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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 …

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 …

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.

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.  …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Back in June, CD Projekt Red held the first ‘Night City Wire’ stream, bringing new gameplay footage, trailers and other announcements for Cyberpunk 2077. It didn't take long for episode 2 to arrive in August, giving us a look at the different Lifepaths and weapons in the game. Now, Episode …

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 …

While the Definitive Edition remasters for Mafia 2 and 3 were somewhat disappointing, there are still high hopes for Mafia: Definitive Edition- a more comprehensive remake of the original game. We are just a couple of weeks away from the game's launch on PC, which means it is time to …

GeForce Now is getting a nice boost this week. Not only is the Nvidia Ansel screenshotting tool now available via the cloud, but ten more games are also being added to the growing library, including one previously removed game.  Starting off, GeForce Now across all platforms now supports Ansel for …

Xbox Game Pass for PC has been in beta ever since it first launched last year. Due to this beta period, the service was also available with a lower ‘introductory' monthly price. As of the end of September, Xbox Game Pass for PC will no longer be considered as ‘in …

Skull and Bones has been floating around internally at Ubisoft for most of this current console generation, the title even came close to releasing at least a couple of times. It has been a while since the last update on the game, but that changes today with a new note …

Today we can share an unboxing of the new RTX 3080 Founders Edition... and stay tuned for the review coming very soon!

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.  …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

AMD has a big October ahead with two events planned - one to launch Zen 3 Ryzen desktop processors and another to officially launch the next-generation of Radeon graphics cards.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …