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Saitama Arrives: One-Punch Man Joins MapleStorySEA in Huge V249 Patch
Jul 20, 2026

Saitama Arrives: One-Punch Man Joins MapleStorySEA in Huge V249 Patch

MapleStorySEA will launch a limited-time One-Punch Man collaboration on March 11, 2026, featuring Saitama as a special playable character alongside new crossover events and rewards. The V249 update introduces Saitama and Genos-themed gameplay, exclusive cosmetics, and the Centichoro Punch King challenge. Beyond the collaboration, the update adds the World Archive system and kicks off the game’s 21st Anniversary Countdown with special attendance rewards.

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Two Forgotten '90s PC Horror Classics, Long Thought Lost, Are Finally Coming to Steam
Jul 16, 2026

Two Forgotten '90s PC Horror Classics, Long Thought Lost, Are Finally Coming to Steam

This passage introduces the cult 90s medieval horror game series Ecstatica with two installments released in 1994 and 1997. Its most iconic feature is a self-built engine using ellipsoids instead of polygons to form rounded, organic character models, which stood out visually against contemporaries such as Alone in the Dark. The developer claimed ellipsoids produce smoother human figures with fewer components than triangular geometry, though the unique visual style feels dated by 2026 standards.

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2026 Steam Summer Sale: Our 11 Top Discounted Picks
Jul 16, 2026

2026 Steam Summer Sale: Our 11 Top Discounted Picks

This article sorts out 11 high-value discounted games after the author spent time browsing the 2026 Steam Summer Sale. Most of the selected titles hit all-time price lows, covering survival horror, RPG, strategy, simulation, metroidvania and indie cozy games, ranging from newly released works to classic masterpieces like The Witcher 3 and Dead Space Remake. It introduces each game’s features, discount range and suitable players, advising readers to purchase before the sale ends.

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Xbox Chief Admits Game Pass Growth Stalled as Platform Loses Millions of Subscribers
Jul 9, 2026

Xbox Chief Admits Game Pass Growth Stalled as Platform Loses Millions of Subscribers

In a internal memorandum outlined to "revitalize" the brand, Xbox leadership admitted the gaming business is "not healthy," noting that massive investments—including Xbox Game Pass—have failed to yield expected returns. The memo stated that Microsoft must reinvent Xbox, revealing that while Game Pass once peaked at over 34 million subscribers, that momentum has since regressed with a notable drop in active users.

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The Sims 4 Producer Morgan Henry Reveals the "Detective Work" Behind May 2026’s Massive QoL Overhaul
Jun 12, 2026

The Sims 4 Producer Morgan Henry Reveals the "Detective Work" Behind May 2026’s Massive QoL Overhaul

Over a decade into its lifecycle, The Sims 4 continues its live-service evolution with a massive, free May 2026 update. In this exclusive deep dive, Lead Producer Morgan Henry discusses the complex "detective work" required to overhaul long-standing community glitches like infant interactions, outlines upcoming updates themed around Sim autonomy and dining fixes driven by Reddit and Discord feedback, and explains how franchise-first features like CAS Base Layers reinforce the game's ongoing comm

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Mortal Kombat II Hits Premium Digital Platforms Just 4 Weeks After Theatrical Debut
Jun 12, 2026

Mortal Kombat II Hits Premium Digital Platforms Just 4 Weeks After Theatrical Debut

Exactly one month after its theatrical premiere, Mortal Kombat II is now available for digital rental ($19.99) and purchase ($24.99) on platforms like Prime Video, with a Blu-ray release locked for July 18. Despite a soft $128 million global box office run, the Karl Urban-led sequel has outpaced its predecessor in critical acclaim by leaning into its campy video game roots. A third installment is already being written, while fans can also look forward to an HBO Max streaming launch expected in e

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First Alien: Isolation 2 Footage Revealed at Summer Game Fest 2026
Jun 10, 2026

First Alien: Isolation 2 Footage Revealed at Summer Game Fest 2026

At Summer Game Fest 2026, Sega and Creative Assembly officially announced Alien: Isolation 2 with a debut trailer. Confirmed for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, the sequel introduces a brand-new protagonist trapped at the Weyland-Yutani outpost, Kurosaki Station. Players will face an upgraded, smarter Xenomorph using fresh survival tools, with the gameplay expanding beyond narrow corridors to include the harsh exterior surface of the colony world. Wishlists are now live or openi

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Forza Horizon 6 Features a Cheeky Pokémon Easter Egg
May 21, 2026

Forza Horizon 6 Features a Cheeky Pokémon Easter Egg

Forza Horizon 6 takes Xbox’s premier racing franchise to Japan, fully embracing its rich car culture with features like a wild street race against a giant mech. The game also includes a witty, indirect radio nod to Nintendo’s Pokémon franchise to avoid legal trouble. Meanwhile, as Pokémon celebrates its 30th anniversary, a limited-edition Pop-Tarts collaboration has already been cleared out by scalpers and resold at inflated prices.

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