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May 13
- DeepCool unveils CH690 Digital with integrated side panel display➀ DeepCool has unveiled its new CH690 Digital chassis, a high-performance PC case with integrated side panel display; ➁ The display provides real-time system monitoring including CPU, GPU, and PSU temperatures, power consumption, usage, and frequency; ➂ The case supports extensive cooling configurations and is suitable for high-end builds with its support for large GPUs and PSUs.
- Switch 2’s Game-Key Cards will not be limited by the eShop➀ Nintendo Switch 2's new Game-Key Card system is leak-proof and does not rely on the cartridge itself for data. ➁ The cards can access a dedicated server independent of Nintendo's digital store, potentially offering faster download speeds and long-term support. ➂ However, developers/publishers have limited options for printing physical Switch 2 games.
- Nightdive has seen an “influx” of publishers wanting to work with them➀ Nightdive Studios has become one of the most trusted remastering/porting houses with a diverse portfolio including DOOM, Quake, Turok, and the System Shock remake. ➁ The team's success has led to an 'influx' of publishers seeking their services. ➂ Despite a small team of 40 developers, Nightdive has managed to thrive in a competitive industry.
- The First Descendant x Nier: Automata announced➀ The First Descendant and Nier: Automata announced a crossover; ➁ Details of Season 3 changes and additions revealed; ➂ Focus on cosmetic items and collaboration content.
- Switch 2 will include a new battery preservation feature➀ The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 is set to include a battery preservation feature; ➁ This feature allows users to limit charging to 90% to extend battery life; ➂ Concerns remain about the total battery life even at 100% capacity.
May 12
- Blizzard announces World of Warcraft Legion Remix at PAX East➀ Blizzard has officially confirmed the next 'Remix' event for World of Warcraft, revisiting the Legion expansion with new twists; ➁ The event will introduce new features like the Shattered Timeline and Mythic+ dungeons; ➂ Details are limited, but the event is expected to launch later this year or early 2026.
- Kingston Fury Renegade G5 2TB Gen5 SSD Review➀ Kingston's latest SSD, the Fury Renegade G5, is reviewed; ➁ It's the first consumer drive to use PCIe 5.0 interface; ➂ Offers up to 14,700MB/s sequential read/write speeds; ➃ Features 218-layer 3D TLC NAND and SM2508 controller.
- Epic offers new incentives for PC players to use the Epic Games Store➀ Epic has been trying to encourage users to use their Epic Games Store with mixed results; ➁ The new initiative offers 20% back in Epic Rewards for purchases in Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys; ➂ The offer extends to all Epic Games Store purchases until August 31st, increasing the reward from the typical 5% to 20%.
- Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. upgrade confirmed for PS5, Xbox and Switch 2➀ Sega announced the upgrade of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch 2; ➁ Cross-play capabilities will be introduced, allowing PC and console players to compete; ➂ Additional content is expected to be added to the console versions, with details to be revealed in future updates.
- Previously-delayed Killing Floor 3 finally gets a new release date➀ After 8 years of anticipation, Killing Floor 3, the sequel to the 2016 FPS, has been delayed multiple times; ➁ The game was initially set to launch in March 2025 but was delayed due to pre-release issues; ➂ Tripwire Interactive has now announced a new release date of July 24, 2025, following months of additional development to address community feedback.
- ID-COOLING FX360 INF AIO CPU Cooler Review➀ The ID-COOLING FX360 INF is a budget AIO cooler priced at £79.99; ➁ It features an infinity mirror display with 2 ARGB lighting zones and a rotatable pump head; ➂ The cooler offers efficient and quiet operation with a 2900 rpm pump and 2000 rpm fans.
- Hideki Kamiya would “love to” remake Devil May Cry➀ Hideki Kamiya expresses his desire to remaster the original Devil May Cry; ➁ He mentions his admiration for the game's design, even though he doesn't replay his own games often; ➂ He indicates that he would remaster it from the ground up with today's technology if given the chance.
- Leak reveals why so many publishers are using Game-Key Cards on Switch 2➀ The official reveal of the Switch 2 did not go as planned, sparking backlash over increased pricing and subscription incentives. ➁ A leak reveals the issue with Switch 2's cartridges and why publishers are choosing game-key cards. ➂ Nintendo is offering only 64GB storage for physical carts, prompting publishers to opt for game-key cards due to cost considerations.
May 11
- Noctua’s new offset mounting bars improves NH-D15 G2 cooling on Intel Core Ultra CPUs➀ Noctua introduces new NM-IMB8 offset mounting bars for NH-D15 G2; ➁ The bars improve cooling performance on Intel Core Ultra CPUs by offsetting the heatsink; ➂ Enhanced contact pressure can lead to temperature drops of up to 3°C.
- Arctic launches ultra compact Freezer 8 CPU coolers➀ Arctic's new Freezer 8 CPU coolers are ultra compact and offer significant upgrades over stock coolers; ➁ Designed for limited cooler clearance systems and large RAM modules; ➂ Equipped with two offset direct-touch heatpipes and a pressure-optimised PWM fan for quiet yet strong performance.
- Razer Clio adds speakers to your gaming chair➀ Razer introduces the Razer Clio, a gaming chair attachment with integrated speakers for an immersive audio experience; ➁ The Clio features near-field twin speakers with 43mm full-range drivers and supports THX Spatial Audio for enhanced realism; ➂ It offers wireless connectivity and can be used as a primary speaker or combined with existing speakers for surround sound.
May 9
- Fallout Season 2 wraps filming➀ The second season of Amazon Prime's Fallout TV series has wrapped production after a delay due to wildfires in Los Angeles. ➁ Fans have been eagerly waiting for news on the second season since the first season's success in 2024. ➂ No release date has been announced yet, but it's expected to be around March or April of next year.
- Scarlet / Violet are the second best-selling Pokémon games of all time➀ Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have become the second best-selling Pokémon games of all time with 26.79 million copies sold; ➁ They surpassed the previous generation's Sword/Shield; ➂ The game is 5 million copies away from the best-selling Pokémon game, the original Red/Blue/Green.
- G.Skill Trident Z5 NEO RGB DDR5-6000MT/s CL26 32GB Review➀ G.Skill's Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 memory is designed for AMD platforms with EXPO support; ➁ Available in various frequencies and capacities; ➂ Review focuses on a 32GB kit with 26-36-36-96 timings at 6000MHz.
- Limited Edition Death Stranding 2 DualSense controller announced➀ Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is announced; ➁ A limited edition DualSense controller is revealed; ➂ Preorders start on May 22nd for £74.99.
- Silent Hill 2 Remake finally pushes franchise past 10 million total sales➀ The Silent Hill series has surpassed 10 million total sales with the success of the Silent Hill 2 Remake; ➁ The game sold 1 million copies in under two weeks after its launch; ➂ Konami's Metal Gear Solid series remains the top seller with 62.9 million copies sold.
- Palworld makes further design compromises as a result of Nintendo lawsuit➀ Following the success of Palworld and a lawsuit by Nintendo over its Pokemon-inspired mechanics, PocketPair has made further adjustments to the game. ➁ The latest patch removed the ability to summon Pals by throwing Pal Spheres and changed gliding mechanics. ➂ The company regrets these changes but believes they are necessary due to the ongoing lawsuit.
May 8
- GeForce Now adds Mafia trilogy and more➀ GeForce Now is adding the Mafia trilogy and more games to its cloud gaming library this week; ➁ The new additions include titles like Survival Machine, Revenge of the Savage Planet, and Spirit of the North 2; ➂ Users can also play Mafia, Mafia II, and Mafia III on the go via GeForce Now if they own them on Steam.
- ASUS ProArt PA32UCDM Review (4K/240Hz Professional OLED)➀ The ASUS ProArt PA32UCDM is a high-end professional monitor featuring a 4K QD-OLED panel with a 240Hz refresh rate; ➁ It boasts world-leading ∆E < 1 color performance, true 10-bit panel, and a wide gamut; ➂ The monitor is priced at £1600, comparing to gaming displays with similar specifications.
- Rockstar says new Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer amassed 475M views in 24 hours➀ Rockstar's second trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 has shattered records with over 475 million views in 24 hours; ➁ The trailer has outperformed even Hollywood film records, beating films like Deadpool & Wolverine and Fantastic Four: First Steps; ➂ The song 'Hot Together' by The Pointer Sisters has seen a 102,000% increase in Spotify streams since the trailer's release.
- Gears of War Reloaded appears to be digital-only on Xbox➀ After many leaks and rumors, Microsoft officially announced Gears of War: Reloaded for PC, PS5, and Xbox. ➁ The Xbox version is reportedly a digital-only release, continuing Microsoft's trend of devaluing physical media. ➂ The PS5 and PC versions will have physical copies, while the Xbox version will not, raising concerns about Microsoft's future in the hardware space.
- Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition to add new classes, weapons, armour and more➀ Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to add new classes, weapons, armor, and more; ➁ Two new starting classes, 'Knight of Ides' and 'Heavy Knight', will be included; ➂ New customization options for the mount 'Torrent' and four additional types of armor; ➃ The new content will be available as DLC for current platforms.
- Split Fiction hits new sales milestone of 4 million copies➀ Split Fiction, a game by Hazelight Studios, has reached a new sales milestone of 4 million copies; ➁ The game sold over 1 million copies in its first 48 hours and has continued to perform well; ➂ Hazelight Studios, known for A Way Out and It Takes Two, has achieved another major success with Split Fiction.
- New Starfield update fixes a ton of bugs alongside Creation Kit improvements➀ The latest update to Starfield includes a variety of bug fixes and improvements to the Creation Kit; ➁ Notable changes include added very low display settings, support for creations up to 2GB, and improved UI for the Creation Kit; ➂ The update also includes resolution support for ultrawide displays and a keyboard binding for the vehicle boost button on PC.
May 7
- Square Enix planning full Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy for Switch 2➀ Square Enix is planning to bring the full Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy to the Nintendo Switch 2; ➁ The Switch 2's hardware limitations prevented the original Remake and Rebirth from being released on the platform; ➂ The Switch 2's improved hardware and technologies like DLSS make it suitable for the new-gen games; ➃ Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is confirmed for the Switch 2, with no announcement yet for Rebirth or the third game.