And I looked, and behold a pale hornet: and the game that came with her was Silksong, and release delays followed after. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of Steam, to kill with needle, and with thread, and with parrying, and with the bugs of the earth.
This week, the Maw has the great pleasure of dining upon the frenziedly awaited sequel to Team Cherry’s metroidvania Hollow Knight. James saw it at Gamescom and deemed it “faster, prettier, and harder” but also, “safe”. FOOL. There can be no safety in the time of Silken singing. The past month has been a steady avalanche of new PC games noping the heck out of early September to avoid being stung to death by this deceptively tiny predator. Here are the projects that are standing their ground.
While there’s been a lot of rumors over the last few days — including a $20 price on Gamestop (since removed) that was later corroborated by noted leaker Billbil-kun — developer Team Cherry has now confirmed it, revealing the game will retail for $19.99 in the U.S., €19.99 in Europe, and ¥2300 in Japan.
That’s not all, either. The team also revealed exactly when we’ll get to play it, too: 7am PT, 10am ET, 4pm CEST, and 11pm JST.
Team Cherry finally revealed a release date for the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong at gamescom: September 4, 2025. We learned the news via a nearly two-minute new trailer dropped by Team Cherry, which showed a ton of new footage from the game. We see Hornet exploring, loads of new insectoid NPCs, dreary graveyards, swamps, a bustling city, new enemies, new bosses, an Ori-style escape sequence, and more. It’ll be available on PC, Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series.
Hollow Knight: Silksong is currently the most wishlisted game on Steam, but is it actually fun to play? We tried out two levels from the Hollow Knight Silksong demo at gamescom 2025, Moss Grotto and Deep Docks. One was easy one, and one was very challenging, but does it live up to the hype? Find out in our Hollow Knight: Silksong preview from the show floor.
Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world’s biggest gaming sites and publications. She’s also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky.
After a long wait and multiple delays, Team Cherry’s anticipated release Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally releasing next month – and the cost of the eagerly awaited game appears to have been revealed (thanks, Eurogamer).
Watch out, there’s a goblin over there! Have you dispatched him with a deceased Blade’s rusty blade? Good, we can now keep trekking through the revamped Imperial sewers dungeon that unofficial Oblivion remake Skyblivion‘s devs have just shown off.
The massive Skyrim mod‘s getting ever closer to the release its creators have pencilled in for later this year. Despite that looming, they’ve not opted to skip what’s become an annual cameo at fan-run Skyrim modding showcase Creation Mod Con, alongside a bunch of other in-the-works Elder Scrolls remake projects and add-ons.
PC gaming is more popular than ever. You have traditional desktop PCs, handheld PCs like ROG Ally or Steam Deck, and the best of both worlds, gaming laptops. Out of all gaming laptop brands, Alienware is one of the most recognizable. If you’re someone who has thought about purchasing a gaming laptop before but never ended up doing so, the latest IGN Rewards giveaway could be your chance to take one home. IGN has teamed up with Delta Force and Alienware to offer one lucky reader a Delta Force x Alienware 16 Aurora Gaming Laptop.
Win a Custom Delta Force x Alienware 16 Aurora Gaming Laptop
Valued at $1549.99, this custom Alienware 16 Aurora Gaming Laptop has everything you need to play the latest PC games wherever you are. One of the biggest free-to-play games out there is Delta Force, which just recently released on console. Developed by Team Jade, Delta Force is a tactical shooter that offers two huge multiplayer modes and a single-player campaign. Alongside these modes, the game features extensive customization for weapons, in addition to a wide variety of operators that you can choose to play as.
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Given that I love RPGs, I’m sure it’s no surprise that I’m very excited for Octopath Traveler 0. What might shock you, however, is that it’s not the return to Osterra, or the excellent turn-based combat, or even the prospect of another new HD-2D game that has me jazzed, nope (I still love all of these things, though, be nice!). The thing I’m most looking forward to? I get to build my own town.
What is it about city building that I love? Is it the allure of making my own space? Is it a power fantasy, where I can make my town however I want, a way of expressing my creativity in a whole new way? Or is it simply that I grew up with Grand Designs (a British TV show about people with money who build their own houses) on in the background?
We’ve rounded up the best deals for Saturday, August 30, below, so don’t miss out on these limited-time offers.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 for $34.99
As part of Amazon’s extensive Labor Day deals, you can score Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 for its lowest price ever. In our 8/10 review of the game, we wrote, “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 proves yet again the series’ over-the-top skateboarding formula is totally timeless, even if some of the changes to THPS4 miss the mark and the soundtrack has been fumbled.”
Save on the Magic: The Gathering – Final Fantasy Commander Deck Bundle
This Magic: The Gathering – Final Fantasy Commander Deck Bundle packs in all 4 decks available, and you can save over $100 this weekend at Amazon. The Final Fantasy collaboration was the biggest in history for MTG, with sets sold out everywhere around launch. If you’ve held out on starting your MTG journey, this is the perfect set to jump in with.
LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle for $136.99
LEGO sets have continued to get more expensive over the years, especially those with more pieces. This 2,660 piece set was the very first set to model Hogwarts Castle and its grounds, making this the perfect gift for any Harry Potter fan.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater for $52.38
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is set to finally release this week after years of anticipation. The remake of Metal Gear Solid 3 is $52.38 at Fanatical right now, so PC players can save almost $18 off ahead of launch. In our 8/10 review, we wrote, “Between its old-school stealth-action gameplay and engaging spy-thriller story, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater largely succeeds as a faithful, visually impressive remake of the 2004 classic.”
Pre-Order Cyberpunk: Edgerunners on Blu-ray
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is finally coming to Blu-ray, and now is your chance to take home this beloved anime. This Complete Blu-ray Box Set includes all ten episodes of the anime across three discs, a special booklet, a storyboard booklet, three animation cel sheets, and a two year anniversary poster. Currently, this set is set to ship out starting on October 23.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for $39.99
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door was one of the most requested games for Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo finally brought the game over in the form of a remaster. In our 9/10 review, we wrote, “Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is an amazingly loyal and visually dazzling remake of a treasured RPG, and the improvements made throughout easily make this the definitive way to experience Mario’s unforgettable quest.”
New Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Edition Up for Pre-Order
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been one of the most popular games of the year, with physical copies continuing to sell out from time to time at retailers like Amazon. This week, Amazon revealed a new exclusive Mirror Edition, which packs in three different art cards, a Steelbook, and a copy of the game. If you’ve yet to experience Sandfall Interactive’s hugely popular game, this is the perfect time to pick up a copy.
Split Fiction for $39.99
Split Fiction released earlier this year, and it’s still one of the best games of 2025. This co-op adventure follows two prospective writers, Mio and Zoe, on a journey through their own stories brought to life. You can pick up a PS5 copy for only $39.99 at Amazon this weekend, which is a great price for an excellent and memorable experience.
Save 50% Off Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus Limited Edition
Amazon has the Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus Limited Edition available for just $49.99. This is for PC, including a Steam copy of the game. Additionally, you’ll get a Steelbook, a printed novel, a CD soundtrack selection, and a 6.5″ Shinigami plush.
LEGO Horizon Adventures for $21.99
Woot has LEGO Horizon Adventures for PS5 on sale for $21.99 this weekend. As one of the more recent LEGO games, this is a really solid deal for those who haven’t yet had a chance to pick up this one up. In our 7/10 review, we wrote, “Lego Horizon Adventures reimagines Horizon Zero Dawn with a playful Lego twist, simplifying the story while keeping the heart of its key moments and characters.”
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma for $59.99
You can save $10 off Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, which launched alongside Nintendo Switch 2 in June. The Nintendo Switch 2 physical copy includes the full game on the cartridge, and you can even play the Nintendo Switch version as well. Don’t miss your chance to jump into this new adventure at a discount!
Our top eShop games on Switch and Switch 2 in August!
We’re dreaming of crisp leaves, hot chocolate, and video games by the fire right now. Autumn approaches, but we have one more summer month to look back on in this edition of eShop Selects!
August has been a bountiful one, with an Indie World dropping some surprise hits and announcements. So there’s been plenty to chew on alongside a couple of Nintendo highlights.
Hello everyone, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl!
Last time, we looked at Chibi-Robo: Park Patrol, in celebration of the launch of the original game on NSO for Switch 2. And let’s be honest, we all knew which would win this one. Yes, with 77% of the vote, the far superior US variant won in a landslide. Good job.
Fans of the hugely successful farming and lifestyle sim Stardew Valley can look forward to another major update in the future.
The creator Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone actually shared this news at the Stardew Concert this week, and has now followed this up with an announcement on social media. In brief, a Stardew Valley Version 1.7 update is happening!
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