A creepy vampiric monster wrapped in tentacles in Redfall
News

Final Redfall Update Will Grant Arkane's Shooter Offline Immortality

Arkane Austin's ill-fated vampiric shooter Redfall is just about still alive, it seems, as the devs have announced the game is to receive one final update before being laid to rest for good. In a…

May 17, 2024 | 12:18 EDT

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Dave the Diver Godzilla DLC Coming Next Week

The fishing and deep sea exploration hit Dave the Diver is adding one more wonder to its ocean next week, as Godzilla DLC will be joining the game, albeit with a caveat. The Dave the Diver Godzilla…

May 16, 2024 | 02:58 EDT

A shot of Yasuke in samurai armor in Assassin's Creed Shadows
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Won’t Be Always Online After All

Ubisoft has clarified that Assassin's Creed Shadows won't require an online connection to play, although you won't technically be able to play the game without being online at least once. In a post…

May 16, 2024 | 10:35 EDT

A villager walking alongside an ox in Manor Lords
News

Manor Lords Sales Top Two Million in Less Than Three Weeks

Hooded Horse and developer Slavic Magic have announced that Manor Lords sales have reached another major milestone less than three weeks after the game's release. According to a press release, Manor…

May 16, 2024 | 09:46 EDT

A dwarf holding aloft his axe while surrounded by other dwarves in key art for Deep Rock Galactic
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Deep Rock Galactic Season 5 Digs Deeper in June

Ghost Ship Games has announced the Deep Rock Galactic Season 5 release date, and it's just a few weeks away. Per an announcement on Steam, Season 5, otherwise known as Digging Deeper, will arrive on…

May 16, 2024 | 08:49 EDT

Artwork for Core Keeper depicting several characters in a cave complex
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Core Keeper Release Date Set for August

Sandbox survival adventure Core Keeper finally has a release date, with the game's 1.0 update and console version emerging from the caves in summer. Per a post on the Core Keeper Steam page, the top…

May 16, 2024 | 07:50 EDT

Assassin's Creed Shadows' main characters Naoe and Yasuke
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Assassin's Creed Shadows Officially Revealed, Launches In November

Ubisoft has officially unveiled Assassin's Creed Shadows, the latest game in the long-running Assassin's Creed series, and it's got a release date already as well. Assassin's Creed Shadows will…

May 15, 2024 | 12:34 EDT

A character sitting at a fire surrounded by autumnal mushrooms in Dinkum
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Dinkum Autumn Update Brings New Weather, New Items, and More

Cozy Aussie farming sim Dinkum has received a brand new update, and since it's autumn (or fall if you're in the US) right now in Australia, that's exactly what you're getting in the update too. Like…

May 15, 2024 | 10:43 EDT

Artwork of the mercenary Grendel in Wayfinder
News

Wayfinder Echoes Update Brings Offline Play, Drops Free-to-Play In June

Airship Syndicate has announced a massive overhaul for its online action-RPG Wayfinder, and it's bringing sweeping changes including an offline mode, a premium model, and more. In an announcement on…

May 15, 2024 | 10:22 EDT

Po'ed Definitive Edition review header image.
Review

Po'ed: Definitive Edition Review - More Like Poo'ed

In all likelihood, you saw the headline of this review or scrolled down to check out the score before coming to read this here introduction. If that's the case, let me tell you: yes, Po'ed:…

May 16, 2024 | 08:00 EDT

Jin looking out over a red flower field in Ghost of Tsushima
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Ghost of Tsushima Is Unsupported on Steam Deck Due to PSN

Ghost of Tsushima's multiplayer mode won't be playable on Steam Deck, Sony and porting studio Nixxes have announced, and the reason once again involves PSN. In a post on X outlining the game's…

May 14, 2024 | 12:02 EDT

Three characters standing in front of a purple background in Nexon's The Finals
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The Finals Underperforms for Nexon in Q1 2024

Nexon has released its financial report for the first quarter of 2024 (since the studio operates on a January to January basis in fiscal year terms), and apparently, The Finals isn't performing as…

May 14, 2024 | 10:49 EDT

A spread-shot cover of Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER, showcasing many of the characters in the story, with ES88 and GATE posing in the middle.

Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER Review - Monolithium

There’s been an uptick to the brightside lately, and that’s excluding the deluge of wholesome games that have become part and parcel of the indie scene as of late. Pessimism is no longer at the…

May 15, 2024 | 07:11 EDT

A prisoner standing in a cell and looking confused in Prison Architect 2
News

Prison Architect 2 Developer Double Eleven Leaves Franchise

Paradox has announced that Double Eleven, longtime steward of the Prison Architect franchise and developer on Prison Architect 2, is parting ways with the simulation series. In a post on its…

May 13, 2024 | 11:53 EDT

A figure on a horse overlooking a town in Manor Lords
News

(Updated) Manor Lords Mods Discussion Banned on Official Discord

Update: Hooded Horse communications director Joe Robinson responded to our request for comment and explained the situation around discussing Manor Lords mods on Discord. Robinson says that the…

May 14, 2024 | 10:26 EDT

Artwork for The Rogue Prince of Persia depicting the Prince hanging off a wall
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New The Rogue Prince of Persia Release Date Revealed

Evil Empire and Ubisoft have announced the new The Rogue Prince of Persia release date, and the roguelite platformer is landing at the end of this month. Last week, the two studios delayed the…

May 13, 2024 | 10:50 EDT

Key art for Abiotic Factor, depicting three terrified scientists surrounded by cosmic horrors
News

Cosmic Indie Survival-Crafter Abiotic Factor Hits 250k Sales

Indie survival sim Abiotic Factor has hit a major sales milestone within its first week or so on sale, developer Deep Field Games and publisher Playstack have announced. In a post on the game's…

May 13, 2024 | 10:25 EDT

A close-up of Vecna in the Dead by Daylight eighth anniversary Dungeons & Dragons crossover
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Dead by Daylight Eighth Anniversary Plans Include Vecna, Spinoffs, and More

Dead by Daylight is eight years old this year, and developer Behaviour Interactive is celebrating with a slew of new announcements surrounding the game. During an anniversary celebration stream…

May 14, 2024 | 12:50 EDT

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Review

Mullet MadJack Review - Nostalgia-fueled Frenzy

The amount of quality indie titles that have launched in May is already overwhelmingly large, so I'm here to urge you to add another game to that list: Mullet MadJack. With a name as awesome as "…

May 14, 2024 | 04:00 EDT

The Groundhog out of it's hole in Animal Well
Guide

Animal Well Groundhog Double Health Guide

Animal Well has been out now for four days and more and more secrets continue to be unraveled. One of the latest secrets involves the Groundhog that can be found in the lower right region of the map…

May 12, 2024 | 08:50 EDT

The Animal Well character with the Manticore
Guide

Animal Well True Ending Guide

Animal Well is an excellent game of exploration, platforming, and puzzles. The Layer 1 of Animal Well is to reach the end of the game, running away from the Manticore until you're able to blow it up…

May 11, 2024 | 05:25 EDT

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Guide

Animal Well Wingding Character Solution Guide

If you've made it here then chances are you've reached the Pedometer at the top of Animal Well and you've run into the strange purple figure that appears out of a chest. Upon opening the chest you…

May 12, 2024 | 11:00 EDT

The flag at the end of the bunny platform in Animal Well for the BDTP Puzzle
Guide

Animal Well BDTP Guide

There's a lot of secrets in Animal Well, from hidden Eggs and the songs they teach, to Bunnies and Figurines hidden in unexpected places the Well runs deep. If you've found yourself here though you'…

May 11, 2024 | 07:27 EDT

The CI Games logo next to a shot of the Umbral Realm in Lords of the Fallen
News

Lords of the Fallen Publisher CI Games Lays Off 30 More Employees

Lords of the Fallen publisher CI Games has announced another round of layoffs, with 30 more employees being let go from the company as part of a restructuring effort that started in January.…

May 10, 2024 | 12:20 EDT

Preston Garvey in Fallout 4
News

Weep, Modders, for a New Fallout 4 Update Is Coming Next Week

Bethesda has announced a new Fallout 4 update for next week, so get ready to batten down the hatches and brace yourself, especially if you're a modder or you play a lot of Fallout 4 mods. The update…

May 10, 2024 | 11:52 EDT

An army assembled in a field in Manor Lords
News

Manor Lords Update Now In Beta, Fixes Infamous "None" Glitch and More

A new Manor Lords update has hit the beta branch of the popular city-builder, and it's fixing some of the game's more infamous, not to mention hilarious, glitches and bugs. Developer Slavic Magic (…

May 10, 2024 | 10:46 EDT

Chai throwing up the rock horns in Hi-Fi Rush
News

Hi-Fi Rush Is Being Review Bombed, but It’s Not What You Think

A Hi-Fi Rush review bomb is underway, but for once, it's not the negative kind of review bomb. Instead, players are flocking to the game's Steam page to show their love. Earlier this week, Microsoft…

May 10, 2024 | 10:10 EDT

The Prince running towards the camera in The Rogue Prince of Persia
News

The Rogue Prince of Persia Delayed to Dodge Hades 2

Evil Empire has announced that The Rogue Prince of Persia has been delayed, and it's all thanks to Supergiant Games and its latest roguelite extravaganza. In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter…

May 10, 2024 | 10:47 EDT

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News

Dead by Daylight Dungeons & Dragons Crossover Revealed

Behaviour Interactive has announced a Dead by Daylight Dungeons & Dragons crossover, with the hugely popular tabletop franchise seemingly making its way to the multiplayer horror game sometime…

May 9, 2024 | 12:22 EDT

A truck driving along a road in the American Truck Simulator Nebraska DLC
News

American Truck Simulator Nebraska DLC Release Date Revealed

SCS Software has announced the American Truck Simulator Nebraska DLC release date, and the major expansion is due to land very soon indeed. Nebraska will launch on May 16th (that's next Thursday).…

May 9, 2024 | 11:47 EDT

Melinoe reflecting in Hades 2
Guide

Hades 2 Resources Guide | Collection & Farming Tips

Resources in any game are going to be important, and that’s no different for roguelite Hades 2. The different things you can find while exploring both the Underworld and the Surface are important for…

May 12, 2024 | 09:59 EDT

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Guide

Animal Well Under 30 Minute Any% Speedrun Guide

Animal Well is a game filled with intricacies, secrets, and tight platforming. Knowing where to go and the different tricks you can use can help you reach the end of Animal Well in under 30 minutes.…

May 9, 2024 | 11:30 EDT

The Bunny Mural from Animal Well
Guide

Animal Well Bunny Mural Guide - Community Collaboration

As you explore the world of Animal Well you've likely come across the strange-looking sign showing a Bunny. This Bunny Mural holds a secret within it that will likely lead to another Secret Bunny but…

May 9, 2024 | 09:02 EDT

The player character of Animal Well running into a Secret Bunny for the first time
Guide

Animal Well Secret Bunny Locations Guide

After you've completed Animal Well, maybe hunted down all the Eggs, and even discovered some other secrets you might be wondering, what else is there? Just when you think you've hit the bottom of the…

May 9, 2024 | 09:01 EDT

A creepy vampiric figure looking down into the camera in Redfall
News

Redfall Offline Mode Was Almost Ready Before Microsoft's Arkane Shutdown

A new report has emerged which suggests that the long-awaited Redfall offline update was potentially just weeks away from launching before Microsoft shuttered Arkane Austin yesterday. Arkane Austin…

May 8, 2024 | 09:34 EDT

A vampiric figure with pages swirling around her in V Rising
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V Rising 1.0 Patch Notes Revealed as Full Release Finally Arrives

V Rising 1.0 is finally here, and as you can probably expect, a pretty hefty set of patch notes for the update has also been released. Stunlock's vampire survival game launched earlier today, having…

May 8, 2024 | 08:55 EDT

A vampire about to launch an arrow from atop a steed in V Rising
News

V Rising 1.0 Global Launch Timings Revealed Ahead of Tomorrow's Release

Stunlock Studios has announced the global launch timings for the upcoming V Rising 1.0 update, and it looks like no regions will be waiting until May 9th to play. Back in March, it was revealed that…

May 7, 2024 | 11:15 EDT

A golem-like creature covered in masks in the Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous DLC A Dance of Masks
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Final Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous DLC Parties Hard In June

Owlcat Games has announced the release date for the final piece of Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous DLC, titled A Dance of Masks. The DLC launches on June 13th and will take your party back to…

May 7, 2024 | 10:41 EDT

Artwork of the new Tempest class in Diablo Immortal
News

Diablo Immortal Reveals New Dual Blade-Wielding Tempest Class

Blizzard has announced the second new class to be added to Diablo Immortal: the Tempest, a class that uses dual blades and calls upon the fury of the storm to smite their enemies. Per an…

May 7, 2024 | 10:05 EDT

Geralt and Ciri sitting next to each other in The Witcher 3
News

The Witcher 3 Mod Editor REDkit Set for Release Later This Month

CD Projekt Red has announced that The Witcher 3 REDkit, a modding tool for critically-acclaimed open-world RPG The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, is launching later this month. According to a post on the…

May 7, 2024 | 08:53 EDT

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Guide

Animal Well Figurines Guide - All Locations

Hunting through Animal Well you'll find all manner of interesting items such as usable tools, collectible eggs, and cleverly hidden bunnies. One collectible that you'll also happen to pick up along…

May 9, 2024 | 09:01 EDT

The Main Character picking up the Animal Flute to play the Animal Well Egg Song
Guide

Animal Well Egg Song Puzzle - Hints and Solution

Animal Well is a game chock full of collectibles like eggs as well as hidden items. If you happen to have activated your UV light in the Egg Room you'll have found out that there's a hidden secret…

May 9, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

The Animal Well Character in a room with a candle ready to be lit
Guide

Animal Well Matches and Candles - All Locations

While searching through the many rooms of Animal Well you're likely to come across a match or two and candles to light. Not only are these candles important to keep scary monsters at bay but lighting…

May 9, 2024 | 09:02 EDT

Official artwork for Hades 2 depicting its protagonist and the game's logo
News

Hades 2 Is Out Now on Steam Early Access

Supergiant Games has surprise-released Hades 2 via Steam Early Access. That's right - the game is out right now. Hades 2 was first announced back in 2022, and an Early Access release window for the…

May 6, 2024 | 01:20 EDT

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Animal Well

Animal Well is a platforming game where the player takes control of a small round character, recently hatched and ready to explore the Animal Well. Through their adventure, they seek to obtain the…

May 6, 2024 | 01:10 EDT

Animal Well Character Obtaining The Firecracker
Guide

Animal Well All Item Locations

Throughout Animal Well you'll get a chance to obtain a number of items that will enhance your exploration of the world. Many of these items will assist you in completing the game, and opening up…

May 9, 2024 | 09:02 EDT

A screenshot from Hades II, showing Melinoe outside a venue for a musical performance.
Feature

You Have to See This Hades II Boss Fight

With Hades II now available in Early Access, my colleagues have been tucking into Supergiant Games' first sequel. But while some were coming to terms with new weapons, boons, and some new crafting…

May 6, 2024 | 05:10 EDT

The player reloading a weapon in Fallout: New Vegas
News

Fallout: New Vegas Gun Animation Revamped in New Mod Pack

Have you ever found yourself playing Fallout: New Vegas and wishing the guns had a little more oomph to them in the animation department? If so, there's a new mod in town that's very much for you.…

May 6, 2024 | 11:47 EDT