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→
Game Review- Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles
Final Fantasy Tactics has long been considered one of the greatest strategy RPGs ever made, thanks to its brutal political storytelling, endlessly flexible job system and unforgiving combat. With The Ivalice Chronicles, Square Enix brings the landmark 1997 classic to a new generation.
Call to Arms: Panzer Elite blends realistic World War II tank combat with accessible gameplay, delivering destructible environments, authentic armored warfare and a strong foundation that could make it one of the most compelling and fun WWII sim experiences once it reaches full release.
With 2025 winding down, Fresh Look columnist Neal Sayatovich looks ahead to the upcoming games he’s most excited to play in 2026. From long-awaited sequels and tactical RPGs to surprise racers and delightfully odd simulations, this Fresh Look proves there’s new releases in 2026 for all kinds of gamers.
Paradox Interactive and developer The Chinese Room have launched a winter update for Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2, bringing custom difficulty options, Iron Vamp mode, holiday cosmetics and more. Editor’s Note: Check out the full GiN Review of Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2. The Bloodlines 2 Winter Update includes: Custom Difficulty Mode: Players who have completed the main storyline of Bloodlines 2 can now create custom difficulties for a more tailored experience. Difficulty settings are grouped across HUD, Player, Enemies, and Progression. HUD: Adjust the reactive crosshair to increase exploration challenge and tweak conversation reaction UI. Player: Fine-tune elixir capacity, … Continue reading Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 Gets Winter Update→
Obsidian expands and refines its sci-fi RPG series with The Outer Worlds 2, delivering stronger storytelling, smoother combat and deeper role-playing systems. With reactive companions and a new Earth Directorate perspective, this sequel finally lets the series grow into the space opera players always wanted.
Developer and publisher Funcom revealed today the first details of Chapter 3, the next free update coming soon to Dune: Awakening, the open world survival game inspired by Frank Herbert’s Dune as well as Denis Villeneuve and Legendary Entertainment’s blockbuster movies. Most of the improvements and additions in Chapter 3 come directly from player requests and feedback. One of the most popular requests has been providing players with more avenues for progression once they reach tier 6. Chapter 3 aims to deliver on that, providing players with deeper choices and more meaningful ways to advance in both PvE and other … Continue reading Dune: Awakening Chapter 3 Launching With New Content And Endgame Activities→
Neal Sayatovich temporarily takes over Save State this week to explore the oddly comforting world of simulations. From building cheap gaming PCs to renovating and running a medieval fantasy tavern, this week’s column looks at why cozy sims are the perfect escape from demanding lives.
Simon the Sorcerer Origins resurrects the classic 1990s adventure series with its gorgeous hand-drawn art and excellent voice performances, including the return of Chris Barrie. While its charm and nostalgia are undeniable, its devotion to old-school, logic-defying puzzles may test the patience of modern players.
Where Winds Meet offers a sweeping Wuxia-style adventure full of martial arts, mythic feats and a surprisingly deep open world, all wrapped in a free-to-play package. It’s gorgeous and ambitious even with its UI and localization issues.
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