Title: The Beginning Of Final Fantasy VII: Remake Wowed Me All Over Again On Switch 2 Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:55:37 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/ff7-switch-2-remake-framerate-final-fantasy-2000622094 The post The Beginning Of <i>Final Fantasy VII: Remake</i> Wowed Me All Over Again On Switch 2 appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: This 4-Pack of AirTags Is Selling for Pennies, Amazon Just Wants Them Off the Shelves Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:51:00 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/this-4-pack-of-airtags-is-selling-for-pennies-amazon-just-wants-them-off-the-shelves-2000622093 The post This 4-Pack of AirTags Is Selling for Pennies, Amazon Just Wants Them Off the Shelves appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: This 1TB HP Laptop Is Now $499 Instead of $2499, Amazon Just Cut $2000 Off the Price Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:02:29 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/this-1tb-hp-laptop-is-now-499-instead-of-2499-amazon-just-cut-2000-off-the-price-2000622087 The post This 1TB HP Laptop Is Now $499 Instead of $2499, Amazon Just Cut $2000 Off the Price appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD Practically Costs Nothing, the 2TB Model Works Out Cheaper Than Buying Two 1TBs Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:40:47 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/samsung-990-evo-plus-ssd-practically-costs-nothing-the-2tb-model-works-out-cheaper-than-buying-two-1tbs-2000621430 The post Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD Practically Costs Nothing, the 2TB Model Works Out Cheaper Than Buying Two 1TBs appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: The Next PlayStation State Of Play Is All About James Bond Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:09:12 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/james-bond-state-play-wolverine-god-war-sony-showcase-2000622073 The post The Next PlayStation State Of Play Is All About James Bond appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: Genshin Impact 6.0 isn't actually called that, will instead be known as "Version Luna 1", and is coming in early September Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:55:56 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/genshin-impact-version-luna-1-all-the-details We’ve been waiting for this one! After a few teasers, including as recently as gamescom - featuring a very hot anime man, MiHoYo has finally lifted the veil off the major upcoming Genshin Impact chapter. Read more

Title: Elden Ring Nightreign is getting a new higher difficulty so you can stop complaining about just how 'easy' it is Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:24:14 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/elden-ring-nightreign-deep-of-night-difficulty-date-details FromSoftware has dropped something of an expected announcement for players of Elden Ring Nightreign. If you’re still playing the online co-op action RPG, you’ve likely defeated many, if not most of its Nightlord bosses. Read more

Title: Battlefield 6's next Labs test will feature two of its largest maps, and a first look at the server browser Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:44:54 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/battlefield-6-post-beta-labs-test-large-maps-server-browser Battlefield Studios has shared a few key details about what to expect from the next Battlefield Labs test. Unfortunately, Labs remains closed to most of the public, meaning it’s technically not a second Battlefield 6 beta. Read more

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: Next PlayStation State Of Play Announced, Coming Very Soon Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:16:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/next-playstation-state-of-play-announced-coming-very-soon/1100-6534390/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Sony has announced the next PlayStation State of Play event, and it's coming up soon and focused exclusively on the upcoming James Bond game, 007 First Light, from Hitman developer IO Interactive.The State of Play takes place Wednesday, September 3, starting at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET / 7 PM BST / 8 PM CEST. The broadcast will feature "over 30 minutes" of gameplay for the upcoming title, including a playthrough of Bond's first mission when he becomes an MI6 recruit."The action includes everything from high-speed car chases to on-foot stealth sequences and shootouts. Stay tuned after the playthrough for insights from IO Interactive on the intense espionage gameplay," the developer said.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Best Terraria Ranged Weapons Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2025 03:58:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/best-terraria-ranged-weapons/1100-6534193/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f There's something deliciously smug about wielding the best Terraria ranged weapons. While melee players are sweating it out in close quarters and mages are chugging mana potions like they're at an all-night rave, you're standing comfortably out of reach, raining down arrows, bullets, or bees with barely a scratch on your armor. It's the class for anyone who enjoys watching health bars melt while staying three steps ahead of the danger.That's not to say it's easy. Ranged combat is a balancing act between conserving ammo, picking the best Terraria accessories for your build, and stocking up on enough arrows or bullets to avoid the dreaded "click" of an empty chamber mid-boss fight. But when it all comes together, nothing feels quite as powerful. From simple ore bows to weapons that literally summon storms, the marksman's journey is one of precision, chaos, and plenty of smug grins.Table of Contents [hide]Pre-HardmodePlatinum BowPre-HardmodePlatinum BowDamage: 13Knockback: 0Critical chance: 4%Speed: 25 (Fast)Velocity: 6.6Ammo: ArrowsForget the wooden twig you start with, as the Platinum Bow is your first taste of real power. Made from just eight Platinum Bars, it delivers enough punch to make the Eye of Cthulhu feel more like target practice than a boss fight. It's easy to craft, doesn't ask much of you beyond a bit of mining, and instantly transforms you from hapless survivor into a hunter who means business. Pair it with Flaming Arrows for a fiery upgrade or Jester's Arrows to pierce crowds, and you'll sail through those chaotic early nights.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Best Terraria Melee Weapons Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2025 03:54:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/best-terraria-melee-weapons/1100-6534321/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f A simple class that's also the most reckless, there's a skill curve to the best Terraria melee weapons. Instead of hiding behind a staff or bow, you are charging face-first into danger, trading your health bar for glorious damage. It is the class for anyone who loves brute force, big crits, and feeling like a walking blender.Getting up close and personal isn't just about swinging blindly. Terraria's melee arsenal is surprisingly diverse, ranging from oversized swords that cleave through entire boss arenas to yoyos, spears, boomerangs, and flails that control space. In true Terraria fashion, melee does not necessarily mean you need to be in the thick of the action. Plenty of the best blades sling projectiles across the screen when you jump from Pre-Hardmode to Hardmode, letting you play safe while keeping that melee identity.Table of Contents [hide]Pre-HardmodeTerragrimPre-HardmodeTerragrim swings a small blade in front of the Terraria player's face.TerragrimDamage: 17Knockback: 3Critical chance: 4%Speed: 25 (Fast)Terragrim is the ultimate pre-boss jackpot. Found rarely in Enchanted Sword Shrines, it attacks at a speed so absurd that the modest damage stat barely matters. It is not craftable, it is not guaranteed, and it may never appear in your world, but if you are fortunate enough to stumble across one, it changes everything.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Best Terraria Summoner Weapons Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2025 03:53:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/best-terraria-summoner-weapons/1100-6534323/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Like any good manager, delegation is one of your best tools. The best Terraria summoner weapons thrive not by swinging the sharpest blade or firing the fastest bullet, but by putting others to work. Each staff or whip you pick up is less about your own might and more about the team you assemble, from humble birds and frogs to celestial dragons. It is a playstyle built on patience and planning, rewarding those who prefer to orchestrate the fight rather than charge headfirst into it.That is not to say life as a summoner is easy. The class often walks a fine line between feeling underpowered and overpowered, depending on the stage of the game and how well you support your minions with the right gear. But when it all clicks, few things match the satisfaction of watching an army you raised tear through bosses while you stand back, whip in hand, guiding the carnage.Before we get into the journey best taken from Pre-Hardmode to Hardmode, it's worth understanding the difference between a minion and a sentry. Sentries are stationary, stronger for defending a single point during wave-based events, but require re-summoning if you relocate. Thanks to the added mobility, minions are generally better, following you into battle. It entirely depends on whether you prefer to lead from the back or the front. Regardless, you can summon multiple of the same unit to better stack your odds.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Best Games Like Little Nightmares To Haunt Your Dreams Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2025 03:51:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/games-like-little-nightmares/2900-6968/ There are plenty of games like Little Nightmares to play in 2025, if you are brave enough to look. When Little Nightmare first released in 2017, it immediately stood out thanks to its unsettling visuals, tone, and atmosphere. While its 2D platforming, chase sequences, and puzzle gameplay was satisfying, it was the game's creepy enemies, mysterious world, and unnerving sense of scale that truly made a lasting impact, as if a child's nightmares had been brought to life. Those visuals and its relatively defenseless child protagonist defined developer Tarsier Studios' horror sidescroller and helped to cement it as one of the best horror games of all time.Little Nightmares 2 in 2021 upped-the stakes even more, further expanding on Little Nightmare's gameplay by introducing a new protagonist, puzzles that needed to be solved with the help of an AI companion, and even the ability to (sometimes) fight back against the nightmares at hand, all while still keeping the grotesque visuals from the original game players loved and feared. Now, Little Nightmares 3 is slated to release on October 10, 2025 from a different developer, Supermassive Games, and will offer co-op for the first time. Meanwhile, original Little Nightmares studio Tarsier is crafting an even darker Little Nightmare-like game, Reanimal, that fans of the studio's previous work will definitely want to keep an eye on.If you can't get enough of Little Nightmare's horrors, there's not only a lot to look forward to but also plenty of already-released games to discover. Not every game will be a nightmare brought to life, but many of the best games like Little Nightmares capture some aspect of the series that helped contribute to its popularity. Whether it's the unique perspective a child protagonist brings, visuals that will haunt your dreams, or the backdrop of a mysterious world while performing 2D puzzle platforming, these are some of the best games like Little Nightmares you can play right now. LimboDeveloper: PlaydeadRelease Date: July 2010Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, Mac, Android, iOSLimbo was one of Xbox Live Arcade's biggest hits, and it's easy to see why. The stark black-and-white aesthetic is immediately captivating, as is the mystery surrounding a young boy searching for his sister in a dark and dangerous forest. Its physics-based environmental puzzles often require players to die in surprising and gruesome ways to understand their solutions, which further adds to the game's dark tone. If there is one game like Little Nightmares on this list that is an absolute must-play, Limbo is it. Inside Developer: PlaydeadRelease Date: June 2016Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PC, Mac, iOSPlaydead's ambitious follow-up to Limbo, Inside, takes the former's unsettling atmosphere and penchant for 2D platform puzzles and brings it to even darker depths, with unforgettable results. With eerie visuals, an oppressive ambient score, and a child protagonist who seems way over their head, there are obvious parallels to Little Nightmares. While some games are about the journey and not the destination, that is certainly not the case here, as Inside's jaw-dropping climax isn't one you'll forget anytime soon. For those in the Xbox ecosystem, Inside is also one of the best horror games on Game Pass. Very Little Nightmares Developer: Alike StudioRelease Date: May 2019Platforms: Android, iOSIf you didn't know there is a Little Nightmares mobile game, now you do. This spin-off takes the creepy vibes and puzzle-solving gameplay from the original Little Nightmares and brings it to a top-down perspective, as you look to escape a mysterious mansion as the Girl in the Yellow Raincoat. It doesn't scratch the exact same itch as the mainline games, but fans of the franchise will still find plenty to enjoy, and its story is canon with the rest of the series. Among The SleepDeveloper: Krillbite StudioRelease Date: May 2014Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PCRather than a 2D sidescroller, Among the Sleep puts players directly in the shoes of a two-year-old child experiencing a confusing nightmare from a first-person perspective. It's that perspective that makes Among the Sleep truly stand out, as it's hard to know what's real and what is imaginary as you explore and solve puzzles in search for your missing mom. While it's light when it comes to true scares, Among the Sleep is still creepy and foreboding throughout its relatively short playtime and is a great pick for those who are looking for a unique story told through a perspective almost never seen in games. Planet Of Lana Developer: WishfullyRelease Date: May 2023Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PCAnother side-scrolling puzzle game with a child protagonist, Planet of Lana puts a more sci-fi spin on the formula, and is far more bright and colorful compared to Little Nightmares. You play as Lana, a young girl who is attempting to survive an invasion by alien machines that have also kidnapped your sister. Planet of Lana's puzzle formula is informed by the addition of Mui, a cat-like creature Lana can issue commands to in order to help solve puzzles. Lana and Mui's ability to hijack or hypnotize enemies adds some fun variety to the platforming, and the game's less-oppressive atmosphere helps it stand out from other, darker puzzle platformers. A sequel, Planet of Lana 2, is slated for a 2026 release. Far: Changing TidesDeveloper: OkomotiveRelease Date: March 2022Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PCFar: Changing Tides isn't a horror game, but is an atmospheric 2D sidescroller about a child trying to survive on their own, putting it firmly in the Little Nightmare's wheelhouse. The sequel to 2018's Far: Lone Sails, Changing Tides tasks players with keeping a cobbled-together ship functioning amidst a hostile, flooded world. That translates into various sailing mechanics, as well as environmental puzzles that will see you venture off the ship in order to acquire necessary components or clear a path. For those looking for a unique take on the moody, 2D physics platformer, Far: Changing Tides is a welcome change of pace. Somerville Developer: JumpshipRelease Date: November 2022Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PCIf you're thinking Somerville looks a lot like Inside, well, you'd be right. There's plenty of shared DNA between the two, namely because one of the co-founders of the studio responsible for Inside, Dino Patti, helped form Somerville developer Jumpship. Somerville is a visually arresting and cinematic puzzle platformer in the same vein as many on this list, offering a novel take on a well-worn alien invasion story. While it might not be quite as memorable or polished as some of the games it's most heavily inspired by, it's still worth checking out. Silent Hill 2 Remake Developer: Blooper TeamRelease Date: October 2024Platforms: PlayStation 5, PCMany horror games, including Little Nightmares, owe a big debt to Silent Hill 2. It introduced the franchise's iconic Pyramid Head foe, and the game's grotesque, humanoid monsters are still a standard many horror games look to for inspiration. Blooper Team's recent remake brings Konami's classic survival-horror game into the modern era with an updated over-the-shoulder perspective, improved combat, and bone-chilling visuals and sounds that make Silent Hill 2 more terrifying than ever before. It's also one of the best PS5 games you can play in 2025. Unravel Two Developer: Coldwood InteractiveRelease Date: June 2018Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PCA co-op adventure that can be played solo or with a friend, Unravel Two features a similar "little innocent-looking character in a big world" setup to that of Little Nightmares, but ditches the horror and replaces it with a more family-friendly aesthetic. In Unravel Two, two Yarnys can be used to solve puzzles as they set out on an adventure that over time sees the world evolve and blossom, opening up new areas to explore. Unlike many 2D platform puzzlers on this list, Unravel Two puts a bigger emphasis on movement, with Yarny able to jump, slide, run, and swing around environments. Bramble: The Mountain KingDeveloper: Dimfrost StudioRelease Date: April 2023Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PCBramble: The Mountain King looks to bring Scandinavian folklore to life and, in doing so, makes a lasting impression. Like many games on this list, Bramble stars a young boy trying to survive a horror-filled ordeal in search of his kidnapped sister, along the way hiding and occasionally battling against monsters both big and small. There are puzzles and platforming, but it's really the game's visuals and atmosphere that make an impact, as Bramble feels like a children's fable fully realized in video game form. OxenfreeDeveloper: Night School StudioRelease Date: January 2016Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PC, Mac, Android, iOSAn adventure game first and foremost, Oxenfree is a more story-driven affair than many games on this list, but like Little Nightmares, it's heavy on atmosphere. A group of teenagers exploring an abandoned military base on an isolated island, in the process opening a ghostly portal to the past, is a great setup for a ghost story. Oxenfree delivers on its premise with fantastic characters, writing, and effective scares. Its gameplay may differ from that of Little Nightmares, but there's still plenty to enjoy for fans of things that go bump in the night, and is one of the best games where your choices really matter. Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Developer: Starbreeze StudiosRelease Date: August 2013Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, Android, iOSLike many games on this list, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons revolves around children on a mission to save a loved one, but Starbreeze's award-winning puzzle-adventure, directed by future Hazelight Studios founder Josef Fares, sets itself apart due to its uncommon control scheme. Each of the brothers are mapped to a different control stick, allowing players to control two characters at once to solve puzzles. This adds a unique dynamic to the game's puzzles that compliments the game's heart-wrenching story. For those who are looking for a co-op adventure, the more recent Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons remake allows for local co-op, though only controlling one character does somewhat rob the game of its central gameplay gimmick. Fran BowDeveloper: Killmonday GamesRelease Date: August 2015Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PC, Mac, Android, iOSA game starring a young girl who finds herself in an oppressive mental institution for children after the murder of her parents, and one where self-administering medication is a gameplay mechanic, is already some heavy material, and that's just the start of Fran Bow. However, Fran Bow never feels morbid or grotesque for its own sake, instead using Fran's childlike imagination, perspective, and sense of curiosity to help unpack its themes. Coupled with its strong and unnerving art direction, Fran Bow is well-worth a play through for horror fans. Little MisfortuneDeveloper: Killmonday GamesRelease Date: September 2019Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, Android, iOSAnother morbid tale of an innocent child navigating strange circumstances, Little Misfortune's distinct art style and unnerving narrator instantly makes it hard to forget. As the unlucky Misfortune, players will venture out into the woods to play a game where "there is no right or wrong, only consequences" and the prize for finishing is "eternal happiness." That doesn't seem suspicious at all! While it is on the shorter side (around three-to-four hours long) and is relatively gameplay-light, it's still an experience well-worth having for those who like their psychological horror laced with cuteness. It Takes Two Developer: Hazelight StudiosRelease Date: March 2021Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, PCTo call It Takes Two a phenomenon would be an understatement. It not only won Game of the Year at the 2021 The Game Awards but has sold more than 20 million copies in the years following its release. Playable only through online or local co-op--co-op is mandatory--It Takes Two sees its two protagonists, a couple on the verge of divorce, trapped inside the bodies of two dolls. That gives the game a unique "Honey I Shrunk The Kids" perspective that makes for some novel puzzles and environments that never cease to be inventive. While it's not a horror game, its puzzles and shrunken-down protagonists do offer some similarities to Little Nightmares, and it just so happens to also be one of the best co-op games ever made. Darq Developer: Unfold GamesRelease Date: August 2019Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PCOne look at Darq is enough to see how it is right up the alley of anyone who enjoys Little Nightmares. Players step into the shoes of Lloyd, a boy who is trapped inside their own lucid dream. Its surreal environments and gloomy, oppressive atmosphere make it instantly memorable, as do its physics-defying puzzles that see players doing things like walking on walls and rotating rooms. Sporting a similar visual style and a focus on puzzles and stealth, all set against the backdrop of an unsettling dream world, Little Nightmare fans would be wise to not skip over Darq. OmoriDeveloper: Omocat LLCRelease Date: December 2020Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PC, MacPart Earthbound and part psychological horror, Omori goes to some dark places with its child protagonist and its themes of depression, anxiety, and suicide. Its surreal narrative sees players bouncing between the real world and one inside the protagonist's head, and it offers a strong narrative hook in the form of a mysterious photo album. Every bit as captivating are its JRPG-inspired, turn-based battles, unconventional in that the emotions of characters and enemies become potent status effects that can change over the course of a fight. Omori is a fascinating game for those who aren't afraid to dive headfirst into some fraught subject matter and branch out into a different genre from that of Little Nightmare's 2D-puzzle platforming.

Title: How to watch Sony’s State of Play on 007 First Light Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:28:48 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/playstation-state-of-play-september-new-james-bond-game/ The next State of Play is coming this Wednesday, and it will be entirely focused on giving us a 30-minute deep dive into 007 First Light. You can watch it live on the PlayStation’s official Twitch and YouTube channels onSeptember 3 at 2 p.m. EDT/11 a.m. PDT.

Title: Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle's lead actor is feeling Mugen Train pressure Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:01:16 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/demon-slayer-infinity-castle-voice-actor-interviews-tanjiro-nezuko/ In October 2020, the anime spin-off feature Mugen Train became the year’s highest-grossing movie and the highest-grossing anime and Japanese film of all time, earning more than $500 million worldwide in a season where even the most major mainstream releases struggled. Now, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle follows up as the franchise’s second theatrically produced release, and as a direct continuation of events from Demon Slayer’s fourth season. As Mugen Train’s follower, and as the first installment of a planned Infinity Castle trilogy, this movie comes with high expectations.

Title: Borderlands 4 roadmap and endgame content explained Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:26:57 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/borderlands-4-roadmap-updates-endgame/ More challenges and especially more guns is everything you want from Borderlands 4 future updates to boost your Vault Hunter’s build and keep the show running.

Title: Bennett Foddy can’t stop making 'choke machines.' Baby Steps is next. Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:00:15 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/bennett-foddy-baby-steps-qwop-interview/ “Best way to walk? Don't think about it.”

Title: Darth Vader clashes with the Emperor in a brand new Star Wars story Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2025 13:40:16 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/star-wars-new-darth-vader-novel-master-of-evil/ Has there ever been a downfall as devastating as Anakin Skywalker’s twisted descent into the most recognizable and lauded villain of all time, Darth Vader? We’ve followed Anakin from being a young slave on Tatooine in 1999's Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, his years of terrorizing the galaxy as Darth Vader in his very own comics, and even his death in 1983's Star Wars: The Return of the Jedi. But in the upcoming Master of Evil, a novel from New York Times bestselling author Adam Christopher, we’re getting a look at Darth Vader only a short time after 2005's Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. The novel will be released on Nov. 11.

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: State of Play presents 007 First Light gameplay deep dive on September 3 Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:59:57 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/09/01/state-of-play-presents-007-first-light-gameplay-deep-dive-on-september-3/ Prepare for a deep dive on 007 First Light! During this special State of Play, the development team at IO Interactive declassifies new gameplay on James Bond’s upcoming espionage action-adventure thrill ride. Catch the show live on PlayStation’s Twitch and YouTube channels on September 3 at 11am PT / 7pm BST / 8pm CEST. Back at June’s State of Play, we unveiled the game’s Reveal Trailer, offering your first look at IO Interactive’s unique take on Bond. In this upcoming State of Play, tune in for over 30 minutes of gameplay featuring a playthrough of Bond’s first mission as an MI6 recruit. The action includes everything from high-speed car chases to on-foot stealth sequences and shootouts. Stay tuned after the playthrough for insights from IO Interactive on the intense espionage gameplay. We can’t wait to show you what the team has been cooking up on September 3.

Title: Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 522: Silence, Snakes, and Swords Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:01:59 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/08/29/official-playstation-podcast-episode-522-silence-snakes-and-swords/ Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here Hey, everybody! Kristen, Tim, and I are back this week to discuss taking up the mantle of Big Boss in Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, soul surfing in Sword of the Sea, the biggest news stories of the week, and more. Stuff We Talked About Next week’s release highlights: Metal Eden | PS5 Hirogami | PS5 Hell Is Us | PS5 Hollow Knight: Silksong | PS5, PS4 Cronos: The New Dawn | PS5 Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots | PS5 NBA 2K26 | PS5, PS4 Romeo is a Dead Man sneak peek — New info on combat and puzzles, along with the major story beats of its ludicrous narrative. Helldivers 2 update — Enter the Terminid Hive Worlds and battle underground monsters when the Dust Devils Premium Warbond lands September 4. Lumines Live release date  — Try out the limited-time demo for PS5 to experience the new multiplayer mode and more before the game launches on November 11. GT7 1.62 update  — Add the sleek Chevrolet Corvette CX to your collection and other eye candy with the latest batch of new vehicles. No Man’s Sky Voyagers update  — Customizable multi-crew starships are now available. Cruise the galaxy as a unit and face new challenges.. New Judas details  — See how your decisions impact gameplay and other insights from Creative Director Ken Levine. Skate hands-on  — Play Early Access starting September 16 for free and explore San Vansterdam and its many choice spots. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance dev interview  — Learn what steps were taken to create a modern take on the classic action platformer The Cast View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Kristen Zitani –  Senior Content Communications Specialist, SIE View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Tim Turi – Content Communications Manager, SIE View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image O’Dell Harmon Jr. – Content Communications Specialist, SIE Thanks to Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music. [Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]

Title: Share of the Week: Sword of the Sea Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:00:06 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/08/29/share-of-the-week-sword-of-the-sea/ Last week, we asked you to surf through the deserts and oceans in Sword of the Sea using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: HappyMoonInc shares Wraith riding down a chain surrounded by sealife. fogsblue shares Wraith riding an orca after freeing the sea on a new region MdeavorVP shares Wraith falling in darkness alongside gold currency View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image LazareGvimradze shares a look up at Wraith doing a trick over sealife on the hoversword hedgehog860 Wraith riding an orca with another floating nearby Photo_Ra_Phy shares Wraith and their companion riding in a bubble Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme, or be inspired by other great games featuring Photo Mode. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week? THEME: Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake EaterSUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on September 3, 2025  Next week, sneak through the world of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and share Naked Snake’s most epic moments using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

Title: Genshin Impact Version Luna I, Song of the Welkin Moon: Segue launches September 10 Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:00:12 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/08/29/genshin-impact-version-luna-i-song-of-the-welkin-moon-segue-launches-september-10/ Greetings, Travelers! We’re excited to announce that Genshin Impact Version Luna I, Song of the Welkin Moon: Segue, will be released on September 10. This update, which marks the beginning of the year-long Song of the Welkin Moon version series, will also introduce a major new region, Nod-Krai. The new version series will tie together past story clues and characters, answer some long-standing questions, and reveal more about the secrets of the moon. The stage for these events is Nod-Krai, a new self-governing region at the edge of Teyvat. Blessed by pure moonlight, Nod-Krai is a land rich with a unique and powerful energy which has attracted various individuals and factions, all with their own goals and ambitions which often lead them to conflict. However, it is also this very same energy that will be crucial to your journey, guiding you as you explore the region and solve its mysteries. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image We invite all Travelers who have finished the Mondstadt Archon Quest “Prologue: Act III – Song of the Dragon and Freedom” to enter Nod-Krai. You can access the region via a Teleport Waypoint at its entrance. If you have also completed “Chapter I Act III – A New Star Approaches” in Liyue, you will be able to start the new Archon Quests in Nod-Krai immediately. Gather under the moonlight Moonlight pierces the haze, casting rippling shadows toward the unknown. To uncover a new Fatui scheme related to the “Ancient Moon’s Remnants,” Travelers must set sail from Natlan, heading north to the self-governing region of Nod-Krai located at the southernmost part of Snezhnaya. Nod-Krai is a land where an ancient elemental energy called Kuuvahki can be found. This unique power influences the lives of its people, but it also draws factions with competing goals, leading to constant conflict. Walk the paths of this land, Traveler, and see with your own eyes how these factions seek and harness this potent energy. In Version Luna I, Travelers can explore three distinct island areas within Nod-Krai. Your journey begins in Nasha Town, where the residents have woven the ancient energy of Kuuvahki into their everyday lives. Here, street signs hum with a gentle energy, and clever devices retain the traces of ancient power. Head west, and you will find the Clink-Clank Krumkake Craftshop, home to the whimsical inventors Aino and Ineffa. Continue westward and you will find yourself at Hiisi Island, where you will enter the lands of the Frostmoon Scions. The devotees here, who brook no blasphemy towards the moon, worship the moon goddess Kuutar while fiercely guarding the purity of their faith. Yet, in the shadows, unseen forces are stirring up a crisis. Further north along the coast, the Fatui’s Kuuvahki Experimental Design Bureau stands over ancient ruins. The Fatui have come here to build war engines fueled by Kuuvahki. You can choose to face them head-on or infiltrate quietly to uncover their secrets. As you explore Nod-Krai, you may also encounter the Wild Hunt, a dangerous force emerging from the Abyss that leaves a trail of destruction in its wake. Standing against this darkness are the Lightkeepers, an ancient order that defends the freedom and peace of the land. They carry special lanterns that change color to warn of the kind of danger that is coming. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Meanwhile, Columbina, who once served as the Fatui’s Damselette, has left them and is now lingering in her homeland of Nod-Krai. Here, she is revered as the Moon Maiden. Interestingly, the statues of the Idol of the New Moon found throughout Nod-Krai bear a striking resemblance to Columbina’s appearance before she joined the Fatui, hinting at her past identity. Now, she has her very own haven, the Sanctuary of the Silver Moon Court, located near Hiisi Island. Walk there by the moonlight, fulfill her requests, and you may earn her assistance on your journey. In the new Archon Quest, the Traveler will assist Lauma, the Moonchanter of the Frostmoon Scions. Join her to confront the Fatui and uncover the secrets behind their faith in the moon goddess. You will also see for yourself the unwavering resolve of the Lightkeepers as you fight alongside Flins, a warrior of their order, to defend the land. This adventure will also introduce you to new allies, such as the merchants of Nasha Town, while also presenting a menacing debut of the Fatui Harbinger Sandrone, the Marionette. Fight alongside new allies and unleash the power of the Moon In Nod-Krai, certain characters blessed by the moon can channel the ancient energy of Kuuvahki in combat through their Moon Wheels. This unique ability triggers special Lunar reactions. Both Lauma and Flins are among the characters who have this ability. As a Moonchanter of the Frostmoon Scions, Lauma listens to her people, soothes their worries, and safeguards their covenant with the land. Gentle, wise, and deeply connected to nature, she has earned the trust of her companions. Even the small creatures influenced by Kuuvahki seem to share this trust, approaching and interacting with her whenever she is near. Lauma can even transform into a cervitaur, allowing her to dash swiftly across the land. In battle, this 5-star Dendro Catalyst user can give her team a decisive edge with a new Elemental Reaction: Lunar-Bloom. Once the Bloom reaction is triggered with Lauma on the team, she can convert it into a Lunar-Bloom reaction. This creates a valuable combat resource called Verdant Dew, which Lauma can then use to deal significant Lunar-Bloom damage with the potential for CRIT Hits. In combat, Lauma can periodically deal AoE Dendro DMG and further support the team by lowering enemies’ Dendro and Hydro RES. Her combat style is focused on collecting Verdant Dew from Lunar-Bloom reactions and converting it into more Lunar-Bloom damage. Flins is a 5-star Electro Polearm user known for his noble and aristocratic bearing. This veteran Lightkeeper who has long dedicated himself to defending Nod-Krai’s freedom and peace can even hear the whispers of the Wild Hunt while on exploration. In battle, Flins deals powerful Lunar-Charged DMG and can adjust his strategy on the fly. For situations that require multiple instances of Lunar-Charged DMG in a short period, he can use his standard Elemental Burst. In fast-paced, high-tempo combat, Flins can enter another state with his Elemental Skill which allows him to unleash a special Elemental Burst that costs less energy on a more frequent basis. In addition, Aino, the Whiz-Kid Mechanic, is a 4-star Hydro Claymore user who can be invited to the Traveler’s party for free via the new Archon Quest. In combat, Aino can also attack enemies with Hydro DMG. Beyond their roles in battle, these three new friends have their own day-to-day lives to live, and small, everyday joys to savor. With a new feature called Meeting Points, you can chat with them, help build these points throughout Nod-Krai, and unlock more of their stories by progressing through certain events. Visit the Clink-Clank Krumkake Craftshop where Aino and Ineffa are always hard at work, or step into the Frostmoon Enclave to read the legends among the Frostmoon Scions together with Lauma. Or, stop by Flins’s home to listen to the long-guarded tales of the Lightkeepers. In the first half of Version Luna I, Lauma will make her debut alongside a rerun for Nahida. The Chronicled Wish will also feature the return of several Sumeru characters. In the second half of the update, Flins, Yelan, and Aino will join the Event Wishes. Wander through the Moon-blessed land As you gaze at the sky as blue turns to black and the pale moon rises, you may wonder why this ancient energy attracts so many to its power. Traveler, when you enter Nod-Krai, you will find traces of Kuuvahki everywhere throughout the land. As you walk through Nod-Krai, you will notice strange objects shimmering with the power of Kuuvahki, typically glowing with either a red or blue unipolar field. These fields behave in a very curious way: two of the same color will push each other away, while different colors are drawn together. Step close enough to one of these fields, and you may enter an empowered state. In this state, you can solve puzzles, collect items, and even gain an advantage in combat. Sometimes, standing near a special field will even allow you to perform a special jump, revealing paths that would otherwise be out of reach. Nod-Krai is home to a special elemental creature with various forms known as the Kuuhenki. When you are near certain plants, like the Moonshine Violet, you can gain Kuuvahki energy, which allows you to harness the power of the Kuuhenki and move freely. In this state, you can drift near the mist patches in the area. Patches of a different color will draw you in, while patches of the same color will push you away. As the Kuuhenki glides through the air, it leaves behind bright trails called Moonlanes. Hitch a ride on these lanes to move quickly, switch paths, and interact with nearby objects. Deal wisely with the enemy The dangers and challenges of Nod-Krai are a constant reminder to the Traveler to act with caution. However, one should also be brave enough to face danger head-on at the same time. In the region’s other areas, you will encounter enemies that demand careful handling, as many are influenced by the ancient energy of Kuuvahki. For example, when you face the cave-dwelling boss, the Radiant Moonfly, you can temporarily boost your abilities by healing your HP to its maximum. Not all challenges involve fighting belligerent foes. You can hone your battle skills using Knuckle Duckle, a duck-shaped combat machine built by Aino. Effects like Electro-Charged or Lunar-Charged attacks can provide you with a combat efficiency boost. Interestingly, when Aino or Ineffa interacts with the machine, it can trigger extra dialogue options. You might even obtain special items that change their appearance. What’s more, there will also be more seasonal events and optimizations which will bring you bountiful rewards and make your adventure an easier one. In celebration of the fifth anniversary of Genshin Impact, we have prepared various gifts to thank our Travelers, including 10 Intertwined Fates, 1,600 Primogems, two exclusive gadgets, and a free 5-star standard banner character of your choice. Know that when you see the signs of the new moon, the story of Version Luna I is about to be unveiled. Let us set out for the new region, Nod-Krai, as we turn a new page in the story, and bask in its cold moonlight.

Title: Lost Soul Aside launches today with free playable demo Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:00:25 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/08/29/lost-soul-aside-launches-today-with-free-playable-demo/ I’m thrilled to share that Lost Soul Aside is officially out today on PlayStation 5 console and PC via Steam and the Epic Game Store, and you can also jump in with a free playable demo starting today! Play Video From the very beginning, this project was born out of a dream to create fast, fluid, and visually striking action gameplay, and I’m incredibly excited that you can now experience the full adventure – or get a taste of it with the demo. Blades flash like lightning. Movements blur like wind. This is the heart of Lost Soul Aside and today marks just the start of your journey. Play Video Demo beginner’s guide: The art of high-speed combat In this demo trailer, Kaser and Arena join forces to overwhelm enemies with their lightning-fast, high-octane combat style. The trailer showcases radically distinct weapon techniques, split-second combat performances, and a breathtaking dance of clashing blades, embodying the game’s combat philosophy – “Strikes roar like thunder, evade fade as phantoms.”This playable demo features an early-game boss challenge and a mid-game adventure stage, allowing players to experience Lost Soul Aside’s signature combat system:  Core combat: fast-paced, seamlessly smooth, and endless-combos. Seamless weapon switching: Sword (split-second strikes) and Greatsword (earth-shattering power) enable endless combo variations, making battles flow like poetry in motion. Aerial combat: Launch enemies mid-air and strike with unstoppable combo storm. Boss encounters: Face off against enemies like Rose Queen, Holy Knight Commander Victor, and the titanic Ancient Mecha. Master movement, timing, and counterattacks to survive. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Combat tips: Precise Dodges, Precise Blocks, Energy Burst Pursuits Perfect Dodge: Evade at the last moment to trigger a special counterattack. Precise Block: When blocking an enemy’s powerful attack right as the blue circle warning appears, you’ll stagger them and create an opening. Burst Pursuit: When a blue glow appears on Kaser, press the Burst Pursuit button to unleash a spectacular strike. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The journey starts now Whether you’re a hardcore action gamer or someone who loves exploring breathtaking fantasy worlds, now’s your chance to dive in. The full game is available now, and you can also try it free with the playable demo on both PlayStation 5 console and PC via Steam. If you haven’t already, check out our behind-the-scenes video in our previous article to see how the world, combat, and characters came to life. Thank you for all your support over the years. Now go push your limits, master every combo, and show us what you’ve got.

Title: NetEase shut down studio of Fallout and Star Wars alumni who were making an online sci-fi action game Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2025 16:23:08 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/netease-shut-down-studio-of-fallout-and-star-wars-alumni-who-were-making-an-online-sci-fi-action-game NetEase have shut down T-Minus Zero Entertainment, a studio founded in 2023 by former BioWare developer and Star Wars: The Old Republic executive producer Rich Vogel. The studio had been working on an online multiplayer sci-fi action game, with contributions from a number of ex-BioWare and Bethesda staff including Fallout 76 design lead Mark Tucker and senior producer Scott Malone. However, that project and T-Minus Zero Entertainment's on-going existence are not a good fit for "current market conditions". Read more

Title: What can a 34-year-old Sonic level teach us about videogame light? Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:31:03 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/what-can-a-34-year-old-sonic-level-teach-us-about-videogame-light No videogame fantasy setting will ever disquiet me as much as an empty business park at night under blue and yellow floodlights. A business park, or the access road down the side of a corrugated steel warehouse, where the alcoves cast by the LEDs look like a procession of hooded figures beneath the fixed, unblinking blackness of the sky. I can't actually be present in that scene, mind. I don't belong there. No being does, not even the people who come by day to fill the striped lines with cars or raise the shutters on the loading bays. Instead, I have to be travelling past very fast. Preferably, I will be looking out the window of a train that shows the place for only a few seconds. I will feel as though I've glimpsed another planet's scrolling surface in a mirror. Except this isn't right. I will never find the words for it. Nothing written above is adequate. Balls. Read more

Title: Morrowind is being ported into Elden Ring by a modder, complete with the vast army of goats and female clones Vvardenfell's always had Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:58:46 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/morrowind-is-being-ported-into-elden-ring-by-a-modder-complete-with-the-vast-army-of-goats-and-female-clones-vvardenfells-always-had Remember when, back in the day, you made the trek through the ashlands to Red Mountain? Within, you encountered an unforgettable foe. "Come, Nerevar. Friend or traitor, come. Come and look upon the Heart, and Akulakhan. And bring Wraithguard... I have need of it", they said. "Heed my words. I am Malenia. Blade of Miquella. And I have never known defeat." Okay, so maybe not, but it's a nice image with which to open the news that a modder's managed to port the entirety of Morrowind's landmass into Elden Ring. It's still very much a work-in-progress, as you might expect given its version of Vvardenfell's populated by copies of the same random woman and goats, but it certainly makes for a surreal watch. Read more

Title: Escape from Tarkov is coming to Steam now its full release is imminent, as confirmed by a picture of a random bloke ironing Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2025 13:14:35 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/escape-from-tarkov-is-coming-to-steam-now-its-full-release-is-imminent-as-confirmed-by-a-picture-of-a-random-bloke-ironing Escape from Tarkov is finally emerging from an early access period that will have lasted nearly a decade, when its full release on November 15th rolls around, and you'll soon be able to grab it on Steam. Yep, it's taken yeaaaaarrrssss. Tarkov's initial alpha release came on August 4th, 2016, just a few days before No Man's Sky arrived for the first time, and just after a little game called Stardew Valley dropped. Think about what you were doing back then. I was a teenager, still far from the job-having husk I've since morphed into. Read more

Title: "The cat's out of the bag" - Stardew Valley update 1.7 revealed, bagged cat content TBC Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:43:54 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-cats-out-of-the-bag-stardew-valley-update-17-revealed-bagged-cat-content-tbc Stardew Valley will get at least one more significant game update, says Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone, mere months after stating that he doesn't "want to just be the Stardew Valley guy." It'll be called update 1.7, and the trimness of the numbering implies that it'll be a large one. For context, Stardew Valley update 1.6 brought eight player PC co-op, new crops, a lot more NPC dialogue, a mastery system, new pets, and the ability to give those pets hats (which caused a few problems). Read more