Weekly Gaming News: May 17–24, 2025 – Computex & Esports
Weekly Gaming News Roundup: May 17–May 24, 2025
Summary
This week in gaming, Computex 2025 unveiled major hardware innovations, including new GPUs and handheld consoles. Esports tournaments intensified with key matches in the Esports World Cup and regional championships. Meanwhile, the industry buzzed with anticipation for upcoming titles like Elden Ring: Nightreign and Lost Soul Aside, both set to release at the end of May.
Major News
Elden Ring: Nightreign and Lost Soul Aside Set for May 30 Release
FromSoftware's Elden Ring: Nightreign is scheduled to launch on May 30, introducing a multiplayer twist to the acclaimed RPG. On the same day, China's Lost Soul Aside will debut, showcasing high-energy swordplay and stylish combat. (vulture.com)
Hardware and Platform News
Computex 2025 Highlights
At Computex 2025 in Taipei, several significant hardware announcements were made:
- Nvidia RTX 5060 GPU: Offers 1080p gaming with triple-digit frame rates, enhanced by DLSS 4 and AI-based features.
- AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT GPU: A direct competitor to Nvidia's RTX 5060, emphasizing AI capabilities and affordability.
- MSI Claw A8 Handheld Console: Powered by AMD’s Ryzen Z2 Extreme, this device challenges existing handhelds from Asus and Valve.
- Acer AI Wearables: Introduced the AI-powered FreeSense smart ring and TransBuds for real-time translation.
(tomsguide.com, techradar.com)
Upcoming Releases
Several notable games are set to release in the coming week:
- To A T: An introspective title by Keita Takahashi, releasing on May 28.
- Elden Ring: Nightreign: FromSoftware's multiplayer expansion to the hit RPG, launching on May 30.
- Lost Soul Aside: A high-energy action game from China, also releasing on May 30.
Esports and Community
Esports World Cup 2025 – Valorant EMEA Qualifiers
The Valorant EMEA qualifiers for the Esports World Cup 2025 saw intense competition:
- FUT Esports: Defeated Apeks 2-0 on May 16.
- Team Vitality: Overcame GIANTX 2-1 on May 16.
- Karmine Corp: Secured a 2-0 victory against KOI on May 16.
(vlr.gg)
Russian Esports Championship 2025 – Counter-Strike 2
The regular season rounds 1 to 8 of the Russian Esports Championship 2025 for Counter-Strike 2 have been completed, with detailed results available on Liquipedia.
Analysis
The hardware announcements at Computex 2025 indicate a significant push towards AI integration in gaming devices, promising enhanced performance and new gameplay experiences. The upcoming releases of Elden Ring: Nightreign and Lost Soul Aside suggest a strong finish to May, catering to fans of action RPGs. In esports, the ongoing tournaments highlight the competitive spirit and growing popularity of titles like Valorant and Counter-Strike 2.