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A new IP is being developed at Square Enix

16-May-2025, 3:25 pm Rine Ikarus Gaming News

This project comes at a crucial time for Square Enix.

Square Enix recently reported a decline in net profit for 2024, largely due to the absence of high-performing titles, which prompted a shift in its strategic direction. While fans were expecting several big releases in 2025, they were met with disappointment following the unexpected cancellation of one of the year’s most anticipated games: Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link. Despite the cancellation, Square Enix appears to be moving full speed ahead with a brand-new project. The company has just announced a new game...

Keeping Averno safe, one chase at a time in The Precinct

16-May-2025, 10:25 am AlexP Gaming News

The Precinct stands out with its protocol-driven gameplay and immersive 80s aesthetic, offering a fresh, engaging experience for fans of retro crime dramas.

The Precinct is a neon-noir action sandbox game set in the gritty, 1980s-inspired Averno City. Unlike the criminal chaos of Grand Theft Auto, it casts players as rookie cop Nick Cordell Jr., enforcing the law in a retro-styled open world. This indie title blends police simulation with sandbox freedom, delivering a fresh take on the genre with a distinct identity. ...

Shadow Labyrinth is a new game for classic gamer

16-May-2025, 8:00 am Daniel-D Gaming News

Shadow Labyrinth is a captivating 2D action platformer that reimagines the classic gameplay of PAC-MAN. Step into the shoes of Swordsman No. 8.

Shadow Labyrinth is an upcoming 2D action-platformer developed by Bandai Namco Studios. It offers a dark, sci-fi reimagining of the classic PAC-MAN franchise, blending Metroidvania elements with a rich narrative and atmospheric gameplay. This game is scheduled to be released on July 18, 2025, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam....

Elden Ring: Nightreign ignites the co-op hype for its fanbase

16-May-2025, 3:12 am AlexP Gaming News

Elden Ring: Nightreign’s co-op roguelike design sparks 2025 hype with team-based boss cycles, but solo players criticize its multiplayer focus.

FromSoftware’s Elden Ring: Nightreign has set the gaming world ablaze with its innovative co-op roguelike design, cementing its status as one of the year’s most viral releases. Building on the legacy of Elden Ring’s open-world triumph, Nightreign reimagines the formula with a multiplayer focus that’s both thrilling and divisive, sparking fervent buzz across the internet. Unlike its predecessor’s solitary exploration, Nightreign emphasizes cooperative play, thrusting players into a dynamic, ever-shifting world where teams of up to three tackle a three-day...

Assassin's Creed Shadows to receive crossover with Dead by Daylight

15-May-2025, 7:00 pm Murillo Zerbinatto Gaming News

The new Assassin's Creed Shadows experience arrives for free on May 27.

Ubisoft has revealed the identity of one of the partners set to impact the world of Assassin's Creed Shadows soon. On May 27, the title will receive a special mission bringing elements from the survival game Dead by Daylight into its story set in feudal Japan. "Step into The Fog. A new Dead by Daylight quest begins. Slip through the shadows. Survive the ordeal," says the company's announcement on social media. Alongside the post, Ubisoft released a short teaser showing Naoe...

Stellar Blade PC release date confirmed

15-May-2025, 6:10 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

Sony has confirmed the official release date of Stellar Blade on PC after a recent leak.

The highly anticipated port of Stellar Blade appears to be headed to PC very soon. According to a leaked trailer briefly uploaded to the official PlayStation YouTube channel, the PC release is allegedly scheduled for June 11, 2025. The video was swiftly taken down soon after that. However, the short-lived trailer quickly spread across social media and gaming forums, generating excitement within the community. Sony has officially confirmed Stellar Blade release date for PC later via...

Ubisoft hits the brakes on major games

15-May-2025, 4:10 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

The delayed release of Assassin's Creed Shadows has caused ripples that impacted the most popular franchises from the French publisher.

Ubisoft is changing its plans for the future. After taking a risk with the delay of Assassin's Creed Shadows, the French publisher has decided to reconsider its strategy for the upcoming releases. The benefit of not rushing things When Ubisoft announced it was holding back Assassin’s Creed Shadows by six months, some fans were skeptical. But behind the scenes, that delay was a turning point. More time in the oven allowed developers to refine many aspects of the game and resulted...

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 got delayed to October 2025

15-May-2025, 3:01 pm AlexP Gaming News

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 got delayed again, but for a good reason.

The highly anticipated Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has faced another setback, with its release now pushed to October 2025. Publisher Paradox Interactive and developer The Chinese Room announced the delay, citing the need for additional polish to deliver a worthy successor to the 2004 cult classic. While frustrating for fans, this move signals a commitment to quality for a game that’s weathered a turbulent development cycle. ...

The three-Age system in Civilization VII has its fans divided

15-May-2025, 10:15 am AlexP Gaming News

The controversial three-Age system in Civilization VII, with its civilization-switching and abrupt resets, has polarized fans.

In 2025, Civilization VII stormed onto the gaming scene, redefining the 4X genre, explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate, with a bold overhaul that has cemented its status as a Game of the Year contender. Developed by Firaxis Games, this latest installment in the iconic strategy series introduces groundbreaking mechanics, revitalizing a formula that has captivated players for decades. ...

Remedy opens technical test sign-ups for FBC: Firebreak

14-May-2025, 9:30 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

A closed technical test for the new multiplayer twist on the Control universe will kick off tomorrow.

Remedy Entertainment, the studio behind Control and Alan Wake 2, is officially opening the doors to the mysterious halls of the Federal Bureau of Control once again, this time with a new type of experience focused on multiplayer. The developer has announced that registrations are now live for the first technical test of FBC: Firebreak, an upcoming co-op action title set in the ever-shifting universe of Control. The closed test is scheduled to run later this week, giving...

EA Sports unveils the PC system requirements for F1 25

14-May-2025, 8:30 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

EA and Codemasters’ latest Formula One title brings amazing visuals but also demanding requirements on PC.

EA Sports and Codemasters have officially unveiled the PC system requirements for F1 25. The game is suitable for a wide range of setups, and whether you're running a modest setup or a monstrous rig, there's something for you provided your hardware can keep up. A reasonable entry point that becomes quite demanding on the higher end F1 25 aims to set a new visual benchmark for racing simulations and will also introduce a wide range of novelties. But with that...

Assassin’s Creed Shadows makes changes to its parkour system

14-May-2025, 7:06 pm Rine Ikarus Gaming News

Ubisoft Quebec has committed to ongoing updates, new content, and active community engagement throughout the game’s first year.

The release of Assassin's Creed Shadows was met with a mix of skepticism and excitement, following a turbulent development cycle marked by delays and controversy. Despite initial concerns, the game has quickly turned things around. Thanks to Ubisoft’s dedication to refining the experience, reviews from both critics and players have taken a positive turn, and the launch has already reached major milestones. To maintain this momentum, Ubisoft Quebec has committed to ongoing updates, new content, and active community engagement throughout the...