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Umamusume: Pretty Derby's first US concert in doubt thanks to Trump immigration policies
Cygames' planned Umamusume: Pretty Derby concert in Los Angeles, scheduled for October 22-23, 2026, is in jeopardy due to difficulties securing entry visas for traveling staff and performers. The company cited Donald Trump's administration's strict immigration policies as the cause, potentially leading to cancellation. A final decision is expected by October 19, 2026.
Ex-Marathon and Valorant lead has 3,400 hours in Path of Exile, says it's "the most freeform version" of…
Joe Ziegler, known for his work on Valorant and Marathon, expresses his deep appreciation for Path of Exile, citing over 3,400 hours played and praising its unparalleled buildcrafting freedom. While the author finds comfort in the Diablo series, Ziegler highlights Path of Exile's experimental depth as a key differentiator in the ARPG genre.
Stupid Never Dies review: No braiiiiiins, lots of heart
Stupid Never Dies is a debut roguelike action game from GPTRACK50, featuring a zombie protagonist on a quest to revive his frozen love interest. While praised for its vibrant visuals, energetic combat, and quirky characters, the game's core romance is criticized as 'ugly' and 'gross.' The roguelike progression systems are also noted as grindy and uninteresting, detracting from the otherwise fast-paced, brainless fun.
Stupid Never Dies review: "This pop punk RPG's heart is in the right place, but I'm not so sure about its brain"
Stupid Never Dies is a pop-punk RPG that combines zombies, monsters, and a unique zine-like visual style. Despite its creative presentation and ambitious transformation mechanics, the game is hampered by clunky combat, ineffective abilities, and an over-reliance on leveling up, ultimately leaving the player feeling disengaged.
Review | Stupid Never Dies (PC)
Stupid Never Dies is a game developed by industry veterans that blends elements of the movie Warm Bodies with the distinctive style of Suda51. The game is available on PC.
Psychological horror fishing game Hookeye gets December 2026 release — MP3s & NPCs
The psychological horror fishing game Hookeye is set to release on December 9 for PC via Steam. Developed by indie duo Mallorian and FloralNoise, the game features a narrative of obsession and loss with mechanics involving risk, reward, and resource management. A demo is currently available on Steam.
Star Wars Zero Company adds new difficulty options that can bring it closer to XCOM
Star Wars Zero Company's latest patch introduces a granular difficulty system with new options that allow players to customize challenges, such as removing the injury system or adjusting health scaling. These additions are praised for encouraging more creative tactical play, offering a more engaging experience than the original hard mode. The update also coincides with reports of developer Bit Reactor rehiring employees following the game's success.
After Beating Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, Help Dracula Rebuild In This Awesome Roguelike
Following the release of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, the indie roguelike Draftula offers players a chance to help Dracula rebuild his castle. The game, available as a demo on Steam, combines deckbuilding mechanics with tile-placement strategy, where players construct rooms to defend against a knight. Despite a minor criticism regarding the lack of an undo button, the demo is praised for its planning-focused gameplay, retro aesthetic, and chill music, with a new 'Nightly mode' adding further replayability.
VR MMORPG Eldramoor hypes up its players for its beta test starting November 4
Resolute Games has announced that its VR MMORPG Eldramoor will begin its closed beta test on November 4th and run until November 18th. Access to the beta requires a $45 purchase, which also includes a full copy of the game upon early access release, a gryphon pet, and unique in-game cosmetics and titles. The developers aim for the beta to feel like a living world, though players should still expect bugs and rough edges.
Xbox biz guy deletes his X account less than 24 hours after saying game devs who don't embrace AI 'should not be in the business of being a business'
Xbox senior business strategy manager Brandon Stirrup deleted his X account after a controversial thread advocating for AI adoption in game development. Stirrup stated that developers not embracing AI are 'planning for a fake future' and that Xbox is actively using AI. His comments sparked significant backlash, leading to the deactivation of his account.
Samson Has No Confirmed Next Patch Date After Liquid Swords Bankruptcy
The developer of the open-world beat 'em up Samson, Liquid Swords, has been declared bankrupt by the Stockholm District Court. This leaves the future of the game's patch support uncertain, as the studio's administrator searches for a buyer. The game, released earlier this year, was poorly received and affected by bugs, with the latest update in October addressing combat responsiveness.
You Don’t Need An Expensive Console Or High-End PC To Play Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 can be played without an expensive console or PC through cloud gaming services like Xbox Game Pass and Nvidia GeForce Now. While these services offer accessibility, potential players should be aware of the need for a stable internet connection and potential future hour caps on streaming.
FZ High Score - Deadline för Call of Duty vid midnatt!
The deadline for submitting review score predictions for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort is midnight. The article encourages readers to guess the final scores, which will be based on the average from Opencritic.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's Hard Mode is available from the start this time, so you won't need to replay the mammoth RPG to get to the good stuff
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will feature Hard Mode available from the start, unlike its predecessors Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth, which required players to complete the game first. Director Naoki Hamaguchi stated that the Hard Mode experience has been reimagined for the upcoming title, allowing players to engage with challenging gameplay and new content from their initial playthrough.
Skate covers its map in fog and demonic sigils with the Curse of Morg Halloween event
The game Skate is currently hosting its 'Curse of Morg' Halloween event, transforming the city of San Vansterdam with fog and demonic sigils until November 3rd. Players can complete challenges, find sigils, and earn event currency to exchange for various in-game items.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 Review – Melt and Burn, Until It Is Done
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 is a worthy follow-up to the original, significantly improving upon its predecessor's shortcomings, particularly in level design and enemy variety. While it retains the core boomer shooter gameplay, it introduces new mechanics and environments that keep the experience fresh and engaging. Despite minor gripes with weapon balance and occasional navigation reminders, the game successfully channels the grimdark atmosphere of Warhammer 40,000 into a satisfying and fun experience.
Arc Raiders player numbers hit a six-month high following the release of the extraction shooter's huge Frozen Trails update
Arc Raiders saw a significant surge in player numbers, reaching a six-month high of 1.7 million daily players following the release of its substantial Frozen Trails update and a free weekend. The game also experienced its steepest discount, selling an additional 150,000 copies. Separately, PlayStation founder Ken Kutaragi commented that player attachment to physical discs is a 'mentality issue' and not economically reasonable in the current market.
Shoresy: Legends Of The North Drops The Gloves On Xbox And PlayStation
Shoresy: Legends of the North, an arcade-style hockey RPG, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 for £12.49. Developed by Treewood Games and published by Treewood Games and New Metric Media, the game features an original story mode where players join the Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs to defeat the Hockey Godz, alongside character progression and local multiplayer modes. It is also available on PC via Steam.
Voidwood is an upcoming co-op horror game that uses your mic against you
Voidwood is an upcoming co-op horror game from Santa Barbara Games that utilizes a microphone gimmick where monsters can hear players. While the concept is intriguing, the article suggests the implementation could be improved with more communication-driven objectives, and the game's cartoony art style detracts from the intended horror.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 and Resident Evil prove that game worlds, not characters, make the best adaptations
Recent adaptations like Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 and the Resident Evil movie demonstrate that focusing on game worlds rather than exact character retellings leads to greater success. By building new stories within established universes like Night City and Raccoon City, these projects retain the spirit of the source material while offering fresh narratives. This approach is proving more effective than direct rehashes, as seen with the critical failure of Silent Hill 2's film adaptation.
