Good news for Xbox Game Pass subscribers! *Frostpunk 2* is now playable on consoles for those with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. It was originally released on PC as part of Game Pass last year. If you have the standard Xbox Game Pass, you’ll be able to play *Frostpunk 2* soon, and in the meantime, you can explore the other games recently added to the service.
Between September 11th and 18th, Epic Games Store users could get Ghostrunner 2, Monument Valley 2, and The Battle of Polytopia for free. Now, those games have been swapped out for two new freebies: Samorost 2 and Project Winter.
Video games often rely on similar ideas and storylines more than other forms of entertainment like movies or books. While films and novels can succeed without focusing on world-ending events, many big-budget games seem to avoid stories that don’t involve high stakes, or even just avoid having any combat at all. It’s a misconception that games *need* to be action-packed to be fun, and hopefully, as the gaming industry evolves, this idea will fade. There are plenty of games that prove interactive entertainment can be just as compelling when it explores themes like love, society, culture, and community, instead of always focusing on saving the world from aliens and evil forces.
Despite the optimistic plans and friendly greetings, this new system for fixing problems in *The Sims 4* could actually create more issues. While EA is now letting players vote on which bugs to fix first, this might mean the most important problems don’t get addressed. Many players are concerned that this new approach is overly ambitious and won’t deliver the results promised.
Wuyang offers more than just a unique gameplay style in *Overwatch 2*. He’s quickly become a fan favorite, inspiring a huge amount of community-created artwork and positive attention. Blizzard has clearly noticed this enthusiasm, celebrating his release with a special collaboration and exclusive Twitch rewards for fans.
Jujutsu Kaisen quickly rose to become a globally popular series. Its popularity significantly increased after the first season of the anime, and the second season further boosted its success.
So, I’m really excited about this new game, *Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra*. You get to play as Captain America (the Steve Rogers version!), Black Panther (Azzuri, actually), Nanali, who leads the Wakandan Spy Network, and even Gabriel Jones from the Howling Commandos. It was first announced way back in October 2021, but unfortunately, it’s been delayed. We were supposed to get it during the 2025 holiday season, but now it looks like we’ll have to wait until 2026 to play.
Despite being released back in 2013, the PlayStation 4 continues to get new game releases. Recently, the popular team-based shooter *Marvel Rivals* launched on PS4, and *Hollow Knight: Silksong*, a highly praised new game, is also now available. This ongoing interest explains why Sony is still providing updates for the console.
Analysts report a rather impressive 70% chance that our dear friend Bitcoin will frolic to fresh highs in just a fortnight. 🎉
It seems the key holder groups are engaging in a rather discreet game of musical chairs, quietly shedding their coins while the merriment of the rally ensues. The question on everyone’s perfectly manicured lips is whether Solana can pirouette past the looming resistance or if it will tumble into a corrective pratfall. 🎭
