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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 29
- ASRock rolls out new BIOS to fix AM5 stability issues➀ ASRock has released a new BIOS to address stability issues with AM5 motherboards; ➁ The update aims to ensure CPUs run within safe parameters; ➂ The new BIOS disables Memory P-State by default and adjusts voltage parameters for better stability.
- Geekom GT1 Mega Mini PC Review➀ The Geekom GT1 Mega is reviewed, highlighting its specifications and performance; ➁ It features an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H CPU, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and a 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD; ➂ The review discusses its design, cooling, gaming capabilities, and overall value.
- Lost Soul Aside demo arrives today alongside the game’s official launch➀ After over 10 years of development, the indie game 'Lost Soul Aside' is finally launching on PS5 and PC. A new demo is available for free. ➁ The demo includes two epic boss battles. ➂ The game has been in development since 2014 and was officially announced in 2016. ➃ Sony supported the game as part of their China Hero Project.
August 28
- Nvidia announces latest DLSS titles and new Game Ready driver➀ Nvidia announced the next round of games to upgrade to the latest version of DLSS, including Battlefield 6, Lost Soul Aside, and more; ➁ The new GeForce Game Ready Driver includes optimizations for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants and Wuthering Waves; ➂ Users can download the latest Nvidia drivers through the Nvidia App or the Nvidia website.
- GeForce Now adds seven new games this week➀ GeForce Now this week adds seven new games, including the newly launched Gears of War: Reloaded; ➁ The new titles are Gears of War: Reloaded, Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids, Make Way, Among Us 3D, Gatekeeper, Knightica, and No Sleep for Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES; ➂ The new games are available on various platforms such as Steam, Xbox, and Epic Games Store.
August 26
- Kojima has ideas for Death Stranding 3, but he doesn’t want to direct it➀ Hideo Kojima has ideas for Death Stranding 3 but does not want to direct it; ➁ He has written the concept for DS3 but hopes someone else will create it; ➂ Kojima Productions is currently working on multiple new projects, including a major new IP for Xbox.
- Ghost of Yotei will be playable early at the Tokyo Game Show➀ The Tokyo Game Show (TGS) is approaching, with Sony planning a major showcase featuring Sucker Punch's new game, Ghost of Yotei, a sequel to the well-received 2020 release, Ghost of Tsushima. Attendees will get an early preview of the game before its global release on PS5 in October. ➁ Additionally, an early build of Marvel TOKON: Fighting Souls, a new fighting game from ARC System Works, will also be available for play. ➂ Sony has confirmed Astro Bot as another playable game at the Family Game Park section of the event.
- Deadpool and Daredevil to join Marvel Rivals roster➀ Marvel Rivals continues to be a popular free-to-play game; ➁ Deadpool and Daredevil are set to join the character roster; ➂ XOXLeak has datamined files indicating their integration; ➃ Voice lines suggest they are close to launch.
- be quiet! unveils Pure Loop 3 LX AIO for ARGB enthusiasts➀ be quiet! continues to impress with its AIO cooler releases, introducing the new Pure Loop 3 LX and standard Pure Loop 3; ➁ The Pure Loop 3 LX is tailored for ARGB enthusiasts with pre-installed ARGB lighting and high-performance fans; ➂ Both models offer easy installation and a range of radiator sizes to fit different CPU and PC cases.
- Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius is fully shutting down this October➀ Square Enix has announced the shutdown of Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius in Japan; ➁ The game was launched in June 2016 and has been updated numerous times; ➂ It was discontinued in the rest of the world last year.
- Shinobi: Art of Vengeance receives near-universal critical acclaim➀ SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance has received near-universal critical acclaim with a Metacritic score of 88 and an Open Critic rating of 87; ➁ The game is a new 2D action platformer based on SEGA's classic franchise, developed by LizardCube; ➂ Critics praise the game for its stylish 'hand-drawn look' and combat across visually striking stages.
- Nintendo is reportedly “discouraging Switch 2 development to some degree”➀ Nintendo is reportedly discouraging Switch 2 development; ➁ Many studios are struggling to obtain dev kits for the sequel; ➂ Developers are advised to release games on Switch 1 with backward compatibility.
- Intel details ‘Clearwater Forest’ Xeon CPUs at Hot Chips 2025➀ Intel unveiled the Clearwater Forest, its next-generation E-core Xeon processor, at Hot Chips 2025; ➁ The chip features up to 288 cores per socket and showcases Intel's advanced manufacturing and 3D packaging technologies; ➂ The processor is built on three different process nodes and utilizes new 'Darkmont' E-cores with significant architectural upgrades.
August 25
- Leak claims Forza Horizon 6 will be announced at the Tokyo Game Show➀ A leak suggests that the next Forza Horizon game is set in Japan; ➁ Microsoft plans to announce the new game at the Tokyo Game Show in September; ➂ Developers have been scanning Kei cars, a popular car in Japan.
- Blue Protocol: Star Resonance gets global launch in October➀ The highly anticipated anime MMO Blue Protocol: Star Resonance has confirmed its release date for October; ➁ A large-scale closed beta has been launched, with more codes to be released; ➂ The game features full cross-platform support, allowing for cross-play and cross-progression between PC and mobile players.
- Satisfactory officially comes to consoles this November➀ The popular resource management game Satisfactory is set to release on PlayStation and Xbox this November; ➁ The console version will include features parity with the PC version and support for the latest generation hardware; ➂ Cross-play support will be available between Xbox and PlayStation consoles.
- Sony’s PlayStation MENA Hero Project unveils 4 upcoming PS5 games➀ Sony's PlayStation MENA Hero Project reveals four upcoming PS5 games; ➁ Each game reflects the creativity and spirit of developers in the region; ➂ Titles include 'Red Bandits', 'Enci's Solution', 'The Perfect Run', and 'A Cat's Manor'.
- Hands-on with the ASUS ROG Matrix RTX 5090 30th Anniversary Edition➀ The ASUS ROG Matrix RTX 5090 30th Anniversary Edition is a massive graphics card with engineering samples currently available. It has a high power draw and advanced cooling system. ➁ The card is a limited edition with only 1,000 units planned worldwide. ➂ It is expected to be priced above £3,000. ➃ The card represents a significant evolution from the first ASUS graphics card released in 1996.
August 24
- Gamescom attendees report ‘poor performance’ for Elden Ring and Borderlands 4 on Switch 2➀ Elden Ring and Borderlands 4 struggle to maintain 30FPS on Switch 2; ➁ Early reports indicate poor performance at Gamescom; ➂ Developers are working under tight deadlines and may not be fully utilizing Switch 2's features like DLSS.
- Assassin’s Creed Mirage is getting free story DLC soon➀ Assassin's Creed Mirage is receiving a new free DLC later this year; ➁ The DLC will include a new story chapter and missions set in 9th century alUla, Saudi Arabia; ➂ Ubisoft has also teased various gameplay improvements for the base game.
- The Division 2: Survivors revealed➀ Ubisoft revealed a new project titled 'The Division 2: Survivors'; ➁ The project is described as an 'updated take on the survival extraction experience'; ➂ The project is still in early development stages with promised transparency.
- Razer partners with HoYoverse for Zenless Zone Zero peripheral collection➀ Razer and HoYoverse have announced a new partnership, launching the first official peripheral collection for the action RPG Zenless Zone Zero. The collection is themed around Miyabi, an in-game character. It includes a special edition gaming chair, keyboard, mouse, and mouse mat. Each purchase comes with a code for in-game rewards. The pricing for the products is also mentioned.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will showcase Zombies mode and multiplayer next month➀ Activision has been slow with the Call of Duty reveals this year; ➁ The event will take place on September 30th, revealing Black Ops 7 multiplayer and Zombies mode; ➂ Black Ops 7 is set to release on November 14th for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
August 23
- Intel is bundling free copies of Battlefield 6 with CPUs, GPUs, PCs and laptops➀ Intel is offering a free copy of Battlefield 6 with the purchase of selected CPUs, GPUs, PCs, and laptops; ➁ The promotion starts on August 25th and ends on September 14th; ➂ Customers can also get a Marvel Rivals skin and free access to software tools.
August 22
- NZXT launches new N7 B850 for AMD Ryzen 9000-powered builds➀ NZXT has launched the N7 B850 motherboard for AMD Ryzen 9000 series CPUs; ➁ The board features a minimalist aesthetic and full-coverage metal PCB cover; ➂ It supports DDR5 memory up to 8000+ MT/s and includes PCIe 5.0 slots and Wi-Fi 6E networking.
- Hollow Knight: Silksong release date confirmed➀ The release date for Team Cherry's Hollow Knight: Silksong has been confirmed; ➁ The game is set to launch on September 4th, 2025; ➂ The game features over 200 enemy types and more than 40 bosses.