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July 18
- Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate player count lower than Beyond Light launch➀ Since the release of The Final Shape last year, Destiny 2 has been struggling; ➁ The Edge of Fate, the first expansion in a year, has seen a significantly lower player count compared to The Final Shape; ➂ The peak concurrent player count for The Edge of Fate on Steam was 99,193, the lowest since its launch over five years ago.
- Mortal Kombat II film gets first official trailer ahead of October release➀ The Mortal Kombat series has a history of film adaptations, with two live-action releases in the 90s and a reboot in 2021. Despite mixed reviews for the recent film, Warner Bros. is committed to the franchise. The first official trailer for Mortal Kombat II has been released, highlighting the addition of Karl Urban as Johnny Cage. The film follows the fan-favorite champions in a battle against Shao Kahn's dark rule. ➁ The 2021 film received a 55% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and made $84 million, but also became HBO Max's most successful film launch. ➂ The sequel is set to release on October 24, 2025.
- The Witcher 3, Jedi: Survivor and more leaving PlayStation Plus next month➀ Sony has announced that a dozen games will be removed from PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium in August; ➁ The list includes major titles like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and Bugsnax; ➂ The removal of The Witcher 3 is somewhat disappointing but not surprising given the recent addition of Cyberpunk 2077 to the service.
- Netflix’s Assassin’s Creed gets first development update in years➀ Netflix has confirmed the development of a live-action Assassin's Creed series; ➁ The series has been in development for five years; ➂ Roberto Patino and David Wiener are the creators and showrunners; ➃ The series focuses on human connection and the loss of such connections across cultures and time.
- AMD reveals Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000WX specs and pricing➀ AMD reveals Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000WX specs and pricing; ➁ The new generation of Threadripper Pro offers up to 96 Zen 5 CPU cores, improved AVX-512 support, and PCIe 5.0 connectivity; ➃ The flagship 96-core model is priced at $11,699.
July 17
- Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity revealed➀ The next major expansion for Guild Wars 2, 'Visions of Eternity', is set to launch on October 28th; ➁ A new Elite Specialization for every profession is introduced, with a beta event scheduled from August 20th to the 27th; ➂ The expansion adds new maps, mastery lines, and a Homestead Layout feature.
- EA FC 26 release date and PC system requirements announced➀ EA has announced the release date of EA FC 26 for PC; ➁ The game will feature two modes: Authentic Mode and Competitive Mode; ➂ Career mode introduces Manager Live Challenges with real-world football scenarios.
- NVIDIA RTX Features Explained – DLSS, Frame Gen, Reflex & More➀ This article discusses the evolution of PC gaming and NVIDIA's role in it since the launch of RTX GPUs in 2018. It focuses on NVIDIA's gaming features like Super Resolution, Frame Generation, and Reflex, explaining their impact on latency, frame rate, and image quality. ➁ The author emphasizes the importance of these features in enhancing the gaming experience beyond just raw FPS. ➂ The article concludes by highlighting the individual choice in enabling specific features and the unique aspects of PC gaming.
- Humble announces Devil May Cry franchise bundle➀ Humble is offering the Devil May Cry series for a heavily discounted price; ➁ The bundle includes the original trilogy and DMC: Devil May Cry; ➂ The full collection can be purchased for £14.81.
- Sonic Racing: Crossworlds comes to Switch 2 months after everywhere else➀ Sonic Racing: Crossworlds, the latest entry in SEGA's Kart Racing genre, is set to arrive on the 25th of September across all systems, with Switch 2 owners having to wait a few extra months. ➁ The game was announced during the Game Awards last year and confirmed for Switch 2 after its unveiling. ➂ SEGA revealed a staggered launch strategy for the Switch 2 version, with a digital release in Holiday 2025 and a physical release in Early 2026.
- Civilization VI is free on the Epic Games Store➀ The Epic Games Store is offering Civilization VI for free as part of its weekly free game program; ➁ The game is available for the next 7 days and includes the base game, 6 DLC packs, and 2 expansions; ➂ The Platinum Edition of the game is a great option for those looking to get into the Civilization series.
- HBO talks The Last of Us Season 3, release year and more➀ HBO's The Last of Us Season 2 has received mixed reviews; ➁ HBO and Max content CEO Casey Bloys discusses the future of Season 3; ➂ Neil Druckmann is stepping away after Season 2, with Craig Mazin taking over; ➃ The adaptation of TLOU Part II is planned for 2027, possibly in two or one season.
July 16
- Nintendo reveals Link and Zelda casting for live-action Legend of Zelda movie➀ Nintendo has announced the cast for its live-action Legend of Zelda movie, set for release in 2027. The film will feature Bo Bragason as Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link. ➁ Shigeru Miyamoto, co-creator of Zelda, is involved in the film and has confirmed the casting. ➂ The movie is expected to be a standalone film, not part of a trilogy, and is targeting a May 7th, 2027 release date.
- Acclaimed Atlus RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio surpasses 2 million copies sold➀ Atlus' new IP Metaphor: ReFantazio has sold 2 million copies worldwide; ➁ The game, which draws elements from Persona and Shin Megami Tensei, has been praised for its fantasy setting and characters; ➂ Metaphor: ReFantazio has become one of the highest-rated releases of 2024 and is a strong contender for Atlus's third pillar franchise.
- Concept art for Deviation Games’ cancelled project has been revealed➀ Deviation Games, founded by PlayStation and led by COD Zombies alum Jason Blundell, was working on a new IP, likely a first-person shooter, before it closed down in 2024. ➁ Concept art from the game, created in 2020, suggests a sci-fi theme. ➂ Jason Blundell has since formed a new studio, Dark Outlaw Games, with PlayStation.
- Square Enix announces Life is Strange Collection for PS5➀ Square Enix has announced the Life is Strange Collection, featuring all 5 games in the franchise for PS5; ➁ The collection includes remastered versions of the original games and the prequel, as well as sequels and spin-offs; ➂ The collection will be released on October 2nd and costs $59.99.
- Nintendo survey asks fans for thoughts on their controversial Game-Key Card system➀ Nintendo has sent out a customer survey in Japan asking fans for their opinions on the Game-Key Card system; ➁ The survey includes questions about the Game Key Cards and the preference between physical and digital versions; ➂ The response options do not allow expressing a preference for physical game cards, indicating Nintendo's apparent shift towards digital distribution.
- Leakers claim Arc System Works have cancelled a new Guilty Gear game➀ Arc System Works, known for creating the popular Dragon Ball FighterZ, was reportedly working on a new Guilty Gear game. ➁ The development of this new game has been canceled, with no official reasons provided. ➂ Despite the cancellation, the Guilty Gear series is not considered dead, as the studio is currently working on Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls.
July 15
- G.Skill memory sets new world record for DDR5 memory speed➀ G.Skill memory sets a new world record for DDR5 memory speed; ➁ The record was achieved by bl4ckdot using a 24GB Trident Z5 memory module at 12872MT/s; ➂ The setup included an ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Apex motherboard and an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor.
- Bungie wants to make a “more curated experience” for new Destiny 2 players➀ Bungie is working on a 'more curated experience' for new Destiny 2 players; ➁ The company aims to improve the new-player experience by focusing on a more curated experience that helps players understand the game's systems; ➂ Destiny 2 has seen significant changes over the years, making it challenging for new players to get started.
- Leaker claims Switch 2 Direct happening at the end of the month➀ Leaker claims a Nintendo Switch 2 Direct is happening at the end of the month; ➁ Echoing reports, insiders suggest a Direct is set for the final days of July; ➂ Industry insider NateTheHate narrows down the window for the event.
- Sony is restocking its 30th anniversary PS5 consoles “in highly limited quantities”➀ Sony is restocking its 30th anniversary PS5 consoles in highly limited quantities; ➁ The limited edition items include the PS5 Digital Edition Console Bundle, DualSense Wireless Controller, and PlayStation Portal; ➂ PlayStation Plus subscribers will have early access to pre-orders.
- HITMAN: World of Assassination will soon be playable on iPhone➀ HITMAN: World of Assassination is coming to iOS; ➁ IO Interactive is working on the port; ➂ The game is expected to release in Summer 2025.
- Boulies OP300 Office Chair Review – best for lower back?➀ The Boulies OP300 is a budget-friendly office chair designed for great ergonomics and stylish design; ➁ It offers comfort and adjustability at a lower price point than many ergonomic chairs; ➂ However, it has some compromises in build quality and lacks adjustable lumbar support.
July 14
- Forza Horizon 5 eclipsed Forza Motorsport sales➀ Microsoft has cancelled Forza Motorsport in favor of Forza Horizon due to better sales performance; ➁ Forza Horizon 5 sold two million copies in one month; ➂ Forza Horizon series has a larger player base than Forza Motorsport.
- ROG Xbox Ally pricing confirmed in new leak➀ The ROG Xbox Ally handheld, a collaboration between Xbox and Asus, is set to launch with two versions: one with a Ryzen Z2A APU and another with a Ryzen Z2 Extreme. The Ryzen Z2 Extreme version is more powerful with eight Zen 5 CPU cores and a larger RDNA 3.5 iGPU. ➁ The base version is priced at €599, while the Ryzen Z2 Extreme version costs €899. ➂ Pre-orders are expected to start in August, with the first units shipping in October.
- Indie classics LIMBO and INSIDE are being removed from GOG➀ Playdead's indie classics LIMBO and INSIDE are set to be delisted from GOG; ➁ The GOG team announced the delisting on their forums; ➂ The removal is scheduled for July 17th, 2025, with no specific reason given; ➃ Fans speculate it may be related to a lawsuit between Playdead co-founders.
- Rockstar accidentally leaks Grand Theft Auto IV Remastered for modern systems➀ A rumour suggests that Rockstar Games is preparing to release a remaster of the 2008 classic Grand Theft Auto IV; ➁ Rockstar's support page update lists PlayStation 4 as one of the platforms; ➂ GTA IV remains one of the most requested Rockstar games to be ported to current-gen platforms.
- EA Sports FC 25 has sold almost 20 million copies on PlayStation alone➀ EA Sports FC 25 has sold nearly 20 million copies on PlayStation alone; ➁ EA announced the change from FIFA to EA Sports FC in 2022; ➂ EA Sports FC 25 sold 905,000 copies on PlayStation in June 2024.
- Capcom has removed Denuvo DRM from Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess➀ Capcom has removed Denuvo DRM from Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess; ➁ The removal of Denuvo is celebrated as it is less impactful than the previous DRM; ➂ The move comes almost a year after the game's release and raises questions about the effectiveness of Denuvo.