Title: TikTok Creator Flies To Scotland To Yell At GTA 6 Devs Outside Their Office Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2025 21:39:43 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/tiktok-creator-flies-to-scotland-to-yell-at-gta-6-devs-outside-their-office-2000630715 The post TikTok Creator Flies To Scotland To Yell At <i>GTA 6</i> Devs Outside Their Office appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: Fortnite Bringing Peacemaker Dance Back After Confirming It Wasn’t Supposed To Be A Nazi Thing Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2025 21:09:53 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/peacemaker-s2-fortnite-dance-nazi-swastika-refund-2000630714 The post <i>Fortnite</i> Bringing Peacemaker Dance Back After Confirming It Wasn’t Supposed To Be A Nazi Thing appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Has Apparently Leaked, Beware Of Spoilers Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:58:09 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/pokemon-legends-z-a-leaks-switch-2-image-mega-evolution-2000630717 The post <em>Pokémon Legends: Z-A</em> Has Apparently Leaked, Beware Of Spoilers appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: Amazon Turns To AI Snoop Dogg To Save Failed Cloud Gaming Service Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:51:59 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/amazon-failed-game-streaming-service-luna-pivots-snoop-dogg-ai-2000630696 The post Amazon Turns To AI Snoop Dogg To Save Failed Cloud Gaming Service appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: 15 Amazing No Man’s Sky Ship Builds You Have To See Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:20:57 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/no-mans-sky-corvette-ship-build-voyagers-update-star-wars-2000630689 The post 15 Amazing <i>No Man’s Sky</i> Ship Builds You Have To See appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: Battlefield 6's first season arrives just 18 days after launch and over two weeks before Black Ops 7 Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2025 08:44:19 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/battlefield-6-season-one-roadmap-new-maps-weapons-modes As a multiplayer game releasing in the year 2025 - and one that’s very much modelled after Call of Duty - there was very little chance Battlefield 6 wasn't going to adopt the now-standard live service content pipeline. Read more

Title: Genshin Impact's 5th anniversary log-in event is now live, giving fans a rare chance to claim some free pulls Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2025 08:13:14 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/genshin-impact-version-luna-1-phase-2-anniversary-event Today is a big day for Genshin Impact and its players. Not only does it see the start of the second phase of the massive Version Luna I update (previously Version 6.0), the game is also kicking off celebrations in honour of last Sunday's fifth anniversary of its initial launch way back on September 28th, 2020 (where did the time go?). Read more

Title: Zenless Zone Zero 2.3 takes full advantage of the new Spook Shack faction for its Halloween season Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:53:31 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/zenless-zone-zero-update-2-3-new-spook-shack-agents-all-details If you’ve been enjoying the politics-filled 2.2 update for Zenless Zone Zero, which came out earlier this month, you’re probably on your way to finishing the new content. Which means, of course, it’s time for the next update to reveal itself. Read more

Title: Diablo 4's third and final collab is with... StarCraft, and it looks just about as soulless as the Berserk cross-over Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2025 09:11:26 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/diablo-4-final-cross-over-event-2025-starcraft-skins We’re officially in the march towards the end of 2025. In Diablo 4 terms, we’re in the early days of the launch of the game’s last season of the year. Though much of Season 10 itself has been a known quantity for a while, there was one mystery still to be revealed. Read more

Title: For the first time ever, a Call of Duty beta will include Zombies - as Survival has been confirmed for the Black Ops 7 beta Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:27:34 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/black-ops-7-zombies-gameplay-reveal-survival-beta Now that we’ve been acquainted with pretty much everything in multiplayer in the upcoming Black Ops 7, it’s naturally time for Zombies, the co-op, undead-clearing mode that’s been a staple of the series for years. Read more

Title: Ghost Of Yotei Buying Guide: DualSense & PS5 Slim Bundles In Stock At Amazon On Launch Day Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2025 23:49:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ghost-of-yotei-limited-edition-ps5-console-bundles-and-dualsense-are-up-for-preorder/1100-6534326/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Ghost of Yotei PS5 Game & Gear Pair the new PS5 exclusive with a limited-edition DualSense Controller. See at Amazon Ghost of Yotei, one of the biggest PlayStation exclusives of 2025, just launched on PS5 alongside a collection of limited-edition hardware. The standalone sequel to Sucker Punch Productions' Ghost of Tsushima has garnered widespread praise. As detailed in our 9/10 review, Ghost of Yotei offers a more well-rounded and engaging experience thanks to improved combat, exploration, and mission design. If you didn't preorder a copy and want the physical edition, Amazon is still offering same- and next-day delivery for the game and the Gold Limited Edition DualSense Controller. The PlayStation Direct-exclusive Collector's Edition is in stock on launch day, too.Ghost of Yotei at Amazon & Walmart:Ghost of Yotei Physical Edition -- $70 See at AmazonSee at WalmartGhost of Yotei Gold DualSense Controller -- $85 See at AmazonSee at WalmartGhost of Yotei Gold PS5 Slim Bundle -- $600 See at AmazonSold out at WalmartGhost of Yotei Limited Edition PS5 Slim and DualSense ControllersGhost of Yotei PlayStation Direct Exclusives:Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Ghost Of Yotei - Guides Hub Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2025 22:30:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ghost-of-yotei-guides-hub/1100-6535157/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Are you excited to play Ghost of Yotei? The sequel to Sucker Punch's hit game, Ghost of Tsushima, stars a new protagonist: Atsu. After surviving a harrowing ordeal as a child and plying her trade as a mercenary, she has returned to her homeland to seek vengeance. You'll find yourself trekking across lush valleys and towering mountains, while delving into dark caverns and massive fortresses, all to put an end to your rivals. Our Ghost of Yotei guide tackles various facets to help you with the campaign.Ghost of Yotei guides hubBeginner's guide: 15 things you need to know before you play - Are you a newcomer who's just getting started or a long-time fan of Ghost of Tsushima who's ready for the sequel? Well, we've got a bunch of tips related to combat and exploration.Which horse to pick - You can choose from several horse mounts, and you can even name your trusty pal.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: The Best Skills To Unlock In Ghost Of Yotei Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2025 22:30:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/ghost-of-yotei-best-skills/2900-7091/ Are you curious about the best skills in Ghost of Yotei? Your journey as Atsu is fraught with danger, as you're beset on all sides by countless enemies. Thankfully, you soon acquire the necessary abilities that make your character a nightmare for your foes.What are the best skills in Ghost of Yotei - Techniques and abilities guideBefore we continue with our guide proper, let's talk about the main categories for your abilities. These are all found in the Growth menu:Core - These are basic actions--i.e. grappling hook, parry, dodge, and the like--that are automatically available.Onryo - The skill trees here pertain to stealthy takedowns and ranged combat.Melee - These skill trees are tied to a particular weapon. The nodes only become available once you've acquired additional weapon types.Revenge - These abilities are related to counterattacks, thrown items, and even mounted combat.Wolf - These perks have offensive and support utility as they pertain to your wolf companion.Note: The vast majority of skills are unlocked by praying at Altars of Reflection, which means you really need to be mindful of the techniques that you select. Wolf perks, meanwhile, are unlocked by tackling Wolf Den activities. Onryo best skillsSome of the best skills in Ghost of Yotei can be found in the Onryo category. Here are our picks:Everything in the Assassination skill tree - We're not kidding here, but we actually prioritized the Assassination perks before many others. That's because they offer nifty ways of eliminating hostiles, including squad leaders and elites, without being spotted. Moreover, given that the stealth-based approach lets you kill enemies without taking damage, you're guaranteed to have your Onryo's Howl often.Attacks: Disarm Counter and Onryo's Strike - If you're facing elites and you're unable to take them out stealthily, then you could disarm them at the very least.Survival: Roll and Perfect Dodge - Atsu's basic dodge looks and feels clunky. Being able to roll farther, while also putting out fires and granting a counterattack maneuver, helps a lot in combat.Ranged: Concentration - We didn't really focus on ranged combat that much in our playthrough. Still, the Concentration perk, which slows down time while aiming, tends to be useful. Melee best skillsAs mentioned earlier, the skill trees in the Melee category become available once you've unlocked a weapon type:Katana: Iaido and Heavenly Slash (optional) - To be fair, you do need the Iaido, a quick strike while your blade is stowed, since it's connected to the other nodes. If you have an extra skill point, then you could also grab the Heavenly Strike, since it's an unblockable blow.Dual Katana: Tempest Strike - This is pretty much your combo move where you spam the triangle button to continuously hit foes.Takezo's Dual Slash - This ability can interrupt and hit two different enemies. However, you must defeat a target named Takezo the Unrivaled. Revenge best skillsThese are our picks for the best Ghost of Yotei skills in the Revenge category:Attacks: Improved Weapon Throw - Numerous items, such as swords, spears, and sake jars, can be found in every outpost or base. Improving their damage and stagger chance becomes helpful in the long run.Horse: Improved Horse Boost - This is a perk that you could consider several hours into the campaign. It increases the speed boost when galloping through white flowers and when jumping over obstacles. Wolf best skillsAtsu's trusty wolf companion aids her in battle. Here are some notable perks:Combat: Wolf's Vengeance, Wolf Assassination, and Wolf's Might - Wolf's Vengeance allows the wolf to stay on the battlefield and fight alongside you. The other two perks greatly improve its ferocity by granting an extra assassination and a means of instantly killing brutes and leaders.Summon: Wolf Howl - The remaining perks trigger additional ways for the wolf to appear next to Atsu. That said, the first option, Wolf Howl, should suffice. Just cast Onryo's Howl to have your beastly companion aid you.That does it for our guide on the best skills in Ghost of Yotei. Don't forget to unlock more of these perks via Altars of Reflection and Wolf Den activities.From lush and fertile valleys to fortresses guarded by dozens of samurai, you've got your work cut out for you as Atsu. Don't fret, though, because we have a Ghost of Yotei guides hub to help you every step of the way.

Title: Where To Find All Charms In Ghost Of Yotei Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2025 22:30:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/ghost-of-yotei-charm-locations-guide/2900-7090/ Are you excited to look for charms in Ghost of Yotei? These unique accessories grant nifty effects. Some are great for combat, while others offer decent functionality when you're out and about exploring. Our guide has all the details that you need to help you gather these items.Where to find all charms in Ghost of YoteiThere are dozens of charms in the game and each one provides useful boosts. Here are a few things to remember:Charms belong to certain groupings. Some are for offense, while others are for defense. There are also those with utility functions.You can equip multiple charms at any given time. However, you have to obtain more charms to unlock the remaining slots.It's possible to find Traveler's Maps that grant charms as their rewards.Charms with a blue icon have "upgrade challenges." You need to complete these tallies to boost their respective effects further. Region 1 charm locations mapThe map above has the locations of the Ghost of Yotei charms in the first region. Several can be purchased from Taro, a vendor NPC that your character, Atsu, befriends. Others can only be acquired if you go off the beaten path and explore thoroughly. Charm location #1: Taro (Charm vendor)Location: The young rascal, Taro, is actually an expert scavenger who joins your "Wolf Pack" group. We found him due south of Shikotsu River where he was being accosted by two ronin. Here are some of his wares:Charm of Last Chance - Automatically heals you when you suffer lethal damage during combat. This costs one-third of your maximum spirit.Charm of Fortune's Grip - If disarmed, your weapon lands closer and you earn a sake jar.Charm of Confident Strikes (upgradable) - Gain +1 spirit when you stagger an enemy with the Katana. Upgrade challenge - Stagger sword enemies with the Katana.Charm of Healing - Increases the potency of your Heal Technique while at half health or below.Charm of Furious Attacks (upgradable) - Tempest Strike deals a minor amount of additional damage. Upgrade challenge - Stagger polearm enemies with your Dual Katana.Note 1: Taro gains additional wares as you progress through the campaign and obtain new weapon types.Note 2: After rescuing Taro, he might reappear while you're camping in the wilderness. Charm location #2: Charm of Bountiful HarvestLocation: You can get this Ghost of Yotei charm by completing the Old Trails side quest--i.e. it's where you get to pick a horse mount. Once you've finished the quest, go to the chopped down tree where Atsu's father left a charm during the flashback.Effect: Increases the amount of wood, flowers, and plants that you collect. Charm location #3: Mother's Charm and Father's CharmLocation: These two charms in Ghost of Yotei can be quite challenging to obtain. Here's the gist: In Atsu's Home, relive past memories and talk to Atsu's mother and father. You'll learn about how Atsu's parents made the trek to the top of Mount Yotei.Go to the Mount Yotei Shrine location and enter the cavern.There are multiple segments where you have to jump, climb, and grapple all the way to the summit of the mountain.At the very top, you'll see a shrine that you can interact with. This nets you the two items, along with the "Inheritance" trophy.Effect: Mother's Charm - Increases the damage of your arrows by a minor amount.Father's Charm - Perfect parries restore a minor amount of health.Note: You might notice a rope mechanism that you can use to go back down to the base of the mountain. Don't interact with this object just yet. That's because there are other goodies at the peak of Mount Yotei, including an Altar of Reflection. If you take the shortcut, then you'd have to go through all the climb-jump-and-grapple sections once more.From lush and fertile valleys to fortresses guarded by dozens of samurai, you've got your work cut out for you as Atsu. Don't fret, though, because we have a Ghost of Yotei guides hub to help you every step of the way. Charm location #4: Charm of Thoughtful RestorationLocation: This item seems to be your reward for finding your first Hot Springs location, whichever that might be.Effect (upgradable): Gain a minor increase to your maximum health. Upgrade challenge: Visit all eight Hot Springs to increase the potency of the effect.That does it for our guide on where to find all charms in Ghost of Yotei. We'll keep you posted once we've acquired other accessories, so stay tuned. For now, though, you might want to unlock the best skills to complement your gear pieces.From lush and fertile valleys to fortresses guarded by dozens of samurai, you've got your work cut out for you as Atsu. Don't fret, though, because we have a Ghost of Yotei guides hub to help you every step of the way.

Title: All Bamboo Strike Locations In Ghost Of Yotei Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2025 21:45:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/ghost-of-yotei-bamboo-strike-locations-guide/2900-7089/ Are you hoping to discover more Bamboo Strikes in Ghost of Yotei? These challenge activities are scattered throughout the wilds of Ezo. It's imperative that you search for them while exploring, as they offer a permanent boost to your spirit. Think of this resource as akin to energy/mana--i.e. the more spirit you have, the more abilities you can cast.All Bamboo Strikes in Ghost of YoteiBamboo Strike activities tend to follow a strict mechanic:Each challenge requires you to press buttons in a sequence. The inputs not only have to be 100% correct, but they also need to be done swiftly. Doing so allows Atsu to slice through all the bamboo shoots.In some cases, parts of the shoot might get tossed around. You still need to press the button prompts to destroy them.Note that Bamboo Strikes only increase your maximum spirit pips. If you want to improve your survivability, then you can increase your maximum health by taking a bath in Hot Springs. Region 1 Bamboo Strike locationsThe map above shows the Ghost of Yotei Bamboo Strike activities in the game's first region. The locations are quite far apart, though #1 is fairly close to where you start the campaign proper. Bamboo Strike location #1Location: Found in Atsu's Home. Repair the bamboo stand and complete the minigame.Final sequence: X, X, L1, X, X, L1, X. Bamboo Strike location #2Location: Found in a clearing that's hidden by bamboo branches that you have to cut down. A settler NPC scoffs at you when you arrive, but you can show him your true skill with the blade.Final sequence: Square, circle, square, L1, L1, square, circle. Bamboo Strike location #3 Location: This Ghost of Yotei Bamboo Strike activity is in the northwestern part of the region. It's just across the river from the White Dye Vendor NPC. Funnily enough, a couple of foxes and bear cubs will watch you while you're doing this task.Final sequence: Triangle, triangle, L1, L1, triangle, triangle, circle. Bamboo Strike location #4 Location: There are several Bamboo Strike minigames that are part of the Way of the Dual Katana main quest. Talk to the master trainer, Hanbei, and tackle these challenges to receive the Dual Katana weapon--i.e. dual-wielding technique.Final sequence: Up, left, down, right, up, left, down.That does it for our guide on where to find Bamboo Strikes in Ghost of Yotei. We'll keep you posted once we stumble upon others, so stay tuned. For now, though, we suggest taking a look at our Hot Springs health upgrade guide and Altars of Reflection skill unlocks guide.From lush and fertile valleys to fortresses guarded by dozens of samurai, you've got your work cut out for you as Atsu. Don't fret, though, because we have a Ghost of Yotei guides hub to help you every step of the way.

Title: Fortnite removes controversial Peacemaker emote after the show's big plot twist Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2025 21:20:12 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/fortnite-peacemaker-dance-emote-controversy-swastika/ James Gunn captivated audiences with the season 1 musical intro to Peacemaker, where the whole cast performs an absurd 1980s rock-inspired dance sequence with deadly serious faces. A video of the sequence set to Wig Wam’s “Do Ya Wanna Taste It” has accumulated more than 20 million views on YouTube. So Gunn sought to match that energy in Peacemaker season 2 with a new opening dance sequence, set to Foxy Shazam’s “Oh Lord.”

Title: It's the end of an era for Xbox Game Pass Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2025 21:00:16 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/game-pass-era-best-deal-over/ Xbox Game Pass has gone through several transformations since its launch in 2017, but the latest change to Microsoft’s gaming subscriptions service is its most significant. On Oct. 1, Xbox revealed a major overhaul to the service’s tier and price structure. PC Game Pass is going away, revamped Essential and Premium tiers are replacing Core and Standard, and cloud streaming is rolling out to more subscribers.

Title: Xbox Game Pass price hike sparks outcry among hardcore fans Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2025 19:44:31 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/xbox-game-pass-ultimate-price-hike-reaction-reddit-x-social-media-cancel-subscription/ In modern Fallout games, you can make a decision so bone-headed that the game will inform you that "Everyone disliked that." That's basically what is happening to Xbox as a brand right now, and the message is coming from some of its most ardent fans.

Title: Amnesia and SOMA creators Frictional Games tease their upcoming project Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:44:37 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/amnesia-soma-frictional-games-teaser/ Sometime near the end of September, a website popped up advertising a luxury getaway locale called Hotel Samsara. Around the same time, Amnesia developer Frictional Games updated its 2015 sci-fi masterpiece, SOMA. One of the patch notes read, "Fixed faulty spam filters on Simon’s PC. Users may still receive suspicious correspondence due to treemail 0.1 filtering process issues." After the update went live, players checking out the emails on SOMA protagonist Simon's laptop were met with a link to HotelSamsara.com.

Title: Kitty Kart 64 is Mario Kart meets psychological horror Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:30:16 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/kitty-kart-64-mario-horror-game-psychological-spooky-indie-game/ At first glance, Kitty Kart 64 looks like a homage to the family-friendly racers of yore. But don't let the adorable course backgrounds fool you. This is no mere kart game, but an exploration game with a horror twist.

Title: Pilots Wanted: Stream ‘Mecha BREAK’ on GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-mecha-break/ Suit up and head for the cloud. Mecha BREAK, the popular third-person shooter, is now available to stream on GeForce NOW with NVIDIA DLSS 4 technology. Catch it this week as part of 10 new titles joining the nearly 5,000 games supported on GeForce NOW, in addition to Capcom’s Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy. This week, Alan Wake 2 and S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2: Heart of Chornobyl join the lineup of GeForce RTX 5080-ready titles, both already available on the service. Look for the “GeForce RTX 5080 Ready” row in the app or check out the full list. Plus, LG is celebrating being the first to offer OLED TVs that can stream GeForce NOW natively at 4K 120 frames per second, powered by the new GeForce RTX 5080 servers. To mark the occasion, LG is giving away 100 one-month GeForce NOW Ultimate membership codes for free. Head over to the r/LG_UserHub Reddit page to enter. Smashing Good Time Mecha BREAK is a multiplayer mech game where players can choose from diverse mechs, customize appearances and battle colossal war machines on treacherous terrain. The game pits pilots against each other in high-octane, team-based mech battles across vast, destructible arenas. Pick a Striker, master its unique abilities and outplay rivals in aerial and ground combat for pulse-pounding victory. Whether gearing up for 3v3, 6v6 or chaotic PvPvE matches, there’s a mech for every play style — from agile snipers to heavy frontline brutes. Mecha BREAK is now available for streaming on GeForce NOW, making it easy to jump into the action wherever, whenever. With DLSS 4, Ultimate members get to experience the crispest visuals and smoothest frame rates, all from the cloud. Hold It! No objections to the cloud here. In Capcom’s iconic Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy, players become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle in the fight to save their innocent clients in a court of law. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous collection. Investigate crime scenes, gather evidence, cross-examine witnesses with razor-sharp wit and deliver iconic “Objection!” moments to uncover the truth. With a mix of quirky characters, twisting storylines and surprising humor, the trilogy captures everything fans love about the legendary courtroom adventure. On GeForce NOW, it’s never been easier to bring justice to the courtroom. Stream the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy across devices instantly, with crisp visuals and smooth performance that lets every “Hold it!” land with dramatic flair. Whether gamers are on the go or settled in, the courtroom is always in session. In addition, members can look for the following: ENDLESS Legend 2 (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Sept. 22) Renown (New release on Steam, Sept. 22) Baby Steps (New release on Steam, Sept. 23) Aztecs: The Last Sun (New release on Steam, Sept. 23) SWORN (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Sept. 23) Lost Rift (New release on Steam, Sept. 25) CloverPit (New release on Steam, Sept. 26) Mecha BREAK (Steam) Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (Steam) Predecessor (Steam) New GeForce RTX 5080-ready games: Alan Wake 2 (Epic Games Store) S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2: Heart of Chornobyl (Steam, Xbox, available on PC Game Pass) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. Giveaway alert @LGGamingGlobal is celebrating being the world’s first OLED TVs to stream GeForce NOW natively at 4K 120 fps by giving away 100 one-month GeForce NOW Ultimate membership codes. Enter here https://t.co/Tdd9hxdp1t — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) September 24, 2025

Title: GeForce NOW Unleashes ‘Dying Light: The Beast’ in the Cloud Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-dying-light-the-beast/ GeForce NOW is packing a monstrous punch this week. Dying Light: The Beast, the latest adrenaline‑fueled chapter in Techland’s parkour‑meets‑survival‑horror saga, is clawing its way into the cloud — ready for members to stream instantly. That’s just the start. Head back to class with SEGA’s wacky management simulation games Two Point Campus and Two Point Museum, then slip into the shadows for the new “Claws of Awaji” expansion in Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows. It’s all part of 11 new games joining the GeForce NOW library. Also this week, Dying Light: The Beast joins the lineup of GeForce RTX 5080-ready titles, alongside Kingdom Come: Deliverance II and Monster Hunter Wilds, which are already available on the service. Look for the “GeForce RTX 5080 Ready” row in the app or check out the full list. Japan is the latest region to get GeForce RTX 5080-class power. Stay tuned to GFN Thursday for updates as more regions upgrade to Blackwell RTX. Those who want to follow along can track progress on the server rollout page for the latest. Japan is live now, with Warsaw and Miami up next. And don’t miss out on getting Borderlands 4 for free with the purchase of a new 12-month Ultimate membership. Unleash the Beast Dying Light: The Beast is clawing its way into the cloud — and it’s hungry. Survival of the fastest. Gamers know the Dying Light series isn’t about taking it easy — it’s about sprinting across rooftops and drop‑kicking zombies in the face to survive the night. Dying Light: The Beast cranks that up to 11 with new abilities, terrifying encounters and more ways for players to flex their inner apex predator. New enemy types keep the tension high, creating a world that feels more threatening than ever. Play solo to test survival instincts, or team up in co‑op mode to turn the undead into a highlight reel of creative takedowns. Players can leap into infected streets, scale rooftops with fluid parkour and battle through relentlessly terrifying nights — all without worrying if their gaming rigs can handle the apocalypse. With GeForce NOW, members can stream the chaos across their devices with GeForce RTX 5080-class performance, enabling cinematic visuals, fast load times and ultra‑responsive gameplay straight from the cloud. Degrees of Delight Where learning gets weird. For gamers who love simulation and strategy games with quirky humor, Two Point Campus and the new Two Point Museum provide tickets to all the fun. These gems from publisher SEGA put players in charge of building, customizing and running their own campus and museum, filled with eccentric characters and unpredictable events. In Two Point Campus, design sprawling college grounds, hire lively staff, schedule offbeat courses and watch students thrive or chaos unfold. In Two Point Museum, curate wild exhibits, draw crowds and manage mishaps while crafting the ultimate cultural destination. Both games blend classic simulation mechanics with fresh, whimsical stories. Fire them up on GeForce NOW to gain instant access to imaginative worlds, smooth animations and vibrant visuals on any screen, wherever members are. New Shadows Claws out. The latest Assassin’s Creed Shadows expansion is here, streaming day‑and‑date on GeForce NOW. The shadows grow sharper in the “Claws of Awaji” expansion, which takes Assassins to the Awaji Islands, introducing a dangerous enemy faction. Players can dive into a fresh storyline packed with story, challenging contracts and a new set of stealth‑focused tools that reward creative approaches. The expansion also adds new enemy types, gear and assassination techniques to master, plus side quests that reveal hidden secrets of the region. In addition, members can look for the following: Fata Deum – The God Sim (New release on Steam, Sept. 15) Town to City (New release on Steam, Sept. 16) Goblin Cleanup (New release on Steam, Sept. 18) Project Winter (New release on Epic Games Store, Sept. 18) Dying Light: The Beast (New release on Steam, Sept. 18, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Warborne Above Ashes (New release on Steam, Sept. 18) Jump Space (New release on Steam, Sept. 19) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (Steam, Battle.net, and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass) Field of Glory II: Medieval (Steam) Two Point Campus (Steam, Epic Games Store) Two Point Museum (Steam, Epic Games Store) New GeForce RTX 5080 Ready games, in addition to Dying Light: The Beast: Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Steam and Epic Games Store, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Monster Hunter Wilds (Steam, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. If you could be a protagonist from a video game, who would you be and why? — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) September 17, 2025

Title: Paint It Blackwell: GeForce RTX 5080 SuperPOD Rollout Begins Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:00:06 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-blackwell-rtx-launch/ GeForce NOW Blackwell RTX 5080-class SuperPODs are now rolling out, unlocking a new level of ultra high-performance, cinematic cloud gaming. GeForce NOW Ultimate members will see GeForce RTX 5080 performance arriving to a server near them, enabling even richer experiences in blockbuster titles like DUNE: Awakening, Borderlands 4, Hell Is Us, Dying Light: The Beast, Cronos: The New Dawn, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and more. They all come with breathtaking graphics and lowest-latency gameplay, thanks to NVIDIA DLSS 4 technology and next-generation AI features. Experience the new Cinematic-Quality Streaming mode for stunning color and fidelity across the latest devices. Look at all the room for activities gaming. The new Install-to-Play feature is expanding the cloud library to nearly 4,500 games for Ultimate and Performance members. This week kicks it off with three new games, including the launch of Borderlands 4. GeForce NOW is the ultimate way to play the Borderlands franchise’s latest entry — free with the purchase of a new 12-month Ultimate membership bundle. Make sure to follow along on GFN Thursdays for server updates. Blackwell to the Future Game-changer. The future of cloud gaming has arrived. With the NVIDIA Blackwell RTX upgrade, GeForce NOW brings GeForce RTX 5080-class performance to the cloud for the first time. Ultimate members can harness DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation, cutting-edge AI enhancements and ultralow click-to-pixel latency, enabling up to 5K at 120 frames per second for premium, responsive gameplay. Members will also see the GeForce NOW library instantly double. Over 2,200 Steam titles opted in by publishers for cloud streaming are hitting the cloud today, with more to come, letting members build and manage their own cloud gaming library. Alongside new Install-to-Play titles, GeForce NOW will continue to roll out ready-to-play titles each week. Coming to a zone near you. NVIDIA Blackwell RTX servers are starting to power up worldwide, so more members can start streaming with unprecedented performance on virtually any device, including PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, LG TVs (4K at 120Hz) and even Steam Decks (now up to 90 fps). Keep an eye on GFN Thursday updates and check the server rollout webpage for new regions going live. Ultimate members will soon see GeForce RTX 5080 performance in their area, with AAA titles like DUNE: Awakening, Borderlands 4, Hell Is Us, Dying Light: The Beast, Cronos: The New Dawn, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and more playable at ultimate quality. Look for the new “GeForce RTX 5080 Ready” row in the app for the full list of GeForce RTX 5080-optimized games, updated weekly with fresh additions. New row, who ‘dis? Don’t let this cloud pass by. The Blackwell RTX upgrade is ready for gamers to secure their spots — no downloads, no hardware upgrades, just next-level gaming for the same $19.99 per month. Or members can choose to subscribe to the 12-month membership for $199.99 — providing more value at less than $17 a month. Break Free With ‘Borderlands 4’ Welcome to Border-LOL-lands. Get ready for a blast of chaos, color and fun as Borderlands 4 launches on GeForce NOW. The galaxy’s wildest looter shooter is back, sending four new Vault Hunters on a loot-crazed rampage jam-packed with quippy dialogue and sci-fi shenanigans, all wrapped in the franchise’s signature mayhem. Gameplay turns the dial to 11 with new double jumps, dashes, grappling hooks and air-glide moves that make every firefight a circus act. Experience a world with sprawling landscapes and nonstop dynamic events. Build the perfect Vault Hunter with deep skill trees and use different weapons — each with unique behaviors and effects, now with a revamped loot system where every Legendary feels special. Play it solo or with up to three friends. Play the frantic co-op looter shooter on GeForce NOW with the NVIDIA Blackwell RTX upgrade for cinematic-quality visuals, ultrafast load times and stunning performance. Enjoy NVIDIA DLSS 4-fueled graphics and low-latency gameplay streaming from GeForce RTX 5080 gaming rigs in the cloud. The cloud is the best way to play. The title lands in the cloud on Thursday, Sept. 11. Gamers who upgrade to or purchase a 12-month GeForce NOW Ultimate membership — between now and Tuesday, Sept. 25 — will get the title for free, available to play as soon as it launches. Unleash chaos across the galaxy with outrageous weapons, irreverent humor and the signature co-op action that makes this iconic looter-shooter franchise a fan favorite. Game On Set sail for moonlit mystery in Nod-Krai. Genshin Impact “Version Luna I: Song of the Welkin Moon” is available to play instantly on GeForce NOW — no need to wait for downloads or updates. Head on a new adventure through the magical new region of Nod-Krai, where the story, exploration and battles are all shaped by the mysterious power of the moon. Play as three new characters — animal-loving Lauma, energetic Flins and inventive Aino — as they face off against rival factions, unravel secrets and wield creative new abilities in a world full of quirky creatures and vibrant islands. Plus, anniversary rewards await for everyone who jumps in. In addition, members can look for the following: Firefighting Simulator: Ignite (New release on Steam, Sept. 9) Borderlands 4 (New release on Steam and Epic Games Store, Sept. 11) Professional Fishing 2 (New release on Steam, Sept. 11) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. Keep your responses coming—win this bundle! Steam Deck, @ASUS ROG Swift 27" 4K 240Hz G-SYNC Monitor, @Logitech G920 racing wheel, & more! How to enter:1. Follow @NVIDIAGFN2. Reply using #BlackwellonGFN3. Share: What device are you turning into an RTX 5080 GPU? pic.twitter.com/TwSpTyFUze — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) September 8, 2025

Title: Cloud Gaming to Reach New Heights: GeForce NOW’s Blackwell RTX Upgrade Begins Next Week Date: Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:00:53 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-sept-2025/ NVIDIA Blackwell RTX is coming to the cloud on Wednesday, Sept. 10 — an upgrade so big it couldn’t wait until a Thursday. Don’t miss a special early GFN Thursday next Wednesday as GeForce NOW begins lighting up the globe with GeForce RTX 5080-class power streaming from the cloud. Get ready to watch the map light up. With this upgrade, cloud gaming is about to level up. NVIDIA Blackwell RTX brings GeForce RTX 5080-powered streaming to GeForce NOW, unlocking the highest resolutions and frame rates ever in the cloud. Play games with unmatched visual fidelity, tap into a massive library of over 2,200 new Install-to-Play titles, take advantage of new high-performance modes like competitive 360 frames per second and 240 fps at sub-30-millisecond low latency, and much more. Plus, the highly anticipated shooter Battlefield 6 is launching in the cloud in October. But first — this month is stacked with 17 fresh games to keep members busy. Look out for Hell Is Us, announced at Gamescom and the first AAA title to hit the cloud at launch, along with the eagerly awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong, part of the five new games in the cloud available this week. Unravel the Uncanny Curiosity meets catastrophe. Hell Is Us offers a visually stunning, narrative-driven action game that blends exploration, combat and psychological storytelling into a bold new adventure. Play as a lone protagonist unraveling secrets behind supernatural phenomena in a closed country plagued by civil strife and haunting mysteries. The gameplay brings together mysterious tools and decision-driven storylines among surreal landscapes and chilling lore. Explore the title at peak fidelity across devices on GeForce NOW with rich lighting and haunting scenery streamed instantly across devices. It’s an ideal way to get immersed in this uncanny world, no matter the rig or gaming setup. Roll Out Tank you very much. Rolling onto GeForce NOW, World of Tanks 2.0 is a multiplayer online action game that puts players in command of massive, legendary tanks for team-based battles across historic arenas. The 2.0 release amps up the tank warfare with revamped sounds, user interfaces and battle mechanics, as well as new Tier XI vehicles . Choose among favorite armored vehicles, strategize with the squad and outmaneuver opponents in fast-paced skirmishes. Whether diving into solo showdowns or coordinating all-out assaults, every match is packed with explosive action. Play it on GeForce NOW and experience every tank clash in crystal-clear detail and fluid motion, streamed effortlessly to devices. See enhanced explosions, rich textures and lag-free combat — no downloads or updates required. Falling for New Games It’s Hornet’s world now. Get ready for one of the most anticipated launches of the year: Hollow Knight: Silksong is launching on GeForce NOW. Slip into the role of Hornet and explore a breathtakingly vibrant world that’s even faster, prettier and more challenging than the original. With razor-sharp action, new combat moves and jaw-dropping hand-drawn environments, Silksong will have every explorer and boss-battler hooked from the first divekick. Stream it instantly across devices and dive into epic battles, cunning platforming and secrets lurking in every corner. Whether a series veteran or new to Hallownest’s legacy, GeForce NOW members can stream the title when it launches in the cloud without waiting for downloads or updates. Catch the games ready to play today: Hell Is Us (New release on Steam, Advanced Access on Sept. 1, general availability Sept. 4) METAL EDEN (New release on Steam, Sept. 2) Hollow Knight: Silksong (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Sept. 4) Cataclismo (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Sept. 4) Cronos: The New Dawn (New release on Steam, Advanced Access Sept. 3, general availability Sept. 5) Catch the full list of games coming to the cloud in September: Firefighting Simulator: Ignite (New release on Steam, Sept. 9) Borderlands 4 (New release on Steam and Epic Games Store, Sept. 11) Fata Deum – The God Sim (New release on Steam, Sept. 15) Dying Light: The Beast (New release on Steam, Sept. 19) Jump Space (New release on Steam, Sept. 19) Warborne Above Ashes (New release on Steam, Sept. 19) ENDLESS Legend 2 (New release on Steam, Sept. 22) Baby Steps (New release on Steam, Sept. 23) Aztecs: The Last Sun (New release on Steam, Sept. 23) Lost Rift (New release on Steam, Sept. 25) CloverPit (New release on Steam, Sept. 26) Predecessor (Steam) Time to Leaf August Behind In addition to the dozen games announced in August, an extra 22 joined over the month: Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass) Amnesia: The Dark Descent (Epic Games Store) Blacksmith Master (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)  Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids (Steam) Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time (New release on Steam and Battle.net) Gatekeeper (Steam) Gears of War: Reloaded (Steam and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass) Guntouchables (Steam) Heretic + Hexen (Steam and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass) HUNTER×HUNTER NEN×IMPACT (Steam) Knightica (Steam) Make Way (Free on Epic Games Store) Stick It to the Stickman (Steam) Titan Quest II (Steam) Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition (Steam) Total War: ATTILA (Steam) A Total War Saga: Troy (Steam) Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition (Steam) Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition (Steam) Total War: PHARAOH DYNASTIES (Steam) Total War: ROME REMASTERED (Steam) Total War: SHOGUN 2 (Steam) Field of Glory II: Medieval didn’t make it to the cloud in August. Stay tuned to GFN Thursday for updates. What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. How good are your in-game navigation skills? — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) September 3, 2025  

Title: Drop Into the Battle: ‘Gears of War: Reloaded’ Launches on GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:00:17 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-gears-of-war-reloaded/ Brace yourself, COGs — the Locusts aren’t the only thing rising up. The Coalition’s legendary shooter Gears of War: Reloaded is launching day one on GeForce NOW. But that’s just the start. This GFN Thursday, seven games join the GeForce NOW library, including Ubisoft’s The Rogue Prince of Persia, the electrifying 2D roguelike action-platformer. More Grit, More Gears Never skip leg day. Chainsaws — check. Grizzled one-liners — absolutely. Gears of War: Reloaded is back, buffed and primed, remastered from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5. It’s the classic curb-stomping action gamers remember, now with visuals sharp enough to make the Locust run for cover. Form up and get loud. Dive into battle with Marcus, Dom and the rest of Delta Squad to fight tooth and chainsaw to save humanity from the subterranean Locust Horde. Carve through the epic campaign solo or tag in friends for online co-op mode. The remastered version packs every blast, chainsaw duel and bro fist from the original — plus bonus campaign missions, multiplayer maps and more. Tackle battles with modern controls for franchise newcomers or classic controls for veterans — no grunt left behind. Stream Gears of War: Reloaded on GeForce NOW and witness Unreal Engine’s best visuals without upgrading hardware. Run multiplayer with the lowest latency with an Ultimate membership, cross-play with the squad and see every crumbling wall and flying chunk — all from the cloud, effortlessly. Greatest Leap Yet Kick first, ask questions later. The Rogue Prince of Persia 1.0 marks the game’s full release after months of early access, bringing refined parkour, polished combat, fresh content and the complete story of the rogue heir racing to reclaim his kingdom. Sprint, vault and wall-run through a reimagined Persia as the prince battles to undo a deadly curse and stop the invading Huns. Each run is a new fight for survival, blending fluid platforming with swift, acrobatic combat. Leap over traps, chain stylish moves and wield an ever-expanding arsenal while unlocking medallions, upgrading gear and uncovering the truth behind the prince’s fall — and his shot at redemption. On GeForce NOW, the adventure shines at its best with up to 4K 120 frames-per-second streaming. Land every parkour move with perfect timing thanks to ultralow latency and take the prince’s fight anywhere, instantly, on nearly any device. Let’s Play Today Catbots > Brainblobs. Make sure to check out Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids, a quirky action-strategy hybrid from X-COM creator Julian Gollop, where players control a clever inventor and his robo-cat to fight off an invasion of bizarre Brainioid aliens. Mix third-person action with real-time strategy while building bases, commanding bot armies and squishing rogue brains in solo and co-op modes, all wrapped in a colorful, comic-book world. Couch and online multiplayer, player vs. player battles and a humorous campaign make this a fresh, approachable take on the strategy genre. In addition, members can look for the following: Gears of War: Reloaded (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Aug. 26) Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids (New release on Steam, Aug. 26) Make Way (Free, new release on Epic Games Store, Aug. 28) Among Us 3D (Steam) Gatekeeper (Steam) Knightica (Steam) No Sleep for Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES (Steam) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. This is a duo appreciation post. Who are you locking in with? (tag them) — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) August 27, 2025

Title: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 — hands-on report Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2025 19:06:55 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/10/01/call-of-duty-black-ops-7-hands-on-report/ For the first time ever, Call of Duty fans are getting back-to-back Black Ops games with the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 this year. Leaping ahead to the future of 2035, the game is a direct sequel to the story told in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 — but what’s really interesting is the way it builds on the foundation set by Black Ops 6, with its introduction of systems like Omnimovement and the return of round-based Zombies. At Call of Duty: Next, I got a chance to jump into the combat boots of David Mason and a few other operators. I played on six new Multiplayer maps, tried out the updated Omnimovement, cleared Zombies off the new Wonder Vehicle, and picked a few dropzones on Warzone’s new Resurgence map and updated Verdansk. Play Video You can check out just about everything we saw (and a few more things) in Black Ops 7’s Open Beta, which launches on October 2 if you pre-ordered the game, and on October 5 for all players. Without further ado, let’s get to all the juicy hands-on action. Gameplay Evolution Even Omni-er Omnimovement: Treyarch is building on the foundation it established with Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 last year, making a few tweaks and adjustments to the Omnimovement system that allows you to run, slide, and dive in any direction. The big one is wall-jumping—you can now fling yourself into the air with a wall jump to bounce around corners, cross gaps, and confuse opponents. You can chain up to three jumps together, but each jump will cost you some momentum. Other additions include moving while mounted and a new finisher that lets you attach a grenade to another player and kick them toward their friends. Movement as a loadout option: While Omnimovement still offers a lot of agility to every player, Treyarch has made some adjustments to the system by turning a few elements into Perks. The double-time Tac Sprint, for instance, now requires a specific Perk and comes with the trade-off that your normal sprint is slower when you equip it. But other Perks boost movement too, like Lightweight, which increases your movement speed and lets you slide and dive farther, and Dexterity, which lets you reload faster and aim down sights during dives and slides. Overclock your stuff: Getting good at nailing enemies with frag grenades while they’re flocking to the hard point? In Black Ops 7, successfully using items like equipment, Scorestreaks, and Field Upgrades builds up progress that allows you to Overclock those items, unlocking an upgrade that makes them more powerful. You can choose your Overclocks when you select your loadout, with each Scorestreak, Field Upgrade, and piece of equipment offering two possibilities, allowing you to tailor your preferred playstyle. Become a Hybrid Combat Specialist: In Black Ops 6, choosing three Perks of the same type unlocked a Combat Specialist bonus that amped up a specific playstyle. Black Ops 7 gives you a little more freedom; you can now mix two of one type of Perk with one of another to unlock a Hybrid Combat Specialist bonus, so you can mix and match a little more and still get useful benefits. Near-future technology: Black Ops 7’s setting in the 2030s brings some new robotic and drone threats that you can deploy in battle as Scorestreaks. The D.A.W.G. is a dog-like combat robot; the Rhino is Treyarch’s take on the Juggernaut, a robot wielding a minigun you pilot into battle; HKVs are Hunter-Killer Drones that are deployed from aircraft and seek out targets once they hit the ground; and the VOTL Warship returns from Black Ops 2 with some new upgrades to terrorize from the skies. Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. Share the load(out): Ever wonder what weapon and Perks the person who just took you out was using? You can see the loadouts of opponents on the Kill Cam, and in the launch version of the game, you’ll actually be able to nab their Gunsmith customizations for yourself. Gunsmith codes will let you share your weapon builds with friends or online, so if you ever see a gun you wish you were taking into battle, you can have it. Guns—lots of guns: Black Ops 7 will bring 30 new weapons compared to Black Ops 6, and thanks to its near-future setting, that’ll include 16 that are all-new to the franchise. Multiplayer Black Ops 7 will launch with 18 multiplayer maps—15 new 6-on-6 maps, plus three remastered maps from previous games, and two large-scale 20-vs.-20. I fought across six of the new maps, which will appear in Black Ops 7’s multiplayer beta. Maps Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. Blackheart — Round and floating, Blackheart is a lot like a small oil rig, laid out like a wheel. At the center is a room where teams converge for big fights, while the outer edges have longer sight lines for sniping and setting ambushes. Toshin — A Japanese cityscape with lots of small interiors, tight corners, and crashed cars and trains that can be useful for cover, or might explode at the wrong moment. There are numerous ways to slip between locations in Toshin, provided you can find the right vent or elevator shaft. The Forge — The paramilitary organization known as The Guild also appears to be a corporate entity that enjoys showcasing and selling its robotics and drone technology. The Forge is a facility that serves as a testing ground on the outside and a sleek showroom on the inside. Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. Exposure — Set near a series of solar panels, Exposure is something of a prefabricated industrial site where you can clamber over buildings and slip between structures for ambushes. Cortex — Cortex gives off heavy supervillain lab vibes, with lots of spooky-looking tubes and panels to use as cover. It’s a map with exteriors that loop around a series of interior pathways, providing multiple ways to approach a given objective. Imprint — A snowy mountain fortress, Imprint combines open exterior spaces with sparse cover, and tighter interior corridors and vertical areas where it pays to be aware of your surroundings.. Modes In addition to a few classic Call of Duty modes—Team Deathmatch, Domination, and Hardpoint—I also tried the new Overload mode at Connect. In the beta, you can also expect to play Kill Confirmed and Search and Destroy. Overload — A new 6-vs.-6 mode, Overload, creates some frantic dashes, big team fights, and huge momentum swings. Two teams attempt to grab an overload device, and once one team has it, their goal is to reach one of two designated locations on the opposing team’s side of the map. If they can carry the device to one of the designated spots, they score a point; however, if the device is dropped, the other team can pick it up. As soon as a point is scored, the device respawns somewhere in the middle of the map, triggering another mad dash to grab it. Skirmish — We didn’t play it, but at launch, Black Ops 7 also offers a massive new 20-vs.-20 mode that has its own dedicated maps to give you plenty of room to mix it up. Zombies In Black Ops 7, Treyarch builds on last year’s return of round-based Zombies with new maps and modes, along with new monsters to threaten you along the way. Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. Ashes of the Damned — The new map available at launch is the biggest Call of Duty has ever seen. It’s comprised of multiple locations to navigate and explore. They’re all linked together by roads, but between each of the main areas is a dense, deadly fog you’ll need to cross. Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. Meet Ol’ Tessie — To get around in Ashes of the Damned, you’ll need a ride, and that’s the new “Wonder Vehicle,” Ol’ Tessie. The truck starts as a bit of a clunker, but you can repair and upgrade it to turn it into a proper zombie-smashing crew transport—and even install a Pack-a-Punch Machine in the truck bed. You’ll need Ol’ Tessie to be tough, since the fog is home to unkillable zombies, as well as gremlin-like Ravagers that will attack your vehicle. New ways to play — Zombies adds two new modes in Black Ops 7 that we didn’t play at Connect: Survival and Cursed. Survival mode takes place on smaller maps—in the beta, you’ll see locations taken from Ashes of the Damned—to provide a quicker, more frantic Zombies experience that still includes uncovering secrets while you fight for your life. And for the really hardcore Zombies fans, Cursed mode will offer an even steeper challenge. Warzone Haven’s Hollow: A new Resurgence map, Haven’s Hollow is set in Appalachia and draws inspiration from the Zombies maps Shattered Veil and Liberty Falls—before the undead ravaged the latter. The map features nine Points of Interest, including open fields at one end and a small but densely populated town at the other, with numerous buildings to hide in and rooftops to snipe from. Updated Verdansk: Two Points of Interest are coming in Black Ops 7’s first season—the all-new Signal Station, and a remastered version of the Factory. Try Multiplayer and Zombies in the Black Ops 7 Beta Players who pre-order Black Ops 7 will get early access to the Black Ops 7 beta, running October 2-5. Activision is also offering an open beta for all players, no pre-order required, from October 5 to 8.  The beta includes all the multiplayer maps I fought across at Connect: The Forge, Exposure, Blackheart, Imprint, Toshin, and Cortext. It also packs the new Overload mode, as well as classics Team Deathmatch, Domination, Hard Point, Kill Confirmed, and Search and Destroy. The beta goes beyond multiplayer to include Zombies, as well. Starting on October 3, you’ll be able to try the new Vandorn Farm map and Survival mode. Black Ops 7 introduces numerous small yet highly targeted and meaningful changes to Black Ops 6’s foundation, while offering a substantial amount of new content across all its modes.  But you don’t have to wait to see for yourself—check out all Treyarch and Raven have to offer this week in the open beta. The full game launches on November 14.

Title: Get ready for new Ghost of Yōtei official merchandise, available from today Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:00:01 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/10/01/get-ready-for-new-ghost-of-yotei-official-merchandise-available-from-today/ We’re only one day away from the release of Ghost of Yōtei on PS5! We’re so excited for players to experience this journey alongside Atsu, and in celebration of the game’s release, here’s a look at official Ghost of Yōtei merchandise* available now and coming soon to select retailers. Youtooz – Ghost of Yōtei Atsu Vinyl figure $29.99 USD | Available starting on October 3 at 3pm EST from Youtooz. Youtooz is releasing a Ghost of Yōtei Atsu Vinyl figure on October 3, which showcases Atsu preparing to unleash her awaited vengeance, wearing a long, feathered cloak over yellow and brown armor with a pair of katanas strapped onto her back. Mondo – Ghost of Yōtei Art Print $90 USD | Available for pre-sale October 2 at 11am CT from Mondo. Mondo is excited to present a new screen-printed art print by Japanese illustrator, Yuko Shimizu, timed with the launch of Ghost of Yōtei. Beautifully illustrated using Buddhist Sutra calligraphy brushes, this breathtaking portrait of Atsu was inspired by traditional ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Here’s a quote from artist Yuko Shimizu on designing this print: “I was excited to illustrate this Ghost of Yōtei poster. Not just because it is the game everyone is waiting for, known for all the beautiful details, reminiscent of old Kurosawa films. I wanted the poster to have the feel of traditional ukiyo-e woodblock print with a modern touch. I loosely modeled this based on Tomoe-Gozen, a legendary 12th-century female samurai who was mentioned in The Tale of the Heike.” Insert Coin – Ghost of Yōtei apparel & accessories ​​ Onryō Hoodie | RRP (Recommended Retail Price) £59.99 / $82 / €69 Atsu T-shirt | RRP – £29.99 / $34 / €29 ​​ Ghost of Yōtei Tote | RRP – £16.99 / $23 / €20 Gingko Crest Enamel Pin | RRP – £5.99 / $8 / €7 Available now, Insert Coin developed a Ghost of Yōtei collection, complete with apparel, a tote bag, and an enamel pin – all inspired by the video game. Fangamer – Ghost of Yōtei apparel & more ​​ “The Hunters” Long Sleeve Shirt | $45 USD – Available for pre-order October 16 Atsu’s Bounty Poster T-shirt | $36 USD – Available for pre-order October 16Look out for a curated product collection coming soon from Fangamer. The collection includes two shirts: one showcases a stylized version of Atsu and the wolf, while the other features custom elements including the bounty poster and revenge list with fabric patches sewn on. Fangamer is also releasing a six-piece pin set that has been modeled to represent Atsu and the masked members of the Yōtei 6, as well as a custom sake cup and carafe set coming soon. Visit Fangamer for more details. Prime 1 Studio – Ghost of Yōtei Atsu Statue in ¼ Scale Ghost of Yōtei – 1/4 Scale statue of Atsu (WiP) Prime 1 Studio has been developing an upcoming Ghost of Yōtei statue of Atsu in ¼ scale. The statue will come with multiple swappable parts allowing fans to pose their figure and will also feature the wolf as her companion – stay tuned for more details from Prime 1 Studio. Mad Engine – Ghost of Yōtei apparel Ghost of Yotei Black and Yellow Minimalistic Logo T-Shirt | $22.99 USD Check out an official Ghost of Yōtei shirt from Mad Engine that features the iconic game logo printed on your choice of four different colors. Available now at Amazon. We hope everyone is looking forward to these items as much as we are! Stay tuned for more merchandise featuring PlayStation games coming your way. *The products featured in this post are manufactured and sold by independent third-party licensees under license from Sony Interactive Entertainment or its affiliates. These products are solely the responsibility of the licensees. Sony Interactive Entertainment and its affiliates disclaim all liability arising from or related to the manufacture, sale, or use of these products. If you click on a third-party link, you will leave the PlayStation ecosystem. Please note that PlayStation’s Privacy Policy will no longer apply, and the collection and use of your data will be governed by the third party’s privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies and understand your rights before engaging with them.

Title: PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for October: Alan Wake 2, Goat Simulator 3, Cocoon  Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:30:05 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/10/01/playstation-plus-monthly-games-for-october-alan-wake-2-goat-simulator-3-cocoon/ Delve into a psychological survival horror, play as the GOAT, and puzzle out worlds within worlds with the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for October.  Alan Wake 2, Goat Simulator 3, Cocoon will be available to PlayStation Plus members from Tuesday October 7 until Monday November 3. Also starting October 7 Midnight Murder Club will be available as a Game Trial for PlayStation Plus Premium members. Enjoy up to one hour with this time-limited trial, and if you decide to purchase the full game, your progress and trophies will carry over. Let’s take a closer look at the games. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Alan Wake 2 | PS5  What starts as a small-town murder investigation becomes a living nightmare. From the studio that brought you Control comes a psychological survival horror starring two protagonists in two very different worlds. Play as both the returning Alan Wake and new hero Saga Anderson, witnessing the nightmare unfold from two perspectives – and two realities. Help Wake to rewrite his reality as he attempts to escape the Dark Place and enter Anderson’s brilliant mind as she races to solve the case. As Anderson, explore the magnificent forests and lakes of the Pacific Northwest and meet a cast of quirky characters in the towns of Bright Falls and Watery. As Wake, survive the hostile urban nightmare known as the Dark Place. It takes more than guns to survive: Light is both the ultimate weapon and a refuge in the battle against the supernatural darkness that threatens the heroes. Fight powerful enemies in deadly close-combat encounters, making careful use of limited resources. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Goat Simulator 3 | PS4, PS5  Gather your herd and venture forth into Goat Simulator 3 – an all-new, totally realistic, sandbox farmyard experience that puts you back in the hooves of no one’s favorite female protagonist.  That’s right – Pilgor is back, and this time is joined by other goats too. You can invite up to three friends in local or online co-op, create carnage as a team, or compete in mini-games and then not be friends anymore. Get ready for another round of udder mayhem. Lick, headbutt and ruin your way through a brand new open world in the biggest waste of your time since Goat Simulator!  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Cocoon | PS4, PS5  From Jeppe Carlsen, the lead gameplay designer of Limbo and Inside — Cocoon is a unique take on the puzzle adventure genre, where each world exists within an orb that you can carry on your back. Wrap your head around the core mechanic of leaping between worlds—and combine, manipulate, and rearrange them to solve intricate puzzles. Interact with alien environments and biomechanical devices left behind by an ancient civilization. Journey through unique and diverse biomes, from industrial structures to massive organic caverns, and discover how they are connected to one another. Each orb has an ability that can be unlocked, thereby turning the orb into a unique tool for you to utilize within other worlds. Use these abilities to uncover hidden pathways and objects, fire projectiles to trigger switches, and more. Last chance to add PlayStation Plus Games for September to your library View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image PlayStation Plus members have until Monday October 6 to add Psychonauts 2, Stardew Valley and Viewfinder to their game library.

Title: Players’ Choice: Vote for September 2025’s best new game Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:00:23 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/10/01/players-choice-vote-for-september-2025s-best-new-game/ Last month, we faced our fears, mountains, and the opposing team. Some big new releases included Baby Steps, Borderlands 4, Hollow Knight: Silksong, NBA 2K26, and Silent Hill f. How does it work? At the end of every month, PlayStation Blog will open a poll where you can vote for the best new game released that month. After the polls close we will tally your votes, and announce the winner on our social channels and PlayStation.Blog.  What is the voting criteria? That’s up to you! If you were only able to recommend one new release to a friend that month, which would it be? Note: re-released games don’t qualify, but remakes do. We define remakes as ambitious, larger-scale rebuilds such as Resident Evil 4 (2023) and Final Fantasy VII Remake. How are nominees decided? The PlayStation Blog editorial team will gather a list of that month’s most noteworthy releases and use it to seed the poll. var pd_tags = new Array;pd_tags["16096655-src"]="poll-oembed-simple";

Title: My Hero Academia: All’s Justice out Feb 6, 2026 on PS5 Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:15:12 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/09/30/my-hero-academia-alls-justice-out-feb-6-2026-on-ps5/ In My Hero Academia: All’s Justice, you can relive the Final War of My Hero Academia with cinematic visuals in Story Mode, and experience new My Hero Academia action in flashy, over-the-top 3v3 battles featuring a giant roster of characters and their Quirks!   In our latest trailer, we revealed new modes such as the Team Up Mission mode where you can become a student of U.A. High Class 1-A and experience hero life on the streets based on never-before-seen scenarios made for the game.   Play Video In addition to the Team Up Mission mode, you can see a quick preview of another newly revealed mode: Hero’s Diary.   Today, we’re here to introduce Hero’s Diary in more detail along with a first look at additional footage!  What is Hero’s Diary?  In Hero’s Diary, you can enjoy game-original episodes depicting the unknown daily lives of the U.A. High 1-A students, along with battles based on those stories.  These episodes include never-before-seen interactions, such as moments between classmates during breaks from lessons, or rivals pushing each other to improve. You’ll also get to see a different side of the characters outside of the battles in the main game!  Each of the 20 characters in Class 1-A has multiple Memories to unlock, so you can discover untold stories of your favorite characters.  Hero’s Diary unlock conditions  By clearing the Team Up Mission, you can unlock game-original, special moments with Deku, Bakugo, and other members of Class 1-A! The special moments will be unlocked based on the progress of the Team Up Mission.   In these Team Up Missions, you become a U.A. High 1-A student, including Deku, and take on training exercises set in a virtual space. Based on an original game scenario, you’ll team up with your fellow 1-A classmates and experience hero life firsthand. You can freely move around the city using each character’s unique Quirk-based actions. In addition to the main scenario and missions, there’s a wide variety of sub-missions to enjoy such as freerunning, item searches, and intense battles – experience it all in this unique mode!  Also, the Heroes and U.A. students that appear in the Main Menu and Team Up Mission map will change depending on the time of day!  Talking to them might trigger original conversations or even battle missions! So, if you see a character you’re interested in, be sure to strike up a conversation! Clearing these missions might even earn you a reward…!?  On top of unlocking the Hero’s Diary, once you clear Team Up missions you will also unlock Archives Battles where you can relive iconic battles from the past.     These are just a few of the many experiences to look forward to when My Hero Academia: All’s Justice launches on PlayStation 5 on February 6, 2026!   Pre-orders have just started so be sure to get an Early Unlock for two playable characters as a pre-order bonus. Details on the characters will be revealed later, so stay tuned!

Title: Chess meets roguelike dungeon crawler Below the Crown gets an early access launch date and a demo that's smarter than me Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2025 22:44:09 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/chess-meets-roguelike-dungeon-crawler-below-the-crown-gets-an-early-access-launch-date-and-a-demo-thats-smarter-than-me Am I good at chess? I'll take no for $1500, Alex. But do I love a funky twist on games that are older than time itself? You bet your bottom dollar I do! Enter Below the Crown, a chess video game that is also a roguelike, ,and is also a turn-based strategy game, and is also a dungeon crawler on top of that. It's a lot! It also works very well, and in a demo that just came out today (alongside an early access release date), there's a suggestion of something a touch more… unsettling… going on under the hood. Read more

Title: Ananta producer says every character could have their own game and perhaps unwisely compares it to the Avengers Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2025 21:31:19 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/ananta-producer-says-every-character-could-have-their-own-game-and-perhaps-unwisely-compares-it-to-the-avengers Ananta, whether it ends up being a good game or not, is clearly a confident one. You have to be brave to so blatantly, we'll say, borrow from so many different games. Like many anime-esque games of its ilk, it will live and die by its characters (which, by the way, you won't have to gacha roll for), of which it seems to have in spades judging from that first gameplay trailer. These characters will all play differently too, and according to Ananta's producer Ash Qi, the dev team wants you to think of them like Avengers members. Comparing your new thing to an older, widely loved thing is always a safe move! Read more

Title: Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault isn't closing up shop, but it has received a small delay out of a busy October Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:03:06 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/moonlighter-2-the-endless-vault-isnt-closing-up-shop-but-it-has-received-a-small-delay-out-of-a-busy-october There just doesn't seem to be a good time to release a game right now, does there? We all saw the way that Hollow Knight: Silksong scared away plenty of games, even games with completely different genres. And sometimes it's just a case of a particular month being stacked - just this month alone there's Ghost of Yotei, Battlefield 6, Pokemon Legends Z-A, Ninja Gaiden 4, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, Dispatch, Arc Raiders, the list truly goes on. So, I really can't blame developer Digital Sun, who've announced that Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault has been delayed. Read more

Title: As good as Silent Hill f might be, don't expect it to be the norm for the series, says its series producer Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:58:41 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/as-good-as-silent-hill-f-might-be-dont-expect-it-to-be-the-norm-for-the-series-says-its-series-producer When you review a game, if you don't know anyone else that's also reviewing it, it can be a bit difficult to guess how it might be received overall. There's normally some assumptions you can make, but with a series like Silent Hill, a series where the general consensus is all over the place from game to game, it's certainly not easy to predict. I myself ended up being quite fascinated by Silent Hill f in my review of it, but in a recent interview series producer Motoi Okamoto said that despite an overall positive reception, you shouldn't expect every consequent game to be just like it. Read more

Title: Malys, the devil exorcising deckbuilder from the studio co-founded by Dragon Age's writer, gets a 1.0 release date Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:08:30 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/malys-the-devil-exorcising-deckbuilder-from-the-studio-co-founded-by-dragon-ages-writer-gets-a-10-release-date Right, there's just a constant wall of bad news at the moment, so how about something a bit nicer. Earlier this year, Summerfall Studios announced that the Kickstarter for their demonic roguelike deckbuilder Malys didn't work out, so they'd be releasing it in early access instead. Much like Kickstarters themselves, early access releases are risky business too, but it appears that at the very least it's worked well enough to grant the game a 1.0 release. Read more