Fyra Frost

Dark Soul 3’s Ashes of Ariandel DLC arrives in October

Aug 24, 2017, 6:06 PM Fyra Frost Gaming News

Explore Dark Souls 3's Ashes of Ariandel DLC, arriving this October with new challenges and adventures.

Ashes of Anriandel is the title of upcoming DLC for Dark Souls 3. Bandai Namco and From Software have confirmed officially that it will be available on October 25 for Playstation 4, Xbox One and PC. It's going to be the first of the two expansion packs planned for the latest Dark Souls installment, with the second one coming early 2017. Both of them are included in the Season Pass but you can also get them separatedly. ...

Quantum Break comes to Steam next month

Aug 10, 2017, 6:39 PM Fyra Frost Gaming News

Quantum Break, the third-person shooter developed by Remedy is getting a date for the release of its PC version on Steam. The adventures Jack Joyce as he tries to fix the consequences of the failed experiment from Monarch Solutions that caused a "break in time", will be available through VALVE's gaming platform on September 14th. ...

DOOM gets two new multiplayer modes

Jul 29, 2017, 4:01 PM Fyra Frost Gaming News

Discover two exciting new multiplayer modes added to DOOM, bringing more action and challenges to the game.

Your favourite FPS DOOM is getting a new content update tomorrow on all platforms. The second update for id Software's shooter brings two new modes to the game: Exodus is a capture-the-flag mode with moving flags and bases, and Sector is an objective-based mode where you have to capture and hold certain locations to to win. Both modes will be available to all players at no cost and also experience earned will be double for the weekend. The update...

Gamer’s rejoice! China lifts ban on consoles

Jul 27, 2017, 8:56 AM Fyra Frost

China ends its console ban, opening up new opportunities for gamers and the gaming industry.

This week the Wall Street Journal reported that China's Ministry of Culture released a statement with the news that game consoles can now be manufactured and sold freely in the Asian country. Previously it was only permitted at the Shanghai Free Trade Zone, effectively choking a market estimated at 22,2 billion just this year. The ban was put in place in 2000, with China quoting " concern of the potential harm to its younger generation " and of "threatening state...

Death Star DLC launches after the summer

Jul 15, 2017, 5:46 PM Fyra Frost Gaming News

Death Star DLC is set to launch after the summer. Get ready for exciting new content and features!

Electronic Arts has announced that the next expansion for Star Wars Battlefront will be available on September 20th. The Death Star will be the third DLC for the shooter developed by DICE and it will include new maps, heroes, Star Cards and weapons. You can watch a livestream preview of the expansion tomorrow at 11AM PDT during Star Wars Celebration event. EA Star Wars: A Look Ahead Along with the expansion, announcement DICE has revealed that next...

Starcraft: Remastered gets a launch date

Jun 30, 2017, 6:49 PM Fyra Frost Gaming News

The new version of Blizzard's real-time strategy classic Starcraft is due to release on August 14. Starcraft: Remastered was announced earlier this year but today Blizzard has confirmed the launch date for the HD version of their iconic space-themed RTS. The creators of Warcraft have decided to modernize and polish the graphical aspect of the game, and they have created a new title that includes the original Starcraft and its expansion Starcraft: Brood War, and features widescreen UHD support for...

The Necromancer arrives to Diablo 3

Jun 28, 2017, 9:01 AM Fyra Frost Gaming News

The infamous Necromancer is the new class for Diablo 3 and it's already available. Rise of the Necromancer is the name chosen by Blizzard for the second DLC for their worldwide famous hack and slash action RPG Diablo 3. Although the game has been updated quite a few times with free content and changes through several updates, this is the first time Blizzard is releasing paid content for the game after the launch of Reaper of Souls expansion...

Titanfall 2 special editions leaked!

Jun 10, 2017, 5:47 PM Fyra Frost Gaming News

Titanfall 2 special editions have been leaked! Get the latest details on what to expect from these exclusive editions.

It´s no secret that if the original Titanfall had been released on more platforms than Xbox One it would have been even a greater success, and that as developer Respawn Entertainment announced quite a while ago their FPS would get a sequel. "I guess EA announced a sequel, so I could play coy and pretend I don't know anything about it, or… yeah. So we're working on a sequel. No official name yet, but we're working on that. That's...

Magic: The Gathering jumps on the MMORPG wagon

Jun 7, 2017, 7:46 PM Fyra Frost Gaming News

Wizards of the Coast have announced that Magic: The Gathering will become a massively multiplayer online role-playing game. One of the first and most popular collectible trading card games will join the ranks of the MMORPGs. Perfect World and Cryptic Studios, creators of titles like Neverwinter, Star Trek Online or Champions Online, are the developers chosen to take the incredibly well-liked franchise to the virtual world once more. Magic: The Gathering has over 20 million players and there have been...

Overwatch: Post Launch Plans

Jun 7, 2017, 5:09 PM Fyra Frost Gaming News

Explore Overwatch's post-launch plans, including updates, new features, and exciting content for players.

It's been 2 weeks since the very successful launch of Overwatch. Over 7 million players across 3 platforms bought the game in its first week alone. And now, people are curious as to what's next for Overwatch. Here's a short rundown of Eurogamer's interview with Overwatch's game director Jeff Kaplan. Competitive play is still coming late June (projected date keeps shifting internally) will be more skill-based rather than the “progression-based” one implemented during the beta. There will be no safety nets...

New Need For Speed: Payback will launch in November

Jun 2, 2017, 5:17 PM Fyra Frost Gaming News

The upcoming title of the Need For Speed franchise has been officially announced, detailing its launch date and special edition bonuses. Electronic Arts has officially confirmed that the newest installment of their iconic racing series Need For Speed will be available this fall on Playstation 4, Xbox One and PC. November 10 is the chosen date for the worldwide official launch of Need For Speed: Payback, but EA Access and Origin Access subscribers will be able to try the game...

Mafia 3 Collector’s Edition unveiled

Jun 2, 2017, 4:25 PM Fyra Frost Gaming News

Mafia 3 takes us to New Bordeaux in 1968, a fictional New Orleans. As Lincoln Clay, you'll build a criminal organization to take revenge on the Italian mob.

Mafia 3 will take us to New Bourdeaux in 1968, a fictional recreation of New Orleans where as Lincoln Clay we will try to create our own criminal organization in order to take revenge from italian mob. The game is set for release on October 7th this year but 2K Games has decided to unveil the contents of the collector's edition for the third installment of the Mafia series already. Other than the full game, the Season Pass, a 56-page...

All we know about Destiny 2 so far

May 19, 2017, 12:42 PM Fyra Frost Gaming News

Discover everything we know about Destiny 2 so far, including updates, features, and gameplay insights. Stay informed on the latest news!

Learn everything we know so far about Destiny 2, the upcoming title from Bungie. Developer Bungie organized a livestream event showcasing Destiny 2 yesterday and a lot of information and surprises have been revealed about their second take on the Destiny franchise. First two important facts about the new title are that it's coming with a revamp of the weapon system and the introduction of some subclasses and skills for the current 3 classes of the game, as well...

Warcraft Movie Promotions

May 18, 2017, 12:23 PM Fyra Frost Gaming News

Explore the latest updates, trailers, and exclusive insights into the Warcraft movie promotions. Get all the details here!

The World of Warcraft Movie trailer will soon hit the big screens. To celebrate the film's release, Blizzard will be giving away a set of transmogrification pieces to players who log in to World of Warcraft starting May 25 until August 1. Alliance players will receive a sword and shield while Horde players will receive staff and an axe....

Heroes of the Storm finally gets seasons

May 12, 2017, 10:32 AM Fyra Frost Gaming News

Heroes of the Storm introduces seasons, adding a new layer of competition and progression for players.

Last week, Blizzard revealed quite a handful of news for Heroes of the Storm fans. Coming soon to Heroes of the Storm are 2 characters from the Warcraft universe – Chromie and Medivh. Chromie who is expected to enter the storm on May 17 takes the role of an assassin while Medivh is going to be a specialist. Also on the way are reworks to Arthas, Anub’Arak, and Falstad. Blizzard also revealed the long-anticipated revamp for Heroes of the Storm’s ranked...

Total War Warhammer 2 introduces the Lizardmen

May 12, 2017, 9:13 AM Fyra Frost Gaming News

Discover the Lizardmen in Total War: Warhammer 2, a powerful faction bringing unique gameplay and strategy to the epic fantasy battle.

Publisher SEGA has released the first in-engine trailer for Total War: Warhammer 2 showcasing the Lizardmen. The Lizardmen are one of the four different races that Total War: Warhammer 2 will be adding to this branch of the strategy franchise based on the Warhammer universe. With the release of this first video after the game was officially announced last March, we can finally get a better idea of the motivations of the inhabitants of the wild jungle of Lustria and the...

GOG.com announces a new DRM-free online gaming platform

May 11, 2017, 4:26 PM Fyra Frost Gaming News

GOG.com launches a new DRM-free online gaming platform, offering gamers more freedom and ownership over their games.

GOG.com has recently announced GOG Galaxy, a new gaming platform that aims to take on Steam. What's the main argument? a DRM-free library where you can play games such as Horizon Zero Dawn and The Binding Of Isaac: Rebirth (best prices). If you are interested in participating in the beta, here's the link. Here's what you can find on the official website: Library features: One-click install Prefer convenience? Install any GOG.com game with a single click, and it will forever...

DOOM requirements revealed

May 6, 2017, 6:04 PM Fyra Frost Gaming News

Discover the system requirements for DOOM and ensure your setup is ready to run the game smoothly.

Publisher Bethesda Softworks and developer id Software are finishing the preparations for the launch of DOOM. The latest installment of the franchise will finally be available to play next week, more exactly on Friday, May 13th, and it promises to bring back all the excitement of the PvP multiplayer deathmatch arena fights along with a single player campaign full of demons and blood. You can watch below the official launch trailer that was released today. ...

Virtual Reality – Gaming Niche?

May 4, 2017, 6:18 PM Fyra Frost Gaming News

Is virtual reality limited to gaming, or does its potential extend beyond? Explore the evolving role of VR in and outside the gaming niche.

Despite the momentum VR has gained over the years, one has to wonder if it will truly see wide scale adoption in the gaming industry. While I am very excited for the future of gaming and VR, it might take quite a bit of time for it to see wide scale adoption. VR has picked up a lot of hype along the way, especially in the recent years, but the question still remains: how many game developers will fully embrace...

Man gets an awesome reward for returning Starcraft source code to Blizzard

May 4, 2017, 10:40 AM Fyra Frost Gaming News

Finding the source code of an iconic game belongiong to one of the most important videogame companies is not something that happens every day.

Starcraft source code is found by a guy accidentally and Blizzard rewards him for sending it back to them. Finding in a place where it shouldn't be the source code of an iconic game of one of the most important video game companies is not something that happens every day. That's what the Reddit user Khemist49 must have thought when after purchasing a "box of Blizzard stuff" on eBay where he unexpectedly found a Gold Disc labeled as StarCraft Gold...

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