Four new games coming to Nintendo Switch this week
This week, four new titles are coming to the Nintendo Switch, including the highly anticipated remastered edition of a beloved action-adventure series.
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Path of Exile 2 - new ARPG dominates Steam charts
Path of Exile 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the ARPG giant Path of Exile, has been available in Early Access since December 6. Its dark atmosphere and demanding gameplay have struck a chord with players, earning it widesprea...
This week on Nintendo Switch: 4 new games
In the first week of December, Switch players can look forward to four new titles in the Nintendo eShop - including a platformer, a sporty rhythm game, a relaxed visual novel and an RPG that was previously exclusively playable via...
Tencent subsidiary's Light of Motiram rips off Horizon Zero Dawn
Light of Motiram is an upcoming multiplatform game that is heavily inspired by Horizon Zero Dawn. However, it tries to differentiate itself with additions such as crafting, a multiplayer mode, and customizations.
After Inc: Revival – successor to Plague Inc. conquers iOS and Android
In the sequel to the pandemic simulation Plague Inc., players have to rebuild the world after a zombie apocalypse. Just three days after its launch, After Inc: Revival has already surpassed 50,000 downloads on the Play Store and s...
Terraria causes upset with upcoming Palworld collaboration
Palworld and Terraria are teasing an upcoming collaboration, and, although not much has been revealed about the cross-over, some members of the Terraria community have expressed concerns over Terraria's development and even potent...
Three new games arrive on Xbox Game Pass, headlined by new AAA game
Game Pass subscribers can welcome three new titles today - including a new survival shooter that fans have been eagerly awaiting. Additionally, a beloved adventure game and a popular co-op title are now making their debut on conso...
Two fresh titles launch on Nintendo Switch this week
Two games that were previously reserved for PlayStation and Xbox are also being released for the Nintendo Switch this week - including a relaxed cozy game and an action adventure in which you find yourself as a stray cat in a dyst...
Saving memes from the Illuminati – bizarre shooter takes over Steam charts
420BLAZEIT 2 is likely to be high up on the list of the strangest video games of 2024 - and that seems to go down well with gamers. On Steam, the shooter is currently number one in the "New and Trending" charts and has 98% positiv...
Ruckus Games: New game studio with Borderlands 3, Elder Scrolls alums reveals secret project that eschews risk-averse industry trends
The new game studio has already secured $19 million in funding, and it is working on a debut project with some unique visuals that blend cartoon graphics, zany weapons, and darker visuals. "Smash, Grab, and Grow in this upcoming s...
Three new Nintendo Switch releases this week, including two full-price titles
Looking at the upcoming releases for the Nintendo Switch this week, nostalgics and retro fans in particular will get their money's worth - not least due to the upcoming 40th anniversary of Tetris. But fans of LEGO games or the pop...
Three exciting new games hitting Nintendo Switch this week
Nintendo Switch owners can look forward to three new titles this week. In addition to a change of genre for a well-known run-and-gun shooter, there is also new fodder for Super Mario and Harry Potter fans.
Monster Hunter Wilds free open beta blows past games away with over 450,000 players in first 2 hours
Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds free open beta may have been a genius marketing ploy disguised as a development exercise. Despite the franchise's somewhat niche history, Wilds has attracted over 450,000 players on Steam in the first...
PUBG developer reveals Project ARC as new indie-style 5v5 isometric co-op shooter
The developer of the hyper-popular PUBG is leaving the battle royale format behind, at least for its next release. Project ARC is a fast-paced isometric 5v5 co-op shooter with a focus on tactical and team-based gameplay mechanics....
New Warframe 1999 update gets release date as Soulframe remains a 2025 spectre
Digital Extremes recently confirmed a December release for Warframe 1999. Meanwhile, those eager to play Soulframe will have to wait a little longer, as the fantasy RPG is only slated to enter pre-alpha in 2025, effectively consti...
Until Dawn review: A $60 crash? Game-breaking bug ruins new survival horror
Sony's survival horror Until Dawn returns just in time for the Halloween season, but the remake offers more than improved graphics. A new ending and tense atmosphere promise an even more immersive horror experience, including enha...
Five cool Steam Next Fest demos to check out
CheckMag Steam's triannual Next Fest is a huge showcase for upcoming games with a truckload of demos for gamers to try out. We made a short list of five options that sound a little more exciting than the rest.
Ubisoft confirms Assassin's Creed Mirage Steam Deck compatibility
Assassin's Creed Mirage has been available since October 2023, and Ubisoft is now bringing it to Steam. The company has also confirmed that the game will have the "Playable" Steam Deck rating after it launches on the platform.
Red Dead Redemption PC port becomes available for pre-order
Rockstar recently announced Red Dead Redemption for PC, with availability set for October 29. It is now available for pre-order on Epic Games Store, Steam, and Rockstar's official store.
EA Sports FC 25 review: More of the same
The latest installment of EA Sports FC feels like a halfway attempt to deliver on the promises of last year's rebrand. With the exception of chaotic arcade-style ‘Rush’ matches, upgraded gameplay tactics and a refreshingly new tak...
Electronic Arts announces a third and final Star Wars Jedi game is coming
Electronic Arts has announced that the Star Wars Jedi games will be getting a third and final installment that wraps up the series. The game will be developed by Respawn Entertainment, the same developer for the first two games.
Black Myth Wukong smashes the competition with 2.2 million Steam players mere hours after launch
Mere hours after launch, Black Myth Wukong has shattered Steam records, having accrued 2.2 million concurrent players on Steam a mere 12 hours after launch. The only game it has not yet surpassed in peak player count is PUBG: Batt...
Bloodborne remaster listing spotted in the wild
Every so often, rumors of a Bloodborne remaster being in the works pop up, only to be proven false a short while later. A new piece of information indicates the dream of many fans of the original title could soon come true.
Warframe announces new '1999' expansion, 'The Lotus Eaters' quest, quality-of-life upgrades and more at TennoCon 2024
Digital Extremes revealed a content roadmap for Warframe, a free-to-play action RPG. A new story quest, "The Lotus Eaters," arrives in August, setting the stage for the "Warframe: 1999" time travel expansion this winter. Before th...
EA Sports FC 25: leaks provide fresh details including release date
Multiple leaks have provided details into the upcoming video game — EA Sports FC 25. The leaks provided details on launch date, cover photo, logo, and information on when the game will be available for pre-order.
SEGA teases new Crazy Taxi game as an open-world, multiplayer title
SEGA's new Crazy Taxi game is teased to be a large-scale driving title that will be powered by Unreal Engine. In the latest Japanese video posted by SEGA, the developers further described it as an open-world AAA game with multipla...
Nintendo leak crackdown could end Switch 2 leaks as console maker tightens security
A Nintendo leaker accidentally outed their source to Bloomberg, while other leaks allegedly originated from a Google employee with access to Nintendo's YouTube channel. Nintendo retaliated by tightening up its IT security and push...
Previously canceled Nintendo Switch game gets its launch date trailer released
A game that got canceled for the Nintendo Switch platforms in 2020 now has its trailer up for the Switch gaming consoles and is set to launch next month. This title, Deliver Us The Moon, was initially launched in 2018, but that la...
Nintendo Direct presents over 30 new games, including some highlights
Although there was no new information about the supposed Switch 2 in yesterday's Nintendo Direct, the gaming giant did present over 30 games that will be released in 2024 and 2025 - including some games that fans have been waiting...
Warframe Jade Shadows update: 4 changes and new features arriving with update 36
CheckMag The Warframe Jade Shadows update has officially launched for Windows, Xbox, Switch, PlayStation, and iOS. Update 36 introduces a number of exciting new additions to the MMO looter shooter, including a new warframe, an exciting new...
Third-party database reveals unannounced games coming to Epic Games Store
Epic Games Store is about to get a numerous number of upcoming games. At least, that's what a third-party database leak is hinting at. This database, called EpicDB, reveals mostly the codenames for these unannounced titles, which ...
Xbox Store accidentally leaks Call of Duty Black Ops 6 launch date and other details
An Xbox Store listing has accidentally leaked when Call of Duty Black Ops 6 will debut. The listing, which is now deleted, revealed that the launch date is set for October 25th. It has also shed light on the game’s multiplayer, wh...
Switch: 6 new games coming to the Nintendo eShop in June
Nintendo Switch owners can look forward to six new games in June - including long-awaited titles such as Luigi's Mansion 2 HD and Monster Hunter Stories. The Splatoon 3 sizzle season also starts.
Hades II hits home run with 100,000 concurrent players on Steam in first 24 hours
Hades II has finally launched, with fans eagerly clamouring to get back to the dungeon-crawling indie roguelike inspired by Greek mythology. Within the first 24 hours after Hades II launched, it passed 100,000 concurrent players o...
Hades II has a surprising but very successful Early Access launch
The long-awaited action roguelike Hades II was unexpectedly released in Early Access yesterday and seems to have been very well received by players. It already has over 5,000 reviews - 98 percent of them positive.
New leak about next Tomb Raider game suggests Crystal Dynamics will make it a fully open world title
V Scooper, a reputable gaming insider known for offering early scoops in the entertainment industry, claims that the next Tomb Raider game will be fully open world. It is said to take place in India and will feature "vast scenerie...
Warframe status rework changes vital game mechanics to force build diversity
Epic space shooter Warframe is set to receive yet another round of meta-breaking changes, with sweeping quality-of-life changes announced for the Jade Shadows update coming in June this year. The hope is that these changes will ma...
Epic Games and ESA build Fortnite mission on the moon: "Lunar Horizons" now available
The South Pole of the moon is about to be colonized. And just like in Fortnite, it works even better as a team. But beware: reduced gravity!
Fun-filled indie game What The Car? gets a free Steam download
First launched for Apple Arcade, the fun-filled adventure racing game What The Car? is making its way to the PC. Triband, the developer, has announced a September 5 launch date, but for now, you can download a free demo on Steam.
Rakugaki: Upcoming $19.99 3D platformer game screams chaotic neon cyberpunk rebellion in new trailer
RKGK, aka Rakugaki, sheds the first-person shooter, MMO gameplay and grim, realistic worlds that have become all too common in recent games, opting instead to tell its rebellion story through colourful, surrealistic visuals and fa...
Destiny 2 Into the Light free download drops today
Bungie is set to launch the Into the Light content update for Destiny 2, which will bridge the gap between the last Season of the Wish patch and the forthcoming Final Shape expansion. The update will be live and free to download f...
Switch: 9 new games coming to the Nintendo console in April
Nintendo recently announced which new games are coming to the Switch in April - including a Switch-exclusive game. We provide an overview.
Warframe 11th anniversary: Alienware PC giveaway, special events, free loot, Twitch drops starting March 22
Warframe will celebrate its 11th anniversary starting on March 22 through May 17 with free loot via Twitch drops, anniversary login rewards, and plenty of in-game events with extra bonuses. There is also an international giveaway ...
New Steam game sharing feature removes clunky Family Share hurdle: Steam Families allows simultaneous library access
Steam launched its new Families feature in Steam Beta. Steam Families consolidates the previous Family Sharing and Family View features into a simpler solution for sharing your games between up to six family members, even allowing...
Warframe Dante Unbound update - another new Warframe, reworks on reworks, free loot coming on March 27
Popular MMO, Warframe, is set to get a massive update on March 27, bringing yet another new playable Warframe to the game and reworking two of the game's long-running stalwarts. Players will also get two free Forma as a login rewa...
Rise of the Ronin: Open-world RPG about to be released, launch trailer published
After almost ten years of development, the release of Rise of the Ronin is finally just around the corner. It is the first open-world RPG from Team Ninja, which until now has mainly been known for titles from the Soulslike genre.
Free game at Epic: space shooter with a pixel look available for free on release
Astro Duel 2 is an innovative hybrid of top-down shooter and melee platformer. Epic Games is offering the game for free for a week to coincide with today's release.
Warframe 11-year anniversary: new character, special in-game gear, special events kick off month of celebrations
11 years of Warframe: space ninjas get special login rewards, in-game gear via special events in March
Online free-to-play, third-person shooter MMO is celebrating its 11-year anniversary. To mark the occasion, Warframe players c...
Warframe mobile impresses with buttery-smooth performance on iPhone despite typical onscreen chaos
Warframe mobile only recently dropped for iOS, and while there have certainly been bugs, the overall impressions online are very positive, with even players on older devices, like the iPhone 11 impressed with the smoothness and gr...
Borderlands movie trailer: plot, characters, stacked cast, and fan service revealed for all-new prequel action-comedy coming on August 9 2024
Lilith, Claptrap, Roland, Tiny Tina, Krieg, and Dr. Tannis band together on an action-comedy adventure that takes place before the events of Borderlands 2. The trailer introduces us to a few new faces, too, and reveals a splash of...
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