Weekly Gaming Highlights (August 14–21, 2025)
Weekly Gaming Highlights (August 14–21, 2025) 1. Sony Raises PS5 Prices in the U.S. Starting August 21, 2025 , Sony has increased prices for all PlayStation 5 models by $50 in response to escalating tariffs on Japanese electronics. The new prices are: PS5 Standard : $549.99 Digital Edition : $499.99 PS5 Pro : $749.99 No price changes are announced for accessories New York Post WIRED . 2. India Passes Online Gaming Regulation Bill On August 20, 2025 , India’s Lok Sabha passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 . This bill aims to nurture the e-sports and educational gaming sectors while strictly banning real-money gaming and betting apps . A central authority will now oversee gaming regulation, with special focus on protecting youth and safeguarding national interests The Times of India The Economic Times . 3. Game Science Reveals Sequel: Black Myth: Zhong Kui Tencent-backed Game Science has unveiled a new title, “ Black Myth: Zhong Kui ” ,...