Nvidia unveils new gaming hardware innovations at Gamescom

Let the Bloodborne 2 speculation begin.

YouTube, which is owned by Google, is trying out a new gaming feature called "Playables." This is a move back into gaming for Google after it stopped its Stadia gaming service in January 2023. "Playables" are games that you can play right on YouTube, whether you're on a computer or a mobile device. Google is testing this feature with a select group of users. These games will have their own section on YouTube's main page, and you can access them on both computers and phones. Whether these games will be rolled out to a larger audience is as yet unknown. However, since it is jumping into the gaming arena again, it shows that luring gamers to the platform is being taken seriously by folks at Google.

Nintendo has announced three upcoming Nintendo Switch bundles featuring Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Animal Crossing: New Horizons . All three are set to go on sale on October 6 from select retailers. 

September promises to be a blockbuster month for gaming, with a stellar lineup of heavy hitters set to release this month. Kicking off the show is Starfield, Bethesda's epic sci-fi space fantasy RPG, which has been in development for eight years, apparently. The studio's first original IP in 25 years, Starfield, as director Todd Howard puts it, is essentially Skyrim in space. Hundreds of hours of spacefaring adventure await, with a side helping of nostalgic Bethesda style. The game is out now on PC and Xbox Series S/X. It's also a big month for RPGs, as CD Projekt Red's much-awaited Cyberpunk 2077 expansion hits the shelves on September 26. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty promises a ton of upgrades from the base game, including an overhauled skill tree, a new wanted system, and gameplay tweaks. There's a brand new story, too, with Idris Elba joining the cast, and Keanu Reeves returning.

We're thrilled to announce the return of GamesBeat Next, hosted in San Francisco this October, where we will explore the theme of «Playing the Edge.» Apply to speak here and learn more about sponsorship opportunities here. At the event, we will also announce 25 top game startups as the 2024 Game Changers. Apply or nominate today!

There are so many new games dropping this side of the holidays that you'd be forgiven for saying you've got no space for any other hobbies. You can admit that to us in private if you want, as we're running a survey where you can tell us all about how you play games for the chance to win an Amazon voucher worth £250 / $300. 

Gaming history has its share of stories where parents get in the way. Where computers, arcades, and consoles are misunderstood by an out-of-touch generation, and where passionate young designers and coders get into the hobby–and even become famous–in spite of their parents' wishes.

Yesterday, Apple officially confirmed the dates for its September event and revealed that this year's event will take place on September 12. The biggest Apple event of the year has been named ‘Wonderlust' this time, and it is expected to unveil the new iPhone 15 series and Apple Watch Series 9. The new iPhone 15 series is likely to ditch the Lightning port in favor of the USB-C port, as per reports. Now, new leaks are suggesting that AirPods may get an update to sport a USB-C-compatible charging case. The new AirPods could also be unveiled during the event.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Call of Duty: Warzonewill be receiving a brand new update on August 30. The Season 5 Reloaded content drop will feature three new operators, including rapper 21 Savage and Tomb Raider'sown Lara Croft. The update is also set to include new weapons, a new multiplayer map, several new events and DMZ missions as well as a new Resurgence experience for players. 

Starfield has a New Game+ mode, ensuring you can keep playing Bethesda's enormous sci-fi RPG even after you eventually roll credits.

Qualcomm has announced a new range of chips aimed squarely at gaming handhelds. The highest spec model, the Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2, is said to be over twice as fast as its predecessor. So, can it take the fight to the Steam Deck or even AMD's awesome Phoenix APU in handheld's like the Asus ROG Ally?

Fortnite giant Epic Games has unveiled a new revenue-sharing program for developers using its storefront.