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June 23
- Disco Elysium comes to Android this August➀ Disco Elysium, the beloved choice-based RPG, is set to arrive on Android devices on August 5th; ➁ The Android version features new art, 360-degree scenes, vertical orientation, new audio, and overhauled investigation mechanics; ➂ The game will be available for free with the first two chapters, and a single fee to unlock the rest.
- Unreal Engine 5.6 can improve performance by up to 35%➀ Epic Games has released Unreal Engine 5.6 with a significant performance boost; ➁ Framerate improvements of up to 35% in some scenes with Hardware Lumen enabled; ➂ Visual refinements to Lumen with more accurate lighting and sharper reflections.
- FBC: Firebreak fails to exceed 2,000 concurrent players on Steam➀ FBC: Firebreak, the latest project from Remedy Entertainment, has failed to attract a significant audience on Steam, peaking at just 1,992 concurrent players. ➁ The game launched on PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass, suggesting that most players are from these platforms. ➂ Remedy Entertainment has promised to improve the game with additional content and updates.
June 22
- Persona 4 Revival isn’t coming out anytime soon➀ Persona 4 Revival was officially announced during the Xbox Games Showcase but lacks a release date; ➁ Recent documents suggest a release between April 1st 2026 and March 31st 2027; ➂ The delay raises questions about the rumored 2026 release of Persona 6.
- Castlevania and DMC producer is working on a Duke Nukem show➀ Adi Shankar, known for his successful animated adaptations of Castlevania and Devil May Cry, is now working on a Duke Nukem series. He has acquired the rights from Gearbox and expressed his commitment to staying true to the IP. ➁ The series is still in early development with no release date yet, and it may take a couple of years before the first episodes are available. ➂ Shankar's previous work with the Castlevania and Devil May Cry adaptations suggests he might be the right person for the job.
- Logitech MX Master 4 leaks➀ The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has leaked high-resolution images of the upcoming Logitech MX Master 4 mouse; ➁ Notable changes include a wider, cleaner aesthetic for the primary click buttons and a redesigned thumb rest area; ➂ The mouse also features a third thumb button, a new scroll wheel design, and an LED indicator.
- Persona 5 Royal is Sega’s highest-selling game since 2020➀ Sega's annual management meeting revealed lifetime sales data for key games; ➁ Persona 5 Royal has sold 7.25 million copies since 2020; ➂ Sonic Frontiers and Yakuza: Like a Dragon also performed well.
- Asus upgrades the ROG NUC mini PC for 2025➀ Asus has unveiled the ROG NUC (2025), the world's first sub-three-liter gaming PC; ➁ Powered by Intel's Core Ultra 9 (Series 2) CPUs and Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU; ➂ Offers up to 96GB of memory and promises up to four times faster rendering performance.
- An ‘Xbox Edition’ Meta Quest 3S VR headset is on the way➀ Microsoft is preparing an Xbox-branded version of the Meta Quest 3S VR headset; ➁ The headset has a black design with the Xbox logo prominently displayed; ➂ Microsoft has a history of supporting VR headsets and may include a few months of Game Pass with the bundle.
- AMD might have confirmed plans for Ryzen 5 9600X3D➀ AMD is reportedly finalizing plans for the Ryzen 5 9600X3D, a new mid-range CPU; ➁ The CPU is expected to be a 6-core, 12-thread processor with the latest Zen 5 microarchitecture and Granite Ridge silicon; ➂ The key feature is AMD's 3D V-Cache technology, which adds 64MB of stacked cache on top of the existing 32MB of on-die L3 cache, totaling 96MB of L3 cache.
June 20
- Xenia developer shoots down official Xbox emulator rumour➀ A reliable source claimed Microsoft hired the developers behind Xenia emulator for an official Xbox emulator; ➁ Xenia developer ZoloKluk denied the claim, stating Microsoft already has their own emulator; ➂ Jez Corden of Windows Central also stated that Microsoft is looking at ways to bring more Xbox games to more devices, but not through emulation.
- Battlefield 6 has reportedly hit a new milestone➀ EA has been actively testing Battlefield 6 with pre-alpha gameplay sessions; ➁ The game has recently transitioned from pre-alpha to alpha, marking a significant development milestone; ➂ New content for the single-player campaign and Battle Royale mode has been revealed through Battlefield Labs; ➃ EA expects the game to launch in the current fiscal year, ending in March 2026.
- PowerWash Simulator 2 gameplay enhancements detailed➀ FuturLab has announced the sequel to PowerWash Simulator, with many new gameplay additions and improvements; ➁ The new trailer details multistage levels, new tools, and features like petting cats; ➂ The game is expected to be even more satisfying and zen than the first.
- Leaker claims a current-gen and PC remaster of Crash Team Racing is on its way➀ A leaker claims an enhanced port of 'Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled' called 'Grand Prix Edition' is coming to current-gen consoles and PC in 2026; ➁ The game is said to include new characters, a new track, and the Grand Prix; ➂ The title will reportedly feature cross-play support for all current-gen platforms.
- 5 years after its announcement, Ryan Reynolds’ Dragon’s Lair film has found its Director➀ The live-action Netflix film adaptation of the classic arcade game Dragon's Lair has found its director, James Bobin; ➁ Ryan Reynolds is set to star in the film and also serve as a producer; ➂ The film was announced in 2020 and revolves around Reynolds' character, Dirk the Daring, on a quest to rescue Princess Daphne.
- Reports claim SHIFTUP is bringing Stellar Blade to more platforms➀ After a year of PlayStation 5 exclusivity, Stellar Blade from studio SHIFTUP launched on PC last week, selling over 1 million copies almost immediately and breaking records for Sony on Steam. ➁ According to new reports, a Switch 2 version of Stellar Blade is on its way. ➂ The studio SHIFTUP has secured an official developer kit for Switch 2 and has begun initial work, which is closely linked to their IP expansion strategy.
June 19
- Gears of War Reloaded gets a second multiplayer playtest this weekend➀ Gears of War: Reloaded is launching soon; ➁ A second playtest weekend is scheduled for June 20-23; ➂ Issues from the first playtest led to this additional testing.
- EA’s Skate is just a few months away from release➀ EA's Skate game is set to release in a few months; ➁ The game has been in open development with frequent playtests; ➂ The final playtest is scheduled for July and is open to anyone who registers; ➃ The game is an open world multiplayer skating simulator with customization options.
- Beat Saber announces surprise end of support for PSVR/2➀ Beat Saber, the VR game that took the VR world by storm in 2019, is being discontinued on PlayStation VR/PSVR2; ➁ The game will no longer receive updates starting June 2025; ➂ Multiplayer functionality will be removed on January 21, 2026.
- SEGA makes its ‘classics’ on mobile free ahead of delisting➀ SEGA announced the delisting of most of its mobile ports of classic games last month; ➁ As a result, the games are now free to download; ➂ The titles are set to be removed from storefronts, and may no longer work on updated devices.
- Return to Silent Hill film gets January 2026 premiere date➀ Konami announced multiple Silent Hill projects in late 2022, including the Return to Silent Hill film; ➁ The film is an adaptation of Silent Hill 2 and is directed by Christophe Gans; ➂ The movie is set to release on January 23, 2026, marking the first major update since early 2023.
- CPS PCCooler DT360 ARGB Display AIO CPU Cooler Review➀ The CPS PCCooler DT360 ARGB Display features a detachable magnetic 3.4-inch IPS LCD screen, high-pressure 120mm ARGB fans, and an all-aluminium radiator. It is compatible with both AMD and Intel desktop CPUs. The cooler includes F7 X120 fans with wireless modular connections and a 27mm thick radiator with fourteen water channels and a high-density fin array. The pump is a copper micro-skived cold plate with an all-ceramic bearing solution. The LCD screen can display customisable themes and real-time system information. ➁ The specifications include CPU socket compatibility, radiator material and dimensions, pump speed, cold plate material, and fan details such as dimensions, speed, airflow, pressure, noise, and bearing type. ➂ The review discusses the installation process, software, noise, and cooling performance of the cooler.
- Devil May Cry 1-4 and a dozen more join GOG’s Game Preservation Program➀ GOG has announced the addition of over a dozen games to its preservation program, including Devil May Cry 1-4 and more. The program aims to preserve classic games for future generations. ➁ The latest additions include titles like Leisure Suit Larry: Reloaded, Star Wars Rebellion, and Populous. ➂ GOG has ensured compatibility with Windows 10 and 11 for some games, and all are DRM-free.
- Rumoured God of War spin-off reportedly pushed to 2026➀ A rumour suggests that the God of War spin-off, originally planned for 2025, has been delayed to 2026; ➁ The game is rumored to be a 2.5D metroidvania-style experience set in Greece; ➂ The spin-off is expected to offer a new gameplay concept for the series.
- PS5 has made more profit than all previous console generations combined➀ The PS5 has generated over $13 billion in profits; ➁ This figure exceeds the combined profits of all previous PlayStation console generations; ➂ The rise of multiplayer live service games and microtransactions has contributed significantly to PlayStation's profits.
June 18
- Fractal Design Scape Headset Review➀ Fractal Design introduces the Scape headset, a sleek, wireless gaming headset with a minimalist design philosophy; ➁ The review covers comfort, sound quality, battery life, and the included magnetic charging stand; ➂ The headset is praised for its clean design, convenient charging, and good audio performance, but has some volume limitations and RGB lighting may not appeal to all.
- The original 1997 Final Fantasy VII has officially sold over 15 million copies➀ The original Final Fantasy VII has officially sold over 15 million copies; ➁ Despite its iconic status, it has been surpassed by many indie titles in recent months; ➂ The FFVII Remake's potential to reach 15 million copies is of interest.
- Gex Trilogy to offer both PAL and NTSC voice lines in upcoming update➀ The Gex Trilogy, a classic PlayStation One platformer, will receive an update adding both PAL and NTSC voice lines. ➁ The update is part of the recent re-release by LimitedRunGames. ➂ The NTSC and PAL versions of Gex had different voice actors and dialogue, making the new update a welcome addition to the trilogy.
- Dying Light 2, FFVII Reunion and more leaving PlayStation Plus➀ Sony updates its PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium libraries monthly, adding new titles while removing others; ➁ June's titles are now available, and several games are set to leave PS Plus Extra / Premium in July; ➂ The list includes Dying Light 2, Remnant 2, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion, and more.
- Bungie delays Marathon indefinitely➀ Bungie宣布《马拉松》游戏无限期推迟；➁ 原定于9月发布的游戏目前没有新的发布日期；➂ Bungie将利用额外的时间来增强视觉效果、挑战性AI遭遇、动态事件、近距离聊天和实际故事内容。