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CriusTwenty years after the release of the original game, a major fan-made expansion is in development for The Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle-earth II, covering the entire Peter Jackson film trilogy. The release of the campaign, titled "A Long Expected Campaign," is scheduled for October 31, 2026, and will be available for free.
CriusA free "True First Person" mod has been released for Fallout 4 on PC, allowing players to see their character's entire body from a first-person perspective, which greatly enhances immersion. The mod has received positive feedback, but is currently only available for PC.
CriusSony plans to stop releasing physical copies of games starting in 2028, despite negative feedback from users. There have been rumors about a possible delay of this decision, but the company has not officially confirmed any changes to its plans.
CriusThe shortage of DDR5 RAM has led to widespread use of bots that purchase memory faster than real buyers, causing prices to increase nearly fivefold over the past year. The deficit is expected to persist until 2028, impacting both the electronics market and gamers.
CriusLenovo has introduced the compact V14 Gen 6 AMN laptop, featuring a 14-inch display, AMD processors, and a battery life of over 19 hours. The model is already available worldwide in various configurations.
CriusThe share of physical Xbox game sales in the US has dropped to 4%, trailing behind PlayStation and Nintendo. More and more Xbox owners are choosing digital versions, a trend linked to the popularity of the Series S and the Game Pass subscription.
CriusFrogwares has announced The Sinking City 2 — the game is set to release in August 2026 and will shift genres to survival horror, focusing on action and a Lovecraftian atmosphere. Players can look forward to new characters, an updated combat system, and the exploration of a flooded Arkham.
CriusAspyr Media has announced the release of new editions of classic games based on The Lord of the Rings, starting with War in the North – Legacy Edition. The exact titles and release dates of future editions have not yet been revealed.
CriusValve is actively preparing to launch its Steam Frame VR headset: component shipments are ongoing, the device has passed FCC certification, and the list of compatible games is regularly expanding. The release date and price have not yet been announced.
CriusStarting in 2028, new PlayStation games will be available exclusively in digital format, a decision that has sparked discontent among fans of physical media. Despite the protests, Sony points to the growing popularity of digital versions, though some users are concerned about the potential impact on the market and competition.
CriusThe Steam Machine demonstrated impressive performance when emulating PlayStation 3 games, delivering smooth gameplay even in demanding titles. Most games ran stably and were fully playable.
CriusAfter installing the N3CN42WW BIOS update for the Lenovo Legion Go, some users have encountered serious issues that render their devices completely unusable. Lenovo has not yet acknowledged the problem, so owners are advised to avoid updating until a fix is released.
CriusDespite the rising prices of the PlayStation 5, Sony continues to position the console as an affordable alternative to gaming PCs and is focusing on digital sales. The company believes that shifting to digital versions will increase profits and help keep the cost of the future PlayStation 6 under control.
CriusA recent glitch in the Xbox Series X|S ecosystem temporarily prevented many users from launching offline games from physical discs. Microsoft has acknowledged the issue and is working to prevent similar situations in the future.
CriusThe new Spider-Man 2 update introduces two fresh suits for Peter Parker, support for Enhanced PSSR technology, and an energy-saving mode on PlayStation 5. These new features become available immediately after installation.