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Smarter matchmaking arrives in ARC Raiders update 1.38.0
Jul 24, 2026, 11:51 AM AlexP Gaming News Updates & Patches
ARC Raiders' latest update improves matchmaking, adds Expedition rewards and two Torpedo outfit variants.
ARC Raiders has rolled out Store Update 1.38.0 across every platform, and while it is smaller than a full content drop, it could make a noticeable difference to everyday raids. The headline change is a new round of matchmaking optimization, with Embark Studios testing adjustments designed to create fairer and more enjoyable encounters. The update also marks the latest Expedition Departure and adds two fresh color options for an existing outfit. Matchmaking is easily the most interesting part of the...
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Marathon's biggest PvE update goes live today
Jul 21, 2026, 4:00 PM Fyra Frost Gaming News Updates & Patches
Bungie tweaks Marathon with an experimental PvE mode that offers players a new way to get into the game's universe.
Marathon is taking a break from making every encounter a showdown against other players. Bungie's latest update officially lands today as part of Season 2, and with it comes Vault Breaker, the game's first dedicated PvE mode. It's one of the most requested additions since launch and offers a completely different way to explore Tau Ceti IV, where the biggest threat comes from the environment and AI enemies rather than another squad waiting to ruin your extraction. What is Vault...
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Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters officially confirmed
Jul 20, 2026, 11:45 PM Fyra Frost Gaming News
Bethesda promises two exciting remasters while Fallout 5 is still in the oven. Lets hope the resulting products are at the level we expect.
Bethesda has finally done what countless Fallout fans had almost given up hoping for: it has officially confirmed that Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are being remade. After years of leaks, wishlist threads, and every gaming showcase spawning a fresh wave of speculation, the wasteland's worst-kept secret is now out in the open. Two of the most celebrated RPGs ever made are preparing for a return, giving longtime Vault Dwellers and a whole new generation of players a chance...
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This Week's Video Game Releases - July 2026 (Week 30)
Jul 20, 2026, 10:40 PM Fyra Frost New Game Releases Release date
Nothing like a new week full of exciting releases to make video game fans happy.
If your gaming backlog wasn't already overflowing, this week's release schedule is here to make that problem even worse. Between July 20 and July 26, players can look forward to a wide variety of experiences , ranging from horror and anime-inspired fighting to strategic mayhem and crime scene investigations. There's no shortage of fresh adventures arriving over the next few days. July 20 - 26 releases The action begins on July 22 with Shift At Midnight, a co-op horror game that...
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Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon: Major new updates have just been revealed
Jul 20, 2026, 9:58 PM Cleonidas Gaming News Updates & Patches
Awaken Realms has unveiled Free DLC, Patch 1.25, its biggest sale yet, and plenty of other exciting updates for Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon.
Whether you've been a longtime fan, have been following the game, or simply needed a reason to finally start your journey in Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon, now might be the perfect time. Awaken Realms has just shared a wave of exciting news with the community, officially releasing Free DLC Bonus Content #4, Patch 1.25, and several other updates for the game. This is much more than just another patch or free DLC release. The developer's latest Steam post serves...
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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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