Game Releases

Borderlands 4’s endgame phase will feature weekly challenges, deeper loadout customization, a return to the Vault Hunter mode, and more, with a rich content pipeline in play for fans of the series.

Blizzard Entertainment has been very litigious when it comes to defending its IP, especially in the World of Warcraft segment, where it has sued multiple private servers, inevitably resulting in the demise of many of them due to legal costs or judgments found in its favor.

The move comes as European and UK regulators continue to apply increased scrutiny towards online platforms with the stated aim of protecting minors.

Speculation about Pragmata has finally been laid to rest as Capcom has decided to directly address rumors about the title essentially being a replacement or placeholder for a Mega Man title.

Injustice 3 might be coming to physical and digital storefronts sooner than expected, as per recent revelations by voice actors who have worked on the title in the past.

The remake of the original Gears of War title has garnered a significantly large player base thanks to a mix of availability day one on Xbox Game Pass, as well as a strong fan following across multiple platforms.

Just days before the Silksong release date, gamers can finally pre-order Team Cherry’s Metroidvania sequel. Gamestop has listed the Switch version of the game for just $19.99. Even though Hollow Knight was affordable, as a larger project, the Silksong price may be lower than players expected.

The game, which is due to release on the 2nd of October, now has a final version that has been greenlit by the developer and submitted to Sony for its publishing needs.

The statistics further cement feedback from various quarters about the popularity of physical media for AAA releases, even as Nintendo grapples with criticism for its Game Key Card approach as an alternative.

The RGG Summit 2025 is expected to highlight both titles currently in development and updates on future releases, as well as details on new IP from the developer ahead of the annual Tokyo Games Show.

Helldiver 2's excellent reception on the Xbox platform has allowed the series to push past the coveted 500,000 concurrent players mark, thanks in part to a Helldivers 2 x Halo ODST Warbond.

A recently started beta test will bring the Xbox Cloud Gaming experience (in beta form) to its lower-end Xbox Game Pass tiers, essentially increasing its addressable user base considerably.

Atari, per the press release, plans to republish the five lesser-known titles, claiming they will "evolve and connect with players in fresh, meaningful ways".

Monster Hunter: World and Final Fantasy 14's upcoming crossover event originally came about as an idea that developed over drinks during Gamescom last year.

Gamescom's Opening Night Live broke multiple records in 2025, including particularly impressive viewer numbers for the event online.

The move is directly based on a desire to build an 'original' action game that goes against the grain of what the greater video game industry is currenly chasing as per the prolific director.

The new Skate series game is expected to be playable on a multitude of platforms, with early access kicking off in less than three weeks on the 16th of September this year.

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance brings a mix of retro 2d hack and slash and magic 'Ninpo' powers to a variety of screens as it releases on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X and Series S later this week.

A new Nintendo Direct event is potentially on the cards for September 12th or 13th, as per leaks on X that could potentially indicate a new Mario title in the works by the game publisher.

Gears of War: Reloaded has launched on PC and PlayStation 5. It is priced at $40 and comes with 4K assets, ultrawide support, HDR, VRR, and up to 144 FPS in multiplayer.

With an emphasis on dynamic and fluid combat, Lost Soul Aside arrives on August 29th. However, the Western media has had limited access to the Chinese-developed PS5 game. A buyer with an early copy reports that the opening stages exhibit stuttering and inconsistent texture quality.

As per reports, some users found that the demo for Borderlands 4, playable on the Nintendo Switch 2 console, struggled to maintain a playable frame rate when on display at Gamescom.

In what can be seen as Konami tipping its hat to players of the original title, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater retains the Guy Savage minigame

The Division 2: Survivors sees series veteran Magnus Jansen at the helm as Ubisoft fleshes out its plans for the franchise into 2026 and beyond.

The development team behind Splitgate 2, 1047 Games, is appealing to gamers who were originally interested in the franchise to give them one more chance after a less-than-stellar launch and several controversies.

Hollow Knight Silksong's unveil on the opening night of Gamescom has resulted in a somewhat unexpected beneficiary as the original indie title saw a fresh new high of its peak player count on Steam following the announcement.

Only two new games are coming to Xbox Game Pass at the end of August, which is fewer than usual. Still, both are major AAA titles, with one joining the service at launch.

The title managed to move less than half a million copies in a 3 month period from April to June 2025 after a strong start that saw Capcom sell as many as 10 million copies at launch.

Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection offers remasters of as many as 11 classic Mortal Kombat titles in a move that is expected to create plenty of goodwill for the publisher as it aims to cater to nostalgic players of the franchise.

Poncle unveiled Kill The Brickman, a brand new turn-based deckbuilder at Gamescom 2025. The game is already available on Steam, Xbox, and Xbox for PC at the time of writing.

Gamescom 2025 brought fans a fresh look at Deep Rock Galactic: Survivors with a brand-new trailer. Alongside the new gameplay footage came exciting news: the game will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one this September.

GTA 6 isn’t the only popular title publishers have been monitoring. With massive Hollow Knight: Silksong sales expected in September, Aeterna Lucis is delaying its arrival. Offering comparable open-ended platform action, the Metroidvania game will now arrive in 2026.

The 10-hour Steam trial for Dune: Awakening runs until August 24 with isolated servers and limited progress carryover. The promotion coincides with Gamescom, where Funcom confirmed a free Chapter 2 update and The Lost Harvest DLC launching on September 10.

The legal issues between Krafton-owned Unknown Worlds and its founders kicked up a notch as the publisher countersued while alleging misappropriation of sensitive company data by the latter.

Devolver Digital stays true to its trademark style with Stick It to the Stickman, delivering another quirky indie game filled with dark humor and absurd ideas. This physics-based brawler blends the drudgery of office life with over-the-top combat and roguelike mechanics – and judging by the very positive reviews, players are clearly enjoying it.

Nakuma offers players a rewarding grind paired with a dynamic combat system. The free-to-play action RPG is available on Steam and has already received highly positive feedback from the community.

Nearly 10 minutes of additional footage was unveiled on FamitsuTube's YouTube channel that could sate the appetite of enthusiasts and fans of the franchise, while also showcasing what one can expect when Resident Evil Requiem is available early next year.

Abandon Ship, the tactical roguelite from Fireblade Software, can be claimed for free on Stove for a limited time. The game is normally listed at €21.70 (around $23).

Shenmue 3 Enhanced's release will see the title become playable for the first time on both Microsoft's Xbox and Nintendo's Switch console lineup.

The highly anticipated title is getting its own Nintendo Direct showcase event with a run time of 45 minutes.

Skate 4 is expected to not only reboot the series but also come with a Skate Pass as part of its free-to-play approach for its monetization needs.

The First Descendant seems to have crossed a digital line in the sand when it comes to what is socially acceptable by using a well-known streamer's likeness for its advertisements without permission.

9 Kings, a self-described "fast-paced roguelike kingdom builder," has plenty to offer users looking to toy around with its unique take on building.

Steam is highlighting regional creativity this month with curated indie festivals from Indonesia, Ukraine, and South Korea, each offering players a gateway into distinctive local game scenes.

The game already exists in playable form and focuses on 'Cinematic action' sequences that were the hallmark of multiple Naughty Dog titles.

As per leaks available on X, players will get to play the survival horror game as Grace Ashcroft, Leon S. Kennedy and Grace's mother, Alyssa Ashcroft. RE 9 Requiem is a very ambitious project for Capcom, with the largest budget to date in the franchise’s history.

Valve's latest update to the Steam client offers a better experience for higher resolution displays while adding support for uploading a multitude of media files for developers.

Gamescom's executives see the yearly event as a potential heir of the now-defunct E3 trade show but claim they never perceived the two as rivals.

Ratatan, a rogue-like action game that was largely financed via Kickstarter, is now expected to become available to gamers across the world on Steam from the 19th of September 2025.

The highly anticipated first-person looter-shooter title might just have notched a win for replayability thanks to the sheer number of weapon customizations it offers versus the competition.