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Microsoft's plan to make Xbox a more open gaming platform could come with an unexpected downside. While support for storefronts like Steam would give Project Helix a major advantage over Sony's rumored PS6, a new report suggests that level of openness could also drive the console's price significantly higher. According to Windows Central's Jez Corden, Microsoft is still weighing just how open its next-generation Xbox should be. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has repeatedly described Project Helix as...

The Alley takes the familiar anomaly-spotting horror formula and gives it a nasty little twist: every strange detail is not just something to notice, but something you must judge correctly before the situation gets worse.     A routine walk becomes a supernatural nightmare  Players step into the shoes of Soyeon, a high-school student whose ordinary journey...

Mahou Arms throws players into a world where humanity is barely holding on. Earth has been devastated by an alien force known as the Locks, and conventional armies are no longer enough to stop them. The last line of defence is GARDA, a military organisation that sends magically powered fighters into battle against the invasion. Players take on the role of GARDA’s commander and follow the story of Amelia and Susan, two magical girls with very different personalities and fighting styles....

ASRock may have just let the cat out of the bag. The company has quietly added two unannounced Radeon RX 9050 graphics cards to its website, giving us an early look at what appears to be AMD's next entry-level RDNA 4 GPU. The listings, first spotted by VideoCardz, reveal both 8GB and 4GB versions of the card, although AMD has yet to officially acknowledge either model. The RX 9050 is positioned below the Radeon RX 9060 and RX 9060 XT,...

Forensics: Crime Scene Detective offers a grounded take on crime-solving by placing players in the role of a professional forensic investigator instead of a traditional detective. Developed by Binary Impact and Alchemical Works, the simulation emphasizes scientific evidence collection, laboratory analysis, and logical deduction over action or interrogation. If you are a fan of Shadows of Doubt or Crime Scene Cleaner, then you will feel at home since in Forensics: Crime Scene Detective, each case begins at a carefully recreated crime scene...

Polish game development has been having quite the moment over the last few years, and Steam is once again celebrating the country’s thriving industry with From Poland With Love 2026. The annual event is back with a gigantic selection of games from Polish developers and publishers, offering players a chance to pick up everything from blockbuster RPGs to wonderfully strange indie experiments at heavily reduced prices. Plenty of deals This year’s event brings together more than 200 games from over 40 Polish...

Nioh 3 is about to open another very unpleasant chapter in its history. Koei Tecmo and Team NINJA have unveiled Hell Rising, the first DLC expansion for the samurai action RPG, with a new trailer showcasing the enemies, environments and gameplay additions waiting for players. The expansion will arrive on August 19 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. A new era Hell Rising takes protagonist Takechiyo somewhere the series has never quite gone before: Edo in 1651, during the Keian era....

NBA 2K27 is getting ready to replace NBA 2K26, and 2K Games has finally given us a proper look at what this year's installment in the most popular basketball video game series woll offer to the fans. A new gameplay video reveals a sizeable collection of tweaks and additions across several modes, including MyCAREER, MyTEAM and MyNBA. In short, there are plenty of reasons for virtual basketball addicts to start clearing their schedules. So, what's new in NBA 2K27? One of...

Some games are built by hundreds of developers with massive budgets behind them. Others are shaped by years of perseverance and passion from a small team determined to bring their vision to life. Forsaken Realms: Vahrin's Call belongs to the latter. First conceived in 2014 by Titan Roc, a seven-person indie studio that also self-published the project, the game has finally reached players after more than a decade of development.  ...

Fanatical has unveiled another customizable game bundle, this time focusing on cozy adventures and relaxing gameplay. The new Build Your Own Wholesome Collection features 21 Steam games that lean into exploration, crafting, management, and laid-back storytelling, making it an appealing option for anyone looking to take a break from action-heavy titles. Like Fanatical's other Build Your Own promotions, buyers can mix and match their own selection of games. Pricing starts at $9.99 / €9.99 / £9.99 for any three titles, increases...

Meccha Chameleon has built its reputation around colourful camouflage, silly poses and players desperately pretending to be part of the scenery. However, the cheerful hide-and-seek game recently faced a much more serious kind of hiding problem after malicious mod maps, malware and a hacked Discord server created plenty of confusion across its community.     Malicious...

Microsoft and Ubisoft are expanding their partnership with another feature designed to bring Xbox and Windows gaming closer together. Alongside a broader selection of Ubisoft content in the Xbox PC app, the two companies have introduced a new benefit for players who own Ubisoft games digitally on Xbox consoles. The most significant change is a new console-to-PC entitlement program. Players who already own eligible Ubisoft games on Xbox will automatically receive access to the PC versions through...