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fromEngadget
4 hours ago
Video games

Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game showcases are thriving, with new games and updates announced regularly.
fromEngadget
1 month ago
Video games

Relooted, Reanimal and other new indie games worth checking out

State of Play revealed indie games coming to PS5 and PC, including Big Walk, a Castlevania by Motion Twin and Evil Empire, and Control Resonant.
Video games
fromEngadget
4 hours ago

Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game showcases are thriving, with new games and updates announced regularly.
Games
fromThe Verge
3 hours ago

Super Meat Boy 3D makes suffering fun

Super Meat Boy 3D retains the series' challenging platforming while introducing new 3D movement dynamics.
#state-of-decay-3
fromKotaku
23 hours ago
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State Of Decay 3 Proves Its Not Dead With New Alpha Playtest

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fromEngadget
22 hours ago

Much like the game's zombies, State of Decay 3 is somehow still alive

State of Decay 3 is still in development, with playtests starting in May and community input being crucial for its progress.
Video games
fromGameSpot
22 hours ago

State of Decay 3 Is Back From The Dead, And You Might Be Able To Play It Soon

State of Decay 3 will host an alpha test in May, featuring co-op gameplay, base-building, and combat.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Should You 'Rage Against the Dying of the Light'?

Fighting against death can be noble but may lead to futility and emotional strain, while acceptance offers liberation and wisdom.
Games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

How To Finish Big Open World Games Like Crimson Desert

Focusing on one open-world game at a time enhances motivation and progress, making it easier to complete them.
Games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Nier Cosmic Horror Teased On Worst Day Possible

April Fools' Day in Japan sees video game companies teasing projects, with Yoko Taro hinting at a new NieR project.
#slay-the-spire-2
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fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Slay the Spire 2 Gets Review Bombed Over Balance Patch

Slay the Spire 2's Steam rating dropped from 97% to 83% due to a controversial balance patch causing 11,000 negative reviews.
Games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Slay The Spire 2 Is Hiding A Secret Merchant Boss Fight Event

Slay the Spire 2 contains a hidden boss fight triggered by throwing a Foul Potion at the Fake Merchant, rewarding 300 gold and fake relics worth approximately 300 gold.
Board games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Slay The Spire 2: Tips And Tricks For Getting Started

Slay the Spire 2 is intentionally harder than the original, with significantly increased enemy damage scaling, particularly in Act 1, requiring adaptive deck-building strategies rather than predetermined builds.
Board games
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Slay the Spire 2 is a bit too familiar for its own good

Slay the Spire 2 introduces new characters and mechanics during Early Access, but the core gameplay feels familiar to veterans of the original game.
Board games
fromKotaku
4 weeks ago

Slay The Spire 2 Is A Far Better Version Of An Extraordinary Game

Slay the Spire 2 refines and improves upon the original's roguelite deckbuilding formula rather than pursuing radical innovation, delivering an even better game.
Games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Slay the Spire 2 Gets Review Bombed Over Balance Patch

Slay the Spire 2's Steam rating dropped from 97% to 83% due to a controversial balance patch causing 11,000 negative reviews.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Only Cowards Complain About The Knife Being OP In Marathon

The knife is considered overpowered in combat, prompting developers to consider adjustments in upcoming patches.
Games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

I Finally Tried Dark Souls And It's Even Better Than Everyone Said

Gamer imposter syndrome affects women, leading to self-doubt and avoidance of challenging games.
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Mr. Resident Evil signs a deal with Mr. Stellar Blade

We believe we can respect each other as creators and make games together. And I think with Hyung-Tae, we can even enjoy the hard parts.... Seeing my own vision and ideals come into focus like this, and finding someone whose direction aligns so closely is something I've rarely experienced before in my career.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

I Can't Stop Playing This Terrible Game, So Maybe It's Good?

Timber Rush is about numbers going up in the crudest way imaginable, a clicker game that barely even features clicking, in which you move your woodcutter side to side as increasing numbers of increasingly silly logs fly around the screen.
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Board games
fromBoard Game Quest
2 weeks ago

Endeavor: Deep Sea Review

Endeavor: Deep Sea is a strategic exploration game with modular board gameplay, multiple play modes (solo, cooperative, competitive), and mission-based scenarios with unique goals and impact tracking mechanics.
#hades-2
fromWGB
1 week ago
Video games

Hades 2 Is Coming To Xbox And PlayStation Real Soon - Release Date Announced

Games
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Hades 2 is coming to Xbox Series X/S and PS5 on April 14

Hades 2 will be available on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and Xbox Game Pass on April 14.
Video games
fromWGB
1 week ago

Hades 2 Is Coming To Xbox And PlayStation Real Soon - Release Date Announced

Hades 2 will release on Xbox and PlayStation on April 14th, 2025, and will be available on Game Pass.
#crimson-desert
Video games
fromGameSpot
4 days ago

Crimson Desert Is Doing Something Very Uncommon For RPGs

Crimson Desert has seen a significant increase in player count shortly after its launch, indicating strong ongoing interest in the game.
Games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

12 Crimson Desert Starting Tips: Fast Travel, Inventory, & Combat Help

Crimson Desert features a vast open world and complex mechanics that require players to adapt quickly for an enjoyable experience.
Video games
fromWGB
2 weeks ago

Crimson Desert's Launch Proves Hype Can Cut Both Ways

Crimson Desert's hype drives strong sales but leads to disappointment due to high expectations from critics and players.
#control-resonant
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fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Control Resonant Gameplay Preview: Doing The Unexpected With The Familiar

Control Resonant draws primary inspiration from its predecessor Control, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and InFamous: Second Son, following protagonist Dylan Faden as he navigates supernatural threats while searching for his sister Jesse.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Control Resonant: 7 Things We Just Learned About The Sequel

Control Resonant is a melee-focused action RPG sequel where Jesse Faden is not playable; instead, players experience Dylan's story with extensive skill trees and character build customization.
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fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Control Resonant Gameplay Preview: Doing The Unexpected With The Familiar

Control Resonant draws primary inspiration from its predecessor Control, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and InFamous: Second Son, following protagonist Dylan Faden as he navigates supernatural threats while searching for his sister Jesse.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Control Resonant: 7 Things We Just Learned About The Sequel

Control Resonant is a melee-focused action RPG sequel where Jesse Faden is not playable; instead, players experience Dylan's story with extensive skill trees and character build customization.
#roguelike
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

SlashZero Looks Like An Anime-Style Dead Cells (In A Good Way)

SlashZero is a stylish roguelike with anime-inspired visuals and unique gameplay mechanics, focusing on fun combat and procedural generation.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

SlashZero Looks Like An Anime-Style Dead Cells (In A Good Way)

SlashZero is a stylish roguelike with anime-inspired visuals and unique gameplay mechanics, focusing on fun combat and procedural generation.
Games
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Oeuf is a punishing platformer in a cozy shell

Oeuf is a physics platformer where players control an egg navigating a whimsical world with unique movement mechanics.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Marathon's Soulslike Endgame Dungeon Is Blowing Players Away

Cryo Archive in Marathon is a complex, challenging end-game map that combines permadeath PVP with intricate design and high-stakes gameplay.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Crimson Desert: Everything You Need To Know About The New RPG

Crimson Desert is a standalone single-player open-world action RPG launching March 19 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X, built on Pearl Abyss's new BlackSpace engine with combat-focused gameplay similar to Dragon's Dogma.
Board games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Our Dark Lord Cthulhu Awakens In This Lovecraftian Adventure

The Dark Rites of Arkham is a point-and-click adventure game set in Lovecraft's fictional city of Arkham, where Detective Jack Foster investigates ritualistic murders linked to mystical cults and ancient gods.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago

All Slay The Spire 2 Bosses

Slay The Spire 2 features new bosses with unique tactics across multiple acts, requiring strategic card, class, and perk selection to overcome challenging encounters.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Marathon Has Replaced Nightreign As My Multiplayer Obsession

Marathon functions as an action roguelike disguised as an extraction shooter, combining procedural RNG, run-based gameplay, and permanent gear loss with the liberating design philosophy of traditional roguelikes.
Gadgets
fromInverse
2 months ago

Steam Just Quietly Added The Most Hardcore 2D Game That Shows A Little Restraint Can Go A Long Way

Velaster adapts Soulslike stamina-based combat into a precise, readable 2D Metroidvania, emphasizing timing, positioning, and punishing encounters.
fromhttps://www.arogyayogaschool.com/blog
2 months ago

Why Short Play Sessions Beat Long Grinds In Modern Game Design

Games did not suddenly become "worse." Games adapted. Attention got tired, schedules got tighter, and competition for free time turned brutal. A ten-minute gap now has to fight against messages, videos, and endless feeds. In that environment, long-form sessions still exist, but short sessions often win because they respect reality instead of demanding a perfect evening. That shift is visible everywhere, from mobile puzzlers to competitive titles and even casino-style experiences where a quick crore win feeling is part of the appeal.
Gadgets
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Gamepad Steers Elden Ring Streamer Using A Wild Balance Hack

Galvanic vestibular stimulation can directly influence human balance, allowing games and controllers to physically steer players and simulate G-forces.
Games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Icarus Is The Perfect Survival Sim No One's Talking About

After 20 years searching for the ideal survival game inspired by Minecraft and childhood adventure stories, the author discovered Icarus matches their vision of balancing exploration with safe refuge.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 weeks ago

Esoteric Ebb Has A Lot Of Hilarious Ways In Which You Can Die

Esoteric Ebb is an isometric RPG combining Baldur's Gate 3 and Disco Elysium elements, released March 3, where character stat allocation significantly impacts gameplay difficulty and survival.
fromKotaku
4 weeks ago

Marathon Players Smuggled Powerful Loot From The Beta Into Game

In Marathon, if you drop a piece of gear for a teammate and you all extract successfully, you get that gear back. This is intended to make it hard to trade gear with other players permanently, which could likely be used by some to sell rare loot. It also encourages players to share guns with squadmates to ensure everyone gets out alive.
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fromKotaku
1 month ago

High On Life 2's Best Boss Fight Was Almost Too Wild For PlayStation

High on Life 2 features an innovative boss fight set inside the game's pause menu and settings, requiring creative solutions to pass console certification while maintaining gameplay functionality.
Board games
fromBoard Game Quest
1 month ago

Top 10 Boss Battler Board Games

Tabletop boss battlers that allow attacking the boss from round one emphasize immediate cooperative combat, positioning, pattern manipulation, and varied high-stakes mechanics.
#resident-evil-requiem
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Demon Tides Has The Makings Of An Old PlayStation Classic

Demon Tides features exceptional movement design that seamlessly blends mechanics from multiple platformers, allowing fluid transitions between animal transformations and diverse traversal methods.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

How To Unlock New Game Plus In Resident Evil Requiem

Once you're done watching the credits roll, you'll be back at the main menu. You'll notice that you've unlocked various goodies, including: Insanity Mode is a high difficulty option for those who want to test their skills. A behind-the-scenes video, concept art, and character model viewing. The Jacket costume for Grace and Leon, as well as the Tactical Light skin for Leon's Alligator Snapper weapon.
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fromKotaku
1 month ago

A New Castlevania Is Finally Coming From The Dead Cells Devs

Konami is releasing Castlevania: Belmont's Curse in 2026, developed by Evil Empire and Motion Twin, set 23 years after Castlevania: Dracula's Curse.
Games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Steam's Big New Zombie Game Is Tense, But Comes At A Bad Time - Kotaku

Quarantine Zone: The Last Checkpoint forces players to run a military checkpoint, making harrowing moral decisions about admitting or handing over potentially infected survivors.
#roguelite
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Mewgenics From Binding Of Isaac's Creator Is Terrifyingly Massive

Mewgenics is a massive tactical RPG–life-sim roguelite with 200+ hour average completion, 500+ hours to 100%, 1,000 abilities, extensive achievements, and planned DLC.
Video games
fromDefector
2 months ago

'Hades II' Is At War With Itself | Defector

Transistor is a concise, emotionally driven sci-fi action-adventure that balances a tight six-to-eight-hour story, precise design, evocative art, and a strong soundtrack.
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Clair Obscur Player Beats The RPG Without Getting Hit

punishing dodge and parry windows are one of the RPG's defining characteristics . Enemies basically do a little dance before they bring their weapon down on your party, and you're expected to memorize and dodge every pattern lest you end up dead before your Gommage. Naturally, fans took this as a challenge, and one person has finally beaten Sandfall Interactive's GOTY sweeper without taking any damage.
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fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Brutal Survival-Horror Cronos: The New Dawn Is Getting A Little Easier

Cronos: The New Dawn adds an Easy difficulty via the free Temporal Diver Update to address player complaints about its punishing challenge across major platforms.
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fromKotaku
1 month ago

Balatro Meets Luck Be A Landlord In Chaotic Cooking Roguelike That Can't Stop Winning New Fans - Kotaku

Omelet You Cook is a tight, simple, rewarding cooking roguelike that rewards spatial arrangement and offers strong replayability through modes, perks, and quirky patrons.
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fromInverse
2 months ago

The Latest Survival Epic on Game Pass Was Inspired By Real-World Fallout

Atomfall reimagines the Windscale nuclear disaster as a British survival-investigation game blending scarce-resource survival, brutal sparse combat, and investigative world-building.
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fromKotaku
2 months ago

Diablo Meets Stardew Valley In This Neat Life Sim Action-RPG

Emberville blends farming-sim town rebuilding with action-RPG dungeon crawling, featuring notable voice talent, dynamic combat, bosses, and an inheritable skill tree.
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fromKotaku
2 months ago

New Shooter Is All About Hacking The Game & Avoiding FPS Dips

FPS Quest is a roguelike first-person shooter where simulated framerate instability and game corruption threaten player survival and must be managed to avoid fatal crashes.
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

The Best Roblox Survival Games To Play Endlessly

The best overall Roblox games encompass every type of genre and gameplay experience imaginable, including even survival games. That's right, if you are looking for the best Roblox survival games, you will find they are some of the most profoundly engaging and memorable experiences on the entire platform.
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fromInverse
2 months ago

'Hellblade 3' Is Taking A Big Risk By Playing It Safe

Ninja Theory paused Project Mara to prioritize a more interactive Hellblade sequel intended to broaden appeal while operating under Microsoft and Xbox's multiplatform, lower-risk strategy.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Fable Abandons The Series' Defining Mechanic, Fans Aren't Happy

Playground Games replaces binary good/evil morality with subjective NPC reactions, removing appearance changes tied to moral choices.
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fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Returning stolen artifacts becomes a thrilling heist in Relooted

A South African-developed action game stages anti-colonial heists to reclaim stolen African artifacts through parkour-driven gameplay and Africanfuturist storytelling.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

It's Not Too Late To Save Beloved Gaming Franchises

License dormant AAA franchises to proven mid-size AA teams and allow development without publisher interference to revive them affordably.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Carmageddon: Rogue Shift Turns The Zombie Apocalypse Into A Drive, Die, And Drive Again Loop

Carmageddon: Rogue Shift revives the series as a roguelite vehicular combat game with randomized runs, customizable weapons and perks, and escape-by-rocket objectives.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

What Games Are Forever Stuck In Your Backlog?

Players often keep one game perpetually unfinished due to boredom, unengaging worlds, outdated mechanics, or design barriers that block continued play.
Video games
fromGame Informer
1 month ago

Reanimal Review - Macabre Merit - Game Informer

Reanimal delivers strong solo gameplay and cinematic horror while exploring war's cost through children's brutalized innocence, though co-op design remains weak.
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