{"id":17145,"date":"2025-08-22T23:19:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T23:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/17145\/"},"modified":"2025-08-22T23:19:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T23:19:08","slug":"silksong-gets-september-release-date-gaming-news-roundup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/17145\/","title":{"rendered":"Silksong&#8217; Gets September Release Date (Gaming News Roundup)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tFollowing seven long years of many questions and very few answers in response, video game studio Team Cherry has announced \u201cHollow Knight\u201d sequel \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/t\/silksong\/\" id=\"auto-tag_silksong\" data-tag=\"silksong\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Silksong<\/a>\u201d will be released Sept. 4. <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAdditionally, the developer dropped a trailer to show the first look at the game they\u2019ve offered in six years, which readers can view in the video below.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tPer Team Cherry\u2019s description for the game on Steam, \u201cAs the lethal hunter Hornet, adventure through a kingdom ruled by silk and song! Captured and taken to this unfamiliar world, prepare to battle mighty foes and solve ancient mysteries as you ascend on a deadly pilgrimage to the kingdom\u2019s peak. \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/t\/hollow-knight-silksong\/\" id=\"auto-tag_hollow-knight-silksong\" data-tag=\"hollow-knight-silksong\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hollow Knight: Silksong<\/a>\u2018 is the epic sequel to \u2018Hollow Knight,\u2019 the award winning action-adventure. Journey to all-new lands, discover new powers, battle vast hordes of bugs and beasts and uncover secrets tied to your nature and your past.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tGame features will include: <\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Discover the fallen insect kingdom of Pharloom! Explore mossy grottos, gilded cities and misted moors as you ascend to the shining citadel at the top of the world.<\/li>\n<li>Engage in lethal acrobatic action! Wield a huge suite of deadly moves as you dance between foes in swift, beautiful combat.<\/li>\n<li>Craft powerful tools! Master an ever-expanding arsenal of weapons, traps, and mechanisms to vanquish your enemies and explore new heights.<\/li>\n<li>Solve shocking quests! Hunt down rare beasts and solve ancient mysteries to grant the wishes of the downtrodden and restore the kingdom\u2019s hope.<\/li>\n<li>Face over 200 ferocious foes! Beasts and hunters, monsters and knights. Defeat them all with bravery and skill!<\/li>\n<li>Vanquish over 40 legendary bosses! Battle fabled heroes and fallen kings in epic combat to decide the kingdom\u2019s fate.<\/li>\n<li>Challenge Steel Soul mode! Once you conquer the kingdom, test your skills in a new mode that presents a more formidable challenge.<\/li>\n<li>Experience a stunning orchestral score! Hollow Knight\u2019s award-winning composer, Christopher Larkin, brings melancholy melodies, symphonic strings and heart-thumping, soul strumming boss themes to the adventure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tSee more gaming news from this week in the roundup below.<\/p>\n<p>\t\tTRAILERS\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tSega released a new competition-focused trailer for \u201cSonic Racing: CrossWorlds\u201d ahead of its Sept. 25 release.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t*<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tFuncom released a trailer announced previewing a free content update and paid DLC for \u201cDune: Awakening.\u201d <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tPer Funcom, \u201cSet to arrive on September 10th, Chapter 2 will be\u00a0\u2018Dune: Awakening\u2019s\u2019\u00a0first free major content update, continuing the gripping main story \u2013 which ended on a cliffhanger \u2013 and adding new world content and contracts. Releasing in parallel,\u00a0\u2018The Lost Harvest\u2019\u00a0DLC, priced at $12.99, brings a new standalone story and unique cosmetics.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t*<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tArc Games and Chief Rebel revealed that their multiplayer online dungeon adventure (MODA) game, \u201cFellowship,\u201d will launch in PC Early Access on Oct. 9 for $24.99 and revealed a new trailer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t*<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cDungeons &amp; Dragons Online\u2019s\u201d latest expansion \u201cThe Chill of Ravenloft\u201d has been released and a new trailer dropped to promote the launch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t*<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cBounty Star\u201d has received an Oct. 23 release date from Annapurna Interactive. A new trailer debuted to announce the launch date.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t*<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tBandai Namco launched a new trailer for \u201cTowa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree\u201d that shows some key features in the game.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t*<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tTripwire Presents, the publishing division of\u00a0Tripwire Interactive, and developer\u00a0Arctic Hazard\u00a0today shared a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming Viking-age, turn-based tactical title\u00a0\u201cNORSE: Oath of Blood.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t*<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tV Publishing dropped a new trailer for \u201cRAEV: Kingdom on the Distant Shores.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t*<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tKasedo Games released a gameplay trailer for \u201cWarhammer 40,000 Mechanicus II.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t*<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAmazon Games unveiled an Oct. 7 release date for its upcoming console and PC game, \u201cKing of Meat,\u201d along with a new trailer.<\/p>\n<p>\t\tHARDWARE\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tXbox and Republic of Games announced handheld gaming consoles ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X  will be released Oct. 16. Pricing for the devices will be revealed at a later date.<\/p>\n<p>\t\tNEWLY ANNOUNCED GAMES\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tWolcen Studio\u00a0revealed its currently in development \u201cProject Pantheon\u201d\u00a0is formally titled \u201cGods, Death &amp; Reapers.\u201d Per the studio, the title features \u201chigh-stakes Extraction gameplay with deep Hack-and-Slash mechanics.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tHere\u2019s the description for the game: \u201c\u2018Gods, Death &amp; Reapers\u2019\u00a0is a free-to-play ExtrAction RPG that throws players into a brutal afterlife where mythology is real, and the gods are gone. Starting in Norse Mythology, Death himself has chosen players to help restore balance to realms left in chaos.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t*<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tNetmarble announced new cozy crafting game \u201cProject Bloomwalker.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tPer developer Netmarble Neo, \u201cBloomwalker translates to \u2018one who walks while blooming flowers,\u2019 reflecting a vision of a world where the protagonist\u2019s footsteps bring life back with every step. The title symbolizes the power of players to be a force of healing and renewal that transforms the world around them. Aboard their moving house, players and their adorable spirt companions called Oddling embark on a journey to explore uncharted territories, cleanse tainted landscapes, gather resources for crafting and decoration, and forge bonds with their Oddling friends as they prepare for new adventures.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t*<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tSwedish indie publisher Raw Fury announced\u00a0\u201cDeep Dish Dungeon\u201d a dungeon crawler with an emphasis on exploration and player ingenuity. The game will be developed by Behold Studio (\u201cKnights of Pen &amp; Paper,\u201d\u00a0\u201cChroma Squad\u201d).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\t\tPLATFORM RELEASES\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tXbox\u2019s \u201cS.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl\u201d will debut on PlayStation 5 Nov. 20.<\/p>\n<p>\t\tEVENTS\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAhead of the start of Gamescom, Devcom wrapped with a record-high of 5,400 registered attendees (up 6% year over year)\u00a0at the Koelnmesse\u2019s Confex Center in Cologne, Germany, representing\u00a0over 2,500 companies from 89 countries.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAdditionally, the event\u2019s organizers announced that beginning in October 2025, the conference will officially be renamed\u00a0Gamescom Dev,\u00a0\u201cfirmly positioning it as the central developer platform at the heart of Gamescom.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\t\tTECH\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tGoogle Cloud outlined several gaming partnerships and initiatives this week during Gamescom and Devcom. Per the company, these include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Atlas, an AI-native company, is using Google Cloud\u2019s infrastructure and Vertex AI to power its 3D content creation platform, helping developers build vast game worlds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Embody is using our GPU compute power to scale its personalized spatial audio technology, enhancing immersion in titles like Sea of Thieves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ludeo is working with us to bolster its core infrastructure to create a low-latency infrastructure for its \u201cplayable moments\u201d platform, which lets players instantly jump into game highlights without a download.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NACON is using Google Cloud to embed AI into its operations to accelerate game production and achieve its goal of increasing its annual game launches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nitrado is using a hybrid-cloud solution with our global network to provide game server hosting that can scale instantly to support traffic spikes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\t\tACCESSORIES\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tSony Electronics Inc. is expanding the INZONE gaming gear line with additional products aimed at PC gamers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tDeveloped in collaboration with esports team Fnatic, the\u00a0INZONE H9 II\u00a0wireless noise canceling gaming headset joins the range alongside the new\u00a0INZONE E9\u00a0in-ear monitors for gaming. Rounding out the lineup is the\u00a0INZONE KBD-H75\u00a0gaming keyboard, the\u00a0INZONE Mouse-A\u00a0gaming mouse and the\u00a0INZONE Mat-D and Mat-F\u00a0mousepads.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tPer Sony Electronics, the INZONE E9 in-ear headphones have been approved for use at the Apex Legends Global Series Year 5 Championship, \u201chelping professional players concentrate on their competition with comfortable gameplay, FPS optimized sound, and superior noise isolation.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Following seven long years of many questions and very few answers in response, video game studio Team Cherry&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":17146,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[74],"tags":[18,15451,13732,19,17,15452,82],"class_list":{"0":"post-17145","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-technology","8":"tag-eire","9":"tag-gaming-news-roundup","10":"tag-hollow-knight-silksong","11":"tag-ie","12":"tag-ireland","13":"tag-silksong","14":"tag-technology"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17145","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17145"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17145\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17146"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17145"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17145"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17145"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}