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Turn-Based Roguelike Flick Shot Rogues Is Out on Mobile
The turn-based roguelike and tactical strategy game Flick Shot Rogues is now available on the Google Play Store. Developed by Butter By The Fish and published by Noodlecake Studios, the game features physics-based dexterity mechanics where players flick their characters across a grid. An introductory offer provides a 25% discount on the full game for a limited time.
Grail Review | TheXboxHub
Grail is an ambitious roguelike deckbuilder that attempts a unique 'autopilot' card-playing system, where players manage decks and strategy but don't directly play cards. While the deck management and customization are praised as some of the best in the genre, the core gameplay loop of watching matches unfold without direct interaction becomes boring and unsatisfying. The game also suffers from slow character unlocks and a lack of compelling reasons for repeated playthroughs, ultimately failing to fully realize its innovative premise.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Sept. 4: Last chance for PlayStation's Gamescom Sale
This weekend features significant sales on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch titles, with many deals ending soon. Notable discounts include God of War Ragnarok, Red Dead Redemption 2, and various titles from Capcom and the PlayStation Gamescom Sale.
W4 Games raises $18M to expand its international team
W4 Games, a startup founded by former Godot veterans, has secured $18 million in Series B funding, primarily led by Tencent. The investment will be used to expand its international team, accelerate the development of its enterprise offering, and support the growing demand for the open-source game engine Godot. Tencent also signed a multi-year strategic partnership to help scale W4 Games and the Godot ecosystem in Asia.
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 Games To Play When Your PC Is Basically A Potato
This guide highlights PC games that can run on older or less powerful hardware, focusing on titles that offer engaging gameplay without requiring high-end components. The selection includes a variety of genres from roguelikes like Balatro and Hades to simulation games like Factorio and Stardew Valley, all chosen for their accessibility and low system requirements.
Adult-Mode Play: Gaming for Real Life | TAG
This article discusses the concept of 'adult-mode play,' which caters to gamers with limited time and finite budgets, contrasting it with the industry's focus on engagement metrics and extended play sessions. It highlights games that support shorter playtimes and suggests a mindset shift for adult gamers to enjoy their hobby without guilt or FOMO.
Weekend Console Download Deals for July 24: PlayStation & Xbox Summer Sales continue
The PlayStation Summer Sale and Xbox Ultimate Game Sale are ongoing, offering discounts on a wide range of titles for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. The Nintendo eShop also features deals, including a sale on Balatro for the Nintendo Switch. PlayStation Plus members can also access free games.
Weekend Console Download Deals for July 17: PlayStation Summer Sale & Xbox Ultimate Game Sale
This weekend offers significant discounts on PlayStation and Xbox digital libraries, with sales like the PlayStation Summer Sale and Xbox Ultimate Game Sale. Notable deals include discounts on Elden Ring Nightreign, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and various first-party and third-party titles across both platforms. Nintendo also has a sale on the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection.
Summer Vacation Handheld Loadout 2026 | TAG
This guide provides recommendations for pre-installing 4-6 games on handheld devices for vacation gaming, emphasizing variety and offline playability. It covers device-specific considerations for Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch 2, and iPad, along with strategies for battery management, cloud saves, and storage. The article also suggests backup activities and packing checklists for a seamless gaming experience during travel.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continues
The Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Are these the 100 most influential games of all time?
Kitfox Games CEO Tanya Short discusses a list of the 100 most influential video games of all time, compiled by professional game designers. The list, assembled through the Polaris game design retreat, aims to serve as a tool for designers to improve their craft and create influential games.
Game Pass Adds A Fan Favourite As Eight Games Prepare To Leave
Xbox Game Pass is adding RV There Yet? and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 to its library across various tiers, including PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate. However, eight games, including Rise of the Tomb Raider and Slay the Spire, will be removed from the service on June 30th.
Xbox Game Pass Loses 8 More Games Very Soon
Microsoft is removing eight games from Xbox Game Pass on June 30, including Payday 2, Tomb Raider, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Slay the Spire, Ultimate Chicken Horse, Mecha Break, Volcano Princess, and Unpacking. Subscribers can purchase these titles at a discount before they are delisted. New additions to Game Pass in June include Call of Duty: Vanguard and EA Sports FC 26.
Here's your next batch of Xbox Game Pass games for June
Microsoft has announced new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in June and early July, including EA Sports FC 26, Call of Duty: Vanguard, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4. Several titles are also departing the service on June 30th.
Game Pass adds EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, Winds of Arcana: Ruination, and more in late June to early July
Microsoft has announced new titles coming to Game Pass between late June and early July, including EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, and Winds of Arcana: Ruination. Several other games like Junkster, Call of Duty: Vanguard, and Abyssus are also being added. Additionally, the article lists games that will be leaving the Game Pass library on June 30.
Xbox Game Pass lineup for late June 2026 announced
Microsoft has revealed the upcoming games for Xbox Game Pass in late June 2026, including day-one releases like Junkster and Abyssus. Notable additions include Call of Duty: Vanguard, EA Sports FC 26, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4. Several titles are also departing the service at the end of June.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, Winds of Arcana: Ruination, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout June and July, including EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, and Winds of Arcana: Ruination. The service will also see the addition of Call of Duty: Vanguard, Abyssus, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4. Several games are also leaving the Game Pass library at the end of June.
Call of Duty: Vanguard and EA Sports FC 26 Joining Game Pass This Week
Xbox Game Pass is adding several titles throughout June and July, including Call of Duty: Vanguard on June 17th and EA Sports FC 26 on June 18th. New additions also feature Abyssus, RV There Yet?, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4. Several games will depart the service on June 30th, such as Mecha BREAK and Slay the Spire.
Shroom and Gloom is a deckbuilding roguelike that has you growing together 2 different stacks of fungal cards
Shroom and Gloom is an upcoming deckbuilding roguelike from Team Lazerbeam that features two distinct decks: one for exploration and one for combat. The game eschews traditional block cards, focusing instead on stacking max HP and healing items to mitigate damage. A new demo is available, with early access launching later this year.
