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Lost Soul Aside officially goes gold
Aug 7, 2025, 4:56 PM
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Excitement reached new heights when Ultizero Games announced that Lost Soul Aside has officially gone gold.
After years of anticipation, Lost Soul Aside is finally on track for its long-awaited debut. Developed by Ultizero Games and backed by PlayStation’s China Hero Project, the stylish action RPG is set to launch on PlayStation 5 and PC on August 29, 2025.
First envisioned in 2014 by solo creator Yang Bing, Lost Soul Aside has grown from a passion project into a major international release. Over the past decade, the game has steadily evolved, with its sleek hack-and-slash combat drawing...
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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls closed beta brings the hype to PS5
Aug 7, 2025, 4:49 PM
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The closed beta is set to run from September 5 to 7, exclusively on PlayStation 5.
Marvel fans and fighting game enthusiasts are in for a treat this September, as Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls gears up for its first closed beta test. Developed by the renowned Arc System Works—best known for Dragon Ball FighterZ and Guilty Gear—this upcoming 4v4 tag-team brawler aims to deliver a fresh and stylish take on Marvel’s legendary characters.
Closed Beta Set for September, Featuring Iconic Characters and a Fan-Favorite Stage
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Lucy from Cyberpunk joins Guilty Gear -Strive- this August
Aug 5, 2025, 4:52 PM
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Lucy’s arrival also marks a milestone for Guilty Gear -Strive-, which recently surpassed 3.5 million players since its 2021 launch.
Arc System Works has officially revealed Lucy from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners as the final DLC character for Guilty Gear -Strive- Season Pass 4. The fan-favorite netrunner will join the roster on August 21, 2025, bringing her iconic Monowire attacks and full Quickhack abilities straight from Cyberpunk 2077.
Lucy Joins the Fight
Lucy’s debut trailer premiered during EVO 2025, showcasing how she seamlessly brings the world of Night City into the high-octane 2D fighter. She wields a deadly combination of whip-like Monowires and...
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Warner Bros. hiring for another DC live service game
Jul 31, 2025, 10:53 PM
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This announcement comes as a surprise to many, especially after Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’s disastrous launch in February 2024.
Despite the commercial and critical failure of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Warner Bros. Games is pressing forward with its pursuit of live service experiences. A new job listing on the Warner Bros. Games Montreal website reveals that the company is hiring an Executive Producer for a AAA title based on an iconic IP from the Warner Bros. and DC Comics catalog. The role involves overseeing the game from concept through post-launch live operations, clearly signaling another foray into...
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Ubisoft leak Points to new Assassin’s Creed project in the works
Jul 31, 2025, 5:57 AM
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Whether the leak points to a remake or an expansion, it’s clear Ubisoft isn’t done surprising Assassin’s Creed fans.
Ubisoft might be preparing a big reveal for Assassin’s Creed fans. A new listing spotted by reliable leaker PlayStationSize hints at a yet-unannounced Assassin’s Creed title—one that fans believe could finally confirm the long-rumored remake of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. The leak revealed a fresh PPSA code, similar to those used for Assasin's Creed Valhalla, Assasin's Creed Mirage, and the recently released Assassin’s Creed Shadows. However, this code didn’t match any existing title or DLC, leading fans to...
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Hollow Knight: Silksong demo set to debut at Gamescom 2025
Jul 30, 2025, 7:41 AM
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The demo will be featured on PC and on both versions of the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, giving attendees not just a glimpse of Hollow Knight: Silksong.
After years of anticipation and radio silence, Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally stepping into the spotlight — and fans attending Gamescom 2025 will be the first to play it. Team Cherry has confirmed that a playable demo will be available from August 20 to 24 at the Xbox booth, marking the first public hands-on opportunity with the long-awaited Metroidvania follow-up.
The demo will be featured on PC and on both versions of the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds,...
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GTA 6’s stunning visuals may come at the cost of frame rate
Jul 29, 2025, 2:03 PM
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His comment aligns with Rockstar’s long-standing design philosophy—pushing the boundaries of realism, even if it means sacrificing performance.
As anticipation for Grand Theft Auto VI continues to build ahead of its 2026 release, one lingering question has sparked widespread discussion: will the game run at 60 FPS on consoles? With Rockstar’s latest trailer showcasing breathtaking visuals—from detailed character models and densely packed environments to hyper-realistic lighting—some fans are beginning to wonder if current-gen hardware can keep up.
Former Rockstar Dev Explains Why 30 FPS Might Be Better for Grand Theft Auto VI
Former Rockstar Games developer Obbe Vermeij recently joined...
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CD Projekt Red teases melee-focused new IP through job listing
Jul 28, 2025, 12:26 AM
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While details remain sparse, the listing describes Project Hadar as a completely new IP still in early development.
CD Projekt Red has revealed new clues about its mysterious project, codenamed Hadar, through a recent job listing. The studio is seeking a Senior Gameplay Designer with experience in melee-oriented RPG/action games, hinting that Project Hadar may lean heavily into close-quarters combat—possibly offering something quite different from the gunplay-focused Cyberpunk 2077.
Project Hadar May Mark a Shift from Gunplay to Close-Combat...
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Borderlands 4 on Switch 2 will run at 30 FPS, confirms Gearbox
Jul 28, 2025, 12:17 AM
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Despite performance and storage concerns, there’s still plenty of good news for Switch 2 players.
As excitement builds for the upcoming Borderlands 4, fans on Nintendo’s next-gen handheld hybrid, the Switch 2, now have more clarity on what to expect performance-wise. According to Gearbox Software’s Randy Pitchford, the game will run “mostly around 30 FPS,” with occasional dips during intense combat or multiplayer sessions—particularly in handheld mode.
Pitchford responded directly to fan questions on social media, explaining that preserving the full game experience across all platforms took priority over frame rate targets. “It was important to...
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Ghost of Yōtei promises a rich story with expansive exploration
Jul 22, 2025, 2:02 PM
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Fans have been curious about just how much content Ghost of Yōtei will offer.
Sucker Punch’s upcoming PS5 exclusive, Ghost of Yōtei, continues to shape up as one of the most anticipated releases of the year. The standalone sequel follows Atsu, a skilled ronin seeking revenge in the northern region of Hokkaido, and builds on the cinematic samurai formula established by Ghost of Tsushima—but with key refinements to gameplay and combat.
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Cyberpunk 2077 teases mysterious crossover
Jul 22, 2025, 1:55 PM
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This surprise crossover comes at a time when Cyberpunk 2077 is enjoying a second life.
Cyberpunk 2077 continues to find new ways to keep Night City alive—and relevant. This time, CD Projekt Red has begun teasing an unexpected crossover with Arena Breakout: Infinite, a free-to-play tactical shooter developed by Tencent’s MoreFun Studios. While details remain scarce, a short teaser trailer has already stirred excitement, showing an armored truck racing through a neon-lit city before revealing an operator wearing the signature Samurai jacket—iconic gear tied to protagonist V.
Night City’s Reach Grows with New Crossover
Though the extent...
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FromSoftware's next big move may already be in the works
Jul 20, 2025, 1:05 PM
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If the reports are accurate, this game could be announced at one of the major upcoming events like Gamescom or The Game Awards.
Fresh off the momentum of Elden Ring: Nightreign and the announcement of The Duskbloods for Nintendo Switch 2, FromSoftware is reportedly deep into development on another unannounced title—this time a multiplatform project codenamed “FMC.” According to new reports, FMC is already in an advanced production stage and could see a full reveal later this year, with a possible launch as early as 2026.
While details remain tightly under wraps, FMC follows the studio’s long-standing tradition of internal codenames. Games like...
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Wuchang: Fallen Feathers PC specs revealed ahead of launch
Jul 20, 2025, 1:00 PM
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To help players prepare for launch, the developers have released both minimum and recommended PC specifications.
Leenzee Games has officially unveiled the system requirements for Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, giving PC players a clearer idea of what kind of performance they can expect when the game launches on July 24, 2025. The dark fantasy action-RPG, which blends Chinese history and mythology, has gained attention for its atmospheric world, challenging Soulslike gameplay, and striking art direction.
Set in 17th-century China during the collapse of the Ming dynasty, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers follows Bai Wuchang, a pirate plagued by amnesia and...
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Cyberpunk 2077 announces full Mac support with new system requirements
Jul 17, 2025, 7:31 PM
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This news arrives as Cyberpunk 2077 continues its unlikely second life.
Just weeks after a surge in Cyberpunk 2077’s player count following the Edgerunners Season 2 announcement, CD Projekt Red is giving even more players a reason to jack back into Night City—this time on Mac. The studio has officially revealed full Mac support for Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, along with detailed system requirements across four performance tiers.
Cyberpunk 2077 Mac System Requirements...
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Santa Monica Studio’s secret project moving forward as hype builds
Jul 17, 2025, 7:13 PM
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While Santa Monica Studio remains tight-lipped, fans are on high alert for official news.
Santa Monica Studio, the acclaimed team behind God of War and God of War Ragnarök, is steadily advancing work on its next big game. While the PlayStation studio has yet to officially announce the project or share concrete details, new comments suggest that development is proceeding smoothly behind the scenes.
The latest insight comes from renowned games journalist Jason Schreier, who responded to questions on ResetEra regarding the studio’s progress. According to Schreier, the mysterious title—led by God of War director...
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Rumors hint at Marvel’s Venom game reveal for PS5 this year
Jul 13, 2025, 10:42 PM
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Although plans may have shifted after that devastating leak, there’s reason to believe the Venom game still exists.
Insomniac Games may finally be ready to reveal its long-rumored Marvel’s Venom game for the PS5, according to new reports from a reliable industry insider. Though the studio has kept quiet about the spin-off’s existence, fresh rumors suggest an official announcement could come as soon as this September’s rumored PlayStation State of Play event—or, if not, at Geoff Keighley’s high-profile Game Awards in December.
Ever since Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 swung onto PS5 last year, fans have been eager to see more...
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Play The Last of Us 2 Remastered in order with new Chronological Mode
Jul 13, 2025, 10:34 PM
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Naughty Dog advises that new players avoid the Chronological Mode on their first playthrough.
Naughty Dog has quietly dropped a new update for The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, and it brings with it something fans have been curious about for years: a brand-new Chronological Experience mode. This mode lets players experience the entire story of Part 2 in timeline order, restructured from start to finish. It’s a major shift for a game that originally leaned heavily on non-linear storytelling.
First released in 2020, The Last of Us Part 2 was praised and...
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Cyberpunk 2077 sees player surge as Edgerunners S2 announced
Jul 8, 2025, 11:04 PM
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Fans are eager for the new season, described by CD Projekt Red as “a raw, real chronicle of redemption and revenge.”
Night City is bustling once more. Despite being nearly five years old, Cyberpunk 2077 has seen a sharp uptick in players, with SteamDB reporting a peak of over 66,000 concurrent users on July 6. This marks the highest count since February and is more than double the game’s typical daily average of 30,000 to 40,000 players in recent months.
It’s an impressive feat for CD Projekt Red’s open-world RPG, especially considering its tumultuous launch back in 2020. While Cyberpunk 2077 fell short...
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Monster Hunter Wilds adds exciting time-limited quests
Jul 8, 2025, 10:56 PM
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These rotating events are a key part of what keeps Monster Hunter Wilds feeling fresh.
Monster Hunter Wilds continues to keep its player base engaged with fresh content, as Capcom announces two exciting new limited-time Event Quests set to run from July 8 to July 22. The ever-evolving live-service structure of Monster Hunter Wilds ensures there’s always something new to chase—and this time, both fashion and fierce battles are on the menu.
Following a strong launch earlier this year and two major free Title Updates, Monster Hunter Wilds has steadily expanded with new monsters, equipment,...
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Monster Hunter Wilds gets major update with new monsters and features
Jun 30, 2025, 2:00 PM
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Capcom seeks to keep players engaged and counter recent criticism over technical hiccups and simplified gameplay.
Monster Hunter Wilds just roared back into the spotlight with the release of Title Update 2, packed with fresh monsters, gear, and gameplay improvements that could help win back players. Although Capcom officially unveiled the update on June 30, fans actually got an early look thanks to a slip-up on the official PlayStation website, which accidentally published the details ahead of schedule before quickly pulling the page.
Now fully live, the free Title Update 2 adds two beloved beasts—Lagiacrus and...
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