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Epic Games Store reveals first mystery free games of May 2026 - Notebookcheck News
2+ hour, 52+ min ago (386+ words) Epic Games Store has kicked off the May 2026 mystery free game giveaway event, and the first two freebies are now available to claim. These two were hidden under banners before, and the platform had previously shared hints, but almost all…...
Steam: "The most epic sci-fi strategy game of all time" drops below $10
1+ week, 2+ day ago (425+ words) Deal | Steam: "The most epic sci-fi strategy game of all time" drops below $10 Notebookcheck In Stellaris, players create their own species, whose ethics, government type, origin and traits strongly shape its development. From small beginnings, an interstellar empire gradually emerges,…...
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn gets Spring 2027 window, April 22 beta
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (369+ words) Notebookcheck Owlcat Games and Xbox used the March 26 Xbox Partner Preview to give The Expanse: Osiris Reborn a clearer launch path. Xbox Wire says the third-person action RPG is now planned for Spring 2027, while an Xbox Series X|S closed…...
Microsoft sets the next Xbox Partner Preview for March 26
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (407+ words) Notebookcheck Microsoft has revealed a new Xbox Partner Preview for March 26, 2026, using the upcoming digital showcase to highlight games from third-party partners rather than first-party Xbox studios. In its reveal, Xbox says the broadcast will include updates from Sega, GSC…...
Citizen's new limited edition Eco-Drive features a hand-dyed washi paper dial and Cal. A060 movement
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (230+ words) Washi paper has historically been used in Japanese sliding doors and lanterns to softly diffuse natural light, and it turns out to be the perfect translucent material to let light pass through to the watch's solar cells while also adding…...
Citizen x Marvel: New stealthy X-Men-themed watch with Eco Drive tech and black leather strap officially revealed
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (695+ words) Notebookcheck After popping up on Amazon earlier this week, Citizen's new X-Men-themed watch is now officially out. The new Eco-Drive model is part of the Marvel collection, which already offers a broad range of themed timepieces featuring special dial artwork…...
Citizen launches new Star Wars Mandalorian Eco-Drive chronograph with Caliber B612
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (366+ words) Notebookcheck Citizen just introduced another new Star Wars-themed chronograph inspired by Din Djarin from The Mandalorian, after recently unveiling a new Boba Fett inspired Eco-Drive watch in January. The model - reference number Citizen CA0857-09 W - features several design cues tied to…...
HBO reportedly has teamed up with The Last of Us co-creator Craig Mazin to make a Baldur's Gate TV series
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (506+ words) Notebookcheck Gamers and franchise fans are very protective of the IPs that they follow and support. This is not a new phenomenon, and fans can be very vocal about developments across different parts of this IP, such as its characters,…...
The actor playing Cyclops hints that Avengers: Doomsday will be a huge fan-service undertaking
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (794+ words) Notebookcheck Actor James Marsden, who will be reprising his role as the titular team leader, Cyclops, of Xavier's finest, the X-Men, for Avengers: Doomsday. Fans of the franchise and those of the movie rejoiced at the casting, even though the…...
FTL'meets'Warhammer roguelite Void War, pulled from Steam after DMCA claim allegedly from Games Workshop
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (479+ words) Notebookcheck Released in June of last year, Void War is a Roguelite game that combines the mechanics and gameplay of FTL and the setting of Warhammer. The game basically looks like a giant love letter to the two settings. The…...