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Fresh Additions for Cities: Skylines II!

City builders, it’s time to upgrade! Paradox Interactive just dropped two new Creator Packs and a soothing new Radio Station for Cities: Skylines II. Urban Promenades brings 60 stylish mixed-use housing assets with rooftop terraces and bustling promenades. It also includes five compact service buildings to pack even more life into your city’s heart. Modern Architecture adds 21 … Read more

SMITE 2: Gods Get Unreal

Brace yourself, SMITE fans, because Titan Forge Games just announced SMITE 2, a glorious upgrade powered by Unreal Engine 5 that’s ready to blow your battlegrounds to smithereens. Same SMITE, new shine: Visual feast: Feast your eyes on stunning graphics, smoother animations, and spell effects that’ll make you say “wow.” Even Ymir gets a physics … Read more

Last Epoch gets a genius trade system that lets you choose your loot adventure!

Eleventh Hour Games just dropped a juicy preview of their unique trade system for Last Epoch, the action RPG that’s been called “genius” and “the most anticipated ARPG idea in a decade.” Buckle up, loot lovers, because this ain’t your average trade situation. Pick your path: You get to join one of two factions: The … Read more

Arcade1Up Makes Giant Leap, Becoming Top 4 Gaming Hardware Brand

Arcade1Up has rocketed to become the fourth-largest gaming hardware brand in just five years, according to a 2023 NPD Group report. This meteoric rise is fueled by their innovative product line, especially the groundbreaking Infinity Game Board. Seamlessly blending digital advancements with classic gaming, Arcade1Up redefines the experience. The Infinity Game Board, a pioneer in … Read more

CES 2024: AI Levels Up, Bringing Mind-Blowing Changes to Gaming

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 might have just wrapped up, but the echoes of its groundbreaking announcements are still reverberating through the tech world, especially in the realm of gaming. This year, artificial intelligence (AI) emerged as a dominant force, promising to revolutionize the way we play, create, and experience games. Gone are the … Read more

My Arcade Levels Up Your Retro Game in 2024

Calling all pixelated heroes and nostalgia seekers! My Arcade is cranking up the classic tunes and unleashing a brand-new wave of officially licensed Atari® delights for 2024. Get ready to: Unleash Arcade Action On-the-Go: Introducing the Gamestation Portable, your pocket-sized portal to retro bliss. This all-new handheld system lets you conquer iconic hits like Pong … Read more

Railroad Corporation 2 Demo Now Available

Calling all train enthusiasts and strategy fans! Buckle up, because Railroad Corporation 2 is pulling into Steam’s Capitalism and Economy Fest station, offering a first-class ticket to its exciting alpha demo from today until January 15th. Developed by Corbie Games, the team behind the beloved original, and published by Iceberg Interactive, this sequel promises to … Read more

Monty Mole Digs Back to Nintendo Switch™: Unearth ‘The Monty Mole Collection’!

Monty Mole, the beloved British retro gaming character, is set to make a triumphant return to the Nintendo Switch™ this December with the release of ‘The Monty Mole Collection.’ Developed by Imagine Software and published by Pixel Games UK, this collection presents a nostalgic compilation of four classic games featuring the iconic subterranean mammal turned … Read more