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September 17, 2025

New fan-made Fallout New Vegas remaster is the game I wish Bethesda would make

Dragon Age: Origins is a classic BioWare fantasy role-playing game that could benefit from a remaster to attract new players. Fallout New Vegas, known for its rich atmosphere and gameplay, lacks an official remaster from Obsidian or Bethesda, but the gaming community has developed a mod that enhances its graphics. This mod, called the FNV Texture Upscale Project, improves the game's textures to 4K resolution while also offering a 2K alternative for better performance on the original engine. The mod highlights limitations of the original models but allows for collaborative enhancements. The original mod creator has retired, leaving future updates to the community. The Fallout New Vegas 4K remaster mod is available on Nexus Mods.

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September 16, 2025

Atomfall just got a new DLC and, like any good sci-fi game, it lets you recruit robots

The Red Strain is the latest downloadable content (DLC) for Atomfall, featuring new gameplay enhancements, including the ability to hack and command robots as companions in battle. The DLC introduces a narrative involving an infested rocket launch, offering players the choice to thwart or support the launch. It also includes balance updates, enhanced blood effects for a more intense combat experience, and is available for .99/£14.99 on Steam. Players are encouraged to provide feedback in the community Discord server.

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September 12, 2025

Cronos The New Dawn gets hefty discount just days after launch

Bloober Team has released a new horror game titled Cronos: The New Dawn, which is available for .99 / £39.99 on Fanatical with a 20% discount. The game features a tense atmosphere, frightening encounters, and innovative mechanics, set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland where players navigate back to 1980s Poland. Players take on the role of the Traveler and face mutated beings known as 'Orphans,' who can merge with other corpses to become stronger adversaries. The game combines intense combat with resource management, creating a survival horror experience.

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September 9, 2025

This extraction game turns Escape From Tarkov into a zombie-infested, Squid Game-style nightmare

The Midnight Walkers is a zombie game that combines survival mechanics from Escape From Tarkov, character-driven combat from Dead Island 2, and a high-stakes atmosphere similar to Squid Game. Set in the Liberty Grand Centre, a multi-level building, players must gather loot and reach extraction pods while avoiding zombies and competing teams. The game features a dark atmosphere with various environments, including a hospital and casino, and employs a toxic gas mechanic that adds unpredictability to gameplay. Players can choose from characters with unique abilities, such as Lockdown, who specializes in ranged attacks, and Brick, who uses a sledgehammer. Combat includes mechanics for flesh damage and dismemberment, though improvements are needed in enemy variety and combat sophistication. The extraction process involves locating and unlocking escape pods while managing threats from zombies and rival players.

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September 6, 2025

I’m a gamer. The NO FAKES Act could get me in trouble.

Congress is considering the NO FAKES Act of 2025, which aims to combat AI-generated deepfakes by establishing property rights over one's "digital replica." This legislation could negatively impact the gaming community by making it illegal to create realistic representations of individuals without consent, potentially affecting games that rely on accurate likenesses. The act introduces liability for unauthorized digital replicas, which could lead to censorship and discourage developers from offering diverse customization options. Existing laws already provide protections related to publicity rights and intellectual property, but the NO FAKES Act may disproportionately affect small developers and non-commercial fan projects. Valve has announced plans to require developers to disclose AI use in games, promoting transparency.

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August 28, 2025

Forget trying to cram in Hollow Knight before Silksong launches—it’s too good to rush

The author revisited the game Hollow Knight, reflecting on their past gaming choices, particularly between Hollow Knight and Rain World in early 2017. They spent significant time exploring Hollow Knight's intricate design and secrets, with a completionist run taking over 60 hours. The author advises against rushing through Hollow Knight before the release of its sequel, Silksong, as it may affect the enjoyment of both games. Silksong features a new protagonist and a different kingdom, and while it may include nods to Hollow Knight, it does not continue its narrative. The author emphasizes the value of slow exploration in Hollow Knight, suggesting that taking time with the game can enhance the overall gaming experience.

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August 27, 2025

Atari now owns the rights to five Ubisoft games: Cold Fear, I Am Alive, Child of Eden, Grow Home, and Grow Up

Ubisoft has sold the intellectual property rights of five lesser-known games to Atari, including Cold Fear, I Am Alive, Child of Eden, Grow Home, and Grow Up. Wade Rosen, chairman and CEO of Atari, expressed enthusiasm for the acquisition and the potential to expand these franchises. Cold Fear, a survival horror game set on a whaling ship, is noted as a candidate for a remake. The gaming community is excited about the potential revivals of these classic titles.

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August 25, 2025

Co-op real-time strategy game NAMAKORIUM announced for PC

Polyscape has announced NAMAKORIUM, an underwater cooperative real-time strategy game set to launch in Early Access on PC via Steam in January 2026. The game allows up to four players to control "sea cleaners" called Namakos, aiming to clean polluted oceans. Players must manage their Namakos, each with unique abilities, to gather resources, construct buildings, and purify pollution before their food supply runs out. The game features over 40 types of "Scenic Creatures" and includes challenges from corrupted "Blight Namako." Key features include real-time strategy gameplay, chaotic cooperative play, online multiplayer options, and eight unique stages. Future updates will add more content.

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August 16, 2025

‘The Day Before 2?’: Everyone is skeptical about this survival game promising a map five times the size of DayZ and 5,000 players per server

CrisisX is a free-to-play open-world survival game developed by HK Hero Entertainment. It features elements such as tree-chopping, base construction, zombie encounters, and player-versus-player combat. The game boasts a 1200x1200 km map, significantly larger than Chernarus from DayZ, and can support up to 5,000 players on a single server. However, there are concerns about the game's depth and engagement, as it follows familiar survival mechanics and may feel empty without meaningful content. Combat animations appear stiff, and the overall presentation lacks originality. The game includes poker and slot machines as unique features. The free-to-play model allows players to try the game with minimal risk.

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August 14, 2025

These 7 PC Game Intros Hook You Instantly with Captivating Cinematics — Grabbing You by the Collar and Sucking You In

Final Fantasy XVI opens with themes of brotherly bond, betrayal, violence, and features a fiery Phoenix, captivating players with its intricate narrative. Fallout 4 thrusts players into a heart-wrenching scenario before a nuclear apocalypse, setting the stage for a quest to find a lost child. Marvel's Spider-Man series allows players to jump straight into action as Peter Parker battles Fisk shortly after donning his suit. Skyrim's opening features a near-execution scenario that quickly escalates with a dragon's arrival, immersing players in the game's mechanics. God of War (2018) starts with a poignant moment of mourning for Kratos's wife, leading to an intense confrontation with a Norse god. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 introduces a mysterious figure, the Paintress, and a friend's disappearance, igniting a quest filled with grotesque creatures. BioShock begins with a plane crash, leading players into the underwater city of Rapture, creating an atmosphere of curiosity and dread.