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First free mystery game for December 2024 on Epic Games Store unveiled
13-Dec-2024, 2:00 am
manhkbrady
Free Games
As in previous years, the Epic Games Store seems set to offer several free games to celebrate the holiday season.
The Epic Games Store has unveiled its latest free game, and this time, it comes as a complete surprise. Unlike the usual practice of announcing the free game in advance, this one kicks off Epic's Mystery Game promotion, which will run until the end of the year. During this period, free games will be released more frequently than the standard weekly schedule, where new titles are typically available every Thursday. However, the first free game in the promotion will follow...
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Cyberpunk 2077's latest update includes a Balatro surprise
12-Dec-2024, 4:45 pm
Fyra Frost
News
CDPR las introduced a surprise collaboration with Balatro in the 2.2 update for Cyberpunk 2077.
If you are one of the millions of players that have been playing Balatro during the last few months you probably know already that its creator paid homage to Cyberpunk 2077 by introducing some very special Jokers in the game. Now, CD Projekt Red has done something similar in the latest update released for its sci-fi RPG. The update was announced recently as a surprise since pretty much nobody was expecting that...
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Astro Bot receives a seasonal update
12-Dec-2024, 4:00 pm
Fyra Frost
News
A new winter-themed level full of special surprises will be available very soon.
Winter and especially Christmas time are the favourite times of the year of many people in real life but it also brings novelties to video games like Astro Bot. Developer Team Asobi is launching today a new seasonal update for its unique platformer that may soon be the Game of the Year 2024. Winter Wonder is a free update for the game that includes a series of festive surprises that are very appropriate for this season.
Winter is coming
Astro Bot players...
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New Valve guidelines suggest a significant expansion into Steam hardware
12-Dec-2024, 3:00 pm
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Get ready for a variety of Steam-branded hardware in 2025.
It appears Valve is gearing up for a major entry into the hardware sector, with fresh Steam logos and branding across a wide range of products. Thanks to the newly discovered Logo and Branding Guidelines by Steam users on Reddit, it seems Valve is preparing to prominently feature their Steam logo.
To begin with, the “Powered By SteamOS” logo implies that 2025 could be the year for third-party devices featuring SteamOS....
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Black Myth: Wukong introduces a new challenge mode
12-Dec-2024, 2:10 pm
Fyra Frost
News
The latest free update for the game also includes new equipment and features for you to unlock.
The incredible success of Black Myth: Wukong has contributed to positioning the game as one of the most solid nominees for the GOTY 2024. This amazing adventure inspired by the story of Sun Wukong, the Monkey King in the classical Chinese novel Journey to the West offers many hours of exciting battles against gigantic monsters. Breathtaking graphics, an engaging story, and dynamic combat mechanics are at the core of a video game that is one of...
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Recently leaked benchmark reveals impressive 3DMARK performance for Intel's ARC Battlemage B580
12-Dec-2024, 2:00 pm
manhkbrady
Hardware News
The leaked benchmark indicates a 31% performance advantage for Intel's ARC B580 compared to Nvidia's rival RTX 4060.
Intel's ARC B580 has undergone the 3DMark benchmark, offering insight into its potential capabilities. This Battlemage chip appears to deliver strong performance relative to its cost, which is promising.
A benchmark result for Intel’s ARC B580 graphics card has surfaced on Chiphell, shared by @9550pro. It shows that Intel’s forthcoming ARC B580 achieved a 3DMARK Time Spy graphics score of 14,719. Specifically, B580 surpasses the previous generation’s A770 by 11% and outpaces...
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Humble has brought back the fantastic Beamdog & Owlcat RPG Bundle for a limited time
11-Dec-2024, 9:00 pm
manhkbrady
Hot Deals
RPG fans wouldn’t want to miss out on this one.
Humble Bundles provide an excellent opportunity for gamers to acquire a collection of games at a significantly reduced price. The Beamdog & Owlcat RPG Humble Bundle is now available, offering a great opportunity to purchase top-quality RPG games at a discounted rate. Each bundle they bring back over the next week or so will only be up for 2 days, so act fast.
Over the past few years, these two developers have released some of the...
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F1 24 has become the inaugural game to incorporate Intel XeSS 2
11-Dec-2024, 8:00 pm
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Intel’s latest AI-based upscaling technology is now featured in F1 24, along with support for Frame Generation and Low Latency.
The release of update 1.16 for F1 24 introduces support for Intel XeSS 2, Intel’s advanced upscaling solution. With XeSS 2, Intel has enhanced XeSS by introducing AI-driven frame generation. Furthermore, Intel has developed XeLL (Xe Low Latency) to enhance game responsiveness by minimizing input delays.
According to the patch notes on Steam, F1 24’s final update of the year is version 1.16 and coincides with several Season 4 events. In addition to new content, this update includes “numerous...
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New Wartales DLC, The Skelmar Invasion, now available
11-Dec-2024, 5:30 pm
Murillo Zerbinatto
News
The DLC introduces a new map and the addition of siege battles to the tactical RPG.
Wartales, the open-world medieval tactical RPG by developer Shiro Games, expands its horizons with The Skelmar Invasion, the latest DLC now available for PC via Steam and GOG. This brutal expansion brings an unexplored map to discover, along with a host of community-requested features. In The Skelmar Invasion, players will travel to the once-free and fertile lands of Ormance, now occupied by the ruthless Skelmar soldiers. You’ll liberate local baronies and heavily fortified castles at the heart of each territory,...
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Assassin's Creed Shadows features exciting combat mechanics
11-Dec-2024, 4:30 pm
Fyra Frost
News
Ubisoft details the differences between Yasuke and Naoe when fighting in Assassin's Creed Shadows.
Despite the controversy generated around the delay of its release date, Assassin's Creed Shadows is still one of the most anticipated games that will arrive early next year. The popularity of the series stays strong even though Ubisoft seems to have a variety of problems that may impact negatively its future releases. In any case, the developer studio in charge of the next Assassin's Creed continues polishing the game in order to deliver the best possible...
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New Atomic Heart DLC Coming January 28
11-Dec-2024, 4:12 pm
Cinder Ulbert
News
Atomic Heart's Enchantment Under the Sea DLC, featuring new characters, storylines, and weapons, launches on January 28th for all platforms.
Developed by Mundfish and published by Focus Entertainment, Atomic Heart is a first-person action RPG that takes place in an alternate-history Soviet Union, where advanced robots turn on their creators. As fans eagerly anticipate the next chapter in its intriguing narrative, the recent announcement of a new DLC pack, titled Enchantment Under the Sea, is certain to spark excitement. Set to launch on January 28, this expansion promises a wealth of new secrets and experiences...
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This delightful Humble Bundle offers six games that are perfect for winding down before bedtime
10-Dec-2024, 11:00 pm
manhkbrady
Hot Deals
The new Humble bundle has some charming, colorful, and fluffy time-eaters for gamers who enjoy such laid-back entertainment.
The Steam Autumn Sale wrapped up less than a week ago, allowing gamers to snag their favorite titles at reduced prices. Although the sale has concluded, it's still possible to find great deals on games through platforms like Humble Bundle. They recently launched a new bundle named Wholesome Snack, featuring six games compatible with the Steam Deck, all at a reasonable price.
Just like you might have enjoyed your Game Boy in...
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