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Evil Empire "will always miss Dead Cells," but it's already working on its dream collab
Evil Empire's CEO Thomas Pfeiffer and Head of Business Ben Laulan reflect on their studio's origins supporting Dead Cells and discuss future projects. While they express nostalgia for Dead Cells, they are excited about their current work on The Rogue Prince of Persia, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, and a secret dream collaboration they are already developing.
"Thank you, Hades" - Evil Empire on indie game discovery, how Steam early access has changed, and the rise of AI tools
Evil Empire's CEO Thomas Pfeiffer and Head of Business Ben Laulan discuss the studio's growth from supporting Dead Cells to developing Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and The Rogue Prince of Persia. They highlight the success of their Triple-i Initiative for indie game discovery and share insights on collaborations with larger publishers. The pair also express concerns about the impact of AI on the creative process and the meaning of game development.
Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for Lost in Random: The Eternal Die, Rift of the NecroDancer, more
The North American Nintendo Switch eShop is currently featuring significant sales on a wide variety of games, including some at their lowest prices ever. Notable titles on discount include Lost in Random: The Eternal Die, Crypt of the NecroDancer, Hogwarts Legacy, and many more, with prices slashed across numerous genres.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Oct. 9: PlayStation Player's Choice sale
This weekend's console deals include PlayStation's Player's Choice sale featuring titles like Saros and Marathon, Xbox Game Pass deals with Halo: The Master Chief Collection, and Nintendo Switch discounts on indie games from the Triple-I Initiative Showcase. PlayStation Plus members can also claim F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 for free.
"There is no easy answer anymore, there's no kind of playbook" – Secret Mode is hedging its bets with two very different pillars
Independent UK publisher Secret Mode is experiencing significant growth by focusing on two distinct pillars: 'pure indie' titles and higher-budget games like Star Wars: Galactic Racer. The company, which recently separated from Sumo Digital and Tencent, is also exploring a 'caretaker development' model for existing titles and emphasizes the importance of discoverability in the current market.
The Triple-I Initiative Showcase Is Getting A Second Event In 2026
The Triple-I Initiative Showcase will return on October 8th with a second event in 2024, following its annual presentation format. This showcase will feature eight world premieres and announcements from various developers and publishers, including Team17, Amanita Design, and Strange Scaffold, with reveals for games like Dave the Diver and Risk of Rain 2. The event, organized by Evil Empire, focuses purely on game trailers.
Blood Dungeon review: DPS doodles
Blood Dungeon is a roguelike platformer from Messhof that features a fun, scribbled aesthetic and fast-paced platforming mechanics. However, the review criticizes its lack of meaningful build-crafting and emphasis on DPS checks, which ultimately makes long-term play feel like a chore despite its initial charm.
Ray Chase, the voice of Cyclops in X-Men '97, has '1,000 freaking hours' in Slay the Spire and is running a 'smell build' in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: ' I wear perfumes and walk into battle with my fancy boy outfit'
Voice actor Ray Chase, known for his roles in X-Men '97 and Final Fantasy 15, discusses his extensive playtime in Slay the Spire, accumulating over 1,000 hours. He also details a unique 'smell build' in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and his love for lightweight PC games like Brotato.
The Best Android Action Games – Updated!
This article provides a curated list of the best action games available on Android in 2026, updated to keep players engaged. It includes a variety of genres such as shooters, racers, and hack-and-slash titles to cater to different preferences. Featured games include Dead Cells, Brotato, Door Kickers, Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, My Friend Pedro: Ripe For Revenge, and Halls Of Torment.
PengPong is a roguelite bullet heaven mix of Brotato and pinball with a retro cartoon theme
PengPong is a physics-based top-down shooter that blends roguelite progression with pinball mechanics, featuring a retro cartoon art style reminiscent of 1960s animation. Players use a hockey stick to strike pucks and weapons, aiming for strategic ricochets to defeat waves of enemies. The game offers over 100 items and synergies, with meta-upgrades available upon death, ensuring high replayability.
Every detail of Blood Dungeon looks slapdash, but its mix of platformer and Vampire survivors gets my heart thumping
Blood Dungeon, developed by Messhof, creatively blends platforming mechanics with the horde-survival gameplay loop popularized by Vampire Survivors. Despite its intentionally crude MS Paint-like aesthetic, the game's unique combination of dodging, strategic movement, and auto-firing combat offers a surprisingly engaging and thoughtful experience. The Steam demo has already garnered significant interest, with the game being compared to Super Hexagon for its addictive quality.
Check out the 50 most popular Steam Deck games for May 2026
This article lists the 50 most popular games played on the Steam Deck during May 2026, based on data from Valve. The list includes newly released titles like Forza Horizon 6 and Subnautica 2, alongside enduring favorites such as Slay the Spire and Stardew Valley.
Brotato “All Pain No Gain” update announced, patch notes – Nightmare difficulty, new character, weapon, more
The "All Pain No Gain" update for Brotato introduces a new Nightmare difficulty with exclusive enemies and events, alongside the "Wounded" character and the "Rail Gun" weapon. The update also includes various balance adjustments to existing weapons and items, with detailed patch notes provided for all changes.
Steam stats for Slay the Spire 2's engine Godot show "strong signs of exponential growth"
Slay the Spire 2, developed with the Godot engine by Mega Crit, has become its most popular game, showcasing significant growth for the engine. Despite some data fragmentation, Godot is experiencing a consistent rise in installs and users, positioning it as a strong free and open-source alternative to engines like Unity and Unreal Engine. The success of Slay the Spire 2, which pivoted from Unity due to fee changes, is expected to further boost Godot's adoption.
Here's the top Steam Deck games for April 2026
The top games on Steam Deck for April 2026 include Slay the Spire 2 and Vampire Crawlers, alongside other popular titles like Stardew Valley and Baldur's Gate 3. Several newly released games also made the list, such as RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike and PRAGMATA. The article also notes that the Steam Deck continues to be frequently out of stock.
How Evil Empire makes one of the most effect indie showcase events – while juggling Castlevania, live ops, and building its own IP
Evil Empire, the studio behind Dead Cells and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, has successfully organized the Triple-i Initiative, an effective indie game showcase event. The company also manages live operations for other studios' games, such as Brotato, while developing its own original IPs.
Community: 31 Switch Games We Missed, As Recommended By You
Nintendo Life readers recommend 31 Nintendo Switch games that may have been missed, covering a variety of genres including indie titles, visual novels, card battlers, platformers, roguelites, shooters, tactical RPGs, and puzzle games. The list includes titles like A Dark Room, Arcade Spirits: The New Challengers, and Brotato, with some recommendations also applicable to the upcoming Switch 2.
Triple-i Initiative Showcase had some really incredible announcements - a roundup
The Triple-i Initiative Showcase featured numerous announcements for indie games, including new reveals, release dates, and DLC. Several titles like Alabaster Dawn, Alkahest, and Away Team were highlighted, with many set to enter Early Access or launch in the coming months. The showcase also included updates for existing games such as Barotrauma and Brotato.
Nintendo Switch eShop deals – lowest prices ever for Enter and Exit the Gungeon, Untitled Goose Game, more
The North American Nintendo Switch eShop is featuring new deals, including the lowest prices ever for games like Enter the Gungeon, Exit the Gungeon, and Untitled Goose Game. The sale includes a wide variety of titles, with discounts on many popular and indie games.
Brotato Primal Dread Announced
Blobfish and Evil Empire have announced Primal Dread, a new DLC for the roguelite top-down survival shooter Brotato. The expansion is slated for release later this year, with further details available on its Steam listing.