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Digimon Story: Time Stranger becomes Bandai Namco’s biggest PC JRPG launch

06-Oct-2025, 3:52 am Rine Ikarus Gaming News

On Steam, Digimon Story: Time Stranger’s explosive debut has positioned it among the top JRPG launches of all time.

Bandai Namco’s long-awaited Digimon Story: Time Stranger is breaking records and redefining expectations for the monster-collecting genre. Following its October 3 release, the game quickly surged past 80,000 concurrent players on Steam—surpassing every Persona and single-player Final Fantasy title in PC history. It’s a monumental milestone for both the franchise and JRPG fans alike. Developed by Media.Vision, Digimon Story: Time Stranger delivers an ambitious evolution of the Digimon Story formula. It intertwines a modern-day narrative set in Shinjuku and Akihabara with the...

Aggro Crab unveils lastest chaotic co-op game: Crashout Crew

06-Oct-2025, 3:44 am Rine Ikarus Gaming News

Aggro Crab’s resurgence marks a remarkable turnaround after a canceled project earlier this year left its future uncertain.

After taking the indie world by storm with Peak, developer Aggro Crab is gearing up for its next wild co-op adventure, Crashout Crew. The studio—known for its quirky humor and chaotic multiplayer gameplay—announced the new title as a four-player cooperative experience where players take on the roles of forklift operators in a hectic warehouse-turned-racetrack. Players will team up as members of DE NILE SHIPPING, proudly dubbed “the world’s most efficient warehouse,” though that title seems more ironic than factual. Each...

Vampires, Nomads, and Secrets Rise in Age of Wonders 4 DLC

04-Oct-2025, 7:42 am Daniel-D Gaming News

Expansion Pass 3 for Age of Wonders 4 brings vampires, nomads, and archmage lore with new cultures, rulers, story realms, and dark fantasy gameplay depth.

Age of Wonders 4 continues to evolve with the launch of Expansion Pass 3, a major content bundle that pushes the game’s dark fantasy themes further than ever. Available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, the pass introduces new rulers, cultures, and story-driven content that add both strategic variety and rich worldbuilding. Players who purchase the pass immediately gain access to the Cosmic Wanderer mini-pack, which includes a premade ruler, fresh hero loadouts, new item skins, and...

Castle of Heart: Retold Brings Dark Fantasy Back to Life

04-Oct-2025, 6:02 am Daniel-D Gaming News

Castle of Heart: Retold revives the 2018 dark fantasy platformer with upgraded visuals, smoother combat, and a deeper story rooted in Slavic mythology.

Castle of Heart: Retold is a reimagining of the 2018 side-scrolling action platformer from Polish studio 7Levels, delivering a fresh coat of polish and renewed challenge. Set in a grim, myth-inspired world, the game follows Svaran, a cursed warrior turning to stone, on a desperate quest to rescue the last priestess of Mokosh from the sorcerer of Chernobog. This new version aims to elevate the cult classic into a more refined, modern experience without losing its signature tension. ...

Megabonk shatters expectations, joins Steam's Best-Seller elite

03-Oct-2025, 7:00 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

Not only has the game caught the eye of many players, but it's also maintaining a remarkable number of players daily.

The indie scene has a new breakout star. Megabonk is a quirky roguelike filled with chaotic sword-surfing skeletons and fast-paced survival mechanics. After a meteoric start, it has skyrocketed to the top of Steam’s charts. In just two weeks, the game has sold more than one million copies, an achievement that puts it shoulder to shoulder with some of the platform’s most successful titles. An old formula reinvented? What makes the rise of Megabonk truly remarkable is how quickly...

Inside EA's $55B Buyout and its impact on gaming's future

03-Oct-2025, 6:00 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

Winds of change and a hefty sum may change the video game panorama as one of the biggest publishers has a new owner.

Electronic Arts, one of the most influential publishers in the video game industry, is set to undergo a dramatic shift. A private consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), private equity giant Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners has agreed to acquire EA in a deal valued at $55 billion. The move, which will take the company private, marks one of the largest acquisitions in gaming history and could reshape how some of the industry’s biggest franchises are managed...

Jurassic World Evolution 3: Crafting a Prehistoric Paradise

03-Oct-2025, 10:33 am AlexP Gaming News

Jurassic World Evolution 3 lets players build epic dino parks, breed families, and manage 80+ species across global locales.

Jurassic World Evolution 3 is the third chapter in the acclaimed Jurassic World Evolution series, following the original Jurassic World Evolution (2018) and Jurassic World Evolution 2 (2021). This construction and management simulation immerses players in the thrilling challenge of designing and operating a prehistoric theme park teeming with dinosaurs. Players must synthesize, nurture, and showcase these ancient creatures while juggling guest satisfaction, financial stability, and safety protocols. The series has always blended strategic depth with the awe of...

Xbox Game Pass overhaul: New tiers, expanded features, and community backlash

03-Oct-2025, 9:03 am AlexP Gaming News

Xbox Game Pass revamp brings new tiers, expanded game library, but price hikes spark community backlash.

Microsoft has unveiled a significant transformation of Xbox Game Pass, effective October 1, 2025, introducing revamped tiers, a broader game library, and enhanced features aimed at catering to diverse gaming preferences. The changes, which include new tier names and expanded access to cloud gaming and cross-platform play, have sparked both excitement and frustration among subscribers. While the updates promise greater value with day-one releases and new partnerships, the community has voiced concerns over pricing adjustments and automatic tier upgrades, igniting...

Chickenhare and the Treasure of Spiking-Beard: A furry tale of action and glory

02-Oct-2025, 1:24 pm AlexP Gaming News

Dive into Chickenhare and the Treasure of Spiking-Beard's 3D platforming, real-world treasure hunt, and vibrant heroics.

In the vibrant 3D action-adventure platformer Chickenhare and the Treasure of Spiking-Beard, players step into the paws of Hopper, a quirky half-chicken, half-hare hero. Alongside his trusty companions—Meg, a martial-arts-expert skunk, and Abe, a laid-back yet mighty tortoise—Chickenhare sets out to foil the nefarious pirate hedgehog, Spiking-Beard. This villain has swiped the Golden Feather, an artifact vital to the kingdoms' harmony, and now seeks seven magical crystals to unleash chaos. The story unfolds across fantastical settings, from the imposing Featherbeard's Castle...

Fallout 76 announces its biggest expansion to date

02-Oct-2025, 1:00 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

Not only will Burning Springs add a plethora of new content, but it will also be totally free for those who own the game.

Bethesda is preparing to deliver the largest update to Fallout 76 since 2020. The new expansion, titled Burning Springs, arrives this December and will open the doors to a vast new region, introduce bounty hunting as a core gameplay system, and add multiple storylines, events, and rewards designed to keep the wasteland alive and evolving. Unlike previous DLC like the Atomic Angler Bundle, the Skyline Valley - Lost Treasure Bundle or the Atlantic City High Stakes Bundle, this...

Reviving a retro gem: Gensei Suikoden Plus shines

02-Oct-2025, 12:55 pm AlexP Gaming News

Gensei Suikoden Plus remasters a 90s RPG with sharp visuals, new content, and brisk combat. A quirky, replayable gem shines.

Gensei Suikoden Plus is a captivating remaster of the 1997 Japanese PC title Gensei Suikoden, a turn-based RPG distinct from Konami's Suikoden series. Its name, translating to ''Phantom World Drunken Tiger Legend,'' hints at its martial arts-inspired fantasy world. The original game, a niche favorite from the late-90s, charmed players with its compact yet engaging story, retro pixel art, and witty dialogue. Part of a wave of budget-friendly RPGs, it offered quick, thoughtful adventures but remained obscure outside Japan due to...

Ghost of Yōtei launches on PS5 with a major Day-One patch

02-Oct-2025, 12:20 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

You will have to wait a bit longer to play the game but the corrections and improvements in the patch significantly improve the experience.

The wait is over; Ghost of Yōtei, the highly anticipated follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima, officially launches today on PlayStation 5. But before players can set foot in its snowy landscapes, they'll need to download a sizeable day-one patch that Sony and Sucker Punch have deemed critical for the game’s performance and polish. A launch built around the 1.006 Patch Unlike some launches where the patch is optional, you must update your game to version 1.006 before you can play Ghost of Yōtei....