Title: Massive Steam Leak May Have Revealed Every Kingdom Hearts IV World And Unannounced Games Date: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:04:42 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/kingdom-hearts-4-disney-worlds-coco-zootopia-star-wars-2000732471 The achievement database Exophase has listed achievements for several games, including some that haven't been announced

Title: Major Persona 6 Spoilers May Have Just Leaked In A Crazy Way Date: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:34:53 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/persona-6-spoilers-leaks-steam-achievements-story-characters-2000732445 Atlus has been very tight-lipped on the upcoming RPG

Title: Nintendo, Please Stop Making Me Use My Phone To Play Zelda Date: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:30:37 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/nintendo-please-stop-making-me-use-my-phone-to-play-zelda-2000732210 I should not have to use my phone to fully experience a game's side quests in 2026

Title: Skyrim Veteran Claims Howard Pushed Starfield Instead Of TES 6: ‘It Was Very Much, ‘Guess What, Team? We’re Making This Space Game’ Date: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:45:08 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/skyrim-veteran-claims-howard-pushed-starfield-instead-of-tes-6-it-was-very-much-guess-what-team-were-making-this-space-game-2000732426 The Elder Scrolls 6 was the next obvious project after Fallout 4

Title: Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Changes One Of The Most Iconic Sounds In Gaming And It’s Weird Date: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:00:36 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/ocarina-of-time-zelda-remake-navi-voice-2000732390 Listen! Listen! Listen!

Title: Monopoly Go x The Simpsons crossover is almost here Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:41:21 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/monopoly-go-the-simpsons-crossover-details Monopoly Go players have been looking forward to a major crossover event for what felt like months, and though most of the details ended up leaking, nothing actually beats official information. Read more

Title: Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.3 will take us deeper into the World in Canvas and make Mortenax Blade playable Date: Fri, 22 May 2026 13:43:44 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/honkai-star-rail-version-4-3-all-details HoYoverse has today delivered full details on the next major update for Honkai: Star Rail. Version 4.3, dubbed The Lethe Below the Living, will be available for all players on June 1. The upcoming update adds a new chapter to the Planarcadia arc, and introduce a new playable character. Read more

Title: Forza Horizon 6 explodes on Steam even before it's officially out Date: Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:02 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/forza-horizon-6-steam-numbers-big-launch Steam is abuzz this week with a couple of long-anticipated launches, but in Forza Horizon 6’s case, at least, the game isn’t even out for what will be most of its players. The anticipated sequel in the open-world driving game series doesn’t officially launch until May 19, but owners of its most expensive version - the Premium Edition - can play it right now. Read more

Title: Mystic Messenger's most loyal players are getting banned in droves for seemingly playing the game too much Date: Fri, 15 May 2026 10:02:10 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/mystic-messenger-ban-wave-thousands-of-hourglasses-anniversary Mystic Messenger, arguably one of the best dating sims around, has been dormant for about seven years. Despite not receiving new content or any meaningful updates in all that time, the game remains popular with its core fans, many of whom just woke up to some shocking news about their accounts. Read more

Title: Forza Horizon 6 review - The driving game for everyone still can’t seem to escape its car-collecting legacy Date: Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:03 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/forza-horizon-6-review There is this idea that, for a long-running series to remain as consistently popular as Forza Horizon has been, it needs to diminish itself somewhat with each new entry, gradually losing more and more of its edge in a bid to appeal to the widest possible audience. Read more

Title: Nintendo Direct September 2026: Start Time, How To Watch, And What To Expect Date: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-direct-september-2026-start-time-how-to-watch-and-what-to-expect/ With yesterday's Legend of Zelda Direct in the bag, it's time to take a broader look at what's coming to Switch consoles with the September Nintendo Direct. Yesterday's broadcast was mostly focused on the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, but today, we're expecting to see a whole lot more than just the hero in green. In case you can't make it, we'll be covering each new announcement and trailer as they drop, so keep on scrolling to see all the reveals and hit your F5 key to refresh your feed as we dive into what should be a massive Nintendo Direct presentation. How to watch the September Nintendo Direct Once again, you can watch the presentation through Nintendo's official YouTube and Twitch channels. YouTube Twitch Nintendo Direct start time Hope you're in the mood to start your day bright and early, as the broadcast starts at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET on September 9. Nintendo says the show will run for roughly 45 minutes, and it'll be followed by a Nintendo Treehouse livestream that'll feature gameplay from select titles. 7 AM PT 10 AM ET 3 PM BST 4 PM CEST 11 PM JST What to expect That's the big question, isn't it? As you'd expect, Nintendo is keeping quiet ahead of the Direct, but we're expecting the usual first-party games, upcoming titles from third-party partners, and related news. According to leakers, we could be in for a bumper reveal of Switch exclusives, as they're teasing a new Super Smash Bros. fighting game, a brand-new Star Fox, and a new 3D Mario to end the broadcast with a bang. Nintendo may need to pull a few heavy hitters out, considering that the Switch 2 price increased by $50 earlier this month, and having a stacked selection of upcoming games could be just what the company needs to start shifting units. Could we also get a new look at Pokemon Winds and Waves? Pokemon continues to be one of the biggest franchises on Nintendo hardware, and we wouldn't say no to a quick look at the game's region or even a few new pocket monsters.

Title: 6 Minutes Of Extra Ocarina Of Time Remake Gameplay Date: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/videos/6-minutes-of-extra-ocarina-of-time-remake-gameplay/ Nintendo gave us a decent slice of gameplay during the 40th anniversary Zelda direct. But they did not show everything, on their website lies tons of additional footage that was not shown during the stream. We showcase all of it in one cohesive montage.

Title: Xbox Game Pass Adds A Great Call Of Duty Game Today Date: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:34:51 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-game-pass-adds-a-great-call-of-duty-game-today/ Xbox Game Pass grows today with the addition of a popular Call of Duty game. New to the service from today, September 8, is 2020's Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. It's available on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass, and the game supports cloud streaming as well. Developed by Treyarch and Raven, Black Ops Cold War is set in Cold War-era 1981, with its campaign following Russell Adler as he and his team seek out a spy named Perseus. The game also has multiplayer, of course, along with Zombies. Black Ops Cold War was a bit hit, becoming 2020's best-selling game overall in the US. Game Pass isn't done adding more titles this month, as The Royal Writ and Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O World Stage arrive on September 10, followed by RuneScape: Dragonwilds on September 15. After Microsoft bought Activision Blizzard, many assumed that back-catalog Call of Duty games would flood Game Pass, but that didn't happen. Instead of releasing Call of Duty games en masse to Game Pass, Microsoft has taken more of a selective approach. Black Ops Cold War is now just the sixth Call of Duty game on Game Pass, joining Call of Duty: WWII, Call of Duty: Vanguard, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, and Black Ops 6. Modern Warfare 3 and Black Ops 6 were released day-and-date into Game Pass, but that's ending this year, and any Game Pass subscriber who wants to play Modern Warfare 4 at launch this October will have to pay for it ... or wait a year.

Title: Why Is Link The Worst-Looking Character In The Ocarina Of Time Remake? Date: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:18:26 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/why-is-link-the-worst-looking-character-in-the-ocarina-of-time-remake/ The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake was always going to prove divisive. Whether it strove to be a faithful retelling or a bold reimagining like Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Zelda’s 3D debut is so beloved, so seminal, and so ingrained in our collective nostalgia that aiming to please everyone was always going to be impossible. Personally? I think it looks just fine.  I was slightly underwhelmed by the fact that, aside from quality-of-life improvements and an essential modernization of certain gameplay mechanics, Nintendo is pretty much poised to deliver a 1:1 remake. The scale of characters, depth of locations, and overall scope of Link’s world is seemingly identical to the Nintendo 64 original. Monsters might be newly positioned and items could be gained in different ways, but it’s clear that the gameplay experience fans are intimately familiar with is being preserved. For better or worse.  Putting gameplay improvements aside though, we need to talk about the visuals. I can’t lie; I got a little emotional when the gameplay demo dropped us straight into a modern take on Kakariko Village, demonstrating the remake’s take on Link glancing around at familiar houses, shops, and friends of the forest he has spent years growing up with. It’s just a shame that our Hero of Time doesn’t look like he belongs in this world at all thanks to his cumbersome design.  There is no denying that Young Link is cute, yet he also feels strangely overdesigned as a way to flaunt both the best and worst parts of this new artistic direction. Link’s piercing blue eyes, rounded cheeks, and emotionless demeanor make him look weirdly out of place, like one of the creepy puppets from Jim Henson’s Labyrinth. This lack of expression worked in the Nintendo 64 original because of the technical limitations at the time, but future versions of Link from Wind Waker, Twilight Princess, and Breath of the Wild understood that even if our hero doesn’t speak, he still needs to act like a human being … or rather, a Hylian. Here, he’s like an aging toy being brought back to life for the first time in decades.  You only need to look at the characters around Link to see what I mean. His childhood friend Saria is introduced early on in the gameplay presentation and looks absolutely adorable, not to mention how she visually matches the remake’s lusciously lit world. Her body language is perfectly attuned to the updated dialogue, while a number of villagers who surround her also feel like they belong in Kakariko Village.  There is one moment where Link dives into a small body of water to collect a rupee, and when he emerges, the liquid gives his entire appearance an uncanny sheen, like he’s some sort of underground mole creature instead of a cherub of the forest.  Such criticisms are impossible to avoid in a remake that wants to remain structurally faithful to a game that came out almost three decades ago but doesn’t want to risk upsetting one of the most passionate audiences in gaming history. Nintendo wants controlling Link to feel like meeting up with an old friend for the first time in years and for the surrounding world to invite familiar curiosity rather than unknown challenge. But this is a foolish task when you’re trying to update the graphics to look better than ever.  Castle Town is where Link feels even more like an outsider, largely because the majority of NPCs are more-or-less identical in design to those of the original game. They are more detailed and expressive, but the consistent proportions and realistic facial expressions make Link seem like he’s been pulled from a completely different game.  They aren’t overdesigned or stuffed with fancy bells and whistles for the sake of it like our forest child, and thus they belong. He looks best when nobody else is around him, and he's standing alone amid the swaying grass of Hyrule Field. With instrument in hand and maximum fidelity in close-up shots, this version of Link doesn’t look bad at all, but removed from that context, it all falls apart.  Many people have already begun comparing the Ocarina of Time remake to Unreal Engine 5 demos made by fans or the cursed viral video of Mario if he were in a modern photorealistic title. I also can’t deny that I have a lot of nostalgia for Nintendo’s masterpiece, so perhaps I was always going to react this way. But older Link looks great, and so do major supporting cast members like Zelda, Ganondorf, and Sheik; so it stands to reason that Link simply possesses way too much visual fidelity for his own good. The presence of voice acting doesn’t help either, as I’m already picturing Link staring dead-eyed as emotional scenes unfold around him.  The remake is only a couple of months away, and I’m sure we’ll receive a more detailed look at gameplay before November, but I hate that my first impression is dominated by the tragic fact that a relatable child of the forest who once propelled my childhood fantasies now feels like an unfortunate intruder.

Title: The Internet Reacts To Zelda: Ocarina Of Time’s Changes Date: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:50:28 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-internet-reacts-to-zelda-ocarina-of-times-changes/ Following the reveal of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's remake earlier this year, Nintendo shared an extended look at the game during the company's latest Direct. Naturally, players have been sharing their opinions on social media, and certain aspects of the game's art style has been divisive among the fan base. However, there have been some very positive reactions as well. The new looks for young Link and some of the other character inspired a round of memes and jokes. https://twitter.com/harrybookTV/status/2097338008638738442 https://twitter.com/SucumbaGames/status/2097362208820727830 https://twitter.com/MunchingOrange/status/2097337132389929307 Some players had conflicted feelings about the remake's enhancements. https://twitter.com/NGreentail/status/2097337287440810207 And then there are the Zelda faithful who are thrilled to have Link and company back in an upgraded version of the classic game. https://twitter.com/HammySisko/status/2097336102394696003 https://twitter.com/SlLENTPRINCESS/status/2097331164138652065 https://twitter.com/ArcanaLegacy/status/2097334868711506208 At least one player was impressed by the game's new feature, which allows fans to hum one of the Zelda themes to make Link play it with his ocarina. https://twitter.com/twilisita/status/2097330631537578295 The Direct also disclosed additional details about the remake, including Link's newfound ability to jump, the voice acting, and a game mechanic that was apparently borrowed from Breath of the Wild. Nintendo will release its The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 on November 5. There will also be a Zelda concert tour in 2027.

Title: 'Battlestar Galactica' Meets 'Hunger Games' in 100-Episode Action Thriller That's Free on Streaming Date: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:21:14 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/the-100-streaming-free-pluto-tv-best-binge/ Battlestar Galactica and The Hunger Games thrive on a similar kind of pressure. Both trap remnants of human civilization within unforgiving systems with brutally high stakes where one slip-up means certain death. Throw desperate young people into the mix and force compromised leaders to make impossible decisions about who gets to survive, and you’ve got a real pressure cooker going. These sci-fi worlds may be fantastical, but their most intense conflicts emerge when personal loyalties clash against the practicality of survival.

Title: Marvel Phase 7 and 8 Movie Slate and Release Dates: 'Black Panther 3,' 'Shang-Chi 2' and Beyond Date: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:00:14 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/marvels-phase-7-movie-slate-is-hiding-in-plain-sight/ Like Doctor Strange himself, Marvel Studios has its eyes fixed on the future, with a carefully plotted release calendar extending well beyond the highly anticipated events of Avengers: Secret Wars, which is currently set to hit theaters in December 2027. At San Diego Comic-Con and D23 during the summer of 2026, the shape of the MCU’s next era began to emerge as Marvel Studios unveiled a tantalizing look at what’s in store for 2028 and beyond.

Title: Forget 'GTA 6,' The Greatest Miami Action Crime Series Ever Made Is Streaming For Free Right Now Date: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:22:14 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/miami-crime-drama-series-streaming-free-tubi/ Some shows change television forever. Anthologies have never been the same since The Twilight Zone, the modern sitcom owes a lot to I Love Lucy, and puzzle-box mysteries all had to step up their game after Lost. But sometimes, a show’s influence on the medium is more subtle, like Roots quietly championing long-form storytelling or The Wire redefining grounded realism on TV by exploring uncomfortable topics within a crime drama setup.

Title: 60 Years Later, the Best 'Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' Quote Is Still an All-Time 'Peanuts' Classic Date: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:00:19 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/great-pumpkin-charlie-brown-best-quote-peanuts/

Title: 'Zelda' 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Consoles Sell Out Everywhere, With One Exception Date: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:49:22 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/zelda-switch-2-preorder-amazon-best-buy-target-ebay-in-stock-ocarina/ The special-edition Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 looks great, but don't get too excited just yet. Pre-ordering the console is already a nightmare. The situation surrounding the Nintendo game's foil-cover variant isn't very heartening, either. Worst of all, if you do manage to get a pre-order, the console will be more expensive no matter where or how you buy it.

Title: ‘NBA 2K27’ With NVIDIA DLSS 5 Leads 28 New Games Coming to GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:00:35 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-september-2026-games-list/ September is here with 28 more games streaming on GeForce NOW this month, led by a slam dunk: NBA 2K27 with the NVIDIA DLSS 5 3D-Guided Neural Rendering feature. Through NVIDIA’s close collaboration with Visual Concepts and 2K, DLSS 5 brings a new level of lifelike lighting and material detail to the court — tuned by developers to support the game’s authentic broadcast-style presentation. Members can also walk the line between human and vampire in Rebel Wolves’ The Blood of Dawnwalker and step into genma-haunted Kyoto in Capcom’s Onimusha: Way of the Sword — part of the 10 games joining the GeForce NOW library this week. Take the Court With DLSS 5 Showcase your moves. NVIDIA, Visual Concepts and 2K have brought DLSS 5 3D-Guided Neural Rendering to NBA 2K27, delivering a new level of sports realism for players streaming from the cloud at launch.  DLSS 5 enhances and tunes lighting and materials to make the action feel even more lifelike — from how light catches hair and skin to the detail preserved in the facial geometry of real-world athletes — achieving new levels of authenticity.  GeForce NOW Ultimate members in NVIDIA-operated regions can stream NBA 2K27 across PCs, Macs, handhelds, mobile devices, TVs and more. DLSS 5 is available when streaming from a GeForce RTX 5080-powered rig in the cloud. Tip off without waiting for downloads or managing storage, and experience NBA 2K27 from the cloud with the visual fidelity of DLSS 5. Walk the Line Between Day and Night Human by day. Vampire by night. Rebel Wolves’ newly launched The Blood of Dawnwalker is streaming from GeForce NOW. The open-world, dark-fantasy action role-playing game transports players to 14th-century Europe, where war, plague and rising vampire powers have reshaped history. Play as Coen, a young Dawnwalker fighting to save his family while caught between his humanity and cursed vampiric strength. His abilities — and the choices available to him — change between day and night, shaping how players explore, fight and uncover the secrets of the world around them. Sink teeth into the fresh adventure from nearly any supported device, with Ultimate members tapping into GeForce RTX 5080-class performance in the cloud. Skip the installs and let GeForce NOW handle the heavy lifting, leaving more time to take a bite out of everything Coen’s new world has to offer. Skip the Downloads and Sharpen the Sword Pick up the Oni Gauntlet. Capcom’s Onimusha: Way of the Sword arrives on GeForce NOW at launch, giving members a way to jump straight into the series’ return instantly from the cloud. Fight across a twisted vision of Edo-period Kyoto as a lone samurai wielding the mystical Oni Gauntlet. Master precise swordplay, unleash powerful abilities and absorb the souls of fallen enemies while battling relentless Genma beneath mysterious clouds of Malice. Ultimate members can stream every clash with GeForce RTX 5080-class performance in the cloud across PCs, Macs, handhelds, mobile devices, TVs, the newly supported Firefox browser and more. Cut to the chase by skipping any downloads and storage management and step into battle. In addition, members can look for the following titles streaming this week: Breathedge 2 (New release on Steam, Aug. 31) Serious Sam: Shatterverse (New release on Steam, Aug. 31) Crimson Moon (New release on Steam, Sept. 1) The Blood of Dawnwalker (New release on Steam, Sept. 2) NBA 2K27 (New release on Steam, Sept. 3) SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, Sept. 3) Onimusha: Way of the Sword (New release on Steam, Sept. 4) How to Fish (Steam) Shelves and Sorcery: Tidy Up the Enchanted Shop (Steam) VHOLUME (Steam) And look forward to the games coming throughout the month: Bus Simulator 27 (New release on Steam, Sept. 8) Halloween: The Game (New release on Steam, Sept. 8) Honeycomb: The World Beyond (New release on Steam, Sept. 8) Wanderburg (New release on Steam, Sept. 8) Shroom and Gloom (New release on Steam, Sept. 10) WARDOGS (New release on Steam, Sept. 10) Welcome to Elderfield (New release on Steam, Sept. 10) Active Matter (New release on Steam, Sept. 15) Aniimo (New release on Steam, Sept. 15) Train Sim World 7 (New release on Steam, Sept. 15) The Guild 1 Remake: Europa 1410 (New release on Steam, Sept. 17) CONTROL Resonant (New release on Steam, Sept. 24) Nivalis Nights (New release on Steam, Sept. 29) Mixtape (Steam)  Neon White (Steam)  Outer Wilds (Steam)  Stray (Steam) What Remains of Edith Finch (Steam) All the Extras From August In addition to the 26 games announced last month, 18 more joined the GeForce NOW library.  Cat Mail Co. (Steam) Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue Demo (Steam) Stars Reach (Steam) DIVE or DIE – Children of Rain (Steam) Escape the Backroom (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Hell Is Us (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Parcel Simulator (Steam) The Thaumaturge (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered (Epic Games Store) STAR WARS Zero Company (EA app and Steam) Baldur’s Gate 3 (GOG) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (GOG) Cold Fear (GOG) IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator (Steam) Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (GOG) Mount & Blade: Bannerlord II (GOG) No Man’s Sky (GOG) The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (GOG) Dates listed above reflect when games are released on their respective stores. GeForce NOW availability may vary, as games are onboarded after release and added throughout the week. Keep an eye on GeForce NOW channels and GFN Thursdays for availability updates on announced titles. New to GeForce NOW? Start with a day pass to try premium cloud gaming before committing to a membership. Better yet, the cost of the day pass can be applied toward a first monthly membership — making it easy to try GeForce RTX-powered cloud gaming with the latest releases, then level up for more. What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: GeForce NOW Gives Gamers More Ways to Play at Gamescom 2026 Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:33 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-gamescom-2026/ NVIDIA’s Gamescom announcements are revealing what’s next for GeForce NOW, with new ways to play, more supported devices and platforms, and even more big PC games headed to the cloud. New NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 technology controls give members more ways to fine-tune gameplay, while expanded support for new Steam devices, GOG single sign-on, Firefox browser support and more Amazon Fire TV devices continue broadening where and how GeForce RTX-powered PC gaming can be enjoyed. Gamescom is also bringing a blockbuster lineup of PC games to GeForce NOW. CONTROL Resonant, Gears of War: E-Day, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, The Blood of Dawnwalker and STAR WARS Zero Company are all coming to the cloud at launch.  For a limited time, members can also get CONTROL Resonant with the purchase of a 12-month GeForce NOW Ultimate membership. The Gamescom extras don’t stop there. To celebrate, GeForce NOW is giving away more than 40 prizes in our Community Giveaway — including gaming hardware and GeForce NOW Ultimate memberships. There’s even more fun to come. Check out the list of 13 games joining the GeForce NOW library this week. Next-Level Cloud Gaming More ways to choose how to play. This fall, GeForce NOW is introducing new NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 controls in the cloud, giving Ultimate members more choice over how supported games look and perform, even without the latest hardware. Powered by NVIDIA RTX graphics, each control offers something different: DLSS Super Resolution sharpens image quality, while Dynamic Frame Generation delivers lower latency and stutter for smoother streaming, and Ray Reconstruction enhances ray-traced visuals. Together, these technologies make it easier to tune supported games for image quality, responsiveness or a preferred balance between the two.  Stay tuned to GFN Thursdays for details about best practices for enabling DLSS 4.5 overrides and how Dynamic Frame Generation can help Ultimate members enable more graphic settings while still getting smooth streaming. Stream full steam ahead with the Steam ecosystem. GeForce NOW is also adding community-requested support for Steam Machine with Steam Controller later this fall, and later for Windows and macOS, delivering more ways to play and making it even easier for longtime Steam players to jump into the cloud using familiar hardware. The additions build on existing Steam Deck support and expand compatibility across the Steam ecosystem. Get your GOG on with one click into the library. Launching GOG games just got even easier. With GOG single sign-on now available on GeForce NOW, members can securely link their account once, automatically sync supported games and launch them without having to sign in to GOG again — all with a single click. With fewer steps between opening the app, skipping any downloads and jumping into gameplay, it’s another way GeForce NOW continues streamlining access to PC gaming libraries, making it easier to play the GOG library of games on TV platforms since gamers are automatically logged into their GOG accounts. Find popular titles, like Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt, in the app in the dedicated GOG row. Or search and filter for GOG games, then jump into supported titles from almost anywhere — all streamed from the cloud. Check back on GFN Thursdays for the latest games joining the GeForce NOW library, including newly supported games streaming from GOG. Outfox nearly any device with GeForce RTX gaming. Plus, GeForce NOW is now officially supported on Firefox, expanding browser access across all major Windows browsers. Members can jump into supported PC games directly from Firefox without downloading a dedicated app. Ultimate members can enjoy GeForce RTX-powered gaming at up to 1440p and 120 frames per second. Simply download the latest version of Firefox and visit play.geforcenow.com to get started. The cloud handles downloads, installs and updates, keeping local storage free while games stay ready to play in the cloud.  Bring the fire to living rooms with GeForce NOW. GeForce NOW is expanding support to additional Amazon Fire TV devices. GeForce NOW first launched on Fire TV devices earlier this year, and will soon expand to the Fire TV Stick 4K Select, a 4K streaming stick that’s ready to game right out of the box. Streaming from the cloud means supported PC games are ready to play using a compatible controller, making it easy to enjoy GeForce NOW on the biggest screen in the house with even more options to play from the comfort of the couch.  And that’s not all the awesomeness from Amazon. Later this year, Fire TV users will be able to purchase GeForce NOW memberships directly through Amazon, creating a more seamless path from device setup to gameplay. These new features will arrive alongside some of the biggest games coming to the cloud throughout the year. Get Ready for Launch Five newly announced and highly anticipated games are coming to GeForce NOW at launch: CONTROL Resonant, Gears of War: E-Day, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, The Blood of Dawnwalker and STAR WARS Zero Company.  Better yet, members can lock in one of them early: For a limited time, purchase a 12-month GeForce NOW Ultimate membership and receive CONTROL Resonant at launch at no additional cost, and be first to experience Faden’s next chapter. The offer is available Tuesday, Aug. 25, through Sunday, Sept. 27. Ultimate members can stream the full lineup with GeForce RTX 5080-class performance in the cloud, including NVIDIA DLSS 4, ray tracing, NVIDIA Reflex and Cinematic Quality Streaming technologies, with up to 5K high dynamic range on supported devices.  Whether diving into new worlds or returning to iconic franchises, GeForce NOW lets members skip expensive hardware upgrades, massive installs and storage management so they can jump straight into the action the moment each game launches. Here’s a closer look at what’s coming: Contain the chaos. Explore a warped Manhattan on the brink of paranatural annihilation in Remedy’s CONTROL Resonant. Harness Dylan Faden’s extraordinary powers to battle the Hiss, the Mold and other reality-bending threats while searching for his sister, Federal Bureau of CONTROL Director Jesse Faden. Emergence begins. Experience the horror and brutality of Emergence Day in the Coalition’s Gears of War: E-Day. Fourteen years before the original Gears of War, join Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago in a gripping origin-story campaign as the Locust Horde first erupt from below, igniting a desperate fight for survival. Rally squads and fight on in multiplayer with a reimagination of Gears’ iconic PvE mode, Horde Siege, or go head to head with a refined versus PvP. Pick up the Oni Gauntlet. Fight across a twisted vision of Edo-period Kyoto in Capcom’s Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Wield the mystical Oni Gauntlet, master intense swordplay and battle relentless demonic Genma beneath mysterious clouds of Malice. Walk the line between day and night. Step into 14th-century Europe in Bandai Namco’s The Blood of Dawnwalker, where war, plague and rising vampire powers have reshaped history. Play as Coen, a young Dawnwalker torn between humanity and cursed strength, and shape his path while fighting to save his family. Command the galaxy’s finest. Lead an elite squad behind enemy lines in STAR WARS Zero Company, a single-player turn-based game set during the twilight of the Clone Wars. Command former Republic officer Hawks and Zero Company through tactical battles and high-stakes missions where strategy, squad composition and player choices shape the fate of the galaxy. More Ways to Win Gaming gear and Ultimate memberships are up for grabs. GeForce NOW is marking Gamescom with a community giveaway featuring more than 40 prizes. Gamers will have a chance to score a MacBook Neo, Steam Deck or Chromebook — each paired with a one-year GeForce NOW Ultimate membership — along with Amazon Fire TV Sticks and GeForce NOW Ultimate memberships ranging from one month to one year. Head over to the GeForce NOW community on Reddit for all the giveaway details and how to enter. The Hunt Is On Squad up and fight for survival in Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, streaming on GeForce NOW this week at launch. Assemble a four-player fireteam of Colonial Marines and battle through swarms of Xenomorphs, deadly new threats and increasingly desperate encounters. With deeper squad mechanics, new and improved classes, smarter enemies and expanded customization, every mission puts teamwork — and nerves — to the test. Members can also look for the following games joining the cloud this week: Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 (New release on Steam, Aug. 25) Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (New release on Steam and Xbox, Aug. 27, available on Game Pass) STAR WARS Zero Company (New release on EA app and Steam, Aug. 27) Baldur’s Gate 3 (GOG) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – Open Beta Weekend (Battle.net, Steam and Xbox available from Aug. 28 10am PDT  to Sep. 1 at 10am PDT. For more information please visit the Call of Duty website). Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (GOG) Cold Fear (GOG) IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator (Steam) Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (GOG) Mount & Blade: Bannerlord II (GOG) No Man’s Sky (GOG) Paradise Killer (Steam) The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (GOG) Dates listed above reflect when games are released on their respective stores. GeForce NOW availability may vary, as games are onboarded after release and added throughout the week. Keep an eye on GeForce NOW channels and GFN Thursdays for availability updates on announced titles. To experience GeForce NOW, gamers can start with a GeForce NOW day pass and try premium cloud gaming before committing to a membership. Better yet, the cost of a day pass can be applied toward a first membership purchase, making it even easier to level up when ready. Check back every GFN Thursday for new games, new features and even more ways to play on GeForce NOW. Which Gamescom announcement has you most excited? Let us know on X or in the comments below.  The future of PC gaming is on display with GeForce NOW. DLSS 4.5 controlsExpanded device support Upcoming AAA games More ways to play Community giveaway Firefox browser support… and more! #gamescom Details https://t.co/Rz6RnX0Pt4 pic.twitter.com/sShKRhzrD3 — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) August 25, 2026

Title: Leading Publishers Bring Blockbuster PC Games and Technology to NVIDIA RTX Spark Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:30:48 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/gamescom-rtx-spark-pc-games-technology/ NVIDIA is bringing the next wave of RTX gaming to the Gamescom conference running this week in Cologne, Germany, with support for new games, anti-cheat technologies and increased visual quality.  Electronic Arts, Embark and Ubisoft are among the latest game publishers and developers bringing their blockbuster titles to NVIDIA RTX Spark ahead of its launch this fall. They join the publishers that announced RTX Spark support at COMPUTEX in May, including KRAFTON, NetEase, Riot Games and XBOX.  NVIDIA is working closely with game developers and ecosystem partners to ensure today’s top PC games — including EA’s EA SPORTS F1 25 and Apex Legends, Ubisoft’s Anno 117: Pax Romana and Embark Studios’ ARC Raiders and THE FINALS — run seamlessly on RTX Spark devices. “We’re excited to bring Anno 117: Pax Romana to a new generation of RTX-powered PCs,” said Stéphane Jankowski, Ubisoft executive producer of Anno 117 : Pax Romana. “Our teams build the game to be seen wide: full districts, long sightlines, thousands of details at once. Seeing RTX Spark hold that level of fidelity from a single chip is genuinely impressive.” RTX Spark reinvents personal computing, bringing personal AI agents, advanced content creation and high-performance gaming together in a platform engineered from the ground up for the next wave of Windows PCs. For gamers, RTX Spark combines Windows devices with NVIDIA RTX technologies, including DLSS and Reflex.  Bringing Anti-Cheat to RTX Spark Supporting modern PC gaming goes beyond running the game itself. Many of today’s biggest online games rely on sophisticated anti-cheat technologies, to enable fair play across the multiple platforms these games run on.   NVIDIA has been working with EA to bring native EA Javelin Anticheat support to RTX Spark, including for EA’s biggest multiplayer games, such as EA SPORTS F1 25. RTX Spark launches this fall.  RTX Delivers Next-Generation Gaming RTX Spark is just one part of NVIDIA’s lineup of gaming announcements at Gamescom, including: DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction is available now, featuring NVIDIA’s latest second-generation transformer model to deliver even higher image quality in ray- and path-traced content. It replaces traditional denoisers with an NVIDIA supercomputer-trained AI network to reconstruct higher-quality pixels in the parts of a ray-traced frame where rays were not sampled. Path tracing comes to CONTROL Resonant and 007 First Light to deliver new levels of visual fidelity.  NVIDIA ACE technologies are coming to Aniimo in early 2027, letting players naturally interact with their creatures. Gears of War: E-Day includes RTX Mega Geometry integration, advancing image quality on GeForce RTX GPUs, alongside ray tracing and DLSS 4.5. RTX Remix keeps remastering PC classics, with a major Painkiller RTX mod update available now and The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind RTX coming soon. GeForce NOW gives members more ways to play with new DLSS 4.5 controls, expanded support for Steam Machine and other devices and platforms, plus blockbuster PC games including CONTROL Resonant, Gears of War: E-Day and more coming to the cloud at launch. Find more on NVIDIA’s announcements at Gamescom in this GeForce article. 

Title: Bring the Fire: Play Games on GeForce NOW With New Firefox Browser Support Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:24 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-firefox/ It’s a new way into the cloud.  GeForce NOW welcomes Firefox support to the cloud, opening up another way to jump into high-performance PC gaming straight from the browser, starting today. Whether on a school laptop or everyday PC, it’s now even easier to play supported PC games without downloading a dedicated app. Plus, discover 12 new games streaming from the GeForce NOW library this week, led by Gallipoli.  No Downloads. Just Firefox. This cloud is on fire with new ways to play on Firefox. GeForce NOW is now supported on Firefox, expanding access across even more devices.  Members can outfox big downloads and jump into high-performance PC gaming directly from the browser — no waiting on lengthy game installs or updates. The experience delivers GeForce RTX-powered performance at up to 1440p and 120 frames per second for GeForce NOW Ultimate members.  Simply download the latest version of Firefox, head to play.geforcenow.com and start playing. The cloud handles the heavy lifting, so games are ready to play without taking up valuable storage space on the device. Firefox joins Chrome, Edge and Opera in supporting GeForce NOW on Windows browsers. Deploy the Games Land on the beaches of the Gallipoli Peninsula in BlackMill Games’ Gallipoli, the latest entry in the WW1 Game Series. Fight as soldiers of the British and Ottoman Empires in intense 25v25 objective-based battles across coastal shores, deserts and urban battlefields, with 10 historical classes and over 50 authentic weapons and equipment options. Teamwork is key in its grounded, one-shot-one-kill combat. Take command as an Officer, provide cover as a Heavy Machine Gunner or Sniper, keep the squad going as a Stretcher Bearer and more while navigating challenging campaigns. Head to the frontlines from the cloud with no lengthy game downloads or installs taking up local storage space. Play directly in the newly supported Firefox browser, or take the action across PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, handhelds and more with GeForce NOW cloud saves. In addition, members can look for the following games streaming throughout the week: Stars Reach (New release on Steam, Aug. 18) The Sinking City 2 (New release on Steam, Aug. 18) Gallipoli (New release on Steam, Aug. 20) DIVE or DIE – Children of Rain (Steam) Escape the Backroom (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Hell Is Us (Xbox, available on Game Pass) High on Life (Steam) High on Life 2 (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass) Parcel Simulator (Steam) Starvester (Steam) The Thaumaturge (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered (Epic Games Store) Dates listed above reflect when games are released on their respective stores. GeForce NOW availability may vary, as games are onboarded after release and added throughout the week. Keep an eye on GeForce NOW channels and GFN Thursdays for availability updates on announced titles. To try GeForce NOW in Firefox, start with a GeForce NOW day pass and experience premium cloud gaming directly from the browser. If members later upgrade to a Performance or Ultimate membership, the cost of the day pass can be applied toward the first membership purchase. What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: Class Is in Session: GeForce NOW Levels Up Linux, Chromebooks and More Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:33 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-linux-native-app/ GeForce NOW is giving cloud gaming an extra-credit upgrade just in time for back-to-school season. The native Linux app for GeForce NOW is officially out of beta. GeForce NOW is also delivering new cloud optimizations that make Frame Generation feel even more responsive while streaming. On top of that, Performance members will see higher frame rates in demanding games thanks to a CPU performance adjustment.  Plus, learn how GeForce NOW can add high-performance GeForce RTX gaming to the Chromebooks students already rely on for school – and how eligible new owners can take advantage of Chromebook Fast Pass. It all adds up to more ways to move from assignments to adventures across nearly any device. The only homework left is to decide what to play. This week, nine new games join the GeForce NOW library. The Cloud Gets Extra Credit GeForce NOW keeps getting better. The native Linux app for GeForce NOW has officially graduated from beta. Built on months of community feedback, the release focuses on performance, stability and polish while continuing to support Ubuntu 24.04 and later. A new Flatpack repository makes getting started and receiving future updates even easier. Visit the download page for more information and instructions. The cloud handles the rendering, so Linux gamers can tap into the latest GeForce RTX performance while staying on their preferred setup — without local hardware upgrades, compatibility headaches or complicated workarounds. Smooth gameplay makes the grade. GeForce NOW has also optimized DLSS Frame Generation in the cloud, reducing latency and making games feel more responsive. The improvements are especially noticeable when streaming at 60 or 120 frames per second in 1440p and 4K, helping every mouse movement and camera pan feel more immediate. Performance members will also enjoy additional server software optimizations to improve frame rates in select CPU-intensive games, helping demanding titles run more smoothly while delivering an even better gameplay experience. The cloud-side upgrade happens automatically, with nothing for members to install or configure, and at no additional cost. From Class Mode to Game Mode Class dismissed. Game on. Chromebooks already in backpacks can double as a PC gaming powerhouse, with GeForce NOW giving everyday school setups extra credit.  Chromebooks handling lectures, group projects and browser tabs can transform into high-performance GeForce RTX gaming PCs in just a few clicks. When class is out, open a supported browser or app and stream more than 2,000 supported PC games from existing libraries, with the cloud handling the heavy lifting. The same flexibility extends to Macs, Surface devices, everyday laptops, Steam Deck and mobile devices. Plus, eligible new Chromebook and Chromebook+ owners can claim a year of GeForce NOW at no cost with Chromebook Fast Pass, with priority access and no ads.  Study. Stream PC games. Same device.  Ready for the Weekend Follow the chain of command, streaming from the cloud. In addition, members can look for the following new games streaming this week: Car Wash Simulator (New release on Steam, Aug. 10) Pax Autocratica (New release on Steam, Aug. 10) Clawed (New release on Steam, Aug. 13) Hell Let Loose: Vietnam (New release on Steam, Aug. 13) Sandustry (New release on Steam and Xbox, Aug. 13) Cat Mail Co. (Steam) Misery (Steam) Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue Demo (Steam) Pratfall (Steam) To cap things off, a creator known as “Madelyn” recently shared how GeForce now makes cloud gaming affordable and accessible across nearly all her devices, calling it “a game changer” in her video: What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 06 launches The Haunting September 17 Date: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:43:44 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/09/08/call-of-duty-black-ops-7-and-warzone-season-06-launches-the-haunting-september-17/ The Haunting is spreading its evil throughout Season 06 with a supernatural update launching new maps, modes, weapons, events, and more across Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone, arriving Thursday, September 17. Play Video Black Ops 7 Endgame Overview Avalon Night, the forbidden summoning event The sun sets on Avalon, plunging Operators into an eerie landscape occupied by a new guest courtesy of The Haunting. Unlock the seals to free the creature in the Forbidden Summoning Event. Multiplayer overview New Maps Quantum (New) Seize upon a Guild quantum computing facility buried within the Arctic ice. Fight under the frozen turbine and around the damaged tower at the center of the facility. Bloodstead (Retheme) Descend on a forsaken Homestead where the water has turned to blood and unexplainable horrors are encountered at every turn. Tread carefully. New Limited Time Modes (LTMs) T.E.D.D. Trials (New, LTM) Compete in 6v6 across a variety of T.E.D.D. Trials in this special playlist bringing three iconic Zombies maps into Multiplayer for the first time. Fight off the enemy team and wield Ray Guns against the horde as a random set of five T.E.D.D. Trials cycles through rotation. The maps include Roadkill from Ashes of the Damned, Inferno from Kowakujō, and Lost from Totenreich. Hordepoint (Returning, LTM) In this undead twist on Hardpoint, zombies roam the map, lunging at nearby Operators. When the Hardpoint is neutral, they will attack both teams. When one team controls the objective, the zombies will join them and only attack the opposing team, so get on that objective and hold it. Black Ops 7 Ranked Play Compete and earn rewards in a new season of Ranked Play. Zombies overview New Survival Map: Tenshu (Launch) The Masaki family’s ancestral castle is being overrun. Rally your squad in the central keep and fight back the undead horde to reach round milestones and earn rewards. Rex Infernus Directed Mode, Starting Room (Launch) Get extra guidance on the Main Quest in Directed Mode for Rex Infernus. For a close-quarters challenge, try your hand in Starting Room, confining players to the house and only the house. Rogue Run: New Maps, Pedestal Rewards (Launch) Power up with three new pedestal rewards, including Pack-a-Punch IV, an Ultra-Rarity weapon upgrade, and Golden Armor. Play the roguelite twist on Round-Based Zombies now with Paradox Junction and Kowakujō. Super Easter Egg, Pumpkin Zombies There’s a surprise in store for players who complete every Main Quest across all of the Black Ops 7 Round-Based Zombies maps. Unique rewards await! Plus, as part of The Haunting, fend off pumpkin-headed zombies and discover treat-filled pedestal rewards across all Rogue Run playlists. Call of Duty: Warzone overview Haunted Hollow (Launch) Deploy to a terrifying nighttime variant of Haven’s Hollow, where monstrous eldritch horrors have taken root alongside occult and supernatural activity throughout the region. Many surprises await your arrival. Here’s some of what you’ll encounter in Haunted Hollow… Ghost Train: There’s a Ghost Train traveling through Haunted Haven. Find a way to phase the train back into reality to get at the goods on board. Trick or Treat Pumpkins: Look for festive pumpkins around the shops gifting treats and tricks to curious Operators. Interact with them for the chance to earn valuable loot… or face a nasty trick instead. Ruins: The pond has been drained, revealing ruins underneath. And what’s that light coming out of the mansion? Giant Infected (LTM) It’s Survivors vs. Infected as 64 players descend on Haunted Hollow. Eight random players will be assigned as Infected from the start with the goal of infecting every player in the match. To defeat the horde, the remaining Survivors must construct a DNA Bomb capable of stopping the outbreak in its tracks.  New Winstreak Challenges, Resurgence Ranked Play Unlock Universal Weapon Camos by completing a new set of Victory Streaks and rank up and earn rewards in the next season of Resurgence Ranked Play. Battle Pass & BlackCell overview Progress through the Season 06 Battle Pass to earn new Weapon Blueprints, Operator Skins, and more. Purchase BlackCell for additional rewards including the new Revenant Operator and a Mastercraft Weapon Blueprint, both featuring extra unlockable variants via in-game challenges.Doom: Doom brings its hellish forces to Call of Duty. Unlock themed rewards in the Doom Event Pass and the Tracer Pack: Doom Demonic Essence Bundle coming to the Store along with other Haunting-themed Bundles. New Weapons: In the Battle Pass, unlock the VMP SMG and the TR51 Para Assault Rifle. Through in-game Events and Weekly Challenges, get the Arcblade Melee Weapon, Roc 20mm Special, and three new Attachments. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone are available on PS5 & PS4.

Title: Share of the Week: Trees Date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:00:40 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/09/04/share-of-the-week-trees/ Last week, we asked you to share trees from the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: honeysinghzzz shares Atsu beneath a windswept tree in Ghost of Yōtei lumxte shares Aloy wandering through a forest in Horizon Forbidden West dfgmendes shares a lone tree in a dry field in Red Dead Redemption 2 JAA_PhMode_0510 shares a lantern-lit tree from Cyberpunk 2077 willroxass shares the glowing World Tree in God of War John_Varela_R shares Eve taking in a blossoming tree in Stellar Blade Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme, or be inspired by other great games featuring Photo Mode. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week? THEME: WaterSUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on September 9, 2026  Next week, take a dip in the water. Share gaming oceans, rivers, and waterfalls using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

Title: PlayStation Store: August 2026’s top downloads Date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:59:16 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/09/04/playstation-store-august-2026s-top-downloads/ It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. In August, EA Sports Madden NFL 27 and MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls led the PS5 charts in the US. In the EU, Call of Duty: Black Ops II continues to hold the top spot. Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month? PS5 Games US/CanadaEUEA Sports Madden NFL 27Call of Duty: Black Ops IIMARVEL Tōkon: Fighting SoulsMinecraftCall of Duty: Black Ops IIAssassin’s Creed Black Flag ResyncedNo More Room in Hell 2The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy EditionHell Let Loose: VietnamMafia: Definitive Edition for PS5EA Sports College Football 27Grand Theft Auto VMinecraftHell Let Loose: VietnamHalo: Campaign EvolvedCall of Duty: Black OpsPalworldMarvel’s Spider-Man 2Call of Duty: Black OpsPalworldStar Wars Zero CompanyStar Wars Zero CompanyMarvel’s Spider-Man 2Mortal Shell IIThe Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy EditionNo More Room in Hell 2Grand Theft Auto VForza Horizon 5Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced007 First LightMortal Shell IIHalo: Campaign EvolvedMistfall HunterWaterpark SimulatorMetal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2Escape the Backrooms007 First LightUFC 6Mafia: Definitive Edition for PS5Beast of Reincarnation *Naming of products may differ between regions *Upgrades not included PS4 Games US/CanadaEUTom Clancy’s Ghost Recon WildlandsAssassin’s Creed OdysseyRed Dead Redemption 2Red Dead Redemption 2Gang BeastsTom Clancy’s Ghost Recon WildlandsBatman: Arkham KnightBatman: Arkham KnightDying LightGang BeastsAssassin’s Creed OdysseyThe ForestTom Clancy’s Ghost Recon BreakpointDying LightThe ForestMinecraftMinecraftCall of Duty: WWIICall of Duty: WWIIA Way OutMortal Kombat XMortal Kombat XCall of Duty: Black Ops IIICall of Duty: Black Ops IILEGO Marvel Super HeroesTom Clancy’s Ghost Recon BreakpointCall of Duty: Black Ops IICall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign RemasteredCall of Duty: Black Ops 4LEGO Marvel Super HeroestheHunter: Call of the WildNeed for Speed HeatNeed for Speed HeatAssassin’s Creed OriginsCall of Duty: GhostsUnravel TwoStar Wars Battlefront IIWatch Dogs 2BullyOvercooked 2 *Naming of products may differ between regions PS VR2 Games* US/CanadaEUSynapseI Am CatI Am CatBeat SaberBootstrap IslandBootstrap IslandBeat SaberJob SimulatorJob SimulatorPavlovAmong Us 3D: VRAmong Us 3D: VRPavlovSynapseArizona Sunshine VR 2Arizona Sunshine VR 2Moss VRGrand Rush VR Highway Car Traffic Racing SimulatorMoss VRSwordsman VR *PlayStation Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included Free to Play (PS5 + PS4) US/CanadaEUFortniteFortniteRobloxRobloxOnce Human (F2P)Once Human (F2P)Marvel RivalsRocket LeagueTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege – Free AccesseFootballRocket LeagueMarvel RivalsCall of Duty: WarzoneFall GuysApex LegendsCall of Duty: WarzoneFall GuysAsphalt LegendseFootballTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege – Free Access

Title: (For Southeast Asia) Jin Sakai returns in Ghost of Yōtei: Most Wanted Date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:58 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/09/03/20260904-goy/ Just revealed in State of Play, Jin Sakai will be one of our playable characters in Ghost of Yōtei: Most Wanted! We are so excited to have the hero of Ghost of Tsushima back for this new mode, complete with all four of his signature stances. Play Video In case you missed our announcement last month, Ghost of Yōtei: Most Wanted is a brand new single-player combat survival mode that’s included in Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition.  Most Wanted is our spin on a roguelike. You’ll choose from four playable characters and accept bounties with escalating difficulty. As you complete runs, you’ll earn perks and upgrades to build out your character, becoming more powerful as you go. It was important to us to make Most Wanted feel like an extension of Ghost of Yōtei’s core combat systems. We want playing through runs to take the familiar weapons and systems you’re used to and turn them into a fresh experience that lets you experiment with characters and builds to find the loadout that works best for you.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image So how does it work? To start a run, you’ll select a bounty from the bounty board. Each one features a different member of the Yōtei Six, but to get to them you’ll have to take on waves of enemies and minibosses. As you finish each wave, you’ll unlock perks that help you create a powerful build to eventually take on the final boss of the bounty you’ve selected. Bounties can be replayed at increasing difficulty levels, all culminating in the hardest bounty against Lord Saito himself.  You’ll also earn Mon as you play, which you can spend outside of runs to unlock new techniques, weapon upgrades, charms, and character unlocks. Plus, any cosmetics you earn through playing Most Wanted will also be unlocked in the main game, so you can wear them during Atsu’s original quest for vengeance, or as you take on the new story expansion in Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara.  Once you’ve unlocked all four characters, you can select between them. Each character will start with a katana, as well as their own additional unique weapons, abilities, Ultimates, and Kill Streaks. We encourage you to try them all as each one brings their own different approach to taking down the enemies standing in your way. Your default starting character will be Atsu, who uses dual katana as well as two Ghost Tools: Metsubushi (Blinding Powder) and a Blind Bomb. Atsu’s Ultimate is “Call of the Pack,” which allows her to summon two wolves to take down nearby enemies, and her Kill Streak is Onryō’s Howl, which will terrify all nearby enemies and force one to flee.  You’ll also be able to play as Oyuki, who fights with the kusarigama, kunai, and the tanegashima (rifle). Oyuki’s Ultimate is “Shadow Killer,” which unleashes smoke to allow her to quickly assassinate two nearby enemies. Her Kill Streak is Shadow Shinobi, which summons a Nine Tails ally to fight alongside her (and execute their own assassinations) for a limited time.  The next playable character is Nagato, who uses the yari (spear), tanzutsu (pistol), yumi (long bow), and hankyu (short bow). His Ultimate is “Gambler’s Mark,” which targets two enemies and fires a guaranteed headshot, and his Kill Streak is Blast Arrow, which refills his Concentration and grants an explosive arrow. Finally, Jin Sakai is our fourth playable character. For Jin, our animation and character art teams worked hard to take his Ghost of Tsushima model and keep it faithful while also applying upgrades for Ghost of Yōtei. Jin can use his katana with all four of the original stances from Ghost of Tsushima, helping to exploit enemy weaknesses. He also starts with a Sticky Bomb and hankyu. Jin’s Ultimate is the “Dance of Wrath” skill from Ghost of Tsushima, which targets multiple enemies and disarms them, and his Kill Streak is, of course, Ghost Stance, which allows him to terrify the enemies around him and kill a limited amount of them in a single hit.  Beyond selecting the character you want to play as, the real way to create your unique build in Ghost of Yōtei: Most Wanted is by selecting perks. As you progress through a run, you’ll frequently select between new perks including weapon mastery, gear loadouts, summons, parries, survivability, and more. These are the cornerstone of crafting the perfect build and lead to some of the most exciting surprises as you find the challenge or unexpected value that comes from mixing and matching perks. Play Video In addition to our Ghost of Yōtei: Most Wanted trailer and Jin Sakai reveal, we also released a new look at Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara in State of Play Japan today.  Echoes of Sekigahara is split between two periods of Atsu’s life: her time on the mainland in the massive Battle of Sekigahara, and the present day. In Sekigahara, you’ll learn about Atsu’s history with Nagato, a key figure from her past who fought alongside her.  In the present, Nagato has arrived in Ezo and is wanted by the Vipers, outlaws loyal to the Snake left leaderless after his death. The Vipers are a group of vicious poachers who have taken over Ashoro Foothills, a previously unseen area of Ezo that was once teeming with wildlife and has now been left devastated.   Atsu must reluctantly team up with Nagato to find a close ally who’s been taken from her by the Vipers. In Ashoro Foothills, she’ll find new enemy types, new heavy weapons to wield, new mythic tales and abilities, new armor sets and cosmetics, and much more.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image If you already own Ghost of Yōtei, you can pre-order the Complete Edition Upgrade for SGD 20.27 / MYR 60.11 / IDR 220,890 / THB 524, which will grant you access to Ghost of Yōtei: Most Wanted and Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara on October 1 (in Bangkok and Jakarta) / October 2 (in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur), and instant access to all of the in-game content previously included in the Ghost of Yōtei Digital Deluxe Edition, as well as the Charm of Hokkyokusei.1 If you pre-order by September 30, you’ll also receive an early unlock of the Sakai Armor for Atsu to wear on October 1/October 2 without having to unlock it by playing Most Wanted first.1  If you haven’t played Ghost of Yōtei yet, you can purchase Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition digitally now for SGD 97.90 / MYR 299 / IDR 1,142,000 / THB 2,290 for instant access to the original Ghost of Yōtei game, plus our online co-op mode Ghost of Yōtei Legends, all of the content in the Ghost of Yōtei Digital Deluxe Edition and the Charm of Hokkyokusei, and access to Ghost of Yōtei: Most Wanted and Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara when they launch on October 1/October 2.  Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition also includes new photo mode stamps, additional cosmetics for New Game Plus, and new Trophies for both Echoes of Sekigahara and Most Wanted. If you purchase digitally by September 30, you’ll also get an early unlock of the Sakai Armor on October 1. The physical edition of Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition will launch October 1/October 2.  In case you missed our announcement last month, we’ll also have some updates coming in a free patch for Ghost of Yōtei on October 1, even if you don’t purchase the Complete Edition upgrade.1 All Ghost of Yōtei owners will unlock the free Beauty of Yōtei mode, which allows you to browse the beautiful environments of Ezo and explore them in Photo Mode. All Ghost of Yōtei owners will also receive new tracks for Watanabe Mode that can be experienced anywhere in the game where the mode is enabled, as well as a new option to keep an armor set’s appearance while using a different set’s stats, and a new high contrast accessibility option. With less than a month to go now, we are so excited to celebrate Ghost of Yōtei’s one-year anniversary with the launch of Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition, and can’t wait for you all to play through Ghost of Yōtei: Most Wanted and Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara. Make sure to tag us in all of your Photo Mode creations and your best Most Wanted builds!  1Available via patch v.2.0 on October 1, 2026 globally and October 2, 2026 in some territories including Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Internet connection and account for PlayStation required. 

Title: (For Southeast Asia) Until Dawn 2 launches January 28 Date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 03:45:39 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/09/03/20260904-ud/ Hi everyone! I’m Stu Tilley from Firesprite, and I’m thrilled to say it: Until Dawn 2 launches on PS5 on January 28, 2027. Get ready, because every choice you make is going to matter. Will you guide all the team of fake ghost hunting Youtubers “Dead True” (plus their plucky chicken companion!) safely off Akishima Island? Or will the horrors claim a few… or even all… as you face the chilling horrors of this beautiful yet deadly paradise? Story crafted with AdHoc Studio, creators of Dispatch We’ve partnered with our friends at AdHoc Studio – the brilliant minds behind the acclaimed Dispatch – so you can expect a deeply layered story packed with rich characters, razor-sharp dialogue, fraught relationships, tough decisions, and yes… more than a few gruesome deaths. Every choice, every interaction can ripple with dramatic consequences. Play Video Watch the pre-order trailer Check out our new trailer: you’ll see the Dead True crew investigating Blackwood Sanitorium, shooting an episode about the tragic events that unfolded 12 years ago. Izzy (Sarah Catherine Hook), the team’s new intern, uncovers something she never expected, before upending their plans in chilling fashion. Later, at HorrorCon in Sydney, they meet Yoona (Gia Kim), a survivor of a terrifying supernatural attack—she pulls down her collar to reveal a dark, necrotic scar. Her warning sets the cast on a journey to a remote South Pacific island, abandoned since a luxury resort’s mysterious shutdown in the ’70s. But this island hides secrets, centuries old and hungry for vengeance. And Dead True are walking right into it. It’s your choices that will shape each outcome. In the trailer, Owen (Dacre Montgomery) – Dead True’s cocky star – faces a crossroads: should he follow the signal to help his missing friend Nate (Spence Moore II), or take a detour across a rickety bridge to investigate a strangely lively bar?  Could leaving Nate’s path lead to important clues that might help?  Or does leaving Nate make him vulnerable to whatever it is that lurks in the shadows?  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Meanwhile, Mina (Camila Senna), Dead True’s conflicted co-host, faces a gut-wrenching demand: the network wants a ritual sacrifice – live, on camera. Will you give in and sacrifice the chicken to please the bosses, or set it free and risk your own blood for the ritual instead. Pre-orders open September 10 Dr. Hill (Peter Stormare) returns, and we’re celebrating his comeback! Pre-order the Standard or Digital Deluxe Editions starting September 10 to unlock exclusive Dr. Hill-themed content: Until Dawn classic outfit Akishima Island holiday outfit Dr. Hill collector’s bobbleheads to discover in-game View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Announcing the Digital Deluxe Edition Want more ways to stand out… and die dramatically? The Digital Deluxe Edition brings more flair and more fright!: Y2K Neon Vibes Pack: Dress all 8 members of Dead True – Owen, Mina, Nate, Reagan, Izzy, Luke, Josie, and Cameron – in vibrant neon costumes. Diorama of Death: Relive every grisly demise with vignettes exploring unique angles of each fatal outcome. Can you unlock every scene? View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Pre Order starts from September 10 with suggested retail price of SGD 64 / MYR 209 / IDR 729,000 / THB 1,690 / PHP 3,023 / VND 1,249,000 for Standard Edition (Disc/Digital) and SGD 77 / MYR 249 / IDR 879,000 / THB 1,990 for Digital Deluxe Edition. See you on Akishima Island, survivors. We can’t wait to see the choices you make, and the consequences you’ll face…

Title: ROLLA is evil, fleshy, monstrous, B-movie-esque Katamari Damacy, and is out this month Date: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:45:23 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/rolla-is-evil-fleshy-monstrous-b-movie-esque-katamari-damacy-and-is-out-this-month Is Katamari Damacy an evil game? I realised as soon as I wrote the heading for this one that calling one game an evil version of Katamari might not be quite right, given the level of destruction you can enact in that series. Perhaps we're getting into an ontological argument there, so I'm going to move past it and properly introduce you to ROLLA, a game where you play as a mobile mass of flesh that seeks to wreak havoc upon the world by rolling around and destroying everything. Read more

Title: Humanity's best friend is coming to Old School RuneScape, and seeing a low-poly shiba has me temporally disoriented Date: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:00:38 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/humanitys-best-friend-is-coming-to-old-school-runescape-and-seeing-a-low-poly-shiba-has-me-temporally-disoriented "Low-poly dogs!" I hear you chant in the distance. "Low-poly dogs!" The war cry gets louder. "Low-poly dogs!" It's inescapable now, the low-poly dogs requested by the masses are here… Or, well, in the digital world of Old School RuneScape at the very least, as Jagex have added in a new members-only quest that allows you to pick up your very own puppy. Read more

Title: PowerWash Simulator devs FuturLab laid off staff and cancelled an unrevealed project earlier this year, but certainly kept quiet about it Date: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:17:54 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/powerwash-simulator-devs-futurlab-laid-off-staff-and-cancelled-an-unrevealed-project-earlier-this-year-but-certainly-kept-quiet-about-it It's another one of those layoff days, unfortunately. This time the studio in question is PowerWash Simulator developer FuturLab, who have laid off seven staff members with little fanfare after cancelling a project that has been in development for several years. Read more

Title: NBA 2K27 gives DLSS 5 a more faithful-looking game debut than feared, provided it’s running on the LeBron of GPUs Date: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:37:46 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/nba-2k27-gives-dlss-5-a-more-faithful-looking-game-debut-than-feared-provided-its-running-on-the-lebron-of-gpus Bit of an anticlimax, really. After months of (justified) revulsion and anti-anticipation over Nvidia DLSS 5’s AI rendering, it’s now available in a live game - license laden b-baller NBA 2K27 - and it looks... maybe not that bad? This not-that-badness does come at an enormous cost to performance, and I’m still sceptical of how DLSS 5 will handle something more stylised than 2K27’s devotedly realistic depictions of varnished court floors and face-scanned athletes. But given how artistically botching and/or ridden with rendering errors the earlier previews have been, this specific implementation, in this specific game, is at least inoffensive in the looks department. Read more

Title: "Justice at last feels within reach": Final hearing in Rockstar and fired GTA devs' legal battle will kick off with a union rally Date: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:06:12 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/justice-at-last-feels-within-reach-final-hearing-in-rockstar-and-fired-gta-devs-legal-battle-will-kick-off-with-a-union-rally The final hearing in the legal battle between a group of former Rockstar workers and the GTA 6 studio over the latter's decision to fire the former last year kicks off this week. It'll get underway on September 10th, and the Independent Workers’ union of Great Britain (IWGB) - who're representing the fired staff - are organising a rally to take place first thing on that opening day. Read more