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Top 5 Hidden Gems From Secrets of Strixhaven To Upgrade Commander Decks
This guide highlights five overlooked cards from the Secrets of Strixhaven set for Magic: The Gathering's Commander format. It details how cards like Flow State, Daydream, Vibrant Outburst, Arnyn Deathbloom Botanist, and Topiary Lecturer can significantly upgrade Commander decks with their unique abilities and synergies.
All Gems in Vampire Crawlers and how they work
This guide details the various Gems available in Vampire Crawlers and their effects on card modifications within a player's deck. It explains how Gems are randomly obtained and can significantly alter gameplay, emphasizing the importance of considering character strengths and weapon evolutions when drafting them.
Vampire Crawlers - All Relics And Where To Get Them
Vampire Crawlers is a dungeon-crawling deck-building game where players unlock relics that provide significant gameplay-altering mechanics. This guide details each available relic, its function, and the stage or location where it can be found within the game. Vampire Crawlers is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
A standard Azir deck wins Riftbound Lille – but hold on meta chasers
Pedro B, a competitive Pokémon player, won the Riftbound regional qualifier in Lille, France, using a standard Azir deck. The article analyzes how the current meta, which heavily targets Irelia, allowed Azir's archetype to succeed. It also discusses potential counters and the deck's inherent inconsistencies.
Drop Duchy descends onto PS5 and Switch this month
Sleepy Mill Studio and The Arcade Crew announced that the block-dropping roguelite Drop Duchy will launch for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on April 21st. The Complete Edition includes all previously released DLC. The game combines roguelite deck building with Tetris-like mechanics in a medieval setting.
Block-Dropping Meets Strategy Hybrid Drop Duchy Launches on PlayStation & Nintendo Switch This Month with New Complete Edition
The Arcade Crew announced that the hybrid block-dropping strategy game Drop Duchy will launch on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on April 21 with its Complete Edition. This version includes previously released DLC and offers a blend of deck building, puzzle, and roguelite gameplay. The game has already achieved over 100,000 sales on PC and Xbox.
Nintendo Switch Triumphs: Star Fox and Mario Steal the ... | TAG
Several gaming news outlets report on recent updates and releases. Star Fox titles are now available on Nintendo Switch Online, while Slay the Spire 2 enters early access. Bungie is buffing the Recon class in Marathon, and Marvel and DC are set for a Spider-Man/Superman crossover in 2026. Additionally, Take-Two has reportedly laid off members of its AI team.
Masters of the Universe Movie Tie-In Game Announced...for Amazon Luna
Masters of the Universe: Legends Unite, a movie tie-in game for the upcoming Masters of the Universe film, has been announced for Amazon Luna. The game will launch on June 5th and features deck-building and arcade mini-games, with an adventure mode and competitive trials. This announcement comes as Amazon scales back its gaming initiatives, including the cancellation of an open-world racer and the upcoming shutdown of the MMO New World.
Slay the Spire 2 Hits $92M on Steam, Outearns Silksong and Hades 2
Slay the Spire 2 has achieved remarkable success on Steam, earning $92 million and surpassing the lifetime earnings of popular indie titles like Hollow Knight: Silksong and Hades 2. Developed by Mega Crit Games, the deck-building sequel's rapid ascent highlights the potential for indie games to achieve massive commercial success without microtransactions or live service elements, reinforcing Steam's position as a key platform for indie game launches.
Slot or Not – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Slot or Not, a deck-building turn-based slot machine battling adventure, is now available in open beta. Players control Bun Dorian and their companion Slottie, a fighting slot machine, to save their village from evil fruits. The roguelike game features over 30 items and 25 trinkets to keep runs fresh, with no actual gambling mechanics involved.
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors arrives April 21
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, a deck-building spin-off of Vampire Survivors, will launch on April 21st for PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation, with mobile versions planned for 2026. Developed by poncle and Nosebleed Interactive, the game features turn-based combat, rogue-lite elements, and a higher price point than its predecessor due to its more traditional production.
Vampire Survivors' deck-building spin-off Vampire Crawlers arrives next month
Vampire Crawlers, a deck-building spin-off of Vampire Survivors, will be released on April 21st for PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game will also be available on Xbox Game Pass on day one, with mobile versions planned for later in the year. This first-person card-slinging game aims to translate the fast-paced action of its predecessor into a new genre.
Cthulhu: Dark Providence Board Game Review - IGN
Cthulhu: Dark Providence is a thematic reimagining of the 2013 board game A Study in Emerald, featuring Lovecraftian artwork and a blend of deck-building, area control, and hidden role mechanics. While the game offers a unique and tense experience with its bidding wars and paranoia-inducing hidden loyalties, it suffers from sub-par components and some fiddly rules that may require multiple plays to fully grasp.
Winnie's Hole gets bigger and easier to play with on the go in a fresh update
Winnie's Hole, an indie deck-building roguelike, has received 'The Collection Update' which adds new research recipes, perks, mutations, and discovery tracking. The update also includes a new text sizing option for smaller screens like the Steam Deck. Future updates are planned to include mid-game saves, more virus strains, and a new story region.
The Best ‘Marvel Snap’ Meta Decks – September 2024 Edition – TouchArcade
This guide provides an overview of the top meta decks for Marvel Snap in September 2024, focusing on competitive strategies and deck-building advice. It highlights several strong archetypes, including Kazoo, Silver Surfer, Spectrum and Man-Thing Ongoing, Discard Dracula, and Destroy, while also offering budget-friendly options for newer players. The article notes recent card additions and potential balance shifts that may impact the game's meta.
Indie Roguelike ‘Elf Lifia’ Blends Deck-Building with Corruption Mechanics
Elf Lifia and the Labyrinth of Everdream is a new indie roguelike on Steam that uniquely integrates a corruption system as a core progression mechanic, strengthening the protagonist as she loses innocence. The game blends deck-building with branching event choices and a risk-reward system where higher corruption increases stats but affects the ending, while also featuring adult content tied to this mechanic.
Best Slay The Spire 2 Regent Build - Character Guide, Tips, And More
This guide for Slay the Spire 2 focuses on The Regent, a new character with unique mechanics involving 'Stars'. It provides advice on the best deck builds, Relics, and strategies to optimize gameplay, particularly revolving around accumulating and utilizing Stars for powerful attacks like Stardust.
Playdigious Opens Pre-Registration for Roguelike Kingdom Builder 9 Kings on Android
Pre-registration for the roguelike kingdom builder 9 Kings is now open on Android. Developed by Sad Socket and published by Playdigious, the game challenges players to build a kingdom capable of surviving endless threats through strategic combinations of buildings, units, and spells. 9 Kings was previously released in early access for Windows and macOS in May 2025.
More Game Releases
Conjurers is a classic turn-based tactics game for PC where players defeat enemies to collect constellations and conquer the Zodiac. The deckbuilding mechanic allows players to summon Zodiac creatures.
Command the Zodiac in Tactical Deckbuilder Conjurers – Demo Now Live
A demo for the tactical deckbuilder Conjurers is now available on Steam. Developed by Carl Treadway and published by indie.io, the game combines turn-based terrain tactics with card-driven creature summoning. Players can experience the core mechanics, including summoning Zodiac creatures onto a battlefield and utilizing terrain for strategic advantage.