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.

Image credit: DisplaySpecifications

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.

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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?

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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. 

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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?

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Over the past couple weeks, we’ve heard an increasing amount of talk surrounding Ubisoft’s long-awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, with insiders claiming that the title is set to arrive as early as next month. While many believed that the remake would be officially shown off at the upcoming Game Awards, Ubisoft has now set expectations straight.

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.

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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
• Color Options – Space Grey, Midnight Black
• Fits – Height: 5'2″–6'3″ (158–190cm)Weight: ≤300 lbs (136kg)
• Materials
  • Neck Support
    • Hydrophilic Sponge Memory Foam
  • Backrest
    • Surface layer – Micro-linen-feeling elastic fabric
    • Middle layer: Flexible pressure-relieving sponge
    • Bottom layer: Resilient material of aircraft seat
  • Seat Cushion
    • Multi-density Cushion
• Warranty
  • Frame – 5 Years
  • Electronics – 2 Years

You can buy the Omni office chair directly from LiberNovo HERE.

Pros:

• The comfiest chair cushioning we’ve ever tried.
• Amazing headrest.
• Smooth and stable tilt mechanism.
• Effective tilt tensioning.
• Clean and minimal design.
• Flexible backrest helps with dynamic posture support.

Cons:

• Lacks adjustable seat depth and adjustable backrest height.
• Lumbar support, while electronically adjustable, may be positioned incorrectly for some.
• Non-locking armrests which move too easily.
• Expensive.

KitGuru says: The Omni is a very good and extremely comfortable chair, but it lacks adjustability in key areas. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Making the announcement via a brief teaser trailer, Capcom officially announced their next Monster Hunter Showcase, writing:

“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.

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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! 

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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.

Specification:

• Design: 4-side slim bezel
• Diagonal: 27″, 68.6cm
• Panel: IPS
• Native resolution: 3840×2160 @144Hz
• Dual mode: 1920 x 1080 @288Hz
• Aspect ratio: 16:9
• Panel brightness: 450 cd/m²
• Static contrast: 1500:1
• Advanced contrast: 100M:1
• Response time (MPRT): 0.8ms (min.)
• Viewing zone: 178°/178°, right/left 89°/89°, up/down 89°/89°
• Colour support: 1.07B 8bit+FRC
• Horizontal sync: 30 – 360kHz
• Viewable area (W x H): 596.7 x 335.7mm (23.4 x 13.2″)
• Pixel pitch: 0.155mm
• Colour: matte, black
• Signal input: HDMI x2 (v2.1, max 3840×2160 @144Hz, 1920×1080 @288Hz); DisplayPort x1 (v1.4 DSC, max 3840×2160 @144Hz, 1920×1080 @288Hz)
• USB hub: 4x (2x v3.2 Gen1 Type-A 5Gbps 4.5W, 2x v3.2 Gen1 Type-C 5Gbps 7.5W)
• HDCP: yes
• Headphone connector: yes
• Blue light reducer: yes
• Flicker free: yes
• Adaptive Sync support: AMD FreeSync Premium / NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible
• Extra: i-Style Colour
• HDR: HDR400
• Speakers: 2 x 2W
• Convenience: Kensington-lock prepared, DDC/CI
• Display position adjustments: height, swivel, tilt, pivot (both sides)
• Height adjustment: 150mm
• Rotation (pivot): 90°
• Swivel stand: 90°; 45° left; 45° right
• Tilt angle: 23° up; 5° down
• VESA mounting: 100 x 100mm
• Cable management system: yes

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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?

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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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Dell is reportedly preparing to increase its system prices by 15-20% as early as mid-December, driven by a dramatic surge in DRAM costs. Lenovo may follow suit, as industry insiders point to the exploding cost of memory as the cause, specifically DDR5, which has seen year-over-year increases of 70%, with some specific components spiking by a massive 170%.

According to Trendforce, Lenovo is already advising customers that current price quotes will expire on January 1st, with significant increases expected in early 2026 due to AI-driven demand and shortages. Other major OEMs, including HP, Samsung, and LG, are also said to be reassessing their 2026 product roadmaps, particularly for AI tablets and PCs.

TrendForce has consequently downgraded its notebook shipment forecast for 2026 from 1.7% growth to 2.4% decline. With memory accounting for a significant chunk of a PC's cost, 2026 is shaping up to be a challenging year for consumers, likely characterised by higher prices, limited availability, and potentially lower-spec products as brands attempt to maintain price points.

KitGuru says: With all these new reports lately, it seems those planning to buy a laptop are better off getting it ASAP or risk paying a considerably higher price.

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After years of anticipation since its initial tease as ‘Project L', Riot Games has confirmed that its League of Legends-based tag fighter, 2XKO, will officially launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in January 2026.

The console debut will coincide with the launch of Season 1 across all platforms, marking a significant milestone for the title, which has been in PC Early Access since October 2025. This simultaneous rollout ensures that the player base remains unified, with Riot confirming cross-platform progression. Console players will not be left behind, as a catch-up mechanism will allow them to earn or unlock content from the PC-exclusive early access period, including champions, skins, and mastery rewards.

Season 1 is set to bring substantial new content, headlined by the arrival of a new champion to the roster. Additionally, Riot is doubling down on the esports ecosystem with the introduction of the “Frame Perfect” skin line. A portion of the proceeds from these skins will go directly to tournament organisers to support prize pools and production costs.

Riot has also unveiled the 2026 Competitive Series, a global circuit developed in partnership with independent event organisers. The series will feature twenty sanctioned events, including five major tournaments. The competitive calendar kicks off almost immediately after launch, with the first event scheduled for January 29th, 2026, at Frosty Faustings.

KitGuru says: Have you already tried 2XKO, or were you waiting for the console release?

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Update: This competition is now CLOSED. Our winners today are Domenico Bonacci (Prime TX), Conner Macaulay (Vertex PX) and Josh Cambell (Prime GX). Our next giveaway is now live and can be found HERE. 

For Day 7 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar we have teamed up with Seasonic to give away not one, not two but THREE prizes. Today's prize list includes the Seasonic GX-850, Vertex PX-1000 and Prime TX-1300 power supplies!

The Power Supply is the beating heart of any high performance gaming PC. Seasonic happens to make some of the best power supplies on the market, One winner will get the 850W model, while another will get the 1000W PSU and a third winner will get the Prime TX-1300, which offers the highest efficiency rating as well.

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 is the capacity of your current PSU?

This competition is open in the UK, EU and USA.

The winners will be picked randomly shortly after 11AM GMT December 8th, and a new competition will be announced for Day 8. 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 7th and ending at 10:59AM GMT on December 8th. 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 to all who enter, we'll be back tomorrow morning to announce a winner and turn the calendar over to Day 8!

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Update: This competition is now CLOSED. Our winner today is Chris Reed! If you missed out this time then keep an eye out as we have many more daily giveaways left on the calendar. Today's giveaway can be found HERE. 

For Day 6 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar we have teamed up with Sapphire to give one lucky reader a new graphics card and motherboard! Our prizes today include the Sapphire Pure RX 9060 XT 16GB graphics card and a Pure B850M motherboard/ 

The graphics card being given away today is the 16GB variant of the RX 9060 XT. With this GPU, you'll be able to access the full FSR 4 feature set for improved performance in supported games and thanks to the generous amount of VRAM, you should be able to avoid stutter issues in certain newer titles. To go with the graphics card, the winner will also receive a Sapphire Pure B850M WIFI motherboard, which supports the latest Ryzen AM5 processors in a Mico-ATX form factor.

 

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 currently running?

This competition is open Worldwide.

The winners will be picked randomly shortly after 11AM GMT December 7th, and a new competition will be announced for Day 7. 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 starting at 11AM GMT on December 6th and ending at 10:59AM GMT on December 7th. 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 to all who enter, we'll be back tomorrow morning to announce a winner and turn the calendar over to Day 7!

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Ubisoft has officially begun integrating Activision Blizzard titles into Ubisoft+ Premium, marking the first tangible result of the cloud-streaming rights deal secured in August 2023. The publisher has confirmed that the first batch of games is available to stream starting today, initially launching via an integration with Nvidia GeForce Now.

This expansion is a direct consequence of the agreement made during Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, under which Ubisoft secured perpetual cloud-streaming rights to the studio's catalogue. Chris Early, Ubisoft's Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships, noted that this move is intended to strengthen the service's content offering and allow the publisher to license these titles to other cloud providers and console makers. While GeForce Now is the first platform to support this integration, Ubisoft has stated that these games will become available via other cloud providers in the future.

The initial lineup of Activision games available to stream includes some of the publisher's biggest hits. Subscribers can now access the standard editions of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, as well as the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, which includes Crash Bandicoot, Cortex Strikes Back, and Warped. Similarly, the Spyro Reignited Trilogy is now available, offering the remastered versions of Spyro the Dragon, Ripto's Rage!, and Year of the Dragon.

Ubisoft has confirmed that this is just the beginning, with more titles from both Activision and Blizzard expected to join the Ubisoft+ Premium catalogue in the coming months.

KitGuru says: Are you subscribed to Ubisoft+ Premium? What other Activision games would you like to see on the platform?

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Gigabyte has unveiled the X870E Aero X3D Wood, a new high-end motherboard that leans heavily into the recent trend of integrating natural materials into PC hardware. Moving away from the usual gamer aesthetic, this model features a wood-grain finish and a leather pull tab, designed to complement chassis like the Fractal North or other furniture-inspired builds.

Beneath the organic styling, according to TechPowerUP, the board is built on the AMD Socket AM5 platform, supporting Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series processors. Power delivery is handled by a 16+2+2 digital VRM solution, cooled by Gigabyte's VRM Thermal Armor Advanced. The PCB uses 8-layer back-drilling to enhance signal integrity, enabling DDR5 memory overclocking speeds of up to 9000MT/s, according to the company.

For connectivity, the board is targeted at creators and power users. It features dual USB4 Type-C ports, Wi-Fi 7 with a high-gain antenna, and dual 5GbE LAN ports for high-speed wired networking. Expansion options include two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots supporting dual graphics cards, alongside four M.2 slots offering a mix of PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 interfaces, all protected by thermal guards.

Gigabyte has also integrated its latest builder-friendly features, including the screwless M.2 EZ-Latch Click & Plus system and the WIFI EZ-Plug for quick antenna installation. On the software side, the board introduces X3D Turbo Mode 2.0, an AI-driven optimisation feature designed to maximise performance on AMD's X3D processors. The motherboard also includes DriverBIOS, which preinstalls Wi-Fi drivers to ensure network connectivity at first boot.

KitGuru says: After cases and keyboards, it looks like motherboards are the next in line for having wooden accents. What do you think will come next?

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Path of Exile 2 has been in early access for around a year at this stage, but we are still quite a long ways off from release. The next major update will bring the game up to Version 0.4, although Grinding Gear Games says it is going to do everything it can to ensure that Version 1.0 does not slip into 2027. 

As reported by Eurogamer, previously, Grinding Gear Games had been targeting a March 2026 launch window for the ‘full' version of Path of Exile 2. However, major updates have been somewhat slow to come out and now that date appears to be entirely unrealistic. However, speaking with the outlet, Game Director, Jonathan Rogers said that he is “fairly confident” that the game will not slip out of 2026.

In a separate Q&A session, Rogers had also said that he “certainly wouldn't want [the game] to slip into 2027”. Currently, there are a few obstacles in place on the road to V1.0, for starters, the six-act campaign still needs to be finished, Endgame needs some additions to keep players invested in it for the long-term and there also needs to be some balancing adjustments as presently, there are certain builds and classes that outpace the others by quite a bit. Most recently, it was Lightning Arrow rangers.

The next Path of Exile 2 update lands on the 12th of December and will introduce a new Druid class to the game. This update should also deliver new performance optimisations for those struggling with frame rate. I can tell you from personal experience that even on a high-end gaming PC, Path of Exile 2 can slow down to a crawl at times with low frame rates, although this mostly occurs in high-level endgame content.

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KitGuru Says: Are you looking forward to the next Path of Exile 2 update? Do you think the game will manage to hit V1.0 before the end of next year? 

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Upcoming fantasy-inspired survival game, Soulmask, has been slowly stewing in Early Access since June 2024. Now, the road to 1.0 is in sight, with the developers announcing a Spring 2026 launch date, alongside confirmation of the game's very first DLC.

Soulmask will officially leave Early Access and launch its full 1.0 version in Spring 2026, accompanied by the brand-new Shifting Sands DLC. Revealed during the PC Gaming Show, the expansion takes players into an Ancient Egypt-inspired world where mythology collides with alien technology.

The trailer highlights new biomes, combat encounters, and building systems, while showcasing customisable ships such as the Tribe Sand Boat and Falcon-Class Solar Airship. These vessels form the backbone of a new “live-on-your-ship” survival system, allowing players to construct mobile fortresses complete with anti-gravity engines, desert skids, artillery, and production bases in mid-air.

At the heart of the Shifting Sands are four god-themed masks, each granting unique powers. The Horus Mask enables aerial combat with celestial wings, while the Anubis Mask curses enemies and resurrects fallen allies. The Sobek Mask channels torrents of water to trap foes, and the Amun-Ra Mask wields sunlight and flame to incinerate opponents. Players can also expect formidable new bosses, including the Soulcall Hound, Onyx Scarab, and Savagehorn Tribe Leader, alongside harsher survival challenges shaped by dynamic day-night cycles.

Soulmask has already attracted more than 750,000 players in Early Access, earning over 80% positive reviews. Version 1.0 and the DLC will arrive in Spring 2026. Ahead of launch, Steam players can take advantage of a final promotional discount of 35% off, available from December 4th through January 5th.

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KitGuru Says: If you are after a survival game with a very different flavour to the norm, then Soulmask looks like a very good pick-up.

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Sharkoon has expanded its range of compact cases with the J1000 ARGB, a new mATX chassis that aims to balance airflow and aesthetics at an aggressive price point. The case is designed for smaller systems where desk space is a priority, while still supporting standard gaming hardware components.

The front panel of the J1000 ARGB is what makes the case stand out, featuring a large mesh section for air intake. This is accented by a curved ARGB lighting strip that runs down the front panel, providing a lighting element that can be synchronised with compatible motherboards. A tempered glass side panel is fitted to the left side, offering a clear view of the internal components.

Cooling is handled out of the box by a single pre-installed 120 mm rear exhaust fan. While this is a modest stock configuration, the chassis supports up to five fans in total, allowing builders to add intake fans behind the perforated front panel or additional exhaust fans at the top. Despite the compact mATX form factor, storage options are relatively generous. The case can accommodate up to 2x 3.5-inch hard drives and up to 6x 2.5-inch drives.

Connectivity options on the top panel include two USB-A 3.0 ports, a single USB-A 2.0 port, and standard audio jacks for headsets. The Sharkoon J1000 ARGB is available now with a recommended retail price of €49.90.

KitGuru says: Affordable and compact, the J1000 ARGB looks like a solid option for an entry-level mATX build. Just pack it with a couple of fans at the front, and it should be good to go.

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Endorfy continues its recent run of peripheral releases with the launch of the Stoneflow series of mousepads. Unveiled today, the new lineup features a distinct visual aesthetic inspired by modern terrazzo design, offered in black, white, and grey colourways to suit various workstation setups.

The Stoneflow series is available in two sizes. The standard ‘L' model measures 450 x 400 mm, offering a more square footprint for mouse movement, while the ‘XL' variant is a 900 x 400 mm desk mat designed to sit under both a keyboard and a mouse. Both models use a moisture-resistant fabric surface that Endorfy states is fully compatible with both optical and laser sensors.

To ensure longevity, the pads are finished with colour-matched stitched edges intended to prevent fraying and separation over time. The underside is lined with a non-slip rubber base to maintain stability during use. The Endorfy Stoneflow series is available starting today, with the L models costing €16 and the XL models costing €19.

KitGuru says: The terrazzo look of the Stoneflow mousepad is a nice touch that sets it apart from a plain-colour surface. Do you like it? 

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