Title: Assassin’s Creed Actor Says Ubisoft Threatened To Sue Him For Hinting At Black Flag Remaster Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:48:30 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/assassins-creed-black-flag-remake-remaster-matt-ryan-1851787469 The post <i>Assassin’s Creed </i>Actor Says Ubisoft Threatened To Sue Him For Hinting At <i>Black Flag </i>Remaster appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: One Of The Best Parts Of Battlefield 6 Is Dragging Your Buddies To Safety Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:15:00 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/battlefield-6-bf6-dragging-people-multiplayer-reveal-ea-1851787385 The post One Of The Best Parts Of <i>Battlefield 6</i> Is Dragging Your Buddies To Safety appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: After 4 Hours With Battlefield 6 I’m Convinced It Has The Juice Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/battlefield-6-preview-destruction-classes-bf3-bf4-1851787384 The post After 4 Hours With <i>Battlefield 6</i> I’m Convinced It Has The Juice appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: Octopath Traveler 0 Is Based On A Mobile Game, But Is Leaving The Gacha Behind Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:41:36 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/octopath-traveler-0-gacha-champions-continent-remake-1851787459 The post <i>Octopath Traveler 0 </i>Is Based On A Mobile Game, But Is Leaving The Gacha Behind appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: Nintendo’s Game Key Card Showcase Leaves Fans Severely Underwhelmed Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:20:00 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/nintendo-direct-switch-2-key-cards-persona-3-octopath-1851787455 The post Nintendo’s Game Key Card Showcase Leaves Fans Severely Underwhelmed appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: Battlefield 6 arrives October 10, and the beta kicks off next week Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:57:32 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/battlefield-6-release-date-open-beta-start-date The Battlefield 6 multiplayer reveal event has delivered, at least when it comes to some hard news about the upcoming game. Yes, a lot of the information leaked ahead of time, but we’re still happy to get official confirmation. Read more

Title: Elden Ring Nightreign Duo Expeditions are here and so are all these quality of life changes Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:02:17 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/elden-ring-nightreign-duo-expeditions-patch-1-02-quality-of-life-details Elden Ring Nightreign’s latest patch has finally arrived. Following a one-day delay due to a tsunami warning in Japan, FromSoftware officially rolled out patch 1.02 moments ago across all platforms. Read more

Title: Battlefield 6 release date leaks again, and it looks like this fan-favourite BF3 map is returning Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:03:49 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/battlefield-6-release-date-leak-operation-firestorm-map-return As it’s often the case, the 24 hours that precede the start of a big video games event are often fraught with leaks. Not even Battlefield 6 can escape this fate, because just as EA and Battlefield Studios are getting ready to invite everyone into the next era of Battlefield, some of their surprises have been spoiled. Read more

Title: Watch the Battlefield 6 multiplayer gameplay reveal live to see if DICE can bring back the good ol' days Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:44:20 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/battlefield-6-multiplayer-reveal-event-date-times-how-to-watch The moment many Battlefield fans have patiently awaited is nearly upon us. The worldwide multiplayer reveal of Battlefield 6 is close, and it’s one event that will no doubt mark a new era for the beleaguered franchise. Read more

Title: Elden Ring Nightreign's big Duos patch delayed because of a tsunami warning in Japan Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:04:12 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/elden-ring-nightreign-duos-patch-delayed-fromsoftware-japan Today was supposed to be a big day for Elden Ring Nightreign players everywhere. After months of wait, FromSoftware finally confirmed that Duo Expeditions would be arriving with the game’s next update. Read more

Title: A Complete History of gamescom and gamescom ONL Date: Fri, 01 Aug 2025 01:37:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/a-complete-history-of-gamescom-and-gamescom-onl/1100-6533510/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f When I was growing up, E3 was one of the events in the calendar that I looked forward to the most. From console reveals to star-studded conferences, the Electronic Entertainment Expo was a series of corporate conferences that somehow felt like The Oscars, Comic-Con and Glastonbury combined. It was there that Final Fantasy VII Remake and The Last Guardian were finally shown (at the same conference); where then Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé made his public debut; and the venue where Keanu Reeves told a packed LA auditorium that they were all breathtaking. Yet for all its show-stopping game and console reveals, after 2020, it was the show itself that stopped, with the last in-person E3 taking place in 2019.Luckily for mourning gamers, there was always another world-leading interactive entertainment show that connected fans and industry folk with demos, head-turning announcements and best-in-class community events: Germany's gamescom. Where E3 was an event that was media-only for most of its existence, gamescom was always--and very much continues to be--a public-facing celebration of games and gamers; a convention that is just as brilliant for inspiring world-beating cosplay as it is for connecting journalists with publishers and industry folks in the business area. E3 may be gone, but gamescom is still here, having established itself as the world's biggest and best gaming event.Since 2019, gamescom has begun hosting its own games announcements, with the annual Geoff Keighley-hosted gamescom Opening Night Live gaining a reputation for delivering a non-stop cavalcade of exciting reveals. With gamescom's annual August celebration now comfortably the largest gaming event in the world--and with new gamescom sister events now delighting gamers in Brazil and Singapore (gamescom Asia is moving to Thailand for its next event)--it feels like the right time to celebrate the legacy of gaming's most beloved event. So, without further ado, here's a history of how Cologne's once humble convention went on to change the game forever.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Nightmare On Elm Street 7-Film 4K Blu-Ray Collection Is Up For Preorder Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2025 22:01:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nightmare-on-elm-street-7-film-4k-blu-ray-collection-is-up-for-preorder/1100-6533114/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f A Nightmare on Elm Street: 7-Film Collection (4K Blu-ray) $105 | Releases September 30 Preorder at Amazon A Nightmare on Elm Street: 7-Film Steelbook Library Collection (4K Blu-ray) $175 | Releases September 30 Check stock at Amazon A Nightmare on Elm Street's 7-Film Steelbook Library Collection sold out fast when Amazon opened preorders for the exclusive $175 box set on June 11. This certainly wasn't surprising, but it was probably disappointing for longtime fans of the horror franchise, as this box set brings six of the entries in the series to 4K Blu-ray for the first time. Thankfully, it turns out that there's a standard edition version of the collection launching alongside the (still) sold-out Steelbook Library Collection on September 30.Freddy Krueger fans can preorder A Nightmare on Elm Street: 7-Film Collection on 4K Blu-ray for $105 at Amazon. A Nightmare on Elm Street: 7-Film Collection (4K Blu-ray) $105 | Releases September 30 A Nightmare on Elm Street's new collection comes with 4K Blu-ray and digital versions--with Movies Anywhere support--of the following movies:A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984): Theatrical & Uncut versionsFreddy's Revenge (1985)Dream Warriors (1987)The Dream Master (1988)The Dream Child (1989): Theatrical & Uncut versionsFreddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991)Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994)The 1984 original released on 4K Blu-ray last fall and remains the only film in the series that has been restored in 4K UHD resolution. It's available for $19 (was $34) at Amazon. The Limited Edition Steelbook version was recently restocked at Amazon for $35.The original series technically ends with 1991's The Final Nightmare, but the set includes the satirical 1994 film, Wes Craven's New Nightmare, in which Freddy is a fictional villain from a popular movie franchise.All seven movies in the collection are presented in native 4K (2160p) resolution with support for HDR10. On the audio side, the collection offers Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD 7.1, and DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0.Inside the box, you'll find a pair of 3D glasses, which can be used for certain parts in Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare.As for bonus on-disc content, the uncut versions of the original and The Dream Child are included alongside all of the special features from the standard Blu-ray editions of each film. It's worth noting that the bonus features are presented in 1080p resolution and do not support HDR.Heads up: The standard Blu-ray edition of the 7-Film Collection has been available for over a decade at this point, so you can generally find it for cheap. At the moment, it's up for grabs for only $24 (was $45). Preorder at Amazon A Nightmare on Elm Street: 7-Film Steelbook Library Collection (4K Blu-ray) $175 | Releases September 30 As mentioned, the Amazon-exclusive Steelbook Library Collection is currently sold out. That said, Amazon notes that it is "temporarily out of stock," so it's likely we'll see at least one more restock before it's gone for good. We recommend double-checking the store page to see if it's still out of stock.The Library Collection includes a unique steelbook case for each movie and is packaged in the large metal display case shown above. The stylized artwork on the covers looks really cool. You'll also receive a numbered certificate of authenticity. Only 4,000 of these sets are being produced.It's worth mentioning that the cover art on last year's A Nightmare on Elm Street Limited Edition Steelbook is different from the case in the box set. The new cover art matches a limited-edition, region-free UK release bundled with a bunch of goodies.A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984):Limited Edition Steelbook (4K) -- $35Ultimate Collector's Edition (4K, region-free) -- $70Check out all six of the steelbook case designs in A Nightmare on Elm Street's 7-Film Collection below. Check stock at Amazon A Nightmare on Elm Street: 7-Film Steelbook Library CollectionAmazon-Exclusive Steelbook Library CollectionsThis is just one of numerous collector's edition 4K box sets with Amazon exclusivity. This new trend started with the Sean Connery James Bond Steelbook Library Collection that launched in June. And in July, Amazon revealed two additional Steelbook Library Collections beyond Elm Street: The Dark Knight Trilogy and Superman 5-Film Collection. At the time of writing, all four are sold out, and Elm Street is the only one that hints at a future restock:Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Battlefield 6 Portal Map Creator Makes It Easier Than Ever To Design And Play Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:27:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/battlefield-6-portal-map-creator-makes-it-easier-than-ever-to-design-and-play/1100-6533609/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Battlefield 2042 introduced the Portal map creation tools to the franchise. But later this year, Battlefield 6 will take things even further with an overhauled map-creation toolset for the upcoming shooter. Now, DICE and EA have shared a video that offers a brief glimpse at the new Portal mode and what it's bringing to the table. The new Portal mode allows players to build, share, and play their custom maps with more options than ever before. One of the new tools is a spatial editor powered by Godot that gives creators the chance to spatially edit maps and move around preexisting elements at will. Portal also includes custom and AI scripting that lets players create unique UI and direct NPC combatants on their battlefields. Any experience made with Portal will be available to other players through the community section.Portal will also include modifiers that let players change the rules of the game. That includes the ability to set up one-shot kills, closed weapons, and many others. More intriguingly, player progression and XP gain are fully enabled during Portal mode.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Castlevania Animated Series Is Getting A Limited-Edition Blu-Ray Box Set Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:20:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/castlevania-complete-netflix-series-blu-ray-limited-edition-box-set-preorder/1100-6533622/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Castlevania: The Complete Series - Limited Edition $155 | Releases September 30 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Crunchyroll Netflix's Castlevania animated series is finally releasing in box set format on September 30, but it's currently only expected to be available as a pricey limited edition. Revealed this week, Castlevania: The Complete Series Limited Edition is a $155 Blu-ray box set featuring Seasons 1-4 of the hit animated adaptation. It's packaged in collectible, faux-woodgrain box containing an art book, Ouija board, Tarot deck, and more. Preorders are available now at Amazon and the Crunchyroll Store.Castlevania: The Complete Series Limited Edition (Blu-ray)Notably, this collection does not come with either season of Nocturne. Season 1 of the follow-up series released on Blu-ray last fall, but Season 2 is still stuck on Netflix. To complete your Castlevania Blu-ray collection, you can pick up Nocturne Season 1 on sale for only $17 (was $40) at Amazon. Prices in the sub-$20 range for individual seasons of the show are what make Castlevania: The Complete Series a steep ask at full price. At $155, the Limited Edition Complete Series costs nearly $100 more than the cost of buying the Seasons 1-2 bundle ($17), Season 3 ($19.53), and Season 4 ($20) separately. Castlevania Animated Series on Blu-ray Get Seasons 1-4 for $56.53 / Nocturne for $17 Build your bundle Castlevania: The Complete Series - Limited Edition $155 | Releases September 30 Castlevania: The Complete Series comes with all four seasons of the original animated Netflix show across six Blu-ray discs. The total runtime for Castlevania's 32 episodes is 13 hours and 20 minutes; episodes range from 22-31 minutes each. Castlevania: The Complete Series is bundled inside a woodgrain-style box with decorative gold trim and a portrait of the main characters.Here's the full list of physical and on-disc extras that come with the Limited Edition:72-page Art BookOuija Game Board with PlanchetteCastlevania Tarot Card Deck2 Window Cling Art PiecesCollector's BoxOn-disc bonus content: Art GalleriesStoryboardsTrailersProduction AnimaticsVoice Actor InterviewsCastlevania debuted on Netflix in 2017 with a four-episode arc. It was a huge hit out of the gate. Season 2's eight episode arc dropped in 2018 and was followed up by two 10-episode seasons in 2020-21.It's not very likely that this collection will actually launch at its current $155 price point. Blu-rays, and especially TV series box sets, often start high before receiving discounts ahead of launch. You won't be charged for your preorder until it ships, and Amazon will automatically adjust your order total to reflect the lowest price offered until launch.All that said, Castlevania: The Complete Series probably won't be the economical way to own the great animated series on Blu-ray. That could change if a standard edition box set without the collectibles pops up. But if you can stomach potentially paying $155, the Limited Edition does look like a nice collectible and display piece for big fans of the Konami franchise and Netflix's stylish adaptation. Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Crunchyroll Castlevania Netflix Animated Series on Blu-rayWe've listed all of the Castlevania Blu-rays below for comparison. Buying the first two seasons together is cheaper than grabbing them separately, but there is a Season 1 bundle that includes a cool T-shirt for $20.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Battlefield 6 Boss Explains The Game's New Destruction Elements Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:02:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/battlefield-6-boss-explains-the-games-new-destruction-elements/1100-6533620/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Earlier this year, EA showed off some of the destructible elements in Battlefield 6. That glimpse of destruction you can wreak was amplified in the recently released multiplayer trailer for the game. But if you were hoping to be able to knock down every building on the map, then you may be disappointed, because the game's Tactical Destruction system will only offer so much leeway.EA executive vice president Vince Zampella told PCGamesN that the Tactical Destruction system gives player "unparalleled levels of freedom." However, he reasons that if it was possible to completely destroy all of the buildings on the map, then the system wouldn't reflect the original intentions of the dev team."We make maps very purposefully for fun, combat sight lines, and performance," said Zampella. "So if you're able to control that destruction, [it can still be] different, because you might blow up this building one time, this building another, or nothing at all. That's where the flexibility comes in. But even when they are destroyed, the map is still full. We guarantee you that the map is still fun to play. So it's about making a map and then making multiple versions of that map that are all equally balanced and fun to play."Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Silent Hill f preview: A potentially great new Silent Hill game emerges Date: Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:00:18 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/silent-hill-f-hands-on-preview-release-date/ Konami’s next big Silent Hill game is the first original entry in more than a decade and thus loaded with expectations — especially on the heels of last year’s outstanding Silent Hill 2 remake. Silent Hill f, coming this September, is a big swing, shifting the traditional location and time period of the franchise, adding some serious combat mechanics, and employing new storytelling techniques.

Title: Hilltop Layer Banandium Gem (bananas) locations in Donkey Kong Bananza Date: Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:45:07 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/donkey-kong-bananza-guides-dk/613715/hilltop-layer-banandium-gem-banana-locations-list-map/ The Hilltop Layer is the second full layer you’ll visit in Donkey Kong Bananza. This area is much smaller than the previous Lagoon Layer, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t tons of Banandium Gems to collect.

Title: Ingot Isle Banandium Gem (bananas) locations in Donkey Kong Bananza Date: Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:43:00 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/donkey-kong-bananza-guides-dk/616943/ingot-isle-layer-banandium-gem-golden-banana-locations-list-map-all/ In Donkey Kong Bananza, Ingot Isle is actually where you start the game, learning how to control DK and picking up a few Banandium Gems along the way. After you beat the game, you’ll be able to fully explore Ingot Isle again, this time expanded with more golden bananas to find.

Title: Planet Core Layer Banandium Gem locations in Donkey Kong Bananza Date: Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:28:06 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/donkey-kong-bananza-guides-dk/616592/planet-core-layer-banandium-gem-golden-banana-locations-list-map-all/ In Donkey Kong Bananza, the Planet Core Layer is the 16th layer where you’ll soon reach the conclusion of the story. Even though it’s close to the end, there are still a lot of Banandium Gems for you to find and collect.

Title: Forbidden Layer Banandium Gem (banana) locations in Donkey Kong Bananza Date: Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:20:47 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/donkey-kong-bananza-guides-dk/616386/forbidden-layer-banandium-gem-golden-banana-locations-list-map-all/ In Donkey Kong Bananza, the Forbidden Layer is the 15th layer that you’ll crash land onto, and of course, it’s full of Banandium Gems.

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: ‘WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers’ Lands in the Cloud Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:00:25 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-wuchang-fallen-feathers/ Sharpen the blade and brace for a journey steeped in myth and mystery. WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers has launched in the cloud. Ride in style with skateboarding legends in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2, now just a grind away. Or team up with friends to fend off relentless Zed hordes in the pulse-pounding action of Killing Floor 3. The adventures begin now with nine new games on GeForce NOW this week. Rise From Ruin Nothing is forever. Dive into the hauntingly beautiful world of Ming Dynasty China in WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, where supernatural forces and corrupted souls lurk around every corner. Step into the shoes of Wuchang, a fierce warrior battling monstrous enemies and the curse of the feathering phenomenon. Every decision and weapon swing carves a path through a world that’s as treacherous as it is breathtaking. The game’s rich lore and atmospheric storytelling pull players into a dark, soulslike adventure where danger and discovery go hand in hand. Stream the game in all its gothic glory with GeForce NOW, no legendary hardware needed. Powered by a GeForce RTX gaming rig in the cloud, GeForce NOW enables members to stream instantly across devices and immerse themselves in epic combat and stunning visuals. Ultimate members can soar to new heights and stream at up to 4K resolution 120 frames per second or 240 fps for even smoother frame rates — all at ultralow latency. Gravity Is Optional Ollie on, game on. Drop in, grab a deck and get ready to grind — Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 is kickflipping their way onto the cloud, joining the newly launched Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4. Drop back into the iconic skateboarding games with legendary pros, an era-defining soundtrack and insane trick combos. Whether chasing high scores in the warehouse or spelling out S-K-A-T-E in school, these classics deliver all the gnarly action and style that defined a generation. Skate as legendary pros, master iconic parks and pull off wild tricks in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 ups the ante with new moves, create-a-skater mode and even more legendary levels to conquer. With GeForce NOW, ollie into the action instantly — no installs, no updates, just pure skateboarding bliss across devices. Hit those perfect lines in crisp, high-resolution graphics, enjoy ultralow latency and keep progress rolling even on the go. It’s the ultimate way to shred, whether gamers are seasoned pros or just starting out. Adventure Time Face the horde. Descend into chaos in Killing Floor 3, a next-generation co-op first person shooter where players are humanity’s last defense against the relentless Zed horde, bioengineered monstrosities created by a sinister megacorporation. Take on the role of a Specialist, each with unique abilities, and face ever-evolving waves of smarter, faster enemies in atmospheric, gore-drenched arenas. Customize the arsenal, master new agile movement options and unleash powerful gadgets to turn the tide of battle. Use “Zed Time” to slow the action, exploit deadly environmental traps and upgrade gear while fighting for survival to stand strong. In addition, members can look for the following: Abiotic Factor (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, July 22) Wildgate (New release on Steam, July 22) WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers (New release on Steam, Epic Games Store and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, July 23) Killing Floor 3 (New release on Steam, July 24) Legion TD 2 (Epic Games Store, Free July 24) Barony (Steam) He is Coming (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass) SUPERVIVE (Steam) Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 (Steam, Epic Games Store and Xbox, available on the Microsoft store.) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. You’ve avoided that one game boss long enough. Time to face your pixelated fears. — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) July 21, 2025

Title: GeForce NOW Delivers Justice With ‘RoboCop: Rogue City — Unfinished Business’ Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:00:41 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-robocop-rogue-city-unfinished-business/ Listen up citizens, the law is back and patrolling the cloud. Nacon’s RoboCop Rogue City — Unfinished Business launches today in the cloud, bringing justice to every device, everywhere. Log in, lock and load, and take charge with the ten games heading to the cloud this week. Plus, Cyberpunk 2077’s 2.3 update amps up the chaos in Night City while Zenless Zone Zero’s 2.1 update delivers summer vibes — all instantly playable in the cloud. Suit Up You have the right to remain excited. Step into the titanium boots of RoboCop, the ultimate cybernetic law enforcer. Whether a veteran of the force or a rookie looking to protect the innocent, players will encounter a fresh case file packed with explosive action, tough choices, and that signature blend of grit and dry wit in RoboCop Rogue City — Unfinished Business.  Tackle a new storyline that puts players’ decision-making skills to the test, and wield the iconic RoboCop weapons while upholding the law. With GeForce NOW, players won’t need a high-tech lab to experience high visual quality and lightning-fast gameplay. Stream the game instantly on mobile devices, laptops, SHIELD TV, Samsung and LG smart TVs, gaming handhelds or even that old PC that’s seen better days. Night City, New Tricks See Night City in a whole new light. Cyberpunk 2077’s Update 2.3 is rolling out with a turbocharged dose of Night City attitude. Four new quests are dropping, each unlocking a fresh set of wheels — including the ARV-Q340 Semimaru from the “Cyberpunk Kickdown” comic and the Rayfield Caliburn “Mordred,” plucked from the personal collection of Yorinobu Arasaka himself. Getting around just got slicker, too, thanks to the new AutoDrive feature: Players can let their rides do the work while soaking in the neon skyline with cinematic camera angles. Those with eddies to burn can even call a Delamain cab to take them to their destination in style. Almost every ride in the game is getting an upgrade through the expanded CrystalCoat and TwinTone technologies that let players customize their vehicle’s colors. Plus, Photo Mode is getting a serious glow-up. Add new characters, poses, outfits, stickers and frames to shots, and change the time of day to get the perfect lighting. Those ready to hit the streets can stream Cyberpunk 2077’s latest update instantly on GeForce NOW and experience Night City’s new thrills from anywhere, on any device — at the highest-quality settings. No upgrades or fancy hardware needed, just pure, cutting-edge gameplay delivered straight from the cloud. New Games Assemble Time to make waves. Catch Zenless Zone Zero’s 2.1 update, “The Impending Crash of Waves,” in the cloud without having to wait for downloads. The update brings a wave of summer content to the game. Explore two new regions — Sailume Bay and the Fantasy Resort — while diving into a fresh chapter of the main story featuring the Spook Shack faction. The update introduces two new S-Rank agents, Ukinami Yuzuha and Alice Thymefield, plus the S-Rank Bangboo Miss Esme, alongside summer-themed events, mini games — like surfing and fishing — new outfits and quality-of-life improvements. In addition, members can look for the following: Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition (New release on Steam, July 15) The Drifter (New release on Steam, July 17) He Is Coming (New release on Steam, July 17) DREADZONE (New release on Steam, July 17) RoboCop: Rogue City (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, July 17) RoboCop: Rogue City — Unfinished Business (New release on Steam, July 17) Battle Brothers (Steam) BitCraft Online (Steam) Humanity (Xbox, available on the Microsoft store) SteamWorld Dig (Steam) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. What game soundtrack do you still hear in your head—years later? — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) July 15, 2025

Title: Reach the ‘PEAK’ on GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:00:34 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-peak/ Grab a friend and climb toward the clouds — PEAK is now available on GeForce NOW, enabling members to try the hugely popular indie hit on virtually any device. It’s one of four new games joining the cloud this week. Plus, members can look forward to Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 coming soon. Time to Climb There’s always gonna be another mountain. PEAK is a co-op climbing game that puts players in the shoes of lost nature scouts, ascending a mountain at the center of a mysterious island. Scavenge for food (even if it’s of questionable quality), manage injuries on the climb and help the squad summit safely. Members can play solo or survive together with up to four players. There’s a new island to survive on every day. And, with more than 100,000 concurrent players daily on Steam, there’s always a climbing buddy to join. GeForce NOW members are equipped for the challenge with an Ultimate membership, which powers the climb at up to 4K resolution and 120 frames per second. Ultimate members can play PEAK and more than 2,000 other games they already own with extended session lengths and ultralow latency on a GeForce RTX 4080 rig. Upgrade today for elevated gameplay. Get Hyped Old school, new tricks. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is coming soon to GeForce NOW. The legendary franchise series that taught generations to ollie, grind and combo like maniacs is back, helping members hit the 900 from nearly any device. The Birdman and crew return, bringing all the classic parks, legendary skaters and iconic soundtrack gamers remember — now fully remade with a few wild surprises for players. Relive the glory days, whether grinding rails in the airport or pulling off insane combos in Los Angeles. New environments like a water park add a creative twist. The roster is stacked with original legends and new faces — plus a few unexpected guests. Career Mode delivers with heart-pounding runs, while New Game+ and Solo Tours keep the challenge alive. Take on friends and rivals in online multiplayer mode. The upgraded Create-a-Park and Create-a-Skater tools mean gamers can build, style and shred their way. With GeForce NOW, gamers will soon be able to skate anywhere, anytime — no console required. Enjoy the title in stunning 4K resolution and ultrasmooth frame rates with an Ultimate membership powered by GeForce RTX 4080 servers. Drop in instantly on any device, chase high scores with the lowest latency and keep the shred alive. The ultimate skate session is always just a click away. Every Day a New Game Fight as one, survive as many. Catch Every Day We Fight, a new roguelite, turn-based tactic game from Singla Space Lab and Hooded Horse, in the cloud with GeForce NOW. In this title, citizens from either side of an ongoing war must set aside their differences as a mysterious alien invasion threatens humanity — and time has come to a stop for all but a small band of freedom fighters. Caught in a seemingly endless loop, players must shape these ordinary civilians into heroes as they repeatedly fight and die. Real-time exploration, stealth and teamwork are essential to acquire new skills, seek out more powerful weapons, escape the time loop and save the world. Members can look for the following games to stream: Every Day We Fight (New release on Steam, July 10) Mycopunk (New release on Steam, July 10) Brickadia (New release on Steam, July 11) Peak (Steam) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. Which game demands the fastest reflexes you’ve got? — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) July 9, 2025

Title: GeForce NOW’s 20 July Games Bring the Heat to the Cloud Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:00:48 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-july-2025-games/ The forecast this month is showing a 100% chance of epic gaming. Catch the scorching lineup of 20 titles coming to the cloud, which gamers can play whether indoors or on the go. Six new games are landing on GeForce NOW this week, including launch day titles Figment and Little Nightmares II. And to make the summer even hotter, the GeForce NOW Summer Sale is in full swing. It’s the last chance to upgrade to a six-month Performance membership for just $29.99 and stream top titles like the recently released classic Borderlands series, DOOM: The Dark Ages, FBC: Firebreak, and more with GeForce RTX power. Jump Into July Face your nightmares. In Figment, a whimsical action-adventure game set in the human mind, players guide Dusty — the grumpy, retired voice of courage — and his upbeat companion Piper on a surreal journey to restore lost bravery after a traumatic event. Blending hand-drawn visuals, clever puzzles and musical boss battles, Figment explores themes of fear, grief and emotional healing in a colorful, dreamlike world filled with humor and song. In addition, members can look for the following games to stream this week: Little Nightmares II (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, July 1) Figment (New release on Epic Games Store, free, July 3) Path of Exile 2 (Kakao Games) Clicker Heroes (Steam) Fabledom (Steam) Rogue: Genesia (Steam) Schedule I (Steam) Here’s what’s coming in the rest of July: The Ascent (New release on Xbox, PC Game Pass, July 8) Every Day We Fight (New release on Steam, July 10) Mycopunk (New release on Steam, July 10) Brickadia (New release on Steam, July 11) HUNTER×HUNTER NEN×IMPACT (New release on Steam, July 15) Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition (New release on Steam, July 15) DREADZONE (New release on Steam, July 17) The Drifter (New release on Steam, July 17) He Is Coming (New release on Steam, July 17) Killing Floor 3 (New release on Steam, July 24) RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business (New release on Steam, July 17) Wildgate (New release on Steam, July 22) Wuchang: Fallen Feathers (New release on Steam and Epic Games Store, July 23) Battle Brothers (Steam) June-tastic Games  In addition to the 25 games announced last month, 11 more joined the GeForce NOW library: Frosthaven Demo (New release on Steam, June 9) Kingdom Two Crowns (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, June 11) Firefighting Simulator – The Squad (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass) JDM: Japanese Drift Master (Steam) Hellslave (Steam) Date Everything! (New release on Steam, June 17) METAL EDEN Demo (Steam) Torque Drift 2 (Epic Games Store) Broken Age (Steam) Sandwich Simulator (Steam) We Happy Few (Steam) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. New month, new energy. What are your cloud gaming goals for July? — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) July 2, 2025

Title: Battlefield 6 — hands-on report Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:57:50 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/07/31/battlefield-6-hands-on-report/ Battlefield 6 has made its debut, with Electronic Arts providing the first big look at its sprawling first-person shooter, including hands-on with its often-enormous multiplayer mode. I engaged the enemy across four of the nine maps Battlefield 6 will include at launch, which took us through a range of battles: from the vehicle-filled All-Out Warfare modes, to smaller, close-quarters battles. The franchise heads back to its roots with Battlefield 6, serving as a sort of spiritual successor to Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4. It uses a modern setting of 2027 and, like the games it draws inspiration from, sees the return of character classes to the series—but with new twists on the old formulas. Battlefield 6 hits PS5 on October 10, but you don’t have to wait that long—there are also open beta weekends this August  so you can try out the game’s new tricks yourself. Here’s everything from my boots-on-the-ground experience in Battlefield 6. Character classes Battlefield 6 brings back the class system that players know and love, but with adjustments that let you further dial in your specialty. The new Training system is Battlefield 6’s take on subclasses, expanding on the Specializations of Battlefield 3 and Field Upgrades of Battlefield 4. Classes also get buffs as you “level up” through a match by supporting teammates, defeating opponents, and playing objectives, which further amp up the things that make them unique. Eventually, they can charge up a special ability that’s specific to their Training. Assault — The run-and-gun class wields an assault rifle and combat stims, and with the Frontliner training, gains faster health regeneration, more stimulants, and more accuracy while moving. Recon — Best known for long-range shots and spotting enemy movement. The Sniper training marks enemies seen through your scope more quickly and for longer, while sniper shots stop enemy healing. Meanwhile, headshots drop enemies with a single round, without the possibility of being revived by a teammate. Engineer — The only class that can repair vehicles can also be a real menace to them, as well as to other infantry. The Anti-Armor training lets you wreck vehicles with extra rockets that also reduce their repair effectiveness. Support — The classic defensive class is a little more than a revive machine in Battlefield 6. Specializing in light machine guns, you can also place temporary cover and drop ammo for your teammates. The Combat Medic training also lets you dish out health for allies and regenerates health while you’re reviving teammates.  Closed and open weapons — Classes get a signature weapon and specific gadgets, but whether weapons are open or closed depends on the playlist you’re playing. On closed playlists, you can only use certain weapons with certain classes. But on open playlists, you can swap to anything that works for you. Tactical destruction Map destruction is one of Battlefield’s defining features, but in Battlefield 6, destroying chunks of the map is part of your strategy and a weapon to use against the enemy. Blast a path — Thin obstacles like doors or windows can be crashed through or blasted apart to open a line of fire. You can also level walls with grenades or a handy sledgehammer.  Emphasis on “tactical” — Thomas Andersson, Creative Director of the Battlefield Franchise, explained that destruction in Battlefield 6 is meant to be somewhat predictable so you can make use of it in firefights. Destroying the floor beneath your opponents or bringing a building down on their heads are viable strategies that are satisfying to pull off. Bring down the house — Standing in a building that’s coming down around you is shockingly loud and intense, but I couldn’t look away from Battlefield 6’s beautiful devastation. The best part, though, is finding cover in the rubble to continue the fight as the map changes around you. Kinesthetic combat Battlefield 6 makes firefights more dynamic and adaptive with the addition of the Kinesthetic Combat System. Peek and lean — Walk up to any corner in Battlefield 6 and you’ll get a contextual prompt that lets you hold R1 to lean out and fire, and lean back into cover when you let go, providing new tactical options in close-quarters engagements. No one left behind — Reviving comrades isn’t just a matter of holding down the Square button and hoping nobody shoots you. Now you can drag a downed teammate out of the line of fire while you revive them. As a dedicated medic fan, being able to pull a buddy out of danger saved my own life a few times, too. Hitch a ride — Vehicles never seem to have enough seats, but you can grab onto the outside of tanks or trucks to hitch a ride and stick with your squad. Fight the recoil — Battlefield developers said they know a lot of players don’t really know how to compensate for the recoil of most guns, but it’s a skill that can win firefights. Kinesthetic Combat telegraphs information about recoil by tilting your gun in the direction it moves as it fires, so you can learn to keep your shots on target—possibly without even realizing the game was teaching you. Maps The four maps I fought through gave a sense of Battlefield 6’s scale, as well as the intensity of its smaller locales. Battlefield 6’s more massive maps include locations within them called Combat Zones, which are smaller, carefully designed engagement areas that can also function as maps on their own for the game’s different modes. Liberation Peak — An enormous mountainside battlefield that’s great for vehicles of all kinds and excellent for snipers, especially once you start leveling buildings to create new, tough-to-spot positions. Siege of Cairo — A dense city where the fighting is fierce, and buildings are constantly at risk of being reduced to rubble. Siege of Cairo is big enough for tanks and vehicles, but also packs a Combat Zone where you’ll need to check your corners and keep on the move. Empire State — This infantry-only map takes the fighting to the streets of Brooklyn, pushing squads into open streets and tight alleyways. A shotgun is excellent for tight interiors, but make sure you’re checking the floors above you. Iberian Offensive — Gibraltar is home to some winding streets and quaint shops that make for hardscrabble advances through tight pathways, but with plenty of walls to wreck to expose the enemy. Modes The modes I played were broken up across Battlefield’s classic All-Out Warfare modes and two modes designed for smaller maps. Squad Deathmatch — Four squads compete in close-quarters combat on smaller maps in this revival of the mode from Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Working together, balancing your classes, and staying in constant communication are essential. Domination — Infantry battle over three control points, making for a series of push-and-pull firefights in close quarters. Conquest — Battlefield’s iconic All-Out Warfare mode finds two teams fighting to control points across the map, with huge armies and all available vehicles. Things can get chaotic and overwhelming, but just remember: Play the objective. Breakthrough — Attackers try to push forward across Battlefield 6’s big maps in this All-Out Warfare mode, dominating it sector by sector, while defenders do everything they can to stop them. With Battlefield 6, Battlefield Studios and EA are revitalizing some of the best elements of the series, while dialing up the devastation to levels it’s never reached before. You really haven’t played Battlefield until you’ve watched a tank shell collapse a building while you’re standing in it. But you can experience it all for yourself, and soon. You can join Battlefield 6’s open beta on two weekends this month: August 9-10 and August 14-17. The full game launches on October 10.

Title: Shantae’s new costumes revealed in Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:00:19 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/07/30/shantaes-new-costumes-revealed-in-shantae-advance-risky-revolution/ Hi, everyone. I’m Matt Bozon, director of the Shantae series. Today I’d like to fill you in on some exciting news about Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, and share more details about the project! If you’re familiar with the Shantae video game series, you might have heard that the original Shantae game had an unfinished sequel that never saw the light of day. Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution is that long-lost sequel. The original production ended in 2004, leaving the game only half finished – but the story didn’t end there. A long-lost genie adventure Twenty years later the original Shantae Advance team was reunited thanks to WayForward and Limited Run Games. We opened our archives, dove into old files, and set out to complete the project in its original code base using the tools of a bygone era. It was a labor of love, preservation, and improvisation. Now, the project is finally complete after over two decades, and will be “Ret-2-Go” on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. So, is Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution an old game or a new game? Is it game #2 in the series? Or game #6? Great questions. First and foremost, this is a brand-new, never-before-released Shantae game that was completed in 2025. But canonically, it’s the 2nd game in the series. The story takes place directly after the events of Shantae 1, but before Risky’s Revenge. The overall play style builds on lessons learned from all previous Shantae efforts. Combat and platforming are quick and snappy, writing and humor are on point, and quality-of-life elements are in line with the modern series. As for features, the game contains three stand-alone experiences; First, there’s the modern version built for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, which contains high-resolution portrait artwork, UI, and cinematics. Second is Classic Mode, which preserves all of 2004-era pixel artwork in its original resolution, and can be played as a stand alone game – effectively bonus content. Third is Battle Mode, which is a two-to-four player local party game in which players try to clobber each other and collect power ups, while navigating a rotating arena.  Play Video Shanae’s new costumes But wait, there’s more. All of the above is included in the Standard Edition, but we’re also offering a Deluxe Edition, which contains three exclusive costumes made especially for fans. See Shantae as you’ve never seen her before – in her Relic Hunter Costume, High Voltage Costume, and Sizzle Armor Costume. Not only do these costumes change Shantae’s in-world sprites, but they also change her high-res dialogue portraits and the properties of her magic attacks. With the Deluxe Edition, all three of these costumes are available from the get-go. Let’s dig in: The Relic Hunter Costume is inspired by Uncle Mimic’s old geezer friends, the Relic Hunters, who feature prominently in the game. For this costume we wondered what would happen if Shantae cosplayed as Uncle Mimic. She’d definitely want to make some adjustments of her own. What do you think? Wearing this adventurous getup grants a permanent power-up to Shantae’s Pike Ball Magic. The High Voltage Costume grants hyper energy to Shantae’s electrical Storm Puff magic. The modern style and holographic ponytail are as nonsensical as it gets – right down to the “1994” graphical text on the pant leg – signifying the year that Shantae was created. We thought it would be fun to give her a techwear-inspired outfit with dayglow colors. Last – and in this case, least – is the Sizzle Armor Costume. This impressive “swimsuit” of armor provides a significant boost to Shantae’s Fireball Magic. This design is inspired by 1980s anime bikini armor, with fluorescent reds, dragonslayer-esque plating, and gleaming gemstones and baubles. Shantae’s ponytail even changes into a fire-whip. So there you have it – all the details on the all-new Deluxe Edition content for Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution. Both the Standard Edition and the Deluxe Edition will be available to purchase and download on August 19 – less than a month away. After waiting 20 years to get this game into your hands, I can hardly believe it’s finally about to happen. I hope you all are as excited to play the game as we are. Thank you for supporting this series.

Title: Hell is Us: New trailer and emotional insight from the creative director Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:18:54 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/07/30/hell-is-us-new-trailer-and-emotional-insight-from-the-creative-director/ Play Video Rogue Factor’s mysterious and brutal action adventure, Hell is Us, is clawing its way out of our darkest dreams and onto PlayStation 5 September 4. With an atmospheric new trailer fresh from the depths, the game’s Creative and Art Director, Jonathan Jacques-Belletête took me through its secrets to reveal more about the game’s enemies, dungeons, and emotional commentary. What was the inspiration behind the Hollow Walker enemy designs and the strange blue Haze (around 1 minute in)? There’s no singular inspiration. I look more to creating themes that we want to explore. So we wanted the enemies to be a physical manifestation of human emotions, and I then started thinking about how those emotions behave. Hazes are expressions of the emotions, using Robert Plutchik’s emotion wheel as inspiration for their colours, and the Hollow Walkers are white and emotionless, acting as a sort of facsimile of a human being that is emotion’s anchor. We could have just made regular monsters that were expressions of emotion, like a rage monster, but I thought it would have been a little cliché. What if it was more cosmic horror, something unexplainable? How many types of Hollow Walkers can we expect in the game? There are five types – the Primeval, the Feral, the Protector, the Artillery and the Negator – each having three tiers, so a total of 15 variants. And then there are the Hazes, which are four emotions – grief, ecstasy, rage and terror – each with three tiers as well, which makes 12. So that gives us 27 enemies in the game. Which ones are you most fond of? So the Primeval, which is kind of the more basic and humanoid one, is the most iconic. I quite like it because it looked really cool in the early concept art. The Feral is cool too, because I’m always going to remember the motion capture sessions. They walk on these pointy, weird arms, so we hired dancers for them who literally had stilts on their hands for the mocap, which was really interesting. The Negator also has these weird ears that are actually his legs, and the way that he attacks with them is quite clever, but yeah, I think the Primeval is our little baby Hollow Walker, so that’s my favourite. Can you tell us a bit more about the Hollow Walker with multiple Hazes we see at the end of the trailer? It’s definitely one of the most memorable moments of that specific dungeon. The game isn’t really about typical bosses as such, but more about meaningful fights at key moments in the story. When multiple Hollow Walkers are connected to one Haze, we call it a Herder, but what we have at the end of the trailer is a Fervent, where a Hollow Walker – a Protector in this case – is attached to multiple Hazes. What you see at the end of the trailer is the end of Act One. That Act is very much about grief, so you’re going through all the stages of grief, with each Haze having a name based on those stages. The combat loop is that these Hazes split out after you kill one, a bit like enemy slimes from RPGs, and the final one goes inside the Protector, which you then have to kill. In the trailer we also see a dungeon which incorporates water wheels, while one is more like a mountain mine. Can you expand on the ideas behind these specific dungeons? Each dungeon has a theme, and they’re related to a specific emotion as well. That’s also tied to the story of why this particular place exists. What was very important for me at the beginning of the project was having dungeons which weren’t contemporary even though the game takes place in a contemporary setting. I wanted them to be these impressive, fantasy things that feel out of this world. And we wanted to have fun with the types of puzzles that we couldn’t have had in a realistic, contemporary dungeon, like an abandoned factory or metro station. Some of the dungeons have a lot more puzzles than others, some are more about combat, and some have a lot of environmental changes, like the one in the trailer where you have to play with the water levels and things like that. So they’re all different and tied to lore, which you sometimes need to understand in order to solve a puzzle. One of our themes is ‘history always repeats itself’, and even though you figure out these artefacts from ages ago, you realize that it relates to what’s going on right now. There’s lots to discover and play around with. What other details would you encourage players to take a closer look at in the trailer? So at around the 1.45 mark there’s a huge pile of something which you should maybe pay attention to. See what’s there. And then imagine how many things this represents. Because you could just think it’s a rocky hill in the middle of the dungeon, but if you pay attention to what it actually is, you start to ask questions. How did this happen? How did they create this? What was the machinery around this? It could be quite horrific, but interesting. There’s symbolism everywhere. Hell is Us launches on September 4.

Title: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 5 launches August 7 Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:15:28 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/07/29/call-of-duty-black-ops-6-and-warzone-season-5-launches-august-7/ In Season 5, the Rogue Black Ops team tracks down the final Pantheon moles to finish what they’ve started. Battle across new Multiplayer maps plus check out the thrilling conclusion of the Black Ops 6 Zombies storyline. In Verdansk, the Stadium is blown wide open, with high-tech secrets hiding within. The new content goes live in Black Ops 6 and Warzone starting August 7. Multiplayer Overview New Maps Runway (Launch): Following a destructive pursuit in the Arzak Provincial Airport, wreckage and chaos have engulfed the terminal and the surrounding area. Exchange (Launch): Set in a vibrant Avalon marketplace, crash the party and unleash havoc on this small-sized three-lane map centered around the Deli. World Motor Dynasty (W.M.D.) (Launch), Remaster: First introduced in the original Call of Duty: Black Ops, W.M.D. is back as the reimagined World Motor Dynasty luxury Italian car manufacturer in Avalon. Jackpot (Mid-Season), Inspired by Black Ops 4: Using elements from the original Casino map from Black Ops 4 and partially inspired by the Heist mission from the Black Ops 6 campaign, this extensively reworked map takes place on the Casino Luttazzi floor. New and Returning Multiplayer Modes Aim High (New, Launch): Across a variety of game modes headshots land instant eliminations while full body armor minimizes damage dealt anywhere below the neck. Eliminate enemies and receive brief speed and health regeneration boosts. Snipers Only (Returning, In-Season):  Operators spawn with only a Sniper Rifle in hand – Equipment, Secondary Weapons, and your Dedicated Melee Weapon are restricted. Cranked Moshpit (Returning, In-Season): Eliminations give you speed Perks and activate a bomb countdown on your Operator. Refresh the bomb timer with chain eliminations and earn twice the score for your team. Play Video Zombies Overview New Round-Based Zombies Map: Reckoning (Launch) The massive Janus Towers that dominate the Project Janus Headquarters are teetering on the verge of collapse. Face the final chapter of the Black Ops 6 Zombies story as the crew and Richtofen face off against S.A.M. in a race against time. New Elite Enemy and Other Entities The greatest new Project Janus threat is the Uber Klaus – a hulking robot encased in a tough, bulky exoskeleton, packed with lethal efficiency and super strength. Once the outer protection is shattered, a second form known as Uber Klaus Core appears. Keep an eye out for waves of daunting Kommando Klaus units, robot enforcers heralded by a mysterious red mist. These machines are programmed to seek and destroy, self-destructing upon contact. New Wonder Weapon: Gorgofex Buried deep within the Janus Towers is the Gorgofex, a grotesque new Wonder Weapon. This bio-aetheric weapon pulses with fungal, insectile, and floral traits and supports multiple variants for those willing to discover them.Additional Field Upgrade: Mister PeeksSummon the deadly and distracting bunny to bust out the moves and bash undead brains to a disco beat. Call of Duty: Warzone Overview Abyss Protocol Activated: Stadium Compromised Recon teams have uncovered the existence of a covert military base hidden inside the National Acropolis Arena, tied to the highly secretive Abyss Protocol. A looming threat may be buried within – Operators are advised to prepare for an imminent Stadium breach. New Contract: Satellite Hijack (Launch Window, Week One) Explode your way into the stadium with the multi-step Satellite Hijack Contract, available only during the first full week of the season. New LTMs Stadium Resurgence LTM (In-Season, Week Two): Operators will be able to access the Stadium via new rooftop entry points and participate in a fast-paced Resurgence mode with a seven-circle collapse General Overview New Weapons: In the Battle Pass, unlock two new free base weapons: the PML 5.56 LMG and ABR A1 Assault Rifle. Plus, earn additional new weapons via seasonal events. New Attachments: Bring the power to your favorite pistol with the 9mm PM Skull Splitter attachment available in the Battle Pass. And unlock an additional attachment at mid-season. Season 5 Battle Pass, Store Content Purchase the Battle Pass to immediately unlock rewards including a seasonal 10% Battle Pass XP Boost, the Stogie Sims Operator, the Infernous Legendary Blueprint for the Kilo 141 Assault Rifle, and more, providing access to over 110 pieces of unlockable content. Plus, Purchase BlackCell for the premiere Battle Pass Upgrade. Season 5 Launches August 7 Black Ops 6 is available now on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Experience the spy action thriller Campaign, the in-depth tactical chaos of Multiplayer, and soak in the gory glory of round-based Zombies!

Title: How sound can save or doom you in I Hate This Place Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2025 16:01:04 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/07/29/how-sound-can-save-or-doom-you-in-i-hate-this-place/ Hi there, I’m Miki Majka, Game Producer at Rock Square Thunder. Today, I want to give you a first look at the official gameplay trailer for our upcoming game, I Hate This Place, which is coming to PlayStation 5 later this year. It’s a craft-based, isometric survival horror experience all wrapped in bold comic-style visuals and soaked in a gritty 1980s horror atmosphere. I also want to take you a little deeper into how we’re using sound as more than just atmosphere. In I Hate This Place, silence isn’t simply golden — it can mean the difference between life and death. But first, let’s take a look at the gameplay trailer: Play Video These creatures hunt by sound As you probably noticed in the video, the world of I Hate This Place is filled with a lot of nightmarish, otherworldly creatures from a rather eerie and distorted world. But what might not be so clear is that many of these hulking monstrosities can barely see. Instead, they stalk their prey (you) by sound, so all your actions and movements need to be thought out. Every footstep, every gunshot, every clang of metal can give off your location. So whether you’re creeping through overgrown woods or navigating decrepit facilities, the surface beneath your sneakers matters. A slow, crouched shuffle across grass will likely be ignored. A careless stomp on broken glass, not so much. Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. Making visual noise To take this system further and make it more clever to players, we also made sound into a visual language, where noise is color-coded. It’s a unique visual system inspired to tie in with the game’s comic book art style. For example: Green footsteps mean you’re quiet, crouched, moving slowly, minimizing riskYellow signals you’re walking at a normal pace and making moderate noiseRed means you’re running or being loud, and you’re a beacon for danger This color-coded feedback system doesn’t just apply to footsteps, though. Gunfire, thrown objects, even the howls and attacks of enemies all follow the same noise-visibility rules, helping you judge just how much noise all of your actions are creating. Sound as a weapon Just as sound can get you killed, it can also be used to your advantage and become your most useful weapon.With a bit of strategy and planning, you can lure monsters away from key areas or into your cleverly laid traps. Tossing an empty can down a hallway or into the underbrush might attract a nearby creature, giving you the opening you need to escape.With a bit more planning and thought, you can try to herd enemies together into the perfect spot to then toss that grenade or molatov cocktail you happened to scrounge. Stealth is your friend Combat in I Hate This Place is about choosing your battles wisely. Many of the creatures you’ll encounter are brutal, and even more so when night falls. Going in guns blazing is doable, but maybe not always the right move. Ammo is scarce, noise is dangerous, and enemies are unforgiving. Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. So the next time you feel tempted to sprint across an open field or you think firing off a shotgun blast in a tight corridor is a good idea, think twice. In I Hate This Place, it is not just what you do, it is how loud you are when you do it. Instead, you can rely on stealth, movement, and manipulation. Using the terrain, sound cues, and enemy behavior against them becomes second nature as you learn to navigate the environment and survive it. Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. That’s it for today’s deep dive about our combat and potentially sound-induced paranoia! Thank you so much for reading.

Title: Battlefield 6's full multiplayer reveal sees EA trying to rebottle the lightning of Battlefield 3 and 4 Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2025 20:27:46 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/battlefield-6s-full-multiplayer-reveal-sees-ea-trying-to-rebottle-the-lightning-of-battlefield-3-and-4 EA have given us our first proper look at Battlefield 6's multiplayer, after revealing the game with a single player trailer last week. They've also confirmed the new shooter's release date - 10th October 2025 - and announced dates for a series of beta weekends in August. The game they're pitching is a return to the contemporary warring of Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4, after the mildly futuristic disappointments of Battlefield 2042. It's got four familiar classes, the old Battlefield mode trinity of conquest, breakthrough and rush, and maps that incline towards close quarters combat or wide-open vehicular blasting or some blasphemous hybrid of the twain. It seems fine. And loud. Read more

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Title: Baldur's Gate 3 hotfix takes care of Dark Urge spoilers, and politely hangs up your gang's buggy video calls Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2025 16:37:57 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/baldurs-gate-3-hotfix-takes-care-of-dark-urge-spoilers-and-politely-hangs-up-your-gangs-buggy-video-calls If you've ever fired up Baldur's Gate 3 and wondering why the likes of Shadowheart or Lae'zel's portrait shows them glaring at you like they've been summoned into some kind of video call, I bring good news. Larian's rectified this and one other infamous issue as part of the game's latest hotfix. Don't get too excited, though. The devs are so keen to make sure no one gets their hopes up for any more major additions to the RPG now that its final patch is out of the way that they've dubbed this a "room temperature fix". Read more

Title: Once Upon a Katamari will have you rolling up the annals of history, and it’s coming to PC Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2025 16:17:31 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/once-upon-a-katamari-will-have-you-rolling-up-the-annals-of-history-and-its-coming-to-pc Punishing my tendency to never bother watching Nintendo Directs, Bandai Namco used today's Switch 2-focused showcase to announce Once Upon a Katamari: the first mainline, non-remake Katamari game since 2011. It’ll be out on PC as well, come October 24th 2025, and while you’ll once again be rolling up entire societies around a swelling sticky ball, this one will span a range of time periods - so you’ll be able to knead whole new planets out of feudal Japan or ancient Greece. Read more

Title: Our favorite SSD for Steam Deck is reduced by almost 40% at Amazon today Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/our-favorite-ssd-for-steam-deck-is-reduced-by-almost-40-at-amazon-today Yesterday, we shared how you could save on additional storage for your Steam Deck with some microSD deals, but if you’re looking for more of a project, today’s deal is for you. Read more