Ashes of Creation faces uncertain future amid leadership exodus
3 hours ago
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
The leaders of the project have abandoned it, probably leaving thousands of players with a dead shell in their hands.
The long-awaited MMORPG Ashes of Creation is facing a major crisis as its creator and several top executives resign, while Intrepid Studios, the game's developer, moves forward with mass layoffs. The events have cast serious doubt on whether the game will continue development or see a full release.
Back to ashes: Was it the story of the biggest scam ever?
Steven Sharif, the co-founder and creative director of Ashes of Creation, publicly announced his resignation on January 31, 2026. In a...
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This Week's Video Game Releases - February 2026 (Week 6)
5 hours ago
Fyra Frost
New Game Releases
The first blockbusters of the year arrive this week promising a full weekend glued to the screen to many players.
Gamers have a packed week ahead, with a diverse lineup of new releases ranging from intense action titles to charming indie adventures.Fan of fast-paced combat, immersive RPGs, and quirky gameplay experiences, have a good opportunity to find new universes to discover this week.
February 2-8 releases
The week kicks off on February 3 with Aces of Thunder, an aerial combat game that promises heart-pounding dogfights and realistic flight mechanics. Players can dive into an expansive single-player campaign or compete online in...
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Philips launches ENVIA 27M2N5500XD as the first-ever 1000Hz gaming display
9 hours ago
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Philips released the Evnia 27M2N5500XD, a 27-inch QHD monitor with a 1,000Hz dual-mode.
Philips has officially unveiled its Evnia 27M2N5500XD gaming monitor, raising the bar for ultra-high refresh rates as competition for faster displays intensifies. This model is a dual-mode Fast IPS gaming monitor, allowing users to switch between higher refresh rates at lower resolutions and higher resolutions at slightly reduced refresh rates - both options still delivering exceptionally fast performance. Ahead of its global debut, Philips has now shared more details about the monitor.
The Evnia 27M2N5500XD sports a 27-inch panel with a...
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Hundreds of indie games go on sale as Humble Winter Indie Spotlight begins
10 hours ago
manhkbrady
Hot Deals
The Humble Indie Spotlight Sale has begun, offering deals on hundreds of indies with discounts of up to 90%.
The Humble Winter Indie Spotlight Sale is now live, offering a broad range of indie titles at heavily reduced prices. If you’re hoping to grow your game collection without spending too much, this sale is well worth exploring.
Looking for fast-paced action? Standout deals include the high-octane roguelike shooter Risk of Rain 2 discounted by an impressive 80%, the vampiric action RPG V Rising at 50% off, and the innovative FPS SUPERHOT at 70% off. Far from a...
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Bogos Binted? is a party game built to ruin friendships
10 hours ago
AlexP
Gaming News
Bogos Binted? is a tabletop-style party game built on lies, chaos, and hilarious moments with friends.
Few things hit harder than a game night where the real fun comes from messing with your friends. Not in a mean way, but in that playful, laugh-so-hard-you-can’t-breathe way. Games like this thrive on bad decisions, fake confidence, and moments where everyone at the table shouts at once. Bogos Binted? fully understands that vibe and leans into it with zero shame.
The game puts you and up to three other players around a table as strange, big-eyed alien creatures. Everything is...
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Everything you need to know about the Calyx Early Access launch
11 hours ago
AlexP
Gaming News
Discover why Calyx is the fresh RTS hit of 2026. Master base building, tech trees, and fight back the alien infestation!
If you are a fan of classic real-time strategy games, you know how hard it is to find something that feels truly new. Many modern games just copy the same old formula, leaving players looking for something fresh. That is exactly why Calyx is being called a breath of fresh air. Developed by Studio 568, this indie title takes the standard RTS stuff we all know and love but gives it a totally new spin with a weird alien enemy...
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Intel confirms XeSS 3 multi-frame generation support for Arc B580 GPU soon
01-Feb-2026, 10:00 am
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Intel's most powerful desktop Arc GPU, the Arc B580, will gain Multi-Frame Generation support next month.
Alongside the launch of its Panther Lake mobile processors, Intel also rolled out its first GPU driver supporting XeSS 3 Multi-Frame Generation (MFG). This debut enabled XeSS MFG on Panther Lake’s Xe3-based integrated graphics. Intel has now confirmed that XeSS 3 with Multi-Frame Generation will arrive on the Intel Arc B580 graphics card this month.
Given that the Arc B580 already outperforms the GeForce RTX 4060 in many games, it stands out as a compelling choice - especially as...
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New PlayStation Portal model reportedly planned by Sony for a 2026 release
01-Feb-2026, 9:00 am
manhkbrady
Hardware News
An insider leaked news of a PlayStation Portal OLED model arriving this year.
According to well-known leaker Kepler_L2, Sony is preparing to release an updated version of its popular PlayStation Portal later this year. The refreshed model is said to feature an OLED display, along with the possibility of additional hardware improvements.
The rumor originates from a post by KeplerL2 on NeoGAF. During the discussion, the leaker initially referenced a future PlayStation handheld using RDNA5 architecture before shifting focus to the PlayStation Portal. They noted that the current Portal model “appears to...
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Darktide Introduces Chem-Driven Carnage in Cartel’s Favours
01-Feb-2026, 3:16 am
Daniel-D
Gaming News
Darktide’s Cartel’s Favours event boosts stimms, reshapes Pox Gas missions, and rewards players with resources and cosmetics.
The latest live event in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is called Cartel's Favours. It brings a fresh gameplay twist to the Warhammer 40k universe in Darktide. This live event in Darktide is centered around the city's Cartels, with the same theme as Darktide's newest playable character: the Hive Scum, and introduces experimental combat stimulants to keep operatives alive in the face of growing Pox Gas threats. Unlike other events in Darktide, Cartel's Favours alters existing gameplay in a way that significantly influences...
Despite the delay, Koei Tecmo still has a packed release schedule.
Fans eager to relive one of the most beloved entries in the Dynasty Warriors franchise will need to wait a little longer. Koei Tecmo and Omega Force have officially delayed Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered, pushing it back from its previously announced March 19, 2026 release date. At the time of writing, no new launch window has been confirmed.
The announcement was shared via social media, accompanied by a statement from producer Tomohiko Sho, who emphasized...
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Assassin’s Creed IV Remake rumors surge after new Edward statue
31-Jan-2026, 6:40 pm
Rine Ikarus
Gaming News
The official Assassin’s Creed social account acknowledged the leak by replying with the famous meme from GTA: San Andreas.
The long-running saga surrounding the rumored Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag remake has entered yet another chapter, and Ubisoft seems unable to escape the ongoing flood of leaks. With the publisher facing layoffs, studio closures, and multiple project cancellations — including the remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time — fans have been paying even closer attention to anything hinting at the return of Edward Kenway. And this week delivered one of the clearest signs yet.
A newly...
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Nvidia launches native GeForce NOW Linux app featuring DLSS and ray tracing
31-Jan-2026, 9:00 am
manhkbrady
Software News
NVIDIA has officially released the native GeForce NOW app for Linux in beta, finally moving beyond the previous browser-based and Steam Deck-only limitations.
Earlier this month at CES, NVIDIA revealed that its cloud gaming platform, GeForce NOW, is now available in beta for Linux. This announcement marked an important step forward for the service and addressed a long-standing request from Linux users.
With this, players can now access a library of more than 4,500 games, including titles such as DOOM: The Dark Ages and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Subscribers to the Ultimate tier can also take advantage of Blackwell GeForce RTX...