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How Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Keeps Pulling You Back In
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is a significant expansion that refines the base game's formula with meaningful improvements and new content. It introduces a challenging new region, Norgan, and a robust Relic system that encourages exploration and gear farming, making it feel like a natural and rewarding extension of the original experience. The expansion's design, including its recommended level and narrative integration, ensures players are well-prepared for its demanding gameplay loop.
REVIEW – Marvel’s Wolverine – PS5
Marvel's Wolverine for PlayStation 5 offers an enjoyable action experience, though it doesn't reach the heights of Insomniac's Spider-Man titles. The game features satisfying combat with a rage meter and healing factor mechanics, alongside a self-contained narrative focusing on Logan's past and the plight of mutant kind. While the traversal and early pacing are criticized, the overall fun factor and the studio's clear understanding of the Marvel IP make it a compelling experience.
Best Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games to play on Halloween
This article highlights several Nintendo Switch and upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 games perfect for playing during the Halloween season. Titles like the Luigi's Mansion series, Metroid Dread, Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, Persona 3 Reload, and visual novels like Paranormasight are recommended for their spooky or autumnal themes.
Phantom Blade Zero Features “At Least” 50 Bosses, Though Director Teases “Even More”
Phantom Blade Zero director Qiwei Liang confirmed the game will feature at least 50 bosses, with the possibility of more. The hack-and-slash action RPG, developed by S-Game and featuring motion capture from Donnie Yen, will launch on October 29th for PlayStation 5 and PC. Liang also highlighted the game's 30 main weapons and 20 secondary weapons, all obtainable by defeating bosses, and emphasized the variety of enemies and unique combat strategies.
Uncharted Waters Origin reruns its collab with strategy RPG The War of Genesis in latest update
Uncharted Waters Origin, the nautical MMORPG from LINE Games, has launched an update featuring a returning collaboration with the strategy RPG The War of Genesis. This event offers players opportunities to earn new and previous collaboration gear, unlock the character Iyolin Pandragon, and utilize the new admiral character Heidelloon. The update also includes a new Relationship Chronicle, increased combat action usage, a "retrieve all" button, and an additional login event.
High-speed free Steam ARPG Torchlight Infinite's new season lets you lock foes away to farm them for even more loot
Torchlight Infinite has launched its SS14 season, dubbed Tartarus, introducing a new prison mechanic where players lock up defeated foes to battle each other for loot. The update also adds a new hero trait for Youga, called The Ultimate One, and reworks Thea's Wisdom of the Gods trait. The free-to-play action RPG from developer XD is available on Steam and offers extensive buildcrafting and seasonal content.
There’s Never Been a Better Time To Play Fire Emblem: Awakening
This article suggests that Fire Emblem: Awakening is a great time to play for those who feel the series has become too 'Persona-like'. It highlights the Nintendo 3DS classic as a return to form.
Nintendo Switch remaster of DSiWare game Zenonia gets release date, first trailer
The Nintendo Switch remaster of the DSiWare action RPG Zenonia will be released on October 21, 2026, published by Com2us. The game features three distinct classes, choices that impact the story, and hundreds of items for character progression. A trailer and details about its $9.99 digital price point have also been revealed.
'If you're skilful enough, you can chop the head off a monster, kick it midair, and then kill another monster with it': Consider me sold on this indie first-person ARPG
The upcoming indie first-person ARPG Heathen, developed by solo developer Christopher Yabsley, showcases an innovative enemy dismemberment system where players can use severed enemy heads as projectiles. The game blends frantic combat and loot hoarding inspired by Diablo with a first-person perspective, set in the fantasy town of Saltgrave. Heathen also features online co-op and aims to deliver satisfying first-person melee combat.
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen launch trailer – Capcom puts huge action RPG on Nintendo Switch 2
Capcom has released the launch trailer for the Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion, now available for Nintendo Switch 2. The expansion introduces a new region, challenges, weapons, abilities, and character customization options. Recent title updates for Dragon's Dogma 2 have improved quality of life, framerate, and save slots.
7 dead PlayStation franchises Sony should bring back for PS6 - Reader's Feature
A reader suggests several dormant PlayStation franchises that Sony Interactive Entertainment should consider reviving for the PlayStation 6. The list includes Jak And Daxter, Resistance, MotorStorm, WipEout, PaRappa The Rapper, Gravity Rush, and Warhawk, with potential developers also proposed for each.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 Review
Minecraft Dungeons is an approachable Action RPG suitable for children and parents familiar with Minecraft, but may underwhelm experienced players who would prefer titles like Diablo. The game offers a simpler take on the genre.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation: I Played a New Slice from the Early Game With a Boss Fight | IGN Preview
This preview of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth highlights the return of story-intense linear segments alongside the previously described open-world activities. The game aims to conclude the remake trilogy, expanding on elements that were rushed in the original PlayStation release.
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen review for Nintendo Switch 2
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen offers a compelling action RPG experience on the Nintendo Switch 2, arriving with significant updates and the transformative Dark Arisen expansion. While its open-world design and Pawn companions may not appeal to everyone, the game provides a refreshing sense of scale and player freedom, with impressive performance optimization for the platform.
Popular PS4 & PS5 Adventure RPG Is 80% Off on PlayStation Store
Kingdom Come: Deliverance, a popular adventure RPG for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, is currently on sale for 80% off on the PlayStation Store, priced at $5.99. The game features graphical upgrades for the PS5, including 4K resolution and improved framerates, and offers an authentic open world set in 15th Century Bohemia with impactful choices and a detailed combat system.
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Review – Twists And Turns
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen offers a definitive version of the game with challenging new content in the Norgan region and significant polish. Performance issues on PlayStation 5 are resolved, and the new Relic system provides an addictive gear progression loop. While some story elements feel recycled, the engaging combat and exploration make it a worthwhile experience for both new and returning players.
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Is Great, But At a Cost
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is a substantial expansion that introduces a new region, Norgan, and a reworked loot system. However, the review criticizes Capcom's decision to reduce the game's intentional friction through increased fast travel options and a more lenient save system, arguing these changes dilute the unique identity and sense of adventure that made the base game compelling.
The Relic: First Guardian launch trailer – dark fantasy action RPG appears on Nintendo Switch 2
A launch trailer has been released for The Relic: First Guardian, a dark fantasy action RPG developed by Project Cloud Games and published by Perp Games, ahead of its debut on the Nintendo Switch 2. The game features fast-paced combat, a semi-open world inspired by Korean folklore, and over 80 unique boss encounters.
Dragon's Dogma 2 Dark Arisen is kicking players' butts, and they're loving it: "The new DLC is…
Players are finding the new Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion to be significantly challenging, with many reporting being easily defeated by enemies even at high levels. Despite the difficulty, players express enjoyment and satisfaction with the expansion's tough combat and increased tension, praising it as everything they wanted.
God of War Egypt Clues: Is This the Next God of War Entry?
Rumors and clues suggest the next God of War installment could be set in Egypt, following Kratos and Atreus' Norse saga. Evidence includes hints in novelizations, concept art from early development, and appearances of Egyptian deities like Thoth and Sekhmet in related media. The upcoming God of War Laufey is expected to further explore multi-mythological lore.
