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Painkiller 2025 vs. Painkiller 2004 — A Battle Between Chaos and Control

When Painkiller first dropped in 2004, it was a pure adrenaline shot to the heart of the FPS genre — fast, brutal, and unapologetically old-school. Now, over twenty years later, Painkiller (2025) attempts to resurrect that chaos for modern audiences.

Painkiller (2025) Review — A Frenetic Reboot That Misses the Old Flame

Released on October 21, 2025, for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, Painkiller is a modern reboot of the cult-classic FPS series, developed by Anshar Studios in partnership with 3D Realms.

Monster Hunter Wilds: From Launch Blockbuster to Sales Drop

Shortly after its February 28, 2025 launch, Monster Hunter Wilds celebrated a record-setting first month — selling over 10 million copies and becoming the fastest selling game in Capcom's history.

Arc Raiders Story Background: Humanity on the Edge

ARC Raiders plunges you into a bleak future Earth where humanity has been forced underground after a catastrophic rise of unstoppable machines known as the ARCs.

Top features to look forward to in ARC Raiders

From the ground up, ARC Raiders emphasises the extraction shooter loop: drop into the topside world, loot high-risk areas, fight both AI machines and rival players, and extract alive.

October 2025 Spotlight Hour Schedule & Strategy

Every Tuesday in October 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, Pokémon GO will host a Spotlight Hour featuring a specific Pokémon with an added bonus.

A New Way to Experience the Animal Crossing Lifestyle

The Animal Crossing series has always been synonymous with peaceful living — fishing at sunrise, chatting with neighbors, decorating your home, and building a community at your own pace.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Tactical Edition Gets Its First Price Drop

Konami’s long-awaited remake, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, has just seen its first-ever price drop since launch — and fans are taking notice.

CS2 Trade Update: Valve Tightens Security in the Marketplace

Valve has rolled out a major trade update for Counter-Strike 2, introducing a new system that prioritizes security over speed in item exchanges.

The Outer Worlds 2 Review — A Solid Sequel That Hits Some, Misses Others

Developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Xbox Game Studios, The Outer Worlds 2 launched on October 29, 2025. Fans of the original were expecting a bigger scope, sharper systems, richer narrative choices, and a more polished experience.