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Gaming news that is both awesome AND radical.

  • 11 bit studios, known for their grim game Frostpunk, have partnered with Chibig and Inverge Studios to produce a new fantasy game titled Creatures Of Ava. Co-written by Rhianna Pratchett, it notably diverges from their usual work, presenting a non-violent storyline focused on rescuing Pokémon-like creatures from a life-threatening infection. The game aims to explore…

    11 Bit, Frostpunk Developers, Announce New Fantasy Game “Creatures Of Ava”, Allowing Players to Befriend Animals with a Magic Flute
  • 11 Bit Studios has revealed that the sequel to their popular 2018 survival city builder game, Frostpunk 2, will debut on July 25, 2024, and is now available for pre-order in a deluxe edition that includes beta access. Following on from the original game, which revolved around creating and managing a city amidst a crippling…

    Frostpunk 2, the Cool Survival Building Game, Launches in July
  • Atlus announced the inclusion of Persona 3 Reload Episode Aigis, The Answer, as part of a 3-wave Expansion Pass for Persona 3 Reload at Xbox Partner Showcase. The Expansion Pass, which also includes BGM sets and Velvet costumes, is distributed in three phases, with cosmetic content launching in the coming week and May, while The…

    Expansion Pass for Persona 3 Reload to Feature The Answer from Persona 3 FES
  • Arrowhead’s update 01.000.100 for Helldivers 2 comes with several changes, including the nerfing of several popular weapons and Stratagems like the Railgun, the Breaker, and the Personal Shield. Despite the unpopular nerfs, there are several additions in this first rebalancing update like environmental challenges and increasing enemy spawns amongst others. While these changes may initially…

    The First Rebalance Patch for Helldivers 2 is Released
  • The anticipation for the Fallout TV Show, launching on Prime Video on April 12, has stimulated a flurry of activity including the release of a new Fallout-themed customization option for Xbox controllers via the Xbox Design Lab. The limited edition design features different iterations of Vault Boy, the mascot of the Fallout franchise, and a…

    The latest Fallout-themed controllers will cost you more than several caps
  • SEGA and Atlus recently announced that their highly popular Persona series has surpassed 22 million copies sold globally. The announcement comes after the recently launched Persona 3 Reload recorded over 1 million sales just weeks after its release. To celebrate this major milestone, Atlus released a new trailer for Persona 3 Reload, a remake of…

    Atlus Announces Global Sales of the Persona Series Surpass 22 Million Copies
  • Square Enix is set to release the next Final Fantasy XIV patch, 6.58, on March 19, 2024, focusing mainly on fixing issues and making game adjustments. Among the key changes is an enhancement to Pandaemonium: Anabaseios (Savage), an eight-player Endwalker raid that was initially launched in May 2023. Though full details of the patch are…

    Minor Adjustments Included in Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.58
  • For a limited duration, fans can buy Ramune bottles featuring characters from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, exclusively available at the FFVII Remake/Rebirth Fireworks & Music event scheduled for March 23, 2024. The collection comprises five bottles, each with a different flavor and adorned with either Cloud, Sephiroth, Red XIII, Cait Sith, or the combo of…

    The Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Ramune Will Be Available for Only One Day
  • Developer Half Asleep has revealed its plan to release the rhythm game Melatonin on PlayStation 5 on March 12, 2024. The game, first launched on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in December 2023, quickly followed by a Switch version, emphasizes a dreamlike aesthetic using distinctive color palettes and immersive audio-visual cues rather than…

    Melatonin, the Dreamy Rhythm Game, Launches on PlayStation 5 on March 12
  • Final Fantasy XIV has added a much-anticipated new item, the Crescent Moon Mount, to its Online Store, much to the excitement of its players. Despite prior speculation that it might be a Seasonal Event reward, the mount is now available for purchase. Offsetting the typical aesthetics, the mount takes the shape of a glowing, white-draped…

    “Crescent Moon Mount Now Offered in the FFXIV Online Shop”
  • Google celebrated the launch of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on February 29, 2024, by introducing an interactive feature for searchers. When users search for terms related to the game, such as “Final Fantasy,” “FFVII Rebirth,” or “Chocobo,” a yellow button featuring a Chocobo (a bird-like creature iconic to the game) appears on the screen. Upon…

    “Google Commemorates FFVII Rebirth with Cloud and Chocobos Images on Chocobo”
  • The Helldivers 2 team, having resolved major server issues, has been planning for the future, and recent Reddit leaks show that rideable mechs could soon be part of the game. A Reddit user, fozzye18, posted footage of a player operating a mech in the game, launching explosive rounds from onboard weapons. The same leaker also…

    Video of Helldivers 2 Mech Emerges Amid Speculation of Meteor Stratagems and Deployable AI Teammates