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March 13, 2026

WWE 2K26 Review – More Money, More Problems

WWE 2K26 features a roster of over 400 wrestlers and presents polished graphics. The gameplay includes minor enhancements, new match types like Inferno and I Quit, and the introduction of thumbtacks as a weapon. The Ringside Pass, a battle pass system with free and premium tiers, allows players to earn XP and unlock new content, but may negatively impact game modes like MyRise by making progression feel grind-heavy. The Island returns with added voice acting but remains focused on cosmetic upgrades. CM Punk’s Showcase mode offers a nostalgic look at his career, though it has limitations. Modes like MyGM and the Creation Suite have expanded, while MyFaction remains VC-heavy. The overall experience is affected by monetization strategies and a sense of redundancy in gameplay.

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February 21, 2026

Avowed’s massive anniversary update adds new playable races, but they don’t get any unique dialogue because there were ‘no dedicated narrative people available’

Avowed's anniversary update introduces new features including stat bonuses, customizable difficulty modifiers, a New Game Plus mode, and a new staff weapon type. It adds three new playable races, expanding options beyond the previous choices of humans and elves. The update faced challenges in ensuring character customization worked seamlessly across the new races, but lacks unique dialogue choices for each race due to the writing team's focus on other aspects. Each new race provides different gameplay attribute bonuses, enhancing the gameplay experience. The update is available at no additional cost.

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December 10, 2025

Minecraft Mounts of Mayhem Update Rides Out as Bedrock 1.21.130 via Patch 3.27/1.037

Mojang has released the Mounts of Mayhem update for Minecraft, available in Bedrock version 1.21.130 and recognized as update 3.27/1.037 for console players. The update introduces new content including a spear weapon, mounts like Horses and Camels that no longer sink while swimming, and new mobs such as Nautilus and Zombie Nautilus. The spear has various materials with different stats and two attack types. A new Skeleton variant called Parched spawns in Deserts and does not burn in sunlight. The update also includes audio fixes, gameplay adjustments, and general bug fixes.

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November 16, 2025

Slot machine roguelike CloverPit sells 1 million copies, and its developer celebrates the payout by adding its ‘most requested feature yet’

Panik Arcade's game CloverPit has sold one million copies since its launch at the end of September. The game features a cursed one-armed bandit in a dimly lit basement. The developers have made gameplay adjustments, notably transforming the Hourglass charm to enhance its utility. Despite some critiques regarding the game's depth, a playtime of 10 hours is noted as commendable. CloverPit is currently available at a 10% discount, priced at £7.65 until November 26.

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November 11, 2025

Silksong’s disastrous Chinese translation has received an official fan-made overhaul, and it’s just been pushed live on PC with Patch 4

In early September, the launch of Silksong revealed significant issues with the Chinese translation, which failed to capture the unique tone of the Hollow Knight universe. This led to a temporary dip in Silksong's Steam rating to "mostly negative." A fan group, Team Cart Fix, improved the translation, and their work was officially integrated into the game with the release of Silksong's new Patch 4. The patch notes included updates to the Simplified Chinese translation, improved controller support, various localization fixes, and numerous gameplay adjustments.

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October 23, 2025

Stellaris announces release date for Infernals species pack, and I can’t wait to finally play as volcanic Tyranids

Paradox Interactive has announced the release date for the upcoming Stellaris species pack, titled Infernal, which will launch on November 25. This volcanic-themed pack will introduce new character portraits, civics, ships, and gameplay adjustments. It features new species such as bird-like creatures and crocodilian beings, along with two origins: Cosmic Dawn and Red Giant. The pack will also include a new planet type, volcanic worlds, and a new crisis path.

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October 22, 2025

My evil playthrough of Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader just got decimated by its new update, but it’s probably for the best

The latest patch for Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader has introduced significant game balance adjustments, particularly reworking the Bladedancer archetype to align it better with overall game balance. Changes have also been made to the Death From Above and Executioner archetypes to create a more engaging combat experience. The update includes new NPC portraits, reworks to four origins (Astra Militarum Commander, Ministorum Priest, Commissar, and Navy Officer), new talents and convictions for Familiars, polishing of Lex Imperialis content, stability fixes for softlocks and bug fixes for epilogues, and resolution of the Yrliet bug affecting romantic storylines. Improvements have been made to dialogue tones, NPC interactions, narrative consistency, colony management, localization, audio, user interface, and art. Players are encouraged to explore these changes in update 1.5 and engage in discussions on the dedicated Discord server.

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October 15, 2025

Battlefield 6 cuts Conquest matches down to avoid underwhelming endings, but it’s gone in the wrong direction

A recent update to Battlefield 6 has changed the starting ticket counts for teams in all Conquest maps to improve match pacing and prevent time limit issues. The new ticket counts are as follows: - Operation Firestorm: 1,000 → 700 - Mirak Valley: 1,000 → 700 - Siege of Cairo: 1,000 → 900 - Empire State: 1,000 → 900 - Iberian Offensive: 1,000 → 900 - Liberation Peak: 1,000 → 800 - Manhattan Bridge: 1,000 → 800 - New Sobek City: 1,000 → 900 Players have expressed concerns that this adjustment may not be the best solution, with some suggesting that removing time limits would enhance gameplay.

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October 8, 2025

This strategy game has been missing one crucial thing, but its “ambitious, reckless” new update means it finally lives up to its name

The update for 9 Kings introduces a new character, the King of Time, bringing the total number of kings to nine. This character features a clock for a face and introduces time-based cards, requiring players to focus on timing in their strategies. New perks and decrees, including Broken Decrees linked to the King of Time's abilities, add complexity to deck-building. Players who have completed the game at King difficulty can now use a new rainbow perk called Banisher to ban a king before matches. The challenge level has increased, but early gameplay is more forgiving to allow for strategy exploration. Additionally, 19 new achievements have been added. Future updates will introduce new decrees, cards, and game modes, including Challenge and Ranked modes. The new update is currently available.

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August 18, 2025

Shenmue III Enhanced Edition Announced, Free PC Upgrade Confirmed

ININ Games has announced an Enhanced Edition for Shenmue 3, which will be a complimentary upgrade for existing PC owners. The Enhanced Edition includes sharper 4K textures, richer details in environments and characters, faster load times, and support for NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR. The city village of Niaowu will feature more NPCs. Gameplay enhancements include a new optional camera view, an adjustable stamina system, healing options before battles, and reduced costs for progression. These changes are optional, allowing players to retain the original experience if desired. The release date is currently unannounced.