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Robot Rhapsody – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Robot Rhapsody is a turn-based cinematic RPG where players control a mercenary and a boy rebelling against AI in a world nearing machine singularity. The game features open-ended exploration, the ability to recruit hacked robotic enemies as party members, and a dynamic bounty system that reacts to player choices. Beta sign-ups are now open.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: How to Get the Skeleton Crew
This guide explains how to obtain the Skeleton Crew cosmetic item in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. Players can purchase the 'Deceased Crew Attire' for 206 Bones from a General Shop located at coordinates (550, 638) northwest of the Gibara region. Bones can be farmed by hunting animals or purchased from a Treasure Dealer in Great Inagua.
Fountains announced for Nintendo Switch
Publisher Crunching Koalas and developer John Pywell have announced that the Soulslike action RPG Fountains will be released on Nintendo Switch in 2026. The game features challenging Soulslike combat with a top-down perspective, pixel art visuals, and an interconnected world with exploration and secrets. Adjustable difficulty settings will be available.
Fading Echo Released
Fading Echo, an action RPG from Emeteria and New Tales, has been released on PC via the Epic Games Store and Steam. The game is currently available with a 10% launch discount.
We Need Physical Video Games
This opinion piece argues for the continued importance of physical video game media, contrasting it with the perceived downsides of an all-digital future. The author highlights personal experiences with physical games and discusses concerns about ownership, preservation, and the impact of digital-only distribution on the gaming landscape.
Disgaea Mayhem Review – Piece of Cake
Disgaea Mayhem transitions the franchise to action-RPG combat, featuring eccentric characters and an absurd story centered around Tichelle's obsession with flan. While the game offers addictive combat and a fun power trip, its repetitive level design and easily exploitable mechanics can lead to becoming overpowered quickly. The review notes stable performance on the PlayStation 5 but suggests the game might be best enjoyed in short bursts or by veterans waiting for a sale.
Moss The Forgotten Relic is a great example of transferring games from VR, but making it "was no simple task"
Polyarc successfully transitioned the VR titles Moss and Moss: Book Two to flat-screen platforms like PC with Moss: The Forgotten Relic. Technical Art Director Tyler Walters detailed the challenges of adapting input systems, camera perspectives, and interaction design for a non-VR experience. While the lack of VR's immersive scale is noted, the porting process is highlighted as a significant achievement in game development.
Avatar Legends Is A Real Treat For Fans, If You Can Overlook The Rough Edges
Avatar Legends is a fighting game that successfully captures the spirit of the Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra series, with characters looking and moving like their animated counterparts and gameplay styles reflecting their unique bending abilities. However, the game suffers from rough edges, including incomplete tutorials, odd idle animations, bizarre bugs, a jumbled story mode, and a baffling roster selection, making it feel unfinished despite its potential.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse wants you to find the "joy" in the difficulty and it won't be…
Developers for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse are discussing the game's challenging difficulty, a series tradition, while also implementing features like level-ups, alternative paths, and adjustable difficulty settings to make it accessible. The team aims to provide a fair and satisfying experience for both long-time fans and newcomers to the Castlevania series.
Häng med på ett uppdrag i en ny video från The Blood of Dawnwalker
A new eight-minute gameplay video has been released for The Blood of Dawnwalker, an action RPG developed by former Witcher developers. The video showcases a quest called Pearly and Precious, involving a strange, tooth-collecting creature. The game is set to release on September 3rd for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Mortal Shell 2 sells out of physical Revered Edition PS5 pre-orders as players rush to buy the highly-anticipated game on disc
Physical pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 Revered Edition of Mortal Shell 2 have completely sold out, with publisher Playstack announcing that supply has been fully reserved across retailers. Due to manufacturing and shipping times, it is unlikely that additional copies will become available before the game's August 20th release date. The standard edition of the game remains available for pre-order.
Splatoon Raiders Drops Detailed Gameplay Overview Ahead of July 23rd Release
Splatoon Raiders, an upcoming exclusive for the Nintendo Switch, will feature players as a Mechanic working with the band Deep Cut to find treasures on the Spirhalite Islands while fending off Salmonids. The game includes RPG-like gear progression and will launch on July 23rd, offering both single-player and online modes.
The Relic: First Guardian Interview – Variety, The Studio’s Debut Release, Console Performance, And More
Project Cloud Games discusses their debut title, The Relic: First Guardian, an action RPG focusing on exploration, discovery, and narrative-driven boss encounters. The developers detail their unique progression system through relics and equipment, combat design that emphasizes player judgment over stamina management, and the importance of emotional resonance in storytelling. The game is slated for release on PlayStation 5 and PC, with Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2 versions to follow.
Path of Exile 2 players broke the game by summoning 2,000 skeletons and then lured unsuspecting players into the…
Players in Path of Exile 2 have pushed the game's limits by summoning approximately 2,000 skeletons, causing severe performance issues and frame rate drops. Streamer Empyriangaming and friends experimented with minion builds to test the game's capacity, leading to unplayable lag and even using the chaos to lure players into a trap in their hideout.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: How to Get the Red Bull Trinket
This guide explains how to obtain the Stormrunner Pendant, also known as the Red Bull Trinket, in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. This trinket, found near Nassau, increases the healing received from food, drink, and remedies, enhancing player survivability.
Darkest Dungeon: The Fire's Edge brings DLC heroes pulled right from the sequel
Red Hook Studios announced that the DLC "The Fire's Edge" for the original Darkest Dungeon will be released on August 18, 2026. This DLC introduces two new hero classes, the Duelist and the Runaway, from Darkest Dungeon 2, along with new mechanics like Burn damage and new Hamlet Districts.
We’ll Finally See The Witcher 3’s New Expansion Next Month
CD Projekt Red announced that the first look at The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past expansion will be revealed during Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 23. The expansion, co-developed with Fool's Theory, is set to launch in 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and will not support Windows 10. Fool's Theory is also working on a remake of the first Witcher game, while CD Projekt Red is focusing on The Witcher 4.
Splatoon Raiders Review - A well seasoned meal
Splatoon Raiders offers an engaging single-player experience with varied missions and outstanding weapon customization, though it suffers from limited outfit options and some restrictive level-up mechanics. The game follows the idol trio Deep Cut as they explore the Spirhalite Isles, battling Salmonids and uncovering treasure. Despite its shortcomings, the game provides a fun cast of characters and a robust PvE multiplayer component, making it a worthwhile addition to the Splatoon franchise.
Recension – Splatoon Raiders
Splatoon Raiders reimagines the Splatoon series as a charming looter-shooter with a single-player campaign that can also be played in co-op. Players explore mysterious islands, gather resources, and battle enemies using various weapons and a customizable robot. While the story is not deeply engaging, the game loop is fun and offers a unique Nintendo take on the genre, with challenging underwater sections providing a good challenge.
Splatoon Raiders reviews roundup
Reviews for Splatoon Raiders are now available, highlighting its shift towards a single-player focus on the Nintendo Switch 2, though multiplayer modes are still included. Players will explore the Spirhalite Islands as a mechanic working with Deep Cut, customizing characters and weapons to battle Salmonids and collect loot. The game launches on July 23.
