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Video Games Weekly: Silksong and Gamescom

The gaming news you need, August 12-20.

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08.20.2025

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Overwatch 2 will overhaul its progression systems to show more visual flair in matches
New hero portraits and cards, plus a handy new menu for rewards, are on the way in the next season of Blizzard’s team shooter.
Pixel-art cyberpunk platformer Replaced delayed again, this time until spring 2026
The cyberpunk sidescrolling platformer Replaced has been delayed again. It won't be released until well into 2026.
Ayn reveals a Nintendo DS-style handheld that comes in the classic Game Boy Color purple
Ayn will start shipping its dual-screen Thor handheld, which starts at $250, in October.
The first premium handheld from Ayaneo's budget brand arrives in September
The Pocket Fit Elite will be one of the first handhelds out from Ayaneo's KONKR sub-brand and will start at less than $399.
Overwatch 2 will allow KBM on console, but you'll be up against PC players
Overwatch 2's Season 18 brings native support for keyboard and mouse on console.
Assassin's Creed Mirage will get fresh content later this year and it'll be completely free
Ubisoft is bringing new content and gameplay improvements to Assassin's Creed Mirage for free.
HORI's Piranha Plant camera for Nintendo Switch 2 is 33 percent off right now
Pick one up while it's on sale for $40.
Surfing sand and sea, herding beasts and other new indie games worth checking out
Plus, some developers really want to get out of the way of Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Abxylute will sell an absurd 3D handheld from Intel and Tencent Games for "under $1,700"
The Abxylute 3D One is an 11-inch 3D PC handheld based on a prototype from Intel and Tencent.
The Division 2: Survivors will bring 'survival extraction' to the series
Ubisoft didn't elaborate on it, apart from saying it's in the 'early stages.'
Bungie's veteran CEO Pete Parsons is leaving the company
CEO Pete Parsons is leaving Bungie and Justin Truman is stepping in as studio head.
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is coming to PS5 on November 20
That's exactly a year after the PC and Xbox versions arrived.
Hollow Knight: Silksong will be out on September 4
The long-awaited date is definitely the highlight of this year's Gamescom.
Xbox unveils its Handheld Compatibility Program
Xbox will be testing thousands of game titles to ensure compatibility with its new handhelds.
Video Games Weekly: Silksong and Gamescom
The gaming news you need, August 12-20.
Climbing game Cairn will have a 'free solo' mode with no rope
Climbing game Cairn is getting a "Free Solo" mode that lets you tackle the game's mountain without a safety net.
Analogue delays its N64 remake console yet again
The company says the $250 Analogue 3D is 99 percent done.
Microsoft is working on a fix for PC shader stutter
Microsoft is working on a new shader system for PC handhelds that might make games load faster and stutter less.
The Rogue Prince of Persia is officially out for PC and consoles
Ubisoft and Evil Empire's is finally available for purchase for PC via Steam, Xbox Series X/S and PS5. It's been in early access for over a year.
Resident Evil Requiem feels very familiar, but it's so well made that I respect the hell out of it
For nearly 30 years, developer Capcom has been redefining its particular brand of survival horror for the Resident Evil series. The upcoming Resident Evil Requiem – or RE9 – appears to continue the series' current momentum in delivering compelling horror experiences.

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