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Grind Survivors review – Dedicated to the Grind
Grind Survivors is an action roguelike from Ukrainian developer Pushka Studios that focuses on survival against waves of enemies with a familiar upgrade loop. While it offers hypnotic gameplay in short bursts, the game suffers from a lack of variety in enemy types, environments, and meaningful strategic evolution, ultimately becoming more about endurance than engaging progression.
MindsEye Review - Thumb Culture
The action game MindsEye, developed by Build a Rocket Boy, was released on PC in June 2025. Despite some initial negative reception, the game has received updates aimed at improving its performance. This review offers a fair assessment of the title.
Meet The Cast of Mouse: P.I. For Hire | Console Creatures
The cast for the upcoming game Mouse: P.I. For Hire has been revealed, featuring voice actors Troy Baker, Florian Clare, Camryn Grimes, Fred Tatasciore, and Frank Todaro. The game, which stars Troy Baker as a private investigator, is set to launch on April 16, 2026, for Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
MindsEye Review - Thumb Culture
The MindsEye review discusses the single-player action game released in June 2025 on PC by Build a Rocket Boy. Despite initial negative reception, the reviewer aimed to give the game a fair chance, noting that several updates have been released to improve its performance.
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin VR Launches on Steam with Fast-Paced VR Combat
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin VR has launched on Steam, featuring fast-paced, ground-up VR combat where players must constantly move to survive. The game's "move or die" philosophy is highlighted as a core mechanic that enhances its narrative of survival in a dying world, offering an immersive experience that blurs the line between player and character.
Ninjora Echoes Uses Clones In Clever Ways
Ninjora Echoes, developed by BUG-Studio and published by Ratalaika Games, is a compact platforming adventure available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £5.99. The game centers around a unique shadow clone mechanic where players can create and transfer their consciousness between multiple versions of the ninja to solve puzzles, overcome obstacles, and engage in combat.
Samson’s ‘70s Muscle Car Turned Me Into Ryan Gosling’s Getaway Driver
Samson is an open-world crime caper that, despite its flaws, features interesting car mechanics that evoke the feeling of being a cinematic getaway driver. The game's driving mechanics are highlighted as a key element, drawing comparisons to famous movie car chases.
Do You Like To Parry? Ricochet Raven Launches April 21st
Ricochet Raven, a fast-paced side-scrolling roguelike where deflecting enemy projectiles is the primary attack mechanic, will launch into Early Access on April 21, 2026. Developed by solo developer Kaosrio, the game features combo-based combat, unlockable abilities, and roguelike replayability. The initial Early Access release will include 7 enemy types, one environment, a boss, and 20 unlockable upgrades, with plans for further content additions.
After Johnny Cage, Karl Urban Wants To Play Another Famous John In A Video Game Movie
Actor Karl Urban, who will play Johnny Cage in the upcoming Street Fighter movie, expressed his desire to portray John Marston in a potential Red Dead Redemption film or TV adaptation. Urban cited Red Dead Redemption as one of his favorite games and mentioned his past role in the Doom movie. The article also touches on Take-Two Interactive's cautious approach to licensing its intellectual properties for adaptations, citing past successes and failures.
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! Review - Impulse Gamer
Auroch Digital, known for Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, has released Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!. This review from Impulse Gamer covers the action-packed title.
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! Review - Impulse Gamer
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! is a commendable shooter that celebrates the franchise with a blend of human missions, bug-power fantasies, FMV propaganda, and engaging combat loops. It offers an enjoyable experience for both retro shooter enthusiasts and fans of Starship Troopers, and is accessible on various platforms including PC and consoles.
Super Meat Boy 3D Review (NS2) - Impulse Gamer
Super Meat Boy 3D successfully transitions the series from 2D to a 3D semi-freeform format on the Nintendo Switch, offering challenging levels and boss battles that motivate players despite their difficulty. The game manages to keep players engaged, even when facing seemingly impossible obstacles.
Video: Mortal Kombat II's New Movie Trailer Features A Very Special Kameo
A new trailer for Mortal Kombat II has been released, featuring a cameo from Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon alongside Karl Urban as Johnny Cage. The film is set to premiere on May 8, 2026. In related news, NetherRealm Studios announced that Mortal Kombat 1 has sold over eight million units worldwide.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Is Shaping Up to Be a Bloody Brilliant Series Revival on PS5
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is set to revive the beloved series on PlayStation 5 later this year, showcasing a gorgeous art direction, smooth animation, and impactful combat. Developer Motion Twin promises versatile whip mechanics, secret chambers, hidden items, and challenging areas true to the series' roots.
Mortal Kombat 2’s Latest Trailer Showcases Side-Scrolling Fights, Confirms Noob Saibot is Sub-Zero
The latest trailer for Mortal Kombat 2, set to release on May 8th, showcases side-scrolling fight sequences and confirms Noob Saibot is a transformed Sub-Zero. The film continues the story from the 2021 reboot and features a cast including Karl Urban as Johnny Cage. Meanwhile, the video game franchise's latest entry, Mortal Kombat 1, has sold 8 million copies.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Drops New Trailer | Console Creatures
Konami and Evil Empire have released a new trailer for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, showcasing its frantic action and 1499 Paris setting. The game, which celebrates Castlevania's 40th anniversary, features Trevor Belmont's successor using the Vampire Killer whip for traversal and combat. It is scheduled to launch in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Drops New Trailer | Console Creatures
Konami and Evil Empire have released a new trailer for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, showcasing its frantic action and 1499 Paris setting. The game, which celebrates Castlevania's 40th anniversary, features Trevor Belmont's successor using the Vampire Killer whip for traversal and combat. It is scheduled to launch in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
A Year Of Unmissable Games At The Triple-i Initiative Showcase - Full Recap Below
The Triple-i Initiative showcase featured announcements for over 40 games, including new reveals, DLC, and release dates. Many of the showcased titles are available as demos or playtests on Steam until April 16. The event highlighted a diverse range of indie games across various genres.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Developer Diary Showcases Story, Living Skies, and Gameplay
A new developer diary for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve highlights the game's story, "living skies" dynamic cloud system, and gameplay accessibility. The game will feature photorealistic first-person story scenes and will launch in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Insano, brutal e… cruel: “Mad & Cruel Bundle” chega à Steam com dose dupla de ação extrema
Epopeia Games has released the 'Mad & Cruel Bundle' on Steam, combining the fast-paced FPS roguelike Mullet MadJack with the brutal horror experience CRUEL. The bundle offers a dual dose of intense action, stylized violence, and challenging gameplay for fans of extreme action titles.
