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Jul102026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

Total Cost Of The DLC For ‘Black Flag Resynced’ Significantly Exceeds The Cost Of The Game Itself

Credit: Ubisoft Assassin's Creed Black Flag is now available, and it comes with a series of DLC packs, the combined cost of which is significantly higher than the game itself. The downloadable content primarily consists of cosmetic items and in-game assets, rather than story-driven expansions. A remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced retails for $60 (standard edition), with all paid DLC for the game costing $85. This includes four character and ship skin packs (Hellfire, Master Assassin, Sea Serpent, and Dragonstorm) for $10 each, and a rare collectible map unlock pack for an additional $5. Such add-ons are common in Assassin's Creed games, but their quantity and price at launch have sparked player dissatisfaction. Ubisoft has reiterate...

Jul82026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

Data Miner Revealed The Release Date Of Brutal Action RPG ‘Mortal Shell 2’

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Credit: Playstack Mortal Shell 2, a brutal open-world action RPG from Playstack and American studio Cold Symmetry, doesn't yet have a release date, but we won't have to wait long. Mortal Shell II will be a full-fledged sequel to the first Mortal Shell, significantly expanding the original game's universe. The sequel will offer dynamic combat, deep weapon customization, and an emphasis on free exploration. The map is spacious yet compact—the game gradually reveals its jagged landscapes and hidden corners, never forcing the player to waste time. The standard and deluxe Devout Editions are available for pre-order. Pre-purchase either version will receive the Bone Harbinger and Obsidian Harbinger skins. The higher-end edition includes eight obsidian skins and early access "u...

Jul82026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

‘DOOM: The Dark Ages’ DLC Launches To Very Positive Reviews On Steam

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Credit: Steam Yesterday, on July 7th, DOOM: The Dark Ages received the Revelations expansion pack. Steam users warmly welcomed the new content. At the time of writing, the add-on has garnered 378 gamer reviews, and the majority (87%) are positive. Customers praise the game's evolving gameplay, the abundance of content, and the availability of full Russian localization (Steam only lists English as supported). "It doesn't even feel like DLC. It feels like a full-fledged sequel," admits Jill Valentine. Negative reviews lament the game's design and increased complexity. Positive reviews also lament the layoffs that rocked id Software and criticize Xbox management. According to unofficial reports, the largest restructuring in Xbox history resulted in the layoff of half...

Jul52026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

AyaNeo Next 2 AMD Strix Halo-Powered Portable Console To Hit The Global Market

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Credit: AtaNeo In March, AyaNeo suspended sales of the Next 2. The reason: memory and storage prices skyrocketed after the Chinese New Year, making production of the device unprofitable. The company is now resuming orders and plans to begin international shipments by the end of July. During the latest product presentation, the company's CEO demonstrated the Windows-based portable device and confirmed that international shipments are planned to begin by the end of July. Previously, the console was only available in Asian markets. AyaNeo's CEO also showed a slide stating that due to the continued rise in memory costs, Next 2 restocks are temporarily unavailable. The company says it will provide further information once the situation improves. Credit: AyaNeo Credit: AyaNeo ...