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Game Informer
1 week ago
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With My Past Review - Puzzle Therapy - Game Informer

With My Past by Imagine Wings Studio blends platforming-puzzle gameplay with an innovative mechanic that represents the protagonist's past, offering a therapeutic and unique gaming experience. [ more ]
The Verge
2 weeks ago
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Tales of Kenzera's heart-wrenching story proved tougher than its platforming

Engagement with deep themes can enhance gameplay experience beyond mechanics. [ more ]
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GameSpot
2 weeks ago
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14 Things You Should Know Before Playing Manor Lords

Choose a game setup focusing on city-building for Manor Lords beginner guide. [ more ]
GameSpot
3 weeks ago
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15 Things You Need To Know Before Playing Stellar Blade

Scan surroundings for crucial information. Rest at camps to replenish supplies in Stellar Blade. [ more ]
Kotaku
4 weeks ago
Video games

Destiny 2: How To Get A Breech-Loaded Grenade Launcher

Destiny 2's new Into The Light update reintroduces fan-favorite Breech-Loaded grenade launchers, distinguishable by being primary or energy slot weapons with special ammo and one-shot capacity. [ more ]
Toucharcade
1 month ago
Video games

'Wildfrost' Mobile Review - Superb, but Not for Everyone

Wildfrost is a unique roguelike deckbuilder game with mechanics that differentiate it from other games in the genre. [ more ]
Polygon
1 month ago
Video games

The Stardew Valley board game is very good if you have time to play it

Stardew Valley board game offers a condensed version of the video game, requiring players to complete objectives within a time limit. [ more ]
GameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Slay the Spire 2 Announced, Early Access Starts In 2025

Slay the Spire 2 announced with cinematic trailer for early access in 2025.
The original Slay the Spire defined deckbuilding roguelike RPGs with its unique gameplay elements and still holds high ratings. [ more ]
Engadget
1 month ago
Video games

Massively co-op game 33 Immortals will have a closed beta at the end of May

33 Immortals is undergoing pre-release testing, starting with a closed beta from May 24 to June 2.
Unique features of 33 Immortals include a 33-player co-op mode, ghost revival mechanic, and raid-centric gameplay lasting about 25 minutes per round. [ more ]
Polygon
1 month ago
Video games

Kingdom Death: Monster's massive new expansion is just too much damn work

Kingdom Death: Monster is a high-earning crowdfunded board game known for its high price point and production delays.
The base game features complex mechanics, elaborate battles, a crafting system, and colony simulation, along with stunning miniatures. [ more ]
Kotaku
1 month ago
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FF7 Rebirth's 'Reset' Side-Quest Menu, Explained

Rebirth has 36 side-quests that can be reset post-main story
Understanding the side-quest reset options is crucial for navigating the game menu [ more ]
GameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Dragon's Dogma 2 Players Are Warning Each Other About The Plague With A Rotten Gimmick

Pawns in Dragon's Dogma 2 can be infected with the Dragonsplague disease.
Infected pawns exhibit specific symptoms like boldness in combat, red glowing eyes, and discussion of the plague. [ more ]
Polygon
1 month ago
Video games

You can't trust Dragon's Dogma 2

Some video game sequels drop the numeral in the title to attract both old and new players.
Director Itsuno mentioned that every detail in Dragon's Dogma 2 is intentional. [ more ]
Kotaku
1 month ago
Video games

Pepper Grinder's A Wonderfully Short Platformer Missing Its 'A-Ha' Moment

Pepper Grinder offers high-octane platforming with chaos and drilling mechanics.
The game's movement mechanics, such as burrowing and drilling, are key to its engaging experience. [ more ]
Kotaku
1 month ago
Video games

Dragon's Dogma 2 Players Are Freaking Out Over This Mysterious Contagion

Dragonsplague is a mysterious affliction affecting AI companions in Dragon's Dogma 2.
The disease causes AI companions to turn into shadowy dragons, leading to disastrous consequences. [ more ]
Kotaku
1 month ago
Video games

FF7 Rebirth's Confusing 'Retry From This Battle' Screen Explained

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has a battle reset feature that can be confusing due to its wording.
The battle reset options in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth can vary in their application depending on the type of encounter. [ more ]
Toucharcade
1 month ago
Video games

SwitchArcade Round-Up: Reviews Featuring 'EGGCONSOLE Ys II', Plus Today's New Releases and Sales

EGGCONSOLE Ys II PC-8801mkIIsr is recommended for those who enjoyed the original Ys game.
It is important to play the original game before moving on to Ys II for a better understanding of the story and mechanics. [ more ]
Toucharcade
2 months ago
Video games

TouchArcade Game of the Week: 'Vroomies'

Vroomies is a unique top-down racer with touchscreen-specific mechanics.
Control Points are crucial for maintaining speed, taking shortcuts, and making strategic decisions during the race. [ more ]
VG247
2 months ago
Video games

Uh oh, Helldivers 2 players are accusing reward-hungry farmers of "actively sabotaging the entire war effort"

Farming causing confusion in Helldivers 2 community
Impact of farming still unclear on campaign efforts [ more ]
GameSpot
3 months ago
Video games

How To Break Destructible Walls In Banishers: Ghosts Of New Eden

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a Metroidvania-style game with interconnected levels and branching paths.
To break destructible walls in Banishers, you need to use Antea's Outburst ability. [ more ]
Polygon
3 months ago
Video games

Take advantage of Enshrouded's clever sleep mechanic

Enshrouded is an open-world survival game with a post-apocalyptic fantasy storyline and similar mechanics to other games in the genre.
The game has a unique sleep mechanic that provides buffs to stamina and regeneration, with the level of comfort affecting the duration of the buff. [ more ]
Polygon
3 months ago
Video games

Alan Wake, a messy bitch, is perfect for Dead by Daylight

Behaviour Interactive adds licensed characters to Dead by Daylight, with Alan Wake being the newest addition.
Alan Wake is a perfect fit for Dead by Daylight due to his actions and mechanics in his original game. [ more ]
Kotaku
3 months ago
Video games

Tekken 8 Is Getting Some Seriously High Praise

Tekken 8 has received positive reviews ahead of its release, with a score of 90 out of 100 on review aggregators.
Critics are praising the game for its approachability, making it enjoyable for newcomers and veterans alike. [ more ]
Polygon
3 months ago
Video games

Palworld type chart for element strengths and weaknesses

Palworld utilizes an elemental strengths and weaknesses system, similar to other RPGs.
The elemental system in Palworld is simpler than Pokémon's, with elements having only one weakness and fire being strong against both ice and grass. [ more ]
Game Informer
3 months ago
Video games

Four Ways Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Gets The Genre Right

The revival of the Prince of Persia franchise as a Metroidvania game is a standout release in the genre.
The Lost Crown advances the Metroidvania game style with novel ideas and mechanics, including the use of Memory Shards and customizable navigation. [ more ]
VG247
3 months ago
Video games

The next game from Dave the Diver devs is a sci-fi MOBA about injecting speed juice into your boots

Mintrocket, the studio behind Dave the Diver, is developing a new top-down MOBA called Wakerunners.
Wakerunners features an interesting mechanic that involves manipulating character speed, allowing players to glide across the field at incredible speeds or slow down for precise moves. [ more ]
www.dw.com
4 months ago
Video games

Retro games: Why pixel graphics won't go out of fashion DW 01/10/2024

Retro games with pixel graphics are experiencing a revival in popularity
Pixel graphics allow for creative games to be produced with a smaller budget [ more ]
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