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August 6
- Phison partners with Supermicro for Petascale Storage➀ Phison partners with Supermicro to address the increasing storage demands of AI and high-performance computing; ➁ Phison's Pascari D205V SSDs with 122.88 TB capacity are integrated into Supermicro's Petascale Storage servers; ➂ The collaboration aims to simplify data center infrastructure and replace traditional hard drives with faster solid-state storage.
- LC-Power LC1000P2 V3.1 PSU Review➀ LC-Power, a part of Silent Part Electronics GmbH, is reviewed; ➁ The LC1000P2 is a platinum-rated, fully modular power supply with Japanese capacitors; ➂ Features include 80+ Platinum certification, ATX 3.1 & PCIe 5.1 compatibility, and a silent 135mm FDB fan.
- August’s Humble Choice line-up includes Persona 5 Royal and much more➀ The August Humble Choice lineup includes Persona 5 Royal, Banishers: Ghost of New Eden, and more; ➁ Persona 5 Royal offers over 100 hours of entertainment with a compelling story and impressive visuals; ➂ Banishers: Ghost of New Eden is a choice-based action-RPG from the creators of Life is Strange; ➃ My Time at Sandrock is a farming simulation sequel to My Time at Portia with consistent updates.
August 5
- Netgear Nighthawk M7 Pro delivers WiFi 7 on the go➀ Netgear has launched the Nighthawk M7 Pro, a mobile router that supports WiFi 7 and 5G, offering high-speed internet connectivity on the go; ➁ The router boasts speeds of up to 5.8 Gbps over WiFi 7 and 6 Gbps over 5G, with a compact design and support for up to 64 devices; ➂ The M7 Pro is priced at £899.99 and is unlocked for use with any SIM card, supporting 5G roaming in over 125 countries.
- Marvel Tōkon announces closed beta for September➀ Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls announced a closed beta in September; ➁ PlayStation partners with Marvel and Arc System Works for development; ➂ The beta will feature six playable characters and one stage.
- Battlefield 6 on Steam will not require EA’s launcher➀ EA has confirmed that Battlefield 6 on Steam will not require the use of the EA app; ➁ The game will offer native Steam support, allowing users to launch the game without the need for EA's 3rd-party launcher; ➂ This could lead to improved compatibility and accessibility options for the game.
August 4
- Cooler Master’s MasterFrame 500 Mesh comes to Europe in September➀ Cooler Master introduces the MasterFrame 500 Mesh; ➁ The case features improved airflow with more mesh perforations; ➂ It supports dual 200mm front fans and can accommodate two 360mm liquid cooling radiators.
- Thermal Grizzly debuts new DeltaMate liquid cooling accessories➀ Thermal Grizzly announced new DeltaMate liquid cooling accessories at Computex; ➁ The fittings are made of brass for durability and corrosion resistance; ➂ Nine types of fittings are available for custom loops, supporting both hard and soft tubing up to 16mm diameter.
- SK Hynix surpasses Samsung to become the world’s top-selling memory maker➀ SK Hynix has overtaken Samsung Electronics to become the world's top-selling memory maker; ➁ This is the first time in the company's history over four decades; ➂ SK Hynix's aggressive push into HBM3 and HBM3E has made it the primary supplier for Nvidia's AI accelerators.
- AOC launches 4th Gen QD-OLED Agon Pro AG326UZD gaming monitor➀ AOC has launched the Agon Pro AG326UZD, a new 31.5-inch display featuring a Samsung QD-OLED panel with 4K resolution and 240Hz refresh rate; ➁ The panel offers a 1.5 million:1 contrast ratio, 450 nits brightness, and VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black certification; ➂ The monitor is equipped with DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.1, and USB-C connectivity, along with an ergonomic stand and gaming features.
August 3
- ASRock PG27FFX2A Review (1080p/520Hz IPS)➀ ASRock's PG27FFX2A is reviewed, highlighting its 520Hz 1080p IPS panel; ➁ The monitor is targeted at competitive gamers with features like adaptive sync, high brightness, and 1ms response time; ➂ The review discusses the screen size, resolution, and the benefits of 520Hz refresh rate over cheaper alternatives.
- Ubisoft reportedly threatened to sue voice actor over Black Flag Remake comments➀ Ubisoft has reportedly threatened to sue a voice actor over comments about the rumored Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag remake; ➁ The voice actor, Matt Ryan, who voiced Edward Kenway, mentioned the possible remake to fans but was then threatened with legal action; ➂ The game is believed to be in development at Ubisoft Singapore, but there is no release date yet.
- Titan Quest 2 gets surprise early access release➀ Titan Quest 2 has been released in early access on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S; ➁ The game features a combat system overhaul, new factions, and graphical upgrades; ➂ The game's completion time varies based on player goals, with some claiming to finish it in just six hours.
- Turtle Beach takes on SCUF with new Victrix Pro modular controller➀ Turtle Beach's esports brand, Victrix, has unveiled the Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded, a successor to the Victrix Pro BFG modular controller. It features Hall Effect thumbsticks and triggers. ➁ The controller offers modularity, allowing gamers to swap modules for customization. ➂ It includes a redesigned Fightpad module and various swappable parts for deep personalization.
- Pulsar GG partners with JessieVash for Pulsar Pro JV-X mouse➀ Pulsar Gaming Gears has launched the Pulsar Pro Series JV-X, a new esports mouse developed with Jessie 'JessieVash' Cuyco; ➁ The JV-X is compact, lightweight, and features the XS-1 sensor and 32-bit ARM processor; ➂ The mouse is designed for palm or relaxed claw grip and offers customizable keys and macros.
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 30
- KLEVV unveils new CRAS NVMe SSDs and an upgraded SATA SSD➀ KLEVV has introduced new and improved SSD models, including the CRAS C925G and CRAS C910G NVMe Gen4 M.2 SSDs and the NEO N410+ SATA SSD. ➁ The CRAS C925G and C910G offer high-speed performance for PCIe 4.0, with the C925G reaching up to 7,400MB/s read and 6,500MB/s write. ➂ The NEO N410+ provides up to 540MB/s read and 500MB/s write speeds over SATA 6GB/s.
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and 9970X Review➀ Introduction to AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and 9970X; ➁ Overview of the test systems; ➂ Performance testing and results; ➃ Closing thoughts on the new Threadripper models
- Lies of P headlines August’s PlayStation Plus Essential line-up➀ Sony offers three games for 'free' to PlayStation Plus subscribers in August; ➁ Highlights include the praised souls-like game Lies of P; ➂ New PlayStation avatars released for the 15th anniversary celebrations.
- The Final Fantasy franchise has officially sold over 200 million units➀ The Final Fantasy franchise has officially sold over 200 million units; ➁ Square Enix revealed this milestone at the end of their latest press release; ➂ The series is on track to sell an average of 10 million units per year.