Slay the Spire 2
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This week in PC games: Stardew Valley plus vampires, a lavish gamebook RPG, and Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, finallyThis week's PC game releases include the remake Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced, the gamebook RPG Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle, and various indie titles like Cosmodrill and Mothkeep. News includes potential job cuts at Microsoft and studio closures, while previews of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced and interviews are also mentioned.
Slay the Spire 2 gets 15 powerful new multiplayer cards, while making life easier the first time you install a modSlay the Spire 2 has received a significant update introducing new multiplayer cards across all five classes, available now on the Steam beta branch. The update also includes balancing changes for solo players and bug fixes, with improved support for transferring saves to modded installations.
Slay the Spire 2 beta patch adds new multiplayer cards and modding fixesA new beta patch for Slay the Spire 2 introduces significant updates, including new multiplayer-focused cards for multiple characters and improvements to modding functionality. The patch also addresses various quality-of-life tweaks, bug fixes, and balance adjustments for both single-player and multiplayer modes.
Slay the Spire 2 just got 15 new cards out of nowhere, including some big co-op heavy hittersA new beta patch for Slay the Spire 2 introduces 15 new cards, many focused on enhancing co-op gameplay, alongside balance adjustments and a visual overhaul for the boss Aeonglass. The update also includes improvements for modding support, with Mega Crit aiming to bring these changes to the main branch soon.
Slay the Spire 2 update adds a crucial feature for every roguelike along with a randomizer button, modding improvements,…An update for Slay the Spire 2 has been released on its Steam beta branch, introducing several improvements. Key changes include enhancements to modding support, a new run timer that pauses during the menu, and a randomizer option for custom runs. The update also features bug fixes and new assets for the Aeonglass boss.- Slay the Spire 2 engine creators will allow only ‘human-authored’ code from now on, for very obvious reasonsThe creators of the Slay the Spire 2 engine have announced a new policy requiring all code to be human-authored. This decision aims to address concerns related to artificial intelligence and its role in game development.
FLASK’s first playable demo lands on Steam, offering a new take on set bonuses, companions and deck buildingThe roguelike deckbuilder FLASK, developed by Chop Chop Games and published by Ghost Ship Publishing, has released its first playable demo on Steam for PC and Mac. The demo offers a substantial portion of the game, excluding meta-progression, and introduces new features like companions, PvP, and a refined flask system. This release follows the game's initial appearance at Gamescom 2025 and aims to gather community feedback.- Games Done Quick Announces Flame Fatales 2026 ScheduleGames Done Quick's Frame Fatales community has announced the schedule for its summer speedrunning event, Flame Fatales 2026, which will benefit the Malala Fund. The event, running from September 13-19, will feature speedruns of games including Mass Effect 3, Slay the Spire II, and Control, with a special VR run of Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot on Meta Quest 3. Frame Fatales has raised over $1 million for charity since 2019.
"Low-effort slop": The creators of the Godot engine behind Slay the Spire 2 are cracking down on "vibe-coding" and now require genAI disclosuresThe Godot Foundation, the developers behind the open-source game engine used in titles like Slay the Spire 2 and Buckshot Roulette, are implementing stricter policies regarding generative AI usage. Citing a rise in "low-effort slop" and a strain on maintainers, the foundation will now require contributors to disclose any AI assistance and prohibits the use of AI for generating substantial code. This move contrasts with Epic Games' approach to Unreal Engine 6, which embraces AI integration.
Top 10 best video games of 2026 – from 007 First Light to Resident Evil RequiemThis article ranks the top 10 video games released in the first half of 2026, highlighting titles like 007 First Light, Pokémon Pokopia, and Resident Evil Requiem. The list excludes remasters, remakes, yearly sequels, expansions, and early access titles, focusing on original new releases across various platforms including Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Open source game engine Godot will no longer accept AI-authored code contributions: 'We can't trust heavy users of AI to understand their code enough to fix it'The Godot Foundation has announced that it will no longer accept AI-authored code contributions to the open-source game engine. This decision aims to reduce the burden on maintainers and ensure accountability for code quality. While AI assistance for minor tasks will be permitted with disclosure, AI-generated text in human communication will also be rejected as a basic principle of respect.
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth hits a new concurrent player record on Steam 12 years after it was releasedThe Binding of Isaac: Rebirth has achieved a new concurrent player record on Steam, with nearly 131,000 players, surpassing its previous peak from 2021. This surge is attributed to a significant 90% discount during the Steam Summer Sale. The game, along with its expansions like Repentance and Repentance+, continues to be a popular roguelike, currently ranking as the 10th biggest game on Steam.
12 years on, roguelike royalty The Binding of Isaac is suddenly bigger than everThe Binding of Isaac: Rebirth has reached new player count highs on Steam, surpassing 100,000 concurrent users for the first time. This surge in popularity is attributed to a significant 90% discount during the Steam Summer Sale, making the game and its complete package exceptionally good value.
Looks like there's no firm favourite for 2026's GOTY just yet, though there are two standoutsAs 2026 progresses, the race for Game of the Year is still wide open, with no clear frontrunner among players. Resident Evil Requiem and Crimson Desert are currently the top two contenders based on a reader poll, though many participants felt none of the provided options were their definitive choice. The article highlights various other games receiving votes, including 007 First Light, Slay the Spire 2, and Marathon.
10 great games to grab during the Steam Summer Sale 2026The Steam Summer Sale 2026 offers significant discounts on a variety of PC games until July 9th. Notable deals include Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth at 60% off, Dave the Diver at 50% off, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt at 90% off. The sale features a mix of genres and includes titles like Blasphemous 2, Robocop: Rogue City, and Hotline Miami.
Slay the Spire 2's creator reveals the inspiration for its most controversial foe: "I was playing too much Deadlock."Mega Crit Co-Founder Casey Yano revealed inspirations behind Slay the Spire 2's characters, including the controversial Doormaker boss, which was influenced by playing Valve's Deadlock. Yano also explained that the fairy Ancient Nonupeipe's name is an easter egg referencing a placeholder icon, and that the Ceremonial Beast boss was inspired by Princess Mononoke's Forest Spirit and shares similarities with Valheim's Eikthyr.
Slay the Spire 2's lead birthed reviled boss Doormaker after "playing too much Deadlock," while Studio Ghibli's Princess Mononoke inspired another creatureMega Crit developer Casey Yano revealed that the reviled Slay the Spire 2 boss, Doormaker, was inspired by playing Valve's hero shooter Deadlock. Another creature in the roguelike was originally based on the Forest Spirit from Studio Ghibli's Princess Mononoke. The newsletter also confirmed that Steam Workshop support for Slay the Spire 2 is now considered mature enough for general use.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (20th June)Several Nintendo Life staff members share their weekend gaming plans, including replays of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, dives into Rise of the Tomb Raider, and explorations of new titles like Granblue Fantasy: Relink and The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales on Nintendo Switch. Some are also anticipating upcoming releases and discounts.
Slay the Spire 2 gets a patch for broken RNG after player turns in gruelling eight hour video exposéMega Crit has released a significant update for Slay the Spire 2, addressing player concerns about the game's random number generation (RNG) systems, particularly regarding the 'Debt' curse. The update includes a new boss, Aeonglass, a bestiary, and Steam Workshop support. Programmer Ed Lu confirmed that an investigation into the RNG revealed an issue where different pseudo-random number generators were not properly seeded, leading to predictable outcomes and confirming a player's extensive video exposé.
Slay the Spire 2 patch fixes RNG bug after a fan's '8 hour descent into madness' proves it exists—alongside heaps of other updates and a new Act 3 bossSlay the Spire 2 has received a major balance patch that addresses an RNG bug related to Neow's Bones, which a player's extensive investigation proved was unfairly favoring the Debt curse in certain conditions. The update also includes numerous balance adjustments for cards and introduces a new Act 3 boss, the Aeonglass, replacing the Doormaker.