When it comes to supporting Nintendo hardware, Ubisoft is by far one of the most proactive 3rd party publishers, having released a bunch of games on the Switch, WiiU and even the Wii back in the day. The publisher has already brought some of its games over to the Switch 2 including the current-gen exclusive Star Wars Outlaws. Now, Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin’s Creed Shadows is next in line to receive the Switch 2 treatment.

Releasing a brief official announcement trailer, Ubisoft confirmed that Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set to launch on Switch 2 in just a couple months’ time – landing on Nintendo’s ‘latest and greatest’ platform on the 2nd of December.

As with the aforementioned Star Wars Outlaws, AC Shadows is current-gen console exclusive and so it will be interesting to see how the game performs on Nintendo’s portable system. Though this could merely be a matter of logistics, the trailer for the Switch 2 version was uploaded in just 1080p and 30fps – suggesting that the game could be somewhat visually compromised.

In other unfortunate though unsurprising news, the physical version of Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be presented on a Game-Key Card, meaning none of the game’s data will be on the cartridge itself.

That said, Switch 2 owners aren’t completely hard done by, with the upcoming port including cross-progression with all other systems alongside touchscreen support for all menus.

Last but not least, AC Shadows will retail on Switch 2 for slightly lower than during its initial launch, with Nintendo owners being able to pick the game up for ‘just’ $60.

3rd-party support on the Switch 2 so far has been hit-or-miss, with some titles showing off the current-gen handheld in a positive light – and others needing to be delayed in order to ensure stable performance. It will be interesting to see whether Switch 2 owners will pick up AC: Shadows when it arrives in a little over a month’s time.

KitGuru says: What do you think of 3rd party output on Switch 2 so far? Will there come a point when future titles are released day-and-date on the platform? Let us know down below.

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Call of Duty Black Ops 6 was somewhat of a mixed bag, with the latest COD entry featuring excellent gameplay unfortunately hampered by less-than-stellar post-launch support. That said, with Black Ops 7 set to arrive in a few weeks’ time, the team at Treyarch have already started teasing their post-launch plans for the game – showcasing a rather substantial Season 1.

Taking to Twitter to make the announcement, the team at Treyarch have started to tease their initial post-launch plans for Black Ops 7, writing: “The biggest year in Black Ops history starts with BO7 launch, and it's just the beginning. Season 01 will be our most massive season yet.”

Though yet to be fully detailed, Treyarch have shared the list of maps arriving post-launch, including:

• Nuketown 2025 (20th of November)
• 6 additional multiplayer maps (Season 1)
  • Fate
  • Utopia
  • Odysseus
  • Standoff
  • Meltdown
  • Yakei
• 7 weapons (Season 1)
• New large Zombies map ‘Astra Malorum’ (Season 1)
• Two Zombies Survival maps (Season 1)
  • Exit 115
  • Zarya Cosmodrome

Of course, expect Season 1 to bring with it far more than just these maps, with other additional content likely including new weapons; game modes; cosmetics; perks and more.

While Black Ops 6 was clearly impacted somewhat by the concurrent development of BO7, hopefully Treyarch can put all of their focus into the upcoming title’s post-launch support thanks to them now being freed from working on two projects at the same time.

KitGuru says: Do you have high hopes for Black Ops 7? What did you think of BO6’s post-launch support? Let us know down below.

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Just under 10 years ago, Fallout 4 officially released to the world. While the game is far from perfect, it resonated with millions thanks to its sandbox-like design and focus on exploration among other ancillary additions (such as the settlement mechanic and base building). As they have done with many of their previous games, Bethesda has now officially announced Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition – bundling the base game alongside its DLC and hundreds of user-created mods.

Making the announcement, the team at Bethesda Game Studios officially unveiled Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition. Set to arrive exactly 10 years on from its initial release (launching on the 11th of November), this complete edition of the game comes bundled with Fallout 4’s 6 DLC packs (Automaton; Far Harbour; Nuka-World; Wasteland, Contraptions and Vault-Tec workshops).

In addition, as we’ve seen with the likes of Skyrim Anniversary Edition, this latest Fallout 4 release also includes “over 150 creation club items” – essentially mods.

Unfortunately, it appears as though like with Skyrim, this Anniversary Edition is merely a bundle of previously-released content, and does not include any specific or unique enhancements. Of course, Fallout 4 did previously receive a current-gen patch, however many fundamentals were left out, including a field-of-view slider.

Perhaps the most interesting part of the announcement was confirmation that Fallout 4 is officially coming to the Switch 2. That said, those wanting to explore Boston’s Wasteland on Nintendo’s platform will have to wait a while, as it is not set to arrive until some time in 2026.

KitGuru says: Are you interested in this Anniversary Edition? Were you hoping for some grander changes/improvements? How do you expect the game to perform on Switch 2? Let us know down below.

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Remember how, back in 2023, we reported on Intel's AVX10? Intel said that the new standard would be backward compatible with all of the AVX-512 instruction set extensions, and that at some point, the new AVX10.2 would come along that would be supported on both P-core and E-cores for consumer CPUs, while bringing with it extra functions like

After months of musing by leakers and insiders, the rumor mill is convinced that the PlayStation 6 could end up coming in at half the price of the next-generation Xbox console—rumors that, if proven to be true, could mark Sony and Microsoft effectively trading places in the historic Xbox 360 vs PlayStation 3 launch pricing battle. For the

In one of the biggest surprise hits of the year, the quirky single-player extraction shooter Escape from Duckov has absolutely exploded onto the PC scene, selling over one million copies in its first week on Steam. Developed by Team Soda and published by Bilibili, the game's blend of hardcore extraction mechanics and a charming duck protagonist has clearly struck a chord with players.

Launched just last week on October 16th, the top-down PvE title, which wears its Escape from Tarkov parody on its sleeve, hit 200,000 sales in its first 24 hours and crossed the half-million mark in just three days. This rapid success propelled it to the top of the Steam best-seller charts, trailing only established giants like Counter-Strike 2 and Dota and successful AAA releases such as Battlefield 6.

The concurrent player numbers have been equally impressive for an indie title. According to SteamDB, Escape from Duckov has consistently pulled in massive numbers, peaking at over 255,000 players online simultaneously.

While its premise might be light-hearted, the game itself offers a surprisingly deep PvE loop. Players take on missions, scavenge loot, upgrade their hideout, and battle other anthropomorphic bird enemies, all while managing survival mechanics. With over 50 hours of content promised for a single playthrough and a very accessible price point (currently around £15), it seems Escape from Duckov has found the perfect recipe for success in the crowded shooter market.

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Samsung is bringing its QD-OLED technology to a more budget-conscious segment with the quiet launch of the new Odyssey G50SF. This 27-inch monitor aims to offer the core benefits of OLED, but makes some significant cuts elsewhere to hit a lower price point.

The G50SF (via FlatplanelsHD) uses a 27-inch QD-OLED panel, featuring a QHD (2560×1440) resolution and a maximum refresh rate of 180Hz. As expected from OLED, the response time is near-instantaneous at 0.03ms (GtG), and the contrast ratio is rated at 1,000,000:1. Colour coverage is also strong, hitting 99% of the DCI-P3 gamut with 10-bit colour depth. The display supports both FreeSync and is G-Sync Compatible for tear-free gaming.

The typical brightness is a very low 200 cd/m², and HDR support is limited to just HDR10 (likely meaning no official VESA certification). The connectivity is also surprisingly dated for a 2025 monitor; it features only DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI 2.0. This means the full 180Hz refresh rate is only achievable via DisplayPort (with DSC or lower colour depth), as HDMI 2.0 will cap out at 144Hz. There's also no USB hub. Ergonomics are equally basic, with the included stand offering only tilt adjustment, though VESA mounting is supported.

Pricing in this region is still unknown, but in New Zealand, Taiwan, and Indonesia, it's priced at the equivalent of £430, £338, and £345, respectively.

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KitGuru says: There are some notable cuts here compared to higher-end OLED displays, but the price point should help make up for that. Right now though, there is no word on whether or not this monitor will be made available in the UK. 

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The saga surrounding Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh continues to evolve, with a new benchmark leak adding another layer of confusion to the mix. A processor identifying itself as the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has just surfaced in the Geekbench 6 database, and its core configuration is quite surprising.

According to the entry spotted by Benchleaks, this supposed Core Ultra 7 chip boasts 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores, for a total of 24 cores. This is identical to the core count of the current flagship Core Ultra 9 285K and more than the 20 cores (8P+12E) found in the existing Core Ultra 7 265K. Despite the increased core count, the listed clock speeds (3.7 GHz base, 5.5 GHz boost) match the current 265K, not the higher-clocked 285K.

The chip scored 3,215 points in single-core and 22,720 in multi-core, which puts it on par with the average Core Ultra 9 285K. The test system appears to be a pre-production Lenovo desktop, as it was paired with an RTX 5090D, the China-exclusive variant of Nvidia's top GPU.

This leak throws a wrench into the reports that the Arrow Lake Refresh would be limited to a clock speed bump for existing SKUs. A Core Ultra 7 with the exact core count as a Core Ultra 9 would be unexpected from Intel but suggests a more significant reshuffling of the product stack is planned. Other rumoured SKUs for this refresh, potentially launching in Q1 2026, include a Core Ultra 9 290K Plus and a Core Ultra 5 250K.

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KitGuru says: As always, take leaks with a grain of salt. Official announcements will be made eventually. 

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EA is looking to keep the momentum going for Battlefield 6, which had an impressive launch that took the game towards the top of the Steam sales chart. The company just dropped a trailer for Season 1, which will deliver new content to players across three distinctly themed drops. The first two batches are dubbed Rogue Ops and California Resistance,

The TerraMaster F4-425 Plus is a complete overhaul of its previous chassis design. There's support for up to three M.2 NVMe drives now and you also get a new Intel N150 CPU with 16 GB RAM and dual 5 Gbps Ethernet. Additionally, all USB ports are 3.2 Gen 2 with 10 Gbps transfer rates.

The long‑awaited Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 has officially been delayed, with the announcement arriving today via the game’s official X account. Originally expected to launch this year, the title will now arrive in 2026, pushing back one of the most anticipated releases for the new console.

The developers explained that the delay is necessary to ensure the game performs to expectations on Nintendo’s latest hardware. In a statement released on the official Elden Ring X account, From Software said: “While development on ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition continues wholeheartedly toward release, we have decided to move the launch to 2026 to allow time for performance adjustments. We apologize to players looking forward to the game and thank you for your patience and support.”

This decision follows reports from Gamescom 2025, where attendees who tested the Switch 2 version of Elden Ring noted choppy frame rates and inconsistent performance. Those concerns appear to have been validated, as the studio now takes additional time to optimise the game. The delay also comes in the wake of Borderlands 4 being pushed back on Switch 2, with similar reports of technical issues surfacing during hands‑on sessions.

There is no new release date for the game yet, but we should get an update in early 2026. Nintendo typically holds a Direct showcase between late January and late February, so a revised release date could arrive around that time.

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KitGuru Says: Elden Ring was one of the major AAA game announcements at the Switch 2 reveal so this delay is bound to disappoint a number of fans. However, I'd rather have the game delayed to ensure smooth performance at launch than have to wrestle with bad performance and then wait months for patches.

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An interstellar visitor known as 3I/ATLAS, currently hurtling toward its closest approach to the Sun, has ignited a debate among astronomers (and enthusiasts) over its true nature: is it a natural black swan comet from another star system, or, as a Harvard scientist suggests, a potential piece of alien technology (or both)? The hubbub has

Along with the new device, the release of the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X also comes with a new full-screen gaming experience based on the revamped Xbox app. The machine boots into this "experience," which is essentially the Xbox app. It's not a fundamentally different environment from the Windows 11 you're familiar with; all of the same applications

Razer has unveiled the Raiju V3 Pro, a next‑generation wireless esports controller for PlayStation 5 that debuts with symmetrical TMR (Tension Magnetic Resistance) thumbsticks as its headline feature. Built for precision and consistency, the new thumbstick technology is designed to deliver anti‑drift performance and pixel‑perfect control, giving competitive players a sharper edge in high‑stakes matches.

Beyond the thumbsticks, the Raiju V3 Pro is packed with features aimed at elite console play. Razer’s Pro HyperTriggers allow users to switch between rapid‑fire mouse‑like clicks and full analog control, with actuation points customizable through Synapse 4. Four removable back buttons and two claw grip bumpers, powered by ultra‑responsive mouse‑grade switches, provide additional flexibility and speed. The controller also incorporates mecha‑tactile PBT action buttons and an eight‑way floating D‑pad, both built for durability and crisp feedback. Wireless performance is handled by Razer HyperSpeed, ensuring low‑latency connectivity on PS5.

Players can personalize their setup through the Razer Mobile App and Synapse 4, adjusting sensitivity, remapping buttons, and saving up to four onboard profiles. A premium carry case and detachable USB‑C cable are included, making the controller travel‑ready for tournaments and LAN events.

Professional players have already endorsed the design. HyDra, 2023 Call of Duty World Champion with 100 Thieves, praised the Raiju V3 Pro as “a game‑changer on the PS5,” highlighting the precision of the TMR thumbsticks and the confidence the customization options provide. Razer’s Global Esports Director Jeffrey Chau added that the company worked closely with pros to ensure every feature was engineered for speed, control, and competitive performance.

The Razer Raiju V3 Pro is available now priced at £199.99 GBP, $219.99 USD, or €209.99 MSRP.

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Most of you already know that the AI boom, for better or worse, puts a heavy strain on existing power grids. As companies race to build massive data centers to train the next generation of generative AI models, they’ve discovered that the local electricity supply often can't keep pace with the insatiable demand. The solution? Repurposing retired

Warhorse Studios and Deep Silver have confirmed that Kingdom Come: Deliverance II will receive its final story expansion, Mysteria Ecclesiae, on November 11. The DLC takes Henry into the Sedletz Monastery, where he must investigate the source of a deadly epidemic while navigating the hidden agendas of the factions within its walls.

Players will step into the role of assistant to Sigismund Albicus, a healer with ties to King Wenceslas, as Henry undertakes a covert mission that blends political intrigue with a race against time to uncover the truth behind the plague. The expansion introduces the monastery as a new explorable location, complete with its own inhabitants, secrets, and gradually unlocked areas.

Alongside the narrative, Mysteria Ecclesiae adds fresh gameplay elements, including a new outfit, weapon, potions, and books to further develop Henry’s skills. The expansion is priced at £11.49, though owners of the Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Gold Edition or Expansion Pass will receive it at no additional cost.

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Apple is all about its iPhone 17 lineup these days (and iPhone Air), but if you're willing to jump back a couple of generations, you can score a still-capable iOS handset for a comparatively affordable price. The phone in question is the iPhone 15, and it's up for grabs for just under $500 right now, provided you're fine with a few caveats. Head

In the high-stakes, multi-billion-dollar battle for global semiconductor one-upmanship, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has jumped in as a middle person by employing both of the world’s leading chip foundries—Samsung Foundry and TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.) to produce its critical, next-gen AI chip, the AI5. Elon Musk on Tesla's next-gen

Corsair has unveiled two new portable SSDs, headlined by the EX400U Survivor, which delivers sequential read speeds of up to 4,000MB/s and write speeds of up to 3,600MB/s. Built with a rugged IP55-rated housing, the drive is designed for creators who need both speed and durability while working on the move.

The EX400U Survivor connects via USB4 but remains compatible with USB 3.2 Type‑C and even iOS devices equipped with the same port, making it a versatile option across platforms. A 30cm cable is included for instant plug‑and‑play use. Available in capacities from 1TB to 4TB, the drive also comes with Corsair’s SSD Toolbox software for secure erase and firmware updates, ensuring long‑term performance. It is backed by a five‑year warranty and supported by Corsair’s global customer service network.

Alongside it, Corsair introduced the EX300U, a more compact external SSD aimed at everyday portability. Offering read and write speeds of up to 1,100MB/s over USB 3.2 Gen 2, it is well suited for quick backups, photo transfers and video editing. Its standout feature is a MagSafe‑compatible magnetic ring, allowing it to attach directly to iPhones or other magnetic surfaces for added convenience. Like the Survivor, it is available in 1TB to 4TB capacities and supports Windows, macOS, iOS and Android devices. The EX300U is covered by a three‑year warranty.

Both drives are available now through Corsair’s webstore. The EX400U starts at £149.99 while the EX300U starts at £109.99.

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PC shipments across the globe grew a sizable 8.1% year-over-year in the third quarter of the 2025, driven in large part by a rash of upgrades ahead of Microsoft ending free support for Windows 10, according to Counterpoint Research. Oddly enough, "evolving U.S. import tariff polices" also played a role in PC shipments experiencing healthy

Micron is laying claim to the largest-capacity SOCAMM2 modules on the planet with its new 192GB product, which it has begun sampling to customers. According to Micron, "unprecedented AI innovation and growth" is fueling the need for increasing amounts of memory in the data center, and its low-power 192GB SOCAMM2 module is optimized for large

GeForce Now has another big week in store for gamers, with nine more titles joining the library, including brand new releases like Ninja Gaiden 4, Painkiller and Vampire: The Masqeurade – Bloodlines 2. 

Obsidian's latest RPG, The Outer Worlds 2, will release tomorrow to deluxe edition buyers. If you are one of those people, you'll get access through GeForce Now starting tomorrow as well. For standard edition buyers, you'll have to wait until next Wednesday to gain access to the game.

The full list of new games joining the GeForce Now library this week includes:

• NINJA GAIDEN 4 (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Oct. 20)
• Jurassic World Evolution 3 (New release on Steam, Oct. 21)
• Painkiller (New release on Steam, Oct. 21)
• Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 (New release on Steam, Oct. 21, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)
• The Outer Worlds 2 – Advanced Access (New release on Steam, Battle.net and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Oct. 24, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)
• Tormented Souls 2 (New release on Steam, Oct. 23)
• Super Fantasy Kingdom (New release on Steam, Oct. 24)
• VEIN (New release on Steam, Oct. 24)
• Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow (Steam)

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The Outer Worlds 2 arrives six years after Obsidian Entertainment launched The Outer Worlds on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. At the time, I was excited to play it and to see what the studio was building in this space-faring adventure. I picked up my copy right at launch, and thought, like many others, that it got off to a great start. It was funny, the world felt interesting, and I liked the game's premise. Unfortunately, I soured on it long before I would even get close to credits, due to a mix of the gameplay and the story […]

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It has been clear over the past two years that Microsoft is looking to squeeze more profit out of Xbox, leading to a long list of game cancellations, studio closures and thousands of layoffs. This week, new details on Microsoft's business plans came to light, with the company setting what appears to be an unrealistic profit target for the Xbox division. 

Bloomberg's Jason Schreier has heard from multiple sources familiar with Microsoft's strategy, who have stated that the company has set a massive 30% profit margin target for the Xbox division. The problem? This is significantly higher than the industry average, with S&P Global Market Intelligence estimating that the average profit margin across the games industry falls between 17% and 22%. One analyst told the outlet that a “30% or better margin is usually reserved for a publisher that is really nailing it”.

This unrealistic target is believed to be the core reason behind the recent rounds of studio closures, game cancellations and price hikes.

There is a bit more to the story though, as Game Pass also plays a crucial role here. Games that release day-one on Game Pass typically see less store sales. Microsoft accounts for this with its internal studios by using a weighted calculation that takes in factors such as ‘hours played' on Game Pass. This formula is something that can unfairly punish single-player games that have limited replay value and encourages studios to focus more on titles that keep players engaged for longer periods of time, like multiplayer live-service games.

Moving forward, the report claims that Xbox will be focusing more on games that are either cheap to make or deemed more likely to drive significant revenue.

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KitGuru Says: Given this current financial situation over at Xbox, I have real concern for some of the smaller teams that Xbox acquired, like Double Fine and Compulsion Games. 

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