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Capcom Arcade Stadium Volume 1 Coming To Consoles

Limited Run Games, a premium publisher of digital and physical video games, announced today that Capcom Arcade Stadium Vol. 1 is breaking free from the arcade and coming to consoles via physical release. Featuring no less than thirty legendary coin-op classics, Capcom Stadium Vol.1 features an embarrassment of arcade riches, essential for any discerning arcade addict or fan of Capcom’s unparalleled classic gaming legacy. Arriving on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox X, gamers have an unmissable opportunity to own a physical version of these arcade gems. When purchasing, fans can choose from five collectible covers, each depicting iconic arcade … Continue reading Capcom Arcade Stadium Volume 1 Coming To Consoles

Torchlight: Infinite Revamps Gameplay and Visuals For Upcoming Season

As outlined in the SS11 Vorax preview video, this new season introduces a whole host of gameplay tweaks. Players can defeat monsters that have been infected with Vorax Syndrome, earning the seasonal currency, Vorax Substance. With Vorax Substance, players can access Surgical Preparation to manage six Incubation Tanks; manipulate monster quantity, rarity and activity; and leverage family-specific mechanics and Incubation Elixirs to maximise Ultimate Activity, which directly scales loot rewards. Reward tiers are determined by players battling in a dedicated arena with their custom-engineered monsters and filling Antidote Vials. Players looking for more of a challenge – and higher value … Continue reading Torchlight: Infinite Revamps Gameplay and Visuals For Upcoming Season

Cakey’s Twisted Bakery Now Cooking on PlayStation

Cakey’s Twisted Bakery is now available for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Developed by the two-person studio TinyMindz, this stealth-based survival horror game has players fight to survive inside a twisted bakery inhabited by darkly sweet monsters. Cakey’s Twisted Bakery was previously released on PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X. It’s bake or die at Cakey’s Bakery. Find the recipe for survival to escape the bakery and it’s sweet and scary staff! You’re searching for your little brother, George, who has gone missing somewhere in the bakery. To rescue him, you must face the challenges of Cakey and … Continue reading Cakey’s Twisted Bakery Now Cooking on PlayStation

Taxi Chaos 2 Drives To Steam and Consoles

Current Games, a new name in indie publishing based in the Netherlands, announced today that Taxi Chaos 2, the sequel with no equal, is speeding into action on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch and Xbox via digital download. Cabbin’ aint easy, especially for our hero Vinny and his plucky sidekick Cleo, as they take to the sun-drenched streets of San Valeda in a fight to survive against a new fleet of A.I. taxis, determined to corner the market and drive our team out of business. Arcade thrills, guaranteed to get the blood pumping, are complemented by an engaging single player … Continue reading Taxi Chaos 2 Drives To Steam and Consoles

Why Hidden Object Adventure Games Are Making a Comeback

You might think Hidden Object Adventure (HOA) games peaked in the Big Fish era. You would be dead wrong. The genre changed shape. As mobile gaming matures, comfort-first puzzle play keeps winning attention. Studios now optimize for habit, progression, and steady content, not pure speed. If you still treat HOA as a “grandmother genre,” you are missing revenue. Retention-first design, smarter monetization, and faster content tools are expanding what these games can earn. The 2025 Puzzle Market Shift In Numbers The numbers do not lie. Demand for low-stress, high-skill play keeps expanding, even while other categories fight for short-lived spikes … Continue reading Why Hidden Object Adventure Games Are Making a Comeback

Co-Op Horror Adventure Reanimal Creeping Toward Nintendo Switch 2 Release

THQ Nordic and Tarsier Studios are excited to announce that pre-orders for REANIMAL are now live on Nintendo Switch 2. Previously announced for a worldwide launch on Friday, February 13, 2026, REANIMAL will release simultaneously across Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X bringing its haunting co-op horror experience to players everywhere. Pre-orders for REANIMAL first opened on November 20, 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. Players who pre-order the game digitally will receive the Foxhead and Muttonhead Masks, because in a world of unspeakable horrors, your mask could be your only protection. REANIMAL … Continue reading Co-Op Horror Adventure Reanimal Creeping Toward Nintendo Switch 2 Release

How Gameplay Breaks Can Improve Performance and Enjoyment

When you game for long stretches, your brain keeps paying a hidden “focus tax” that shows up as slower reactions, sloppy mechanics, and emotional swings that feel bigger than the match. Breaks work because they interrupt that fatigue cycle before it turns into frustration, and they give your attention a chance to reset without losing the fun. A good break is not quitting; it’s a deliberate pause that protects performance while keeping your mood steady. The best part is that breaks do not need to be long to matter, as long as they are consistent and done with intention. Why … Continue reading How Gameplay Breaks Can Improve Performance and Enjoyment

How Online Poker Games Have Taken Ideas From The Video Game Industry

Poker sites look different than they did ten years ago. The cards are still the same, and the betting rounds follow the same order, but everything around those fundamentals has been rebuilt. Software developers at poker platforms have spent the last several years studying what keeps people playing console and PC games for hours at a time, and they have copied those mechanics with precision. The result is a product that feels closer to a mobile RPG than a card room. The global online poker market was estimated at $3.86 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $6.90 billion … Continue reading How Online Poker Games Have Taken Ideas From The Video Game Industry

Online Shooter Active Matter Adds New Maps, Monsters and Weapons

Gaijin Entertainment and the Matter Team are pleased to announce that the first major update “Fire Walk” is already available for the hardcore online shooter Active Matter. Players now have access to the new industrial-style location “The Dam,” new monsters and anomalies, and an expanded arsenal of weapons and gear. The interface has also been improved, along with animations and visual effects. The new update trailer will absolutely fire you up before trying the game itself — Active Matter is available for purchase on the Gaijin Store. New weapons include the M249 machine gun, the Origin-12 shotgun, the RPG-7 anti-tank … Continue reading Online Shooter Active Matter Adds New Maps, Monsters and Weapons

Cryptocurrency Is Quietly Shaping the Next Wave of Digital Gaming Experiences

Digital gaming continues to evolve at a remarkable pace, and much of that momentum is coming from technologies that sit beneath the surface. Blockchain may not dominate headlines the way big releases or subscription shifts do, yet it increasingly shapes how players pay, own, and move digital assets across ecosystems. Developers are watching these shifts closely because the expectations forming today often become industry standards tomorrow. Players have grown used to seamless digital transactions, whether they’re purchasing cosmetic packs or moving funds between entertainment platforms. That comfort is now extending to crypto‑enabled services, particularly in areas where fast settlement and … Continue reading Cryptocurrency Is Quietly Shaping the Next Wave of Digital Gaming Experiences