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Intel debuts advanced CPU cores for Nova Lake and Diamond Rapids platforms
04-Oct-2025, 9:30 am
manhkbrady
Hardware News
The recently leaked data for the Nova Lake and Diamond Rapids "Xeon" families offers key insights into their core counts and targeted performance design.
Intel has introduced the core architectures for its upcoming processors, Nova Lake and Diamond Rapids. Both of these CPUs will incorporate new core designs, with Nova Lake featuring Coyote Cove P-cores and Arctic Wolf E-cores, which are not found in Arrow Lake or in the soon-to-be-released Panther Lake CPUs.
The new core designs were disclosed in Intel’s latest ISA Extensions Reference document. This document also indicated that the Diamond Rapids datacenter CPUs would utilize new Panther Lake CPU cores.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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Humble’s latest bundle is packed with a huge collection of Warhammer games
03-Oct-2025, 1:00 pm
manhkbrady
Hot Deals
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Despite the uneven quality often found in Warhammer games, you'll find some real hits on this list.
If you're a fan of Warhammer, you should definitely check out the latest Humble Bundle. It’s a fantastic opportunity to enhance your game collection or kickstart one from the ground up. The most recent Humble Bundle, named Waaaghtober, features 12 items and follows the previous Lone Survivor and Stories From Latin America bundles. This bundle is valued at $318 but is available for just $12 / £10.70 / 12,58€. It can only be redeemed on Steam and will...
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Claim Nightingale for free during this week’s Epic Games Store giveaway
03-Oct-2025, 1:00 pm
manhkbrady
Free Games
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This week, you can get the game Nightingale and some bonuses for the idle game Firestone at no cost.
Another week has gone by, and the Epic Games Store is back with a new free game to snag. PC gamers can now jump in and claim Nightingale, the early access title released in 2024 by developer Inflexion Games. As is customary, you have seven days to permanently add this latest indie game to your Epic Games Store library.
Nightingale is a survival crafting adventure that allows players to explore a Gaslamp fantasy world. According to the developer, this intriguing...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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