There’s a somewhat humorous precedent set with this Monsterverse malarkey. Here we are, a universe with giant sprawling kaiju that simply cannot stand each other, and in the middle of it? Terry…
October 22, 2024 | 10:00 EDT
Tales of Kenzera: Zau developer Surgent Studios has put its development team "on notice for redundancy" as it looks for funding for its next project, the studio has revealed. In a post on X (…
October 18, 2024 | 10:29 EDT
Publisher Team17 and developer The Game Kitchen have announced that a major Blasphemous 2 DLC expansion is coming next month, and that a free update will be released alongside said expansion. Mea…
September 23, 2024 | 08:51 EDT
Binary Haze has announced the full Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist release date, and the Metroidvania platformer is heading to PC and consoles for its 1.0 launch at the start of next year. Per a…
September 10, 2024 | 09:33 EDT
Motion Twin has released the final Dead Cells update, and although it's been a long time coming, the update is also tinged with sadness, as it represents the end of major content drops for the…
August 19, 2024 | 08:48 EDT
Supra Games has revealed that the Supraworld Early Access release is planned for sometime this fall, although the developer is hesitant to commit to a specific date or even a specific window right…
July 15, 2024 | 09:46 EDT
During today's Nintendo Direct show, we finally got to see Metroid Prime 4 gameplay in all its glory, and not only that, but we got a new name and release window for the game as well. Metroid Prime…
June 18, 2024 | 11:58 EDT
Rusty Rabbit is an action adventure game with Metroidvania elements. Lore is created by one of anime's most prolific creators, Gen Urobuchi. He is known as the mind behind Psycho-Pass, Puella Magi…
June 14, 2024 | 08:03 EDT
Rusty Rabbit appears to be an ordinary platformer on the surface, but dig just a little deeper and you'll find that this game has lore created by one of anime's most celebrated creators. Gen Urobuchi…
June 16, 2024 | 01:57 EDT
ArtPlay and 505 Games have announced the release date for the upcoming Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Classic 2 DLC, and it's just around the corner. Classic II: Dominique's Curse, to give it its…
June 5, 2024 | 11:29 EDT
505 Games and ArtPlay have announced the release date for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night update 1.5, which will also serve as the game's final major free update. The long-awaited update will…
May 2, 2024 | 11:57 EDT
Celeste studio Extremely OK Games has announced that Earthblade, its upcoming pixel art Metroidvania platformer, has been delayed beyond 2024. In a March 2024 update posted on its official website,…
March 28, 2024 | 09:27 EDT
Today Billy Basso and Bigmode Games announced a release date for their stylish pixel art game Animal Well. The game will release on on May 9 for PC, PS5, and Nintendo Switch. The price has also…
March 17, 2024 | 07:35 EDT
Dead Cells updates will come to an end after the next major content drop, developers Evil Empire and Motion Twin have revealed. In a new post on the game's official Steam page, Motion Twin says that…
February 9, 2024 | 09:39 EST
505 Games and ArtPlay have announced new Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night crossover DLC that will allow you to dress as everyone's favorite half-genie hero. Per an official announcement on the game…
February 5, 2024 | 11:26 EST
One thing to know about PAX demo stations is that these games are (usually) all running on some sort of PC configuration. What stood out to me when approaching the Animal Well booth at PAX West, then…
September 5, 2023 | 10:30 EDT
Dead Cells update 35 is officially here...in alpha form, at least. It brings new elements for the iconic Curse mechanic, as well as new legendary affixes and more. Naturally, you can only access the…
August 28, 2023 | 08:51 EDT
The original Blasphemous was a gorgeous, richly detailed Metroidvania full of labyrinthine pathways to explore and grotesque religious imagery to make even the most determined atheist feel like…
August 17, 2023 | 08:46 EDT
Astrolabe Games hosted a presentation at Bitsummit Let's Go! in Kyoto, showcasing its upcoming lineup of charming indie games. We start with the top-down shooter Zombie Soup, developed by AeonSparx…
July 15, 2023 | 01:56 EDT
Motion Twin has announced the Dead Cells PS5 release date. You'll be able to get your hands on the roguelite Metroidvania hack-and-slash platformer on Thursday (yes, that's this Thursday), and it'll…
June 27, 2023 | 10:40 EDT
Motion Twin has revealed that a Dead Cells animated series is in the works. The series is set to air in 2024 and will adapt elements of the game into a narrative format, becoming available first in…
June 14, 2023 | 10:13 EDT
I had the opportunity to play Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown at a Ubisoft event as part of Summer Game Fest. It’s been over a decade since we last saw an entry in the Prince of Persia franchise,…
June 13, 2023 | 10:00 EDT
While at Summer Game Fest I had the chance to try out Disney Illusion Island, the new cooperative platformer from Dlala games. Starring Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy, it’s a wholesome trip down…
June 12, 2023 | 11:30 EDT
Roguelite Metroidvania platformer Dead Cells has managed to sell 10 million copies, developers Evil Empire and Motion Twin have announced. As you might expect from such a successful indie hit, the…
June 5, 2023 | 10:18 EDT
In this guide, we'll tell you how to Build a Ship in Farworld Pioneers and what you need to do to get all of the parts you need to Build it! When you first start playing Farworld Pioneers, you'll be…
May 30, 2023 | 11:28 EDT
In this guide, we'll tell you how to get a Gun in Farworld Pioneers so you can protect your Colony from Raiders and dangerous wildlife! You'll only have a cheap revolver at the very beginning of…
May 30, 2023 | 11:28 EDT
Our Farworld Pioneers Colony Guide will tell you how to set up a Colony, how to get more Colonists, how to equip your Colonists, and more! Quicklinks: How to Set Up a Colony | How to Get More…
May 30, 2023 | 11:28 EDT
Our Farworld Pioneers Farming Guide will teach you the basics of growing Food -- and we'll also tell you the best Crops to grow! Once you have a handle on the basics of Farworld Pioneers, you're…
May 30, 2023 | 11:28 EDT
In this Farworld Pioneers Research Guide, we'll tell you how Research Works, how to unlock more Research, and the best way to Research new technology! Your first Colony will be pretty basic at the…
May 30, 2023 | 11:28 EDT
This Farworld Pioneers Crafting Guide will tell you how to Craft all of the items at the game -- and which Workbenches you'll need to make them! Once you've got a handle on the gameplay basics of…
May 30, 2023 | 11:28 EDT
Our Farworld Pioneers Starter Guide will tell you everything you need to know to get started with this game and make your way to the first boss fight! Quicklinks: HUD Explanation | Starter Guide | F…
May 30, 2023 | 11:27 EDT
Can a game be delayed if it never technically had a release date? In the case of Hollow Knight: Silksong, it looks like the answer, unfortunately, is yes. Team Cherry has announced that the long-…
May 10, 2023 | 08:55 EDT
Today indie developer Igloosoft shared with TechRaptor the pricing of the upcoming open-world sci-fi sandbox game Farworld Pioneers. The game will be priced at $15 when it releases simultaneously on…
May 4, 2023 | 12:20 EDT
Assemble Entertainment has announced that Xel and Itorah, two of its most "visually stunning" adventures, have been released on consoles. Previously only available on PC, they're both now on certain…
April 21, 2023 | 11:02 EDT
Rogue Games and Polish developer Plot Twist released a new trailer of their upcoming Metroidvania game The Last Case of Benedict Fox. This time around, we get to take a look at the combat gameplay…
April 5, 2023 | 05:44 EDT
Not every game can change the world. It's the fate of some games simply to offer an experience that's "good enough", one that may never challenge the kings of its genre for their thrones but which…
February 16, 2023 | 09:00 EST
Prepare your finest pirate cutlass, because we have a Curse of the Sea Rats release date. The upcoming "Ratoidvania" (surely Ratroidvania, no?) is launching on April 6th and offers a classic…
January 24, 2023 | 09:11 EST
Motion Twin and Evil Empire have released a throwback teaser trailer that gives us a sneak peek of the upcoming Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania DLC. This upcoming DLC will be the…
January 19, 2023 | 04:28 EST
Bigmode, the publisher set up by gaming content creator Dunkey (also known as videogamedunkey), has announced its first project. Animal Well is a 2D Metroidvania platformer with echoes of …
January 9, 2023 | 08:02 EST
Ghost Song is a grim metroidvania where you explore the overgrown moon Lorian as a newly-awakened "Deadsuit". It's ready for combat, but appears to be missing any memories of how it ended up in this…
December 26, 2022 | 06:20 EST
The Knight Witch is a 2D metroidvania, where Rayne becomes a Knight Witch capable of wielding weapons and magic in tandem. By taking on different foes — including the invading fleet of War Golems —…
December 26, 2022 | 02:33 EST
The thing about the bullet hell sub-genre of shmups is that it operates on a tried-and-true rule of “if it ain’t broke, don’t break it”. These are titles that have seen endless exercises in skill-…
November 28, 2022 | 08:00 EST
A second Dead Cells Everyone Is Here update has arrived, and it's adding yet more indie crossovers from some of the most beloved games around. This time, it's the turn of games like Shovel Knight, …
November 7, 2022 | 11:19 EST
The Metroidvania style of game is one of the oldest, but it's also one of the trickiest. It has to be structured in such a way as to avoid tedium while still providing a nice degree of challenge.…
November 1, 2022 | 01:08 EDT
Footage of a Castlevania: Symphony of the Night handheld port that was never released has surfaced, and it has us pretty pumped, to say the least. The video brings back memories that we didn't even…
October 24, 2022 | 11:51 EDT
More and more content is being packed into the highly-rated pixelated rogue-lite, as the Dead Cells Boss Rush update is now in alpha testing. The update notes via Steam show more unlockables, a brand…
September 19, 2022 | 03:23 EDT
In what may be one of the more interesting stories you read today, Konami has just announced that after a year they've chosen the winner of their contest that would bring back one of their old IP's.…
September 19, 2022 | 10:18 EDT
One of my favorite times of the year is E3, or the period of time that used to include E3, This year at the Summer of Gaming event 9 Years of Shadows showed off a beautiful trailer mixing together…
August 26, 2022 | 03:28 EDT