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A new DLC for Age of Empires IV is on the way

Apr 8, 2025, 17:16 Daniel-D Gaming News

Developer Forgotten Empires is releasing a new DLC with two civilizations alongside the beginning of the game's new season.

The "Knights of Cross and Rose" DLC for Age of Empires IV will be released on April 8, 2025. This expansion introduces two new variant civilizations: Knights Templar: An innovative take on the French civilization, featuring unique units and strategies. Also, this new DLC welcomes the return of the Teuton Knight unit, which any Age of Empire II veteran would recognize at first sight. House of Lancaster: A variant of the English civilization, offering distinct gameplay mechanics. This new faction...

The First Berserker: Khazan - A Relentless Rival in the Soulslike Arena

Apr 8, 2025, 10:50 AlexP Gaming News

What can you expect from The First Berserker: Khazan compared to other Soulslike games?

Since its release, The First Berserker: Khazan has stormed into the Soulslike genre, a brutal action RPG that draws from the Dungeon Fighter Online universe. Players step into the boots of Khazan, a betrayed general of the Pell Los Empire, framed for treason, tortured, and resurrected by the spectral Blade Phantom. This sets the stage for a vengeance-fueled odyssey through icy tundras and crumbling fortresses, blending familiar Soulslike patterns with fresh twists. But what does Khazan offer compared to its...

Schedule I has received new content

Apr 7, 2025, 20:30 Fyra Frost Gaming News

The co-op crime simulator continues to be the biggest and most unexpected hit of the year on Valve's platform.

Schedule I has taken Steam by storm and it's currently one of the most-played games on the platform. The number of concurrent players in the game grows on a daily basis and it has reached an all-time peak of 459,075 at the time of writing this article, which is enough to put to shame a majority of AAA games currently available on Valve's platform. The game doesn't need over-the-top graphics and incredibly advanced mechanics to offer an exciting experience...

FromSoftware is not abandoning single-player games

Apr 7, 2025, 16:10 Fyra Frost Gaming News

The upcoming release of Nightreign and the announcement of The Duskbloods has raised some concerns among the fans of the Japanese studio.

FromSoftware is one of the most successful video game developer studios due to the massive popularity of the Dark Souls series. The Japanese studio has created many games featuring a unique combat system that is the origin of a genre by itself. Rather than stopping after Bloodborne, Elden Ring and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, FromSoftware has opted to release a new co-op roguelike game set in the universe of Elden Ring. Nobody anticipated that...

The Brutal Evolution from Doom Eternal to DOOM: The Dark Ages

Apr 7, 2025, 12:45 AlexP Gaming News

Doom: The Dark Ages is coming back to the roots of the Doom franchise with its new features.

The DOOM franchise has long been a foundation of the first-person shooter genre, delivering relentless action, visceral combat, and a signature blend of chaos and catharsis. With DOOM: The Dark Ages, set to release on May 15, 2025, id Software is once again redefining what it means to be the Doom Slayer. This prequel to DOOM and Doom Eternal takes the series in a bold new direction, trading the high-flying, frenetic pace of its predecessor for a heavier, more...

The Last of Us Part II Remastered lands on PC with some minor problems

Apr 4, 2025, 15:00 Fyra Frost Gaming News

The PC port of The Last of Us Part II Remastered arrived with a patch that introduced new content for all platforms.

Naughty Dog has released the PC port The Last of Us Part II Remastered with great success but some players have reported some minor problems since patch 2.0.0 was applied to the game. Alongside the release on PC, the game has received a patch across all platforms that includes new content, a variety of bug fixes, and performance improvements. Overall, the impact of the patch has been very positive but there are some reports about an "issue regarding additional weapon...

Mario Kart World reinvents the franchise

Apr 4, 2025, 11:45 Fyra Frost Gaming News

Mario Kart 8 is so good that Nintendo had to think outside of the box to create the next installment in the racing series.

Nintendo owns very popular franchises but Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda are the most important ones. There are plenty of video games that explore these franchises and their characters even if they do not belong to the original genres. When the Japanese developer picked up iconic characters from Mario Bros. to create a racing game it created one of the most exciting racing experiences. Super Mario Kart was released in 1992 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and...

South of Midnight - Where Deep South Lore Fuels a Hype-Filled Adventure

Apr 4, 2025, 10:45 AlexP Gaming News

Pre-purchase the Premium Edition and enjoy early access to South of Midnight and other goodies.

As the gaming world turns its eyes to April 8, 2025, South of Midnight is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about releases of the year. Developed by Compulsion Games and published by Xbox Game Studios, this third-person action-adventure title has been steadily building anticipation since its reveal at the Xbox Games Showcase in June 2023. With its full launch just days away and an early access period for Premium Edition owners kicking off on April 3, 2025,...

Ubisoft’s $2.1 Million Leaked Influencer Campaign for Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Apr 3, 2025, 11:30 AlexP Gaming News

Ubisoft's promotional strategy involved a $2.1 million investment in influencer marketing.

Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows, released on March 20, 2025, marked a significant moment for the storied franchise, bringing players into the visually stunning and historically rich setting of feudal Japan. With a development budget speculated to range between $250 million and $350 million, the game was a high-stakes project for a company facing financial pressures and a shifting industry landscape. A key part of its promotional strategy involved a $2.1 million investment in influencer marketing, a move that has sparked...

Elden Ring: Nightreign introduces a new character class

Apr 2, 2025, 23:00 Fyra Frost Gaming News

If you were waiting for another ranged option in the game, the Ironeye could be your favourite one.

Despite sharing its name with Elden Ring, the new game created by FromSoftware will be significantly different from its predecessor in terms of gameplay. Elden Ring: Nightreign is a cooperative multiplayer experience that will pit several players against challenging bosses. The game will offer players eight different characters to choose from to dive into this adventure. Only four of these unique heroes have been revealed so far as they were available during a recent network test, but Bandai...

Atomfall is a Rebellion's new flagship

Apr 2, 2025, 22:30 Fyra Frost Gaming News

The recently released survival action game has caught the eye of many players in a very short time.

Rebellion is a video game developer that has been creating successful video games for a long time. The Sniper Elite series is probably the studio's most popular creation, including its latest installment, Sniper Elite: Resistance. However, the recent release of Atomfall may change this. This survival FPS offers a thrilling experience inspired by real-life events and allows players to explore the picturesque British countryside in the aftermath of a nuclear disaster that changed Northern England forever. A vast quarantine...

Several selected Switch 1 games will get an enhanced version on Switch 2

Apr 2, 2025, 20:00 Murillo Zerbinatto Gaming News

The list includes titles like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Pokémon Legends Z-A

Nintendo held a livestream revealing more details about the Nintendo Switch 2, including its release date and some of the games coming to the new console. As for new titles, the livestream introduced games like Mario Kart World, a new open-world entry in the renowned Mario Kart franchise. Donkey Kong Bananza, a new 3D Donkey Kong game featuring an extremely destructible environment, was also announced, along with Kirby Air Riders, a Kirby racing game whose first...