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Shadow Labyrinth is a new game for classic gamer
May 16, 2025, 08:00
Daniel-D
Gaming News
Shadow Labyrinth is a captivating 2D action platformer that reimagines the classic gameplay of PAC-MAN. Step into the shoes of Swordsman No. 8.
Shadow Labyrinth is an upcoming 2D action-platformer developed by Bandai Namco Studios. It offers a dark, sci-fi reimagining of the classic PAC-MAN franchise, blending Metroidvania elements with a rich narrative and atmospheric gameplay. This game is scheduled to be released on July 18, 2025, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam....
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Dead Island 2 is free to claim on the Epic Games Store this week
May 16, 2025, 08:00
manhkbrady
Free Games
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It’s another week of free PC games on the Epic Games Store.
The Epic Games Store announced its mystery giveaway event today, revealing that copies of Dead Island 2 and Happy Game are up for grabs. This marks the first selection of "Mystery Games" to be offered for free on the Epic Games Store this month. Three additional mystery games will be available on the platform next week. PC gamers can claim this dual giveaway over the course of the next seven days, as usual.
Set 15 years after the original Dead...
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AMD teases the Radeon RX 9060 XT ahead of its anticipated reveal at Computex
May 16, 2025, 07:00
manhkbrady
Hardware News
AMD is expected to reveal its mainstream RDNA 4 GPU, the Radeon RX 9060 XT, at Computex 2025 and has begun teasing it on social media.
AMD has begun to hint at their upcoming RDNA 4 graphics card, presenting a render that is likely of a Radeon RX 9060 XT. Previously, AMD indicated that they intend to unveil “key products” at Computex 2025, which includes new GPU hardware.
Unfortunately, AMD’s teaser describes their depicted GPU as an “artistic render,” indicating that this GPU will “not be available for purchase.” This implies that AMD does not plan to launch a reference Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card....
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Elden Ring: Nightreign ignites the co-op hype for its fanbase
May 16, 2025, 03:12
AlexP
Gaming News
Elden Ring: Nightreign’s co-op roguelike design sparks 2025 hype with team-based boss cycles, but solo players criticize its multiplayer focus.
FromSoftware’s Elden Ring: Nightreign has set the gaming world ablaze with its innovative co-op roguelike design, cementing its status as one of the year’s most viral releases. Building on the legacy of Elden Ring’s open-world triumph, Nightreign reimagines the formula with a multiplayer focus that’s both thrilling and divisive, sparking fervent buzz across the internet.
Unlike its predecessor’s solitary exploration, Nightreign emphasizes cooperative play, thrusting players into a dynamic, ever-shifting world where teams of up to three tackle a three-day...
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Assassin's Creed Shadows to receive crossover with Dead by Daylight
May 15, 2025, 19:00
Murillo Zerbinatto
Gaming News
The new Assassin's Creed Shadows experience arrives for free on May 27.
Ubisoft has revealed the identity of one of the partners set to impact the world of Assassin's Creed Shadows soon. On May 27, the title will receive a special mission bringing elements from the survival game Dead by Daylight into its story set in feudal Japan.
"Step into The Fog. A new Dead by Daylight quest begins. Slip through the shadows. Survive the ordeal," says the company's announcement on social media. Alongside the post, Ubisoft released a short teaser showing Naoe...
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Stellar Blade PC release date confirmed
May 15, 2025, 18:10
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
Sony has confirmed the official release date of Stellar Blade on PC after a recent leak.
The highly anticipated port of Stellar Blade appears to be headed to PC very soon. According to a leaked trailer briefly uploaded to the official PlayStation YouTube channel, the PC release is allegedly scheduled for June 11, 2025. The video was swiftly taken down soon after that. However, the short-lived trailer quickly spread across social media and gaming forums, generating excitement within the community. Sony has officially confirmed Stellar Blade release date for PC later via...
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Ubisoft hits the brakes on major games
May 15, 2025, 16:10
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
The delayed release of Assassin's Creed Shadows has caused ripples that impacted the most popular franchises from the French publisher.
Ubisoft is changing its plans for the future. After taking a risk with the delay of Assassin's Creed Shadows, the French publisher has decided to reconsider its strategy for the upcoming releases.
The benefit of not rushing things
When Ubisoft announced it was holding back Assassin’s Creed Shadows by six months, some fans were skeptical. But behind the scenes, that delay was a turning point. More time in the oven allowed developers to refine many aspects of the game and resulted...
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Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 got delayed to October 2025
May 15, 2025, 15:01
AlexP
Gaming News
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 got delayed again, but for a good reason.
The highly anticipated Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has faced another setback, with its release now pushed to October 2025. Publisher Paradox Interactive and developer The Chinese Room announced the delay, citing the need for additional polish to deliver a worthy successor to the 2004 cult classic. While frustrating for fans, this move signals a commitment to quality for a game that’s weathered a turbulent development cycle.
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The three-Age system in Civilization VII has its fans divided
May 15, 2025, 10:15
AlexP
Gaming News
The controversial three-Age system in Civilization VII, with its civilization-switching and abrupt resets, has polarized fans.
In 2025, Civilization VII stormed onto the gaming scene, redefining the 4X genre, explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate, with a bold overhaul that has cemented its status as a Game of the Year contender. Developed by Firaxis Games, this latest installment in the iconic strategy series introduces groundbreaking mechanics, revitalizing a formula that has captivated players for decades.
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ASUS ROG Ally 2 PC gaming handheld information surfaces
May 15, 2025, 09:00
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Leaked photos reveal Microsoft and Asus’ upcoming ROG Ally 2 handheld device.
It appears that ASUS will likely debut its ROG Ally 2 PC gaming handheld during Computex 2025. Initially, there was an April Fool teaser from ASUS, and now we have leaked images and detailed specifications for the device (courtesy of Huang514613 and 91 Mobiles).
The leaked images depict two models of the handheld: a black variant and a white variant. The black model includes a distinct “Xbox” button located on the left side of the...
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Nvidia price shock as graphics card costs skyrocket
May 15, 2025, 08:30
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Nvidia’s recent announcement of a GPU price hike has turned the much-anticipated RTX 5090 into a distant luxury dream for many gamers.
Consumers—especially gamers and creatives—have just been hit with bad news: Nvidia has officially announced a 10–15% price increase across its entire GPU lineup. Notably, the highly awaited RTX 5090 will now start at a staggering $2,500.
This price adjustment comes as Nvidia grapples with mounting financial pressure and rising production costs. According to a report by Digitimes, the company reported a loss of $5.5 billion in the previous fiscal quarter. The underlying cause is believed to stem from recent U.S....
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Remedy opens technical test sign-ups for FBC: Firebreak
May 14, 2025, 21:30
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
A closed technical test for the new multiplayer twist on the Control universe will kick off tomorrow.
Remedy Entertainment, the studio behind Control and Alan Wake 2, is officially opening the doors to the mysterious halls of the Federal Bureau of Control once again, this time with a new type of experience focused on multiplayer. The developer has announced that registrations are now live for the first technical test of FBC: Firebreak, an upcoming co-op action title set in the ever-shifting universe of Control. The closed test is scheduled to run later this week, giving...
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