Crystal Dynamics has been working on the next Tomb Raider game for a few years already. As it turns out, the game is now far enough along for us to get the first official reveal.
Geoff Keighley has confirmed that one of the surprises planned for The Game Awards this year is a first look at “the future of” Tomb Raider, which he describes as one of gaming's “most iconic franchises”.
While we don't know much about the next Tomb Raider game yet, we do know that it will take more inspiration from the classic games in the series.
The timing of this is all a bit strange, as Crystal Dynamics recently underwent multiple rounds of layoffs. Amazon also massively downsized its gaming division, and Amazon Games is still currently signed on as the publisher for this new Tomb Raider game.
KitGuru Says: What are you hoping to see from the next Tomb Raider game? My guess would be that it will tell a new standalone story, disconnected from the previous reboot trilogy.
Recently, Bethesda announced plans to bring Fallout 4 to the Nintendo Switch 2 for the first time. It appears that Switch 2 owners will have another Bethesda game to play before then, as Skyrim is now being updated to support the new hardware.
Skyrim Anniversary Edition for the Switch 2 has officially launched. The new version of the game includes the base game, all three DLCs, and a curated selection of premium mods bundled together as part of the Anniversary update.
If you already own the Anniversary Edition on the Switch, then you can download the Switch 2 edition for free. Unfortunately, if you owned the original Skyrim Special Edition release, you will have to buy the Anniversary Edition to get the Switch 2 upgrade.
The Switch 2 version of Skyrim will include enhanced resolution, faster load times and potentially an increased frame rate. On current-gen Xbox and PlayStation consoles, Skyrim already runs at 60FPS, so it would be nice to see a similar performance mode for the Switch 2.
KitGuru Says: With The Elder Scrolls 6 still so far away from release, there is plenty of time for another Skyrim playthrough.
Back when Aspyr announced Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic for the Nintendo Switch, it also promised to incorporate the cut content mod in an official version of the game for the first time. Unfortunately, this DLC was eventually cancelled and it appears it was Disney that ultimately pulled the plug.
When Aspyr eventually cancelled the mod's official release, someone filed a lawsuit against them alleging false advertising. Game File has gone through the most recent filings in that case, which included some email chains between Aspyr, Disney and a few creators behind the Restored Content mod. The filings show that while Apsyr was comfortable working with and crediting modders to get this DLC made, it was Disney that got cold feet.
Shortly after the base version of KOTOR 2 released on Switch, Disney's legal representatives told Aspyr that they had to credit real names for the Restored Content mod and could not use aliases. They had also taken issue with the use of non-union voice actors in the restored content mod.
Aspyr had attempted to contact all 22 people involved with the Restored Content mod at various stages since 2004 but was unable to reach everyone. As they couldn't get those creators to sign off, Disney's legal team said that they could not release the DLC as initially planned.
The lawsuit between the fan and Aspyr was also apparently settled out of court, so it will no longer go to trial.
KitGuru Says: The cancellation of the Restored Content mod was a major blow. It would have marked the very first time that this content was playable on a console. Fortunately, you don't necessarily need a good gaming PC to run the PC version of this game, mods included.
For 30 years now, Katsuhiro Harada has helped shape Bandai Namco’s iconic Tekken franchise into what it is today. Known for his personality and dedication to fans, Harada has easily become the face of the Tekken franchise. After 3 decades working on the series however, Harada has officially announced that he is leaving Bandai Namco and Tekken.
“I'd like to share that I'll be leaving Bandai Namco at the end of 2025. With the TEKKEN series reaching its 30th anniversary—an important milestone for a project I've devoted much of my life to—I felt this was the most fitting moment to bring one chapter to a close.”
The full post is rather lengthy and goes into greater depth regarding this decision, including having “experienced the loss of several close friends in my personal life, and in my professional life I witnessed the retirement or passing of many senior colleagues whom I deeply respect.”
Harada has not yet shared his plans for the future, stating that he will “share more about my next steps at a later date.”
The official Tekken page also shared the news, releasing a message thanking Harada for his decades of work while assuring fans that “we are fully committed to future development and content plans for Tekken 8”. The full statement can be found HERE.
KitGuru says: What do you think of the announcement? Are you surprised by the news? What do you hope is next in store for Harada? Let us know down below.
A few months ago, Microsoft officially cancelled its Perfect Dark reboot and closed down the studio behind it, The Initiative. Now, Take Two has hired key former staff members of The Initiative to start a new studio under 2K Games.
Bloomberg's Jason Schreier broke the news last night, claiming that Take Two had been recruiting former Initiative head, Darrel Gallagher, and Director Brian Horton since Microsoft closed their former studio. Now, the pair will form a new studio within the 2K Games umbrella. Unfortunately, there are no further details yet, so we don't know what the studio will be called, or what kind of games they'll make.
The news follows an earlier report that Take Two had actually been in discussions to take over publishing duties for Perfect Dark, but Microsoft would not agree to sell the IP. As a result, no deal come to be and the project was cancelled for good.
It is unclear if Microsoft will have any desire to return to the Perfect Dark IP in the mid to near future. Considering the amount of money wasted on the most recent revival attempt, I'd guess we won't be seeing Perfect Dark again for a very long time.
KitGuru Says: It will be interesting to see what this new studio does, but we're a long way off from seeing any game announcement.
Among the many different Xbox console exclusives which have found their way onto Sony’s PlayStation platform, Microsoft Flight Simulator is perhaps the most ironic owing to its namesake. That said, following its announcement back in September, MSFS 2024 has now officially landed on the PS5. Interestingly, according to the game’s director Microsoft initially rejected the proposal – until Sony got involved.
“It was my idea, actually…so I proposed, probably two and a half years ago, to go to PlayStation. It was probably a little bit before its time because I was told no.”
In an interesting twist of fate, Neumann revealed that “somebody from Sony who grew up with flight simulation thought it would be a great addition to the Sony portfolio. They reached out proactively to our President, who then came back to me and said, ‘Hey, remember when we talked about the PlayStation thing a year ago? Sony is also interested.’”
Beyond this, Neumann spoke on the promised PSVR2 support which is slated for some time next year, claiming that “It was there from the beginning. Sony was super clear: they have a very dedicated VR audience that is excited about new VR games, and they were very clear that we would have a lot of support from that audience.”
Given the fact that Sony themselves have seemingly shied away from PSVR2 since its launch, it is somewhat encouraging to see that the console maker is still trying to push the technology in some ways.
The full interview, including discussions on PS5 Pro support, the increased use of controllers and more can be found HERE.
KitGuru says: Are you excited to see MSFS 2024 landing on PS5? Are you surprised that Sony stepped in directly? Let us know down below.
The use of generative AI in video game development has quickly unravelled, with some companies proudly defending the practice, others trying to hide their adoption, and a 3rd group who have rallied against its use in video game development. One dev squarely in the latter category is Suda51, who has confirmed that the upcoming Romeo is a Dead Man “contains no AI-generated stuff whatsoever.”
Romeo is a Dead Man is the latest game from Suda51 and Grasshopper Manufacture of No More Heroes fame.
Set to release on the 11th of February 2026, the wacky and unique action title is officially coming to PlayStation 5 and Steam – with an Xbox release said to be “coming soon”.
Those on Nintendo’s side of the pond may also get the opportunity to play Romeo is a Dead Man eventually, with Suda51 taking to Twitter to say: “We're looking into what we can do to make a Switch 2 version happen.”
In an interesting addition to the statement, the game creator took time to make note that “this game contains no AI-generated stuff whatsoever, so please rest easy on that front and go ahead and wishlist it!”
As mentioned, the use of AI in video game development has seen a sharp increase, with all sorts from AI art, to AI voices and more seeping into many different aspects of new releases.
As such, it is encouraging to see not only that some devs are shying away from the technology, but actively voicing their opinions on the matter.
KitGuru says: Are you excited for Romeo is a Dead Man? What are your opinions on Gen-AI in video games? Let us know down below.
Late last week it was officially announced that Netflix had entered into a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to purchase their Streaming and Studios Group for a massive $82 Billion. It seems WB’s gaming division was a big aspect of what drew them to the company, as Netflix was reportedly previously interested in acquiring EA.
In a report by Bloomberg (paywalled), prior to their proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. “Netflix executives previously debated whether the streamer should place bids for EA, Fox, and Disney,” though they ultimately “couldn't agree on a deal and feared that its interest in those companies would hurt its standing with investors.”
While the notion of Netflix purchasing any of those companies comes with major implications, the purchase of EA in particular would have been the most curious.
As such, purchasing WB makes a surprising amount of sense as not only will they gain access to WB’s endless list of film and TV IPs, but also their underappreciated gaming division. What this means for the future of WB Games, we will have to wait and see.
KitGuru says: Are you surprised by the WB acquisition? Would you have rather they bought EA instead? Will Netflix improve WB’s gaming division? Let us know your thoughts down below.
For Day 9 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with Lian Li to offer up an excellent prize bundle. Today, one winner will walk away with a Lian Li Lancool 217 INF PC case, along with a Hydroshift LCD-S AIO liquid cooler and a set of wireless UniFans to go with it.
The Lancool 217 INF is a mid‑tower PC case with dual 170mm fans and an RGB infinity‑mirror front panel, designed for high‑airflow cooling and wireless lighting control. The Hydroshift LCD‑S AIO is a 360mm liquid cooler featuring a slim radiator, side‑mounted tubing, and a hot‑swappable 3.4″ IPS LCD screen. Finally, we have the SL INF UniFan, an ARGB fan with infinity‑mirror lighting, wireless control via L‑Connect 3, and seamless daisy‑chain design to keep your build looking clean.
How to Enter:
To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is head over to our competition announcement post on Facebook, HERE. In the comments, leave an answer to the following question – What PC case did you use for your most recent build?
This competition is open worldwide, with the exception of Turkey due to shipping restrictions outside of our control.
The winners will be picked randomly shortly after 11AM GMT December 9th, and a new competition will be announced for Day 9. The chosen winners have 48 hours to respond, if we do not hear from them, a new winner will be picked.
Terms and Conditions: This competition is open worldwide with the exception of Turkey due to shipping restrictions outside of our control, starting at 11AM GMT on December 9th and ending at 10:59AM GMT on December 10th. Due to the busy Christmas season, prize deliveries could take longer than usual, and some prizes may not ship until January. In compliance with GDPR, we will not collect or store any personal information as part of this competition. Once the winner has been contacted and their prize received, personal details will be deleted from our email servers. Your details will not be shared, we respect your privacy.
KitGuru Says: Good luck, we'll be back tomorrow to announce the winner and turn the calendar over to Day 10!
Today we take a look at a new budget power supply from Endorfy, the Vero L6 750W. Despite being a budget unit, priced at only 69.90 euros, it has received 80 Plus Bronze and Cybenetics Silver certifications. It also offers the latest PCIe 5.1 compatibility. Today we will take a look at this PSU and figure out if it is worth the money for a new low-cost system build.
This power supply is not modular and it only has a 5 year warranty as well, but at the price we wouldn't expect more anyway. Availability right now seems limited, but Endorfy are currently working on distribution in Europe – we will assume they may update their homepage over HERE when that happens.
TP Vision's two gaming sub-brands, AOC and Philips, have officially introduced the first monitors capable of reaching 1000Hz. Unveiled at an event in China, the AOC AGON Pro AGP277QK and the Philips Evnia 27M2N5500XD share the same underlying display panel technology to achieve this milestone.
According to DisplaySpecifications, the 27-inch panel in both units offers dual-mode functionality similar to what we have seen in recent LG and ASUS offerings, but with significantly higher frequencies. Natively, the screen operates at a QHD resolution with a 500Hz refresh rate. However, for users prioritising pure motion clarity over pixel count, the display can switch to a Full HD resolution to unlock the 1000Hz mode. The panel specifications include VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification and a static contrast ratio of 2000:1. The panel type wasn't specified, but given the specs, it should be an IPS panel.
Beyond raw speed, the Philips model integrates the brand's ComfortView 4.0 and AI-driven light-synchronisation technology. Both monitors are expected to feature fully ergonomic stands, with the Philips model utilising its Smart ErgoBase and the AOC variant likely sporting its signature 4-way adjustable design. Standard gaming features, such as 1ms GTG response times and low-input-lag modes, are available on both units.
While the monitors have made their formal debut in the Chinese market, TPVision has yet to confirm specific release dates or pricing for Western territories.
KitGuru says: There aren't that many PCs out there capable of taking advantage of these monitors. However, if you do have one of these, it seems you won't have to wait long to see what that experience looks like.
Nvidia has officially confirmed the schedule for its next major GPU Technology Conference, with GTC 2026 returning to San Jose on March 15th, 2026. The company has wasted little time in sharing the details on its official website, outlining a four-day event that will once again place its aggressive AI roadmap front and centre.
While the conference kicks off with workshops on the 15th, the headline event will undoubtedly be CEO Jensen Huang's keynote address on March 16th. Given the company's staggering $4.4 trillion market valuation, all eyes are on how the Green Team plans to maintain its momentum.
Unveiled at last year's event alongside Blackwell Ultra and DGX Spark, Vera Rubin is expected to be the primary talking point as Nvidia prepares to ramp up mass production of AI clusters based on the new architecture. Vera Rubin should deliver substantial improvements over Blackwell, featuring TSMC's 3nm process node, HBM4 memory integration, and significant upgrades to the networking stack. Moreover, Jensen Huang is also expected to provide an update on the next-generation Feynman GPU architecture.
Gamers expecting consumer-focused announcements should likely temper their expectations. GTC has increasingly solidified its reputation as an “all-AI” commercial showcase, with GeForce products typically reserved for venues like CES. Instead, attendees can expect a deep dive into the industrial metaverse, updates to the CUDA library, and the latest breakthroughs in robotics.
KitGuru says: What are your expectations for GTC 2026?
It has been over four years since the Knights of the Old Republic remake was first announced. There have essentially been no official updates since the initial reveal in 2021, but one insider has fans thinking that will change very soon.
According to Kurakasis, a leaker with a reliable track record in recent years, there will be a “big Star Wars” game revealed at The Game Awards this year and that it has something to do with “The Old Republic”. They didn't specifically say Knights of the Old Republic, but the MMO doesn't exactly fit the description for a new game.
Disney has been looking at ways to tell canon stories during the Old Republic part of the Star Wars timeline for years at this stage. KOTOR may have been the game that kicked it all off, but that doesn't mean that there aren't other projects in the works also set during this era. If the leak is accurate, I would expect a new game announcement, rather than an official update on the status of the KOTOR Remake.
Knights of the Old Republic was released back in 2003, developed by BioWare. The game is based off the same D&D engine that BioWare used for several older titles. As a result, every skill check and combat move in the game is decided by an invisible dice roll. For a remake, the gameplay would need to go through some significant changes, likely moving towards an action combat system, rather than the semi turn-based combat of the original.
KitGuru Says: Personally, I would like to see a KOTOR 3. Obsidian proved that there were many ways to grow this universe with their excellent sequel, KOTOR 2. There is no reason that we couldn't see a KOTOR 3 with a fresh set of characters and new stories to tell.
Acer has quietly expanded its high-end gaming monitor portfolio with the introduction of the Predator X27UZ1, a new 26.5-inch display built around QD-OLED technology. The screen targets competitive gamers, offering a WQHD resolution (2560×1440) and an impressive overclockable refresh rate of up to 280Hz.
According to Prad, the panel specifications align with the high standards expected of modern OLEDs. It features a 0.03ms G2G response time and covers 99% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut with a Delta E of less than 2, ensuring accurate colour reproduction right out of the box. Contrast is rated at 1,500,000:1, while brightness levels are rated at 250 nits for full-screen SDR content and up to 1,000 nits for HDR highlights at a 3% APL. These specs have earned the unit DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification.
Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.1 ports, a single DisplayPort 1.4, and a dedicated headphone output. The included stand offers comprehensive ergonomic adjustments, including 120mm of height travel and tilt, swivel, and pivot functionality. For those preferring aftermarket arms, the chassis supports a 75x75mm VESA mount. Integrated 5-watt stereo speakers are also present for basic audio duties.
The value proposition is slightly complicated due to the warranty terms. While the street price is quite accessible at €450, the monitor ships with a standard two-year guarantee. This is shorter than the three-year burn-in coverage that has become the industry standard for OLED gaming monitors from major competitors, which may give some potential adopters pause regarding long-term panel longevity.
KitGuru says: Given its shorter warranty period, would you still consider Predator X27UZ1 if you were looking for an OLED gaming monitor?
As talk surrounding the potential re-reveal of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake at the upcoming Game Awards has been increasing, the official PoP Twitter account responded to one fan page which suggested as much, writing:
“Sorry to disappoint, but can confirm Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time won’t be at TGA this year.”
Though a detail based on omission rather than confirmation, it is interesting to note that the account did not refute the rumoured release date of the 16th of January.
That said, assuming the remake is planned for mid-January, Ubisoft won’t have much time to begin showing off and marketing the title, especially if it indeed won’t be at The Game Awards.
Perhaps we will get a dedicated showcase sometime in the early days of the new year? We will have to wait and see.
KitGuru says: Do you believe in the leaked release date? What are your expectations for the remake? Let us know down below.
The LiberNovo Omni is a high-end ergonomic office chair packed with features: electric lumbar adjustment, a flexible segmented backrest, a massage mode, a wide reclining range and fully adjustable headrest and armrests. With all those fancy features comes a fancy price tag – costing around £1200 when at full RRP. We're looking at everything the Omni offers, how its design and adjustability work in practice, and whether this premium chair is actually worth the asking price.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:46 Pricing and bundle options
02:17 Design first impressions
03:25 ‘Dynamic’ Ergonomic chair?
05:01 Adjustment capabilities
06:51 Electronic lumbar support
07:28 Mat’s experience day-to-day
09:27 The massage functionality + battery
10:56 But there are issues…
13:30 The assembly process + build quality
14:30 Mat’s closing thoughts
Specifications
Product Name – LiberNovo Omni Dynamic Ergonomic Chair
Black Friday has now come and gone, with various hardware and software manufacturers offering deep discounts on their games, accessories, consoles and more. Despite the Nintendo Switch 2 being the new hotness, it was Sony’s PlayStation 5 which seems to have ‘won’ Black Friday – taking home half of all console sales for the period.
According to industry analyst Mat Piscatella of Circana, the PlayStation 5 accounted for 47% of all console hardware sales during Black Friday in the US, with the Switch 2 landing in second (24% of sales) and the relatively unknown Kinect-styled ‘NEX Playground’ taking the 3rd spot from Xbox with 14% of sales.
In the UK, PlayStation performed even better, with Christopher Dring of TheGameBusiness confirming that PS5 took home 62% of all console sales during Black Friday. As expected, the Switch 2 ended up in second place with 23% of sales, and Xbox bringing up the rear with 10%.
Sony had been pretty aggressive this Black Friday, with the relatively-more-affordable PS5 console seeing rather steep discounts during the promotional period. This strategy seems to have worked wonders for the console maker, with PS5 continuing its lead.
It will be interesting to see how sales for both PS5 and Switch 2 evolve over the next year as Nintendo’s console starts to mature.
KitGuru says: What did you pick up this Black Friday? Are you surprised by PlayStation’s dominance? Did you expect the Switch 2 to take the top spot? Let us know down below.
The second season of Amazon Prime's Fallout series is about to air very soon and it looks like production will pretty swiftly move over to Season 3 in an effort to have a quicker turnaround time between seasons.
In a recent interview with IGN, Fallout executive producer, Jonathan Nolan, confirmed plans to begin filming Season 3 next year, with the goal of getting “back on the air in a reasonable amount of time”.
Nolan also addressed the current state of TV, with many shows opting for longer and longer breaks between seasons, which has become a source of frustration for many:
“I think what's happened with television in terms of taking longer and longer from season to season is an unfortunate trend. You don't want the show to lose any of its scope, but we know that we'd like to be back on the air as soon as we can.”
It sounds like the Fallout production team is aiming to capitalise on the show's early momentum and not needlessly slow down the process.
Fallout Season 2 begins on December 17th, furthering the story in New Vegas, a favourite location amongst fans of the Fallout videogames.
KitGuru Says: Are you looking forward to the second season of Fallout? It sounds like the show will stick to a one season per year cadence moving forward, which I think would be for the best. A lot of shows lose their momentum with lengthy breaks.
After the overwhelming success that was Elden Ring, FromSoftware surprised many with the announcement and release of Nightreign – a co-op roguelite spin-off. Since its launch back in May, the title has received a solid amount of free post-launch support and even a paid expansion; the latter of which has already sold over 2 million copies since its arrival a couple days ago.
Making the announcement via Twitter, FromSoftware confirmed that “The cumulative worldwide shipment volume of ‘ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN The Forsaken Hollows’ has exceeded 2 million units. To all the users who are playing this game, thank you very much. We hope you enjoy the new battles undertaken by the Nightfarers. We look forward to your continued support.”
For context, The Forsaken Hollows released just a couple days ago on the 4th of December, and so to have sold 2 million copies already is a major achievement. That said, reception towards the DLC is less-than-perfect, with Steam reviews currently sitting at a Mixed rating owing to the game’s new ‘Shifting Earth’ map being less-than-intuitive to navigate.
Still, 2 million copies sold for what is a DLC for a spin-off is highly impressive and seems to suggest that FromSoftware has ensured their financial success regardless of the direction they choose to go in.
KitGuru says: What do you think of Nightreign’s new DLC? Is it worth the relatively cheap asking price? As an experiment, has Nightreign succeeded or failed in your eyes? Let us know down below.
Despite an incredibly strong launch, Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds has been a disappointment in many people’s eyes, primarily due to various optimisation issues. In what will hopefully be a positive affair, Capcom has now scheduled their next Monster Hunter Showcase for later tonight – offering a look at their upcoming ‘Title Update 4’ and more.
“Join us for a Monster Hunter Showcase on December 8 at 2pm PT/10pm GMT! Tune in to the livestream for all the info on Monster Hunter Wilds Free Title Update 4, and new info for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection!”
While it will be exciting to see more from Monster Hunter Stories 3, the free title update for MH Wilds is by far the most interesting, especially as PC players in particular continue to suffer from various performance and optimisation issues.
Capcom made sure to note that Wilds’ presence in the showcase will be limited to talk surrounding Title Update 4, and so don’t expect to hear about any expansions any time soon.
Hopefully however this means that the publisher has put a lot of effort into ensuring that this upcoming update will satiate frustrated fans. We won’t have to wait long to find out exactly what is being fixed/improved.
KitGuru says: Are you looking forward to the showcase? Have you had many issues running Wilds on your PC? Let us know down below.
Update: This competition is now CLOSED. Our winner today is Alex Ciubotariu! If you missed out this time then keep an eye out as we have a new giveaway each day through to the end of the month. Today's giveaway can be found HERE.
For Day 8 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with Thermal Grizzly to give away the brand-new WireView Pro II tool, along with a mouse mat and a full set of premium thermal materials to level up your cooling and overclocking.
Here is a breakdown of the prizes:
Duronaut – A high-performance thermal paste engineered for exceptional long-term stability and superior heat conductivity, ideal for overclockers and demanding cooling setups.
KryoSheet – A graphene-based thermal pad that delivers extremely high and consistent thermal conductivity as a durable alternative to paste, though it is electrically conductive.
Putty – An electrically non-conductive thermal gap filler designed to replace GPU thermal pads, available in Basic, Advance, and Pro variants with increasing conductivity.
WireView Pro II – A GPU power monitoring device for 12V-2×6 connectors, offering per-pin current measurement, active cooling, automatic shutdown safety, and detailed logging to prevent cable failures.
Due to the WireView Pro II being in the pre-order phase at the moment, the winner of this giveaway will receive their prizes in January.
How to Enter:
To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is head over to our competition announcement post on Facebook, HERE. In the comments, leave an answer to the following question – What GPU are you running?
This competition is open in the UK, EU and USA.
The winners will be picked randomly shortly after 11AM GMT December 9th, and a new competition will be announced for Day 9. The chosen winners have 48 hours to respond, if we do not hear from them, a new winner will be picked.
Terms and Conditions: This competition is open UK, EU and USA starting at 11AM GMT on December 8th and ending at 10:59AM GMT on December 9th. Due to the busy Christmas season, prize deliveries could take longer than usual, and some prizes may not ship until January. In compliance with GDPR, we will not collect or store any personal information as part of this competition. Once the winner has been contacted and their prize received, personal details will be deleted from our email servers. Your details will not be shared, we respect your privacy.
KitGuru Says: Good luck, we'll be back tomorrow to announce the winner and turn the calendar over to Day 9!
It's not often that we review products here at KitGuru that we outright cannot recommend, but today's monitor falls into that category. We're looking at the iiyama GB2771UHSU, a 27in IPS monitor with dual-mode functionality – offering support for either 4K/144Hz or 1080p/288Hz depending on your preference. On top of that it has a claimed brightness of 450 nits, along with contrast of 1500:1, all on offer for just £240. It sounds good on paper, but as we find out, real-world usage is another thing entirely…
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:54 iiyama’s new range
01:22 We’re doing things differently today
01:55 Response time testing – ouch!
04:20 Motion clarity examples
06:06 Real-world gaming experience
07:29 Panel analysis / factory calibration
09:24 More bad news – sRGB mode
10:42 Quick look at the design
12:22 Closing thoughts
Launched only at the start of November, iiyama got in touch with us earlier this year to let us know a new wave of Fast IPS and IPS screens would be hitting the market before the end of the year – the GB2771UHSU included. Dual-mode has proven popular this year so when the company offered to send us this new model, we jumped at the chance. Join us for our usual detailed analysis as we explain why this is not a monitor you should be adding to your shortlist in 2025.
Following the release of the 590 driver branch, which formally ended “Game Ready” support for the GTX 900 and 10 series GPUs, Nvidia has been forced to issue a correction regarding its supported hardware list. Initially, the release notes revealed that the Titan GTX and several Pascal-based mobile GPUs were still listed as supported, but that is no longer the case.
Nvidia has since removed all mentions of the MX and Titan GTX GPUs in the list of supported hardware, as noted by VideoCardz. The company has updated its documentation to confirm that all Pascal-based GPUs are indeed moving to legacy status. This correction hits the entry-level laptop segment particularly hard, wiping out almost the entire MX lineup. The only survivor is the MX450, which remains supported solely because it is built on the newer Turing architecture (TU117S), unlike its Pascal-based predecessors.
The transition to the 590 branch also marks the end of an era for the Titan family. With the deprecation of Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta, the support list has been decimated. The Titan X, Titan XP, and Titan V are no longer supported. This leaves the Turing-based Titan RTX as the sole remaining member of the family with active driver support.
Note that, as these GPUs will be moved to legacy, they'll still receive critical security updates via a dedicated branch.
KitGuru says: Do you own a Titan GTX or a mobile MX GPU? Are you planning to upgrade those systems, given they're about to be considered legacy?
Lian Li has introduced the RS Series, a new line of power supplies designed to address the physical constraints often found in compact or dual-chamber PC cases.Available in 1000W and 1200W capacities, the series introduces a unique mechanical feature: a rotating AC inlet.
The rotating inlet found on the RS series allows builders to adjust the orientation of the power cord connection, making it easier to fit the unit into a chassis with limited clearance or unusual mounting brackets. The design's flexibility extends to the modular interface as well, with the RS Series featuring 24-pin motherboard output ports on both the left and right sides of the unit. This dual-port layout ensures the main ATX cable takes the most direct path to the motherboard, regardless of the PSU's orientation, helping declutter the cable management chamber.
Some RS PSUs come with an RS Hub designed to solve the common shortage of internal USB headers in RGB-heavy builds. It provides four USB 2.0 headers capable of supporting up to eight devices. The hub is magnetic and can be placed anywhere in the case or mounted directly onto the PSU. This accessory is included with the 1200W models, but it's also an optional add-on for the 1000W variants.
Under the hood, the units are built using a combination of Japanese capacitors and industrial-grade EPCOS capacitors, which Lian Li claims are smaller yet more durable than traditional components. The platform is rated for high efficiency, carrying 80 Plus Gold, PPLP Gold, and Cybenetics Platinum certifications. Cooling is provided by a 135 mm fluid-dynamic bearing (FDB) fan that supports a Zero RPM mode for silent operation under lighter loads.
The PSUs ship with soft, flat modular cables and magnetic cable ties to further assist with routing. The Lian Li RS Series is available starting December 5th, 2025, in both black and white. The RS1000G Black without a hub is priced at $154.99, while the RS1000G White without a hub is priced at $159.99. If you choose the RS1000G bundled with the RS Hub, the Black version costs $159.99, and the White version is $164.99. Finally, for the RS1200G models, which are available only with the RS Hub, the Black edition is $179.99, and the White edition is $184.99.
KitGuru says: Although a bit pricey, these PSUs' feature set is quite rare in the current market. The only similar alternative is the Corsair RMx Shift, which is priced similarly to these at the same power level.
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