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18th August video games round-up: Battlefield 6 beta sadness, Shenmue 3, and a Nintendo Direct for Kirby
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18th August video games round-up: Battlefield 6 beta sadness, Shenmue 3, and a Nintendo Direct for Kirby

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Update: That was the world of video games today on 18th August. A full transcript of everything that occurred today is available below if you wish to digest it all at your leisure.

It’s 18th August, and we’re back with another daily live report. We’ll be running down all the day’s news and events, checking in with what you are up to, and providing some hopefully entertaining commentary on the world of video games.

Today we’ve got some great articles going live on the site, but we’ll also discuss Gamescom, which takes place this week, and look at the games releasing in September that you’ve got your eyes on.

Our live coverage of this event has finished.

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08:09 am
UTC

Morning everyone! I hope you’ll join us today as we look ahead to Gamescom, round up the day’s news and events, and think about the games we’re all looking forward to in September.

Tom Orry

08:15 am
UTC

Kane & Lynch 2 – remembering the most miserable game of all time

If you’re looking for something to read on a quiet Monday morning, and you missed what we published over the weekend, here’s a round-up:

Tom Orry

08:31 am
UTC

Tony Hawk on his life and his video games

Image credit: TonyHawk.com

Has a video games series had a bigger impact on people than the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series? Talk to anyone who was playing video games and growing up in the late 90s/early 00s and I bet most of them have fond memories of those early games.

Tom Orry

08:33 am
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rmx87 says: It’s the 18th Tom! Morning!MarcusJ says: Flip your desk calendar over, Tom!

Looking forward to this week’s EG. Should be some good stuff.

Well done you two! Test passed. You both win a day of live reporting. Congratulations!

Tom Orry

09:00 am
UTC

New Pokémon Legends: Z-A trailer shows off Link Battles

If you are keen for every single morsel of Pokémon Legends: Z-A info, as some of the team at Eurogame are, then this new trailer and info released over the weekend will be of interest. This latest game update focuses on the game’s Link Battles.

Watch on YouTube

Tom Orry

09:16 am
UTC

Gamescom ONL, time to get hyped via a trailer?

We reserve the right not to get hyped about Gamescom ONL, the show taking place tomorrow evening (7pm BST in the UK), but that hasn’t stopped Geoff putting out a trailer designed to do just that.

Watch on YouTube

Tom Orry

09:50 am
UTC

2much says: Presumably _this_ is the night we’re gonna see the Bloodborne remaster

Thanks for this, 2much. I needed a good laugh this morning. ONL is tomorrow night, and I will be gobsmacked if anything near this level of game reveal is there.

Tom Orry

10:00 am
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Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War is one of the greatest strategy games of all time

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Chris is well into Space Marines and that, and he has a special place in his heart for the Dawn of War series. The original game was a little tricky to get running nicely on modern hardware, but the newly released Definitive Edition fixes all that and comes with a bunch of new refinements and tweaks.

To quote Chris, verbatim, from a definitely real conversation I had with him about Dawn of War: “It’s orksome.” What more do you need to be told?

Tom Orry

10:15 am
UTC

On the subject of games people are looking forward to in September (and end of August, if you want):

Danzig85 says: I’ve got my eye on Metal Gear this month and Hell Is Us next month. Plenty to finish before then though.

So many games, so little time.

Both potentially great games. We’ve got a MGS3 Delta review coming later this week, and Hell is Us has impressed at preview.

Tom Orry

11:02 am
UTC

These games are set to leave Xbox Game Pass at the end of August

Image credit: Sabotage / Eurogamer.

Xbox has revealed which games are leaving Xbox Game Pass at the end of August. A few good ones in this list.

  • Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition
  • Sea of Stars
  • Paw Patrol Mighty Pups Save Adventure Bay
  • This War of Mine: Final Cut
  • Ben 10: Power Trip

Tom Orry

11:39 am
UTC

chesterBox says: PS Store added a discount called “Gamescom 2025” and there’s Bloodborne… that must mean something, right? Right?! 😀

(99% it does not mean anything)

Don’t do this to yourself, Chester. It’ll just bring pain.

But… what if?

Tom Orry

11:44 am
UTC

A delve into the Eurogamer archive

Image credit: Valve

My brain can’t always go back far enough to bring out the real classics, but this superb article from Simon Parkin popped into my head this morning, so I’m sharing it with you all now.

At 6am on 7th May 2004, Axel Gembe awoke in the small German town of Schönau im Schwarzwald to find his bed surrounded by police officers. Automatic weapons were pointing at his head and the words, “Get out of bed. Do not touch the keyboard,” were ringing in his ears.

Get this read if you haven’t already, or maybe read it again.

Tom Orry

12:22 pm
UTC

Euro Truck Simulator 2 PS5 and Xbox versions spotted

Cult hit Euro Truck Simulator 2 is seemingly coming to PS5 and Xbox consoles. The news comes via PSN and Xbox store listings for the game, which is yet to be officially announced for the two consoles.

Tom Orry

13:17 pm
UTC

Surprise! Shenmue 3 is back

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Shenmue 3 is coming back for a second bite at success with the Enhanced Edition. This reworked and improved version of the original release will be available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series consoles, and Nintendo (presumably Switch 2). A full reveal is coming at Gamescom this week.

Tom Orry

13:21 pm
UTC

Kirby Air Riders Direct tomorrow

Tune in tomorrow Tuesday, August 19th at 2pm UK time for a livestreamed Kirby Air Riders Direct featuring about 45 minutes of information about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 game.

Boom! 45 minutes of Kirby tomorrow? What a treat.

Kirby Air Riders Direct is airing tomorrow at 2pm BST in the UK.

Tom Orry

13:42 pm
UTC

45 minutes of Kirby Air Riders? I love a bit of Kirby as much as the next fan of alien entities that take on the abilities of the objects they consume, but that’s a long time to spend on one game. I’m excited to see what Nintendo has cooked up, though.

Tom Orry

13:47 pm
UTC

Endling – Extinction dev reveals its next game

Image credit: Herobeat

Developer Herobeat has announced its next game, Rewilders: The Lost Spring, which has been inspired by the works of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli films.

Tom Orry

13:54 pm
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Any Shenmue fans in the comments today? I won’t pretend I’m a big fan. I played the original game on the Dreamcast and simply couldn’t get into it. And that is as a huge Sega fan who had grown up as a Sega kid. Just wasn’t for me.

Tom Orry

14:23 pm
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The Battlefield 6 party continues in… Battlefield 2042

Connor has been on the blower to moan about how sad he is that the Battlefield 6 beta has finished. “Don’t worry,” I said in reply, cutting through his tears. “You can just play Battlefield 2042 and earn some stuff to use in Battlefield 6.”

He turned to me (not that I could see as we were on a phone call, not a video call), and he said: “Tom, you are so wise. I will play Battlefield 2042 as I am the exact target audience for this type of marketing campaign. I’ll also write up my thoughts on such an event in a story to publish on Eurogamer.net.”

Thanks, Connor. Here is that story:

Tom Orry

14:46 pm
UTC

Today’s Blast from the Past: Flights, Co-op Tomb Raiding, and more

Image credit: Xbox / Microsoft

Another day presents another opportunity for us to look back at gaming history. Here’s some milestone anniversaries for today, 18th August:

  • Microsoft Flight Simulator’s grand reboot leads the pack of gaming anniversaries today – the reimagining of the franchise first released five years ago. I recieved the coveted Eurogamer Essential, back when that was the parlance – and it sits alongside Animal Crossing as a perfect game for the then all-consuming pandemic, allowing a sort of digital tourism at a time when we were all trapped inside. It’s a shame that the much more content-rich 2024 edition has run into various troubles, but hopefully that team can eventually recapture the spirit of the 2020 edition over time.
  • Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is fifteen years old today. A cool, well-reviewed spin-off of the franchise inspired by the likes of Diablo and Gauntlet, it first launched for Xbox 360’s Live Arcade and then made its way to PS3, PC, and even mobile. It brings to mind that era when downloadables were always smaller, bite-sized games, which led to interesting spin-offs of big-name brands like this – something we now don’t see as often. A shame.
  • And here’s a trio of further recent anniversaries: Rogue Legacy 2, Mortal Shell, and Spiritfarer all hit on this day in 2020 – the same day as Flight Simulator! There was clearly something in the water on this day five years ago. I’m also now just realizing I can’t write “on that day five years ago”, or a variation thereof, without hearing this.

Alex Donaldson

15:04 pm
UTC

I actually really liked Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, not that I can remember a single thing about it – although I think you had to push a large ball around at one point?

Tom Orry

15:15 pm
UTC

Crazyreyn says: “Any Shenmue fans in the comments today?” hello

Here he is! The Shenmue fan has logged on.

Tom Orry

15:38 pm
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Sword of the Sea review

Image credit: Giant Squid / Eurogamer

Liked this one quite a bit folks.


It’s the latest from Giant Squid, the developer behind Abzu and The Pathless, with creative director Matt Nava having also worked heavily on Journey as art director back in the day. He teams up again with renowned game composer Austin Wintory here. It’s a game that mixes a bit of light Zelda-ing with serene platforming, ludicrously pretty views and a sense of movement, mindfulness and flow that’s right up there with very best of ’em. Big fat five stars from me.

Chris Tapsell

15:44 pm
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Mortal Kombat movie is 30 years old today

As the clock ticks ever closer to 5pm in the UK and I can see the fajitas I’m about to cook for my dinner drift into view, now is the perfect time to remember the original Mortal Kombat movie which turns 30 today. I know this film has gained a large following in the years since its release, but I never liked it that much. That said, it probably captured the video games better than the recent movie did. You can’t say anything negative about this music, though, which is superb.

Watch on YouTube

Tom Orry

16:03 pm
UTC

That’s your lot for today. Big day tomorrow, everyone, so don’t stay up too late tonight. Chances are there’ll be at least one good game shown during Gamescom ONL, which kicks off at 7pm BST tomorrow – although there is supposedly also a bit of a pre-show before that.

Thanks for joining us today. See you all tomorrow.

Tom Orry



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Wholesome Direct roundup - So much cozy!
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Wholesome Direct roundup – So much cozy!

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We are always in for a treat when the Wholesome Direct hits our screens, just between you and me, it’s my favourite event of the year.

This year is no different with a plethora of announcements of cozy games you can look forward to playing.

Check out the whole stream below!

Try the latest Closed Alpha of Haunted Paws

Haunted Paws is a Cozy Coop Horror game where you will play as two Puppies trying to rescue their human friend in a haunted mansion. Create your puppy, explore spooky environments and defeat evil creatures in an action packed adventure!

Wishlist here!

Little Kitty Big City announces free update!

You’re a curious little kitty with a big personality, on an adventure to find your way back home. Explore the city, make new friends with stray animals, wear delightful hats, and leave more than a little chaos in your wake. After all, isn’t that what cats do best?

Coming to all consoles and Steam

Seasonala Cemetery is free to play now!

A meditative experience that invites players to explore the serene beauty of a living, breathing cemetery as it changes with the seasons.

Play it on Steam right now!

Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar reveals more gameplay

Searching for a peaceful farm life, a fresh mountain breeze, and your own market stall? Look no further than the friendly community of Zephyr Town! Here you’ll grow crops and raise animals, get to know the locals, and sell your wares at the town’s bazaar to restore it to its former glory.

Available on Nintendo Switch and Steam

Vending Dokan! is available now ~

Build a vending machine empire in this cozy idle sim! Manage staff, decorate locations, and watch your business thrive. Play actively or let it run passively in the background with relaxing music to enjoy while you work or unwind.

Ready to play on Steam right now!

Dig through the depths to find your mother in Everdeep Aurora

An ongoing apocalyptic meteor shower has forced the world’s population to settle underground. As Shell, a feline child who awakens to find her mother missing, drill downward from the surface layer through a tile-based underground and discover the Everdeep.

Wishlist here!

Say Gourd morning to Gourdlets Together

A relaxing multiplayer building and fishing game. Design and decorate your own island, and level up your fishing while you hang out with your friends! Visit your pals’ islands online, and just enjoy Gourd vibes!

Wishlist here!

Ambroised Niflette & The Gleaned Bell reveals trailer for their Kickstarter

In this stop-motion inspired adventure, play as detective Ambroise Niflette in the thrilling investigation of the search for the stolen bell in a mysterious village.

Access their Kickstarter here!

Solve puzzles to furnish your mouse’s home in Squeakross

In Squeakross: Home Squeak Home, solve and transform puzzles into furniture to decorate the perfect home for your rodent friend. Collect hundreds of decorations, accessories and stickers in this cozy game full of charm!

Wishlist here!

Shiver me timbers in Luma Island’s Pirates expansion pack

Prepare yourselves for an epic expansion that will transform your Luma Island experience with a treasure trove of new content, quality of life improvements, fixes, and more. It will be absolutely FREE for our amazing players.

Discover Luma Island on Steam!

Let’s Build a Dungeon is another addition to this addicting in this MMORPG

Manage a game studio making the world’s greatest MMORPG. Hire designers, coders, and testers, create a fantasy world, then welcome hundreds of virtual players. If they get bored they will cancel their subscription and your investors will have your head. You can even play the game you create.

Wishlist here!

Monument Valley III reveals release date in stunning trailer

Set sail for a world-changing adventure as you guide Noor in their quest through a series of mind-bending illusions and atmospheric puzzles. Can you unlock the secrets of the mysterious world – and the meaning behind the Sacred Light?

Wishlist here and check out our reviews for the previous titles

Leaf Blower Co. blows onto the Indie scene

Blow your leaves and your cares away in this chilled out work sim. Build up your business, buy new tools, and unlock upgrades – all while watching the leaves fly. After all, one man’s trash is another man’s cash.

Wishlist and check out the demo here!

Campervan: Make it Home is out now, what would your campervan look like?

Decorate and organize the camper van of your dreams! Embark on a journey of self-discovery as you build your own home-on-wheels, using a combination of creative block organization puzzles and relaxing interior design. Make your heart feel at ease and your camper van feel like home.

Play it on Steam today!

Create your life in the robotic sim Lynked Banner of the Spark

Build a bright new world alongside a band of rescued robot buddies! In this colorful action RPG, battle waves of enemies in solo or co-op, then return home and use their parts to craft a thriving town. Assemble your crew and grow stronger with each new adventure!

Discover Lynked on Steam and consoles.

Swing and ribbit your way around in Big Hops

Tongue-swing, free climb, and build your own path forward in a new kind of 3D platformer! Plant veggie bounce pads, tightropes, hookshots, and much more. Find a way home through huge Desert, Ocean, and Mountain worlds and collect bugs, upgrade your backpack, and meet animal friends along the way.

Wishlist here!

The Guardian of Nature releases Episode One

The Guardian of Nature» is a hand-drawn, size-changing adventure. Embark on a magical journey with botanist Henry, use your size-changing ability to explore nature in big and small and solve solarpunk puzzles to put nature back in order.

Play it on Steam right now!

Omelet You Cook combines cooking with Roguelikes

The cozy chaotic cooking roguelike. Assemble omelets for quirky students using ingredients from a conveyor belt. Discover wacky combinations to satisfy the ever-demanding Principal Clucker.

Available now!

Tales of the Shire finally gives us a release date – July 29th 2025

Welcome home, Hobbit! Live the cosy life of a Hobbit in the wonderfully serene landscape of the Shire. Discover, decorate, & share in this idyllic corner of Middle-earth. Join friendly Hobbits & familiar faces awaiting your arrival in Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings™ Game.

Wishlist here!

Take things slow in the mountains in Heidi’s Legacy: Mountains Calling

Heidi’s Legacy is a cozy narrative sim where you care for goats, craft mountain goods, and help villagers rebuild their lives. Experience a peaceful pastoral life, inspired by the Heidi novels, celebrating nature, healing, community, and self-discovery.

Wishlist here!

All Will Rise reveals Kickstarter trailer

The river is a god, and they killed it. It’s time for ordinary people to hold them to account. Manage your team. Mix with ecoterrorists and godmen. Build your deck, follow leads and find allies. Make your case, and win the battle for the future.

Access the Kickstarter here!

Islanders: New Shores brings new layers to the experience

Welcome to ISLANDERS: New Shores. Build your island retreat in a calm, minimalist world with exciting new features that keep the classic charm while inspiring fresh creativity.

Wishlist here!

Experience every part-time job you never had in Milano’s Odd Job Collection

School’s out, but 11-year-old Milano’s mom needs to go to the hospital and Milano is sent to spend the summer with her uncle. There’s one small problem—her uncle is away on vacation! Left on her own, Milano decides to make the most of her situation by taking up a variety of part-time jobs in town. Over the next 40 days, Milano goes all in—delivering pizzas, nursing sick patients, milking flying cows, and more—to make this summer unforgettable. And maybe she can spruce up her uncle’s place and have some fun while she’s at it.

Coming to Nintendo Switch

One Move Away unpacks a demo for you try

One Move Away is a cozy, first-person puzzle game where you pack your belongings for another move and embark on a new chapter in life. With each move, you step into the lives of three unique characters, uncovering their personal stories through the items they take with them or leave behind.

Wishlist here!

Hotel Galactic gives you that whimsical Ghibli feeling

Hotel Galactic combines cozy management with a heartfelt tale. Build and decorate your dream tourist getaway, aid Gustav in his search for redemption, and explore a nostalgic world where bonds with creatures and serene gardens sustain a thriving colony.

Wishlist and try the demo here!

Get Out and About in this foraging adventure

A cozy foraging adventure about the magic of real-life plants! Identify and gather wild plants and fungi, cook tasty recipes, master herbal remedies, and rebuild your community after a devastating storm.

Wishlist and play the demo here!

Manage your own supermarket in Discounty

Manage your own discount supermarket! Get caught up in small-town drama, organize and plan your shop’s layout, and strike lucrative trade deals as you expand your secretive aunt’s business empire. Selling more frozen fries will surely heal this broken community…right?

Wishlist and play the demo here!

Gather around and express your Fireside Feelings

Share your thoughts and discover those shared by others, in Fireside Feelings. Gather around the welcoming warmth of the campfire and take part in conversations between people separated in space and time. Sometimes, we all need a good talk under the stars.

You can play it today!

Explore the ruins of the archipelago in Gecko Gods

Explore a forgotten land in Gecko Gods, a puzzle-adventure built for curiosity. Climb walls, solve ancient puzzles, and uncover a lost civilization in a world full of hidden paths, quiet secrets, and natural wonder.

Wishlist and play the demo here!

You can both productive and cozy in On-Together

A social chatroom game to work, play games and hang out with your friends. Stay connected while you work, then use breaktimes to chat, chill, chew bubblegum and more!

Wishlist here!

Buddy up and find your way home in Capy Castaway

Embark on a whimsical adventure with a capybara pup and a clever crow as they set off to find their way home! Sniff, dig, and explore a vibrant world brimming with wonder, challenges, and heartwarming friendships at every turn.

Wishlist here!

Sail the seas and farm in Collector’s Cove

All aboard! Collector’s Cove is a cozy farming adventure on the high seas. Sail with your animal friend to uncharted waters, cultivate your floating farm, and discover new islands, crops and fish on your quest to become a Named Collector!

Wishlist and play the demo here!

Town to City is announced as a block style city builder

Build an idyllic 19th century Mediterranean town and help it flourish into a prosperous city. Freely place and customise each element to create the perfect home for your growing population in this cozy city builder from the creators of Station to Station.

Wishlist and play the demo here!

Wholesome Games presents their latest title, Fishbowl

Fishbowl is a slice of life, coming of age story told over a month. Video call loved ones, work from home, sort through puzzles to rediscover childhood memories, do care tasks and get to know yourself better, one day at a time.

Wishlist and play the demo here!

And… that’s it. I honestly believe that there is something for everyone in this showcase, with more than one title peaking my interest.

Spend the rest of your weekend exploring the demos that are on offer and take your chance on one of these incredibly talented developers.

For all Wholesome Direct news, stay tuned to GamingTrend!


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Sapphire RX 9060 XT graphics cards
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AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card roundup: Every announced card from every AIB partner

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The RX 9060 XT launches on June 5th but that has not stopped AMD’s partners from showing off their respective versions beforehand. Asus, Sapphire, XFX, ASRock and Gigabyte have released listings of 8GB and 16GB versions of the RX 9060 XT boasting triple-fan and dual-fan cooling solutions. We’ve put together a list of all partner models from the aforementioned brands below.

AMD’s RX 9060 XT is its latest generation mid-range GPU, aimed at competing against GPUs like the all-new RTX 5060. The new GPU boasts 2,048 shader cores, 32 CUs, a 128-bit interface, and runs on AMD’s latest RDNA 4 architecture. Essentially, the RX 9060 XT is an RX 9070 XT that has been cut in half.

AMD is offering two memory capacities for the RX 9060 XT, 8GB and 16GB, with the 8GB variant featuring a 10W lower power rating than the 16GB model (at least for the reference specs). AMD claims the 8GB variant will be “good enough” for 1080p gamers, while the 16GB counterpart is geared towards higher resolutions.


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MSRP for the 8GB model is $299, and the 16GB model $349. Of course, AIB partner model pricing will vary and be more expensive than MSRP, depending on the model.

Sapphire

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Sapphire — one of the most recognized AMD partners, has four RX 9060 XT models in its arsenal consisting of one Nitro+ variant, one Pure variant and two Pulse models.

The Nitro+ model is Sapphire’s flagship version of the RX 9060 XT, available exclusively in 16GB capacity. It is one of the most exotic 9060 XT cards featuring a fat triple-slot cooler design with a massive grille on the side that serves both aesthetical appeal and functionality. The side area is so large that Sapphire was able to fit a RGB bar on the bottom, while providing more than enough room for air to travel out the side simultaneously.

The Nitro+ variant comes with a variety of features including fuse protection, fan quick disconnects (for easy fan replacements), an internal ARGB header, and FrameDefense; a special architecture that provides improved graphics card durability and rigidity. The Nitro+ model also comes with a Honeywell PTM7950 thermal pad instead of thermal paste, allowing the card to function for years without the effects of thermal paste degradation (or “pump out”).

One feature that is missing from the RX 9060 XT variant is a hidden 12V-2×6 power connector; a feature that the RX 9070 series counterparts came with. Instead, Sapphire opted to put the RX 9060 XT’s 8-pin power connector on the side where it normally sits on most graphics cards

The Pure variant is technically Sapphire’s mid-range offering, featuring a white finish and a dual-fan cooler design, though in the RX 9060 XT’s case, it is essentially a white version of the Pulse model.

The Pulse models are Sapphire’s entry-level solutions featuring a black finish with red accents. Both the Pure and Pulse models share many of the Nitro+’s features including the Honeywell PTM7950 thermal pad and FrameDefense. The main advantage of the Pure and Pulse models are their smaller 2.3 slot form factor and shorter footprint afforded to them by their more compact dual-fan cooler designs.

XFX

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Contrary to Gigabyte, XFX has a plethora of RX 9060 XT models with a whopping 12 models in total comprised of triple-fan and dual-fan cooler options in both 8GB and 16GB trims. In typical XFX fashion, the AIB partner barely shows any features of their GPUs beyond core specs.

The Mercury class is XFX’s flagship lineup, consisting of two identical 16GB triple-fan models (with the only difference noticeable being each card’s physical model name). The Mercy cards sport an aggressive-looking triple-fan design with a sharp angular shroud and a silver color scheme.

The Swift class represents XFX’s mainstream lineup of RX 9060 XT graphics cards, including triple and dual fan cooler options. The triple fan options are comprised of five models, three featuring 16GB trims and the other 8GB trims. Out of the five models, two are white and four are black. The triple-fan cards come with a boxy shroud with either a pure white or pure black color scheme, along with an XFX logo on the right side that is illuminated.

The dual-fan options are comprised of five models as well, with four black models, and two white models. Three of the cards are 8GB variants while the other two are 16GB. These smaller cards carry on the same aesthetic and shroud design as their triple-fan counterparts but forgo illumination on the XFX logo on the side.

Despite having an impressive number of variants, none are factory overclocked.

Asus

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Asus is providing four versions of the RX 9060 XT: one Dual model, two Prime variants, and a single TUF Gaming SKU. Memory capacities are split based on model hierarchy; the Dual gets the 8GB RX 9060 XT trim, the Prime lineup gets both 8GB and 16GB trims, and the TUF Gaming gets the 16GB version.

The TUF Gaming card represents Asus’ flagship graphics card for the RX 9060 XT series, featuring a rugged militaristic design with aggressive edges, and a gunmetal color theme with silver accents. The card is a 2.5-slot design, featuring a triple-fan cooling solution with “Military-Grade Components” such as TUF-branded chokes and MOSFETS.

The Prime cards feature the same 2.5-slot form factor and a similar triple-fan cooler design as the TUF Gaming model. Most notably, the card’s aesthetic is radically different, boasting a less aggressive black finish with a very round shroud on the edges. The Prime models boast a look that works in both non-gaming and gaming-focused builds.

The Dual model represents Asus’ entry-level and only dual-fan cooling solution for its RX 9060 XT graphics card lineup. The card has the same 2.5 slot design as its triple-fan counterparts but is much shorter thanks to its dual-fan cooler design. The card boasts a stealthy black color scheme and no RGB lighting.

Gigabyte

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Gigabyte is only offering one RX 9060 XT model at this time, that being a RX 9060 XT Gaming sporting a triple-fan cooler design. Gigabyte is offering four versions of this specific model, an 8GB SKU, 16GB SKU and factory overclocked versions of both.

With other GPUs, Gigabyte’s Gaming series represents its mid-range solution usually sandwiched between the Windforce and Eagle series below and the Aorus series above. The cooler is comprised of a triple-fan cooling solution with composite copper heat pipes and a copper plate connecting the GPU, VRAM and heatsink together. Power delivery is comprised of lower RDS(on) MOSFETs and ESR solid capacitors.

The card also uses Gigabyte’s “server-grade” thermal conductive gel that has been prone to leaking in the past, but does not affect reliability (the issue has also since been allegedly solved by Gigabyte). The exterior is largely minimalistic sporting a rugged-esque grey finish with minimal RGB lighting.

We have not heard if Gigabyte will be releasing other variants of the RX 9060 XT, but at least for now, the Gaming cards will be its sole RX 9060 XT model.

ASRock

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ASRock has two RX 9060 XT models in total, a Steel Legend variant, which features a white triple-fan cooler design, and a Challenger model, which is its budget-friendly dual-fan scounterpart. All of ASRock’s RX 9060 XT GPUs are factory overclocked.

The Steel Legend currently serves as ASRock’s flagship model featuring two sub-models, an 8GB model and a 16GB model. The card comes with the Steel Legend’s traditional white color scheme with a white shroud accompanied by RGB illuminated fans and grey accents.

Cooling is comprised of a nickel-plated copper base and ultra-fit heat pipes sandwiched very close to each other near the contact point to maximize thermal efficiency. The card also uses high-density metal welding, which allegedly improves heat dissipation. Power delivery is comprised of a Dr. MOS integrated power stage solution and premium power chokes.

Similar to the Nitro+, the Steel Legend comes with an ARGB header internally, enabling the GPU to control dedicated ARGB equipment. This feature is particuarly useful on older motherboards that lack ARGB headers altogether.

The Challeger represents ASRock’s budget-friendly solution, and is the smallest of the two GPUs sporting a dual-fan cooler design. The card comes in a black finish with minimal RGB lighting and some grey accents for extra flair.

The card features the same high-density metal welding and ultra-fit heatpipes as the Steel Legend but trimmed down in a more compact cooling solution. Power delivery is comprised of a Dr.MOS power stages solution and premium 90A power chokes.



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Jobs roundup: June 2025 | Turborilla appoints John Wright as CEO
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Jobs roundup: June 2025 | Turborilla appoints John Wright as CEO

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It can be difficult keeping track of the various comings and goings in the games industry, which is why we compile them in semi-regular round-ups.

If you have new appointments or transitions in your company that belong here, please send the names of the appointees, new role and company, and prior role and company to newhires@gamesindustry.biz.

John Wright | CEO, Turborilla

John Wright has been appointed CEO of mobile developer Turborilla.

Wright has almost 15 years of experience in the games industry, most recently as vice president of mobile games at Kwalee.

He also worked at Luna Labs, joining in 2020 as vice president of operations before becoming head of operations and head of global growth partnerships. He then became head of customer success following Unity’s acquisition of the company.

“I’m honoured to lead Turborilla into its next chapter,” said Wright. “With our talented team, we’ll continue to grow the Mad Skills brand, strengthen our publishing partnerships, and create new experiences that engage players around the world, doubling down on what fans love.”

Turborilla founder and former CEO Tobias Andersson added: “We’re thrilled to welcome John Wright as our new CEO. John brings a wealth of leadership experience and a bold vision for the future, championing our guiding principles.

“I am confident in stepping back into a board member position and handing over the reins, knowing he’ll lead Turborilla to new heights.”

Gabor Mester | Head of US data analytics, Sony

Gabor Mester has been promoted to head of US data analytics at Sony.

Mester worked at PlayStation for 13 years, starting in 2011 in senior business and analytics strategy.

He held a variety of roles during his tenure, including senior manager for PlayStation user and feature analytics, director of business analytics and strategy, director of PlayStation Platform analytics, and senior director of platform analytics.

Mester left PlayStation in 2024 and moved to Sony in general. In his role, he is part of the firm’s ‘One Sony’ vision which is building “a data analytics culture and strategy to align Sony Pictures, PlayStation, Sony Music, and Electronics”.

Tom Glover | Senior director of communications, Niantic Spatial

Tom Glover has been appointed senior director of communications at Niantic Spatial.

Glover previously had the same role for the EMEA region at Niantic. Joining in 2022, he was involved in the communications strategies of Pokémon Go, Pikmin Bloom, Ingress Prime, and Monster Hunter Now, in addition to AR technology and internal communications.

Glover has worked in communications and PR for over two decades. Prior to Niantic, he worked at PR agency Golin. He started in 2018 as head of media (executive director), and was then promoted to executive director (EVP) in 2021.



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