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Vampire Crawlers Review - Pixel-Perfect Pandemonium

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Vampire Crawlers: 12 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing

Games

Vampire Crawlers Is A Spin-Off That's Better Than The Original

Vampire Crawlers is an engaging card-based rogue-like dungeon crawler that encourages players to keep playing beyond their initial run.

Games

Vampire Survivors' new spinoff switches genres but keeps the good vibes

Vampire Crawlers successfully adapts the Vampire Survivors gameplay into a dungeon crawler and roguelike deckbuilder format.

8 Ridiculous Things I Utterly Love About Vampire Crawlers

Vampire Crawlers is a visually stunning first-person deck-builder that shares a strong connection with Vampire Survivors despite being a different genre.

Vampire Crawlers Review - Pixel-Perfect Pandemonium

Vampire Crawlers offers a gripping deckbuilding experience that combines familiar elements from Vampire Survivors with new first-person dungeon-crawling mechanics.

Vampire Crawlers: 12 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing

Vampire Crawlers is a highly enjoyable spin-off that emphasizes card combos for effective gameplay.

Vampire Crawlers Is A Spin-Off That's Better Than The Original

Vampire Crawlers is an engaging card-based rogue-like dungeon crawler that encourages players to keep playing beyond their initial run.

Vampire Survivors' new spinoff switches genres but keeps the good vibes

Vampire Crawlers successfully adapts the Vampire Survivors gameplay into a dungeon crawler and roguelike deckbuilder format.

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21 hours ago

Slay The Spire 2 Dev Sets Record Straight On Controversial Boss

Slay the Spire 2's Steam rating dropped to 'Mixed' due to review bombing over changes to the Doormaker boss fight.

Xbox's weirdest studio is on a roll

Double Fine has released Kiln, a multiplayer brawler centered around pottery, following its previous game about a sentient lighthouse.

Call of Duty Will Soon Take On Battlefield At The Box Office

EA's Battlefield is reportedly attracting Hollywood's attention, with Christopher McQuarrie set to write, direct, and produce the adaptation, and Michael B. Jordan attached as a producer. The project is being pitched to various studios, aiming for a theatrical release.

Independent films

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'Elden Ring' Set Photos Tease A Major Change To Crucial Characters

The Duskbloods, a vampiric action RPG set in the Victorian Era, is highly anticipated for the Nintendo Switch 2, arriving later this year.

Film

Media industry

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Why live streaming is a borderless $4 billion global opportunity

The shift to streaming platforms is transforming live event viewing, requiring advanced programmatic advertising solutions for global audiences.

Privacy technologies

Roblox Can't Seem To Keep Anyone Happy Right Now

Roblox struggles to balance user safety and enjoyment amid criticism and regulatory pressure over its age verification and safety measures.

London startup

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UK gaming icon Peter Molyneux on AI, his final creation and a changing industry

Peter Molyneux reflects on his career and the future of the UK games industry, emphasizing the impact of AI on game development.

Gadgets

fromWIRED

I've Tested Gaming Laptops for Over a Decade. This Is What I Think You Should Buy

Gaming laptops have evolved significantly, offering powerful performance and sleek designs, making them viable alternatives to desktop PCs.

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Another Game: My Little Mortal Combat

My Little Mortal Combat is a web game combining My Little Pony and Mortal Kombat, featuring simple mechanics and AI-generated content.

Social media marketing

fromThedrum

The State Of Influencer Marketing In Gaming

The gaming industry is rapidly growing, with revenues expected to reach $503.14 billion by 2025, driven by mobile gaming and influencer marketing.

Vampire Crawlers, Peter Molyneux's return and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie games thrive on creativity, proving that powerful hardware isn't necessary for great gaming experiences.

4 weeks ago

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Beat-based dungeon crawlers, card-battling soccer sims and other new indie games worth checking out

Albatross Interactive is developing Terminal War, a 4v4 shooter inspired by the canceled Factions mode from The Last of Us.

Vampire Crawlers, Peter Molyneux's return and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie games thrive on creativity, proving that powerful hardware isn't necessary for great gaming experiences.

4 weeks ago

Beat-based dungeon crawlers, card-battling soccer sims and other new indie games worth checking out

Albatross Interactive is developing Terminal War, a 4v4 shooter inspired by the canceled Factions mode from The Last of Us.

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Saros review you'll strafe until your thumbs hurt in this primal alien shooter

On the planet Carcosa, mangled, blackened trees and crimson flowers take root next to the ruins of some ancient alien civilisation, flanked by statues contorted in pain, tearing at their marble skin.

Independent films

Online Multiplayer Chaos Meets Creativity In Double Fine's Pottery Party Brawler, Kiln

Kiln combines creativity and competitive gameplay, allowing players to sculpt unique pottery fighters that influence performance in dynamic multiplayer battles.

Film

Iron Lung Digital Release: Markiplier Gives An Update As Fans Wait

Markiplier's film Iron Lung grossed over $50 million, with plans for digital release and self-distribution to benefit independent creators.

Media industry

Mass Effect Show Writer Denies Rewrites For 'Non-Gamers'

Amazon's Mass Effect TV show is not being rewritten to appeal to non-gamers, according to co-showrunner Daniel Casey.

Saros Can Be Much Easier Than Returnal, If You Want It To Be

Saros offers customizable difficulty modifiers, allowing players to adjust the challenge level to their preference.

Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.8 is refreshing your team comps with a new mechanic, and the game is coming to Steam

Zenless Zone Zero is launching on Steam with Version 2.8, introducing new Agents and concluding Season 2.

Independent films

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Exclusive: Netflix's 'Gears of War' Movie Is Taking Time to Get It Right

Gears of War movie is in development with a focus on character and universe fidelity.

The year's weirdest game is hard to explain and even harder to put down

Titanium Court is a unique blend of genres, offering an immersive experience that defies straightforward explanation.

Games

Titanium Court mashes together genres and cultural references to tell a strange, funny tale

Titanium Court combines match-three mechanics with tower defense elements in a roguelite format, emphasizing strategic resource management and tactical gameplay.

The year's weirdest game is hard to explain and even harder to put down

Titanium Court is a unique blend of genres, offering an immersive experience that defies straightforward explanation.

Titanium Court mashes together genres and cultural references to tell a strange, funny tale

Titanium Court combines match-three mechanics with tower defense elements in a roguelite format, emphasizing strategic resource management and tactical gameplay.

Markiplier's Horror Hit Might Shake Up Hollywood Again

YouTube filmmakers are successfully transitioning to feature films, exemplified by Markiplier's Iron Lung, which achieved significant box office success.

fromWIRED

Ace the Ping-Pong Robot Can Whup Your Ass

Ace, a robot developed by Sony AI, aims to become the world champion of table tennis, showcasing advanced AI and robotics.

Final Fantasy XIV Is Getting A Series Of Evangelion Raids

Final Fantasy XIV is collaborating with Evangelion for a new 24-person raid series called Ghosts of Desire.

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Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week - 4/20/26

A variety of crowdfunding board games are featured, including solo and co-op options, strategic gameplay, and travel-friendly designs.

Overwatch Is Making Good On A Decade-Old Promise

Blizzard is advancing the story of its rebooted series significantly, introducing new characters and meaningful plot developments after years of stagnation.

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Stonesaga Review

Stonesaga is a cooperative survival crafting board game for 1-4 players, featuring exploration, resource gathering, and narrative-driven gameplay.

Alice: Madness Returns Dev Put Dildos On A Snail To Shut EA Up

PS5 games are being considered for PC, while Atari enhances retro game emulation and Meta continues its efficiency purge.

Crimson Desert Gets Difficulty Settings, Graphics Boost in New Patch

Crimson Desert Patch 1.04.00 introduces difficulty settings, improved inventory management, and various enhancements across all platforms except Mac.

Crimson Desert's Biggest Update Yet Transforms It Once Again

Crimson Desert launched with issues, but recent patches have significantly improved gameplay and added new difficulty modes.

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Crimson Desert Gets Difficulty Settings, Graphics Boost in New Patch

Crimson Desert Patch 1.04.00 introduces difficulty settings, improved inventory management, and various enhancements across all platforms except Mac.

Crimson Desert's Biggest Update Yet Transforms It Once Again

Crimson Desert launched with issues, but recent patches have significantly improved gameplay and added new difficulty modes.

Little Guy Solves Big Puzzles In Gecko Gods - Kotaku

Gecko Gods is a vibrant adventure game featuring a small lizard exploring ancient temples and overcoming challenges in a colorful world.

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Google Exec Says Your Favorite Video Games Are Secretly Made With AI

AI is widely used in game development, with 90% of developers acknowledging its role in creating popular games.

Saros Review: A Psychological Challenge Worth Pushing Through

Housemarque's latest game expands narrative depth while maintaining its identity in a challenging roguelike environment.

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4 weeks ago

Football Manager gamer helps team win in real life

Kendrick suggested a formation change to 4-4-2, inspired by his online team and football manager Sean Dyche, leading to a 3-2 victory for KPR.

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Diablo 4's next season won't have any new mechanics or a new theme because all the focus is on Lord of Hatred

Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred expansion launches with Season of Reckoning, featuring limited new gameplay mechanics but maintaining classic seasonal elements.

Diablo 4 Is Bringing Back A Classic Feature Fans Have Begged For Since Launch

Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred expansion introduces a customizable map overlay feature, enhancing navigation and gameplay experience for players.

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred review - A compelling conclusion delivered with a panache that proves Blizzard still got it

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred is a highly anticipated expansion that aims to improve upon its predecessor, Vessel of Hatred.

Diablo 4's next season won't have any new mechanics or a new theme because all the focus is on Lord of Hatred

Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred expansion launches with Season of Reckoning, featuring limited new gameplay mechanics but maintaining classic seasonal elements.

Diablo 4 Is Bringing Back A Classic Feature Fans Have Begged For Since Launch

Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred expansion introduces a customizable map overlay feature, enhancing navigation and gameplay experience for players.

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Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred review - A compelling conclusion delivered with a panache that proves Blizzard still got it

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred is a highly anticipated expansion that aims to improve upon its predecessor, Vessel of Hatred.

Windrose: 15 Tips And Tricks To Know Before Playing

Windrose is an open-world survival RPG focused on pirate adventures, survival, and combat against enemies and wildlife.

Digital life

How Technology Is Changing Online Gaming Culture

Online gaming culture has evolved significantly due to advanced technology while retaining classic values like challenge, fairness, and storytelling.

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Video games

Xbox Chief Asha Sharma Sets New Strategy, Says Will Reevaluate Exclusives

Video games

Five Standout Indies From Today's ID@Xbox Showcase

Video games

Microsoft's new Xbox chief is 'reevaluating' exclusive games

Video games

'We Are Xbox': read the memo defining Microsoft's gaming future

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Xbox Chief Asha Sharma Sets New Strategy, Says Will Reevaluate Exclusives

Microsoft Gaming is rebranding to Xbox and reevaluating its approach to exclusivity under CEO Asha Sharma's new strategy.

Five Standout Indies From Today's ID@Xbox Showcase

Xbox showcased a variety of indie games, highlighting unique titles like 'There Are No Ghosts at the Grand' with innovative gameplay mechanics.

Microsoft's new Xbox chief is 'reevaluating' exclusive games

Xbox is reevaluating its strategy on exclusivity and game releases, focusing on daily active players as a new priority.

'We Are Xbox': read the memo defining Microsoft's gaming future

Xbox has evolved to connect over 500 million players but faces challenges in features, pricing, and meeting new player expectations.

How The Pragmata Unknown Signal Secret Ending Works

Pragmata features an extension called Unknown Signal, allowing players to explore new challenges after completing the main story.

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Pragmata Has Aready Sold A Load Of Copies

Pragmata sold over a million copies in three days due to effective marketing and multi-platform support.

How The Pragmata Unknown Signal Secret Ending Works

Pragmata features an extension called Unknown Signal, allowing players to explore new challenges after completing the main story.

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Pragmata Has Aready Sold A Load Of Copies

Pragmata sold over a million copies in three days due to effective marketing and multi-platform support.

Death By Scrolling Review

Death By Scrolling features roguelike mechanics where players gather gold to escape purgatory while avoiding a relentless grim reaper.

The Week In Games: Pottery Parties And A Long-Lost JRPG

A quieter release week allows games like Kiln and Traysia to gain attention amidst industry debates.

Control: Ultimate Edition is out for the iPhone and iPad

Control: Ultimate Edition is now available on iPhone and iPad for $5, featuring full gameplay and DLC with optimized controls for touchscreens.

Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is opening more studios and has over 15 games in the works

Poncle is developing three basic types of games: spinoffs to Vampire Survivors, original IPs, and roguelites with similar mechanics to Vampire Survivors, using other IPs.

Video games

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Fortnite developers can make AI characters now just don't try to date them

Epic Games introduces an AI conversations tool for Fortnite, allowing creators to develop unscripted, interactive NPCs for player engagement.

Game Devs Explain The Tricks Involved With Letting You Pause

Pausing a game involves various techniques, including manipulating time and adjusting game speed, depending on the game engine used.

fromWGB

Voice Actor Troy Baker Is Making His Own Game Studio

I want to proliferate the wisdom and the experience those other great studios - and bad - have given me, and be able to fold that into new experiences, and try my hand at it.

Video games

Hardcore Survival Sim With Deadly Twist Is A Smash Hit On Steam

Road to Vostok is a post-apocalyptic single-player survival game that has secured the entire production budget for years to come within just 24 hours of its launch.

Games

Splatoon Raiders Has a Release Date And A Cool New Ink Axe

Splatoon Raiders, a new single-player game, releases on July 23, 2026, featuring new weapons, abilities, and a focus on treasure hunting.

Rumored Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Won't Be On Xbox Game Pass: Everything We Know About Call Of Duty 2026

A new Call of Duty game, likely Modern Warfare 4, is expected to release later this year.

You Could Be In A PlayStation Game If You Write Well, Love PlayStation, Play And Own A Lot, Have Anecdotes, And More

PlayStation has announced a new contest called The Playerbase, allowing winners to have their likenesses scanned to appear in PlayStation games, starting with Gran Turismo 7.

Games

Marketing

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2 months ago

How brands can align their interests with the interests of gamers

Brands can increase engagement and reach diverse audiences by integrating ads into interactive gaming experiences and aligning brand goals with player interests.

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AI Dungeon maker Latitude unveils Voyage, a platform for creating AI-powered RPGs | TechCrunch

AI-powered RPG platform Voyage allows players to design unique gaming worlds and interact with unscripted NPCs.

Control Resonant Gameplay Preview: Doing The Unexpected With The Familiar

The former, a story about a traumatized boy defending a city from alien incursions using a biomechanical humanoid mecha in the hopes he will be able to understand himself and earn approval from others, is an apt point of reference for Control Resonant's protagonist Dylan Faden. Dylan, the brother of Federal Bureau of Control's director Jesse Faden, is a powerful parautilitarian who has abilities by way of a connection to an otherworldly entity called Polaris.

DC food

Dragon Ball's Next Game Is Exactly What You Think

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 is confirmed for 2027, set in a future world with new story elements and gameplay.

fromBoard Game Quest

Top 10 Solo Board Games for Every Kind of Gamer

Solo gaming is rapidly evolving, with many games now including solo modes or automata, enhancing the tabletop gaming experience.

Fairgames Has An Extraction Shooter Mode As Marathon Struggles

Fairgames features a new mode called 'Cargo Heist' that involves completing objectives and extracting loot in a multiplayer heist shooter format.

fromThedrum

Why Brands Need To Pick Up The Controller And Level Up In The Gaming World

The pandemic significantly increased gaming engagement, with mobile gaming becoming a key focus for brands and content creators.

Capcom's Killing It Right Now With Pragmata And Resident Evil

Capcom has transformed from a struggling company to a leading game developer with successful titles like Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem.

I Can't Stop Playing This Terrible Game, So Maybe It's Good?

Timber Rush is about numbers going up in the crudest way imaginable, a clicker game that barely even features clicking, in which you move your woodcutter side to side as increasing numbers of increasingly silly logs fly around the screen.

Games

fromGame Informer

8 months ago

Deadzone: Rogue Review - Rewarding Repetition - Game Informer

Deadzone: Rogue offers engaging gunplay and a rewarding roguelite experience, making it a standout in the first-person shooter genre.

Heated Arc Raiders Debate Between PvE And PvP Players Goes Viral

A PvE player confronted a PvP player in Arc Raiders, raising questions about player expectations in PvP-enabled games.

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Video games

Marathon, One Month Later - Kotaku

Video games

Marathon's Soulslike Endgame Dungeon Is Blowing Players Away

Marathon, One Month Later - Kotaku

Marathon has received positive reviews but faces uncertainty regarding its long-term support and player engagement.

Marathon's Soulslike Endgame Dungeon Is Blowing Players Away

Cryo Archive in Marathon is a complex, challenging end-game map that combines permadeath PVP with intricate design and high-stakes gameplay.

Devil Jam Review - Hades Survivors?

Devil Jam combines Hades' art style with Vampire Survivors' gameplay, offering a unique experience at a low price, despite lacking depth and storytelling.

fromwww.theguardian.com

In the killer world of online gaming, there are no hits any more just survivors

Highguard's rapid failure demonstrates that modern online games face extreme pressure to deliver immediate returns, leaving no room for player learning curves or developer iteration.

Jeff Kaplan: Stop Complaining About Games You Won't Play

Jeff Kaplan advises people complaining about games they haven't played to stop, as developers ignore such feedback and it accomplishes nothing.

I Miss When Multiplayer Games Weren't Changing All The Time - Kotaku

A patch increasing gunshot volume in Marathon created a more aggressive multiplayer environment, prompting nostalgia for older games that remained static after release rather than undergoing constant balance changes.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Marathon is a stylishly merciless video game built for cut-throat times

Marathon is an extraction shooter from Bungie featuring visually striking alien environments and brutal gameplay mechanics, arriving after delays and controversies to prove itself as Sony's major investment.

Ghost Of Yotei's New Free Online Mode Is So Good I'd Pay Money For It

Ghost of Yotei: Legends is a new multiplayer mode featuring up to four-player co-op with the game's exceptional combat system, magical elements, and progression through story and survival missions.

All Slay The Spire 2 Bosses

Slay The Spire 2 features new bosses with unique tactics across multiple acts, requiring strategic card, class, and perk selection to overcome challenging encounters.

An Incredible Last-Minute Escape In Marathon Convinced Me It's Something Special

A final beta match demonstrated the game's potential through intense, high-stakes gameplay where teamwork and resource management created memorable moments despite uncertain long-term player retention.

Marathon Has Replaced Nightreign As My Multiplayer Obsession

Marathon functions as an action roguelike disguised as an extraction shooter, combining procedural RNG, run-based gameplay, and permanent gear loss with the liberating design philosophy of traditional roguelikes.

Highguard's New Mode Is All Action As It Hangs On For Dear Life

In Raid Rush, 2 teams of 5 players will take turns attacking and defending their bases with no pesky looting phase in between. Instead, select your base and use Trader Flynn to upgrade your weapons and equipment in a round based format. After each round, you'll switch sides between attacking and defending.

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