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June 21, 2025

Dustwind: Resistance Has Launched For PC & Consoles

Indie game developer Dustwind Studios, in collaboration with publisher Z-Software, has released Dustwind: Resistance, a tactical squad game available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. Players lead a tactical squad with a canine companion named Diesel in real-time combat against raider forces. The game features a new single-player campaign, enhanced mechanics, a rebalanced arsenal, and various combat strategies such as stealth and heavy weaponry. It includes a refined user interface, improved gameplay experience, and significant updates to skills, character systems, environments, and weapon systems. Players can utilize tactical pauses to strategize and issue commands during gameplay.

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June 20, 2025

007 First Light: All the key details on IO Interactive’s upcoming stealth action game

IO Interactive has revealed details about their upcoming stealth action game, 007 First Light, featuring a young James Bond. The game, previously known as "Project 007," was showcased in a trailer during Sony's June State of Play event. In the game, Bond is depicted as a 26-year-old still developing his skills after a heroic act in Iceland, with a backstory that includes a tragic loss at age 11. The narrative involves Bond's mission to capture rogue agent 009, described as a master manipulator, and will take players to various global locations, including Slovakia and Vietnam. Familiar characters from the Bond universe, such as M, Q, and Moneypenny, will appear. The gameplay will combine third-person stealth action with dynamic engagement, allowing players to revisit missions with modifiers. The game aims to capture the essence of the spy fantasy while differentiating itself from the Hitman series, emphasizing Bond's more aggressive approach.

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June 20, 2025

These 7 games need a remaster, and they need it now

Fallout: New Vegas, released in 2010 by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Bethesda Softworks, is a unique RPG praised for its player agency, writing, and world-building, making it a candidate for a remaster to fix technical bugs and improve visuals. Dragon Age: Origins, released in 2009 by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts, is regarded as the best in its series, but a remaster seems unlikely due to a lack of familiar staff. Black & White, a 2001 game by Lionhead Studios and published by Electronic Arts, is not available on major platforms, and a remaster could enhance its AI and gameplay. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines, released in 2004 by Troika Games and published by Activision, is a classic RPG with bugs and unfinished elements that could benefit from a remaster to fix glitches and restore content. No One Lives Forever, a 2000 game by Monolith Productions and published by Fox Interactive, is unavailable due to rights disputes, but a remaster could modernize its visuals and controls. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2, released in 2004 by Obsidian Entertainment and published by LucasArts, is an unfinished narrative that could be improved with a remaster to restore missing content. Freedom Force, a 2002 game by Irrational Games and published by Electronic Arts, could benefit from a remaster to improve compatibility and support user-generated content.

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June 20, 2025

18 Minecraft secrets that will help you beat the game

- Minecraft has 204.33 million monthly players. - Llamas can be used as pack mules, with inventory capacity varying from three to fifteen slots based on strength. - Breaking a block reveals a pattern on its north side, aiding navigation. - Lava is a more durable fuel than wood and coal in furnaces. - Diamonds are commonly found between levels 15 and 63, with deeper mining increasing discovery chances. - Players can change a blue sheep to red by bringing it near an Evoker. - Torches can be used to farm sand and gravel blocks by placing them right after block removal. - Mushroom biomes provide safety from hostile mobs at night. - Wearing a carved pumpkin prevents Endermen from attacking. - Players can create Iron Golems for protection by arranging iron blocks and a carved pumpkin. - Cats deter Creepers, making them useful companions. - Doors can create air pockets underwater for breathing. - Snowballs can be used against Blazes in combat. - Placing torches around mob spawners can stop enemy production without destroying them. - The Swift Sneak enchantment allows faster movement while crouching. - Mooshrooms can be milked for mushroom stew. - Players can dye their dogs' collars for customization. - Glass panes can protect pixel art designs on maps from modifications. - Zombies are attracted to turtle eggs, providing a distraction tactic for players.

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June 20, 2025

NetEase Games announces AAA single-player action adventure game Blood Message for consoles, PC

NetEase Games, in collaboration with 24 Entertainment, is developing a single-player action-adventure game titled Blood Message, which is set to be released on various consoles and PC. The game is powered by the Unreal 5 Engine and marks NetEase Games' first AAA single-player title. Blood Message features a narrative-driven gameplay experience set during the final years of the Tang Dynasty, where players assume the role of a nameless messenger and his son during Dunhuang’s uprising. The game emphasizes themes of loyalty, survival, and the impact of ordinary individuals on history, with gameplay that includes visceral combat and exploration of expansive landscapes inspired by East and Central Asia. A trailer and screenshots have been released, but no specific release date has been announced.

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June 20, 2025

NetEase Games Announces AAA Action-Adventure Game Blood Message for Consoles and PC

NetEase Games, in collaboration with 24 Entertainment Lin’an, has announced a new AAA single-player action-adventure game titled Blood Message, designed for consoles and PC. This game is NetEase Games' first fully single-player experience, featuring a cinematic, linear story driven by the Unreal 5 Engine. Set during the final years of the Tang Dynasty, players will follow a nameless messenger and his son as they navigate East and Central Asia to deliver a critical message amidst a righteous uprising. The game will explore themes of loyalty, family, and the impact of ordinary individuals on history. Players will traverse approximately 3,000 li (around 1,000 miles) back to Chang’an, facing various perilous environments. Key features include narrative-driven gameplay, realistic combat, and expansive landscapes inspired by the region's diverse terrains.

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June 19, 2025

Steam’s new in-game overlay offers some useful upgrades – and I’m particularly happy about one that exposes a controversial AI trick

Valve is enhancing Steam's in-game frame rate counter by transforming it into a comprehensive overlay that displays frames per second (FPS) and provides insights into CPU and GPU status, including utilization levels, clock speeds, and temperatures. The new beta version of the Steam app introduces this performance monitor, currently available only to beta testers on Windows PCs, with plans to extend similar capabilities to other platforms like SteamOS in the future. The overlay can be customized to show only the FPS counter and allows users to adjust its transparency and positioning on the screen. It will help players identify if frame generation technologies, such as Nvidia's DLSS, AMD's FSR, and Intel's XeSS, are active and highlight instances of micro-stutter. This update aims to simplify the process of understanding game performance metrics for gamers, reducing reliance on third-party tools.

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June 19, 2025

Enhanced Splinter Cell is the best way to play this classic in 2025

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell, released in 2002, has an unofficial mod called Enhanced Splinter Cell that revitalizes the game with quality-of-life improvements and restored content. The mod enhances lighting effects, allows customization of Sam Fisher's outfit, and incorporates dgVoodoo2 for modern compatibility. It introduces gameplay tweaks such as easier inventory access, HUD toggling, adjustable movement speed, and a new crouch mechanic. Additionally, it includes two previously cut missions, Nuclear Power Plant and Severonickel, along with updated cutscenes for the Kalinatek mission and the new missions. Enhanced Splinter Cell is recommended for players wanting to experience the classic on modern hardware.

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June 19, 2025

GodFather Android Malware Runs Real Apps in a Sandbox to Steal Data

Cybersecurity researchers at Zimperium zLabs have discovered a new variant of the GodFather Android malware that uses on-device virtualization to hijack legitimate mobile applications, primarily targeting banking and cryptocurrency apps. This malware installs a concealed host application that downloads a genuine version of the targeted app within a controlled environment, redirecting users to this manipulated version. It monitors user actions in real time, capturing sensitive information like usernames and passwords. The GodFather malware targets 484 applications globally, with a focus on 12 financial institutions in Turkey. It employs traditional overlay attacks and uses legitimate open-source tools to evade detection. The malware manipulates APK files, relocates malicious code, and utilizes Android’s accessibility services to deceive users into granting permissions. It also encodes critical information to complicate tracking efforts and transmits screen details back to attackers for real-time monitoring.

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June 17, 2025

Amazon is giving away six free games for Prime Day

Amazon's Prime Day 2025 will take place from July 8 to July 11. Prime members can claim six complimentary PC games until July 8, including Saints Row IV, Star Wars: Rebellion, Saints Row 2, Toem, Dungeon of the Endless Definitive Edition, and Tomb Raider I-III Remastered. Free games added to a member's account are theirs to keep permanently, even if they cancel their Prime subscription. In June, additional free games included Mordheim: City of the Damned, The Abandoned Planet, Station to Station, Death Squared, Dark Envoy, Fate: Undiscovered Realms, Thief: Deadly Shadows, Jupiter Hell, and Gallery of Things: Reveries. Prime members also receive a free monthly subscription to a Twitch channel and access to Amazon Luna. An Amazon Prime subscription costs £8.99 per month or £95 annually, offering benefits like unlimited one-day and same-day delivery, access to Prime Video, and exclusive deals. Prime Day deals are available to those who sign up for a 30-day free trial.