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The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is here, but does it live up to expectations?
Jul 16, 2026, 11:40 PM
Cleonidas
Gaming News
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu has launched. Early impressions praise its unique take on co-op horror, despite a few technical issues that still need polishing.
After months of building anticipation with its Madness mechanic and eerie Lovecraftian atmosphere, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu has finally arrived on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Within hours of launch, ACE Team's latest title had already become a major talking point among co-op horror fans, with players discussing everything from its standout ideas to the technical issues that surfaced during their first expeditions.
Perhaps the most interesting takeaway from launch isn't the story or even the monsters themselves....
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ASUS confirms standalone ROG Xbox Ally X20 handheld is finally on the way
Jul 16, 2026, 8:00 PM
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Asus confirmed a standalone ROG Xbox Ally X20 is coming, so the OLED handheld will be available without the AR glasses bundle.
When ASUS unveiled the ROG Xbox Ally X20 at Computex 2026, the company revealed that its new OLED handheld would only be sold as a bundle with the ROG Xreal R1 AR glasses. Thankfully for anyone who wasn't interested in the glasses, those plans have now changed.
According to The Verge, ASUS is preparing to release the ROG Xbox Ally X20 as a standalone handheld, allowing buyers to purchase it without the bundled wearable display. An ASUS...
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced drops its first major patch
Jul 16, 2026, 2:30 PM
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
Updates & Patches
Ubisoft has addressed important problems that could have ended with gameplay data lost for many players.
The Caribbean has become a little calmer, at least from a technical standpoint. Ubisoft has rolled out Update 1.0.4 for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, marking the first major patch since the game's incredibly successful launch. Depending on your platform, you'll need to download up to 15 GB, but the reward is a far smoother pirate adventure packed with bug fixes, stability improvements, and a long list of gameplay refinements.
Technical polish
Rather than stuffing the update with flashy new features,...
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The Outlast Trials: Project Boneyard, Power, Fear, and Obedience
Jul 14, 2026, 10:59 PM
Cleonidas
Gaming News
Project Boneyard expands The Outlast Trials with Prison Farm, new Trials, and gameplay shaped by power, punishment, and humanity's gradual corruption.
Since its release, The Outlast Trials has continued to expand the world of Murkoff through a series of experiments, each built around a distinct theme. Season 7: project boneyard follows that same philosophy but shifts its focus to a darker aspect of Murkoff's methods—how power and punishment become tools for absolute control. From the introduction of Prison Farm and its new Trials to the gameplay systems added throughout the update, every major addition reinforces that central idea. Rather than existing...
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Space Marine 2 Patch 14 Adds New Heroic Weapons to PTS
Jul 10, 2026, 5:54 PM
Daniel-D
Gaming News
Updates & Patches
Patch 14 PTS introduces six new Heroic Weapons, bringing fresh perks and new combat options to Space Marine 2.
By decree of the Imperium's logistical command, six additional Heroic Weapons have entered active evaluation within the Public Test Server of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. These sacred relic-pattern armaments are not mere ceremonial upgrades but battlefield-approved instruments bearing unique machine-spirit blessings capable of altering combat doctrine.
Machine-Spirit Evaluations Reveal New Battlefield Doctrines
Following the...
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Bandai Namco clarifies the difficulty system in Echoes of Aincrad
Jul 9, 2026, 6:23 PM
Cleonidas
Gaming News
Gameplay
Bandai Namco has detailed the four difficulty settings in Echoes of Aincrad, while clarifying that Death Game Mode is a separate gameplay mechanic.
When Death Game Mode was first revealed, many players naturally assumed it was simply another Hardcore Mode similar to those found in other RPGs. However, Bandai Namco's latest overview of the game's difficulty settings paints a much more interesting picture. Rather than being a standalone difficulty level, Death Game Mode is designed as an independent gameplay mechanic that can be combined with different difficulty settings, giving players more ways to experience the world of Aincrad than many initially expected....
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Palworld devs say starting fresh for 1.0 is the better move
Jul 7, 2026, 9:23 AM
AlexP
Gaming News
Updates & Patches
Palworld 1.0 launches July 10 with new Pals, regions, and a dev tip to start fresh for the best adventure yet in-game.
Grab your spheres, feed your Pals, and maybe apologize to the ones still working at the stone pit, because Palworld is finally getting ready for its full 1.0 release. Pocketpair has confirmed that Palworld will leave Early Access on July 10, 2026, marking a huge milestone for one of the wildest survival games of the last few years.
The 1.0 update is not just a tiny “congrats, we changed the number” patch either. Pocketpair’s reveal teased new Pals, new regions,...
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced: Global release and preload times
Jul 6, 2026, 9:30 PM
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
Release date
The official release times are locked in. Are you ready to follow Edward Kenway in an epic adventure once more?
The Caribbean is calling once again, and this time it offers shinier waters, sharper swords, and a whole lot more pixels. Ubisoft has officially dropped the worldwide release schedule for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, giving players a clear timeline for when they'll be able to step back into the boots of legendary pirate Edward Kenway.
Get ready to return to the Caribbean
Whether you're planning to commandeer enemy ships on console or chart a course on PC, the wait is nearly...
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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2: What Does the Final DLC Have to Offer?
Jul 6, 2026, 8:42 PM
Cleonidas
Gaming News
Future Saga Chapter 4 concludes nearly a decade of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 with the final chapter of its story and a wealth of new content.
Few Dragon Ball games have managed to sustain their momentum for nearly a decade after launch. Released in 2016, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 has continued to evolve through a steady stream of DLC and updates, becoming one of Bandai Namco's longest-supported titles. That makes Future Saga Chapter 4, launching on July 8, far more than another expansion—it serves as the milestone that brings the entire Future Saga to its conclusion....
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DOOM: The Dark Ages – Revelations reveals more ahead of July 7 launch
Jul 2, 2026, 3:35 PM
Cleonidas
Gaming News
Bethesda and ID Software reveal new details for DOOM: The Dark Ages – Revelations, including a new campaign, the Chain Spear and more.
With only a few days left before launch, Bethesda and id Software have unveiled more details about DOOM: The Dark Ages – Revelations, the game's first major expansion. Rather than simply adding a handful of extra missions, Revelations is shaping up to be a substantial new chapter for the Slayer, introducing fresh combat mechanics while expanding the experience beyond the main campaign.
If you've been considering returning to DOOM: The Dark Ages, this could be its most significant content update since...
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Cyberpunk 2077’s Steam spike shows how far it has come
Jun 30, 2026, 1:08 PM
AlexP
Gaming News
Gameplay
Cyberpunk 2077’s recent Steam peak shows how updates and Phantom Liberty turned Night City into a stronger RPG.
Cyberpunk 2077 is having another strong moment on Steam, and it says a lot about how far the game has come. The game recently reached a recent Steam peak of 87,025 players in the last 30 days, which is not close to its massive launch numbers, but still a very solid sign that players are returning to Night City in big numbers. More importantly, they are coming back to a game that feels much stronger than it did at launch.
That...
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Reveals PS5 Enhancements
Jun 29, 2026, 9:30 PM
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will take full advantage of the PS5's capabilities to deliver an impressive experience.
Ubisoft and Sony have officially revealed the PlayStation 5 features coming to Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, offering a closer look at how the remake takes advantage of both PS5 and PS5 Pro hardware. Set to launch on July 9, the reimagined version of Edward Kenway's pirate adventure promises substantial visual upgrades, improved performance, and several platform-specific enhancements designed to modernize one of the franchise's most beloved entries.
Outstanding graphics and several options to choose from
On PS5 Pro, players will...
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