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Remedy Details Upcoming FBC: Firebreak Content and Update Plans

Remedy Entertainment has revealed the upcoming roadmap and its plans for FBC: Firebreak, its three-player co-op paranormal FPS set within the Control universe. The studio shared a look at the game’s near-future updates, largely shaped by early player feedback since launch, as well as the introduction of a major update slated for late September. According to the roadmap, Remedy Entertainment will be concentrating on several core areas to refine gameplay and improve the experience for both newcome...
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The Next Wave of Everdark Sovereign Nightlords Are Coming to Elden Ring Nightreign

Get ready, Nightfarers, because it’s about to get rough out there. While there was a bit of a lull in the next batch of Everdark Sovereign versions of the Nightlords in Elden Ring Nightreign. However, Bandai Namco and FromSoftware have confirmed that starting July 31, 2025, the next wave is coming. Nightlords Tricephalos, Augur, Equilibrious Beast, and Fissure in the Fog will be enhanced—and they’ll no doubt kick the crap out of anyone bold enough to challenge them. I don’t know about you, but I...
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Spectator Mode Podcast Ep. 194 – From Superman to Scams, and the State of Multiplayer in 2025

Keith has been a fan of geek culture and video games ever since his father gifted him his first gaming console many decades ago and has used this love of for the genres to start The Outerhaven. Keith keeps follows on the ongoings of videogames, anime, comics and technology, and while he has been writing about these topics for the past 14 years, he has been a gamer and tech guy for 30 years. Keith has been a fan of geek culture and video games ever since his father gifted him his first gaming co...
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WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers PC Specs Revealed Ahead of July 2025 Launch

505 Games and developer Leenzee Games have officially released the full PC system requirements for their upcoming dark fantasy action RPG, WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers. Shared during 505 Games’ latest community showcase, the requirements come just days before the game’s highly anticipated launch. Whether you’re planning to take on this brutal journey with modest hardware or want the full visual experience, here’s what your gaming rig needs to handle the game. If you’re planning to play on PC, pleas...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Hands-On Impressions: What We Think So Far

Here at The Outerhaven, several of us have had access to the Nintendo Switch 2 for a while now. So, after many discussions and some differing opinions, we decided to gather together and write about what we think so far. From the moment I unboxed my Nintendo Switch 2, one thing became abundantly clear. Nintendo Switch 2 is a better machine than its predecessor, feeling more premium and well-built with a bigger screen while still feeling light to hold. The magnetic connection for the new Joy-Cons...
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Virtuos Hit with Major Layoffs Amid Strategic Restructuring

Sadly, we can’t go more than a few weeks without hearing about another round of layoffs in the gaming industry. This time, it’s Virtuos, the development outsourcing firm behind titles like Oblivion Remastered and the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. The company is going through a major restructuring effort that has resulted in over 300 employees being laid off across multiple regions. That’s roughly 7% of its global workforce. And while Oblivion Remastered launched successfully, it...
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Mortal Kombat II Trailer Countdown Begins Ahead of October Release

If you’re one of the millions of fans who’ve been counting down the days until Mortal Kombat II arrives in theaters, Warner Bros. has one more countdown for you to add to your list. While the official trailer drops on July 17 at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET, something is planned to keep fans on the hook until the trailer is released. Mortal Kombat II is officially dropping on October 24, 2025, and it picks up right where the 2021 reboot left off. Only this time, the actual Mortal Kombat tournament finall...
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Scott Pilgrim EX Crashes San Diego Comic-Con with Exclusive Panel, Signed Swag, and a Live Show

Scott Pilgrim EX is heading to San Diego Comic-Con 2025, and it’s bringing plenty of chaos, excitement, and evil ex-beatdowns with it. The upcoming 2D brawler from Tribute Games, Universal Products & Experiences, and Scott Pilgrim creator Bryan Lee O’Malley will be making a big appearance during the event with a panel, signings, exclusive gameplay reveals, and even a rock show to wrap it all up. During SDCC 2025, fans will get a closer look at Scott and Ramona’s brand-new adventure, where they’l...
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Analogue 3D Finally Ships This August

In October 2024, Analogue announced that it was working on its Nintendo 64 variant, the Analogue 3D. Shortly afterward, I put down some money on it, since I wanted to start retro game collecting with my son. Well, that and the fact that I’ve missed out on just about every Analogue device I’ve wanted, so I wasn’t going to let this one slip by. But then… radio silence. We stopped receiving any updates on the upcoming retro console, and I’m sure I wasn’t the only one who got a little frustrated. Fo...
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Why Haven’t Console Makers Switched to Hall Effect Joysticks?

The other day, I got into one of those unexpected yet passionate conversations with several of my fellow gamers, and this time, the current state of gaming controllers was the topic. You know, the kind that starts with someone saying they hate a certain controller and suddenly turns into a full-blown tech breakdown. We were swapping stories about gamepads from past consoles, like my  Sega Genesis controller that got run over by a car and worked fine afterwards, to the newer stuff that breaks if...
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Ghost of Yōtei Collector’s Edition Is Stunning, But It’ll Cost You $250 and Doesn’t Include a Physical Disc

Sony just pulled back the curtain on the Ghost of Yōtei Collector’s Edition during the recent July 2025 State of Play, and yeah, it looks incredible. It’s stylish, steeped in Japanese tradition, and exactly the kind of thing that makes collectors like me go, “Well, looks like I’ll be eating ramen in a cup for the next two weeks.” However, while the presentation is top-tier, there’s one thing that’s going to sting for many people: the absence of a physical game disc. Yep, for $249.99, you’re get...
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Earthion Console Versions Delayed Until September 2025

Earthion, the upcoming retro 16-bit SHMUP from Yuzo Koshiro’s studio Ancient Corp, has hit a bit of a snag for console players. While the PC version is still on track to launch via Steam on July 31, 2025, the console versions for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch have been delayed until September 2025 for unspecified reasons. This update comes from Limited Run Games, the game’s publisher. While delays happen all the time, it’s a little surprising that the digital PC release is still...
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HYTE’s New Gundam Wing PC Gear is a Must-Have for Anime and PC Building Fans

HYTE and Bandai Namco Entertainment America just dropped a new collaboration that Gundam fans—and PC builders—won’t want to miss. Officially licensed to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam Wing anime, HYTE is releasing a decked-out collection of themed PC gear that includes a sleek new Y70 Touch Infinite case, a matching keycap set, a wall scroll, and more. Let’s talk about the highlight of all the announced gear, that sexy case. The Gundam Wing Y70 Touch Infinite Limited Editio...
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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound Demo Just Got an Upgrade and a New Trailer

If you weren’t already hyped for NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound, the latest gameplay trailer might push you over the edge (The Razer’s Edge… sorry, I had to do it). Dotemu and The Game Kitchen have just dropped 14 minutes of new footage, and it’s got everything you’d want in a 2D ninja action game—tight platforming, stylish combat, massive boss encounters, and enough slashing to keep your screen stained red. But the best part? The demo’s been updated with some of this new content, so if you’ve already...
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My Favorite Arcade Racing Games from the Late ’90s to Early 2000s

In my honest opinion, arcade racing games are a dying genre, but one that defined a huge part of my gaming life. I grew up with them, and even now, I’ll drop everything to play a cabinet if I see one. Seriously, I love this stuff. Even in an age of open-world behemoths and live-service grinds, arcade racers are still one of my favorite genres. I’ve already written about one of the modern greats, Split/Second, but now I want to rewind the clock and give some love to the classics that made me fall...
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Spectator Mode Podcast Episode 193 – Mindseye Was a Failure and Does the FGC Need a Saviour

Welcome back to Spectator Mode Podcast, your go-to show for real talk on gaming, geek culture, and everything in between. In Episode 193, the crew dives deep into a chaotic mix of news, hot takes, and frustration. Here are our topics for this week: 00:00 – Intro 02:10 – What We Played & Watched (games, anime, shows) 31:19 – Mindseye is a mess – what’s going on with this game? 38:19 – Does the Fighting Game Community need saving? 1:02:34 – Magic: The Gathering x Sonic the Hedgehog – wait, what?...
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Ghost of Yōtei Gets Deep Dive State of Play on July 10

We’re officially less than 100 days away from the release of Ghost of Yōtei, the highly anticipated sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, and the hype is building fast. The game is set to launch exclusively for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro on October 2, 2025, and to get everyone fired up, PlayStation is airing a special State of Play gameplay deep dive on July 10, 2025, at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET / 10 pm BST / 11 pm CEST, on PlayStation’s Twitch and YouTube channels. Ghost of Yōtei was announced dur...
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Prior Everdark Sovereigns Return in Elden Ring Nightreign, New Ones Announced

For the past few weeks, Elden Ring Nightreign players have been facing off against revamped versions of familiar terrors, known as the Everdark Sovereigns, and it’s been brutal and fun learning the new strategies. So far, we’ve battled through enhanced renditions of the Gaping Jaw, Darkdrift Knight, and most recently, the Sentient Pest. These aren’t just re-skins. They hit harder, and bring new pain to even the most seasoned players. However, many players either couldn’t defeat these bosses befo...
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Death Threats Over Monster Hunter Wilds Performance Are Not the Answer

Look, I’m just as frustrated with the performance issues in Monster Hunter Wilds as the next person. The PC version is a mess, and after talking with friends playing on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, it’s not much better on those platforms, either. But let’s be clear, threatening the developers at Capcom over this? That’s crossing a serious line. As first reported by Automaton, Capcom was scheduled to host a technical panel during the upcoming CEDEC 2025 (Computer Entertainment Developers Co...
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Anime Expo 2025: Ghost in the Shell Is Finally Coming Back in 2026

It’s been way too damn long since we had a solid Ghost in the Shell anime series. And as someone who’s been following Shirow Masamune’s work since the OG days, the wait has been brutal. Yeah, we got Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 on Netflix, and while it was fine, let’s be real—it didn’t scratch that high-concept cyberpunk itch the way it was supposed to. Ever since whispers started floating around a few years back about a new series in the works, I’ve been sitting here, waiting for anything real...
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