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STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions is not Astroneer 2, and that is probably the most important thing to know before jumping in. System Era Softworks could have made a bigger, safer sequel to its beloved space sandbox, but this new game is aiming for something different. It takes the bright and strange universe of Astroneer and turns it into a more focused co-op expedition game, built around missions, teamwork, station progression, and timed trips to alien planets. The main hub is the...

Diablo 4’s next season looks a little different from the usual “new mechanic, new grind, same loop” routine. Instead of trying to sell players on one flashy seasonal gimmick, Blizzard seems to be using this next chapter as a bigger reset point for the game, especially with the Lord of Hatred expansion sitting right beside it. That makes the season feel more important than a temporary checklist. Diablo 4 has always lived and died by its endgame rhythm: killing monsters, chasing...

Xbox Game Studios has officially unveiled Age of Empires IV: Raiders of the North, the massive sixth expansion pack for the critically acclaimed strategy title. Set to launch in Fall 2026 across PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Game Pass, this highly anticipated DLC shifts the historical focus to the brutal and resilient cultures of northern Europe. The expansion promises to shake up the current metagame by introducing two highly requested, mechanically distinct civilizations—the Vikings and the Scots—alongside...

Valve just dropped the SteamOS 3.8.7 beta, and the big news is that it finally officially supports the MSI Claw 8 AI Plus. It’s a huge deal since SteamOS is moving beyond just AMD stuff and making room for Intel-powered handhelds. As the Youtuber ETA Prime showed off, this update makes controllers work better, gyro feels smoother, and the SD card is more reliable. While it’s awesome to see Valve branching out, there are still some...

The Epic Games Store has wrapped up its mystery giveaway promotion and returned to its regular weekly free game schedule. Replacing last week's Rogue Waters and Songs of Conquest, this week's free titles are Warhammer 40K: Speed Freeks and The Ouroboros King, both available to claim and keep permanently if added to your library within the next seven days. Leading the giveaway is Warhammer 40K: Speed Freeks, a multiplayer combat racing game developed by Caged Element and released...

After more than a decade of anticipation, Creative Assembly is finally bringing players back into the terrifying world of survival horror with Alien: Isolation 2, and it may be exactly the sequel fans have dreamed of. When Alien: Isolation launched in 2014, it earned a reputation as one of the most authentic adaptations of the Alien universe ever created. Its relentless Xenomorph, oppressive atmosphere, and nerve-shredding stealth gameplay helped it become a cult classic. Yet despite its passionate fan base,...

Humble Bundle has introduced a new offer for racing fans with the Redline Racing Bundle, available through June 27. Featuring a mix of racing simulators, off-road adventures, rally games, and extreme sports titles, the bundle includes games such as Descenders, MudRunner, Assetto Corsa Competizione, and more at a heavily discounted price. The bundle is split into two tiers. The entry-level option costs $5 / €4.34 / £3.75 and includes three games, while the full bundle costs $10 / €8.68 / £7.50...

For nearly a decade, the Forza Horizon franchise has occupied a position few racing games could realistically challenge. Combining arcade accessibility, open-world exploration, stunning visuals, and an almost unmatched car roster, Microsoft's flagship racing game has effectively become the default choice for fans of the genre. But only days after its official unveiling, CLUTCH is already generating discussion not as a potential competitor, but as a genuine threat to Forza Horizon 6. Aiming for the top The excitement surrounding CLUTCH stems from...

Gaming PCs have become dramatically more powerful over the years, but truly distinctive designs remain relatively rare. To mark the 20th anniversary of its Republic of Gamers (ROG) brand, ASUS is aiming to stand out with its new Edition 20 series - and based on appearance alone, it has certainly made an impression. At the center of the lineup is the ROG G1000 Edition 20, a limited-edition prebuilt desktop that replaces the traditional black-and-RGB gaming aesthetic with an eye-catching black-and-gold design....

Crimson Desert has now passed 6 million copies sold worldwide, just around three months after launch, which is a pretty wild number for a new open-world action game. It is one thing for a big established franchise to pull those numbers. It is another thing for a game like this to arrive, make a huge amount of noise, and keep selling after the first launch rush is already gone. The game already had a massive start, but the interesting part is...

After 15 months in Early Access, 33 Immortals has finally reached full release, and honestly, it still sounds a little ridiculous in the best way. This is a 33-player co-op roguelike where you play as damned souls refusing to accept God’s final judgment. Instead of quietly heading into the afterlife, you team up with dozens of other players and fight your way through massive runs full of enemies, bosses, upgrades, and complete chaos. The main hook is right there in the...

After years of anticipation, State of Decay 3 has finally emerged with its first full gameplay showcase, giving fans a detailed look at the next evolution of Undead Labs' survival horror franchise. Revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, the new footage delivers a grim vision of a world overrun by the undead, featuring intense combat sequences, terrifying infected creatures, and a survival experience that appears far more ambitious than its predecessors. Better multiplayer and many enhancements The gameplay trailer wastes little...