Title: EA And 2K Games Are Beefing Over NCAA College Basketball Exclusivity Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:43:28 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/ea-college-basketball-ncaa-2k-hoops-ucla-2000621071 The post EA And 2K Games Are Beefing Over NCAA College Basketball Exclusivity appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: VoidBreaker Was Made By One Person And Might Be 2025’s Best FPS Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:33:57 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/voidbreaker-fps-review-steam-pc-gamepass-titanfall-roguelike-roguelite-2000621067 The post <i>VoidBreaker</i> Was Made By One Person And Might Be 2025’s Best FPS appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: Kevin Spacey Was ‘A Little Weird’ While Making COD Advanced Warfare, Director Claims Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025 19:59:13 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/kevin-spacey-call-of-duty-weird-werent-proper-scholfield-activision-2000621038 The post Kevin Spacey Was ‘A Little Weird’ While Making <i>COD Advanced Warfare</i>, Director Claims appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: No Man’s Sky Player Discovers Beautiful Planet Full Of NSFW Aliens Begging To Be Milked Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025 19:31:48 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/no-mans-sky-aliens-milk-eissentam-riding-2000621029 The post <i>No Man’s Sky</i> Player Discovers Beautiful Planet Full Of NSFW Aliens Begging To Be Milked appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: Zombies Return To GTA Online In Bigger, More Tropical Survival Mode Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025 19:16:12 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/zombies-mode-gta-online-cayo-perico-event-survival-trailer-rockstar-2000621030 The post Zombies Return To <i>GTA Online</i> In Bigger, More Tropical Survival Mode appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: Honkai: Nexus Anima is MiHoYo Pokemon and you can register for the closed beta now Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:22:14 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/honkai-nexus-anima-mihoyo-pokemon-reveal-closed-beta The latest game in the grand HoYoverse has been unveiled. This morning, Chinese developer MiHoYo announced a new entry in the Honkai series - Honkai: Nexus Anima. The game was initially teased during Honkai: Star Rail’s anniversary concert back in May, but it’s been officially revealed today. Read more

Title: Black Ops 7 u-turns on Black Ops 6 Carry Forward just days after announcing it because of the massive backlash Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2025 08:36:42 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/call-of-duty-black-ops-7-no-more-carry-forward-big-change Activision has made a major announcement regarding a particular feature in this year’s Call of Duty, Black Ops 7. The game, which had its full reveal at gamescom just one week ago, will no longer support Carry Forward. Read more

Title: Love and Deepspace wins Best Mobile Game at gamescom, throws shade at you know what Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:36:23 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/love-and-deepspace-best-mobile-game-win-gamescom-2025 It’s been a heck of a year for Love and Deepspace, but it’s clearly on its way to more wider, global recognition. The Infold Games-developed romance visual novel has won big at gamescom this year. Read more

Title: Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Review - A true classic sheds its skin with a bold new look Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:42:26 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/metal-gear-solid-delta-snake-eater-review How crisp and 4K-ified a nostalgic menu looks on a big TV is the silliest thing I’ve ever been excited about, but Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a shot-for-shot remake which luxuriates in the little things. Read more

Title: Sims 4 YouTuber Eva Rotky talks what's desperately missing in build/buy and the eco-friendly fairytale of Enchanted by Nature Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/the-sims-4-enchanted-by-nature-interview Since the beginning of the decade, The Sims 4 has shown a consistent preoccupation with sustainable living and reclaiming industrial spaces. Read more

Title: Superman 5-Film Steelbook Library Collection Restocked At Amazon Ahead Of Next Week's Release Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2025 01:20:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/superman-blu-ray-box-set-amazon-exclusive-steelbook-2025/1100-6533272/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Superman 5-Film Steelbook Library Collection (4K Blu-ray) $130 | Restocked August 29 | Amazon Exclusive Preorder at Amazon Amazon has restocked its exclusive Superman 5-Film Steelbook Library Collection ahead of its launch next Tuesday, September 2. This limited-edition 4K Blu-ray box set revisits the beloved 1978-1987 era when Christopher Reeve donned the red cape and ushered in a new era for the Man of Steel. The Superman 5-Film Collection is available to preorder for $130. It comes with four steelbook cases and a collectible metal tin to store them in.Amazon has sold out and restocked preorders for the Superman 5-Film Steelbook Library Collection numerous times since preorders first opened in mid-July. That said, it's been out of stock far more often than not, so there's no guarantee it will be available to buy at or after launch. Amazon is also releasing an exclusive Batman limited-edition box set in September. Preorders for The Dark Knight Trilogy Steelbook Library Collection opened just about simultaneously with the Superman box set, but it's been even more difficult to find the Batman collection in stock. The Dark Knight Trilogy's Steelbook Library Collection launches September 16.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Metal Gear Solid Collector's Edition Restocked At Walmart, But It's $330? Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:37:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/metal-gear-solid-delta-snake-eater-tactical-edition-free-dlc-collectors-edition-restock-buying-guide/1100-6524133/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater - Tactical Edition $69 | Includes $15 DLC Pack See at Amazon See at Walmart Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater for Steam Standard - $52.38 (was $70) | Deluxe - $59.87 (was $80) Get deal at Fanatical Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. If you haven't picked up a physical copy for PS5 or Xbox Series X, there's still time to get the Tactical Edition for either platform. And depending on your location, you may be able to start playing as soon as Friday by ordering from Amazon or Walmart. The Tactical Edition includes a voucher for the Sneaking DLC Pack, which unlocks 10 cosmetics for Solid Snake, including six alternate suits. The Sneaking DLC Pack is sold separately for $15, so you might as well get it for free while you can.PC players, meanwhile, can save 25% on Steam keys at GameSpot sister site Fanatical.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Back To The Future Trilogy Gift Set With Mini Gibson Guitar Replica Restocked At Amazon Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:20:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/back-to-the-future-40th-anniversary-limited-edition-steelbook-4k-blu-ray-preorder-guide/1100-6534352/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Back to the Future: 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Steelbook Gift Set $150 | Exclusive to Amazon Preorder at Amazon The Back to the Future: 40th Anniversary Trilogy Limited Edition Gift Set is available to preorder for $150 exclusively at Amazon. Preorders initially sold out in roughly 10 minutes on Thursday morning (August 28). Thankfully, Back to the Future fans have another opportunity to reserve what looks like one of the coolest 4K Blu-ray collector's editions of the year. The Gift Set is bundled with a bunch of Back to the Future-inspired collectibles, including a Gibson Mini Guitar Replica, a unique Flux Capacitor Steelbook, and more than a dozen other replica movie props and materials. Like other recent Amazon-exclusive movie box sets, it comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity.Back to the Future: 40th Anniversary Trilogy - Limited Edition Gift Set (Amazon Exclusive)The Gift Set will likely be long gone by the time Back to the Future's 40th Anniversary lineup releases October 14. Amazon has a one-item purchase limit in place at the moment, and this could be part of the reason why it has remained in stock for a few hours. If you mainly collect steelbook cases, you might be more interested in the trio of budget-friendly Back to the Future Limited Edition Steelbooks. Along with the collectible 4K Blu-rays, a standard edition Back to the Future: 40th Anniversary Trilogy looks like it'll replace the ever-popular Ultimate Trilogy.Back to the Future: 40th Anniversary Trilogy Lineup40th Anniversary Trilogy - Steelbook Gift Set (4K) -- $15040th Anniversary Trilogy (4K) -- $56Limited Edition Steelbooks (4K)Back to the Future -- $35Back to the Future II -- $30Back to the Future III -- $30Preorders for Back to the Future's Limited Edition Steelbook are live now for $35 at Amazon. You can consider this the 40th Anniversary Edition, as it includes all of the new bonus features found in the box sets. If you are one of the many Back to the Future fans who own the Ultimate Trilogy--it was just reissued in June 2024, after all--you can get all the new on-disc content and a fancy display case for the best film in the trilogy for $35 instead of spending $56 on the 40th Anniversary Trilogy Box Set.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Arcade1Up Launches New Ms. Pac-Man Head-to-Head Arcade Machine Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:59:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/arcade1up-launches-new-ms-pac-man-head-to-head-arcade-machine/1100-6534269/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Arcade1Up Ms. Pac-Man Head-to-Head Arcade Table $600 See at Walmart See at Amazon Arcade cabinets were the original competitive esports of their time, and if you're looking for an even more intense approach to setting a new high score benchmark, you can check out this deal on Arcade1Up's new Ms. Pac-Man Head-to-Head Arcade Table. This model moves the screen from a vertical to a horizontal position for two-player head-to-head action, and it's loaded with 12 games. You can order it now for $600. Arcade1Up Ms. Pac-Man Head-to-Head Arcade Table $600 Ms.Pac-Man headlines this arcade cabinet with its vintage-inspired design and controls, but you can also play other arcade games like Dig Dug, Galaxian, Mappy, Rolling Thunder, and Rompers on it. On a technical level, the table features glowing controls to recreate a retro aesthetic, durable joysticks and buttons, and a 17-inch LCD screen.Dig DugDig Dug 2GalaxianGalagaGalaga ‘88MappyMs.Pac-ManNew Rally XPacmaniaRolling ThunderRompersTower of Druaga See at Walmart See at Amazon Like other Arcade1Up cabinets, this new Ms. Pac-Man machine is built to be both stylish and durable. To help protect the screen, there's a clear acrylic top installed on top of it, and it's designed to be a space-saving collectible. The selection of games listed above is also a compilation of all-time classics, as in addition to the timeless appeal of Ms. Pac-Man and Pacmania, Dig Dug offers a charming descent into the depths of the planet, Tower of Druaga is still a beloved action-RPG focused on escaping mazes, and Galaga set a new standard for shoot-'em-ups when it was first released in 1981.If you'd like to fill out your own home arcade, several Arcade1Up cabinets are also on sale right now. These are billed as "Classic Special Edition" cabinets that don't include a riser. This drops their size down to four feet--but you can purchase a riser for just $59 to get it back to standing height--and helps to save space. Currently, Walmart is offering the Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, and Mortal Kombat 2 arcade cabinets for $334 each. All models come pre-loaded with extra games in addition to their marquee titles.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Get Every Murderbot Diaries Book & 7 Martha Wells Fantasy Novels For Only $18 Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:48:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/humble-book-bundle-martha-wells-the-murderbot-diaries-and-fantasy-novels/1100-6534327/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Humble Book Bundle: Martha Wells - Murderbot and More Books 14 ebooks for $18 See at Humble Bundle If you enjoyed Season 1 of Murderbot on Apple TV+ and haven't read the award-winning books the sci-fi comedy is based on, the latest Humble Book Bundle should be on your radar. Martha Wells' Murderbot & More is a jam-packed ebook bundle featuring every novella, novel, and short story in The Murderbot Diaries series as well as several of the author's acclaimed fantasy novels. The full $18 comes with a total of nine novels, five novellas, and two short stories in the Murderbot universe.All of the ebooks in this Humble Bundle are EPUB format, the universal standard for electronic books, so you will be able to enjoy your new books on any device with your preferred reading app. And like all Humble Bundles, your purchase will benefit a great cause. A portion of your payment will go to the World Central Kitchen (WCK), a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing food insecurity across the globe. The WCK works to create sustainable programs and steps in during times of humanitarian crises and in the wake of natural disasters. Proceeds from your purchase are split between the WCK, Humble, and Macmillan Publishers, and you can manually adjust the percentages to give more/less to each party.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Peacemaker just proved an old rule: the only good DC sidekicks are animals Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2025 01:54:17 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/peacemaker-season-2-episode-2-eagly-krypto/ There have been nearly a dozen live-action movies starring Batman since Tim Burton rebooted the character in 1989, yet only two of them feature a costumed Robin. We’ve had two live-action Aquaman movies without Aqualad, and across Henry Cavill and David Corenswet’s Superman movies, Jimmy Olsen is either killed off or barely connected to Superman at all. By default, that leaves Peacemaker’s best friend Eagly as one of the few active sidekicks in the DCU, new or old, apart from Superman’s recently revived buddy Krypto.

Title: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is finally making its way to Blu-ray, and you can pre-order it now Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025 22:00:16 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/cyberpunk-edgerunners-blu-ray-release-date-crunchyroll/ Fans of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners can finally own the series for the first time on Blu-ray in North America. The three-disc Complete Blu-ray Box Set, produced by Aniplex of America, is now available to pre-order via Crunchroll for $123.98 ahead of its Oct. 28 release. It celebrates the fan-favorite series that won Anime of the Year at the 7th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards in 2023.

Title: Pokémon Legends: Z-A's entire mega evolution list leaked months ago Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:46:11 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-legends-za-every-mega-evolution-starters-list-leak-switch-2/ Pokémon Legends: Z-A might be weeks away, but the Meowth might already be out of the proverbial bag judging from social media posts made near the start of the year. In March, a 4chan leaker posted a lengthy list of purported mega evolutions coming to the monster-collecting spin-off, complete with descriptions for each new version of the monster. Though The Pokémon Company has only officially unveiled three critters thus far, they're all part of the leak list. What's more, the real monsters match the exact interpretation posited by the leaker, down to the design and colorways.

Title: GTA Online just got a survival horror mode in Cayo Perico Zombie Survival Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025 20:20:29 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/gta-online-cayo-perico-zombie-survival/ Rockstar just unveiled Grand Theft Auto Online's newest feature: a new zombie-survival challenge in Cayo Perico. Despite its beauty, Cayo Perico has always had its issues (namely unchecked drug trafficking), but now those issues also include loads of aggressive undead roaming the streets.

Title: The 25 best PlayStation 5 games (August 2025) Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:20:16 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/ps5/21720698/best-ps5-games-playstation-5/ Even so, the PS5's library has grown to the extent that there's a lot to sort through, and new and old PS5 owners will be wondering what to play. So here’s our living list of the best video games we’ve played on the platform — influenced by the personal tastes of the Polygon team — to be updated as more games come out.

Title: GeForce NOW Brings RTX 5080 Power to the Ultimate Membership Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:00:58 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-gamescom-2025/ Get a glimpse into the future of gaming. The NVIDIA Blackwell RTX architecture is coming to GeForce NOW in September, marking the service’s biggest upgrade yet. Turn any device into a powerhouse gaming rig with GeForce RTX 5080-class performance, next-generation AI features and a major leap forward in stunning cinematic visuals — all without raising membership prices. With the upgrade to the Blackwell RTX architecture, all Premium members will get access to a new feature called Install-to-Play, which expands the GeForce NOW cloud game catalog to nearly 4,500 titles. And be on the lookout for an upcoming lineup of this year’s hottest new titles, optimized to take full advantage of the GeForce RTX 5080-gaming rig in the cloud. The list includes ARC Raiders, Borderlands 4, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Cinder City, Dying Light: The Beast, Hell Is Us, The Outer Worlds 2, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 and more. Members will be able to play these blockbuster titles in the cloud when they launch, streaming instantly from their device of choice. NVIDIA will also be launching GeForce NOW in India this November. It follows Thailand as the latest region to gain access to GeForce NOW through GFNA partner Brothers Picture — enabling even more gamers around the world to experience the future of cloud gaming at the same great membership prices. Be among the first to tap into GeForce RTX 5080 power from the cloud by upgrading to an Ultimate membership today. Server space will be limited, so be sure to lock it in today. There’s even more fun to come — check out the list of 13 new games joining the GeForce NOW library this week. Paint It Blackwell With the NVIDIA Blackwell RTX architecture, GeForce NOW is beaming GeForce RTX 5080-class power from the cloud straight to nearly any device. GeForce RTX 5080-class GPUs bring a staggering 62 teraflops of compute performance, a 48GB frame buffer, more than 3x the performance of current consoles and 2.8x faster frame rates than previous-generation servers. Advanced ray tracing, richer textures and AI-enhanced rendering with AMD “Zen 5” CPUs and NVIDIA ConnectX-7 networking deliver an experience that’s more responsive than ever. It isn’t just raw speed either. NVIDIA Blackwell RTX unlocks: The highest resolutions and frame rates in the cloud: NVIDIA DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation unlocks up to 5K streaming at 120 frames per second (fps) — performance once reserved for the most elite PCs. NVIDIA Reflex technology levels up the cloud for competitive gaming, delivering streams up to 360 fps at 1080p and network latency under 30 milliseconds. Vastly improved visual fidelity: A new Cinematic Quality Streaming mode delivers richer colors, sharper text and crystal-clear scenes with 4:4:4 chroma sampling, AI sharpening and advanced AV1 encoding — even when network conditions change. GeForce NOW support on more devices: Premium members will be able to stream at 90 fps on Steam Decks and 4k 120 fps on the Lenovo Legion Go S handheld. Supported LG monitors can stream at up to 5K 120Hz and supported LG TVs at 4K 120Hz — no extra hardware required. Mac users get the full NVIDIA Blackwell RTX upgrade, and there’s expanded support for peripherals like Logitech racing wheels. Plus, collaborations with Comcast, Deutsche Telekom AG and others bring enhanced broadband and 5G performance. Ultimate memberships remain at $19.99 a month and Performance memberships at $9.99 a month. With the launch of NVIDIA Blackwell RTX on GeForce NOW, upgraded Ultimate memberships will debut with an unchanged $19.99 a month or $199.99 for 12-month plans. Newly upgraded Ultimate, who dis? Double the Games, Double the Fun The biggest expansion yet for the GeForce NOW game library arrives with the launch of Install-to-Play. This new feature harnesses high-performance cloud storage, powered by NVIDIA NVMesh technology, to allow game installations directly in the cloud. Members will be able to bring even more of their PC collections to the cloud to play instantly, mirroring the experience of a local PC. Install-to-Play instantly doubles the supported games on GeForce NOW with more than 2,200 Steam titles already opted in for cloud streaming, rocketing the total GeForce NOW library size to over 4,500 accessible games, with more to come. The game multiplier. Ultimate and Performance members will have 100GB of single-session storage included, with flexible add-ons for persistent storage — 200GB for $2.99 per month, 500GB for $4.99 per month and 1TB for $7.99 per month. Once a game is installed on persistent storage, it remains instantly ready for members to play. The Ultimate Party The upgrade to NVIDIA Blackwell RTX in the cloud arrives just in time for some of the year’s top-tier game launches. These highly anticipated titles will be among the first to take full advantage of the upgraded platform’s powerful performance — letting members experience cutting-edge gameplay, ultrahigh resolutions and instant day-one access in the cloud. The cloud is the best way to play. Gear up for all out mayhem in Borderlands 4. Unleash chaos across the galaxy with outrageous weapons, irreverent humor and the signature co-op action that makes this iconic looter-shooter franchise a fan favorite. Own the day, fear the night. Get ready for a unique blend of open-world and action-survival horror when Dying Light: The Beast launches in the cloud on Friday, Sept. 19. Play as Kyle Crane, a hero with the DNA of both man and beast. After escaping brutal experiments, players will feel the thirst for revenge — but soon learn there’s more at stake in the unforgiving wilds of Castor Woods. The universe needs a hero, but you’ll have to do. Get ready to explore strange new colonies in The Outer Worlds 2. This highly anticipated sequel brings fresh characters, wild alien planets and Obsidian’s trademark wit — promising even bigger adventures and choices that shape the game’s story. Prepare to claim what was lost. Action fans can look forward to heart-pounding, squad-based battles in Arc Raiders. This dynamic co-op shooter drops players into a war for survival against overwhelming mechanized threats, blending teamwork and tactical action in a richly detailed multiplayer world. For a dark, atmospheric role-playing game, look no further than Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, which will bring players back to Seattle’s supernatural underworld. Navigate dangerous alliances, political intrigue and vampire factions to carve a unique path through the city’s shadowy streets. The cloud reveals all about the calamity. For those in search of mystery and action, look no further than Hell Is Us. Set in a land torn by conflict and haunted by otherworldly forces, this unique adventure blends fast-paced melee combat and a striking, atmospheric world, challenging gamers to discover what’s real amid human and supernatural threats. The mind games never stop. And the action of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will bring the franchise’s intensity to GeForce NOW. Dive into a high-stakes co-op campaign packed with action, a signature multiplayer experience and the next twisted chapter of Round-Based Zombies. Every flame tells a story. In CINDER CITY, a tactical shooter developed in-house by Bigfire Games under NCSOFT, suit up as a futuristic knight and battle through post-apocalyptic Seoul. Players must face brutal choices as they search for their missing daughter — solo or with a squad. A Special Squad-Up Better together. NVIDIA, Discord and Epic are teaming up to change how games are discovered and played together, making it easier than ever to stay connected to friends through gaming. Powered by GeForce NOW streaming, this new integrated experience — demoed behind closed doors at Gamescom — will let players discover and try new games with friends directly on Discord. They can do so with no downloads or installs, and even without owning the game or a GeForce NOW membership. It’s fueled by a limited-time trial of the GeForce NOW Performance experience for streaming at up 1440p 60 fps — all without needing to leave Discord. The first game to take advantage of the integrated experience is Fortnite. Connecting an Epic account is all it takes to join the action. For Discord’s hundreds of millions of users, it’s a faster, simpler way to discover games and play together where gaming conversations are already happening. Legendary New Games History isn’t written, it’s forged in the cloud. Command grand armies and shape history in Creative Assembly’s acclaimed Total War series, including: Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition Total War: ATTILA A Total War Saga: Troy Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition Rally knights in MEDIEVAL II, defy empires in ATTILA, lead legendary heroes in Troy, outmaneuver rivals in NAPOLEON and forge global dominance in EMPIRE. Epic strategy, monumental battles and world-shaking decisions await as the fate of civilizations is in players’ hands. Gamers can rewrite history — or be swept aside by it. Catch the full list of games coming to the cloud this week on GeForce NOW: Stick It to the Stickman (New release on Steam, Aug. 18) Blacksmith Master (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Aug. 19)  VOID/BREAKER (New release on Steam and Xbox available on PC Game Pass, Aug. 19) The Rogue Prince of Persia (New release on Ubisoft, Aug. 20) Funko Fusion (Steam) Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition (Steam) Total War: ATTILA (Steam) A Total War Saga: Troy (Steam) Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition (Steam) Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition (Steam) Total War: PHARAOH DYNASTIES (Steam) Total War: ROME REMASTERED (Steam) Total War: SHOGUN 2 (Steam) Which Gamescom announcement has you most excited this week? Let us know on X or in the comments below. See notice regarding software product information.

Title: At Gamescom 2025, NVIDIA DLSS 4 and Ray Tracing Come to This Year’s Biggest Titles Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:30:01 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/gamescom-2025-dlss-4-ray-tracing/ With over 175 games now supporting NVIDIA DLSS 4 — a suite of advanced, AI-powered neural rendering technologies — gamers and tech enthusiasts everywhere can experience breakthrough performance in this year’s most anticipated titles, including Borderlands 4, Hell Is Us and Fate Trigger. Plus, path tracing is making its way to Resident Evil Requiem and Directive 8020, as well as ray tracing in upcoming releases like Phantom Blade Zero, PRAGMATA and CINDER CITY — enabling crystal-clear visuals for more immersive gameplay “DLSS 4 and path tracing are no longer cutting-edge graphical experiments — they’re the foundation of modern PC gaming titles,” said Matt Wuebbling, vice president of global GeForce marketing at NVIDIA. “Developers are embracing AI-powered rendering to unlock stunning visuals and massive performance gains, enabling gamers everywhere to experience the future of real-time graphics today.” These announcements come alongside a new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series bundle for Borderlands 4 and updates to the NVIDIA app — a companion platform for content creators, gamers and AI enthusiasts using NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs. DLSS 4 Now Accelerating Over 175 Games and Applications Launched with the GeForce RTX 50 Series earlier this year, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation uses AI to generate up to three frames for every traditionally rendered frame, delivering performance boosts of up to 8x over traditional rendering. In addition to Multi Frame Generation, DLSS 4 titles include support for DLSS Super Resolution, Ray Reconstruction and NVIDIA Reflex technology — unlocking incredible performance gains and responsive gameplay for every GeForce RTX 50 Series owner. New titles announced at Gamescom that will support the latest RTX technologies include: Directive 8020 and Resident Evil Requiem, which are launching with DLSS 4 and path tracing Black State, CINDER CITY (formerly Project LLL), Cronos: The New Dawn, Dying Light: The Beast, Honeycomb: The World Beyond, Lost Soul Aside, The Outer Worlds 2, Phantom Blade Zero and PRAGMATA, which are launching with DLSS 4 and ray tracing Borderlands 4 and Fate Trigger, which are launching with DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which in September will add support for RTX Hair, a technology that uses new hardware capabilities in RTX 50 Series GPUs to model hair with greater path-traced detail and realism Many of these RTX titles will also launch on the GeForce NOW cloud gaming platform, including Borderlands 4, CINDER CITY (formerly Project LLL), Hell Is Us and The Outer Worlds 2. NVIDIA App Adds Global DLSS Overrides and Software Updates The NVIDIA app is the essential companion for NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPU users, simplifying the process of keeping PCs updated with the latest GeForce Game Ready and NVIDIA Studio Drivers. New updates to the NVIDIA app include: Global DLSS Overrides: Easily enable DLSS Multi-Frame Generation or DLSS Super Resolution profiles globally across hundreds of DLSS Override titles, instead of needing to configure per title. Project G-Assist Upgrades: The latest update to Project G-Assist — an on-device AI assistant that lets users control and tune their RTX systems with voice and text commands — introduces a significantly more efficient AI model that uses 40% less memory. Despite its smaller footprint, it responds to queries faster and more accurately calls the right tools. Highly Requested Legacy 3D Settings: Use easily configurable control panel settings — including anisotropic filtering, anti-aliasing and ambient occlusion — to enhance classic games. The NVIDIA app beta update launches Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 9 a.m. PT, with full availability coming the following week. NVIDIA ACE Enhances Voice-Driven Gaming Experiences NVIDIA ACE — a suite of generative AI technologies that power lifelike non-playable character interactions in games like Krafton’s inZOI — now features in Iconic Interactive’s The Oversight Bureau, a darkly comic, voice-driven puzzle game. Using speech-to-text technology powered by ACE, players can interact naturally with in-game characters using speech, with Iconic’s Narrative Engine interpreting the input and determining and delivering the pre-recorded character dialogue that best fits the story and situation. This system keeps developers in creative control while offering players real agency in games — all running locally on RTX AI PCs with sub-second latency. The Oversight Bureau launches later this year and will be playable at NVIDIA’s Gamescom B2B press suite. NVIDIA RTX Remix Evolves With Community Expansions and New Particle System NVIDIA RTX Remix, an open-source modding platform for remastering classic games with path tracing and neural rendering, continues to grow thanks to its passionate community. Modders have been using large language models to extend RTX Remix’s capabilities. For example, one modder “vibe coded” a plug-in that connects RTX Remix to Adobe Substance 3D, the industry-standard tool for 3D texturing and materials. Another modder made it possible for RTX Remix to use classic game data to instantly make objects glow with emissive effects. RTX Remix’s open-source community has even expanded compatibility to allow many new titles to be remastered, including iconic games like Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Knights Of The Old Republic, Doom 3, Half-Life: Black Mesa and Bioshock. Some of these games were featured in the RTX Remix’s $50K Mod Contest, which wrapped up at Gamescom. Painkiller RTX by Merry Pencil Studios won numerous awards, including “Best Overall RTX Remix Mod.” Explore all mod submissions on ModDB.com. At Gamescom, NVIDIA also unveiled a new RTX Remix particle system that brings dynamic, realistically lit and physically accurate particles to 165 classic games — the majority of which have never had a particle editor. Modders can use the system to change the look, size, quantity, light emission, turbulence and even gravity of particles in games. The new particle system will be available in September. ‘Borderlands 4’ GeForce RTX 50 Series Bundle Available Now To celebrate Gearbox’s Borderlands 4, which will be enhanced by DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation and NVIDIA Reflex, NVIDIA is introducing a new GeForce RTX 50 Series bundle. Players who purchase a GeForce RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, or 5070 desktop system or graphics card — or laptops with a GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU or RTX 5070 Laptop GPU from participating retailers — will receive a copy of Borderlands 4 and The Gilded Glory Pack DLC. The offer is available through Monday, Sept. 22. Learn more about GeForce announcements at Gamescom.

Title: ‘Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition’ Storms GeForce NOW at Launch Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:00:46 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-warhammer-dawn-of-war-definitive-edition/ Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition is marching onto GeForce NOW, expanding the cloud gaming platform’s library to over 2,300 supported titles. Battle is just a click away, as the iconic real-time strategy game joins seven new releases this week. Commanders can prepare their squads and steel their nerves on any device — including laptops, Macs, Steam Decks and NVIDIA SHIELD TVs. Microsoft’s surprise announcement at Quakecon is now available in the cloud: legendary fantasy shooters Heretic + Hexen have been conjured out of the shadows and are streaming on GeForce NOW. And don’t miss out on in-game rewards for the popular, free-to-play, massively multiplayer online game World of Tanks as publisher Wargaming celebrates the title’s 15-year anniversary. GeForce NOW will be at Gamescom 2025 — the world’s largest gaming tradeshow — starting Wednesday, Aug. 20. Stay tuned to GFN Thursday for all the latest updates. The Emperor’s Call  Make your victories shine from the cloud. The grimdark future calls. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition storms onto the battlefield with ferocious, squad-based real-time strategy. Command the Space Marines, Orks, Chaos, Eldar and more across four legendary campaigns and nine playable armies. From bolter roars to Waaagh! cries, battles erupt with uncompromising brutality, tactical depth and a healthy dose of swagger. Fully remastered with enhanced 4K visuals, a refined camera, an improved user interface and more, Dawn of War: Definitive Edition preserves the iconic chaos of the original game while throwing open the gates for creative mayhem. Every charge, psychic blast and last-stand is rendered sharper than ever as cunning, courage and unrelenting war decide the fate of worlds. GeForce NOW delivers the firepower needed to join the frontlines without having to wait for downloads or lengthy installs. Gamers can leap straight into battle, resume campaigns and join multiplayer chaos with just a few clicks. No frames lost to underpowered hardware — every skirmish, every decisive strike is rendered in full glory in the cloud. Time to Celebrate Make your victories shine from the cloud. Roll out the tanks for World of Tanks’s 15th-anniversary celebration. Join the party by logging into the game every day through Sunday, Aug. 31 for exclusive commemorative rewards. Here’s what’s on deck: daily in-game giveaways, deep discounts, a pulse-pounding limited-time game mode and a special Battle Pass chapter packed with surprises. Watch for Twitch drops, enjoy increased credit earnings when playing with veteran tankers and dive into a unique photo-album event where each day reveals a new chapter in the evolution of maps, vehicles and epic memories. Enjoy smooth, lightning-fast gameplay on GeForce NOW — even on modest hardware — and share every explosive moment with friends, fans and fellow commanders. No download hassles, just pure, seamless action. Get Hexed Suit up, pick a class and let chaos reign. Step into the shadowy worlds that shaped fantasy shooters — fully restored by Nightdive Studios. Heretic + Hexen, the cult classics forged by Raven Software, are back with a vengeance, bringing their spell-slinging attitude and dark magic to a whole new generation. This definitive collection brings together Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders, Hexen: Beyond Heretic and Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel — plus two brand-new episodes, Heretic: Faith Renewed and Hexen: Vestiges of Grandeur, crafted with id Software and Nightdive Studios. Dive into over 110 campaign maps, 120 deathmatch arenas, online and split-screen multiplayer modes, 4K 120 frames-per-second (fps) visuals, modern controls and more spell-slinging action than ever. Experience the arcane might of Heretic + Hexen with GeForce NOW, which offers instant gameplay on nearly any device, with cloud-powered graphics, ultrasmooth performance and zero downloads. Ultimate members can crank up the magic and stream at up to 4K 120 fps — even without the latest hardware, so every exploding tome and fireball looks spellbindingly sharp. All Aboard for New Games Outwit the future. All aboard, Trailblazers. Honkai Star Rail’s new Version 3.5 “Before Their Deaths” is available to stream on GeForce NOW — no need to wait for patches or updates to downloads. The latest version brings two new playable characters, Hysilens and Imperator Cerydra, who bring fresh abilities and strategies to the game. Journey back a thousand years to ancient Okhema, face the ever-shifting menace Lygus and explore the dazzling streets of Styxia, the City of Infinite Revelry. Between epic battles, serve fairy patrons in the Chrysos Maze Grand Restaurant, mix drinks with old friends and uncover secrets that could change everything. Get ready — the next stop on the Astral Express is about to be unforgettable. In addition, members can look for the following: Echoes of the End (New release on Steam, Aug. 12) 9 Kings (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Aug. 14) Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition (New release on Steam, Aug. 14) Supraworld (New release on Steam, Aug. 15) Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time (New release on Steam and Battle.net) Guntouchables (Steam) Heretic + Hexen (Steam and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. What's a classic game that you still love to play? — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) August 13, 2025

Title: The Saga Continues: Stream 2K’s ‘Mafia: The Old Country’ at Launch on GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:00:57 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-mafia-the-old-country/ This GFN Thursday brings an offer members can’t refuse — 2K’s highly anticipated Mafia: The Old Country is launching in the cloud today. The prequel to the award-winning action-adventure Mafia series leads five games joining the cloud this week, including the long-awaited launch of Stormgate 1.0 and early access for THQ Nordic’s Titan Quest II. And don’t miss out on the newest season of Marvel Rivals, available for members to stream without having to wait for downloads or patches. The Don Says Play Fuh-get about it. Return to the heart of the Mafia saga and journey into the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily with Mafia: The Old Country. Hustle and scheme through savage streets and sun-baked villages in a gripping, linear narrative. Experience a world where every choice cuts deep, every vendetta matters and loyalty is a dangerous game. Step into the scuffed shoes of Enzo Favara — a man with nothing to lose and even less to trust — and earn a seat at Don Torrisi’s table. Whether it’s settling vendettas with a stiletto blade or dueling with a lupara shotgun, every fight is life or death, and every bullet counts. Players can expect gritty stealth, messy brawls and nerve-wracking shootouts — fueled by loyalty, betrayal and the need to prove more value to the Torrisi family alive than dead. Mafia: The Old Country joins the Mafia trilogy already streaming on GeForce NOW for members to relive the timeless action before diving into Enzo’s origins. With GeForce NOW, members get instant access to their games — no need to worry about waiting for massive downloads — so they can dive right into the action whenever the family calls. Get Mythical Loot first, ask the gods later. Titan Quest 2 plunges adventurers headlong into the heart of Greek mythology — where meddling gods, prowling monsters and unfolding heroics shape a vibrant, handcrafted world. In this classic action role-playing game, chaos abounds as champions dodge harpies, clash with centaurs and roam sun-drenched vistas while honing unique masteries. Each skirmish with mythic foes demands quick thinking and strategy, while the world’s hidden groves and ancient ruins tempt explorers with powerful loot. Curiosity and courage unlock secret quests and treasures, ensuring every detour leads to fresh challenges and new rewards. GeForce NOW lets the adventure unfold on just about any device — no need for fancy hardware. With high-performance servers handling the heavy lifting, the gameplay stays smooth, the visuals sharp and the action responsive — even on a basic laptop, an old PC or a phone. It’s the easiest way to jump straight into the mythical chaos, no matter where the quest begins. The Multiverse Gets a Shakeup New synergies, wild chaos — who’s your rival now? Marvel Rivals Season 3.5 crashes onto the scene tomorrow, Aug. 8, unleashing the Daywalker himself — Blade, the vampire hunter — along with a pulse-raising mix of meta-shifting updates. Players can sink their teeth into combat with the debut of the life-stealing Duelist, while the new Resource Rumble mode shakes up the competitive meta and sends teams scrambling for new strategies. Team-Ups have been overhauled: old combos are gone, making way for wild new synergies and fresh abilities that put every hero on notice. Iconic heroes and villains are flexing new changes: Doctor Strange amps up his mystic firepower, Groot branches out with bigger reach and Magneto’s shields get a little less magnetic, to name a few. Jump into the chaos with zero downloads, buttery-smooth performance and instant upgrades. GeForce NOW lets members unleash their inner hero (or villain) on any device, anywhere, so get right to swinging, blasting and smashing through the ever-evolving Marvel Rivals multiverse. Let’s Play Today Strategy with a side of sass. Buckle up, commander — the Stormgate 1.0 release is now available to stream in the cloud. Step into a delightfully chaotic future where humanity and demonic invaders wage war with laser cannons and mechs — all with a wry sense of humor. In this sleek reimagining of classic real-time strategy, Stormgate offers a 14-mission campaign with hero leveling, quirky banter in a new “mothership” hub and three fantastically distinct factions to master. Whether nuking demons solo, clashing on the ranked 1v1 ladder or wrangling friends for co-op mayhem, Stormgate’s lighthearted charm and competitive spirit will delight newcomers and veterans alike. In addition, members can look for the following releases: Mafia: The Old Country (New release on Steam, Aug. 7) Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Now available on PC Game Pass, Aug. 7) Amnesia: The Dark Descent (Epic Games Store) HUNTER×HUNTER NEN×IMPACT (Steam) Titan Quest II (Steam) Learn how to stream supported Ubisoft games from PC Game Pass on GeForce NOW, including this week’s addition of Assassin’s Creed Mirage on PC Game Pass. What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. It's Work Like a Dog Day—what game do you sweat in like it's your full-time job? — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) August 5, 2025

Title: Embark on Epic Adventures in August With a Dozen New Games Coming to GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:00:22 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-august-2025-games/ August brings new levels of gaming excitement on GeForce NOW, with 2,300 titles now available to stream in the cloud. Grab a controller and get ready for epic adventures — nearly a dozen new games are coming to the cloud this month. Each week brings fresh titles for members to discover, stream and conquer. Get ready to shrink down for big fun — early access for Grounded 2, announced as a surprise in June at XBOX Games Showcase, will be available to stream on day one: tomorrow, Aug. 1. Plus, finish off July with the eight games available to stream this week, alongside the latest update for the acclaimed open-world action role-playing game Genshin Impact. The Park Is Calling Oops, shrunken again. Step into the wild, unpredictable world of Brookhollow Park — Grounded 2 is launching in early access in the cloud, and the backyard has never felt bigger or more alive. Shrink to the size of an ant, navigate towering blades of grass, uncover hidden secrets and face off against bugs that can be friend or foe. Craft weapons and armor from scavenged materials, build creative bases and raise Buggie companions to help explore and survive. Whether playing solo or with friends, every day brings new challenges and surprises. Grounded 2’s quirky humor and inventive gameplay make every moment an adventure, from dodging predators to racing Buggies through underground tunnels. Experience every detail rendered in stunning quality streaming from a GeForce RTX-powered gaming rig in the cloud. Jump into the game instantly — no downloads, installs or waiting. Whether on a low-powered laptop, Mac or mobile device, GeForce NOW brings the full power of high-end gaming hardware to members through the cloud. Arriving in August Welcome to the Easybreeze Holiday Resort. Genshin Impact Version 5.8, “Sunspray Summer Resort,” is now live in the cloud, letting players dive in instantly — no updates needed. Explore Natlan’s new Easybreeze Holiday Resort, filled with events, mini games and new exploration features. Meet Ineffa, the first Nod-Krai five-star electro polearm user, alongside returning favorites like Bennett and Venti, in a fresh Story Quest. The update includes limited-time rewards, an exclusive Claymore, new outfits and gameplay improvements. It also marks the start of the “Song of the Welkin Moon” storyline, expanding Natlan and Nod-Krai lore. Catch the games ready to play today: Grounded 2 (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, July 29) Achilles: Survivor (New release on Steam, July 29) Frosthaven (New release on Steam, July 31) Dead Take (New release on Steam, July 31) Farming Simulator 25 (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Aug. 1) High on Life (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass) The King Is Watching (Steam) Ultimate Chicken Horse (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass) Catch the full list of games coming to the cloud in August: Mafia: The Old Country (New release on Steam, Aug. 8) Echoes of the End (New release on Steam, Aug. 12) Supraworld (New release on Steam, Aug. 15) VOID/BREAKER (New release on Steam, Aug. 20) Aztecs: The Last Sun (New release on Steam, Aug. 28) Among Us 3D (Steam) Funko Fusion (Steam) Field of Glory II: Medieval (Steam) The Rogue Prince of Persia (New release on Ubisoft) No Sleep for Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES (Steam) Say Bye to July In addition to the 20 games announced in July, an extra 15 joined over the month, including Achilles: Survivor, Frosthaven and Dead Take, newly added this week: Abiotic Factor (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass) Barony (Steam) BitCraft Online (Steam) He Is Coming (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass) Humanity (Xbox, available on the Microsoft store) Legion TD 2 (Epic Games Store) PEAK (Steam) RoboCop: Rogue City (New release on Xbox) SteamWorld Dig (Steam) SUPERVIVE (Steam) Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 (Steam, Epic Games Store and Xbox, available on the Microsoft Store) WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III were moved from the main Call of Duty HQ launcher and are now standalone downloads. Both games will be available to stream on GeForce NOW in the coming days. Check out this knowledgebase article for more information. What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. The cloud remembers everything.What was the very first game you streamed on GeForce NOW? — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) July 29, 2025

Title: Shinobi: Art of Vengeance – the (re)making of a ninja Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:00:19 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/08/28/shinobi-art-of-vengeance-the-remaking-of-a-ninja/ You never see a true ninja attack coming. So it’s only appropriate that none of us predicted Joe Musashi sneaking back onto our screens when Shinobi: Art of Vengeance was announced at The Game Awards in 2023. It’s been eagerly anticipated since, but the 2D action platformer is finally ready to unsheathe its blade on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 August 29. Less of a surprise was the reveal that Lizardcube was tasked with Shinobi’s razor-edged return. The developer is no stranger to breathing life into Sega’s classic IP, with its slick work on WonderBoy: The Dragon’s Trap remake and Streets of Rage 4 proving its pedigree. “Back in 2021 Sega wanted to revive an older IP and hinted if I had anything in mind,” says LizardCube CEO and Art/Creative Director Ben Fiquet. “I’m a Shinobi kid, so I quickly pitched my vision for that. Because we make 2D titles, when I create drawings it’s like rendering what will be the same in the final game.” The actual art of Vengeance This immediate visualization provided a relatively easy win in terms of Shinobi’s striking aesthetic, something Ben describes as “a continuation of their style; a bit more Japanese, but still very French and very Lizardcube”. With Ben revealing that he grew up on beautifully animated 16-bit platformers like Aladdin, it’s easy to see what inspired that look. But from there the challenge became working out how to mix classic Shinobi authenticity with a contemporary feel. “It was a bit different compared to working on Streets of Rage or Wonder Boy because Shinobi has more iterations,” explains Ben. “At first I wanted to make something more like a direct follow up to the original Shinobi games. But I quickly realized that it wasn’t as fun as I remember. Gameplay-wise you can lose yourself by going too far in the other direction, too, but Shinobi has always been changing with the times. So we wanted to make a modern game but with the appeal of the first titles.” “We felt that a slow-paced, methodical 2D game wouldn’t quite match the tastes of modern players,” agrees Toru Ohara, Sega of Japan’s Chief Producer. “We decided to focus on delivering exhilarating, satisfying action, and make the most of Lizardcube’s strengths — their distinctive art style and their expertise in 2D games.” Cutting into the combat The big secret weapon in keeping that classic Shinobi feel with an up-to-date gloss? A katana. And kunai. And Ninpo. And… okay, let’s just wrap it all up into the development team’s focus on fast, fluid, personalised combo-driven combat. “We quickly realized we wanted to push the combat further,” says Ben. “So we added more systems. That sort of thing can snowball when you’re making it, given it mixes platforming with fighting. But it’s very satisfying to be able to fight your way through levels, and more ninja-like by being swift and chaining combos.” That wasn’t to say that the process of crafting this system was entirely smooth. “The prototype we had was very different to what we ended up with,” Ben reveals. “After a playtest we saw something was missing so we went back to the drawing board.” The result was the inclusion of the execution system, which rewards the player with stylish finishing moves and resources to spend on upgrading Joe’s abilities. Which played nicely into the freeform system that sits at the centre of Shinobi’s compelling and polished gameplay. “Lizardcube wanted to prioritize freedom of choice and allow players to perform actions that look cool,” says Toru. “I’ll admit I had some concerns at first, but as the system took shape, I realized that being able to unleash the move you want, when you want, created a tremendous sense of exhilaration. “I often explain it like this: in the early stages, the character controls like one from an action game, but by the mid-to-late game, it starts to feel more like controlling a character in a fighting game. Being able to create that kind of fresh gameplay experience was a very pleasant surprise.” “And you can mash buttons and still do something cool, and maybe end up with an execution,” laughs Ben. “We’ve already seen players do amazing things in the demo, with speed runs and combos.” Bosses now, villains next If you’ve not yet played the demo – and you should – the question some of you now might be asking is, “can I perform these combos and executions on the bosses?” Yes, you absolutely can. And those boss fights remain spectacular in their own right, something Ben is keen to keep as a surprise for you to discover yourself. Although when pressed, he admitted he has a couple of favourites. “The monkey boss Kozaru at the end of the first stage,” he admits. “And the boss of stage five. It’s a vampire Yakuza, but I can’t say anything more than that.” Which led us to talk about the Villains Stage DLC coming at a later date, featuring boss characters from other Sega titles, the first being Sonic the Hedgehog’s arch rival Doctor ‘Eggman’ Robotnik. “I hoped people would see this game as one of Sega’s many iconic IPs making a comeback,” says Toru. “So I thought it would be interesting to go beyond the original Shinobi world.” “We wanted to acknowledge the amazing presence that these IPs have,” agrees Ben. “As well as offer other little references here and there. Shinobi is kind of a serious game. But also silly, in a way.” What Ben is referring to is the wry sense of humour present across Lizardcube’s games which keeps things from getting too dark in Shinobi. Sure, it’s occasionally bloody, brutal and visceral, but the dev team also leans into its inherent absurdity, too. “Joe only says one word through the entire game, which is very much an intentional joke,” says Ben. “And he’s the most obvious ninja you’ll see, dressed in white and red, riding his dog and fighting demons. But it still works. The premise is silly, but you have to treat it with respect. I just want people to have fun and help keep the IP alive.” Stay sharp because this is one action platformer you won’t want to miss – Shinobi: Art of Vengeance launches on August 29 for PS4 and PS5.

Title: (For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for August: Psychonauts 2, Dragon Marked For Death , Viewfinder Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025 06:49:40 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/08/27/20250828-psplus/ Play psychic super spy, get ready to experience the unique, dark fantasy world and reshape the world with a photo with the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for September. Psychonauts 2, Dragon Marked For Death and Viewfinder will be available to PlayStation Plus members from September 2. Let’s take a closer look at the games.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Psychonauts 2 | PS4 Razputin “Raz” Aquato, trained acrobat and powerful young psychic, has realized his lifelong dream of joining the international psychic espionage organization known as the Psychonauts! But these psychic super spies are in trouble. Their leader hasn’t been the same since he was rescued from a kidnapping, and what’s worse, there’s a mole hiding in headquarters.  Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers. Psychonauts 2 serves up danger, excitement and laughs in equal measure as players guide Raz on a journey through the minds of friends and foes on a quest to defeat a murderous psychic villain. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Dragon Marked For Death | PS4 Dragon Marked For Death is a side-scrolling 2D action RPG that can played solo or with up to four players in local or online multiplayer.You play as the survivors of the Dragonblood Clan who set out to take revenge on the Kingdom of Medius, who destroyed their home and captured the Dragonblood Oracle, Amica. To obtain the power they need to enact their revenge, they forge a pact with the Astral Dragon Atruum. Use your newly acquired powers to take on quests from villagers and raise your status in the kingdom. How you perform in these quests can have a direct effect on the game’s final outcome. Quests aren’t all about defeating enemies, though. You’ll guard a ship’s passengers from monsters, search for hidden treasure, rescue a princess from a castle under siege, and a lot more! View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Viewfinder | PS4, PS5 Use an instant camera to challenge perception, redefine reality and reshape the world. View the world through a new lens in this charming and unique first-person puzzle adventure. Reshape a wealth of stunning environments through your instant camera’s viewfinder in order to solve a variety of mind-bending puzzles. Bring photos, paintings, sketches and postcards to life as you reshape reality and slowly uncover the surprising mysteries that lie behind this colourful world. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Last chance to add PlayStation Plus Games for August to your library PlayStation Plus members have until September 1 to add Lies of P, Day Z and My Hero One’s Justice 2 to their game library.

Title: (For Southeast Asia) SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance launches Friday, August 29! Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:06:42 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/08/27/20250828-shinobi/ Get ready — SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance arrives on Friday, August 29! The iconic SHINOBI series returns in an all-new 2D action platformer created by Lizardcube, the team behind the hit brawler Streets of Rage 4 and SEGA. This title brings Joe Musashi‘s quest for revenge to life with a vibrant hand-drawn look. Players must overcome stages filled with obstacles and take down foes with a vast array of combos. Master the game’s combat and discover what it means to be a ninja. Currently, a free DEMO of this game is also available. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Journey Through a Stylistic New World Venture through more than a dozen unique stages, ranging from military bases to the scorching desert. As you travel through these vibrant locations, you must use every Ninjutsu at your disposal to solve platforming puzzles and discover hidden routes. Each character and stage have been crafted in stunning detail, letting players fully immerse themselves in Joe Musashi‘s journey. Master the Way of the Shinobi In SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, smooth and dynamic animations blend with fast-paced action to create an unmatched combat experience. Unleash Joe Musashi’s vast ninja arsenal, including his Katana, Kunai, Ninjutsu arts, and Ninpo to vanquish your foes. Enhance his abilities with Amulets, execute combos, use the right techniques to adapt to your situation, and create your own battle style! Story When the legendary Shinobi Joe Musashi, master of the ninja arts, finds his village burned to the ground and his clan turned into stone, he must set off on a quest for vengeance, ready to face an unparalleled evil. Characters and Stages Joe MusashiThe protagonist and the head of the Oboro Clan, a tribe of ninjas that has protected peace from within the shadows for generations. Though he’s a man of few words, his clan puts their utmost trust in him.  Lord RuseThe mastermind behind paramilitary organization ENE Corp. He commands his troops with callous tact and an iron fist. Fearing the might of the Oboro Clan, he sets in motion a plan to eliminate them once and for all.  …and more! Stage: Oboro Village On a training excursion to Oboro Village, Musashi and his students encounter rival ninjas and discover that the village is under attack. Master jumping, rolling, and other basic commands as you glide across the dojo and bamboo groves!  Stage: The Chase When Ruse leaves Oboro Village alongside a colossal beast, Musashi gives chase atop Yamato. Race through this bonus stage while dodging flames, kunai, and other hazards! … and more! Digital Deluxe Edition Also Available! You can currently pre-order SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance on the PlayStation Store! Pre-order before 12:59 PM on August 29 (JST) to get 10%* off your purchase! The Digital Deluxe Edition is also available for pre-order, which includes the base game, a Starter Pack filled with in-game items, the SEGA Villains Stage (releasing early 2026), which features bosses based on iconic SEGA villains, Digital Art Book + Soundtrack. Contents of the Digital Deluxe Edition Base Game Digital Deluxe Upgrade Starter Pack (Ghost Outfit, Medic Lite Amulet, and In-Game Currency) SEGA Villains Stage (Coming Early 2026) Digital Artbook and Soundtrack *The PlayStation Store discount is only available for PlayStation Plus subscribers. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Product Information: TitleSHINOBI: Art of VengeanceRelease DateAugust 29, 2025 (Fri)PlatformPlayStation®5 / PlayStation®4 *No physical version available for PlayStation®4LanguagesSubtitles: Japanese, English, Korean, Chinese (Traditional, Simplified)Websitehttps://asia.sega.com/shinobi-art-of-vengeance/en/CopyrightⒸSEGA

Title: Judas — Ken Levine details how player actions determine who becomes the villain Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:34:24 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/08/27/judas-ken-levine-details-how-player-actions-determine-who-becomes-the-villain/ We know, we know… we’ve been silent for a while. It takes a lot of time and energy to make marketing materials like trailers, and we’re trying to focus all our efforts on finishing Judas. But we also miss the days of having a more direct relationship with you, the gamer, so we thought, “Why not start releasing some dev logs?”  Through these, we hope to communicate more frequently to update you with new details of what we are working on, without spoiling too much of what Judas has in store. The goal is to keep this pretty lo-fi, meaning more frequent updates than before, but not necessarily always with fancy trailers and super polished final imagery. (Though there will be more of those as well!) Want to Rent-A-Deputy? Feature update: Villainy We’ve just finished a major milestone: Villainy. Villainy is a central feature of Judas. When you play BioShock or BioShock Infinite, the villain is always going to be the villain. Fontaine, Comstock — they’re always going to be the bad guys. In Judas, your actions will attract members of the Big 3 to you as friends. But ignore one of them enough, and they become the villain. From there, they will get access to a new suite of powers to subvert your actions and goals. The clips below demonstrate just a little bit of the feature. This is just one example of how the Big 3 can retaliate. The more dangerous and character-specific stuff will be kept a secret, for now.  Eventually, you’ll have to make decisions about who you’re going to focus your energy on… and who you’ll wind up alienating. But… be careful not to rent one when Tom is pissed off.    A focus on character One of my personal favorites of all time is Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor because of the emergent gameplay made possible by their Nemesis System. The system allows you to develop small relationships with multiple orcs. However, their goals were a little different than ours, because there are so many different orcs and they don’t have time to develop them into characters. In Judas, you’re going to get to know these characters intimately. We want losing one of them to feel like losing a friend. We want to play with that dynamic, and we want that choice to be super hard. The Big 3 are all going to be competing for your favor and attention. They can bribe you, save you in battle, talk shit about the other characters, and share with you their darkest secrets. But eventually, you’ve got to decide who you trust and who you don’t.  In BioShock Infinite, there was a lot of energy invested into developing your relationship with Elizabeth. By the end of the game, you knew everything about her, her abilities, her hopes and dreams. But the truth is she knew almost nothing about you, the gamer playing Booker. In Judas, the Big 3 observe you as you play, and they have feelings not only about how you approach combat, hacking, and crafting, but most importantly your interactions with the other two characters.  As part of the Villainy Milestone, we also completed the biggest Judas playtest yet, where new players experienced this feature firsthand. Every time we test, we learn so much, and we love having that level of knowledge when working on the game. The testers shared tons of valuable feedback on the weight of decisions and how it impacted outcomes, their interest in learning more about character motivations, and how moments where the Big 3 helped — or turned on them — changed their future decisions.   New Key Art Another thing we’re excited to be able to share is… this: We’re really happy to finally show this off. I have always personally been a huge fan of Drew Struzan’s work and that era of movie posters. The style is great at presenting films that have a big cast, like Star Wars. And Judas has a big cast. Outside of the lead roles, there’s likely going to be more than one hundred speaking parts… If you look closely, there’s probably some details you might be curious about. Let’s just say there’s some stuff in this game that we’re not going to talk about right now, but everything here is relevant. There’s one thing we’re sure you all want to know: when is Judas coming out?!?! While we wish we could give you an exact date today, we’re not quite ready to finalize that. As you know, release dates have a way of slipping by, and we’d like to avoid having to change the date after we announce it. But we know Judas is not really a game until the players get their hands on it, and that’s a day everyone on the team is working toward.

Title: Skate: hands-on report Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:30:02 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/08/27/skate-hands-on-report/ Fifteen years since its last release, the Skate series returns with an entry that turns a whole city into a skater’s paradise. The newest Skate is a free-to-play open world where you can take on a series of challenges, spectate other skaters, team up with friends, or challenge other players to throw down and trade tricks. Electronic Arts pulled the curtain back on Skate with a hands-on preview of Early Access ahead of its September 16 release. I shredded and slammed across the city of San Vansterdam for nine hours and saw a whole lot of what developer Full Circle has to offer. Let’s get into the nitty-gritty. Flick-It returns — When it was released back in 2007, Skate introduced the “Flick-It” control system, where executing tricks is done with fast flicking movements of the right control stick, to better simulate the sense of pulling off ollies and kickflips. Full Circle says that it didn’t rebuild Flick-It, it “resurrected” it, with improvements to the controls to make them easier to learn and use for newbies, but with all the nuance veterans expect. Flick-It comes with three control schemes. The Streamlined version makes snapping off tricks intuitive and a bit easier than in previous games, with flicking up on the right stick enough to ollie and your character pushing your skateboard automatically as you steer with the left stick. Classic feels familiar to Skate fans—pushing the skateboard is done with Square or X, and you need to flick the stick down to set and then up to jump, with lots of different patterns for more complex tricks.  Finally, there’s the Experienced level, which provides even more nuanced control but removes the Flick diagram from your screen.  If you need a hand remembering the moves, Skatepedia is always just a menu away to show you how to do every trick in the game. A city of skating — San Vansterdam is a big, open place, and the game dots many locations with challenges to put you through your paces. Lines task you with doing tricks and hitting a certain score along a specific series of obstacles, grabbing icons along the way.  In Own the Spot, you’re looking to hit a high score in a location, while trying to knock out a certain set of tricks in a single sequence.  Session gives you a free-form, timed opportunity to rack up a high score in a larger location.  And in Stunt challenges, you fling yourself off high places and ragdoll through ridiculous requirements. These ones were my favorite of everything I played in Skate, and they’re always hilarious. There are also missions that will teach you the ropes of how to play and perform different tricks if you’re new to Skate Parkour and Exploration — Finding skate spots off the beaten path is another big part of the fun of San Vansterdam. You can hop off your board anywhere by hitting Triangle and then use X to jump and climb walls or scale buildings to look for new places to Skate San Vansterdam also has rotating community parks you can find around the city, so there’s always something fresh to Skate Quick Drop lets you make your own spots — You’re not stuck skating the spots and challenges the developers have created, either. Pressing down on the D-pad opens up your radial Tool Box, where you can find the Quick Drop menu. You can instantly add your own ramps, grind rails, and other objects to any location to create your own spots, or improvise a solution to a problem, like jumping a big gap. Other players can skate your Quick Drops, too. Progression and Customization — Clearing missions and leveling up your reputation in each neighborhood unlocks new customization and drop items. Credits you earn from rewards can be used to buy more random cosmetics from each neighborhood to unlock new looks, decks, and other options. Spectating and Spectaporting — The big benefit of Skate’s always-online, free-to-play nature is you’re constantly able to play with other skaters. Tapping the Touchpad on your DualSense controller brings up the map and menu tabs, where you can find your social options. Here, you can see everyone else in your server, spectate what they’re doing, and even instantly “spectaport” to their location to say hi or skate the same spot. Full Circle says servers will support up to 150 players at a time, so there will always be other people skating San Vansterdam with you. Replay editor — It’s quick and easy to create clips of your best moments (or most painful fails). You can access the Replay Editor from your Tool Box menu at any time, which captures the last few minutes of your session and lets you edit, save, and share videos. Grabster — One of the cooler ways skate makes San Vansterdam feel alive is by supplying it with a ton of diegetic music, coming from everything from store displays to passing cars’ speakers. You can grab any song you like by holding R3 to add it to your personal playlist. Even over just a handful of hours in San Vansterdam, it’s clear Skate puts a ludicrous amount of skating opportunities on offer, with plenty of ways for players to have fun together and get creative, as well. The good news is that you can see for yourself when Skate hits PlayStation 4 and Playstation 5 in Early Access on September 16. 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Title: Get a 50-series PC for under $900, with a copy of Battlefield 6 included too Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025 19:57:21 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/get-a-50-series-pc-for-under-900-with-a-copy-of-battlefield-6-included-too NVIDIA’s 50-series of GPUs are here to stay, and on the lower end, the RTX 5060 is a decent card for 1080p gaming while making use of the love-it-or-hate-it DLSS 4 technologies for higher frame rates. Read more

Title: My favorite gaming chair is discounted for Labor Day, and so is the recliner attachment Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025 19:57:07 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/my-favorite-gaming-chair-is-discounted-for-labor-day-and-so-is-the-recliner-attachment You’ve got your snazzy gaming rig, your mouse and keyboard combo, and a nice monitor, but there’s something to be said about a nice gaming chair to look after your posture and derriere in equal measure. Read more

Title: Elden Ring Nightreign's evil Deep Of Night mode gets a release date, but some people are already playing it Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:20:28 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/elden-ring-nightreigns-evil-deep-of-night-mode-gets-a-release-date-but-some-people-are-already-playing-it Elden Ring Nightreign will get a new rock-hard Expedition mode called Deep of Night on 11th September. "Rock-hard" is a cliché worn to uselessness, of course: to be more specific, this is at least tungsten-carbide-hard, possibly even as hard as stishovite, though the exact degree of toughness is variable. It's variable because Deep of Night gets statistically harder, the more you win, with a difficulty rating or "depth" that fluctuates based on wins and losses. Enemies are tougher than usual by default, and you can't specify which Nightlord you're hunting, so be prepared for nasty surprises. There are new special Depth Relics, exclusive to this mode, which sadistically bundle together additional buffs and debuffs. Read more

Title: Coffee convos, demonic detectives, and cow life simming are part of a pro-Palestine charity bundle coming to Itch.io Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:07:06 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/coffee-convos-demonic-detectives-and-cow-life-simming-are-part-of-a-pro-palestine-charity-bundle-coming-to-itchio A bundle of games aiming to raise money to aid the United Nations' Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in their efforts to help Palestinian refugees is set to go on sale via Itch.io next week. Just over 380 games are part of it, including the likes of Coffee Talk, Lucifer Within Us, and a cow life simulator that features an alligator who's really into arson. Organised by Junch and the South East Asian Games for Good initiative, the bundle's dubbed Play for Peace - Games for Palestine. It's taken over 10 months to come together. The result's a 382-game strong bundle that includes a huge variety of creations that contain not a whiff of AI or NFTs. Read more

Title: Space Marine 2's new Techmarine class, Helbrute mode and other update plans detailed in Year 2 video Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:30:03 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/space-marine-2s-new-techmarine-class-helbrute-mode-and-other-update-plans-detailed-in-new-year-2-video In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only more bloody downloadable content for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. Developers Saber Interactive are supposed to be working on Space Marine 3, but you wouldn't know that from all the Stuff they've jammed into the previous game's year 2 content schedule. There's a major Anniversary patch due on 4th September, just in time for Silksong. Five more patches are coming over 2025 and 2026, plus nine DLC packs via season pass. The manufactorums are overflowing! Here's a video to lay it all out. Read more