10 Biggest Video Game Announcements at CES 2025 - Gameranx
- NVIDIA 50 Series GPUs
- NVIDIA announced the 5090, 5080, 5070, and 5070 Ti GPUs.
- The 5090 has over 20,000 CUDA cores and 32GB of RAM.
- Price points: 5080 at $999 and 5090 at $1999.
- New Trailer for “Black State” & “Virtua Fighter” Gameplay Footage
- A graphics showcase game built in Unreal Engine.
- Stunning visuals but minimal plot details revealed.
- Pre-development in-engine footage of a new “Virtua Fighter.”
- Official event showcasing more details expected in early 2025.
- Lenovo Legion Go S
- A Steam OS-powered handheld gaming device, similar to the Steam Deck.
- Focuses on powerful hardware and user-friendly design.
- Nitro Blaze Handhelds
- New Windows handhelds: Nitro Blaze 8 and Nitro Blaze 11.
- 11-inch model considered excessive for gaming; 8-inch model preferred.
- Ultra High Refresh Rate Monitors
- MSI announced a 600Hz monitor, and Koorui unveiled a 750Hz monitor.
- These offer cutting-edge refresh rates, albeit possibly overkill.
- AI-Powered Bosses in “Mir5”
- Game features NVIDIA ACE-powered AI bosses using large language models.
- Bosses learn and adapt, raising concerns about balance and difficulty.
- DLSS 4 Announcement
- Multi-Frame Generation technology to improve frame rates and stuttering.
- Exclusive to the NVIDIA 50 Series GPUs.
- PlayStation Movies and Anime
- “Ghost of Tsushima” anime, “Helldivers II,” and “Horizon Zero Dawn” movies announced.
- Mixed reactions due to potential audience appeal and financial viability.
- GeForce Now Support on Steamdeck
- Cloud gaming on Steamdeck
- Possibility for improved lag-free experiences
- Atari Gamestation Pro
- A new handheld device with access to a wide library of Atari games.
- Priced at $149, releasing later this year, with HDMI out and Bluetooth support.
- MCon Magnetic Game Controller
- Attaches to iPhone MagSafe disk
- Compatiable with some Android devices
The Coolest Gaming Gadgets at CES 2025 - IGN
- Atari Gamestation Go
- First portable Atari handheld featuring a paddle, trackball, and number pad for classic games.
- HDMI support for 1080p output.
- Priced at $149.99 with a release planned for Q3 2025.
- XReal One Pro AR Glasses
- AR glasses providing a giant virtual gaming screen.
- Compatible with devices via USB-C, such as Steam Deck, PlayStation, and PCs.
- Features include blue light blocking and flicker-free technology.
- Pre-orders available now.
- Dungeons & Dragons Pinball Machine by Stern
- A highly detailed pinball machine featuring dragons and multi-ball mechanics.
- Includes a shield function and voiceover from notable actors like Kevin Smith and Michael Dorn.
- Priced between $7,000 and $13,000.
- Sonic the Hedgehog Joystick Player
- Includes Sonic the Hedgehog 1 & 2 and features a 3.5-inch screen.
- Another version available for the classic Sega game “Shinobi.”
- Announced as part of a Sega collaboration.
- Haptic Suit: TechIt Pro
- Features 32 haptic motors for immersive feedback in over 250 VR games.
- Provides directional feedback for in-game events like gunfire and damage.
- Priced at $499 for the vest and $249 for gloves.
- LG 5K 2K Bendable Gaming Monitor
- World’s first 5K 2K gaming monitor with adjustable curvature (flat to 900R curve).
- Features up to 165Hz refresh rate, with an option for 330Hz at 1080p.
- Release date and pricing to be announced.
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