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Wuchang: Fallen Feathers impresses with its surprising quality, offering a uniquely decent addition to the Soulslike genre that merits attention during this slower release period.

Destroy All Humans embraces the quirky feeling of 1950s alien flicks, diving full force into the alien craze of cinema, showcasing a tongue-in-cheek tone and cartoony aesthetic.

Descent was the first shooter to be fully 3D with six degrees of freedom, achieving something completely new in the gaming world at its 1995 release.

Yakuza 0: Director's Cut reinvigorates the narrative, but my focus quickly shifted to the intricate world of riichi mahjong, engulfing my nights and attention instead.

The new Game Awards logo is a redesign that simplifies and enhances the identity, making it more versatile while still inspired by the iconic angel trophy.

Frostpunk 2 is set to launch on consoles on September 18, featuring two physical editions. The Icebreaker Edition includes game content while the pricier Whiteout Edition adds access to upcoming DLC. Both editions emphasize seamless controls and user experience for console players.

"It has always been our goal to make Dying Light: The Beast the best Dying Light game we've ever released. To honor this promise, we've made the decision to move the release date to September 19, 2025, to allow for extra polishing work."

Pac-Man: Circle puts an unexpected spin on the iconic character, introducing harrowing violence and body horror, which enhances its narrative and creativity.

The new throwback side-scrolling beat-'em-up, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, has added two cosmic warriors: Beta Ray Bill and Silver Surfer, expanding its playable roster.

"There's nothing worse, and I hope that no one ever feels this, but do you ever show up to something and go 'I am so woefully unprepared for this'?"

The tournament format consists of three concurrent single-elimination bracket tournaments, running simultaneously every two months, featuring a qualification phase where players compete in up to three matches.

The vibe was off-the-charts as the house got turbocharged by slap-fighting madness, viral knockouts, and all the streamer chaos you could imagine.

The patch is full of balance tweaks, improvements, and fixes including efficiency boosts, with many of the game's weapons, boons, and abilities seeing buffs to damage and range.

Fallen Crown is available as part of this limited-time event, now through August 8. Unlocking Fallen Crown will also reveal a new companion form for Xavier: King of Dark Night.

The SCAR EIR assault rifle in Killing Floor 3 is an all-rounder option known for its high precision and relatively low recoil, making it a strong choice.

Tom Holland's MCU Spider-Man successfully captures eye expressiveness while wearing the red suit, a challenging effect that cosplayers strive to replicate, enhanced by new technology.

The trailer opens with an out-of-focus camera shot from inside the White House press briefing room, before showing the game's fictional president addressing the nation. A group of separatist mercenaries called the Pax Armata have conducted some kind of strike on New York City, with multiple horrific sequences of Brooklyn's DUMBO neighborhood under fire as the Manhattan Bridge is hit by a missile, collapsing as subway cars plummet.

The translucent 'goo' controller concept takes the familiar PlayStation form factor and turns it into something that feels alive and breathing. The organic-yet-cyberpunk aesthetic creates an almost alien presence that simultaneously invites and challenges traditional gaming interactions.

Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny is a top-down action RPG designed for younger players with whimsical graphics and simplified gameplay, featuring characters like SpongeBob and Timmy.

Developer Double Fine honored rock legend Ozzy Osbourne by making Brutal Legend free on PC for 666 minutes, showcasing his likeness and voice as The Guardian of Metal.

Gaming marketplace Itch.io has announced plans to "deindex" all Not Safe For Work (NSFW) content following pressure from payment processors, who in turn were pressured by an anti-porn lobby group. This decision is significant as it restricts visibility of adult content and underscores the influence payment processors have over content shared on the platform.

Xbox's Forza Horizon 5 has become the best-selling game on PS5 this year, surpassing 3 million copies sold, enabled by a recent 25% sale.