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Cronos: The New Dawnis a brand-new IP from horror developer Bloober Team. Fresh off the success of itsSilent Hill 2remake and original games likeLayers of FearandBlair Witch, Bloober Team has proven itself as a horror powerhouse.Cronos: The New Dawnnow has the tough task of meeting high expectations, but previews of the game appear both promising and spine-chilling. One of the clearest sources of inspiration forCronos: The New DawnistheDead Spacefranchise. From the oppressive atmosphere to the intense body horror,Cronos: The New Dawnis teasing a horrifying experience for players....

Death Stranding 2: On the Beachis looking as promising as ever, positioned to continue the adventures of Sam Porter Bridges and his compatriots as they attempt to rebuild America in a post-apocalyptic world. But knowing Hideo Kojima, things likely won’t be as straightforward and simple as that brief description, and audiences can almost certainly expect the unexpected when it comes toDeath Stranding’s gameplay and narrative. Kojima’s penchant for experimentation and reinvention begs an important question: just how different willDeath Stranding 2be from its predecessor?...

Quick Links Relativism is an Exotic cloak inDestiny 2that lets Prismatic Hunters wield the powers of two different Exotic armor pieces simultaneously. This greatly broadens the range of buildcrafting for the Prismatic subclass, and players who are lucky with their drops can potentially make extremely powerful builds for their character. Unlikeother Exotic armor pieces inDestiny 2, Relativism (and its counterparts for other classes) drops with randomized perks, making the actual buildcrafting part more difficult than usual....

Even 10 years after the original game was released, theDying Lightfranchise’s signature parkour-combat still sets it apart from its competition. So, especially for players who haven’t played the originalDying LightorDying Light 2 Stay Humanrecently, or at all, these games are highly worth revisiting. With a newDying Lightgame coming out soon, right now is a great time to play the existing two games for a fresh playthrough in 2025, to get a refresher onKyle Crane’s ongoing storybefore the next chapter becomes available inDying Light: The Beast....

Summary A brand-new piece ofElden Ringmerchandise has been announced by Bandai Namco and FromSoftware in partnership with Torch Torch to reveal the Spectral Steed Whistle replica, which is perfect for Torrent fans despite the hefty price tag.Elden Ringwas first launched in 2022 and found immediate critical acclaim thanks to the meticulous, dark fantasy world-building helmed by Hidetaka Miyazaki andGame of Throneswriter George R. R. Martin. This isn’t the first time Torch Torch has taken a stab at soulslike merchandise with Bandai Namco and FromSoftware, as the company also released items forBloodbornefans....

Not long after the Mothman Equinox, another Seasonal Event has just begun inFallout 76, The Big Bloom. After being delayed, The Big Bloom Seasonal Event is now available from May 6 to May 20, and throughout these two weeks, The Big Bloom Public Event inFallout 76will be available at the beginning of every hour at Black-Eyed Susan’s Cabin. Overall,Fallout 76’s Season 20 Community Calendaris packed with events for both new and returning players to enjoy....

Summary Ubisoft has released a surprise new update forFar Cry 4on the PlayStation 5, finally adding 60 FPS support on the console. Despite initially launchingin 2014 for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PC,Far Cry 4has become the latest Ubisoft title to receive a surprise update that enhances the game on current-generationconsoles. Among many other titles, such asSplinter Cell,Assassin’s Creed, andWatch Dogs,Far Cryis one of the studio’s most popular and beloved series....

Summary Developer 11 Bit Studios has revealed thatFrostpunkis getting an Unreal Engine 5 remake, along with a bit of a name change. The city-building survival simulator immediately grabbed the attention of gamers when it launched in 2018, thanks to its intriguing setting, challenging mechanics, and intuitive gameplay. It has an 86 average critic rating on OpenCritic, and seven years after launch,Frostpunkhas a “Very Positive” user rating on Steam. The game was so well received, in fact, that it got a sequel some years later, which surpassed its predecessor in concurrent player numbers when it launched and currently sits at a “Mostly Positive” rating on Steam....

Summary GameStop has revealed whatNintendo Switch 2hopefuls can expect from its midnight launch plans. Those who missed out on the opportunity to pre-order theNintendo Switch 2or who are just looking to experience the hype around a midnight launch will want to be prepared for what to expect. For a lot of gamers, lining up forgaming midnight launcheshas been a tradition for nearly as long as they’ve been playing games. While the phenomenon has diminished somewhat given the rise of digital releases and pre-ordering, some fans still excitedly plan their schedule around the launch of new games, and especially new consoles....

Summary Video game retailer GameStop has said that it is canceling bot and duplicate orders of theNintendo Switch 2.Nintendo Switch 2pre-orders went live in the US on April 24 and caused a great deal of chaos online. As expected, millions of people rushed to their online retailer of choice in an attempt to secure a Switch 2 pre-order of their own, with varying degrees of success. Switch 2 pre-orders caused major headachesfor Nintendo fans looking to claim the console for themselves....

Quick Links At the heart of the Ancient Sanctuary,Clair Obscur: Expedition 33lets players explore a bustling city built entirely by the Gestrals. Simply called theGestral Village, the area is filled with secret quests, unique weapons, cosmetics, and a couple of quirky merchants ready to sell you items that you’ll want on your journey. Although the village itself isn’t huge, it’s dense with content that’s easy to overlook. Since almost every NPC is can be interacted with and objective markers are non-existent, it can be confusing to figure out where to go and who to talk to....

Summary An industry insider believes Ubisoft could show up to the live Summer Game Fest showcase with the reveal of the nextTom Clancy’s Ghost Reconinstallment. Once one of Ubisoft’s premier game series throughout the 2000s and early 2010s,Tom Clancy’s Ghost Reconhas taken somewhat of a backseat since 2019’sBreakpointdisappointed. Ubisoft did formally announce a free-to-play PvP live serviceGhost Recongame known asFrontlinesin 2021 before it was canceled months later. Summer Game Fest is right around the cornerand, as usual, there’s a ton to be excited about....

Open-worldgames developed byIndie Companiesare quite rare to find, but when players keep looking, they will eventually find some titles that will open their eyes like nothing they have experienced before. Indie devs have brought innovation to countless titles, and some of them came with incredible mechanics that set a before and after in terms of gameplay. In this list,players will find open-world gamesthat will make them read the ‘Indie’ label with a new and different perspective....