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Epic Games Removes Major ‘Fortnite’ Traversal Mechanic – Angry Players Question the Point of Chapter 6

Epic Games surprised fans when they removed one of the biggest gameplay changes added to Fortnite in Chapter 6. Confused by the move, players of the...

05.05.2025 6

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‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ Is Getting More Popular Over Time – Players Crown It Highest Rated Game of All Time

Newcomer RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has broken multiple major records since its release on April 24. Unlike most AAA games at launch, the new...

05.05.2025 2

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Here’s Why the Year-Long ‘GTA 6’ Delay Feels So Bad – Rockstar’s Marketing Strategy Has Become A Problem

Rockstar Games has officially delayed GTA 6 by another year. However, the surprise announcement drew criticism from some fans, who were angry at the...

02.05.2025 3

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‘Stardew Valley’ Creator Gives An Update On Potential ‘Haunted Chocolatier’ Release Timeframe

The creator of Stardew Valley has opened up about his current progress on developing Haunted Chocolatier. In a recent interview, developer Eric Barone...

02.05.2025 4

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‘Infinity Nikki’ Community Plans “Girlcott” After Developer Mutes “Boycott” in Ongoing Update 1.5 Drama

The Infinity Nikki community has launched a “girlcott” after developer Infold Games allegedly censored the word “boycott” on the game’s...

02.05.2025 10

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‘Hollow Knight: Silksong’ Release Date Potentially Hinted At By New Demo

A new report claims that Hollow Knight: Silksong will have a playable demo in September. With the game already having a “2025 release date”...

01.05.2025 3

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Microsoft to Follow Nintendo By Charging $80 for Xbox Games – Consoles & Accessories Will Also See Increased Prices

A new report claims that Microsoft is going to increase the price of Xbox games to $80. The price hike follows in the footsteps of Nintendo setting a...

01.05.2025 3

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Wave 1 Xbox Game Pass in May 2025 Is Saved By One of the Best First-Person Shooters In Years

The Wave 1 lineup for Xbox Game Pass in May 2025 has been revealed, featuring one of the most anticipated first-person shooters in years. The overall...

30.04.2025 2

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‘Infinity Nikki’ Drama Continues As Developer Retcons Game’s Intro Story Section

The launch of Infinity Nikki on Steam has continued to spark controversy within the gacha community, after its developer allegedly changed the...

30.04.2025 2

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‘Lost Soul Aside’ is Delayed – Here’s Why ‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ Proves It’s a Good Thing

Just weeks before its launch, Lost Soul Aside has been delayed. Developer Ultizero Games surprised fans by pushing the RPG’s release date back by...

30.04.2025 2

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Pokemon Gen 10 Leak Claims Game Will Have “Praying” Mechanic – Weirdest Battle Gimmick Yet?

Another day, another Pokemon leak. However, this latest rumor is truly one for the ages—because if it’s true, it’s pretty wild. According to a...

30.04.2025 4

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‘Metaphor: ReFantazio’ Gets Expensive $100 Vinyl Release – The Boxset Is Absolutely Gorgeous Though

Atlus has teamed up with iam8bit to release the Metaphor: ReFantazio soundtrack on vinyl. This special box set includes four LPs and features a...

29.04.2025 2

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‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ DLC Has a Good Chance Of Happening According to Game’s Lead Writer

The lead writer for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 revealed that DLC could potentially happen following the game’s massive success. The developer was...

29.04.2025 10

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Only 23% of People Got to Pre-Order Nintendo Switch 2 In Japan Lottery, New Survey Claims

Only 23% of Japanese players were able to pre-order a Nintendo Switch 2 through the official Nintendo Store lottery, according to a recent survey....

29.04.2025 3

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A GameStop Was Being Shady With Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders – Store Investigated for Insane Prices

A GameStop store is being investigated by corporate after the location was reportedly selling Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders at exorbitant prices. The...

28.04.2025 6

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‘Schedule 1’ Final Release is Three Years Away According to Its Developer – First Major Update Will Be Community-voted

The creator behind Schedule 1 opened up about the game’s development during a livestream and detailed what players can expect in the next year....

26.04.2025 2

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Blizzard Developer Says Nintendo Switch 2 Live Service Isn’t Good Enough Yet for ‘Diablo IV’ – Nintendo Fans Push Back

Blizzard’s Rod Fergusson recently claimed in a podcast interview that the Nintendo Switch 2’s live service capabilities aren’t suited for Diablo...

25.04.2025 4

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Was ‘Resident Evil 9’ Just Teased In New ‘RE4’ Video? Some Capcom Fans Go Full Tinfoil Hat Conspiracy Theory

Some players believe that Capcom just teased Resident Evil 9 in a new video celebrating Resident Evil 4’s latest sales milestone. Did the Japanese...

25.04.2025 2

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id Software Reveals ‘Doom: The Dark Ages’ Game Length – It’s Double the Size of ‘Doom Eternal’

With only a month to go until release, id Software gave players a major update about the campaign length for Doom: The Dark Ages. The developer not...

25.04.2025 2

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Rare Capcom RPG ‘Breath of Fire IV’ Returns to PC After 25 Years on GOG

After years of not being available on modern platforms, Breath of Fire IV is finally making its return to PC. The iconic Capcom RPG is getting a...

25.04.2025 2

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How I Survived the Trenches of Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Hell – A Tale of War and Betrayal

Pre-ordering the Nintendo Switch 2 was a nightmare for millions of players around the world—and I was one of them. From botched release times to...

24.04.2025 3

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If You Love ‘Persona’, FuRyu Is Releasing A New RPG Called ‘Valret’ – The Trailer Is Incredible

Publisher FuRyu has just dropped a trailer for their new game Valret, and it has my JRPG-loving heart incredibly excited. The upcoming school-life RPG...

24.04.2025 3

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Bethesda Celebrates the Launch of ‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ With Hilarious ‘Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion’ Meme

While some Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 fans worried that the unexpected release of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered would overshadow it,...

24.04.2025 7

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Twitch Streamer Shroud Explains How Bungie Is Ruining ‘Marathon’ on PC Because of Console Gamers

The first impressions from the Marathon closed alpha are now in, and the extraction shooter has received mixed opinions from players. However, popular...

24.04.2025 4

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Nintendo Fans Rage as ‘Ghost of Yotei’ Is $10 Cheaper Than ‘Mario Kart World’

Nintendo’s pricing of Mario Kart World has come under fire again after Sony revealed that Ghost of Yotei would launch at just $70. The price...

23.04.2025 9

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Nintendo Announces There Won’t Be Enough Nintendo Switch 2 Consoles To Meet Demand at Launch in Japan

On the eve of Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders, Nintendo announced that millions of players in Japan have signed up for a lottery to get a chance to buy...

23.04.2025 6

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Bungie Allegedly Leaks ‘Marathon’ Alpha Early On Xbox – We May Have Our First Look At The Game’s UI & Menus

Some Xbox owners claim they were able to access the Marathon closed alpha a day early after an update was released on Microsoft consoles. The supposed...

22.04.2025 5

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Xbox Spring Sale Offers Massive Deals On Many Titles – Here Are The Best Games You Should Buy Now

The Xbox Spring Sale is now live, and Microsoft is discounting hundreds of titles, including several Game of the Year contenders. This limited-time...

22.04.2025 3

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Bethesda Shadow Drops ‘The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered’ – Get It On Game Pass & PS5 Right Now

Bethesda surprised fans by releasing The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered immediately after its announcement stream. However, Xbox players are in...

22.04.2025 7

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‘DOOM The Dark Ages’ Gets Badass New Trailer With Turret-Mounted Dragons and Giant Mechs

Developer id Software has released a new cinematic story trailer for DOOM The Dark Ages, and it’s absolutely insane. Like, I know DOOM (2016) kind...

22.04.2025 5

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Remedy Entertainment Reveals Epic ‘FBC Firebreak’ Trailer – It’s ‘Control’ Meets ‘Left 4 Dead’

Remedy Entertainment has released its second gameplay trailer for FBC: Firebreak, a spinoff of Control. The new co-op title is their first project...

21.04.2025 4

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Atlus Fans Believe ‘Persona 4’ Remake Announcement Could Be Imminent – Is It Cope?

The Persona fandom believes that the long-rumored Persona 4 remake could be announced soon, due to Atlus allegedly updating a registered website...

21.04.2025 6

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Star Wars ‘Fortnite’ Galactic Battle Announced and It Actually Looks Awesome – It Has Darth Jar Jar and Lightsabers

Epic Games has revealed that Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 3 — titled “Galactic Battle” — will be taken over by a Star Wars-themed map and story....

21.04.2025 3

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Bungie’s ‘Marathon’ Art Director Responds to Criticism That the Game Is Too “Bleak”

A Bungie developer for Marathon responded to mixed fan opinions about the extraction shooter’s graphical style. The game’s art director explained...

19.04.2025 2

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People Are Thirsty for “Hyper Real” ‘Stellar Blade’ Figurines As They Sell out Instantly Despite Costing Thousands of Dollars

Fans of Stellar Blade are seemingly still not over the game’s protagonists, Eve and Tachy, as some were willing to shell out thousands of dollars...

18.04.2025 3

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‘Lords of the Fallen’ Update Adds Shared Co-Op Progression, Jump Button and “More Attractive” Feminine Features

A new Lords of the Fallen update has added a slew of features to the 2023 game, including shared co-op progression and a new jump button. However, the...

17.04.2025 2

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‘Star Wars Outlaws’ A Pirate’s Fortune DLC Release Date Leaked – Here’s Why The Game Deserves A Second Chance

A new trailer for Star Wars Outlaws DLC A Pirate’s Fortune was posted early online, revealing the expansion’s release date and story. Although the...

17.04.2025 6

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‘Marvel Rivals’ Players Are Outraged After NetEase Games Makes them Pay For New Costume Colors Feature

NetEase upset players of Marvel Rivals after revealing that the upcoming Customized Costume Colors would require a special currency. Many who were...

17.04.2025 4

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PlayStation Plus Prices Increased in Canada and Players Are Not Happy About It

Canadian PlayStation owners are outraged after Sony unexpectedly increased the prices of its PS Plus service by an astronomical amount. The surprise...

17.04.2025 2

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‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ Developer Reveals How ‘Final Fantasy 15’ Inspired the RPG

In an interview with Final Fantasy 15 creator, Hajime Tabata, the director of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 explained how JRPGs influenced the upcoming...

16.04.2025 7

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Bloober Team Releases Gameplay Trailer For ‘Cronos: The New Dawn’ – It’s ‘Dead Space’ Meets ‘Silent Hill’

Bloober Team has released the first gameplay trailer for Cronos: The New Dawn, and it looks epic as hell. The new psychological horror game is their...

16.04.2025 3

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Leaker Claims We Are Getting PlayStation 6 Portable – Here’s Why Sony Should Copy Nintendo Switch 2

A new leak claims that Sony will launch a PS6 Portable alongside the PlayStation 6 console. If true, it means PlayStation is making big moves to...

16.04.2025 4

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Valve Concept Artist Apparently Confirms ‘Half-Life 3’ Exists – Can Dreams Actually Come True?

Another year, another rumor that Half-Life 3 will surely come out soon. Yeah, you know the drill by now. However, fans of the groundbreaking...

16.04.2025 6

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ASUS Is Launching Hatsune Miku PC Components – Now You Can Have A Waifu Gaming Rig

ASUS has teased a new collaboration with Hatsune Miku, featuring PC parts themed around the iconic Japanese Vocaloid star. From custom keyboards to a...

15.04.2025 2

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Some Japanese Folks In Their 20s Are Getting Hooked On Gacha Games To Their Detriment – Waifu Debt Is Very Real

A new report has revealed that Japanese citizens in their 20s are struggling with gacha games. According to the survey, a significant number of people...

15.04.2025 5

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Wave 2 of Xbox Game Pass in April 2025 Has Many Hits Including the Most Anticipated RPG in Years

Microsoft has revealed the second wave of titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in April 2025, and it’s shaping up to be one of the console’s best...

15.04.2025 4

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‘Metro 2033 Redux’ Is Now Free on Steam, Xbox & GOG – Get It Now Before Time Runs Out!

Developer 4A Games surprised players by giving away Metro 2033 Redux for free on most major platforms for a limited time. The critically acclaimed...

15.04.2025 10

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‘Wuthering Waves’ Developer Responds to Backlash Over Censorship – The Gooner Rage is Real

The Wuthering Waves community has been in turmoil following several character model changes made by developer Kuro Games. According to some fans, the...

15.04.2025 4

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Alright Nintendo, It’s Time to Finally Bring Classic Pokemon Games to Switch Online – Do You Not Like Money?

We are only a month away from the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, and yet the majority of Pokemon games are no longer available to play. Given how...

14.04.2025 2

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‘Star Wars Zero Company’ Announced – Live Out Your Jedi Dreams In This New Turn-Based Tactics Game

Electronic Arts has announced a new turn-based tactics game called Star Wars Zero Company. The upcoming title will receive a full reveal during the...

14.04.2025 3

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