Hades
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Wardogs leads Newzoo's September PC revenue charts
Bulkhead's Wardogs topped Newzoo's September PC revenue charts, achieving significant success within three weeks of its Early Access launch. Marvel's Wolverine also performed well, ranking fourth on console revenue charts and high on year-to-date spend. Several other new releases and updated titles like Halloween: The Game, The Blood of the Dawnwalker, and Bodycam also featured prominently in the top rankings.
"Developers need to treat Early Access like a real launch, because players do" – Early Access games are on the rise, but so are player expectations
The article discusses the increasing trend of games launching in Early Access on Steam, noting a significant rise in titles and player expectations. Developers like those behind Valheim, Subnautica, and Hades have found success with the model, but others like Deadhaus Sonata have faced backlash due to unmet quality standards. The piece highlights the challenges smaller developers face against larger publishers and emphasizes the need for transparency and a clear vision when using Early Access.
I keep embarrassing myself in front of the nature gods in handpainted 2D roguelike Talaka, whose colourful, combative demo is out now
The handpainted 2D action-roguelike Talaka, which draws heavily from Brazilian culture and mythology, has released a demo during Steam Next Fest. While the author admits to struggling with its combat and floaty platforming, the game's vibrant art style and unique folklore exploration make it a title to watch.
From Slots to Skill Trees: Where Xbox and Casino Games Meet
This article analyzes the intersection of Xbox games and casino mechanics, particularly focusing on how elements like wheelspins in Forza Horizon 6 borrow from slot machines. It contrasts these with progression systems in games like Starfield and Sea of Thieves, which lack random elements. The piece clarifies that while games may use casino-like staging, they are not gambling products unless real money can be withdrawn, a distinction highlighted by regulatory frameworks in places like Ontario.
Stupid Never Dies review - from the producer of Devil May Cry
Stupid Never Dies is a disappointing debut action game from GPTRACK50, a new studio founded by former Capcom producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi. Despite featuring veteran developers, the game suffers from ugly visuals, unfunny humor, and fundamentally flawed combat mechanics. The roguelite structure and transformation abilities fail to elevate the repetitive and imprecise gameplay, making it a low-rent experience reminiscent of forgotten Xbox 360 titles.
"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.
A fairy-tale fusion of Diablo and Hades action, one of my favorite co-op roguelikes is free to try if you're fast
Passtech Games is offering a free weekend for its co-op roguelike Ravenswatch, allowing players to try the full base game roster solo or with up to four friends. The game blends Diablo-like action RPG combat with Hades-inspired gameplay and features characters from fairy tales. A recent update overhauled hero talents and added a new DLC character, Kintaro.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Is The Latest Game To Attend The Hades School Of Making Everybody Hot
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is praised for its exceptional visual style, combat, and traversal, with a particular emphasis on its attractive character designs, drawing comparisons to Hades. The article highlights various characters, including Trevor Belmont, Rose, Isaac, and Dracula, noting their appealing aesthetics as a deliberate design choice that enhances the game's overall inviting feel.
'I'm the type of player who loves to 100% a game': SungWon Cho on achievement hunting, why he doesn’t like multiplayer games, and the one Balatro joker that nearly drove him to despair
YouTuber and actor SungWon Cho discusses his love for achievement hunting and single-player games, highlighting titles like Balatro, Hades 2, and Dave the Diver. He expresses a strong preference for completing games fully and avoids multiplayer experiences, with Nerts Online being a notable exception.
A dying man's quest to finish the Zelda Ocarina of Time remake: "This will be the first, and likely only,…
A terminally ill man named Blake plans to fully complete the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo Switch, a goal he has set for himself as his time winds down. The story highlights the profound impact gaming can have on individuals, with Blake sharing his personal journey with ALS and his cherished moments gaming with his daughter.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 2: Steam Autumn Sale and friends
The annual Steam Autumn Sale has begun, offering discounts on a wide range of PC games, including recent releases and older titles. Several other digital storefronts like GOG.com, Epic Games Store, and Fanatical are also hosting their own autumn sales, providing various deals and free games.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer review - podracing paradise
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is hailed as the best Star Wars racing game and a top-tier sci-fi racer, praised for its exhilarating gameplay, deep upgrade system, and engaging roguelike campaign. Developed by Fuse Games veterans, the title successfully captures the fantasy of podracing and vehicle combat, offering robust online multiplayer on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
I played an evening of Big Walk on Steam Frame, and it felt like wearing a Steam Deck on my face
The Steam Frame, Valve's new VR headset, offers a portable PC gaming experience akin to a Steam Deck for your face. It successfully ran demanding games like Big Walk flawlessly, though battery life required plugging in after an hour. While not as powerful as high-end VR headsets or new handheld PCs, its native Steam game support and portability make it a compelling option for on-the-go gaming.
Why so many Steam games have weirdly similar (and forgettable) names
The article discusses the trend of generic and forgettable game names on Steam, citing examples like DUST: Origins and Duskfade. Experts like Hannah Flynn and Simon Carless offer insights into effective game naming strategies, emphasizing originality, memorability, and reflecting the game's essence over mimicking popular titles.
You can now watch one of this year's best orchestral game-music performances, celebrating Hades 1 and 2, online for free
The "Ballads of the Underworld" orchestral concert celebrating music from Supergiant Games' Hades and Hades II is now available to watch online for free. The performance features the London Mozart Players conducted by Hades co-composer Austin Wintory, with vocals from game actors and composers.
Hades 2 devs say the sequel wasn't about the smart business choice: "We have made the dumb decision many times…
Supergiant Games developers discuss their decision to create Hades 2, emphasizing that it was a creative choice driven by enthusiasm for the world and the challenge of making a sequel, rather than a purely business-driven one. Studio director Amir Rao and art director Jen Zee highlight the team's thrill-seeking approach to game development and their desire to explore new possibilities within the established universe.
Fire Emblem and Hades-inspired RPG flees from Ocarina of Time remake: "Definitely not because Zelda shadowdropped its release date right after we announced ours"
Studio Daimon has moved up the release date for its "spicy" Fire Emblem and Hades-inspired tactical RPG, Food Devils, to November 3rd. This adjustment comes after Nintendo surprise-announced the release date for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for November 5th, leading to a humorous scheduling conflict.
FF14's new roguelike mode's leaderboards were accidentally encouraging players to min-max all the fun out of it, so it'll be 'postponing the start of Crucible Rankings'
Square Enix has postponed the start of rankings for Final Fantasy XIV's new roguelike mode, the Crucible of the Unbroken, due to issues with combat balance and gameplay mechanics. The current ranking system inadvertently encourages players to ignore interesting mechanics and "min-max" their way to victory for rewards like a mount, leading to player dissatisfaction.
"We're trying to make it easier": Valve confirm the Steam Frame is just the start of plans to get Steam games working on compatibility-challenged ARM PCs
Valve is developing new compatibility technology, FEX, an x86-to-ARM emulator, to enable Steam games to run on ARM-based PCs and laptops. This initiative, inspired by the Steam Frame VR headset, aims to make a wider range of devices capable of running the full Steam library, addressing the current limitations of ARM architecture for gaming.
Snabbkollen: Vilken seriejätte har bäst spel?
This article compares the video game output of Marvel and DC, ultimately concluding that Marvel has delivered better games. It highlights Marvel's Wolverine as a strong recent example, while also mentioning other titles like NHL 27, Moonlighter 2, and Batman.
