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Sony brings nine more games to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium
16 April 2026 at 14:30

Sony brings nine more games to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium

By: Matthew Wilson

16 April 2026 at 14:30

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.

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

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Yesterday — 16 April 2026Main stream

KitGuru
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, The Crew and more to join PlayStation Plus Extra
15 April 2026 at 14:30

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, The Crew and more to join PlayStation Plus Extra

KitGuru

By: Matthew Wilson

15 April 2026 at 14:30

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.

Discuss on our Facebook page, HERE.

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.

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Wccftech
User Buys Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, But CPU-Z And Windows Identifies It As Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
12 April 2026 at 13:54

User Buys Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, But CPU-Z And Windows Identifies It As Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

Wccftech

By: Sarfraz Khan

12 April 2026 at 13:54

A user reports how his CPU appeared as a bigger model in most hardware identifiers, but it wasn't the reality. CPU-Z, BIOS, and Even Windows Identified Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus as Ultra 7 270K Plus, Despite Showing 18-Core Configuration A Chiphell user reports that he recently purchased the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, a new Arrow Lake Refresh SKU that boasts more cores than the 245K. However, when he switched his motherboard from Colorful to GIGABYTE, an unusual behavior was observed. While his CPU box clearly mentions "Core Ultra 5 250K Plus", his CPU kept getting detected […]

Read full article at https://wccftech.com/intel-core-ultra-5-250k-plus-detected-as-ultra-7-270k-plus-in-cpu-z-windows/

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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Drops To Just $409, Making It The Perfect Upgrade For Your Gaming Build
11 April 2026 at 10:45

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Drops To Just $409, Making It The Perfect Upgrade For Your Gaming Build

Wccftech

By: Sarfraz Khan

11 April 2026 at 10:45

At nearly $400, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D stands unmatched, and this is one of the best deals we have seen for this CPU this year so far. AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Gets Closer to $400, Offering Much Better Value Than Ryzen 9850X3D for Nearly $100 Less There's no reason why you should buy the newer and marginally faster Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor when the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is available for $90 less. AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D remains the top choice on Amazon despite 9850X3D's presence in the market for a while. This is because there is hardly a 2-3% […]

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Wccftech
PlayStation Plus Games Hub – Every Game Available in PS Plus
3 April 2026 at 20:30

PlayStation Plus Games Hub – Every Game Available in PS Plus

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By: David Carcasole

3 April 2026 at 20:30

PlayStation's long-running subscription service, PlayStation Plus (or PS Plus for short) has been through a lot of iterations since it was first introduced all the way back during the PlayStation 3 era. Certain things have stayed the same, like subscribers getting a few games a month added to their library with the price of their subscription, but most of it has changed, and this hub is designed to keep track of those changes. Below, you'll find lists of every game available at each tier of PS Plus subscription, including breakdowns of the different tiers and their prices. We'll also keep […]

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Just as Intel’s CPUs Looked Promising With Arrow Lake Refresh, Fresh Price Hikes Might Put Them Out of Reach for Gamers
2 April 2026 at 19:57

Just as Intel’s CPUs Looked Promising With Arrow Lake Refresh, Fresh Price Hikes Might Put Them Out of Reach for Gamers

Wccftech

By: Muhammad Zuhair

2 April 2026 at 19:57

Intel is reportedly preparing extensive price hikes for its consumer CPU lineup this year, at a time when the firm's offering started to look a bit better with the newer Core Ultra 200S Plus SKUs. Intel's CPU Price Hikes Could Go Up To 30% This Year Alone, Driven By Enterprise Demand CPU shortages are a new trouble brewing for gamers that has arrived with the AI infrastructure buildout, and sadly enough, the effects are already being seen in the retail market. In a recent report, we discussed how the debut of Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs came with a price […]

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Lords of the Fallen (2023) Headlines the April 2026 PS Plus Essential Games Ahead of the Sequel’s Release Later in 2026
1 April 2026 at 15:58

Lords of the Fallen (2023) Headlines the April 2026 PS Plus Essential Games Ahead of the Sequel’s Release Later in 2026

Wccftech

By: David Carcasole

1 April 2026 at 15:58

Last week, a report from the ever-reliable Billbil-kun at Dealabs claimed that the PS Plus Essential games for April 2026 would be headlined by Lords of the Fallen (2023). Unsurprisingly, Billbil-kun was, as they have been several times before, exactly right, proven by today's official reveal that CI Games' 2023 reboot will indeed headline this month's titles ahead of Lords of the Fallen 2 releasing later this year. Alongside the Soulslike action RPG is a collection of three games rolled into one, with Tomb Raider I-III Remastered as one of the three titles available to all PS Plus subscribers, rounded […]

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KitGuru
Sword Art Online, Lords of the Fallen and Tomb Raider are free with PlayStation Plus this month
1 April 2026 at 15:00

Sword Art Online, Lords of the Fallen and Tomb Raider are free with PlayStation Plus this month

KitGuru

By: Matthew Wilson

1 April 2026 at 15:00

Following on from leaks last week, Sony has officially announced the next round of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers. In April, those subscribed to the lowest tier (or higher) will get three free games to claim, including the 2023 reboot of Lords of the Fallen.

Lords of the Fallen first came out in 2014 and did garner popularity back then, even spawning a sequel. In 2023, the series was rebooted with a brand new game set in a much larger world and faster combat. On April 7th, the PS5 version of the game will be free to claim for all PlayStation Plus subscribers.

The two other titles being made available are also big hitters. For starters, you can claim the PS5 version of Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered, an excellent collection of the original three Tomb Raider games.

On top of that, anime fans will get their fix via Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream, the latest spin-off game telling an original story set in the Sword Art Online universe. While this is a single-player game, it does also pack online multiplayer modes.

KitGuru Says: Are you going to be claiming any of April's free PlayStation Plus titles?

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Wccftech
Intel’s Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs See Price Bump Across Major Retailers Prior To Launch: 270K Plus at $329+, 250K Plus at $219+
29 March 2026 at 15:00

Intel’s Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs See Price Bump Across Major Retailers Prior To Launch: 270K Plus at $329+, 250K Plus at $219+

Wccftech

By: Hassan Mujtaba

29 March 2026 at 15:00

Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs, the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus & Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, are seeing a price bump before their retail launch. Retailers Bump Up Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus & Core Ultra 5 250K Plus Prices Before Retail Launch, Now 10% Higher Than MSRP Intel recently introduced its Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs, which got high praise for their value proposition. The CPUs added more cores, higher clocks, and new features such as the Binary Optimization Tool, which is proving to be a decent tech for gaming and standard applications. Intel had originally priced its […]

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Podcast #861 – Intel Core Ultra Plus Review, Big Battlemage, ARM Makes Chips, US Router Ban, Q Day coming, and Jensen says…, plus MORE!

PC Perspective

By: PCPer Staff

28 March 2026 at 14:00

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Wccftech
iBUYPOWER Announces Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus Powered Desktops, Starting At $1,899
27 March 2026 at 14:11

iBUYPOWER Announces Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus Powered Desktops, Starting At $1,899

Wccftech

By: Sarfraz Khan

27 March 2026 at 14:11

New Intel processors are now available in the iBUYPOWER configurator, offering higher gaming and productivity performance. iBUYPOWER Adds Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus CPUs in Custom Configurator; Configuration Starts at $1,899 With Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus Popular system integrator, iBUYPOWER, has announced the availability of the recently launched Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus processors for its custom pre-built systems. iBUYPOWER, known for its wide range of pre-built systems, now includes the latest Intel processors in its custom configurator, which can be added manually with the choice of motherboard, RAM, GPU, Storage, etc. The company says that the cheapest Core […]

Read full article at https://wccftech.com/ibuypower-announces-intel-core-ultra-200s-plus-powered-desktops-starting-at-1899/

KitGuru
Lords of the Fallen will be free to claim on PlayStation Plus next week
27 March 2026 at 13:30

Lords of the Fallen will be free to claim on PlayStation Plus next week

KitGuru

By: Matthew Wilson

27 March 2026 at 13:30

Sony has yet to officially reveal next month's free PlayStation Plus titles but a new leak has given us an idea of what to expect ahead of time. In April, those subscribed to the basic tier of PlayStation Plus will be able to claim a free copy of Lords of the Fallen, the reboot from 2023, not the original 2014 version.

The game will be free to claim to all PlayStation Plus subscribers on the 7th of April, as reported by the ever reliable bilbil-kun on Dealabs. As always, there will be other titles also available to claim but for now, those other games are still under wraps.

Sony will officially reveal April's PlayStation Plus line-up next week.

Discuss on our Facebook page, HERE.

KitGuru Says: Will you be logging on to claim Lords of the Fallen next week?

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Wccftech
Here’s Where To Buy Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus CPUs; Core Ultra 7 270K Plus & Core Ultra 5 250K/KF Plus Appear At Retail
26 March 2026 at 16:34

Here’s Where To Buy Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus CPUs; Core Ultra 7 270K Plus & Core Ultra 5 250K/KF Plus Appear At Retail

Wccftech

By: Sarfraz Khan

26 March 2026 at 16:34

If you are looking to buy the new Arrow Lake Refresh chips for faster gaming and productivity, here is where you can find them. Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Listed at $349, Ultra 5 250K at $219, and Ultra 5 250KF at $199 on Various Retailers Intel's recently launched Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs have started appearing on various retailers, and if you were looking to buy one, here's how the current pricing looks in different stores. The lineup includes a few SKUs, including the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, a 24-core/24-thread CPU that boasts four additional efficient cores than […]

Read full article at https://wccftech.com/heres-where-to-buy-intel-core-ultra-200s-plus-cpus/

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Lords of the Fallen (2023) Will Headline the PS Plus Essential Games for April 2026, New Report Reveals
25 March 2026 at 14:59

Lords of the Fallen (2023) Will Headline the PS Plus Essential Games for April 2026, New Report Reveals

Wccftech

By: David Carcasole

25 March 2026 at 14:59

As we near the end of a month and the beginning of another, we also get closer to the time when PlayStation will reveal the next batch of PS Plus Essential games to kick off a new month. And, as we've come to expect, reliable leaker Billbil-kun at Dealabs already knows which title is headlining that new batch of games. We've noted this previously, but it's worth repeating that you should always take unconfirmed rumors, no matter their source, with a grain of salt. Even leakers and insiders who have strong reputations can make mistakes, so you should never see […]

Read full article at https://wccftech.com/ps-plus-essential-april-2026-leak-lords-of-the-fallen-2023/

Wccftech
Intel Details the Binary Optimization Tool; Is It Another Attempt to Fix the ‘APO Mess’, Or a Genuine x86 Breakthrough?
23 March 2026 at 20:32

Intel Details the Binary Optimization Tool; Is It Another Attempt to Fix the ‘APO Mess’, Or a Genuine x86 Breakthrough?

Wccftech

By: Muhammad Zuhair

23 March 2026 at 20:32

The Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs have taken the spotlight in the budget PC segment, and one of the ways Intel plans to boost performance is the 'Binary Optimization' tool, which we have dissected in this coverage. The launch of Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh lineup was seen with a lot of optimism, given that the initial SKUs, mainly the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, feature an impressive price tag, and supposedly performance as well, judging by the official benchmarks shared. At the same time, during Intel's technical showcase last week, there was a heavy […]

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While Intel Skipped Core Ultra 9 290K Plus, It Appeared At Geekbench With A Staggering 17% Higher Single And Multi-Core Score Than Ultra 9 285K

Wccftech

By: Sarfraz Khan

23 March 2026 at 15:46

The reasons for skipping the flagship Arrow Lake Refresh CPU are unclear, but it does look incredibly impressive. Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus Scores 3747 Points in Single-Core and 26117 Points in Multi-Core Geekbench Tests, Bringing a Strong Uplift Over Ultra 9 285K Intel just launched its Arrow Lake Refresh lineup, but as you might know, the launch skipped the Core Ultra 9 290K Plus, which was supposedly the new flagship chip in the series. Intel unveiled the Core Ultra 7 and 5 series SKUs, bringing significant improvements in their specifications, delivering promising results. Unfortunately, the Core Ultra 9 […]

Read full article at https://wccftech.com/intel-core-ultra-9-290k-plus-scores-3747-points-in-single-thread-at-geekbench/

PC Perspective
First Look – Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Processor
23 March 2026 at 21:48

First Look – Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Processor

PC Perspective

By: Sebastian Peak

23 March 2026 at 21:48

The subtitle above sums up this launch. No, the Core Ultra 200S Plus processors are not going to dethrone AMD's X3D on any 1080p gaming charts, but there have been enough performance…

Intel’s Core Ultra Plus Actually Adds

PC Perspective

By: Jeremy Hellstrom

23 March 2026 at 18:29

Intel have refreshed Arrow Lake-S with the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus processors. They remain completely compatible with the motherboards and memory used by the original…

KitGuru
Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Review: MUCH better than we hoped
23 March 2026 at 13:00

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Review: MUCH better than we hoped

KitGuru

By: Leo Waldock

23 March 2026 at 13:00

Intel Arrow Lake launched late in 2024 and landed with a dull thump of disappointment. After some serious rework by Intel, the processors moved from ‘awful' to ‘interesting' but today's launch of the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus shows us just what we missed out on during 2025. These new processors offer both performance and good value for money and come as a breath of fresh air.

Timestamps
00:00 start
01:07 A brief recap
02:00 Leo talks to Intel
03:48 The Processors
06:56 Changes
07:23 Intel Binary Optimisation Tool
08:25 Memory support
10:03 Hardware setup
11:02 Some quick runs
12:10 Geekbench 6.6 Multi Core
13:14 Geekbench 6.6 Single Core
13:42 Cinebench Multi Core
14:02 7-Zip V26 Benchmark
14:43 AIDA 64 Memory Bandwidth
15:02 Far Cry 6 (1080p)
15:39 Far Cry 6 (1440p)
16:01 Assassins Creed Mirage (1080p)
16:40 Assassins Creed Mirage (1440p)
16:55 Cyberpunk 2077 (1080p)
17:17 Cyberpunk 2077 (1440p)
17:47 Total War Pharaoh (1080p)
18:32 Total War Pharaoh (1440p)
19:02 Pricing

Testing and Performance

Test systems
CPUs: Intel Core Ultra 200S
RAM: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-7200 C34
Motherboard: MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk WiFi II

CPU: Intel Core i9-14900K
RAM: 32GB Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB DDR5-7000 C34
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX

CPUs: AMD Ryzen 9000
RAM: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo DDR5-8000 C38
Motherboard: ASRock X870E Taichi

Common components:
CPU cooler: Phanteks Glacier One 360
Graphics: MSI RTX 4090 Ventus 3X 24GB
SSD: Crucial T700 Gen 5 M.2 NVMe
Power Supply: Antec Signature 2200 Platinum

Geekbench 6.6 Multi Core

In Geekbench 6.6 Multi Core we get a welcome surprise with the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus beating every other CPU. In addition we see a healthy boost when we engage Binary Optimisation and this gives us hope the new Intel Plus CPUs will deliver the goods.

7-Zip v26

7-Zip v26 is a test of pure CPU grunt and naturally we see the Ryzen 9 9950X leap to the top of the chart. Even so, the new Core Ultra 7 270K Plus does very well and the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus also puts in a good showing.

Far Cry 6 1080p

In Far Cry 6 at 1080p with the Ultra Preset we see Intel improving on their previous results by about 30fps. AMD wins this gaming test with their mighty Ryzen 7 9850X3D, but there is no doubt that Intel has made some serious improvements with Plus.

Cyberpunk 2077 1440p

Cyberpunk 2077 at 1440p is a sterner gaming test but once again the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus does well and matches the previous Intel champion, the Core i9-14900K. Having said that, AMD still takes the top honours with the Ryzen 7 9850X3D.

Closing Thoughts

When we first reviewed Intel's Core Ultra 200S processors we wrote off the Core Ultra 9 285K for being too expensive and the Core Ultra 5 245K for being unimpressive. We grudgingly gave the Core Ultra 7 265K the nod as the least bad CPU of the bunch. Over time we have seen the prices drift downwards but our views remained unchanged until today's launch of these Plus CPUs.

We are impressed with the budget Core Ultra 5 250K Plus which kicks the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X all over the shop. The star of the show is the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus which is clearly a new and improved Core Ultra 9 285K that has been delivered at a much lower price and is very, very good. The only obvious downside is that you have to select this one specific Intel CPU as an alternative to a choice from an entire family of AMD Zen 5 CPUs.

Core Ultra 7 270K Plus will be £299.99 inc VAT. Core Ultra 5 250K Plus will be £209.99 inc VAT.

Pros:

The two Plus CPUs deliver a welcome boost to performance.
Core Ultra 7 Plus replaces Core Ultra 9 and offers excellent value.
Software installation is incredibly straightforward.

Cons:

LGA1851 motherboards have no upgrade path after Core Ultra 200S.
Intel has nothing to offer that can compete with Ryzen 3D.
Intel Application and Binary Optimisation are unpredictable.

KitGuru says: Intel has done a superb job with their new CPUs and the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus comes as a welcome relief in these gloomy times.

Core Ultra 7 270K Plus:

Rating: 8.5.

Core Ultra 5 250K Plus:

Rating: 8.

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