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Review: Calamity Angels: Special Delivery Is a Sugoroku JRPG
Calamity Angels: Special Delivery is a sugoroku JRPG where players guide couriers on delivery missions in the fantasy realm of Orkotris. While the concept of combining board game mechanics with JRPG elements is novel, the game suffers from tedious gameplay, simplistic combat, and a lack of incentive to explore beyond the quickest path. It is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Kena: Bridge Of Spirits Gets Long-Awaited Nintendo Switch 2 Version
Ember Lab has announced that Kena: Bridge of Spirits will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2026. This version includes all updates, anniversary DLC, and New Game+ content. The game follows Kena as a spirit guide navigating an ancient village, featuring puzzle solving, combat, and exploration.
Marathon promises to avoid stressful FOMO-inducing battle passes, and that there's "no pay for power" microtransactions
Bungie has detailed Marathon's seasonal reward passes, confirming they will remain in the game permanently and will not expire, unlike typical battle passes in live service games. The developer emphasized that there will be no "pay for power" microtransactions, with premium currency only used for cosmetics and in-game currency earnable without real money.
Fan Favorite PS5 Action Game 75% Off on PS Store, Lowest Price
Capcom's action-adventure game Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition for PlayStation 5 is available at its lowest price of $9.99 on the PlayStation Store, a 75% discount. This limited-time offer ends next week, after which the price will return to $39.99. The game, an enhanced port of the 2019 title, has received critical acclaim for both its PS4 and PS5 versions.
Marathon lands surprise PS4 and Xbox One age rating ahead of launch, but should last-gen players really get their hopes up?
Marathon has received an ESRB rating that includes mentions of PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions, despite not being officially announced for last-gen consoles. Developer Bungie has not yet commented on the rating, leaving speculation about potential backward compatibility for the recently launched multiplayer shooter.
Nothing Was Ever Going to Catch Resident Evil Requiem in PS Store's February Chart
Resident Evil Village topped the PlayStation Store download charts for both North America and Europe in February, despite launching only two days before the end of the month. Other notable entries included Reanimal and God of War: Sons of Sparta, while Red Dead Redemption 2 led the PS4 charts and Alien: Rogue Incursion topped the PSVR2 charts.
Our first look at Diablo 4's Warlock and the game's next season arrive in today's livestream - watch it here
Blizzard Entertainment held a Developer Update livestream revealing new details about Diablo 4's upcoming Warlock class and Season 12. The Warlock will be available with the Lord of Hatred expansion on April 28, while Season 12 begins March 10. The stream also covered the Killstreaks system and Bloodstained items.
Review - OVERLOAD - A Decent successor of Descent!
Overload is a spiritual successor to the 1995 game Descent, developed by Revival Productions. It features similar frantic, six-degrees-of-freedom first-person shooter gameplay with modern graphics, improved controls, and a new story set in the Descent universe. The game is available on PC and is planned for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Review - FAR CRY 5: HOURS OF DARKNESS should be renamed "Hour of darkness"
The Far Cry 5: Hours of Darkness DLC shifts the setting to Vietnam, focusing on stealth mechanics and a Rambo-esque narrative. While praised for its jungle atmosphere, sound design, and "Action Movie Mode," the DLC is criticized for its extremely short length (2-4 hours), simplistic gameplay, and an unnecessary green visual filter. The AI is also noted as being overly difficult, detracting from the overall experience.
Review - RAIDEN V - Director's Cut - Great, but not as good as Raiden IV!
Raiden V: Director's Cut offers classic shoot 'em up gameplay with impressive music and replayability, though it lacks some content from previous titles and features a busy UI. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, featuring local co-op and multiple paths. While visually it doesn't surpass Raiden IV, its core mechanics and epic soundtrack make it a strong entry in the series.
Review - CRASH BANDICOOT N.SANE TRILOGY - Triple Woah!
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a flawless remaster of the original three PlayStation 1 platformers, featuring fantastic graphical upgrades and remixed soundtracks. While the core gameplay remains true to the originals, some levels retain their original unfair difficulty and trial-and-error design, and loading times can be frequent.
Silent Hills P.T: A new PC remake in development! Yay!.... ALREADY CANCELLED.
A fan-made PC remake of the Silent Hills P.T. demo, developed by Qimsar using Unreal Engine, has been cancelled by Konami. Despite Konami being impressed with the work and offering Qimsar an internship, the project was shut down. This follows a pattern of Konami removing unofficial remakes of the popular horror experience.
NO MAN'S SKY - Will the "NEXT" update finally make it worth playing?
The "Next" update for No Man's Sky, releasing July 24, 2018, introduces a true multiplayer mode, graphical improvements, and enhanced planetary generation. Despite these additions, the author remains unconvinced, arguing the game lacks a soul and compelling incentives for long-term engagement.
Review - CHASM - A convincing pseudo-RPG Metroidvania with randomized maps!
Chasm is a Metroidvania game developed by Bit Kid, Inc. that features a classic 16-bit pixel art style, randomized maps, and RPG elements. While praised for its graphics, music, and extensive content, the game is criticized for frustrating controls and excessive backtracking. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Vita.
Review - DEAD CELLS - A Dark Souls "Roguevania" equivalent?
Dead Cells is a highly satisfying 2D action-platformer that masterfully blends roguelite and Metroidvania elements, earning an overall rating of 95%. The game features magnificent art direction, balanced difficulty, and engaging combat, though its music is considered uninspired and the story is nonexistent. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One.
JAGGED ALLIANCE: RAGE - Expect the worst, hope for even worse
Jagged Alliance: Rage!, developed by Cliffhanger Productions and published by THQ Nordic, is a new entry in the turn-based strategy series. The game is set to release on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in Autumn 2018. The article expresses significant concern over the game's departure from the series' core tenets, citing simplified gameplay, a focus on anti-heroes, and cartoonish graphics as potential drawbacks.
THE MESSENGER - Ninja Gaiden Demastered
The Messenger, a new pixel art ninja platformer from Sabotage Studio and Devolver Digital, is set to release on August 30, 2018, for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. The game features a unique mechanic allowing players to switch between 8-bit and 16-bit aesthetics and gameplay styles, paying homage to classic NES and Super NES titles like Ninja Gaiden.
Review - DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age - The best JRPG ever made is here.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is a masterfully crafted JRPG that refines classic turn-based gameplay with a compelling story and beautiful cel-shaded visuals. Available on PC and PlayStation 4, the game offers a vast open world, numerous quests, and an impressive 100-hour playtime, making it a standout entry in the beloved series.
Review - TIMESPINNER - Successor of Symphony of the Night?
Timespinner is a Metroidvania game developed by Lunar Ray Games and published by Chucklefish, inspired by classic Castlevania titles. While praised for its tight controls, rewarding exploration, and satisfying orb system, the game suffers from frustrating combat, questionable art direction, and a bland story, resulting in an overall rating of 68%.
Is 2025 The Best Year Ever For Gamer Girls? I Think So. Here’s Why: – Geeky Sweetie
The author expresses extreme excitement for the 2025 gaming lineup, highlighting upcoming releases like Inzoi, remastered visual novels Ever17 and Never7, the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, Lunar Remastered Collection, Fantasy Life i, Atelier Yumia, and Suikoden I & II HD Remaster. The article emphasizes the variety of genres and platforms catering to 'gamer girls'.