its predecessors while offering fresh mechanics and environments. With Doom Eternal selling over 10 million copies, this creative pivot ensures the series stays innovative. By blending its signature adrenaline-fueled gameplay with a fresh aesthetic, Doom: The Dark Ages will captivate both series veterans and new fans.
DUNE: AWAKENINGS
A sprawling open-world survival MMO set in the Dune universe, Dune: Awakenings aims to immerse players in the harsh desert world of Arrakis.
a darker, stealth-focused experience set in feudal Japan. With an emphasis on ninjas, samurai, and espionage, the game diverges from recent open- world RPG designs, returning to the series’ roots in assassination and parkour. Fans have long requested this setting, and Ubisoft’s attention to historical detail guarantees an authentic experience. The franchise’s consistent commercial success and a passionate fanbase make Shadows a potential blockbuster, particularly as it embraces fresh gameplay mechanics alongside its beloved staples.
FOOTBALL MANAGER 25 Football Manager 25 evolves its renowned simulation formula with a groundbreaking 3D engine and enhanced AI for more realistic matches. Players can delve deeper into tactics, scouting, and club management, appealing to both long-
Players will gather resources, build factions, and navigate PvP intrigue, all while avoiding the iconic sandworms. Funcom, known for Conan Exiles, brings its expertise to craft a richly detailed world that leverages the renewed interest in Dune following Denis Villeneuve’s films. The game’s blend of strategy, exploration, and survival should appeal to both MMO enthusiasts and fans of Frank Herbert’s epic saga, ensuring a strong launch and lasting engagement. If it does as well as Conan Exiles has these past five years, the spice will surely flow.
ASSASSIN’S CREED SHADOWS Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows introduces
time fans and casual sports enthusiasts. The series consistently sells millions of copies annually, and its dedicated community guarantees strong word-of- mouth marketing. With football’s universal appeal and continuous gameplay refinements, Football Manager 25 will surely maintain its dominance in the sports simulation genre, despite arriving late into the current season.
FABLE
The Fable reboot by Playground Games looks set to revitalise the beloved franchise with cutting-edge visuals and a whimsical tone. Set in the magical
land of Albion, the game will offer an open-world experience filled with moral choices, quirky characters, and British humour. Leveraging the success of Microsoft’s Xbox ecosystem and the nostalgia of long-time fans, this new instalment will cater to both old players and a new generation. With high production values and the studio’s
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