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Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Review
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is a decent fighting game adaptation of the Avatar universe, featuring good animations and a generally fun combat system. However, its roster is a mixed bag, the story mode is considered weak, and the lack of a ranked multiplayer mode limits its long-term appeal.
Nioh 3 Hell Rising DLC: Release Date, Story, New Weapons & Difficulty Mode — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo announced that the first major DLC for Nioh 3, titled Hell Rising, will be released on August 19. This DLC introduces a new story set in Edo during the Keian era, two new weapon types, a new difficulty mode, and the Hundred Demon Realms Picture Scrolls system for customizable challenges. Hell Rising is part of the game's season pass, with a second DLC, Bloody Insurrection, planned for a 2027 release.
Dragon's Dogma 2 is getting a Fallout-inspired homesteading mod with fully customisable houses, and its creator has tons of big ideas for it
A modder named SonicaKP is developing a homesteading mod for Dragon's Dogma 2 that allows players to build and customize houses, inspired by Fallout 4 & 76. The mod, still in development, aims to integrate naturally with the game's systems and may include features like creature taming and gardening. This comes as Capcom prepares to release the Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion.
Beast of Reincarnation Director Admits it “Doesn’t Really Fit Our Vibe”
Kota Furushima, director of Game Freak's upcoming title Beast of Reincarnation, admits the game's photorealistic style doesn't align with the studio's typical aesthetic. Despite the visual departure, Furushima believes the core themes resonate with Game Freak's previous work. The game is set for release on August 4th for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Nioh 3’s Hell Rising DLC Launches on August 19th, Adds New Weapons and Picture Scrolls
Koei Tecmo announced that the first paid DLC for Nioh 3, titled Hell Rising, will be released on August 19th. This expansion introduces new weapons like the Hoko and Shield, new enemies, bosses, Soul Cores, and a New Game Plus mode called The Enlightened One's Journey. It also features Hundred Demon Realms Picture Scrolls for challenging customizable battles that can be played solo or online.
The Relic: First Guardian – Everything You Need to Know
The Relic: First Guardian, an action RPG from Project Cloud Games, is set to release on July 31st for PlayStation 5 and PC, with Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch versions to follow. The game distinguishes itself with an aggression-first combat system, gear-based character progression through discoverable Relics, and unique, story-driven weapons. While drawing comparisons to Soulslike titles like Dark Souls, it aims for a distinct identity with its narrative integration and combat mechanics.
Stranger Than Heaven Shows Off Its Slick Combat In New Trailer
RGG Studio's upcoming game, Stranger Than Heaven, showcased its combat mechanics in a new trailer. The footage highlights protagonist Makoto's proficiency with various weapons, a parry system, and combo potential. The game is set to release on January 15, 2027, for Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, and PC.
ShackStream: Splatoon Raiders on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 731
The Stevetendo Show will feature Splatoon Raiders tonight, with host Steve diving into his playthrough of the addictive game. Players explore the Spirhalite Islands as 'The Mechanic,' upgrading weapons and recruiting members of Deep Cut for special attacks. The stream will also potentially include online matches and will be broadcast live on the Shacknews Twitch channel.
The new open-world RPG climbing Steam is the biggest surprise since Crimson Desert: huge, pretty, and only $30
DragonSword: Awakening, an open-world action RPG from developer Hound13, has launched on Steam to positive reviews, achieving 90% positive feedback after over 4,600 player reviews. Despite a complicated development history involving publisher disputes and a last-minute delay, the game is praised for its premium pricing model, avoiding gacha mechanics, and offering a vast amount of content for $30. It has seen strong concurrent player numbers on Steam, running on Unreal Engine 5.
STALKER 2: Cost of Hope releases August 20th
GSC Game World has announced that the STALKER 2: Cost of Hope expansion will be released on August 20th. The expansion introduces two new regions, the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant and the Iron Forest, along with new weapons, gear, quests, and a storyline that continues the main protagonist Skif's journey. This is the first of two planned expansions for STALKER 2.
Splatoon Raiders review for Nintendo Switch 2
Splatoon Raiders for the Nintendo Switch 2 shifts the series' focus to a single-player experience on the Spirhalite Islands, featuring a story mode with new Salmonid enemies and customizable weapons. While it offers a fresh take with RPG elements and extensive post-game content, some of the music can be grating, though the core gameplay remains addictive and enjoyable for fans of the Splatoon franchise.
Game Freak admits Beast of Reincarnation "doesn’t really fit our vibe" after decades of stylized Pokemon but knew "photorealism would be the best fit" for the action RPG
Game Freak director Kota Furushima stated that the studio was aware that Beast of Reincarnation's photorealistic art style doesn't align with their typical "vibe" established by franchises like Pokémon. Despite this, the team felt realism was the best fit for the action RPG's core concepts and presented a new challenge for the company.
In a ridiculous world-first, Elden Ring sicko beats Maliketh with his bare fists as part of an absurd run banning all…
Streamer Skumnut has achieved a world-first by defeating the Maliketh, the Black Blade boss in Elden Ring using only their bare fists and no equipment. This feat is part of Skumnut's "Elden Ring Nothing run," which bans all armor, talismans, buffs, spells, consumables, and even the player's mount.
20 years later, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess still has Zelda's best dungeons
Twenty years after its release, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is still lauded for having the best dungeons in the series. The article highlights how Twilight Princess's detailed, functional environments and immersive motion controls created a tangible sense of place and consequence, contrasting it with the broader scope of newer titles like Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. The unique items and their integration into dungeon puzzles and boss fights are also praised as key elements of its superior design.
Pokemon dev Game Freak says its history informed Beast of Reincarnation's feeling of "becoming partners through gameplay" despite looking totally different
Kota Furushima, director of Beast of Reincarnation, discussed how Game Freak's experience with Pokémon influenced the game's focus on developing player partnerships through gameplay rather than dialogue. He explained that the absence of verbal communication between protagonists Emma and Koo is crucial for fostering a unique player connection and allowing imagination to flourish. This approach aims to build relationships organically through gameplay mechanics, drawing on Game Freak's history of creating bonds between humans and creatures.
STALKER 2's Cost of Hope expansion, and its free but still hopeful 2.0 update, get an August release date
GSC Game World has announced that the STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl expansion, Cost of Hope, will be released on August 20th. This premium DLC will launch alongside the free Update 2.0, which upgrades the base game to a newer version of Unreal Engine 5. Update 2.0 aims to improve performance, lighting, and stability issues.
Stalker 2’s First Major Expansion Arrives Very Soon
GSC Game World announced that the first major expansion for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, titled Cost of Hope, will be released on August 20 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The expansion will feature dozens of hours of new content, including new allies, enemies, weapons, and locations, and will launch alongside Update 2.0 which includes a new version of Unreal Engine 5.
Dinoblade Review – Extinction Event
Dinoblade is an action RPG that retains the charm of its demo with a ridiculous premise, gorgeous animations, and a Souls-inspired combat system. While the core gameplay loop of light/heavy attacks, dodging, and parrying is solid, the game suffers from a lack of visual polish and a simplistic narrative. Despite these shortcomings, the fluid animations, engaging boss fights, and fun combat make Dinoblade an enjoyable experience, especially for fans of fast-paced Soulslike-inspired games.
Se lanseringstrailern för det mörka actionrollspelet Mistfall Hunter
Mistfall Hunter, a dark fantasy extraction game, has released its launch trailer ahead of its July 29th release. Players take on the role of a Gyldhunter, venturing into a dangerous world to collect resources and face both supernatural threats and other players. The game will be available on PC, include six customizable classes, and launch day one on Game Pass with a 10% discount for the first two weeks.
This week in PC games: a battle royale detective game, a broken Y2K metaverse, a laptop tycoon sim, and a new Company of Heroes RTS
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres, such as the battle royale detective game CipherMind, the Y2K metaverse puzzle-platformer Broken Reality 2000, and the laptop building tycoon simulator. Other notable titles span horror, real-time strategy, and roguelike deckbuilders, offering diverse experiences for PC players.
