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15 Feb 2025

Yakuza Expands with Pirate Themed Steam Demo Release

Explore the Yakuza universe with Goro Majima as a pirate in Sega's new free demo. Available on Steam, players can dive into 'Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza' with unique fighting styles and thrilling naval battles in the Honolulu map.

15 Feb 2025

First Descendant Update Focuses on Weapon Enhancements

The First Descendant game update brings enhanced weapons, refined gameplay, and a new event. Nexon continues to balance character dynamics while improving popular modes like Void Erosion Purge.

15 Feb 2025

Minecraft Update Enhances Wool Colors and Trading Options

Minecraft Snapshot 25W07A revises wool color biome rules and boosts Cartographers and Wandering Trader roles, simplifying player experiences.

15 Feb 2025

Steam Boosts Security Following Malware Incident

Steam has delisted a game found to install malware, affecting 800 users. Valve is addressing security challenges to safeguard its gaming platform.

15 Feb 2025

Mashina Exceeds Kickstarter Goal in Just 21 Days

Mashina, an indie platformer and strategy game by Talha and Jack Co., achieved full Kickstarter funding in just 21 days. With its unique mix of gameplay and cozy stop-motion style, Mashina raised over £6.5k more than its target, promising an engaging adventure for players.

15 Feb 2025

Forever Winter Plans Big Updates with New Challenges for 2025

Forever Winter, the sci-fi horror survival game by Fun Dog Studios, unveils 2025 plans with new features. Updates enhance realism with tactical gameplay involving water mechanics and enemy interactions, promising a unique player experience.

15 Feb 2025

Minecraft Introduces Ambient Sounds to Desert Biomes

Mojang enhances Minecraft's game atmosphere with ambient sounds in desert and badlands biomes, promising an enriched player experience. New sounds like wind and blossoming flora introduce a vibrant dimension to the game. Mojang plans further updates for other biomes like birch forests.

15 Feb 2025

Outlook Changes Spark Discussion Among Windows 10 Users

Windows 10 users face automatic Outlook installation with February 2025 update. The new Microsoft approach can be countered with a registry edit or PowerShell.

15 Feb 2025

Midnight Walk Set to Dazzle as a Claymation Adventure

Midnight Walk, a new claymation horror game similar to Lost in Random, releases May 8, 2025, offering a unique, chilling adventure. Players navigate surreal worlds with a special creature, using light and stealth tactics to evade threats, promising a captivating experience for fans.

15 Feb 2025

Avowed Delivers Engaging Experience in Fantasy RPG Landscape

Avowed, set in the Pillars of Eternity universe, offers RPG fans a rich 30-hour adventure in the Living Lands, balancing exploration and storytelling while confronting the Dreamscourge blight, echoing elements of Elder Scrolls.

15 Feb 2025

Dragonkin The Banished Marks Promising Entry in ARPG Market

Dragonkin The Banished enters Steam Early Access, inviting fans of ARPGs to explore its unique build system, dynamic gameplay, and immersive Ancestral Grid feature.

15 Feb 2025

File Explorer Advances Boost Windows 11 User Experience

Windows 11 File Explorer introduces hidden features to enhance file management and customization. Users can access classic menus, use shortcuts, and manage files efficiently, elevating the overall experience.

15 Feb 2025

Avowed Arrives on Game Pass Boosting Xbox and PC Offerings

Avowed hits Game Pass on February 18, 2025. Xbox Series X and S users require Game Pass Ultimate for access. Players can preload or opt for early access by purchasing the Premium Edition on February 13, 2025.

15 Feb 2025

Stellar Blade Set for PC Release in June 2025

Stellar Blade, the anime action game by Shift Up, debuts on PC in June 2025. The game, featuring protagonist Eve, includes updates and DLC from its console version.

15 Feb 2025

Meese Engine Advances Minecraft Ports to Retro Consoles

Meesedev utilizes Meese Engine to bring Minecraft to older consoles like the Dreamcast, drawing interest with its high-speed voxel rendering while maintaining cautious openness.

15 Feb 2025

Cubic Odyssey: A New Open-World RPG on Steam

Cubic Odyssey, an upcoming open-world RPG on Steam, promises an expansive universe for players to explore. Combining elements of Minecraft with new galactic adventures, it offers vibrant planets, crafting, and vehicle building while uncovering ancient mysteries.

15 Feb 2025

Obsidian's Avowed Shines in Fantasy Action RPG Realm

Avowed, developed by Obsidian Entertainment, offers a captivating RPG experience set in a richly crafted fantasy world. It mixes action with humor, exploring a soul plague, Dreamscourge.

15 Feb 2025

Obsidian's Avowed Balances Graphics and Performance

Avowed, the semi-open world RPG by Obsidian, offers impressive graphics but variable performance, focusing on GPU. While lacking ultra-high frame rates, it excels at lower settings. Improvements in upscaling and antialiasing are needed to refine its immersive experience.

15 Feb 2025

Minecraft Movie Starring Jason Momoa Set for April 2025 Release

The much-anticipated Minecraft movie, featuring Jason Momoa, takes viewers into the Overworld. The latest trailer has amassed over 12 million views, signaling high expectations for its April 2025 release.

15 Feb 2025

Minecraft Live Action Movie Sparks Debate Among Fans

Warner Bros. releases a controversial trailer for its live action Minecraft movie, stirring debate among fans. The trailer, featuring Villagers with blocky forms, has divided opinions over its design approach.

15 Feb 2025

Minecraft Movie Trailer Sparks Excitement Among Fans

The Minecraft movie trailer reveals unique villagers as fans discuss the depiction. Jack Black and Jason Momoa star in this creative adventure set in the Overworld, releasing in April.

15 Feb 2025

Mecha Break’s Open Beta on Steam Focuses on Custom Robots

Mecha Break launches open beta on Steam with robot customization, multiplayer modes, and exciting combat. Sign-ups open February 20, 2025, for February 23 gameplay. Fans anticipate the unique robot combat experience.

15 Feb 2025

Throne and Liberty Update Revamps Player Experience

Throne and Liberty introduces significant updates with a free server transfer event, enhancing MMORPG gameplay with XP boosts and incentives from Amazon Games.

15 Feb 2025

Nightreign Explores New Co-Op Possibilities in Elden Ring

Nightreign by FromSoftware may introduce a two-player option in Elden Ring, enhancing its dynamic, multiplayer experience. Current gameplay supports solo or trio play, but considerations for pairing players could reshape cooperative experiences in the gaming world.

15 Feb 2025

Mind Over Magic: A Unique Blend of Strategy and Fantasy

Mind over Magic combines strategy elements with a colony sim. The game offers unique features such as building a mage academy, exploring a cursed labyrinth, and completing quests. Its recent update enhances gameplay, and players can enjoy a 25% discount through February 2025.