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Cities: Skylines II won't reach consoles anytime soon

Jul 8, 2024, 20:00 Fyra Frost News

Development difficulties may leave console players orphan of their favourite city-building simulator.

Despite the success of Cities: Skylines, which was one of the most popular city builders in the genre for quite a long time, developer Colossal Order Ltd. does not seem to be able to hit the nail with its successor. The huge ambition of the studio with Cities: Skylines II is costing it dearly. After several delays, the final version of the game had many problems on release. The studio even warned the players about this before...

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail is what players were waiting for

Jul 8, 2024, 18:00 Fyra Frost News

Final Fantasy XIV will stay at the top for quite a long while if it keeps receiving expansions like Dawntrail.

The recent release of the latest expansion for Final Fantasy XIV Online came accompanied by queues, problems logging into the servers, and some bugs, which is nothing unusual for popular MMORPGs. However, it wasn't that bad at all. Developer Square Enix took the servers down for about 48 hours in order to prepare for the release of Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, and it did really pay out, especially if we consider the huge problems that players...

Leaked benchmark reveals a 13% performance boost for the Ryzen 9 9900X CPU compared to its predecessor

Jul 8, 2024, 13:00 manhkbrady News

Leaked benchmarks reveal significant efficiency improvements for AMD’s Ryzen 9000 series CPUs.

AMD is set to launch their Ryzen 9000 series processors later this month, with Wccftech frequently leaking information about it. The media seems to have obtained some confidential and preliminary testing data from board partners optimizing their platforms for the new desktop series. The site has disclosed AMD’s plans for the X3D series, which are currently particularly attractive to gamers. However, with the non-X3D series debuting later this month, the focus has shifted to comparing Zen 5...

Avowed will feature an improved combat system

Jul 5, 2024, 20:00 Fyra Frost News

Obsidian Entertainment is making sure that Avowed will hit all the right notes for its launch.

Avowed is set to be one of the important releases of 2024. Obsidian Entertainment announced its upcoming role-playing game a while ago and since then the studio has revealed plenty of details about it. However, not all of them have had a positive reception. A gameplay showcase of Avowed was released back in January the game looked great in many aspects. However, combat felt kind of clunky and unresponsive. Fortunately, this will not be the case when the game is released...

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League announces its Season 2

Jul 5, 2024, 18:00 Fyra Frost News

A new and unexpected playable character will arrive next week to Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

Rocksteady had very ambitious plans for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. So ambitious, that the developer studio will continue with them despite the game not being as successful as they expected. The adventure starring the anti-heroes from DC Comics has not quite sold a huge number of copies, even though its dynamic gameplay and the thrilling story looked quite appealing before launch. However, the studio went through the game's first season which included the Joker...

NIS America announces Ys X: Nordics release date

Jul 5, 2024, 17:00 Murillo Zerbinatto News

The next Ys mainline game will be released in October for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4|5, and PC.

NIS America has announced that Ys X: Nordics, the latest entry in the legendary Ys series, will be released on October 25, 2024, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. The PC versions will include a Japanese text option, while both PC and console versions will feature Japanese and English audio. Ys X: Nordics is a 2023 action RPG developed by Nihon Falcom. Part of the Ys series, it was released...

This week’s free game on Epic Games Store is The Falconeer

Jul 5, 2024, 11:00 manhkbrady Free Games

Another week, another free game from our dear vendor Epic Games Store.

For those who don’t already know, every Thursday, Epic Games makes a new game, or sometimes, two games are available for gamers to download and add to their libraries for free. Whatever you’ve redeemed is then yours to keep, to play or to add to an ever-growing list of games you mean to play but probably never will. The latest entry replaces the Sunless Skies giveaway from last week with a copy of The Falconeer. This freebie...

V Rising prepares for 1.1

Jul 4, 2024, 18:00 Fyra Frost News

Stunlock Studios already has a few ideas in mind to continue expanding the world of Vardoran with new content.

After a long time in Early Access, V Rising was finally released on PC and PlayStation 5 a few weeks ago and it's been quite a success. This vampire survival title combines ARPG and building mechanics to allow you to explore the world of Vardoran as an undead who has awakened from slumber to discover their home taken by humans. The game offers an opportunity to climb up to the top of the food chain to become an apex predator...

Star Wars Outlaws has gone Gold

Jul 4, 2024, 16:00 Fyra Frost News

Ubisoft's vision of the Star Wars universe will not be late to its appointment next month.

August 30 is the release date appointed for Star Wars Outlaws, the upcoming new video game inspired by the popular sci-fi franchise created by George Lucas. It will be the first important Star Wars game not released by Electronic Arts in a long while since the company owned the rights to do it exclusively for many years. Big titles like Star Wars Battlefront II and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor were created under...

GOG is giving away yet another free game

Jul 3, 2024, 23:00 manhkbrady Free Games

For the next three days, GOG are giving away free copies of the PC version of The First Templar – Special Edition, as part of their Summer Sale.

GOG, a digital distribution platform for PC games owned by CD Projekt, is offering for free the 2011 action adventure game with RPG elements, The First Templar – Special Edition. This is part of GOG's on-going Summer Sale campaign. For a limited time, PC gamers will be able to acquire their DRM-free free copy of this title. So, make sure to grab it while you still can. The First Templar follows the story of two main characters – a French Templar,...

Alan Wake 2's second DLC will arrive this fall

Jul 3, 2024, 14:00 Fyra Frost News

The Lake House will introduce a new storyline set in a secret government facility where mysterios experiments have taken a turn for the worse.

Alan Wake 2 is one of the best titles of 2023. The critically-acclaimed horror adventure from Remedy has been awarded for its deep narrative, art, music, and game direction and it delivers an immersive experience that has captivated many fans. The sequel to the original Alan Wake brings back the writer in an adventure that also introduces Saga Anderson as a protagonist, delivering two distinct stories that become entwined. Returning to the small town of Bright...

Try Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess for free now

Jul 3, 2024, 12:00 Fyra Frost News

A demo is currently available on multiple platforms and it comes accompanied by a collaboration event.

Capcom lets you delve into the universe of ancient Japanese mythology with Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, a unique strategy game that combines thrilling action and tower defense mechanics. Travel to Mt. Kafuku, a mythical land under the assault of a horde of unsightly creatures who seek to destroy the Maiden who protects the region. These monsters known as the Seethe, come into our world through the Torii Gates as a swarm that is only opposed by an army of...

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