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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.
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor kommer till Switch och Playstation 5
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is launching on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on October 9th. The game, already available on PC, mobile, and Xbox, is a bullet heaven spin-off of Deep Rock Galactic. An upcoming DLC, Knockout Expansion, will introduce a new Brawler class, a new Sandblasted Corridors environment, and a new mission.
Vampire Survivors: Legacy of the Bloodmoon Review | TheXboxHub
The Legacy of the Bloodmoon DLC for Vampire Survivors is an addictive and welcome addition, offering new characters, weapons, and a story for a minimal price. The core gameplay loop remains as compelling as ever, making it highly recommended for fans of the base game.
The Rabbit Haul Blends Cult Of The Lamb, Vampire Survivors, And Plants Vs. Zombies, And This Indie Already Has A Big Launch Deal
The Rabbit Haul is a new indie game that blends elements from Cult of the Lamb, Vampire Survivors, and Plants Vs. Zombies, featuring a day/night cycle where players farm crops and defend them from raccoons. The game is available at a discounted launch price of $11.99 on PC, with mentions of PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X availability.
Why CD Projekt is Boosting Investment into Witcher Franchise
This article discusses how modern gaming habits favor short play sessions over long, uninterrupted ones. It highlights game design elements like natural play units, low re-entry costs, and constant saving as crucial for games to fit into brief windows of time, citing examples like roguelites and quick multiplayer matches.
Best Games to Play When You Only Have 30 Minutes
This article discusses how to find the best games for short play sessions, focusing on titles that can be enjoyed in 30-minute windows. It highlights genres like roguelites and certain multiplayer games, along with specific examples like Balatro, Rocket League, and Stardew Valley, emphasizing games with quick restarts, low re-entry costs, and constant saving.
Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton Delayed to 2027 | Invision Game Community
Shueisha Games has announced that Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton, an upcoming survivors royale game, has been delayed from its planned 2026 release to 2027 to allow for further improvements. A new trailer has been released, and players can experience the game for the first time at Tokyo Game Show 2026.
Vampire Survivors Fans Will Love PS5 Roguelike That’s Under $9 on PlayStation Store
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, a roguelike deck-builder spin-off of Vampire Survivors, is now available on PlayStation 5 for under $9. Co-developed and published by Poncle and Nosebleed Interactive, the game maintains the vibe of its predecessor while offering a distinct dungeon-crawling experience with a turn-based combat system.
Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivation delayed to 2027, new trailer
Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton has been delayed from its original 2026 release window to 2027. The game, a 'survivors royale' developed by poncle in collaboration with Shueisha Games and Luca Galante, features characters from the Jujutsu Kaisen anime battling cursed spirits and rivals. A new trailer was also released alongside the delay announcement.
Vampire Survivors #1 – Comic Review
Titan Comics' Vampire Survivors #1 successfully adapts the indie game's meta-humor, caricatured characters, and roguelite mechanics into a compelling comic format. While the dialogue can be generic, the gorgeous gothic art by Jimmy Kucaj and Joao Canola immerses the reader, and the narrative lays a strong foundation for future issues.
Blood Dungeon Is A Survivors-Like For People Who Don’t Like Vampire Survivors
Blood Dungeon is a new "survivors-like" game from developer Messhof that aims to improve upon the formula popularized by Vampire Survivors. While Vampire Survivors is criticized for its passive gameplay and uninspired aesthetics, Blood Dungeon incorporates traditional platforming mechanics, a distinct hand-drawn art style, and a strong sense of personality to create a more engaging and interactive experience.
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.
Metroidvania Still Feels Like A Niche Genre That Deserves Better
Despite the enduring legacy of Metroid and Castlevania, the Metroidvania genre remains niche, lacking significant AAA support and blockbuster sales. While indie developers have kept the genre alive with titles like Hollow Knight: Silksong, the author argues it deserves more mainstream attention without becoming oversaturated.
Despite horrendous layoffs, obscene hardware prices, and everything else, Saber Interactive exec says 'this is a…
Despite industry-wide challenges like layoffs and high hardware prices, Saber Interactive's Tim Willits believes it's a good time for game development due to accessible platforms like mobile phones and Fortnite. He encourages developers to create games and suggests laid-off talent will be reabsorbed by the industry.
Review: Ground Zero Hero (Nintendo Switch 2)
Ground Zero Hero is an addictive bullet-hell action roguelike for the Nintendo Switch that takes inspiration from Vampire Survivors but adds its own unique twists. The game features hordes of enemies, mutant powers, and upgradeable abilities in a cartoony, humorous world, offering a satisfying and chaotic experience.
Blood Dungeon review: DPS doodles
Blood Dungeon is a roguelike platformer from Messhof that features a fun, scribbled aesthetic and fast-paced platforming mechanics. However, the review criticizes its lack of meaningful build-crafting and emphasis on DPS checks, which ultimately makes long-term play feel like a chore despite its initial charm.
Sink Your Teeth Into Vampire Survivors’ Legacy of the Bloodmoon DLC
Vampire Survivors: Legacy of the Bloodmoon, the eighth expansion for poncle's hit survivaton, is now available for a low price. This DLC introduces new characters, weapons, music, and a large new stage, delving into the dark history of Clan Bloodmoon and the legend of Baal'Thasar. The expansion is available on Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile platforms.
Vampire Survivors 1.16.100 update out now, patch notes
A new update (version 1.16.100) for Vampire Survivors is now available on Nintendo Switch, coinciding with the release of the Legacy of the Bloodmoon expansion. This update includes performance and quality-of-life improvements, such as a persistent banish option and reworked framework features for better CPU and memory usage. The Legacy of the Bloodmoon expansion adds over 10 new characters, 16 new weapons and evolutions, a new stage, and new music.
Blood Dungeon (PS5) Review: Not Another Vampire Survivors Clone
Blood Dungeon for PlayStation 5 is a roguelike autoshooter that blends Spelunky-like platforming with bullet-heaven mechanics. While its shooting is automatic, players must master wall-jumping and diving to avoid enemies, creating a challenging yet rewarding gameplay loop. The game features over 100 weapons and upgrades, a satisfying progression system, and a divisive, slimy art style reminiscent of Nidhogg II.
What we've been playing - "We're in danger of making this a regular thing"
This week's "What We've Been Playing" feature discusses several games, including the blob-merging puzzle game Sobosuba, the classic Minesweeper, and the social adventure game Big Walk. The article also touches on the philosophical question of player engagement in games that largely play themselves, using Vampire Survivors as an example, and mentions brief dabbling in The Lord of the Rings: The War in the North and Hades 2.
