubisoft has now revealed the full Year 1 roadmap for AC: Shadows.

Releasing a dev-log onto YouTube, the team at Ubisoft Quebec said “The launch of Assassin’s Creed Shadows marks just the beginning of an evolving journey. Our post-launch plan is shaped by ongoing community feedback and a commitment to keeping the world alive with new free quests, feature updates, Codex expansions, special collaborations, and community-driven improvements. This roadmap is built to grow alongside our players — and we can’t wait to show you what’s next.”

With that, the first planned expansion is called Claws of Awaji. Coming later this year, this DLC will be free for all those who pre-ordered the game and introduces a brand new island region ‘Awaji‘ to explore, alongside the addition of new abilities, enemies and a weapon in the form of a bo staff.

Beyond this, Shadows is also getting a ton of fully-free updates, said to feature other new abilities; allies; activities and backstories – the first of which is called ‘The Works of Luis Frois’ coming in Early May.

The game is also planned to receive regular title updates with “impactful additions and changes”, the first of which is arriving in late may and is focusing on bringing a bunch of improvements to the game’s parkour (one of the biggest complaints held towards Shadows currently).

The second free title update is planned for June and will add new difficulty settings; additional immersion options and an expansion to the alarm system.

Last but not least, other future updates and enhancements will include a NewGame+ mode, increased stealth and combat difficulty options – also arriving in June.

While you could argue that many of these upcoming additions could and should have been available from day-one it is welcome nonetheless to see Ubisoft Quebec committed to improving almost all aspects of AC Shadows.

By the time it reaches its end-of-life, Assassin’s Creed Shadows could very well be one of the best entries in the series. We will have to wait and see.

KitGuru says: What do you think of the roadmap? Should these have all been available at launch? Which update are you most excited for? Let us know down below.

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The Satechi Mac Mini M4 Hub & Stand is an elegant and compact way to expand a Mac mini's ports and storage, but there are three major problems with it.


As far as connectivity options, the Mac mini has a decent amount available, but users can always add more. This is usually in the form of a hub that simply brings more ports and connections to the table.

Expanding a Mac's utility, be it by using a hub to add ports or an external drive for storage capacity, also means more desk space is used up. This is not great, especially if users don't want to see extra enclosures littering their desk's surface and spoiling an otherwise tidy or minimal workspace.


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Apple provided a brief statement following a ruling from a judge that Apple had violated the anti-steering injunction handed down after the Epic versus Apple trial.


Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that Apple willfully violated an injunction that required the company to throw out its anti-steering practices. The company did offer a new set of rules, but it required complicated linking solutions and a 27% commission.

Apple provided a statement about the matter late Wednesday, which says that it disagrees with the ruling.


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Epic CEO Tim Sweeney has made an offer to Apple — end external commissions globally and get "Fortnite" back on the App Store and a cease in litigation.


Apple just got slapped with an incredible ruling from Judge Gonzalez Rogers after the company failed to honor the spirit of the injunction that aimed to eliminate anti-steering practices. As a result, Apple must stop all commissions on purchases made outside the App Store, and it must end all controls over external linking too.

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney sees this as a significant victory and offers to share in the spoils. He says all Apple has to do is extend the Judge's new ruling out of the United States to the rest of the world. Then, and only then, will Epic return Fortnite to the App Store "next week."


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The battle between Apple and Epic Games goes on as Judge Gonzalez Rogers finds Apple in violation of an injunction, which may result in Apple being charged with contempt by federal prosecutors.


The Epic vs Apple trial began as a result of Epic Games deliberately violating App Store rules in order to create a marketing campaign against Apple. The results had Apple win on every aspect except one — anti-steering.

Apple was ordered via a 2021 injunction to remove anti-steering barriers for third-party businesses, but Apple's App Store changes didn't satisfy Epic Games. A complaint was filed in March, which resulted in a very critical ruling on April 30 from Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers.


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The AirBorne vulnerability disclosed on Tuesday affects millions of products, including Apple's discontinued and fan-favorite AirPort routers. A petition hopes to change that.


While the Oligo report didn't discuss AirPort routers directly, the discontinued products are affected by AirBorne. The vulnerability can lead to wormable, zero-click exploits that can infect any connected device on a network with malware.

According to a petition filed on change.org by IT professional and developer Gary Longsine, AirPort routers that are still in use today will be rendered immediately obsolete without updates. Apple discontinued the routers in 2018 and provided the last firmware update in June 2019.


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Apple has issued warnings to select iPhone users, whom the company believes may have been targeted by mercenary spyware.


In 2021, Apple announced it would alert iOS users to state-sponsored spyware attacks that it detects. Since then, the iPhone maker has sent such notifications on multiple occasions, often notifying users in more than 90 countries.

Apple has now issued another alert, according to a TechCrunch report published on Wednesday. Specifically, warnings were received by Dutch political activist Eva Vlaardingerbroek and Italian journalist Ciro Pellegrino, among others. Apple reportedly alerted users across 100 countries, saying that they were the targets of mercenary spyware.


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There is a short devlog video for Subnautica 2 over at Rock, Paper, SHOTGUN which shows off a bit of the game and some details on what Unknown Worlds Entertainment has…

Today there are more ARM processors than people, they have shipped somewhere in the neighbourhood of 300 billion chips over the past four decades, but the architecture comes from very humble roots. …

The HS02 is Montech's latest flagship case, offering plenty of glass, features, USPs and functionality while still sporting a surprisingly affordable price tag. This makes it an excellent choice for budget minded as well as high-end builds alike. Those who are really wanting to minimize cost also have the non-Pro or HS01 variants to pick from.

Sonnet has maintained its excellent reputation for quality accessories for Mac users, with the new Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 SSD Dock offering tons of ports and even fast storage expansion too.


A staple of Mac desktops is the Thunderbolt dock, a device that can take advantage of the massive bandwidth of Thunderbolt connections and share it out to a ton of peripherals. With the advent of Thunderbolt 5, a new wave of docks are emerging, taking advantage of the extra available bandwidth.

Sonnets attempt at the product category, the Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 SSD Dock, is one that aims to provide a lot of utility to consumers using that bandwidth. Both in terms of what they could connect up to their Mac and in terms of storage capabilities.


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Even if you're still relying on noisy gas generators, it isn't too late to start switching to solar and battery solutions from Bluetti, and save big thanks to federal tax credits and trade-in subsidy.


Switching to solar and battery-based energy in the U.S. can actually save you some money on taxes. And no, this isn't something for the distant future — it's happening right now.

Thanks to the U.S. Residential Clean Energy Credit, you can score a 30% federal tax credit on eligible solar systems and home batteries through 2032. So, with the right setup like the AC500 Home Battery Backup, you're not just saving on your electricity bill — you could also get a portion of your purchase back when tax season rolls around.


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Razer's recent release of its own PC Remote Play app pits it against the incumbent PC game streaming king, Steam Link. Here's what to know about the two gaming heavyweights' remote gaming apps running on iPhone, iPad, and sometimes Mac.


Game peripherals maker Razer released its PC Remote Play app to the App Store in April. The app, an extension of its existing software work in gaming, provides a way for gamers to play Windows games on an iOS or iPadOS device.

Aside from being useful, it's also a helpful promotional tool for its accessory lineup, which includes the Razer Kishi game controller for iPhone.


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Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed in court testimony that the company hopes to strike a deal with Apple by mid-2025 to bring its Gemini AI technology to Apple Intelligence.


During a federal antitrust trial on April 29, Pichai said Google is in discussions with Apple to integrate Gemini into Apple Intelligence, the AI system expected to power upcoming versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. The testimony was first reported by Reuters.

Gemini is Google's family of AI models, developed by Alphabet's DeepMind unit. It includes Gemini Nano, optimized for mobile devices, and Gemini Ultra for high-performance computing. The system is capable of summarizing content, generating code, and performing complex language tasks.


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Fearing regulation and the need for costly new systems verifying the age of users, Meta and Spotify are among a group lobbying Washington to have Apple and Google deal with it for them.


In March 2025, Utah became the first state to require Apple and others to add age verification. That legal requirement is explicitly directed at Google and Apple, rather than any third-party app developers.

Plus Apple has already announced and begun implementing a series of age verification-related steps for iOS. This again sees the burden falling on Apple.


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We've got our hands on iPhone 17 mockups. Here's what the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Air will look like, and feel like once they ship in September 2025.


Most case manufacturers don't get any support from Apple. All of the companies involved have to get a let-up on competition to get an early piece of the iPhone case market, and launching cases that work with new iPhones every year is a billion-dollar industry.

To further that end, dummy units are produced in spring by case and accessory manufacturers. All of the firms source design files from sometimes sketchy sources for the new phones to get as early a start as possible on designing and manufacturing products.


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Amazon-owned Woot has launched a flash deal valid today only on a closeout 16-inch MacBook Pro that's equipped with an impressive 8TB of storage and 32GB of RAM.


If you're looking for a significant amount of storage, Woot's MacBook Pro flash sale has dropped the 16-inch M1 Max model to $1,899.99 on April 30 only.

Save $3,600


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The average price of iPhone models sold in the U.S. continues to rise as Apple adjusts its lineup, despite more buyers skipping the Pro models.


In the first quarter of 2025, the U.S. Weighted Average Retail Price (US-WARP) for iPhones rose to $971, up from $953 in the fourth quarter of 2024. That $18 increase reflects shifting dynamics in Apple's lineup, according to new data from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP).

Apple stopped reporting iPhone Average Selling Price in late 2018, after its fourth-quarter earnings call. Since then, analysts have relied on third-party metrics like US-WARP to track how much customers are actually paying.


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Today we look at a new power supply from Endorfy, the Supremo FM6. Endorfy are releasing two capacities in this range a 850 watt unit, and a 1000 watt unit which they sent us for review. These power supplies have an 80 Plus Gold certification on the box, are fully modular and ship with a 10 year warranty. Sadly we didn't see Cybenetics certifications on the box, but Endorfy told us they have gotten those certifications recently, and we will talk more about that later in the review.

Endorfy have set the pricing to be very competitive in the UK for this unit, around £120 inc vat – which (special etailer offers aside) puts it in the lower end of the pricing spectrum currently on the UK Market. Endorfy told me that they are planning to release 750 watt version of the PSU later, but no date on this is confirmed just yet. An 850 Watt and 1000 Watt unit ticks most of the boxes in the enthusiast sector anyway, so focusing on these two capacities makes a lot of sense to me.

Endorfy have been promoting these units and focusing on aspects such as the Fluctus fan, Japanese Capacitors, ATX 3.1 support and 80 Plus Gold certification.

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EA has announced yet another round of mass layoffs. Hundreds of employees are set to be let go in the coming months at studios across EA. Respawn has been hit particularly hard, losing 100 employees, resulting in two cancelled projects. 

According to a Bloomberg report, around 300 to 400 employees will be cut, including 100 employees from Respawn. In the case of Respawn, the studio is restructuring to further focus on its Star Wars projects and Apex Legends.

One of the projects cancelled at Respawn was a new Titanfall game, but the title was still in early development and was not close to release. In recent months, rumours have claimed that Titanfall 3 was in development but it appears that was not the case. The cancelled Titanfall project was supposedly set to be an extraction shooter.

This new round of job cuts follows on from a rough 2024, during which EA ended up letting go of around 700 staff members across its teams. The poor performance of Dragon Age The Veilguard and lower than expected sales for EA FC 25 have led to a substantial dip in EA's market value in Q1 2025.

KitGuru Says: I am interested more in hearing about EA FC 25 failing to hit expectations. If the EA Sports empire begins to wane, then there won't be much left to prop up development for the few single-player games remaining in EA's arsenal. 

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GameMax is making a statement in compact PC design with their new T20 chassis. This Micro-ATX case features eye-catching three-sided tempered glass panels, offering a continuous and panoramic view perfect for showcasing your build's components.

The T20 features a distinctive internal layout with a 90° motherboard arrangement, a design approach that GameMax claims creates a “stack cooling” effect intended to enhance natural heat dissipation. The chassis comes equipped with two pre-installed 120mm Tornado T12-R ARGB PWM fans, but it supports up to a total of 5x 120mm fans, including accommodation for radiators up to 360mm for serious liquid cooling.

Despite its small size, the T20 has quite good compatibility with modern hardware. It supports motherboards with rear connections, often referred to as BTF (Back to Front) designs, offering cleaner cable management by hiding connectors on the reverse side. Power supply support is limited to SFX and SFX-L units, which are common in smaller form factor builds. Another feature is the ability to install the GPU vertically, eliminating the need for a separate PCIe riser cable.

The GameMax T20 will be available in both black and white finishes. The black version is priced at $79.99, while the white variant comes in slightly higher at $83.99.

KitGuru says: GameMax is relatively new to the pc case market but it is already making a strong name for itself with these unique designs.

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XPG, Adata's gaming brand, is unleashing their latest high-performance SSD series onto the market. Meet the XPG Mars 980 PCIe Gen 5 SSDs, Adata's new gaming drives boasting speeds of up to 14,000 MB/s for reads and 13,000 MB/s for writes, powered by an efficient 6nm process controller and available in capacities up to 4 TB.

The Mars 980 series comprises three distinct models: the Mars 980 Storm, Mars 980 Blade, and Mars 980 Pro, each equipped with different cooling solutions tailored to specific user needs and scenarios. Leading the lineup in terms of cooling performance is the Storm, featuring what XPG claims is the industry's first hybrid liquid-and-air SSD cooling solution. Using a patented design with copper heat pipes and a vertical, symmetrical dual-fan configuration, this active cooling system is powered directly via the M.2 slot. It is said to reduce operating temperatures by approximately 20% compared to typical fanless heatsinks, making it ideal for handling heavy workloads.

The Mars 980 Blade is the series solution for when space is limited. This model is designed specifically for laptops, micro PCs, and even consoles like the PlayStation 5, allowing them to leverage PCIe Gen 5 speeds. Despite reaching the same top sequential speeds, its efficient 6nm controller and slim design enable it to sustain high performance without requiring additional cooling, even in confined spaces.

Lastly, the Mars 980 Pro is positioned as a balance of performance and value for enthusiasts. This model features a more standard active cooling solution consisting of an aluminium alloy heatsink paired with an integrated fan, while still fitting inside a PlayStation 5. This setup effectively dissipates heat generated during high-speed operations, reportedly lowering temperatures by 15% compared to ordinary fanless alternatives. Like the Storm, it's powered directly from the M.2 slot.

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Thermaltake is going big with their new AX case lineup. The new series, designed specifically for high-performance builds that demand serious space and versatility, includes the AX500, AX700, and AX700 TG models, available in both black and white finishes, as well as the AX100 expansion module.

Kicking off the series is the AX500, a case featuring a roomy, modular design that prioritises cooling with extensive radiator support, including capacity for dual 420mm radiators and up to 14x 120mm fans. Compatibility extends to E-ATX and SSI-EEB motherboards, including support for hidden-connector designs, as well as multiple options for HDD and SSD storage. Built-in features, such as a GPU holder and revised cable management channels, aim to streamline the build process.

Stepping up to the AX700 and AX700 TG models, these cases were built to house extreme configurations for high-end video creation, intensive gaming, and AI tasks. These towers boast impressive compatibility, including support for XL-ATX motherboards and ample clearance for up to five dual-slot GPUs with lengths up to 630mm. Cooling options are also vast, supporting up to 18 fans (120/140mm) and radiators up to 560mm (DIY) or 420mm (AIO), alongside storage slots for up to 18 drives. The AX700 TG features tempered glass alongside perforated panels, while the standard AX700 comes with dual perforated, tool-free hinged panels for easy access.

To further enhance the capabilities of the AX700 series, there's the AX100 extension module. This modular add-on is designed to stack onto the AX700 (either top, bottom, or both) to enhance storage and/or cooling, or even allow for a dual-system configuration. It provides space for a standard PS2 PSU, up to eight additional drives, up to eight fans, and even up to two massive 560mm radiators.

KitGuru says: This type of case featuring an industrial design was quite common about 15/20 years ago, but lately, there has been a gap in the offering for those looking for such enclosures. Fortunately, Thermaltake decided to launch some for those users.

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Earlier today, Gearbox confirmed that Borderlands 4 will be releasing sooner than originally announced. The release date has been brought forward to the 12th of September, but Gearbox head, Randy Pitchford, has been quick to stamp out speculation that the release date change has anything to do with Grand Theft Auto 6. 

If you've been keeping up with industry news in recent months, you'll know that Gearbox was acquired by Take-Two Interactive last year. When Borderlands 4 was first announced for September, people began speculating about what this might mean for GTA 6. Many publishers across the industry are trying as best as they can to ‘plan around' GTA 6, as the game is expected to be so popular that it will cannibalise sales from other titles releasing within the same week or two.

As the Borderlands 4 date just changed, fans immediately began speculating that we'll be getting GTA 6 news soon, potentially with a September/October release date. According to Gearbox head, Randy Pitchford, the decision is “100 percent” down to the studio's own confidence in Borderlands 4 and has nothing to do with trying to avoid “any other product's actual or theoretical launch date”.

With that said, it seems unlikely that Gearbox would release Borderlands 4 in close proximity to GTA 6. It may be a reach but the message i'm getting here is that GTA 6 won't be a September release.

KitGuru Says: At this point, I am fully expecting GTA 6 in the mid October to late November timeframe.

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Nvidia has announced its latest GPU game bundle. From now until May 21st, anyone buying an RTX 50 series graphics card, or a laptop with an RTX 50 GPU inside, will get a free code for DOOM: The Dark Ages.

The bundle includes RTX 5070 desktop graphics cards and up, and laptops equipped with an RTX 5070 or higher. The bundle includes the Premium Edition of DOOM: The Dark Ages, which includes early access starting on May 13th, two days before the game's true release date.

Aside from the new RTX game bundle, Nvidia has revealed the next batch of titles to get DLSS support. The list includes ARC Raiders, Oblivion Remastered, Deadzone: Rogue, Where Winds Meet, Diablo 4 Season 8 and Mistfall Hunter.

KitGuru Says: Have you picked up any of this week's new releases? 

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Montech has launched two new cases that share a good amount of their DNA. Today we are reviewing the HS01 Pro which has a mesh front panel and five ARGB fans, and will soon review the HS02 Pro which has glass at the front. You get a load of hardware at a modest price and a bunch of interesting features that allow you to build your new PC in a number of different ways. Let's take a closer look…

Time stamps
00:00 Start / Pricing
00:44 A Closer Look / Fans
02:04 User Guide / Reverse / Features
04:42 PSU and Drives Install
08:09 Motherboard Install
09:27 GPU Install
11:34 Some more work
12:03 CPU Cooler Install
12:30 PWM Fan Hub
13:40 Front IO Panel
14:21 Panels back on / Start up
15:14 Test Results / Noise
16:58 Closing thoughts

Main features

• HS01 – Performance Customization
  Optimize airflow with a flexible front fan bracket (supports 120mm/140mm fans) to direct cooling to your GPU or balance it across components.
• Build Your Way
  Reversible case orientation + rotatable PCIe slots let you display components horizontally or vertically—no extra mounts needed.
• Enhanced Cooling
  A vertical airflow design (bottom intake, top exhaust) maximizes heat dissipation for high-performance setups.
• Sleek & Thoughtful Design
  Hidden-connector motherboards, concealed cable management, and an integrated structure keep your build clean and elegant.

Specification:

• Motherboard support: ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX.
• Power supply support: ATX, SFX-L, SFX.
• Expansion slots: 5.
• Included fans: 3x GF Pro 120 ARGB PWM bottom intake, 2x GF Pro 120 ARGB PWM rear exhaust. (Fans are 800rpm-1,600rpm with HDB bearings.)
• Fan mounts: 3x 120mm/2x 140mm front, 3x 120mm roof, 2x 120mm rear, 3x 120mm floor.
• Radiator mounts: 360mm/280mm front, 360mm roof, 360mm rear, 120mm floor..
• 5.25-inch optical drive bays: None.
• Internal drive bays: 2x 3.5-inch or 4x 2.5-inch.
• Front I/O ports: 2x USB 3.0 type-A, 1x USB 3.1 Type-C 20Gbps, audio.
• Dimensions: 368mm H x 480mm D x 235mm W.

Performance and Testing

To put this case through its cooling paces we will be using a test system consisting of an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D, an MSI GeForce RTX 4090 and a Gen 5 SSD. This system allows us to produce a substantial amount of heat and effectively test the Montech HS01 Pro ‘s cooling capabilities.

Test System:

• Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
• CPU Cooler: Montech Metal DT24 Premium
• Motherboard: MSI MPG X870E Carbon WiFi
• Memory: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo DDR5-8000
• Graphics card: MSI RTX 4090 Ventus 3X 24G
• Power supply: Montech Century II Gold 1050W
• SSD: Crucial T700 M.2 NVMe
• OS: Windows 11

Cooling Performance

During our thermal testing the HS01 Pro performed tolerably well but yielded no surprises. It is a large case with plenty of airflow and is supplied with five 120mm fans. The result is a case that cools well enough and which can also get rather noisy.

Closing Thoughts

Montech has added a number of interesting features to the HS01 Pro that give you plenty of options in the way you build your PC. In particular you can choose to flip the case so the motherboard is on the left hand side, rather than the right, and you can also choose to position your graphics card vertically (which requires a PCI Express riser cable).

The neat thing is these features add very little cost to the case, however they bring a degree of complication, which we show in our video. Balanced against that the five 120mm ARGB fans included in the Pro version of the case deliver a decent amount of value.

You can buy the Montech HS01 Pro for £99.99 HERE.

Pros:

• 5x 120mm ARGB fans are part of the Pro package.
• A 6-way PWM and ARGB hub is included.
• Supports BTF motherboards with hidden cables.

Cons:

• Motherboard, PSU and graphics installation is a fiddly process.
• Reinstalling parts such as PCIe bracket requires some force.
• Limited to an ATX motherboard with no support for E-ATX.
• It’s a large case with plenty of space to fill.

KitGuru says: Montech HS01 Pro is interesting and creative but requires you to put in the work during your PC build.

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While Nintendo has typically updated and refreshed its console’s software and UI each generation, the jump from the OG Switch to Switch 2 offers a much more subtle change in this regard. Thanks to this however, the console maker is able to bring the software experience of the upcoming Switch 2 to the previous-gen system – with the OG console having now gotten a massive update.

Releasing the update with little fanfare ahead of time, the Nintendo Switch has now gotten firmware update 20.0.0. Unlike pretty much all previous updates however, this latest one brings with it a surprising number of changes.

In alignment with the enhancements coming to Switch 2, the OG system is seeing many of the visual changes made for the sequel console – including new icons for Virtual Game Cards, GameShare and a refresh of the others.

Beyond this, the system has also gotten new user-verification settings; improvements to the console’s data transfer; online licence settings; profile changes and more.

Though far from the largest overhaul to a console’s firmware and UI, this still represents one of the biggest updates to come to the Switch since its launch all the way back in 2017.

It will be interesting to see exactly how similar the two systems will feel in the wake of this update – and whether performance will be impacted.

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KitGuru says: What do you think of the update? Does the Switch look more colourful now? Which Nintendo console had the best system UI in your opinion? Let us know down below.

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The Call of Duty series has had an association with weed for quite a few years now, with the annual franchise celebrating 4/20 each year. With Black Ops 6 season 3 launching a bit later than expected, the game’s plans seem to have been pushed back a bit – with a belated 4/20 event now set to go live from tomorrow (featuring Seth Rogen.)

As part of a blog post for Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Season 3 Reloaded, the team at Treyarch detailed all of the new content coming with tomorrow’s seasonal refresh. Alongside the likes of two new multiplayer maps; a new perk; multiple limited-time modes; a new weapon and more, Black Ops 6 is also getting a dedicated 4/20 event.

Set to go live almost two weeks after 4/20, the ‘High Art’ event begins on the 1st of May and will offer an event pass (essentially a half-price bundle which requires gameplay to unlock). While the free track will include some cosmetics alongside gameplay-altering additions, the premium track is where players can get their hands on the Seth Rogen operator.

Beyond the two operator skins, the premium track also includes a gun screen; weapon decal; two gun blueprints; an emote; finishing move and more.

Call of Duty has been far from the most realistic military shooter for many years now. Still, it will be interesting to see how the wider player base reacts to this latest upcoming addition.

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KitGuru says: What do you think of Black Ops 6’s post-launch support so far? Is the 4/20 event too little too late? Throughout COD’s history, which celebrity operator has been your favourite? Let us know down below.

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Starting development all the way back in 2014 as a one-man project, Lost Soul Aside has been eagerly anticipated by many thanks to its Final Fantasy Versus XIII (later FFXV) inspired visual design and flashy action combat. Over the years, the game’s ambitions grew, necessitating further additional development time. Though finally announced to be launching this May, the game has gotten a bit of a last-minute delay – now arriving in August instead.

Making the announcement on their Steam page, Yang Bing – the Game Director and CEO at Ultizero Games – confirmed a last-minute delay to Lost Soul Aside, writing:

“Dear Fans, We are truly grateful for the positive response we've received from players all over the world since we announced Lost Soul Aside. We remain committed to delivering a high-quality game experience.

To match the standards Ultizero Games have set for ourselves, we are going to take some additional time to polish the game. Lost Soul Aside will now release on August 29, 2025. We want to express our heartfelt thanks to our fans waiting for the launch.”

As mentioned, Lost Souls Aside has been in development for a decade now, with the game having had multiple different target release windows over the years – going as far back as 2018.

As such, waiting a couple more months shouldn’t be too much of an ask for fans of the upcoming game. Hopefully Lost Soul Aside proves to have been worth the long wait when it finally arrives in August.

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KitGuru says: What do you think of this last-minute delay? Is it cause for concern? Let us know your thoughts down below.

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Following CHIPS act funding, Apple's iPhone processor manufacturer TSMC has continued its Arizona investment with the company breaking ground on a third chip fabrication facility.


Five years after it first announced plans to build one processor plant in Arizona, TSMC has now begun work on its third, benefiting from funding it got from the CHIPS Act signed in 2022.

President Trump now vocally opposes the CHIPS Act, despite setting up a new monitoring framework for it. Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick was nonetheless on hand to credit Trump with the new factory.


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Apple's performing another executive reshuffle, with the managerial teams of the Apple Music and Global Affairs divisions being moved around as the company continues to optimize its operations.


Apple regularly reshuffles its leadership to improve its development of future services, and the operation of existing ones too. Following after a reshuffle of robotics away from AI teams, Apple has turned its attention to Music and Global Affairs.

According to Bloomberg citing people familiar with the changes on Wednesday, Apple has moved around the management of both arms in a continuation of the process.


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Tata has opened a new iPhone factory in India, while a new Foxconn operation is now just days away from being operational, but it's continuing Apple's years of moving away from China, rather than being a response to the "reciprocal" tariffs.


Tata's new iPhone plant has been planned since 2024, when it bought Pegatron's facility in Hosur in Tamil Nadu. That sale happened after a fire closed the factory, but Tata already owned an ex-Wistron iPhone plant and announced it would next build one itself.

Now according to Reuters, the new Tata facility in Hosur is operational. It has reportedly begun manufacturing within the last few days, and is producing older iPhone models.


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Released on Wednesday, The GameSir X5 Lite is a low-priced iPhone game controller that can stretch to fit an iPad mini while still costing less than $40.


Wraparound controllers have been a thing for ages, but they were held back by Apple's reliance on the Lightning port and the costly MFi program. Since Apple's switch to USB-C in iPhone and iPad, there has been a slow trickle of new controllers from many manufacturers.

The latest entry is the GameSir X5 Lite, which brings all the functionality someone will need to play any controller-compatible game on iPhone or iPad. It strips out all the unnecessary cruft to offer bare minimum specs at a very low price.


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The Team Group GC Pro 2 TB is a competitively priced 2 TB solid-state-drive that sells for $200. In our testing it delivered decent performance, but power consumption was very high. This results in a lot of heat output that is very hard to cool, even with a dedicated heatsink.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launched last week to a flurry of strong praise, with the hybrid turn-based RPG becoming the highest-rated game of the year so far and going on to sell over 1 million copies in its first 72 hours. Given its success, fans have been hoping that the game would get DLC at some point in the future. Though not confirmed, according to the game’s lead writer “chances are good.”

As shared by NeoGAF user Draugoth, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s lead writer Jennifer Svedberg-Yen has been highly responsive on social media following the game’s launch, thanking fans for their support and more.

In an interesting reply to one question which asked whether the game would get DLC at some point in the future, Svedberg-Yen had this to say:

“Nothing concrete that I can say at the moment, we’re honestly still just trying to process everything that’s happening. It’s been a lot to take in! We’ve always said if there is strong desire from the players that we would love to do something more, and based on the responses so far, I’d say chances are good. =)”

As mentioned, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 seemed to come out of nowhere swinging, becoming the highest rated game of the year so far (with a Metacritic rating of 92 and a user score of 9.7) and selling over 1 million copies in its first 3 days. Not bad for being the debut title from a brand new studio.

It will be interesting to see exactly what plans Sandfall Interactive has for the future of Clair Obscur.

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KitGuru says: What do you think of Clair Obscur? Is it your personal GOTY so far? What would you want from DLC for the game? Let us know down below.

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Announced last year, Borderlands 4 was set to officially launch on the 23rd of September 2025. Ahead of the game’s upcoming State of Play showcase, the team at Gearbox revealed that Borderlands 4 has had its launch brought forwards a bit – now arriving on the 12th of September instead.

During the most recent PlayStation State of Play, the console maker announced that they would be hosting a dedicated Borderlands 4 showcase some time this Spring.

The time has finally come, with the State of Play set to go live later today at 10PM UK Time, featuring “over 20 minutes of developer-guided gameplay, including missions, killer weapons, exciting Action Skills, new and returning characters, and more.”

As mentioned, perhaps the biggest news however is the fact that Borderlands 4 is now releasing earlier than expected, with the creative director at Gearbox ‘Graeme Timmins’ writing:

“Back at February’s State of Play, we unveiled the game’s Launch Date Trailer, which showcased a taste of the explosive action, fearsome enemies, and powerful loot. Since then, we’ve announced that Borderlands 4’s launch has moved up to September 12, 2025, meaning you’ll get to enjoy the looter shooter action even earlier!”

No reason was given for the change in release date, though given the fact that pretty much every publisher is trying to get out of the way of Grand Theft Auto VI it’s possible that Gearbox are trying to give Borderlands 4 as much leeway as possible for players to check the game out. We will have to wait and see.

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Physical media is the future of video game preservation…or is it? Since the birth of the industry, video games were a physical medium, be it through bespoke circuit boards in arcade machines, cartridges or discs, for decades the only way to play a video game on console was to purchase a physical copy of whatever game you wanted and slot it into your system.

Decades removed from the first generation of consoles and the industry is wholly unrecognisable. One of the core advancements in the time since has been the rise of the internet and digital media. For a while, it seemed as though both digital and physical mediums could co-exist in the games industry. Unfortunately, through the evolution of technology, the de-evolution of the industry and what seems to be a concerted effort to make the overall experience worse, physical media is now in many ways objectively inferior to digital.

As mentioned, discs and cartridges have been core to video games ever since the beginning, but it wasn’t until decades later during the 7th console generation that we started to see the birth of digital gaming media – in the console space at least.

Sure, PCs have been much more flexible in this respect since forever, but to compare PC to console is in many ways apples to oranges (due to the former being an open platform), and so we’ll be focusing on the latter. With that said, it’s time to go back to the mid-2000s.

Despite the aforementioned rise in digital media in the PC space, it took until the PlayStation 3 / Xbox 360 generation for us to begin seeing these benefits brought to consoles.

While the likes of the PS2 could technically connect to the internet through the use of an adapter, it wasn’t until the launch of Xbox Live and PlayStation Network’s services when the notion of digital gaming storefronts began to bear fruit.

Of course, even so, the industry was technologically nowhere near where it is today and as such physical media reigned supreme. While game file sizes were smaller than they are in today’s age, internet speeds were in many ways even slower / more limited.

In addition, downloading a game on the PlayStation 3 was a sluggish and rather painful affair – requiring multiple steps, many of which would make your system unusable during these periods.

By the end of the 7th generation we did see a majority of titles released both physically and digitally, however the digital realm was dominated during this time with the recent rise of indie games alongside demos for bigger AAA titles; both of which required sparing amounts of internet data – making for an appropriate use of these newly acquired resources.

It wasn’t until the 8th generation when we really began to see digital storefronts take centre stage. During late 2013 the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One released, introducing what would become each respective manufacturer’s ecosystem from here on.

For the first time, new consoles were being released with a robust online digital storefront filled with years of back catalogues. Add to this the continued rise in indie games, a furthering of online sales and the likes of PS Plus / Xbox Live giving away games for ‘free’ and it begins to make sense as to why the 8th generation saw such a huge rise in digital adoption.

This is but one half of the story for this generation however – the latter of which begins to depict the downfall of physical gaming media.

As digital gaming became increasingly accessible, the physical space unfortunately went the other direction. One of the core proponents of this shift was the new ubiquity of having all physical disc games required to be installed to the system’s hard drive before becoming playable.

Be it due to the read speeds of these discs, the fact that most games now receive post-launch patches, or simply as a way to save money on disc sizes, playing a game using a physical disc became infinitely more cumbersome than any previous generation.

Not only would you have to purchase the game from a shop and stick it into your console, but before playing you would then have to wait an indeterminate amount of time for the disc data to be transferred to the hard drive. Following this, you’ll likely have to download a separate update file which then needs to be integrated with the rest of the game’s data – leading to even more waiting.

Once all of that is done and you’re finally able to start the game, players could look forward to the loud and whiny noise of the disc drive being spun as you play; something which only got worse as the generation continued and these ageing systems were pushed harder.

By the end of the 8th generation, we had games easily exceeding 100GB, some of which came on two install discs, requiring even more waiting before being able to play the game itself. Of course, digitally downloading a 100GB game is no small task either, being almost entirely dependent on your internet speed.

That said, assuming you’ve got a solid broadband plan, installing The Last of Us Part II or Final Fantasy VII Remake ultimately proved to be a much more seamless experience when compared to doing the same with a physical disc.

Even Nintendo began to depress the value of its physical game cartridges during this time, with a select number of titles needing a separate download to function due to the cart sizes being too small for the game itself. Fortunately, this was more the exception than the rule…unfortunately with the 9th-generation, the exception has now become the rule.

The current console generation took one major step forwards in making physical discs more functional once again – but multiple steps backwards at the exact same time. The uniform use of SSD drives on both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S meant that installing titles from a disc (while still suffering from many of last-gen’s downsides) did benefit from faster and more consistent installation times, despite the continued rise in game file sizes.

This is where the step forwards ends however, with all other shifts in industry trends and practices pushing physical media away. Though not exclusive to the current generation, this marked the first time that both Sony and Microsoft offered digital-only consoles – albeit in different ways. Regardless, the result was the same, with the likes of the original PS5 Digital Edition and Series S having no way to play any disc media.

The one slight silver lining in this was Sony’s refreshed PS5 Slim which offered a rather smart engineering solution, allowing you to purchase a disc drive separately and slot it into the digital PS5 Slim, essentially turning it into a full-blown disc-based system (with one small exception).

Of course, Sony is responsible for much more than just PlayStation, with their Blu Ray business being a notable part of the company’s operations. As such, it behoves them to keep the medium alive as they in many ways directly benefit from its success.

Nintendo and Microsoft on the other hand have no such responsibilities, and so we’ve seen these two in particular take a rather aggressive position on the matter during this current generation in particular.

As mentioned, Microsoft was one of the first to push for its all-digital future, with the creation of Xbox Live back in the day; followed by the digital-only Xbox One S; and now the Xbox Series X|S taking things a step further. In alignment with this reduction in the number of consoles being manufactured with disc drives, Microsoft also began to depreciate the value of discs for those who chose to continue with this traditional route.

Over time, we began to see an increasing number of first-party Xbox console exclusives have their disc editions come with no disc – instead simply being a code in a box. As mentioned, this did first begin during the 8th-generation with certain 3rd-party Nintendo Switch games, but Microsoft has now made it the standard for Xbox players.

For them, this makes perfect sense: they’d much rather you download the title through Game Pass, or perhaps even stream the game instead. It saves them money on printing and logistics, and makes it more difficult for you to leave their ecosystem in the long-term as you build larger digital libraries.

With Microsoft now bringing its previous first-party console exclusives to more systems, we are starting to see the game publisher take a different half-measure for these ports. What do I mean by this? Well, while Xbox owners who purchased Indiana Jones and the Great Circle physically were met with a basic code in a box (even for the Collector’s Edition), PS5 players are being treated to something quite different.

PlayStation owners who do buy a boxed copy of The Great Circle will fortunately be blessed with an actual disc to put into their console…However, despite the title being a solid 130ish Gigabytes in size, the included disc features just 20GB worth of data – meaning you’ll need to download a further 100GB upon popping the game into your console.

While in some ways better than a code in a box (due to you being able to re-sell the disc at a later date), it highlights the purposeful steps being made in order to reduce the benefits of owning physical media. After all, it’s not as though 100GB+ Blu Ray discs don’t exist and aren’t readily available.

If they really wanted to save money, Microsoft could have gone the route of the latter stages of the 8th-gen – where some games came with two install discs. Instead, they’ve done the bare minimum to placate fans who still believe in physical gaming as yes, the game does technically come with a disc. The fact that said disc is basically just a DRM checker however is information which Microsoft would rather be kept as quiet as possible.

Finally, we’ve reached the next stage in this de-evolution. Minor Switch oddities aside, Nintendo has always been one of the biggest supporters of physical media, with every single system offering a disc to spin or a cartridge to insert. This remains the case with the Switch 2.

That being said, in a very un-Nintendo move, the company is putting emphasis on its new Game Key Card cartridges for Switch 2 – serving as nothing more than a physical DRM checker, with nary a single bit of game data on the cart itself.

In some ways this is slightly less egregious than Microsoft’s approach, as unlike Blu Rays, the Switch’s cartridges are a more bespoke solution and as such are costlier to produce while offering less storage. This is why we’ve seen so many 3rd-party publishers in particular confirm that their upcoming physical Switch 2 games are merely Game Key Cards – alongside the fact of course that most companies will do whatever they can to increase profits.

Even so, this shift for Nintendo seemingly marks the end of physical media as the priority, especially given how physical Switch 2 games will cost more than their digital counterparts. Ultimately what this means is that you are now paying more for an inferior product – albeit one which you can hopefully recoup some costs on if you were to sell the game later down the line (assuming Nintendo’s eShop does not go the way of the dodo in a couple generations’ time).

In looking back, what is made quite clear is that while there were pivotal moments which saw digital media be pushed forwards into the limelight (PSN/Xbox Live, COVID etc…), the death of physical media has not been a sudden collapse, but instead a slow and painful one.

In today’s day and age, physical media is no longer the method in which we are able to preserve the history of this industry for generations to come. Even so, it is sad to see such a core part of gaming slowly but surely become a relic of the past.

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In the years since the launch of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S we’ve seen a ton of games receive free current-gen patches. One publisher which has shown a great deal of support in this regard is Ubisoft. Following the likes of Assassin’s Creed Syndicate and Far Cry 5, 2014’s classic Far Cry 4 has now gotten a 60fps patch on consoles.

In a surprise update, the decade-old Far Cry 4 has received a patch (ver.1.08) on PlayStation 5 which unlocks the game’s framerate cap to allow for 60fps gameplay, with the team writing: “30 FPS? Fucking cute. Now, lean in…Far Cry 4 just whispered its way to a smooth 60 FPS upgrade on current gen consoles. Let the chaos seduce you.”

While certainly a welcome addition, it does not seem as though the patch introduced any further enhancements. For context, the aforementioned Assassin’s Creed Syndicate received a current-gen patch which not only ran the game at 60fps, but also in 4K.

That being said, unlike Far Cry 4, Syndicate was one of the titles which supported the PS4 Pro at the time – meaning it already had a slightly higher resolution option available to work off of.

Regardless of whether it still runs at just 1080p, it is welcome to see Ubisoft continue to support their games over a decade on from release, especially for free.

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Keeping your kids safe online might seem scary, but it's simple with Mac. Learn how to set up parental controls for your child's Mac in macOS Sequoia.


Raising kids today can be tough, especially when you realize you need to protect them just as much online as you do in the real world. After all, you want to ensure your child is familiar with technology that they'll be expected to use for school, for future jobs, and to participate in society.

However, it's hardly a secret that the internet is often unkind and unsafe, especially for children.


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The Icemag 2 Power Bank is a bold and innovative battery perfect for mobile gamers.


A good magnetic charger can save your phone from certain death, but sometimes leaving it attached in your pocket results in a heat warning. The Icemag offers a solution by attaching a heatsink and fan to the bottom, complete with RGB lighting.

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The iPhone 17 range is only a few months away, and now, yet another video showcases the planned design changes through dummy units.


Over the past several weeks, we've seen plenty of iPhone 17 dummy units, and they all suggest that Apple's 2025 iPhone range will be noticeably different from the current iPhone 16. The iPhone 17 Pro is expected to feature a new rear "camera bar" design. An all-new ultra-thin model, known as the iPhone 17 Slim or iPhone 17 Air, is expected to get the same visual treatment.

Videos of dummy units keep popping up, and while they all feature variations of the same design, sometimes they offer unique or interesting details about Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 line. On Tuesday, AppleTrack published a video that compares the rumored iPhone 17 designs to the iPhone 16 range, and it gives a sense of how the new devices will feel in the hand.


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