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These 5 Co-Op Games Are Dominating Steam Right Now

2025 on Steam is turning into a pretty solid year for co-op games. Lots of big names, some smaller teams, and a few surprises making waves. Split Fiction is still doing well. Hazelight’s follow-up to It Takes Two didn’t just sell, it blew up. With a Friend’s Pass that lets two people play for the price of one and plenty of buzz streaming-wise, it’s pulling in big numbers, almost 200K players online at the same time. It’s a story-driven platformer with some relationship drama, and it’s clearly hitting a chord. Then there’s Monster Hunter Wilds. Capcom’s latest went big quickly, passing a million players in no time. On day one, it even outpaced Elden Ring’s numbers and made it into the top five for concurrent players overall. Capcom really delivered on this one. But the real surprise is R.E.P.O. It’s rough around the edges and kind of intense. Launched in early access, it hit over 230K players quickly and got “Overwhelmingly Positive” reviews faster than many big-budget titles. It’s chaotic and tough, but people keep coming back with friends. Indies are holding their own, too. Take PEAK, a clever co-op puzzle game that quietly made $17 million and sold over 3 million copies without much hype. And lots of PEAK players also own R.E.P.O., showing folks are picking up several co-op games to play with their friends. According to SteamDB, almost half of the top moneymakers on Steam are co-op games. And not just the big studios, some smaller or less obvious titles are climbing fast. At this point, playing solo on Steam feels kind of lonely. Co-op isn’t just popular, it’s what most people are going for these days.

Plants vs. Zombies Coming Back With Classic Chaos & New Features

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EA and PopCap look set to resurrect the classic tower defense game as Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted, with a multi-platform launch on October 23, 2025. That release date comes courtesy of leaks from reliable insider Billbil‑Kun and Dealabs reporting. Platforms include Nintendo Switch (and Switch 2), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The price? Around €19.99 (roughly $23 in the U.S.). Fans noticed Brazil’s Ministry of Justice had rated a title called Plants vs. Zombies earlier this year, signaling early development. That listing included versions for mobile, too, but the title was apparently renamed Replanted before any public announcement. New Modes, Co-Op, and Visual Upgrades Bring Fresh Life Leaks hint at updates beyond HD visuals. Players expect bonus levels, concept art galleries drawn from fifteen years of history, and new twists like local co‑op and PvP modes—features teased in early coverage of the official site and trailers. The gameplay looks very faithful to the original 2009 version, updated with modern polish: clearer graphics, smoother controls, and a tree of wisdom interface to flip visual options on or off. Preview descriptions mention mini-games like Wall‑Nut Bowling and two fresh modes: Cloudy Day limits sunlight, making strategy matter more; Rest In Peace tosses in a permadeath challenge. Preorders appear to have gone live with pricing already visible on EA’s storefront—$19.99 in the U.S. listing. That fits the €19.99 leak. Some threads are buzzing about whether that cost fits the content on offer, sparking comparisons with prior releases and current entry prices in marketplaces. Reddit and forums are lighting up with questions about post-launch updates or microtransactions. After Plants vs. Zombies 3’s poorly-received free‑to‑play model was shut down in late 2024, the upfront price here might reflect EA’s lesson learned—and some hope, no ad‑driven or pay-to-win elements sneak back in. We still haven’t seen the official announcement, but many expect it soon—possibly at Gamescom in August or via another Nintendo Direct episode. With leaks lining up and the launch looming, the hype feels real. If all these features land as described, Replanted may become the definitive version of that original garden war.

Pokemon TCG Pocket’s New Expansion Confirms the Revival of Legendary Region

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EA’s Pokémon TCG Pocket is heading to Johto. Its upcoming major expansion, Wisdom of Sea and Sky, also known as “The Way of Sky and Sea”, finally brings Gen 2 into the spotlight, complete with Lugia, Ho-Oh, and a whole wave of nostalgic Johto favorites. Fans finally got an official trailer on July 24, and leaks suggest the set drops July 30, 2025, at 6 AM UTC. The Revival of Johto This is the game’s fourth full expansion, dubbed set A4, and it’s stacked. We’re talking over 200 new cards, including Lugia EX, Ho‑Oh EX, Umbreon EX, Espeon EX, and even the iconic Red Gyarados. Also, die-hard fans feel seen: Johto starters Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, plus baby Pokémon Pichu and Cleffa all appear in full‑art glory. Supporter and Item cards are leveling up too, think Lyra, Silver, Rescue Scarf, and Elemental Switch, offering fresh deck-building options, especially for multi-energy strategies. Major Shift in Trading and How You’ll Get Cards This update isn’t just about new cards. TCG Pocket is shaking up how trades work: Trade Tokens are gone, replaced by Shinedust and a new wishlist feature letting players select up to 20 cards they want (and even highlight their top 3). The trade system will be temporarily paused from July 25 – 29 to accommodate the transition. Expect the system changes and the new wishlist feature to be live when the expansion launches. Here’s What Leaks Revealed A slick trailer leaked via the Italian Pokémon YouTube channel (thought to be an accident), and it confirmed most of what fans suspected: Lugia and Ho‑Oh headline the set, Umbreon EX and Espeon EX are in, and baby Pokémon cards make their debut. Game Rant even posted details on 14 cards revealed early, including Ho‑Oh EX’s energy-matching ability and Espeon EX’s healing effect. That’s enough to fuel speculation on new meta-defining decks already. Why This Expansion Matters Most expansions so far this year have arrived monthly, but A4 represents a major release after two smaller themed sets like Eevee Grove. It’s the long-awaited Johto-themed manicured expansion fans have been dreaming of. The trading system revamp also matters, a major quality-of-life upgrade, especially for long-time collectors dealing with restrictions or broken token mechanics.

Battlefield 6 Trailer Drops, Teasing Chaos And Massive Firepower – Everything Else You Need to Know!

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EA just gave us our first real glimpse at Battlefield 6, and it’s loud, dramatic, and packed with destruction. The trailer kicks off with a fictional U.S. president addressing the nation, warning of a “monstrous unprovoked attack” by a shady private army called Pax Armata. Funded by breakaway NATO states, they’re apparently pushing the world into all-out war. And yeah, the footage wastes no time showing what that looks like. As the speech rolls, we see tanks crashing through downtown streets, bridges erupting into flame, and jets weaving between collapsing skyscrapers. One scene even looks like trench warfare breaking out in what might be the heart of Los Angeles. No Confirmed Date Yet, But There’s an Expected Date EA still hasn’t nailed down a release date, but leaks are pointing to October 10. That date came alongside another eyebrow-raising detail, a potential $80 price tag. It’s not confirmed, but the timing is interesting, especially since Xbox just walked back its own $80 holiday pricing plan after heavy backlash. An open beta might be on the way before launch, and EA’s already lined up the next big moment: a multiplayer reveal set for July 31 at 7:30 am BST. The Trailer Hints at Massive Warfare – Subways, Skies, and Everything Between Even without multiplayer details, the trailer already says plenty. Fighter jets soar overhead while miniguns rattle from choppers. Soldiers sprint through ruined cities, with close-quarter shootouts in subways and long-range sniping across collapsing bridges. This one’s clearly aiming for spectacle. And it’s not just flash. According to leaks, there’s a battle royale mode in the works, plus customizable class systems and highly destructible maps, all built to lure back fans and maybe compete with giants like Warzone or Fortnite. New Coalition of Devs and Massive Playtest Interest This game comes from a new super-team under the name Battlefield Studios, which bundles together DICE, Criterion, Motive, and Ripple Effect. EA pitched the project as the “most ambitious title in the series’ history” when they announced it back in February, and so far, they seem to mean it. Earlier this year, EA launched Battlefield Labs, a string of playtests meant to gather early feedback and avoid another 2042-style disaster. Over 1.3 million players signed up almost instantly. Despite the NDAs, leaks and footage started spilling online pretty quickly, including full livestreams from some testers. There’s a lot we still don’t know, like how far the single-player will go, or if all those rumored features will make the cut. But with the multiplayer showcase just days away, EA’s about to start answering those questions. And if they deliver what they’re teasing, Battlefield 6 might actually live up to the name this time.

Mario Kart World Faces Massive Backlash After Update, Online Racing Experience Ruined

Mario Kart World was being praised by millions of fans just a few weeks ago, and now it is being called a huge mess due to the recent update rollout.  Nintendo has made a huge change to online multiplayer races with its new update, and it seems that players aren’t really pleased. Now, you cannot easily choose the standard three-lap race, which has been a classic and is most loved by the fans.  The update takes players into new tracks where they find plenty of interconnecting roads. This is what is confusing players, and they say it is quite long, which is ultimately leading to less fun.  Fans Found a Way to Review Bomb – Rating Goes Down Players usually drop the negative reviews on Steam, but this time they had to look for a different platform since the Mario Kart World is a Nintendo Exclusive. There is no place on Steam where they can post anything about it, but this couldn’t stop the backlash. Now, the fans has taken over on Metacritic by starting a review bomb, the user score of Mario Kart World has dropped from 8.3 to 7.7 in just a few days and that is definitely big. We can see tons of negative reviews, and it truly looks like the players aren’t happy at all.  The message is clear, the new update has ruined the entire online gaming experience. We saw many reviews using the word “ruined” which clearly shows how upset these fans are.  Players are expressing their experience with the latest update, the fun, and such a lovely game has now been replaced by a frustrating mess that no one expected. Some are even asking Nintendo to bring back the old online mode. While others are suggesting a full rollback of this update.  Nintendo Stays Silent & This Isn’t Helping As of now, Nintendo hasn’t made any response to the whole scenario, which is why fans are even more disheartened. Nintendo has stayed quite on such things in the past, and this present situation is no less than that.  If Nintendo stays quiet for a long then they might see a big hit on their reputation from their fans. Because they are definitely not happy with the new online racing standards. 

Pokemon GO Adds Brand New Community Feature, But Not Everyone Is Happy

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Pokemon GO is introducing a great new feature for its fans called the Community Campsites. This is quite a special thing and definitely brings in the coolest vibe to the game.  These Community Camps are special spots that have extra PokeStops and Gyms. But what’s the catch? Well, they are designed to bring local players together. This new idea seems to be fun to some players, but there seems to be an unhappy gesture among some fans.  The feature is part of the Community Ambassador Program, which means there will only be certain players who can create these Campsites. You must apply and eventually get accepted as an Ambassador. There are perks for those who are accepted, you get stuff like free items and support from the game’s team. However, some of the players are saying that it’s hard to get approved, and they are still on the waiting list.  Where’s Pokemon GO Fest 2025 Happening Pokemon GO Fest is back for everyone around the globe, and this time it’s bringing in some great new stuff. Here are the places where this huge in-person event will take place:  Players from around the globe will come together to catch rare Pokemon and enjoy live events. And there is a bonus, the Legendary Giants are coming back to the raids. They will be a part of the Ancients Recovered event. Fans can catch this event from June 23 to June 27.  Campsite Feature Divides Fans There is a hot debate in Pokemon GO community regarding the new Campsite feature. Some trainers seem to be happy with it, they think it would help in making the game more social. While some aren’t really excited for it, they think the developers are trying to “force them to be extroverts.” And then there is a requirement to create Campsites. Only those players will be allowed to create Campsites who are accepted as Ambassadors. And it’s not that simple to become a Community Ambassador. Many of the players have tried their luck, and they are still waiting to hear back from the managing team. So, they feel left out of this feature.  Circle June 21 on your Calendars for the Next Community Day The next Community Day in Pokemon GO is happening on June 21. This day will exclusively feature the Dragon-type Pokemon Jangmo-o. This will be the right time to catch them, and you may get a chance to find a shiny one as well.  On the same day, the Community Campsites feature will also be rolling out so that players can meet other players and hang out in real life. This is going to be a big day!

BG3 Ambush the Convoy: Should you Really Do it?

During the Quest Follow the Convoy, a group will ambush the convoy and you will have two choices either to protect the convoy or team up with the group and defeat the convoy.  This is where most of the players get confused because they are not aware of the consequences. That’s why I have explained in this guide what could be the consequences of each of these choices.  Keep on reading to find out everything about it.  BG3 Ambush the Convoy Walkthrough & Possible Outcomes Making your way through the Mountain Pass at the end of Act 1 will take you to a group that is looking for a true soul.  When you reach there, they would assume that you are the True Soul who can summon their guide and hence lead the group.  Here, you should have the Spider’s Lyre because that’s what would allow you to spawn the guide. Now, you must have obtained this previously and there are multiple ways to do that.  There will be an Orc known as Kansif, he asks whether you have Spider’s Lyre. Here, you are going to use it in order to spawn the guide.  Bonus Tip: If you don’t have the Spider’s Lyre, Illithid Powers can be used to summon the guide.  Soon after, a guide would appear whose name is Kar’niss. He has a lantern and we all know what’s that, it’s a Moonlantern.  He would lead you to the Moonrise Towers under the light of Moonlatern. Just make sure to stay away from the shadows at all times.  While moving along, you will reach a point where the convoy will stop and Kar’niss will mention that he doesn’t feel right. And he will ask that whoever is there show themselves.  And as he feared, a group of harpers will appear. This is the point where you have the option to either protect the convoy or ambush the convoy by teaming up with harpers. Consequences of Both Options Now, since we all wanna know what would actually happen if we Ambush the Convoy then let’s see that first.  As soon as you betray the convoy and side with the harpers, you will have to finish the convoy, and then the harpers will ask you to visit the Last Light Inn. Moreover, the Moonlantern which Kar’niss had will be taken by the harpers.  Now, you must visit the Last Light Inn and meet Jaheria. Upon meeting her, you must gain her trust to get access to the upper floor where you will have to speak to Cleric Isobel.  Now, with Moonlantern in your hands, you can advance towards the Moonrise Towers while keeping yourself safe from the shadow.  There will be a bit of inconvenience for you when reaching the towers. The guards must be convinced in a manner that they believe you are true souls. Once you successfully do that, the access to area will be granted.  Now, here is what would happen if you protect the convoy from harpers ambush. Protecting the convoy will result in advancing towards the Moonrise Towers without any issues.  Since Kar’niss has the Moonlantern, he would lead the way after you have wiped out the ambush group. And you won’t be interrogated by the guards at the entrance. By following this path you will end up straight into the Moonrise Towers area.  That’s all the information for this guide. We have also prepared guides on Facemaker Boutique & Inquisitor’s Chamber Statue Puzzle. Check them out as well!

How to Stop Astarion From Ascending in Baldur’s Gate 3

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Astarion will have an ascension part in the Act 3 at the Cazador’s Palace. Here, you will have a series of options to choose from. Each option will have a different impact on his personality.  If you want to stop him from ascending then this guide is for you. I have covered how you can do that and also discussed the rest of the options and their consequences.  Stopping Astarion from Ascending Astarion is a vampire spawn and he has been living a life of a slave under Cazador. Meeting Cazador during Act 3 will take Astarion to perform the ascension.  But, here he will ask you to help him out in the ascension process. This is where you will have a series of choices including stopping him from ascension.  Here’s how you can do that.  Persuade Astarion This option is to Persuade Astarrion to Stop Ascension. You will have to go through a DC18 Persuasion Check. And those who are romancing him will have an advantage. They can use the DC 20 Insight with an advantage and after that a lowered DC 15 Persuasion Check.  Once you have passed the checks, Astarion will finish Cazador and won’t leave your party. This is the best option to stop him from ascending and keeping him from leaving your party.  Choosing this option will make Astarion become a good person and he will be happy with your decision. This will also make him realize that becoming a Vampire Ascendant would have caused so much trouble for him. He will be thankful to you for helping him out.  Refuse to Help Him  This is another option to stop him from ascending but choosing this will result in Astarion’s drop from your party. So, choose wisely.  During the conversation scene, you can choose the option “I’m not doing this”. Doing so will make Astarion finish off Cazador and he will also leave your party.  It doesn’t matter if you were romancing with him or not, he will leave the party for the rest of the game.  So, these are the two main options from all four to stop Astarion from ascending. He will be happy with the first option that we have discussed above but to be honest, you will be missing out on some great powers of Astarion that can only be achieved by letting him become a Vampire Ascendant.  Helping Astarion Become Vampire Ascendant If you choose to help Astarion become a Vampire Ascendant he will have some of the most powerful skills for the rest of your journey.  If you agree to help Asatarion with this then he will sacrifice Cazador, all the spawns, and even his siblings.  After that, he will have the following changes.  FAQs How do I Convince Astarion to Not Ascend? By keeping Astarion from Ascending, you are missing out on some new features that Astarion will get such as Ascendant Bite and Misty Escape.  However, if you still want to do it then go for the Persuasion Check. If you are romancing then you will have an advantage on this check otherwise, you will have to perform a DC 18 Persuasion Check. We have also prepared guides on Selune Temple Puzzle and Inquisitor’s Chamber Statue. Check them out as well!

River Shrimp in Dragon Ball Z Kakarot – Where to Find & Catch Them

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River Shrimp is a recipe ingredient in Dragon Ball Z Kakarot that you can find in several different spots. And we all know recipes are a super important part of our gameplay since they boost multiple stats.  Not only that, River Shrimps are required when you are on side quests. A large number of river shrimps will be required to finish all the side quests. One of the major quests is Anxious Android.  Apart from that, there are multiple other quests that would require you to collect them. So, you need to explore the best spots where you can definitely find plenty of shrimp.  Finding River Shrimp is a super easy thing to do but for some of us, it can be a bit tricky to spot them. Let’s not worry because we have mentioned the spots where you can find them quickly. Let’s have a look! River Shrimp Location in Dragon Ball Z Kakarot The best place to look for river shrimp is near the river area. But the river is quite huge and traversing the entire river will consume lots of time.  So, what you can do instead is start exploring from the exact spots where the chances of finding them are high. So, I would suggest, starting from the Goku’s House and flying over the river to spot them.  From Goku’s House fly towards the eastern side and fly until the end of the river. You will find lots of River Shrimp at this spot.  How to Find More River Shrimp in Dragon Ball Z Kakarot  Now, here is a cool trick that you might not know. Once you have captured all the river shrimp from the riverside of Goku’s House, choose a different location on the map and then switch back to Goku’s House. This will respawn the river shrimp right at the places from where you picked them earlier.  Following this trick you can collect enough amount of shrimp in no time. Repeat the method until you have collected all the required river shrimp.  Now, if you are wondering how to spot river shrimps then let me tell you they are golden orbs that are either in the river or on the side of the river. Each golden orb will give you a random number of river shrimp. Sometimes it can be high while other times it is low. These orbs contain other items as well. So, you will need to pick all the golden orbs that you spot along the way.  FAQs Where to Find River Shrimp in Kakarot? River Shrimp are found near the river area. Dragon Ball Z Kakarot has quite a huge river and these river shrimp can be collected from this river. But, the best spot to look for them is near Goku’s House.  Fly over the riverside near Goku’s House towards the eastern side until the end and you will spot dozens of river shrimp.

Forsaken Depths Elden Ring Site of Grace, Location & Boss Fight

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Forsaken Depths in Elden Ring is quite more of an optional location and it’s a lot different from many other locations such as Temple of Eiglay and Abandoned Coffin. It is secretly hidden down the depths which can only be accessed from Subterranean-Shunning Grounds.  Forsaken Depths has various things to do like defeating the Omen boss called the Mohg and find out tons of rewards in the sewers. In this guide, we have uncovered everything that you need to know.  Route to Forsaken Depths In order to explore the Forsaken Depths, you need to head to Subterranean-Shunning Grounds. This exact place is located in Leyndell, Ashen Capital. When you are visiting for the first time the main door will be locked which works as a shortcut. So, first, we will unlock that door and it will be a bit longer route.  Unlocking Shortcut Once you have entered the Shunning Grounds there will be a site of grace in front of you, from this point head straight and turn on the left side, you will encounter various enemies on this path, it’s your choice to take them down or simply move on. Go straight from this path, and at the end, you will see an opening in the ground, jump in and follow this route. Take the first right, these will be the sewers. It will be a bit dark in there, a torch will help you along the way. Just keep on moving in the same sewer skipping the first two exits, the third exit will have a bar-type door, so enter through it.  Follow the same sewer until the end and you will reach into a small room with a ladder.  Head straight through the huge wooden door and drop down the ledge on your left side to the lower floor. Go downstairs and take the exit on your right. Follow the path and exit through the doors, take the left route, and follow the sewers next to the stairs.  Take the first right inside the sewers, go straight, and take the second right. It takes you to a huge room with an enemy in there. Quickly traverse the room and climb up the ladder. Cross the wooden bridge and open the wooden doors. There you have the shortcut opened. This is the exact place from where we started, rest at the site of grace to save the shortcut progress.  Heading to Forsaken Depths Now, once the door is open, get back to the wooden bridge and jump on the huge pipes. Keep running on the pipes and head to the point where it ends. Now, jump down through the right side on the lower floor.  Traverse the wooden structure and enter through the opening on the right side. Jump down on the pipes again and enter through the opening. Follow the sewer, skipping the first two exits. Take the third exit which will be on your left.  Jump down turn back, and continue the sewers that take you to the lower side. Climb down the ladder and you will end up in a huge room. There will be an elevator on the right side. This elevator takes you into the depths and exactly to the Forsaken Depths.  Exiting the ladder and heading straight into the door in front takes you to the boss area. Here you can start the fight with Mohg. But before you do that, rest at the site of grace which is just in front of you as you exit the elevator.  Forsaken Depth Mohg Boss Fight Compared to many other bosses in Elden Ring, Mohg is quite more powerful but it is also weak against various types of attacks which makes the fight sort of easier.  Mohg has resistance to fire, so you should avoid these types of attacks. Instead use the following attack types, standard, stack, slash, and pierce. As the fight starts, Mohg will have blood loss around it which can be used as a weakness against it. Equipping Lord of Blood’s Exultation talisman will grant you a boost of 20% attack power. This will only happen when there will be blood loss.  This boss fight is divided into two phases, the first phase ends when Mohg’s health reaches 50%. During the second phase, it will cast a spell called Bloodboon Ritual, healing itself and inflicting a blood loss effect on the player.  This second phase gets a bit tougher but you have to take advantage of its weaknesses and use the corresponding attack types to quickly finish it off.  FAQs  Where is the Elevator to the Forsaken Depths?  The elevator that takes you to the boss area in Forsaken Depths is located in the depths when you head down from the huge sewer pipes located next to the wooden bridge of the Subterranean-Shunning Grounds wooden door.  You will have to follow the sewers and take the routes inside that go towards the lower area, eventually you reach the end of the sewers where you will see a ladder, that takes you to the room with the elevator.  If you liked this guide then you will definitely love our guide on how to store runes & Astrologer class guide!