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Kingdom Come 2 Unleashes First DLC Brushes with Death
Warhorse Studios released their first story add-on for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Players can play Brushes with Death right away on all gaming systems. The game also got a new update with horse racing and fixes for problems. People who bought the Gold Edition or Expansion Pass already have this content. Other players can buy it for $5.99. The new story follows Henry helping an artist learn about his past. Players travel across both maps in the game world, meeting new characters. Warhorse recently said the Kingdom Come series sold more than 13 million copies. The first game sold 10 million copies. The new game has already sold over 3 million copies. Critics love Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. They praise the realistic world and...
Stellar Blade PC Preorders Blocked in 130 Countries
Gamers found Stellar Blade blocked in many countries after PC pre-orders began today. The game launches next month, but Steam lists it as unavailable across 130 nations. Developer Shift Up confirmed that players do not need PlayStation Network accounts to play. This contradicts Sony's usual pattern of requiring PSN login for its PC games. The situation mirrors problems that happened with Helldivers 2 earlier. PlayStation appears to restrict access in regions where the PSN service does not officially exist. Shift Up seemed surprised when players reported these problems on social media. The developer responded to upset fans but had limited answers about the restrictions. PlayStation has not made any public statement about these...
Epic MEGA Sale Drops Hottest PC Game Deals Now
Epic Games Store launched a MEGA sale offering many PC games at lower prices. Players can grab Happy Game and Dead Island 2 completely free until May 22 at 5 PM. Dead Island 2 has already sold 4 million copies despite changing developers multiple times during its creation. Reviews describe it as fun but repetitive with shallow combat. The game earned a 7.5 out of 10 from one reviewer. During the event, shoppers can find major titles like Cyberpunk 2077 for €23.99 and Hogwarts Legacy for only €14.99. Epic increased rewards from 5% to 20% for all purchases made through August 31 when using their payment system. Customers receive 20% back permanently when buying items in Fortnite, Rocket League, or Fall Guys. Popular games such as Red...
Stellar Blade PC Version Hits June 11
PlayStation officially announced today that Stellar Blade will be released for PC on June 11, 2025, after accidentally revealing the date earlier this week. The game lets players control Eve as she fights to protect Earth from danger. Shift Up shared the hardware needs for PC players. Basic players need an Intel i5-7600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X processor with either a GTX 1060 or RX 580 graphics card. This setup runs the game at 1080p with 60 frames per second on low settings. Better play at 1440p needs an i5-8400 or Ryzen 5 3600X with an RTX 2060 Super or RX 5700 XT card. Gamers who want the highest quality at 4K need stronger cards like the RTX 3080 or RX 7900 XT. All versions need 16GB of memory and 75GB of storage space. The game...
Grab This Killer DOOM Wrapped RTX 5090 for Free
NVIDIA will give one fan a custom RTX 5090 graphics card with DOOM: The Dark Ages artwork. The company announced this special edition GPU through social media today to celebrate the ray tracing features available in the new game. Players need to like the official post and comment #RTXON for a chance to win. The contest runs from May 15 through May 22, 2025. The winner must respond within 48 hours after being notified. The prize comes with a special DOOM wrap valued at $600 on top of the standard $1999 price tag. This makes the total value $2599, which costs less than some other RTX 5090 models currently sold. DOOM: The Dark Ages launched today with very positive Steam reviews. The game serves as a sequel to DOOM Eternal from 2020. It...
Xbox Next Gen May Ditch Intel for Snapdragon
Microsoft might build its next Xbox devices with Snapdragon chips. A recent Qualcomm job posting mentioned supporting the next Xbox products made with Snapdragon parts. This change from current x86 chips to ARM technology would make Xbox devices use less power. The shift would help a future Xbox handheld last longer between charges. These changes might create problems for older games that need x86 systems to run. Microsoft never said they plan to make a handheld Xbox, though Phil Spencer hinted about it many times. Reports claim the company has several devices coming soon. One device might compete with the Steam Deck and run Windows software with the help of the ASUS computer maker. Another would replace the current Xbox Series X home...
US Might Make Nvidia Chips Spy on You
US lawmakers have proposed a new law called the Chip Security Act regarding NVIDIA AI chips going to China. The act would require NVIDIA to add location tracking to its AI chips to monitor who uses them. Rep. Bill Foster, a former physicist, leads this effort because he believes NVIDIA can modify chips to stay away from Chinese buyers. He suggests NVIDIA add features to disable chips if they appear in China. Chinese companies currently buy these powerful chips through countries like Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. The US government tried to stop this trade but failed as Chinese firms found ways around the rules. US officials view AI technology as important for national security against foreign rivals. Countries with good...
EA Staff Furious Over New Three-Day Office Rule
EA told workers they must work at the office three days each week. The company will stop hiring people who work only from home. Workers already working from home who live within 30 miles of an office must start coming in three days a week. Those who live farther away can keep working as they do for a time. The company promises to give staff at least 12 weeks' notice before making them change. EA chief Andrew Wilson claims offices create energy that helps make better games. Many workers feel upset about these changes. Some fear they might need to move closer to work, and others worry about changing their whole lives for this rule. These rules may push talented staff to leave the company. EA just fired 300 to 400 workers recently. The...
EU Shops Slap Insane Tags on 9060 XT GPUs
Some European retailers have posted prices for upcoming Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics cards before their official release. A Spanish store lists the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 16GB model at €593 and €646, though these numbers will likely change. Another European retailer shows the same cards priced at €686 and €747. These prices seem high for what experts expect - they equal $552 to $601 before tax when converted to US dollars. The actual price should be $499 or less when AMD releases the card. AMD plans to announce this new graphics card on May 21 as part of its RDNA 4 lineup. The company will offer both 8GB and 16GB memory versions, with a focus on the larger capacity model. Partners like ASRock, Gigabyte, and Acer have...
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