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No Rest for the Wicked tests co-op multiplayer

19-Dec-2025, 11:00 am Fyra Frost Gaming News

Those who own the game can invite friends to co-op gameplay for a limited time ahead of January's massive update.

Moon Studios has begun public testing of the long-awaited cooperative mode for No Rest for the Wicked, giving players an early look at multiplayer gameplay through an open beta taking place this weekend. The test is available to all current owners of the game on Steam and marks an important milestone in the title's ongoing Early Access development. More players for a bigger challenge The open beta will run through the next few days and it allows players to try the upcoming...

Waking Up to the Unknown: Surviving Skeleton Island

19-Dec-2025, 10:30 am I_hate_league_of_legends Gaming News

Survive a low-poly fever dream in this open-world RPG. Craft gear, build bases, and use magic to escape an island of skeletons and mystery.

Imagine waking up on a shoreline with nothing but the sound of crashing waves and a total blank slate where your memories used to be. You don't know who you are, how you got there, or what is lurking in the low-poly shadows of the treeline. This is the haunting, high-stakes starting point of Surviving Skeleton Island, the ambitious open-world survival crafting RPG from Bert Games. After a much-anticipated journey through development, the game officially shed its Early Access shell for...

Death is Just the Beginning in Varthos - Heir to the Throne

19-Dec-2025, 9:41 am I_hate_league_of_legends Gaming News

Varthos is a dark ARPG blending WASD twin-stick combat with rogue-lite extraction. Build your legacy through death and claim the Throne.

In the world of indie gaming, some of the most compelling experiences come from small teams with a massive vision. Varthos - Heir to the Throne is exactly that—a dark, atmospheric Action RPG born from the minds of a three-person team at Nightshift Game Development in Berlin. Launched into Steam Early Access on December 16, 2025, this title doesn't just aim to be another "Diablo-clone." Instead, it carves out its own identity by weaving together the visceral thrill of traditional...

Villainy: How to Master the Art of Deception

18-Dec-2025, 4:11 pm I_hate_league_of_legends Gaming News

Master social deduction in Villainy! Survive curses as a hero or use weapons and abilities as a hidden villain to obliterate everyone on PC.

Villainy is a social deduction action game developed and published by Studio Rend. It officially launched on December 15, 2025, for PC (Windows) via Steam. The game is built on the Unity engine and focuses on high-stakes deception, often being compared to titles like Among Us or Deceit 2, but with a more intense, action-oriented combat twist. Better Than Among Us? Why Players Are Flocking to Villainy ...

Bottle Can Float: A Digital Zen Garden for 2025

18-Dec-2025, 2:28 pm I_hate_league_of_legends Gaming News

Set your bottle adrift in this no-pressure zen sim. Relax with stone skipping, hidden creatures, and beautiful rivers. Pure digital peace.

Bottle Can Float is a minimalist, ultra-relaxing indie simulation game developed by Kayla.Z and published by Happy Kayla. After a period in Early Access (which began in October 2023), the full version of the game was officially released on December 16, 2025. The game is designed with a "no goals, no pressure" philosophy (just like Dream Garden or Tiny Glade), serving more as a digital zen garden or a relaxation tool than a traditional challenge-based game. Why Bottle Can Float...

Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II isreceiving improvements

18-Dec-2025, 12:00 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

A slight delay is not much of a problem if we get a much better experience in the end. The demo proves that some polishing is needed.

Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II, the sequel to Bulwark Studios' acclaimed turn-based tactics game, will now launch next spring rather than its previously planned release window. Publisher Kasedo Games confirmed the delay, stating that the decision was made to give the development team more time to address player feedback gathered from the game's recent public demo. Polishing the game for a better experience The Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II demo, released as part of Steam Next Fest, attracted a large and engaged audience. While reception...

Dispatch set to launch on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2

18-Dec-2025, 11:00 am Fyra Frost Gaming News

It's good news for the fans of episodic interactive dramas with a good dose of humor. Mark the release date on your calendar.

AdHoc Studio has confirmed that its critically acclaimed interactive drama Dispatch will soon be available on Nintendo Switch and the next-generation Nintendo Switch 2, expanding the game’s reach to Nintendo’s hybrid console audience. The announcement marks another major milestone for the title, which has already earned strong critical reception on other platforms. Dispatch is coming to Nintendo Switch (w/ free upgrade to Switch 2) on January 28! Pre-order now on the Nintendo eShop and get 10%...

Tormentor pushes psychological horror to its limits

18-Dec-2025, 10:33 am AlexP Gaming News

A dark horror game where control, madness, and slow choices shape an unsettling prison experience that has divided players.

Entering Tormentor feels like stepping into a place where order has long collapsed. The game opens inside a forgotten prison, a space filled with decay, silence, and unresolved cruelty. Rather than telling its story through clear scenes or long explanations, the game lets the setting do most of the work. The walls, rooms, and dark corners reflect the broken mind of the person in charge. As memories surface and reality becomes harder to trust, the story slowly takes shape, focusing...

How Alchemy Factory makes automation feel relaxing and fun

18-Dec-2025, 10:05 am AlexP Gaming News

A calm automation game where magic, planning, and creativity come together to build smooth alchemy systems and flowing factories.

Alchemy Factory is a game built around the simple but addictive idea of turning magic into a smooth, working system. You start small, learning how basic alchemy works, then slowly grow your workshop into a busy factory. Every task connects to another, from gathering raw materials to processing them into useful items. The game rewards patience and planning, letting players experiment freely and learn by doing rather than through heavy tutorials. The core gameplay focuses on automation and smart organization. Players...

Divinity: a new evolution of turn-based combat

17-Dec-2025, 2:00 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

Larian has started lifting the veil over Divinity and promises to take turn-based combat beyond the standards.

Belgian developer Larian Entertainment, known for the acclaimed Baldur’s Gate 3, has unveiled its next major project, Divinity, promising to push turn-based combat to a new level. The announcement highlights the studio’s commitment to delivering deep, strategic role-playing experiences. First details about the game In an interview with Bloomberg, Larian founder and CEO Swen Vincke has emphasized that the game will feature a turn-based system unlike anything the studio has released before. "This is going to be us unleashed," Vincke said. "It's a...

First details about Tomb: Raider: Catalyst revealed

17-Dec-2025, 1:00 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

According to Crystal Dynamics, Lara Croft will visit new locations in India in her upcoming adventure.

Crystal Dynamics and Amazon Games Studios have unveiled details about Tomb Raider: Catalyst, the next major installment in the iconic Tomb Raider franchise. Scheduled for release in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, the game promises a fresh chapter in Lara Croft's story, combining epic adventure, exploration, and mythology. The announcement was first showcased at The Game Awards 2025 alongside Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and has since been elaborated on in developer briefings and interviews. Visiting India...

Black Ops 7 Season 01 Patch tries to fix a rocky start

17-Dec-2025, 12:22 pm AlexP Gaming News

Season 01 updates improve Black Ops 7, but a weak campaign hurts reception as fans hope for a classic return.

Black Ops 7 has been a very active game since launch, with regular updates trying to improve the overall experience. The recent Season 01 Patch Notes show a clear focus on balance, fixes, and seasonal content. While the game has had a rough start in some areas, especially outside multiplayer, these updates show that things are slowly moving in a better direction. Season 01 brings a mix of fixes and small additions that affect how the game feels day to day....