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Grounded 2: A Strong Start for the Sequel in Early Access

30-Jul-2025, 9:51 am Daniel-D Gaming News

In Grounded 2, you're once again shrunk down to insect-size and thrust into the chaotic wilderness of Brookhollow Park, an expansive, nostalgic suburban land

Obsidian Entertainment’s Grounded 2 officially launched into Early Access on July 29, 2025, and the response from the gaming community has been largely positive, with a few tempered concerns. Building on the miniature survival concept of the first game, Grounded, Grounded 2 expands the playable world to a sprawling park inspired by early ’90s suburban landscapes. With new features like insect mounts (“buggies”), improved visuals using Unreal Engine 5, and deeper crafting systems, the game feels like a natural...

Hollow Knight: Silksong demo set to debut at Gamescom 2025

30-Jul-2025, 7:41 am Rine Ikarus Gaming News

The demo will be featured on PC and on both versions of the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, giving attendees not just a glimpse of Hollow Knight: Silksong.

After years of anticipation and radio silence, Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally stepping into the spotlight — and fans attending Gamescom 2025 will be the first to play it. Team Cherry has confirmed that a playable demo will be available from August 20 to 24 at the Xbox booth, marking the first public hands-on opportunity with the long-awaited Metroidvania follow-up. The demo will be featured on PC and on both versions of the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds,...

Nintendo Switch 2 breaks records as fastest-selling hardware ever released

30-Jul-2025, 6:00 am manhkbrady Gaming News

Released in June, the Nintendo Switch 2 is already breaking sales records.

The seemingly unbreakable sales records once held by the legendary PlayStation 2 and Game Boy Advance in Japan have finally been toppled. And the record-breaker is none other than the Nintendo Switch 2 — Nintendo’s latest gaming machine — with a launch more explosive than anything seen before in the history of gaming. Nintendo Switch 2 sells over 1.5 million units in Japan in its first month The Japanese gaming market has just witnessed a historic shift. According to official figures...

Lost Soul Aside new 7-minute gameplay revealed

29-Jul-2025, 9:00 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

The upcoming Chinese action game promises to revitalize the genre with its intense combat.

After over a decade in development, Lost Soul Aside has reemerged with an impressive new 7-minute gameplay video, showcasing its refined combat, sleek visuals, and evolving RPG mechanics. The footage, shared as part of a hands-on preview by Chinese outlet A9VG, offers the most detailed look yet at the highly anticipated action RPG from Ultizero Games. Hack'n slash at its best The gameplay highlights the fluid, fast-paced combat system that has drawn comparisons to Devil May Cry and Final Fantasy...

Mafia: The Old Country – Combat trailer reveals a tactical underworld

29-Jul-2025, 7:40 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

The next installment in the Mafia series takes a new approach at combat to make it grittier and more exiting than ever.

Hangar 13 has unveiled a gripping new look at Mafia: The Old Country in its latest gameplay trailer, "The Family Code: Combat Gameplay." The upcoming title, launching August 8, 2025, offers a sharp departure from sprawling open worlds, instead focusing on a tightly woven narrative set in the rugged hills of early 20th-century Sicily. The trailer provides a detailed showcase of the game's combat mechanics, highlighting brutal knife fights, careful resource management, and high-stakes gunplay that reflect the unforgiving...

GTA 6’s stunning visuals may come at the cost of frame rate

29-Jul-2025, 2:03 pm Rine Ikarus Gaming News

His comment aligns with Rockstar’s long-standing design philosophy—pushing the boundaries of realism, even if it means sacrificing performance.

As anticipation for Grand Theft Auto VI continues to build ahead of its 2026 release, one lingering question has sparked widespread discussion: will the game run at 60 FPS on consoles? With Rockstar’s latest trailer showcasing breathtaking visuals—from detailed character models and densely packed environments to hyper-realistic lighting—some fans are beginning to wonder if current-gen hardware can keep up. Former Rockstar Dev Explains Why 30 FPS Might Be Better for Grand Theft Auto VI Former Rockstar Games developer Obbe Vermeij recently joined...

No Sleep For Kaname Date: A mind-bending adventure in Tokyo

29-Jul-2025, 1:46 pm AlexP Gaming News

A thrilling visual novel adventure follows a special agent solving a bizarre UFO abduction case through dream-diving, puzzles, and escape rooms in Tokyo.

No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files is a captivating addition to Spike Chunsoft's acclaimed visual novel adventure series, blending sci-fi mystery with psychological depth. Set in a near-futuristic Tokyo, the game follows Special Agent Kaname Date, a Psyncer with the Advanced Brain Investigation Squad (ABIS), as he tackles a bizarre case. Internet idol Iris Sagan, known as A-set, is abducted by a mysterious UFO and forced into a perilous escape game called The Third Eye...

Rev up for Hot Rod Mayhem's chaotic tracks

29-Jul-2025, 11:51 am AlexP Gaming News

Hot Rod Mayhem offers vibrant kart racing with fun tracks, power-ups, and customization.

Hot Rod Mayhem, developed by Casual Brothers Ltd., delivers a vibrant, family-friendly kart racing experience that captures the chaotic fun of the genre. Aimed at younger players or those seeking a lighthearted racing fix, the game offers a colorful world of pint-sized racers tearing through imaginative tracks. With its focus on accessibility and quirky charm, Hot Rod Mayhem brings a solid, if familiar, addition to the kart racing scene. Gameplay features The game shines with its action-packed racing mechanics. Players control ''tiny...

Primal Planet Blends Metroidvania Action with Jurassic Thrills

29-Jul-2025, 8:25 am Daniel-D Gaming News

Primal Planet is a captivating indie Metroidvania that blends survival mechanics with heartfelt storytelling, all set in a vibrant world filled with dinosaurs.

Primal Planet marks a powerful debut from solo developer Seethingswarm, offering a fresh twist on the Metroidvania formula. Set in a vivid, hand-crafted alien world filled with dinosaurs, the game blends pixel-art exploration with survival mechanics and heartfelt storytelling, entirely without dialogue. Instead of speaking, characters emote and interact through expressive animation, weaving a surprisingly emotional tale of family, danger, and resilience. ...

Grounded 2 launches globally tomorrow

28-Jul-2025, 8:30 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

Become tiny once more to dive into the biggest adventure of your life in Grounded 2.

Fans of the backyard survival genre have plenty to celebrate as Obsidian Entertainment, in collaboration with Eidos-Montréal, prepares to launch Grounded 2 into Early Access on July 29, 2025. The sequel to the critically acclaimed Grounded will be available for Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam and Xbox app), and Xbox Cloud Gaming, with day-one access included for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. In the case of Grounded 2, it will be a global simultaneous launch, which ensures...

Battlefield 6 open beta has been confirmed

28-Jul-2025, 7:30 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

Players will be able to try the new class system for free ahead of the release of Battlefield 6.

In a bold move to re-engage its player base, EA and DICE have confirmed that Battlefield 6 will offer a fully open beta ahead of the game's official release. Fans across all platforms will get the chance to experience the next installment of the iconic shooter series for free, while also playing a direct role in shaping its direction. The open beta will feature a unique dual-playlist system, allowing players to choose between two styles of weapon access: one with...

Crafting a peaceful life in Tales of the Shire

28-Jul-2025, 11:55 am AlexP Gaming News

A cozy life sim set in Tolkien's Shire, where you create a Hobbit, customize homes, farm, cook, fish, and build community in a serene, storybook world.

Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game, developed by Wētā Workshop Game Studio, invites players to immerse themselves in the tranquil, pastoral life of a Hobbit in J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved Middle-earth. Set in the idyllic village of Bywater, this cozy life simulation game captures the essence of Hobbit culture, focusing on community, food, and simple pleasures. Far from the epic battles of The Lord of the Rings, the game offers a serene escape where players...