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Nov72025 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

Free Demo Of Extraction Shooter “Active Matter” Released On Steam

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Credit: Gaijin Entertainment Publisher Gaijin Entertainment (War Thunder, Enlisted) and its Team Matter studio have announced the release of a limited-time demo of their tactical PvPvE shooter Active Matter on Steam. The release period is limited to November 23rd. In other words, Steam users can only try the game for 17 days. The Active Matter demo offers the opportunity to participate in raids with limited progression and explore your base in peace. Progress will carry over and automatically transfer to the full game upon its release on Steam. As a reminder, Active Matter is currently sold exclusively through the Gaijin Store, with the Steam version scheduled for release in 2026. A release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S is also expected.

Nov62025 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

The Latest Titan Quest 2 Update Adds Character Editor And Subtitles To Cutscenes

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Credit: THQ Nordic As predicted by the October announcement, the arrival of a full-fledged character editor in the mythological action RPG Titan Quest 2 from THQ Nordic and the German studio Grimlore Games didn't take long. The main new feature is the character editor. It lets you choose your character's gender, build, facial features, and other attributes. You can also share your character code with friends or use a pre-made character created by someone else. Unfortunately, you can't currently change the appearance of existing characters. This feature will be added in the next update. Titan Quest 2 is a deeply customizable action RPG, so it's no surprise that many players are confused by the terminology. For these players, we've added the ability to look up the meaning of spe...

Nov32025 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, Frostpunk And 3 More Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass In November

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Credit: GSC Game World Microsoft has announced the first wave of games leaving Xbox Game Pass in November 2025. Blacksmith Master, Football Manager 2024, Frostpunk, Spirttea, and Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl are scheduled to leave Game Pass on November 15. As a reminder, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl debuted on Game Pass alongside its release on November 20, 2024. Therefore, the shooter will leave the subscription service almost 12 months after its release. Notably, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl's departure from Game Pass coincides almost exactly with the game's PS5 release date—the GSC Game World title will arrive on Sony's console on November 20, 2025. Credit: Xbox The official announcement of the first Game Pass releases for November, along with confirmati...

Nov22025 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

Origins Is Removed From Sale On Steam And Xbox Store

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Credit: Sega Monolith's action-horror game Condemned: Criminal Origins has been removed from Steam and the Xbox Store. Sega, the game's publisher, has not yet commented on the decision. Many saw this as a hint at a remaster, and here's why. Last spring, Nightdive Studios, known for countless classic remasters, expressed its desire to release a "modernized" version of Condemned. Furthermore, a week ago, the studio released an interview with Jace Hall, co-founder of Monolith, the developer of the horror game. Incidentally, the company closed earlier this year. Another important point is that Hall is now the sole owner of the rights to Condemned. He also expressed hope for the series' revival in some form. Condemned: Criminal Origins tells the story of FBI agent Ethan Thoma...