Featured Tech News | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:12:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png Featured Tech News | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 CyberPowerPC slashes prices in Easter sale https://www.kitguru.net/channel/generaltech/matthew-wilson/cyberpowerpc-slashes-prices-in-easter-sale/ https://www.kitguru.net/channel/generaltech/matthew-wilson/cyberpowerpc-slashes-prices-in-easter-sale/#respond Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:00:14 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=653021 Easter is just around the corner, which means we are starting to see new deals popping up. CyberpowerPC has a particularly good one at the moment, with a well spec'd and fairly priced RTX 4080-powered gaming rig. The new CyberpowerPC Ultra 77 X8S PC is now available, packing an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor, often …

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Easter is just around the corner, which means we are starting to see new deals popping up. CyberpowerPC has a particularly good one at the moment, with a well spec'd and fairly priced RTX 4080-powered gaming rig.

The new CyberpowerPC Ultra 77 X8S PC is now available, packing an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor, often hailed as the best CPU for gaming on the market today. Joining this powerhouse processor is an MSI RTX 4080 Super graphics card, setting you up for high refresh rate gaming, even at 4K resolution. You'll also benefit from Nvidia's latest features, like DLSS 3, which can supercharge frame rates using AI.

The whole PC is expertly built, with clean cable management and ARGB fans throughout, housed in a Corsair 4000D airflow chassis, so you shouldn't see any temperature issues arising.

The full spec for this PC can be found below:

  • Case: Corsair 4000D Airflow Gaming Case – Black
  • Fans & ARGB Upgrades: 4x CyberPowerPC Hyperloop 120mm ARGB & PWM Fan Kit
  • CPU (Processor): AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D – 8-Core 4.20GHz, 5.00GHz Turbo – 96MB L3 Cache Processor w/ Radeon Graphics
  • Graphics Card (GPU): MSI GeForce RTX™ 4080 SUPER – 16GB GDDR6X – HDMI, DP – Real-Time Ray Tracing, NVIDIA DLSS 3 (Single Card)
  • CPU Cooling: Be Quiet Dark Rock Slim Air Cooler
  • Motherboard: MSI PRO B650-S WIFI: ATX w/ Wi-Fi 6E, USB 3.2, 2x M.2
  • Memory (RAM): 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5/5200mhz Corsair Vengeance Memory
  • PSU (Power Supply): InWin P85FII 850W 80+ Gold ATX 3.0 Gaming Power Supply
  • Primary Storage (NVMe Drives): 2TB WD Green SN350 M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD – 3200MB/s Read & 3200MB/s Write (1 Drive)

Naturally, there are a number of customisation options available, so you can add in a monitor, add extra storage drives or even kit the system out with a capture card so you can jump straight into streaming or capturing game footage for video content.

With its standard spec, this PC costs £2199 (with VAT). There are other Easter deals available too, with RTX 4070 Super PCs found at around £1679, or an RTX 4060-equipped gaming PC for under £900. You can find all of CyberpowerPC's deals, HERE.

Additionally, those ordering before the 4th of April will be in for a chance to receive a golden ticket with their order, which can be redeemed for a free chocolate hamper, so you can have some snacks ready to go for some evening gaming.

KitGuru Says: Are you shopping around for a new gaming PC at the moment? Are you considering going with a CyberpowerPC build? 

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NCSoft confirms Guild Wars 3 is on the way https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/ncsoft-confirms-guild-wars-3-is-on-the-way/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/ncsoft-confirms-guild-wars-3-is-on-the-way/#respond Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:15:51 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=653027 NCSoft has been hard at work supporting Guild Wars 2 over the past decade, bringing several major expansions. Now, the company's attention is turning towards what's next, with Guild Wars 3 now officially on the way.  During a recent NCSoft shareholder meeting, company CEO, Park Byung-moo, confirmed that Guild Wars 3 is in development. Unfortunately, …

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NCSoft has been hard at work supporting Guild Wars 2 over the past decade, bringing several major expansions. Now, the company's attention is turning towards what's next, with Guild Wars 3 now officially on the way. 

During a recent NCSoft shareholder meeting, company CEO, Park Byung-moo, confirmed that Guild Wars 3 is in development. Unfortunately, this announcement was geared towards investors, rather than fans of the franchise, so there is little information beyond this. Still, for long-time players, this should be exciting news.

The MMO market has changed significantly since the launch of Guild Wars all the way back in the 2000s. The sequel, Guild Wars 2, arrived in 2012 and was met with solid reviews. Thanks to the game's buy-to-play model, players have always been able to easily jump back into Guild Wars after purchasing it, with no additional monthly subscription required.

With Guild Wars 3 now being confirmed to investors, we may not have to wait long for more official news. Perhaps we'll get a big unveiling later this year, but without knowing how long the game has been in development for, it would be hard to discern exactly when to expect a release date. Guild Wars 2 just received its latest expansion last year, so there may still be life left in that game before shifting over to a new-gen sequel.

KitGuru Says: Have you played much Guild Wars 2 since its launch in 2012? Would you be keen to return for a sequel? 

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Sega sells off Relic Entertainment and undergoes job cuts https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/sega-sells-off-relic-entertainment-and-undergoes-job-cuts/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/sega-sells-off-relic-entertainment-and-undergoes-job-cuts/#respond Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:45:44 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=652972 Relic Entertainment has been under the SEGA umbrella for years now, producing games like Company of Heroes and Dawn of War, while also offering development resources for partners like Microsoft. Now, Relic is transitioning, splitting off from SEGA to become an independent studio.  Today, it was announced that Relic is buying itself out and going …

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Relic Entertainment has been under the SEGA umbrella for years now, producing games like Company of Heroes and Dawn of War, while also offering development resources for partners like Microsoft. Now, Relic is transitioning, splitting off from SEGA to become an independent studio. 

Today, it was announced that Relic is buying itself out and going independent. It is unclear if the Company of Heroes IP will go with the studio but the company should still have steady work, as it is a key partner for Microsoft's revived Age of Empires series.

Unfortunately, there is some bad news to go along with all of this. SEGA is cutting 240 jobs across its SEGA Europe, SEGA Hardlight and Creative Assembly studios. Creative Assembly had already suffered a bit of a hit in 2023, after its shooter project, Hyenas, was cancelled.

As pointed out by GI.biz, SEGA was quick to apologise to employees learning about this now through social media and news outlets. Due to rules requiring SEGA to inform the Tokyo Stock Exchange beforehand, the news spread rather quickly.

SEGA also says that these job cuts will help the publisher “streamline” operations to “focus on what we are good at”. This news also arrives alongside news that Sega employees have become the first in the games industry to ratify a union contract. Other studios across the industry are also working towards unionising.

KitGuru Says: I can't help but feel that Creative Assembly found its calling with Alien Isolation and should have been encouraged to continue down that path. Horror games have been having a resurgence in recent years and I'm sure we all would have loved to have seen Alien Isolation 2, rather than an attempt at a live-service shooter like Hyenas. 

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Edifier debuts new audio innovations with QR65 active speakers https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/edifier-debuts-new-audio-innovations-with-qr65-active-speakers/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/edifier-debuts-new-audio-innovations-with-qr65-active-speakers/#respond Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:00:10 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=652906 Edifier recently introduced its latest speaker set, the QR65 desktop active monitors. These speakers offer a unique blend of acoustic expertise, Lumia light effects, and TurboGaN fast-charging capabilities, designed to cater to a wide range of users. The QR65 has already won a few prestigious awards, including the Visual Grand Prix 2024 and VGP 2024 …

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Edifier recently introduced its latest speaker set, the QR65 desktop active monitors. These speakers offer a unique blend of acoustic expertise, Lumia light effects, and TurboGaN fast-charging capabilities, designed to cater to a wide range of users.

The QR65 has already won a few prestigious awards, including the Visual Grand Prix 2024 and VGP 2024 Gold Medal awards. The QR65 incorporates sophisticated acoustic architecture, which enables it to deliver rich and full-bodied sound. With 2.75″ mid-low drivers, an aluminium alloy diaphragm, and long-throw construction, the speakers can produce powerful bass frequencies and clear mids.

The QR65 also delivers precise high-frequency performance thanks to 1.25″ silk diaphragm dome tweeters calibrated by Edifier. These tweeters result in crisp and bright trebles that stand out above even the most “bass-full” mixes. The speakers are housed in an MDF shell featuring dedicated acoustic chambers to segregate amplification components, resulting in decreased resonance, signal loss, and distortion.

Edifier's MazeTube Bass Reflex Channels and TurbMuff Air Noise Suppression Technology help to decrease unwanted acoustic resonance. The QR65 has two machine-tooled aluminium supports that lift the speakers, eliminating unwanted vibrations and channelling sound towards the top when placed on a desk. To complement the audio experience, the QR65 features 3D lighting effects via TempoAbyss technology (infinity mirror). A button on the side controls 11 preset light effects, and the ConneX app offers an extra ‘customise your own' option, offering 16 million conceivable combinations.

The Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless-certified QR65 uses LDAC and has an end-to-end audio process flow that supports high-resolution audio up to 24 bit/96 kHz. It also has USB and Line-In inputs and a subwoofer output connector. The Edifier QR65 speakers are now available for £329.99.

KitGuru says: These speakers might be a bit too pricey for most users looking for a pair of desktop speakers. Still, for those for whom money is no object, the QR65 might be worth considering if they deliver on Edifier's claims.

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The all-digital Xbox Series X has leaked https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/the-all-digital-xbox-series-x-has-leaked/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/the-all-digital-xbox-series-x-has-leaked/#respond Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:15:07 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=652968 We've been hearing about a new all-digital version of the Xbox Series X for a while now. While previous leaks pointed to a more comprehensive refresh, with an all-new design and 6nm chip at the centre, more recent photos point to a simpler design tweak, showing the Xbox Series X as we know it today …

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We've been hearing about a new all-digital version of the Xbox Series X for a while now. While previous leaks pointed to a more comprehensive refresh, with an all-new design and 6nm chip at the centre, more recent photos point to a simpler design tweak, showing the Xbox Series X as we know it today … but without the disc drive. 

Exputer has obtained photos of the purported digital Xbox Series X. It looks identical to the current model, but notably, the disc drive has been removed and the colour has changed to white, likely in an effort to differentiate it more from the current Xbox Series X.


Image credit: Exputer

It has also been claimed that the all-digital model will see up to a $100 discount over the standard Xbox Series X. Some internal components may also be upgraded for improved power efficiency and better cooling.

Assuming these photos are legitimate, then we should see the white, digital Xbox Series X console later this year.

KitGuru Says: If you are going all digital, then extra storage space is essential. With that in mind, I would like to see a bump to a 2TB SSD in this new version of the console. 

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No Man’s Sky’s 27th major update overhauls space stations and more https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/no-mans-skys-27th-major-update-overhauls-space-stations-and-more/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/no-mans-skys-27th-major-update-overhauls-space-stations-and-more/#respond Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:30:14 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=652923 Somehow, the team at Hello Games are able to update No Man’s Sky at a consistent and rapid rate. Just over one month since its last major update, No Man’s Sky: Orbital is available now. Making the announcement via the PlayStation Blog, Hello Games founder Sean Murray unveiled No Man’s Sky’s 27th major update. This …

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Somehow, the team at Hello Games are able to update No Man’s Sky at a consistent and rapid rate. Just over one month since its last major update, No Man’s Sky: Orbital is available now.

Making the announcement via the PlayStation Blog, Hello Games founder Sean Murray unveiled No Man’s Sky’s 27th major update. This meaty patch brings with it a whole host of improvements, with a large focus on Space Stations.

According to Murray, “Engine improvements have allowed us to create vast interior spaces and exterior spaces, with improved reflection and metallic surfaces.”

Its refreshed internals are matched equally by the space station’s new external aesthetics – being much larger in size and more varied in design.

This overhaul to space stations allows for a greater deal of freedom within, now offering new shops, gameplay, activities and most importantly a ship editor – ,meaning you will no longer have to rely on RNG to get the perfect ship for you.

Other miscellaneous additions and changes include a new in-depth guild system, the aforementioned engine improvements and UI enhancements – alongside “many more additions and quality of life improvements.”

No Man’s Sky is truly the gift that keeps on giving. With how much support the game has gotten, it is surprising to see that there are still new things to add and improve upon.

KitGuru says: What do you think of this latest update? Is No Man’s Sky updated TOO often? What has been your favourite out of all 27 major updates? Let us know down below.

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DOOM-like rhythm shooter Metal: Hellsinger coming to VR https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/doom-like-rhythm-shooter-metal-hellsinger-coming-to-vr/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/doom-like-rhythm-shooter-metal-hellsinger-coming-to-vr/#respond Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:00:12 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=652924 The success of DOOM’s 2016 reboot saw a whole host of smaller studios take inspiration from the fast-paced kinetic and rhythmic first-person shooter. One such studio is The Outsiders – whose unique rhythm-based FPS Metal: Hellsinger has now been announced to be getting a VR release. Available on PC and consoles since late 2022, Metal: …

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The success of DOOM’s 2016 reboot saw a whole host of smaller studios take inspiration from the fast-paced kinetic and rhythmic first-person shooter. One such studio is The Outsiders – whose unique rhythm-based FPS Metal: Hellsinger has now been announced to be getting a VR release.

Available on PC and consoles since late 2022, Metal: Hellsinger is a fast-paced DOOM-like arena shooter which requires you to shoot and slay to the beat – in a fashion not too dissimilar to Hi-Fi Rush.

Though no date was provided, the VR release for Metal: Hellsinger has been announced to be coming to PSVR2, Meta Quest VR and Steam PC VR – so essentially every VR platform.

Due to the arena-based nature of the game, Metal: Hellsinger is a great fit for VR and will likely enhance what is already a very visceral and impactful title.

The description for the game is as follows: “Metal: Hellsinger VR redesigns the acclaimed rhythm shooter from the ground up, placing its infernal arsenal straight into your hands and the fires of Hell at your feet. Enjoy a range of features from the original game, including the full epic campaign, Archdevil difficulty, Torment Challenges, and Beast Assist Mode, reimagined for VR”

KitGuru says: Have you played Metal: Hellsinger? What do you think of the concept? Is it a good fit for VR? Let us know down below.

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Spyro 4 reportedly in development at Toys For Bob https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/spyro-4-reportedly-in-development-at-toys-for-bob/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/spyro-4-reportedly-in-development-at-toys-for-bob/#respond Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:30:10 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=652925 Toys For Bob have had an interesting few weeks. Following the completion of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision-Blizzard, the studio announced their intentions to go independent. Microsoft obliged, though are still working with Toys For Bob on their next game. According to one insider, this game is Spyro 4. Releasing a video onto his channel, Spyro …

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Toys For Bob have had an interesting few weeks. Following the completion of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision-Blizzard, the studio announced their intentions to go independent. Microsoft obliged, though are still working with Toys For Bob on their next game. According to one insider, this game is Spyro 4.

Releasing a video onto his channel, Spyro and Crash YouTuber ‘Canadian Guy Eh’ has claimed that Spyro 4 is in development and has been since January of this year.

Though the statement should be taken with a pinch of salt, the insider claims to have had multiple conversations with different developers over the months who have confirmed that a new Spyro is in the works – and that Toys For Bob are working on it.

For the uninitiated, Toys For Bob were tasked with the development of the Spyro Reignited Trilogy as well as Crash Bandicoot 4, so they’re well-versed in the mascot platformer genre.

That, alongside various teases and hints by the studio, seems to indicate that Spyro the Dragon is finally getting a brand new original entry. Hopefully it matches the quality of the PSOne trilogy.

KitGuru says: What do you think of Spyro as a franchise? Do you want to see it return? Is Toys For Bob the right studio for the job? Let us know down below.

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The Cooler Master TD500 Max bundles everything you need to kickstart a high-end PC build https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/joao-silva/the-cooler-master-td500-max-bundles-everything-you-need-to-kickstart-a-high-end-pc-build/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/joao-silva/the-cooler-master-td500-max-bundles-everything-you-need-to-kickstart-a-high-end-pc-build/#respond Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:30:54 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=652905 If you are looking to build a new PC, hardware bundles can often be a quick and easy way to get several core components together at a discounted price. Cooler Master has something similar on the way with the new TD500 Max case, which comes packaged with an 850W power supply, perfect for a high-end …

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If you are looking to build a new PC, hardware bundles can often be a quick and easy way to get several core components together at a discounted price. Cooler Master has something similar on the way with the new TD500 Max case, which comes packaged with an 850W power supply, perfect for a high-end gaming build, along with a 360mm AIO liquid cooler. 

The TD500 Max has several key features and advantages, including its custom AIO cooler, which uses a Cooler Master 360x38mm Atmos radiator pre-assembled at the front and equipped with three Mobius 120P RGB fans. An additional Mobius 120P RGB fan is at the rear for exhaust.

Another unique feature is the tailored power solution, which includes a Cooler Master GXII 850W ATX 3.0 PSU that is pre-installed and ready to be plugged into the wall and components. The TD500 Max's PSU is ATX 3.0-ready and compatible with the latest GPUs. The patented two-stage power connection simplifies installation and cable management, further enhancing the system-building process.

Additionally, the case's PSU shroud has a concealed storage compartment for additional screws. Available in grey, the Cooler Master TD500 Max is scheduled to be released in the UK in early April, priced at £369.99

KitGuru says: Although pricey, one must remember that it already includes a 360 AIO cooler and a decent power supply bundled with it, making it a perfect starting point for a new build. 

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Surprise – Diablo 4 is rolling out on Game Pass early https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/surprise-diablo-4-is-rolling-out-on-game-pass-early/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/surprise-diablo-4-is-rolling-out-on-game-pass-early/#respond Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:30:57 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=652900 While most games on PC Game Pass launch straight through the Xbox App, some do require an additional launcher and account. This will be the case with Diablo IV, which is finally landing on Game Pass this week, but new players will also need to sign up for a Battle.net account to play.  Diablo IV …

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While most games on PC Game Pass launch straight through the Xbox App, some do require an additional launcher and account. This will be the case with Diablo IV, which is finally landing on Game Pass this week, but new players will also need to sign up for a Battle.net account to play. 

Diablo IV is coming to Game Pass tomorrow, although installs for the game on PC Game Pass have already gone live through the Xbox Windows application. Once downloaded, you will need to set yourself up with a Battle.net account if you don't have one already and then link your Microsoft/Xbox and Battle.net accounts.

Microsoft has shared a quick and easy guide to getting this all set up, which you can find below:

  • Open the Xbox App on PC and make sure you are signed in with your Microsoft account tied to your Game Pass membership. Then click on Diablo IV and then the Install button.
  • Click “Install Battle.net” when prompted and complete the installation. (If you already have Battle.net installed, you’ll skip to the next step automatically)
  • You’ll be prompted to connect your Battle.net account to your Microsoft account. If you already have a Battle.net account you can log in to complete the connection, or from here you can create a Battle.net account to make the connection.
  • Once you have downloaded Battle.net and connected your accounts, you can complete the installation of Diablo IV!

As Blizzard already has such a huge presence in the PC market, many of you likely do already have Battle.net accounts, but if you don't, hopefully the steps above will help you out so you can dive in and start slaying demons all across Sanctuary.

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KitGuru Says: When this Game Pass date was first announced, Diablo 4's new season had not yet been delayed. If you are a new player to Diablo 4, I recommend taking your time with the campaign and testing out classes, then jumping into seasonal content once Season 4 drops, as it will include overhauls for many of the game's systems, which will ultimately transform the end-game experience. 

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Marvel’s surprise new game is an Overwatch clone https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/marvels-surprise-new-game-is-an-overwatch-clone/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/marvels-surprise-new-game-is-an-overwatch-clone/#respond Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:54:38 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=652882 Earlier this week, Marvel began teasing a new upcoming game announcement, which was quickly rumoured to be a multiplayer game, rather than a single-player, story-driven title. Now, Marvel Rivals has officially announced and surprisingly, parts of it look like they were ripped straight out of Overwatch.  Overwatch has been on the decline for a while …

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Earlier this week, Marvel began teasing a new upcoming game announcement, which was quickly rumoured to be a multiplayer game, rather than a single-player, story-driven title. Now, Marvel Rivals has officially announced and surprisingly, parts of it look like they were ripped straight out of Overwatch. 

Overwatch has been on the decline for a while now, with community sentiment dropping after the disappointing launch of Overwatch 2 and all the changes that came with it. Fortunately for fans of the original Overwatch formula, with 6v6 battles, it seems Marvel Rivals is taking its ‘inspiration' from the first game rather than the second.

Marvel Rivals is a 6v6 competitive ‘hero' shooter, where each player on a team selects a damage, tank or support character, with the goal of synergising various abilities to come out on top over the course of a match. The art style and UI almost intentionally look similar to Overwatch, with maps that look like they could have been previously designed for Blizzard's shooter.

It really is quite bizarre to see in action, particularly with certain characters, like Hulk, having very similar move-sets to established Overwatch characters.

The game will enter beta in May, with a full PC release coming later this year on Steam and the Epic Games Store. A console release has not yet been announced.

Discuss on our Facebook page, HERE.

KitGuru Says: This game is being developed by Net Ease, so expect the usual crop of free-to-play microtransactions to be in place. There is one thing that really sticks out as different to Overwatch though, and that is ‘team-up' abilities, which only briefly appear in the trailer. This idea should lead to lots of multi-character synergies, which could add a slightly different flavour to the flow of a match compared to the game this title is clearly inspired by. 

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AMD introduces Ryzen 8000F and Ryzen 5000XT CPUs https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/joao-silva/amd-introduces-ryzen-8000f-and-ryzen-5000xt-cpus/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/joao-silva/amd-introduces-ryzen-8000f-and-ryzen-5000xt-cpus/#respond Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:30:14 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=652467 At an event in China this month, AMD unveiled a few new upcoming processors. The new Ryzen 8000F processors offer a cheaper option for those who don't need an integrated GPU, while the new Ryzen 5000XT processors will offer higher clock speeds than their predecessors.  HXL shared a photo from an event panel showing the …

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At an event in China this month, AMD unveiled a few new upcoming processors. The new Ryzen 8000F processors offer a cheaper option for those who don't need an integrated GPU, while the new Ryzen 5000XT processors will offer higher clock speeds than their predecessors. 

HXL shared a photo from an event panel showing the new Ryzen 8000F and Ryzen 5000XT CPUs. Based on the Hawk Point series, the Ryzen 8000F series is expected to include an 8700F with 8x cores and 16x threads, comparable to the 8700G CPU. The other CPU is the Ryzen 5 8400F, which, due to its name, is more difficult to estimate as its model name falls between the 8500G and 8300G, both of which have significantly different configurations. However, it can be assumed that the 8400F will have 6x cores and 12x threads.

AMD is also seemingly planning a new refresh of the Ryzen 5000 series desktop processors. While specific details are still to be determined, we would expect these processors to be similar to the previous Ryzen 3000XT series, with higher clock speeds out of the box, while keeping other specs intact.

The new processors were unveiled at a Chinese event, indicating that they might not be available on the global market, at least not during the initial launch phase. However, as with other AMD Ryzen SKUs, such as the Ryzen 7500F, they may be released worldwide, even if only via system integrators.

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KitGuru says: It looks like AMD isn't dropping support for the AM4 platform anytime soon. Hopefully, the AM5 platform will get the same extended support.

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Star Wars Outlaws might be releasing much sooner than we thought https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/star-wars-outlaws-might-be-releasing-much-sooner-than-we-thought/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/star-wars-outlaws-might-be-releasing-much-sooner-than-we-thought/#respond Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:25:22 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=652852 While Star Wars Outlaws was expected to launch in early 2024 at one point, the game was delayed to later in the year. However, the game may still arrive well before the holiday season, with recent developments indicating a release date announcement is coming soon.  Star Wars Outlaws has now been rated in both South …

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While Star Wars Outlaws was expected to launch in early 2024 at one point, the game was delayed to later in the year. However, the game may still arrive well before the holiday season, with recent developments indicating a release date announcement is coming soon. 

Star Wars Outlaws has now been rated in both South Korea and Australia, brandishing a ‘Mature' rating from Australia's classification board. As Insider Gaming points out, this would be roughly equivalent to a ‘Teen' rating from the ESRB.

Typically, ratings like this pop up a few months ahead of a game's release. It has previously been claimed that despite delays, the game is being planned for the first half of this year. These recent ratings support that idea.

If true, then Ubisoft will be revealing more of the game and starting its marketing push quite soon, ahead of a potential June release. With that said, Ubisoft has never been shy about delaying projects, to the point where announced release dates often can't be trusted, so we'll have to wait and see how it goes. On the positive side, we have not heard anything about development troubles with this project, so it could be progressing well and ahead of schedule.

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KitGuru Says: May the 4th is coming up and typically, Disney likes to use this date to make announcements for Star Wars projects across all forms of media, from film and TV to comics, books and games. With that in mind, it seems highly likely that we'll get release date news around that time. 

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GameCube Classic ‘Sonic Heroes’ is reportedly getting a remake https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/gamecube-classic-sonic-heroes-is-reportedly-getting-a-remake/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/gamecube-classic-sonic-heroes-is-reportedly-getting-a-remake/#respond Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:00:42 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=652730 Everyone has their own favourite Sonic the Hedgehog game. For some, it's the classic 2D titles. For others, it may be Sonic Adventure, Unleashed, or even one of the more modern releases. Arguably one of the best entries in the long running series is 2003’s Sonic Heroes. Initially released for the GameCube and PS2, the …

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Everyone has their own favourite Sonic the Hedgehog game. For some, it's the classic 2D titles. For others, it may be Sonic Adventure, Unleashed, or even one of the more modern releases. Arguably one of the best entries in the long running series is 2003’s Sonic Heroes. Initially released for the GameCube and PS2, the 20 year old title is seemingly set to get a remake.

As reported by known insiders ‘Necro Felipe Lima’ and ‘Midori’, a Sonic heroes remake is currently in development. Said to be using Unreal Engine for the project, the game is targeting current-gen systems only – meaning PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and the upcoming Nintendo Switch successor.

While no concrete launch window was provided, the leakers did suggest that a 2025 release is likely, assuming development goes smoothly of course.

Sonic Heroes has so much more to offer than just its iconic theme song and so hopefully this remake (the first of its kind for Sonic) manages to be both a critical and commercial success.

KitGuru says: What do you think of Sonic Heroes? Are you surprised to see them using Unreal Engine instead of the Hedgehog Engine? What is your favourite Sonic Game? Let us know down below.

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RGG Studio isn’t moving to Unreal Engine for future titles https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/rgg-studio-isnt-moving-to-unreal-engine-for-future-titles/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/rgg-studio-isnt-moving-to-unreal-engine-for-future-titles/#respond Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:45:40 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=652728 As Unreal Engine becomes more and more ubiquitous, players have started to appreciate some of the industry’s more unique and bespoke internally-developed game engines. RGG Studio of Yakuza / Like a Dragon fame have dabbled with Unreal in the past, though they have now reaffirmed their commitment to the Dragon Engine. In an interview with …

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As Unreal Engine becomes more and more ubiquitous, players have started to appreciate some of the industry’s more unique and bespoke internally-developed game engines. RGG Studio of Yakuza / Like a Dragon fame have dabbled with Unreal in the past, though they have now reaffirmed their commitment to the Dragon Engine.

In an interview with the Japanese publication Type.jp – and translated by ResetEra user ‘Dooble’ – Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s tech lead Yutaka Ito spoke on the studio’s use of its bespoke Dragon Engine, saying:

“when creating ‘Ryu ga Gotoku’ we absolutely must not do away with the Dragon Engine , and we will continue to develop in-house engines.”

Ito continued, “Dragon Engine concentrates its development resources on the functions necessary for ‘Ryu ga Gotoku’, and the biggest advantage is that new features can be added quickly. If you are using a general-purpose engine, you can send an email to support and get a response in about 3 days, but if you ask the programmer next to you, it will only take 5 seconds. I think this difference is huge.”

As mentioned, RGG Studio have used Epic’s Unreal Engine for the 2023 spin-off / remake ‘Like a Dragon Ishin’. That said, the remainder of the studio’s titles since 2016 have utilised RGG’s own Dragon Engine to a great deal of success.

Hopefully the team continues to develop their own tech for the sake of Like a Dragon and the industry as a whole.

KitGuru says: What do you think of the Dragon Engine? What is your favourite internal game engine? Should RGG switch to Unreal? Let us know down below.

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It Takes Two has sold over 16 million copies https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/it-takes-two-has-sold-over-16-million-copies/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/it-takes-two-has-sold-over-16-million-copies/#respond Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:00:39 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=652727 It Takes Two was one of the biggest surprise hits of 2021. Developed by Hazelight Studios of A Way Out fame, the title managed to win the prestigious Game of the Year award during 2021’s TGAs. Since then, the co-op title has continued to further surpass all expectations – having now sold over 16 million …

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It Takes Two was one of the biggest surprise hits of 2021. Developed by Hazelight Studios of A Way Out fame, the title managed to win the prestigious Game of the Year award during 2021’s TGAs. Since then, the co-op title has continued to further surpass all expectations – having now sold over 16 million copies.

Making the announcement on Twitter, Hazelight Studios celebrated It Takes Two’s birthday, saying “Today is not only the three year anniversary for #ItTakesTwo…The game has now sold over 16 MILLION units!!! Mind-blowing that over 30 million fans have now played it, love you all so much.”

As mentioned, It Takes Two is a co-op only experience, and so 16 million copies translates to over 30 million players in total – a massive achievement for such a relatively small team.

Every game by Hazelight Studios has been more impressive and creative than the last. With just how successful It Takes Two has been, it’ll be interesting to see what the team has planned next.

KitGuru says: What did you think of It Takes Two? Was it your 2021 GOTY? What unique concept do you think they’ll have for the next game? Let us know down below.

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Diablo 4 gets ray-tracing and other titles are getting Nvidia DLSS upgrades https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/diablo-4-gets-ray-tracing-and-other-titles-are-getting-nvidia-dlss-upgrades/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/diablo-4-gets-ray-tracing-and-other-titles-are-getting-nvidia-dlss-upgrades/#respond Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:00:08 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=652702 Diablo 4's anticipated ray-tracing update arrives this week, bringing ray-traced shadows and reflections to the land of Sanctuary. This isn't the only game getting RTX feature support this week though, with DLSS also heading to several other major games.  Diablo 4's ray-tracing update drops this week, adding to previously available features like DLSS 2 or …

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Diablo 4's anticipated ray-tracing update arrives this week, bringing ray-traced shadows and reflections to the land of Sanctuary. This isn't the only game getting RTX feature support this week though, with DLSS also heading to several other major games. 

Diablo 4's ray-tracing update drops this week, adding to previously available features like DLSS 2 or DLSS 3 with Frame Generation and Nvidia Reflex. Alone in the Dark, a new reboot of the classic horror franchise, is also available this week with DLSS 2, allowing RTX graphics card users to save some performance without sacrificing much in the way of visual fidelity.

Here are the full bullet points from Nvidia, including performance details for new releases like Horizon Forbidden West and Outpost: Infinity Siege:

  • Diablo IV – new update is available now which adds ray-traced effects to Sanctuary. The game is already accelerated with DLSS 3 Frame Generation and Reflex. The update adds ray traced reflection and shadows. With a GeForce RTX 40 Series GPU, you can multiply performance by up to 3X thanks to DLSS 3.
  • Outpost: Infinity Siege – launches today with DLSS 3 Frame Generation , DLSS Super Resolution and Reflex. At 4K, with every setting maxed out, DLSS 3 will multiply performance by an average of 3.3X in Outpost: Infinity Siege. With this massive frame rate boost, GeForce RTX 4090 users can hit 160 FPS, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER exceeds 120 FPS, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER tops 110 FPS, and the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER surpasses 100 FPS, giving GeForce RTX 40 Series gamers the definitive experience at the highest resolution, with everything cranked.
  • Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition – available now with DLSS 3 Frame Generation, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, DLAA and Reflex. At 4K, with every setting maxed out, GeForce RTX 40 Series gamers are able to double their Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition frame rates by enabling DLSS 3 with just a few clicks. On the GeForce RTX 4090, performance tops 180 FPS; the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER surpasses 144 FPS, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti speeds past 120 FPS, the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER exceeds 110 FPS, and the GeForce RTX 4070 runs at over 90 FPS.
  • Alone in the Dark – available now with DLSS 2 Super Resolution.
  • Lightyear Frontier – available now with DLSS 2 Super Resolution and DLAA

There will no doubt be another RTX games update next week, as Nvidia continues to set new milestones for DLSS-supported titles.

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KitGuru Says: Are you picking up any of this week's big releases? I've been diving into Horizon Forbidden West myself and so far, I've been very impressed with how it looks and runs on PC, even without any dedicated ray-tracing effects. 

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Microsoft patents method to increase ray tracing performance with limited VRAM https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/joao-silva/microsoft-patents-method-to-increase-ray-tracing-performance-with-limited-vram/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/joao-silva/microsoft-patents-method-to-increase-ray-tracing-performance-with-limited-vram/#respond Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:00:55 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=652638 Ray tracing has become a critical component in the gaming industry. However, this technology often comes at a severe performance cost, especially when GPUs have limited VRAM capacity. As a result, developers have been exploring ways to optimise ray tracing for GPUs with limited memory. Microsoft's new patent (via Tom's Hardware) addresses this issue by …

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Ray tracing has become a critical component in the gaming industry. However, this technology often comes at a severe performance cost, especially when GPUs have limited VRAM capacity. As a result, developers have been exploring ways to optimise ray tracing for GPUs with limited memory.

Microsoft's new patent (via Tom's Hardware) addresses this issue by increasing ray tracing performance for GPUs with limited memory. The patent proposes a design philosophy currently used in video games with 3D worlds, where detail settings are lowered the further away an object, NPC or part of the map is. This cost-cutting strategy improves performance by reducing visual quality in regions where it is less pronounced. The same can be applied to ray tracing, reducing quality and detail on the less-noticeable effects.

This approach could benefit GPUs with less VRAM and consoles, allowing them to run more ray tracing titles. Even high-end GPUs with plenty of VRAM may benefit from certain parts of this technique when ray tracing is too demanding.

Technically, modern RT implementations overcome this by relying on upscaling methods such as DLSS, FSR, XeSS, or checkerboarding (console upscaling) to mask the performance disadvantage that ray tracing entails. However, such a system would provide developers with many more options for optimising their applications.

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KitGuru says: Most developers are looking to support features like ray-tracing nowadays, so the need for improving performance on accessibly-priced hardware remains high. Perhaps something like this could help move the needle a bit. 

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Alleged Intel Battlemage GPUs have been spotted online https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/alleged-intel-battlemage-gpus-have-been-spotted-online/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/alleged-intel-battlemage-gpus-have-been-spotted-online/#respond Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:15:59 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=652637 Intel's upcoming discrete graphics architecture, Battlemage, remains shrouded in secrecy. However, that might start changing soon. Recently, two unknown GPUs believed to be based on the Battlemage architecture were spotted on the SiSoftware Sandra website. According to posts on the SiSoftware Sandra website (via @miktdt), Intel is currently working on two Xe2 processors with 20 …

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Intel's upcoming discrete graphics architecture, Battlemage, remains shrouded in secrecy. However, that might start changing soon. Recently, two unknown GPUs believed to be based on the Battlemage architecture were spotted on the SiSoftware Sandra website.

According to posts on the SiSoftware Sandra website (via @miktdt), Intel is currently working on two Xe2 processors with 20 Xe-Cores (160 EU) and 24 Xe-Cores (192 EU), respectively. Both processors would have 11.6GB or 12GB of memory (most likely the latter). Considering the VRAM they pack, something like a 192-bit memory bus is very likely. Clock speeds also look relatively low at just 1.8GHz, but that could be explained by the fact that they are engineering samples.

Regarding GPU performance, the purported Intel Battlemage Xe2-LPG GPUs scored 7,231 Mpix/s (192-CU) and 6,030.66 Mpix/s (160-CU). In contrast, the Arc A770 achieves an average of 11,058 Mpix/s, while the Arc A750 achieves 9,927 Mpix/s. Given that these are early figures, their performance at launch should be much better.

Unofficial claims suggest the Battlemage GPU series will have a next-generation memory subsystem, possibly GDDR7, and better ray tracing capabilities. Moreover, it's expected that the architecture may have twice the number of shader units per Xe-Core, which should provide higher performance.

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KitGuru Says: Will Intel Battlemage GPUs be able to rival AMD's and Nvidia's next-generation graphics cards?

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New AMD graphics driver increases overclock memory limit for Radeon RX 7900 GRE https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/new-amd-graphics-driver-increases-overclock-memory-limit-for-radeon-rx-7900-gre/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/new-amd-graphics-driver-increases-overclock-memory-limit-for-radeon-rx-7900-gre/#respond Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:30:02 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=652468 AMD recently released a new driver (24.3.1) that brings full overclocking support to the Radeon RX 7900 GRE “Golden Rabbit Edition” graphics card.  This card was previously only available in the Chinese market but is now available worldwide. At launch, reviewers (including us) noted issues with overclocking, which resulted in performance increases that fell short …

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AMD recently released a new driver (24.3.1) that brings full overclocking support to the Radeon RX 7900 GRE “Golden Rabbit Edition” graphics card. 

This card was previously only available in the Chinese market but is now available worldwide. At launch, reviewers (including us) noted issues with overclocking, which resulted in performance increases that fell short of expectations. AMD identified the problem as an erroneous memory tuning limit and promised to fix it with a driver update.

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As noted by TechPowerUP, the latest driver release delivers on this promise by correcting the RAM overclocking problem on the RX 7900 GRE. The driver update rewrites the overclocking limitations in the card's VBIOS, a much simpler solution than updating the firmware for all RX 7900 GRE variants. In addition, the new driver includes a clock limit override, which changes the power limit during bootup.

The updated driver allows RX 7900 GRE cards to reach memory speeds of up to 3000MHz (24Gbps), a significant increase from the previous limit of 2316MHz (18.5Gbps).

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The Crew Motorfest’s Epic Games Store exclusivity ends next month https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/mustafa-mahmoud/the-crew-motorfests-epic-games-store-exclusivity-ends-next-month/ https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/mustafa-mahmoud/the-crew-motorfests-epic-games-store-exclusivity-ends-next-month/#respond Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:15:27 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=652613 Over the past year or so, Ubisoft has slowly but surely been bringing its Epic Games Store / Ubisoft Connect exclusive titles to Steam. Following the likes of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, The Division 2 and Scott Pilgrim vs The World, Ubisoft’s The Crew Motorfest is finally set to arrive on the Platform next month. With …

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Over the past year or so, Ubisoft has slowly but surely been bringing its Epic Games Store / Ubisoft Connect exclusive titles to Steam. Following the likes of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, The Division 2 and Scott Pilgrim vs The World, Ubisoft’s The Crew Motorfest is finally set to arrive on the Platform next month.

With the 3rd Season of The Crew Motorfest well underway, Ubisoft took to Twitter to reveal that last year’s The Crew Motorfest is set to come to Steam a little over 6 months from its initial release date – dropping onto Valve’s storefront on the 18th of April.

The game’s Steam page has now gone live, with fans able to wishlist the title. So far, no price has been listed – though the game is currently on sale for 50% off via the Epic Games Store meaning Ubisoft will likely offer some sort of launch discount when it does arrive on Steam.

For the uninitiated, The Crew Motorfest is the 3rd entry in Ubisoft’s arcade racing franchise which has differentiated itself from the competition by allowing players to take control over a whole host of vehicles, not just cars.

Furthermore, the seamless way in which you can switch from a car to a boat or plane means that there is very little downtime – great for a racing series.

It’ll be interesting to see how the game performs commercially upon its Steam release. We won’t have long to wait in order to find out.

KitGuru says: What do you think of The Crew? Have you been waiting for it to come to Steam? Let us know down below.

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PS5 exclusive ‘Stellar Blade’ demo arriving this week  https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/ps5-exclusive-stellar-blade-demo-arriving-this-week/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/ps5-exclusive-stellar-blade-demo-arriving-this-week/#respond Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:30:26 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=652614 Stellar Blade is an interesting looking fast paced spectacle fighter which feels like a cross between NieR Automata and Bayonetta. Following the accidental release of the upcoming game’s demo a couple weeks ago, the team at SHIFT UP have now announced its official release. Making the announcement on the PlayStation Blog, Kim Hyung Tae – …

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Stellar Blade is an interesting looking fast paced spectacle fighter which feels like a cross between NieR Automata and Bayonetta. Following the accidental release of the upcoming game’s demo a couple weeks ago, the team at SHIFT UP have now announced its official release.

Making the announcement on the PlayStation Blog, Kim Hyung Tae – the director of Stellar Blade – said “We are pleased to officially announce the upcoming free playable demo for Stellar Blade, coming March 29 to PlayStation 5.”

Taking place at the beginning of the game, this demo will include the tutorial stage in order to familiarise players with Stellar Blade ahead of its release alongside “a little surprise included for players who complete the first stage.”

Seeing as how the demo is simply a repackaging of the game’s initial stages, the team confirmed that progress from the demo will carry over into the full game – meaning you won’t need to redo the tutorial and openings all over again upon Stellar Blade’s official launch.

The Stellar Blade demo will go live on the 29th of March at 2PM GMT with seemingly no end date – meaning you can enjoy the opening chapter as many times as you want over the coming month leading up to the game’s release on the 26th of April.

KitGuru says: Are you excited for Steller Blade? What are your expectations for the game? Will you be downloading the demo? Let us know down below.

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Dragon’s Dogma 2 patch promises to fix many massive issues https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/dragons-dogma-2-patch-promises-to-fix-many-massive-issues/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/dragons-dogma-2-patch-promises-to-fix-many-massive-issues/#respond Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:45:23 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=652615 After a great deal of excitement, Dragon’s Dogma 2’s launch was hampered by a great number of controversies both surrounding the game’s monetisation as well as its graphics/performance. While the former does not appear to be changing, Capcom have promised a bunch of fixes for the game’s visuals and performance. Making the announcement on Twitter, …

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After a great deal of excitement, Dragon’s Dogma 2’s launch was hampered by a great number of controversies both surrounding the game’s monetisation as well as its graphics/performance. While the former does not appear to be changing, Capcom have promised a bunch of fixes for the game’s visuals and performance.

Making the announcement on Twitter, Capcom revealed their current and immediate plans for Dragon’s Dogma 2, saying “We're planning to release patches including the following updates and fixes in the near future, and will release them as soon as they are ready for distribution on each platform. Thank you for your patience and support!”

While not extensive, the list of changes include a number of notable and much-requested fixes, including:

  • A new motion blur toggle on PS5 and Xbox
  • Adding the option to switch ray-tracing on/off on consoles
  • Ability to lock console frame rates to 30fps or leave it uncapped
  • Improved DLSS quality on PC
  • Other miscellaneous fixes

While certainly focused on the console versions currently, adding the option for a 30fps cap was a must – especially with Dragon’s Dogma 2’s wildly inconsistent frame rates currently.

Furthermore, while motion blur is typically an aesthetic choice, the option can cause motion sickness for some, and so the ability to disable it is welcome.

While this upcoming patch will fix some of the most notable issues, Dragon’s Dogma 2’s poor monetisation remains a sore spot. Hopefully Capcom will also make some changes to this system soon.

KitGuru says: What do you think of Dragon’s Dogma 2 so far? Are its issues enough to put you off? Do you prefer a locked 30fps or an uncapped framerate? Let us know down below.

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MSI slashes up to £500 off gaming monitors, including QD-OLED displays https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/matthew-wilson/msi-slashes-up-to-500-off-gaming-monitors-including-qd-oled-displays/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/matthew-wilson/msi-slashes-up-to-500-off-gaming-monitors-including-qd-oled-displays/#respond Mon, 25 Mar 2024 17:30:54 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=652610 MSI has slashed prices on a number of gaming monitors this March. Here in the UK, the MSI MEG 342C QD-OLED monitor stands out in particular, offering excellent specs, with £500 chopped off its usual price tag.  QD-OLED displays have plenty of benefits, including excellent contrast and colour accuracy, HDR performance and high refresh rates …

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MSI has slashed prices on a number of gaming monitors this March. Here in the UK, the MSI MEG 342C QD-OLED monitor stands out in particular, offering excellent specs, with £500 chopped off its usual price tag. 

QD-OLED displays have plenty of benefits, including excellent contrast and colour accuracy, HDR performance and high refresh rates with minimal response times. If you've been wanting to pick one up but winced at the previous £1000+ price tags, then you'll be pleased to know that the MSI MEG 342C QD ultrawide gaming monitor is now down to £799 for a limited time, complete with a three-year burn-in warranty.

If you are looking to mage the jump to 4K gaming, then the MSI MAG 323UPF offers a 32-inch IPS panel with 160Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time for £499, a saving of roughly £300 from its usual price. For gamers looking to run at QHD resolution, the MSI G274QPF-QD offers exactly that, along with a 170Hz refresh rate for just £299.

If you are trying to stick to 1080p and simply need a decent, fast monitor at a reasonable price, the MSI G255PF fits the bill, coming in at £139 with a 25-inch IPS LED display with quantum-dot layer, 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response times.

These are just a few of the highlights we've spotted. You can find a full range of discounted MSI monitors on sale at Curry's, HERE.

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KitGuru Says: I just recently made the jump to a QD-OLED monitor myself and it is without a doubt the nicest monitor I've ever had on my desk. Are you planning on picking up a new monitor this year? 

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Resident Evil 9 may see the series go open-world https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/resident-evil-9-may-see-the-series-go-open-world/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/resident-evil-9-may-see-the-series-go-open-world/#respond Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:30:44 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=652599 While Capcom did a great job keeping things quiet for the unveiling of Resident Evil 7, since then, there have been numerous leaks that have spoiled elements of Resident Evil Village, as well as the Remakes, including RE2, RE3 and RE4. The latest leaks are now beginning to swirl, focusing on Resident Evil 9, which …

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While Capcom did a great job keeping things quiet for the unveiling of Resident Evil 7, since then, there have been numerous leaks that have spoiled elements of Resident Evil Village, as well as the Remakes, including RE2, RE3 and RE4. The latest leaks are now beginning to swirl, focusing on Resident Evil 9, which may see the series make the jump to an open world map. 

Dusk Golem, a leaker who has specialised in Capcom projects, particularly the Resident Evil series, has now claimed that Resident Evil 9 will feature some significant changes, including an open world map.

The newer Resident Evil games haven't been particularly linear. The most recent mainline games in the series have offered large, open maps, with plenty of backtracking and shortcuts involved, connecting all the areas together. Resident Evil Village had the biggest explorable area to date, so it sounds like Resident Evil 9 will take things a step further in this regard.

While the game may end up featuring a larger, open map, Dusk Golem does also reassure fans that Capcom has tasked its development teams with retaining the DNA of its franchises, so despite any changes, Resident Evil 9 should still look and feel like it belongs in the series. The same can be said for Dragon's Dogma 2 and next year's Monster Hunter Wilds.

We don't have a release date, or even an official title for Resident Evil 9. It has been around a year since Resident Evil 4 Remake landed, so perhaps we'll see a teaser for the next major Resident Evil game before the end of the year.

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KitGuru Says: I'm not entirely sure how I feel about this, but if the open world takes inspiration from games like Elden Ring, and avoids the pitfalls that make so many other open-world games feel cookie-cutter, then Resident Evil 9 could be set to impress. 

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Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail launches this July https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/final-fantasy-14-dawntrail-launches-this-july/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/final-fantasy-14-dawntrail-launches-this-july/#respond Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:00:29 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=652595 It has been quite some time since Square Enix first announced the next major expansion for its top-selling MMO, Final Fantasy 14, The new expansion, titled ‘Dawntrail', now finally has a release date after months of secrecy. Speaking at PAX East over the weekend, Final Fantasy 14 director and producer, Naoki Yoshida, announced that the …

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It has been quite some time since Square Enix first announced the next major expansion for its top-selling MMO, Final Fantasy 14, The new expansion, titled ‘Dawntrail', now finally has a release date after months of secrecy.

Speaking at PAX East over the weekend, Final Fantasy 14 director and producer, Naoki Yoshida, announced that the Dawntrail expansion would officially launch on the 2nd of July 2024. However, those who pre-order can get access a few days earlier, starting on the 28th of June.

Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail will be landing well ahead of this year's impending World of Warcraft expansions. Final Fantasy 14 has given WoW a real run for its money in recent years, going from strength to strength and rising to be perhaps the most popular subscription-based MMO currently on the market.

Square Enix has remained aggressive with its MMO, consistently delivering new content with critically acclaimed expansions like Heavensward, Stormblood, Shadowbringers and Endwalker. Dawntrail will mark the game's fifth major expansion and promises to usher in a new era for the game, after the major arc finale that took place in Endwalker.

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KitGuru Says: Are you planning on jumping back into Final Fantasy 14 for the new expansion this summer?

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Persona 3 Reload devs apologise for lack of P3P content https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/persona-3-reload-devs-apologise-for-lack-of-p3p-content/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/persona-3-reload-devs-apologise-for-lack-of-p3p-content/#respond Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:30:45 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=652487 Persona 3 Reload released last month to a wave of critical and commercial success – quickly becoming the biggest ATLUS game on Steam. That said, one of the remake’s core complaints comes in its lack of Persona 3 Portable content – in particular the female main character. Following the announcement of Reload’s upcoming DLC, the …

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Persona 3 Reload released last month to a wave of critical and commercial success – quickly becoming the biggest ATLUS game on Steam. That said, one of the remake’s core complaints comes in its lack of Persona 3 Portable content – in particular the female main character. Following the announcement of Reload’s upcoming DLC, the dev team have apologised for the omission.

As shared by Persona Central, in the most recent issue of Persona Magazine general producer Kazuhisa Wada and director Yu Hashizume sat down to discuss the recently-announced Episode Aegis DLC.

Veering off topic slightly, the devs were asked “The fans were hoping for Episode Aigis to be remade as expanded content to P3R, but another thing that P3 fans have been hoping for is the implementation of the female protagonist from P3P into P3R. Is there a possibility of this happening?” to which Wada responded:

“I'll begin with an apology, but unfortunately, the appearance of the female protagonist in P3R will not happen. Of course, we considered the inclusion of the female protagonist alongside Episode Aigis, but the more we delved into it, the more hopeless it seemed… The development time and costs would likely be two to three times that of Episode Aigis, making it challenging to entrust entirely to external companies and exceeding our capabilities.”

Wada continued, claiming that even if both P3R and Episode Aegis were to be smash hits, the team’s desire and expectations to look forward and focus on future projects means that it simply will not happen. While a shame, fans of Reload wanting more from the world of Persona 3 will still have the PSP game to go back to.

KitGuru says: What do you think of the explanation? Did you wish to see P3P’s content in Reload? Let us know down below.

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xDefiant delayed again as insiders speak out https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/xdefiant-delayed-again-as-insiders-speak-out/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/xdefiant-delayed-again-as-insiders-speak-out/#respond Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:00:40 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=652484 Call of Duty has had a stranglehold on the casual multiplayer FPS market ever since Battlefield’s popularity fell to the wayside. One possible COD-killer is the highly-praised xDefiant from Ubisoft. Having been delayed multiple times over the course of its development (including its most-recent surprise last minute push back), an insider has now revealed the …

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Call of Duty has had a stranglehold on the casual multiplayer FPS market ever since Battlefield’s popularity fell to the wayside. One possible COD-killer is the highly-praised xDefiant from Ubisoft. Having been delayed multiple times over the course of its development (including its most-recent surprise last minute push back), an insider has now revealed the game’s internal struggles.

As reported by Insider Gaming, Ubisoft’s xDefiant has been suffering with success somewhat, as according to the publication “the game's shortcomings stem from the executive's pursuit of trying to copy Call of Duty, rather than building their own game.”

Despite not being out yet, xDefiant has had many playtests in recent months, with fan feedback being highly positive and suggesting that the new series could dethrone Call of Duty’s seemingly endless reign.

With that possibility in sight, it seems as though xDefiant has had its scope both widened and altered – leading to “dozens of internal targets in the past couple of years” being missed.

While seemingly a tough development overall, hopefully the team at Ubisoft are able to get xDefiant across the finish line.

KitGuru says: Have you gotten into any of the xDefiant playtests? What did you think? Could it take on Call of Duty directly? Let us know down below.

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Baldur’s Gate 3 estimated to have sold 15 million copies https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/baldurs-gate-3-estimated-to-have-sold-15-million-copies/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/baldurs-gate-3-estimated-to-have-sold-15-million-copies/#respond Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:15:38 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=652485 Despite being by far the biggest success story of 2023, Larian Studios have been rather cagey when it comes to discussing Baldur’s Gate 3’s sales figures. That said, the team have offered enough clues to suggest that the universally-praised RPG has sold around 15 million copies. During a recent interview with Gamespot Larian Studios’ founder …

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Despite being by far the biggest success story of 2023, Larian Studios have been rather cagey when it comes to discussing Baldur’s Gate 3’s sales figures. That said, the team have offered enough clues to suggest that the universally-praised RPG has sold around 15 million copies.

During a recent interview with Gamespot Larian Studios’ founder and CEO Swen Vincke spoke on all manner of topics surrounding Baldur’s Gate 3 – from its past, to the present and future.

In discussing the overwhelming success of Baldur’s Gate 3, Swen Vinke revealed that “It's almost doubled DOS2 [Divinity Original Sin 2] now, so it's doing really really well as DOS2 was very successful. So it did beyond what we expected.”

Though no concrete figures were shared, as calculated by Son of Sparda, the game is likely to have sold around 15 million copies due to the fact that DOS2 was said to have tripled its predecessor’s sales back in 2019 – with that game selling 2.5 million copies at the time.

Basic multiplication aside, it is safe to say that Baldur’s Gate 3 will be a contender for one of the best selling games of 2024, despite releasing last Summer.

KitGuru says: Are you surprised by BG3’s sales? Will it reach 20 million copies sold? What about 25 million? Let us know down below.

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Nvidia is updating the RTX 4070, 4060 Ti and 4060 with new Ada GPUs https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/nvidia-is-updating-the-rtx-4070-4060-ti-and-4060-with-new-ada-gpus/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/nvidia-is-updating-the-rtx-4070-4060-ti-and-4060-with-new-ada-gpus/#respond Sun, 24 Mar 2024 11:29:41 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=652439 About a year after launching a new series, Nvidia typically releases new SKUs based on non-standard GPUs. These GPUs have deactivated cores that would otherwise go unused, and instead of discarding them, the company reduces the specifications to match lower-end devices. This means a card like RTX 4070 may have a bigger AD103 GPU, which …

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About a year after launching a new series, Nvidia typically releases new SKUs based on non-standard GPUs. These GPUs have deactivated cores that would otherwise go unused, and instead of discarding them, the company reduces the specifications to match lower-end devices. This means a card like RTX 4070 may have a bigger AD103 GPU, which are usually reserved for RTX 4080 cards.

According to MEGAsizeGPU, Nvidia will soon introduce new versions of RTX 4070, RTX 4060 Ti, and RTX 4060 graphics cards. The newer RTX 4070 would feature an AD103 GPU (AD103-175-KX) and the PG141 SKU370 PCB. As for the RTX 4060 series, the new RTX 4060 Ti will reportedly come with an AD104 GPU (AD104-150-KX) and the PG141 SKU359 PCB, while the RTX 4060 would have an AD106 GPU (AD106-255) and the PG173 SKU368 PCB.

These GPUs are already referenced in the most recent official drivers, which means they could be released at any moment. However, MEGAsizeGPU predicts that at least two models won't be available until April. In any case, the release of these new SKUs won't receive any official announcement and will probably go unnoticed by most users, as while the GPUs at the centre of the cards may be different, they've been configured to match the original specs for each graphics card.

If you encounter these devices, don't be surprised if they use a GPU that is different from what Nvidia has officially stated. However, remember that these non-standard SKUs are often only available in select locations.

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KitGuru says: These graphics cards should perform roughly the same regardless of whether they feature a different GPU. So, in the end, the GPU used in the card shouldn't affect your decision.

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