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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: Black Ops 7 u-turns on Black Ops 6 Carry Forward just days after announcing it because of the massive backlash Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2025 08:36:42 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/call-of-duty-black-ops-7-no-more-carry-forward-big-change Activision has made a major announcement regarding a particular feature in this year’s Call of Duty, Black Ops 7. The game, which had its full reveal at gamescom just one week ago, will no longer support Carry Forward. Read more

Title: The Biggest Game Releases Of September 2025 Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/the-biggest-game-releases-of-september-2025/2900-6908/ Green Day typically takes a month-long nap during September, which is a terrible idea because the band is missing out on some truly terrific game releases this month. With the finish line for the year drawing closer, September is typically a month when several big games are released.This year is no different, as we're looking at a stack of games from across a varied selection of genres, like looter-shooter action with Borderlands 4, survival-horror in Silent Hill F, and some strategic fun in Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. Of course, these games are also arriving in and around one of the most highly anticipated games of recent memory, Hollow Knight: Silksong.On top of that, smaller titles are releasing this month that are also vying for your attention, like Jetrunner, Hirogami, and Slime Rancher 2. Overall, expect to be spoiled for choice in September. You can see all our picks for the biggest releases below, and for a closer look at the rest of the year, you can check out 2025's upcoming game release dates. HirogamiRelease date: September 3Platforms: PC, PS5A 3D platformer inspired by the art of Origami, Hirogami will see players take on animal forms to explore the mystical landscape and solve puzzles so that they can save the realm. Every problem has a solution, whether it be beating enemies to a pulp or transforming the protagonist of Hiro into a paper plane to make use of air currents; success is just a few folds away. See on Steam Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of GiantsRelease date: September 4Platforms: PC. Xbox Series X|S, PS5Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was one of last year's best games--or really brilliant this year, if you're on PS5--and its first expansion takes Dr. Jones to the streets of Rome. Between forgotten catacombs, a dangerous cult, and a sinister mystery revolving around the dark legacy of the Nephilim giants, it looks like the famed archeologist has his work cut out for him in his latest adventure. Star Wars OutlawsRelease date: September 4Platforms: Switch 2Speaking of things related to Lucasfilm, Star Wars Outlaws makes its grand debut on Switch 2 this month. Released last year for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, the game follows scoundrel Kay Vess as she gets tangled up with dangerous underworld factions, the Empire, and situations that require a shoot-first mentality. This version of the game also includes the two DLC expansions and several Switch 2 exclusive gameplay features. Star Wars Outlaws: Gold Edition $60 | Releases September 4 Preorder on Amazon Preorder on Walmart KejoraRelease date: September 4Platforms: PCWhat if Studio Ghibli made a Groundhog Day-esque animated movie? Then you'd have a pretty good idea of what to expect from Kejora, a beautifully illustrated puzzle-platformer adventure game in which a group of kids have to figure out why their village is repeating the same day over and over again. See on Steam Void CrewRelease date: September 4Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|SAfter two years in Steam Early Access, Void Crew is finally ready for its full 1.0 release. A co-op game set in the far reaches of space, players will have to team up to run a spaceship and embark on cosmic adventures. Up to six players can take part, with pilots, gunners, and maintenance being some of the roles that team members will be assigned to. Developer Hutlihut Games says that players can also expect flexible gameplay to help teams find a path to success that suits their preferred style of play. See on Steam JetrunnerRelease date: September 4Platforms: PCBilled as Trackmania meets Titanfall, Jetrunner is a parkour-focused FPS where gravity is optional and style is mandatory. The game features dozens of arenas scattered across the globe for rookie sensation Nina White to blaze through as she aims for the top of the Jetrunning leaderboards, and with an arsenal of gadgets and preparation, players can compete to be the best of the best. See on Steam Hollow Knight: SilksongRelease date: September 4Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch 2, SwitchSix years after it was first announced, Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally landing on PC and consoles this month. Team Cherry's follow-up to the acclaimed 2017 metroidvania Hollow Knight has been one of the most highly anticipated games of recent years, with the studio confirming its release date after years of silence. Since the announcement was made, Hollow Knight has gotten a nice bump on Steam as fans brush up on their skills, and we're already seeing multiple game delays as several studios are opting to avoid being caught in Silksong's wake. See on Steam Hell Is UsRelease date: September 4Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|SHell Is Us might just be thetime-sink action-RPG of 2025, because this game demands your undivided attention. There's no hand-holding at all here for this exploration-focused game, as you'll need to gather clues and strike up a conversation to figure out where to go. That's an intriguing design choice with some deliberately bold ideas at its core, and if you're curious to see what developer Rogue Factor has been cooking up, you can try out a demo for Hell Is Us right now. Hell Is Us $60 | Releases September 4 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Preorder at GameStop Hell Is Us: Deluxe Edition for PS5 $80 | Releases September 1 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Cronos: The New DawnRelease date: September 5Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2Bloober Team earned critical acclaim last year for its Silent Hill 2 remake, and this year, the studio is looking to put its own stamp on a spiritual successor to Dead Space. Mixing horror with time travel, Cronos: The New Dawn is set in a futuristic version of Eastern Europe where an event known as The Change has radically altered the region. As the Traveler, players will travel back to 1980s Poland so they can rescue key people from the past. All kinds of gruesome monsters stand in their way, and these creatures also possess the ability to incorporate the remains of their brethren into them so that they can rapidly evolve into even deadlier threats. Cronos: The New Dawn Standard Edition $60 | Releases September 5 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Best Buy Cronos: The New Dawn Deluxe Edition $70 | Releases September 3 Preorder at PlayStation Store Preorder at Xbox Store Preorder at Steam Everybody's Golf: Hot ShotsRelease date: September 5Platforms: PC, PS5, Switch Almost a decade has passed since the last installment in this popular golf game was released, but at long last, you can tee up for 18 rounds of casual fun. Everybody's Golf: Hot Shots combines easy-to-learn gameplay with cartoonish visuals, and it's also the first game in the series to launch on PC and Nintendo platforms. Everybody's Golf Hot Shots (PC) $33.59 (was $40) Preorder at Fanatical Daemon X Machina: Titanic ScionRelease date: September 5Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2The first Daemon X Machina game played like a spiritual successor to From Software's Armored Core, and for its first sequel, it looks like we're getting a game that channels the spirit of BioWare's Anthem, but in a good way. The shift to a smaller mechanized pilot inside of a bleeding-edge suit allows for some interesting new gameplay systems, and it'll be interesting to see just how deep the mechanized rabbit hole is when Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion flies into action. Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Standard Edition $70 | Releases September 5 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Target Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Limited Edition $100 | Releases September 5 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Target NBA 2K26Release date: September 5Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch 2Another year, another reason to hit the digital courts with NBA 2K26. The franchise is a consistent best-seller with each annual release, and this year, 2K is looking to attract players with a massive overhaul to its ProPlay animation system alongside several other tweaks designed to make the game look and feel more realistic than ever before. 2K is also promising new and revamped controls, with these changes aimed at rewarding players who can bring skillful gameplay and fast decision-making to each match. NBA 2K26 Standard + WNBA Editions $70 See at Amazon See at Best Buy See at GameStop (WNBA) NBA 2K26 Superstar Edition $100 See at PS Store See at Xbox Store See at Steam NBA 2K26 Leave No Doubt Edition $150 See at PS Store See at Xbox Store See at Steam Garfield Kart 2: All You Can DriftRelease date: September 10Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, SwitchSeptember is already looking more stuffed than a double-thick serving of lasagna, and fittingly, you can also expect Garfield to rock up to the party in September. The third-best cartoon strip cat--behind Heathcliff and Hobbes--Garfield's planning to tear up some asphalt in a new racing game that features him and all of the other popular characters from the eternal cartoon strip--and Jon Arbuckle. Between this and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, September is looking like a great month for racing fans who want to see anthropomorphic animals with a need for speed. See on Steam Borderlands 4Release date: September 12Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|SThe loot-and-shoot formula of Borderlands is still a captivating draw to the series, and with Gearbox claiming that Borderlands 4 has an obscene number of weapons to collect, we're expecting to spend a lot of time hunting after an elusive firearm or two. Borderlands 4 also looks set to introduce some interesting upgrades to its gameplay, as prospective Vault Hunters will be gliding, double-jumping, and jetting about a world full of secrets and loot when it lands on PC and console. Borderlands 4 Standard Edition $70 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at GameStop Borderlands 4 Deluxe Edition $100 Preorder at PS Store Preorder at Xbox Store Preorder at Steam Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition $130 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at GameStop Borderlands 4 Collector’s Edition $150 Preorder at GameStop NHL 26Release date: September 12Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|SSeptember is shaping up to be a great month for sports fans, as you can hit the ice in NHL 26 and experience the next evolution of EA's popular ice hockey series. This year's edition includes new gameplay changes and updated movement using the ICE-Q 2.0 tech, as well as a reworked Be A Pro mode, new HUT Seasons, and team-building mechanics. All that, and an expansive roster of officially licensed teams, players, and leagues. EA Sports NHL 26 Standard Edition $70 | September 12 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Best Buy EA Sports NHL 26 Deluxe Edition $100 | Releases September 5 Preorder at PS Store Preorder at Xbox Store Lego VoyagersRelease date: September 15Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, SwitchWhile it's sadly not a Lego take on the best Star Trek TV series, Lego Voyagers does look like a cute co-op adventure game. As a pair of single-stud bricks embarking on a lengthy journey, players will need to overcome obstacles and puzzles by teaming up and building their way forward. Not only does Lego Voyagers look like a fun game, but also the perfect co-op game for parents and children to enjoy. See on Steam Henry HalfheadRelease date: September 16Platforms: PCSay hello to Henry, who is literally just half a head. Fortunately, they're the top part of a disembodied head that has functioning eyes, ears, and a nose, and they'll have to use their ability to become any object within reach to help them get through everyday life. Every object has unique properties and abilities, and combining them will help Henry get through their day in this wholesome adventure. See on Steam SkateRelease date: September 16Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox OneThe skateboarding genre has been enjoying a renaissance in the 2020s, and finally, EA's Skate franchise is making a comeback. The first Skate game in 15 years, the reboot launches in early access for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox this month. Several core elements are getting a modern touch--like the flick-it controls--and Skate is launching as a free-to-play live-service game that will evolve over time as players explore the skateboarding sandbox. See on Steam Frostpunk 2Release date: September 18Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|SThe first Frostpunk game was one of those rare real-time strategy games that worked surprisingly well on console, thanks to developer 11 Bit Studios coming up with intuitive controls, and we're hoping to see history repeat itself when Frostpunk 2 launches for Xbox Series X|S and PS5. If you missed it when it first came out on PC, Frostpunk 2 evolved the eternal winter formula of its predecessor, as it tasked players with making tough choices to keep the fires burning and humanity alive in a harsh world. Xbox players will be able to check out the game as a day-one launch through Game Pass. Dying Light: The BeastRelease date: September 19Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|SAfter a short delay, Dying Light: The Beast is finally out this month. A spin-off from the main series that sees Kyle Crane--the protagonist of the original Dying Light--return, this new game put an interesting spin on the fight-or-flight mechanics of the previous two games by giving you rage-fueled powers that can be used to viciously tear through mobs of zombies. The end result is an ultraviolent power-up, but since it's temporary, you'll still need to sharpen your parkour skills when you're not drop-kicking or blasting away at enemies. See on Steam Trails in the Sky 1st ChapterRelease date: September 19Platforms: PC, Switch 2, SwitchThe Trails series has been running for over 20 years now, and in 2025, players can return to the roots of this JRPG franchise with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. A complete remake of the 2004 game, the game offers 3D visuals, new voice acting, turn-based and real-time battle systems, and plenty of new content. If you never played the game, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter follows the siblings Joshua and Estelle Bright, members of the Bracers peacekeeping organization, who find themselves caught up in an international conspiracy that threatens to destabilize the world. See on Amazon Jump SpaceRelease date: September 19Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|SOriginally titled Jump Ship, developer Keepsake Games renamed the game to Jump Space in August. The game arrives next month in Steam Early Access, and it looks like a fusion of Left 4 Dead and Sea of Thieves with a sci-fi theme. Purely PvE, players can explore the cosmos from the relative safety of their spaceship or touch down on alien worlds to get up close and personal with enemies. See on Steam Endless Legend 2Release date: September 22Platforms: PCFans of 4X strategy games are spoiled for choice these days, and you can add Endless Legend 2 to that turn-based buffet. Set in a fantasy realm, players can lead various factions, build empires, and wage wars that span entire planets as they secure their legacy. There are diplomatic solutions to avoid needless bloodshed, but it's up to you to decide what kind of mark you want to leave on history. See on Steam Baby StepsRelease date: September 23Platforms: PC, PS5Many games have been derogatively referred to as glorified walking simulators over the years, but that's a label that Baby Steps wears with pride. A game that tells the story of Nate--one awkwardly placed footstep at a time--Baby Steps is all about climbing a proverbial and literal mountain while dressed in a onesie that's bound to get increasingly dirty as you go along this ambitious journey. Developed by an all-star crew of people that includes Bennett Foddy (Getting Over It), Gabe Cuzzillo (Ape Out), and Maxi Boch, Baby Steps looks like it could be a hilarious and inspiring tale of putting your best foot forward. See on Steam Slime Rancher 2Release date: September 23Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|SOh yes, it's slime time. A sequel to the quirky 2017 game, Slime Rancher 2 continues the story of Beatrix LeBeau and the Far Far Range as she works to build the greatest slime farm in the galaxy. It first launched in Steam Early Access back in 2022, and since then, developer Monomi Park has worked to make the game bigger, look better, and add more slimes to wrangle. See on Steam Agatha Christie: Death on the NileRelease date: September 23Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, SwitchWhile the big-screen adaptation of Agatha Christie's classic detective story Death on the Nile gave birth to a fantastic meme--enough champagne to fill the Nile--this video game version of the famous whodunnit looks like it'll put a groovy spin on it. Set in the '70s, detectives Hercule Poirot and Jane Royce have their work cut out for them as they work to solve seemingly unrelated cases full of twists and turns. The big twist here is that the story continues after the book ends, ensuring a few surprises for Christie fans and newcomers alike. See on Steam Silent Hill FRelease date: September 25Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|SThe last couple of years have seen Silent Hill come back in a big way, and hot on the heels of last year's incredible Silent Hill 2 remake, Konami is looking to unleash a chilling new chapter in its psychological-horror franchise. For the first time, the action takes place far away from the titular town of Silent Hill, as players will instead explore a spooky slice of rural Japan that has been invaded by horrific creatures based on ancient myths and monsters. Not only does this put a fresh new spin on the series, but the new combat gameplay also has the potential to make this one of the best Silent Hill games yet. Silent Hill f Day One Edition (Amazon Exclusive) $70 | Releases September 25 Preorder at Amazon Silent Hill f Physical Edition (PS5, Xbox Series X) $70 | Releases September 25 Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at Target Preorder at GameStop Silent Hill f Digital Deluxe Edition $60 (was $80) for PC | $80 for Console Preorder at Fanatical Preorder at PSN Preorder at Xbox Store Sonic Racing: CrossworldsRelease date: September 25Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, SwitchSure, Sonic might be fleet of foot, but some of his best spin-off adventures have seen him put the pedal to the metal in racing games. Sonic Racing: Crossworlds sees Sega's mascot race across land, sea, and air against his friends and foes, as well as a few crossover characters from the Persona series and--we kid you not--SpongeBob Squarepants. How can SpongeBob race against Sonic when he doesn't even have a driver's license? Remember, you don't need a license to drive a sandwich. The game looks gorgeous in action--and it's mechanically solid--but we're also worried that it's a little too much like other kart racers on the market right now. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds for PS5 / Xbox Series X $70 | Releases September 25 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at Target Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds for Nintendo Switch $60 | Upgrade to Switch 2 for $10 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at Target Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White GuardianRelease date: September 25Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, SwitchThe Atelier series has become one of the best JRPG franchises over recent years, especially if you're in the mood for something that combines classic gameplay systems with modern-day graphics. The next Atelier game from Koei Tecmo follows protagonists Rias Eidreise and Slade Clauslyter on a journey to solve the mystery behind entire villages being seemingly abandoned, and the game features several new systems to keep combat and exploration exciting. In case you missed it, this is the second Atelier release this year, as Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land launched back in March. See at Amazon EA Sports FC 26Release date: September 25Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, SwitchAnother big sports game arriving this month, EA Sports FC 26 sees EA evolve the beautiful game of soccer with several new gameplay mechanics and features. Competitive and Authentic gameplay presets will determine the difficulty level at which you'll be playing in various modes--Competitive for online and Authentic for offline play--gameplay mechanics have once again been tweaked based on player feedback, and goalkeepers have been updated to act more realistically than ever before. All of these changes are accompanied by a plethora of real-life players, teams, and leagues alongside career management Ultimate Team modes. EA Sports FC 26 Standard Edition $70 | Releases September 26 See at Amazon See at Best Buy See at GameStop EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Edition $100 | Releases September 19 See at PlayStation Store See at Xbox Store See at Switch eShop Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice ChroniclesRelease date: September 25Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, SwitchA classic from the PlayStation era, turn-based strategy game Final Fantasy Tactics gets a new lease on life with The Ivalice Chronicles. While the original was overshadowed by Final Fantasy 7 when it first released, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles launches during an otherwise quiet time for the franchise in 2025. A complete overhaul of the beloved spin-off, the game has been thoroughly modernized with new voice-overs, cleaned-up graphics, and various quality-of-life adjustments. Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles $50 | Amazon Exclusive Edition Preorder at Amazon Alien Rogue Incursion: Evolved EditionRelease date: September 30Platforms: PC, PS5Alien: Rogue Incursion was not a good game when it launched for VR devices last year, but could the upcoming PC and PS5 release improve on this imperfect organism? That's the pressing question, as this new version of the game will include more xenomorphs and enhanced visuals when it escapes VR confinement. Rogue Incursion takes place in yet another human offworld colony that has been overrun by the free-facehugs monsters. See on Steam Nicktoons and the Dice of DestinyRelease date: September 30Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, SwitchWe've seen kart-racing and fighting games featuring an all-star roster of characters from the Nickelodeon Universe, but this month, you can embark on an action-RPG across mystical lands with the likes of SpongeBob Squarepants, the Fairly OddParents, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Designed to be a kid-friendly adventure, Nicktoons and the Dice of Destiny is a top-down action-RPG that plays similarly to games like Path of Exile 2 or Diablo 4, but is much more forgiving. Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny Standard Edition $50 | Releases September 30 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Best Buy Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny Collector's Edition $80 | Releases September 30 Preorder at Target Preorder at GameStop

Title: Kill Bill 4K Blu-Ray Editions Get Limited-Time Price Cuts At Amazon Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:48:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/kill-bill-quentin-tarantino-4k-blu-ray-editions-get-limited-time-price-cuts-at-amazon/1100-6528538/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Quentin Tarantino 4K Blu-ray Deals Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2, Pulp Fiction, Inglourious Basterds, and more. See at Amazon Amazon has limited-time deals on the 4K Blu-ray editions of Kill Bill Vol. 1 and Kill Bill Vol. 2. The acclaimed Quentin Tarantino saga starring Uma Thurman finally made its way to 4K Blu-ray earlier this year alongside Jackie Brown. All three movies come with 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and Digital editions as well as making-of documentaries and a bunch of other special features.Amazon also has several other Tarantino movies on 4K Blu-ray for cheap, including Pulp Fiction, Once Upon a Time In Hollywood, Reservoir Dogs, and Inglourious Basterds. Arrow Video's recently released 4K edition of Inglourious Basterds is also available for a nice discount, and Amazon still has copies of its exclusive Pulp Fiction: 30th Anniversary Collector's Edition.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Pro-Style GameCube Controller For Switch 1/2 & PC Is Only $40 This Weekend Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2025 23:01:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-wireless-controller-amazon-deals/1100-6532458/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f NYXI Warrior Lite Wireless Controller for Switch 2 $40 (was $50) See at Amazon NYXI Warrior Wireless Controller for Switch 2 $55 (was $69) | Adds support for original GameCube hardware See at Amazon A few of the best GameCube-inspired controllers for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC are on sale for their best prices of the year at Amazon. NYXI's Warrior and Wizard wireless controllers combine the GameCube form factor with modern features like Hall Effect sticks, remappable back buttons, microswitch triggers, and other customization options. The Warrior Lite Bluetooth Controller released earlier this year with the GameCube's iconic purple color scheme. Normally $50, you can grab this versatile gamepad for $40, which is the best price yet.If you also want 2.4GHz Wireless support for original GameCube and Wii hardware--and PC with the included adapter--you can step up to the Warrior for $55 (was $69).Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Hollow Knight Is Still Breaking Records As Silksong Nears Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2025 01:40:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/hollow-knight-is-still-breaking-records-as-silksong-nears/1100-6534386/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f The announcement that Hollow Knight: Silksong would release on September 4 was such a surprise that even the most tuned-in Hollow Knight fans were in shock at the news. And now, just days before Silksong releases, Hollow Knight is seeing a renaissance with gamers, passing its Steam concurrents records over and over again, hitting a new peak of 56,192 players on August 29, according to SteamDB.For years, Hollow Knight's biggest day was in May of 2022 when the game had over 20,000 concurrent players. Since the announcement of Silksong's impending release date, though, each consecutive day has seen that concurrent peak rising, having hit 21,000 on August 22, just a day after the announcement, and hit 56,192 today. For a seven-year-old indie game, this is pretty big.Of course, it's important to note that SteamDB is not the be-all-end-all of game stats. Steam is a dominant platform for sure, but Hollow Knight is available on all last and current-generation consoles, including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox, with Switch being a particularly popular platform for the game. Even so, it's indicative that the legend of Hollow Knight continues to grow.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Many Battlefield 6 Fans Played Beta Using Minimum Specs, Says EA Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2025 01:38:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/many-battlefield-6-fans-played-beta-using-minimum-specs-says-ea/1100-6534385/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f According to EA, the Battlefield 6 play test is the biggest beta in Battlefield's history in terms of players. Research firm Oppenheimer estimated that the beta reached more than 20 million people. However, a "substantial number" of those fans may have been playing Battlefield 6 with the minimum recommended specs.Battlefield 6 technical director Christian Buhl made that assertion during an interview with Eurogamer. Buhl also noted that EA and DICE planned from the beginning to ensure that players using lower-end hardware would still receive a comparable experience to those on high-end machines."Min spec is certainly one of our most important specs ... it's super important from both a commercial and business perspective," said Buhl. "We want as many people as possible playing the game ... We did a lot of analysis, we did tests on the game on a wide range of hardware above and below our minimum and recommended specs. We figured out what we can hit, what we need to hit from a business perspective, and that was to capture a wide audience on PC. It's been super critical."Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: The Lonesome Guild preview: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon for sad adults Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2025 17:00:15 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/the-lonesome-guild-tiny-bull-studios-interview-preview/ For Tiny Bull Studios, one thing always remained the same throughout the years of development and various prototypes for The Lonesome Guild: It was always a game about loneliness.

Title: Initiative is DnD's most annoying problem, and I tried to fix it Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2025 16:30:15 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/dnd-dungeons-dragons-problem-initiative-annoying-fix-houserule/ Dungeons & Dragons is a great game that offers endless hours of creative fun, but at times I get the feeling that some of the game's rules are actively trying to prevent you from having any of that fun. In my endless quest to make combat more dynamic and less time-consuming in the game, I often start by looking at its first step: initiative. The initiative roll in D&D determines the order in which the players and the monsters or NPCs will act in combat. In theory, every participant has to roll and add their dexterity score. Considering that a party of player characters is usually composed of at least four, and they will often fight groups of monsters, just the act of rolling, writing down initiative scores, and keeping track of them can be time-consuming and annoying for a dungeon master.

Title: Get a sneak peak at the Grabber's new victim in Black Phone 2 Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2025 16:01:15 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/exclusive-black-phone-2-fall-preview-image/ The Grabber is back, and he's got a brand-new victim in Black Phone 2, as revealed in an exclusive image provided to Polygon.

Title: Read an exclusive excerpt from Travis Baldree's new Legends & Lattes book Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2025 15:31:15 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/brigands-and-breadknives-exclusive-excerpt-travis-baldree/ Torchlightand Rebel Galaxyco-creator Travis Baldree published his first book, Legends & Lattes, in 2022, and quickly captured the hearts of fantasy fans. The cozy tale of Viv, an orc warrior who quits her adventuring career to start a coffee shop, was a New York Times bestseller and a finalist for both the 2023 Nebula and Hugo awards for best novel.

Title: Trails in the Sky requires a lot of homework, but that's part of the fun Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2025 15:00:15 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/trails-in-the-sky-remake-long-series-jrpg/ Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, slated to release on Sept. 19, is a visual and mechanical update of a game that was released 21 years ago. Since Nihon Falcom is bringing it to most modern platforms, this is without question a great moment to start the Trail series. However, while access is not an issue anymore, exploring the long path that Trails in the Sky is part of requires a big commitment, the reward for which is an incomparable JRPG experience.

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: 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: Lost Soul Aside launches today with free playable demo Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:00:25 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/08/29/lost-soul-aside-launches-today-with-free-playable-demo/ I’m thrilled to share that Lost Soul Aside is officially out today on PlayStation 5 console and PC via Steam and the Epic Game Store, and you can also jump in with a free playable demo starting today! Play Video From the very beginning, this project was born out of a dream to create fast, fluid, and visually striking action gameplay, and I’m incredibly excited that you can now experience the full adventure – or get a taste of it with the demo. Blades flash like lightning. Movements blur like wind. This is the heart of Lost Soul Aside and today marks just the start of your journey. Play Video Demo beginner’s guide: The art of high-speed combat In this demo trailer, Kaser and Arena join forces to overwhelm enemies with their lightning-fast, high-octane combat style. The trailer showcases radically distinct weapon techniques, split-second combat performances, and a breathtaking dance of clashing blades, embodying the game’s combat philosophy – “Strikes roar like thunder, evade fade as phantoms.”This playable demo features an early-game boss challenge and a mid-game adventure stage, allowing players to experience Lost Soul Aside’s signature combat system:  Core combat: fast-paced, seamlessly smooth, and endless-combos. Seamless weapon switching: Sword (split-second strikes) and Greatsword (earth-shattering power) enable endless combo variations, making battles flow like poetry in motion. Aerial combat: Launch enemies mid-air and strike with unstoppable combo storm. Boss encounters: Face off against enemies like Rose Queen, Holy Knight Commander Victor, and the titanic Ancient Mecha. Master movement, timing, and counterattacks to survive. 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 Combat tips: Precise Dodges, Precise Blocks, Energy Burst Pursuits Perfect Dodge: Evade at the last moment to trigger a special counterattack. Precise Block: When blocking an enemy’s powerful attack right as the blue circle warning appears, you’ll stagger them and create an opening. Burst Pursuit: When a blue glow appears on Kaser, press the Burst Pursuit button to unleash a spectacular strike. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The journey starts now Whether you’re a hardcore action gamer or someone who loves exploring breathtaking fantasy worlds, now’s your chance to dive in. The full game is available now, and you can also try it free with the playable demo on both PlayStation 5 console and PC via Steam. If you haven’t already, check out our behind-the-scenes video in our previous article to see how the world, combat, and characters came to life. Thank you for all your support over the years. Now go push your limits, master every combo, and show us what you’ve got.

Title: Shinobi: Art of Vengeance – the (re)making of a ninja Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:00:19 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/08/28/shinobi-art-of-vengeance-the-remaking-of-a-ninja/ You never see a true ninja attack coming. So it’s only appropriate that none of us predicted Joe Musashi sneaking back onto our screens when Shinobi: Art of Vengeance was announced at The Game Awards in 2023. It’s been eagerly anticipated since, but the 2D action platformer is finally ready to unsheathe its blade on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 August 29. Less of a surprise was the reveal that Lizardcube was tasked with Shinobi’s razor-edged return. The developer is no stranger to breathing life into Sega’s classic IP, with its slick work on WonderBoy: The Dragon’s Trap remake and Streets of Rage 4 proving its pedigree. “Back in 2021 Sega wanted to revive an older IP and hinted if I had anything in mind,” says LizardCube CEO and Art/Creative Director Ben Fiquet. “I’m a Shinobi kid, so I quickly pitched my vision for that. Because we make 2D titles, when I create drawings it’s like rendering what will be the same in the final game.” The actual art of Vengeance This immediate visualization provided a relatively easy win in terms of Shinobi’s striking aesthetic, something Ben describes as “a continuation of their style; a bit more Japanese, but still very French and very Lizardcube”. With Ben revealing that he grew up on beautifully animated 16-bit platformers like Aladdin, it’s easy to see what inspired that look. But from there the challenge became working out how to mix classic Shinobi authenticity with a contemporary feel. “It was a bit different compared to working on Streets of Rage or Wonder Boy because Shinobi has more iterations,” explains Ben. “At first I wanted to make something more like a direct follow up to the original Shinobi games. But I quickly realized that it wasn’t as fun as I remember. Gameplay-wise you can lose yourself by going too far in the other direction, too, but Shinobi has always been changing with the times. So we wanted to make a modern game but with the appeal of the first titles.” “We felt that a slow-paced, methodical 2D game wouldn’t quite match the tastes of modern players,” agrees Toru Ohara, Sega of Japan’s Chief Producer. “We decided to focus on delivering exhilarating, satisfying action, and make the most of Lizardcube’s strengths — their distinctive art style and their expertise in 2D games.” Cutting into the combat The big secret weapon in keeping that classic Shinobi feel with an up-to-date gloss? A katana. And kunai. And Ninpo. And… okay, let’s just wrap it all up into the development team’s focus on fast, fluid, personalised combo-driven combat. “We quickly realized we wanted to push the combat further,” says Ben. “So we added more systems. That sort of thing can snowball when you’re making it, given it mixes platforming with fighting. But it’s very satisfying to be able to fight your way through levels, and more ninja-like by being swift and chaining combos.” That wasn’t to say that the process of crafting this system was entirely smooth. “The prototype we had was very different to what we ended up with,” Ben reveals. “After a playtest we saw something was missing so we went back to the drawing board.” The result was the inclusion of the execution system, which rewards the player with stylish finishing moves and resources to spend on upgrading Joe’s abilities. Which played nicely into the freeform system that sits at the centre of Shinobi’s compelling and polished gameplay. “Lizardcube wanted to prioritize freedom of choice and allow players to perform actions that look cool,” says Toru. “I’ll admit I had some concerns at first, but as the system took shape, I realized that being able to unleash the move you want, when you want, created a tremendous sense of exhilaration. “I often explain it like this: in the early stages, the character controls like one from an action game, but by the mid-to-late game, it starts to feel more like controlling a character in a fighting game. Being able to create that kind of fresh gameplay experience was a very pleasant surprise.” “And you can mash buttons and still do something cool, and maybe end up with an execution,” laughs Ben. “We’ve already seen players do amazing things in the demo, with speed runs and combos.” Bosses now, villains next If you’ve not yet played the demo – and you should – the question some of you now might be asking is, “can I perform these combos and executions on the bosses?” Yes, you absolutely can. And those boss fights remain spectacular in their own right, something Ben is keen to keep as a surprise for you to discover yourself. Although when pressed, he admitted he has a couple of favourites. “The monkey boss Kozaru at the end of the first stage,” he admits. “And the boss of stage five. It’s a vampire Yakuza, but I can’t say anything more than that.” Which led us to talk about the Villains Stage DLC coming at a later date, featuring boss characters from other Sega titles, the first being Sonic the Hedgehog’s arch rival Doctor ‘Eggman’ Robotnik. “I hoped people would see this game as one of Sega’s many iconic IPs making a comeback,” says Toru. “So I thought it would be interesting to go beyond the original Shinobi world.” “We wanted to acknowledge the amazing presence that these IPs have,” agrees Ben. “As well as offer other little references here and there. Shinobi is kind of a serious game. But also silly, in a way.” What Ben is referring to is the wry sense of humour present across Lizardcube’s games which keeps things from getting too dark in Shinobi. Sure, it’s occasionally bloody, brutal and visceral, but the dev team also leans into its inherent absurdity, too. “Joe only says one word through the entire game, which is very much an intentional joke,” says Ben. “And he’s the most obvious ninja you’ll see, dressed in white and red, riding his dog and fighting demons. But it still works. The premise is silly, but you have to treat it with respect. I just want people to have fun and help keep the IP alive.” Stay sharp because this is one action platformer you won’t want to miss – Shinobi: Art of Vengeance launches on August 29 for PS4 and PS5.

Title: Skyblivion project lead says release date reveal's finally getting "closer", as Oblivion remake mod shows off revamped intro Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2025 20:59:02 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/skyblivion-project-lead-says-release-date-reveals-finally-getting-closer-as-oblivion-remake-mod-shows-off-revamped-intro Watch out, there's a goblin over there! Have you dispatched him with a deceased Blade's rusty blade? Good, we can now keep trekking through the revamped Imperial sewers dungeon that unofficial Oblivion remake Skyblivion's devs have just shown off. The massive Skyrim mod's getting ever closer to the release its creators have pencilled in for later this year. Despite that looming, they've not opted to skip what's become an annual cameo at fan-run Skyrim modding showcase Creation Mod Con, alongside a bunch of other in-the-works Elder Scrolls remake projects and add-ons. Read more

Title: The Sunday Papers Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2025 07:01:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-sunday-papers-774 Sundays are for finally, after months of waiting, getting your siblings to come round and collect their shares of the bequeathed photos and other familial bric-a-brac that’s been leaving a dust smell in your spare room. Yet not getting mad about it, as you know their tardiness only confirms what you knew all along: you really are the most responsible one. Take that warm, cosy smugness to the sofa, and relax with some of the past week’s finest readables. Read more

Title: What are we all playing this weekend? Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/what-are-we-all-playing-this-weekend-347 The highlight of this week's produce at RPS was very definitely this excellent and important feature from Edwin and Nic. Go read it if you haven't already; then you're allowed to let us all know what your gaming plans are over the next couple days. Here's what we're all clicking on this weekend! Read more

Title: Amazon discounted this monitor, then raised the price again - but it's still a great deal Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/amazon-discounted-this-monitor-then-raised-the-price-again-but-its-still-a-great-deal UK gamers, I’ve failed you. In the hours between me spotting that this 32-inch Samsung Odyssey monitor was reduced by £300, Amazon has put the price up by £100. Read more

Title: Turn your desk into a standing desk for under $200 right now at Amazon Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2025 02:30:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/turn-your-desk-into-a-standing-desk-for-under-200-right-now-at-amazon We covered a great deal on a gaming chair the other day, but you might not have considered that your desk could be optimised for extra comfort for long periods. Read more