Meta is one of a number of companies chasing the AI dream, spending billions buying up the world memory supply for datacentres and creating major shortages and pricing issues in the consumer electronics segment. Now, Meta is using that very excuse to raise prices for its Quest VR headsets. 

The Meta Quest 3 and 3S VR headsets will be getting price hikes starting next week. The Quest 3 512GB, which launched at $499, will now cost $599, while the Quest 3S 128GB and 256GB models each get a $50 price bump.

Here in the UK, that equates to a £550 price tag for the Quest 3, a £410 price tag for the Quest 3S 256GB and a £320 price tag for the 128GB model.

Unfortunately, this isn't the first time we've seen Quest VR headsets increasing in price. Back in 2022, on the back of the COVID-19 pandemic, Meta also raised prices for the Quest 2 headsets by £100, blaming manufacturing and shipping costs.

KitGuru Says: Just over ten years ago, the Oculus Rift debuted with a £500 price tag, now a decade later, the technology has improved but prices are higher than ever and there is still a distinct lack of AAA developer interest in the VR space. 

Recently we learned through a leaked internal memo that the new leadership at Xbox now believes Game Pass to be too expensive, tasking the team with exploring ideas for new tiers and other ways to make pricing more flexible. One of the ideas already floating around is a new Game Pass tier that only includes access to first-party Xbox titles. 

Sources speaking with The Verge claim that newly appointed Xbox head, Asha Sharma, is now looking closely at Game Pass and re-examining the model, presumably in response to lower growth following last year's massive price hikes. One option currently under consideration is a new tier, cheaper than Game Pass Ultimate, that offers access to the library of Xbox first-party titles. Currently, in order to access the Xbox first-party library on Game Pass, you either need to wait a year after release for new games to come to Game Pass Premium, or you need to pay extra for Game Pass Ultimate to obtain day-one access.

Microsoft is also apparently exploring subscription bundles with third-party services. Recently, a Netflix executive did confirm this, saying that Microsoft had discussed the idea with them previously.

While initially, bringing Call of Duty to Game Pass was a big reason for Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the company is now also reconsidering and may keep future COD titles off of Game Pass Ultimate in an effort to reduce costs.

KitGuru Says: Last year's Game Pass shake-up and price hike seemed like a mistake at the time and now, all signs are pointing towards Microsoft itself coming to the same realisation. 

We've been hearing about the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake for years now. It seems that Ubisoft is nearing a full release, with new leaks pointing towards a July launch date. 

According to Insider Gaming, Ubisoft has delayed the reveal of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced to next week. At that time, Ubisoft will hold a 30-minute presentation showcasing the game, alongside a July 9th release date.

Fans of the classic Assassin's Creed games will also be glad to hear that Ubisoft has opted to not reform Black Flag as an RPG, keeping it as a character-driven action game.

The Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake has been in development for several years already and has been mentioned in leaks numerous times. The original game has been a fan favourite amongst Assassin's Creed players since its launch in 2013, offering a pirate-themed adventure, complete with sailing, ocean battles, collectibles and the usual assassination target missions.

KitGuru Says: Are you looking forward to the Black Flag remake? 

Just as promised, this evening 4A Games officially revealed the next mainline game in the Metro series. Metro 2039 is scheduled to release ‘this Winter', so any potential delay would likely push the game into 2027.

Metro 2039 is a handcrafted, story-driven shooter campaign in which players take on the role of a new character, The Stranger, who is forced to go back down into the Metro tunnels and face horrors they had hoped to leave in the past.

In Metro 2039, the underground factions are unified under one banner – the Novoreich, led by a new Fuhrer: the legendary Spartan, Hunter. The Fuhrer promises salvation and a new life for the people on the surface but in reality, communities remain trapped deep within the Metro, flooded by propaganda and misinformation, suffering under his authoritarian regime.

As ‘The Stranger', players will be taken on a harrowing journey back into the underground tunnels, facing mutants and human enemies alike. Our new protagonist will also be fully voiced as 4A Games looks to lean more into immersion and storytelling.

Metro 2039 will come to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S when it arrives. There is no exact release date yet but for now, it is expected in Winter 2026.

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KitGuru Says: Are you looking forward to the return of Metro?

In the latest episode of the official Xbox podcast, Xbox Game Studios head, Matt Booty, shared fresh details on the ‘tech sharing' culture it has built across its studios. At this point, most of the Xbox Game Studios are helping each other out, with one major example being Blizzard's involvement with the upcoming Fable reboot. 

Blizzard has long been known for its cinematics, which have been regarded as industry-leading in the past. As it turns out, Blizzard's cinematics team has been working with Playground Games in recent years, helping them out with putting major cutscenes in place for Fable, which is due to release later this year.

Booty also confirmed a number of other moves. For instance, Compulsion Games is using the Activision motion capture studio, Rare has been sharing its Sea of Thieves multiplayer expertise with studios like Double Fine, and co-op tech developed by Obsidian for Grounded is now being used by Undead Labs for the next State of Decay game.

Whether or not this tech sharing will ultimately lead to better and more timely game releases still remains to be seen. Xbox has a pretty big year ahead though, with Gears of War and Halo both returning, along with the next Forza Horizon game and the long-awaited return of Fable.

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KitGuru Says: Blizzard's involvement here will certainly raise expectations for Fable's cinematic sequences. 

Earlier this week, we learned through leaks that Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, Football Manager 26 and The Crew Motorfest would all be joining the PlayStation Plus library this month. Now, Sony has revealed the full list, including five extra games.

PlayStation Plus Extra is Sony's answer to Game Pass, giving fans access to a large but rotating library of available exclusives and third-party titles on PS5. Those who go for the PlayStation Plus Premium tier also get access to an additional library of ‘classic' games.

The full list of games joining PlayStation Plus Extra this month includes:

• The Crew Motorfest | PS5, PS4
• Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered | PS5, PS4 (Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition will be available instead for PS4 players)
• Football Manager 26 Console | PS5
• Warriors: Abyss | PS5, PS4
• Squirrel with a Gun | PS5
• The Casting of Frank Stone | PS5
• Monster Train | PS5

Finally, PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers will get one new classic joining the library this month – Wild Arms 4. All of the new titles will be available to download starting on April 21st.

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KitGuru Says: Will you be installing any of this month's new PlayStation Plus games?

Following on from last week's announcement of the low-power Cubi NUC TWG mini PC, MSI has introduced another Cubi NUC system built for more demanding applications, powered by the new Intel Core Ultra 3 CPUs.

The Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG includes dual Thunderbolt 4 ports and support for up to four simultaneous displays. Networking is handled by two 2.5G Ethernet ports, giving the system redundancy and higher‑bandwidth options for enterprise environments.

In the table below, you can see the full specifications for the system:

MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG PC Specifications
Operating System	Windows 11 Home MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business
CPU	Intel® Core Ultra 9 386H Intel® Core Ultra 7 355 Intel® Core Ultra 5 322
Chipset	Intel® SoC
Storage	1x M.2 2280 SSD (NVMe PCIe)
Memory	2x DDR5 SO‑DIMMs
Graphics	Intel® Graphics (Integrated)
Security	Support for dTPM & Kensington Lock
LAN	2x Intel® I226V (2.5G)
Wireless LAN	MTK RZ717 Wi‑Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.4 (RZ717)
I/O (Front)	1x USB 10Gbps Type‑C 1x USB 10Gbps Type‑A 1x USB 2.0 Type‑A 1x Power Button with Fingerprint Security
I/O (Rear)	2x Thunderbolt 4 (DP 1.4 Alt‑Mode up to 4K@60Hz / PD‑out 15W / one supports PD‑in up to 98W) 2x RJ45 (2.5G) 2x HDMI out (4K@60Hz, HDMI 2.1 — one supports MSI Power Link) 1x DC Jack
I/O (Side)	1x Kensington Lock 1x External Power Switch Pin Header
AC Adapter	120W
Volume	0.51 litres (1.08 pint)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	119.60 × 115.20 × 37.50 mm (4.71 × 4.54 × 1.48 inches)
VESA Mount	Supports 75 × 75 mm and 100 × 100 mm

MSI has focused on ease of installation and maintenance, adding a fingerprint‑recognition power button for secure authentication and a tool‑free chassis for quick access to internal components for upgrades, repairs or maintenance.

The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG will be available in May, with prices starting at $569 for barebone models and up to $1,669 for fully configured systems, including a three‑year Advance Replacement Warranty.

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KitGuru Says: With a Core Ultra 9 386H packed in, one of these systems could do a lot more than standard office work. 

Four brand-new games are coming to GeForce Now this week, including new PC survival hit, Windrose, as well as Capcom's latest title, Pragmata.

Pragmata is a new sci‑fi action‑adventure set on a lunar research station, where astronaut Hugh and android Diana fight to escape a facility overrun by a hostile AI. The PC version of the game includes path traced lighting, along with support for DLSS. Available on GeForce Now from day-one, Ultimate tier subscribers will be able to play the game on RTX 5080 powered servers for the best possible performance and access to enhanced Frame Generation modes.

The full list of games joining GeForce Now this week includes:

• REPLACED (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, April 14, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)
• Windrose (New release on Steam, April 14, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)
• Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss (New release on Steam, April 16, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)
• PRAGMATA (New release on Steam, April 16, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)
• PRAGMATA SKETCHBOOK – DEMO (Steam, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)

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KitGuru Says: What do you think of this week's new releases? Is there anything here that you are planning on picking up?

For a while now there have been rumours floating around about a secret expansion for Dragon's Dogma 2. Now, we have our best evidence yet, as a mysterious 77GB patch for the game has been discovered on Steam. 

The mysterious update, which was quickly hidden from public view in the Steam database, brought the game up from a 65GB install size to a 77GB install size, indicating that new content had been added to the game.

Adding fuel to the fire, Capcom recently shared new artwork for the game in celebration of its 2nd anniversary, revealing a mysterious new character with their back turned to the main party, wearing armour that can't currently be found in the game.

As Capcom does appear to at the very least be testing a new build of the game, we anticipate that an announcement will arrive within the next few months.

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KitGuru Says: Dragon's Dogma saw huge updates with its Dark Arisen upgrade back in the day. Now fans are hoping that the sequel gets similar treatment. 

Diablo 3 was a huge success on the original Nintendo Switch. Now, it appears that Blizzard is looking to double down on Switch support by bringing Diablo 4 over to Nintendo's platform. 

Recently, the Indonesia Game Rating System suffered a security breach, leading to a massive amount of leaks, including crucial plot details for IO Interactive's upcoming James Bond game, 007 First Light. This same breach also revealed details about an unannounced Nintendo Switch 2 version of Diablo 4.

The listing for the Switch 2 version of the game briefly appeared on the IGRS website and was quickly spotted by fans on Reddit. While no release window was submitted, typically these rating board submissions happen within months of an official announcement, so we could hear about Diablo 4 at the next Nintendo Direct, with a release later in the year.

2026 is already shaping up to be a big year for Diablo 4. The game is due to get its second major expansion, The Lord of Hatred, alongside two new playable classes. If the game is heading to the Switch 2, then Blizzard will need to spend a bit more time ensuring it is up to par compared to its most recent Switch 2 release. Overwatch just landed on Switch 2 consoles this week but was missing its most crucial advertised feature – 60FPS gameplay.

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KitGuru Says: Do you think Diablo 4 will run well on the Switch 2? 

Last week, a hacker group gained access to a limited number of Rockstar Games files and threatened to leak them unless Rockstar paid a ransom fee. Rockstar didn't pay, and as expected, the group did leak the files. The whole situation appears to have backfired, as the leak contained nothing but glowing financial results for the studio, causing Take Two's stock to go up. 

The leaked files contained up-to-date financial information for the current iteration of GTA Online, revealing that the game continues to make over $500 million every year, more than a decade on from its launch.

The leak appears to have inadvertently helped Rockstar parent company, Take-Two Interactive, as the company's stock shot up when trading opened yesterday morning, adding around $1 billion to its market cap.

Take Two is expected to have a very high-performing financial year, as Rockstar Games is due to release Grand Theft Auto 6 in November, along with the next-generation version of GTA Online.

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KitGuru Says: The Rockstar hack was indeed real, but the information gathered wasn't much of a shock to anyone who has paid attention to the success of GTA 5 over the years. Even now, the game still shoots into monthly top-ten sales lists around the world. 

Starfield has been out on PS5 for around a week now and while it is doing better than a few other recently released Xbox ports, the sales numbers still sound far from ideal for a game that had been in development for a decade. 

Alinea Analytics (via Eurogamer) reports that during its first week, Starfield sold an estimated 140,000 copies on PS5. This does beat out the likes of Avowed, South of Midnight and Age of Empires 4, but is still a far cry from what we would expect from a major Bethesda release.

Analyst Rhys Elliot adds that Starfield has sold around 1 million copies on Xbox and a further 3.7 million copies on PC. The PS5 release will likely push Starfield over the 5 million copies sold milestone, but it may take a little longer than Bethesda or Microsoft wanted.

Chances are, if Starfield had launched on PS5 alongside other platforms, it would be the platform sales leader due to PlayStation's much larger install base compared to Xbox. This could be one of the reasons behind Microsoft's decision to release games like Forza Horizon 6 and Fable on PS5 alongside other platforms, forgoing any timed exclusivity window.

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KitGuru Says: At this point, Microsoft either needs to go back to having exclusive games, or it needs to rip the band-aid off entirely and make all future games day-and-date for Xbox, PC and PS5. 

Sony has not yet announced the next round of titles for the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium libraries, but the same leaker responsible for monthly PS+ Essential leaks has now revealed some of the new games heading to Extra and Premium subscribers later this month. 

Just after the midway point of the month, Sony always brings a fresh set of titles to its PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers. According to bilbil-kun of Dealabs, April will see Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered joining the library.

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered first came out in late 2024, bringing visual enhancements, 3D Audio and DualSense controller features to the PS5 version of the game.  Crucially, this version of the game also includes the excellent Frozen Wilds expansion, alongside the base game.

Other titles expected to join the PlayStation Plus Extra lineup this month include the likes of The Crew Motorfest and Football Manager 26. This is just a select few of the titles Sony will be bringing over, so we expect to see even more when the official announcement comes.

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KitGuru Says: Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered drew a lot of criticism when it was announced, as it was the second ‘pointless' remaster Sony had shipped during the PS5 generation, following The Last of Us Part 1. 

Earlier this week, Blizzard surprise-dropped the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Overwatch, promising improved visuals and, crucially, an upgrade to 60FPS gameplay. Unfortunately, the update has not brought the performance improvements expected. 

Within hours of the Switch 2 edition of Overwatch rolling out, fans began pointing out that the advertised 60FPS mode was not in the game at all. Many logged in to find that the game remains locked at 30FPS in both docked and handheld modes, although the game's resolution and visuals had clearly improved.

In its own testing, Eurogamer found that the game ran at a solid framerate with no fluctuations, but the 30FPS cap still lingered from the original Switch 1 version of the game, creating a sluggish experience compared to other consoles like PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Blizzard has already confirmed that it is aware of the issue and is in the process of fixing. However, there is no timeline for the update yet. This is the second Switch 2 upgrade that has been fumbled under Microsoft's leadership. Last year, Skyrim also received a Switch 2 upgrade, but Bethesda opted to not include a 60FPS mode, despite the Switch 2 being perfectly capable of delivering that frame rate. A couple of months later, Bethesda fixed this with a 60FPS performance mode.

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KitGuru Says: 60FPS gameplay was the highlight feature of this update, so to see the game release and for that option to not even be present in the game, is a massive oversight. Perhaps it is time for Microsoft to reinvest in Quality Assurance across its studios, rather than gutting teams further in a chase for greater profit margins. 

Recently, Sony announced a fresh round of pricing adjustments for its PS5 console line-up, pushing costs up for the PS5, PS5 Digital Edition, the PS5 Pro, the PlayStation Portal and other accessories. As it turns out, this announcement pushed many US gamers into upgrading before the new pricing came into effect.

The industry analysts at Circana revealed that US spending on videogame hardware for the week ending on April 4th had doubled compared to the same week last year. Sales for PS5 consoles reached the highest point of the year in the week leading up to the price hikes, a great sign for companies like Rockstar, who will be banking heavily on the PS5 userbase when Grand Theft Auto 6 launches later this year.

As of April 2nd, Sony now has a new pricing structure in place for the PS5. The PS5 initially launched with a $399 entry-level price tag for the Digital Edition, going up to $499 for the disc-drive version. As of this month, the PS5 Digital Edition now costs $599, while the disc-drive version has gone up to $649. The PS5 Pro has been hit too, with prices going up from $749 to $899.

Typically in past console generations, at this point in the life cycle, we would be seeing prices dropping to well below $300. However, around 2022, supply chain struggles forced companies like Microsoft and Sony to raise prices for its (at the time) new consoles. Things seemed to settle after that but then in 2025, AI corporations like OpenAI began trying to buy up as much of the global RAM supply as possible, forcing all consumer electronics companies to rethink their pricing models due to inflated pricing.

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KitGuru Says: These price hikes landing just six months ahead of Grand Theft Auto 6 is very unfortunate. Many had likely been waiting for this game specifically before making the jump to a new-gen console, and now a good chunk of those players could be priced out. 

The KitGuru Reader Survey returns for 2026. This is your chance to let us know your opinions on the state of tech in 2026 and which products you are looking forward to as we plan out reviews for the year ahead. In return for filling out the 5-minute survey, you can enter into a prize draw to win an Acer laptop worth £1,600. 

To help mark Acer's 50th Anniversary, one lucky reader will win an Acer Swift 16 AI laptop – worth £1,600. This is a serious machine, built around Intel's Core Ultra X7 358H processor with Intel's most powerful integrated GPU to date, along with 32GB of LPDDR5X memory and a 1TB SSD, along with a fantastic 16-inch 3K OLED 120Hz display.

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ENDORFY has introduced the Aquarius 8000, a new showcase‑style PC case featuring a flat tempered‑glass side panel and a curved glass front. The design is made for users who want hardware on display without sacrificing configuration flexibility. Two models are launching – the Aquarius 8000 Corona and the Aquarius 8000 Flex.

Both cases support graphics cards up to 450mm, radiators up to 420mm and space for as many as ten fans. Motherboard compatibility covers E‑ATX up to 280mm, ATX, microATX and Mini‑ITX, with support for rear‑connector board layouts. The Corona variant ships with four of Endorfy's new Corona 120mm ARGB fans.

The interior is built around straightforward installation, using a classic bottom‑mounted PSU layout and a lower‑section tool‑free drive system with vibration damping. Large perforated surfaces, mesh filters and removable panels are included to improve airflow and simplify cleaning. Vertical GPU mounting is supported but you will need third‑party kit.

The curved glass front provides a panoramic view of the system, while the slim metal frame is designed to fit into both gaming and workstation environments. The I/O panel is positioned on the side of the case for easier access, offering USB‑C 3.2 Gen 2, two USB‑A 3.2 Gen 1 ports and a combo audio jack.

We don't have UK pricing or availability information yet, but expect these cases to be available throughout Europe and other regions soon.

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KitGuru Says: Are you considering an Endorfy case for your next PC build?

For a while there, if you wanted to go above 144Hz, you would have to spend hundreds of pounds on a new gaming monitor. Over the past year, the barrier to entry for these ultra-high refresh monitors has only lowered. The latest from Philips Evnia can have you gaming at up to 260Hz for less than £160.

Philips Evnia is adding the 27M2N5201P to its line-up, targeting competitive gamers who want high frame rates without moving beyond Full HD. The monitor features a 27-inch Fast IPS panel with a refresh rate of up to 260Hz. With up to 1ms GtG response time and 0.3ms Smart MBR, it ensures maximum visibility during high-speed action. The feature set is completed by HDR10 support, AdaptiveSync, Low Input Lag, and the Philips Evnia Precision Center software.

The included stand supports height adjustment, along with tilt, swivel, and pivot, allowing the screen position to be set for different desk layouts and play styles. For connections, the Philips Evnia 27M2N5201P includes one HDMI 2.0 port and DisplayPort 1.4, plus a headphone output, supporting common PC and console sources. The monitor is supplied with HDMI and DisplayPort cables for straightforward setup.

The Philips Evnia 27M2N5201P will be available starting this month, priced around £159.99.

KitGuru Says: The budget gaming monitor market has become more impressive each year. Are you considering making the jump to a 240Hz+ display this year?

It has been a good while since Metro Exodus came out, capping off the story of Artyom and taking fans through some of the events of the final book. Now, 4A Games is preparing for its next major game, Metro 2039, and it will be announced later this week. 

Following a leak earlier this week, 4A Games has officially confirmed that it will be announcing Metro 2039 later this week. The global reveal for the game will be taking place on April 16th at 5PM UK time.

Metro 2039 will have been in development for several years already and may have been slowed down a bit by the war in Ukraine, which also disrupted other major games like Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. While the game is being announced this year, it isn't necessarily expected to release until 2027.

As Metro Exodus offered an end to Artyom's arc, it is unclear if the new game will carry on with Artyom as the main character, or if 4A Games will shift their focus to a new character.

KitGuru Says: The Metro games have been a favourite of mine sever since Last Light came out. I'm hoping Metro 2039 can impress with its reveal just as Metro Exodus did back in 2018.