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07 Mar 2025

FragPunk Climbs Steam Charts Despite Monetization Criticism

FragPunk gains traction on Steam with 54,313 players, but its microtransactions and nine in-game currencies face criticism. Player frustration arises despite engaging gameplay. Can this video game, akin to Valorant, balance success with monetization strategy?

07 Mar 2025

Prime Gaming Expands Free March Lineup with Wolfenstein

Prime Gaming offers Wolfenstein: The Old Blood and more free games in March 2025. Subscribers can also enjoy notable titles like The Forgotten City and Endling: Extinction is Forever during this limited-time offer.

07 Mar 2025

Android Linux Terminal App Now Available for Pixel Users

Pixel users can now access the Debian-based Android Linux Terminal app with the March 2025 update, providing a full Linux instance without GUI app support.

07 Mar 2025

Split Fiction Gathers Momentum Despite Piracy Surge

Split Fiction, a cooperative adventure game, foregoes anti-piracy measures, gaining both hacker and player interest. Despite a rapid hack, it's thriving on Steam with high player engagement.

07 Mar 2025

Wordle: A Strategic Approach to the Popular Puzzle Game

Wordle, the daily five-letter word puzzle game, requires strategy and patience. Its popularity continues to soar as players refine their strategy with every guess. Discover the importance of starting words and pacing in mastering Wordle.

07 Mar 2025

Android 16 Boosts Google Maps with Live Updates Feature

Android 16 Beta 2.1 introduces Live Updates for Google Maps, enhancing navigation with on-screen notifications for real-time tracking.

07 Mar 2025

Tropico 6 Expands with Eco-Friendly Return to Nature DLC

Tropico 6 continues to grow with its latest Return to Nature DLC. Emphasizing eco-friendliness, it introduces new buildings and a Nature Value system to enrich the player's cities. This ninth expansion reiterates the strategy game's dedication to innovation.

07 Mar 2025

Hazelight's Split Fiction Shines With 96% Positive Steam Rating

Split Fiction by Hazelight Studios excels as a top co-op game in 2025, gaining a 96% positive rating on Steam. With its engaging storytelling and intricate co-op puzzles, Split Fiction stands out among this year's new video game releases.

07 Mar 2025

Prime Gaming Expands Free Game Offerings for March 2025

Amazon Prime Gaming announces free game lineup for March 2025, featuring Wolfenstein: The Old Blood and Mafia 2: Definitive Edition. Subscribers get 20 PC games at no extra cost, available through Amazon Games app and major platforms.

06 Mar 2025

FUT Celebrates FC 25: Legendary Players Make a Comeback

FC 25 FUT Birthday promo revives legendary Ultimate Team players. Gervinho, Seydou Doumbia, and Victor Ibarbo return, exciting fans with Hero versions in the FUT pool.

06 Mar 2025

Google Debuts Linux Terminal App for Android Users

Google introduces a Linux Terminal app for Android, supporting Debian in a virtual machine. This benefits developers needing Linux access and can be activated through Pixel Developer options.

06 Mar 2025

Little Nightmares and More Feature in Google Play App Deals

Day 4 brings exciting app deals on Google Play with highlights including Little Nightmares and Crying Suns. Explore a dark whimsical world with Little Nightmares as players help Six escape from a mysterious vessel filled with secrets and sinister beings.

06 Mar 2025

Enhancing Gaming Experience in Split Fiction

Split Fiction offers stunning visuals with practical optimizations. Enhance your gaming experience by tweaking graphics settings for improved performance without losing quality.

06 Mar 2025

Google Photos Enhances Features with Partner Sharing Update

Google Photos reintroduces Partner Sharing, enabling users to share images from third-party apps. The feature returns due to user feedback, with privacy settings intact.

06 Mar 2025

Top Mobile Games Highlight Exciting Adventures in March

March's mobile games spotlight includes innovative adventures. Explore a Tomb Raider spin-off, the unique Stair Quest, and the thrilling Grand Mountain Adventure 2, showcasing diverse offerings in the gaming industry. These releases promise engaging experiences for mobile gamers.

06 Mar 2025

TDU Introduces New Cars and Modes in Solar Crown Season 3

TDU debuts exciting updates in Solar Crown Season 3 with new game modes, cars, and customizable plates. Despite past challenges, the racing franchise seeks to engage players with solo experiences, Convoy missions, and numerous customization options. Launch on March 19, 2025.

06 Mar 2025

BADBOX Malware Affecting Over a Million Android Devices

BADBOX 2.0 cyberattack infiltrates Android devices globally via Google Play apps. Official measures are underway to counteract this evolving threat.

06 Mar 2025

Google Removes 180 Apps Linked to Ad Fraud from Play Store

Google, with Integral Ad Science, removed over 180 apps from Play Store due to ad fraud affecting 56 million downloads, striking trust in digital advertising.

06 Mar 2025

Split Fiction Launch Faces Immediate Piracy Setback

Split Fiction, the new game from It Takes Two creators, was quickly pirated following its March 6 release due to a lack of anti-piracy protection.

06 Mar 2025

Explore the Cthulhu Mythos in New Interactive Horror Game

Cthulhu The Cosmic Abyss, a Lovecraftian horror game, merges investigative gameplay akin to Outlast. Control Noah, an Interpol investigator, as he explores R'lyeh, revealing eerie mysteries. Set to release in 2026, it promises choice-driven challenges amidst cosmic terror.

06 Mar 2025

Robocop Expansion Unfinished Business to Launch in Summer 2025

Robocop Rogue City is set to expand with Unfinished Business DLC, enhancing the popular game with new dynamics in Detroit's chaos. Players will explore flashbacks of Alex Murphy as they combat a new villain. Launching in summer 2025.

06 Mar 2025

Sinking City Inspires New Game as Frogwares Unveils Updates

Frogwares releases gameplay for Sinking City sequel, launching a Kickstarter campaign. Set in 1920s America, players navigate Arkham's unique horror and survival challenges.

06 Mar 2025

Exploring WWE's Enticing Updates in the World of Gaming

WWE 2K25 introduces new locker codes, enhancing MyFaction with valuable game rewards. Players can use these codes to redeem in-game benefits like VC and packs, bringing strategic advantage in WWE Games.

06 Mar 2025

Mojang Unveils Project Spicewood: A New Chapter for Minecraft

Project Spicewood, the sequel to Mojang's 2020 game Minecraft Dungeons, is in development. The game, set to introduce new locales like Honeycomb Fields, promises enhancements. Fans are buzzing with anticipation on platforms like r/GamingLeaksAndRumours.

06 Mar 2025

Live Updates Transform Google Maps Navigation Experience

Live Updates enhance Google Maps with real-time notifications on Android 16. Users receive dynamic ETA and navigation info in the status bar, enhancing accessibility.

06 Mar 2025

Vermintide Marks Anniversary with Double XP and New Content

Warhammer Vermintide 2 turns seven with a new mission, versus map, and double XP. The anniversary event runs until March 16, offering new modifiers and addressing progression issues. Sadly, no new weapon pack will be released, but the celebration promises an invigorating experience.