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The Witcher 3 remaster launches on 29 September

  • Witcher 3 Remastered launches 29 September, free for existing owners
  • Adds Switch 2 support, new skill tree and visual upgrades
  • Precedes 2027 expansion and The Witcher 4 in 2028

CD Projekt Red has confirmed that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered will launch on 29 September, bringing improved visuals and combat, a reimagined skill tree and other upgrades to the acclaimed 2015 role-playing game. The remaster also marks the series' first arrival on Nintendo Switch 2,…

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Xbox Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Translucent Green Accessories and Controller Design Evolution

  • Xbox's 25th anniversary accessory collection is now open for pre-order
  • Most items are translucent "OG Green", echoing the original Xbox's Halo edition
  • Range includes Razer, 8BitDo and GameSir gear, plus a blind-box Backbone Pro

Microsoft's "Designed for Xbox 25th Anniversary" collection of limited edition accessories has launched for pre-order, marking the official release of the range after it was previewed at E3 in June. Almost every item is finished in translucent "OG Green", a deliberate nod to the Halo special edition of…

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Xbox has a bunch of translucent green accessories for the console’s 25th birthday

  • Microsoft releases translucent green accessories for Xbox's 25th anniversary
  • Razer, 8BitDo and GameSir products get the retro green redesign
  • Items are available for preorder now; a green Series X arrives in November

Microsoft is marking the 25th anniversary of the original Xbox console by launching a wave of translucent green accessories from third-party manufacturers, tying into the console's popular nostalgic colour scheme even though the first Xbox actually launched in black with a green logo. The move is part of…

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GeForce Now is getting support for the Steam Controller

  • GeForce Now to support Steam Controller and Steam Machine later this year
  • New DLSS 4.5 controls and GOG sign-on also added
  • RTX Spark chip gains EA, Embark and Ubisoft game support this autumn

Nvidia has confirmed that its GeForce Now cloud gaming service will add official support for Valve's Steam Controller and Steam Machine later this year, allowing the gamepad to be used with the GeForce Now app on Steam Deck and Steam Machine devices. Support on Windows and macOS will…

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How Xbox controllers have changed in the last 25 years

  • Xbox controllers evolved significantly across 25 years and four console generations
  • Original "Duke" controller was oversized before Xbox 360 slimmed it down
  • Latest model adds Share button and textured grips, keeps ABXY layout

The Xbox controller has undergone significant redesigns across four console generations while retaining several core features since Microsoft's original console launched on 15 November 2001. As the original Xbox approaches its 25th anniversary in 2026, the article traces how Microsoft transformed one of gaming's bulkiest gamepads into the…

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Nintendo reveals its latest Switch 2 bundles just ahead of the console’s price increase

  • Switch 2 bundles refreshed ahead of price rising to $500 on 1 September
  • New bundles add a free 90-day Switch Online membership
  • Buying separately now is still marginally cheaper than the new bundles

Nintendo has refreshed its Switch 2 console bundles just days before the hardware's price rises from $450 to $500 on 1 September, adding a 90-day individual Nintendo Switch Online membership that the original launch bundle lacked. The update comprises a revamped Mario Kart World package and a brand…

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Gamescom unveils Gears of War and Final Fantasy previews

  • Gamescom Opening Night Live showcased Final Fantasy VII, Gears of War and Silent Hill trailers.
  • Witcher 3 Remastered arrives free on 29 September; Songs of the Past expansion lands next year.
  • Path of Exile 2 hits 1.0 on 11 December; Frictional Games unveiled new horror title Ontos.

Gamescom's Opening Night Live, hosted by Geoff Keighley, wrapped up a two-hour showcase featuring major reveals across gaming's biggest franchises, including Gears of War: E-Day, Silent Hill: Townfall, and a Final Fantasy VII Revelation trailer spotlighting the game's giant "Weapons" bosses. The Witcher 3 also featured prominently, with…

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GuliKit’s Switch 2 TV dock gives me one feature I’ve missed when traveling

  • GuliKit's Switch 2 travel dock offers a console stand Nintendo's own lacks
  • Lightweight plastic build, weak magnetic cover, costs half Genki's price
  • Requires separate power adapter, unlike Genki's built-in plug design

The Verge's review of GuliKit's dock for the Nintendo Switch 2 highlights a feature it says it has missed since Nintendo redesigned its own dock without portability in mind: a stand that lets the console perch upright rather than lying flat. The reviewer had previously relied on Genki's…

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ASUS unveils ROG Xbox Ally X20 anniversary handheld

  • ASUS refreshes its Xbox Ally X handheld with a bigger OLED screen
  • New X20 model costs $1,300, up from $1,000 originally
  • $2,499 bundle adds ROG XREAL AR glasses and accessories

ASUS has unveiled the ROG Xbox Ally X20, a special-edition version of its ROG Xbox Ally X handheld released to mark the 20th anniversary of its Republic of Gamers division. The headline change is a larger, higher-quality 7.4-inch OLED display, paired with a redesigned translucent black chassis featuring…

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ASUS’ first gaming soundbar is now available in the US for $600

  • ASUS launches its first gaming soundbar, the ROG Gjallar, for $600
  • Features built-in mics to filter teammate voices and in-game audio
  • Supports Dolby Atmos, wide connectivity, but currently sold out/unreleased

ASUS has launched its first gaming-focused soundbar, the ROG Gjallar, in the US, priced at $600. First unveiled in early July, the device is built around multiplayer gaming and features integrated microphones designed to filter teammates' voices and in-game audio while suppressing background noise, allowing headset-free communication without…

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