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After months of building anticipation with its Madness mechanic and eerie Lovecraftian atmosphere, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu has finally arrived on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Within hours of launch, ACE Team's latest title had already become a major talking point among co-op horror fans, with players discussing everything from its standout ideas to the technical issues that surfaced during their first expeditions. Perhaps the most interesting takeaway from launch isn't the story or even the monsters themselves....

Halo Studios has published a behind-the-scenes interview with Art Directors Chris Matthews and Donnie Taylor, offering fresh insights into the development of Halo: Campaign Evolved. If our previous article focused on the game's transition to Unreal Engine 5, this latest feature takes a deeper dive into the studio's design philosophy, artistic direction, and overall approach to remaking one of the most iconic titles in Xbox history....

Nothing beats getting lost in a great story, except perhaps being able to take that adventure with you wherever you go. That's exactly what Humble's latest Handhelds Bundle is all about, packing seven Steam Deck-friendly games that are just as enjoyable on the move as they are at your desk. Whether you're rocking a Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, or another handheld PC, there's plenty here to keep you busy. The Humble Handhelds Bundle is split across three price tiers....

When ASUS unveiled the ROG Xbox Ally X20 at Computex 2026, the company revealed that its new OLED handheld would only be sold as a bundle with the ROG Xreal R1 AR glasses. Thankfully for anyone who wasn't interested in the glasses, those plans have now changed. According to The Verge, ASUS is preparing to release the ROG Xbox Ally X20 as a standalone handheld, allowing buyers to purchase it without the bundled wearable display. An ASUS...

Toph Beifong joins Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game as one of the franchise's most iconic Earthbenders. Born into the wealthy Beifong family, she secretly became the undefeated "Blind Bandit" before joining Team Avatar as Aang's earthbending teacher. Despite being blind, Toph mastered seismic sense, allowing her to detect movement through vibrations in the ground, and later invented the art of metalbending. The game faithfully captures her fearless personality and overwhelming strength, presenting her as a grounded powerhouse who controls the...

The moon is rising a little earlier for Nintendo Switch 2 owners. Nintendo and FromSoftware have officially unveiled the full details for The Duskbloods Network Test, giving players their first chance to experience the studio's upcoming multiplayer action title before its planned launch. While the event only lasts a few days, it marks one of the first opportunities to see how its ambitious online systems perform under pressure. Network Test details Unlike an open beta where anyone can jump in, this will...

The Caribbean has become a little calmer, at least from a technical standpoint. Ubisoft has rolled out Update 1.0.4 for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, marking the first major patch since the game's incredibly successful launch. Depending on your platform, you'll need to download up to 15 GB, but the reward is a far smoother pirate adventure packed with bug fixes, stability improvements, and a long list of gameplay refinements. Technical polish Rather than stuffing the update with flashy new features,...

Palworld has officially left Early Access, but Pocketpair is already back at the workbench with update 1.0.1, the game’s first hotfix following its massive full release. It may not introduce a new island, a collection of mysterious Pals or another terrifying tower boss, but this compact update tackles something far more important: keeping your hard-earned progress safe. The biggest fix addresses an issue that could cause save data to be unintentionally discarded after performing certain operations. Pocketpair has not revealed...

The Crimson Maid is the kind of indie game that immediately makes you wonder how such a small team managed to build something this ambitious. Developed largely by a two-person team, this compact gothic adventure blends first-person exploration, visual-novel-style conversations and a dark family mystery into one surprisingly polished package. Players step into the shoes of Marius Rosenthal, a young man studying to become a priest who returns to his family’s mansion after learning that his father is seriously ill. Unfortunately,...

NVIDIA is giving fans the chance to win a one-of-a-kind GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition graphics card wrapped in Gears of War: E-Day artwork as part of its GeForce Summer Nights promotion. Only one custom GPU is up for grabs, making it a particularly rare prize for GeForce collectors. Entering is straightforward. Fans simply need to comment #RTXPowersPlay on NVIDIA's promotional posts and tune in to @GeForce_JacobF during the company's Gears...

Nintendo may already be planning the next revision of the Switch 2, with a new report suggesting the company is evaluating an OLED model for release in 2028. According to ZDNet Korea, development on the refreshed handheld could begin before the end of this year, paving the way for mass production sometime in late 2027 or during 2028. The report claims Nintendo is considering Samsung as the supplier for the new OLED display. Given that one...

Nihon Falcom is officially taking us back to the gorgeous streets of a modernized Kyoto on July 16, 2026. Only this time, things are a lot less peaceful than they seem. Ten years after the original Tokyo Xanadu captured the hearts of urban fantasy fans, Falcom is treating us to a completely fresh start with KYOTO XANADU—The Blooming Phantom. The Dual-Dimensional Gameplay Hook  ...