One of the best ways to fully immerse yourself in a flight-sim is by using a joystick or HOTAS set up. Not all games end up supporting these controllers but fortunately for Star Wars fans, the upcoming Squadrons will be supporting these peripherals for enthusiasts – on both PC and …
Read More »Sony will hold another PS5 showcase next week
Despite a few surprise announcements from Microsoft, Sony has stuck to its guns and avoided releasing any PS5-related news this week during the PS VR spotlight event. Next week is a different matter though, as the next PlayStation 5 showcase has been announced and dated. The PlayStation 5 showcase is …
Read More »Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series chips are reportedly split into three binning tiers
The upcoming Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs will reportedly be divided into three tiers, according to their respective quality. The chance of getting a good or a great chip is bigger than getting an “ok” chip, but the probability is expected to increase as the manufacturing process matures. It's known …
Read More »Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti reportedly launching in October
It seems that Nvidia still hasn't shown us everything about the upcoming Ampere graphics cards. A new report suggests that Nvidia will release the RTX 3060Ti right after the RTX 3070, introducing a lower-priced entry point to the RTX 30 series. October is building up to be a very good …
Read More »MSI announces the MAG B550 Torpedo motherboard
MSI is adding a new motherboard to the MAG family of gaming products. The new MAG B550 Torpedo motherboard was “designed to be the best choice in its class” supporting up to an AMD Ryzen 9 3950X thanks to its extended heatsink and 10+2+1 power phase design. Featuring the same …
Read More »Crytek shows off ray-tracing on consoles in Crysis Remastered
A few weeks ago when Crysis Remastered resurfaced, Crytek announced a number of impressive upgrades for the new version of the game, the biggest of which is a software-based ray-tracing solution that can run on non-RTX GPUs and consoles. Crytek has shown off its software-based ray-tracing method before in demos …
Read More »Control: Ultimate Edition controversy sparks up again as free upgrades are given and then revoked
Just a few weeks ago, publisher 505 Games caused controversy when it announced that Control Deluxe Edition and Season Pass owners on console would need to re-purchase the Ultimate Edition in order to gain access to next-gen enhancements when upgrading to Xbox Series X or PS5. At the time, 505 …
Read More »Microsoft is reportedly taking a loss on both the Series X and S
When Microsoft recently revealed the prices for its upcoming Xbox Series X and S consoles, many expressed their surprise at just how relatively cheap the consoles were, with particular note being given to the lower-cost Series S. According to one insider, the console manufacturer has achieved this by taking a …
Read More »Thermaltake TH360 ARGB Sync AIO issue – Consumer Warning
Recently we have received numerous emails and correspondence through our website and via our social media channels asking why our review of the new Thermaltake TH360 ARGB Sync cooler was not published, and why consumers are unable to purchase the cooler when it has been listed at all the big online retailers for some weeks.
Read More »Rainbow Six Siege will run at up to 120 frames per second on next-gen consoles
Last night during Ubisoft Forward, Rainbow Six Siege had a small update, with the publisher announcing that the game will be getting a free upgrade for those upgrading to next-gen consoles. This upgrade won't just bring a graphical boost, but it will also bring a big frame rate boost too. …
Read More »New box art has been revealed for a number of PS5 titles
While physical media is becoming much less prevalent, looking at new video game box art is always a fun exercise – especially for next-gen titles. Amazon has now updated a number of PlayStation 5 game listings with new box art, giving fans another look at these titles, while also possibly …
Read More »Xbox All Access is coming to 12 countries this Holiday
While the upfront cost of a brand new console is often a daunting idea, Microsoft has made the proposition easier through the creation of Xbox All Access, which allows fans to purchase an Xbox console with no upfront costs, instead utilising a system similar to smartphones – paying off the …
Read More »Images of alleged AMD Radeon RX 6000 engineering sample appear online
Images showing an alleged engineering sample of an RDNA2 graphics card have been posted online. It's not known which RDNA2 graphics card this is, but it's quite possibly an engineering sample of one of the upcoming AMD Radeon Navi 2x graphics cards. Spotted by @Avery78 (via VideoCardz) on Bilibili and Chiphell forums, …
Read More »Chronos: Before the Ashes is the prequel to Remnant: From the Ashes
Developed by Gunfire Games and published by THQ Nordic, Chronos: Before the Ashes is the prequel to Remnant From the Ashes. Featuring a unique levelling system and deep combat, each time you die in Chronos, your character will age, creating a unique twist to this Souls-like game. In Chronos: Before …
Read More »Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake is coming in January 2021
Last night during Ubisoft Forward, the publisher officially announced Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, bringing the classic 2003 action game into the modern era. We had already seen some still images of the game thanks to a leak on uPlay yesterday afternoon, but now, we have a …
Read More »No More Heroes 3 delayed to 2021 due to Covid-19 pandemic
No More Heroes 3 is the latest addition to the list of games delayed because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Initially scheduled to release before the year ends, No More Heroes III is now slated to release in 2021. As announced by Goichi “Suda51” Suda, the creator of the No More Heroes …
Read More »Where the Water Tastes Like Wine is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, the Epic Games Store offers a number of free titles to those with an Epic Games account. Replacing last week’s offering of Into the Breach is the narrative-driven adventure title ‘Where the Water Tastes Like Wine’ as well as the rail network simulation title ‘Railway Empire’. Both titles …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 3080 Founders Edition Unboxing!
Today we can share an unboxing of the new RTX 3080 Founders Edition... and stay tuned for the review coming very soon!
Read More »Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake leaks ahead of Ubisoft Forward
Ubisoft Forward is just a few hours away from taking place, but leaks appear to be spoiling some of the surprises. We have already heard rumours that a Prince of Persia remake is due to be announced but now thanks to Ubisoft's own uPlay launcher, the game has been confirmed. …
Read More »iiyama releases the G-Master GB3266QSU-B1 144Hz curved gaming monitor
The new iiyama G-Master GB3266QSU-B1 is a 32-inch curved gaming monitor that allows you to fully “immerse yourself” in your favourite games. The high refresh rate, fast response time and the QHD resolution make the G-Master GB3266QSU-B1 a monitor worth considering if you plan to use it for both gaming and other …
Read More »Cryorig returns with R5 CPU cooler and Crona 120 ARGB fans
It has been a while since we last had an update from Cryorig, but that changes today. This week, Cryorig is launching its R5 CPU cooler, complete with a new mounting design and dual 120mm fans with high air pressure. With the launch of the new R5 CPU cooler, Cryorig is …
Read More »Dolby Vision is coming to Xbox Series S/X games in 2021
While HDR represented a major enhancement in colours and visuals, allowing for much more impressive experiences, the format has been fragmented into competing implementations. Of these, Dolby Vision is commonly regarded as being the best. It is therefore a welcome surprise to see that the next-generation Xbox consoles will not …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 3080 performance shown via leaked benchmark tests
A video posted on the Bilibili TecLab channel shows an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 going through multiple performance tests. The leakers behind the video stated that they own an RTX 3080 and the respective driver (456.16) that has been given to press members for review purposes. The video was taken …
Read More »Epic Games’ CEO responds to Apple’s lawsuit
Yesterday we reported that Apple had counter-sued Epic Games, claiming that the Fortnite creator had stolen from the company through the implementation of its own payment system which circumvented Apple’s own. Now, Epic Games’ CEO, Tim Sweeney has commented on the lawsuit, claiming that the iPhone creator has “lost all …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will run at native 4K 60fps on Xbox Series X
The Assassin’s Creed games have long been known to be taxing on console hardware. The open-world stealth action titles have historically run at 30fps on consoles, with that number dipping even further on occasion. It appears as though this limitation may finally be removed with the upcoming generation of consoles, …
Read More »be quiet! is giving away a brand new Dark Power Pro 12 1500W Titanium PSU!
As most of our regular readers will know, we love running our own giveaways here at KitGuru but occasionally, there is a competition happening elsewhere on the web that we think you should all know about. This week, we are shining a spotlight on the be quiet! Dark Power Pro …
Read More »SEGA will celebrate Sonic’s 30th anniversary in 2021 with new games
Sonic the Hedgehog is one of the most iconic characters in video games. That being said, the blue blur has had a tumultuous life, critically speaking. Since the release of Sonic Forces in 2017 however, SEGA claimed to be making an active effort to produce higher quality titles, with the …
Read More »Prices for Xbox’s upcoming SSD expansion cards have leaked
One of the main evolutions in technology coming to the upcoming generation of consoles is the implementation of SSDs over mechanical harddrives. While Sony’s SSD will offer a more standardised size (despite being custom made) allowing for relatively easy expansion, Microsoft has announced that its SSDs will arrive in proprietary …
Read More »EA Play to be bundled with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass PC
Microsoft is continuing to pile on value to its Xbox Game Pass service. Recently, the company announced that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers would also get to access their games through xCloud at no additional cost. Now, Microsoft is also partnering up with EA, bringing the EA Play library of …
Read More »Xbox Series X pre-orders go live this month, console launches November 10th
After months of waiting and plenty of speculation, Microsoft has officially announced pre-order dates and pricing for both the Xbox Series X and the Xbox Series S – the company's two next-generation consoles. The announcements started to trickle out slowly yesterday morning when Microsoft officially confirmed the Xbox Series S …
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