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The gates to Eorzea have officially opened on Nintendo Switch 2, and this time, you don't need to buy a ticket. Square Enix has launched the Final Fantasy XIV Free Trial on the new console, giving curious adventurers the chance to experience one of the world's most successful MMORPGs without paying a subscription or worrying about a time limit. Try it for free Calling it a "trial" almost feels misleading. Rather than offering a brief taste of the game, the free version...

Some games are born from an ambitious gameplay idea, while others begin with something much simpler: a feeling. For Big Walk, everything started during the COVID-19 pandemic, when people around the world were forced to stay apart and even the most ordinary get-togethers suddenly became difficult. For House House, the studio behind Untitled Goose Game, playing games online with friends became a way to stay connected through that challenging time. That experience led the team to ask themselves a simple...

Electronic Arts has officially unveiled The Grounds, one of the biggest additions coming to EA Sports FC 27. First teased through leaks earlier this year, the new mode has now been fully revealed with its first gameplay showcase, introducing an expansive online world where players can hang out, compete, and build their football identity beyond the pitch. Modernizing the franchise with a social layer Rather than acting as a replacement for Clubs, The Grounds expands the mode into a shared social space....

The worlds of Dungeons & Dragons and World of Warcraft are officially coming together in one of the most anticipated tabletop RPG collaborations in recent years. Revealed following an early retailer leak and later confirmed by Wizards of the Coast, the upcoming D&D 5E World of Warcraft sourcebook will allow players to embark on adventures across Azeroth using the latest Fifth Edition rules.  This marks Azeroth's arrival alongside the legendary campaign settings that inspired iconic RPGs like Baldur's Gate III....

Valve's upcoming Steam Frame VR headset could end up carrying an even steeper price tag than previously expected. According to Valve insider Tyler McVicker, the standalone headset may launch for as much as $1,500 (approximately €1,290 / £1,120), a significant jump from his earlier estimate of around $1,100. The Steam Frame marks Valve's return to the VR market following the retirement of the Valve Index. Unlike its predecessor, the new headset is designed to function as both a standalone device and...

Project Zomboid has always been one of gaming’s most detailed zombie survival sandboxes, but Build 42.20 has pushed the apocalypse into an entirely new league. The massive update has now reached the Stable branch, bringing back thousands of survivors and helping the game set a new Steam player record of more than 121,000 concurrent users. The biggest attraction is the transformed map. Knox Country has effectively doubled in size, adding redesigned towns, new settlements, hundreds of basements and a huge selection...

Crimson Desert’s massive update 1.16.00 has arrived, and it gives players a whole new reason to explore every corner of Pywel. While combat, quests and technical performance have all received improvements, the real star of the patch is a major trading overhaul that transforms buying and selling goods into a proper open-world activity. The update adds an impressive 133 new trading posts across the map, greatly expanding the number of places where players can purchase, transport and sell valuable cargo....

Steam has kicked off another themed event, and this week's spotlight belongs to Cyberpunk Fest. Running for the next seven days, the sale celebrates everything from dystopian RPGs and futuristic shooters to neon-soaked city builders inspired by classics like Blade Runner. Alongside hefty discounts, the event also includes free demos and a showcase of upcoming cyberpunk-themed releases. As with every major Steam festival, Valve has released one of its trademark trailers hosted by Kaci Aitchison, offering a quick look at some...

The countdown to Beast of Reincarnation is almost over, and now there's one last beast standing between players and the adventure: their gaming PC. Developer GAME FREAK has officially unveiled the PC system requirements for its new action RPG, giving players a chance to find out whether their hardware is ready to brave a ruined Japan filled with monstrous creatures and deadly encounters. Unlike the studio's colorful Pokémon adventures, Beast of Reincarnation ventures into much darker territory. Set in a...

If your backlog was finally starting to look manageable, bad news: this week's release schedule has other plans. From pulse-pounding action RPGs and stylish superhero brawlers to wholesome farming adventures and delightfully chaotic co-op escapades, the first week of August is stacked with games that couldn't be more different from one another. Whether you're craving intense combat or simply want to grow turnips in peace, there's a fresh adventure waiting around the corner. August 3 - 9 releases The festivities kick off...

Fanatical has launched yet another Build Your Own bundle, and this one is all about variety. The new BYO Power Picks Bundle brings together 22 Steam games spanning everything from roguelites and RPGs to fighting games and classic beat 'em ups, making it one of the retailer's more diverse promotions in recent weeks. The lineup features 22 titles in total, with 10 games appearing in a Fanatical bundle for the first time. Steam Deck users are well covered too, as 19 of the...

Microsoft's latest Xbox price increase has officially gone into effect, and for gamers in Europe and the UK, the news is even worse than expected. While the company announced worldwide price hikes back in June, it only revealed the updated US pricing at the time. Now that retailers have refreshed their listings, the full extent of the increases in other regions has become clear. The Xbox Series X 1TB with a disc drive now costs €799.99 in Europe, up from...