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In the decade since its release, many have deemed Obsidian Entertainment’s Fallout New Vegas to be one of if not the best entry in the Fallout series. Unfortunately, Bethesda deemed the game a failure due to it missing an arbitrary Metacritic score by a single point. Had this not been …

For day 19 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we are teaming up with Noctua to give away THREE prize bundles! Each bundle comes with a Noctua CPU cooler, a set of fans, thermal paste and wipes to keep your hardware clean. 

In recent weeks, plenty of leaks and rumours have been pointing to a new round of graphics cards from Nvidia. The company is reportedly planning to launch three RTX 40 Super graphics cards in January and now some additional information reveals when we can expect to see the first reviews.  …

Intel has recently unveiled a new technology designed to improve picture quality and performance, much like what DLSS and FSR do. Based on frame extrapolation, the framework is described in a research paper presented at the SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 event in Sydney. The paper (via Wccftech) named “ExtraSS: A Framework …

Sony has been exploring ways to bring in-game help and tips to PlayStation users since the PS5's inception. The console launched with a guide feature that would give players quest-by-quest walkthroughs for supported games. A new patent from Sony reveals a new idea – dynamic difficulty that can be adjusts …

This month, it was confirmed that Embracer Group made the decision to close down Free Radical Design less than three years after reviving the studio to work on a new TimeSplitters game. Now, one of the studio's former developers has shed some light on what the team was working on …

Back in December, the co-founder and face of PlatinumGames, Hideki Kamiya, announced that he had left the studio. Since then, Kamiya has opened up a YouTube channel where he has been rather candid about his current situation. Speaking to IGN, the co-founder has now explained exactly why he departed the …

Last week, we reported on a statement from Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney in which he explained why Fortnite is not available on the Steam Deck. Sweeney has since made his position even clearer, suggesting that Steam’s 30% fees are to blame. In response to a Twitter post discussing the …

It has become commonplace for pretty much any and all live-service titles to crossover with other franchises – be it gaming or otherwise. That said, Fortnite’s collabs tend to be a cut above the rest, especially when it comes to the skins they sell. The latest crossover sees the Teenage …

While the Persona series was a historically a relatively popular JRPG franchise, the 2017 release of Persona 5 put ATLUS on the map in a whole new way. Though the studio has been taking its sweet time with the inevitable Persona 6, the most recent entry has become a successful …

For Day 18 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we've teamed up with Inno3D to give one lucky reader a new GPU upgrade! Our prize today is the Inno3D RTX 4060 Ti iCHILL X3 White graphics card, bringing all the benefits of Nvidia's latest generation features.

The new Zowie XL2546X and XL2586X gaming monitors are different than what's currently on the market. Featuring Fast-TN panels and proprietary DyAc 2 technology, Zowie's new monitors feature a dual-backlight design for crisp motion and precise gameplay and up to 540Hz refresh rates for added smoothness.  One of the most …

For Day 17 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we are teaming up with ENERMAX to give TWO readers a new CPU cooler upgrade! Today, one winner will walk away with an ENERMAX LIQMAXFLO 360 AIO liquid cooler and a REVOLUTION D.F. X 850W PSU. A second winner will be getting an AQUAFUSION ADV 240 White AIO liquid cooler.

MSI and ASRock have increased support for up to 192GB of memory capacity on their AMD-based 600-series motherboards earlier this year. However, that limit is about to be pushed even higher. The companies have recently announced that their motherboards can support even larger memory sizes, up to 256GB for 4 …

AMD has made a significant move by releasing the source code for AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 3 (FSR 3). This technology is available for DirectX 12 and Unreal Engine 5, so developers and enthusiasts can now experiment with and incorporate it into their games and applications. This marks the first …

Zalman recently unveiled their latest PC case, the i6. This new case has an ATX mid-tower form factor and was designed to meet the needs of gamers and PC enthusiasts. The case is spacious and airy, while the front panel has a mesh-style intake, which ensures efficient airflow. The left …

For Day 16 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with Arctic to give TWO lucky readers a CPU cooler upgrade. One winner will get an Arctic Liquid Freezer II 420mm ARGB AIO liquid cooler and another winner will get a Freezer 35 ARGB air cooler! 

Since the release of The Last of Us Part II, Naughty Dog has been working away on an expanded multiplayer game to follow up on The Last of Us: Factions. Unfortunately, after several years of development, the studio has now decided to pull the plug.  In a statement published last …

This time last week, we published an article taking a close look at an Acer-branded liquid cooled RTX 4090 graphics card. Although not available standalone as the GPU can only be purchased as part of the Predator Orion X prebuilt, we took at look at the GPU itself and assessed …

Rumours have been circulating about Nvidia's plans to unveil the next generation of GeForce RTX 40 Super graphics cards in a ‘Special Address' on January 8th at CES 2024. According to sources, the company will reportedly release the first RTX 40 Super cards nine days after the announcement. According to …

Nvidia has reportedly informed its board partners that it will no longer produce new GeForce GTX 16 graphics cards. Sources report that the last orders for the GTX 16 series will be finalised this month, and no further orders will be taken in the first quarter of 2024. According to …

MSI has recently announced the launch of its new Prestige 16 AI series of laptops. Featuring unique AI-based technologies and the new Intel Core Ultra CPUs, the new MSI laptops come in 16-inch and 13-inch models for you to choose from. The lightweight Prestige 16 AI laptops feature the new …

Back in September – ahead of the game’s launch – Insomniac Games shared a bunch of details surrounding the many accessibility options available within Spider-Man 2. At the time, the team revealed that not all features would be available at launch. Now, we know when these are arriving – and …

Ahead of the game’s release, back in September NetherRealm revealed to fans that the then-upcoming Mortal Kombat 1 would not include cross play – at least not at launch. With us now being a few months into the game’s lifecycle NetherRealm has revealed when MK1 will be getting the much-requested feature. …

Late last year we reported that a film adaptation of Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding was in the works – though very few specifics were shared at the time. While the project still remains a relative mystery, Kojima has now announced a surprising partnership. In a press release published to their …

Hideo Kojima and Kojima Productions took a big risk when they chose to develop Death Stranding: A delivery simulator with divisive gameplay and ‘frustrating’ mechanics. Despite this, the game managed to find its audience – and while it may have had a relatively slow start – Death Stranding has now …

For Day 15 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with Cougar to give one lucky reader a bundle of goodies to kickstart your livestream. If you've been looking to get into gaming content creation, then the Cougar Screamer-X Mic, Envision Capture Card and Cyclops 360-degree camera will serve you well. One runner-up will also get a new power supply!

Ubisoft jumped into the racing games market with The Crew all the way back in 2014. Unfortunately, the game relies on an always-online connection, so with Ubisoft set to pull support next year, the game will no longer be accessible.  Ubisoft has announced that the online servers for The Crew …

LG recently unveiled a new addition to their UltraGear series of gaming monitors – the LG 27GR95UM. As far as we know, the monitor will be exclusive to the Chinese market, but we hope to see it (or a similar model) available worldwide soon. This 27-inch 4K Nano IPS display …

OLED technology has been gaining popularity in gaming, primarily for its strong contrast, colour experience, and responsiveness. The Gigabyte Aorus CO49DQ is a perfect example of a monitor aimed at immersive gaming with its massive screen size, which is also useful for productivity.  The Gigabyte Aorus CO49DQ features a 49-inch …