While we typically see console prices coming down over the course of a generation, the exact opposite has happened with PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, with both sets of consoles getting price hikes years after launch. Fortunately, that doesn't mean that holiday season deals will stop, with reports indicating that PS5 prices will be slashed by up to €150 starting on Black Friday.
According to billbil-kun of Dealabs, a reliable source for PlayStation-related leaks, the PS5 Digital Edition will get a price cut of €150 for Black Friday, while the standard edition console should receive €100 price cut. If accurate, this would bring prices down to €349 for the Digital Edition and €449 for the standard PS5.
The PS5 Pro should also get a similar price cut to the standard PS5, bringing the sale price down to €699.
Sony has typically shaved around €100 off of the price of the PS5 each year for Black Friday, although nowadays, the deal isn't quite as good due to repeated price hikes. Still, if you want a PS5, Black Friday / early December should be the best time to buy.
KitGuru Says: Are you planning on picking up a PS5 during the sales this year?
Earlier today, NCSoft and Sony officially announced Horizon Steel Frontiers, a new MMO set in the Horizon universe. Curiously, the game was only announced for PC and mobile platforms, seemingly skipping PlayStation entirely. Now, we may know why that is – Guerrilla Games, the creators of Horizon, are working on their own multiplayer spin-off game.
Jason Schreier has learned that Guerrilla Games' next major release will not be Horizon 3, a continuation of the single-player games, but instead a multiplayer spin-off. However, Schreier did not reveal any further details about the game. As this is the next big project for the studio, it means that Horizon 3 will be pushed further down the line, so fans will have to wait longer to see the end of Aloy's journey.
This is not the first time that Guerrilla Games has been linked to a multiplayer spin-off. Prior to the launch of Horizon Zero Dawn, it is understood that Guerrilla Games explored co-op functionality and other multiplayer elements, before settling on a single-player-only adventure. In recent years, Guerrilla has also posted job listings calling for developers with multiplayer experience.
It is unclear exactly when Guerrilla will have its own Horizon multiplayer game ready, but it is expected to arrive during the PS5 generation, before the release of Sony's next-generation hardware. If it slips though, it could end up being a cross-generation title.
KitGuru Says: I'm not loving this trend of forcing single-player franchises to grow into multiplayer, multi-genre powerhouses. With that said, Guerrilla Games does have roots in multiplayer game design, having worked on the Killzone games prior to Horizon.
The Fallout TV series garnered universal acclaim for its tone, sets and story. Season Two is now just a month away and in preparation, Amazon has now uploaded the full trailer for season two.
Amazon had released a teaser trailer for Fallout Season Two over the Summer. This new trailer is much longer, giving us a better look at what's to come over the next eight episodes:
Last month, Amazon had also rolled out a new set of character posters for the series, showing Lucy surrounded by a group of raiders, Maximus surrounded by members of the Brotherhood of Steel, Ghoul surrounded by … other ghouls and of course, CX404, otherwise known as Dogmeat, surrounded by Radscorpions.
In Fallout Season 1, we got to see Lucy escape from the vault and discover life in the wasteland. In season two, Lucy's journey will continue, moving on from the rubble of California and over to the Nevada desert to find Mr House and learn more about the conspiracy that sent the world into chaos.
KitGuru Says: Are you looking forward to the new season of Fallout?
Cooler Master has announced the MasterFrame 400 Mesh, a compact PC case designed for Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX builds. The chassis brings the company’s modular MasterFrame design to a smaller format, emphasising airflow and flexible orientation.
The case supports vertical or horizontal layouts, with repositionable brackets to adapt to different setups. Despite its reduced footprint, it accommodates full-size components, including graphics cards up to 390mm long and CPU air coolers up to 190mm tall. Cooling options are extensive, with room for up to nine fans and multiple radiators, including 360mm units mounted at the top. A mesh front panel maximizes intake, while a tempered-glass side panel provides a clear view of hardware.
Connectivity includes USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C, dual USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, and a 3.5mm audio combo jack. A SickleFlow 120mm ARGB fan comes pre-installed, offering basic airflow and lighting out of the box. The case will be available in silver and black finishes, with aluminum accents and curved edges rounding out the design.
Cooler Master positions the MasterFrame 400 Mesh as the most accessible entry in the MasterFrame lineup, aimed at builders who want modularity and airflow in a smaller footprint.
The MasterFrame 400 Mesh launches in Europe starting January 2026, with rollout varying by country. Pricing is set at €149.
KitGuru Says: Would you like to build a small form-factor system in one of these?
NCSoft has confirmed the global launch window for Aion 2, targeting the second half of 2026. The announcement came during its Q3 2025 earnings report. While the rest of the world has a bit of a wait, the PC and mobile MMORPG is set to launch in South Korea and Taiwan next week.
During the investor call (via Massively Overpowered) where it confirmed the release window for its upcoming game, NCSoft also made a specific promise regarding its business model. According to the developer, Aion 2 will feature a less aggressive monetisation than Throne and Liberty in an effort to secure a wider user base.
As a direct successor to the original Aion (released in 2009), Aion 2 is set 200 years later in a game world said to span over 1,200 square kilometers. The original's signature flight mechanics are returning for both exploration and aerial combat. The game is built on Unreal Engine 5 and will support Nvidia DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation at launch. NCSoft is promising eight classes, over 200 solo and group dungeons, and a variety of PvP modes, including 1v1 arenas and large-scale faction warfare.
Aion 2 is just part of a busy 2026 schedule for the publisher. It will be joined by Cinder City, an open-world third-person shooter with MMO elements for PC and consoles. Also slated for 2026 is Limit Zero Breakers, a free-to-play anime-style co-op action RPG for PC and mobile, and Time Takers, a team-based PC and console shooter featuring a unique ‘Time Energy' resource for revives and skill upgrades. With a release date not yet set, MMO fans can also look forward to the upcoming Horizon Steel Frontiers, an MMO set in the Horizon universe that was just announced at G-Star 2025.
KitGuru says: Interested in any of NCSoft's upcoming games? Which one are you the most curious about?
The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is no longer just a rumour. AMD has officially announced its new “budget-focused” gaming CPU, aiming to bring 3D V-Cache to a wider market with a launch price of £239.99. This chip packs the same 64MB slice of L3 cache as its more expensive siblings.
To achieve this price, significant concessions are required. The 7500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread CPU based on the older Zen 4 architecture, rather than the newer Zen 5. While six cores are fine for most games, the biggest trade-off appears to be clock speed. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D has a maximum boost clock of 4.5GHz, 500MHz lower than the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.
This isn't the first 6-core X3D chip. AMD previously released the Ryzen 5 7600X3D, which actually had a higher 4.7GHz boost speed, but that CPU's availability was limited. The new 7500X3D is receiving a full global release. The low clock speed is a direct result of its 65W TDP, which means it will be relatively easy to cool.
As expected, AMD has provided its own internal benchmarks, claiming that the 7500X3D is, on average, 22% faster than the Core Ultra 5 245KF in a suite of 10 esports titles at 1080p, with a lead as high as 42% in PUBG. In AAA games, the claimed advantage is approximately 13%. According to AMD's data, the Core i5 14600K is also slower, but less significantly, with the AMD chip being 12% faster on average in esports and 8% in AAA titles.
KitGuru says: The Ryzen 5 7500X3D brings that all-important cache cluster to a much more accessible price point.
Over the past year, we've been repeatedly hearing about a new MMO based on PlayStation's Horizon franchise. This was partially confirmed earlier this year when Sony announced its new partnership with NCSoft. Now, the big game has been revealed as Horizon Steel Frontiers.
Horizon Steel Frontiers is an MMORPG spin-off set in the same universe as Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West. The game will take players to a new area known as the Deadlands, which you can get a preview of in the reveal trailer below:
Interestingly, there has been absolutely no mention of this game coming to PS5, Sony's flagship platform and the console most Horizon fans use. Instead, the game has been announced for PC and mobile, with an emphasis on cross-platform multiplayer. We have to assume that there will be a console version eventually, as having a Horizon game specifically excluded from the PlayStation platform wouldn't make much sense at all.
There is no release date for Horizon Steel Frontiers yet, but we should learn much more about the game in 2026.
KitGuru Says: It certainly looks like a Horizon game, but this trailer doesn't really give us a feel for the multiplayer portion of the game. The lack of PS5 version so far is also incredibly puzzling.
GeForce Now has another big week with the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, which will be available to stream through the cloud service as soon as it launches tomorrow. On top of that, 11 other games have been announced.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 launches tomorrow, the 14th of November. Whether you buy it on Steam, Battle.net, or through the Xbox App (or are subscribed to PC Game Pass), you'll be able to access the game through GeForce Now starting at launch.
The full list of new games joining the GeForce Now library this week includes:
Surviving Mars: Relaunched (New release on Steam, Nov. 10)
Possessor(s) (New release on Steam, Nov. 11)
Rue Valley (New release on Steam, Nov. 11)
Anno 117: Pax Romana (New release on Steam and Ubisoft, Nov. 13, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)
Assetto Corsa Rally (New release on Steam, Nov. 13)
INAZUMA ELEVEN: Victory Road (New release on Steam, Nov. 13)
Songs of Silence (New release on Epic Games Store, Free on Nov. 13)
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (New release on Steam, Battle.net and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Nov. 14)
Where Winds Meet (New release on Epic Games Store, Nov. 14)
Megabonk (Steam)
R.E.P.O. (Steam)
RV There Yet? (Steam)
KitGuru Says: What do you think of this week's round of GeForce Now titles?
Here at KitGuru we are all about PC technology and love to talk about clock speeds, cache and outrageous gaming frame rates. Balanced against that, the companies that supply the kit we adore are driven by money so when AMD hosts a Financial Analysts Meeting we tune in, hold our nose and listen carefully.
We live in strange AI times, and just in case you missed the message, the Previous Tiddler AMD currently has 2.3x the market capitalisation of Previous Giant Intel. In our video you can see how their various financial charts head towards the heavens and perhaps you will ask yourself ‘will we ever see a sensibly priced gaming graphics card again?'
AMD also gave the smallest of hints about their Zen 6 and Zen 7 CPU technologies. While we are very keen to see this new hardware we expect Zen 6 Venice EPYC will arrive in 2026 but do not expect the Desktop Zen 6 Olympic Ridge to appear until 2027.
KitGuru Says: AMD is having the time of its life as it rides the wave of AI investment. We just hope the Client side of the company gives a thought to PC gamers.
The Rogue Prince of Persia is a highly slick and satisfying 2D side-scrolling rogue-like metroidvania from Evil Empire – the current team working on the equally-as-excellent Dead Cells. Initially arriving in Early Access back in 2024, the game saw its full 1.0 release last Augustalongside a console launch for both Xbox and PlayStation. Though slightly later than the rest, The Rogue Prince of Persia has now been announced to be coming to the Switch family of devices next month.
Making the surprise announcement, Ubisoft officially confirmed that the excellent Rogue Prince of Persia is coming to the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 before the tail-end of the year – launching on the 15th of December.
Pre-orders for the game have yet to go live and so no official pricing has been announced. That said, assuming it costs the same as it does on other platforms, expect the Switch version to launch at around £25.
The Rogue Prince of Persia is one of the most satisfying rogue-likes in a while, with its seamless parkour mechanics tying into the game’s excellent soundtrack alongside a strong sense of momentum to make for an overall fun experience which is certainly worth trying.
KitGuru says: What do you think of The Rogue Prince of Persia? How does it compare to its contemporaries? What other side-scrollers would you like to see brought over to Switch? Let us know down below.
7 years after the release of the first game, Warhorse Studios re-entered the limelight with the official launch of the much-anticipated Kingdom Come Deliverance II back in February. Seeing near-immediate success with over 1 million copies sold in 24 hours, KCDII has continued to perform well in the months since, having now officially surpassed 4 million copies sold.
“4 million copies of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II sold. We can't thank you enough for helping us reach this incredible milestone. Every one of you – players, fans, modders, creators, and long-time supporters – made this possible. From all of us at Warhorse, thank you for standing by Henry's side and believing in what we do.”
Assuming KCDII has equally as long legs as the first game, we can expect the sequel to hit many more milestones over the coming months and years. It will be interesting to see whether the recently-announced Royal Edition (as well as expected GOTY nominations) will wind up giving Kingdom Come Deliverance II a notable sales boost throughout the remainder of the year.
KitGuru says: Are you one of the 4 million players? Is Kingdom Come Deliverance II your Game of the Year so far? If not, what game is? Let us know down below.
Gran Turismo 7 has received countless consistent free updates ever since the racing title first launched back in 2022, adding new vehicles; tracks; expanded modes; enemy AI and much more. While the free updates are set to continue with the upcoming Spec III patch, Polyphony Digital has now announced its first paid Gran Turismo 7 ‘Power Pack’ DLC.
Making the announcement during Sony’s most recent Japan-focused State of Play, Polyphony Digital confirmed that Gran Turismo 7 will be getting its first paid DLC in the form of the ‘Power Pack’.
50 new races across 20 themed categories “inspired by global automotive and motorsport traditions”
24-hour endurance racing “for players who crave the ultimate test of skill and stamina”
Full race weekends where you can “practice, qualify, and compete in the main event for a true racing simulation”
Gran Turismo Sophy 3.0 AI “for intense, tail-to-nose battles that push your limits”
5,000,000 in-game Credits
While the addition of 50 new races in particular is welcome to see for all those who enjoy GT for its single player ‘campaign’ experience, the limiting of Sophy AI 3.0 to those with the DLC is odd.
Depending on how complex this new version of Sophy is, PlayStation / Polyphony Digital may be able to justify its inclusion as part of the paid DLC. We will have to wait and see when the free Spec III update – and the Power Pack DLC – releases next month.
KitGuru says: What did you think of the State of Play? Do you welcome paid DLC coming to GT7? Should Sophy AI 3.0 be part of the free update instead? Let us know your thoughts down below.
It has been some time since we last looked at a power supply from Fractal, so today we check out one of their latest Ion 3 Gold units. The new range of Ion 3 power supplies are available in black (with the 1000W model also available in white) and are fully modular, are ATX 3.1 compatible, incorporate Japanese capacitors and are protected with a full 10-year warranty. The series is also 80 Plus Gold certified, though Fractal don't appear to be working with Cybenetics for any certification which is an oversight in my opinion as Cybenetics is the superior testing platform.
Fractal are releasing three units in this new range of power supplies, a 750W, an 850W and a 1000W. Scan have listed them for pre-order over HERE. UK release date is said to be sometime in December 2025.
750W Ion 3 = £99.98 inc. VAT.
850W Ion 3 = £109.99 inc. VAT
1000W Ion 3 = £139.39 inc. VAT (white and black options are the same price).
Fractal are working with Seasonic as the OEM for the new Ion 3 Gold series.
Key features:
ATX 3.1 compatible for next-generation components, supporting ATX 3.0 power excursion to ensure stability with upcoming graphics cards.
16-pin PCIe Gen5 12V-2×6 600W cable provides native support for modern graphics cards. Shortened sense pins improve reliability and powers down the GPU
if the connection comes loose.
80PLUS Gold certification delivers high efficiency, with reduced energy use and heat generation thanks to optimized power delivery.
Fully modular design simplifies installation with reduced clutter inside the system.
Zero RPM semi-passive mode keeps the fan off until 30% load and allows silent operation under lighter loads.
Fractal UltraFlex cables provide superior flexibility for clean cable management.
Unsleeved 24-pin ATX motherboard cable improves handling and routing.
140 mm Fractal Momentum fan with fluid dynamic bearing (FDB) ensures lower noise, cooler operation, and a longer lifespan.
Premium 105° Japanese capacitors provide maximum reliability and durability.
10-year warranty and full electrical protection suite offer long-term peace of mind.
Helldivers II is easily one of PlayStation’s biggest success stories in recent years, with the co-op PvE shooter selling over 15 million copies within its first year on the market across PS5 and PC. The game then received a major boost in eyes following its surprise arrival on Xbox in late August of this year. According to Sony, this most recent launch has helped the game see “a significant increase in sales of the title year-on-year.”
As part of Sony’s latest fiscal earnings report (transcribed by WindowsCentral), the console maker confirmed that the launch of Helldivers II on Xbox has been a success, saying:
“Helldivers 2, which was also released for Xbox in August of this year, is doing extremely well, not only attracting new users on Xbox, but also seeing increased engagement from existing users on PS5 and PC. This resulted in a significant increase in sales of the title year-on-year.”
Of course, it is worth noting that Arrowhead Game Studios have been heavily supporting Helldivers II since its launch on PS5 and PC last year, adding all sorts from new forms of progression to new enemy types; weapons; upgrades and much more – leading to bumps in engagement even before the game’s arrival on Microsoft's console.
All that said, it is safe to say that Sony’s experiment in bringing Helldivers II to Xbox seems to have paid off handsomely. It will be interesting to see where Sony and Arrowhead go from here.
KitGuru says: Did you pick up Helldivers II on Xbox? Was it worth the wait? What other PlayStation games do you hope to see Sony bring over? Let us know down below.
In recent months, rumours have been swirling around new hardware from Valve, the company behind Steam. Today, the curtain was officially lifted, revealing not only the Steam Frame wireless VR headset, but also a second-generation Steam Controller, which serves as a more traditional gamepad compared to the original. On top of all of that, Valve's Steam Machine is also making a grand comeback, this time as a first-party console to complement the Steam Deck.
The Steam Frame is, as previously predicted, Valve's wireless VR solution. Replacing the Index, this is a lightweight VR headset with Touch-style controllers and built-in sensors. It isn't just a VR headset though, it is its own PC, complete with SteamOS installed, so you can download and run traditional PC games and play them on a massive virtual screen.
Just like with the Valve Index, the Steam Frame is designed with comfort at the forefront. The dimensions of the headset are compact and slim, so you won't have too much weight hanging off your face. The headband is designed to easily slip on and off, and there is a tuning dial in the headset to help you fine-tune the fit.
Custom lenses have been created for the headset to create a large viewing window and keep the image sharp from edge-to-edge. Better yet, you'll have a total pixel count of 2160×2160, so you shouldn't even really notice gaps between the pixels, something that was an issue for early-generation VR headsets. Games will feel fluid too, with a full 144Hz refresh rate.
Just like the Steam Deck, Valve will have a ‘Steam Frame Verified' system in place, so you'll easily be able to tell at a glance which titles in your library, or on the Steam Store, can comfortably run on the headset.
Now the second announcement today is one we did not expect. Valve is bringing back the Steam Machine. It is a small cube-shaped PC, one that measures smaller than a banana, meaning it should be easy to integrate into most gaming set-ups. If you really don't want to see it, it should be small enough to stash behind your TV, or a plant, or just about anything. The faceplate of the Steam Machine is also removable, so you can swap out the plain black one for a custom one of your choosing.
Valve is promising 4K/60FPS gaming from the Steam Machine (with FSR), making it ideal for living room gaming. Under the hood, it is powered by a custom AMD chip with six Zen 4 CPU cores, alongside a semi-custom RDNA 3 GPU with 28 Compute Units, 8GB of VRAM and a 110W TDP. As you would expect, it comes with SteamOS pre-installed, and it has plenty of USB ports to hook up a controller, keyboard and mouse, along with any speakers or additional peripherals. Through its HDMI 2.0 connection, you can achieve 4K at 120Hz, or alternatively, you can use the DisplayPort 1.4 port for 4K resolution at up to 240Hz.
Just like the Steam Deck and Steam Frame, games on the Steam Store will all be subject to a verification programme, so you'll easily be able to filter your library, or the Steam Store, for games that will reliably run and play well on the system. As this is essentially a desktop PC, you can always exit the Steam Big Picture mode and access the full desktop, enabling you to install your own apps, get work done or browse the web.
To complement the Steam Machine, Valve has also announced its new Steam Controller. This is a lot larger than your typical Xbox or PlayStation style game pad, thanks to the addition of two large trackpad surfaces underneath the thumbsticks. It also has gyro controls, HD rumble and a wireless charging puck. Imagine a Steam Deck without the screen and the two controller halves smushed together and bam, you have the new Steam controller. It isn't quite as nice looking as the original to me, but if you are after a pad with lots of functionality, this one appears to have it in spades.
Unfortunately, we do not have pricing information just yet, but all three products are due to launch in ‘early 2026', so expect more news within the next few months.
KitGuru Says: Valve now has an entire hardware ecosystem for PC gamers, fully leveraging the power of the Steam platform. As we've seen with the Steam Deck, Valve is also likely to support these systems for a long time, so anyone buying won't have to worry about a ‘Gen 2' being just around the corner. Valve has shown a willingness to wait for technology to deliver truly meaningful upgrades, rather than jump at the first opportunity to push customers to newer, more expensive devices.
FromSoftware and Bandai Namco have announced the first expansion for Elden Ring Nightreign – The Forsaken Hollows. Better yet, the DLC will launch for all platforms in just a couple of weeks.
The Forsaken Hollows introduces two new playable characters, Scholar and Undertaker, each offering distinct abilities. Scholar is an academic with powerful arcane skills and a talent for battlefield observation, while Undertaker is an abbess armed with strength and faith, tasked with sending foes to the afterlife.
Aside from the two new playable characters, the DLC also adds two more boss fights, and a new in-game event called The Great Hollow. In The Great Hollow, players will explore a vast cavity filled with ruins, temples and sacred towers that hint at an ancient civilisation, all while avoiding cursed crystals that drain life.
Elden Ring: The Forsaken Hollow is launching on December 4th for all platforms.
Each month, Sony reveals a new batch of titles for the PlayStation Plus Extra library, alongside new ‘classic' titles for PlayStation Plus Premium members. November 2025's line-up has just been announced, and as expected, Grand Theft Auto V is the headliner, but there are nine other titles also being made available at no extra cost.
Grand Theft Auto V will be available to PlayStation Plus Extra subscribers once again, marking the third time that the game has joined the library. It is likely to remain playable for a couple of months at least, but it will eventually be removed again, as Take-Two prefers to rotate games in and out of subscription services, rather than leave them in there long-term.
Here is the full list of titles joining PlayStation Plus Extra this month:
Grand Theft Auto V — PS5, PS4
Pacific Drive — PS5
Still Wakes the Deep — PS5
Insurgency: Sandstorm — PS5, PS4
Thank Goodness You’re Here! — PS5, PS4
The Talos Principle II — PS5
Monster Jam Showdown — PS5, PS4
MotoGP 25 — PS5, PS4
Those subscribed to PlayStation Plus Premium will get one extra ‘classic' game to install this month – Tomb Raider: Anniversary, specifically, the original PS2 version.
Subscribers will be able to download all of these titles starting on November 18th.
Bethesda surprised us all earlier this year with the release of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. As it turns out, they may have another big remaster cooking up – Fallout 3.
We've been hearing rumours about a Fallout 3 remaster for years. However, now that Bethesda has discovered this new method with Virtuos, allowing them to completely overhaul the graphics while leaving the underlying code untouched, a remaster is more feasible than ever.
With The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, the game essentially runs the original game under the hood, with an Unreal Engine 5 wrapper to handle graphics. This means that the entire game remains intact from the original release, with no extra work required to rebuild systems and mechanics. This also has the added benefit of carrying forward mod support.
While Bethesda has not publicly announced any plans for a remaster for Fallout 3, VGC claims to have heard that the project does exist and is being actively worked on, with plans to make it similar to the Oblivion remaster.
If true, it would help Bethesda bridge its massive gap between major projects. Right now, the company is hard at work on The Elder Scrolls 6, but as we learned recently, the game is still ‘a long ways off'. Unfortunately for Fallout fans, this also means that Fallout 5 is no closer to release, and likely won't see the light of day until after 2030.
While not a remaster, recently Bethesda did also release an Anniversary Edition version of Fallout 4, although the update has not been particularly well received amongst PC players.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, the new fighting game from Arc System Works, is getting another beta test soon. This time around, fans will get access to even more of the character roster, including Spider-Man for the first time.
The new beta test will be taking place on December 5th and will run right through to the end of December 8th, giving fans three full days to put the game through its paces. The previous beta test allowed fans to check out characters like Iron Man, Captain America, Storm, Doctor Doom and more. This new beta test is notable thanks to the addition of two more fan-favourite characters – Spider-Man and Ghost Rider.
In the announcement trailer above you can see some new gameplay for both Spider-Man and Ghost Rider, both of which will be in the full roster of characters at launch.
Unlike traditional tag fighters, Fighting Souls introduces a 4v4 system. Matches begin with one primary fighter and an assist character, but as battles progress, players unlock access to their full team. This mechanic is tied to mid‑match conditions such as damage thresholds and “Wall Breaks,” a feature borrowed from Guilty Gear Strive that transitions fights across multiple arenas.
There is no release date for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls just yet, but the full game will be launching on PS5 and PC sometime in 2026.
KitGuru Says: I became an Arc System Works fan through Dragon Ball Fighterz, and it looks like that same level of attention to detail is carrying over nicely to Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. We will no doubt see this game play a pivotal role at next year's EVO fighting game tournaments.
Corsair and the Call of Duty franchise are continuing their multi-year, cross-brand alliance with a new collection of hardware themed around Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. The launch encompasses peripherals and systems from Corsair itself, as well as its subsidiary brands Scuf Gaming, Elgato, and Origin PC.
The new collection is extensive, featuring a wide range of themed professional controllers from Scuf. This includes the Scuf Valor Pro (both wired and wireless), the PlayStation 5-compatible Reflex Pro and Reflex FPS, and the PC-focused Envision Pro.
Corsair's own-branded gear includes a themed version of its K65 Plus Wireless 75% keyboard, which comes populated with pre-lubricated MLX Red V2 linear switches. This is joined by the HS80 RGB Wireless headset, the M75 Wireless ambidextrous mouse, and a large MM300 2XL mouse mat, all of which receive the Black Ops 7 treatment.
For the streaming market, Elgato is offering a themed Stream Deck MK.2 with 15 LCD keys, alongside a matching faceplate that can be purchased separately. Finally, Origin PC is providing two complete systems with the new branding: the Neuron mid-tower desktop and the Eon 16-X gaming laptop.
The entire Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 collection from Corsair, Scuf, Elgato, and Origin PC is now available. Those who purchase a qualifying product from the Call of Duty collection can receive a code to redeem in-game items (details HERE).
As for pricing, the K65 Plus Wireless costs £159.99/$169.99/€169.99, and the HS80 RGB Wireless headset costs £149.99/$169.99/€159.99. The M75 Wireless retails for £89.99/$99.99/€99.99, and the MM300 2XL mouse is priced at £39.99/$49.99/€49.99. You can also purchase a bundle that includes all of Corsair's themed products for £359.99/$399.99/€389.99.
For the controllers, the most affordable option is the Scuf Valor Pro wired, priced at £109.99/$119.99/€134.99. Next is the Envision Pro, priced at £179.99/$189.99/€209.99, followed by the Valor Pro wireless, priced at £199.99/$209.99/€229.99. The Reflex Pro is priced at £254.99/$269.99/€294.99, and finally, the Reflex FPS is £284.99/$299.99/€324.99.
Moving on to the Elgato gear, the themed Stream Deck MK.2 is priced at £149.99/$149.99/€169.99, and the faceplate is priced at £14.99/$14.99/€14.99. Lastly, the Neuron mid-tower desktop starts at around $2,500, and the Eon 16-X gaming laptop at $2,700.
KitGuru says: Are you a fan of Call of Duty? Planning on jumping into Black Ops 7 when it releases? Will you do so in fashion, with any of Corsair's new themed gear?
Silicon Power (SP) has announced its new flagship M.2 SSD, the XPower XS90. This drive is the company's fastest to date, built on the PCIe Gen 5 x4 interface and designed to handle demanding workloads from AI, high-end gaming, and professional content creation.
The XS90 drive's performance is attributed to a new TSMC-built 6 nm controller, paired with an LPDDR4 DRAM cache. Silicon Power is claiming sequential read speeds of up to 14,300 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 13,400 MB/s (10,500 MB/s on the 1 TB drive).
Interestingly, the product is being marketed with a no-heatsink design, making it compatible with a broader range of motherboards and laptops. However, given the high speeds, users will almost certainly need to provide their own cooling, such as a motherboard's integrated M.2 heatsink, to prevent thermal throttling.
The XPower XS90 will be available in 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB capacities. It supports the NVMe 2.0 protocol and ships in a standard M.2 2280 form factor. Silicon Power is backing the drive with a 5-year limited warranty.
KitGuru says: Although slightly slower (at least on paper) than most recently launched flagship PCIe 5.0 SSDs, if priced correctly, it can still become an interesting solution, especially now that SSD storage prices are increasing.
AMD has outlined its upcoming CPU core roadmap at its Financial Analyst Day 2025, confirming both the Zen 6 and Zen 7 architectures. However, the event was heavily skewed towards AI, leaving gamers with a sparse and vague outlook for the successor to RDNA 4.
According to the AMD roadmap shared by TechPowerUp, Zen 6 is officially slated to arrive next year. It will be built on TSMC's 2nm fabrication node and will again feature a split of standard Zen 6 and high-efficiency Zen 6c cores. AMD CTO Mark Papermaster stated that the architecture will deliver IPC gains, better efficiency, and expanded AI data support through more AI pipelines. This architecture is set to power the Epyc Venice, Ryzen Olympic Ridge desktop, and Ryzen Medusa Point mobile platforms.
For the first time, Zen 7 has also been officially verified on the roadmap, listed as a “Next-Generation” architecture on a “Future Node”. AMD is already flagging its heavy AI integration, noting that Zen 7 will include a new matrix engine. It is expected to appear around 2027, likely debuting in the EPYC “Verano” server platform. During the presentation, as reported by VideoCardz, AMD also shared some of the upcoming Ryzen codenames, confirming the Gorgon and Medusa series. The provided slide suggests Gorgon Point, rumoured to be a Zen 5 update, will be the focus for 2026, with the Zen 6-based Medusa arriving by 2027.
While the CPU details were clear, the gaming GPU roadmap was almost empty. AMD provided only two bullet points for the RDNA4 successor, confirming it will prioritise “enhanced AI and ray tracing” but gave no name or launch window.
KitGuru says: We still have to wait almost a year for the next major launch from AMD, but at least now we know when to expect the next performance leap.
Sony has been releasing PC gaming monitors for a while now, but this week, the company announced its first PlayStation-branded desktop display. The new PlayStation Gaming Monitor is exactly what the name implies, a desktop-sized gaming monitor intended to pair perfectly with a PS5 or a PS5 Pro.
The monitor delivers 1440p (QHD) resolution with HDR support and Auto HDR Tone Mapping when connected to PlayStation consoles. It runs at up to 120Hz on PS5 and PS5 Pro, while PC and Mac users can push it to 240Hz via DisplayPort 1.4 or HDMI 2.1. Variable Refresh Rate is supported across platforms, ensuring smoother gameplay.
Sony has added integrated stereo speakers, a headphone jack, and multiple connectivity options, including two HDMI 2.1 ports, one DisplayPort 1.4 input, and USB Type‑A and Type‑C ports compatible with PlayStation Link adapters. A distinctive touch is the built‑in DualSense charging hook, allowing players to store and charge their controller directly on the monitor.
The monitor is VESA mount compatible and designed to fit seamlessly into multi‑platform setups. It was announced alongside the Pulse Elevate wireless speakers, which provide desktop audio and voice chat integration. With this release, Sony is positioning PlayStation not just as a console brand but as a broader ecosystem that extends into dedicated gaming displays and accessories.
While this monitor does appear to be an interesting product with very decent specs, even for PC gamers, the monitor will not be getting a global release. It will be available in Japan, but other regions have yet to be confirmed. Pricing has also not yet been announced, but we do know it will be an IPS display, not OLED. That should mean a lower price tag, perhaps around the $300 mark.
Reggie Fils-Aime may not be the head of Nintendo of America anymore, but he is still very active in the games industry, often speaking at events, consulting with publishers and giving interviews. Recently, he spoke a little about AAA support for the Switch 2 console, expressing surprise that Xbox hasn't gone ‘all in' on the console.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is a huge hardware upgrade over the original console, giving developers access to much more modern graphics technology, and support for things like DLSS, which can help boost performance, and even ray tracing. There have been a few major AAA games announced for the console already, but Xbox has so far only announced a few games. According to Reggie, Xbox should be looking to ship more games on the Switch 2.
“I’m surprised that Xbox has not yet fully embraced Switch 2 from a software perspective. Certainly some games could easily be ported over to Switch 2. And I’m surprised that we haven’t seen more of that. I thought there would be much more, especially during this timeframe leading into the Holiday. All through the fall, I was fully expecting some dedicated announcement. And I’m surprised it hasn’t happened.”
Microsoft has announced a couple of titles for Switch 2 so far, including Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4, Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition and even Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. However, games like Call of Duty, The Outer Worlds 2, Avowed, Halo and others are still yet to be announced for Nintendo's platform. There are older Switch 1 titles like Skyrim that could also benefit from an update for the Switch 2 hardware.
It is expected that Xbox will ramp up its support for the Switch 2 over time. There is one crucial thing that Reggie doesn't make note of in his comments, and that is the fact that Switch 2 development kits were in pretty short supply at launch, and Nintendo was very choosy with which studios got early access to the hardware.
Nintendo prioritised producing as many consumer units as possible to avoid issues with low stock and scalpers at launch, an effort that was largely successful. If you've wanted a Switch 2 in the last few months, it hasn't been difficult to find one. The downside to that is fewer studios were prepared to release titles within the first year and a few major games, like Borderlands 4 and Elden Ring, had to be delayed.
KitGuru Says: With Microsoft now fully focusing on multiplatform game development and doing away with exclusive games for its own console, I expect Xbox's support for the Switch 2 platform to ramp up over the next couple of years.
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