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Farming Simulator 25 has revealed more details about Beans & Alpacas, the upcoming DLC for the game. This time, GIANTS Software is focusing on bananas, a crop that comes with its own dedicated cultivation system rather than simply being added to the existing farming mechanics. Players will be able to design their own banana plantations, use a rail system to transport the harvest, treat diseased plants, and send bananas through several different production chains. Alongside this, Beans & Alpacas will...

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is now officially available, bringing players back into the fight against the Xenomorphs with a new campaign and a range of changes built on the foundation of its predecessor. After what Aliens: Fireteam Elite accomplished, as well as the limitations that remained in the previous experience, the sequel now faces an important question: can Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 improve upon its predecessor and deliver a more complete co-op experience?  ...

Dead by Daylight has officially released Update 10.1.0, bringing a new chapter of content along with a wide range of changes for players to discover. This update not only adds new content to The Fog, but also includes adjustments to several of the game's familiar systems. Behaviour Interactive has also dedicated a significant portion of the update to changes made after the PTB, showing that 10.1.0 has more to offer than what players may notice at first glance.  ...

Following the recent network test, FromSoftware has revealed more details about th game. It turns out that the studio is preparing to throw players into a rather unusual multiplayer experiment with The Duskbloods, and apparently doesn't want newcomers to spend their first few hours wondering why everyone else seems to have a PhD in vampire murder. Hidetaka Miyazaki has revealed that the game will use skill-based matchmaking, a system designed to keep inexperienced players from immediately being thrown into matches...

CD Projekt Red has finally answered the question that has been following The Witcher 4 around like a particularly persistent monster contract: when is it actually coming out? The answer is 2028, although there is an important little asterisk attached to that year. The studio has confirmed a release window rather than a firm date, meaning Ciri's next great adventure is still several years away. The news came from CD Projekt Red co-CEO Michał Nowakowski in a video published ahead of...

Most horror games are happy enough when they make you jump. SILENT BREATH takes things a little further: it actually listens for the scream that comes afterwards. The setup is wonderfully cruel. You head into a dark, photorealistic forest looking for missing people, knowing that something out there is waiting to ruin your night. Meanwhile, your microphone can become part of the experience, so panicking too loudly is not exactly the smartest survival strategy. Naturally, that sounds easier than it is. Between...

Fishing games are usually about patience, peaceful lakes and waiting for the perfect bite. How To Fish apparently looked at that formula and decided it needed guns, ridiculous physics and several friends making terrible decisions together. Released on Steam on August 20, How To Fish comes from Dazed Games, a tiny Swedish studio formed by just two programmers, Carl-Vilhelm Johansson and Melvin Olsson. Somehow, their wonderfully silly take on fishing has turned into one of 2026’s biggest indie surprises. Within only...

Fanatical has launched another build-your-own bundle for PC players, and this one is all about legendary creatures, ancient heroes, and mythical adventures. The Build Your Own Myths & Legends Bundle lets you choose from a selection of Steam games, meaning you can skip the titles you don't want and build a collection around your own tastes. Handpick your perfect pack of RPGs and fantasy flavored Steam games from this magical line-up of dark and devious Steam games. And as usual with...

Nvidia has confirmed that it will host a “GeForce On Community Update” at Gamescom 2026, with the presentation focused on the latest RTX games and gaming features. The event is scheduled for August 25 at 8 AM PT / 4 PM BST, but anyone hoping for a surprise hardware reveal may want to temper their expectations. In particular, this isn't expected to be the stage for Nvidia's rumored RTX 50 SUPER series. The company is positioning...

Rebel Wolves has wasted little time responding to criticism surrounding the console performance of The Blood of Dawnwalker. After the studio revealed that its upcoming dark fantasy RPG would initially offer 30 FPS and 40 FPS modes on consoles, it has now confirmed that a dedicated Performance Mode targeting 60 FPS will be available from day one. Console players can compare Blood of Dawnwalker Xbox key prices on DLCompare. A controversy about the game's performance on consoles The controversy began last...

August is making one last attempt to offer you a variety of interesting options so you can enjoy playing videogames. The final full week of the month brings a particularly eclectic collection of releases, ranging from supernatural adventures and tactical RPGs to anime football, classic stealth action, and a new Star Wars strategy game. Most of the action arrives on August 27, which is shaping up to be the busiest day of the week by some distance. August 24 - 30...

If you're the kind of person who enjoys cooking in the real world and wants to bring that passion to the PC, Humble's latest Yes, Chef! Cooking Bundle might be worth a look. The collection features 16 cooking-themed games, ranging from detailed simulations to chaotic management and quirky arcade experiences. The bundle is split across three tiers. The entry-level option costs $7 / €6 / £5.10 and includes seven games, with Brewmaster: Beer Brewing Simulator among the highlights. As you'd expect,...