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The most deranged videogame challenge run I've seen: A no-hit playthrough of the 'Unfair' difficulty in a…
YouTuber Davey Gunface has completed a no-hit playthrough of Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous on its 'Unfair' difficulty. This feat is particularly remarkable given the game's heavy reliance on dice rolls, stats, and RNG, which typically make no-hit runs more suited to action games. The challenge involved navigating extreme difficulty spikes and complex buildcrafting over a 100+ hour playthrough.
Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader gets "massive update" on Switch 2 following disappointing launch, all DLC and expansions now free
Owlcat Games is releasing a significant update for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader on Nintendo Switch to address bugs and improve performance following a disappointing launch. As an apology, all current and future DLC, including the Digital Deluxe content and expansions like Void Shadows and Lex Imperialis, will be free for Switch owners. A physical release is also planned for October 2026.
12 Games Like Baldur's Gate 3 (Organized by What You Actually Loved) | TAG
This guide recommends games similar to Baldur's Gate 3, organized by what players enjoyed most, such as companions, tactical combat, or co-op. It highlights titles like Disco Elysium for narrative fans, Divinity: Original Sin 2 for tactical depth and co-op, and It Takes Two for pure cooperative experiences. Larian Studios is confirmed to be working on a new Divinity game, with a Baldur's Gate 3 TV series also in development.
The Perfect CRPG Is a Late-Night Decompression Device
This article argues that Computer Role-Playing Games (CRPGs) serve as an ideal late-night decompression tool for players who are tired after work or parenting. The ideal CRPG is turn-based or has no time pressure, features engaging dialogue, and allows for pausing mid-action, with Baldur's Gate 3 highlighted as a prime example.
WH40K: Rogue Trader firar 2 miljoner sålda ex med en fysisk utgåva
Owlcat Games announced that Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader has sold two million copies across all platforms. A physical edition, including two expansions and in-game items, will be released on October 15 for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, developed in collaboration with Silver Lining.
“Abelard, Announce That Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Has Sold More Than 2 Million Copies!"
Owlcat Games announced that Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader has sold over 2 million copies across PC and consoles since its 2023 launch. A physical "Voidfarer Edition" will be released on October 15, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, including the base game and two DLCs.
‘Cassette futuristic’ pixel art CRPG Wind Up Deadman to be published by NEOWIZ
NEOWIZ will publish Wind Up Deadman, a "cassette futuristic" pixel art CRPG developed by South Korean studio SaneNuts Studio. The game, set in a world where survivors live in a desert tower and use cassette tapes for memories, will be available for PC via Steam. Players control an archive runner named Zephyr who entrusts his soul to a robot to track down his lost memories, with erased and implanted memories dynamically influencing the narrative.
NEOWIZ Dabbles in Memory Manipulation with Wind Up Deadman
NEOWIZ has partnered with Korean indie developer SaneNuts Studio to publish their upcoming CRPG, Wind Up Deadman. The game features a "Cassette Futuristic" aesthetic, pixel art, and a narrative focused on memory manipulation and conspiracy. NEOWIZ highlighted the game's branching narratives and character-building system as key strengths.
The best D&D videogame you've never played is one guy's outsider art, personal Baldur's Gate saga
The Neverwinter Nights mod campaign, Swordflight, is highlighted as a masterfully designed, challenging RPG experience created by a single developer over many years. This fan-made module for BioWare's classic game offers a deep Dungeons & Dragons 3E adaptation, emphasizing strategic planning and resource management, and is praised for its reactive storytelling and unique moral system.
Solasta 2 character creator update means you can manipulate face-sliders until you're hot at last
Solasta 2 has received a significant character creator update from Tactical Adventures, introducing sliders for facial features and body morphing, along with voice pitch alteration. Future updates are planned to include more customization options, new classes, ancestries, and a crafting system.
You can download Planescape: Torment's unofficial DLC mod right now
The fan-made expansion 'Blizzard in Baator' for Planescape: Torment is now available, adding new story content, characters, and locations. Act one of the mod, which is described as significantly larger than the Siege of Dragonspear expansion, can be downloaded from Github. The content is balanced for a level 16 Nameless One.
Alongside its new expansion, Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader got a massive patch buffing its weakest classes and companion
Owlcat Games has released a significant patch for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader alongside its new expansion, The Infinite Museion. The update focuses on rebalancing weaker classes like Operatives and Assassins, as well as buffing the companion Uralon the Cruel. The developer also mentioned ongoing work on other titles like The Expanse: Osiris Reborn and Warhammer 40K: Dark Heresy.
Warhammer 40,000 Dark Trader Preview – Investigate the Imperium
Owlcat Games' upcoming Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy builds upon the success of Rogue Trader with a familiar character creator and deep narrative focus. The game emphasizes investigation and deduction, featuring branching conversations and choices that impact the player's standing within the Imperium's schismatic Inquisition.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Eternal Whispers är ett nytt CRPG
Vampire: The Masquerade – Eternal Whispers is a new CRPG set in Montreal, where players control a vampire named Gabe. The game promises a narrative and character-driven experience without traditional combat, focusing on player choices and their consequences. It is planned for release on PC.
Owlcat Games Showcases Gameplay from “Dark Heresy”, “Rogue Trader”, and “The Expanse: Osiris Reborn” at IGN Live
Owlcat Games presented new gameplay videos for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn during IGN Live. Dark Heresy's beta received new content and character creation, Rogue Trader showcased its upcoming DLC 3 with an updated combat system and augments, and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn offered a look at its closed beta gameplay on Pinkwater Station.
Happy Birthday, Owlcat! Owlcat Games Celebrates Ten-Year Anniversary
Owlcat Games is celebrating its 10th anniversary, marking a decade since its founding with the goal of developing CRPGs. The studio has released successful titles such as Pathfinder: Kingmaker, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, and has also expanded into third-party publishing. Upcoming titles include Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Eternal Whispers is a narrative-driven CRPG channelling Disco Elysium
Kwalee has announced Vampire: The Masquerade - Eternal Whispers, a narrative-driven CRPG developed by Flyos Studios, inspired by Disco Elysium. The game is set in Montreal and focuses on investigative gameplay with no traditional combat, featuring a protagonist awakened with amnesia. A release window has not yet been announced.
These are our eight favorite games from the PC Gaming Show
The PC Gaming Show highlighted a diverse range of upcoming PC titles, with several games standing out to the PCGamesN team. Notable mentions include the PS1-aesthetic mystery fishing game About Fishing, the Studio Ghibli-inspired adventure Into the Wind, and the turn-based deckbuilder 2 Fights in 2 Tight Spaces.
Vampire: The Masquerade – ETERNAL WHISPERS announced
Kwalee and Flyos have announced Vampire: The Masquerade – ETERNAL WHISPERS, a narrative-driven CRPG set in the World of Darkness IP, for Windows PC via Steam. The game focuses on personal horror, exploration, and meaningful choices in a dark, modern Montreal, with a "fail-forward" design where failure reshapes the narrative. Players customize their character and navigate political intrigue and personal struggles to preserve their humanity.
Vampire: The Masquerade — ETERNAL WHISPERS Takes The Iconic Universe Into A Deep Narrative Experience For World Of Darkness And CRPG Fans Alike
Kwalee and FLYOS announced Vampire: The Masquerade — ETERNAL WHISPERS, a narrative-driven CRPG set in the World of Darkness, coming to PC. Players will investigate their past and navigate vampire society in a dark, modern Montreal, with choices having lasting consequences. The game emphasizes roleplaying, investigation, and fail-forward storytelling over traditional combat.