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Monument Valley 3 Returns with More Mind-Bending Adventures

Jul 24, 2025, 13:54 Daniel-D Gaming News

Guide Noor through shifting landscapes and surreal puzzles in Monument Valley 3—a serene, story-driven journey of beauty, resilience, and architectural wonder.

The Monument Valley series has long stood as a benchmark for mobile puzzle games, combining stunning visuals with emotionally resonant storytelling. The original Monument Valley (2014) introduced players to a world of impossible architecture and quiet elegance, guiding the silent Princess Ida through shifting staircases and optical illusions. Its sequel, Monument Valley 2 (2017), deepened the emotional core by exploring the bond between a mother and her child, while refining the series’ unique puzzle mechanics and expanding its...

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Launch Sparks Mixed Reactions

Jul 24, 2025, 13:37 Daniel-D Gaming News

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a dark, Soulslike action RPG set in late-Ming China, featuring brutal combat, rich lore, and a hauntingly atmospheric world.

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has stirred a mix of reactions across the gaming community since its release. Set in a dark, late-Ming dynasty China, this Soulslike action RPG has garnered attention for its atmospheric visuals, challenging boss encounters, and a hauntingly rich world. Critics and players alike have praised its combat system and lore-heavy presentation, with some reviewers describing it as an “extraordinary experience” that stands out against genre giants. XboxEra notably rated it 97/100, while TechRadar highlighted the game’s 36-hour journey...

Kingdom Building Meets Tower Defense in The King Is Watching

Jul 22, 2025, 15:43 Daniel-D Gaming News

A roguelite kingdom-builder where your gaze controls the kingdom—look away and time stops. Manage, defend, and survive under the King’s watchful eye.

The King is Watching is a refreshingly unique blend of roguelite kingdom-building and tower defense, developed by Hypnohead and published by tinyBuild. Released in July 2025, this indie gem hooks you in with its one-of-a-kind “royal gaze” mechanic, where your subjects only work when you’re looking directly at them. This simple yet ingenious system turns micromanagement into a thrilling juggling act—shift your attention too slowly, and your production chain stalls; shift it too quickly, and you risk neglecting your defenses. The...

Relive Your Childhood in the Magical World of Upin & Ipin

Jul 20, 2025, 17:50 Daniel-D Gaming News

Explore a vibrant kampung world with Upin & Ipin in this wholesome, open-world adventure filled with mini-games, culture, and family-friendly fun.

Upin & Ipin Universe marks a major milestone for Southeast Asian game development, bringing the beloved Malaysian animated twins into their first full-scale open-world adventure. Set in the picturesque Kampung Durian Runtuh, the game offers players a heartfelt and nostalgic journey through vibrant villages, lush paddy fields, and festive local markets. Developed using Unreal Engine 5 by Les’ Copaque in collaboration with Streamline Studios, the game captures the charm of Malaysian rural life with impressive cultural authenticity. ...

Tactical Brilliance and Chaos Collide in Phantom Squad

Jul 19, 2025, 06:36 Daniel-D Gaming News

Tactical top-down shooter for 1–4 players. Plan every move, breach and clear, and survive brutal missions where one wrong step means failure.

Phantom Squad is a top-down tactical shooter from Ctrl Freak and Super Rare Originals that expertly blends strategy and intensity in a package tailor-made for co-op enthusiasts, just released on July 18, 2025. Inspired by classics like SWAT 3, Ready or Not, and Hotline Miami 1 and 2, this game tasks players with executing high-risk, close-quarters missions where every move — and every bullet — matters. ...

Black Ops 6 Takes Pop Culture Crossovers to the Next Level

Jul 18, 2025, 06:38 Daniel-D Gaming News

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is a new installment in one of the most popular FPS series of all time, and it brings plenty of novelties to deliver

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is going all-in on pop culture collaborations, bringing a variety of iconic franchises into the battlefield. One of the standout crossovers is with John Wick: Ballerina, which launched alongside the film in June 2025. Players can unlock the Eve Macarro operator (Ana de Armas) with stylish outfits, blueprints, and unique finishers, either through purchase or event challenges. ...

John Wick Hex Set to Be Removed From All Platforms After 6 Years

Jul 15, 2025, 16:10 Daniel-D Gaming News

John Wick Hex is a fast-paced action-strategy game that will allow you to play as the famous protagonist of the film series that gives the title

John Wick Hex, the official tactical strategy game set in the universe of the acclaimed action film series, is nearing the end of its digital lifespan. Developed by indie studio Bithell Games, led by Thomas Was Alone creator Mike Bithell, and published by Big Fan Games, the title first launched on PC in October 2019 before expanding to macOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. ...

Ghost of Yōtei Teaser Sparks Excitement Among Players

Jul 14, 2025, 07:30 Daniel-D Gaming News

Ghost of Yotei is a sequel/spin-off to Ghost of Tsushima set in Hokkaido’s snowy wilderness.

The recent gameplay teaser for Ghost of Yōtei has sparked widespread discussion within the gaming community. As a spiritual successor to Ghost of Tsushima, the title introduces fresh gameplay mechanics while maintaining the cinematic samurai experience fans loved. Community reactions have been largely positive, with many praising the enhanced weapon customization, smoother exploration, and new visual presentation modes inspired by legendary Japanese filmmakers such as Akira Kurosawa and Shinichirō Watanabe. ...

First Look at Helldivers 2’s Latest Warbond: Control Group

Jul 11, 2025, 10:08 Daniel-D Gaming News

Helldivers 2 is the action-packed sequel to the popular sci-fi adventure game. This critically acclaimed game brings even more explosive gameplay and thrilling

Helldivers 2’s upcoming Warbond, “Control Group,” arrives on July 17, 2025, bringing a chaotic mix of experimental gear designed for daring players. Developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, this premium Warbond leans into high-risk, high-reward gameplay with weapons and stratagems that are as dangerous to users as they are to enemies. Leading the arsenal is the VG‑70 Variable, a seven-barreled heavy weapon with multiple fire modes. From controlled volleys to a full-barrel “Total mode” blast, it offers raw power, but poor timing...

New Details Revealed for Oblivion Remaster Update

Jul 11, 2025, 09:41 Daniel-D Gaming News

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is returning in remastered form — rebuilt for modern hardware while preserving the core.

Bethesda has rolled out Update 1.2 for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, currently available through the Steam beta branch. This update addresses a wide range of issues, including player feedback on difficulty progression, game stability, and graphical glitches, making it one of the most comprehensive patches to date for the remaster. One of...

Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 Officially Announced by CD Projekt

Jul 5, 2025, 16:45 Daniel-D Gaming News

Cyberpunk 2077 is a first-person role-playing game. The game takes place in the year 2077, in a corrupt and tech-advanced world where you play as V.

During its panel at Anime Expo 2025 in Los Angeles, CD PROJEKT RED officially announced its renewed collaboration with Studio Trigger for a new standalone anime series set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe, titled Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2. The second season will not continue the story of David Martinez. Instead, it introduces a completely new...

Ainu Culture Takes Spotlight in Ghost of Yotei's Authentic Story

Jul 4, 2025, 07:45 Daniel-D Gaming News

Ghost of Yōtei is an Ainu-inspired action game set in 19th-century Hokkaido, blending Indigenous mythology, history, and spiritual resistance.

Ghost of Yōtei is an upcoming action-adventure title that has garnered attention for its unique and respectful focus on the Ainu, the Indigenous people of Hokkaido, Japan. While full details remain limited, Sucker Punch Productions' co-creative director, Nate Fox, recently offered additional insight into the development team’s cultural research efforts in Japan. In a follow-up to his earlier PlayStation Blog post, Fox reiterated the team's commitment to authentically portraying feudal Japan—this time with a particular emphasis on accurately representing Ainu culture...

Helldivers 2 Is Officially Coming to Xbox Series Consoles

Jul 3, 2025, 19:04 Daniel-D Gaming News

Helldivers 2 is the action-packed sequel to the popular sci-fi adventure game. This critically acclaimed game brings even more explosive gameplay and thrilling.

Arrowhead Game Studios has announced a wave of exciting developments for Helldivers 2, including the introduction of a Warbond Token system, the release of a new law enforcement–themed Warbond, and the official confirmation that the game will launch on Xbox Series X|S this August. The upcoming Warbond Token, set to release in late August,...

How The Crew Ignited the Stop Killing Games Movement

Jul 3, 2025, 18:02 Daniel-D Gaming News

Ubisoft's signature racing franchise is back with The Crew 2. Get ready to live the authentic experience of American motorsports.

The Crew 2 and The Crew are open-world racing titles developed by Ivory Tower and published by Ubisoft. While both games received moderate critical acclaim, their lasting impact has grown significantly in recent years, primarily due to Ubisoft’s controversial decisions surrounding server shutdowns. These events have placed the titles at the center of the growing “Stop Killing Games” movement. ...

Palworld's Terraria Update Adds Exciting New Features

Jun 26, 2025, 06:26 Daniel-D Gaming News

Discover a fantasy world full of strange creatures in Palworld. This survival craft game allows you to befriend mysterious creatures called "Pals"

The Tides of Terraria update, released on June 25, 2025, marks the first official crossover between Palworld and Terraria. This free content update brings a wave of Terraria-themed elements into Palworld, including enemies, bosses, weapons, armor, and gameplay mechanics. Notably, the update introduces a special Terraria dungeon where players can face off against iconic bosses such as the Eye of Cthulhu and the Moon Lord, the latter appearing as a powerful raid boss requiring coordinated multiplayer effort. In addition to...

Players disapprove as Nexus Mods bans Stellar Blade content

Jun 26, 2025, 06:06 Daniel-D Gaming News

Stellar Blade is a thrilling adventure that takes you to the last remaining city on Earth, Xion. in this game you play as Eve,

Since the PC release of Stellar Blade on June 11, 2025, the game’s modding community has experienced rapid growth. Within days, Nexus Mods hosted over 200 user-generated modifications, with approximately 41% categorized as adult content. The top 30 adult-rated mods collectively surpassed 350,000 downloads within just 24 hours. This surge reflects the high level of community engagement, particularly in content that aligns with the game’s mature rating. Notably, Hyung-Tae Kim, CEO of Shift Up and director of Stellar Blade, has expressed...

Stellar Blade director supports creative modding community

Jun 19, 2025, 17:59 Daniel-D Gaming News

Stellar Blade is a thrilling adventure that takes you to the last remaining city on Earth, Xion. in this game you play as Eve

Shift Up CEO and Stellar Blade director Kim Hyung-tae has made his stance on modding crystal clear: he’s all for it. Speaking at a recent press conference in Yeouido, Kim expressed enthusiastic support for the modding community, even sharing his personal interest in trying fan-made creations. “I fully support the phenomenon of players using MODs,” Kim said. “In fact, I want to try some of the more exciting ones myself. I look forward to seeing players create their own MODs and...

Massive negative review on Monster Hunter Wilds

Jun 16, 2025, 19:31 Daniel-D Gaming News

Monster Hunter Wilds is a new installment in the popular series created by Capcom.

Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom's highly anticipated 2025 installment in the long-running franchise, launched globally on February 28 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Built on the RE Engine and featuring full cross-platform multiplayer, the game was initially met with strong critical acclaim. Reviewers praised its cinematic boss battles, dynamic environments, and visual ambition, with The Guardian calling the narrative “15 hours of escalating epic battles.” ...

Fans let down by Space Marine Mastercrafted Edition release

Jun 16, 2025, 19:02 Daniel-D Gaming News

Step into the armor of a relentless Space Marine and use a combination of lethal and deadly weapons to crush overwhelming alien forces.

Warhammer 40,000 video games have been on a strong run lately, with the release of Space Marine 2 leading the charge of well-received and successful titles. The recently released Space Marine - Master Crafted Edition promises enhanced 4K visuals, improved textures, lighting, and performance (e.g., higher frame rate). All original DLCs are bundled: Chaos Unleashed, Dreadnought Assault, Iron Hand Veteran, Death Guard, Blood Angels, Salamanders, Alpha Legion, Legion of the Damned packs, Golden Relic Bolter & Chainsword, and more. ...

What to expect before Broken Arrow's Official Launch

Jun 13, 2025, 16:14 Daniel-D Gaming News

Broken Arrow is a large-scale modern real-time tactics game from Slitherine Ltd. that fuses fast-paced RTS gameplay with strategic depth.

Broken Arrow is an upcoming large-scale real-time tactics (RTT) and strategy game developed by Steel Balalaika and published by Slitherine Ltd. It focuses on modern military warfare and is often compared to games like Wargame: Red Dragon or Command: Modern Operations, but with more tactical control and visual polish. Broken Arrow is set to be released on June 19, 2025, on Steam for Windows. ...

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