Earlier this week, we learned that Xbox is planning to shut down three of its game development studios – Compulsion Games, Ninja Theory and Double Fine. Now just days later, it appears that companies under the Bethesda / Zenimax umbrella are also being targeted.

According to George Broussard, a long-time game developer and co-founder of 3D Realms and Apogee, he has heard through friends that “layoffs at Zenimax have begun”, adding the cuts “may be much deeper than you expect”.

Zenimax has already been hit by layoffs and game cancellations a couple of times since joining Microsoft. At this point, it seems that any studio that isn't working on a current large IP, like The Elder Scrolls or Fallout, is now at risk.

Insider Gaming has reported that Arkane Lyon may also be at risk of closure but no final decision has been made yet. Arkane Lyon is currently working on a high-budget Marvel game, which new Microsoft bosses may not be too happy with, as licensing fees will limit the profit potential.

KitGuru Says: When Phil Spencer first started buying up studios for Xbox in 2018, the aim was to provide variety and projects of different budgets and scopes. Unfortunately, that goal has changed since spending all of that money on Activision Blizzard. 

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At Computex last week, we caught up with Enermax to see their fresh line-up of cooling hardware, including their first pumpless AIO, along with new PC and workstation cases and power supplies.

Watch via YouTube below:

Timestamps:
00:00 Pump Free AIO cooler
01:24 Power Supplies
02:04 Enclave Chassis
02:31 PFii 120 Fans
02:52 Mariner Series of AIO
03:36 SuperX Digital Power partnership

We saw one other pumpless AIO unit at Computex this week over in the Noctua booth. Enermax is doing something similar with the PFA (Pump Free AIO) prototype. With this cooler, you get a two-phase, vapor chamber cooling design, where vapor is channeled up to the radiator to condense, before liquid travels back down another channel towards the CPU block. The idea here would be to eliminate noise, as well as eliminate potential long-term failure issues with mechanical parts like a pump. This tech isn't ready to hit the market just yet, but it will be interesting to see further developments.

For high-power workstations, the Mariner WST‑360E and WST‑360P coolers offer full‑coverage for HEDT processors, targeting up to 650W TDP and 800W TDP respectively. Enermax is also expanding its fan portfolio with the PF‑II 120, a 28mm‑thick aluminium‑frame model using LCP blades and a three‑phase motor for high‑speed stability.

The MaxTytan II 1650W ATX 3.1 PSU refreshes Enermax’s flagship line with Titanium‑grade efficiency, dual native 12V‑2×6 connectors and support for 235% power excursions, all backed by a 13‑year warranty.

On the chassis side, we have the new Enclave ATX and K9M Micro‑ATX cases. Both are built around panoramic tempered‑glass layouts that emphasise hardware visibility and modern cable‑management expectations. The Enclave ATX is the larger model, supporting up to three 360mm radiators simultaneously and shipping with seven pre‑installed ARGB PWM fans and an integrated lighting controller. The K9M is a more compact option for those building a Micro-ATX system.

KitGuru Says: What did you think of Enermax's Computex lineup this year?

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Enermax has announced the launch of its MaxTytan II 1650W ATX 3.1 Titanium PSU. This new flagship unit builds on the series' focus on efficiency and stability while introducing modern industry standards, dual native 12V-2×6 connectors, and an industry-leading 13-year warranty.

The power supply features 80 Plus Titanium certification and full compliance with Intel's latest ATX 3.1 specification. Enermax states that the unit includes dual native 12V-2×6 connectors, each capable of delivering up to 600W directly to next-generation graphics cards. Reliability is reinforced by 100% Japanese capacitors, which enable the PSU to handle power excursions up to 235% and protect against transient spikes.

As you would expect from a flagship power supply, this unit is fully modular and it does have a Zero-RPM mode to keep noise levels to a minimum at low to moderate workloads.

With 1650W of capacity, the new MaxTytan II is well suited towards ultra high-end gaming builds, as well as powerful workstations. It is all backed by a lengthy 13-year warranty too.

KitGuru says: Typically in the tech world, we see painfully short warranty windows. That is not the case with Enermax and this new power supply. 

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MSI is looking to eat up a slice of the Apple market with its new Pro Max series systems, spanning across desktops, all-in-one PCs and even OLED monitors. 

The desktop lineup starts with the Pro Max 80 series, using a compact chassis with support for discrete Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics. Connectivity includes up to nine USB‑A ports and one USB‑C port, while security features cover BIOS‑level USB control, a padlock loop, Kensington lock support and even a chassis intrusion sensor.

For integrated systems, MSI is preparing the Pro Max 24 and Pro Max 27 All‑in‑One PCs, available in black or white and powered by AMD Ryzen 200 Series processors. Both models use a 120Hz display, but buyers can pay extra to upgrade this to a touchscreen panel. Other features include a 5MP pop‑up webcam, built‑in speakers and a stand offering height, tilt, pivot and swivel adjustment.

MSI is also expanding its monitor lineup with the Pro Max QD‑OLED series, available in 27‑inch and 34‑inch ultrawide sizes. Both monitors are Pantone Validated, use MSI's DarkArmor film to deepen black levels, include dual USB‑C ports with 98W and 15W power delivery and support KVM. MSI also has a companion app, M-Mate, available on macOS to control the OSD settings.

Finally, MSI has also announced the Pro Max 271QPHW E14, a non‑OLED model using a circular‑polarised panel designed to reduce eye strain. It offers a 144Hz refresh rate, Delta E ≤2 colour accuracy, a 65W USB‑C connection and an integrated KVM switch.

KitGuru says: What do you think of the MSI Pro Max line-up? 

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MSI has given its family of AMD 800-series motherboards an overhaul with a series of feature changes, named MAX. Some of these changes are cosmetic while others, such as the upgrade to the BIOS chip, offer support for future generations of AMD CPUs through Zen 6 and onwards to Zen 7.

Timestamps
00:00 Start
00:59 Max Series Overview
03:22 MPG X870E Carbon MAX WiFi
04:22 MEG X870E Ace MAX
06:00 MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk MAX WiFi PZ
07:06 MAG B850 Tomahawk MAX WiFi / II / MAG B850 Tomahawk WiFi
08:56 MAG B850 Gaming Plus MAX WiFi
10:40 Leo’s Thoughts

In our video we walk you through the changes that MSI has made with its MAX updates and in some instances, such as the MPG Carbon MAX WiFi, the updates are small but welcome. Other boards are entirely new models and this means the MEG X870E Ace MAX has arrived with the MAX features in place from day one.

The most impressive showcase for MSI MAX is the budget MAG B850 Gaming Plus MAX WiFi which gains the hardware updates and also receives a visual overhaul. The original B850 Gaming Plus looked a bit messy while the new MAX is clean and smart.

Closing Thoughts

MSI could have chosen to quietly update existing 800-series motherboards with new features such as a larger BIOS chip and the addition of an Overclocking engine, without any need for a series named MAX. In practice we doubt that would have worked well as AMD continues to bring out new CPUs for Socket AM5 which inevitably brings updates to BIOS files.

We are confident that certain models such as the original MPG X870E Carbon WiFi and MAG B850 Tomahawk WiFi will quietly disappear when stocks are sold. Other models – we're looking at you MAG X870E Tomahawk MAX WiFi PZ and MEG X870E Ace MAX – will doubtless have a long future through 2027 and perhaps into 2028.

KitGuru says: AMD's long term support for Socket AM5 is very welcome but it clearly gives motherboard manufacturers a significant headache, and MAX is the solution to that particular problem.

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Known best for developing the Just Cause series, Avalanche Studios have retreated into the shadows for the past few years, with their next big thing – the open world co-op ‘Contraband’ – being unceremoniously cancelled last year. It seems the team have gotten back on their horses, with job listings revealing Avalanche to be working on “an unannounced AAA project.”

As discovered by the publication Insider-Gaming, a new job listing posted by Avalanche Studios appears to indicate that the team are currently working on a new project in the wake of Contraband’s cancellation last year.

Searching for a new ‘Senior Technical Designer’ the job listing include a number of early details on what the project might be, stating:

“You will play a vital role in the development of an unannounced AAA project,” adding that it’ll require knowledge in “scripting events, experiences, and systems in open-worlds.”

Nothing else is currently known about the project aside from the fact that it is an unannounced AAA project and that it will be open-world in nature.

As mentioned, Avalanche are known best for creating the Just Cause franchise – a series of chaotic and fun open world sandbox-like shooters. That said, the team have worked on all sorts over the years, including developing 2019’s RAGE 2; 2015’s Mad Max and ‘theHunter' series.

It will be interesting to see whether the team opt to create a new entry in any of these franchises, or if it will be something entirely different. We will have to wait and find out.

KitGuru says: What do you think of this job listing? Would you like to see the team make Just Cause 5, or has that ship already sailed? Let us know your thoughts down below.

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Attack Shark has launched the X11 Ultra, a flagship gaming mouse constructed with an injection-moulded carbon fibre body. The release coincides with the brand's second-anniversary sale, beginning on its official website on April 15th.

An upgraded version of the X11 series, the X11 Ultra mouse uses the Nordic 54L15 chipset and includes a dedicated 8KHz receiver and a C06ULTRA 8000Hz LED cable. The included 8KHz receiver is designed in a shark-fin shape and features integrated LED indicators that display real-time status for polling rate, battery level, and wireless signal strength. The carbon fibre-textured mouse features a PAW3950MAX sensor, double-layered mouse feet, 24K gold-plated side buttons, and a matching gold-plated scroll wheel.

As for the brand's anniversary campaign, it runs from April 15th to April 27th and features sitewide discounts of up to 60%. The X11 Ultra (available in red, purple, and black) is included in the promotion with a 15% discount, bringing the starting price to £89.36/$93.49. Other products featured in the sale include the X3, X11, and R11 ULTRA mice, as well as the X68 mechanical keyboard.

Attack Shark is offering bundle discounts that include a complimentary CM02 mousepad. Purchases made specifically on April 18th will include an anniversary gift. The promotion also involves four rounds of social media giveaways and exclusive discount codes distributed through the brand's Discord community.

KitGuru says: Compared to other carbon-fibre mice, this one stands out with various colour options and a different pattern. Also, if you were planning on getting something from Attack Shark, you might be better off waiting for the sale that's just right around the corner.

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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.

While cheap with prices starting at just $49.99, these PSUs are not modular, so you will have to deal with hiding away some extra or unnecessary cables. If you are running a current-gen RTX graphics card, then you'll also want to opt for a 750W or 850W model, as these are the only ones featuring native 12V‑2×6 connectors. Internally, all of the new MAX PB PSUs use 100% Japanese capacitors from Rubycon, Nippon‑Chemicon and Nichicon, alongside pure copper output cables to improve conductivity and reduce power loss under sustained load.

Cooling is handled by a hydraulic‑bearing fan rated for 40,000 hours at 40°C, with smart temperature control to keep noise levels low. The MAX PB PSUs also include eight hardware protection features, including over‑power protection, under‑voltage protection, over‑temperature protection, over‑current protection, short‑circuit protection, no‑load protection, surge and inrush protection, and over‑voltage protection.

The GAMEMAX MAX PB‑Series will be available soon, with prices starting at $46.99 for the 550W model, rising to $49.99 for the 650W, $59.99 for the 750W, and $64.99 for the 850W. All models are backed by a 3-year warranty.

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KitGuru Says: How much do you typically spend on a power supply when pricing up a new PC build?

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Apple has launched a major update across its Mac lineup, introducing the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips alongside refreshed MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models. The new processors bring Apple’s Fusion Architecture, higher CPU and GPU performance, and expanded on‑device AI capabilities.

The M5 Pro and M5 Max are built from two 3nm dies connected into a single SoC, enabling higher bandwidth and more parallel compute. Both chips feature an 18‑core CPU with six ‘super cores' and twelve performance cores, which Apple says deliver up to 30% faster performance in professional workflows. GPU configurations scale up to 40 cores, each with a Neural Accelerator, resulting in more than 4x the peak GPU compute for AI compared to the previous generation.

These chips power the updated 14‑inch and 16‑inch MacBook Pro models, which retain the same design but gain faster SSDs, Wi‑Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 via Apple’s N1 wireless chip, and higher base storage. The 14‑inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Pro starts at $2,199, while the 16‑inch version starts at $2,699. Configurations with the M5 Max begin at $3,599 (14‑inch) and $3,899 (16‑inch).

Apple also introduced the new MacBook Air with M5, available in 13‑inch and 15‑inch sizes. The M5 chip features a 10‑core CPU and up to a 10‑core GPU, with each GPU core also including a Neural Accelerator for AI workloads. The MacBook Air now starts at 512GB of storage, replacing the old 256GB baseline. The newer model can be upgraded to up to 4TB of storage and it also gains the new N1 wireless chip, providing support for WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 6. Pricing starts at $1,099 for the 13‑inch model and $1,299 for the 15‑inch model.

KitGuru Says: Are you thinking of getting a new-gen MacBook this year?

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