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Game of the Year 2024 nominee Balatro passes new sales milestone

13-Dec-2024, 3:44 pm Cinder Ulbert Gaming News

Balatro, the card-based roguelike, has surpassed 3.5 million sales, solidifying its position as a surprise hit and a strong contender for Game of the Year.

The gaming world has witnessed a delightful surprise this year with the remarkable rise of Balatro, a poker roguelike game that has captivated the hearts of players everywhere. Recently, it achieved a stunning sales milestone of 3,500,000 units sold, fortifying its position as one of the standout titles of the year. What makes Balatro's journey to success truly special is not only its gameplay but also the joyous experience it brings to gamers. Balatro's simplicity, coupled with its engaging...

Capcom reveals Onimusha: Way of the Sword, a new mainline title in the series

13-Dec-2024, 3:30 pm Murillo Zerbinatto Gaming News

Onimusha hasn’t seen a mainline title since 2006, marking a 20-year gap between installments.

Taking everyone by surprise, Capcom revealed a new mainline entry in the Onimusha series. Titled Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the game is set to release in 2026, but the hype is already through the roof. The last mainline installment was Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams, released in 2006 for the PS2. With Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the series will break a two-decade hiatus between mainline titles. In Onimusha: Way of the Sword, players will cut through blood-soaked battles of intense...

Elden Ring Nightreign, a new game in the Elden Ring universe, announced

13-Dec-2024, 2:30 pm Murillo Zerbinatto Gaming News

Elden Ring Nightreign will be a standalone title featuring a cooperative experience with roguelike elements.

During The Game Awards 2024, Bandai Namco and FromSoftware unveiled Elden Ring Nightreign, a standalone experience set in the world of Elden Ring. First things first, it's important to note that FromSoftware doesn't consider Elden Ring Nightreign a DLC, unlike Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. The studio defines Nightreign as a new multiplayer action-survival game challenging players to unite and take down the Nightlord. Forming three-person teams or venturing out solo, the goal in Elden Ring Nightreign is to...

Take a first look at Borderlands 4

13-Dec-2024, 2:30 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

As announced, Gearbox showed a spectacular Borderlands 4 video at The Game Awards 2024.

The Game Awards 2024 took place yesterday and this year's event has resulted as exciting for the announcements that took place as for the awards themselves. Astro Bot was chosen as the Game of the Year 2024 but there also were a good number of surprise announcements. Despite it wasn't really a surprise because we knew that it would happen beforehand, the reveal of Borderlands 4 was among the most cherished during the event. Gearbox Software prepared an...

Starfield offers free Doom-themed content

13-Dec-2024, 12:36 pm Cinder Ulbert Gaming News

A new Doom-inspired quest in Starfield offers a Praetor Suit, Super Shotgun, and Crucible Blade for players to unlock.

Bethesda Game Studios's ambitious space exploration title, Starfield has unveiled a new quest infused with elements from the iconic Doom franchise. This unique crossover has delighted fans by offering free content that celebrates Doom's legacy while enhancing the Starfield experience. In a year that marks the 31st anniversary of Doom, the addition of the quest At Hell's Gate has generated significant buzz and revitalized interest in the game. What to expect For...

Cyberpunk 2077's latest update includes a Balatro surprise

12-Dec-2024, 4:45 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

CDPR las introduced a surprise collaboration with Balatro in the 2.2 update for Cyberpunk 2077.

If you are one of the millions of players that have been playing Balatro during the last few months you probably know already that its creator paid homage to Cyberpunk 2077 by introducing some very special Jokers in the game. Now, CD Projekt Red has done something similar in the latest update released for its sci-fi RPG. The update was announced recently as a surprise since pretty much nobody was expecting that the Polish developer would have enough...

Astro Bot receives a seasonal update

12-Dec-2024, 4:00 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

A new winter-themed level full of special surprises will be available very soon.

Winter and especially Christmas time are the favourite times of the year of many people in real life but it also brings novelties to video games like Astro Bot. Developer Team Asobi is launching today a new seasonal update for its unique platformer that may soon be the Game of the Year 2024. Winter Wonder is a free update for the game that includes a series of festive surprises that are very appropriate for this season. Winter is coming Astro Bot players...

Black Myth: Wukong introduces a new challenge mode

12-Dec-2024, 2:10 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

The latest free update for the game also includes new equipment and features for you to unlock.

The incredible success of Black Myth: Wukong has contributed to positioning the game as one of the most solid nominees for the GOTY 2024. This amazing adventure inspired by the story of Sun Wukong, the Monkey King in the classical Chinese novel Journey to the West offers many hours of exciting battles against gigantic monsters. Breathtaking graphics, an engaging story, and dynamic combat mechanics are at the core of a video game that is one of the best-sellers this...

New Wartales DLC, The Skelmar Invasion, now available

11-Dec-2024, 5:30 pm Murillo Zerbinatto Gaming News

The DLC introduces a new map and the addition of siege battles to the tactical RPG.

Wartales, the open-world medieval tactical RPG by developer Shiro Games, expands its horizons with The Skelmar Invasion, the latest DLC now available for PC via Steam and GOG. This brutal expansion brings an unexplored map to discover, along with a host of community-requested features. In The Skelmar Invasion, players will travel to the once-free and fertile lands of Ormance, now occupied by the ruthless Skelmar soldiers. You’ll liberate local baronies and heavily fortified castles at the heart of each territory,...

Assassin's Creed Shadows features exciting combat mechanics

11-Dec-2024, 4:30 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

Ubisoft details the differences between Yasuke and Naoe when fighting in Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Despite the controversy generated around the delay of its release date, Assassin's Creed Shadows is still one of the most anticipated games that will arrive early next year. The popularity of the series stays strong even though Ubisoft seems to have a variety of problems that may impact negatively its future releases. In any case, the developer studio in charge of the next Assassin's Creed continues polishing the game in order to deliver the best possible experience to the...

New Atomic Heart DLC Coming January 28

11-Dec-2024, 4:12 pm Cinder Ulbert Gaming News

Atomic Heart's Enchantment Under the Sea DLC, featuring new characters, storylines, and weapons, launches on January 28th for all platforms.

Developed by Mundfish and published by Focus Entertainment, Atomic Heart is a first-person action RPG that takes place in an alternate-history Soviet Union, where advanced robots turn on their creators. As fans eagerly anticipate the next chapter in its intriguing narrative, the recent announcement of a new DLC pack, titled Enchantment Under the Sea, is certain to spark excitement. Set to launch on January 28, this expansion promises a wealth of new secrets and experiences waiting to be...

Gearbox will reveal Borderlands 4 soon

10-Dec-2024, 5:00 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

You now have a very important reason for not missing The Game Awards 2024.

If you are a seasoned fan of the Borderlands series you are probably not concerned about the rather low success of the film it has inspired. Although the film was quite faithful to the first Borderlands in many aspects, its bad results in cinemas did not have any impact on the future of the popular FPS series. In fact, the film has increased the sales of Borderlands games because it has generated a certain interest in the franchise for new...