6 Video games and devices that hyped me

I spent hours sifting by the most recent video games and devices, and belief me—they did not disappoint. From mind-blowing headsets to consoles I can’t cease fascinated about, the hype is actual.

Like Glastonbury and Coachella for music followers, online game occasions have all the time been a beloved gathering spot for avid gamers. You see headlines stuffed with stats concerning the business’s dimension and income, however being at gamescom makes it really feel completely different. It’s not only a large showcase of the most recent video games and {hardware}—it’s a celebration of ardour, creativity, and innovation. In my gamescom 2025 preview, I wish to share picks that seize the power I really feel overlaying the occasion.

With corporations from everywhere in the world—UK, France, Germany, Korea, China—the variety is wonderful. Each sales space represents not only a firm, however a imaginative and prescient, a tradition, and a chunk of the worldwide gaming puzzle. Here’s what caught my eye essentially the most.

Sony INZONE H9 II headset

Sony stays quiet, however the French website Dealabs hints at a brand new gaming headset. The reveal might land throughout Opening Night Live on Tuesday, August 19. If so, it will change the INZONE H9 from 2022.

The INZONE H9 II goals at critical gamers who need a premium construct. It makes use of the identical drivers because the WH-1000XM6, so count on sturdy and detailed sound. Still, audio high quality isn’t the one focus.

Weight seems to be like the largest improve. Dealabs says the headset drops from 11.6 ozto 9.2 oz. That ought to assist throughout lengthy periods. From my very own use, consolation issues greater than weight. I’ve worn heavier headsets with a strong strap that really feel nice for 8–10 hours. Anything underneath 15.8 ozstays snug all day. Once you hit that time or larger, neck pressure begins to indicate up.

The trade-off is battery life. Dealabs says the H9 II runs for simply 30 hours, reflecting a broader pattern. Brands are slicing dimension and battery capability to make gear simpler to hold. That’s comprehensible, as most consumers lean towards smaller gadgets. I even noticed a card-sized cellphone referred to as iKKO Mind One the opposite day.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series desktops

NVIDIA says {hardware} companions like Alienware, ASUS, Dell, PNY, and Zotac will roll out their GeForce RTX 50 Series desktops, GPUs, and laptops at their cubicles. Each setup comes loaded with video games and demos, so you may bounce in and play proper on the present ground.

Back in April, MSI pulled the curtain on its AI gaming desktops powered by RTX 50 Series playing cards. These rigs crank up each gaming energy and AI efficiency. Players see larger body charges in powerful titles, whereas creators push out initiatives quicker with smoother AI-driven instruments.

One spotlight throughout the lineup is NVIDIA DLSS 4. The tech pushes body charges larger and makes visuals look sharper than ever. I checked out some footage of the sport The Witcher, and the extent of element was putting—so crisp that I couldn’t inform whether or not my eyes had been catching further sharpness or if I’d simply gotten used to softer, blurrier upscalers.

ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X

Microsoft groups up with ASUS to convey a few new handhelds, the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. These gadgets pack Xbox energy whereas providing you with the liberty of Windows. Players can dive into video games like Hollow Knight: Silksong, Roblox, Sea of Thieves, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4. You may also attempt extra titles on the ASUS ROG sales space.

Dealabs says the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X hit Europe on October 16, 2025. Other areas may get them on the identical time, however that isn’t confirmed but.

Xbox will reveal extra particulars throughout Gamescom 2025 with a dwell stream on August 20 at 3 p.m. French time (9 a.m. Eastern).

Dealabs adds that you could seize the consoles at shops like Micromania, Boulanger, Amazon, and others. Unlike some restricted controllers, the Xbox Ally received’t be locked to the Microsoft Store, so extra gamers can get their fingers on it.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 drops dwell on August 19 throughout Opening Night Live at gamescom. Expect wild twists, behind-the-scenes information from the devs, and the kickoff of a daring new chapter in Black Ops. After the present, hop onto Call of Duty’s social channels for further unique content material.

A recent report says Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will ditch Tac-Sprint. The information comes from an August 12 publish by well-known CoD leaker TheGhostOfHope. The X account says the sport had examined a construct with out Tac-Sprint, however now it is going to keep out of the ultimate multiplayer model. I just like the change. Keeping motion velocity the identical in all instructions feels smoother and makes studying the system simpler, particularly with omnimovement.

SILENT HILL f

SILENT HILL has a lot to like. The soundtrack, the heavy ambiance, and the best way it messes together with your thoughts. For me, horror hits hardest when it will get private, like in SILENT HILL 2. Sure, the monsters freak you out, however your individual thoughts and internal demons can terrify you much more. At Anime Expo 2025, KONAMI dropped new footage for his or her upcoming standalone horror sport, SILENT HILL f. They didn’t enable any official pics or video, however one sneaky attendee nonetheless managed to seize the trailer. And let me let you know—it seems to be intense.

We don’t know a lot about SILENT HILL f’s gameplay, puzzles, or exploration but, however we do understand it takes place in Nineteen Sixties Japan, within the distant city of Ebisugaoka. You’ll play as teenager Shimizu Hinako as she faces humanoid types of her deepest fears. So far, 4 characters have appeared: Hinako, Iwai Shu, Nishida Rinko, and Igarashi Sakuko.

Below is a sneak peek of what the KONAMI sales space will appear to be while you hit the occasion.

ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition

ELDEN RING has offered over 28 million copies worldwide and stands out as a top action RPG in a dark fantasy world. The Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 comes with the bottom sport, SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE, new weapons, armour, Torrent skins, and extra. You can expertise ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition at Nintendo’s sales space in Hall 9 at gamescom.

Even although I’ve by no means been to gamescom in individual, following the bulletins makes me really feel like I’m in the midst of all of it. I can already think about the power, the surprises, and the moments that might make me pause and simply stare. For me, gamescom seems like a window into the guts of gaming, and I can’t wait to expertise extra of it, even from afar.