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Wartales DLC Will Let You Manage Your Own Tavern Next Week

Shiro Games has announced the release date for the unexpectedly cozy upcoming Wartales DLC The Tavern Opens!, and it's not too far away at all. Per an official announcement on the tactical RPG's…

April 10, 2024 | 11:59 EDT

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How to Build a Store in Hydroneer | Restoring New Glade

Our guide will tell you how to build a store in Hydroneer and help expand the offerings available in the Volcalidus DLC's New Glade town. Hydroneer's new Volcalidus DLC adds some interesting new…

April 5, 2024 | 11:48 EDT

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Where to Find Hydrosaur Bones in Hydroneer

This guide tells you where to find Hydrosaur Bones in Hydroneer in the new Volcalidus region — and what rewards you'll get for finding them. The new Volcalidus DLC adds some interesting new content…

April 5, 2024 | 11:48 EDT

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How to Get to Volcalidus in Hydroneer

In this guide, we'll tell you how to get to Volcalidus in Hydroneer and how the gameplay mechanics are different in this brand-new region of the world. The new Volcalidus DLC in Hydroneer adds a…

April 5, 2024 | 11:48 EDT

Characters from four Ninja Theory games: Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, DmC: Devil May Cry, and Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
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(UPDATED) Hellblade 2 Studio Ninja Theory Has Lost One of Its Founders

Update April 5th 7:38AM: A Microsoft spokesperson has confirmed to us that Tameem Antoniades is no longer with Ninja Theory.  The spokesperson told us that Antoniades "was involved in the early…

April 4, 2024 | 08:46 EDT

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Hydroneer Map Guide | All Dig Sites, Towns, and Shops

Our guide will show you the full Hydroneer Map and Volcalidus Map along with details on all of the Dig Sites, Towns, and shops that you can visit. There are a lot of interesting places to visit in…

April 5, 2024 | 11:48 EDT

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Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Reveals Beautiful Screenshots Made with Photo Mode

Ninja Theory shared a small gallery of new screenshots of its upcoming action-adventure game Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2. Interestingly, the screenshots shared on X (formerly Twitter) aren't exactly…

March 15, 2024 | 07:26 EDT

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Vampire Survivors Update 1.9 "Space-54" Brings New Characters, New Stage, and More

Vampire Survivors update 1.9, otherwise known as the Space-54 update, is here, and it's bringing a brand new stage, new characters to play as, and more. We last heard about this update during…

February 29, 2024 | 09:57 EST

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Sons of the Forest 1.0 Patch Notes Bring Some Hilariously Dark Changes

Sons of the Forest 1.0 is finally upon us, and as you'd expect for this major milestone, it comes with some very extensive patch notes indeed. The survival horror game has been in Early Access since…

February 23, 2024 | 09:14 EST

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Against the Storm Roadmap Revealed, Next Major Update Coming in March

Eremite Games and Hooded Horse have rolled out an official post-launch Against the Storm roadmap, showing what's coming to the city-builder in the next few months. Over on Steam, Eremite says it…

February 8, 2024 | 10:43 EST

A collection of Valheim merchandise, including to-scale weapons, plushies, and dice, courtesy of Heroic Replicas
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New Valheim Merch Kickstarter Campaign Includes a $1,300 Sword and Much More

Iron Gate and merch company Heroic Replicas have announced a Kickstarter campaign for a new set of Valheim merchandise, including a full-scale replica of the game's ethereal Mistwalker sword. The…

January 29, 2024 | 10:26 EST

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Xbox Developer Direct 2024 Recap - Check Out All the News, Trailers, and Reveals

Microsoft hosted a brand new Developer Direct livestream, with plenty of reveals from its internal studios about upcoming games for Xbox and PC.  The livestreamed event focused on news from…

January 18, 2024 | 03:22 EST

A vampire looking moody against the backdrop of a red moon in artwork for Vampire Survivors
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Vampire Survivors Developers Tease Indie Collabs, Update 1.9, and More

Poncle has taken to Steam to share its plans for Vampire Survivors in 2024, and there are a few very interesting tidbits to get excited about if you're a fan. Perhaps the most exciting piece of news…

January 10, 2024 | 09:59 EST

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Skul: The Hero Slayer Sales Top 2 Million, Publisher Reveals

2D roguelite platformer Skul: The Hero Slayer has reached a major sales milestone almost three years after its initial release, developer Southpaw Games and publisher Neowiz have announced.…

December 28, 2023 | 09:19 EST

An imposing-looking Viking warrior with dual axes standing in front of a bonfire in the Valheim Ashlands update
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Valheim Ashlands Update Coming in First Half of 2024, Developer Confirms

Valheim developer Iron Gate has revealed a broad release window for the long-awaited Ashlands update. According to a new developer blog on Steam, the Ashlands update will be released "sometime…

December 18, 2023 | 08:32 EST

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As Dusk HD Releases All Profits in December Will Go to the Developers Who Made It

Today New Blood Interactive released Dusk HD, the remastered version of its successful boomer shooter Dusk.  Yet, the good news don't stop at the launch of a new experience for the fans. We learn…

December 11, 2023 | 03:12 EST

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Day of the Devs 2023 Recap - Check out All the Indie News, Trailers, & Reveals

Double Fine and Iam8bit hosted Day of the Devs, focusing on plenty of upcoming independent games from a variety of developers from all over the world. Before we delve into The Game Awards tomorrow,…

December 6, 2023 | 12:55 EST

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Project Zomboid's Blacksmithing System Looks Frankly Crazy In New Dev Diary

Developer The Indie Stone has released new information about some of the systems and gameplay mechanics making their way to Project Zomboid in the future. In a new dev diary released on Steam, the…

November 24, 2023 | 10:42 EST

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Against the Storm Gets Full Release Date for PC and Game Pass Following Successful Early Access

Today indie developer Eremite Games and publisher Hooded Horse announced the release date of the 1.0 version of the city builder Against The Storm. The game will be released on PC on December 8,…

November 20, 2023 | 12:44 EST

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Cozy Aussie Farming Sim Dinkum Gets Summer Update With New Adventures And More

A new Dinkum update has been released, bringing scorching summer vibes to the cozy Aussie farming sim. Hey, it's almost summer in Australia! Dinkum developer James Bendon has spoken about his desire…

November 17, 2023 | 08:39 EST

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Hades Coming to iPhone & iPad Exclusive to Netflix Games

Today Supergiant Games announced that its beloved roguelike dungeon crawler Hades will be made available for iOS. According to the announcement, the game is coming "sometime in 2024," with more…

November 11, 2023 | 06:52 EST

The titular main character of Skul: The Hero Slayer holding a bone aloft in concept art
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Massive Free Skul: The Hero Slayer Update Incoming, DLC Release Date Revealed

The upcoming Skul: The Hero Slayer DLC has a release date, and the game will also be receiving a major free update on the same day, developer Southpaw Games has announced. The Mythology Pack DLC was…

November 10, 2023 | 09:56 EST

A screenshot of Dusk HD, showing the Leatherneck enemy in both HD and Classic forms.
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Dusk HD Trailer Reveals Differences With Original Game; Dusk's PS4 Version Available Now

Back at September's Realms Deep 2023, New Blood Interactive announced Dusk HD. As the name implies, it is a visual update for their late 90s-inspired boomer shooter. Now, they have released a new…

November 1, 2023 | 03:02 EDT

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Cozy Stone Age Farming Sim Roots Of Pacha Gets Switch And PlayStation Release Date

Developer Soda Den has announced the Roots of Pacha PlayStation and Switch release date. The cozy Stone Age farming sim is heading to PS5, PS4, and Nintendo Switch on November 28th, with an Xbox…

October 30, 2023 | 11:38 EDT

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Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2's Facial Capture System Looks Incredible In New Dev Diary

A new Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 dev diary has shown off the game's facial capture system, and it looks absolutely stunning. Ninja Theory is working with facial rigging studio 3Lateral for Senua's…

October 20, 2023 | 12:15 EDT

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Vampire Survivors' Free "Whiteout" Update Gets a Release Date

The many fans of the Indie darling Vampire Survivors have been waiting for the "Whiteout" free update since its announcement last month, and now it has a release date.  According to a post made on X…

October 17, 2023 | 12:08 EDT

Skul looking over his shoulder as a big robed bad guy looms overhead in artwork for Skul: The Hero Slayer
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First Paid Skul: The Hero Slayer DLC To Bring Five New Skulls

Developer Southpaw Games and publisher Neowiz have announced the first major piece of Skul: The Hero Slayer DLC. Unlike prior free content drops like the Dark Mirror update, the Mythology Pack won't…

October 6, 2023 | 08:46 EDT

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DUSK HD Remaster Announced, While Fallen Aces Shows Extensive Gameplay

During the celebrations of all-things boomer shooter at Realms Deep 2023, New Blood Interactive opted to out-boomer shooter everyone with DUSK HD.  As the name implies, DUSK HD is a remaster of the…

September 30, 2023 | 11:35 EDT

Key art for the Core Keeper Shimmering Frontier update, depicting a character firing a laser while monsters gather around him
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Core Keeper Shimmering Frontier Update To Add Shiny New Biome And More In October

Pugstorm and Fireshine Games have revealed the Core Keeper Shimmering Frontier update release date, and it's heading your way soon. The next major content drop for the sandbox survival-craft-'em-up…

September 20, 2023 | 09:19 EDT

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Gnosia & Touhou Luna Nights' Console Release Dates & More Games Revealed at Playism Game Show

Today publisher Playism hosted another of its Playism Game Show news livestreams, including some interesting reveals and updates about its games. If you're unfamiliar with Playism, it's known for…

September 10, 2023 | 01:05 EDT

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Lost Eidolons: Veil Of The Witch Is A "Stripped-Back" Standalone Expansion Coming Soon

Ocean Drive Studio has announced Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch, a standalone expansion headed to Steam sometime soon. The original Lost Eidolons was a tactical RPG that gunned for Fire Emblem's…

September 1, 2023 | 09:48 EDT

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Wartales Roadmap Updated Again, First Big Free Update Coming In Q4 2023

Shiro Games has once again updated the 2023 Wartales roadmap, teasing the game's first major content update after its 1.0 launch earlier this year. In the roadmap update post, Shiro says that…

August 22, 2023 | 08:30 EDT

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Turbo Overkill Review - Become Chainsaw Man

Apogee Entertainment is synonymous with some of the industry's oldest and most coveted first-person shooters. It's not an understatement, then, to say that Turbo Overkill has a lot to live up to. But…

August 10, 2023 | 10:12 EDT

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The Last Xbox Games With Gold Have Been Revealed Marking the End of an Era

Today marks the end of an era, as Microsoft just shared the very last batch of Xbox Games With Gold that will be distributed in August.  Subscribers will get Inertial Drift from Pqube and Blue Fire…

July 27, 2023 | 11:13 EDT

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Scorn Lures 2 Million Players Into Its Inscrutable Depths

Atmospheric indie horror adventure Scorn has reached 2 million players, developer Ebb Software and publisher Kepler Interactive have confirmed. The game was released in October last year to a…

June 30, 2023 | 10:22 EDT

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Beloved Cat Game Stray Announced for Xbox; Coming in August

Today, during the Annapurna Interactive Showcase 2023, BlueTwelve Studio announced that Stray is coming to Xbox platforms quite soon. The beloved cat game will launch on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One…

June 29, 2023 | 05:19 EDT

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Sons of the Forest Server Guide | Hosting and Settings

This guide will tell you how to host a Server in Sons of the Forest and tell you how to set up the configuration file for your Server. I'll also tell you where we'd recommend you pick up a Sons of…

June 24, 2023 | 07:00 EDT

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Updated Wartales Roadmap For 2023 Promises New Difficulty And More

Open-world tactical RPG Wartales is finally out there in its 1.0 form, but developer Shiro isn't stopping there. The studio has shared an updated roadmap for the game that covers the rest of 2023,…

June 12, 2023 | 08:39 EDT

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New Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Trailer Debuts At Xbox Games Showcase

During today's Xbox Games Showcase, Xbox gave us a new look at Senua's Saga: Hellblade II. This trailer is all about Senua's journey and what she'll have to go through as she wanders the land, trying…

June 11, 2023 | 01:32 EDT

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New Ripout Trailer Reveals The Dangers Of Space Exploration

3D Realms and Pet Project Games have released a brand new Ripout trailer. Titled "No Safe Place in Space", the trailer highlights some of the monstrosities you'll be facing if you dare to enter the…

June 9, 2023 | 10:23 EDT

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Guerrilla Collective 2023 - Here Are All the Trailers & Announcements Showcasing Tons of Indie Games

Today the Guerrilla Collective Showcase 2023 has been aired by The MIX (Media Indie Exchange), meaning that we get to see tons of games from the independent development scene.  Below you can take a…

June 7, 2023 | 03:28 EDT

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Roots of Pacha Returns to Steam After Developer & Publisher Part Ways Amicably

The stone age farming and life simulation game Roots of Pacha has reappeared on Steam's storefront. The game had been removed from Valve's digital marketplace following a dispute between developer…

May 26, 2023 | 04:31 EDT

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Warhammer 40k: Boltgun Trailer Purges the Heretic With its Deadly Weapons Ahead of Release

The release of Warhammer 40k: Boltgun is just around the corner, and Focus Home Entertainment released another trailer of this peculiar boomer shooter. The trailer focuses on the tools of the trade…

May 21, 2023 | 04:14 EDT

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Warhammer 40k: Boltgun Extended Gameplay Trailer Shows Glorious Heretic-Purging

Are you ready to take up arms once more in the name of the God-Emperor? A new Warhammer 40k: Boltgun extended gameplay trailer has been released, featuring around 7 minutes of glorious heretic-…

May 19, 2023 | 10:31 EDT

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Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Review

With so much lore behind Warhammer 40,0000 to unpack and various video games, books, tabletop sets, and more expanding upon its setting, it's an intimidating series to get into, no doubt about it. So…

May 23, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

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Ripout Preview - Gumming Up The Works

Sometimes, you can wait for something to happen for a long time, then find yourself slightly disappointed in the results. Ripout is a fascinating concept for a video game. Not only is it a body-…

May 25, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

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Irreverent Wrestling RPG WrestleQuest Delayed To Summer

Mega Cat has announced that its wacky upcoming wrestling RPG WrestleQuest has been delayed. The game was originally slated to arrive in May 2023, but it's now scheduled for summer instead so that the…

May 15, 2023 | 10:30 EDT

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Going Medieval Update 9 Hits Experimental Branch Sometime This Week

Foxy Voxel has announced that Going Medieval update 9, the next major content update for the colony sim, will be available sometime this week via the game's experimental branch. After all of its…

May 15, 2023 | 08:40 EDT