Aion Update Adds Expedition Hard Mode and Class Adjustments
The latest Aion update introduces Expedition Hard mode for Krao Cave and Draupnir, alongside significant combat adjustments and a new limited-time event.
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No Man's Sky Arrives on iPhone and iPad This October
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Steam Hardware Survey Reveals 32GB RAM as the New Standard for PC Gamers
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PlayStation Podcast Episode 548: New PS5 Software and Hardware Pre-orders
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Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Patch 1.3: Tunnel Changes and Stability Fixes
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DXVK-Sarek 1.13.0 Updates Linux Gaming for Older GPUs
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Faraway Release Date Confirmed for November 5 Across Five Platforms
Steph Thirion's upcoming title Faraway is set to launch on November 5, 2026, bringing its unique puzzle mechanics to a wide range of console and PC hardware.
Outcast Tales Sets October 26 Release Date for PC via Steam
Hardlane Studio has confirmed that Outcast Tales will launch on October 26 for PC on Steam, featuring a free-to-play model with no microtransactions or paid DLC.
No Man's Sky Arrives on iPhone and iPad This October
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