We are just one week away from Halo: Reach coming to PC after a lengthy stint as an Xbox exclusive title. In preparation for the big release, Nvidia has begun rolling out the Game Ready driver with optimisations. In addition, Quake II RTX has had an upgrade to further improve …
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Intel Cascade Lake-X UK pricing and availability revealed
This has been a big week for CPU news. Yesterday, we presented our full review of the Core i9-10980XE and now today, we take a look at UK retail availability and pricing for the Cascade Lake-X lineup.
Read More »AMD Radeon Pro W5700 Professional Graphics Card Review
Based on the new Navi architecture, could the W5700 prove a compelling purchase for professionals?
Read More »Rockstar might be working on a game set in medieval Europe
After releasing Red Dead Redemption 2 onto PC, speculation surrounding Rockstar’s next project has begun to ramp up. One of the most likely candidates for Rockstar’s next title is a medieval game, set in Europe. The game is said to be a new IP, and lines up with a Rockstar …
Read More »Tony Hawk is working on a new game, according to leaks
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series was one of the highest rated game series of all time. Beginning back in 1999, the Skateboarding franchise went from strength to strength, with the first 4 games in the series averaging a score of 94 on Metacritic. Following the release of HD consoles however, …
Read More »OCUK, Gamesplanet and ASUS ROG team up for big giveaway
We run a lot of competitions ourselves here at KitGuru but every so often, a giveaway elsewhere on the web pops up on our radar that we think our readers would be interested in. This time around, Gamesplanet, OCUK, noblechairs and ASUS ROG have all teamed up, offering up plenty …
Read More »Lian Li announce the Lancool II case
Lian Li has announced an update to its Lancool chassis series. The Lian Li Lancool II is a revised and improved version of the original Lancool One. The new case is available in either black or white and is packed with features to improve the PC building experience. Easy access …
Read More »Xbox Scarlett won’t have VR, says Phil Spencer
Phil Spencer has clarified whether or not the next Xbox will support VR...
Read More »The Pokemon Company is suing Sword and Shield leakers but it needs their identities first
Over the last couple of months, we have seen Epic Games taking legal action against testers who leaked Fortnite Chapter 2 details ahead of launch. Now, The Pokemon Company is taking similar action against those behind the Pokemon Sword and Shield leaks, claiming that they caused irreparable damage to the …
Read More »The EK-Classic In Win 303EK makes custom liquid cooling simple
Ever thought of building your own custom liquid-cooled pc but was put off by the thought of fitting everything into your case? Well EKWB and In Win may have the solution to this problem in the form of a new case with an integrated distribution plate. EK water blocks and …
Read More »Intel and MediaTek partner to bring 5G to the PC
Usually when there is talk of 5G we automatically think of mobile phone handsets; however, Intel and Media Tek are partnering to develop certification and support of 5G modem solutions for the use in next-generation PC systems. The partnership will include a 5G solution specification defined by Intel that will …
Read More »G.Skill expands its DDR4 memory lineup for HEDT platforms
G.Skill has announced its new quad-channel memory kits for HEDT platforms, both Intel X299 and AMD TRX40, with capacities of 64GB DDR4 RAM and 256GB DDR4 RAM. The 256GB memory kits use high-density 32GB modules, maximising the amount of RAM in your system. There is a total of four memory kits …
Read More »Corsair announces its ‘Threadripper Ready’ components
Yesterday, Corsair announced a set of components that have been validated to work in a 3rd Gen AMD Threadripper build, just in time for the new Threadripper processors' release. All of these components were tested and validated to work with the new HEDT CPUs. Readying for the new AMD Threadripper …
Read More »Project xCloud lead says ‘early talks’ for streamed exclusives have begun, Microsoft disagrees
Today we have a bit of an odd story around Project xCloud, which comes at an unfortunate time with Stadia’s launch re-casting doubt on cloud game streaming. So far, Microsoft’s messaging has been that xCloud will be a companion feature to traditional console or PC local gaming and not a …
Read More »Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition announced for Switch
Capcom have been slowly releasing the Devil May Cry series onto the Switch. The first game was ported to the Switch on the 24th of June, with Devil May Cry 2 releasing on the 19th of September. The 3rd game in the series has finally been announced for Nintendo’s hybrid …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 multiplayer plans still early, monetisation is possible but not definite
CD Projekt Red really ramped up the news output on Cyberpunk 2077 this year. So far, we know the main single-player game is coming in April 2020, with expansions and smaller free DLCs planned. Meanwhile, another smaller team is working on a multiplayer spin-off set to arrive after all post-launch …
Read More »Apple removes customer ratings and reviews from online store
For many years now, the Apple Store has had an open ratings and reviews section, similarly to most other online retailers. Over the weekend, that entire section of the website mysteriously vanished with no sign of returning. The reviews section has been removed from all product pages on at least …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 2 is already in development
In the lead up to the release of Final Fantasy VII Remake, Square Enix sat down some of the team’s core developers to give their thoughts on the game. The game’s director, Tetsuya Nomura, provided new details regarding the remake, including the fact that new bosses will feature in the …
Read More »Shigeru Miyamoto wants Mario to be bigger than Mickey Mouse
There’s no denying that when it comes to video games, Mario is the biggest franchise in the industry. That being said, the Italian plumber still pales in comparison to Mickey Mouse, Disney’s mascot and one of the most recognised brands in the world. Speaking on the matter, Mario’s creator Shigeru …
Read More »AMD’s first 3rd Gen Threadripper CPUs have arrived and the 64-core 3990X has been confirmed
It has been just a few weeks since AMD first announced the specs, pricing and availability dates for 3rd Generation Threadripper processors. We've all been waiting keenly for the proper launch day and now, reviews are officially live and retail availability has begun. If the glowing praise coming out for …
Read More »MSI announce the MAG Forge 100 case series
MSI has announced a new series of mid-tower PC cases, the MSI MAG Forge 100 range features mesh front panels, tempered glass side panels and a host of other features to offer a great foundation for many types of system builds. The MSI Forge series takes its name from the …
Read More »Stadia ‘breaks’ its promise of 4K60 – Google responds
Google Stadia has struggled to find any good press recently. Stadia launched with comparatively few games, the service itself was missing many of its promised features, and game technology analysts such as Digital Foundry revealed that many of the games that Google promised would run at 4K60, in fact run …
Read More »AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X & 3970X CPU Review
If you're looking for ultimate high core-count performance, Threadripper 3000 is where you should look
Read More »Intel Core i9-10980XE CPU Review
Priced at $1000 less than its direct predecessor, is Intel's i9-10980XE 18-core processor worth buying - or does AMD have better alternatives?
Read More »Thermaltake unveils the H550 TG ARGB mid-tower chassis
Mid-tower cases are probably the most popular among gamers and enthusiast PC system builders as they offer enough space for components, while not looking too overpowering on a desk or even in the living room entertainment system. Thermaltake already has an impressive range of mid-tower chassis to choose from and …
Read More »EKWB launch D-RGB water block for Asus Dual RTX Evo cards
Over the past few weeks, EK Water Blocks has been adding new D-RGB enabled GPU water blocks and other custom cooling products to its line-up. EKWB has now announced another D-RGB GPU block specifically designed for the Asus Dual RTX EVO series graphics cards. EKWB has been updating its current …
Read More »Darksiders Genesis PC system requirements announced
Earlier this year, a surprise Darksiders spin-off game was announced, offering up more backstory for the horsemen and packaging it up in a classic Diablo-esque top-down action RPG. A game like this shouldn't be too demanding on PC, although the recommended spec is still a tad higher than expected. Darksiders …
Read More »Sony’s cartridge patent is for Sony Toio, a game system for children
A couple of weeks ago, we covered the leak of Sony's patent for what looked like a new game cartridge. Now, we have information to which system this new cartridge is for – Toio. This is a console designed for children and is currently available in Japan only. After the …
Read More »Total app downloads and in-game player counts show Google Stadia’s launch week performance
Stadia hasn't had the best launch but sometimes those controversies don't have as huge an impact on launch-week sales as we would expect. Google hasn't announced the streaming service's earnings yet or mentioned a specific number of engaged users, but some mobile app store analyses gives us a pretty solid …
Read More »Acer unveils new line of Chromebook Enterprise systems
Acer has announced six new enterprise-grade Chromebooks. These machines are part of Google's Chrome Enterprise device list, which means they are completely integrated into Google's cloud. The new devices were designed and engineered to “meet the needs of enterprises and various business sectors”. With the cloud-native tools, 24/7 support and …
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