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Duskpunk has released on Nintendo Switch
Rarebyte has released the anti-capitalist, anti-fascist steampunk RPG Duskpunk on Nintendo Switch. The game, inspired by Citizen Sleeper and tabletop RPGs, tasks players with surviving in a war-torn city as a runaway soldier. Duskpunk is available now on the Nintendo eShop for $14.99.
Farewell BioWare, you inspired so many of us, and you deserved so much better than this
BioWare, the acclaimed developer behind Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and Baldur's Gate, has been closed by Electronic Arts. The studio's closure follows a history of critical and commercial disappointments like Mass Effect: Andromeda and Anthem, despite its significant contributions to the RPG genre. The article laments the loss of a studio that shaped industry trends and created deeply emotional experiences for players.
Stop trying to make a console war out of which WoW is better, you're all exhausting
This article argues against the divisive discourse surrounding different versions of World of Warcraft, including Classic, Retail, and the new Forever beta. The author finds the passionate arguments about which version is superior to be exhausting and unhealthy, suggesting that players should appreciate the variety offered by each iteration rather than engaging in a 'console war' mentality.
"If the player trusts you enough, they are not going to savescum": Why the makers of some of the best RPGs on PC want you to get used to failing
Several RPG developers discuss the concept of player failure in digital versus tabletop role-playing games. They explore how game design can encourage players to embrace failure as a narrative tool rather than something to be avoided through savescumming, emphasizing trust and agency.
Waiting on Blade Runner 2099? These 5 Games Will Fill the Gap
With the Blade Runner 2099 miniseries on the horizon, this article recommends five games that capture the cyberpunk essence of the franchise. Titles like Cloudpunk, Shadowrun: Hong Kong, Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Ghostrunner, and Citizen Sleeper are highlighted for their atmospheric worlds, narrative depth, and thematic similarities to Blade Runner.
PlayStation Plus Adds Award-Winning 2025 RPG
PlayStation Plus Extra has added Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, Dying Light, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind, and Snow Bros. Wonderland to its game catalog for July 2026. Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, developed by Jump Over the Age, is a sequel to the award-winning 2022 RPG.
Signet City preview - 80s-inspired sci-fi from the maker of Citizen Sleeper
Gareth Damian Martin, the creator of Citizen Sleeper, has unveiled their next game, Signet City, a first-person sci-fi title inspired by 80s social realism and British culture. The game features a unique art style and mechanics where players control a parasite inhabiting different characters, with gameplay and narrative decisions intrinsically linked. Signet City is slated for a 2027 release.
Joy Malignant is a photobashed, dice-based RPG where every choice you make affects how your faceless body looks
Joy Malignant is a forthcoming dice-based role-playing game where player choices visually alter the character's appearance, creating a unique, faceless protagonist. Inspired by games like Citizen Sleeper and Disco Elysium, it features a core loop involving dice rolls to perform actions and progress the narrative. The game is set to release on July 29th and is available on Steam.
Citizen Sleeper and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector rocket onto on Nintendo Switch™ 2
Indie publisher Fellow Traveller and developer Jump Over the Age announced that both Citizen Sleeper and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector are now available on the Nintendo Switch 2. The narrative RPGs feature 4K resolution, native 60fps, and players who own the original Nintendo Switch versions can upgrade at no additional cost.
Nintendo Download: Prepare for Sortie with Team Star Fox!
Nintendo has announced its latest eShop updates for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, featuring new releases like Star Fox, DELTARUNE Chapter 5, and Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition. The company is also promoting summer sales on digital games and offering a bonus month for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack memberships.
Nintendo Download – June 25, 2026 (Europe)
Nintendo has released its latest European download list for the week of June 25, 2026. The update includes several new retail and digital titles for the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, featuring a mix of new releases and updated versions of existing games.
Citizen Sleeper creator explains why they're taking a swing with their new RPG
Gareth Damian Martin, creator of Citizen Sleeper, discusses the risks involved in developing their new RPG, Signet City, which features a fungal brain parasite influencing multiple hosts. Martin explains their design philosophy, drawing parallels to their previous games In Other Waters and Citizen Sleeper, and highlights the importance of innovative RPG structures and unique world-building in an industry they feel is lacking in risk-taking.
This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Star Fox, Villion: Code, more
This week's Japanese game releases include Star Fox for Switch 2 and Villion: Code for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, and Switch. Other notable titles are DELTARUNE Chapter 5 and DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round. The article also lists numerous other physical and digital releases across various platforms.
Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for June 25, 2026
Nintendo has announced the upcoming digital releases for the Japanese eShop for the week of June 25, 2026, for both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Notable titles include Star Fox, Namco Legendary Mountains, and Medabots Card Robattle RB, alongside numerous other indie and niche games.
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Devil May Cry 5, Star Fox, Wanderstop, more
Nintendo eShop listings have revealed the file sizes for numerous games on both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Titles like Devil May Cry 5, Star Fox, and Wanderstop have had their storage requirements detailed across different regions.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 19: GOG.com Summer Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Summer Sale featuring discounts on titles like Hollow Knight Silksong and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Steam and Epic Games Store also have various sales, with free games available on Epic Games Store and Amazon Luna. Humble Bundle offers several game bundles for different price tiers.
This Weeks 2 Free Games on Epic Games Store
The Epic Games Store is offering two free games: Citizen Sleeper, a narrative sci-fi RPG, and ROBOBEAT, a rhythm-driven rogue-lite shooter. Both titles are available at no cost until June 25 and will remain permanently in users' libraries once claimed. Citizen Sleeper, developed by Jump Over The Age, features dice-based mechanics and a deep narrative set on a space station, while ROBOBEAT combines first-person shooting with rhythm-based gameplay and allows players to import their own music.
The interstellar dice-driven RPG Citizen Sleeper is free for the next week, so now you've got no excuse to not play it
The dice-driven science fiction RPG Citizen Sleeper is available for free on the Epic Games Store until June 25th. The game puts players in the role of a digitized consciousness on a space station, navigating themes of identity and capitalism. Lead developer Gareth Damian Martin also announced their next game, Signet City.
This week's Epic Games Store free games include an RPG you'll never forget and a stylish rhythm shooter
The Epic Games Store is offering Citizen Sleeper and Robobeat for free until June 25. Citizen Sleeper is a narrative-driven RPG set on a space station where players manage survival by rolling dice, while Robobeat is a rhythm-based shooter featuring fast-paced action and customizable soundtracks. Upcoming free titles include Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 and Voidwrought.
Get Citizen Sleeper and ROBOBEAT for Free
The Epic Games Store is offering free copies of Citizen Sleeper and ROBOBEAT for PC. Players can claim these games to keep permanently as part of the store's ongoing weekly giveaways.