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The First Berserker: Khazan Celebrates 1st Anniversary with Player Stats and Creative Director Message;
NEXON and Neople are celebrating the first anniversary of The First Berserker: Khazan with player statistics and a message from Creative Director Junho Lee. The infographic highlights player achievements, popular weapons, and common causes of death. Lee expressed gratitude for the community's support and commitment to future content.
Review: Etrange Overlord (Nintendo Switch)
Etrange Overlord is a unique action RPG for the Nintendo Switch that blends musical numbers with strategic combat set in hell. Players control Étrange Von Rosenburg as she takes over the underworld, battling demons and recruiting allies. Despite some reliance on chaos and repetitive elements, the game's charming characters and humorous, dark story make it an enjoyable experience, best played in short bursts.
Granblue Fantasy Relink Endless Ragnarok DLC Trailer Reveals Eustace
Cygames has released a new trailer for Granblue Fantasy: Relink's upcoming DLC, Endless Ragnarok, showcasing the new playable character Eustace. The DLC, launching July 9, 2026, will feature expanded solo and multiplayer content, new quests, bosses, and crossplay across Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Here Are Promising New PS5 Games Announced at Xbox Event
Microsoft's Xbox Partner Preview event showcased several new games coming to PlayStation 5, including Artificial Detective, Moosa: Dirty Fate, and Grave Seasons. Other announced titles include Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, Serious Sam: Shatterverse, Stranger Than Heaven, Super Meat Boy 3D, Forever Ago, Alien Deathstorm, Bluey’s Happy Snaps, a Stalker 2 expansion, and Hades 2.
Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection – Now Available!
Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, featuring all seven games from the Star Force trilogy, is now available for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC for £32.99. This collection offers a unique Mega Man experience focused on friendship and wave technology, with tactical grid-based combat and modern quality-of-life improvements.
With Bloodlines 2 behind us, it's time for a new open world Hunter: The Reckoning RPG from the creators of RoboCop: Rogue City
Teyon and Nacon have revealed Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish, a new semi open-world first-person RPG set in the World of Darkness universe, slated for PC release in summer 2027. Players will create a custom Hunter protagonist in New York, with gameplay inspired by immersive sims like Deus Ex and RPGs like Baldur's Gate 3. The announcement comes despite Nacon recently filing for insolvency.
Anime Action-RPG AI LIMIT Gets Free DLC, Eirene’s Furnace of War, Launching Today on PC and PS5
Publisher CE-Asia and developer Sense Games have released Eirene's Furnace of War, a free DLC expansion for the action-RPG AI LIMIT, available today on PC and PlayStation 5. The DLC introduces new challenges, weapons, armor, spells, and a Switch Spell system, continuing the story after the main game's ending.
Duet Night Abyss Unveils The Final Chapter of Huaxu, "The Firmament Unbound", Launching April 7
Developer Pan Studio announced that the final chapter update for Duet Night Abyss, titled "The Firmament Unbound," will launch on April 7 for PC, Android, iOS, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. This update introduces new regions, characters Su Yi and Camilla, new mounts, and half-anniversary rewards, culminating the Huaxu storyline.
Story-driven action RPG The Expanse: Osiris Reborn gets a new trailer and release window
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, a story-driven action RPG set in The Expanse universe, has revealed a new trailer and a Spring 2027 release window. Players will take on the role of a Pinkwater Security mercenary building a team to fight Protogen and their experiments. Collector's Edition and Miller's Pack purchasers will receive closed Beta access on April 22nd.
Stranger Than Heaven Set in Yakuza Universe Across Five Eras — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Sega revealed Stranger Than Heaven, a new title from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, during the Xbox Partner Preview. The game features brawler gameplay similar to the Yakuza series and is set across five distinct eras from 1915 to 1965. A special showcase on May 7 will provide more details.
Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection Out Now With Avatar DLC Bonuses
Capcom has released the Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection across PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The collection includes all three Mega Man Star Force titles with enhanced features like a rearranged soundtrack and restored online functionality. An optional DLC pack adds 3D character models of Sonia Strumm and Luna Platz for $2.99.
Super Meat Boy 3D Lands March 31 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2
Super Meat Boy 3D is launching on March 31 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, developer Sluggerfly and publisher Headup announced. The game transitions the series' signature brutal precision platforming into a full 3D environment. It will also be available day one on Xbox Game Pass.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Review 🏹
Kena: Bridge of Spirits - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition offers a near-perfect port of the beloved 2021 title, retaining its gorgeous visuals, compelling combat, and rewarding puzzles. While it lacks new content and features minor graphical downgrades compared to the PlayStation 5 version, it performs exceptionally well on the Nintendo Switch 2, making it a fantastic portable experience.
Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish Revealed as Teyon’s New World of Darkness Action RPG
Teyon and Nacon have revealed Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish, a first-person action RPG set in the World of Darkness universe. The game is scheduled for a summer 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players will customize a Hunter to track supernatural threats in New York City, with choices impacting the narrative and relationships with companions.
Where Winds Meet Hexi Expansion Chapter 2 Arrives April 2, Trailer Reveals New Bosses and More
The Hexi expansion for Where Winds Meet will receive its second chapter on April 2, 2026, introducing the city of Liangzhou and a complex political landscape. The new content follows the first chapter's exploration of the Jade Gate Pass and promises new sub-regions and bosses, aiming to maintain the game's player engagement since its 2025 launch.
Alien Deathstorm is Influenced by Lovecraftian Eldritch Horror and 1980s VHS Sci-Fi, Says Rebellion
Ben Fisher, head of design at Rebellion, discussed the inspirations behind Alien Deathstorm, citing Lovecraftian eldritch horror and 1980s VHS sci-fi. The game features a combat engineer protagonist and will be released for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
PS5 Pro's New PSSR System Override Is Just As Good As We Hoped
Crimson Desert on PlayStation 5 offers an engrossing open-world adventure with a complex blend of systems and mechanics, despite narrative shortcomings. Pearl Abyss' fantasy title is unique and has the potential to be special, though it is currently in early access.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Closed Beta Starts April 22, Launch Set for Spring 2027
Owlcat Games announced that The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, a sci-fi action RPG, will begin its closed beta on April 22 for Founder's Pack buyers on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. The game is set to officially launch in Spring 2027 and will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one.
Gorgeous 2025 GOTY Contender Gets PS5 Release Date
Supergiant Games has announced that Hades II will be released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on April 14, 2026. The roguelike action RPG, a sequel to the acclaimed Hades, follows Melinoë's quest to defeat the Titan of Time. The game received critical acclaim and won Best Action Game at The Game Awards 2025.
Former Diablo devs left in limbo after $65,000 in fake Kickstarter pledges overwhelm new ARPG Darkhaven: "We are taking a few more days to consider the best course of action"
The ARPG Darkhaven, developed by former Diablo and Diablo 2 developers at Moon Beast Productions, has been impacted by a significant number of fraudulent Kickstarter pledges totaling at least $65,000. The studio is currently deciding whether to keep the funds raised or cancel the campaign and refund all backers.
