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Plasma Is A Physics Playground From Poly Bridge Devs

If you're on the hunt for an interesting game to follow, Plasma might be what you're looking for. The game is being developed by Patrick Corrieri and Marco Bancale, whose names you might recognize if…

September 16, 2022 | 09:57 EDT

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Valheim Moder Boss Fight Guide

In this Valheim Moder Boss Fight Guide, we'll tell you how to find and defeat the giant dragon that protects the Mountains Biome. Where to Find Moder in Valheim You can find Moder in the Mountains…

November 27, 2022 | 03:36 EST

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How to Get Valheim Tar

This Valheim Tar Guide will tell you where you can get Tar, what you can use Tar to craft, and the best way to get Tar in the game! What is Valheim Tar Used For? Valheim Tar is primarily used to…

September 15, 2022 | 09:26 EDT

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Valheim Server Guide

Our Valheim Server Guide will tell you what you need to know about setting up a Valheim server -- and we'll help you figure out if you need a server at all. Whether you're setting up a server locally…

September 15, 2022 | 09:26 EDT

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The Wandering Village Carries Great Potential on its Back

Early Access is always a bit of a gamble. While it can lead to a new or renewed interest in a title, making a game available through the service also puts it on full display whether it's ready for…

September 14, 2022 | 02:30 EDT

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Valheim Mistlands Dev Update Shows Off New Fashions And More

A new Valheim Mistlands dev update has dropped, and it's showing off a few more of the features you can expect from the update when it lands. New additions will include extra fashion choices for the…

September 13, 2022 | 09:21 EDT

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Toem New Island DLC Filled with Spooky and Puzzling Content on PlayStation Plus

It has been announced via the Sony blog that the Toem New Island DLC will include some spooky areas, new puzzles, minigames, and a vast amount of treasure to find. This will be the largest island…

September 12, 2022 | 03:08 EDT

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The Wandering Village Onbu Guide

Knowing how to properly take care of and garner friendship with the Onbu is key to your success in The Wandering Village. After all, you won't be able to keep your people alive for long if the…

September 14, 2022 | 12:15 EDT

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PlayStation Launches Stray Reactions Charity Initiative

Remember when people posted their cats and dogs' reactions to Stray? Well, now PlayStation wants your pets to do that all over again with its new Stray Reactions initiative. All you need to do is…

September 9, 2022 | 11:06 EDT

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The Wandering Village Villager Needs Guide

Keeping your villagers happy and healthy is a key aspect of The Wandering Village, though doing so can be easier said than done if you're just starting out. They're prone to wanting better living…

September 14, 2022 | 12:15 EDT

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WrestleQuest Is Wrestling and RPG Tag Team Perfection 

When you hear the term "fantasy RPG," it’s easy to get lost in the Final Fantasies and Dragon Quests of the world. But-- what’s that? Whose music is that? Well by god, it’s WrestleQuest, charging…

September 9, 2022 | 12:30 EDT

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Lost Eidolons Completely Stole My Attention at PAX West

My appointment to check out Lost Eidolons at PAX West 2022 was supposed to be a simple 30 minute affair, but before I knew it, an hour had passed. Even the game's creative director was shocked at how…

September 8, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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The Wandering Village Release Date Lumbers Into View

The Wandering Village release date is finally at hand, with the game becoming available on Steam's Early Access program on September 14th for PC, Mac, and Linux. It'll cost players $24.99 and is a…

September 7, 2022 | 09:17 EDT

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Friends vs Friends is Playing its Cards Just Right

Every once in a while, I'll come across a multiplayer game that hits just right. Now, I don't quite play competitive multiplayer games like I did when I was a teen, but the interest in these games is…

September 6, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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Lovecraftian Horror Dating Sim Sucker for Love Sequel Announced at PAX West 2022

Who doesn't want to perform rituals to get your crush to notice you? Luckily, the Lovecraftian horror dating sim Sucker for Love sequel is in the works, as we learned at PAX West 2022.  Independent…

September 2, 2022 | 02:38 EDT

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November Core Keeper Update Takes You To The Desert

If you're looking for something new to play through in Core Keeper, the upcoming November Core Keeper update should fit the bill. The Desert of Beginnings represents a major update and biome that…

September 1, 2022 | 09:54 EDT

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Lost Eidolons Release Date Will Have Players Fighting an Empire

Publisher and developer Ocean Drive Studio has announced the Lost Eidolons release date for PC, which is October 13th. The Xbox Series X|S version will follow in early 2023, although we don't have a…

September 1, 2022 | 10:58 EDT

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The Outbound Ghost Release Date Will Put The Dead to Rest

The Outbound Ghost release date has just been announced for September 21st, meaning that players will soon be able to play the adventure RPG. It's coming to Steam, Epic Games Store and other PC…

August 31, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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You Suck at Parking Release Date Will Test Your Driving Skills

Players will soon discover if they are bad at parking. How? Well, the You Suck at Parking release date has finally been unveiled for September 14, which is just over two weeks from now. The indie…

August 31, 2022 | 09:42 EDT

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PlayStation Plus Essential September 2022 Lineup Leaked

The PlayStation Plus Essential September 2022 lineup appears to have leaked, if a reliable source is to be believed. The games on offer next month will apparently include a neon-soaked racer, an…

August 31, 2022 | 08:38 EDT

A bear stands looking at a statue which sits on a bench amongst a run-down forest area, and he's probably contemplating the Bear and Breakfast Switch release date
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Bear And Breakfast Switch Release Date Revealed

We finally have a Bear and Breakfast Switch release date. The cozy cottagecore management sim is coming to the Nintendo Switch in just a couple of weeks, and a PC update will arrive shortly…

August 30, 2022 | 10:47 EDT

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Wartales Update To Add A Whole New City Next Month

Good news if you're a fan of tactical RPGs: there's a new free Wartales expansion coming. The expansion will add the city of Gosenberg, which is a wine-making town influenced by medieval France, and…

August 29, 2022 | 11:06 EDT

A massive, imposing cityscape with blimps flying around it in Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles
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Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles Lets You Build In The Falconeer's World

Aerial combat game The Falconeer is getting a city builder spinoff. Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles is a standalone game set in the same world as the original title, but this time, you'll be building a…

August 26, 2022 | 11:41 EDT

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Show Off Your Style And Moves In The Sifu Free Summer 2022 Update

Sifu was an absolute hit when it launched in February of this year. Our very own Austin was a testament to that when he gave it a 9/10 commending the game for its "Accessible Yet Complex Combat…

August 26, 2022 | 10:00 EDT

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Mail Time Delivers Cute Cottagecore Mail Delivery

Indie game Mail Time is a cottagecore dream-come-true that TechRaptor had the pleasure of previewing ahead of the game's presence at Gamescom. Mail Time lets players create their own Mail Scout and…

August 26, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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Ooblets Release Date Revealed For September

Glumberland has announced an Ooblets release date. The cutesy farming and life sim is headed to Switch, as well as releasing in full on PC and Xbox, this September, and it'll sport a "complete…

August 18, 2022 | 09:35 EDT

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Dinkum Sales Top 350k In Just One Month

Developer James Bendon has revealed that Dinkum sales have topped 350,000 within the game's first month of its Early Access release. Those are pretty impressive numbers for a solo development effort…

August 18, 2022 | 08:33 EDT

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Backpack Hero Roadmap Includes New Characters And Dungeon

The inventory management roguelike Backpack Hero had an excellent launch, which means we get to talk about the Backpack Hero roadmap. While it obviously wasn't as huge of a launch as Cult of the Lamb…

August 16, 2022 | 09:40 EDT

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Deliver Us Mars Delayed Until February Next Year

If you're a sci-fi adventure fan, you probably didn't want to see Deliver Us Mars delayed, but sadly, that's what's happened. Developer Keoken Interactive says it needs more time to "live up" to the…

August 15, 2022 | 10:55 EDT

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Backpack Hero is a Simple yet Interesting Dungeon Dive

Sometimes, a game doesn't need top-of-the-line graphics, an epic saga for the ages, or gameplay systems so varied they can keep players on their toes for hours. All they really need to do to succeed…

August 16, 2022 | 10:00 EDT

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Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure

In Ikonei Island, players will be able to explore, gather resources, craft, and use the game's customization systems to their liking. If players befriend the local wildlife, they can use their unique…

August 11, 2022 | 04:43 EDT

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Squad 51 vs. The Flying Saucers

Squad 51 Vs. The Flying Saucers is a 2D shoot 'em up about a group of aliens called the Vega Corporation that arrive on Earth. Lieutenant Kaya and her squad band quickly together to save the planet,…

August 11, 2022 | 03:34 EDT

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Catch Me!

Catch Me!, an action platformer title, matches a runner versus three chasers in a game of tag that's Mirror’s Edge meets Pac-Man. Basically, if a chaser catches a runner, they immediately switch…

August 10, 2022 | 02:38 EDT

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Shoot Up Aliens in Squad 51 vs. The Flying Saucers

Are you interested in saving the world? You'll be able to this fall in Squad 51 Vs. The Flying Saucers, a 2D shoot 'em up coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Players will…

August 9, 2022 | 10:24 EDT

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New The Ascent DLC Lets You Stage A Cyber Heist Soon

Developer Neon Giant and publisher Curve have announced a brand new The Ascent DLC pack. Cyber Heist expands the main game's story with more missions and sidequests, as well as introducing new…

August 4, 2022 | 09:00 EDT

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Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure Sets Sail to Steam Early Access

Snowcastle Games has just announced that Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure has received a Steam Early Access release date for August 18th, 2022. The game is set in the same universe as the…

August 4, 2022 | 09:41 EDT

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Hokko Life Release Date Revealed For September

The full Hokko Life release date has just been announced. Wonderscope and Team17's relaxing life sim is leaving its Early Access phase in September, when it'll launch in full for PC, PlayStation 4,…

August 2, 2022 | 09:26 EDT

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New Diplomacy Is Not An Option Update Adds New Units And Building

A Diplomacy is Not an Option update has just arrived, bringing with it five new units, a new building, new skills, and much more. There's a lot to get into, so let's take a look at the new A …

August 1, 2022 | 09:51 EDT

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Retreat to Enen Hunting Guide

Our Retreat to Enen Hunting Guide will tell you how to Hunt Animals, where you can find Animals, and what you get for killing them! How to Hunt in Retreat to Enen Retreat to Enen Hunting works…

August 1, 2022 | 10:43 EDT

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Retreat to Enen Farming Guide

Our Retreat to Enen Farming Guide will tell you how Farming works, what Crops to plant, and how to unlock Farming in Retreat to Enen! How Retreat to Enen Farming Works Retreat to Enen Farming is…

August 1, 2022 | 10:43 EDT

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Retreat to Enen Cooking Guide

This Retreat to Enen Cooking Guide will tell you how Cooking works, how to unlock it, and the best Food you can Cook in Retreat to Enen! How Retreat to Enen Cooking Works There are three ways you…

August 1, 2022 | 10:43 EDT

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Retreat to Enen The Great North Walkthrough Guide

Our Retreat to Enen The Great North Walkthrough Guide will tell you where to find Ruins in The Great North and how to survive the bitter cold. Quicklinks: Preparing for The Great North | 1. Setting…

August 1, 2022 | 10:43 EDT

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Retreat to Enen Valley of Giants Walkthrough Guide

This Retreat to Enen Valley of Giants Walkthrough will help you navigate the giant Redwood forest that serves as the second zone of this survival game. Quicklinks: Preparing for the Valley of Giants…

August 1, 2022 | 10:43 EDT

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Retreat to Enen Building Guide

This Retreat to Enen Building Guide will tell you how Building Works and how to unlock more Buildings in Retreat to Enen! How Retreat to Enen Building Works Retreat to Enen Building is fairly…

August 1, 2022 | 10:43 EDT

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Mirror’s Edge Meets Pac-Man in Catch Me! a 3v1 Version of Tag

If you're looking for something interesting to play, a newly released title on Steam's Early Access program is Catch Me!, which is a 3v1 version of tag that's Mirror’s Edge meets Pac-Man and uses…

July 28, 2022 | 09:55 EDT

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Retreat to Enen Crafting and Unlocks Guide

Our Retreat to Enen Crafting and Unlocks Guide will tell you how Crafting works, Crafting costs, and how to unlock more items in Retreat to Enen! How Retreat to Enen Crafting Works Retreat to Enen …

August 1, 2022 | 10:43 EDT

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Bear and Breakfast Review

Sometimes, the best place for an overnight stay isn’t the area’s 5-star hotel with room service and a fancy ballroom. Rather, it’s the bed and breakfast that’s run by a teenage bear and his friends.…

July 28, 2022 | 10:00 EDT

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Bear and Breakfast Cooking Guide

Cooking in any game can feel like a monumental task, and when you amp it up to cooking for hundreds of guests per day, it can become extremely difficult to keep up. In this Bear and Breakfast Cooking…

July 28, 2022 | 10:02 EDT