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Gothic RPG Crimson Moon Launching This September
The Gothic RPG Crimson Moon, developed by ProbablyMonsters, is scheduled to launch for PC and consoles in September. The game is noted for its brutal elegance, music, and Gothic aesthetics.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse won’t be on Nintendo Switch at launch
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will not launch on Nintendo Switch on its October 15, 2026 release date, with Konami confirming a later 2026 release for the platform. The game will be playable on the Nintendo Switch 2 via backward compatibility. The action platformer features whip-based combat, a variety of weapons, environmental hazards, and a new art style.
"Whatever, Michael Crichton": One of EA's best games only exists in part because the Jurassic Park creator told ex-Doom dev American McGee to make it
Former id Software developer American McGee discusses how author Michael Crichton's influence indirectly led him to create the dark, gothic action game Alice for Electronic Arts. McGee explains his initial hesitation with the Alice in Wonderland IP and how it evolved into a psychological exploration, contrasting with Crichton's Jurassic Park.
Gothic Vampire RPG MELFIAS Explores Love and Betrayal on Steam
MELFIAS - Azure and Crimson Verge, a Gothic vampire RPG with visual novel elements, has launched on Steam for PC. The game features turn-based combat and a branching narrative system called the 'Verge System' that tracks relationship dynamics. Players make choices that influence both plot outcomes and character relationships, with 'Pure Love' and 'NTR' routes available.
Koshmar: The Last Reverie Revealed for PC and Consoles
Purple Ray Studio has revealed Koshmar: The Last Reverie, a third-person action-adventure game for PC and consoles. Players control Violet, who can enter lucid dreams and must navigate nightmares to stop creatures from invading reality. The game blends action-adventure, roguelite, and RPG elements with a duality system affecting combat, appearance, and the world.
Undertaker – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Undertaker is a gothic first-person shooter set in Transylvania where players hunt eldritch horrors using a combination of melee, firearms, and occult rituals. Inspired by games like Hunt: Showdown and Blood West, the demo features an open world with quests, various enemies, and a boss fight, showcasing impressive stealth and combat mechanics.
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance Review - 23 Years Later, The Story Still Carries Nosgoth
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance offers a compelling narrative and strong voice acting, expanding the series' lore with a focus on characters like Elaleth and Raziel. However, the gameplay struggles to keep pace, featuring repetitive combat, underdeveloped character mechanics, and confusing level design, ultimately making it a narrative-driven experience with gameplay shortcomings.
South of Midnight is Now Available for PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2
Compulsion Games' Gothic action-adventure title, South of Midnight, is now available on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2. Originally launched on Xbox Series X/S and PC, the game features stop-motion cinematics and folklore creatures as players control Hazel, a Weaver who must harness Strands to repair the Grand Tapestry.
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered Review | TheXboxHub
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered offers a sympathetic polish to the 2003 gothic classic, featuring updated HD graphics, refined controls, and a modernized camera. The narrative continues the intertwined stories of Kain and Raziel, with engaging puzzles and combat that, while dated, retain their charm. The remaster is well worth playing for fans of the original.
Moonlight Peaks Launches July 7 on Switch, Switch 2, PC, and Google Play Games
XSEED Games announced that the supernatural life simulation game Moonlight Peaks will launch on July 7, 2026, for PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and Google Play Games. Developed by Little Chicken Game Company, the game allows players to rebuild a farmstead, cultivate crops, brew potions, and form relationships with supernatural residents in the town of Moonlight Peaks.
Free League's New Campaign, Vaesen City of My Nightmares, Contains Gothic Murder Mystery
Free League Publishing has announced Vaesen City of My Nightmares, a new campaign book for their Nordic horror TTRPG, Vaesen. The book introduces a murder mystery set in a Gothic city inspired by 19th Century Stockholm, featuring artwork by Johan Egerkrans and Anton Vitus. It is available for pre-order with an expected ship date of April 7.
