Ninja Gaiden 4 Announced; ASUS Launches ROG Matrix RTX 5090 30th Anniversary Edition
Key Takeaways
- Team NINJA and PlatinumGames announce Ninja Gaiden 4 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series.
- ASUS launches ROG Matrix RTX 5090 30th Anniversary Edition with 21,760 CUDA cores.
- Nvidia announces DLSS 4 support for Resident Evil Requiem, launching February 26, 2026.
- Nvidia reduces prices for GeForce RTX 50 series in Europe due to exchange rates.
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV announced for 2026 release on PC with 70 missions.
Top Stories
Ninja Gaiden 4 announced for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series, launching October 21, 2025.
Team NINJA and PlatinumGames are developing Ninja Gaiden 4, set to launch on October 21, 2025, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series. The game features a futuristic Tokyo setting and fast-paced combat.
ASUS ROG Matrix RTX 5090 30th Anniversary Edition launched with 21,760 CUDA cores.
ASUS launched the ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 5090 30th Anniversary Edition on August 19, 2025, featuring the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPU. The limited edition card includes 21,760 CUDA cores, 32 GB of GDDR7 memory, and a boost clock speed of up to 2,730 MHz.
Nvidia announces DLSS 4 support for Resident Evil Requiem, launching February 26, 2026.
Nvidia and Capcom announced DLSS 4 support for Resident Evil Requiem, launching February 26, 2026, which includes ray tracing and improves PC graphics performance. DLSS 4 will also appear in Borderlands 4 and Phantom Blade Zero.
Nvidia reduces prices for GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards in Europe.
Nvidia reduced prices for its GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards in Europe, effective August 19, 2025, due to the strengthened euro-to-dollar exchange rate. The RTX 5090 price dropped to €2,099, the RTX 5080 Founders Edition to €1,059, and the RTX 5070 to €589.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV announced for 2026 release on PC.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, announced on August 19-20, 2025, is scheduled for release in 2026 on PC. The game will feature four unique Warhammer 40,000 factions and include over 70 campaign missions.
Game Launchpad
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 set for October 21, 2025, release on PC, Xbox, and PS5.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, developed by The Chinese Room, is set for release on October 21, 2025, on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5. The game features an ancient vampire in Seattle.
The Outer Worlds 2 set for October 29, 2025, release on PC, PS5, and Xbox.
The Outer Worlds 2, developed by Obsidian Entertainment, is set to be released on October 29, 2025, for PC, PS5, and Xbox. Players will embody an agent of the Earth Directorate in the new Arcadia star system.
Unbeatable, a music resistance adventure game, launches November 3, 2025, on PC, PS5, and Xbox.
Unbeatable, a music resistance adventure game developed by D-Cell Games, will be released on November 3, 2025, for PC (Steam), PS5, and Xbox. Players will use rhythm to fight back in a world that has outlawed music.
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, a sci-fi shooter, launches September 5, 2025.
Marvelous announced 'Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion', a sci-fi open-world shooter for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and Windows (Steam), launching September 5, 2025. A free demo is available on Switch 2 since August 19 and on Steam since August 20.
Battlefield 6 set to release on October 10, 2025, for PC and Xbox Series X.
Battlefield 6, an action and tactical first-person shooter game, is set to release on October 10, 2025, for PC and Xbox Series X. The game is developed by Battlefield Studios and published by Electronic Arts.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Legacy of the Forge DLC launches September 9, 2025.
Warhorse Studios and Deep Silver will launch the Legacy of the Forge DLC for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 on September 9, 2025, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PS5 Pro. The DLC allows Henry to rebuild a burnt-down forge in Kuttenberg.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault launches in Early Access on October 23, 2025.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, developed by Digital Sun and 11 Bit Studios, will launch in Early Access on Steam and PC Game Pass on October 23, 2025. The game will also be released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series when it reaches version 1.0.
HYKE: Northern Light(s) 2D action RPG launches September 18, 2025.
HYKE: Northern Light(s), a 2D action RPG, will be available on Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5. The official release date is September 18, 2025.
Gaming Universe
Valve's Deadlock introduces new heroes, including Mina the vampire.
Valve's Deadlock is introducing six new heroes, including Mina the vampire, with the update including a new Hideout area and map changes. Deadlock is currently in beta and accessible via direct invite from existing playtesters on Steam.
NCSoft and Mistil Games announce Time Takers, a free-to-play PvP game, for PC and console.
NCSoft and Mistil Games announced the free-to-play PvP game 'Time Takers' at gamescom Opening Night Live 2025. The game is a team-based third-person shooter coming to PC via Steam and is planned for release in 2026 on PC and console.
ZA/UM announces Zero Parades, a spy CRPG, for PC.
ZA/UM, the studio behind Disco Elysium, announced 'Zero Parades,' a spy CRPG, on August 19, 2025. The game follows Hershel Wilk, codenamed CASCADE, as he navigates a three-way power struggle in a world of spy espionage.
Enshrouded to receive underwater exploration in upcoming update.
Keen Games revealed a teaser trailer for the seventh update, "Wake of the Water," for the survival action RPG Enshrouded at Gamescom 2025's Opening Night Live. The update will feature underwater exploration.
Arknights: Endfield, a free-to-play action RPG, announced for PS5, iOS, Android, and PC.
Arknights: Endfield, a free-to-play action RPG, was revealed at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025. The game is coming soon to PlayStation 5 (PS5), iOS, Android, and PC.
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree, a roguelite action RPG.
The article discusses Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree, a roguelite action RPG where you control two characters at one time.
Hardware Arena
Asus launches ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W gaming monitor with 540 Hz refresh rate.
Asus released the ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W gaming monitor, featuring a 540 Hz refresh rate and 720 Hz mode. The monitor includes tandem OLED technology and VESA DisplayHDR 500 True Black certification.
GIGABYTE launches AORUS FO27Q5P gaming monitor with 500Hz refresh rate.
GIGABYTE launched the AORUS FO27Q5P, a 27-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor, featuring a 1440p resolution, 500Hz refresh rate, and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification. The monitor is priced at 999 euros.
Intel's Panther Lake mobile chips expected to launch in Q4 2025.
Intel's upcoming Panther Lake mobile chips, featuring a 12-core CPU, are expected to launch in Q4 2025. The chips will be manufactured on the Intel 18A node.
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 priced at $1999.99.
The ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 graphics card is priced at $1999.99, 27% off the original $2760. It features 32GB GDDR7 memory, PCIe 5.0, and advanced cooling.
Corsair launches AI Workstation 300 with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395.
Corsair launched the AI Workstation 300 in Europe, featuring AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with 50 TOPS AI acceleration. Priced around $2000, it includes a two-year warranty.
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 gaming laptop on sale with $469 discount.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 gaming laptop is on sale with a $469 discount, featuring an Intel Ultra 9 CPU, RTX 5070 Ti GPU, 1TB SSD, 32GB RAM, and a 16-inch OLED display. It is priced at $2,015.99, reduced from $2,484.99.
Gigabyte Aero X16 gaming laptop with RTX 5070 now $350 off.
A Gigabyte Aero X16 gaming laptop with an RTX 5070, AMD Ryzen Al 7 350 CPU, 32GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a 16-inch 2.5K display is now $350 off at Best Buy, priced at $1,299.
Dell offers deals on Alienware gaming PCs and laptops.
Dell is offering deals on Alienware gaming PCs and laptops. As of August 18, 2025, Dell is offering up to $708 off on over 45 gaming laptops and desktops, with free shipping included.
AMD modifies Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU by removing SMD components.
AMD has modified the Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU by removing SMD components (capacitors) from the top half of the substrate. This change, implemented a few months ago, doesn't affect the CPU's operation, thermals, or performance.
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop with RTX 5060 now $500 off.
Best Buy is offering a $500 discount on the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop with an RTX 5060 GPU. The laptop is now priced at $1,349, down from its original price of $1,799.
Review Radar
Alienware 18 Area-51 (2025) gaming laptop review.
The Alienware 18 Area-51 (2025) review highlights a powerful gaming laptop with an RTX 5090 GPU, 64 GB DDR5-6400 RAM, and a 2 TB PCIe 5.0 SSD. Despite its $4,000 price tag, the laptop has some drawbacks.
LG Ultragear 45GX950A 45-inch OLED gaming monitor review.
The LG Ultragear 45GX950A, a 45-inch OLED gaming monitor with a 5K2K resolution (5,120 x 2,160) and 165 Hz refresh rate, is reviewed. The review notes limitations in full-screen brightness and pixel density compared to smaller 4K panels.
Software Central
NVIDIA releases GeForce 581.08 WHQL driver and updated Nvidia App beta.
On August 19, 2025, NVIDIA released the GeForce 581.08 WHQL driver and an updated Nvidia App beta. The app integrates features from the NVIDIA Control Panel, including global override toggles for DLSS.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle to feature RTX Hair via patch in September 2025.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will implement Nvidia's RTX Hair feature via a patch in September 2025. RTX Hair enhances hair graphics and reduces geometry requirements.
The Oversight Bureau, a puzzle game, announced, utilizes NVIDIA's ACE AI technology.
Iconic Interactive's The Oversight Bureau, a puzzle game, was announced on August 18, 2025, during the NVIDIA GeForce ON Community Update. The game utilizes NVIDIA's ACE AI technology, allowing players to use their voice to progress.
Firaxis Games releases update 1.2.4 for Sid Meier's Civilization 7.
Firaxis Games released update 1.2.4 for Sid Meier's Civilization 7 on August 19, 2025. The update focuses on balancing 27 wonders, improving age transitions, enhancing gameplay, and improving comfort.