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Stellaris New Huge Biogenisis Expansion

Below is an in-depth look at Stellaris’ latest expansion, BioGenesis, and the accompanying free 4.0 “Phoenix” update. We’ll explore its major features,

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Lost Soul Aside Delayed to August—And Maybe Even Later

Well, we’ve got some bad news if you were planning to finally get your hands on Lost Soul Aside this month. The stylish, long-awaited action RPG from Ultizero Games has officially been delayed.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / May 12

Darkest Dungeon 2: Anniversary Edition Guarantees More Death

Darkest Dungeon 2, the sequel to the acclaimed roguelike RPG Darkest Dungeon, is reaching its second anniversary. To celebrate, the game will receive a special Anniversary Edition on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch later this year, which will come with a bunch of extra goodies both physical and digital.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / May 12

Pigface: Ultra-Violent FPS Promises Fun and Blood

Pigface is an upcoming horror first-person shooter. You play as a woman named Exit who has a bomb implanted in her head. Now you must kill, kill, and kill some more in order to get out alive.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / May 12

What is Sega Planning For Virtua Fighter 6?

Virtua Fighter had a test demo booth at one of the biggest events in the calendar year for the fighting game community last weekend, EVO Japan. Many developers from different fighting games use these events to get their most passionate fans hyped about upcoming projects and products.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / May 12

Diablo 4’s $150 Berserk Cosmetics Are Sparking More Rage Than Hell Itself

So, about that Diablo 4 x Berserk crossover you were hyped for? Yeah… unless you’ve got $150 in disposable income sitting around for cosmetics, you might want to sit this one out.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / May 12

Diplomacy Is Not an Option Now Has a Shareware Demo—Yes, Like the 90s

If you missed it last year, Diplomacy is Not an Option quietly exited Early Access and launched to solid reviews, especially from those who’d been following its development arc.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / May 12

Dragon Ball Z Kakarot Reveals Release Date for Next Legendary Update

Does anyone else remember watching every single trailer of the Dragon Ball Z Kakarot game developed by CyberConnect2 and released by Bandai Namco in 2020?

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / May 12

Gustave’s Jiggle Physics in Expedition 33? Oh, They Went There

Some games aim for emotional storytelling. Some go for groundbreaking mechanics. And then there’s Clara Obscur: Expedition 33 , which decided— you know what this emotional, painterly RPG needs?

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / May 12

Is The heart of Little Big Planet Dead?

I am a big fan of Little Big Planet, and it breaks my heart to watch the game dwindle. I know it was a good run for the game, and Sackboy will live in

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / May 12

Switch 2 May Look Like Switch 1 But It’s Been Redesigned From Scratch

The Nintendo Switch 2 is almost here, and it’s got everyone talking. Set to launch in 2025, this console keeps the hybrid design that made the original a hit—play it handheld or docked—but it’s been rebuilt from the ground up.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / May 12

Steam Deck: Top 5 Best Games to Play

As of February 2025, the Steam Deck had sold 6 million units worldwide. Many gamers using the Steam Deck console wonder which games are the best to play currently, and that is why I’m here to list the 5 best games to play on the Steam Deck in 2025.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / May 12

Blades of Fire Returns To Vampire Hunting Roots

Blades of Fire is an upcoming title soon to be released from the studio that brought us Castlevania: Lords of Shadow. It features an intense and immersive

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / May 12

FTC Loses Appeal in Microsoft-Activision Blizzard 2025 Case

Big news for gamers: the FTC just lost its appeal against Microsoft’s huge $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. This means the deal, finalized in October 2023, is now set in stone.

Destiny 2: Heavy Metal Event Explained

The Heavy Metal Event has been in Destiny 2 since Friday. It is the first PvP-based Event in quite some time, but it has a twist. Instead of Guardians fighting each other with weapons and abilities, they get to commandeer Fallen Brigs and Drake Tanks in a 3v3 format.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / May 12

Dying Light The Beast Slated To Have Summer Launch

Techland has exciting news for zombie game fans: Dying Light The Beast is set to launch in summer 2025. This standalone title brings back Kyle Crane, the protagonist from the original Dying Light, which has fans buzzing with excitement.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / May 12

Awesome Jackbox Party Pack 11 Update

Here’s the complete lowdown on everything we currently know about The Jackbox Party Pack 11 update, from the original launch and release window announcement through in-depth looks at the all-new games, spinoff, supported platforms, and where to pre-order.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / May 12

7 Great Indie Games With Amazing Production Value

Indie games have come a long way from pixel art side-scrollers to full masterpieces, with production values that match most AAA games. With hand-drawn animation and orchestral soundtracks to intricate narrative design and polished user interfaces, the best indie games today show that fewer people don’t always mean less quality.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / May 11

Tales of Seikyu Enters Early Access May 21: What New Players Can Expect

A new farming simulation game is headed to early access this month, and fans will get a chance to explore the world of Yokai. Tales of Seikyu is a game developed by ACE Entertainment and produced by Fireshine Games.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / May 11

Overwatch 2 Director Addresses Stadium Mode’s Biggest Complaint

Overwatch 2 Stadium Mode has garnered a lot of attention since its launch. The ambitious new mode has brought a permanent five-on-five, seven-round multiplayer mode into the iconic base game.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / May 11

Fans Decode Donkey Kong Bananza Alphabet Ahead of Official Mechanic Reveal

With the Nintendo Switch 2’s exciting launch date rapidly approaching, fans of the games already announced for the system are itching for news. Nintendo fans of the upcoming Donkey Kong Bananza are so starved for any piece of news, in fact, that they have resorted to breaking down the bits of trailer they have seen of the game so far.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / May 11

Indie Spotlight: Locomoto Dashing Happy Train

Do I hear a Locomoto trucking down the tracks and right into your Steam Deck? Whoo whoo get out of the way! Our Indie spotlight has highlighted your new obsession, and unless you plan on stealing your way onboard like the land-roading stowaway you are, get your ticket!

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / May 11

I Am Ripper Trailer Revealed – First Look at New Horror Game

Another day, another 2025 indie horror game announcement. I Am Ripper, the newest entry from the indie development team White Paper Games, dropped a trailer the other day.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / May 11

Charming Webkinz Makes A Splashing Return

Back in 2005, Webkinz became a browser game, hitting its peak in 2009 with a player base of about 3.2 million. There was quite a charm about getting to the store with your family, finding a stuffed toy, with a whole little life attached to its paw, and running back home to see it light up on the big screen, smile in place.

Video Games News / Nerdist / May 9

DUNE: AWAKENING Senior Art Director Gavin Whelan Talks Creating Arrakis at PAX East

It’s impossible to miss Dune: Awakening at this year’s PAX East in Boston. How could you when there’s a massive sandworm coming up out of the exhibition floor?