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Last Chance to Claim Free Epic Games Store Game Today

Games

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is currently available to claim for free on the Epic Games Store until 11:00 AM Moscow time, after which the game will return to its standard price. Epic Games is giving away the updated version of System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, a title that helped shape the combination...

Stephen King’s The Outsider Combines Detective Thriller and Vampire Horror

Games

Describing Stephen King’s 2018 detective thriller requires careful footing. Calling it a pure detective story is merely playing along with its disguise, because October demands horror and this is a horror book. Lurid and propulsive, the 576-page novel serves as an ode to mystery procedurals. Stephen King even features author Harlan Coben playing a significant...

Three New Games Join Xbox Game Pass on Launch Day

Games

On October 8, three games arrived on Xbox Game Pass on their launch day: Echo Weaver, Neon Abyss 2, and Forever Ago. The first new title is Echo Weaver, a metroidvania built around world exploration and a time loop. Players take on the role of the last Weaver, use time anomalies, uncover secrets, and try...

Hotfix 15.1 Patch Notes

Hotfix 15.1 Release Notes Gameplay and Balancing Tweaks Melee in PvE One-Handed Thunder Hammer Base damage has been boosted by 10%. Forced stagger from charging stances has been temporarily removed. (This feature will make its return in an upcoming patch once we refine it to prevent abuse.) Underhand Swing damage has been significantly increased by...

Twilight Creator to Direct Female-Led Western

Movies

Catherine Hardwicke, the visionary behind the original Twilight, is set to direct a new Western titled American River. Set in 1848 California on the cusp of the Gold Rush, the narrative follows four women from vastly different walks of life as they unite to defend their homesteads and fight for survival in a harsh, lawless...

Test Your Secret Agent Skills

007 First Light

The “Extended Operations” update introduces a formidable new challenge to 007 First Light. Finish the campaign on any setting to unlock this mode, allowing you to experience Bond’s journey anew from the very beginning or via any finished checkpoint. Because your earned wardrobe and high-tech gear carry over, you can tackle every assignment dressed to...

All episodes of the series “Big Pharma” are now available on Okko

Movies

The complete ten-episode run of the series Big Pharma is now available for streaming on Okko. The season finale brings to a close the gripping narrative of characters entangled in a high-stakes power struggle over a revolutionary medication. The series features an ensemble cast including Sergey Goroshko, Svetlana Khodchenkova, Anton Vasilyev, Olga Lerman, Nataliya Bardo,...

Physical Edition of Phantom Blade Zero Appears Unlikely for PS5

Games

Phantom Blade Zero may launch on PS5 without a physical release. Retailer Play-Asia has informed a customer that the game’s boxed version will not be released. Phantom Blade Zero ranks as one of the most anticipated games of the year among PlayStation fans, with its PS5 release scheduled for late October. Currently, only the digital...

Hacked PS5 Consoles Banned by Sony, Owners Warned of Risks

Games

This is currently the only confirmed case proving that taking a jailbroken PS5 online is now risky. Sony has blocked a PS5 and its associated PSN account after the hacked console was connected to the internet. At this time, the report covers only a single confirmed incident. The information surfaced in an unofficial Turkish PlayStation...

Reflecting on Captain America’s Best MCU Quote a Decade Later

Games

Pinpointing the absolute best quote from Steve Rogers is difficult. Plenty of comic book lines stand out, but within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, opinions vary based on how viewers view Captain America. Played by Chris Evans, Steve made his debut in Captain America: The First Avenger and helped Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) lead the...

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