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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Guide – 15 Best Tips and Tricks You May Not Know
This guide for Onimusha: Way of the Sword offers 15 tips and tricks to help players master its combat and exploration. Key advice includes not over-relying on blocking, using the environment, mastering parries and deflects, and utilizing special vision and training grounds.
MMOs You’ve Never Heard Of: Elegon, Idle Clans, and Interstellar Empires
This article rounds up several lesser-known multiplayer online games, including Elegon, a solo-developed MMORPG focused on exploration and cooperation; Idle Clans, an idle MMO for PC and mobile that has received recent updates; and Interstellar Empires, a 4X strategy browser MMO currently in open beta.
Crimson Desert’s First DLC Takes Players Beyond Pywel’s Shores in Charting the Unknown | Invision Game
Pearl Abyss announced that the first DLC for Crimson Desert, titled "Charting the Unknown," will launch on October 15, 2026. This expansion introduces naval exploration, new islands, underwater areas, and challenging combat. It also adds expanded housing, facility management, and deeper character relationships, along with new narrative threads. The DLC is priced at £19.99 / €24.99 and is available for pre-order on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Epic Games Store.
15 Things You Need To Know Before You Play The Blood Of Dawnwalker
This guide provides essential tips for playing The Blood of Dawnwalker, an open-world RPG developed by former Witcher 3 contributors. It covers key mechanics such as the day-night cycle, managing bloodthirst as a vampire, time progression, combat, skill trees, gear upgrades, and exploration.
How to use torches in The Blood of Dawnwalker
This guide explains how to use torches in The Blood of Dawnwalker to navigate dark dungeons and caves. Players need to find or purchase torches, place them in a quick slot via the inventory menu, and then use the assigned shortcut to illuminate their surroundings.
All Haunted Sites In The Blood Of Dawnwalker
This guide details the locations of the four Haunted Sites in The Blood of Dawnwalker: Site of Crucifixion, Mass Grave, River Massacre, and Destroyed Caravan. Completing these daytime activities, which cost 1x Time Segment, rewards players with manuals for the Unholy Vitality and Soul Reaping perks, along with other in-game items.
How 40 Years of Metroid Have Impacted The Biggest Metroidvania Developers
This article explores the profound impact of the Metroid series, particularly Super Metroid, on the development of the Metroidvania genre. Developers from various studios discuss how Metroid's interconnected worlds, exploration mechanics, and atmospheric design have inspired their own games, shaping core design philosophies and influencing everything from level design to player agency.
Brunante Is a Quiet Survival Game about Being Home Before the Last Light After the Sun Goes Down
Brunante is a chill survival game available on the Google Play Store for $4.99, featuring a procedurally generated world with no tutorials or objective markers. Players can build various shelters, farm, hunt, fish, and tame one animal, with four seasons impacting gameplay. The game is entirely in Québec French and offers a free demo.
Angeline Era Brings Its Strange 3D Adventure To Xbox And Switch
Angeline Era, an action-adventure game developed and published by Analgesic Productions, has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The game, which previously received "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews on Steam, features a 3D world focused on exploration, combat, and uncovering mysteries, following the journey of ex-soldier Tets Kinoshta.
Control Resonant Looks Better Every Single Time We See It
Control Resonant appears to be a significant evolution of Remedy's formula, shifting focus from the environment to character-driven narrative with Dylan Faden. The sequel introduces deeper RPG systems, close-quarters melee combat, and open-ended exploration within its unique, reality-bending Manhattan setting.
Take The Plunge With Shelldiver On Xbox Game Pass
Shelldiver, an incremental adventure game where players control a turtle catching jellyfish in a submarine, is now available on Xbox Game Pass for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Developed and published by Gagonfe, the game features resource gathering, submarine upgrades, and a branching skill tree, offering a charming and engaging experience for subscribers.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Could Make Linear Exploration Exciting Again
Onimusha: Way of the Sword aims to revitalize linear action-adventure gameplay by blending focused combat and puzzle-solving with optional exploration in its open-town sections. Director Satoru Nihei emphasizes skill-based mechanics like parrying and Issen, contrasting it with Souls-like difficulty. The game is set to launch on September 4th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Tales of Formentera hitting Nintendo Switch this week
Tales of Formentera, an adventure game inspired by the real landscapes of Formentera, is set to launch on Nintendo Switch this Friday, September 4, for $5.99. Developed by Three Monkeys and published by Ratalaika Games, the title focuses on exploration, puzzle-solving, and uncovering island secrets and legends.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Songs of the Past – Exploration, Environments and Combat Showcase
A gameplay showcase for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Songs of the Past, an upcoming expansion, was presented at gamescom 2026. The footage highlighted exploration, environments, and combat within the new content.
Lou’s Lagoon Drops Its Cosy Open-World Adventure on PC and Consoles
Lou's Lagoon, a cozy open-world adventure game, is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X. Developed by Tiny Roar Studios and published by Megabit and rokaplay, the game tasks players with rebuilding storm-damaged communities and exploring a tropical archipelago to find a missing uncle. A limited-time 10% discount is available across all platforms.
Spyro: A Realm Beyond’s Flight Mechanics, Larger Levels Get New Details
Toys for Bob revealed new details about Spyro: A Realm Beyond, the first original Spyro game since 2008, set to release in 2027 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X|S. The game introduces full dragon flight mechanics, expanding upon the series' signature platforming and allowing for more verticality and exploration in larger, more intricate levels.
Lou’s Lagoon launch trailer – cozy exploration and crafting adventure game hits Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
The launch trailer for the cozy exploration and crafting adventure game Lou's Lagoon has been released. Developed by Tiny Roar, the game is now available on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. Players pilot a seaplane across the Limbo archipelago to gather resources, help locals rebuild after a storm, and uncover the mystery of Uncle Lou's disappearance.
State of Decay 3’s Gameplay Shows Off Combat, Team Work and More
An alpha build of State of Decay 3 was showcased at Gamescom 2026, offering a look at its combat mechanics, team-based gameplay, and exploration features. While gameplay is subject to change, the preview highlighted key elements of the upcoming zombie survival game.
NAUTUS – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
NAUTUS is an upcoming underwater adventure game from the creators of Have a Nice Death, featuring submarine piloting, artifact recovery, and crafting. Players can sign up for the beta to explore coral reefs and sunken shipwrecks, either solo or with up to three friends. The game also involves investigating the disappearance of Uncle Bernard Torpedo and befriending island locals.
GTA 6 will let you study animals like RDR2
Grand Theft Auto 6 will feature an expanded 'Study' mechanic, allowing players to interact with and learn about animals in Vice City, similar to Red Dead Redemption 2's bestiary. This feature, showcased in the recent trailer, suggests a deeper level of world interaction and documentation for players.
