GGF Weekly XP – Week of August 25, 2025

Your weekly checkpoint for the biggest drops in gaming and esports

Welcome to the very first edition of GGF Weekly XP. Every Friday we’ll drop into your feed with a roundup of the week’s biggest headlines across gaming and esports. Think of it as your quick save point before heading into the weekend.

Gaming Highlights

Silent Hill fans, it’s happening again.The long-awaited Return to Silent Hill just dropped its first teaser trailer, and the vibes are exactly what fans were hoping for: eerie, unsettling, and filled with enough fog to keep you second-guessing what lurks in the shadows. Survival horror is clearly having a moment, and this looks like a strong revival for the franchise.

Pokémon GO keeps trainers moving.September’s GO Pass rewards have been announced, and Cobalion is headlining alongside unlimited incubators for players. Niantic continues to find ways to keep veteran players engaged while offering new reasons for casual fans to log back in this fall.

Nintendo rumors heating up.Reports are flying that Nintendo is encouraging studios to keep developing for the current Switch, leaning on backwards compatibility for the eventual Switch 2. On top of that, a September Nintendo Direct is rumored, with speculation around Metroid Prime 4 finally getting a release date and big surprises tied to Mario’s 40th anniversary. Whether you are a Metroid diehard or a Mario loyalist, next month could be a big one for Nintendo news.

Esports Highlights

Kai Cenat returns with Fortnite Mafiathon 3.Streamer-turned-event host Kai Cenat is bringing back his high-energy Mafiathon series for a third run. Fortnite remains a cultural touchstone, and Cenat’s unique spin on community content shows how personalities are shaping the future of esports and streaming entertainment.

Global Esports Federation invests in innovation.The GEF announced a new Innovation and Research Centre, aimed at supporting the long-term growth of the industry through tech development, education, and new tools for competitive gaming. It’s another sign of esports moving toward sustainable infrastructure.

CS2 pros calling for fixes.Twistzz has openly discussed issues that Valve needs to address in CS2, from competitive integrity to server stability. His voice adds weight to concerns that have been brewing in the pro community, and it’s something fans and teams alike will be watching closely.

Esports World Cup Week 7 recap.The EWC rolled into its seventh week, continuing to deliver huge moments across multiple titles. With prize pools, roster shuffles, and international bragging rights on the line, this year’s Cup is proving why it is one of the premier stages for competitive gaming.

Closing Thoughts

That’s it for the first GGF Weekly XP. Our goal is to give you a quick, fun read to stay up to speed with what’s happening across gaming and esports. If you want to go deeper, we dropped all the links below so you can catch the full stories.

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Until next Friday, play hard, be kind, and remember: every game is better with good company.