Gaming
‘Acts of Blood’ is a brutal beat’em set in Indonesia
Revenge-fueled combat takes center stage in Summer 2026
Indonesian indie studio Eksil Team has officially revealed Acts of Blood. It’s a hard-hitting beat’em up action game. It brings intense melee combat to a dystopian version of Bandung, Indonesia. Inspired by martial arts films like The Raid, this game blends bone-crushing street brawls with a deeply personal revenge story.
A Story of Vengeance in a Gritty, Realistic World
Players step into the shoes of Hendra, a law student whose family is brutally murdered by his father’s rival. Fueled by rage, Hendra embarks on a path of vengeance through the crime-ridden streets of Bandung. He faces relentless adversaries in fluid, cinematic hand-to-hand combat.
Brutal Combat & Dynamic Gameplay
Eksil Team is aiming to deliver an authentic, weighty combat experience, packed with the following mechanics:
- Precision-Based Fighting – Dodge, counter, and execute bone-shattering strikes against waves of enemies.
- Environmental Interactions – Use tables, chairs, and debris to turn the surroundings into deadly weapons.
- Weapon Variety – Switch between melee weapons (bats, knives) and firearms (pistols, rifles) as the battle intensifies.
- Parkour Mechanics – Leap, vault, and climb through Bandung’s urban landscapes for strategic movement.
Players can also customize Hendra’s outfits via his apartment’s wardrobe, adding a personal touch to his journey of revenge.
New Setting, Fresh Atmosphere
Unlike many beat ’em ups that focus on Western cities, Acts of Blood embraces Indonesian culture and environments, allowing players to experience Bandung’s streets in an authentic, lived-in atmosphere. The game’s detailed urban landscapes capture the tension of a city teetering on chaos.
Release Date & Demo Availability
Acts of Blood is scheduled for Summer 2026 on PC via Steam, with a free demo available now.
Try the demo : Steam Store
GIGABYTE and Capcom have collaborated for a limited time Resident Evil Requiem-inspired custom PC giveaway.
The setup is inspired by the title, which recently released, and includes an exclusive monitor game bundle to bring players closer to the experience.
Headlining the collaboration is the Umbrella Corporation — Level 3 Access custom rig giveaway. It is one of a kind, fully-built desktop featuring a Z890M AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE motherboard and RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF graphics.
Of course, it draws inspiration from the visual identity and atmosphere of Resident Evil Requiem. It also features a GIGABYTE C102 GLASS ICE chassis design and custom GIGABYTE MO27Q28G gaming monitor to complete the setup.
The giveaway runs from March 2 to March 31 via the official campaign website. Fans can enter for a chance to win the custom rig, with no purchase necessary. The only caveat is that they have to be a United States or Canada resident.
Such experience is designed to invite players and PC enthusiasts alike to engage with the collaboration while highlighting GIGABYTE’s premium hardware craftmanship and attention to detail.
In addition to the giveaway, GIGABYTE is also offering a Resident Evil Requiem game bundle with select gaming monitors. Included are AORUS brand monitors, ranging from 27 to 55 inches in size.
This bundle is available until March 31. Customers who purchase eligible models can redeem a digital game code through GIGABYTE’s official redemption platform.
The featured monitor is the MO27Q28G, which has fourth generation WOLED panel with 280Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time. It is an ideal monitor to experience the spine-chilling terror and death-defying action of the title.
Gaming
Project Helix is Xbox’s next console, and it plays PC games
It might be as powerful as a modern PC.
Among all the platforms in today’s generation of consoles, the Xbox has to be biggest loser. Compared to the PlayStation 5 and the Switch 2, the Xbox Series X|S isn’t as memorable. To rectify its position in the rankings, Xbox is heavily teasing its next console codenamed Project Helix.
As was hinted before, Xbox is trying something different with its next-generation console. Rather than just a simple iteration over the current-generation console, the upcoming one will reportedly double as a PC. Today, the company itself has confirmed that this is the case for Project Helix.
Through a post on X, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said that the console will “lead in performance and play your Xbox and PC games.”
Great start to the morning with Team Xbox, where we talked about our commitment to the return of Xbox including Project Helix, the code name for our next generation console.
Project Helix will lead in performance and play your Xbox and PC games. Looking forward to chatting about… pic.twitter.com/Xx5rpVnAZI
— Asha (@asha_shar) March 5, 2026
There are two things to unpack here. Firstly, Project Helix will aim to bridge the perilous divide between console players and PC players. Unlike the past, there will be a way to play both platforms on both devices… except for games exclusive to the PlayStation and the Switch, that is.
Secondly, a “lead in performance” seems to indicate that this isn’t just a mini-PC. Most recently, Valve announced the Steam Machine. Though it offers a convenient way to play Steam games in one device, it doesn’t have the best specs. Project Helix, if Sharma’s words are to be believed, might be as powerful as a modern PC.
Xbox won’t wait long before revealing more details about the console. Sharma, who only recently started her post as CEO, will be at next week’s Game Developers Conference to explain Project Helix more.
SEE ALSO: AMD teases next-gen Xbox coming in 2027
Gaming
Ubisoft confirms Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag remake
It’s officially called Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced.
If you ask an Assassin’s Creed fan what their favorite game of the series is, Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag will likely be one of the top contenders. Because of its reputation, gamers are constantly asking for a remake of the popular pirate simulator. Now, the dream is finally here. Ubisoft has confirmed that a remake, called Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced, is coming.
Released in 2013, Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag saw the journey of Edward Kenway, a vagabond pirate haplessly thrust into life as part of the Assassin Brotherhood against his will. The critically acclaimed game was something that all gamers have been clamoring for since Sid Meier’s Pirates: a true pirate simulator. It was no surprise that the game got as popular as it did.
Today, through an official roadmap shared by the company, Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced is real, and it might launch later this year. The company also released the first concept art for the remake.
Currently, there’s no official word as to how Ubisoft is remaking the game. At the very least, we can expect significant graphical upgrades to put it up to par with the modern games. We wouldn’t be opposed to more stories and missions too.
Now, though the Black Flag remake is already a big deal, the same roadmap also emphasizes that Codename Hexe, the next mainline title, is still coming. Ubisoft hasn’t confirmed the actual timeline yet, but the game will depict “a pivotal moment in history.” With post-launch development for the ongoing Shadows winding down, efforts to launch Codename Hexe should be ramping up soon.
SEE ALSO: Assassin’s Creed Shadows gets Attack on Titan-themed content
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