Welcome back to another This Week in Gaming. Today, we’ve got a massive update for you! From a new graphics mod for GTA V to a major acquisition by Indian publisher Nazara, and specs of RTX 5080 leaking online – there’s a lot to cover.
Nazara Acquires Curve Games for ₹247 Crores
India’s only publicly listed gaming company, Nazara Technologies, has bought UK-based publisher Curve Games for ₹247 crore. If you’re unaware, Curve Games is behind hits like Human Fall Flat, Badland Crew, The Ascent, and For The King, which together have over 100 million downloads.
This acquisition is significant as Nazara primarily focused on mobile until recently but is now clearly showing interest in PC and console gaming too. Earlier, they had launched their own publishing label to support Indian PC/console devs. This new step strengthens that commitment.
Nazara’s CEO Nitish Mittersain said this move boosts their global ambitions and could serve as a gateway for Indian devs to go international. Curve Games will continue to operate independently, but its expertise could benefit Indian developers massively.
NVIDIA RTX 5080 Specs Leaked
Specs for the upcoming RTX 5080 Super have reportedly leaked. Traditionally, Super/Ti models are only slightly better than base ones, but this time, RTX 5080 might even rival or beat the flagship 5090.
It features 10,752 CUDA cores and a whopping 24GB GDDR7 memory with speeds up to 32 Gbps, outpacing even the 5090’s 28 Gbps. Power draw is around 400W, which is higher but still manageable. While there’s no official word on pricing or launch, these leaks hint that NVIDIA has big plans ahead.
Indian Game ‘Mukti’ Gets Gameplay Reveal
The Indian game “Mukti” developed under Sony’s India Hero Project, finally has a 4-minute gameplay trailer out now. The game tells the story of Arya, who explores her grandfather’s museum to uncover his mysterious disappearance.
It’s a narrative adventure inspired by titles like Firewatch and Tacoma, coming to PC and PS5. The game can now be wishlist on Steam and PlayStation Store, with minimum system requirements of 8GB RAM and GTX 1650.
The Steam version will include Achievements and full DualSense support.
Fortnite Officially Returns to iOS App Store
After years of back-and-forth with Apple, Fortnite is finally back on the App Store. The long legal battle seems to be over (for now), and the game is accessible again for users across various regions. iPhone users, check your App Store – the king has returned!
Game of Thrones: King’s Roads Now Available
The long-awaited mobile RPG Game of Thrones: King’s Roads is now live for PC, Android, and iOS as of May 21. Players take on a new character from House Tyrell in Westeros.
Expect appearances from iconic characters like Jon Snow, with the game following a fresh storyline. Classes include Knights, Sellswords, and Assassins, letting players choose their preferred play style.
AMD Unveils RX 960 XT GPU
AMD has revealed its mid-range beast – the RX 960 XT, featuring 16GB GDDR6 VRAM, perfect for 1080p gaming. Compared to rivals like RTX 5060 and Intel Arc B580, AMD offers double the VRAM, giving it a long-term edge.
Power consumption is relatively low at 150–182W, a clear improvement over previous AMD cards. No official price yet, but estimates place it between $250–$300.
Mindseye PC Requirements Revealed
With less than a month to launch, Mindsi, developed by Build A Rocket Boy (led by former Rockstar producer Leslie Benzies), has revealed its system requirements.
Minimum specs include RTX 2060 and 16GB RAM, but RTX 4070 is recommended. Some naming inconsistencies (like calling it GTX 2060) have disappointed fans, but a new screenshot has surfaced. More updates are expected in the next two weeks.
Cyberpunk Sequel Will Revisit Night City
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that the Cyberpunk sequel (Project Orion) will bring back Night City, along with another mysterious city inspired by a “corrupted Chicago.”
Still in concept phase, the devs have built a new studio in Boston, with 84 employees currently onboard – expected to grow to 350–500 during full development. For now, their main focus remains The Witcher 4 (Project Polaris).
Ghost of Yōtei – New Samurai Game Inspired by Japan
A new samurai game titled Ghost of Yōtei has been announced, set in 1600s Ezo, inspired by Hokkaido. The devs even traveled to Japan for reference trips to ensure authentic cultural representation.
The director promises a Ghost of Tsushima-level experience in terms of Japanese heritage and storytelling.
GTA V Gets a Free Next-Gen Graphics Mod
A new mod named Natural Vision Evolved – ENAH has launched for GTA V, and it’s completely free. Created by Razed, it enhances lighting, weather, ray tracing, textures, and vegetation, making the game look truly next-gen.
The water effects and rainy scenes are jaw-dropping, prompting comparisons to GTA VI. If you’re still playing GTA V, this is a must-have!
Norman Reedus May Return for Death Stranding Adaptation
Norman Reedus confirmed he would love to reprise his role as Sam Bridges in the upcoming Death Stranding adaptation. Meanwhile, Hideo Kojima admitted his dream is to direct a movie, but for now, he’s focused on finishing Project Physint, which could take 5–6 years.
The Last of Us Season 3 Won’t Be the End
Showrunner Craig Mazin revealed that Season 3 of The Last of Us won’t conclude the story, implying that Season 4 is already in early planning. Interestingly, actor Tony Dalton impressed creator Neil Druckmann so much in a flashback scene that he was cast in Intergalactic without even auditioning.
Quickfire 5-in-1 Updates
- Naughty Dog is secretly working on a second unannounced title – maybe a new Uncharted or a fresh IP.
- Chalo Update devs confirmed a sequel is in the works – EV’s journey isn’t over.
- Bungie faces a new plagiarism controversy over concept art for Marathon.
- Kojima revealed Death Stranding 1 was hated during early testing, but reactions to the sequel are much more positive.
- Xbox may get access to PS exclusive titles through future systems – great for gamers, but PlayStation fans aren’t happy.
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