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Elden Ring: Nightreign Update Delayed by Japan Tsunami Alert
Jul 30, 2025, 15:30
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
The possible arrival of a tsunami has forced the Japanese developer studio to delay the patch.
FromSoftware has announced a delay to the anticipated Patch 1.02 for Elden Ring: Nightreign, citing safety concerns following tsunami alerts across parts of Japan. The update, which includes the long-requested two-player “Duos” mode, was originally planned for release on Wednesday, July 30, but will now arrive on Thursday, July 31, after 10:00 CEST / 1:00 PDT.
Emergency alert
The decision follows an 8.8-magnitude earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, which triggered widespread tsunami warnings throughout Japan's eastern regions. Local authorities issued evacuation...
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Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S+: A vibrant puzzle adventure
Jul 30, 2025, 13:01
AlexP
Gaming News
Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S+ blends nonogram puzzles with Vocaloid charm, offering over 1,000 puzzles, costume customization, and room decoration.
Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S+ is a captivating puzzle game that blends the charm of Vocaloid characters with the brain-teasing fun of nonogram puzzles, also known as picross. Players solve grid-based puzzles by filling in squares or marking them with an ''X'' based on numerical clues along the grid's edges. Each completed puzzle reveals pixel art of beloved Piapro characters like Hatsune Miku, Rin, Len, and others, set against a backdrop of fan-made music and vibrant visuals. The game appeals to...
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Discover Ascent of Ashes, a promising post-apocalyptic colony sim
Jul 30, 2025, 11:25
AlexP
Gaming News
Ascent of Ashes is a post-apocalyptic colony sim with tactical combat and deep survivor management.
Ascent of Ashes, developed by Vivid Storm Interactive, is an ambitious indie colony sim that blends deep simulation, tactical combat, and survival elements in a post-apocalyptic sci-fi setting. Drawing inspiration from games like RimWorld and XCOM, it offers a compelling mix of base-building, survivor management, and exploration, though its Early Access status means it's still a work in progress with significant potential.
At its heart, Ascent of Ashes tasks players with guiding a group of survivors on a hostile alien...
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Grounded 2: A Strong Start for the Sequel in Early Access
Jul 30, 2025, 09:51
Daniel-D
Gaming News
In Grounded 2, you're once again shrunk down to insect-size and thrust into the chaotic wilderness of Brookhollow Park, an expansive, nostalgic suburban land
Obsidian Entertainment’s Grounded 2 officially launched into Early Access on July 29, 2025, and the response from the gaming community has been largely positive, with a few tempered concerns. Building on the miniature survival concept of the first game, Grounded, Grounded 2 expands the playable world to a sprawling park inspired by early ’90s suburban landscapes. With new features like insect mounts (“buggies”), improved visuals using Unreal Engine 5, and deeper crafting systems, the game feels like a natural...
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Hollow Knight: Silksong demo set to debut at Gamescom 2025
Jul 30, 2025, 07:41
Rine Ikarus
Gaming News
The demo will be featured on PC and on both versions of the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, giving attendees not just a glimpse of Hollow Knight: Silksong.
After years of anticipation and radio silence, Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally stepping into the spotlight — and fans attending Gamescom 2025 will be the first to play it. Team Cherry has confirmed that a playable demo will be available from August 20 to 24 at the Xbox booth, marking the first public hands-on opportunity with the long-awaited Metroidvania follow-up.
The demo will be featured on PC and on both versions of the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds,...
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Get some "killer" action games in Fanatical's latest bundle for only $5
Jul 30, 2025, 06:00
manhkbrady
Hot Deals
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The latest Fanatical Killer Bundle is packed with Steam Deck-ready titles, such as the impressive RoboCop: Rogue City.
The recent BundleFest wrapped up a couple of weeks ago, but Fanatical's fantastic bundles continue to arrive. Today marks the launch of the summer 2025 edition of their highly sought-after Killer Bundle. This time, you can grab 4 games for just $4.99 / £4.99 / 4,99€ — no tiers, no need to worry about missing out, just one price for all the Steam keys included.
So, what can you look forward to when purchasing this latest Fanatical bundle?
The standout title of this collection...
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Nintendo Switch 2 breaks records as fastest-selling hardware ever released
Jul 30, 2025, 06:00
manhkbrady
Gaming News
Released in June, the Nintendo Switch 2 is already breaking sales records.
The seemingly unbreakable sales records once held by the legendary PlayStation 2 and Game Boy Advance in Japan have finally been toppled. And the record-breaker is none other than the Nintendo Switch 2 — Nintendo’s latest gaming machine — with a launch more explosive than anything seen before in the history of gaming.
Nintendo Switch 2 sells over 1.5 million units in Japan in its first month
The Japanese gaming market has just witnessed a historic shift. According to official figures...
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Lost Soul Aside new 7-minute gameplay revealed
Jul 29, 2025, 21:00
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
The upcoming Chinese action game promises to revitalize the genre with its intense combat.
After over a decade in development, Lost Soul Aside has reemerged with an impressive new 7-minute gameplay video, showcasing its refined combat, sleek visuals, and evolving RPG mechanics. The footage, shared as part of a hands-on preview by Chinese outlet A9VG, offers the most detailed look yet at the highly anticipated action RPG from Ultizero Games.
Hack'n slash at its best
The gameplay highlights the fluid, fast-paced combat system that has drawn comparisons to Devil May Cry and Final Fantasy...
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Mafia: The Old Country – Combat trailer reveals a tactical underworld
Jul 29, 2025, 19:40
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
The next installment in the Mafia series takes a new approach at combat to make it grittier and more exiting than ever.
Hangar 13 has unveiled a gripping new look at Mafia: The Old Country in its latest gameplay trailer, "The Family Code: Combat Gameplay." The upcoming title, launching August 8, 2025, offers a sharp departure from sprawling open worlds, instead focusing on a tightly woven narrative set in the rugged hills of early 20th-century Sicily. The trailer provides a detailed showcase of the game's combat mechanics, highlighting brutal knife fights, careful resource management, and high-stakes gunplay that reflect the unforgiving...
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GTA 6’s stunning visuals may come at the cost of frame rate
Jul 29, 2025, 14:03
Rine Ikarus
Gaming News
His comment aligns with Rockstar’s long-standing design philosophy—pushing the boundaries of realism, even if it means sacrificing performance.
As anticipation for Grand Theft Auto VI continues to build ahead of its 2026 release, one lingering question has sparked widespread discussion: will the game run at 60 FPS on consoles? With Rockstar’s latest trailer showcasing breathtaking visuals—from detailed character models and densely packed environments to hyper-realistic lighting—some fans are beginning to wonder if current-gen hardware can keep up.
Former Rockstar Dev Explains Why 30 FPS Might Be Better for Grand Theft Auto VI
Former Rockstar Games developer Obbe Vermeij recently joined...
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No Sleep For Kaname Date: A mind-bending adventure in Tokyo
Jul 29, 2025, 13:46
AlexP
Gaming News
A thrilling visual novel adventure follows a special agent solving a bizarre UFO abduction case through dream-diving, puzzles, and escape rooms in Tokyo.
No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files is a captivating addition to Spike Chunsoft's acclaimed visual novel adventure series, blending sci-fi mystery with psychological depth. Set in a near-futuristic Tokyo, the game follows Special Agent Kaname Date, a Psyncer with the Advanced Brain Investigation Squad (ABIS), as he tackles a bizarre case. Internet idol Iris Sagan, known as A-set, is abducted by a mysterious UFO and forced into a perilous escape game called The Third Eye...
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Rev up for Hot Rod Mayhem's chaotic tracks
Jul 29, 2025, 11:51
AlexP
Gaming News
Hot Rod Mayhem offers vibrant kart racing with fun tracks, power-ups, and customization.
Hot Rod Mayhem, developed by Casual Brothers Ltd., delivers a vibrant, family-friendly kart racing experience that captures the chaotic fun of the genre. Aimed at younger players or those seeking a lighthearted racing fix, the game offers a colorful world of pint-sized racers tearing through imaginative tracks. With its focus on accessibility and quirky charm, Hot Rod Mayhem brings a solid, if familiar, addition to the kart racing scene.
Gameplay features
The game shines with its action-packed racing mechanics. Players control ''tiny...
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