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'There were a lot of disagreements across the place': Former Marathon director Joe Ziegler on leading Bungie's extraction shooter, playing Path of Exile for 3,437 hours, and why he'll never uninstall Kingdom Hearts
Former Marathon director Joe Ziegler discusses his extensive gaming habits, including thousands of hours in Path of Exile and Destiny 2, and his enduring love for Kingdom Hearts. He also touches on his experiences at Bungie, the challenges of leading the Marathon project, and his appreciation for the social aspects of games like World of Warcraft.
One of Diablo 2's most coveted items surprise-drops in Diablo 4, and it's just as overpowered as it was 25…
The highly coveted Annihilus charm from Diablo 2 has been discovered in Diablo 4, functioning as a Unique Horadric Seal. This item provides significant buffs to skills, attributes, resistances, and experience gain, making it a game-changer for any build. Its appearance in Diablo 4 is a notable callback to the original game, though obtaining it involves challenging encounters with Uber Diablo.
Minecraft is getting its first new dimension in 15 years, and it is riotously pink
Mojang announced a new dimension called 'The Sift' for Minecraft, set to arrive in 2027. This pink dimension will feature new mobs and biomes, and a variant will appear in the upcoming Minecraft Dungeons 2. Additionally, a new subterranean biome called 'ice caves' with light-based mechanics was revealed for Minecraft.
Minecraft is adding a whole new dimension for the first time since 1.0, and it's magical
Mojang Studios announced that Minecraft will introduce a fourth dimension, the Sift, in 2027, marking its first new dimension since the 1.0 release. This new dimension, which aims for a serene and magical feel, will also be a significant part of the upcoming ARPG spin-off, Minecraft Dungeons 2. The studio also revealed The Frozen Caves update for Minecraft, which will add the Ice Caves biome and a new frozen Zombie variant.
EverQuest Legends dev says 'I'm sure we would' add new classes, races 'in the longer-term vision of…
Developers from Daybreak Game Company and Game Jawn discussed future plans for EverQuest Legends, including the potential addition of new classes and races not present in the original EverQuest. While not guaranteed for the upcoming expansion, these additions are part of the long-term vision for the game. The developers also touched upon the work involved in implementing such features.
Rob Pardo’s battle royale tower climb ARPG Arkheron kicks off a two week-long closed beta July 15
Rob Pardo's indie studio Bonfire Studios announced that their isometric PvP team-based brawler Arkheron will begin a two-week closed beta on July 15th. The beta will focus on the Spires mode, with the primary Ascension mode available on Fridays and Saturdays. Players can request access on Steam, and participants from earlier playtests will be able to join.
Path of Exile 2 for Busy Adults | TAG
This guide offers strategies for busy adults to engage with Path of Exile 2, a demanding ARPG with frequent league resets. It recommends focusing on the campaign and standard league progression, skipping competitive elements like ladder climbing and complex trade optimization. The article suggests a minimum time commitment of 6-8 hours per week for a satisfying experience and outlines realistic paths for new and returning players, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing core skill gems and basic atlas progression.
Marvel’s next big game, a free-to-play mobile ARPG gacha, is leaking all over the internet
Information regarding Marvel's upcoming free-to-play mobile ARPG gacha game is reportedly leaking online. The article suggests that details about the game are becoming widely available across the internet.
We got a chance to try Fellowship Season 3, and melee DPS players might have a new staple
Fellowship Season 3, launching June 22, 2026, introduces a new melee DPS hero named Gunde with a vampire blood magic theme. The season also brings new mechanics, two dungeons, and an overhauled loot system with ARPG-like affixes. Gunde's playstyle focuses on stacking bleed effects for both single-target and area-of-effect damage, offering a potentially strong option for melee DPS players.
Mistfall Hunter's demo might finally convince me, a souls sicko, to give extraction games a proper go—even if it's more modern God of War than Nightreign
Mistfall Hunter, an extraction soulslike ARPG from Bellring Games, is available as a demo during Steam Next Fest. Despite its soulslike inspirations, the game plays more like a slower-paced God of War, focusing on positioning and deliberate combat rather than traditional lock-on mechanics. The article highlights the game's potential to appeal to players who have struggled with the genre, particularly its PvP elements and meta-progression systems.
The Relic: First Guardian seals its official launch across PlayStation 5 and PC this July 31st
The Relic: First Guardian, a dark fantasy soulslike with ARPG influences inspired by Asian mythology, will launch on PlayStation 5 and PC on July 31st. Developed by Project Cloud Games and published by Perp Games, the game features over 70 bosses and a unique combat system focused on stamina management. Later versions for Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch 2 are planned for release in 2026.
Aniimo Gets Adorable New Gameplay Trailer, Global Closed Beta Coming Soon
Aniimo, an adorable creature collection ARPG, has released a new gameplay trailer showcasing customization and various creatures. The game will be available on Xbox, PC, PlayStation 5, MacBooks, and Android devices later this year. A global closed beta is also coming soon, with sign-ups available on the official website.
Forget The Cow Level, Diablo 4 Players Are Now Searching For Cow God
Diablo 4 players have discovered the game's secret cow level and are now engaged in a new quest to find a 'cow god,' hinted at by item flavor text and in-game clues. This follows the recent unlocking of the cow level, which features a boss called The Cow King and rewards players with rare items. The ongoing hunt for this divine bovine entity is fueled by community theories and subtle hints within the game's lore and recent expansion content.
Blue Dynasty – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Blue Dynasty is a medieval ARPG/Strategy game that incorporates Tower Defense and Hack and Slash genres with Roguelike mechanics. Players will upgrade equipment, conquer a dynasty map, and clear dungeons. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
INDIE Live Expo April 2026 Recap Highlights 200+ Games and Announcements
The April 2026 INDIE Live Expo showcased over 200 indie games, featuring world premieres, trailers, and release dates. Notable announcements included Crymelight, Warota: I Live Next to The Demon King’s Castle LOL, In Us, and Feather’s Edge. The event also highlighted upcoming titles and a concurrent Steam sale featuring over 700 games.
Path of Exile 2 Returning Player Guide 2026 | TAG
Path of Exile 2 is designed for returning players, with its league system encouraging fresh starts every few months. This guide helps players who have been away for one or more leagues by outlining strategies for restarting, whether it's creating a new character for a fresh league or returning to an existing one on the Standard league. It emphasizes that restarting is normal and provides a 30-minute session plan for busy adults, along with advice on respecing characters and common pitfalls to avoid.