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Manor Lords is expanding with new maps and additional features

Nov 25, 2024, 14:30 Fyra Frost Gaming News

Manor Lords continues its journey through Early Access and keeps receiving updates with new content and improvements.

Manor Lords is one of the pleasant surprises of 2024 in the world of strategy games. The title released by Slavic Magic has gathered a sizeable base of fans who love to delve into its exciting medieval universe to become the rulers of their own territory. Building a medieval settlement from scratch and turning it into a bustling city while you navigate the political landscape of late 14th-century Franconia and protect your lands from invaders, is an unforgettable experience in...

Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO increases penalties for quitters

Nov 25, 2024, 14:14 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

In a recent tweet from Spike Chunsoft, the developers announced that they will be strengthening timeout penalties against players with excessive disconnection.

Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO, launched just a month ago, has quickly become a favorite among Dragon Ball fans. The custom battle mode offers players endless possibilities for creating unique content to share with the community, while competitive players can jump into online matches to test their skills against others. However, the game has faced significant criticism for its ranked system, which has become a hot topic among players. ...

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will not be getting any major DLC

Nov 25, 2024, 14:00 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

The director of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, officially confirmed that there will be no major story DLC for the game.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the second installment of the three-part Final Fantasy VII Remake project, launched in 2024 after a four-year wait and has received high praise from critics and players alike. Although it didn’t achieve the sales numbers Square Enix had hoped for, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth remains a highly worthwhile Final Fantasy game to play. It was also a highlight of Sony’s demonstration video for the PS5 Pro, with a PS5 Pro enhancement update recently released. As...

Asobo apologizes for Microsoft Flight Simulator 24's troubled launch

Nov 25, 2024, 13:30 Fyra Frost Gaming News

The developer has released a series of patches to address all the issues that have been hindering the game's performance since its launch.

The fans of the Microsoft Flight Simulator series didn't anticipate the kind of problems they would face when trying to play the game on launch day. Many players had to suffer from extremely long download times when installing their games and once in the game, the overall performance of the title wasn't up to the level of quality that they are accustomed to. Developer Asobo Studio acknowledged those problems which may have been avoided if the the game didn't...

Starfield: A mixed bag of triumphs and challenges

Nov 25, 2024, 10:32 Cinder Ulbert Gaming News

Despite reaching a milestone of 15 million players, Starfield must consistently evolve to compete in the ever-growing gaming market and retain its player base.

Since its launch over a year ago, Bethesda Game Studios's ambitious space exploration title, Starfield, has achieved a remarkable milestone by surpassing 15 million players. This figure reflects the game's initial appeal, drawing a vast player base eager to explore its expansive universe. However, as the player count continues to fluctuate, it raises questions about the game's long-term sustainability and engagement. The milestone of 15 million players #Starfield's latest update...

Sea of Stars passes incredible player count milestone

Nov 25, 2024, 09:28 Cinder Ulbert Gaming News

Sea of Stars has achieved significant success, with over 6 million players enjoying its nostalgic turn-based combat and heartwarming story.

Recently, developer Sabotage Studio announced a remarkable milestone: Sea of Stars, their critically acclaimed RPG, has surpassed 6 million players since its launch in 2023. For those unfamiliar with Sea of Stars, here's a quick introduction: Sea of Stars takes inspiration from the classic role-playing games to transport you to a world threatened by an evil force, but it modernizes every aspect of the gameplay, from the storytelling to the turn-based system. The game features a combat system that...

Cyberpunk 2077 will not receive PS5 Pro enhancements update

Nov 23, 2024, 18:38 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

CD Projekt Red confirmed that the studio has no plans to release a PlayStation 5 Pro patch for Cyberpunk 2077.

The highly anticipated PS5 Pro is launching with numerous games receiving enhanced updates to elevate the gaming experience for its users. Naturally, many assumed that Cyberpunk 2077—already one of the best-looking games on PS5, thanks to the tremendous effort by developer CD Projekt Red—would eventually receive its own enhanced version. However, CD Projekt Red has officially confirmed that they have no plans to release a dedicated PS5 Pro update for Cyberpunk 2077. Released in December 2020, Cyberpunk 2077 faced significant controversy due...

Avowed is a solid RPG adventure

Nov 22, 2024, 19:00 Fyra Frost Gaming News

Avowed is looking quite good so far despite the significant delays on its release date.

Avowed has been hard to define even for its creators since the game was first announced. Most of the comments about Obsidian's latest creation have revolved around the studio negating its similarities with other titles. It's not exactly like Skyrim or Mass Effect and it has absolutely nothing to do with the latest titles released by Obsidian Entertainment, Pentiment and Grounded. However, the first reviews of the game have finally appeared, and they all agree that...

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake is a best-seller in Japan in just a week

Nov 22, 2024, 17:30 Fyra Frost Gaming News

The remake has sold more copies than any other video game this year in Japan, and the worldwide sales are also quite noteworthy.

The Dragon Quest series has always been extremely popular in Japan since its origins, so much so that it's been called one of the most influential role-playing game series of all time. It has sold quite a few million copies throughout its long history. The original characters were created by Akira Toriyama. This contributed to increasing the popularity of the series as he is also the creator of Dragon Ball. But this popular JRPG series has seen many changes over...

A successfull lauch of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

Nov 22, 2024, 15:21 Cinder Ulbert Gaming News

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl conquers Steam, with over 100,000 concurrent players within hours of launch

The gaming community was buzzing with excitement recently, as S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl crossed a remarkable milestone of over 100,000 concurrent players on Steam just hours after its launch. This momentous achievement not only reflects the strong anticipation surrounding the title but also highlights the enduring popularity of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise among gamers worldwide. The journey of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has been far from straightforward. Initially announced in 2010, this survival horror sequel faced numerous obstacles, including its premature...

Space Marine 2 will have official modding tools

Nov 21, 2024, 20:00 Fyra Frost Gaming News

Saber Interactive is adressing server stability problems by prohibiting mods, but promises to release official modding tools.

There are very few things players can complain about in Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, at least in the base game. It offers an outstanding gameplay experience whether you prefer to immerse in its epic campaign solo, play alongside friends in co-op mode, or even dive into thrilling PvP battles. If it does not suffice to satisfy you, it's even possible to modify it via the use of mods. However, this last thing can potentially cause compatibility problems, and developer...

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is finally playable, also via Game Pass

Nov 21, 2024, 19:00 Fyra Frost Gaming News

The highly anticipated title is available on day one via Microsoft's subscription service, but it's presenting some problems.

After such a long wait, one of the most anticipated releases in recent years has finally happened. GSC Game World has released S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl and a huge community has rushed to play the game. Exploring the outskirts of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant after the events that tragically turned the area into a radioactive wasteland is as exciting as it should be in a game that keeps you on your toes at all times. Scavenging for...