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Farewell to Tomonobu Itagaki: Ninja Gaiden’s Fearless Creator
Oct 17, 2025, 05:14
Daniel-D
Gaming News
Legendary game designer Tomonobu Itagaki, creator of Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden, has passed away at 58, leaving behind an enduring legacy of action mastery.
The gaming world mourns the loss of Tomonobu Itagaki, the legendary Japanese designer best known as the creative force behind Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden 4. Reports surfaced on October 16, 2025, confirming his passing at the age of 58. A prewritten farewell message, posted to his official Facebook page by his family, marked the moment — a heartfelt note reflecting on his lifelong battles, achievements, and regrets over not being able to deliver one last game to...
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Vampire: Bloodlines 2 – Everything to Know Before Launch
Oct 13, 2025, 05:33
Daniel-D
Gaming News
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 will see the light of day after a long and troubled development.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is finally nearing release after years of uncertainty, with a confirmed launch date of October 21, 2025. Developed by The Chinese Room, the long-awaited sequel is said to be feature-complete, entering its final phase of polish, optimization, and stability work.
The studio has endured restructuring and layoffs, but progress continues steadily, aiming to deliver a polished experience worthy of its cult predecessor. Fans welcomed the recent announcement that two iconic clans, Lasombra and Toreador, will...
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Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club: Wholesome Detective Fun
Oct 12, 2025, 13:24
Daniel-D
Gaming News
Join Snoopy and friends in a charming detective adventure filled with mysteries, mini-games, and Peanuts nostalgia for fans of all ages.
“Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club” brings the beloved Peanuts universe to life in a colorful, family-friendly mystery adventure. Developed by Cradle Games and published by GameMill Entertainment, the title launched on October 10, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Players take on the role of Snoopy, who forms the “Great Mystery Club” to solve a series of curious cases around the iconic Peanuts neighborhood.
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Olden Era Demo Gains Strong Steam Traction and Fan Praise
Oct 10, 2025, 05:28
Daniel-D
Gaming News
The Olden Era demo revives classic Heroes magic with deep strategy, four factions, and 20K+ players, earning praise and 750K wishlists ahead of release.
Unfrozen’s Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era demo, released on October 9, 2025, has quickly reignited excitement among longtime fans of the legendary strategy franchise. Available for free on Steam with no time limits, the demo lets players dive deep into the game’s rich fantasy world. It features four playable factions — Temple, Necropolis, Dungeon, and Schism — across three game modes: Classic (multi-hero), Single-Hero, and Arena. A tutorial is also included, making it accessible to both veterans and...
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Lethal Honor: Where Comic-Book Darkness Meets Relentless Combat
Oct 10, 2025, 05:17
Daniel-D
Gaming News
A gritty hand-drawn roguelite blending brutal combat, dark storytelling, and comic-book aesthetics as you face eldritch horrors and unravel the apocalypse.
Lethal Honor – Order of the Apocalypse throws players into a world where the apocalypse isn’t just coming—it’s already clawing through reality. Developed by Viral Studios and published by HandyGames, this roguelite hack-and-slash delivers a punishing mix of skill-based melee combat, rich lore, and a striking hand-drawn art style that channels the grit of 1980s dark comics.
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EA SPORTS FC 26: Between Realism, Frustration, and High Expectations
Oct 8, 2025, 06:45
Daniel-D
Gaming News
EA SPORTS FC 26 delivers improved gameplay and presentation, but player frustration grows over monetization, bugs, and the slow pace of meaningful change.
EA SPORTS FC 26 arrives as EA’s latest step in redefining football gaming beyond the FIFA legacy, and public opinion has been divided. While critics highlight noticeable improvements in realism, animation, and tactical depth, everyday players express growing frustration with familiar issues that continue to overshadow the experience.
Many players praise FC 26 for its...
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Rise Eterna 2 – A Reforged Tactical RPG of War, Legacy, and Strategy
Oct 8, 2025, 06:36
Daniel-D
Gaming News
Rise Eterna 2 returns with improved tactical combat, deeper storytelling, and expanded worldbuilding, promising a gripping strategy RPG experience this October.
Rise Eterna 2 marks a bold evolution of the indie tactical RPG series, expanding its world and strategy depth while refining everything fans loved about the original. Developed by Makee Games and Ricci Cedric Design, this sequel invites players into a war-torn land where loyalty, vengeance, and destiny intertwine once more. Taking place several years after Rise Eterna, players step into the armor of Jacht, a soldier of the Athracian Empire, tasked with restoring his nation’s lost honor and...
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Vampires, Nomads, and Secrets Rise in Age of Wonders 4 DLC
Oct 4, 2025, 07:42
Daniel-D
Gaming News
Expansion Pass 3 for Age of Wonders 4 brings vampires, nomads, and archmage lore with new cultures, rulers, story realms, and dark fantasy gameplay depth.
Age of Wonders 4 continues to evolve with the launch of Expansion Pass 3, a major content bundle that pushes the game’s dark fantasy themes further than ever. Available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, the pass introduces new rulers, cultures, and story-driven content that add both strategic variety and rich worldbuilding. Players who purchase the pass immediately gain access to the Cosmic Wanderer mini-pack, which includes a premade ruler, fresh hero loadouts, new item skins, and...
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Castle of Heart: Retold Brings Dark Fantasy Back to Life
Oct 4, 2025, 06:02
Daniel-D
Gaming News
Castle of Heart: Retold revives the 2018 dark fantasy platformer with upgraded visuals, smoother combat, and a deeper story rooted in Slavic mythology.
Castle of Heart: Retold is a reimagining of the 2018 side-scrolling action platformer from Polish studio 7Levels, delivering a fresh coat of polish and renewed challenge. Set in a grim, myth-inspired world, the game follows Svaran, a cursed warrior turning to stone, on a desperate quest to rescue the last priestess of Mokosh from the sorcerer of Chernobog. This new version aims to elevate the cult classic into a more refined, modern experience without losing its signature tension.
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Digimon Story: Time Stranger Ushers in a New Digital Era
Oct 2, 2025, 06:11
Daniel-D
Gaming News
Digimon Story: Time Stranger is an all-new evolution in the beloved Digimon Story series, delivering a gripping, time-travel-driven RPG experience
After nearly a decade of anticipation, Digimon Story: Time Stranger marks the long-awaited return of Bandai Namco’s beloved monster-raising RPG series. Developed by Media.Vision, this latest installment, arrives on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in October 2025. Like its predecessors, the game blends creature collection, evolution systems, and turn-based combat, but it also expands the formula with fresh mechanics, a larger roster, and a narrative that delves into time travel and the fragile balance between the...
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The Beast Marks a Strong Comeback for the Dying Light Series
Sep 30, 2025, 15:11
Daniel-D
Gaming News
Techland offers players a new standalone adventure with Dying Light: The Beast. In this unique adventure set in the post-apocalyptic Castor Woods,
Dying Light: The Beast has stormed into the spotlight as one of the most talked-about survival horror releases of the year, drawing attention from both long-time fans of the series and newcomers. Public reception has been largely positive, with critics and players praising its return to darker, more atmospheric roots that many felt were missing from Dying Light 2. The game currently holds a generally favorable critic score on Metacritic, paired with a strong user rating and overwhelmingly positive...
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Sin Slayers: Meat & Greed – Idle Mining in Dark Cursed Lands
Sep 29, 2025, 05:27
Daniel-D
Gaming News
Dig deep into cursed lands in Sin Slayers: Meat & Greed, an idle mining sim where dwarves unearth gems, upgrade gear, and unlock new zones.
Sin Slayers: Meat & Greed is the latest addition to the Sin Slayers universe, this time stepping away from traditional dungeon-crawling RPG roots and embracing the addictive charm of idle mining simulation. Developed by Goonswarm Games, this upcoming title offers players a mix of casual progression and dark fantasy atmosphere, making it an intriguing spin-off for fans of both genres.
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A Risky but Ambitious Direction in Silent Hill F
Sep 27, 2025, 12:30
Daniel-D
Gaming News
Silent Hill f transports players to 1960s Japan, where beauty and horror intertwine in unsettling harmony.
Silent Hill F has quickly become one of the most talked-about horror releases of the year, not only because it revives a legendary franchise but also because it dares to break tradition. Set in 1960s rural Japan, the game shifts away from the fog-shrouded American town fans know, instead weaving psychological horror with folklore and a haunting narrative penned by Ryukishi07, the writer behind Higurashi When They Cry.
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Renown: Medieval PvP Survival and Siege Warfare Unleashed
Sep 23, 2025, 19:00
Daniel-D
Gaming News
Enter Renown, the medieval PvP survival game by RDBK Studios. Build fortresses, wage sieges, and carve your legacy in a brutal sandbox world.
RDBK Studios has stepped into the competitive world of sandbox survival with Renown, a medieval-themed game that blends large-scale PvP combat, fortress building, and survival mechanics into one ambitious package. Recently launched into Early Access on Steam, Renown invites players to carve out their legacy in a hostile open world where every decision—whether political, martial, or strategic—can shift the balance of power.
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Don’t Die, Collect Loot: A Chaotic Roguelite Treasure Hunt
Sep 22, 2025, 05:42
Daniel-D
Gaming News
Dive into Don’t Die, Collect Loot, a roguelite bullet-hell where loot, power, and chaos collide. Survive, grow stronger, and uncover endless treasure.
Don’t Die, Collect Loot is a fresh indie roguelite that embraces chaos, power, and the thrill of endless treasure hunting. Developed by solo creator Dan Marchand, the game dropped into Early Access on Steam in September 2025, promising players an addictive blend of bullet-hell combat, arcade action, and loot-driven progression. At its heart, the game encourages you to do exactly what the title says: survive as long as you can while amassing absurd amounts of loot to fuel your growing...
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Cast Spells, Make Mistakes, Survive in Folly of the Wizards
Sep 21, 2025, 05:33
Daniel-D
Gaming News
Step into chaos in Folly of the Wizards, a quirky roguelike where clumsy magic, wild dungeons, and eccentric choices create endless misadventures.
Folly of the Wizards is a fresh roguelike action game that brings humor, charm, and unpredictability to the dungeon-crawling formula. Developed by UpFox Labs and published by Numskull Games, the title launched on September 19, 2025, across PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. It immediately stood out for its hand-drawn art style, eccentric premise, and the unique way it turns magical mishaps into the core of its gameplay.
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The NOexistenceN of You AND Me: A Surreal Journey of Choices
Sep 18, 2025, 09:55
Daniel-D
Gaming News
Experience The NOexistenceN of you AND me, a surreal visual novel exploring identity, choices, and existence through branching paths and haunting endings.
The NOexistenceN of you AND me, released in late 2024 by 0x0Real Studio and Nino Games, quickly became a hidden gem among visual novel enthusiasts. At first glance, it seemed like a small, surreal narrative about meeting a mysterious girl. But beneath its short runtime and modest price lies an experience layered with symbolism, choice, and existential weight.
Through branching dialogue and unpredictable scenarios—whether baking strawberry cake, exploring strange forests, or confronting impossible paradoxes—the game immerses players in a haunting meditation...
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Experience Enchanted Theme Parks with Planet Coaster 2 DLC
Sep 18, 2025, 09:20
Daniel-D
Gaming News
Planet Coaster 2: Sorcery Pack adds five thrilling rides, magical scenery, and Update 7’s new tools, bringing fantasy flair and fresh gameplay challenges.
The world of Planet Coaster 2 has just become more enchanting with the release of the Sorcery Pack DLC, a spellbinding expansion that transports players into a realm of gothic castles, mystical décor, and electrifying rides. Released on September 16, 2025, this pack adds a wide array of new attractions and creative tools, giving park designers more ways than ever to immerse guests in fantastical experiences. The Sorcery Pack comes alongside Update 7, a free patch that introduces new...
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Campus Life: A New Take on the University Simulator
Sep 18, 2025, 08:55
Daniel-D
Gaming News
Campus Life brings the chaos of college to PC with classes, clubs, and social choices—but early bugs and rough polish leave players divided
Campus Life, developed by GameFormatic and published by Frozen Way, launched on Steam in September 2025 with the promise of delivering the ultimate university simulation. The game puts players in the shoes of a college student navigating lectures, part-time jobs, friendships, clubs, and social events.
At its core, Campus Life is about balance—whether you...
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Unravel Time and Strategy Within Lord Ambermaze’s Dungeons
Sep 18, 2025, 08:20
Daniel-D
Gaming News
Dive into Lord Ambermaze, a time-bending puzzle RPG where every move counts. Explore dungeons, solve challenges, and restore motion to a frozen world.
Lord Ambermaze is an upcoming indie title from Potata Company that blends puzzle design, dungeon crawling, and tactical combat into one stylish package. Published by HeroCraft PC, the game has already caught the attention of players who enjoy brain-teasing challenges and strategic gameplay. At its core, Lord Ambermaze revolves around a unique mechanic: time only moves when the player does. Every step forward not only advances the hero, but also triggers enemy actions and environmental changes. This design forces careful...
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