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Oct102025 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

Fantasy Action Game “Absolum” Released on Steam and Consoles

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Credit: Dotemu Publisher Dotemu, in collaboration with Guard Crush Games and animation studio Supamonks, has released the beat-em-up Absolum. The announcement was made in a press release. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game was Dotemu's first release in the original universe and is a mix of classic beat 'em up and modern roguelike with a deep storyline and the spirit of legendary fantasy arcades of the past. The game takes place in the world of Talam, where magic is banned following a devastating cataclysm. The Sun King, Azra, has used this to tighten his grip on the country, but his regime is now being challenged by a group of rebels. The elven warrior Galandra, the sturdy dwarf Karl, the magically gifted moulai Brom (a huma...

Oct42025 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

Microsoft Preparing Free Ad-Supported Xbox Cloud Gaming Service

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Credit: Xbox Microsoft is working on launching a free, ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming. According to The Verge, an internal build of the service is already available to company employees: they can play select games without a Game Pass subscription. However, there are some caveats. First, you'll need to watch a forced ad before streaming (about two minutes during testing). Second, the plan will have time limits. Credit: Xbox Microsoft is currently testing a one-hour session limit (with five free hours per month). Warren admits that these limits may change before the official announcement. Credit: Xbox The free Xbox Cloud Gaming service will be available on PC, Xbox consoles, handheld devices, and in-browser play. The company plans to launch a public beta test in ...

Sep252025 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

Sony Unveils PlayStation Pulse Elevate Wireless Speakers for Gamers

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Credit: Sony Sony recently unveiled a new gaming accessory at its PlayStation State of Play event: the Pulse Elevate desktop speaker. This is an unusual addition to the Pulse line, which previously consisted primarily of headphones and headsets, but now includes a full-fledged speaker system. So far, the company has only revealed the device's basic specifications and hasn't disclosed the price. Pulse Elevate is the first wireless speaker developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment. According to the manufacturer, it integrates perfectly with the PS5 gaming system, PC, or Mac, boasting realistic sound, ultra-low latency, and lossless PlayStation Link wireless connectivity. Each of the two speakers features planar magnetic drivers designed to deliver realistic sound across ...

Sep232025 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

Hideo Kojima Promises to Scare Us All with Trailer for OD Horror Game for Microsoft

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Credit: Kojima Productions Hideo Kojima revealed the debut trailer for his mysterious project, OD, during the Kojima Productions: Beyond the Strand stream. The game is being developed for Xbox Game Studios and promises to be one of the most terrifying projects in the career of the creator of Metal Gear and Death Stranding. OD was officially confirmed in the summer of 2022, and received its first teaser trailer in December 2023 at The Game Awards 2023, but hasn't been publicly released since. Unveiled at Beyond The Strand, the first new teaser trailer for OD in almost two years is titled "Knock," runs nearly three and a half minutes, and is powered by Unreal Engine 5. https://youtu.be/eHCqxLtwy5g?si=5a8F5jMARpkVL-_r Judging by the hints in the trailer, the events of OD wil...