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Senua's Saga Hellblade 2 Review "Senua’s Saga Hellblade 2 is a video game only on its surface," Jay writes in his review. "Scratch that away and you’ll see that it’s a deep, thought-provoking, interactive experience."

"Senua’s Saga Hellblade 2 is a video game only on its surface," Jay writes -- and we've republished, now that the game is on PS5. "Scratch that away and you’ll see that it’s a deep, thought-provoking, interactive experience."


#Microsoft #NinjaTheory #PC #PCGamePass
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Ball X Pit release date set for 15 October on PC, consoles, Xbox Game Pass The Ball X Pit release date has been set for 15 October on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch, with a Switch 2 release following later in the year.

The Ball X Pit release date has been set for 15 October on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch, with a Switch 2 release following later in the year.

#BallXPit #Devolver #PC #PS5 #Switch #Switch2 #XboxGamePass #XboxSeriesS #XboxSeriesX
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Heretic + Hexen out now on PC, consoles, and Xbox Game Pass Heretic + Hexen is a “restored” and “improved” collection of several retro titles, announced at QuakeCon and immediately available on a variety of platforms. The package, priced at $22.45 AUD, includes:  Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders Hexen: Beyond Heretic Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel It also includes “two all-new episodes created in collaboration between individuals at id Software + Nightdive Studios”, as follows: Heretic: Faith Renewed Hexen: Vestiges of Grandeur New features to the package include online cross-platform and local split-screen deathmatch and co-op modes, a toggleable enhanced soundtrack from Andrew Hulshult, in-game mod support, support for up to […]

Heretic + Hexen is a "restored" and "improved" collection of several retro titles, announced at QuakeCon and immediately available on a variety of platforms.

#GOG #Heretic #Heretic+Hexen #Hexen #IdSoftware #Microsoft #PC #PS4 #PS5 #Steam #Switch #XboxOne #XboxSeriesS
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Epic Games Store August 2025 freebies Pilgrims and Keylocker are the current Epic Games Store freebies for August 2025, followed by 112 Operator and Road Redemption next week. Download links are inside.

112 Operator and Road Redemption are the current Epic Games Store freebies for August 2025, followed by Hidden Folks and Totally Reliable Delivery Service next week. Download links are inside.


#EpicGames #EpicGamesStore #PC
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Xbox, Avalanche stop development of Contraband Xbox Game Studios and Avalanche Studios have stopped development of Contraband, an open-world, co-op shooter announced back in 2021.

Xbox Game Studios and Avalanche Studios have stopped development of Contraband, an open-world, co-op shooter announced back in 2021.

#AvalancheStudiosGroup #Contraband #XboxGamePass #XboxGameStudios
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Cookie Haus is the final game in Jackbox Party Pack 11 Cookie Haus is the final game in The Jackbox Party Pack 11, joining previously announced titles Suspectives, Doominate, Legends of Trivia, and Hear Say.

Cookie Haus is the final game in The Jackbox Party Pack 11, joining previously announced titles Suspectives, Doominate, Legends of Trivia, and Hear Say.

#JackboxGames #JackboxPartyPack11 #Mac #PC #PS4 #PS5 #Steam #XboxOne #XboxSeriesS #XboxSeriesX
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Prime Gaming August 2025 free games and perks have been detailed by Amazon and its partners, and we've got a list of all you can expect right here.

#Amazon #AmazonPrime #PC #PrimeGaming
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Mafia The Old Country Review: Sour grapes "Mafia The Old Country, visually, is a stunning success," Hamish writes in our review... but doesn't end there. "Gameplay is best described as mediocre; serviceable, if not particularly enjoyable. Its story is a tragedy -- dull, linear, and so full of tropes that nothing feels new or fresh."

"Mafia The Old Country, visually, is a stunning success," Hamish writes in our review... but doesn't end there. "Gameplay is best described as mediocre; serviceable, if not particularly enjoyable.

#2K #Hangar13 #PS5 #WindowsPC #XboxSeriesS #XboxSeriesX
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NHL 26 revealed as fans say there's little to excited for ICE-Q 1.0 was so last year... NHL 26 has today been revealed, and fans of the franchise don’t appear to be happy with what’s changed in this yearly iteration. According to EA, more X-Factors have been added alongside ICE-Q 2.0. “Play like a superstar in EA Sports NHL 26,” EA said. “That starts with ICE-Q 2.0, now powered by NHL EDGE data, so your favorite superstars think, move, and play like their on-ice selves. Data-informed Attributes and Tendencies make star players perform in true-to-life fashion, with their playstyles and decision-making game-aware and impactful. “A fine-tuned and enhanced arsenal of 28 X-Factors […]

NHL 26 has today been revealed, and fans of the franchise don't appear to be happy with what's changed in this yearly iteration.

#EA #EASports #NHL26 #PS5 #XboxSeriesS #XboxSeriesX
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Metal Eden release date set for 2 September Ready for a sci-fi spin on Doom? The Metal Eden release date has been set for 2 September across PC and consoles, Reikon Games and Plaion have today announced. “Time to descent into the cryptic, atmospheric world of Metal Eden,” the pair said in a press release. “It’s an invitation to embark on an immersive journey into the heart of Planet Moebius, where mankind’s remnants are trapped within decaying cores—and ASKA may be the key to their survival. “Her hidden past begins to unfold as she confronts the devastating legacy of the Erosion Bomb and her own transformation from human to weapon,” […]

The new Metal Eden release date has been set for 2 September across PC and consoles, Reikon Games and Plaion have today announced.

#MetalEden #PC #Plaion #PS5 #ReikonGames #Steam #XboxSeriesS #XboxSeriesX
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Vile Exhumed made Shareware in the face of Steam NSFW ban Vile Exhumed is being offered as a free Shareware title in the face of its ban from the Steam marketplace, DreadXP and developer Cara Cadaver have today de

Vile Exhumed is being offered as a free Shareware title in the face of its ban from the Steam marketplace, DreadXP and developer Cara Cadaver have today declared.

#CaraCadaver #DreadXP #Itchio #PC #Steam #VileExhumed
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Jackbox Party Pack 11's next three games revealed Three more Jackbox Party Pack 11 games have been detailed, meaning we only have one more to go before the full pack is known.

Three more Jackbox Party Pack 11 games have been detailed, meaning we only have one more to go before the full pack is known.

#JackboxGames #JackboxPartyPack11
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Nintendo Indie World Showcase coming 7 August Another late night Nintendo Indie World Showcase has been announced, taking place 7 August.

Another late night Nintendo Indie World Showcase has been announced, taking place 7 August.

#Nintendo #Switch #Switch2
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Xbox Game Pass August 2025 additions and removals Xbox Game Pass August 2025 additions and removals are starting to be drip fed to us by Microsoft and its partners; we'll update this post throughout the month.

More games have been added to our list of Xbox Game Pass August 2025 additions and removals, including Assassin's Creed Mirage.


#Microsoft #PC #PCGamePass #XboxGamePass #XboxGamePassUltimate #XboxSeriesS #XboxSeriesX #xCloud
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Cronos The New Dawn release date set for 5 September Distributed by Bandai Namco here in Australia The Cronos The New Dawn release date has been set for 5 September here in Australia, with Bandai Namco handling local distribution of physical copies. Available digitally on Windows PC, Mac, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PS5, and Switch 2, Australians will also be able to purchase physical copies of the title on PS5 and Switch 2. The title is from developer Bloober Team, the studio behind the recent Silent Hill 2 remake alongside the likes of Layers of Fear and The Medium. “In a grim world where Eastern European brutalism meets […]

The Cronos The New Dawn release date has been set for 5 September here in Australia, with Bandai Namco handling local distribution of physical copies.

#BandaiNamco #BlooberTeam #CronosTheNewDawn #Mac #PC #PS5 #Switch2 #XboxSeriesS #XboxSeriesX
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Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk the cover star of NHL 26 The Florida Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk has been named the cover star of the upcoming NHL 26, NHL and EA Sports have today revealed.

The Florida Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk has been named the cover star of the upcoming NHL 26, NHL and EA Sports have today revealed.

#EA #EASports #NHL26 #PS5 #XboxSeriesS #XboxSeriesX
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Mastercard says it's not to blame for Steam NSFW removals, Valve says it's working to protect brand Credit card company Mastercard says it's not to blame for the moderation or removal of a number of NSFW (not safe for work) games from Steam. In contrast, Steam owner Valve has alleged that Mastercard has "specifically cited" a rule to the contrary and has actively worked to protect its brand from damage.

Credit card company Mastercard says it's not to blame for the moderation or removal of a number of NSFW (not safe for work) games from Steam.

#Mastercard #Steam #Valve
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Ready or Not Review: Not ready "Gritty realism and a truckload of bugs make Ready or Not a tough sell, Steve writes in our Ready or Not review.

"Gritty realism and a truckload of bugs make Ready or Not a tough sell, Steve writes in our Ready or Not review.

#EpicGamesStore #PC #PoliceQuest2TheVengeance #PS5 #RainbowSixVegas #ReadyorNot #Steam #VoidInteractive #XboxSeriesS #XboxSeriesX
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itch.io reindexes free NSFW games as Stripe doubles down on moderation The plot thickens. Free adult NSFW games have been reindexed on itch.io at the same time the service has updated users on payment processor Stripe’s content policies. “Today, we are re-indexing free adult NSFW content,” reads an update from itch.io. “We are still in ongoing discussions with payment processors and will be re-introducing paid content slowly to ensure we can confidently support the widest range of creators in the long term.” The update continues on to say that Stripe, one of its two payment processors, “will not be able to support adult content that fits the following definition: ‘content designed […]

Free adult NSFW games have been reindexed on itch.io at the same time the service has updated users on payment processor Stripe's content policies.

#Itchio #PC
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Just Dance 2026 heads to Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation in October Just Dance 2026 was today announced by Ubisoft, and will head to consoles on 14 October.

Just Dance 2026 was today announced by Ubisoft, and will head to consoles on 14 October.

#JustDance2026 #PS5 #Switch #Ubisoft #XboxSeriesS #XboxSeriesX
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Battlefield 6 release date set for 10 October Battlefield 6 will head to PC and consoles on 10 October, EA has today advised, alongside news of multiplayer in a new trailer.

Battlefield 6 will head to PC and consoles on 10 October, EA has today advised, alongside news of multiplayer in a new trailer.

#Battlefield6 #BattlefieldStudios #EA #EAApp #EpicGamesStore #PC #PS5 #Steam #XboxSeriesS #XboxSeriesX
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Epic Games Store August 2025 freebies Ledion TD 2 is the first Epic Games Store for August 2025 followed by Pilgrims next week. Download links are inside.

Pilgrims and Keylocker are the current Epic Games Store freebies for August 2025, followed by 112 Operator and Road Redemption next week. Download links are inside.


#EpicGames #EpicGamesStore #PC
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August 2025 video game release dates This post is all about August 2025 video game release dates... and most of them are games that are platform exclusives no more. We're looking at you, Helldivers, Black Myth Wukong, and Gears of War.

This post is all about August 2025 video game release dates... and most of them are games that are platform exclusives no more. We're looking at you, Helldivers, Black Myth Wukong, and Gears of War.
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Nintendo Direct third-party showcase coming tonight Stay awake... or catch the replay tomorrow morning. A Nintendo Direct showcasing third-party titles has been announced and is taking place tonight at 11 pm AEST. The 25-minute livestream kicks off at 11.00 pm AEST tonight, 31 July — and you can check your own timezone here if you need. There’s no official word on which titles will feature as part of the presentation, though Nintendo has confirmed that both the Switch and the Switch 2 will be represented. Fans appear to be very hopeful that the likes of Hollow Knight Silksong will take centre stage.  Time will of course […]

A Nintendo Direct showcasing third-party titles has been announced and is taking place tonight at 11 pm AEST.

#Nintendo #NintendoDirect #Switch #Switch2
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Apex Legends adds faster, permanent Wildcard mode Apex Legends has added a faster, permanent game mode called Wildcard as part of its 26th season.

Apex Legends has added a faster, permanent game mode called Wildcard as part of its 26th season.

#ApexLegends #EA #PC #PS4 #PS5 #Respawn #Switch #XboxOne #XboxSeriesS
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itch.io "reaching out" to other payment processors in wake of NSFW delisting Game platform itch.io has said it is “actively reaching out to other payment processors” in the wake of its decision to delist NSFW (not safe for work) games from its library. itch.io did so last week, due to pressure put on its current payment processors, PayPal and Stripe, by Australian lobbying group Collective Shout. Taking to an update on the matter, itch.io said, “the situation is evolving as we await final determinations from our current payment processors, Stripe and PayPal. There are still unknowns that prevent us from providing a fixed timeline. “In the meantime, we are actively reaching out […]

Game platform itch.io has said it is "actively reaching out to other payment processors" in the wake of its decision to delist NSFW (not safe for work) games from its library.

#CollectiveShout #Itchio #Steam
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Matchmaker Dungeon Heart is a visual novel, match-3 combo from Melbourne's Ghost Moth Matchmaker Dungeon Heart is the debut game from the Melbourne-based Ghost Moth, a match-3 and visual novel combo that promotes queer and body positivity themes.

Matchmaker Dungeon Heart is the debut game from the Melbourne-based Ghost Moth, a match-3 and visual novel combo that promotes queer and body positivity themes.

#GhostMoth #MatchmakerDungeonHeart #PC #Steam
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Xbox players encouraged to verify their age, complying with the UK's Online Safety Act Xbox users in the UK are being encouraged to verify their age via ID, credit card, mobile provider, or age estimation, all in compliance with the new UK Online Safety Act.

Xbox users in the UK are being encouraged to verify their age via ID, credit card, mobile provider, or age estimation, all in compliance with the new UK Online Safety Act.

#Microsoft #PC #XboxSeriesS #XboxSeriesX
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PlayStation Plus Essentials August 2025 freebies PlayStation Plus Essentials August 2025 freebies have today been detailed by Sony and continue PlayStation's 15th anniversary celebrations.

PlayStation Plus Essentials August 2025 freebies have today been detailed by Sony and continue PlayStation's 15th anniversary celebrations.

#LiesofP #PlayStationPlus #PS4 #PS5 #Sony
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SNES Classic Mario Paint now playable using a mouse on Switch, Switch 2 Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can now play SNES Classic Mario Paint on Switch and Switch 2, with mouse support available on both platforms.

Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can now play SNES Classic Mario Paint on Switch and Switch 2, with mouse support available on both platforms.

#MarioPaint #NintendoSwitchOnline #SNES #Switch #Switch2
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