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Challenge PT Barnum In The Amazing American Circus, Coming 2021

Klabater has announced the third game in its trilogy of historically-focused narrative adventure games. Following on from We. The Revolution and Help Will Come Tomorrow, The Amazing American Circus…

October 26, 2020 | 11:13 EDT

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Is AOC's Among Us Twitch Stream the Future of Politics?

As the world's most popular game streaming platform, Twitch has certainly seen a lot of usage over the years. For many, it's the place to watch your favorite online personalities play games. On other…

October 26, 2020 | 11:00 EDT

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Pumpkin Jack Review

It may not feel like Halloween is really on its way this year - parties will be outdoors in the cold and sparsely attended, it'll be difficult to space people six feet apart in your tiny apartment…

October 23, 2020 | 12:03 EDT

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Ray's The Dead

Get ready to unleash your own zombie horde in Ray's the Dead!  Play as Ray LaMorte as you solve the mystery of your death the only way you know how; raising an army of the undead for yourself. …

October 24, 2020 | 07:27 EDT

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I Am Dead

I Am Dead is a charming puzzle adventure game from the creators of Hohokum and Wilmot’s Warehouse about exploring the afterlife. Play as Morris Lupton, a recently-deceased museum curator of the…

October 24, 2020 | 07:08 EDT

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Ray's The Dead Review

Horror-themed games can be a lot of fun, even if they're not horrific or scary in any way. Just being surrounded by classic horror elements and immersing yourself in the Halloween spirit is a good…

October 22, 2020 | 10:00 EDT

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The Survivalists Roadmap Shows Update Plans

Team 17 has announced the The Survivalists roadmap for post launch content, which includes bosses, biomes, and backpacks. Nothing on the roadmap is "set in stone", but things such as agricultural…

October 19, 2020 | 11:53 EDT

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Hades Eternal Spear Build Guide

Varatha, the Eternal Spear in Supergiant games’ Hades, is the most personal to hero Zagreus as it was previously owned and used by his own father when fighting the Titans. With a different move set…

October 20, 2020 | 09:00 EDT

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Disc Room

Even in the year 2089, 2020 just won't end, will it? In Disc Room you find yourself in the spacesuit boots of a brave scientist who has to endure an intergalactic slaughterhouse shaped like a giant…

October 17, 2020 | 08:44 EDT

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Disc Room Review

Death in video games come in many forms, but the common consensus is that death is bad, obviously.  In Dark Souls, you lose your hard-earned currency. In Super Mario 64, you have to retry the level…

October 22, 2020 | 09:00 EDT

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9 Monkeys of Shaolin

The beat'em up returns with 9 Monkeys of Shaolin, from the developers of the brawler Redeemer.  Play as Wei Cheng, a Chinese fisherman who must avenge the death of their friends and family after…

October 16, 2020 | 11:25 EDT

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I Am Dead Review

Games try to tackle the themes of life and death all the time. While there's always going to be varying degrees of success, it's not often that a game has been able to address the celebration of life…

October 24, 2020 | 12:00 EDT

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Hades Stygian Blade Build Guide

Sometimes it’s tough getting the mechanics of a new game down, and Supergiant Games’ Hades is no exception. With so many weapons to pick from, there are many ways to fight your way through Tartarus…

October 13, 2020 | 11:56 EDT

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9 Monkeys of Shaolin Review

The beat 'em up genre used to absolutely dominate the world of video games, but as time has gone on and gamers have clamored for more open world experiences the side scrolling action genre was…

October 15, 2020 | 12:05 EDT

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Axiom Verge 2 Pushes Back Release to 2021

There's bad news for Metroidvania fans: an Axiom Verge 2 release date delay has been announced by Thomas Happ Games. Although it was originally intended to launch this fall, the Axiom Verge 2 delay…

October 13, 2020 | 01:52 EDT

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The Falconeer

Take the skies with a powerful Warbird with The Falconeer, an aerial combat action-RPG from developer Tomas Sala. Soar through the skies of The Great Ursee, a world swallowed by ocean. Uncover…

October 16, 2020 | 11:44 EDT

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Alwa's Legacy

A modern retro adventure game filled with magic, secrets and exploration, Alwa's Legacy is a great throwback to the adventure games of old from indie developer Elden Pixels. Explore the world of…

October 16, 2020 | 11:22 EDT

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The Wandering Village is a City Builder Set on the Back of a Large Creature

Just announced by Stray Fawn Studio is The Wandering Village, a city builder/sim title where survivors establish a settlement on the back of a giant wandering creature. The game has been announced to…

October 13, 2020 | 10:26 EDT

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Alwa's Legacy Review

Waking up on a strange beach, you struggle to recall any memory of who you are or why you’re here. An evil wizard steals your staff and a mysterious old sage in a library gives you a map. Sound…

October 15, 2020 | 11:00 EDT

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Darksburg

Darksburg is a fun indie co-op roguelite from developer Shiro Games. Play the role of a heroic survivor, surrounded by a world filled with infected creatures that have descended upon the town of…

October 16, 2020 | 11:20 EDT

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Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp

Get ready for a hauntingly good time with what is considered the first (or only, depending on who you ask) multiplayer dating sim with Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp. Befriend and romance up to six…

October 16, 2020 | 11:41 EDT

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Summer Spookin' in Monster Prom Sequel Monster Camp

Summer is the season of LOVE - and what better time to play a romantic summer-themed dating sim than the oh-so-spooky month of October? It's time to go to Monster Camp! During this week's Steam…

October 16, 2020 | 12:00 EDT

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Ring Of Pain Review

Ring of Pain is a succinct name for this odd mix of 2000s youtube horror animations, card games and roguelikes. It’s painful, hard yet so cyclical. Right after getting utterly defeated and not…

October 19, 2020 | 04:28 EDT

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Foregone Beginner's Guide - Tips & Tricks

Foregone is the newest action platformer to hit PC and consoles, and it can be pretty challenging, especially for those who don't particularly agree with Souls-like mechanics. Here's a beginner's…

October 13, 2020 | 11:05 EDT

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The Survivalists

Try and survive a deserted island alone or with friends in The Survivalists, a quirky new adventure game from Team 17 Digital! Go on quests, find items washed ashore, and travel through a…

October 9, 2020 | 02:19 EDT

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Darksburg Review

Traveling through the zombie-infested world of Darksburg takes me back to the days of sitting on my cousin's worn out futon as we attempted to survive in Left 4 Dead. At first I assumed that…

October 11, 2020 | 11:00 EDT

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8 Tips for starting The Survivalists

Team 17 has managed to make a nice niche for itself. Grab a cutesy style, a healthy dash of humor, and some surprisingly complex systems and you have the reason they are so popular. Like their…

October 8, 2020 | 08:00 EDT

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Röki

Be ready for a magical adventure heavily inspired by Scandinavian folklore in Röki, developed by Polygon Treehouse. Play as Tove, a young girl on an adventure to save her family in this dark,…

October 9, 2020 | 04:05 EDT

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Prodeus

From indie developer Bounding Box Software comes Prodeus, an old school throwback to the FPS's of the 1990s.  Prodeus is the first person shooter of old, re-imagined using modern rendering…

October 9, 2020 | 03:38 EDT

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Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion

What do you get when you have a cute Turnip who is in massive debt? You get Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, from indie developer Snoozy Kazoo.  Play as an adorable turnip who is a menace to society…

October 9, 2020 | 02:22 EDT

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Hades - How to Unlock Infernal Arms Hidden Aspects

In Supergiant Games' Hades, dear old dad keeps giving you such a hard time each time you try to run away from home, and it can be pretty frustrating—especially when all you really want to do is go…

October 5, 2020 | 07:56 EDT

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Hades: The Myths Behind the Weapons

Every good hero needs his or her arsenal of weapons, and Zagreus in Supergiant Games’ Hades is no exception. Gifted the weapons by none other than the mythological Achilles, they are the tools you…

October 6, 2020 | 11:00 EDT

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RoboCo

Play in your own workshop sandbox with a customizable robotic pal with RoboCo, from developer Filament Games.  RoboCo puts your engineering talents to the test as you solve tricky, open-ended…

October 5, 2020 | 01:02 EDT

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Lust from Beyond

From developers Movie Games Lunarium, the team behind Lust for Darkness, comes Lust from Beyond, the a game that blends horror and erotica in a way never seen before in a game.  Lust from Beyond…

October 5, 2020 | 01:08 EDT

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Separating Myth and Fiction: The World of Hades

Supergiant Games’ latest offering, Hades, takes a deep dive into Greek mythology, plumbing the depths of Tartarus and giving a unique take on the chthonic legends of the pantheon. But how much of it…

October 5, 2020 | 11:00 EDT

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Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion is a Veggie Crime Simulator

In video games, many protagonists are given free reign to be a public nuiscense towards any innocent folk unlucky enough to cross their path. Anyone who has played a Legend of Zelda game will…

October 6, 2020 | 09:00 EDT

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RoboCo is Too Addictive to be Safe

A creativity toy lives and dies on the things you can do with it. Gary's Mod, for instance, has been around for so long because it allows you to play 100s of different player-made game modes. …

October 1, 2020 | 01:00 EDT

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Lust From Beyond: Scarlet Barely Lasts

Sex is one of the most transgressive subjects any creative medium can indulge in. Some of gaming's most notorious controversies are mired in it: Custer's Revenge, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the…

October 1, 2020 | 12:00 EDT

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Hades Twin Fists Build Guide

Escaping the House of Hades might not be easy on your first couple tries, but Zagreus isn’t willing to give up. Neither should you. If you really want to nail a successful run with the Twin Fists of…

September 29, 2020 | 02:29 EDT

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Among Us Passes 2.5 Million Daily Active Players On Steam

Popular multiplayer social deduction game Among Us has passed 2.5 million daily active users on Steam. The milestone was announced via the official Steam Twitter account and doesn't include mobile…

September 28, 2020 | 10:01 EDT

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Prodeus Is One Beefy Shooter

Sometimes a game comes along that simultaneously reminds you of your childhood, while also being the sort of thing that would have both blown your mind, and made you vomit as a kid. Prodeus is that…

September 28, 2020 | 01:00 EDT

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Blightbound

Traverse the terrible dungeons of Blightbound, a co-op RPG from indie developer Ronimo Games.Blightbound is a multiplayer dungeon crawler that tasks three heroes to venture down from their mountain…

October 9, 2020 | 03:41 EDT

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Among Us Console Port is Probably a Long Way Off

If you're hoping to get an Among Us console port, you're going to be disappointed. Innersloth certainly would want to bring the game to PS4, Xbox One, and/or Nintendo Switch, but there are a number…

September 25, 2020 | 01:13 EDT

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Lucifer Within Us

Become a detective in Lucifer Within Us, as you fight the inner Daemons of the world around you.  Play as a 'digital exorcist' for the Church of Ain Soph's Inquisition, as you search for the sinners…

September 29, 2020 | 10:32 EDT

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Stoneshard 0.6 Update Makes Massive Changes to Dungeons and Combat

Get ready for some big changes to combat in the Stoneshard 0.6 update! A brand-new batch of content is on the way Stoneshard is a brutal game set in an equally-brutal world. Players take on the role…

September 24, 2020 | 03:28 EDT

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Hades Heart-Seeking Bow Build Guide

Got your eye on the Heart-Seeking Bow? Really sick of getting pounded by Theseus every time? Never fear! These are a few Hades build guides to optimize your runs with Coronacht! Remember when using…

September 24, 2020 | 08:00 EDT

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Among Us 2 Canceled for More Among Us

Not many games can claim to go from being forgotten to becoming a sleeper international hit to a summer sensation two years post launch, but Among Us has managed to do that. Not many games force the…

September 23, 2020 | 06:44 EDT

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Cyber Hook

Cyber Hook is a fast paced, rip-roaring first person action title from developer Blazing Stick.  Test your reflexes and parkour skills as you navigate the cybernetic 3D world around you. Use a…

September 24, 2020 | 06:57 EDT