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Eternal Strands debuts today and you can try it for free

Jan 28, 2025, 16:30 Fyra Frost Gaming News

Get ready to embark on an epic fantasy adventure where the world is your weapon.

Yellowbrick Games is an independent studio formed by veterans from big studios like BioWare and Ubisoft is making its debut today with Eternal Strands. This exciting action-adventure game is set in a colourful fantasy universe where you take the role of Brynn, a young Weaver who investigates the secrets of a long-lost civilization known as the Enclave. Wielding elemental magic of several types, you can manipulate your surroundings to create a variety of effects as you progress in an epic...

Cooperative adventure Split Fiction revealed in a new video

Jan 28, 2025, 15:00 Fyra Frost Gaming News

Watch Mio and Zoe trying to escape from a virtual world born from their creative minds in this unique co-op adventure.

The name Hazelight Studios may not ring a bell for you unless you are into cooperative games. However, if sharing the fun with a friend in co-op mode is your cup of tea, you probably have spent plenty of time immersed in It Takes Two. The game offers a unique platformer experience for two players where collaborating with your partner is mandatory if you want to progress. Now, the Swedish studio aims to surprise the fans of its work...

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director addresses misunderstandings about Cloud and Aerith's relationship

Jan 27, 2025, 20:00 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

Almost a month after his initial remarks, Hamaguchi clarified in an interview that his comments had been misunderstood, possibly due to a language barrier.

Final Fantasy VII has long been a fan-favorite story, thanks to its rich world-building and dynamic character relationships. With the rebooted storyline in Final Fantasy VII Remake and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, an age-old fan discussion has resurfaced: who will Cloud ultimately end up with? In an interview with Inverse from last December, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi commented on the relationship between Cloud and Aerith, suggesting that their bond is more akin to a sibling-like dynamic rather than a romantic...

Ubisoft just revealed Assassin's Creed Shadows DLC details

Jan 27, 2025, 19:49 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

Ubisoft has provided extensive details on its official website regarding Assassin's Creed Shadows' first major expansion, titled Claws of Awaji.

After a long wait filled with multiple delays, it seems that the launch day for Assassin's Creed Shadows is finally set. Ubisoft has recently revealed the PC system requirements for the game. With the underwhelming performance of several recent projects—especially Star Wars Outlaws—expectations for Assassin's Creed Shadows have been sky-high. However, the game has also faced significant controversy. The latest delay has pushed its release to March 20, giving Ubisoft an additional two months to polish the game. Alongside a...

Darkest Dungeon II launches its Kingdoms mode

Jan 27, 2025, 16:00 Fyra Frost Gaming News

A new way to play the game is introduced today, offering a brand-new type of experience that players can enjoy for free.

Today is the day that thousands of fans of Darkest Dungeons II were waiting for. The biggest free update for the game is releasing and it's bringing huge changes to the game. The Kingdoms mode is a brand-new addition to the game that offers a totally new type of experience. Before the update players would control a group of brave heroes while they embark on a stagecoach journey through perilous lands in order to defeat the ultimate evils corrupting the...

Sniper Elite: Resistance releases this week

Jan 27, 2025, 14:35 Fyra Frost Gaming News

Get ready to help the French resistance to fight against the Nazis in the new installment of the iconic Sniper Elite series.

It's been three years already since Sniper Elite 5 was released and the fans have been missing a new installment in the series for a long while. Sniper Elite: Resistance was announced a while ago, and the level of anticipation for its upcoming release is quite high. Not only will players be able to dive into another epic campaign taking place during World War II, but also a brand new scenario will bring new opportunities for the fans to...

Assassin’s Creed Shadows's PC system requirements revealed

Jan 26, 2025, 13:12 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

Assassin's Creed Shadows, set to release on March 20, 2025, will feature advanced PC enhancements.

After a long wait, we are finally getting the PC system requirements along with a brand-new story trailer for Assassin's Creed Shadows. The game has faced its fair share of controversy, including multiple delays, but Ubisoft continues to refine the game’s mechanics day by day. This is one of their biggest gambles yet, and they are determined to make it a success. Assassin's Creed Shadows will include several features to enhance the PC experience, such as an in-game benchmark tool...

Astro Bot takes home Game of the Year trophy at the New York Game Awards

Jan 25, 2025, 04:06 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

Astro Bot has emerged as a top PlayStation platformer, winning Game of the Year and rivaling Nintendo's iconic Mario titles.

The unexpected success of Astro Bot proves that games are all about fun and that even a platformer can hold its own against triple-A titles. The New York Game Awards recently held its 14th annual event, and unsurprisingly, Astro Bot emerged as a big winner once again, taking home awards for Best Music, Best Kids’ Game, and yet another Game of the Year trophy. Astro Bot proves it can rival even the Mario franchise While presenting at the New York Game...

Dragon Age: The Veilguard did not meet EA's revenue expectations

Jan 25, 2025, 03:57 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

EA has now announced that Dragon Age: The Veilguard failed to meet the company’s internal expectations.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard was released on October 31, 2024, to generally favorable reviews from critics and was expected to be the next big hit. However, it received a lukewarm reception from the gaming community. EA has now announced that Dragon Age: The Veilguard failed to meet the company’s internal expectations. In its latest Q3 FY25 earnings report, EA revealed it is lowering its expectations for the fiscal year ending March 2025, shifting from a projected mid-single-digit growth to a...

Assassin's Creed: Shadows' story trailer prepares fans for what's coming

Jan 24, 2025, 19:30 Fyra Frost Gaming News

A brutal war is the perfect scenario for a story of valor, treachery, and vengeance.

Assassin's Creed Shadows will be decisive for the future of Ubisoft given the current situation of the company. Many of the latest games released by the French publisher didn't quite hit the target when it comes to copies sold for one reason or another and the community of video game players seems to have lost trust in them, even though it's a major actor in the video game scene with a long history of successful releases. The Assassin's Creed series,...

DOOM: The Dark Ages is coming in May

Jan 24, 2025, 17:35 Fyra Frost Gaming News

Bethesda Softworks has confirmed the release date of the new DOOM and revealed a brand new gameplay video.

The DOOM series is a favourite of FPS fans due to its epic brutality and dynamic gameplay. Titles like DOOM Eternal provided an intense experience to the fans of the series while adding novelties to the franchise. However, the upcoming installment in the series will be the first one to offer a significant change to the scenario. DOOM: The Dark Ages was announced several months ago, and it generated quite a bit of excitement among the series' fans. The...

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 release date revealed

Jan 23, 2025, 21:00 Murillo Zerbinatto Gaming News

The RPG from French studio Sandfall Interactive is set to arrive in April for consoles and PC.

During the Xbox Developer_Direct, Sandfall Interactive unveiled a new trailer for the upcoming Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which ended with the game's release date. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will launch on April 24 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Initially announced during the Xbox Games Showcase in June 2024, the game caught the attention of RPG fans worldwide with its fresh and unique take on turn-based combat. The new trailer showcased more...