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:

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 IndiaThe Economic Times.

3. Game Science Reveals Sequel: Black Myth: Zhong Kui

Tencent-backed Game Science has unveiled a new title, “Black Myth: Zhong Kui”, following the success of Black Myth: Wukong. The trailer features Zhong Kui riding a tiger alongside demons and was unveiled at Gamescom’s Opening Night Live, drawing major attention on Bilibili Reuters.

4. Gamescom 2025 Unveils a Wave of New Titles

At Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, several major announcements captured the spotlight:

  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Ghost of Yōtei, Resident Evil Requiem (demo), Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Ninja Gaiden 4, Silent Hill f, Cronos: The New Dawn, and more The GuardianGamesRadar+.

  • Xbox’s showcase highlighted celebrity voice talent (Milo Ventimiglia and Kiernan Shipka) in Black Ops 7, a new PvE “Endgame” mode, The Outer Worlds 2, Ninja Gaiden 4, and new hardware like the ROG Xbox Ally X handheld EW.com.

  • Gamescom's Opening Night Live also revealed a Hollow Knight: Silksong trailer, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, a Fallout Season 2 teaser featuring New Vegas, Lords of the Fallen 2 (2026), and more Tom's Guide.

5. Xbox Game Pass Updates — New Additions & Departures

August’s Game Pass lineup continues to expand with notable entries like Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Grounded 2, and Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, available across console, PC, and cloud Windows CentralThe Times of India.

6. Xbox Debut of Black Myth: Wukong

After a year, Black Myth: Wukong finally arrives on Xbox Series X|S. The acclaimed action game is now accessible to a broader audience—marking a significant release for Xbox users Windows Central.

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  1. Mary Carroll1 September 2025 at 23:32

    Weekly gaming highlights always help me catch up on the biggest releases and updates I might’ve missed. Alongside that, I check switch free game to explore free titles that add even more variety to my play list.

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