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June 12
- FBC: Firebreak, BF2042 and much more join PlayStation Plus this month➀ Sony has announced the June lineup for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium; ➁ PS Plus Extra subscribers will receive games like FBC: Firebreak, Battlefield 2042, and Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2; ➂ PS Plus Premium will get one additional classic, Deus Ex: The Conspiracy.
- Resident Evil Requiem will offer both 1st and 3rd person modes➀ Capcom has announced Resident Evil 9: Requiem with both first and third person modes; ➁ The series has experimented with camera perspectives over the years; ➂ The new game allows for switching between perspectives during gameplay.
June 11
- Days Gone developer Bend Studio hit with layoffs after live-service game cancelled➀ Bend Studio, the developer of Days Gone, has been hit with layoffs after its next live-service game was cancelled. ➁ Approximately 30% of the studio's workforce is being let go. ➃ Sony has confirmed the layoffs but did not comment on the game cancellation.
- Frontier shares PC system requirements for Jurassic World Evolution 3➀ Frontier has released the PC system requirements for Jurassic World Evolution 3; ➁ The game features over 80 ancient species, with 75 fully breedable; ➂ Players will manage prehistoric theme parks with unique challenges.
- Nintendo reveals Splatoon Raiders for the Switch 2➀ Nintendo has officially unveiled Splatoon Raiders, a new spin-off title in the popular Splatoon series, confirmed as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive. ➁ Players will take on the role of a mechanic in the mysterious 'Spirhalite Islands'. ➂ The game's release date has not been announced yet, but more details are promised in the future.
- Future DualSense update to allow for pairing with multiple devices➀ The DualSense controller of the PlayStation 5 can receive updates to improve connection stability and haptic accuracy. ➁ An upcoming update will allow it to pair with multiple devices simultaneously. ➂ This feature is particularly useful for users who frequently switch between PS5, PC, and smartphones.
- uwgamespecialist.nl is STILL scamming customers➀ Dutch e-tailer uwgamespecialist.nl continues to scam customers by not delivering the RTX 5090 cards they sold; ➁ Customers were misled about 'fire hazard recall' of the cards; ➂ The company's Trustpilot reviews are suspiciously positive, raising concerns about their business practices.
- Hitman: World of Assassination to receive co-op in a future update➀ IO Interactive has announced a new co-op mode for Hitman: World of Assassination; ➁ The mode will feature two new playable characters, Stone and Knight; ➂ Details about the release date are not yet available.
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 patch brings difficulty adjustments and more➀ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has received its most significant patch yet, addressing community feedback and balancing the game. ➁ The patch includes new items for Steam points shop, improved cutscenes, and performance fixes. ➃ Notable changes include increased dodge windows, damage reduction, and difficulty adjustments for the story mode. ➄ The team has shown willingness to listen to the community and make adjustments for increased accessibility.
- Halo coming “very soon” to PlayStation, according to dataminer➀ It appears that Halo is set to come to PlayStation 'very soon'; ➁ The game is not Halo The Master Chief Collection nor Halo Infinite; ➂ The game will offer crossplay with Xbox and PC.
June 10
- The first 720Hz OLED monitors are on the way➀ SDC推出名为“Flash 540-Meta”的OLED游戏面板，刷新率可达720Hz；➁ 使用第四代LG OLED面板，标准刷新率为540Hz，通过OC模式可提升至720Hz；➂ 面板具有2560×1440分辨率、0.03ms响应时间和1500尼特峰值亮度。
- Nvidia reveals eight more titles getting DLSS➀ Nvidia announced eight new games with DLSS support this week, including Dune Awakening and Marvel's Spider-Man 2; ➁ Dune Awakening utilizes the latest DLSS 4 technology, while Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is being upgraded to DLSS 4; ➂ Other games like Stellar Blade and MindsEye also support DLSS 4, offering improved visuals and performance.
- MindsEye launch gets complicated➀ MindsEye, a new game by former Rockstar producer Leslie Benzies, is set for a complex launch; ➁ The game requires a day-one patch for full functionality, but Xbox users will not receive it due to certification policies; ➂ The patch is crucial for the game's intended experience, and PC and PlayStation players will get it soon, while Xbox users may have to wait a week.
- be quiet! updates line-up with new Pure Power 13 M PSUs➀ be quiet! has launched the new Pure Power 13 M series of power supplies; ➁ The series includes five models with wattages from 550W to 1000W; ➂ Each model features a single 12V rail for consistent power delivery and fully modular cables; ➃ The PSUs support native 12V-2×6 for high-end graphics cards.
- Xbox ‘still committed’ to bringing Call of Duty to Switch 2➀ Microsoft has a legal agreement with Nintendo to release COD titles on Nintendo consoles for the next decade; ➁ Black Ops 7 has been announced for multiple platforms but not for Nintendo; ➂ Microsoft and Nintendo are still committed to bringing Call of Duty back to Nintendo platforms.
- Miyamoto shares update on Legend of Zelda movie release date➀ Miyamoto shares an update on the Legend of Zelda movie release date; ➁ The film's release date is pushed back to May 7, 2027, due to production reasons; ➂ There is no official confirmation on the possibility of a trilogy.
- The Outer Worlds 2 is part of Xbox’s push for $80 games➀ Microsoft confirmed The Outer Worlds 2 will be the first $80 Xbox game; ➁ The game showcases new weapons and abilities, and improved worldbuilding; ➂ The Outer Worlds 2 is positioned as a smaller, focused RPG with a shorter development cycle; ➃ Game Pass may help make these more expensive games accessible to more players.
- Switch 2 claimed to have a record breaking launch➀ The Nintendo Switch 2 sold out in most places within the first 24 hours of its launch; ➁ Analysts claim it has sold 3 million units worldwide since June 5th; ➂ Nintendo forecasts over 15 million sales during the current fiscal year.
June 9
- MUDANG: Two Hearts is Splinter Cell meets F.E.A.R.➀ MUDANG: Two Hearts is a new game from South Korean developer EVR Studios, blending elements of Splinter Cell and F.E.A.R. with high-octane stealth action and supernatural thriller elements. ➁ The game is set in a near-future South Korea on the day of a historic reunification, where a terrorist attack sends the nation into chaos. ➂ The gameplay showcases clear inspiration from classic stealth games, with a character resembling South Korean Sam Fisher, featuring tactical gear, wall climbing, and silent pistols.
- The Rogue Prince of Persia to leave Early Access this August➀ Evil Empire's The Rogue Prince of Persia, a side-scrolling platforming rogue-lite, is leaving Early Access this August; ➁ The game has received consistent updates and improvements since its release; ➂ The final 1.0 release will include new content such as an extra biome, a final boss, and the third act of the story.
- The Blood of Dawnwalker trailer reveals 2026 launch for PC, PS5 and Xbox➀ The Blood of Dawnwalker is the first new game from the former Witcher 3 developers at Rebel Wolves studio; ➁ The game is a dark fantasy RPG centered around vampires; ➃ The game will be released on PC, PS5, and Xbox in 2026.
- The Outer Worlds 2 will offer an optional 3rd-person mode➀ The Outer Worlds 2 is confirmed to offer both first and third-person perspectives; ➁ Obsidian Entertainment has confirmed that the sequel is their biggest game yet; ➂ The game is set to be the first $80 Microsoft title.
- COD 2025 revealed to be Black Ops 7➀ Microsoft closed out the Xbox Games Showcase with the reveal of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7; ➁ The game is set in 2035 and features David Mason as the team leader; ➂ The teaser trailer has been released, with more information expected in the coming months.
- Dune Awakening sees over 100k CCU during Advanced Access period➀ Dune Awakening, an ambitious survival MMO set in Frank Herbert's world, is launching on June 10th. ➁ Those who bought the deluxe edition gained advanced access on June 5th. ➂ Despite the high price, the advanced access period saw over 100,000 concurrent players on Steam.
- Ninja Gaiden 4 shaping up to be the best action game of the year➀ Ninja Gaiden 4 is shaping up to be one of the most fun action games in years; ➁ The game is set to release on Xbox, PC, and PS5 later this year; ➂ It features new stealth mechanics, multi-weapon combos, destructible environments, and more.
- Squanch Games announces High on Life 2 for Xbox, PC and PS5➀ Squanch Games has announced High on Life 2 for Xbox, PC, and PS5; ➁ The sequel is set to release later this year, likely around the holiday season; ➂ The game will include skateboarding as a new feature, allowing players to navigate levels quickly; ➃ High on Life 2 will be available on multiple platforms, including PC, Xbox, and PS5, with potential for a Nintendo Switch 2 version.
- Phil Spencer teases Forza, Gears, Fable and more for Xbox 25th Anniversary➀ Phil Spencer teased upcoming games for the Xbox 25th Anniversary; ➁ He confirmed titles like Fable, Gears E-Day, and a classic return; ➂ Speculation about a new Halo game or another Xbox classic.
- RX 9070 XT in Thermaltake TR100 : Quiet SFF Beast Build➀ This video showcases the Thermaltake TR100 ITX case, highlighting its compact design and support for high-performance components like the RX 9070 XT GPU. ➁ The TR100 offers excellent cooling and cable management, making it suitable for both work and gaming. ➂ The build includes a Thermaltake TH280 V2 ARGB Sync CPU cooler and a TOUGHPOWER SFX 850W Platinum power supply, showcasing the case's versatility.
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants expansion announced➀ Machine Games' Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was a surprise hit in 2024, praised for its impressive graphics and gameplay. The upcoming expansion, titled 'Order of Giants', will allow players to explore Roman crypts in search of a secret relic and delve deeper into the giants and the cult that worships them. The expansion is set to release on September 4th for Xbox, PC, and PS5. Owners of the Premium and Collector's Editions will receive the expansion for free, while the cost for those with the standard edition is yet to be announced. ➁ KitGuru asks if players are excited for the new DLC.
- Microsoft unveils ROG Xbox Ally X handheld with Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU➀ Microsoft has unveiled the ROG Xbox Ally X, a new collaboration with Asus ROG, featuring a redesigned control scheme inspired by the standard Xbox controllers. ➁ The device is powered by a Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor, capable of running AAA titles and offering higher performance than lower-power devices like the Steam Deck. ➂ The ROG Xbox Ally X is set to arrive this holiday season, but no price has been announced yet.