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July 14
- Nintendo addresses Donkey Kong Bananza’s inconsistent frame rate➀ Nintendo has addressed the inconsistent frame rate of Donkey Kong Bananza; ➁ The game's director explains the use of effects and voxel technology; ➂ Early analysis suggests the frame rate drops occur during non-gameplay moments.
- FSP launches the U691 full tower with three-sided tempered glass window➀ FSP introduces the U691 full tower case with three-sided tempered glass window; ➁ The case is designed for showcasing components with ample cooling space; ➂ It supports large components and offers versatile cooling options.
July 13
- Silicon Motion’s new SM8466 PCIe 6.0 SSD controller to deliver speeds of up to 28GB/s➀ Silicon Motion's new SM8466 PCIe 6.0 SSD controller is set to deliver speeds of up to 28GB/s; ➁ The controller is designed to leverage the PCIe 6.0 x4 interface and support all upcoming forms of 3D NAND memory; ➂ The SM8466 is aimed at data center usage and is expected to be compliant with OCP NVMe SSD Spec 2.5 and NVMe 2.0+ specifications.
- AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE benchmarks show strong 1440p performance➀ The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE, a China-exclusive card, shows strong 1440p performance; ➁ Built on the same 4nm 'Navi 48' silicon as the RX 9070 series, but with reduced compute units and memory; ➂ Outperforms competitors like RX 9060 XT, RTX 5060 Ti, and even the last-gen RX 7800 XT and RTX 4070, but falls short of its more powerful siblings.
July 11
- Sea of Thieves to get custom and private servers➀ Rare is introducing custom server functionality to Sea of Thieves; ➁ Players will be able to host their own servers with custom settings; ➂ The feature aims to improve the game experience for solo players and groups.
- Ghost of Yotei State of Play reveals new mechanics, bigger open world➀ Sony's State of Play showcased Ghost of Yotei, a PS5 exclusive; ➁ The game features a new system for exploring the past of protagonist Atsu; ➂ Gameplay changes include new exploration mechanics and combat moves.
- Resident Evil Survival Unit gameplay showcased➀ Capcom showcased Resident Evil Survival Unit, a new strategy game with iconic characters; ➁ The game features iconic locations and a combat system akin to XCOM; ➂ It is a mobile game with microtransactions and compact maps.
- Nintendo Switch Game Voucher program is being discontinued➀ Nintendo has announced the discontinuation of its Game Voucher program; ➁ The program allowed purchasing two digital games at a reduced cost; ➂ The service will no longer be available after January 30, 2026.
- Hell is Us has gone Gold➀ The action-adventure game 'Hell is Us' has officially gone gold, marking the completion of the master disc submission to the publisher. ➁ The game was initially announced in 2022 with a release date set for 2023, but faced delays. ➂ The game is set to launch on September 4th, 2025.
- Need For Speed: Rivals online servers will shut down in October➀ The online servers for Need For Speed: Rivals will be retired on October 7, 2025; ➁ The game is still available for purchase but may be delisted soon; ➂ The offline mode of the game should remain functional after the servers shut down.
- Stardew Valley is now the highest rated game of all time on Steam➀ Stardew Valley, the 2016 farming sim, has become the highest-rated game on Steam, surpassing Portal 2's rating. ➁ With a score of 8.87, it has received regular updates over the years. ➂ Despite being almost a decade old, the game continues to be popular and well-supported by its community.
July 10
- PEAK and three brand-new games join GeForce Now this week➀ Over 20 games are joining GeForce Now in July, with the majority arriving later in the month; ➁ This week, four games are added, including three new releases and PEAK, a co-op climbing game; ➂ Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is also confirmed for GeForce Now support next week.
- Acer wins a whopping nine Red Dot design awards➀ Acer wins nine Red Dot Design Awards; ➁ Recognizes innovative consumer product design; ➂ Nine Acer products receive the prestigious award.
- Chieftec unveils the Vista ATX PC case➀ Chieftec introduces the Vista ATX PC case; ➁ The case features panoramic glass and an innovative airflow layout; ➂ It supports large GPUs and includes RGB lighting control.
- Twisted Metal Season 2 gets first official trailer ahead of July premiere➀ The second season of Peacock's Twisted Metal has been officially announced and is set to premiere on July 31st. The first official trailer has been released, giving a glimpse of what the new season has in store. The show, which was a surprise hit, is expected to continue its success with the new season. ➁ The trailer suggests a deeper dive into the game show/tournament concept of the franchise. ➂ Fans are eagerly waiting for the new season, with the first season being well-received.
- July’s PlayStation Plus Extra line-up revealed➀ Sony updates its PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium libraries with new titles for July; ➁ Highlights include Cyberpunk 2077 and Abiotic Factor; ➂ PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers also get PSOne classics Twisted Metal 3 and 4.
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is the 2nd best-selling game of 2025 so far➀ The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has become the second best-selling game of 2025 so far; ➁ It was released unexpectedly in late April and is currently the second highest-selling game in the US; ➂ The remaster achieved the third highest sales of the year just over a week after its launch.
- 4 of the 5 best-selling games in May were Microsoft-published➀ Microsoft has a significant presence in the video game industry with major acquisitions like Zenimax Media and Activision Blizzard; ➁ Four of the top five best-selling games in May 2025 in the US were published by Microsoft; ➂ The top-selling game was Elden Ring: Nightreign, followed by Doom: The Dark Ages, Forza Horizon 5, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6; ➃ The Oblivion Remaster and the recent release of Forza Horizon 5 on PlayStation 5 contributed to Microsoft's strong sales performance.
- Deepcool CPU Cooler Round-up: Three new AIOs and Two Air Coolers Tested➀ Deepcool has released several new CPU coolers, including the LP360, LQ360, and LE360 V2 AIOs, as well as the AK620 Digital Pro and Assassin IV VC Vision tower coolers. The review focuses on their performance on AMD Ryzen 9000 test systems. ➁ The LQ360 and LP360 feature high-performance water pumps and ARGB lighting. The LE360 V2 offers a minimalist design with a frosted pump head. The AK620 Digital Pro and Assassin IV VC Vision are tower coolers with vapor chambers. ➂ The article provides detailed specifications and test results for each cooler.
July 9
- There are ‘multiple’ Fallout projects in development, but not Fallout 5➀ Bethesda Game Studios is not expected to develop a new Fallout 5 until the 2030s; ➁ There are multiple Fallout projects in development, including a potential New Vegas game and a Fallout 3 remaster; ➂ The next mainline Fallout game will not be developed until after The Elder Scrolls 6 is released.
- Ubisoft preparing for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake announcement➀ The highly anticipated announcement of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Remake is approaching; ➁ Recent updates to the Black Flag Steam page suggest a major update is in the works, including features like mouse-only gameplay, adjustable difficulty, and manual save functionality; ➂ Speculation is that these features are being implemented in the remake, and the original game's Steam page is likely to be replaced once the remake is ready.
- Ghost of Yōtei State of Play to go live tomorrow➀ The highly anticipated Ghost of Yōtei State of Play is scheduled to go live tomorrow; ➁ Sucker Punch Productions announced the event on the PlayStation Blog, revealing a deep dive into the game; ➂ The presentation will feature nearly 20 minutes of gameplay and a look at new elements.
- Dead by Daylight x The Walking Dead officially announced➀ Dead by Daylight has announced a crossover with The Walking Dead; ➁ The crossover will feature characters Rick Grimes and Michonne; ➂ The crossover is set to release on July 29th.
- The Last of Us Part II update brings new ‘Chronological’ mode➀ Naughty Dog has introduced a new 'Chronological' mode for The Last of Us Part II, allowing players to experience the story in a linear fashion. ➁ The update includes a new skin for Joel and Tommy and trophies for completing a playthrough in chronological mode. ➂ The addition of the new mode aims to provide players with a deeper insight into the game's narrative.
July 8
- Corsair Frame 5000D Review (with $300 Elite Tray)➀ The Corsair Frame 5000D offers improved cooling support with a 420mm liquid cooler option and 12x 140mm fan capacity; ➁ It features a reverse connection motherboard support and versatile connectivity options; ➂ The case is designed for iCUELink integration with cable management and customization features.
- Acer slashes gaming laptop and monitor prices for Amazon Prime Week➀ Acer offers discounts on various gaming monitors, including ultra-wide displays and 4K options; ➁ Deals on Acer Nitro and Predator gaming laptops with RTX 40 and 50 series GPUs; ➂ Special offers on pre-built gaming desktops.
- Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 reviews reveal a solid remake➀ The highly anticipated follow-up to Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2, THPS 3+4, has received early reviews that suggest a solid remake with some caveats. ➁ Currently holding an 83 on Metacritic and an 85 on OpenCritic, it slightly lags behind its predecessor THPS 1+2. ➂ The game removed the campaign mode from THPS 4, replacing it with a challenge system similar to the first three games, which has been criticized as 'disappointing' by some reviewers.
- LC-Power unveils new DIGI and AERA CPU coolers➀ LC-Power introduces new DIGI and AERA CPU coolers with integrated displays and modern heat distribution methods; ➁ The DIGI LC-CC-120-DB6 is the most expensive model with six copper heat pipes and a digital display; ➂ The AERA LC-CC-120-B4 and LC-CC-120-W4 are black and white versions with four copper heat pipes and a 120mm fan.
- The Finals will continue to work on Steam Deck despite new anti-cheat➀ The Finals is committed to maintaining functionality on Steam Deck despite the addition of anti-cheat measures; ➁ Embark Studios is rolling out a new kernel-based anti-cheat solution; ➂ The team is working closely with CodeWeavers to ensure compatibility with SteamOS and Steam Deck.
- Game Pass isn’t as profitable as it’s claimed, according to insider➀ There has been much discussion about the viability of Xbox Game Pass; ➁ Microsoft has claimed it to be profitable, but an insider suggests it might not be; ➂ The insider points out the costs not accounted for, such as lost revenue from first-party studios.