Matan Basteker – GamerDEAL

July 15, 2026July 26, 2026

4PGP Four-Player Grand Prix Review: Fast, Accessible Racing That Needs More Depth

Fast Formula Racing Built for Everyone

4PGP Four-Player Grand Prix delivers exactly what its name promises: quick formula racing designed around local multiplayer. The game supports split-screen races for up to four players, alongside Remote Play Together for players who want to compete with friends online. Its structure is immediately accessible, with four difficulty levels named Rookie, Novice, Veteran, and Expert, plus an assist mode and a detailed tutorial. I appreciated how quickly I could start racing without spending time navigating complicated menus or adjusting dozens of technical settings. The controls are tight, acceleration and braking can be controlled through analogue inputs, and both keyboard and gamepad layouts can be remapped.

The pace is extremely fast, which creates a strong sense of speed even when the mechanical side of the driving remains relatively simple. The colorful art style, smooth animation, and wide selection of camera angles help every race feel energetic. 4PGP also targets 4K resolution at 60 frames per second, and the consistent performance makes steering through crowded corners feel responsive. From a presentation perspective, the game understands that arcade racing needs to look exciting from the first lap, and watching a full grid of cars accelerate together is easily one of its strongest moments.

July 12, 2026July 12, 2026

Delta Force Announces Tactical Crossover With Rainbow Six Siege

The next major Delta Force season is shaping up to be its most ambitious update yet, and the newly announced crossover with Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege immediately caught my attention. Instead of feeling like another random collaboration designed purely for marketing, this one feels surprisingly natural because both franchises have always been built around tactical teamwork, communication, and carefully planned engagements. Alongside the collaboration, Team Jade also confirmed a brand new Operations extraction map, a new Warfare battlefield, and another Operator joining the roster, making this one of the largest content drops the game has seen so far.

July 11, 2026July 12, 2026

Wuthering Waves Version 3.5 Expands the Adventure

Kuro Games has officially released Wuthering Waves Version 3.5, introducing one of the game’s largest content updates to date. The update expands the open world action RPG with a brand new region, additional Main Quest chapters, playable Resonators, new equipment, multiple limited time events, and a broad collection of gameplay and technical improvements. Version 3.5 also marks the official debut of Wuthering Waves on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC, allowing Xbox players to join the adventure for the first time.

July 10, 2026July 12, 2026

Moduwar Major Update Expands the Campaign With New Factions, Organs, and Massive Gameplay Improvements

The latest Moduwar update, Version 0.7000, delivers the game’s largest content expansion so far, significantly extending both the campaign and the core gameplay systems. The update introduces three brand new campaign levels, three fully playable Modu factions, unique biological organs, expanded enemy forces, major balancing adjustments, and a long list of quality of life improvements. It also upgrades technical performance, localization, voice acting, and environmental systems, making this one of the most comprehensive updates since the game’s release.

July 3, 2026July 3, 2026

Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.4 Brings Himeko’s Biggest Moment Yet and Expands the Fate/stay night Collaboration

A Story Update That Finally Raises the Stakes

Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.4 arrives on July 15, 2026, and it feels like one of the most important story updates the game has received in a long time. The peaceful balance that lasted for fifteen years in Planarcadia has completely collapsed after Asat Pramad revealed his true identity, pushing the Trailblazer into a direct confrontation that looks far more personal than previous chapters. This update focuses heavily on uncovering Himeko’s whereabouts while exploring the mystery surrounding events from fifteen years ago, creating a narrative that feels much more emotional than a standard expansion.

What immediately caught my attention is that HoYoverse is finally giving players answers instead of endlessly teasing major plot points. I have enjoyed Honkai: Star Rail’s storytelling for years, but there were moments where I felt the pacing slowed down too much. Version 4.4 looks like it is correcting that by placing Himeko and Asat Pramad at the center of the conflict, making every major revelation feel like it actually moves the overarching story forward.

June 30, 2026

Fruitbus Review: A Heartwarming Road Trip That Sometimes Loses Its Way

A Cozy Adventure Built Around Food, Exploration, and Memories

Fruitbus is one of those games that immediately caught my attention because of how different it feels from the usual farming or cooking simulators. Instead of managing a restaurant or staying in one location, you’re driving your grandmother’s colorful food truck across the Gustum Archipelagos, meeting local communities, gathering fresh ingredients, and preparing meals that reflect the people you meet. It is a charming concept that focuses more on kindness and discovery than competition or challenge.

The game combines exploration, light resource gathering, cooking mechanics, and vehicle customization into a relaxing experience. You travel freely between islands, discover forests, beaches, snowy mountains, and peaceful villages while collecting fruits, vegetables, herbs, mushrooms, and other ingredients. Every destination introduces new recipes, different personalities, and fresh opportunities to improve your Fruitbus. I appreciated how much freedom the game gives the player instead of forcing a strict progression path.

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

NORSE: Oath of Blood Review

When I first heard about NORSE: Oath of Blood, I was intrigued by its promise of combining tactical turn based combat with an authentic Viking setting. That interest became much stronger after I met the development team at Gamescom 2025. They shared their vision for creating a grounded Viking experience that focused on strategy, storytelling, and historical atmosphere rather than fantasy. After spending time with the final release, I can honestly say that much of that vision made it into the game, although there are also a few areas where I believe it could become even better.

One thing that stood out to me from that meeting was how committed the developers were to listening to their community. Since launch, I have watched them actively respond to player feedback, address reported issues, and release updates on a regular basis. It is refreshing to see a studio that treats player feedback as an important part of the game’s future instead of simply moving on after release.

June 25, 2026June 29, 2026

Grind Survivors Review

There is no shortage of survivor style roguelites these days, so it takes something special to keep me interested beyond the first few runs. After spending time with Grind Survivors, I came away with mixed feelings, but mostly positive ones. It does not reinvent the formula or introduce groundbreaking mechanics, yet it understands exactly what makes this genre enjoyable. Fast progression, satisfying combat, meaningful loot, and constant pressure all come together to create a game that is very easy to keep playing long after you planned to stop.

The game puts you in the boots of a massive armored demon slayer fighting through an Earth that has been completely overrun by hellspawn. Every run throws increasingly dangerous enemy waves at you while encouraging you to experiment with different weapon combinations, upgrades, and crafting options. It is familiar territory for roguelite fans, but the execution is polished enough to make each session feel rewarding.

June 18, 2026June 29, 2026

Zenbook Cafe & Creative Hub: Where Art, Technology, and Gaming Converge in the Heart of Tel Aviv

In the heart of Tel Aviv, inside the unique space of the historic Matmon Library at Romano House, ASUS recently launched the Zenbook Cafe & Creative Hub, a four-day pop-up experience designed to bring together technology, creativity, design, and innovative thinking.

More than just a product showcase, the event transformed the library into a collaborative workspace and creative center, featuring expert talks, industry discussions, artistic exhibitions, and hands-on experiences with ASUS’s latest devices. The opening event, held last Wednesday, attracted creators, technology professionals, students, designers, and gaming enthusiasts eager to explore the growing relationship between advanced technology and modern digital creativity.

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Xsolla Club: Building A Home For The Gaming Industry

Last Monday, I attended an event by Xsolla in Tel Aviv.

At first, it felt like another gaming industry gathering.

But this wasn’t another standard networking event.

It was the announcement of something much bigger.

A new hub built specifically for people in the gaming industry. A place designed for thinking, collaborating, meeting people from across the industry, and creating new ideas together.

And according to the vision presented during the event:

This is only the beginning…

The Tel Aviv location is the first gaming hub of its kind created by Xsolla, with plans to open more spaces like this around the world in the future.

The space itself includes gaming rooms where developers can test games, meeting rooms for small teams, quiet working areas, shared workspaces, and even a dedicated podcast room.

During the event, I had the opportunity to sit down with Nikita Sherman,

I had the opportunity to sit down with Nikita Sherman, SVP Business Development Mediterranean at Xsolla, who leads the company’s partnerships, ecosystem growth, and industry initiatives across the region.