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A car getting ready to drive out of a garage in Pacific Drive
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Pacific Drive Sales Top 600k as Devs Celebrate with New Update

Ironwood Studios has announced that Pacific Drive sales have reached an impressive milestone since the game's launch back in February, and a new update has been released that packs in some pretty…

July 18, 2024 | 10:26 EDT

A spaceship firing its laser in Hooded Horse's sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder Breachway
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Manor Lords Publisher's Sci-Fi Deckbuilder Breachway Gets Release Date

Hooded Horse and developer Edgeflow Studio have announced the release date for sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder Breachway. The game, which was originally scheduled to launch sometime in July, will now…

July 12, 2024 | 10:25 EDT

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Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers Release Date Revealed

Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers, a deckbuilding roguelike with an eye on Balatro's crown, has an official release date, publisher Yogscast and developer Purple Moss Collectors have announced. The…

July 9, 2024 | 10:15 EDT

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Gladiator Sim We Who Are About to Die Gets Biggest Update "By a Lot"

Gladiator sim We Who Are About to Die has received a massive new update, which developer Jordy Lakiere says is the game's biggest update yet "by a lot". The Spectacles update has been "over six…

June 20, 2024 | 11:12 EDT

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ROBOBEAT

Become a bounty hunter on the trail of a famous robot, traveling a techno world full of spectacle.  ROBOBEAT is a rhythm-based FPS roguelike with procedurally generated levels. Gameplay is all…

May 20, 2024 | 11:45 EDT

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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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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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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

Key art for Robobeat, which depicts a robotic figure holding a gun in one hand and a cassette in the other
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Robobeat Review - Robot Rock

In retrospect, the emergence of the rhythm shooter as a genre, along with its kissing cousin the rhythm character action game, should have been obvious. Combining high-octane, fast-paced combat with…

May 13, 2024 | 09:30 EDT

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Hades II

Hades II is the first ever (yes, you read that right) sequel by Supergiant Games, and a followup to the highly lauded roguelike Hades. While you're returning to the underworld once again you won't be…

April 22, 2024 | 04:25 EDT

Promo image of Melinoe from Hades II, standing in a black void surrounded by magical glyphs in dark green flame.
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Hades II Is A Brilliant Step Forward For Supergiant Games' First Sequel

How do you improve on what came before? That is a question Supergiant Games never had to answer before Hades II. It is a testament to the studio's diverse portfolio of work and their emphasis on…

April 23, 2024 | 09:17 EDT

A spread-shot cover of Balatro, showcasing many of the Joker cards you can collect during regular gameplay of Balatro.

High-Stakes: How Balatro Confronts Gambling Addiction and Roguelikes

We’re barely through the first quarter of 2024, and already, we have a runaway success in the form of the deck-building roguelike Balatro. Fresh out of its early-access phase, the debut commercial…

March 30, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

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Indie Poker Roguelike Balatro Smashes Through the One Million Sales Mark

LocalThunk and Playstack have announced that the phenomenally popular indie card roguelike Balatro has smashed another major sales barrier. Speaking on X (formerly known as Twitter) earlier today,…

March 18, 2024 | 09:17 EDT

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Smash Hit Poker Roguelike Balatro Crosses Half a Million Sales

Indie poker-themed roguelike Balatro has crossed a major sales milestone within its first two weeks on sale, publisher Playstack has revealed. In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Playstack…

March 6, 2024 | 09:34 EST

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Review

Pacific Drive Review - Beep Beep

This Pacific Drive review will tell you how we get on during our West Coast adventure in this atom-flavored, mad-science romp.  If you enjoy this review, you might want to check out our other…

March 5, 2024 | 01:30 EST

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Guide

Pacific Drive Resources Guide

Our Pacific Drive Resources Guide will show you where to get all of the important resources in the game and that best ways to farm them quickly when you need a lot of them in a hurry.  If you enjoy…

February 25, 2024 | 10:33 EST

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Pacific Drive Starter Guide - How to Drive to Survive

Our Pacific Drive starter guide will walk you through the stuff you need to know to make your road trip across The Zone as safe as possible, as well as some of the tips and tricks that the game…

February 25, 2024 | 10:32 EST

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Pacific Drive

It's just you and your trusty vehicle in Pacific Drive, which will have players unravelling a supernatural mystery inside the Olympic Exclusion Zone, located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.…

January 11, 2024 | 04:41 EST

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Cult of the Lamb Will Let You Indulge in the Sins of the Flesh Next Week

Massive Monster and Devolver Digital have announced a release date for the upcoming Cult of the Lamb Sins of the Flesh update. The update, which follows previous content drops like the Blood Moon…

January 8, 2024 | 11:45 EST

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Slay the Spire Downfall Mod Suffered Security Breach and Some Users May Be at Risk

Update: the post has been updated to better identify the time window in which the breach occurred. The game has also been updated with fresh a depot by the developers on 12/27, so if you see an…

December 27, 2023 | 08:50 EST

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered - Ellie and Joel in No Return Mode
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The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered Reveals No Return Roguelike Survival Mode

Sony Interactive Entertainment and Naughty Dog showcased a new mode that is coming with the recently announced The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered. The mode is called "No Return" and it's a single-…

December 4, 2023 | 11:11 EST

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Returnal Director Harry Krueger Will Leave Housemarque After 14 Years

Housemarque has announced that Returnal director Harry Krueger is to leave the company after a 14-year tenure. In an announcement post on Housemarque's website, Krueger says he's been "incredibly…

November 20, 2023 | 09:43 EST

Below the Stone Potions Guide - How to Make Potions for Healing and Buffs - Cover Image Talking to the Elf Lady About Potions
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Below the Stone Potions Guide | How to Make Potions for Healing and Buffs

This guide will tell you everything you need to know about Below the Stone Potions, how to craft them, and where you can find Flasks! You'll surely spend most of your time in Below the Stone hunting…

November 17, 2023 | 06:02 EST

Below the Stone Mining Guide - How to Mine Every Ore - Cover Image Mining Prismium Ore in a Watery Tunnel
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Below the Stone Mining Guide | How to Mine the Ore You Need

Our Below the Stone Mining Guide will show you what every Ore looks like and which Pickaxe you'll need to successfully Mine it from the walls! There are many valuable Resources in Below the Stone,…

November 17, 2023 | 06:02 EST

Below the Stone Resources Guide - How to Find the Items You Need - Cover Image Looking at Blue Cap Mushrooms in the Caves
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Below the Stone Resources Guide | How to Find the Items You Need

In this Below the Stone Resources Guide, we'll tell you how to find useful Resources such as Iron Ore, Ghostveil, and more! Once you've grasped the basics of Below the Stone, you'll turn your…

November 17, 2023 | 06:01 EST

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Below the Stone Map Guide | Important Locations and Hazards

This guide explains how the Below the Stone Map works and highlights Points of Interest you can find while exploring the underground! A big part of Below the Stone is exploring the underground in…

November 17, 2023 | 06:01 EST

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Below the Stone Guide | Tips and Tricks for Beginners

In this Below the Stone Guide, we'll help you get started with the game and teach you some tips & tricks to make your expeditions easier! Below the Stone is a roguelike action RPG that…

November 17, 2023 | 06:01 EST

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Below the Stone

Below the Stone is a roguelike action-adventure RPG developed by Strollart and published by Apogee Entertainment. Players take on the role of a novice dwarf going underground to battle monsters and…

November 17, 2023 | 01:43 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

Standing inside a fully upgraded cafe in Cuisineer.
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Cuisineer Storage Guide

Our Cuisineer Storage Guide will go over how to increase the amount of items you can carry. This includes both upgrades to your backpack and cafe storage. Storage in Cuisineer is extremely limited…

November 9, 2023 | 01:03 EST

A humanoid monster called The False Son in closeup in the new Risk of Rain 2 DLC Seekers of the Storm
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Risk Of Rain 2's New Seekers Of The Storm Expansion Will Bring New Regions And More

Gearbox has announced a brand new Risk of Rain 2 DLC expansion by the name of Seekers of the Storm. It'll be the game's second major DLC pack after last year's Survivors of the Void and will see…

November 9, 2023 | 09:03 EST

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Cuisineer Review - Looks Better Than It Tastes

Way back at PAX East 2023, I sat down with publisher Xseed Games to try out this little upcoming game called Cuisineer, all about a girl named Pom who came back from adventuring across the world to…

November 7, 2023 | 03:09 EST

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Cuisineer

Enjoy dungeon-delving, cooking, AND managing a restaurant? Then Cuisineer is likely for you. Cook over 100 different recipes using resources collected in different procedurally generated biomes, and…

October 8, 2023 | 04:29 EDT

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Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur Review - David Struggles Against Goliath

Like many of us, I played Hades (our Game of the Year in 2020) and absolutely loved it. Seems like a no-brainer to try to make some of that magic on your own, which is exactly what Knight vs Giant:…

October 2, 2023 | 04:00 EDT

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Devolver Digital's Financial Results Decline Following Game Delays

Today Indie-focused publiser Devolver Digital announced its financial results for the six months ended on June 30, 2023, showing some decline across the board. The publisher has delayed some high-…

September 25, 2023 | 10:58 EDT

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Hades II Early Access Launch Window Announced

At last year's Game Awards, Supergiant Games announced Hades II. Aside from a trailer, little has been seen of this highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning original. Now in a development…

September 14, 2023 | 03:02 EDT

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Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost Release Date Revealed, New Touhou Project Game Unveiled

A new Touhou Project game has been revealed by developer and publisher Unknown X, and rhythm-action game Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost has a release date. Per a press release, Touhou Danmaku…

August 7, 2023 | 09:45 EDT

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Patapon Successor Ratatan Reveals First Joyous Gameplay & It Looks & Sounds Amazing

Today, Japanese studio TVT released the first gameplay trailer of Ratatan, the spiritual successor of the popular Patapon rhythm series.  If you're unfamiliar with Ratatan, it was revealed a few…

July 28, 2023 | 12:12 EDT

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Ed-0: Zombie Uprising Pre-Orders Now Live, Will Include Bonus Mini-Quest

Pre-orders for zombie slasher roguelike Ed-0: Zombie Uprising have now officially opened, publisher D3Publisher and developer LANCARSE have announced. If you pick up a pre-order for the game on PC or…

May 19, 2023 | 10:57 EDT

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Otxo Review

If you're a regular public transport user, you'll know that there are certain kinds of annoying passengers that pop up regularly. The guy who manspreads across two seats and won't move. The person…

April 22, 2023 | 10:30 EDT

The Mageseeker
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The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story Review

The world of League of Legends is so richly detailed and intriguing. With years to develop a fleshed-out world, Riot Games' publishing label Riot Forge promises to explore stories that are otherwise…

April 14, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

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PAX East 2023: Cuisineer Preview

I didn’t know much about Cuisineer when I went to play the demo from BattleBrew Productions at Xseed’s booth at PAX East 2023, other than the game was about cooking. Plus it looked pretty cute! So, I…

April 4, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

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The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story

The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story is an all new story set within the League of Legends universe, in which you play as Sylas - a mage who can steal spells and has only just broken free of his…

March 28, 2023 | 01:37 EDT

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PAX East 2023: The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story Preview

This weekend at PAX East I was able to go hands-on with The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story with two of the developers at Digital Sun and walked away wanting more from my first exposure to…

March 26, 2023 | 04:15 EDT

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VR Title Ghost Signal: A Stellaris Game Set To Launch This March For Meta Quest 2

The latest project to come from Fast Travel Games has been announced. Titled Ghost Signal: A Stellaris Game, it's set to release on Meta Quest 2 on March 23, 2023.  The game was co-developed with…

March 9, 2023 | 02:23 EST

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The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story Gets Release Date

The latest addition to a number of League of Legends spinoffs, The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story, finally has a release date of April 18, 2023.  There are several different LoL spinoffs in…

March 7, 2023 | 06:41 EST

Tomb Raider Reloaded
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Tomb Raider Reloaded Is Finally Coming for Mobile Platforms After Years of Delays

Today Embracer Group's CDE Entertainment announced that Tomb Raider Reloaded is finally coming to mobile platforms after years of delays. If the name rings a bell, it's because Tomb Raider…

February 1, 2023 | 11:52 EST

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Soustone Survivors Bumble The Abominable Achievement Guide

The Winterfall Update for Soulstone Survivors dropped in December of 2022, and added new weapons as well as a Secret Lair for Bumble The Abominable, a secret boss that's not only tough to defeat but…

January 22, 2023 | 02:12 EST