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Multiplayer ‘precision ARPG’ No Rest for the Wicked shows off a new class system as it heads for 1.0 next year
Moon Studios has revealed a new class system for their precision ARPG, No Rest for the Wicked, which will replace the current progression system in the 1.0 release. The game's launch has been delayed to March 2027, with the developers prioritizing this extensive class update and other features like Cerim Cores and a factions system.
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.
Stupid Never Dies – 26 Minute Full Dungeon Run Gameplay
This gameplay feature showcases a 26-minute run through a late-game dungeon in Stupid Never Dies with 'Go Nuts Mode' enabled. Players control a zombie that can 'Style Eat' enemies to gain their abilities, with the footage demonstrating various monster forms, leveling up, and boss encounters.
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.
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.
This week in PC games: build a better zombie in Stupid Never Dies, glue together houses in Cutout Village, and settle brave new worlds in Star Trek: Outposts Unknown
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres, from limb-swapping zombie action RPG Stupid Never Dies and city-builder Cutout Village, to Star Trek: Outposts Unknown and the HD-2D Final Fantasy Resonance. Other notable titles include the co-op puzzle game We Were Here Tomorrow and the run-and-gun Metroidvania A Sister's Journey.
2026 PS5 Exclusive Action Game Surprise Drops Big Free Update
Housemarque has released a surprise free update called 'Zenith' for their PlayStation 5 exclusive action game, Saros. The update introduces new features like 'Overlord Rush' and 'Eclipse Layers' for enhanced replayability and accessibility, alongside new modifiers, trophies, and significant quality-of-life improvements including adjustable game speed and motion sensor aiming.
Witcher 3 Switch 2 patch rolls out today with a number of changes, including alterations to resolution and "visual clarity"
CD Projekt Red has released a new patch for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on Nintendo Switch, addressing visual clarity and performance. The update includes adjustments to image sharpening, resolution, lighting, and adds new graphics options like Bloom and Depth of Field. This patch also fixes various gameplay, UI, and audio issues, preparing the game for the upcoming 'Songs of the Past' expansion.
New ‘more flexible’ Star Wars games to be released after Galactic Racer success
Lucasfilm Games is adopting a more flexible approach to partnerships, seeking out smaller studios for unique Star Wars titles alongside major AAA releases. Recent successes like Galactic Racer and Zero Company have validated this strategy, encouraging the company to explore diverse genres and pitches from a wider range of developers.
Xbox Game Pass Is Losing 8 More Games In October
Xbox Game Pass is removing eight games from its library on October 31st, including several LucasArts classics like Full Throttle Remastered and Day of the Tentacle Remastered, as well as Deep Rock Galactic and Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Players have the option to purchase these titles at a discount before they are removed.
Win 19 Castlevania Games And Two DLCs In This Fangtastic Giveaway
A giveaway is offering a chance to win 19 Castlevania games, two DLCs for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, and a book celebrating the series' history. The bundle includes titles spanning the franchise's history, from classic entries to the Lords of Shadow subseries. The giveaway is hosted on the Fanatical website.
Respawn Monday #21: Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a Much Better Game Even Without Dark Arisen — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
The author argues that Dragon's Dogma 2's base game is already a fantastic experience, even without its Dark Arisen expansion. While the story and quest design are considered vague, the combat, monster climbing mechanics, and companion system are highlighted as major strengths that make the game highly addictive. The Dark Arisen expansion is noted to significantly increase difficulty and offer superior gear.
Respawn Monday #21: Dragon’s Dogma 2 Is Much Better in 2026 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Dragon's Dogma 2 is significantly improved in its second playthrough, particularly with the addition of unlimited fast travel and a stable 60 FPS option on PlayStation 5, addressing major pain points from its initial 2024 release. The base game is now considered fantastic, with the Dark Arisen expansion offering a substantial difficulty spike and powerful gear for players around level 40-50.
Games Inbox: What will Fallout 5 be like?
Readers discuss the potential direction of Fallout 5, suggesting a focus on societal rebuilding rather than just destruction. There's also anticipation for Grand Theft Auto 6, with discussions on its marketing and sales expectations, alongside mentions of other games like Resident Evil and The Legend of Zelda.
MMO Week in Review: Funcom’s folly
Funcom has confirmed significant layoffs and the stepping down of its CEO as part of a restructuring effort. The company will now focus on its existing titles, Dune: Awakening and Conan Exiles. This news comes amidst a broader week of MMO updates, including RuneScape halting its Reignited plans and Enshrouded launching its 1.0 release.
Beast of Reincarnation’s Last Update is Targeting October 19th
Game Freak has announced that Beast of Reincarnation will cease receiving updates, with the final one targeting October 19th. The action RPG, which received mixed reception upon its August release, has seen several patches to improve the player experience, including new progression options for New Game+ players and performance enhancements. The developer thanked players for their support.
The Witch’s Bakery launch trailer – adventure RPG lands on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
The cozy adventure RPG The Witch's Bakery has launched on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, accompanied by a new trailer. Players step into the role of Lunne, a witch who runs a bakery in modern Paris, using her magical abilities to heal people's emotions by baking special breads.
Dawnwalker 1.1 Lets Players Rethink Skills and Ease Combat
The Blood of Dawnwalker's upcoming Update 1.1 introduces a new assisted Story mode and a respec potion for abilities, alongside over 1,100 other improvements. The update also includes enhanced subtitle options, combat adjustments, and traversal tweaks, with a FrameGen technology update and removal of Japanese censorship.
No Rest for the Wicked's dramatic 1.0 transformation will "likely" lead to overpowered builds, but "who cares?"
No Rest for the Wicked's upcoming 1.0 update will introduce a significant overhaul to its class and leveling system, moving away from Dark Souls-like attributes to a more flexible system based on weapon types and equippable traits. Game Director Thomas Mahler acknowledges this will likely lead to overpowered builds but believes the vast number of choices will keep the meta fresh over time, drawing parallels to Path of Exile and Diablo 2. The update, scheduled for March 2027, will also roughly double the game's content.
