For months now, we have heard rumours about AMD experimenting with dual 3D V-Cache designs for a new CPU. Now, AMD has quietly announced exactly that, with the new Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition CPU being the first chip to combine two stacks of 3D V-Cache across two CCDs. 

Last year, Metacritic's publisher rankings revealed SEGA to be the most successful game publisher in 2024 thanks to highly praised releases like Persona 3 Reload and Metaphor: ReFantazio. Now, the rankings for 2025 have been released, with another Japanese publisher, Square Enix, topping the ranking.

Sony is shutting down yet another one of its game development studios. Since making a number of acquisitions between 2019 and 2023, Sony has been slowly winding back on its investments. The latest casaulty is actually a new studio that formed just last year - Dark Outlaw Games.

Forza Horizon 6 is less than two months away, and Playground Games has now revealed full PC system requirements for the game. As with Forza Horizon 5, there are multiple spec tiers, ranging from minimum through to an “Extreme RT” configuration for high-end hardware.

Last year, IO Interactive surprised us all with a new Hitman elusive target mission featuring legendary martial artist and film star, Bruce Lee. If you missed out on this mission last year then we have good news for you - it is back and available to play for free for a limited time.

Razer has introduced the 2026 refresh of the Blade 16, retaining the same ultra‑thin chassis as previous models while upgrading the internal hardware with Intel’s latest processors, faster memory and new connectivity options.

The latest Nvidia Game Ready graphics driver has arrived, bringing with it a few fixes and improvements. On top of that, Nvidia is also announcing a new round of DLSS supported games this week, including confirmation that Forza Horizon 6 will utilise DLSS 4.

Intel has introduced its latest commercial client portfolio, led by the new Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors and a pair of professional‑grade Arc Pro GPUs. The lineup targets business laptops, desktops and workstations, with a focus on efficiency, security and as you would expect in 2026, AI‑accelerated workloads.

A good power supply is the heart of any PC. Typically for a budget build, you will want one with at least an 80Plus Bronze efficiency rating. GameMax is introducing its latest line of affordable bronze-rated PSUs this week, which are fully compliant with the ATX 3.1 specification.

AMD and Hammer Distribution are promoting a CPU‑first approach to AI infrastructure in the UK, arguing that power constraints are now the primary barrier to deployment. The companies say grid connection delays have become the biggest blocker to new data‑centre capacity, with recent Ofgem and National Energy System Operator (NESO) …

CyberPowerPC is setting itself up to be an all-encompassing hub of gaming hardware. We already know their custom gaming PCs well, but now, they are also adding consoles to the mix, including PC handhelds like the MSI Claw, and traditional living room consoles like the PlayStation 5. 

Back in 2023, Epic Games had to undergo massive cuts, reducing headcount by around 870 employees due to financial constraints. Now in 2026, Epic Games has found itself in a similar position once again. This time, Epic is letting go of over 1000 employees.

Earlier this week, Intel rolled out new Core Ultra 200S Plus series processors. We've already reviewed them here at KitGuru, finding that they offer compelling performance for the price tag. Now, G.Skill is confirming that its overclocked XMP 3.0 DDR5 memory kits are validated to support the new desktop CPUs.

Razer expands its competitive gaming line-up this week with two new peripherals, the Viper V4 Pro wireless mouse and the new Gigantus V2 Pro series mouse mats. The mouse mats are particularly interesting, as they come in five different surface options, providing varying levels of friction depending on user preference.

MSI gave us a slew of new hardware deals earlier this month as part of its Spring Sale. Now this week, the company is kicking off its Gaming Week promotion, slashing prices across a range of GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards, targeting everything from high-end 4K GPUs to more affordable models that target 1440p and 1080p gaming.

GAMDIAS has introduced the ATLAS M5 series, a new line of mid‑tower PC cases designed to offer wider component visibility and improved airflow. The range includes two models, the ATLAS M5 and the ATLAS M5 CG, with the latter being distinguished by a single-piece curved tempered glass panel.

In recent years, Mojang has been hard at work on expanding Minecraft beyond the main game through multiple spin-offs. Over the weekend during Minecraft Live 2026, the next big spin-off title was announced, and it's a sequel to one of the best spin-offs so far. 

Over the years, CD Projekt Red has dabbled in tabletop gaming from time to time. Following the success of a licensed Witcher board game, CD Projekt Red surprised fans this month with the announcement of an official Cyberpunk Trading Card game. Initially seeking $100,000 in crowd funding, the game has surpassed expectations, raising over $12 million so far.

The original Nintendo Switch had a fantastic first year on the market, primarily driven by major exclusive games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey. As it turns out, the Nintendo Switch 2 is on an even more impressive run, with sales up by around 45% compared to the original console during the same time period. 

Techland continues to bring major updates to Dying Light: The Beast. While we are still awaiting an official press release, IGN has reported that Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land is on the way, a new edition of the game that includes all previous DLC, alongside new content for a new, lower price.

Square Enix has often made efforts to experiment with major new technologies. Back when cloud computing was all the rage, Square Enix announced several major projects utilising it. The same thing happened when NFTs and blockchain technologies had a brief stint in the limelight. Now for 2026, Square Enix is focused on AI. 

Microsoft had its first Xbox showcase of the year back in January, giving us new looks at upcoming games like Fable and Forza Horizon 6. Now, the next showcase has been pencilled in, and it is happening later this week.  Notably, this next Xbox games showcase will be the first …

At this point, CD Projekt Red has firmly established itself as a multi-IP studio, with both The Witcher and Cyberpunk garnering huge amounts of money. However, CDPR is also hard at work on establishing a third pillar for its gaming efforts, the mysterious Project Hadar.

Crystal Dynamics has gone through multiple rounds of layoffs over the past year. Unfortunately, the Tomb Raider studio is still struggling and as a result, another round of layoffs is now taking place. 

Towards the end of last year, leaks revealed that Ubisoft and Netflix were finally moving forward with their Assassin's Creed TV series, with plans to set the show in Ancient Rome, a long-requested time period from fans of the games. Now, Ubisoft and Netflix have made it official and announced …

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 has enjoyed a positive reception overall, but its latest DLC sparked immediate backlash. The Chapter Voice Pack, released this week for around $5, was criticised for offering minimal content and inconsistent implementation. Focus Entertainment has now reversed course, making the DLC free and issuing refunds to …

Crimson Desert launches today with full support for AMD’s latest FidelityFX Super Resolution technologies, giving players access to FSR 4.1 Upscaling, FSR Ray Regeneration and FSR Frame Generation from day one.

Thermal Grizzly has expanded its cooling lineup with two new CPU water blocks, the AM5 Mycro Pro RGB and the Intel 1851 Mycro Pro RGB, both built around the company’s ultra‑fine 0.2mm microfin cold‑plate design.

Since January, Ubisoft has been making cuts across the board and cancelling projects. The latest casualty is the publisher's Red Storm Entertainment studio, which is now reportedly laying off all of its game development talent.

ARCTIC has launched the Senza AI 370, a fully fanless under‑desk PC built around Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite and certified as a Copilot+ PC. The system targets silent productivity and local AI workloads, offering a sizeable performance jump over the previous Senza model while maintaining zero‑noise operation through a large passive aluminium heatsink and heatpipe assembly.