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Echo Generation 2 Reveals New Trailer and Playable Demo at MIX Spring Showcase
Cococucumber revealed a new trailer and a playable demo for Echo Generation 2 during The MIX Spring Game Showcase. The deckbuilding turn-based adventure game is set to release in 2026 for PC and Xbox Series X|S, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass. The demo introduces the game's opening section and its card-based combat system.
Best Silent build in Slay the Spire 2: Best cards, deck, and more
This guide details the best deck and strategy for playing the Silent character in Slay the Spire 2, focusing on a 'Sly' mechanic build. It highlights key cards like Flick-Flack and Acrobatics, along with synergistic relics such as Tingsha and Tough Bandages, to maximize the character's potential.
Echo Generation 2 Drops New Trailer at The MIX Spring Showcase
Cococucumber revealed a new trailer for Echo Generation 2 during The MIX Spring Showcase, announcing a 2026 release for Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Xbox Game Pass, and Steam. A limited-time public demo is available on PC and Xbox Series X|S, featuring the game's introduction and a glimpse of its tactical combat system.
Slay the Spire 2 Silent deck guides: Shiv, Poison and Sly Builds
This guide explores three distinct deck archetypes for the Silent character in Slay the Spire 2: Shiv spam, Poison stacking, and the new Sly discard mechanic. Each build leverages unique cards and relics to create powerful synergies, offering varied playstyles for players to master.
Card Corner - Out Today on PC
Card Corner, a poker-inspired deckbuilding and idle progression game, has been released on PC via Steam for 4.99€. Developed by Conradical Games and published by Assemble Entertainment, the game allows for both active and passive play, progressing quietly in the background. It features deep progression systems, customization options, and numerous achievements.
Tower Petroleum Ignites the Steam Tower Defense Fest
Proud Turkeys announced that the demo for their tower defense and deckbuilding strategy game, Tower Petroleum, will be released on March 9, 2026, coinciding with Steam's Tower Defense Fest. The demo will feature significant visual and balance updates, including animated turrets, improved UI, rebalanced levels, and new enemy types and bosses.
Best Defect build in Slay the Spire 2
This guide details the best build for the Defect character in Slay the Spire 2, focusing on a 'Claw' deck archetype. It outlines essential cards like Momentum Strike, Beam Cell, and All for One, along with recommended relics such as Iron Club and Shuriken to maximize the Defect's elemental orb and programming abilities.
Wicked Defense launches on iOS and Android with roguelike tower defence and spell card builds
Wicked Defense, a new game combining roguelike runs with tower defence strategy and spell card builds, has launched on iOS and Android. Players take on the role of a washed-up witch who must save the world from a dragon, utilizing elemental spellcasting and card-based upgrades to defend against waves of enemies.
Best Ironclad build in Slay the Spire 2: Cards, strategy, and more
This guide provides strategies and card recommendations for the Ironclad character in Slay the Spire 2. It details how Ironclad's Strength scaling and healing mechanics work, and suggests optimal cards and relics for both Strength-focused and Block-focused deck archetypes.
Best Regent build in Slay the Spire 2: Cards, strategy, and more
This guide provides strategies for building the Regent character in Slay the Spire 2, focusing on managing the unique 'Stars' currency. It details recommended early common and uncommon cards, as well as best-in-class cards like Cloak of Stars and Genesis, and essential relics such as Lunar Pastry and Mini Regent to optimize the Regent's gameplay.
Slay the Spire 2 Charms Fans with Delightfully Rough MS Paint Development Assets
Slay the Spire 2 is delighting fans with its use of MS Paint placeholder assets during development, showcasing a charmingly transparent approach. This indie development style emphasizes authenticity and builds trust with the community, setting realistic expectations for the game's eventual release. While not the final art, these assets allow developers to test core mechanics, highlighting the substance over flash that defined the original game.
Prepare your decks once more, Slay the Spire 2 is now out in early access
Slay the Spire 2 has launched into early access on PC, offering more content than its predecessor and a new co-op mode for up to four players. Mega Crit plans to add further cards, events, and enemies throughout the early access period, with the game expected to increase in price upon full release.
Inside the Minds of Indie Devs – Interviewing Monstigri, the studio behind The Night Crawler and AMENTIA – GTOGG
Monstigri, a two-person indie studio, discusses their games The Night Crawler and AMENTIA in an interview. They detail the inspirations and development challenges for both titles, emphasizing creative freedom and balancing player expectations with their artistic vision. AMENTIA, a hand-drawn isometric deckbuilding action-RPG, is currently in development with a playtest coming soon to Steam.
Little Orbit’s 5v5 action MOBA StoneHold invites you to check out its open beta
Little Orbit has launched an open beta for its new 5v5 action MOBA, StoneHold, which combines collectible card strategy with third-person combat. The game features UE5 visuals and is free-to-play. The studio also mentioned upcoming content for APB Reloaded.
Jax makes a surpising show of strength at Riftbound Vegas
Jax has emerged as a surprising strong performer in the Riftbound metagame at Vegas, reaching the top 8. This success is attributed to a specific deck build featuring Boneshiver for rune recycling and synergy with cards like Aphelios, which benefits from a recent rule change regarding equipment re-equipping.
Pro Jank Footy – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Pro Jank Footy is an arcade comedy-sports game inspired by Australian Rules Football, featuring over-the-top power-ups triggered by scoring goals. The game incorporates roguelite and deck-building mechanics in its season mode and includes commentary from Aunty Donna's Broden Kelly. A demo is available for download on PC via Steam.
Dice A Million Review | TheXboxHub
Dice A Million is a dice-based roguelike that draws heavy inspiration from the popular game Balatro. While it builds upon Balatro's mechanics with its own unique dice effects and 'Rings' system, the core dice-rolling gameplay can feel less strategic initially. Despite some balance issues and a steep difficulty curve, the game offers deep customization and satisfyingly chaotic combos, making it a compelling experience for fans of the genre.
Resident Evil Requiem is this week's headline PC game but don't forget the Witchers, pirates and pinballs
This week's gaming releases include Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem, a hybrid third-person and first-person survival horror experience. Other notable launches include the early access RTS Rise Of Piracy, the narrative deckbuilder Reigns: The Witcher, and the pinball celebration Snägäri Pinball. Steam Next Fest also offers numerous game demos.
Death Howl Brings Its No-Mercy Deckbuilding to Consoles
The soulslike deckbuilder Death Howl, developed by The Outer Zone and published by 11 bit studios, has launched on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S (day one with Xbox Game Pass), and Nintendo Switch. The game features grid-based tactical combat with over 160 cards and a narrative centered on a mother's journey to reclaim her son. An expansion titled 'Rebirth' is planned for March 2026.
I may indeed offer my soul to The Killing Stone, an Arctic mansion mystery card-battler from the makers of The Blackout Club
Question Games has launched its new deckbuilding card battler, The Killing Stone, into Steam Early Access. Set in a 17th-century Arctic mansion, the game blends card combat against demons with first-person exploration and narrative elements. The early access build includes three story acts, with plans for more content and languages based on player feedback.
