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June 18
- ROG Xbox Ally’s leaked release date corroborated➀ The ROG Xbox Ally handhelds were officially unveiled at Microsoft's recent Xbox Games Showcase; ➁ The release date is tentatively set for late October, with the lower-powered version costing $499 and the premium version $799; ➂ The OS of the Xbox Ally is more open, allowing users to access multiple storefronts without subsidies.
June 17
- Borderlands 4 won’t be $80, pre-order pages confirm➀ Borderlands 4 will not cost $80; ➁ Pre-order pages confirm the standard version will be $69.99 on Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch 2; ➂ PC version is £59.99 via Steam in the UK; ➃ No release date for Switch 2 version yet.
- Prime Gaming is offering free Tomb Raider trilogy, Saints Row and more➀ Amazon Prime Gaming is offering free games including Tomb Raider trilogy, Saints Row, and more; ➁ The offer is available from June 17th for Amazon Prime subscribers; ➂ Games can be claimed as DRM-free GOG codes or accessed through the Amazon Games App.
- BattleBit Remastered teases first update in over a year with ‘Operation Overhaul’➀ BattleBit Remastered, which released in 2023, has not received updates for over a year, leading to concerns about its abandonment. The team has teased a major update called 'Operation Overhaul'. ➁ The game was initially successful, selling nearly two million copies in its first two weeks. ➂ The upcoming update is eagerly anticipated by fans, who hope it will breathe new life into the game.
- Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled surpasses 10 million copies sold➀ After a long hiatus, the Crash Bandicoot series returned with the PS4 remake of the original Crash Bandicoot trilogy, selling over 20 million copies. ➁ Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled, released in 2019, has reached a milestone of selling over 10 million copies. ➂ The game is a remake of the 1999 PSOne classic and has not been released on PC. ➃ Since the revival of the series in 2017, several games have been released, with Nitro-Fueled being the second best-selling title after the N.Sane Trilogy.
- Stellar Blade sells 1 million units in 3 days on PC, pushing total to 3 million➀ Stellar Blade sold 1 million units in 3 days on PC; ➁ The game has surpassed 3 million units sold across all platforms; ➂ 1/3 of the sales came from the PC platform in just 3 days.
- Ubisoft breaks silence on Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake➀ Ubisoft has confirmed the release of the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake is planned for FY2025; ➁ The game has faced multiple delays and a reboot, with the development team now working diligently on the project; ➂ Initial reactions to the 2020 trailer were critical, but the team is hopeful for a successful release.
June 16
- Final Fantasy 16 hits lows of 720p on Xbox Series X➀ Final Fantasy 16 has a surprise release on Xbox earlier this month; ➁ Digital Foundry's benchmarking shows the game runs at consistently lower resolutions than the PS5 version, reaching 720p in performance mode; ➂ While the Xbox version offers a more consistent 60FPS, the PS5 version boasts sharper graphics.
- Stellar Blade sets PlayStation record with highest single-player CCU on Steam➀ Stellar Blade, launched last year on PS5, has seen great success and high player counts on PC with nearly 200,000 concurrent players. ➁ The game set a new record for PlayStation published titles on PC with over 100,000 CCU, surpassing Ghost of Tsushima. ➂ Despite not being the highest CCU title from Sony, it is still a significant hit for the PlayStation brand.
- Red Dead Redemption 2 actor teases “exciting news” this week➀ Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the best-selling games of all time; ➁ Rumours suggest a current-gen patch is on its way; ➂ An actor from the game teased 'exciting news' to be announced this week.
- The Witcher 4 is being developed with a console-first mentality to hit 60fps➀ CD Projekt Red revealed their console-first approach for The Witcher 4 during the State of Unreal presentation; ➁ The game is being developed for consoles first and then scaled up for PCs; ➂ The team faces challenges in achieving 60fps on the Xbox Series S.
- Summer Game Fest viewership nearly doubles to 50 million livestreams➀ The Summer Game Fest 2025 has set a new record with nearly 50 million live streams; ➁ The event saw a peak concurrent audience of over 3 million, up 89% from last year; ➂ Despite the absence of E3, the Summer Game Fest is maintaining the spirit of the Electronic Entertainment Expo.
- Microsoft reportedly working on “next generation” Xbox cloud servers➀ Despite the heavy marketing of their xCloud game service, Microsoft's Xbox cloud streaming still lags behind its competitors in various categories; ➁ Reports suggest that Microsoft is developing the next generation of Xbox cloud servers, which are currently being tested at Redmond HQ; ➂ These servers are expected to offer lower lag, improved bitrates, and higher resolution options.
- PlayStation 5 monthly active users finally surpasses the PS4➀ The PlayStation 5 has finally surpassed the PS4 in monthly active users, marking a significant milestone for the console. ➁ Sony's latest business segment meeting revealed that around 2/3rds of the 124 million active PlayStation users are on PS5. ➃ Despite the majority of titles still supporting last-gen consoles, the PS5's user base continues to grow.
- RX 9060 XT Roundup: ASRock, PowerColor and Sapphire Tested!➀ This article reviews the ASRock Steel Legend, PowerColor Hellhound, and Sapphire Nitro+ RX 9060 XT graphics cards; ➁ Discusses the specifications and performance of the RX 9060 XT; ➂ Compares the features and pricing of the three custom cards.
June 15
- Intel has discontinued laptop and desktop versions of Arc A750➀ Intel has initiated the end-of-life process for its Arc A750 Limited Edition graphics card; ➁ The company is ceasing orders for the reference design from June 27th; ➂ Intel is withdrawing its 'Limited Edition' model from direct sales, but the GPU itself is not being discontinued.
- PlayStation+ and Game Pass set to get price increases➀ The threat of monthly price increases is a common concern with subscription services; ➁ Sony's PlayStation+ subscribers are expected to see a price increase as the company aims to maximize profitability; ➂ Microsoft's Game Pass may also increase in price, following a previous rise in July 2024.
- AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is the company’s latest AM4-based processor➀ AMD has launched the Zen3-based Ryzen 5 5500X3D, an AM4 processor with 64 MB of 3D V-Cache; ➁ It has a lower clock speed than the 5600X3D but maintains a 105W TDP; ➂ The processor is currently available exclusively in Latin America.
- Sony lifts PC sale restrictions on Helldivers 2, Spider-Man 2 and more➀ Sony has lifted sale restrictions on PC games including Helldivers 2, Spider-Man 2, and God of War Ragnarök; ➁ The reversal comes after backlash from users; ➂ Sony had previously enforced PSN account requirements for PC game sales.
- The ROG Xbox Ally tipped to launch in October starting at €599➀ The ROG Xbox Ally, a collaboration between Xbox and Asus, is set to launch in October with a starting price of €599. It features an updated 'gaming UI' for Windows 11, allowing easy app switching and quick access to Xbox app, Battle Net, Steam, and other launchers. ➁ There will be two versions of the system, one with the Ryzen Z2A APU and another with the Ryzen Z2 Extreme. ➂ Pre-orders are expected to begin in August, with availability in October.
- Devil May Cry 5 reaches 10 million copies sold➀ Capcom announced that Devil May Cry 5 has sold over 10 million units worldwide; ➁ The success of the recent Netflix animated series is credited as a contributing factor; ➂ The game's 2020 Special Edition added Vergil as a playable character, and it was well-received on the Xbox Series X.
June 13
- You can now filter the Steam Store by accessibility feature➀ Major publishers are pushing for more accessibility features in games; ➁ Valve is updating the Steam Store to allow users to filter games by accessibility features; ➂ Over 5000 games have been updated with accessibility feature tags.
- Bethesda shares updated player stats for Fallout 76 and The Elder Scrolls Online➀ Bethesda's MMO-like experiences, Fallout 76 and The Elder Scrolls Online, have both grown steadily over the years, with each title having around 25 million players. ➁ Jon Rush and Bill LaCoste from Bethesda Game Studios revealed that Fallout 76 has exceeded 23 million players since its launch in late 2018. ➂ The latest update trailer for The Elder Scrolls Online confirmed it has reached 26 million players, up from 25 million in October last year.
- Microsoft’s ‘sidelined’ Xbox handheld has reportedly been cancelled➀ Microsoft had been planning to release a dedicated handheld Xbox, but the project has been canceled; ➁ The focus has shifted to improving Windows for gaming; ➂ Microsoft is planning to further develop its partnership with hardware manufacturers.
June 12
- Konami and Blooper Team reveal Silent Hill remake➀ Konami and Blooper Team are working on a remake of the original Silent Hill game; ➁ The game is part of Konami's ongoing partnership with the horror game studio Blooper Team; ➂ The original Silent Hill was first released in 1999, and this is not the first time the game has been remade, with Silent Hill: Shattered Memories being the previous version.
- MindsEye devs promise optimisations and fixes amid refund requests➀ The MindsEye launch faced delays and issues, prompting Sony to offer refunds for the PS5 version. ➁ The developers, Build a Rocket Boy, have apologized and promised fixes and optimizations. ➂ The studio plans to improve performance, fix bugs, and address other issues like missing DLC.
- Nintendo, Ubisoft, Capcom and more confirmed for Gamescom 2025➀ Major publishers like Nintendo, Ubisoft, and Capcom have confirmed their participation in Gamescom 2025; ➁ Nintendo is expected to showcase the Switch 2; ➂ Capcom may present a demo of the next Resident Evil game.
- Two Point Hospital is this week’s free Epic Games Store offering➀ Two Point Hospital is this week's free Epic Games Store offering; ➁ The game is a Sims-like management-simulation game where you design hospitals, cure peculiar illnesses, and manage staff; ➂ Developed by Two Point Studios and published by SEGA, the game was inspired by the 1997 'Theme Hospital'.
- Intel Core Ultra 5 is Pointless – Here’s Why➀ The Intel Core Ultra 5 series is underperforming compared to its competitors; ➁ The price point is not competitive; ➂ The Core Ultra 7 265K offers better performance at the same price.
- Street Fighter 6 has sold over 5 million copies so far➀ Capcom's Street Fighter 6 has surpassed 5 million copies sold; ➁ The game achieved 1 million copies in its first 3 days and 2 million by the end of its first month; ➂ Street Fighter 6 is on track to potentially surpass its predecessor's 7.8 million copies sold.