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23 Aug 2025

New Additions to Game Pass Highlight Diverse Offerings

Microsoft expands Game Pass Ultimate in August with diverse titles, from remastered classics to indie gems, offering something for every player.

23 Aug 2025

Mafia: The Old Country Garnering Positive Critiques

Mafia: The Old Country, developed by Hangar 13 and releasing on August 8, 2025, is getting positive reviews for its captivating story, despite standard gameplay. Critics appreciate its focus on Italian history, resulting in a 76 Metacritic score, positioning it as the best-rated original Mafia entry.

23 Aug 2025

Contraband Game Cancellation Follows Xbox Studio Restructuring

Contraband, a cooperative game from Avalanche Studios for Xbox Series X, faces cancellation. Xbox Game Studios and Microsoft confirm that layoffs impacted the project. The game's future remains uncertain amid studio evaluations and possible independent continuation.

23 Aug 2025

Gamescom 2025 Unveils Exciting New Xbox and PC Game Releases

Gamescom 2025 delivers thrilling game announcements, showcasing Xbox and PC titles, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, LEGO Batman, and Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4.

22 Aug 2025

NearDrop Enhances Mac and Android File Transfers

NearDrop introduces QR code features, enhancing file transfer between macOS and Android. The update now supports file sharing from both devices.

22 Aug 2025

King Art Games Unveils Dawn 4, Returning to RTS Foundations

King Art Games announces Dawn 4, bringing Warhammer 40k back to RTS roots with four epic campaigns and intense gameplay. Anticipated release in 2026.

22 Aug 2025

NearDrop Enhances File Transfer Between Android and Mac

NearDrop app update enables two-way file transfer between Macs and Androids using QR codes, adding Romanian language and enhancing connectivity.

22 Aug 2025

New Era for EU5 as Launch Date Nears This November

Paradox Interactive sets EU5 launch for November 4, introducing an intricate pop system and enhanced automation for a refined grand strategy experience.

22 Aug 2025

Top Chromebook Apps Enhance Functionality and Productivity

Explore how top Chromebook apps enhance functionality and productivity across music, design, and communication, offering offline capability and more.

22 Aug 2025

Top Chromebook Apps Enhance Productivity and Creativity

Explore how Chromebook apps like Spotify, Lightroom, and more elevate functionality. Learn about integrating Android, Linux, and key apps to enhance ChromeOS experience.

22 Aug 2025

Passant Debuts on Steam, Innovating Chess Gameplay

Passant introduces a new twist to chess with roguelike mechanics. Developed by Marc MakesGames, the game offers over 100 modifiers, or badges, creating a dynamic gameplay experience as players strive to become Grandmasters.

22 Aug 2025

SteamOS: Evaluating Its Potential for Desktop Gaming PCs

SteamOS may soon replace Windows 11 on gaming PCs if Nvidia GPU support and Discord streaming improve.

22 Aug 2025

Yield Strategy Game Exits Early Access with New Features

Yield! Fall of Rome, a grand strategy game, leaves early access. The 1.0 release adds more faction variety, enhances monarchs, and introduces new features. Available now on Steam, it offers a faster-paced experience than Civilization.

22 Aug 2025

Crossfire Rainbow Introduces a New Horror-Themed Sequel

Smilegate unveils Crossfire Rainbow, a series evolution mixing horror with tactical FPS elements using Unreal Engine 5. Following previous struggles with CrossfireX and Crossfire Legion, this new title aims to captivate audiences by incorporating unique light manipulation mechanics.

22 Aug 2025

Win-DDoS Exploit Unveiled by SafeBreach Poses New DDoS Threat

SafeBreach reveals Win-DDoS, exploiting Domain Controllers for large-scale DDoS without credentials. Novel attack manipulates Windows LDAP flaws, posing unique risks to enterprise systems.

22 Aug 2025

Win-DDoS Vulnerability Poses Risk to Windows Domain Security

The Win-DDoS flaw exploits Windows domain controllers to fuel stealthy DDoS attacks. SafeBreach exposed this vulnerability at DEF CON, urging caution.

22 Aug 2025

Win-DDoS Vulnerability Threatens Windows Domain Controllers

Researchers at DEF CON reveal Win-DDoS, a technique exploiting Windows domain controllers via unauthenticated RPC and LDAP vulnerabilities. SafeBreach outlines their method to exploit and create botnets from public DCs. Microsoft urges patch application to mitigate risks.

22 Aug 2025

Exploring New DoS and DDoS Threats in the Win-DoS Epidemic

SafeBreach Labs unveils Win-DoS, showing vulnerabilities in Windows systems enabling powerful DoS and DDoS attacks that could impact domain controllers and other services.

22 Aug 2025

Win-DDoS Exploits Domain Controllers for DDoS Attacks

SafeBreach has revealed Win-DDoS, a method where attackers can exploit domain controllers as DDoS agents through vulnerabilities like CVE-2025-32724. Microsoft has issued updates to address these vulnerabilities. Businesses must apply patches and enhance defenses against this threat.

22 Aug 2025

Houser's New Venture Partners with Smilegate for Sci-Fi Game

Houser unveils Absurd Ventures' untitled open-world sci-fi game with Smilegate, drawing on a star-studded team from GTA and beyond. The project is rooted in the A Better Paradise universe.

22 Aug 2025

VoxeLibre Launches Major Update with Exciting New Features

VoxeLibre, a free sandbox game on the Luanti engine, releases v0.90 featuring dynamic in-game settings, revamped mobs, and a new fire spread system. Discover more updates like Deepslate tools and creative mode improvements.

22 Aug 2025

Dying Light Sequel Offers Deep Discounts Ahead of New Release

Ahead of Dying Light: The Beast, capture prequel insights by delving into Dying Light 2: Stay Human, boasting a 67% sale with dynamic parkour adventures.

22 Aug 2025

Tabletop Shop Offers Interactive Gaming Experience on Steam

Tabletop Shop encourages players to manage their own game shop virtually with the engaging new Tabletop Game Shop Simulator demo, developed by Knight Fever Games and Ludogram, available now on Steam.

22 Aug 2025

Rhell to Launch on Multiple Platforms in Early 2026

Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times brings creative puzzle-solving gameplay with 102 million spell permutations to PC and consoles. Developed by Slug Glove and published by Yogscast Games, this adventure arrives in early 2026, offering a semi-open world and emotional storytelling.