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PayPal Payments Vanish for Steam Users Worldwide

PayPal has been removed as a payment option for most Steam users worldwide, with support now limited to six currencies: EUR, CAD, GBP, JPY, AUD, and USD. Valve says the change, which began in early July 2025, isn’t a technical error. Instead, PayPal’s acquiring bank decided to stop processing Steam transactions in other currencies, effectively…

ByOlgierd2 days ago

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Pearl Abyss Pushes Crimson Desert to 2026 for More Polish

Pearl Abyss has announced that Crimson Desert, its highly anticipated open-world action-adventure, will now launch in Q1 2026 instead of the originally planned late 2025 window. The news came during the company’s Q2 2025 earnings call, where the team explained that voice-over work, console certification, distribution coordination, and other launch preparations have taken longer than…

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One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 – Main Stage Tease Has Fans Hyped for DLC Picks

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 is gearing up for some exciting news this weekend, and fans have plenty to keep an eye on. Back on February 12, 2025, Bandai Namco celebrated the game’s 4 million global sales with two big announcements: a free next-gen upgrade for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and a special fan…

Spelunky Creator’s UFO 50 Brings 50 Unique Retro Games to Switch

UFO 50, the massive retro-inspired game collection from the creator of Spelunky, has finally made its way to Nintendo Switch — nearly a year after its PC debut. The surprise drop happened during Nintendo’s Indie World showcase, tucked away at the end with almost no fanfare, and you can grab it right now for $25.…

ByOlgierdAugust 10, 2025

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The End of Contraband: Why Xbox Pulled the Plug

Contraband, the 1970s-themed co-op smuggling game from Avalanche Studios, is no longer happening—at least in its current form. First revealed with a flashy trailer at Xbox’s E3 2021 showcase, it was pitched as a big Xbox Game Studios exclusive built around open-world exploration and heist-style teamwork. After more than four years in development with little…

ByOlgierdAugust 10, 2025

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Doom The Dark Ages Update 2 Adds Ripatorium Mode

Bethesda and id Software have rolled out Update 2 for Doom: The Dark Ages, and it's more than just a patch—it's a statement. The update headlines with the long-awaited Ripatorium Mode, a brutal and endlessly replayable combat arena that places Slayer fans right back into the fray. Unlike Eternal's version, this one feels fully realized,…

ByAtiAugust 7, 2025

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New Indie Games Coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2

Nintendo's indie lineup is seriously stacked heading into late 2025 and beyond, with a wide variety of creative, cozy, and genre-blending games on the way for both the Switch and the upcoming Switch 2. Hela One of the standout indies on the horizon is Hela, an open-world puzzle-adventure from Windup Games. You play as a…

ByOlgierdAugust 7, 2025

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Plants vs. Zombies Remake 2025: Gameplay, Co-Op, and More

Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted is officially sprouting up this October, and it’s bringing way more than just upgraded visuals. This full HD remaster reimagines the beloved 2009 classic with modern widescreen support, smoother animations, and some extra features that longtime fans have been asking for. You’ll get the full original campaign, now polished for today’s…

ByOlgierdAugust 5, 2025

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Free Update Coming to Capcom Fighting Collection 2

Capcom just gave retro fighting game fans a big reason to celebrate at EVO 2025. The company revealed that Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is getting a free update on August 7, 2025, packed with fan-favorite additions. Street Fighter Alpha 3 UPPER will finally welcome Maki, Yun, Eagle, and Ingrid—rounding out the roster and bringing it…

ByOlgierdAugust 3, 2025

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Nintendo Warns Against Using Switch 2 in Extreme Temperatures

Nintendo Japan has officially warned users not to use the Nintendo Switch or the upcoming Switch 2 in environments below 5 °C or above 35 °C. The alert comes in response to rising summer temperatures across Japan and other regions, where handheld gaming outdoors could trigger performance issues or even cause system shutdowns. 気温が高い場所でNintendo SwitchやNintendo Switch 2…

ByAtiAugust 3, 2025

PayPal Payments Vanish for Steam Users Worldwide

Pearl Abyss Pushes Crimson Desert to 2026 for More Polish

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 – Main Stage Tease Has Fans Hyped for DLC Picks

Spelunky Creator’s UFO 50 Brings 50 Unique Retro Games to Switch

The End of Contraband: Why Xbox Pulled the Plug

Doom The Dark Ages Update 2 Adds Ripatorium Mode

New Indie Games Coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2

Plants vs. Zombies Remake 2025: Gameplay, Co-Op, and More

Free Update Coming to Capcom Fighting Collection 2

Nintendo Warns Against Using Switch 2 in Extreme Temperatures

Switch 2 Review

Doom The Dark Ages Review

Why Physical Games Still Matter

The Identity Crisis of Modern Final Fantasy

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