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September 3
- Marvel Rivals reportedly coming to last-gen consoles➀ Marvel Rivals, a current-gen exclusive Hero Shooter, is reportedly set to release on PS4; ➁ The move is surprising as many live-service titles are dropping last-gen support; ➂ The game's Unreal Engine 5 roots and destructible environments present a challenge for last-gen performance.
- September’s Humble Choice line-up officially announced➀ The September Humble Choice lineup has been officially announced, offering a selection of games for £11.49. Titles include WWE 2K25, Destiny 2: Legacy Collection, The Plucky Squire, and more. ➁ The Destiny 2: Legacy Collection includes a majority of the game's past content. ➂ Humble is also offering themed bundles like the WB Play The Legends Bundle and the Duo of Justice – Ace Attorney and Mega Man bundle.
September 2
- T-Minus Zero Entertainment shut down by NetEase before they could ship their first game➀ T-Minus Zero Entertainment, a new studio co-founded by Rich Vogel and alumni from Bethesda and Bioware, was shut down by NetEase before they could release their first game; ➁ The studio was working on a third-person online multiplayer action game based on a new sci-fi IP; ➂ Despite support from NetEase, market conditions prevented the studio from securing the necessary funding.
- Win one of FIVE peripheral bundles from MARVO!➀ This month, KitGuru is offering five MARVO peripheral bundles to its readers; ➁ Each bundle includes a MARVO Magma M40 keyboard with Hall Effect switches and a MARVO Niro 50 mouse with tri-mode connectivity; ➂ To enter, participants must answer a question about their first gaming mouse on Facebook or X.
- Insider offers additional details on upcoming Nintendo Direct➀ The article discusses the upcoming Nintendo Direct event; ➁ It mentions the rumored date and timing of the event; ➃ It speculates on the content of the event, including potential announcements and expectations from fans.
- Hollow Knight: Silksong launch price officially confirmed➀ After half a decade of anticipation, Hollow Knight: Silksong's launch price is confirmed at $19.99; ➁ The game will launch on September 4th at 4PM CEST; ➂ No pre-order available, must wait until launch to purchase.
- Hell is Us has become one of Nacon’s highest rated games ever➀ Nacon, known for publishing games like The Sinking City and The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, is stepping up its publishing game with Hell is Us; ➁ Hell is Us, a 3rd-person melee-focused action-adventure, was delayed but received positive reviews for its atmosphere, exploration, and puzzles; ➂ The game is currently one of Nacon's highest-rated titles, with only WRC 9, Roguebook, and Ravenswatch surpassing it in reception.
September 1
- Escape from Tarkov is finally coming to Steam➀ Escape from Tarkov is set to release V1.0 this year; ➁ The game will be available on Steam starting November 15th; ➂ The game has been released through Battlestate Games' launcher until now.
- Gears of War: Reloaded has surpassed 1 million total players➀ Gears of War: Reloaded, a remake of the 2006 classic, has surpassed 1 million players just two days after its release; ➁ The game is a day-one addition to Xbox Game Pass; ➂ Gears of War: Reloaded is currently the 5th best-selling game on PS5.
- Yooka-Replaylee officially launches next month➀ The Yooka-Laylee duology is a series of retro platformers reminiscent of the Nintendo 64 and PSOne mascot titles; ➁ Playtonic announced a remake of the first game, Yooka-Replaylee, for current-gen consoles; ➃ The game is set to launch on October 9th, 2025, with upgrades and new content.
August 31
- Windows 11 adds super wideband stereo for Bluetooth LE Audio streaming➀ Microsoft has announced a fix for poor audio quality in Windows 11 Bluetooth headsets; ➁ The new update supports Super Wideband Stereo Bluetooth LE Audio; ➂ The update improves microphone quality from 8 kHz to 32 kHz sampling rate.
August 1
- Bandai Namco is remaking a major PS2 classic➀ Bandai Namco has announced a full remake of the 2002 classic Pac-Man World 2, titled Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac; ➁ The game is set to launch next month with several new features, including a landing indicator and a new co-op mode; ➂ Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac will be available on multiple platforms including PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
- Square Enix unveils new HD-2D action RPG for Switch 2➀ Square Enix revealed a new action RPG for Switch 2, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, developed by Team Asano; ➁ The game features an HD-2D art style and follows Elliot and his fairy companion Faie on their adventure in Philabeldia; ➂ Players can choose from seven weapon types, customize combat with the Magicite system, and switch between controlling Elliot and Faie in single-player mode.
- Once Upon A Katamari officially announced and dated➀ The Katamari series has been officially announced for its 20th anniversary, marking the first new console entry in over a decade; ➁ The game is set to launch on October 24th on all current-gen platforms; ➂ Features include new support tools, historical era campaigns, 69 playable characters, character customization, and a 4-player PvP mode.
July 31
- Apex Legends finally gets Switch 2 upgrade next month➀ Apex Legends is scheduled to receive its Switch 2 upgrade on August 5th; ➁ The upgrade includes new optimizations and upgraded graphics for improved performance and visuals; ➂ The handheld mode is expected to upgrade from 720p dynamic resolution to 1080p dynamic resolution, and possibly upscaled 4K in docked mode; ➃ The update will also include the Apex Legends: Showdown update with 30-player battles and quality-of-life updates like auto-looting.
- Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is coming to the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2➀ Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is set to launch on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2; ➁ The game features a massive character roster, including new characters from Dragon Ball Super and Dragon Ball Daima; ➂ The game will be available on November 14th.
- Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection revealed for 2026➀ Nintendo has revealed Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection for a 2026 release on the Switch 2; ➁ The game is an anime-inspired RPG with turn-based combat; ➂ The series is typically multiplatform, so it may also be available on PC, PS5, and Xbox.
- AOC releases two 610Hz monitors with new MBR+ technology➀ AOC Agon series introduces two new 600Hz monitors with a 610Hz overclock; ➁ The Agon Pro CS24A is a special edition designed for Counter-Strike 2; ➂ Both models feature a 24.1-inch TN panel with 0.5ms GtG response time and 99.8% sRGB coverage.
- Xbox software revenue rises as console sales continue to fall➀ Microsoft's software and services revenue grew 13%; ➁ Overall gaming revenue grew 10%; ➂ Console hardware revenue fell by 22%; ➃ Microsoft gave $9.4 billion in dividends to shareholders; ➄ The upcoming ROG Xbox Ally may impact console sales.
- EA claims there are no plans to charge $80 for its games “at this stage”➀ EA has confirmed that there are no plans to raise game prices to $80 at this stage; ➁ CEO Andrew Wilson emphasizes the company's commitment to a broad pricing scheme; ➂ Wilson leaves the door open for future pricing adjustments.
- Grounded 2 launches to almost 50k concurrent players on Steam➀ Grounded 2 has launched into Early Access on Steam, surpassing the first game's peak concurrent players; ➁ The game currently has a peak of 49,836 concurrent players; ➂ The sequel has nearly doubled its peak player count from the first game.
- Battlefield 6 beta dates leak ahead of multiplayer reveal event➀ EA has started marketing Battlefield 6 after months of playtests; ➁ Closed and open beta plans for Battlefield 6 have been leaked; ➂ The closed beta is set for August 7-8, followed by an open beta from August 9-10; ➃ A second open beta is scheduled for August 14-17.
July 6
- Unreal Engine 5.6 gets DLSS 4 plugin➀ Nvidia has added full support for DLSS 4 in Unreal Engine 5.6; ➁ Developers can incorporate advanced AI technologies into their games and apps; ➂ The plugin supports features like DLAA, Ray Reconstruction, and Super Resolution.
- The next Hades 2 patch could be the last before full release➀ Hades 2 has been in early access for over a year with positive reception; ➁ Supergiant Games released the 'Unseen Update' as their third significant patch; ➂ Patch 10 is likely the final patch before the 1.0 release, with no new locations or plot points added; ➃ The game's 1.0 release is planned for PC, Nintendo Switch, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
- Arctic unveils new Premium high air-resistance case fans➀ Arctic has released its new P Pro Series fans; ➁ The fans are designed for high static pressure and airflow; ➂ The series includes P12 Pro, P12 Pro A-RGB, and P12 Pro PST models.
- Call of Duty: WWII pulled offline due to RCE security flaw➀ Call of Duty: WWII was pulled offline due to a newly discovered Remote Code Execution (RCE) security flaw; ➁ A player experienced the issue mid-game, leading to the game closing and a text file indicating remote access to their PC; ➂ Activision has acknowledged the issue but has not detailed the security implications; ➃ The bug may have been present for years, indicating a long-standing problem.
- Kojima’s Xbox game ‘OD’ unaffected by recent Microsoft cuts➀ Kojima's Xbox game 'OD' is unaffected by recent Microsoft cuts; ➁ The game's status as an Xbox exclusive is uncertain due to Microsoft's pivot to multi-platform releases; ➂ Kojima Productions' deal with Microsoft for 'OD' remains intact despite the cuts.
- Helldivers 2 won’t be coming to Game Pass➀ Helldivers 2, a PlayStation console exclusive, will not be available on Game Pass; ➁ The PC version is also published by PlayStation; ➂ The game will be available on Xbox Series X/S consoles starting August 26th.
- CD Projekt Red and Studio Trigger announce Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2➀ CD Projekt Red and Studio Trigger announce the second season of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners; ➁ The second season will feature 10 episodes and explore new stories in Night City with new characters; ➂ The release date is not yet announced, but it will be available on Netflix.
- Romero Games could seek a new publisher and reopen➀ Romero Games, founded by John Romero, faces closure after losing publisher funding for a new shooter; ➁ The studio is exploring alternative funding options; ➂ The future of the project remains uncertain as the studio rebuilds.
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