Hardcore Gamer

Hardcore Gamer started as a magazine in 2005, a period when many magazines were closing their doors. Instead of following this trend, it quickly gained popularity, with hundreds of thousands of copies reaching subscribers around the world within just a few months. In 2012, as the internet became the main platform for journalism, Hardcore Gamer transitioned to an online publication. In 2023, it was acquired by Valnet Inc.

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Customizable Wear and Tear, Massive Gameplay Updates Coming for College Football 26

1 week ago | hardcoregamer.com | Cory Wells

The gameplay deep dives from EA keep on giving. Following in the footsteps of the Madden NFL 26 gameplay deep dive a few days ago, EA has now released the College Football 26 gameplay deep dive. The game is due to release on July 14 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. "Finish the Drive" is the mantra behind College Football 26 as every decision, every adjustment and every effort is about closing strong.
Review: Gex Trilogy

1 week ago | hardcoregamer.com | James Cunningham

The '90s were a fascinating time in gaming, with an incredible number of cultural forces dragging it every which way. The Sega CD, and to a lesser extent, TurboDuo had brought multimedia gaming to the living room (at least for the niche audiences who bought them), but it was clear which way the future was going even if it wasn't within reach yet.
Coach and Quarterback DNA Help Drive Madden NFL 26 Gameplay

1 week ago | hardcoregamer.com | Cory Wells

The Madden NFL 26 Gameplay Deep Dive is here as there is a massive amount of information for the game this year, and this deep dive is just the gameplay portion. Gameplay is obviously important, and the goal for the devs for Madden NFL 26 is to instill that coach and player DNA. The team wants Madden to be the best sports simulation ever as the team incorporates more and more into the series that is witnessed on Sundays.
Review: Dual Front Redefines Rainbow Six Siege X

1 week ago | hardcoregamer.com | Cory Wells

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is getting its first major update, which in the eyes of Ubisoft, makes the latest release a brand new experience. A good bit has gone into this update which starts with the name, Siege X. It has been ten years since the launch of Rainbow Six Siege and now there's Free Access to the game's massive update that introduces a new mode, graphical improvements and a ten-year plan. Is this the opportunity for newcomers to the series to try it out?
How to Get the Underworld Trophy in Date Everything

1 week ago | hardcoregamer.com | Chris Penwell

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1 week ago | hardcoregamer.com | Cory Wells

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How to Find Every Date in Date Everything

2 weeks ago | hardcoregamer.com | Chris Penwell

Date Everything has an impressive number of characters you can meet and potentially snuggle with. There are a total of 100 to find, and some of them may be harder to discover than you might expect. It's part dating sim, part puzzle game, as you try to figure out the clues of where every dateable object can be located. Here is a wrap-up of where every object is located in this house. It may take you a long time. Every character has three endings with their dialogue.
The Razer BlackWidow V4 75% Barebones is a Long Name for a Basic Keyboard

2 weeks ago | hardcoregamer.com | Cory Wells

Razer has announced a new movement for its keyboards by going anti-technology and providing no flash with its latest release. Its first barebones keyboard with an extremely long name, the Razer BlackWidow V4 75% Barebones. This bold new direction offers a fully customizable keyboard chassis designed for keyboard modders and DIY enthusiasts. It is hot-swappable with its switches.
Review: Date Everything!

2 weeks ago | hardcoregamer.com | Chris Penwell

Date Everything is an impressive dating sim as it expands the number of characters you can date to 100. Each character has a unique personality, and while having 100 of them does sound like a great thing, it can become a repetitive task towards the endgame. You'll need to raise your stats (S.P.E.C.S) by completing stories with each of the objects that come to life with your Dateviator glasses.
Gone Too Long but Back At Last, Truxton Extreme Demo Released

2 weeks ago | hardcoregamer.com | James Cunningham

Nostalgia is one hell of a drug, but like any drug its strength wears off with overuse. There are endless games out there pandering to how things used to be, and a sure sign that it's ok to pass is when (Game) is bringing back (thing) where (thing) has a fairly strong library of recent releases already. The trick to nostalgia is to be reverent of the past while being something new, and it honestly doesn't take a lot to clear that hurdle.