Title: Marvel Rivals Is Coming To Your Old, Dying PS4 Later This Month Date: Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:33:54 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/marvel-rivals-is-coming-to-your-old-dying-ps4-later-this-month-2000622736 The post <i>Marvel Rivals</i> Is Coming To Your Old, Dying PS4 Later This Month appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: 6 Things We Just Learned About The Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster Date: Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:45:46 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-tactics-ivalice-remaster-cloud-wiegraf-cid-sequel-2000622717 The post 6 Things We Just Learned About The <i>Final Fantasy Tactics</i> Remaster appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: In The New Horror Game From Silent Hill 2 Remake Devs, Cats Are Your Best Allies Date: Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:54:41 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/cronos-the-new-dawn-review-impressions-horror-bloober-team-silent-hil-2-ps5-2000622488 The post In The New Horror Game From <i>Silent Hill 2</i> Remake Devs, Cats Are Your Best Allies appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: Dell’s 15.6″ Laptop (32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) Is $2,200 Off With Accessories, Making It an Almost Free Bundle Date: Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:40:42 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/dells-15-6-laptop-32gb-ram-1tb-ssd-is-2200-off-with-accessories-making-it-an-almost-free-bundle-2000622434 The post Dell’s 15.6″ Laptop (32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) Is $2,200 Off With Accessories, Making It an Almost Free Bundle appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: New Footage Surfaces Of One Of The Most Infamous Canceled Games Ever Date: Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:12:56 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/prey-2-leak-canceled-clair-obscur-stellar-blade-switch-2-borderlands-2000622699 The post New Footage Surfaces Of One Of The Most Infamous Canceled Games Ever appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: Infinity Nikki's latest update lets you build your dream home, and pal up with a Stardew Valley Junimo Date: Tue, 02 Sep 2025 11:54:46 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/infinity-nikki-update-1-9-stardew-valley-collaboration Infinity Nikki has kicked off a surprising new cross-over with its latest update. The new patch, version 1.9, is live now, and heralds the start of a new season alongside the aforementioned collaboration. Read more

Title: Genshin Impact 6.0 isn't actually called that, will instead be known as "Version Luna 1", and is coming in early September Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:55:56 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/genshin-impact-version-luna-1-all-the-details We’ve been waiting for this one! After a few teasers, including as recently as gamescom - featuring a very hot anime man, MiHoYo has finally lifted the veil off the major upcoming Genshin Impact chapter. Read more

Title: Elden Ring Nightreign is getting a new higher difficulty so you can stop complaining about just how 'easy' it is Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:24:14 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/elden-ring-nightreign-deep-of-night-difficulty-date-details FromSoftware has dropped something of an expected announcement for players of Elden Ring Nightreign. If you’re still playing the online co-op action RPG, you’ve likely defeated many, if not most of its Nightlord bosses. Read more

Title: Battlefield 6's next Labs test will feature two of its largest maps, and a first look at the server browser Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:44:54 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/battlefield-6-post-beta-labs-test-large-maps-server-browser Battlefield Studios has shared a few key details about what to expect from the next Battlefield Labs test. Unfortunately, Labs remains closed to most of the public, meaning it’s technically not a second Battlefield 6 beta. Read more

Title: Honkai: Nexus Anima is MiHoYo Pokemon and you can register for the closed beta now Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:22:14 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/honkai-nexus-anima-mihoyo-pokemon-reveal-closed-beta The latest game in the grand HoYoverse has been unveiled. This morning, Chinese developer MiHoYo announced a new entry in the Honkai series - Honkai: Nexus Anima. The game was initially teased during Honkai: Star Rail’s anniversary concert back in May, but it’s been officially revealed today. Read more

Title: Cronos: The New Dawn - Best Upgrades To Buy First Date: Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:03:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/cronos-the-new-dawn-best-upgrades-to-buy-first/1100-6534145/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Cronos: The New Dawn is a pretty difficult game, and it's made even harder by the fact that there's a finite amount of upgrade materials available to you in a single run. As such, you'll want to make informed decisions throughout your journey to ensure your health, inventory, and weapons are all able to withstand what the game throws at you.While you'll start to obtain more of both materials in the back half of the game, the opening hours can often feel restrictive, forcing you to make very tough decisions about what upgrades will improve your chances of success. Below, we'll list out the best early upgrades we think you should go with to feel confident in taking on the challenges ahead.Table of Contents [hide]What to know about upgrade materials in Cronos: The New DawnWhat to know about upgrade materials in Cronos: The New DawnThere are two types of upgrade materials: Energy and Cores.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Path Of Exile 2's First Post-Third Edict Update Brings League Improvements--Full Patch Notes Date: Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:35:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/path-of-exile-2-first-post-third-edict-update-brings-league-improvements-full-patch-notes/1100-6534449/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Path of Exile 2's massive The Third Edict update is getting even better, as a patch scheduled for later this week will bring improvements not only to the game's first seasonal league but also to new mechanics like sprint.The Third Edict launched August 29 and added Act IV of Path of Exile 2's campaign, two temporary "interlude" acts to help players reach the endgame, and the ARPG's first seasonal league, Rise of the Abyssal. Developer Grinding Gear Games says it's been keeping a close eye on player feedback since the update's launch, and now it's almost ready to release patch 0.3.0b to address various issues. Many of the upcoming changes are to Rise of the Abyssal, making the abilities of certain enemies more manageable. That includes the Vessel of Kulemak boss. It will be easier to read and dodge its arena-wide cleave attack, and while its Teleport Slam ability can no longer be avoided, it will deal reduced damage. Other enemies, like Abyssal Stranglers and the Shepherd of the Pit, have had the damage dealt by certain abilities reduced.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Microsoft Reveals Three New Special-Edition Xbox Controllers Date: Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:25:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-reveals-three-new-special-edition-xbox-controllers/1100-6534446/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Xbox Wireless Controller – Ice Breaker Special Edition $80 | Releases September 9 Preorder at Amazon Xbox Wireless Controller – Storm Breaker Special Edition $80 | Releases September 9 Preorder at Amazon Xbox Wireless Controller – Heart Breaker Special Edition $80 | Releases September 9 Preorder at Amazon Microsoft has announced a new line of Xbox Wireless Controllers, dubbed the Breaker special edition series. These controllers will be released in three distinct colors--Heart Breaker, Ice Breaker, and Storm Breaker--and they'll be launching simultaneously on September 9, priced at $80 each.Xbox Breaker wireless controllersAside from the bold colors for each variant and textured grips, these are your typical Xbox controllers in form and function. This has been the default design since the Xbox Series X|S consoles were launched in late 2020, and they've stood the test of time thanks to several factors: comfortable ergonomics, durable inputs, and strong battery life. The other great thing about Xbox controllers is that they're extremely versatile, as you can pair them with your Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One consoles, PC, Android, and iOS devices. Thanks to Bluetooth connectivity, linking them to compatible hardware is relatively easy. Xbox Wireless Controller – Ice Breaker Special Edition $80 | Releases September 9 The Ice Breaker Xbox controller lives up to its name, as it sports a glacier-blue design and a frosted, translucent finish. This makes several parts of the controller look like fragmented crystals, and there are variations of blue found across the thumbsticks, ABXY buttons, and textured grips. Preorder at Amazon Xbox Wireless Controller – Storm Breaker Special Edition $80 | Releases September 9 Microsoft calls the Storm Breaker controller a "refined" peripheral that has a color palette grounded in black, white, grey and silver highlights. It features a metallic d-pad and opaque top case, and when you rotate it, you'll spot hints of silver foliage in the light. Preorder at Amazon Xbox Wireless Controller – Heart Breaker Special Edition $80 | Releases September 9 A controller with a very loud color scheme, the Heart Breaker combines neon pink and blue aesthetics into an eye-catching design.The translucent top case also adds depth to this artistic design. Preorder at Amazon Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Hollow Knight: Silksong Release Date And Time Date: Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:18:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/hollow-knight-silksong-release-date-and-time/1100-6534447/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f After years and years of development and fears that the it might never release, Hollow Knight: Silksong's release date is September 4. If you've been waiting for years and want to play the game the moment it unlocks, developer Team Cherry has published the exact launch times for the game.The long-awaited metroidvania game launches on September 4 at 7 AM PT. Below you can see more global unlock times.Hollow Knight: Silksong release timesSeptember 47 AM PT10 AM ET4 PM CEST11 PM JSTAs announced previously, Silksong will cost $20 at launch on all platforms. There will be a free Switch 2 upgrade for original Switch owners.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Game Pass Users Played Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Differently, Dev Says Date: Wed, 03 Sep 2025 08:27:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/game-pass-users-played-indiana-jones-and-the-great-circle-differently-dev-says/1100-6534445/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f MachineGames, the developer of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, has discussed the play patterns of people who play the game via Xbox Game Pass.Speaking to The Game Business, design director Jens Andersson said the aim was to make The Great Circle "the most accessible MachineGames game so far," and it being on Game Pass meant that anyone with a membership could give it a shot. The data coming back to MachineGames showed that Game Pass players would "jump in for five minutes and they drop out.""You can take a certain amount of decisions based on that, but at the same time, you don't want to make too many concessions," Andersson said. "It needs to be a great game for the player who plays all the way through. That's the most important part for us, being the story-centric studio as we are."Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Metal Eden review: No Titanfall 3, but the next best thing Date: Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:30:15 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/metal-eden-review/ When I hit my first wallrun in Metal Eden, I practically leaped for joy. Finally, a first-person shooter that lets me zip around like Spider-Man while shooting a bunch of robots.

Title: Fall 2025 movies are all about resistance and revolution Date: Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:00:16 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/fall-2025-movies-resistance-revolution-theme/ The moment is classic Anderson: cinematic, cine-literate (del Toro once played Che Guevara, hero of the Cuban revolution associated with that phrase), exciting, but also archly funny and destabilizing. The trailer has spent the previous two minutes introducing us to DiCaprio’s Bob Ferguson, a washed-up activist who used to be part of a revolutionary group called The French 75, and who is taking up arms again on a quest to save his daughter. There’s loads of exciting imagery: car chases, choppers, people firing machine guns in the desert, and an army of nocturnal skaters, one of whom declares, “It’s world war three out there!” But we’re also left unsure if DiCaprio, the deadpan del Toro, and their band of rather out-of-date countercultural warriors are the heroes of this story or the butt of the joke. (Knowing Anderson, it’s probably both.)

Title: All the big fall JRPGs, ranked by how likely you are to finish them Date: Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:00:16 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/fall-2025-jrpgs-ranked/ To be clear, I’m not saying you can’t finish them. But I believe that, when playing some of these games, there are factors that would affect the chances of you continuing to play and cross the finish line. So, to save you time — and because it's just plain fun — we've ranked all the major JRPGs of the fall by how likely you’re to roll their credits, starting with the one you’ll almost certainly finish during the fall and ending with the game that's bound to live on your backlog for ages. We've also included a (definitely scientific) scale based on how much HP you'll lose finishing each one.

Title: How to get a Dawntrail (Phantom) relic weapon in FFXIV Date: Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:46:24 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/ffxiv-guides-ff14-final-fantasy-14-online/601664/dawntrail-relic-weapon-phantom-steps-upgrade-requirements/ The sun is shining and the Dawntrail field operation and relic weapon is here, as of patch 7.25. For those wanting to get a jump on the relic grind, we got your back, as we detail how to get the Phantom relic weapon in FFXIV below.

Title: Marvel Rivals season 4 confirms that Angela is absolutely jacked Date: Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:37:48 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/marvel-rivals-season-4-trailer-new-heroes-angela-daredevil/ The next season of Marvel Rivals will bring two new heroes to the team-based shooter: Angela and Daredevil. Developer NetEase Games confirmed Marvel Rivals' season 4 additions in a dynamic new animated trailer, one that also confirms that Angela will be absolutely jacked in the game. Damn.

Title: GeForce NOW Brings RTX 5080 Power to the Ultimate Membership Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:00:58 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-gamescom-2025/ Get a glimpse into the future of gaming. The NVIDIA Blackwell RTX architecture is coming to GeForce NOW in September, marking the service’s biggest upgrade yet. Turn any device into a powerhouse gaming rig with GeForce RTX 5080-class performance, next-generation AI features and a major leap forward in stunning cinematic visuals — all without raising membership prices. With the upgrade to the Blackwell RTX architecture, all Premium members will get access to a new feature called Install-to-Play, which expands the GeForce NOW cloud game catalog to nearly 4,500 titles. And be on the lookout for an upcoming lineup of this year’s hottest new titles, optimized to take full advantage of the GeForce RTX 5080-gaming rig in the cloud. The list includes ARC Raiders, Borderlands 4, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Cinder City, Dying Light: The Beast, Hell Is Us, The Outer Worlds 2, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 and more. Members will be able to play these blockbuster titles in the cloud when they launch, streaming instantly from their device of choice. NVIDIA will also be launching GeForce NOW in India this November. It follows Thailand as the latest region to gain access to GeForce NOW through GFNA partner Brothers Picture — enabling even more gamers around the world to experience the future of cloud gaming at the same great membership prices. Be among the first to tap into GeForce RTX 5080 power from the cloud by upgrading to an Ultimate membership today. Server space will be limited, so be sure to lock it in today. There’s even more fun to come — check out the list of 13 new games joining the GeForce NOW library this week. Paint It Blackwell With the NVIDIA Blackwell RTX architecture, GeForce NOW is beaming GeForce RTX 5080-class power from the cloud straight to nearly any device. GeForce RTX 5080-class GPUs bring a staggering 62 teraflops of compute performance, a 48GB frame buffer, more than 3x the performance of current consoles and 2.8x faster frame rates than previous-generation servers. Advanced ray tracing, richer textures and AI-enhanced rendering with AMD “Zen 5” CPUs and NVIDIA ConnectX-7 networking deliver an experience that’s more responsive than ever. It isn’t just raw speed either. NVIDIA Blackwell RTX unlocks: The highest resolutions and frame rates in the cloud: NVIDIA DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation unlocks up to 5K streaming at 120 frames per second (fps) — performance once reserved for the most elite PCs. NVIDIA Reflex technology levels up the cloud for competitive gaming, delivering streams up to 360 fps at 1080p and network latency under 30 milliseconds. Vastly improved visual fidelity: A new Cinematic Quality Streaming mode delivers richer colors, sharper text and crystal-clear scenes with 4:4:4 chroma sampling, AI sharpening and advanced AV1 encoding — even when network conditions change. GeForce NOW support on more devices: Premium members will be able to stream at 90 fps on Steam Decks and 4k 120 fps on the Lenovo Legion Go S handheld. Supported LG monitors can stream at up to 5K 120Hz and supported LG TVs at 4K 120Hz — no extra hardware required. Mac users get the full NVIDIA Blackwell RTX upgrade, and there’s expanded support for peripherals like Logitech racing wheels. Plus, collaborations with Comcast, Deutsche Telekom AG and others bring enhanced broadband and 5G performance. Ultimate memberships remain at $19.99 a month and Performance memberships at $9.99 a month. With the launch of NVIDIA Blackwell RTX on GeForce NOW, upgraded Ultimate memberships will debut with an unchanged $19.99 a month or $199.99 for 12-month plans. Newly upgraded Ultimate, who dis? Double the Games, Double the Fun The biggest expansion yet for the GeForce NOW game library arrives with the launch of Install-to-Play. This new feature harnesses high-performance cloud storage, powered by NVIDIA NVMesh technology, to allow game installations directly in the cloud. Members will be able to bring even more of their PC collections to the cloud to play instantly, mirroring the experience of a local PC. Install-to-Play instantly doubles the supported games on GeForce NOW with more than 2,200 Steam titles already opted in for cloud streaming, rocketing the total GeForce NOW library size to over 4,500 accessible games, with more to come. The game multiplier. Ultimate and Performance members will have 100GB of single-session storage included, with flexible add-ons for persistent storage — 200GB for $2.99 per month, 500GB for $4.99 per month and 1TB for $7.99 per month. Once a game is installed on persistent storage, it remains instantly ready for members to play. The Ultimate Party The upgrade to NVIDIA Blackwell RTX in the cloud arrives just in time for some of the year’s top-tier game launches. These highly anticipated titles will be among the first to take full advantage of the upgraded platform’s powerful performance — letting members experience cutting-edge gameplay, ultrahigh resolutions and instant day-one access in the cloud. The cloud is the best way to play. Gear up for all out mayhem in Borderlands 4. 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. Own the day, fear the night. Get ready for a unique blend of open-world and action-survival horror when Dying Light: The Beast launches in the cloud on Friday, Sept. 19. Play as Kyle Crane, a hero with the DNA of both man and beast. After escaping brutal experiments, players will feel the thirst for revenge — but soon learn there’s more at stake in the unforgiving wilds of Castor Woods. The universe needs a hero, but you’ll have to do. Get ready to explore strange new colonies in The Outer Worlds 2. This highly anticipated sequel brings fresh characters, wild alien planets and Obsidian’s trademark wit — promising even bigger adventures and choices that shape the game’s story. Prepare to claim what was lost. Action fans can look forward to heart-pounding, squad-based battles in Arc Raiders. This dynamic co-op shooter drops players into a war for survival against overwhelming mechanized threats, blending teamwork and tactical action in a richly detailed multiplayer world. For a dark, atmospheric role-playing game, look no further than Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, which will bring players back to Seattle’s supernatural underworld. Navigate dangerous alliances, political intrigue and vampire factions to carve a unique path through the city’s shadowy streets. The cloud reveals all about the calamity. For those in search of mystery and action, look no further than Hell Is Us. Set in a land torn by conflict and haunted by otherworldly forces, this unique adventure blends fast-paced melee combat and a striking, atmospheric world, challenging gamers to discover what’s real amid human and supernatural threats. The mind games never stop. And the action of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will bring the franchise’s intensity to GeForce NOW. Dive into a high-stakes co-op campaign packed with action, a signature multiplayer experience and the next twisted chapter of Round-Based Zombies. Every flame tells a story. In CINDER CITY, a tactical shooter developed in-house by Bigfire Games under NCSOFT, suit up as a futuristic knight and battle through post-apocalyptic Seoul. Players must face brutal choices as they search for their missing daughter — solo or with a squad. A Special Squad-Up Better together. NVIDIA, Discord and Epic are teaming up to change how games are discovered and played together, making it easier than ever to stay connected to friends through gaming. Powered by GeForce NOW streaming, this new integrated experience — demoed behind closed doors at Gamescom — will let players discover and try new games with friends directly on Discord. They can do so with no downloads or installs, and even without owning the game or a GeForce NOW membership. It’s fueled by a limited-time trial of the GeForce NOW Performance experience for streaming at up 1440p 60 fps — all without needing to leave Discord. The first game to take advantage of the integrated experience is Fortnite. Connecting an Epic account is all it takes to join the action. For Discord’s hundreds of millions of users, it’s a faster, simpler way to discover games and play together where gaming conversations are already happening. Legendary New Games History isn’t written, it’s forged in the cloud. Command grand armies and shape history in Creative Assembly’s acclaimed Total War series, including: Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition Total War: ATTILA A Total War Saga: Troy Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition Rally knights in MEDIEVAL II, defy empires in ATTILA, lead legendary heroes in Troy, outmaneuver rivals in NAPOLEON and forge global dominance in EMPIRE. Epic strategy, monumental battles and world-shaking decisions await as the fate of civilizations is in players’ hands. Gamers can rewrite history — or be swept aside by it. Catch the full list of games coming to the cloud this week on GeForce NOW: Stick It to the Stickman (New release on Steam, Aug. 18) Blacksmith Master (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Aug. 19)  VOID/BREAKER (New release on Steam and Xbox available on PC Game Pass, Aug. 19) The Rogue Prince of Persia (New release on Ubisoft, Aug. 20) Funko Fusion (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) Which Gamescom announcement has you most excited this week? Let us know on X or in the comments below. See notice regarding software product information.

Title: At Gamescom 2025, NVIDIA DLSS 4 and Ray Tracing Come to This Year’s Biggest Titles Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:30:01 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/gamescom-2025-dlss-4-ray-tracing/ With over 175 games now supporting NVIDIA DLSS 4 — a suite of advanced, AI-powered neural rendering technologies — gamers and tech enthusiasts everywhere can experience breakthrough performance in this year’s most anticipated titles, including Borderlands 4, Hell Is Us and Fate Trigger. Plus, path tracing is making its way to Resident Evil Requiem and Directive 8020, as well as ray tracing in upcoming releases like Phantom Blade Zero, PRAGMATA and CINDER CITY — enabling crystal-clear visuals for more immersive gameplay “DLSS 4 and path tracing are no longer cutting-edge graphical experiments — they’re the foundation of modern PC gaming titles,” said Matt Wuebbling, vice president of global GeForce marketing at NVIDIA. “Developers are embracing AI-powered rendering to unlock stunning visuals and massive performance gains, enabling gamers everywhere to experience the future of real-time graphics today.” These announcements come alongside a new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series bundle for Borderlands 4 and updates to the NVIDIA app — a companion platform for content creators, gamers and AI enthusiasts using NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs. DLSS 4 Now Accelerating Over 175 Games and Applications Launched with the GeForce RTX 50 Series earlier this year, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation uses AI to generate up to three frames for every traditionally rendered frame, delivering performance boosts of up to 8x over traditional rendering. In addition to Multi Frame Generation, DLSS 4 titles include support for DLSS Super Resolution, Ray Reconstruction and NVIDIA Reflex technology — unlocking incredible performance gains and responsive gameplay for every GeForce RTX 50 Series owner. New titles announced at Gamescom that will support the latest RTX technologies include: Directive 8020 and Resident Evil Requiem, which are launching with DLSS 4 and path tracing Black State, CINDER CITY (formerly Project LLL), Cronos: The New Dawn, Dying Light: The Beast, Honeycomb: The World Beyond, Lost Soul Aside, The Outer Worlds 2, Phantom Blade Zero and PRAGMATA, which are launching with DLSS 4 and ray tracing Borderlands 4 and Fate Trigger, which are launching with DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which in September will add support for RTX Hair, a technology that uses new hardware capabilities in RTX 50 Series GPUs to model hair with greater path-traced detail and realism Many of these RTX titles will also launch on the GeForce NOW cloud gaming platform, including Borderlands 4, CINDER CITY (formerly Project LLL), Hell Is Us and The Outer Worlds 2. NVIDIA App Adds Global DLSS Overrides and Software Updates The NVIDIA app is the essential companion for NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPU users, simplifying the process of keeping PCs updated with the latest GeForce Game Ready and NVIDIA Studio Drivers. New updates to the NVIDIA app include: Global DLSS Overrides: Easily enable DLSS Multi-Frame Generation or DLSS Super Resolution profiles globally across hundreds of DLSS Override titles, instead of needing to configure per title. Project G-Assist Upgrades: The latest update to Project G-Assist — an on-device AI assistant that lets users control and tune their RTX systems with voice and text commands — introduces a significantly more efficient AI model that uses 40% less memory. Despite its smaller footprint, it responds to queries faster and more accurately calls the right tools. Highly Requested Legacy 3D Settings: Use easily configurable control panel settings — including anisotropic filtering, anti-aliasing and ambient occlusion — to enhance classic games. The NVIDIA app beta update launches Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 9 a.m. PT, with full availability coming the following week. NVIDIA ACE Enhances Voice-Driven Gaming Experiences NVIDIA ACE — a suite of generative AI technologies that power lifelike non-playable character interactions in games like Krafton’s inZOI — now features in Iconic Interactive’s The Oversight Bureau, a darkly comic, voice-driven puzzle game. Using speech-to-text technology powered by ACE, players can interact naturally with in-game characters using speech, with Iconic’s Narrative Engine interpreting the input and determining and delivering the pre-recorded character dialogue that best fits the story and situation. This system keeps developers in creative control while offering players real agency in games — all running locally on RTX AI PCs with sub-second latency. The Oversight Bureau launches later this year and will be playable at NVIDIA’s Gamescom B2B press suite. NVIDIA RTX Remix Evolves With Community Expansions and New Particle System NVIDIA RTX Remix, an open-source modding platform for remastering classic games with path tracing and neural rendering, continues to grow thanks to its passionate community. Modders have been using large language models to extend RTX Remix’s capabilities. For example, one modder “vibe coded” a plug-in that connects RTX Remix to Adobe Substance 3D, the industry-standard tool for 3D texturing and materials. Another modder made it possible for RTX Remix to use classic game data to instantly make objects glow with emissive effects. RTX Remix’s open-source community has even expanded compatibility to allow many new titles to be remastered, including iconic games like Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Knights Of The Old Republic, Doom 3, Half-Life: Black Mesa and Bioshock. Some of these games were featured in the RTX Remix’s $50K Mod Contest, which wrapped up at Gamescom. Painkiller RTX by Merry Pencil Studios won numerous awards, including “Best Overall RTX Remix Mod.” Explore all mod submissions on ModDB.com. At Gamescom, NVIDIA also unveiled a new RTX Remix particle system that brings dynamic, realistically lit and physically accurate particles to 165 classic games — the majority of which have never had a particle editor. Modders can use the system to change the look, size, quantity, light emission, turbulence and even gravity of particles in games. The new particle system will be available in September. ‘Borderlands 4’ GeForce RTX 50 Series Bundle Available Now To celebrate Gearbox’s Borderlands 4, which will be enhanced by DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation and NVIDIA Reflex, NVIDIA is introducing a new GeForce RTX 50 Series bundle. Players who purchase a GeForce RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, or 5070 desktop system or graphics card — or laptops with a GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU or RTX 5070 Laptop GPU from participating retailers — will receive a copy of Borderlands 4 and The Gilded Glory Pack DLC. The offer is available through Monday, Sept. 22. Learn more about GeForce announcements at Gamescom.

Title: ‘Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition’ Storms GeForce NOW at Launch Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:00:46 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-warhammer-dawn-of-war-definitive-edition/ Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition is marching onto GeForce NOW, expanding the cloud gaming platform’s library to over 2,300 supported titles. Battle is just a click away, as the iconic real-time strategy game joins seven new releases this week. Commanders can prepare their squads and steel their nerves on any device — including laptops, Macs, Steam Decks and NVIDIA SHIELD TVs. Microsoft’s surprise announcement at Quakecon is now available in the cloud: legendary fantasy shooters Heretic + Hexen have been conjured out of the shadows and are streaming on GeForce NOW. And don’t miss out on in-game rewards for the popular, free-to-play, massively multiplayer online game World of Tanks as publisher Wargaming celebrates the title’s 15-year anniversary. GeForce NOW will be at Gamescom 2025 — the world’s largest gaming tradeshow — starting Wednesday, Aug. 20. Stay tuned to GFN Thursday for all the latest updates. The Emperor’s Call  Make your victories shine from the cloud. The grimdark future calls. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition storms onto the battlefield with ferocious, squad-based real-time strategy. Command the Space Marines, Orks, Chaos, Eldar and more across four legendary campaigns and nine playable armies. From bolter roars to Waaagh! cries, battles erupt with uncompromising brutality, tactical depth and a healthy dose of swagger. Fully remastered with enhanced 4K visuals, a refined camera, an improved user interface and more, Dawn of War: Definitive Edition preserves the iconic chaos of the original game while throwing open the gates for creative mayhem. Every charge, psychic blast and last-stand is rendered sharper than ever as cunning, courage and unrelenting war decide the fate of worlds. GeForce NOW delivers the firepower needed to join the frontlines without having to wait for downloads or lengthy installs. Gamers can leap straight into battle, resume campaigns and join multiplayer chaos with just a few clicks. No frames lost to underpowered hardware — every skirmish, every decisive strike is rendered in full glory in the cloud. Time to Celebrate Make your victories shine from the cloud. Roll out the tanks for World of Tanks’s 15th-anniversary celebration. Join the party by logging into the game every day through Sunday, Aug. 31 for exclusive commemorative rewards. Here’s what’s on deck: daily in-game giveaways, deep discounts, a pulse-pounding limited-time game mode and a special Battle Pass chapter packed with surprises. Watch for Twitch drops, enjoy increased credit earnings when playing with veteran tankers and dive into a unique photo-album event where each day reveals a new chapter in the evolution of maps, vehicles and epic memories. Enjoy smooth, lightning-fast gameplay on GeForce NOW — even on modest hardware — and share every explosive moment with friends, fans and fellow commanders. No download hassles, just pure, seamless action. Get Hexed Suit up, pick a class and let chaos reign. Step into the shadowy worlds that shaped fantasy shooters — fully restored by Nightdive Studios. Heretic + Hexen, the cult classics forged by Raven Software, are back with a vengeance, bringing their spell-slinging attitude and dark magic to a whole new generation. This definitive collection brings together Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders, Hexen: Beyond Heretic and Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel — plus two brand-new episodes, Heretic: Faith Renewed and Hexen: Vestiges of Grandeur, crafted with id Software and Nightdive Studios. Dive into over 110 campaign maps, 120 deathmatch arenas, online and split-screen multiplayer modes, 4K 120 frames-per-second (fps) visuals, modern controls and more spell-slinging action than ever. Experience the arcane might of Heretic + Hexen with GeForce NOW, which offers instant gameplay on nearly any device, with cloud-powered graphics, ultrasmooth performance and zero downloads. Ultimate members can crank up the magic and stream at up to 4K 120 fps — even without the latest hardware, so every exploding tome and fireball looks spellbindingly sharp. All Aboard for New Games Outwit the future. All aboard, Trailblazers. Honkai Star Rail’s new Version 3.5 “Before Their Deaths” is available to stream on GeForce NOW — no need to wait for patches or updates to downloads. The latest version brings two new playable characters, Hysilens and Imperator Cerydra, who bring fresh abilities and strategies to the game. Journey back a thousand years to ancient Okhema, face the ever-shifting menace Lygus and explore the dazzling streets of Styxia, the City of Infinite Revelry. Between epic battles, serve fairy patrons in the Chrysos Maze Grand Restaurant, mix drinks with old friends and uncover secrets that could change everything. Get ready — the next stop on the Astral Express is about to be unforgettable. In addition, members can look for the following: Echoes of the End (New release on Steam, Aug. 12) 9 Kings (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Aug. 14) Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition (New release on Steam, Aug. 14) Supraworld (New release on Steam, Aug. 15) Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time (New release on Steam and Battle.net) Guntouchables (Steam) Heretic + Hexen (Steam and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. What's a classic game that you still love to play? — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) August 13, 2025

Title: The Saga Continues: Stream 2K’s ‘Mafia: The Old Country’ at Launch on GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:00:57 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-mafia-the-old-country/ This GFN Thursday brings an offer members can’t refuse — 2K’s highly anticipated Mafia: The Old Country is launching in the cloud today. The prequel to the award-winning action-adventure Mafia series leads five games joining the cloud this week, including the long-awaited launch of Stormgate 1.0 and early access for THQ Nordic’s Titan Quest II. And don’t miss out on the newest season of Marvel Rivals, available for members to stream without having to wait for downloads or patches. The Don Says Play Fuh-get about it. Return to the heart of the Mafia saga and journey into the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily with Mafia: The Old Country. Hustle and scheme through savage streets and sun-baked villages in a gripping, linear narrative. Experience a world where every choice cuts deep, every vendetta matters and loyalty is a dangerous game. Step into the scuffed shoes of Enzo Favara — a man with nothing to lose and even less to trust — and earn a seat at Don Torrisi’s table. Whether it’s settling vendettas with a stiletto blade or dueling with a lupara shotgun, every fight is life or death, and every bullet counts. Players can expect gritty stealth, messy brawls and nerve-wracking shootouts — fueled by loyalty, betrayal and the need to prove more value to the Torrisi family alive than dead. Mafia: The Old Country joins the Mafia trilogy already streaming on GeForce NOW for members to relive the timeless action before diving into Enzo’s origins. With GeForce NOW, members get instant access to their games — no need to worry about waiting for massive downloads — so they can dive right into the action whenever the family calls. Get Mythical Loot first, ask the gods later. Titan Quest 2 plunges adventurers headlong into the heart of Greek mythology — where meddling gods, prowling monsters and unfolding heroics shape a vibrant, handcrafted world. In this classic action role-playing game, chaos abounds as champions dodge harpies, clash with centaurs and roam sun-drenched vistas while honing unique masteries. Each skirmish with mythic foes demands quick thinking and strategy, while the world’s hidden groves and ancient ruins tempt explorers with powerful loot. Curiosity and courage unlock secret quests and treasures, ensuring every detour leads to fresh challenges and new rewards. GeForce NOW lets the adventure unfold on just about any device — no need for fancy hardware. With high-performance servers handling the heavy lifting, the gameplay stays smooth, the visuals sharp and the action responsive — even on a basic laptop, an old PC or a phone. It’s the easiest way to jump straight into the mythical chaos, no matter where the quest begins. The Multiverse Gets a Shakeup New synergies, wild chaos — who’s your rival now? Marvel Rivals Season 3.5 crashes onto the scene tomorrow, Aug. 8, unleashing the Daywalker himself — Blade, the vampire hunter — along with a pulse-raising mix of meta-shifting updates. Players can sink their teeth into combat with the debut of the life-stealing Duelist, while the new Resource Rumble mode shakes up the competitive meta and sends teams scrambling for new strategies. Team-Ups have been overhauled: old combos are gone, making way for wild new synergies and fresh abilities that put every hero on notice. Iconic heroes and villains are flexing new changes: Doctor Strange amps up his mystic firepower, Groot branches out with bigger reach and Magneto’s shields get a little less magnetic, to name a few. Jump into the chaos with zero downloads, buttery-smooth performance and instant upgrades. GeForce NOW lets members unleash their inner hero (or villain) on any device, anywhere, so get right to swinging, blasting and smashing through the ever-evolving Marvel Rivals multiverse. Let’s Play Today Strategy with a side of sass. Buckle up, commander — the Stormgate 1.0 release is now available to stream in the cloud. Step into a delightfully chaotic future where humanity and demonic invaders wage war with laser cannons and mechs — all with a wry sense of humor. In this sleek reimagining of classic real-time strategy, Stormgate offers a 14-mission campaign with hero leveling, quirky banter in a new “mothership” hub and three fantastically distinct factions to master. Whether nuking demons solo, clashing on the ranked 1v1 ladder or wrangling friends for co-op mayhem, Stormgate’s lighthearted charm and competitive spirit will delight newcomers and veterans alike. In addition, members can look for the following releases: Mafia: The Old Country (New release on Steam, Aug. 7) Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Now available on PC Game Pass, Aug. 7) Amnesia: The Dark Descent (Epic Games Store) HUNTER×HUNTER NEN×IMPACT (Steam) Titan Quest II (Steam) Learn how to stream supported Ubisoft games from PC Game Pass on GeForce NOW, including this week’s addition of Assassin’s Creed Mirage on PC Game Pass. What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. It's Work Like a Dog Day—what game do you sweat in like it's your full-time job? — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) August 5, 2025

Title: Embark on Epic Adventures in August With a Dozen New Games Coming to GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:00:22 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-august-2025-games/ August brings new levels of gaming excitement on GeForce NOW, with 2,300 titles now available to stream in the cloud. Grab a controller and get ready for epic adventures — nearly a dozen new games are coming to the cloud this month. Each week brings fresh titles for members to discover, stream and conquer. Get ready to shrink down for big fun — early access for Grounded 2, announced as a surprise in June at XBOX Games Showcase, will be available to stream on day one: tomorrow, Aug. 1. Plus, finish off July with the eight games available to stream this week, alongside the latest update for the acclaimed open-world action role-playing game Genshin Impact. The Park Is Calling Oops, shrunken again. Step into the wild, unpredictable world of Brookhollow Park — Grounded 2 is launching in early access in the cloud, and the backyard has never felt bigger or more alive. Shrink to the size of an ant, navigate towering blades of grass, uncover hidden secrets and face off against bugs that can be friend or foe. Craft weapons and armor from scavenged materials, build creative bases and raise Buggie companions to help explore and survive. Whether playing solo or with friends, every day brings new challenges and surprises. Grounded 2’s quirky humor and inventive gameplay make every moment an adventure, from dodging predators to racing Buggies through underground tunnels. Experience every detail rendered in stunning quality streaming from a GeForce RTX-powered gaming rig in the cloud. Jump into the game instantly — no downloads, installs or waiting. Whether on a low-powered laptop, Mac or mobile device, GeForce NOW brings the full power of high-end gaming hardware to members through the cloud. Arriving in August Welcome to the Easybreeze Holiday Resort. Genshin Impact Version 5.8, “Sunspray Summer Resort,” is now live in the cloud, letting players dive in instantly — no updates needed. Explore Natlan’s new Easybreeze Holiday Resort, filled with events, mini games and new exploration features. Meet Ineffa, the first Nod-Krai five-star electro polearm user, alongside returning favorites like Bennett and Venti, in a fresh Story Quest. The update includes limited-time rewards, an exclusive Claymore, new outfits and gameplay improvements. It also marks the start of the “Song of the Welkin Moon” storyline, expanding Natlan and Nod-Krai lore. Catch the games ready to play today: Grounded 2 (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, July 29) Achilles: Survivor (New release on Steam, July 29) Frosthaven (New release on Steam, July 31) Dead Take (New release on Steam, July 31) Farming Simulator 25 (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Aug. 1) High on Life (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass) The King Is Watching (Steam) Ultimate Chicken Horse (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass) Catch the full list of games coming to the cloud in August: Mafia: The Old Country (New release on Steam, Aug. 8) Echoes of the End (New release on Steam, Aug. 12) Supraworld (New release on Steam, Aug. 15) VOID/BREAKER (New release on Steam, Aug. 20) Aztecs: The Last Sun (New release on Steam, Aug. 28) Among Us 3D (Steam) Funko Fusion (Steam) Field of Glory II: Medieval (Steam) The Rogue Prince of Persia (New release on Ubisoft) No Sleep for Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES (Steam) Say Bye to July In addition to the 20 games announced in July, an extra 15 joined over the month, including Achilles: Survivor, Frosthaven and Dead Take, newly added this week: Abiotic Factor (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass) Barony (Steam) BitCraft Online (Steam) He Is Coming (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass) Humanity (Xbox, available on the Microsoft store) Legion TD 2 (Epic Games Store) PEAK (Steam) RoboCop: Rogue City (New release on Xbox) SteamWorld Dig (Steam) SUPERVIVE (Steam) Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 (Steam, Epic Games Store and Xbox, available on the Microsoft Store) WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III were moved from the main Call of Duty HQ launcher and are now standalone downloads. Both games will be available to stream on GeForce NOW in the coming days. Check out this knowledgebase article for more information. What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. The cloud remembers everything.What was the very first game you streamed on GeForce NOW? — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) July 29, 2025

Title: Players’ Choice: Vote for August 2025’s best new game Date: Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:00:03 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/09/02/players-choice-vote-for-august-2025s-best-new-game/ Last month, we traveled through the dark and explored new shores. Some big new releases included Madden NFL 26, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Midnight Murder Club, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, and Sword of the Sea. 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["15975822-src"]="poll-oembed-simple";

Title: State of Play presents 007 First Light gameplay deep dive on September 3 Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:59:57 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/09/01/state-of-play-presents-007-first-light-gameplay-deep-dive-on-september-3/ Prepare for a deep dive on 007 First Light! During this special State of Play, the development team at IO Interactive declassifies new gameplay on James Bond’s upcoming espionage action-adventure thrill ride. Catch the show live on PlayStation’s Twitch and YouTube channels on September 3 at 11am PT / 7pm BST / 8pm CEST. Play Video Back at June’s State of Play, we unveiled the game’s Reveal Trailer, offering your first look at IO Interactive’s unique take on Bond. In this upcoming State of Play, tune in for over 30 minutes of gameplay featuring a playthrough of Bond’s first mission as an MI6 recruit. The action includes everything from high-speed car chases to on-foot stealth sequences and shootouts. Stay tuned after the playthrough for insights from IO Interactive on the intense espionage gameplay. We can’t wait to show you what the team has been cooking up on September 3.

Title: Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 522: Silence, Snakes, and Swords Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:01:59 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/08/29/official-playstation-podcast-episode-522-silence-snakes-and-swords/ Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here Hey, everybody! Kristen, Tim, and I are back this week to discuss taking up the mantle of Big Boss in Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, soul surfing in Sword of the Sea, the biggest news stories of the week, and more. Stuff We Talked About Next week’s release highlights: Metal Eden | PS5 Hirogami | PS5 Hell Is Us | PS5 Hollow Knight: Silksong | PS5, PS4 Cronos: The New Dawn | PS5 Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots | PS5 NBA 2K26 | PS5, PS4 Romeo is a Dead Man sneak peek — New info on combat and puzzles, along with the major story beats of its ludicrous narrative. Helldivers 2 update — Enter the Terminid Hive Worlds and battle underground monsters when the Dust Devils Premium Warbond lands September 4. Lumines Live release date  — Try out the limited-time demo for PS5 to experience the new multiplayer mode and more before the game launches on November 11. GT7 1.62 update  — Add the sleek Chevrolet Corvette CX to your collection and other eye candy with the latest batch of new vehicles. No Man’s Sky Voyagers update  — Customizable multi-crew starships are now available. Cruise the galaxy as a unit and face new challenges.. New Judas details  — See how your decisions impact gameplay and other insights from Creative Director Ken Levine. Skate hands-on  — Play Early Access starting September 16 for free and explore San Vansterdam and its many choice spots. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance dev interview  — Learn what steps were taken to create a modern take on the classic action platformer The Cast View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Kristen Zitani –  Senior Content Communications Specialist, SIE View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Tim Turi – Content Communications Manager, SIE View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image O’Dell Harmon Jr. – Content Communications Specialist, SIE Thanks to Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music. [Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]

Title: Share of the Week: Sword of the Sea Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:00:06 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/08/29/share-of-the-week-sword-of-the-sea/ Last week, we asked you to surf through the deserts and oceans in Sword of the Sea using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: HappyMoonInc shares Wraith riding down a chain surrounded by sealife. fogsblue shares Wraith riding an orca after freeing the sea on a new region MdeavorVP shares Wraith falling in darkness alongside gold currency View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image LazareGvimradze shares a look up at Wraith doing a trick over sealife on the hoversword hedgehog860 Wraith riding an orca with another floating nearby Photo_Ra_Phy shares Wraith and their companion riding in a bubble 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: Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake EaterSUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on September 3, 2025  Next week, sneak through the world of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and share Naked Snake’s most epic moments using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

Title: Genshin Impact Version Luna I, Song of the Welkin Moon: Segue launches September 10 Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:00:12 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/08/29/genshin-impact-version-luna-i-song-of-the-welkin-moon-segue-launches-september-10/ Greetings, Travelers! We’re excited to announce that Genshin Impact Version Luna I, Song of the Welkin Moon: Segue, will be released on September 10. This update, which marks the beginning of the year-long Song of the Welkin Moon version series, will also introduce a major new region, Nod-Krai. The new version series will tie together past story clues and characters, answer some long-standing questions, and reveal more about the secrets of the moon. The stage for these events is Nod-Krai, a new self-governing region at the edge of Teyvat. Blessed by pure moonlight, Nod-Krai is a land rich with a unique and powerful energy which has attracted various individuals and factions, all with their own goals and ambitions which often lead them to conflict. However, it is also this very same energy that will be crucial to your journey, guiding you as you explore the region and solve its mysteries. 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 We invite all Travelers who have finished the Mondstadt Archon Quest “Prologue: Act III – Song of the Dragon and Freedom” to enter Nod-Krai. You can access the region via a Teleport Waypoint at its entrance. If you have also completed “Chapter I Act III – A New Star Approaches” in Liyue, you will be able to start the new Archon Quests in Nod-Krai immediately. Gather under the moonlight Moonlight pierces the haze, casting rippling shadows toward the unknown. To uncover a new Fatui scheme related to the “Ancient Moon’s Remnants,” Travelers must set sail from Natlan, heading north to the self-governing region of Nod-Krai located at the southernmost part of Snezhnaya. Nod-Krai is a land where an ancient elemental energy called Kuuvahki can be found. This unique power influences the lives of its people, but it also draws factions with competing goals, leading to constant conflict. Walk the paths of this land, Traveler, and see with your own eyes how these factions seek and harness this potent energy. In Version Luna I, Travelers can explore three distinct island areas within Nod-Krai. Your journey begins in Nasha Town, where the residents have woven the ancient energy of Kuuvahki into their everyday lives. Here, street signs hum with a gentle energy, and clever devices retain the traces of ancient power. Head west, and you will find the Clink-Clank Krumkake Craftshop, home to the whimsical inventors Aino and Ineffa. Continue westward and you will find yourself at Hiisi Island, where you will enter the lands of the Frostmoon Scions. The devotees here, who brook no blasphemy towards the moon, worship the moon goddess Kuutar while fiercely guarding the purity of their faith. Yet, in the shadows, unseen forces are stirring up a crisis. Further north along the coast, the Fatui’s Kuuvahki Experimental Design Bureau stands over ancient ruins. The Fatui have come here to build war engines fueled by Kuuvahki. You can choose to face them head-on or infiltrate quietly to uncover their secrets. As you explore Nod-Krai, you may also encounter the Wild Hunt, a dangerous force emerging from the Abyss that leaves a trail of destruction in its wake. Standing against this darkness are the Lightkeepers, an ancient order that defends the freedom and peace of the land. They carry special lanterns that change color to warn of the kind of danger that is coming. 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, Columbina, who once served as the Fatui’s Damselette, has left them and is now lingering in her homeland of Nod-Krai. Here, she is revered as the Moon Maiden. Interestingly, the statues of the Idol of the New Moon found throughout Nod-Krai bear a striking resemblance to Columbina’s appearance before she joined the Fatui, hinting at her past identity. Now, she has her very own haven, the Sanctuary of the Silver Moon Court, located near Hiisi Island. Walk there by the moonlight, fulfill her requests, and you may earn her assistance on your journey. In the new Archon Quest, the Traveler will assist Lauma, the Moonchanter of the Frostmoon Scions. Join her to confront the Fatui and uncover the secrets behind their faith in the moon goddess. You will also see for yourself the unwavering resolve of the Lightkeepers as you fight alongside Flins, a warrior of their order, to defend the land. This adventure will also introduce you to new allies, such as the merchants of Nasha Town, while also presenting a menacing debut of the Fatui Harbinger Sandrone, the Marionette. Fight alongside new allies and unleash the power of the Moon In Nod-Krai, certain characters blessed by the moon can channel the ancient energy of Kuuvahki in combat through their Moon Wheels. This unique ability triggers special Lunar reactions. Both Lauma and Flins are among the characters who have this ability. As a Moonchanter of the Frostmoon Scions, Lauma listens to her people, soothes their worries, and safeguards their covenant with the land. Gentle, wise, and deeply connected to nature, she has earned the trust of her companions. Even the small creatures influenced by Kuuvahki seem to share this trust, approaching and interacting with her whenever she is near. Lauma can even transform into a cervitaur, allowing her to dash swiftly across the land. In battle, this 5-star Dendro Catalyst user can give her team a decisive edge with a new Elemental Reaction: Lunar-Bloom. Once the Bloom reaction is triggered with Lauma on the team, she can convert it into a Lunar-Bloom reaction. This creates a valuable combat resource called Verdant Dew, which Lauma can then use to deal significant Lunar-Bloom damage with the potential for CRIT Hits. In combat, Lauma can periodically deal AoE Dendro DMG and further support the team by lowering enemies’ Dendro and Hydro RES. Her combat style is focused on collecting Verdant Dew from Lunar-Bloom reactions and converting it into more Lunar-Bloom damage. Flins is a 5-star Electro Polearm user known for his noble and aristocratic bearing. This veteran Lightkeeper who has long dedicated himself to defending Nod-Krai’s freedom and peace can even hear the whispers of the Wild Hunt while on exploration. In battle, Flins deals powerful Lunar-Charged DMG and can adjust his strategy on the fly. For situations that require multiple instances of Lunar-Charged DMG in a short period, he can use his standard Elemental Burst. In fast-paced, high-tempo combat, Flins can enter another state with his Elemental Skill which allows him to unleash a special Elemental Burst that costs less energy on a more frequent basis. In addition, Aino, the Whiz-Kid Mechanic, is a 4-star Hydro Claymore user who can be invited to the Traveler’s party for free via the new Archon Quest. In combat, Aino can also attack enemies with Hydro DMG. Beyond their roles in battle, these three new friends have their own day-to-day lives to live, and small, everyday joys to savor. With a new feature called Meeting Points, you can chat with them, help build these points throughout Nod-Krai, and unlock more of their stories by progressing through certain events. Visit the Clink-Clank Krumkake Craftshop where Aino and Ineffa are always hard at work, or step into the Frostmoon Enclave to read the legends among the Frostmoon Scions together with Lauma. Or, stop by Flins’s home to listen to the long-guarded tales of the Lightkeepers. In the first half of Version Luna I, Lauma will make her debut alongside a rerun for Nahida. The Chronicled Wish will also feature the return of several Sumeru characters. In the second half of the update, Flins, Yelan, and Aino will join the Event Wishes. Wander through the Moon-blessed land As you gaze at the sky as blue turns to black and the pale moon rises, you may wonder why this ancient energy attracts so many to its power. Traveler, when you enter Nod-Krai, you will find traces of Kuuvahki everywhere throughout the land. As you walk through Nod-Krai, you will notice strange objects shimmering with the power of Kuuvahki, typically glowing with either a red or blue unipolar field. These fields behave in a very curious way: two of the same color will push each other away, while different colors are drawn together. Step close enough to one of these fields, and you may enter an empowered state. In this state, you can solve puzzles, collect items, and even gain an advantage in combat. Sometimes, standing near a special field will even allow you to perform a special jump, revealing paths that would otherwise be out of reach. Nod-Krai is home to a special elemental creature with various forms known as the Kuuhenki. When you are near certain plants, like the Moonshine Violet, you can gain Kuuvahki energy, which allows you to harness the power of the Kuuhenki and move freely. In this state, you can drift near the mist patches in the area. Patches of a different color will draw you in, while patches of the same color will push you away. As the Kuuhenki glides through the air, it leaves behind bright trails called Moonlanes. Hitch a ride on these lanes to move quickly, switch paths, and interact with nearby objects. Deal wisely with the enemy The dangers and challenges of Nod-Krai are a constant reminder to the Traveler to act with caution. However, one should also be brave enough to face danger head-on at the same time. In the region’s other areas, you will encounter enemies that demand careful handling, as many are influenced by the ancient energy of Kuuvahki. For example, when you face the cave-dwelling boss, the Radiant Moonfly, you can temporarily boost your abilities by healing your HP to its maximum. Not all challenges involve fighting belligerent foes. You can hone your battle skills using Knuckle Duckle, a duck-shaped combat machine built by Aino. Effects like Electro-Charged or Lunar-Charged attacks can provide you with a combat efficiency boost. Interestingly, when Aino or Ineffa interacts with the machine, it can trigger extra dialogue options. You might even obtain special items that change their appearance. What’s more, there will also be more seasonal events and optimizations which will bring you bountiful rewards and make your adventure an easier one. In celebration of the fifth anniversary of Genshin Impact, we have prepared various gifts to thank our Travelers, including 10 Intertwined Fates, 1,600 Primogems, two exclusive gadgets, and a free 5-star standard banner character of your choice. Know that when you see the signs of the new moon, the story of Version Luna I is about to be unveiled. Let us set out for the new region, Nod-Krai, as we turn a new page in the story, and bask in its cold moonlight.

Title: Help a spaceship give birth before it collides with a star in Ultrasound Date: Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:02:31 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/help-a-spaceship-give-birth-before-it-collides-with-a-star-in-ultrasound How are you feeling today? Relatively untroubled by visions of squirming, organic gunk clogging your vessel's exhaust ports as you fall steadily toward an enormous ball of fire? We'll see about that. I'm here to tell you about Ultrasound, in which you are stranded aboard a spacecraft that has been colonised by growths of the Gigery persuasion. If you don't purge critical systems pronto, you're going to end up the wrong side of a photosphere. Here's a trailer. Read more

Title: Cowboy soulslike Tombwater gets a release date, and its cursed town ain't big enough for both you and some horrific hombres Date: Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:42:05 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/cowboy-soulslike-tombwater-gets-a-release-date-and-its-cursed-town-aint-big-enough-for-both-you-and-some-horrific-hombres Yee-haw. Excuse me, I meant to say that wild west soulslike metroidvania Tombwater has walked into the saloon and ordered a release date. 'I'll have November 12th, 2025', it growled, while flashing its big iron at everyone in the watering hole to show it meant business. Originally roaming the plains of Itch.io, this funky-looking game comes from Max Mraz, developer of Ocean's Heart and Bloodborne tribute Yarntown, and Jake Wagner. The duo have trained their six-shooters on Steam, where you can already find a demo to check out. Read more

Title: Leaked footage of Human Head's long-buried Prey 2 reveals a cyberpunk shooter with a spring in its step Date: Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:27:16 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/leaked-footage-of-human-heads-long-buried-prey-2-reveals-a-cyberpunk-shooter-with-a-spring-in-its-step It’s never too late to get mad about the untimely fate of Human Head Studios’ Prey 2. It helps that people keep leaking videos of the thing. The latest batch includes an opening sequence, a full mission playthrough from an open world, a flythrough of an undercity area, a prototype chase sequence, and scenes of combat. Watch the bulk of them below, and grieve. Alas for Killian Samuels, the beanie-wearing US marshal turned alien bounty-hunter. He looked so humdrum back in 2012, especially when compared to the original 2006 game’s Cherokee protagonist Domasi "Tommy" Tawodi. Still, he has a certain tragic charisma, in hindsight. Read more

Title: Giant new bug worms of Helldivers 2, I will find you and I will watch someone else kill you Date: Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:02:03 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/giant-new-bug-worms-of-helldivers-2-i-will-find-you-and-i-will-watch-someone-else-kill-you Right, where in the name of disposable infantry were you? Yes, I'm talking to you, Helldivers 2 hive lords, added into the shooter as part of yesterday's Into the Unjust update with what looks like nary a patch note peep from Arrowhead. Why didn't you unleash your big worminess on me when I dropped onto some Terminid hive worlds last night? You missed out. I'm an easy target. Dressed head to toe in bright yellow Helldiver armour, because it's always best to be highly visible on the battlefield. Armed with the trigger finger prowess of a sleeping librarian. Sometimes alone because no one's answered my SOS beacon yet. I was right fugging there. Read more

Title: Can a first-person soulslike work? Playing Napoleonic parryfest Valor Mortis suggests oui Date: Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:26:32 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/can-a-first-person-soulslike-work-playing-napoleonic-parryfest-valor-mortis-suggests-oui I’ll say this for Valor Mortis, One More Level’s first-person, sabre-swishing soulslike wherein Napoleon Bonaparte’s men mysteriously become abominations of melted undead meat: the Ghostrunner devs are probably the team for the job. While that series is all about cyberpunk katanas and zippy wallrunning, its punishing, trial-and-error combat should resonate with anyone who spends most of their time respawning at campfires. I’ll also say this for Valor Mortis: I’ve played it, and would like to play more. Read more