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Stardew Valley 1.7 Update: What We Know So Far

Stardew Valley creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone has officially confirmed that version 1.7 is in development, promising another substantial content update for the beloved farming simulator.

Phantom Blade Zero Release Date Confirmed: Global Launch on September 9, 2026

Chinese developer S-GAME officially announced the long-awaited release date for its martial arts action masterpiece, Phantom Blade Zero: the game will launch globally on September 9, 2026

ElleZenless Zone Zero December 2025 Redeem Code

Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) players can stock up on in-game loot this December—three fresh redeem codes are live, packing free Polychrome, Dennies, and rare progression materials perfect for boosting your Bangboo builds and New Eridu adventures.

Fallout 76: Burning Springs 1.7.22.12 Update Notes

Fallout 76's Burning Springs update introduces the largest map expansion since "Wastelanders," taking players west across the Point Pleasant bridge to post-apocalyptic southeastern Ohio.

The Witcher 4: CDPR Confirms 6-Year Trilogy Plan with Ciri as Protagonist

CD Projekt Red (CDPR) has reaffirmed its ambitious roadmap for the Witcher franchise: a brand-new trilogy centered on Ciri, set to launch entirely within six years.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 11.0 Reclamation Update

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has released its 11.0 Reclamation Update on November 25, 2025, bringing a significant amount of new free content to the game.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Review – A Flawless Musou-Zelda Fusion for Switch 2

As a direct prequel to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (developed by Koei Tecmo and Nintendo’s AAA Studio) delivers a genre-defining blend of Musou-style hack-and-slash action and Zelda’s rich lore.

Total Chaos: Surprise Launch of Akira Yamaoka-Assisted Psychological Horror

In a bold move during Xbox Partner Preview 2025, Trigger Happy Interactive and Apogee Entertainment dropped a bombshell: Total Chaos—the highly anticipated psychological survival horror game—launched immediately after its reveal.

Megabonk Withdraws from The Game Awards 2025 Over Debut Eligibility Concerns

Indie roguelike shooter Megabonk has voluntarily withdrawn from The Game Awards 2025’s “Best Debut Indie Game” category, after developer Vedinad (known online as John Mega Bonk) revealed the title does not meet the award’s eligibility criteria.

Resident Evil Requiem: Capcom Scraps Multiplayer Plans

Capcom has officially confirmed that Resident Evil Requiem—the ninth mainline entry in the iconic survival horror franchise—has abandoned its early multiplayer-focused development direction.