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Pioner’s launch wasn’t smooth, but the future looks promising

17-Dec-2025, 12:01 pm AlexP Gaming News

Pioner launched with issues, but players love its world and believe future patches will turn it into a standout game.

Since its release, Pioner has sparked a lot of discussion among players, and much of it has focused on the game’s rough edges. Early criticism mainly targeted technical issues, with many players reporting performance drops, stutters, and unstable frame rates, especially in busy areas of the world. Bugs, server hiccups, and occasional crashes also affected first impressions. For some, these problems made the opening hours feel harder than they needed to be, pulling attention away from exploration and immersion. The...

Out Of Time Review: Co-op Chaos Across All Eras

17-Dec-2025, 11:38 am I_hate_league_of_legends Gaming News

Time shattered! Out Of Time is a fast-paced co-op roguelite. Mix gear from all eras to fight in The Tangle. Stay tethered or die!

Imagine this: You’re swinging a medieval broadsword, your teammate is unleashing volleys from a cyberpunk plasma cannon, and the horde charging you includes both a Tyrannosaurus Rex wearing tank armor and a squad of Roman centurions. Sounds like a fever dream, right? Welcome to Out Of Time, the fast-paced, genre-bending roguelite that Manticore Games dropped on us in 2025. Forget classes; forget predictable dungeon layouts. The Shattering has broken the calendar, and the result is the most gloriously chaotic multiplayer experience...

Outbreak Zero: The Solo Dev's UE5 Nightmare

17-Dec-2025, 10:32 am I_hate_league_of_legends Gaming News

Solo-developed UE5 survival horror. Survive a subway zombie outbreak as Max, manage scarce ammo, solve puzzles, and uncover the virus's brutal truth.

Get ready to check your corners and ration your bullets! The survival horror genre just got a tense new entry, and it’s a passion project from a single developer. Outbreak Zero, the brainchild of Next Generation Gaming, has officially arrived, promising to scratch that classic survival horror itch we’ve all been craving. Built using the visually stunning Unreal Engine 5, this indie title plunges players onto PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store) into a world suddenly devoured by a...

Steam Replay 2025 arrives with a full gaming recap and a collectible badge

17-Dec-2025, 6:00 am manhkbrady Gaming News

Your most-played games of 2025?

It’s time for the ultimate wrap-up: Steam Replay 2025 is now available, packed with stats to see just how much you’ve been gaming this year. Much like year-end recaps from services such as Spotify and YouTube, this feature lets users explore statistics on their gaming habits. The generated stats page can be kept private, shared with friends, or made public, offering flexibility in how users showcase their year. The Steam Replay 2025 begins by highlighting the total...

Umamusume’s TGA Victory Strengthens the Whole Franchise

17-Dec-2025, 2:10 am Daniel-D Gaming News

Umamusume: Pretty Derby’s TGA 2025 win boosts the franchise, indirectly shining a spotlight on spin-offs like Party Dash.

Umamusume: Pretty Derby, achieving Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2025, marked a defining moment for Cygames and for character-driven mobile titles worldwide. The award recognized the game’s polished blend of training simulation, competitive racing, and heartfelt storytelling, all wrapped in high-quality presentation. Following its successful global release, the win confirmed that Umamusume: Pretty Derby had evolved from a domestic hit into a truly international phenomenon, capable of standing alongside the biggest names in mobile gaming. ...

Monster Hunter Wilds Update 4 targets major performance fixes

16-Dec-2025, 8:37 pm Rine Ikarus Gaming News

According to Capcom, Title Update 4 introduces wide-ranging CPU and GPU optimizations designed to reduce processing strain during combat.

Monster Hunter Wilds is entering a critical phase as Capcom prepares to roll out free Title Update 4 on December 16, 2025. The update brings not only new content and gameplay adjustments, but also a strong push toward stability and performance improvements across all platforms. With the patch just days away, Capcom has shared additional technical details to help players prepare—particularly PC users running mods. While the game has continued to perform well commercially, lingering performance concerns—especially on Steam—have kept...

Lords of the Fallen 2 Dev sparks new debate on character design

16-Dec-2025, 8:31 pm Rine Ikarus Gaming News

CI Games promised to show how these design philosophies translate into actual gameplay.

Lords of the Fallen 2 made waves at The Game Awards with a new trailer that showcased more of its dark fantasy world, setting the stage for a 2026 release. The footage was well received by Soulslike fans, especially following the success of the original game and its recent 2.5 update. Shortly after the show, however, attention shifted from trailers to social media, where comments from Marek Tyminski, CEO of CI Games, sparked widespread discussion. Tyminski addressed questions surrounding the sequel’s...

Unexpected Release: Divinity: Original Sin 2 Lands on Nintendo Switch 2

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

With the hype through the roof due to the announcement at TGA 2025, Larian is launching its classic on new platforms.

Larian Studios surprised fans this week by launching Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The release comes with free upgrades for players who already own earlier versions of the game, making it an unexpected but welcome gift for longtime fans. The timing closely follows the reveal of Larian's next major Divinity project at The Game Awards 2025, drawing significant attention back to the franchise. The new edition of Divinity: Original Sin...

JWE3 Wetlands Pack: New Dinosaurs & Swampy Scenery!

16-Dec-2025, 12:36 pm I_hate_league_of_legends Gaming News

Dive into the JWE3 Wetlands Pack! 3 new dino families (Irritator, Austroraptor), swamp scenery, and rustic structures!

The prehistoric world just got a whole lot wetter, wilder, and more wonderful! If you've been eagerly crafting your ultimate dinosaur paradise in Jurassic World Evolution 3, get ready to explore a brand new ecosystem with the highly anticipated Wetlands Pack, which has officially splashed down! New Species Splashing into the Swamps Since the release of the incredible Jurassic World Evolution 3 on October 21, 2025, fans have been captivated by the game's revolutionary "Generations" feature, allowing us to witness full...

Team Cherry Announces Free Sea of Sorrow DLC for Silksong

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

Team Cherry has officially revealed a new expansion for Silksong that will be available sometime in 2026.

We already knew that Team Cherry was working on new content for Hollow Knight: Silksong, but the studio has now announced a major free expansion titled Sea of Sorrow, scheduled to launch sometime in 2026. The reveal came through the studio’s end-of-year holiday blog update, where the developers reflected on Silksong’s progress and outlined plans for the future of the franchise. A new challenge! According to Team Cherry, Sea of Sorrow will expand Hollow Knight: Silksong with a brand-new adventure centered on...

Pioneers of Pagonia: The Settlers' True Heir Arrives!

16-Dec-2025, 11:46 am I_hate_league_of_legends Gaming News

The ultimate logistics city-builder! Unite Pagonia's islands, manage complex chains, and defeat the fog.

It’s official: the wait is over, the fog has lifted, and the bustling world of Pagonia is finally complete. On December 11, 2025, Envision Entertainment—led by the legendary Volker Wertich, creator of the original The Settlers—launched the full 1.0 version of Pioneers of Pagonia. What Makes Pagonia Special? Logistics and the Pioneer Promise For years, city-builder fans have yearned for a true spiritual successor to the classics, one where the charm of watching tiny workers (Wuselfaktor) meets the depth of intricate logistics....

ARC Raiders welcomes winter with the Cold Snap event

16-Dec-2025, 11:06 am AlexP Gaming News

ARC Raiders heats up winter with the Cold Snap event, adding snow, new challenges, fresh quests, and exciting progression updates.

The ARC Raiders Winter Event, called Cold Snap, shows how strong the game’s direction has become and how steady updates keep improving the experience. The game continues to grow with regular content drops that add new reasons to play without changing what already works. Each update feels focused on making the world richer, more alive, and more reactive to player choices. Cold Snap fits perfectly into that pattern, offering seasonal changes that refresh familiar areas while keeping the core gameplay...