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August 10, 2025

Battlefield 6 reaches record half a million+ concurrent players on Steam, an all-time high for the franchise — 520K+ open beta surpasses every Call of Duty ever in player count

EA has launched an open beta for Battlefield 6, attracting over 500,000 concurrent players, with a peak of 521,079. The game currently ranks 18th in all-time player counts for Steam games and is the only first-person shooter in the top ranks. Call of Duty is in 20th place, with its peak player count from nearly three years ago. Twitch viewership for Battlefield 6 has exceeded 870,000, surpassing the franchise's previous record of around 350,000. The official launch of Battlefield 6 is scheduled for October 6, 2025, and the open beta will conclude tomorrow.

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August 9, 2025

The Battlefield 6 beta has broken Call of Duty’s Steam player count record, surging past half a million concurrents

The open beta for Battlefield 6 has reached 500,000 concurrent players on Steam, peaking at 521,079, making it the 18th highest peak for concurrent players in Steam's history. This surpasses the Call of Duty app's peak of 491,670 players recorded in November 2022. Battlefield 6 has become the most-played game in the series on Steam during its first day of availability, achieving five times the player count of Battlefield 2042's peak. An open beta is scheduled for August 14-17, and the full release is set for October 10.

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August 5, 2025

Battlefield 6 Open Beta Start Date, How To Get Codes, PC Specs, Rewards, And Everything Else To Know

An open beta for Battlefield 6 is confirmed to start on August 7, with access periods as follows: - August 7-8: Limited access for players with a code obtained by watching select streamers or being part of Battlefield Labs. - August 9-10: Open to everyone. - August 14-17: Open to everyone. Preloading begins on August 4. The minimum PC requirements include a GPU of Nvidia RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, an Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 CPU, and 16GB of RAM. Recommended specs include a GPU of Nvidia RTX 3060Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, an Intel Core i7-10700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X CPU, and 16GB of RAM. The beta will feature maps such as Siege of Cairo, Liberation Peak, and Iberian Offensive, with modes including Conquest, Breakthrough, and Domination. The second weekend will introduce the Empire State map and modes like Rush and Squad Deathmatch. Progress made during the beta will not transfer to the full game, but players will receive rewards that carry over. The game is expected to launch on October 10.

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August 2, 2025

GOG is giving away a selection of adult games to protest censorship

GOG has launched a new platform, FreedomtoBuy.games, allowing users to download select "adult" games for free, in response to the removal of certain titles from Steam and Itch. For 48 hours, GOG is offering 13 games, including POSTAL 2 and HuniePop, which have faced controversy and bans. The initiative aims to preserve diverse gaming experiences and ensure compatibility with modern hardware. The removals from other platforms were influenced by new policies from payment processors and pressure from organizations like Collective Shout. Itch is working to reinstate removed games and restore free NSFW titles.

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July 31, 2025

Big Boss and Lady Dimitrescu will host the Future Games Show at Gamescom 2025

The Future Games Show will broadcast live from Gamescom 2025 on August 20, featuring hosts David Hayter and Maggie Robertson. Hayter, known for his roles as Solid Snake and Big Boss, expressed excitement about the event, which will include world premieres, new trailers, and in-depth looks at games. The show is organized by Future PLC, the parent company of PC Gamer, and will be available to viewers on platforms like Twitch and YouTube.

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July 31, 2025

Future Games Show announces hosts for Gamescom showcase — ‘Metal Gear Solid’ and ‘Resident Evil’ actors to present

David Hayter and Maggie Robertson will co-host the Future Games Show at gamescom on August 20, showcasing over 50 titles from publishers like Bandai Namco, Electronic Arts, and Capcom. The event will start at 2 p.m. EDT / 11 a.m. PDT / 7 p.m. BST and will be broadcast live on platforms including YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, BiliBili, and GamesRadar.com. David Hayter is known for his role as Snake in the Metal Gear Solid series and has previously hosted the show in 2020. Maggie Robertson is recognized for her role as Lady Dimitrescu in Resident Evil Village and as Orin the Red in Baldur's Gate 3. Additionally, Future will present two other Gamescom events: "FGS Live From Gamescom" and "FGS Best of Gamescom," airing on August 24.

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July 25, 2025

‘I can’t believe I beat Minecraft in an Overwatch queue!’: Twitch streamer turns interminable queue times into her advantage, completing Minecraft over 9 total hours of waiting for matches to pop

Twitch streamer Aspen has been using long queue times in Overwatch to play Minecraft, during which she defeated the Ender Dragon after a wait of over two and a half hours. This experience has sparked the idea of a "queue%" speedrun category for games with lengthy wait times. In Overwatch's Stadium mode, players, especially in support roles, often face wait times exceeding 15 minutes, providing opportunities for similar gameplay experiences.

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July 24, 2025

Creeper thumbsticks appear as part of a KontrolFreek and Minecraft collab

KontrolFreek announced a partnership with Minecraft on July 24, 2025, introducing the Minecraft Creeper Edition Performance Thumbsticks and No-Slip Thumb Grips for next-gen consoles, including the Nintendo Switch 2. The thumbsticks are designed for enhanced comfort, precision, and grip, featuring a mid-rise left stick and right stick for improved control and accuracy. The thumb grips are tailored for ergonomic performance and are compatible with various consoles, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The products are available for purchase at KontrolFreek.com and select retailers, with pricing set at .99 in the US for the thumbsticks and .99 for the thumb grips.

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July 24, 2025

OperaGX is a browser built for PC gamers, and these 5 features prove it

Opera GX is a web browser designed specifically for PC gamers, featuring several tools to enhance performance and user experience. 1. GX Control allows users to limit RAM and CPU usage to prevent system slowdowns during gaming. 2. GX Corner serves as a hub for gaming news, free games, and release dates, providing a curated list and calendar without advertisements. 3. Integration of services like Twitch and Discord into the sidebar enables seamless communication while gaming. 4. The Hot Tabs Killer feature identifies and allows users to close resource-heavy tabs to maintain performance. 5. Users can customize the browser with various themes, background music, sound effects, and wallpapers to create a personalized experience.

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July 21, 2025

Yogscast Games’ The Royal Writ Launches August 7 for PC

The medieval roguelike deckbuilder, The Royal Writ, developed by Save Sloth Studios and published by Yogscast Games, will launch on PC via Steam on August 7. Players command cards on the battlefield, strategically positioning them to advance toward the enemy while facing the risk of permanent destruction for cards that fail to achieve victory. The game features a diverse army of characters with unique abilities, including an injured flamingo and a short-sighted chicken archer. There are two campaigns: one focused on quelling a rebellion and another introducing gunpowder as a new adversary. Key features include intuitive gameplay, roguelike progression, card permadeath, a charming art style, memorable NPC encounters, special boss mechanics, a gradual difficulty ladder, challenge modes, and collectible relics that alter gameplay dynamics.