Category: Gaming News

A Goat-Riding, Turnip-Tossing Rebellion in 17th-Century Norway

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

A satirical mash-up of tower defense, roguelite chaos, and goat-powered combat from a Norwegian/Swedish indie band-turned-dev team. No Tithe for Olaf is a humorous single-player tower defense roguelite from Norwegian/Swedish indie team Ancient Well Entertainment — who also double as a band. Blending eccentric towers, goat-mounted mayhem, and satirical storytelling, the game puts players at…

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Metal Eden Demo Impressions: Neon Parkour, Relentless Gunplay, and Cyberpunk Style

Posted on By Aidan Minter

Ghostrunner speed meets Ruiner grit in Reikon’s new sci-fi FPS. Reviewed on PC.Score: 8/10 Ghostrunner speed meets Ruiner grit in Reikon’s new sci-fi FPS. Metal Eden, a sci-fi shooter from Polish developer Reikon Games, delivers an eye-popping neon rush with brutal, high-velocity action. You play as a Hyper Unit — a battle android built for…

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Battlefield 6: Signals of a Turnaround (Part 2)

Posted on By Aidan Minter

Missed Part 1? Read it here: Battlefield 6 — Trust Crisis & Early Momentum Part 2 continues our Battlefield 6 turnaround analysis… Why We Still Care One thing remains, though: we’re buying into Battlefield 6 for the way it makes us feel, not the way it looks. Thankfully, it looks bloody amazing—powered by the impressive…

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Grand Emprise 2: Portals Apart — Ambitious Portal-Hopping Survival Held Back by Poor Performance and Bugs

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

Portals, crafting, and short bursts of survival — launch impressions Reviewed on PC.Score: 5/10 As fans eagerly awaited the Grand Emprise 2, many had launch impressions about its high-paced, portal-hopping survival crafting adventure across themed fantasy biomes. It’s framed as a mostly linear, one-time ride (not a sandbox), with short sections to keep momentum —…

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Recharge is our Game of the Week #16

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

Recharge RC racing game — nostalgia meets modern sim-cade thrills I just tested the Recharge RC racing game with AI drivers, and it clicked right away. I’ve had great fun with real RC racing in the past, and Recharge feels “somewhat realistic” in the best way—responsive, weighty, and fun. Picking a Game of the Week…

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Whimside launches on Steam during the Wholesome Games Celebration

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

A cozy “desktop pets meets creature breeding” idle game Indie studio Toadzillart and publisher Future Friends Games have released Whimside on PC via Steam as part of the Wholesome Games Steam Celebration (August 7). The game sits at the bottom of your screen, so you can capture rare creatures, create new species, and decorate your…

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Heliocide — An Indie Space Shooter Taking Shape Through Steady Development

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

Charting the Course of Heliocide’s Development Indie developer HorrorScope is quietly building something special in the form of Heliocide, a 3D sci-fi space shooter prototype available now for free on itch.io. While still early in development, the game is steadily evolving through frequent updates and community feedback, offering a glimpse into what could become a…

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Esports Spotlight — August 2025

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

August 2025 esports schedule — UTC + local watch times Updated: August 9, 2025 This August 2025 esports schedule lists global events with event-local time and UTC. Official “how to watch” links are included for each title. Esports World Cup — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (AST/UTC+3) Teamfight Tactics: Aug 11–15 (AST) • Aug 11–15 (UTC) PUBG:…

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E-Sports, Gaming News

Steam’s Need for Speed Franchise Sale: Up to 93% Off Until August 11

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

Need for Speed Steam Sale The Need for Speed Steam sale is live now and runs through August 11, 2025. Prices below reflect the US store at time of writing; regional pricing will vary. If you’ve been waiting for sharp NFS discounts on Steam, this is the moment to grab a classic or finally try…

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From Controversy to Comeback? Battlefield 6 Aims to Rebuild Player Trust

Posted on By Aidan Minter

EA’s Biggest Battlefield Yet Battlefield 6 will be EA’s most ambitious entry in the Battlefield franchise to date, developed by Battlefield Studios – which includes the talents of DICE,Criterion, Motive and Ripple Effect, it’s safe to say that EA has a lot riding on this one as big budget games go. For more context on…

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Firestoke Shuts Down After Failing to Secure New Funding

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

Publisher known for joyful, accessible indie games goes offline after four years UK-based indie publisher Firestoke has announced it is shutting down after four years of operation. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Edinburgh, the company focused on joyful and accessible PC and console games, including Go Mecha Ball, Spells & Secrets, and Planet Cube:…

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Phasmophobia Dev Preview 20 Reveals Progression 2.0 Update Details

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

Phasmophobia Steps Toward Its Biggest Overhaul Yet with Progression 2.0 Kinetic Games is gearing up for a new era of ghost hunting with Dev Preview 20, offering a transparent deep-dive into the highly anticipated Progression 2.0 update for Phasmophobia. Since its explosive Early Access debut, Phasmophobia has become a cult classic in the co-op horror…

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Chernobylite 2’s Megapatch 03 Is a Return to Survival Roots

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Chernobylite 2’s Megapatch 03 Brings the Game Back to Its Survival Horror Roots The latest update for Chernobylite 2 has arrived, and it’s a big one. Titled Megapatch 03 – Back to the Roots, this update rethinks major gameplay systems and marks a deliberate shift away from the controversial direction the game had taken since…

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