RTX 5000 Series GPU Prices Drop; RTX 5080 Includes Free Borderlands 4
Key Takeaways
- Nvidia RTX 5000 series prices drop; RTX 5080 available for $999 with Borderlands 4.
- Borderlands 4 shifts to grounded humor, set on totalitarian planet Kairos, releasing September 12.
- DFI, Adlink release Intel Panther Lake motherboards, launching in 2026 with DDR5 and onboard storage.
- Silent Hill f is an action horror game set in 1960s Japan, releasing September 25.
- QuInAs nears UltraRAM mass production: DRAM speed, NAND non-volatility, and low energy use.
Top Stories
RTX 5080 available at $999.99, free Borderlands 4 with purchase.
As of August 2025, Amazon Prime members can purchase the Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5080 16GB Graphics Card for its original launch price of $999.99, including a free copy of Borderlands 4, releasing on September 12.
Nvidia RTX 5000 series GPU prices drop as supply increases.
On August 25, 2025, prices for Nvidia RTX 5000 series GPUs are decreasing as supplies become more available, with RTX 5090 now available on Asus's website for $1,999.
Borderlands 4 shifts tone: More grounded, less meme-heavy humor.
Gearbox Software is making Borderlands 4 more grounded, focusing on situational humor and character depth, set on the totalitarian planet of Kairos, releasing on September 12th.
DFI, Adlink release Intel Panther Lake motherboards; launch in 2026.
DFI and Adlink have released motherboards featuring Intel's Panther Lake processors, with DFI's PTH171/PTH173 Mini-ITX board supporting up to 128GB of DDR5 memory and Adlink's VNX+ board featuring onboard SSD and RAM, expected to launch in early 2026.
Silent Hill f: Not a soulslike, set in 1960s Japan.
Silent Hill f, set in 1960s Japan, is an action horror game developed by NeoBards Entertainment, releasing on September 25, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, featuring high school student Hinako Fukami exploring her hometown plagued by mutated monsters.
QuInAs nears UltraRAM mass production: DRAM speed, NAND non-volatility.
QuInAs Technology is approaching mass production of UltraRAM, a memory technology combining DRAM speed and NAND non-volatility. Developed by Lancaster University and the University of Warwick, it uses significantly less energy and offers long data storage, partnering with IQE and funded by Innovate UK.
Game Launchpad
Path of Exile 2 free weekend: August 29 - September 1, 2025.
Path of Exile 2 will have a free weekend from August 29 to September 1, 2025, on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, featuring the new Third Edict update with new acts, areas, bosses, and a new season.
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree gameplay trailer released.
On August 25, 2025, IGN released the Gameplay Features Trailer for Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree, an anime mythological action roguelike game launching on September 19 for multiple platforms.
Rising Heat release date trailer: PC launch on October 14, 2025.
On August 25, 2025, IGN released the official release date trailer for Rising Heat, a fast-paced horde survival game, available on PC on October 14, 2025, with a demo on Steam.
Good Boy: Dog in space rover game announced for PS5, Switch 2, PC.
On August 24, 2025, IGN released the official announcement trailer for Good Boy, a game featuring a dog whose consciousness has been transferred into a space rover, coming soon to PlayStation 5 (PS5), Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
Majjam: Multiplayer musical adventure game early gameplay trailer released.
IGN released the Early Gameplay Trailer for Majjam on August 25, 2025, a multiplayer adventure musical game where players use music to combat evil, coming soon to PC (Steam).
Vexlands trailer showcases gameplay, couch co-op; demo live on Steam.
Vexlands, a realm of surprises, released a new trailer showcasing gameplay and the couch co-op mode, with a playable demo now live on Steam, and will be available on PC via Steam in 2026.
Beyond the Map: Survival ARPG launches on Steam Early Access.
On August 25, 2025, Glitch Goblins launched Beyond the Map, a survival action RPG, on Steam Early Access, blending survival mechanics with ARPG combat in a procedurally generated world.
Steam: Alan Wake Franchise Bundle on sale, Alan Wake for $0.99.
As of August 25, 2025, Steam is offering a sale on the Alan Wake Franchise Bundle, including Alan Wake for $0.99, ending on August 31.
There Are No Ghosts at the Grand coming to Xbox Game Pass.
There Are No Ghosts at the Grand is a narrative-driven adventure game combining renovation, horror, and musical elements, set in a British seaside town, and will be available on Windows PC and Xbox Series X in 2026 through Game Pass.
Panta Rhei: Indie roguelike with time-manipulation mechanic released.
Panta Rhei is a standout indie roguelike game now available on Windows PC, featuring a unique time-manipulation mechanic, allowing players to rewind and pause time.
Gaming Universe
'Replaced' delayed to Spring 2026; coming to Xbox Game Pass.
Sad Cat Studios' action-adventure game 'Replaced' is delayed to Spring 2026 for PC and Xbox Series, available on Xbox Game Pass on day one, citing the need for a polished product and relocations due to the Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Koei Tecmo to showcase Hyrule Warriors at TGS 2025.
Koei Tecmo will showcase Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment at Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2025, with playable demos, and confirmed Ninja Gaiden 4 for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC (releasing October 21, 2025), and Nioh 3 for PS5 and PC (releasing in early 2026).
Spectre Divide shuts down months after launch due to server issues.
Spectre Divide, a tactical FPS game, shut down mere months after launch due to server issues, poor monetization, and high player expectations, despite positive reviews.
Battlefield 2042 player surge: 74,000 concurrent players.
Battlefield 2042 saw a player surge, peaking at 74,000 concurrent players on August 25, 2025, linked to the Battlefield 6 beta and the ongoing 'Road to Battlefield 6' event.
Hardware Arena
Asus ROG Strix Scar 16: Core Ultra 9, RTX 5080, 240Hz display.
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 is a top-tier gaming laptop featuring an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and an RTX 5080 GPU, with a 16-inch 240Hz display and robust cooling.
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Ti for $749, free Borderlands 4.
Amazon is offering the PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card for $749 with free shipping, including a free download copy of Borderlands 4, releasing on September 12.
HP Victus 15 gaming laptop: $350 off, now $799.99.
PCMag offers a deal on the HP Victus 15 budget gaming laptop with $350 off, featuring Intel i5 13th Gen processor, RTX 4050 graphics, 1TB SSD, and 16GB RAM, priced at $799.99.
MSI MEG Vision X AI gaming desktop with 13.3-inch touch panel.
MSI Japan announced the MEG Vision X AI 2NVV7-015JP gaming desktop, launching at the end of August 2025, featuring a 13.3-inch touch panel LCD and priced around 735,000 yen.
Rumor: Nvidia RTX 50 SUPER GPUs coming Q4 2025.
Rumors indicate that Nvidia is preparing to launch RTX 50 SUPER GPUs, including RTX 5080 SUPER, RTX 5070 Ti SUPER, and RTX 5070 SUPER, possibly in Q4 2025, offering increased VRAM and other spec improvements.
AMD FSR 4 tested: Improved image, higher GPU demand on RX 9070 XT.
On August 25, 2025, AMD's FSR 4 was tested with the Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU, revealing improved image reconstruction but higher computational demands, scoring 276 FPS compared to 290 FPS with FSR 3.1.5.
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI: RTX 5070 Ti, OLED, $1,899.
Chris Hoffman reviewed the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI, a 16-inch gaming laptop with a 2560x1600 OLED display and a 240Hz refresh rate, priced at $1,899, featuring an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU.
PCWorld: PCIe 5.0 SSD upgrade worthwhile for professionals, future gaming.
Published on August 25, 2025, PCWorld explains when a PCIe 5.0 SSD is a worthwhile upgrade, highlighting its benefits for professionals working with large datasets and those seeking future-proofing for gaming with DirectStorage technology.
Walmart: iBuypower PC with i5-14400F, RTX 5070 for $1,099.
Walmart offers a gaming PC deal: iBuypower Slate with Intel Core i5-14400F and GeForce RTX 5070 for $1,099, including 16GB DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD, and a free Battlefield 6 download voucher.
Alienware AW2525HM: 25-inch, 320Hz gaming monitor reviewed.
Tom's Hardware reviewed the Alienware AW2525HM, a 25-inch FHD IPS gaming monitor with a 320 Hz refresh rate, priced at $250, featuring Adaptive-Sync, HDR10, and covering nearly 94% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.
Review Radar
GameSpot: Shinobi: Art of Vengeance revitalizes series with combat, art.
On August 25, 2025, GameSpot reviewed Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, praising its combat, platforming, and art style, noting it revitalizes the classic Shinobi series.
Software Central
PCMag: Malwarebytes Free good for cleanup, not primary defense.
PCMag reviewed Malwarebytes Free on August 24, 2025, noting its reputation for malware removal but recommending it as a secondary tool due to the lack of real-time protection.