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I love The Blood of Dawnwalker's Duelist mode, but playing on the hardest difficulty is forcing me into vampire…
The author details their experience playing The Blood of Dawnwalker on its hardest 'Duelist' difficulty, focusing on the protagonist Coen's forced vampirism and the challenging combat. The article highlights the game's demanding mechanics, which are compared to Sekiro and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and the author's commitment to embracing the vampire theme.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse proves Dead Cells' developers were the right fit for a revival in this blessing for the Belmonts
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, developed by Evil Empire, shows promise as a revival of the classic series, blending Metroidvania exploration with fast-paced action inspired by Dead Cells. The game introduces a new protagonist, Rose, daughter of Trevor Belmont and Sypha Belnades, who wields the iconic Vampire Killer whip. The preview highlights the game's beautiful art style, engaging level design, and fluid combat mechanics, suggesting a confident return to form for the Castlevania franchise.
Fable's combat system is intended to be 'approachable' while still meeting modern expectations, Playground Games says — 'We wanted there to be breadth and depth to it, so we landed on wanting to have style-weaving combat'
Playground Games associate game director Will Kennedy stated that Fable's combat system is designed to be 'approachable' for modern players while retaining depth and faithfulness to the series. The 'style-weaving' combat allows players to fluidly mix weapons and spells, offering a rich suite of customization options.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation preview - hands-on with the end of the trilogy
Square Enix's Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the concluding part of the trilogy, is set to release on April 8 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch. A hands-on preview revealed the new FITS system, which offers distinct abilities based on equipped outfits, and the High Wind airship for open-world exploration. The game promises an even larger playtime than its predecessors.
HYAKKI YAKO Survivors Invites Xbox Players To Take On A Japanese Monster Horde
HYAKKI YAKO Survivors, a roguelike survival game with a traditional Japanese art style, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC for £6.69. The game supports Xbox Play Anywhere, allowing progress to sync between platforms. It originally released on Steam in 2025 with mixed reviews.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Hands-on Preview – Worth developing Mako poisoning for
Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the final chapter of the remake trilogy, promises to be an epic conclusion, picking up after the events of Rebirth with the party facing the Weapons and the looming threat of war with Wutai. This preview highlights Yuffie's expanded role, the introduction of Cid and Vincent, and new exploration tools, though it notes concerns about the return of Chadley's side-content padding. Visually, Revelation appears to be a significant step up from Rebirth, with stunning environments and detailed character models.
Playing Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Reminded Me of Its Best-in-Class Combat, but It Needs to Stay Focused | IGN Preview
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's action RPG combat is highlighted as best-in-class, though the preview expresses concern that the game might be overstuffed with side content. The demo showcased the game's engaging combat mechanics.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation appears to eclipse the scale of the past two games
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the concluding part of the remake trilogy, appears to significantly surpass the scale of its predecessors. The preview highlights the airship Highwind as a central hub and showcases the exploration of new regions like Wutai, alongside expanded side activities and a deeper FITS system for character customization. The game is set to release on April 8, 2027, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation masterfully blends nostalgia and new in an exciting and overwhelming package
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation promises an overwhelmingly enormous experience, masterfully blending nostalgia with new elements. Director Naoki Hamaguchi emphasizes the design ethos of making everything feel both familiar and fresh, with a vast amount of content comparable to or exceeding Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. The preview highlights seamless open-world exploration, character-focused narratives, and engaging combat.
Spyro: A Realm Beyond devs tease an area that "captures the charm and wonder" of the sequel for the…
Toys For Bob has revealed concept art for Arcadian Vale, an area in the upcoming game Spyro: A Realm Beyond. The developers describe the lush landscape as capturing the charm and wonder of Spyro's new adventure, featuring crumbling ruins and natural beauty. This marks Spyro's first full new game since 2008.
"Everyone wants immediate gratification" - Project Zeta studio on making a new action-focused MOBA without all the fluff
Nirvanana and Krafton are developing Project Zeta, a new MOBA designed for immediate gratification and action-focused gameplay. The game features four teams of four in a single arena, encouraging constant PvP battles and objective securing, moving away from traditional laning phases. CEO Namseok Kim aims to revitalize the genre for a modern audience by prioritizing fast-paced, engaging combat.
Games Inbox: Which was the best game in the Nintendo Direct?
Readers discuss the recent Nintendo Direct, with particular praise for Metroid Ravenous and the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Some express disappointment over the lack of major Mario franchise titles and question Nintendo's development priorities, while others praise the volume of indie games and the potential for the Switch 2.
ShackStream: Elden Ring on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 749
The Stevetendo Show continues its Elden Ring playthrough, episode 749, with host Steve sharing his limited experience with the action RPG genre. The stream will also feature discussions on the recent Nintendo Direct presentation and upcoming playthroughs of Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
Fable: How Playground Games is Building Albion for a New Generation | Official XBOX Podcast
Playground Games' Ralph Fulton discusses the upcoming Fable game on the Official Xbox Podcast, highlighting the combat system, world design, and player agency. The interview, conducted at Gamescom, reveals details about the game's initial experience, including the introduction to Bowerstone and the emergence of heroic powers. Fulton emphasizes the team's focus on player choice and the intricate details within the game's environments and combat encounters.
CULINARY ARTS OF WAR | Slay Foes & Serve Feasts In Monster Cuisine
Team Machiavelli has revealed Monster Cuisine, a pixel art action RPG where players hunt creatures to cook and serve meals in a fantasy tavern. The game combines hard-hitting combat with customizable builds and tavern management, featuring five unique biomes and a growing recipe book. It is available to wishlist on Steam.
Granblue Fantasy Relink Endless Ragnarok PC Review – An Epic Action RPG | Invision Game Community
Granblue Fantasy: Relink is a highly satisfying action RPG that successfully translates the Granblue franchise to a fast-paced combat experience. Developed by Cygames, the game features spectacular combat, memorable characters, and stunning anime-inspired visuals, making it a strong contender in the genre. While the main story is relatively short, the engaging post-game content, rewarding progression, and smooth multiplayer offer significant replayability.
Asgard's Fall Launches Today on Steam With Norse Mythology-Inspired Roguelite Action | Invision Game
Assemble Entertainment and Sidekick Publishing have released Asgard's Fall, a Norse mythology-inspired roguelite action game, on Steam for PC. The full release includes new content such as a Druid character, new bosses like Hel, Loki, and Odin, additional abilities, weapon cosmetics, and achievements, building upon its successful demo and Early Access period.
The Ascent Is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on December 3 | Invision Game Community
Neon Giant announced that its cyberpunk action-RPG, The Ascent, will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on December 3, 2026, as The Ascent Ultimate Edition for $29.99. This edition includes the base game and all three DLC packs. A Legacy Patch with improvements will also be released for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation on November 19, 2026.
Control Resonant should run well on mid-tier PCs, but you're going to have to clear out some serious SSD space
Remedy Entertainment has released the final PC system requirements for Control Resonant, detailing specifications for minimum, recommended, enthusiast, and ray tracing settings. The game will require 16GB of RAM and a substantial 120GB of SSD space, with minimum specs including an Intel Core i5-8500 or AMD Ryzen 5 3500 CPU and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT GPU.
Warlock has the bones of a great Dungeons & Dragons RPG, it just needs a little polish
Warlock, an upcoming Dungeons & Dragons RPG from Invoke Studios and Wizards of the Coast, shows promise with its action-heavy combat and unique spellcasting system. While the game needs polish, particularly in combat fluidity, its adaptation of D&D mechanics and its gothic Ravenloft setting offer a compelling single-player experience.
