Latest Gaming Updates – 9/8/2025

Latest Gaming Updates – 9/8/2025

Marvel Rivals Season 3.5 Introduces Blade

The popular superhero brawler Marvel Rivals launched Season 3.5 today, adding the vampire hunter Blade as a new Duelist.

The update also introduces the Queen’s Codex mini-event, where players can compete for up to 8,000 Units. Available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, this content drop aims to refresh the competitive meta – early gameplay footage shows Blade’s hybrid melee/ranged kit disrupting team compositions. 

Prime Gaming’s August 2025 Lineup Features Thief: Definitive Edition

Amazon Prime subscribers can now claim 12 free PC games including the critically acclaimed THIEF: Definitive Edition

This stealth remake joins other unannounced titles in Prime Gaming’s monthly offering, continuing Amazon’s strategy of providing value to members through curated game selections. 

Free Fire Max Releases New Redeem Codes

Garena’s battle royale hit Free Fire Max distributed fresh redeem codes today (August 9) for limited-time cosmetic items and weapons.

These codes have become a key retention tool for the mobile title, with players actively sharing combinations on Discord and Twitter. 

VCT 2025 Pacific Stage 2 Heats Up

Today’s Valorant Champions Tour matches saw intense competition between Global Esports vs DRX and BOOM Esports vs ZETA DIVISION.

With regional qualification stakes rising, analysts note DRX’s consistent performance makes them favorites for the upcoming Masters tournament. 

xbox Cancels Avalanche Studios’ Contraband

Microsoft shocked fans by axing the co-op heist game Contraband, citing “shifting portfolio priorities.”

The cancellation marks another high-profile departure from Xbox’s first-party roadmap following last year’s studio restructuring. 

Battlefield 6 Beta Sparks Mixed Reactions

The Battlefield 6 technical test dominated gaming discussions today, with players praising its dynamic destruction but criticizing server instability.

Early footage shows significant visual improvements over previous entries, though core gameplay changes remain divisive. 

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