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May 8
- 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.
- The Asus Xbox handheld leaks after FCC tests➀ An upcoming Xbox handheld, developed in partnership with Asus, has leaked online following FCC certification. ➁ Known as Project Kennan, it is expected to be officially announced in the coming months. ➂ The device has a design similar to the ROG Ally but with larger controller handles for better comfort.
- Klevv CRAS C930 2TB Gen4 SSD Review➀ The Klevv CRAS C930 2TB Gen4 SSD is reviewed, highlighting its performance, specifications, and endurance ratings. ➁ It features an Innogrit 8-channel controller and 176-layer 3D NAND, with sequential read/write speeds up to 7,400/6,800MB/s. ➂ The drive is tested against competitors and offers a 5-year warranty.
- May’s Humble Choice line-up is available now➀ The Thaumaturge – Deluxe Edition; ➁ Amnesia: The Bunker; ➂ Evil West; ➃ Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew; ➄ Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes; ➅ STAR WARS: Bounty Hunter; ➆ Ultros; ➇ Corpse Keeper
- Blizzard leaks upcoming Overwatch 2 x Street Fighter collab➀ Blizzard is rumored to be working on a mid-season refresh for Overwatch Season 16, including a collaboration with Street Fighter 6. ➁ This collaboration was accidentally leaked through the PlayStation Network. ➂ The details of the collaboration, including how Street Fighter's art style will integrate into Overwatch, are currently unknown.
- Ecco the Dolphin to get remasters and a new game in surprise announcement➀ Sega has confirmed multiple remasters of Ecco the Dolphin and a new game; ➁ Microsoft's Xbox Blog highlighted the impact of Ecco the Dolphin on environmental awareness; ➂ Ed Annunziata, the creator of Ecco the Dolphin, revealed the plans for remastering the original games and developing a new one.
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 surpasses 2 million copies sold in under two weeks➀ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, launched less than two weeks ago, has sold over 2 million copies, receiving strong praise and becoming the highest-rated game of the year so far; ➁ The game is the debut title from studio Sandfall Interactive, published by Kepler Interactive; ➂ The team is considering releasing DLC for the title in the future.
May 6
- This month’s Game Pass update includes DOOM, Dragon Ball and much more➀ This month's Game Pass update includes DOOM, Dragon Ball, and more; ➁ DOOM: The Dark Ages will be available on May 15th for Game Pass on PC and console; ➂ The full list of titles coming to Game Pass in May 2025 is provided.
- PCSpecialist Onyx Pro Prebuilt Review (i7-14700F/RTX 5070)➀ The Onyx Pro from PCSpecialist is reviewed, featuring an Intel Core i7-14700F and Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5070; ➁ The system offers solid 1440p gaming performance and decent 4K performance with DLSS and frame generation; ➂ The build quality and cable management are praised, but the memory and BIOS settings are criticized.
- Cougar introduces the OmnyX featuring Omnidirectional Dynamic Flow system➀ Cougar introduces the OmnyX with its new Omnidirectional Dynamic Flow (ODF) system; ➁ The system ensures front-to-rear airflow for efficient cooling; ➂ The case includes features like cable management, sliding rail system, and bracketless GPU mounting.
- Nvidia is giving away Star Wars and Star Trek-themed RTX 5090 graphics cards➀ Nvidia celebrates Star Wars Day with custom GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition graphics cards featuring Star Wars X-Wing and Star Trek Enterprise designs; ➁ Due to the cooler design, branding elements are limited, but full-scale custom designs were created for this event; ➂ Fans can participate in a promotion to win one of these graphics cards by voting on social media channels.
- Returnal celebrates 4th anniversary with surprise PS5 Pro patch➀ Returnal celebrates its 4th anniversary with a surprise PS5 Pro patch; ➁ The patch offers up to 2.5X the pixels on PS5 Pro for a higher resolution experience; ➂ The update boosts resolution from native 1080p to dynamic 1728-1350p.
- Leakers offer details on the next 9 Assassin’s Creed games➀ Leakers have provided details on the next 9 Assassin's Creed games; ➁ Ubisoft has 9 games in development including RPGs, remakes, and multiplayer titles; ➂ The first game to be released is expected to be Assassin's Creed Jade, followed by Invictus and a Black Flag remake.
- The Louvre museum is finally discontinuing its 3DS tour guides➀ The Louvre museum is discontinuing its 3DS tour guides; ➁ The service will be replaced by a new system likely in September 2025; ➂ The new system is expected to be a downloadable phone app.
- Oblivion Remastered is the 3rd best-selling game of 2025➀ The remaster of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion has sold over 4 million copies in just days; ➁ It achieved the 3rd biggest launch on PS5 this year; ➂ Currently sits as the 3rd best-selling game of 2025 in the US.
May 5
- Skype shuts down after 23 years➀ Skype, once a dominant VOIP software, is shutting down after 23 years; ➁ Microsoft Teams is now the focus of Microsoft's efforts in the VOIP market; ➂ The decline in Skype's user base has been significant, with a drop from over 300 million to around 36 million in 2023.
- Codemasters halts rally sim development and WRC partnership, layoffs confirmed➀ Codemasters is stepping away from rally racing simulators, focusing on Formula One under EA; ➁ The studio is ceasing development support for EA Sports WRC and ending their WRC cooperation; ➂ Layoffs have been confirmed as part of the transition, with efforts to reassign some employees to other projects.
- Destiny ‘content vault’ causes Bungie headaches as it tries to fight Red War lawsuit➀ A writer sued Bungie for copyright infringement, claiming that Destiny 2's Red War campaign copied from his stories. ➁ Bungie tried to have the lawsuit dismissed, but the Red War missions are locked in the Content Vault, making it impossible to demonstrate differences. ➂ Bungie submitted YouTube videos and Wiki articles as evidence, but the judge ruled that they are not admissible as evidence.
- Call of Duty may begin locking limited-time modes behind Battle Pass➀ Call of Duty 2025 is expected to be announced in the coming months; ➁ Limited-time modes may become exclusive to the Battle Pass; ➂ The standard edition of Call of Duty 2025 may cost $80 at launch.
- Nintendo files lawsuit against company that leaked Switch 2 at CES➀ Nintendo files a lawsuit against Genki for trademark infringement and false advertising at CES; ➁ Genki showcased a fake Switch 2 unit at CES, which Nintendo claims was a breach of confidentiality; ➂ The lawsuit details Genki's actions leading up to CES, including media interviews revealing confidential information.
- Valve may create multiverse with new Half-Life game➀ Tyler Mcvicker claims the new Half-Life game from Valve may launch later this year; ➁ The game is not a VR title and is currently in extensive playtesting; ➂ There is speculation that the game may open up a multiverse with Portal's Chell possibly appearing.
May 4
- The new Asus TUF Gaming T500 PC pairs mobile processors with desktop graphics➀ Asus has announced the TUF Gaming T500, a compact desktop PC that pairs a mobile CPU with desktop graphics; ➁ The system features an Intel Core i7-13620H CPU and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti GPU; ➂ It offers up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM and 2TB of storage, with an 80+ Platinum PSU.
- MSI unveils its latest 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor➀ MSI is launching a new 4K OLED gaming monitor, the MAG 272UP X24, with a QD-OLED panel and a 240Hz refresh rate; ➁ It features a 0.03ms response time, 1,500,000:1 contrast ratio, and wide color coverage; ➂ The monitor supports Adaptive Sync, HDMI 2.1, and has gaming-specific features like black stabilizer and crosshair overlay.
- Intel launches new game bundle featuring Dying Light: The Beast and Civ 7➀ Intel is offering a new hardware game bundle with free codes for Dying Light: The Beast and Civilization VII; ➁ The bundle includes creative tools like Vegas Pro 365, XSplit Premium Suite, and Canvid; ➂ Eligible CPUs range from Core Ultra 100, Core Ultra 200 series, and the 14th Generation Core series.
May 2
- G.Skill unveils 128GB DDR5-8400 kits for AMD Ryzen systems➀ G.Skill has released a new 128GB DDR5-8400 memory kit for AMD Ryzen systems; ➁ The kit is equipped with high-performance DDR5 ICs from SK-Hynix; ➂ It was tested and validated on an Asus ROG Crosshair X870E APEX motherboard with an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU.
- Lian Li’s Lancool 217 arrives in Dark Walnut and Light Beech colours➀ Lian Li introduces the Lancool 217, a successor to the Lancool 216 with design improvements; ➁ Available in Dark Walnut and Light Beech colors with real wood accents; ➂ Features thermal performance with five pre-installed fans, including two unique 170mm fans.