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By Mazen (Mithrie) Turkmani
Published: June 28, 2025 at 12:09 AM BST

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📺 FBC Firebreak Reviews Released with Mixed Feedback

FBC Firebreak reviews have arrived, and critics are divided on Remedy Entertainment's newest title. The game currently holds an average score across major outlets, with praise for its fast-paced combat and sprawling sci-fi sandbox, counterbalanced by notes on repetitive mission design and occasional technical hiccups. According to VGC, Remedy acknowledges there's "still a lot of work ahead" even as FBC Firebreak rockets past one million players worldwide, a milestone confirmed in their recent report. You can catch the adrenaline-fuelled action in the Official Launch Trailer released by IGN, showcasing the game's signature aerial takedowns and co-op firefights.


FBC Firebreak is available now on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. To download, simply navigate to your chosen platform's store page, click Install, and ensure you have at least 50 GB of free space. After launch, players flocked to share clips and feedback—like this HazzadorGamin tweet highlighting a jaw-dropping boss encounter. IGN's in-depth FBC: Firebreak Review offers a balanced look at where the title shines and where it stumbles, making it essential reading before diving into Remedy's current sandbox shooter.

📺 Chained Echoes DLC Ashes of Elrand Launches August 7, 2025

Chained Echoes DLC Ashes of Elrand arrives this summer, promising fresh adventures and new challenges for RPG enthusiasts. The expansion unlocks the mysterious White Wolf as a playable character, expanding the original roster with unique combat abilities and a dark backstory that ties into the main narrative. Fans can explore an entirely new region teeming with 14 fearsome monsters and bosses, each demanding strategic party builds and elemental tactics. The Official Release Date Trailer from GameTrailers offers a first look at the haunting landscapes and orchestral soundtrack composing 15 fresh tracks to deepen the atmosphere.


Ashes of Elrand goes live on August 7, 2025, across PC (Steam and GOG), Nintendo Switch, and major consoles. To download, search for "Chained Echoes" in your platform's store, select the "Ashes of Elrand" expansion, and hit Add On or Pre-Order if you're ahead of the launch date. Once released, the DLC will appear under "Manage DLC" or "Add-Ons"—just enable it and restart the game to unlock the new content. Whether you're grinding XP for the White Wolf's signature abilities or hunting rare loot in the Elrand Ruins, this expansion is set to reignite the turn-based thrill that made the base game a sleeper hit.

📺 Street Fighter Movie Casting Choices Energize Fans

Street Fighter movie casting choices have been revealed, and the lineup is causing a stir. VGC reports that Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson will step into the shoes of Balrog, the powerhouse boxer, while Jason Momoa is set to embody the electrically charged Blanka. These announcements, detailed in The Hollywood Reporter's Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson Joins Jason Momoa, Noah Centineo in ‘Street Fighter', promise a cast that understands both the raw physicality and larger-than-life personalities of Capcom's iconic fighters. As development ramps up, fans are already speculating about choreography, special effects, and which beloved characters will round out the roster.


With no official release date announced yet, production updates will be the next big reveal on Gaming News. The VGC article suggests additional casting announcements could drop later this year, and discussions are already underway about bringing Ryu, Chun-Li, and M. Bison to life. Whether you prefer executing a flawless Hadouken or watching cinematic fight sequences, this adaptation aims to honor decades of competitive play and arcade thrills.

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