Enter the Gungeon
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Weekend PC Download Deals for June 19: GOG.com Summer SaleThis 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.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 12: Steam Bullet FestThis weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Bullet Fest celebrating bullet hell and shooter games, alongside sales from various publishers and developers like Capcom, Klei, and Ubisoft. Notable titles on sale include Vampire Survivors, Returnal, and Destiny 2, with free games and bundles also available across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, and Amazon Luna.
Last Chance To Grab These 32 Games In Nintendo's Multiplayer eShop Sale (Europe)Nintendo's European eShop 'Multiplayer Sale' is ending on June 21st, offering discounts on various titles for the Nintendo Switch. The sale features games with high ratings and multiplayer functionality, including titles like Absolum, BlazBlue CentralFiction Special Edition, and Crypt of the NecroDancer.- 32 Games You Should Check Out In Nintendo's Multiplayer eShop Sale (Europe)Nintendo is holding a Multiplayer Sale in its European eShop until June 21st, featuring discounts on various titles. The sale includes highly-rated games such as Absolum, BlazBlue CentralFiction Special Edition, Crypt of the NecroDancer, and Enter the Gungeon, among others.
- Sunday InterviewsThe creators of Enter the Gungeon reflect on the current state and potential future of the roguelike genre. They discuss the challenges and evolution of the genre, drawing from their experience developing the popular title.
As Enter the Gungeon celebrates its 10th anniversary, its creators have some choice words for the modern roguelike: 'We’re seeing it mutate to the version of itself that popularity obfuscates'As Enter the Gungeon celebrates its 10th anniversary, developers Dave Crooks and Adam Kidd Drucker express concerns about the modern roguelike genre, particularly its increasing reliance on gambling-like mechanics and progression systems. They feel this trend, exemplified by games like Vampire Survivors and Balatro, deviates from the core experience of traditional roguelikes and can feel "cash-grabby." The developers are currently working on Enter the Gungeon 2, aiming to stay true to the original's blend of roguelike and bullet-hell elements.
"You need a crystal ball really to predict any of this stuff" - an indie game health check with Hotline Miami and Enter the Gungeon's Devolver DigitalDevolver Digital executives Bridie Roman and Robbie Pattison discuss the unpredictable nature of the indie game market, emphasizing the importance of sticking to a core philosophy rather than chasing trends. They acknowledge the challenges of discoverability and profitability but highlight the enduring appeal of unique, passion-driven projects. The conversation took place at the London Games Festival's New Game Plus event, where various indie developers gathered.
Nintendo Switch eShop deals – lowest prices ever for Enter and Exit the Gungeon, Untitled Goose Game, moreThe 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.
Bullet hell roguelite Mr. Sparkle’s Nightmare hits Steam later this year — MP3s & NPCsZillo Games will release their bullet hell roguelite, Mr. Sparkle's Nightmare, on PC via Steam this summer. The game features a spell-crafting system where players combine runes to create new effects, procedural generation, and meta-progression, similar to titles like Enter the Gungeon and The Binding of Isaac. A demo is currently available on Steam.
Xbox Game Pass Players Lose Two More Games In March 2026Microsoft is removing two games, Peppa Pig World Adventures and Mad Streets, from its Xbox Game Pass subscription service on March 31, 2026. Several other titles were also removed earlier in March. Subscribers can purchase these games at a discount before they are delisted.
Hypersect Casts A Spell With New Never’s End Combat Demo | Console CreaturesIndie studio Hypersect has released a combat demo for their upcoming tactical RPG, Never's End, on Steam. The demo showcases the game's unique heat-based magic system, which allows players to manipulate environmental elements and enemy status effects. Never's End, featuring character art by Masayoshi Nishimura and music by Doseone, is also slated for a PlayStation 5 release later this year.
Forget GTA 6's life of crime, a bizarre and brilliant indie heist game is yours for free on the Epic Games Store this weekTurnip Boy Robs a Bank is currently available for free on the Epic Games Store until March 12, 2026. This action roguelike, developed by Snoozy Kazoo, features a protagonist who joins a gang to rob a bank, offering a blend of combat, puzzles, and humor. The game has received overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam and is considered a significant step up from its predecessor, Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion.
Six Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass on March 15The twin-stick shooter roguelike Enter the Gungeon is finally being released on Android and iOS devices. This mobile version will include online co-op functionality, a feature not present in the original console and PC releases. The game has previously received several DLCs and a single-player spin-off titled Exit the Dungeon.
March on Xbox Game Pass is a whopper, boasting Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Cyberpunk 2077, Planet of Lana 2 and moreMicrosoft has announced a significant lineup of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in March, including major titles like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Cyberpunk 2077, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf. The article also touches on recent leadership changes at Xbox and mentions games that will be leaving the service.
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Cyberpunk 2077, Planet of Lana II, and MoreXbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout March, including Cyberpunk 2077, Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf, and Hollow Knight: Silksong. New additions will be available on Cloud, Console, and PC, with some launching day one on the service. Several games are also scheduled to leave the Game Pass library on March 15.
How Video Games Benefit YouVideo games offer numerous benefits, including improved cognitive abilities, enhanced coordination, and better social interaction. Studies show gaming can increase brain function, aid in preventing degenerative diseases, and even improve surgical skills. The article argues against viewing gaming as a waste of time, advocating for its recognition as a valuable activity.
Survive the Quarantine Zone and More With Devolver Digital Games on GeForce NOWNVIDIA's GeForce NOW service is adding several Devolver Digital titles, including the new release Quarantine Zone: The Last Check, alongside other popular games like Cult of the Lamb and Hotline Miami. The cloud gaming platform also announced new app support for Linux and Amazon Fire TV, and a giveaway for flight simulation hardware.