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Snake tribe shaman on Crocodile Island.
Review

Survival: Fountain of Youth Review — A Journey Through a Timeless Legend

The tale of the fountain of youth is one passed down through the generations. Magical water that can stop and even reverse aging, allowing one to live forever. This is the foundational narrative for …

June 14, 2024 | 03:42 EDT

The Prince looking concerned in the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake
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Troubled Sands of Time Remake Gains Yet Another Studio

Ubisoft has announced that yet another studio is joining the long-awaited (and apparently rather troubled) Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake. This time around (no pun intended), it's the turn…

June 3, 2024 | 11:41 EDT

Official Little Nightmares 3 artwork depicting the game's two playable characters
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Little Nightmares 3 Delayed to 2025, More Info Coming Later in Summer

Bandai Namco and developer Supermassive Games have announced that horror platformer sequel Little Nightmares 3 has been delayed beyond 2024. In a message on X (formerly known as Twitter), the two…

May 31, 2024 | 08:34 EDT

Promotional image of the Destiny 2: The Finale Shape D&D Crossover, showing a Warlock, Titan, and Hunter in monster-themed armor, an owlbear sparrow, and a Tiamat-themed ship.
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Destiny 2: The Final Shape D&D Crossover Cosmetics Announced

Bungie's space opera live service shooter is crossing over with the world's most popular fantasy TTRPG. Thanks to a collaboration with Wizards of the Coast, players can enjoy Destiny 2: The Final…

May 30, 2024 | 02:02 EDT

A car driving up a rocky, treacherous-looking path in Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown
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Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Release Date Finally Revealed

Nacon and KT Racing have announced the Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown release date, which means the years of delays might finally be coming to an end. According to a brand new trailer released…

May 30, 2024 | 11:02 EDT

Three Guardians standing atop a cliff in the Destiny 2 expansion The Final Shape
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Destiny 2: The Final Shape Expansion Leaks After Sony Streaming Slip-up

The entirety of upcoming Destiny 2 expansion The Final Shape has been leaked, and although the leak has subsequently been taken down, it seems that the damage has already been done. The Final Shape …

May 30, 2024 | 09:17 EDT

Saddam Hussein Holding a Lighter Call of Duty Black Ops 6
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Will Be On Game Pass Day 1

After accidentally spoiling their own announcement earlier this morning, Microsoft officially revealed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be available Day One on Xbox Game Pass, albeit with a caveat…

May 28, 2024 | 10:10 EDT

A spread-shot wordless cover of Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game, showcasing three of the clowns overshadowing several human survivors.

Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game Review - Pratfall Inc.

Well, you can’t say that this one was coming. Whenever a horror icon jumps back into the spotlight, it’s for a crossover in Dead by Daylight, like Chucky from Child’s Play or Ghostface from Scream,…

May 27, 2024 | 11:00 EDT

A bulky Ultramarine, complete with helmet, in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2
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Praise the Emperor! Space Marine 2 Won't Have Microtransactions

Space Marine 2 publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Saber Interactive have confirmed that the upcoming shooter won't feature any kind of microtransactions or cash shop. In the first post of a…

May 24, 2024 | 11:39 EDT

The cast of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
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Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Roadmap Reveals DLC Release Windows

Rabbit and Bear has released a new Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes roadmap, and it reveals the release months for the JRPG's three additional character-focused DLC chapters. In a post on the…

May 24, 2024 | 11:19 EDT

The logo for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 along with the game's title
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Surprise, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is Xbox's Mystery Showcase Game

Activision Blizzard and Xbox have officially revealed Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and we'll get to learn more about the game during Xbox's showcase next month. When Xbox announced its June showcase…

May 23, 2024 | 10:10 EDT

The two main characters of Card-en-Ciel surrounded by the rest of the game's cast
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Card-en-Ciel Brings Mega Man Battle Network-Like Card Battling in October

Inti Creates has revealed the release date for upcoming card battler Card-en-Ciel, which essentially looks like a less RPG-ified version of Mega Man Battle Network. The game is launching in October…

May 22, 2024 | 11:41 EDT

Jan looking at a Sheep in The Alters with Rafał Włosek's headshot from 11Bit studios
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Rafał Włosek Discusses The Alters, Strategy On A Smaller Scale, And His Favorite Alter

While in Poland last week playing upcoming 11Bit games The Alters and Frostpunk 2, I had the opportunity to chat in depth with Rafał Włosek, Lead Designer behind The Alters, about what led Jan Dolski…

May 24, 2024 | 09:30 EDT

An image of The Alters where an alternate Jan is being created
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The Alters

The Alters is a Survival title from 11 Bit Studios, creators of games such as Frostpunk and This War of Mine. In The Alters the players assume the role of Jan Dolski, an astronaut sent on a mission…

May 22, 2024 | 06:33 EDT

Jan greeting another Alter in The Alters from 11Bit Studios
Preview

The Alters Preview - Resource Management On A Smaller Scale

Last week I had a chance to fly out to Poland to get hands-on time with 11Bit Studios' upcoming title, The Alters. The Alters is a resource management game where players take on the role of Jan…

May 24, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

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Assassin's Creed Shadows

After people asking for years, Assassin's Creed is finally headed to Japan in Assassin's Creed Shadows. The game follows the intertwined story of Naoe, an assassin, and Yusuke, a legendary samurai.…

May 21, 2024 | 01:44 EDT

A figure in armor and a sword over their right shoulder. Their back is to us and looking over their left shoulder.
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Enotria: The Last Song

Enotria: The Last Song is a soulslike set in an unusually sunny locale for the genre based on Italian folklore. The land has been cursed, keeping all inhabitants in an eternal play. Everyone has a…

May 21, 2024 | 12:49 EDT

A group of Tarnished kneeling in front of a rune-like symbol in the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC trailer
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New Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Trailer Tells an Oblique, Beautiful Story

From Software and Bandai Namco have released a new Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree story trailer that sets up the narrative for the upcoming DLC expansion. As the trailer begins, a voiceover…

May 21, 2024 | 11:31 EDT

The feline protagonist from Little Kitty, Big City wearing a cute ladybug hat
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Little Kitty, Big City Breaks Two Major Milestones in Less than Two Weeks

Indie feline adventure Little Kitty, Big City has crossed two major milestones after less than two weeks on sale, which will likely make developer Double Dagger Studio very happy indeed. Earlier…

May 21, 2024 | 09:57 EDT

Snake Region tribal mural.
Guide

Survival: Fountain of Youth Snake Region Walkthrough

The last tribal region unlocked in Survival: Fountain of Youth is the Snake Region. It has the single silver deposit, is the only area where you find sulfur, and is the hardest place to actually…

May 21, 2024 | 10:14 EDT

Fountain of Youth temple on Bimini Island.
Guide

Survival: Fountain of Youth Bimini Belt Region Walkthrough

The last region you gain access to in Survival: Fountain of Youth is the Bimini Belt. Even though you don't have Ponce de Leon's map to safely make your way through the rocks in front of the island,…

May 21, 2024 | 10:14 EDT

The monkey king looking into camera from chest height.
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Black Myth: Wukong

Black Myth: Wukong is based on Journey to the West, which is considered one of the Four Great Classical Novels in Chinese Literature. It is full of mythology and jampacked with cultural references.…

May 20, 2024 | 08:17 EDT

View of Iron Island from the Underwater Temple in the Puma Region.
Guide

Survival: Fountain of Youth Puma Region Walkthrough

The Puma region really starts to heat things up in Survival: Fountain of Youth. After learning some mind-blowing secrets in the Buffalo Region, the search continues for the Fountain of Youth. The…

May 21, 2024 | 10:14 EDT

A woman holding a sword overlooking a field that has a gondola lift in it.
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Dungeons of Hinterberg

What better way to spend a vacation from your boring law office job than to delve into some dungeons? That's exactly what you do as Luisa in Dungeons of Hinterberg. Hinterberg is the hot new place…

May 20, 2024 | 05:38 EDT

Senua looking pained in Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2
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Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Accessibility Options Revealed Ahead of Launch

Ninja Theory has revealed what kind of accessibility options you can expect from Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 when the long-awaited action-adventure sequel launches tomorrow. The seven-year wait for …

May 20, 2024 | 11:36 EDT

Jason Voorhees and Agent Smith in MultiVersus
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MultiVersus Reveals Jason Voorhees and Agent Smith in New Trailer

Warner Bros' crossover platform fighter MultiVersus has gained two more characters, and they're both iconic movie villains who should send a shiver up the spine of even the most stalwart hero. In a…

May 20, 2024 | 09:41 EDT

A creepy vampiric monster wrapped in tentacles in Redfall
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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

Players celebrating in EA College Football 25
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EA Sports College Football 25 Gameplay Reveal Shows Attention to Detail

EA has revealed the first gameplay footage for EA Sports College Football 25, and it looks like exactly the kind of thing you'd want if you've been waiting for this revival since 2013. Full…

May 17, 2024 | 11:49 EDT

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EA Sports College Football 25 Release Date Announced, Full Reveal Coming Tomorrow

EA has revealed the EA Sports College Football 25 release date, and it won't be long before you can enjoy the first game in the EA Sports College Football series since 2013. The official website for…

May 16, 2024 | 11:30 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
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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

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

Senua facing off against an enemy in combat in Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2
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Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Global Launch Timings Revealed

Ninja Theory has revealed the global release timings for upcoming narrative-based action-adventure game Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, and every region is getting the game on the same day. Rejoice!…

May 15, 2024 | 08:32 EDT

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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

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
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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
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(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

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

An army assembled in a field in Manor Lords
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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
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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

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

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

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

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

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 Boys' Homelander inhaling the scent of a bottle of milk (you know where it's from) in Mortal Kombat 1
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Mortal Kombat 1 Homelander First Look Shows Off The Boys' Sadistic Supe

Warner Bros and Netherrealm have released a first look at Mortal Kombat 1's upcoming Homelander DLC, showing how The Boys' sadistic supe will play in the fighting game. Admittedly, the trailer doesn…

May 6, 2024 | 09:17 EDT

Senua looking at the camera in Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2
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Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 PC System Requirements Revealed

Ninja Theory has announced the Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 PC requirements, so we now know what kind of a machine you'll need to run the game. As you can probably imagine if you've seen any of the…

May 3, 2024 | 11:25 EDT