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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...

A Nostalgic Return For Fortnite OG

Apr 2, 2025, 13:10 AlexP Gaming News

Since March 25, 2025, Fortnite OG on Nintendo Switch and other platforms rolled back to Chapter 1 Season 3.

Since March 25, 2025, Fortnite OG on Nintendo Switch and other platforms rolled back to Chapter 1 Season 3, bringing back a fan-favorite era with a meteor in the sky and classic gameplay. Launched as part of the permanent OG mode, this update revives the 2018 season’s charm, offering nostalgia and fresh fun for veterans and newcomers alike. The update’s highlight is the meteor hovering above the island, a nod to its original appearance in 2018. Epic Games has set...

Assassin's Creed Shadows may get more challenging

Apr 1, 2025, 20:00 Fyra Frost Gaming News

Ubisoft is taking into account the feedback from the players to improve Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Assasin's Creed Shadows has saved Ubisoft from imminent doom due to the good figures achieved by the game and the quality of the experience it offers. A majority of the series' fans are quite satisfied with the state of the game and the mysterious and tumultuous lands of feudal Japan are now their favourite playground. However, there is room for improvement, and it seems that the game's developers are aware of it. Ubisoft is keeping track of player feedback...

The Last of Us Part II Remastered global release times

Apr 1, 2025, 19:00 Fyra Frost Gaming News

The second chapter of the iconic saga lands on PC in just two days. You can't miss it if you are a fan.

After a long wait and a good deal of controversy, the PC version of The Last of Us Part II Remastered will finally be available on April 3. In just a couple of days, all the fans of the series who would love to enjoy the game to enhanced graphics options and some novelties will be able to dive into the second chapter of the iconic adventure from Naughty Dog. Ellie returns in this new version of the sequels that...

Schedule 1 is Earning Wild Praise and Rivaling AAA Titles in Sales

Apr 1, 2025, 11:30 AlexP Gaming News

Schedule 1 debuted with less hype than this year’s big releases, yet it’s fast emerging as a sleeper hit, quietly winning over fans with its unexpected charm.

Schedule 1 may have launched with less fanfare than some of this year’s blockbuster titles, but it’s quickly proving itself to be a sleeper hit. Since its release, the game has garnered overwhelmingly positive reviews from both critics and players alike, with many praising its tight gameplay mechanics, immersive world-building, and refreshing originality. What’s perhaps most impressive is how Schedule 1 is managing to hold its own in terms of sales. Despite not having the marketing budget or brand recognition of...

Fate/Samurai Remnant - A brand new approach to the Fate Seires

Apr 1, 2025, 07:26 Daniel-D Gaming News

This action RPG adventure is a solid choice for those looking for a new take on the popular series.

Set in Edo-period Japan, Fate/Samurai Remnant introduces players to the "Waxing Moon Ritual" a battle royale among mages and their summoned heroic spirits. Players will take the role of Miyamoto Iori, a young samurai entangled in this deadly competition as one of the Masters and a mysterious Saber Servant against six other Masters to fulfill the Ritual for an untold power that can grant the Master a wish come true. However, if you familiar with the Fate series, you will...

Grand Theft Auto VI marketing will ramp up closer to release

Mar 31, 2025, 21:26 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

Strauss Zelnick, Chairman and CEO of Take-Two Interactive, has commented on the long wait for Grand Theft Auto VI’s second trailer and the company’s marketing s

The first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI shattered records when it debuted in December 2023. However, since then, Rockstar Games and its parent company, Take-Two Interactive, have remained largely silent about the game. This lack of updates has left fans eager for more information, with some even attempting to create a Grand Theft Auto VI-inspired map inside GTA 5—only for the project to be shut down by Take-Two. Now, Strauss Zelnick, Chairman and CEO of Take-Two Interactive, has commented on...

Leaks reveal new Mega Evolutions in Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Mar 31, 2025, 20:36 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

The return of Mega Evolution has sparked speculation about which Pokémon will receive new Mega forms.

A recent leak has unveiled exciting new details about Mega Evolutions in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. One of the biggest highlights of this upcoming installment is the long-awaited return of Mega Evolution—a fan-favorite mechanic that has been missing from the series for years. Mega Evolution was first introduced in Pokémon X & Y in 2013 and later expanded in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. However, after Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon, Game Freak removed the mechanic entirely, much to the disappointment...