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Battlefield 6: Mission Accomplished

17-Oct-2025, 1:45 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

Battlefield 6 shatters records and becomes the most important launch the series' history.

When Battlefield 6 dropped earlier this month, the reaction was instant and explosive, much like the game itself. Within just three days, EA's flagship shooter sold over 7 million copies, officially becoming the biggest launch in the series' 20-year history. For a franchise that's seen its fair share of highs and lows, this isn't just another release but a revival. A Triumphant Return to Form The Battlefield name carries weight, offering sprawling maps, chaotic firefights, and unforgettable "only in Battlefield" moments....

Dive into the Open Beta: ARC Raiders’ Server Slam

16-Oct-2025, 1:30 pm AlexP Beta Access

Experience the high-stakes, PvPvE extraction adventure ARC Raiders during its final open beta, the "Server Slam."

The wait is almost over for those eager to experience the high-stakes action of ARC Raiders. This weekend, the game is hosting its final pre-launch open test, dubbed the ''Server Slam,'' running from Friday, October 17th, through Sunday, October 19th. This is a rare, all-access event that requires no sign-up or beta code, offering a chance for all players to jump in and push the game’s servers to their limit before its official release at the end of the month. Participants...

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta leaves positive impressions

15-Oct-2025, 3:30 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

Black Ops 7 has a difficult journey ahead, but the beta has yielded positive feedback and reactions.

The beta for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has wrapped up recently, leaving fans buzzing, but also asking tough questions. With the official release coming on November 14, 2025, early impressions could make or break the hype. Yet, with Battlefield 6 dominating player numbers and viewership, Black Ops 7 faces one of the stiffest challenges the franchise has seen in years. Highlights from the Beta Activision came out swinging with new anti-cheat measures. Ricochet reportedly kept nearly 98% of matches...

Pokémon Legends: Z-A full Pokédex leaks days before launch

14-Oct-2025, 3:45 am Rine Ikarus Gaming News

While the authenticity of some images remains unconfirmed, the scale of this leak is significant.

Just days before the release of Pokémon Legends: Z-A, a massive leak has revealed the game’s entire Pokédex — including Shiny variants, evolutions, and even new Mega forms. The leak surfaced on social media, giving fans a full look at all 243 Pokémon appearing in the highly anticipated title. Set to release on October 16, Pokémon Legends: Z-A marks a major milestone for the franchise, debuting simultaneously on both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2. However, this latest development...

AMD Zen 6 CPUs will support existing AM5 motherboards at launch

13-Oct-2025, 4:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

All AMD AM5 motherboards from the 600 and 800 series are expected to support the upcoming Zen 6 CPUs.

AMD's AM5 platform is expected to support CPUs through at least the Zen 6 generation, with recent motherboard previews from Asus and Asrock providing concrete evidence. This means users with Zen 4 or Zen 5 CPUs will be able to upgrade to Zen 6 without replacing their motherboards. An ITHome editor, Ruby_Rapids, shared a Chinese flyer for an upcoming Asus B850 motherboard, which clearly advertises Zen 6 CPU support. This infographic is the most compelling evidence that...

Battlefield 6 brings back the iconic franchise with records at launch

13-Oct-2025, 12:00 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

The Battlefield franchise makes an epic comeback that will put even more pressure on Call of Duty.

EA and DICE's Battlefield 6 has stormed onto the gaming scene with one of the most impressive debuts in franchise history. The latest installment in the long-running first-person shooter series reached a staggering 747,000 concurrent players on Steam during its launch weekend, a figure that propels it into Steam's all-time top 20 most-played games. This milestone not only cements Battlefield 6 as a major comeback for the series but also places it in the same league as some of the...

Xe3P architecture coming to Intel’s next Arc GPUs in roadmap update

13-Oct-2025, 6:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

Intel updated its GPU roadmap with details on new architectures and products.

Intel has confirmed it is developing a "Next ARC Family" of GPUs, utilizing its "Xe3P" graphics architecture. This news, revealed at the 2025 Tech Tour US, follows an in-depth look at Intel's Xe3 GPU architecture, which is also used in Panther Lake. While Panther Lake's Xe3 GPUs are technically part of the Xe3 architecture, Intel classifies them under its ARC B-Series "Battlemage" family, even though existing "B-series" discrete GPUs are based on Xe2. Based on the image below and its square...

Vampire: Bloodlines 2 – Everything to Know Before Launch

13-Oct-2025, 5:33 am Daniel-D Gaming News

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 will see the light of day after a long and troubled development.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is finally nearing release after years of uncertainty, with a confirmed launch date of October 21, 2025. Developed by The Chinese Room, the long-awaited sequel is said to be feature-complete, entering its final phase of polish, optimization, and stability work. The studio has endured restructuring and layoffs, but progress continues steadily, aiming to deliver a polished experience worthy of its cult predecessor. Fans welcomed the recent announcement that two iconic clans, Lasombra and Toreador, will...

Sony confirms PS6 is coming ‘in a few years’ as AMD teases GPU leap

11-Oct-2025, 9:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

First signs of the PlayStation 6 emerge as Sony seemingly confirms.

Sony's lead tech visionary (Chief Architect) Mark Cerny hinted at an array of next-gen graphical capabilities alongside AMD’s Jack Huynh, offering players a preview of upcoming gaming hardware. In this conversation, Cerny mentioned a “future console (PlayStation 6?)” expected to include these advancements and likely to launch in “a few years’ time.” The next generation of consoles is set to include new ray tracing/path tracing technologies, enhanced AI, and cutting-edge memory compression methods. These innovations promise to enhance the visual appeal...

Heart Machine abruptly ends development on Hyper Light Breaker

10-Oct-2025, 9:00 am Fyra Frost Gaming News

The tides of indie developement can turn swiftly and leave promising projects stranded and helpless.

In a surprise announcement that has left fans reeling, independent developer Heart Machine has confirmed it is halting all development on Hyper Light Breaker, the highly anticipated follow-up to its acclaimed 2016 title Hyper Light Drifter. The news comes only a few months after the game launched in Early Access, and it coincides with a new round of layoffs at the Los Angeles-based studio. Unpleasant news for the community When Hyper Light Breaker entered Early Access in early 2025, it marked...

Red Dead Redemption 2 rumors hint at possible Switch 2 port

09-Oct-2025, 4:15 am Rine Ikarus Gaming News

If true, this would mark the first time Red Dead Redemption 2 has appeared on a Nintendo platform.

Red Dead Redemption 2 might soon make its way to new horizons. According to reliable industry insiders, Rockstar Games could be preparing both a Switch 2 version and a next-gen update for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Though no release window has been revealed, the news has sparked major excitement among fans who have long hoped to revisit Arthur Morgan’s journey with modern enhancements. The claims first surfaced after sharp-eyed players noticed subtle changes on Red Dead Redemption 2’s Steam...

End of Windows 10 Support: Impact on PC Gaming Explained

08-Oct-2025, 6:00 pm Fyra Frost Software News

Possible security issues rise as a challenge to be solved for those who do not want to upgrade their OS to a modern version-

After nearly a decade of service, Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, marking a major milestone for one of the most popular operating systems in gaming history. While the OS will continue to function after this date, Microsoft will stop providing security updates, feature improvements, and technical support. For gamers, that means it's time to prepare for a new era, and possibly a new operating system. A turning point for Windows gamers When support officially ends,...

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