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Lenovo Legion Go 2 With SteamOS Reportedly Set for CES 2026 Reveal | The Outerhaven

A new leak suggests Lenovo may debut a SteamOS-powered Legion Go 2 at CES 2026, ditching Windows 11 while keeping the same high-end hardware. If true, it could mean better performance, fewer headaches, and a cheaper price for handheld PC gamers. Outside of the operating system, nothing else is expected to change. The device would still feature the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme, 32GB of RAM, and either 1TB or 2TB of storage. So why make the switch? Anyone following the handheld PC gaming space knows the a...
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Absolum 1.1 Update Adds Mystic Ordeals, Corrupted Regions, Elite Mounts, and More | The Outerhaven

Not too long ago, I reported that Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, and Supamonks had confirmed there were plans for more content coming to their original beat ’em up adventure, Absolum. I was completely blown away by the game, and even after sinking dozens of hours into it, I wanted more. Thankfully, Dotemu was already thinking ahead. Now, Dotemu has officially revealed what’s coming with the Absolum 1.1 – Threads of Fate update, is set to arrive in early 2026. And judging by what’s been shown, this u...
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon Demos Are Now Available Worldwide | The Outerhaven

NIS America has officially announced that demos for The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon are now available worldwide, giving fans of the series their first hands-on look at the next chapter in the long-running Trails series. With these demos, players can choose between two distinct demo experiences across multiple platforms. A Story Demo, which introduces the game’s narrative through its Prologue, is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5...
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Code Vein II PC Requirements Revealed, and They’re Surprisingly Reasonable for 2026 | The Outerhaven

With Code Vein II, Bandai Namco’s upcoming action RPG being released in a little more than a month away, the publisher has finally revealed the official PC requirements. And honestly, the timing couldn’t be better. With CPU, GPU, and RAM prices climbing again, anyone even considering a last-minute upgrade needs to know exactly what kind of hardware this game is going to demand. Thankfully, the answer is not much more than most players already have. Despite being a full sequel, Code Vein II avoid...
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Fight Elden Ring Nightreign’s Balancers Night Lord Without Playing The Great Hollow | The Outerhaven

With the release of Elden Ring Nightreign’s first DLC, The Forsaken Hollows, players were introduced to a brand-new Shifting Earth, The Great Hollow, that, frankly, isn’t one of my favorites. Sure, it’s packed with field bosses and offers a lot of variety, but it’s also a tad confusing to navigate. However, by default, selecting the Balancer Nightlord will automatically take you to the new Great Hollow location. But did you know you can still fight the Balancers and skip that map entirely? Just...
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My Hero Academia Armored All Might Joins the S.H.Figuarts Lineup | The Outerhaven

Fans of My Hero Academia have a new reason to go Plus Ultra. Bandai has officially revealed Armored All Might as the latest addition to its highly regarded S.H.Figuarts figure line, and it is shaping up to be one of the most impressive releases yet. With My Hero Academia Season 8 at a close, this figure feels like a perfect way to celebrate just how incredible the journey has been. And between me and you, I absolutely love the way Armored All Might looks. Based on All Might’s climactic appearanc...
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The State of PC Gaming in 2025: What Worked, What Didn’t, and Why It Still Matters | The Outerhaven

Every year, I take a step back and look at the state of PC gaming. The highs, the lows, and the frustrations that come with it. As 2025 comes to a close, PC gaming feels more conflicted than ever. It delivered some incredible highs this year, but also introduced problems that have dulled one of my favorite pastimes. What makes that especially personal for me is that PC gaming is where I started. Long before modern hardware, I spent hours on my uncle’s Commodore 64 and later on my family’s first...
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The Outerhaven’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide for Geeks, Gamers, and Collectors | The Outerhaven

Jada Toys Street Fighter Figures Jada Toys Street Fighter Figures - Perfect for any Street Fighter fan! These Jada Toys figures are a fun, collectible way to bring iconic characters to life, making them a great gift for gamers or pop culture enthusiasts The Kiss Bet Graphic Novel D.N.Angel New Edition, Vol. 1 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad MSI MAG 273QP QD-OLED Monitor Digimon Story: Time Stranger Available on AmazonAvailable on Steam Shin Godzilla Blu-ray Deluxe Collector's Edition Ava...
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The Outerhaven’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide | The Outerhaven

Jada Toys Street Fighter Figures Jada Toys Street Fighter Figures - Perfect for any Street Fighter fan! These Jada Toys figures are a fun, collectible way to bring iconic characters to life, making them a great gift for gamers or pop culture enthusiasts The Kiss Bet Graphic Novel D.N.Angel New Edition, Vol. 1 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad MSI MAG 273QP QD-OLED Monitor Digimon Story: Time Stranger Available on AmazonAvailable on Steam Shin Godzilla Blu-ray Deluxe Collector's Edition Ava...
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Where Winds Meet Surpasses 15 Million Players in Just One Month | The Outerhaven

NetEase has announced that Where Winds Meet, the free-to-play open-world action RPG set in ancient China, has surpassed 15 million players, in just one month, as the game officially released on November 14, 2025! Everstone Studio is excited to announce that Where Winds Meet, the acclaimed free-to-play Wuxia open-world action-adventure RPG, has reached a new milestone of 15 million total players across all platforms worldwide since its recent mobile launch on December 12th, claiming the No. 1 spo...
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Bungie Confirms Marathon Release Window, Pricing, and New PvPvE Features | The Outerhaven

Bungie has officially revealed new details for Marathon, its upcoming PvPvE extraction FPS, alongside a confirmed release window of March 2026, for the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This long-awaited confirmation was revealed via the newly released Vision of Marathon ViDoc, which offers an updated look at gameplay systems, design philosophy, and long-term plans for the title. The ViDoc also highlighted several major gameplay updates and features, including proximity chat, solo queue support, and...
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Bandai Namco Celebrates 30 Years of Tales With Berseria Remastered Announcement | The Outerhaven

In the world of RPGs, there has been one constant that continues to serve as a driving force, a series fans simply cannot get enough of. That, of course, is Bandai Namco’s “Tales of Series”. Spanning more than 40 games, including mainline entries and spin-offs, the franchise has appeared across consoles, PC, and mobile devices, leaving an undeniable mark on the genre. To celebrate this legacy, Bandai Namco recently released two videos commemorating 30 years of the “Tales of Series“, First is a h...
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Hollow Knight: Silksong Surpasses 7 Million Sales, Free Sea of Sorrow DLC Announced | The Outerhaven

While Team Cherry and Hollow Knight: Silksong were snubbed at The Game Awards, at least in my honest opinion, it clearly didn’t hurt the game’s momentum. Despite the many years it took to finally arrive, the developer has confirmed that Silksong was a massive success, selling over seven million copies worldwide, not including players accessing the game through Xbox Game Pass. With Hollow Knight: Silksong’s launch year coming to a close, we wanted to take a moment and share a peek at what we’ve b...
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Hollow Knight Switch 2 Upgrade Adds Higher Frame Rates and Visual Improvements | The Outerhaven

Hot off the announcement of Hollow Knight: Silksong surpassing 7 million copies and a DLC reveal, Team Cherry has revealed that a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Hollow Knight is currently in development. This version will support the Switch 2 and will include updates such as higher frame rates, improved resolutions, and additional visual upgrades. Best of all, it will be free for players who already own the Nintendo Switch version. The Switch 2 version is currently slated for release in 2026. Othe...
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Every Easter Egg We Spotted in the Mega Man: Dual Override Reveal Trailer | The Outerhaven

When Capcom revealed the Mega Man: Dual Override trailer during The Game Awards, did you notice just how many Easter eggs and hidden details were packed into it? Longtime fans of the Blue Bomber probably caught quite a few of them right away, but for those who may not be as deep into Mega Man lore, there is a lot here that is easy to miss. I have gone through the trailer and pointed out everything you may not have picked up on. 1. Right from the start, we see two monitors on the left and right s...
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Playable Nioh 3 Demo Coming to PS5 and PC in January 2026 | The Outerhaven

During The Game Awards 2025, KOEI TECMO America and Team NINJA officially announced that a new demo for Nioh 3 will be released on January 29, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. The demo arrives just ahead of the game’s full launch on February 6, 2026, giving players a chance to check out the next chapter of Team NINJA’s dark samurai action RPG. The demo will be playable both solo and online with up to three players, allowing fans to jump into cooperative play and start mastering the gam...
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Lords of the Fallen II Gameplay Revealed at The Game Awards, Launching in 2026 | The Outerhaven

While Lords of the Fallen II was announced back in August 2025, we finally got our first real look at the game in action thanks to a new gameplay trailer released during The Game Awards. Lords of the Fallen II is currently in active development and marks a major return to the dark fantasy action rpg genre. Set 1,000 years after the fall of the god Adyr, the game takes place in a human realm pushed to the brink by ancient malevolent gods, visceral magic, and relentless defenders. A lone kingdom...
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Phantom Blade Zero gets a release date and I can’t wait | The Outerhaven

Prior to The Game Awards, S-Game, the Chinese developer of the upcoming action title Phantom Blade Zero, had let it be known that the release date was going to be dropped during the event. And true to its word, we now know that Phantom Blade Zero will be released on September 9, 2026. Sure, that’s basically another year of waiting, but if we’ve waited this long, we can wait some more. In this new trailer, we also get to see a bit of the story, as well as new stylish combat, locations and enemies...
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Pragmata gets a April 2026 release date and heads to the Nintendo Switch 2 | The Outerhaven

During The Game Awards 2025, Capcom shocked us a bit early, with not only the release date reveal of Pragmata, April 26, 2026. But, also the announcement that Pragmata is also heading to the Nintendo Switch 2, which wasn’t original revealed, despite asking Capcom about this prior. But to add to the surprise, a playable demo of Pragmata is now available to play on PC (Steam). We also had a chance to go hands on with a Pragmata preview during the 2025 Summer Game Fest, which you can check out here...
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Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic revealed during The Game Awards | The Outerhaven

Well, file this under “I didn’t expect this game at all”, as a narrative-driven, single player RPG and spiritual successor called Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, a brand-new game based in the Star Wars universe was revealed. And this title is being developed by Lucasfilm games and led by Casey Hudson. The name should be familiar to those who played Knights of the Old Republic, as it was none other than Casey who served as the game director for that title. So, having him attached to this gam...
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