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Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy - New gameplay trailer

Dec 22, 2025, 14:30 Fyra Frost Gaming News

Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy will offer a different type of experience, with emphasis on investigation and challenging tactical combat.

Owlcat Games, the studio that created Pathfinder: Kingmaker, has released a new gameplay trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, the highly anticipated successor to Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. The trailer provides a first detailed glimpse of the game's mechanics, emphasizing tactical combat, investigative gameplay, and a gripping story set in the grimdark universe of the Imperium of Man. The reveal coincides with the launch of the game's first playable alpha test, giving fans an early opportunity to explore its systems...

Expedition 33 loses awards amid intense AI controversy

Dec 22, 2025, 13:30 Fyra Frost Gaming News

Video game industry faces growing AI controversy asClair Obscur: Expediton 33 awards are revoked and player backlash intensifies.

The video game industry is grappling with a heated debate over the use of artificial intelligence in game development. What began as a discussion on creative tools has escalated into tangible consequences, affecting both indie titles and major AAA releases. The controversy has sparked questions about transparency, artistic integrity, and how generative AI should be regulated within the gaming sector. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and The Game Awards The most prominent incident involves the indie role-playing game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The...

Helldivers 2 Festival of Reckoning Brings Holiday Chaos

Dec 22, 2025, 13:27 Daniel-D Gaming News

Helldivers 2 celebrates the season with the Festival of Reckoning, adding free stratagems, limited gear, and festive mayhem.

The Festival of Reckoning update for Helldivers 2 is a limited-time seasonal event that blends holiday flair with the game’s trademark explosive combat. Running in late December, the event transforms the galactic war into a celebratory but no less dangerous battlefield, encouraging players to jump back in with fresh incentives and playful additions. While festive in tone, the update stays true to the satire and intensity that define Arrowhead’s co-op shooter. ...

Utawarerumono: ZAN offers a faster take on story-driven RPGs

Dec 22, 2025, 11:44 AlexP Gaming News

An overview of Utawarerumono: ZAN, its story setting, mission-based structure, and why it fits fans of fast action RPGs.

Utawarerumono: ZAN takes place in a fantasy world shaped by war, ancient traditions, and political struggle. The story unfolds within the Yamato Empire, a land divided by power, loyalty, and hidden threats. Rather than telling a long and detailed tale through dialogue and choices, the game retells important moments from the larger Utawarerumono saga in a more direct way. Short story scenes and anime-style cutscenes are used to connect battles, giving players enough context to understand the conflict without slowing...

Exploring the fantasy world of Swordhaven: Iron Conspiracy

Dec 22, 2025, 11:07 AlexP Gaming News

A look at Swordhaven: Iron Conspiracy, its classic RPG roots, core features, and why the community is praising it.

Stepping into Swordhaven: Iron Conspiracy feels like opening the door to a fantasy world that values patience, curiosity, and smart choices. The game places you in a land shaped by tension and quiet danger, where small events slowly reveal a much larger threat. What starts as a simple journey quickly turns into a story about secrets, power, and hidden forces working behind the scenes. Instead of rushing the player forward, the game takes its time, letting the world and its...

Why Mon Bazou is More Than Just a My Summer Car Clone

Dec 22, 2025, 10:30 DHLSalesman Gaming News

Build a Canadian maple syrup empire and turn a rusty "bazou" into a street racer in this immersive 2005 rural survival sandbox.

Ever dreamt of escaping the rat race, even if it means trading it for a rusty engine and a steady diet of poutine? If the answer is a resounding "oui," then pull up a milk crate, because we need to talk about Mon Bazou. This isn't just another car mechanic simulator; it's a greasy, glorious love letter to early 2000s rural Quebec, packed with more character and maple syrup than you can shake a wrench at. From Rust to Riches: The...

Hook, Line, and Sinker: Why Dreadline: Net Quota Is 2025’s Best Horror

Dec 22, 2025, 09:40 DHLSalesman Gaming News

Survive the deep in Dreadline: Net Quota. Pay your debt, manage a failing ship, and hunt cosmic horrors in this chaotic 6-player co-op.

The sun is setting over a rusted horizon, your engine is coughing up black smoke, and the "Codfather" is breathing down your neck for another 4,000 credits. Just as you think you’ve finally hooked a payday-sized tuna, the radar starts chirping—something much larger than a fish is rising from the depths, and it isn't interested in your bait. Welcome to Dreadline: Net Quota Since its full 1.0 release this December, Mana Brigade’s chaotic maritime horror has transformed from a niche indie title...

Larian Studios responds to AI concerns in Divinity development

Dec 19, 2025, 14:00 Fyra Frost Gaming News

The controversy around the use of IA in the creation of Divinity has hit Larian like a missile, forcing the studio to take action.

Larian Studios, the Belgian developer behind Divinity and Baldur's Gate 3, has pledged to address growing concerns over its use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in game development. The announcement comes after a wave of criticism from fans worried that AI could compromise creative integrity. Is it really that bad? The controversy intensified earlier this month following remarks by CEO Swen Vincke, which many interpreted as signaling a broader reliance on AI within Larian's development process. While the company has consistently...

Palworld’s new patch adds new content and improves key systems

Dec 19, 2025, 13:55 AlexP Gaming News

Palworld’s v0.7 update adds new content, systems, and a fun crossover as early access moves closer to a full v1 release.

The Palworld December 17 Update v0.7 is another strong step forward for a game that is still officially in early access, yet feels closer every day to a full v1 release. While Palworld is not done yet, this update shows clear progress toward a more polished and complete experience. The focus this time is less on adding a brand-new world and more on improving systems players already use every day. That approach makes sense as the game moves steadily toward...

Pre-Orders Refunded as Deus Ex Remastered Hits the Brakes

Dec 19, 2025, 13:40 DHLSalesman Gaming News

Stay updated on the Deus Ex Remastered delay, the "demaster" backlash, and the best mods and classic games to play while we wait for news.

The status of Deus Ex Remastered has shifted significantly in the last few weeks. While it was officially announced in late 2024 to much excitement, the project is currently in a state of flux following a wave of community backlash. While February 5, 2026, was the original global launch date, Aspyr Media released an emergency statement on December 11, 2025, cancelling that specific release window. From Cyberpunk to "Plastic": The Visuals That Halted Production Originally slated for February 5, 2026, Deus Ex Remastered...

Black Desert Online Patch brings new life, a new class, and fresh content

Dec 19, 2025, 13:33 AlexP Gaming News

Black Desert Online keeps growing with a new class, fresh content, and events that show the MMO is thriving more than ever.

Black Desert Online continues to show strong momentum with its latest December 18 update, proving once again that the MMO is not only alive but truly thriving. Years after launch, the game still attracts both long-time veterans and new players thanks to steady updates, regular events, and a clear focus on keeping the world active and rewarding. Player activity remains high, seasonal content keeps progression accessible, and the developers continue to invest heavily in expanding both gameplay and systems rather...

Politon: The Minimalist Strategy Game You Can’t Put Down

Dec 19, 2025, 12:23 DHLSalesman Gaming News

Politon is a sleek medieval strategy game where you build farms, expand your hex-grid territory, and lead units to dominate the realm.

Remember the days when strategy games didn’t require a 300-page manual just to move a unit? Politon feels like a love letter to that era, but with a polished, modern 2025 finish. Much like The Battle of Polytopia, which proved that you can pack an entire empire-building experience into a sleek, approachable package, Politon strips away the clutter without losing the challenge. With its clean low-poly aesthetic and intuitive mechanics, Pinq Games has managed to create a world that is...