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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »Hideo Kojima wants to make ‘the scariest horror game’
Hideo Kojima has only just finished Death Stranding but it looks like he is keen to get on with a new game as soon as possible. Prior to leaving Konami, Kojima was working on a brand new Silent Hills game, which had a hugely beloved demo called PT. Kojima can't …
Read More »GPU market sustains growth in Q3, discrete GPUs now in over 32% of PCs
While Intel is set to become the world's highest-selling chipmaker once again this year, other areas of the hardware market are also doing very well in 2019. Over the course of the year, the GPU market has begun to rise, with discrete graphics cards in particular now found in 32.1% …
Read More »Intel expected to be the world’s biggest chipmaker once again as Samsung declines
Back in 2018, Samsung managed to break Intel's 25-year long streak as the largest chipmaker in the world. Intel had been holding the title since the early 90s, but a boom in NAND and DRAM demand led to significant growth for Samsung, putting it over the top in 2017 and …
Read More »Star Citizen is getting a bunch of tech improvements, new gameplay mechanics and a new PvP mode
Star Citizen's annual convention kicked off this weekend and as usual, Cloud Imperium Games had a ton of exciting announcements lined up for the occasion. Optimisation and tech changes are coming to further improve the game, which will aid in the release of new story missions, a new game mode, …
Read More »Rumour: RTX 2080 Ti SUPER with faster memory and more CUDA cores could be on the way
Over the last six months or so, Nvidia has been rolling out the ‘SUPER' series of graphics cards, offering some improvements over the original RTX 20-series GPUs and even the GTX 16-series. Currently, the RTX SUPER series tops out at the RTX 2080 Super, but rumours about an RTX 2080 …
Read More »Google denies Chromecast Ultra overheating reports
Google Stadia has officially launched for early adopters and as anticipated, there have been a number of reported problems along the way. This time around, a small number of users have begun reporting overheating issues when streaming Stadia via the Chromecast Ultra- although Google isn’t convinced that it is a …
Read More »The Outer Worlds patch fixes progression bugs and other issues
Obsidian has created some great RPGs over the years but they’ve not always launched without issues. Fortunately, patches have been swift for The Outer Worlds, with the latest update fixing a late game crashing bug, UI issues and a few other problems. Patch 1.1.1.0 for The Outer Worlds began rolling …
Read More »343 Industries talks variable frame rate, aim assist and mouse input fixes ahead of Halo: Reach PC launch
After some extensive testing and plenty of patience, Halo: Reach will officially launch on PC on the 3rd of December. The release date was a little surprising, as issues with variable frame rates and mouse input popped up over the last public test phase. Fortunately, 343 Industries has addressed this, …
Read More »Patreon exclusive: Win an ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 headset / Carry Gaming Mouse! (closed)
We are back with another giveaway for our Patreon supporters! This time, we are giving away the ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 headset and an ASUS ROG Strix Carry Gaming Mouse.
Read More »Source 2 SDK and mod tools to release alongside Half-Life: Alyx
This has been a huge week for PC gaming news. As we all know at this point, Valve is returning to the Half-Life series with a brand new, full-length entry built for virtual reality. As huge as a new Half-Life game is, much of Valve’s legacy has been built on …
Read More »Netflix teases more Witcher story details with episode titles, logos and descriptions
The Witcher is less than a month away from landing on Netflix and while we’ve seen plenty thanks to last month’s trailer, Netflix is teasing us with more details. This time around, episode titles, descriptions and logos have been released and if you piece the clues together, you get a …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite appears to be on the way
It looks like Samsung may have one more launch up its sleeve before the end of the year, with new rumours pointing towards a Galaxy S10 Lite. We have rumoured hardware specs for the device already and now thanks to a recent FCC filing, we know that the phone does …
Read More »Microsoft granted license to sell software to Huawei once again
Earlier this year as the trade war between the US and China continued to escalate, many US companies were barred from trading with Huawei. Over the last couple of months, US companies have slowly been granted licenses to sell to the China-based device maker once again, with Microsoft now being …
Read More »Star Citizen’s latest ‘Free Fly’ event kicks off on Sunday
It has been a few months since Star Citizen last had a ‘free fly’ week, with the previous one arriving over the Summer. Now, to celebrate this year's CitizenCon event, Star Citizen will be free to play again, starting on the 24th of November through to the 5th of December. …
Read More »Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 20GB update begins rolling out
If you were planning on playing Modern Warfare over the weekend, then you may want to load up Battle.net or your console of choice a little early as today's game update is a big one. The new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare patch has begun rolling out today, weighing in …
Read More »Amazon reportedly set to announce its own cloud gaming platform in 2020
For years now, Amazon has housed several game studios and has reportedly been working on a game streaming service of its own. As one of the top three cloud server providers in the world, it is in a unique position to compete with the likes of Google and Microsoft in …
Read More »Half-Life: Alyx minimum PC system requirements revealed
While most VR headsets typically list a GTX 970 or RX 480 for minimum system requirements, there are more demanding games around that call for beefier hardware. Half-Life: Alyx will be joining those ranks, although the game should still be relatively accessible. Half-Life: Alyx debuted last night with a fantastic …
Read More »Half-Life: Alyx debuts with an incredible gameplay trailer
For the first time in twelve years, Valve is releasing a Half-Life game. Some leaks earlier in the week caused Valve to confirm Half-Life: Alyx a little earlier than planned but today, just as scheduled, the first trailer dropped, giving us our first look at Valve's flagship VR game. Valve …
Read More »Corsair iCUE comes to macOS
Corsair has been one of the industry leaders for several years now when it comes to RGB lighting and peripheral software settings. The iCUE software has been a big part of that and now, macOS users can access those advantages too. Today, Corsair launched the macOS version of iCUE with …
Read More »Intel addresses 14nm CPU supply struggles
Over the last few months, there has been plenty of talk surrounding Intel's CPU shipment troubles, with 14nm processors hitting a supply issue. As part of an update to customers today, Intel has acknowledged the issue and is promising to improve supply-demand balance. In a letter published this week, Intel …
Read More »Updated: Stadia Pro subscribers might lose access to games purchased with discount
Update: Following plenty of questioning, Google has clarified the situation with a follow up tweet, confirming that it won't be revoking access to games purchased on discount after unsubscribing to Stadia Pro. You can see the full tweet below: Hi! To clarify, free games claimed with your Pro subscription will …
Read More »ASUS ROG Strix Go 2.4 boasts 25 hour battery life and AI-powered noise cancellation
ASUS is looking to stand out from the crowd with its new gaming headset. The ROG Strix Go 2.4 is the world's first gaming headset with a 2.4GHz USB-C dongle for an ultra-stable wireless connection across PC and consoles. It also boasts a high capacity battery and AI-powered noise cancellation …
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