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.
KitGuru says: Based on the sales numbers up to now, how well do you think Escape from Duckov will sell?
The post Escape from Duckov crosses the 1 million sales mark in less than a week first appeared on KitGuru.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.
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.
The post Samsung dips into budget OLED territory with new 180Hz Odyssey G50SF first appeared on KitGuru.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.
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 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.
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.
KitGuru Says: Are you in the market for a new high-end gamepad for console or PC gaming?
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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.
KitGuru Says: Have you played much of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 this year? Will you be jumping back in for the final expansion?
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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.
KitGuru Says: Are you in the need for speedy portably storage? Will you be considering one of Corsair's new portable drives?
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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:
KitGuru Says: What do you think of this week's round of GeForce Now titles?
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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.
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.
The post Microsoft has reportedly set unrealistic profit targets for Xbox first appeared on KitGuru.While there has been some negativity surrounding Xbox Game Pass lately thanks to new price hikes, there are still some very good games heading to the service over the next couple of weeks, including Obsidian's latest RPG, The Outer Worlds 2.
The Outer Worlds 2 launches tomorrow for Premium Edition buyers. If you are a Game Pass subscriber, you can buy the Premium Edition upgrade at a cheaper price to get access starting tomorrow, or you can wait until next Wednesday, when the standard edition unlocks.
Here is the full list of titles joining Game Pass over the next couple of weeks, with platforms and dates included:
November is just around the corner, which will be another major month for Game Pass, as Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will be launching – though not until the middle of the month.
KitGuru Says: Are you planning on playing any of the upcoming Game Pass titles?
The post Next wave of Xbox Game Pass titles announced first appeared on KitGuru.While the early days of the PlayStation 5 were hampered by supply issues, a global pandemic and more, the 9th-gen console has since more than made up for lost time. Alongside a total global count of more than 80 million units sold, the PS5 (in the US) has already surpassed the PS3 sales-wise in the region.
As reported by industry analyst Mat Piscatella via the ‘InstallBaseForum’, total console sales for the PlayStation 5 have officially surpassed the PS3’s 26.7 million units in the US.
While an impressive achievement regardless, it is worth noting that the US was primarily served by the Xbox 360 during the 7th-generation of consoles. That said, unlike the PlayStation 3 – which received many price cuts over its life – the PS5 has only gone up in cost over the years.
Globally, the PS5 still has a slight journey to surpass its predecessor, with Sony’s latest and greatest currently sitting at 80.3 million units compared to the PS3’s 87.4 million.
With the PS5 still having a couple solid years left in it however, expect the PS3 to be surpassed globally sometime in the coming months.
KitGuru says: What do you think of the PS5’s performance 5 years on from its release? How long before it reaches the PS3’s total sales? Will the PS5 manage to match the PS4 sales-wise when all is said and done? Let us know down below.
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In recent years, the trend for core Pokémon RPGs has been to push for ever-larger sandboxes, with the recent Pokémon Scarlet and Violet offering a full-on Breath-of-the-Wild-style open world. The newly-released Pokémon Legends: Z-A bucks that particular trend, instead restricting the critter catching to a single relatively compact city map, while introducing a number of other tweaks to the Pokémon blueprint. Will Pokémon Legends: Z-A transform fans into enthusiastic city slickers? Or will you be left yearning for a return to nature? Here are the ABCs of Z-A... Pokémon Legends: Z-A casts players as a tourist visitor to Lumiose City, […]
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