Tides of Annihilation Boss Fight Sparks Debate, While Exciting Xbox Deals and Anime Cancellations Rock the Gaming World

Tides of Annihilation: Unedited Boss Fight and Dimension Shattering Gameplay

A new boss fight from Tides of Annihilation showcases the game’s Arthurian witch murder mechanics, while fresh dimension-shattering gameplay reveals its visual prowess.

• Here’s an unedited bossfight video from Tides Of Annihilation to sate your hunger for Arthurian witch murder — Rock Paper Shotgun
• Tides of Annihilation continues to look awesome in new dimension shattering gameplay — Eurogamer
• Tides of Annihilation Gameplay Delivers Full Boss Fight as the Wait for a Release Date Continues — IGN
• Here’s everything announced in the fantastic Xbox Partner Preview Event — Eurogamer

Exciting Xbox Deals: Black Friday Offers and Free Play Days Unlocked

This article highlights early Black Friday deals on Xbox controllers, with Amazon competing against Best Buy. Additionally, it mentions the Xbox Free Play Days event, which will provide access to six games for console users this week.

• Early Black Friday Deals: The Coolest Xbox Controllers are on Sale, and Amazon is Going Head-To-Head With Best Buy — IGN
• Xbox Free Play Days unlocks SIX games for console users this week! — GG.deals

Pluribus Episode 4 Review – ‘Please, Carol’

In this episode of Pluribus, the team delves into Apple TV+’s newest series, examining its narrative structure, character development, and thematic elements. The review focuses on the central plot twist involving the character Carol, analyzing how it drives the story forward and impacts viewer engagement. The episode also highlights standout performances and visual storytelling techniques that make Pluribus a compelling watch.

• Pluribus Episode 4 Review – ‘Please, Carol’ — IGN

The Evolution of Windows Task Manager: From Iconic Simplicity to Modern Complexity

PC Gamer explores how the Windows Task Manager has evolved over time, highlighting its iconic icons and simpler interface from the past, contrasting it with today’s more complex design. The article reflects on what was lost in this transition.

• We used to be a society (with a good Windows Task Manager icon) — PC Gamer

The Witcher Voice Actor Doug Cockle Praises Liam Hemsworth’s Performance

Despite criticism from reviewers, Netflix’s The Witcher voice actor Doug Cockle expresses strong positive sentiment about Liam Hemsworth’s portrayal of Geralt, stating that he ‘holds up pretty well’ and has done a ‘fantastic job.’

• Reviews be damned, The Witcher voice actor Doug Cockle thinks Liam Hemsworth ‘holds up pretty well’ as Geralt in Netflix’s television series: ‘I think he’s done a fantastic job’ — PC Gamer

The Best Gaming Desks: Create the Ultimate PC Setup

A comprehensive guide to selecting and setting up the ideal gaming desk for an optimal PC setup, featuring ergonomic design, cable management, and customizable features.

• The Best Gaming Desks: Create the Ultimate PC Setup — IGN
• The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu Sets Co-op Horror Survival for Summer 2026 With Fresh Gameplay Trailer — IGN

Anticipated Anime Action RPG Canceled After Three Months Due to Lackluster Sales

The highly anticipated anime action RPG was shut down just three months post-launch due to insufficient player engagement and poor sales, with developers citing the game’s unfulfilling gameplay as the primary reason.

• Anticipated anime action RPG halts updates just 3 months after launch because of poor sales: ‘The game wasn’t fun enough to sustain a consistent, healthy player base’ — PC Gamer

Escape From Tarkov 1.0 Review In Progress

IGN is currently working on a comprehensive review of Escape From Tarkov version 1.0, providing insights and analysis on the game’s mechanics, performance, and overall experience.

• Escape From Tarkov 1.0 Review in Progress — IGN

The Importance of Distinguishing Between Hard Games and Hardcore Ones

A distinction exists between games labeled as ‘hard’ and those classified as ‘hardcore’; this differentiation is crucial for understanding player expectations, game design challenges, and the gaming community’s dynamics.

• There’s a difference between hard games and hardcore ones, and the distinction matters — PC Gamer

EA Quietly Working on Unified Multi-Platform Sims Platform

Speculation about a remastered The Sims 4 is likely unfounded, but EA is reportedly developing an overarching multi-platform hub for the Sims franchise across various platforms.

• Rumors about The Sims 4 remastered are probably bunk, but we already know EA is quietly cooking up some unified multi-platform Sims Hub — PC Gamer

Vampire Survivors Spin-Off Announced: A Non-Roguelike Deckbuilder

IGN reveals that while Vampire Survivors may be getting a sequel or ‘something’, the studio is also developing an official spin-off game, distinct from roguelike deckbuilders.

• Vampire Survivors 2 Not Out of the Question as Poncle Teases It’s ‘Working on Something’ — IGN
• Vampire Survivors Is Getting a Spin-Off, And It’s Totally Not a Roguelike Deckbuilder (It Is) — IGN

Fans Furious Over Darktide’s New Class Reveal in Warhammer 40k

Warhammer 40,000 fans are outraged by the latest class reveal for Darktide, questioning why this particular choice was made and expressing skepticism about its fit within the franchise. The announcement has sparked significant backlash online.

• “Out of all the 40k options, they picked this?”: Fans are furious about the reveal of Darktide’s new class—and they might have a point this time — PC Gamer