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Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate – A new era of exploration
Jul 9, 2025, 2:42 PM AlexP Gaming News
Destiny 2's Edge of Fate DLC adds Kepler, new abilities like Matterspark, Armor 3.0, and a Portal interface.
Destiny 2's latest expansion, The Edge of Fate, ushers in a transformative era for the beloved looter shooter, introducing a host of innovative features that deepen gameplay and expand the universe. This expansion marks the beginning of a new narrative saga, focusing on the mysterious planetoid Kepler, a destination teeming with dark matter energy and twisted by an enigmatic Anomaly. Here's a look at the key additions that make this DLC a standout.  ...
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Cyberpunk 2077 sees player surge as Edgerunners S2 announced
Jul 8, 2025, 11:04 PM Rine Ikarus Gaming News
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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Nvidia RTX 5090 D v2 launches in China, meets US export rules
Jul 3, 2025, 6:30 AM manhkbrady Hardware News
Renamed from "Double D," this specialized RTX 5090 variant will be known as the 5090D V2.
Earlier this year, Nvidia’s graphics card designed exclusively for China, the RTX 5090D, vanished from retail shelves in the country. We now understand that this was a result of new export regulations from the US that restrict the AI capabilities of PC exports to that region. To replace this GPU, Nvidia has introduced the RTX 5090D v2 graphics card, which aims to bypass these US export restrictions once more. Previous leaks had indicated that this new GPU would be called the...
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REMATCH scores big with a great launch and constant fixes
Jul 2, 2025, 10:31 AM AlexP Gaming News
Arcade soccer hit draws millions with vibrant gameplay. Swift hotfixes tackle exploits, ensuring skill-based fun.
REMATCH, the high-energy arcade soccer game from Sloclap, has taken the gaming world by storm, captivating players with its vibrant, skill-driven take on five-a-side football. This multiplayer title, blending Rocket League-style chaos with human characters, has posted jaw-dropping numbers since its debut. Over 1 million unique players jumped into the action within the first 24 hours, with Steam alone peaking at 92,841 concurrent players. By its first week, REMATCH amassed 3 million players, logging 11.8 million matches, 55.6 million...
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Monster Hunter Wilds gets major update with new monsters and features
Jun 30, 2025, 2:00 PM Rine Ikarus Gaming News
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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Mario Kart World races past 1 million physical sales in Japan alone
Jun 30, 2025, 1:17 PM Rine Ikarus Gaming News
Mario Kart World’s success reflects the broader popularity of the Switch 2.
Mario Kart World has proven itself as Nintendo’s latest runaway success story, crossing a significant sales milestone in Japan less than a month after launch. Released alongside the highly anticipated Switch 2, the newest entry in the beloved kart racing franchise has already sold over one million physical copies in the region, cementing its place as the flagship title for Nintendo’s newest console. According to figures shared by Famitsu, Mario Kart World shifted an additional 122,578 units in its third...
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Phantom Blade Zero breaks away from Soulslike comparisons
Jun 29, 2025, 11:41 AM Rine Ikarus Gaming News
According to Soulframe Liang, CEO of S-Game, those comparisons don’t tell the whole story.
In today’s gaming landscape, any dark, stylish action game with stamina bars and big bosses often gets labeled a “Soulslike.” It’s no surprise—FromSoftware’s Dark Souls and Elden Ring have carved a genre-defining path that has inspired developers worldwide. But this trend has also led to a flood of comparisons that sometimes overlook each game’s unique identity. Phantom Blade Zero is the latest title to push back against that trend. Developed by S-Game, Phantom Blade Zero has drawn attention for its...
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Steam Summer Sale 2025 is here with thousands of discounts for PC gamers
Jun 27, 2025, 8:30 AM manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended
Steam Summer Sale 2025 is live, offering thousands of discounts across all genres.
It's time to dive into another Steam Summer Sale. The 2025 edition of this annual massive sale at the largest PC gaming storefront has just begun, showcasing thousands of discounts across everything from timeless classics to the latest titles and everything in between.  The front page is the ultimate destination for anyone seeking recommendations, as it highlights new games daily. However, be aware that the discounts will remain unchanged throughout the duration of the sale. Several recent hits such as Metaphor:...
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Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.3 delayed: what it means for Night City's future
Jun 26, 2025, 11:06 AM AlexP Gaming News
CD Projekt Red delays Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.3, promising a massive patch akin to 2.2.
On June 23, 2025, CD Projekt Red dropped a bombshell for Cyberpunk 2077 fans: Update 2.3, initially slated for June 26, has been delayed. Announced via the game's official X account, the decision aims to ensure the update meets the studio's high-quality standards, leaving players both frustrated and intrigued about what's next for Night City. Update 2.3 was revealed during a recent livestream celebrating the Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition launch on Nintendo Switch 2, catching fans off guard as CDPR had...
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Over 1 million already wishlisted Resident Evil Requiem
Jun 26, 2025, 3:17 AM Rine Ikarus Gaming News
While wishlisting doesn’t guarantee sales, it’s one of the strongest indicators of early demand
Resident Evil fans were caught completely off guard during this year’s Summer Game Fest when Capcom unveiled Resident Evil Requiem with a chilling surprise trailer. While the game won’t release until early 2026, that hasn’t stopped fans from showing their excitement in a major way—by flooding the Steam wishlist page. Resident Evil Requiem marks the next major installment in Capcom’s legendary survival horror series. While details are still scarce, the game appears to be both a departure and a return—with fresh characters rumored...
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Grand adventures await in the tiny world of Grounded 2
Jun 25, 2025, 11:42 AM AlexP Gaming News
Dive into a shrunken backyard in this survival sequel! Bigger world, smarter bugs, deeper crafting, and co-op fun outshine the original’s charm.
Grounded 2 invites players into a thrilling, shrunken backyard where bugs loom large and every blade of grass feels like a jungle. This survival game expands on the first title, offering a bigger, more exciting experience packed with teamwork, crafting, and exploration in a lively, dangerous, small-scale world. The heart of Grounded 2 lies in its open-world playground, where players, tiny as ants, roam a vast backyard buzzing with activity. Survival hinges on collecting resources, building shelters, and fighting off critters...
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Nvidia has officially unveiled its GeForce RTX 5050 graphic card
Jun 25, 2025, 8:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News
It’s official: Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5050 launches in mid-July for $249.
Following months of speculation and rumors, Nvidia has officially revealed both the desktop and laptop versions of the RTX 5050. The entry-level Blackwell graphics card will be launched in the latter half of July, with a starting price of $249. The RTX 5050 is equipped with 2,560 Blackwell CUDA cores and comes with 8GB of GDDR6 memory operating on a 128-bit wide interface, along with a TGP of 130W (which will require an additional 6-pin or 8-pin connector). The boost...
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