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BF2042 says goodbye while Battlefield 6 beta steals the show

Aug 19, 2025, 15:00 Fyra Frost Gaming News Updates & Patches

Nothing better than a huge patch packed with content to keep the fans busy until the arrival of Battlefield 6.

With the spotlight firmly on Battlefield 6 following its hugely successful open beta, DICE and Electronic Arts have dropped a surprise parting gift for fans of Battlefield 2042. The game's final major patch, Update 9.2.0, went live on August 18, injecting new life into the title even as the community's attention shifts toward the future of the franchise. A farewell packed with content The new update delivers a mix of nostalgia and fresh additions. The headliner is the return of Iwo...

Shenmue III Enhanced Edition brings the series to modern platforms

Aug 19, 2025, 13:40 Fyra Frost Gaming News

The latest installment in the series following the endeavors of Ryo Hazuki will receive plenty of improvements in its new version.

With the Gamescom 2025 about ti kick off, legendary game designer Yu Suzuki and publisher ININ Games officially revealed Shenmue III Enhanced Edition, a reimagined version of the 2019 sequel that will bring sharper visuals, smoother gameplay, and modern accessibility options to new and returning fans. The upgraded release is confirmed for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo platforms, though ININ has yet to specify whether the Switch version will be supported on both current and next-generation hardware. Players who...

Old West and comic book combat in A Fistful of Yankees

Aug 19, 2025, 12:25 AlexP Gaming News

Lead Yankees through intense gunfights and manage resources in a cinematic frontier saga.

In the dusty aftermath of the Civil War, A Fistful of Yankees transports players to the lawless Wild West of 1865. You step into the boots of a Union captain, leading a squad of battle-hardened Yankee soldiers tasked with taming a frontier where bandits, desperados, and greedy robber barons rule. Across six gripping chapters, the narrative unfolds like a spaghetti western comic, weaving a tale of betrayal and vengeance through arid badlands, dusty trails, and lush Northwoods. As you chase...

Monster Mop Up: Scrubbing with a cute twist

Aug 19, 2025, 10:44 AlexP Gaming News

A quirky cleaning sim where you catch cute Ragamuffins and tidy their messes. With cozy vibes and co-op, it’s fun but flawed, earning mixed reviews.

This first-person cleaning sim brings a fresh twist to the genre by mixing cozy vibes with chaotic creature-chasing action. Playing as a Custodian for the Ministry of Monster Concealment, you're tasked with capturing cute, fluffy Ragamuffins that mess up human spaces and cleaning their chaos. While blending satisfying cleaning, creature collecting, and home decorating, the game's mixed reviews suggest it doesn't always hit the mark for everyone. The core gameplay revolves around two objectives: capturing Ragamuffins and tidying their messes. Players...

Dice Gambit: A vibrant tactical RPG with dice-driven depth

Aug 18, 2025, 11:39 AlexP Gaming News

Lead a family of Inquisitors in Neo-Talis, battling colorful monsters with strategic dice mechanics, vibrant art, and deep character customization in an RPG.

Dice Gambit, developed by Chromatic Ink and published by Spelkollektivet and WhisperGames, is a captivating strategy RPG that blends turn-based combat, roguelike elements, and a colorful neo-Renaissance setting. Set in the bustling metropolis of Neo-Talis, players lead a customizable, debt-ridden family of Inquisitors tasked with hunting chromatic monsters—vivid, amorphous creatures wreaking havoc. With its innovative dice-based mechanics, deep character progression, and stylized art, Dice Gambit offers a fresh take on the tactical RPG genre, earning praise for its strategic depth...

The Bazaar: Crafting epic builds in a galactic marketplace

Aug 18, 2025, 09:24 AlexP Gaming News

The Bazaar blends roguelike strategy, auto-battler, and RPG elements in a vibrant galactic marketplace.

The Bazaar, developed by Tempo Games under the vision of former Magic: The Gathering and Hearthstone pro Andrey 'Reynad' Yanyuk, is a multiplayer roguelike hero-building strategy game that blends auto-battler, deck-building, and RPG elements into a vibrant, ever-shifting galactic marketplace. Set in a high-tech fantasy universe, players embody merchants navigating a colorful world filled with magic, machines, and ancient secrets. The game's core lies in drafting and upgrading unique items, skills, and equipment—ranging from potions to dinosaurs—to craft synergistic combos...

Unraveling the underwater chaos of Abyssus

Aug 15, 2025, 12:18 AlexP Gaming News

Abyssus, a brinepunk FPS roguelite, sends players into a sunken world for fast-paced co-op combat.

Abyssus, a thrilling cooperative first-person shooter with roguelite elements, launched on August 12, 2025, developed by DoubleMoose Games and published by The Arcade Crew. Available on PC via Steam, it immerses players in a ''brinepunk'' universe—a subaquatic spin on steampunk, evoking Bioshock's underwater dystopia and Atlantis mythology with Aztec-inspired architecture. Players embody Brinehunters, mercenaries descending into the ruins of a sunken civilization to harvest brine, a rare resource guarded by mutated creatures and mechanical foes. The game supports solo or up...

Mortal Kombat 1 claims title of best-selling fighting game this gen

Aug 15, 2025, 10:42 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

While sales figures are impressive, the timing of this announcement is interesting.

Mortal Kombat 1 has officially claimed the title of the best-selling fighting game of the current generation, with over 6.2 million copies sold worldwide. The milestone was confirmed by series co-creator Ed Boon, who noted that despite the game’s controversial reception among fans, it has outperformed heavyweights like Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8. Released in 2023 as a full reboot of the franchise, Mortal Kombat 1 earned generally positive reviews from critics, boasting an average score of 84...

Phasmophobia teases 1.0 release window for 2026

Aug 15, 2025, 10:31 Rine Ikarus Gaming News Updates & Patches

Phasmophobia’s 1.0 launch could stand as one of the most significant updates in modern co-op gaming.

Kinetic Games has offered its clearest hint yet about when Phasmophobia will finally leave Early Access. Speaking with IGN, art director Corey J. Dixion revealed that Version 1.0 will likely coincide with the long-awaited “Horror 2.0” update, currently planned for 2026. This milestone will mark the game as feature-complete, signaling the end of its long development journey that began with its surprise Early Access debut in September 2020. A Haunting Journey from Early Access to a Feature-Complete Future Since launch, the...

Herdling: Bonding through the mountain wilds

Aug 15, 2025, 10:00 AlexP Gaming News

Herdling blends herding and heartfelt bonds in a stunning alpine world. Guide Calicorns, face dangers, and explore in this unique adventure by Okomotive.

Developed by Okomotive, the Swiss studio behind the FAR series, Herdling is a testament to innovative game design, blending emotional storytelling with unique mechanics. Published by Panic, known for Firewatch, the game's development focused on creating lifelike animal behavior inspired by real-world creatures like alpacas and mountain goats. Okomotive's team faced challenges transitioning from 2D to 3D environments, particularly in designing a camera that keeps both the player and their herd in focus. Drawing from Himalayan landscapes and Bulgarian Kukeri...

Borderlands 4 promises 30,000 million guns — Because why not?

Aug 14, 2025, 18:00 Fyra Frost Gaming News

With a ludicrous number of customizable weapons to discover, Borderlands 4 will be the biggest looter-shooter.

Gearbox Software is once again pushing the limits of absurdity and ambition in the upcoming Borderlands 4. In a recent interview on the Epic Games Store, studio co-founder Randy Pitchford and art director Adam May revealed that the game will feature a jaw-dropping 30 billion unique weapon variations. That’s not a typo. Billion, with a "B." 30,000 million unique weapon variations for players to discover inthe upcoming looter shooter. Many more than 87 bazillion guns This monumental figure is made possible...

Battlefield 6 open beta returns with new content and changes

Aug 14, 2025, 15:00 Fyra Frost Gaming News

The second weekend of the beta gives players a second chance to try all the novelties and discover an amazing gameplay experience.

After the huge success of the first open beta, EA and DICE are opening the doors once again for Battlefield 6 fans, as the game’s second open beta runs from August 14 to August 17, 2025. This follow-up test isn't just a repeat of the first weekend, it introduces new maps, additional game modes, more varied playlists, and several tweaks designed in direct response to community feedback. All the novelties One of the standout additions is the brand-new Empire State map,...