Hey, Agent 47. That’s a really nice scarf. Battlefield 6 is getting written about a lot these days so I’m seeing quite a few screenshots of buildings being blown up. I’m not sure exactly why, but I seem to have developed a visceral distaste for images of buildings being blown up recently. At times like these, it’s nice to look at a nice scarf.
The latest record sales as of June, 2025.
Capcom is a powerhouse in the video game space with huge franchises like Resident Evil, Street Fighter and Monster Hunter.
These games all continue to grow and if you need a reminder of just how big they are, the Japanese company recently shared a ‘Platinum Titles’ update on its official website. These are Capcom games that have officially surpassed sales of one million units.
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As we’ve entered the 15th year of PlayStation Plus, we’ve got even more great content for members to look forward to.
This month, unleash brutal finishers in the reimagined Mortal Kombat 1, swing through Marvel’s New York skyline as the iconic web-slinger in Marvel’s Spider-Man, or gear up to repel swarming alien forces in Earth Defense Force 6. All these titles and more are available in August’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup. That includes Sword of the Sea, which releases day one into Game Catalog. Meanwhile, Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 bring retro survival horror to PlayStation Plus Deluxe. All titles will be available to play on August 19*.
On the same day, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will also be available as a Game Trials for PlayStation Plus Deluxe members. Enjoy up to 5 hours of gameplay with this time-limited trial, and if you decide to purchase the full game, your progress and trophies will carry over.
PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe | Game Catalog
Mortal Kombat 1 | PS5
Following the thrilling climax of Mortal Kombat 11, the all-powerful Fire God Liu Kang has created a New Era in the hope of bringing peace to Earthrealm and beyond. Through the series’ most cinematic story mode yet, you’ll be reintroduced to a cast of legendary warriors as you’ve never seen them before. Expect twists on classic friendships and rivalries, as well as new backstories that will change everything you think you know about your favourite Kombatants. Discover a host of new offline and online game modes as you master a revitalised fighting system that boasts bone-crunching Fatal Blows, defensive Breakers and the most creatively vicious Fatalities yet.
*Mortal Kombat 1 is releasing in Singapore August 13 and on August 19 in other Southeast Asia markets.
Marvel’s Spider-Man | PS5, PS4
Sony Interactive Entertainment, Insomniac Games, and Marvel have teamed up to create an authentic Spider-Man adventure. This isn’t the Spider-Man you’ve met or ever seen before. This is an experienced Peter Parker who’s more masterful at fighting big crime in Marvel’s New York. At the same time, he’s struggling to balance his chaotic personal life and career while the fate of millions of New Yorkers rests upon his shoulders.
Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered will be available to PS5 players, and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Game of the Year Edition available to PS4 players.
*Marvel’s Spider-Man is releasing worldwide August 19.
Sword of the Sea | PS5
Surf across magnificent waves of sand and glistening waters on an epic quest to restore a lost ocean in Sword of the Sea. From the visionary artist behind ABZÛ, The Pathless, and Journey – Sword of the Sea is an atmospheric surfing adventure with high-speed Hoversword movement inspired by skateboarding and snowboarding. Carve your way forward on the ancient and powerful Hoversword, which moves like a snowboard, skateboard, and surfboard all in one. Build momentum to reach top speed and catch big air off the crests of giant waves. Pull off radical flips, spins, and grab tricks with ease as you shred halfpipes, ramps, and wall rides. It’s the perfect balance of exhilarating action and fluid, meditative movement.
*Sword of the Sea is releasing worldwide August 19.
Earth Defense Force 6 | PS5, PS4
Set three years after the events of the previous entry, Earth Defense Force 6 unfolds in a decimated world on the brink of collapse, where humanity’s population has been nearly wiped out. Take on the role of an Earth Defense Force soldier in this explosive third-person shooter and battle towering alien threats, alone or in co-op. Stand your ground with courage and wisdom.
*Earth Defense Force 6 is releasing in Singapore August 26 and on August 19 in other Southeast Asia markets.
Unicorn Overlord | PS5, PS4
From the masterminds that brought 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Odin Sphere, and Dragon’s Crown, ATLUS x Vanillaware presents the rebirth of tactical fantasy RPG. Fight against fate and embark on a royal adventure to regain your reign alongside trustworthy allies. Unicorn Overlord combines the timeless tactical RPG genre with overworld exploration and innovative battle system for a unique epic fantasy experience in the iconic Vanillaware style.
*Unicorn Overlord is releasing worldwide August 19.
Atelier Ryza 3 Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key | PS5, PS4
The final summer, the final secret… Ryza’s final adventure is about to begin! The story begins when a group of islands called Kark Isles appear near Ryza’s—the protagonist’s—hometown. Seeing this as a threat to their home, Ryza and her friends investigate the isles and discover ruins with a huge gate. Just as Ryza approaches the gate, a strange voice echoes in her head, telling her to reach the Code of the Universe. What is it that lies beyond the gate, and what does the “Code of the Universe” mean? In hopes of finding a way to save their home, Ryza and her friends set off on a great adventure that revolves around a Key and the roots of alchemy.
*Atelier Ryza 3 Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key is releasing in Singapore September 9 and on August 19 in other Southeast Asia markets.
Indika | PS5
Indika is a third-person, story-driven game set in a strange world where religious visions clash with harsh reality. It tells the story of a young nun who sets off on a journey of self-discovery with the most unusual, horn-headed companion by her side. On the outside, Indika seems to be a typical nun attempting to adjust to a difficult and monotonous monastery life. Humble and innocent in her appearance, do not be deceived as this young girl has also made a highly unlikely acquaintance—as she speaks with the devil himself. Indika’s unusual connection with the Evil One leads her on an errand beyond the safe walls of the monastery. The world she discovers can only be described as a wild combination of comedy and tragedy straight out of the novels by Dostoyevski and Bulhakov.
*Indika is releasing in Singapore September 9 and on August 19 in other Southeast Asia markets.
Harold Halibut | PS5
Harold Halibut is a handmade narrative game about friendship and life on a city-sized spaceship submerged in an alien ocean. It’s been 250 years since your home – an ark-like spaceship – fled an Earth on the verge of cold war to find a habitable planet to preserve the human race. You are Harold, a young lab assistant for the ship’s lead scientist, Jeanne Mareaux. While most of the ship’s inhabitants have reconciled themselves to a life lived aboard the sunken ship, Mareaux still works tirelessly to find a way for the ship to leave the planet and find a new, dryer home.
*Harold Halibut is releasing in Singapore September 9 and on August 19 in other Southeast Asia markets.
Coral Island | PS5
It’s time to leave big-city life in Pokyo behind and start a new chapter of your life on Coral Island! Be who you want and create the idyllic farm of your dreams, where you’ll tend crops, nurture animals, and build a bond with the natural world around you. Help revitalize the nearby town and its surrounding coral reefs, and forge relationships with a vibrant community of more than 70 fellow people who call Coral Island home. Farm. Decorate. Craft. Explore. Relax. Your future—and the future of Coral Island—is what you make of it.
*Coral Island is releasing in Singapore August 26 and on August 19 in other Southeast Asia markets.
PlayStation Plus Deluxe
Resident Evil 2 | PS5, PS4 (PS)
Two months after the terrifying Mansion Incident, two people made their way to Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, a newly-assigned officer in the Raccoon Police Department, and Claire Redfield, who has been trying to track down her missing brother. Little do they know of what nightmares Raccoon City has in store for them… Experience Resident Evil 2, first released on the original PlayStation, enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.
*Resident Evil 2 is releasing worldwide August 19.
Resident Evil 3 | PS5, PS4 (PS)
A little over a month and a half after the Mansion Incident, another nightmare unfolds at almost the same time as Resident Evil 2 as Raccoon City faces destruction due to the threat of the ‘T-virus’. You take on the role of former S.T.A.R.S. member Jill Valentine as she attempts to escape the devastated city while investigating the mystery behind the Umbrella Corporation. Witness the climax of the Raccoon City story with your own eyes. Experience Resident Evil 3 Nemesis, first released on the original PlayStation, enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.
*Resident Evil 3 is releasing worldwide August 19.
*PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and PlayStation Plus Deluxe lineups and individual title release dates may differ by region. Please check PlayStation Store on release day.
Following the hugely popular Battlefield 6 Open Beta Weekend 1, developer DICE has outlined the changes and additions fans can expect for the upcoming Weekend 2, and confirmed its start time.
Weekend 2 kicks off today, August 14, at 8am UTC (1am PT), and runs until Sunday, August 17.
In a blog post, DICE outlined the playlist adjustments it has made for Weekend 2 and set out its reasoning. The thing to know here is the All-Out Warfare playlist will include Breakthrough, Conquest, and Rush.
“During Week 2, we’re delivering more variety and choice for how you’d like to play with more playlists rotating between multiple different game modes,” DICE said.
“As an example, the All-Out Warfare playlist will include both Breakthrough, Conquest, and Rush. The in-game descriptions for each mode will tell you which modes are included in the rotation.
“Rotating through multiple modes within playlists helps us understand what our community enjoys as we shape the launch experience, and enables us to keep more fan-favorite modes available at the same time.”
DICE said rotating through playlists daily is specific for the Open Beta “while we’re still able to test and gather feedback, and is not planned for launch.”
Day 1, Thursday 14th
Day 2, Friday 15th
Day 3-4, Saturday 16th – Sunday 17th
Meanwhile, DICE has added custom search options for Weekend 2. The developer stressed that this is now a Server Browser, which some fans are hoping to see.
“Based on your previous feedback and to give you more control over map and mode selection, we’re introducing a new feature called Custom Search,” DICE said.
“This feature allows you to choose your favorite combinations of maps and modes. For example, if you want to play Conquest on Siege of Cairo, then matchmaking will prioritize putting you in a match with this combo, if available. Note that this is not a Server Browser (which is not being tested this week).
“During Open Beta, Custom Search will be available for Open Weapon mode playlists so you can mix and match maps and modes as you prefer.”
The Battlefield 6 Open Beta hit over half a million concurrent players on Steam last weekend, so it will be interesting to see whether Weekend 2 can beat that figure. Either way, there’s huge interest in the first-person shooter, which bodes well for its October launch.
If you’re thinking of jumping in on PC for the first time, be aware you need to enable Secure Boot to play.
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Competition, demos, digital drops and much more.
We’ve had some exciting game events, and now it’s time for the 2025 Pokémon World Championships.
In case you’ve missed our coverage so far, this year the event is taking place in Anaheim, California in the US between 15th – 17th August, 2025.
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What does a power bank need to do to stand out? Does a power bank need to stand out at all? That’s not for me to decide, but what I will tell you is that my power bank of choice, the Aohi Future Starship (no, I’m not making that up), is reduced by more than 20% at Amazon.
From the team behind Cruis’n Blast.
Arcade racing fans have another game to look forward to this year, with GameMill Entertainment announcing it will be bringing Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition to the Switch and multiple other platforms on 24th October, 2025.
If you’re getting Cruis’n Blast vibes from this one, that’s because developer Raw Thrills was behind the original 2022 arcade cabinet release. Cradle Games (which helped out with the port of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants) is assisting with this latest home console release.
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Sony has revealed its PlayStation Plus Game Catalog August 2025 additions, pulling back the curtain on Extra and Premium tier highlights like Marvel’s Spider-Man, Mortal Kombat 1, Resident Evil 2, and more.
The full lineup of titles joining PlayStation’s gaming subscription service was revealed in a new PlayStation.Blog post today. It’s a month with titles that range from some of the biggest games on the market to a few hidden indie gems, with PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers also netting access to a five-hour Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Game Trial.
The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog will expand with 11 new titles come August 19. Subscribers at the Extra and Premium tiers will enjoy standouts like NetherRealm Studios’ soft reboot fighting game, Mortal Kombat 1, as well as Insomniac Games’ original superhero video game, Marvel’s Spider-Man. The latter is making its return to the service after departing the library of available PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 games in April 2023.
Those unimpressed by the two AAA additions may find something to love in the lineup of other games, which includes Harold Halibut, Indika, Earth Defense Force 6, Unicorn Overlord, Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key, and Coral Island. There’s also Giant Squid’s Sword of the Sea, which launches day one for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers.
Finally, PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers can look forward to two monumental PlayStation 1 titles: Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. Both of Capcom’s classics will be available to play on PS4 and PS5. You can see all of the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog August 2025 additions, as well as their support platforms, in the list below.
PlayStation Plus subscribers can look forward to diving into all of the new Game Catalog games next week. In the meantime, be sure to check out all of the games added to the service in July 2025. You can also see the August 2025 Essential tier games that joined PlayStation Plus earlier this month.
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September is built for LEGO games it seems.
Annapurna Interactive has announced that LEGO Voyagers — the two-player co-op adventure from Light Box Studios, the developer of LEGO Builder’s Journey — is coming to Switch on 15th September 2025 (thanks, IGN).
Originally announced at Summer Game Fest Opening Night Live, Voyagers joins the LEGO Party as the second Lego game to launch in September (technically first as it launches before the Mario Party-like).
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