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Monster Hunter Wilds Update 4 delivers major fixes and new performance plan

11-Dec-2025, 9:04 pm Rine Ikarus Gaming News

Title Update 4 will introduce over 100 performance improvements, with a strong focus on distributing processing loads more efficiently.

Monster Hunter Wilds is gearing up for one of its most important updates yet. Title Update 4 arrives on December 16, and while it does add new content, Capcom is placing its biggest emphasis on improving the game’s stability and performance across all platforms. Following months of mixed feedback—especially from PC players—Capcom has now laid out a clear, multi-stage roadmap designed to optimize CPU/GPU usage, reduce load, and enhance overall playability. The update arrives as Monster Hunter Wilds continues to sell...

Mega Dimension DLC eases Shiny Charm grind in Pokémon Legends: Z-A

11-Dec-2025, 8:58 pm Rine Ikarus Gaming News

With the launch of Mega Dimension, that heavy grind has finally been lifted.

Players diving into Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s newly released Mega Dimension DLC are getting some welcome relief, as one of the game’s most notorious grinds has finally been eased. The Shiny Charm—an essential tool for boosting Shiny encounter rates—no longer requires the exhausting 1,000-battle milestone that frustrated so many trainers at launch. The Mega Dimension DLC expands the adventure with new areas in Hyperspace Lumiose and a fresh lineup of Mega Evolutions, such as Lucario’s powerful Z form, giving players even...

The Beloved Visual Novel DDLC Lands on iOS and Android

11-Dec-2025, 5:50 pm Daniel-D Gaming News

Doki Doki Literature Club launches free on mobile, offering its full horror story and optional Plus content for fans.

Doki Doki Literature Club’s surprise mobile release marks a major moment for one of indie gaming’s most iconic psychological horror titles. Now available for free on both iOS and Android, the mobile version brings the full original story to a wider audience, allowing newcomers and longtime fans to experience its unsettling twists on the go. The game maintains its classic visual novel structure, deceptive dating-sim charm, and disturbing psychological themes that made it a cultural phenomenon in 2017. ...

Anxiety Puppy: A Narrative Journey

11-Dec-2025, 4:05 pm DHLSalesman Gaming News

Anxiety is a puppy needing a hug. A warm, hand-drawn narrative about self-reconciliation and befriending your inner worry.

If you've ever spent a sleepless night replaying awkward conversations in your head or felt that tight, familiar squeeze in your chest before a big presentation, you know what it's like to live with anxiety. It’s an invisible force—a constant, often overwhelming, background noise. But what if you could actually see that anxiety? What if it wasn't a shadow or a burden but a tiny, trembling puppy just waiting for a hug? The Puppy Personified: Meeting Your Inner Worry That’s the beautiful, heartwarming...

A new benchmark for roguelites with Hades II’s incredible scores

11-Dec-2025, 4:03 pm AlexP Gaming News

Hades II earns top scores and huge player praise, offering fast action, deep story, and a standout roguelite experience.

Hades II is enjoying an incredible moment, with many major outlets giving it the highest scores possible and players everywhere praising it. Reviews across the board highlight how well the game builds on everything fans loved about the first title, and in some cases, critics have called it one of the strongest action games of the year. The excitement from the community is just as impressive, with players sharing how much they enjoy the fast combat, rich world, and the...

Skyrim Anniversary Edition lands on Switch 2 in a surprise shadow-drop

11-Dec-2025, 3:47 pm AlexP Gaming News

Skyrim Anniversary Edition arrives on Switch 2 in a surprise drop, offering a free upgrade and a full, enhanced adventure.

The Skyrim Anniversary Edition arrived on Switch 2 in the most unexpected way possible. Bethesda decided to shadow-drop the game without any prior announcement, surprising both long-time fans and new players. One moment there was no news at all, and the next the updated version of this classic fantasy adventure was live on the new console. The move created a wave of excitement online, especially because many players have been curious to see how such a well-known open-world title would...

Bits & Bops: A Casual Indie Rhythm Game

11-Dec-2025, 3:11 pm DHLSalesman Gaming News

Bits & Bops: Action-packed, ultra-precise indie rhythm collection with 20+ mini-games & stunning hand-drawn 2D animation!

There is an undeniable, visceral thrill that defines the rhythm game experience. It's the moment your fingers move in perfect synchronicity with the soundtrack, the instant where pure focus and musical ecstasy merge, leaving you buzzing with success. It’s this universal feeling of flow and adrenaline that secures the legacy of successful rhythm titles year after year. But as the genre evolves, we're seeing games that refuse to be pigeonholed. Have you ever encountered a rhythm game that is simultaneously a...

Helldivers 2 developer hints at a future roguelite mode

11-Dec-2025, 11:30 am Fyra Frost Gaming News

Arrowhead Studios is testing a new game mode that will significantly change the game, turning it into a roguelike experience.

Arrowhead Game Studios is testing a major new twist for Helldivers 2: a roguelite mode that could completely reshape the game's familiar cooperative shooter formula. The revelation came via a casual social media reply from creative director Johan Pilestedt. When a fan suggested an "endless mode," Pilestedt confirmed, "Hey! We have a prototype of a rogue‑lite mode - it changes the game fundamentally." An unexpected addition The details remain under wraps, but the comment suggests the mode would...

Cyberpunk 2077 celebrates its 5th anniversary

11-Dec-2025, 10:30 am Fyra Frost Gaming News

Developer CD Projekt Red managed to rescue this masterpiece from one of the worst launches in the story of videogames.

Five years after its turbulent debut, Cyberpunk 2077 has secured a place in gaming history for reasons far beyond its launch controversies. Released on December 10, 2020, the game arrived with immense anticipation but quickly faced widespread criticism for technical instability, especially on last-generation consoles. Its initial performance forced refunds, platform delistings, and a reputational blow to CD Projekt Red that few studios could recover from. In 2025, the tone surrounding Cyberpunk 2077 is markedly different. The title is now regarded...

Return to Metroidvania Bundle comes back in Humble’s Holiday Encore 2025

11-Dec-2025, 7:00 am manhkbrady Hot Deals

The Return to Metroidvania collection is available again on Humble Bundle, offering a total of eight Metroidvania games.

It's no shock that Humble's Christmas Holiday Encore is once again showing high demand. This unique Advent opportunity gives those of us who missed the initial offering a second chance to secure 12 of their most sought-after bundles from the year. However, there’s a catch… each Encore bundle is only accessible for 3 days. The next holiday bundle has arrived, and it’s another fantastic one. Today’s rerun features the Return to Metroidvania Bundle, which offers 8 excellent Metroidvania titles for just...

Microsoft debuts Fallout Pip-Boy Xbox controllers with worldwide release

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

The Xbox controllers replicate the iconic Pip-Boy aesthetic with its warm green light and instantly recognizable HUD graphics.

The Fallout franchise is currently experiencing a resurgence, largely due to the immense popularity of the television adaptation. As fans eagerly await the release of season 2, Microsoft has delighted them with the launch of a new Xbox accessory. These releases come in two versions: the Xbox Wireless Controller – Fallout Pip-Boy and the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 – Fallout Pip-Boy. The design is inspired by the iconic in-game wrist-mounted computer, the Pip-Boy, created by the fictional company...

Sanctuary of Sarras Expands Avalon’s Dark Lore

10-Dec-2025, 6:36 pm Daniel-D Gaming News

Explore a new act in Tainted Grail with fresh lore, dungeons, bosses, and flexible builds in Sanctuary of Sarras.

The Sanctuary of Sarras expansion enriches Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon with a haunting new journey set beneath the influence of an ancient sea-bound realm. Designed as a major content addition rather than a small DLC, it functions like a full new act, offering both narrative depth and mechanical complexity. Players are invited to explore a forgotten chapter tied to Nimue, Sarras, and the legendary revolt against Arthurian rule, expanding the game’s core mythology with darker undertones and cosmic...

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