You spend years waiting for a new 2D action platformer starring ninjas to come along, and then two show up within a month of each other. Both Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance revitalize their respective, long-dormant franchises by successfully harkening back to their roots. There are obvious similarities between the two games, but they're also wildly different. While Ragebound is deliberately old-school, Art of Vengeance feels more modern, paying homage to the past while dragging the absent series into the current gaming landscape.From its luscious hand-drawn art style to its deep, combo-laden action, developer Lizardcube has accomplished with Shinobi what it previously achieved with Wonder Boy and Streets of Rage. The Parisian studio knows how to resurrect Sega's past hits with remarkable aplomb, and Art of Vengeance is no different.Shinobi: Art of VengeanceEquipped with a katana in one hand and a sharpened batch of kunai in the other, Art of Vengeance reintroduces legendary protagonist Joe Musashi after an extended exile. As the game's title suggests, this is a story about Joe's quest for vengeance, as the opening moments see his village burned to the ground and his ninja clan turned to stone. ENE Corp, an evil paramilitary organisation led by the antagonistic Lord Ruse and his demonic minions, is behind the attack, setting in motion a straightforward tale that sees you hunt down Lord Ruse while disrupting his various operations.Continue Reading at GameSpot

At Gamescom, NVIDIA is releasing its first major update to Project G‑Assist — an experimental on-device AI assistant that allows users to tune their NVIDIA RTX systems with voice and text commands. The update brings a new AI model that uses 40% less VRAM, improves tool-calling intelligence and extends G-Assist support to all RTX GPUs with 6GB or more VRAM, including laptops. Plus, a new G-Assist Plug-In Hub enables users to easily discover and download plug-ins to enable more G-Assist features. NVIDIA also announced a new path-traced particle system, coming in September to the NVIDIA RTX Remix modding platform, that brings fully simulated physics, dynamic shadows and realistic reflections to visual effects. In addition, NVIDIA named the winners of the NVIDIA and ModDB RTX Remix Mod Contest. Check out the winners and finalist RTX mods in the RTX Remix GeForce article. G-Assist Gets Smarter, Expands to More RTX PCs The modern PC is a powerhouse, but unlocking its full potential means navigating a complex maze of settings across system software, GPU and peripheral utilities, control panels and more. Project G-Assist is a free, on-device AI assistant built to cut through that complexity. It acts as a central command center, providing easy access to functions previously buried in menus through voice or text commands. Users can ask the assistant to: Run diagnostics to optimize game performance Display or chart frame rates, latency and GPU temperatures Adjust GPU or even peripheral settings, such as keyboard lighting The G-Assist update also introduces a new, significantly more efficient AI model that’s faster and uses 40% less memory while maintaining response accuracy. The more efficient model means that G-Assist can now run on all RTX GPUs with 6GB or more VRAM, including laptops. Getting started is simple: install the NVIDIA app and the latest Game Ready Driver on Aug. 19, download the G-Assist update from the app’s home screen and press Alt+G to activate. Another G-Assist update coming in September will introduce support for laptop-specific commands for features like NVIDIA BatteryBoost and Battery OPS. Introducing the G-Assist Plug-In Hub With Mod.io NVIDIA is collaborating with mod.io to launch the G-Assist Plug-In Hub, which allows users to easily access G-Assist plug-ins, as well as discover and download community-created ones. With the mod.io plug-in, users can ask G-Assist to discover and install new plug-ins. With the latest update, users can also directly ask G-Assist what new plug-ins are available in the hub and install them using natural language, thanks to a mod.io plug-in. The recent G-Assist Plug-In Hackathon showcased the incredible creativity of the G-Assist community. Here’s a sneak peek of what they came up with: Some finalists include: Omniplay — allows gamers to use G-Assist to research lore from online wikis or take notes in real time while gaming Launchpad — lets gamers set, launch and toggle custom app groups on the fly to boost productivity Flux NIM Microservice for G-Assist — allows gamers to easily generate AI images from within G-Assist, using on-device NVIDIA NIM microservices The winners of the hackathon will be announced on Wednesday, Aug. 20. Building custom plug-ins is simple. They’re based on a foundation of JSON and Python scripts — and the Project G-Assist Plug-In Builder helps further simplify development by enabling users to code plug-ins with natural language. Mod It Like It’s Hot With RTX Remix  Classic PC games remain beloved for their unforgettable stories, characters and gameplay — but their dated graphics can be a barrier for new and longtime players. NVIDIA RTX Remix enables modders to revitalize these timeless titles with the latest NVIDIA gaming technologies — bridging nostalgic gameplay with modern visuals. Since the platform’s release, the RTX Remix modding community has grown with over 350 active projects and over 100 mods released. The mods span a catalog of beloved games like Half-Life 2, Need for Speed: Underground, Portal 2 and Deus Ex — and have amassed over 2 million downloads. In May, NVIDIA invited modders to participate in the NVIDIA and ModDB RTX Remix Mod Contest for a chance to win $50,000 in cash prizes. At Gamescom, NVIDIA announced the winners: Best Overall RTX Mod Winner: Painkiller RTX Remix, by Binq_Adams Best Use of RTX in a Mod Winner: Painkiller RTX Remix, by Binq_Adams Runner-Up: Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines – RTX Remaster, by Safemilk Most Complete RTX Mod Winner: Painkiller RTX Remix, by Binq_Adams Runner-Up: I-Ninja Remixed, by g.i.george333 Community Choice RTX Mod Winner: Call of Duty 2 RTX Remix of Carentan, by tadpole3159 These modders tapped RTX Remix and generative AI to bring their creations to life — from enhancing textures to quickly creating images and 3D assets. For example, the Merry Pencil Studios modder team used a workflow that seamlessly connected RTX Remix and ComfyUI, allowing them to simply select textures in the RTX Remix viewport and, with a single click in ComfyUI, restore them. The results are stunning, with each texture meticulously recreated with physically based materials layered with grime and rust. With a fully path-traced lighting system, the game’s gothic horror atmosphere has never felt more immersive to play through. All mods submitted to the RTX Remix Modding Contest, as well as 100 more Remix mods, are available to download from ModDB. For a sneak peek at RTX Remix projects under active development, check out the RTX Remix Showcase Discord server. Another RTX Remix update coming in September will allow modders to create new particles that match the look of those found in modern titles. This opens the door for over 165 RTX Remix-compatible games to have particles for the first time. To get started creating RTX mods, download NVIDIA RTX Remix from the home screen of the NVIDIA app. Read the RTX Remix article to learn more about the contest and winners. Each week, the RTX AI Garage blog series features community-driven AI innovations and content for those looking to learn more about NVIDIA NIM microservices and AI Blueprints, as well as building AI agents, creative workflows, productivity apps and more on AI PCs and workstations.  Plug in to NVIDIA AI PC on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X — and stay informed by subscribing to the RTX AI PC newsletter. Join NVIDIA’s Discord server to connect with community developers and AI enthusiasts for discussions on what’s possible with RTX AI. Follow NVIDIA Workstation on LinkedIn and X.  See notice regarding software product information.

As we’ve entered the 15th year of PlayStation Plus, we’ve got even more great content for members to look forward to. This month, unleash brutal finishers in the reimagined Mortal Kombat 1, swing through Marvel’s New York skyline as the iconic web-slinger in Marvel’s Spider-Man, or gear up to repel swarming alien forces in Earth Defense Force 6. All these titles and more are available in August’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup. That includes Sword of the Sea, which releases day one into Game Catalog. Meanwhile, Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis bring retro survival horror to PlayStation Plus Premium. All titles will be available to play on August 19*.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image On the same day, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will also be available as a Game Trial for PlayStation Plus Premium members. Enjoy up to 5 hours of gameplay with this time-limited trial, and if you decide to purchase the full game, your progress and trophies will carry over. PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium | Game Catalog View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Mortal Kombat 1 | PS5 Following the thrilling climax of Mortal Kombat 11, the all-powerful Fire God Liu Kang has created a New Era in the hope of bringing peace to Earthrealm and beyond. Through the series’ most cinematic story mode yet, you’ll be reintroduced to a cast of legendary warriors as you’ve never seen them before. Expect twists on classic friendships and rivalries, as well as new backstories that will change everything you think you know about your favorite Kombatants. Discover a host of new offline and online game modes as you master a revitalized fighting system that boasts bone-crunching Fatal Blows, defensive Breakers and the most creatively vicious Fatalities yet. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Marvel’s Spider-Man | PS5, PS4 Sony Interactive Entertainment, Insomniac Games, and Marvel have teamed up to create an authentic Spider-Man adventure. This isn’t the Spider-Man you’ve met or ever seen before. This is an experienced Peter Parker who’s more masterful at fighting big crime in Marvel’s New York. At the same time, he’s struggling to balance his chaotic personal life and career while the fate of millions of New Yorkers rests upon his shoulders. Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered will be available to PS5 players, and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Game of the Year Edition available to PS4 players to download. In relevant markets, PS4 players can stream Marvel’s Spider-Man (base game).  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Sword of the Sea | PS5 Surf across magnificent waves of sand and glistening waters on an epic quest to restore a lost ocean in Sword of the Sea. From the visionary artist behind ABZÛ, The Pathless, and Journey – Sword of the Sea is an atmospheric surfing adventure with high-speed Hoversword movement inspired by skateboarding and snowboarding. Carve your way forward on the ancient and powerful Hoversword, which moves like a snowboard, skateboard, and surfboard all in one. Build momentum to reach top speed and catch big air off the crests of giant waves. Pull off radical flips, spins, and grab tricks with ease as you shred halfpipes, ramps, and wall rides. It’s the perfect balance of exhilarating action and fluid, meditative movement. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Earth Defense Force 6 | PS5, PS4 Set three years after the events of the previous entry, Earth Defense Force 6 unfolds in a decimated world on the brink of collapse, where humanity’s population has been nearly wiped out. Take on the role of an Earth Defense Force soldier in this explosive third-person shooter and battle towering alien threats, alone or in co-op. Stand your ground with courage and wisdom.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Unicorn Overlord | PS5, PS4 From the masterminds that brought 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Odin Sphere, and Dragon’s Crown, ATLUS x Vanillaware presents the rebirth of tactical fantasy RPG. Fight against fate and embark on a royal adventure to regain your reign alongside trustworthy allies. Unicorn Overlord combines the timeless tactical RPG genre with overworld exploration and innovative battle system for a unique epic fantasy experience in the iconic Vanillaware style. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Atelier Ryza 3 Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key | PS5, PS4 The final summer, the final secret… Ryza’s final adventure is about to begin! The story begins when a group of islands called Kark Isles appear near Ryza’s—the protagonist’s—hometown. Seeing this as a threat to their home, Ryza and her friends investigate the isles and discover ruins with a huge gate. Just as Ryza approaches the gate, a strange voice echoes in her head, telling her to reach the Code of the Universe. What is it that lies beyond the gate, and what does the “Code of the Universe” mean? In hopes of finding a way to save their home, Ryza and her friends set off on a great adventure that revolves around a Key and the roots of alchemy. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Indika | PS5 Indika is a third-person, story-driven game set in a strange world where religious visions clash with harsh reality. It tells the story of a young nun who sets off on a journey of self-discovery with the most unusual, horn-headed companion by her side. On the outside, Indika seems to be a typical nun attempting to adjust to a difficult and monotonous monastery life. Humble and innocent in her appearance, do not be deceived as this young girl has also made a highly unlikely acquaintance—as she speaks with the devil himself. Indika’s unusual connection with the Evil One leads her on an errand beyond the safe walls of the monastery. The world she discovers can only be described as a wild combination of comedy and tragedy straight out of the novels by Dostoyevski and Bulhakov. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Harold Halibut | PS5 Harold Halibut is a handmade narrative game about friendship and life on a city-sized spaceship submerged in an alien ocean. It’s been 250 years since your home – an ark-like spaceship – fled an Earth on the verge of cold war to find a habitable planet to preserve the human race. You are Harold, a young lab assistant for the ship’s lead scientist, Jeanne Mareaux. While most of the ship’s inhabitants have reconciled themselves to a life lived aboard the sunken ship, Mareaux still works tirelessly to find a way for the ship to leave the planet and find a new, dryer home. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Coral Island | PS5 It’s time to leave big-city life in Pokyo behind and start a new chapter of your life on Coral Island! Be who you want and create the idyllic farm of your dreams, where you’ll tend crops, nurture animals, and build a bond with the natural world around you. Help revitalize the nearby town and its surrounding coral reefs, and forge relationships with a vibrant community of more than 70 fellow people who call Coral Island home. Farm. Decorate. Craft. Explore. Relax. Your future—and the future of Coral Island—is what you make of it. PlayStation Plus Premium View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Resident Evil 2 | PS5, PS4 (PS) Two months after the terrifying Mansion Incident, two people made their way to Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, a newly-assigned officer in the Raccoon Police Department, and Claire Redfield, who has been trying to track down her missing brother. Little do they know of what nightmares Raccoon City has in store for them… Experience Resident Evil 2, first released on the original PlayStation, enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Resident Evil 3: Nemesis | PS5, PS4 (PS) A little over a month and a half after the Mansion Incident, another nightmare unfolds at almost the same time as Resident Evil 2 as Raccoon City faces destruction due to the threat of the ‘T-virus’. You take on the role of former S.T.A.R.S. member Jill Valentine as she attempts to escape the devastated city while investigating the mystery behind the Umbrella Corporation. Witness the climax of the Raccoon City story with your own eyes. Experience Resident Evil 3 Nemesis, first released on the original PlayStation, enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters. *PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe lineups and individual title release dates may differ by region. Please check PlayStation Store on release day. 

As we’ve entered the 15th year of PlayStation Plus, we’ve got even more great content for members to look forward to. This month, unleash brutal finishers in the reimagined Mortal Kombat 1, swing through Marvel’s New York skyline as the iconic web-slinger in Marvel’s Spider-Man, or gear up to repel swarming alien forces in Earth Defense Force 6. All these titles and more are available in August’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup. That includes Sword of the Sea, which releases day one into Game Catalog. Meanwhile, Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 bring retro survival horror to PlayStation Plus Deluxe. All titles will be available to play on August 19*.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image On the same day, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will also be available as a Game Trials for PlayStation Plus Deluxe members. Enjoy up to 5 hours of gameplay with this time-limited trial, and if you decide to purchase the full game, your progress and trophies will carry over. PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe | Game Catalog View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Mortal Kombat 1 | PS5 Following the thrilling climax of Mortal Kombat 11, the all-powerful Fire God Liu Kang has created a New Era in the hope of bringing peace to Earthrealm and beyond. Through the series’ most cinematic story mode yet, you’ll be reintroduced to a cast of legendary warriors as you’ve never seen them before. Expect twists on classic friendships and rivalries, as well as new backstories that will change everything you think you know about your favourite Kombatants. Discover a host of new offline and online game modes as you master a revitalised fighting system that boasts bone-crunching Fatal Blows, defensive Breakers and the most creatively vicious Fatalities yet. *Mortal Kombat 1 is releasing in Singapore August 13 and on August 19 in other Southeast Asia markets. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Marvel’s Spider-Man | PS5, PS4 Sony Interactive Entertainment, Insomniac Games, and Marvel have teamed up to create an authentic Spider-Man adventure. This isn’t the Spider-Man you’ve met or ever seen before. This is an experienced Peter Parker who’s more masterful at fighting big crime in Marvel’s New York. At the same time, he’s struggling to balance his chaotic personal life and career while the fate of millions of New Yorkers rests upon his shoulders. Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered will be available to PS5 players, and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Game of the Year Edition available to PS4 players.  *Marvel’s Spider-Man is releasing worldwide August 19. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Sword of the Sea | PS5 Surf across magnificent waves of sand and glistening waters on an epic quest to restore a lost ocean in Sword of the Sea. From the visionary artist behind ABZÛ, The Pathless, and Journey – Sword of the Sea is an atmospheric surfing adventure with high-speed Hoversword movement inspired by skateboarding and snowboarding. Carve your way forward on the ancient and powerful Hoversword, which moves like a snowboard, skateboard, and surfboard all in one. Build momentum to reach top speed and catch big air off the crests of giant waves. Pull off radical flips, spins, and grab tricks with ease as you shred halfpipes, ramps, and wall rides. It’s the perfect balance of exhilarating action and fluid, meditative movement. *Sword of the Sea is releasing worldwide August 19. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Earth Defense Force 6 | PS5, PS4 Set three years after the events of the previous entry, Earth Defense Force 6 unfolds in a decimated world on the brink of collapse, where humanity’s population has been nearly wiped out. Take on the role of an Earth Defense Force soldier in this explosive third-person shooter and battle towering alien threats, alone or in co-op. Stand your ground with courage and wisdom. *Earth Defense Force 6 is releasing in Singapore August 26 and on August 19 in other Southeast Asia markets. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Unicorn Overlord | PS5, PS4 From the masterminds that brought 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Odin Sphere, and Dragon’s Crown, ATLUS x Vanillaware presents the rebirth of tactical fantasy RPG. Fight against fate and embark on a royal adventure to regain your reign alongside trustworthy allies. Unicorn Overlord combines the timeless tactical RPG genre with overworld exploration and innovative battle system for a unique epic fantasy experience in the iconic Vanillaware style. *Unicorn Overlord is releasing worldwide August 19. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Atelier Ryza 3 Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key | PS5, PS4 The final summer, the final secret… Ryza’s final adventure is about to begin! The story begins when a group of islands called Kark Isles appear near Ryza’s—the protagonist’s—hometown. Seeing this as a threat to their home, Ryza and her friends investigate the isles and discover ruins with a huge gate. Just as Ryza approaches the gate, a strange voice echoes in her head, telling her to reach the Code of the Universe. What is it that lies beyond the gate, and what does the “Code of the Universe” mean? In hopes of finding a way to save their home, Ryza and her friends set off on a great adventure that revolves around a Key and the roots of alchemy. *Atelier Ryza 3 Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key is releasing in Singapore September 9 and on August 19 in other Southeast Asia markets. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Indika | PS5 Indika is a third-person, story-driven game set in a strange world where religious visions clash with harsh reality. It tells the story of a young nun who sets off on a journey of self-discovery with the most unusual, horn-headed companion by her side. On the outside, Indika seems to be a typical nun attempting to adjust to a difficult and monotonous monastery life. Humble and innocent in her appearance, do not be deceived as this young girl has also made a highly unlikely acquaintance—as she speaks with the devil himself. Indika’s unusual connection with the Evil One leads her on an errand beyond the safe walls of the monastery. The world she discovers can only be described as a wild combination of comedy and tragedy straight out of the novels by Dostoyevski and Bulhakov. *Indika is releasing in Singapore September 9 and on August 19 in other Southeast Asia markets. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Harold Halibut | PS5 Harold Halibut is a handmade narrative game about friendship and life on a city-sized spaceship submerged in an alien ocean. It’s been 250 years since your home – an ark-like spaceship – fled an Earth on the verge of cold war to find a habitable planet to preserve the human race. You are Harold, a young lab assistant for the ship’s lead scientist, Jeanne Mareaux. While most of the ship’s inhabitants have reconciled themselves to a life lived aboard the sunken ship, Mareaux still works tirelessly to find a way for the ship to leave the planet and find a new, dryer home. *Harold Halibut is releasing in Singapore September 9 and on August 19 in other Southeast Asia markets. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Coral Island | PS5 It’s time to leave big-city life in Pokyo behind and start a new chapter of your life on Coral Island! Be who you want and create the idyllic farm of your dreams, where you’ll tend crops, nurture animals, and build a bond with the natural world around you. Help revitalize the nearby town and its surrounding coral reefs, and forge relationships with a vibrant community of more than 70 fellow people who call Coral Island home. Farm. Decorate. Craft. Explore. Relax. Your future—and the future of Coral Island—is what you make of it. *Coral Island is releasing in Singapore August 26 and on August 19 in other Southeast Asia markets. PlayStation Plus Deluxe View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Resident Evil 2 | PS5, PS4 (PS) Two months after the terrifying Mansion Incident, two people made their way to Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, a newly-assigned officer in the Raccoon Police Department, and Claire Redfield, who has been trying to track down her missing brother. Little do they know of what nightmares Raccoon City has in store for them… Experience Resident Evil 2, first released on the original PlayStation, enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters. *Resident Evil 2 is releasing worldwide August 19. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Resident Evil 3 | PS5, PS4 (PS) A little over a month and a half after the Mansion Incident, another nightmare unfolds at almost the same time as Resident Evil 2 as Raccoon City faces destruction due to the threat of the ‘T-virus’. You take on the role of former S.T.A.R.S. member Jill Valentine as she attempts to escape the devastated city while investigating the mystery behind the Umbrella Corporation. Witness the climax of the Raccoon City story with your own eyes. Experience Resident Evil 3 Nemesis, first released on the original PlayStation, enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters. *Resident Evil 3 is releasing worldwide August 19. *PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and PlayStation Plus Deluxe lineups and individual title release dates may differ by region. Please check PlayStation Store on release day. 

Le Festival d’Annecy 2025 se poursuit, sous un soleil de plomb. Les festivaliers sont très nombreux à se presser pour aller voir projections et conférences et la fréquentation est en légère hausse par rapport à l’an passé au niveau global