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Review: Indiana Jones And The Great Circle (Switch 2) - An Authentic Indy Adventure Arrives In Fine Form
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a first-person action-adventure game that captures the spirit of classic Indy adventures with compelling exploration, melee combat, and puzzles. Developed by MachineGames, the game features a strong narrative led by Troy Baker as Indiana Jones and performs admirably on the Nintendo Switch 2, offering a visually impressive experience despite a 30fps lock.
Bladerite Rivals Begins Beta Testing in Select Regions - GameHaunt
Bladerite Rivals has launched its beta testing phase, currently available exclusively on Android devices in six select countries until May 28. This free-to-play fantasy melee battle royale pits 20 players against each other in intense close-quarters combat. The current test build focuses on refining hit detection and server stability, with plans for a full mobile launch later this year and future iOS support.
Hell is Us confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2
Nacon and Rogue Factor have confirmed that the third-person action-adventure game Hell is Us will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 24, 2026. The game features intense melee combat, exploration of a war-torn country, and battles against supernatural creatures using specialized weapons and a drone.
New battle royale “BLADERITE: RIVALS” 6-7 Beta goes live! Pre-registration is now open!
The beta for the anime-fantasy melee battle royale game BLADERITE: RIVALS, featuring a unique Pattern Gear system and diverse hero classes, is now live on Android. Pre-registration is also open, offering rewards like gacha tickets and an A-tier skin pack. The beta includes 7 heroes, Solo & Duo modes, and a 20-player arena, with plans for an NFT system in the future.
WoW Factor: The glaring hole in World of Warcraft’s class line-up
This opinion piece argues that World of Warcraft has a glaring omission in its class lineup: the lack of throwing weapon specializations. The author highlights how throwing weapons were iconic in the original RTS games and have been underrepresented in the MMO, proposing several new specialization concepts for existing classes.
'He'll kill when he needs to, but he's not someone who loves killing' — 007 First Light dev explains the game's unique license to kill mechanic
007 First Light features a unique 'license to kill' mechanic that restricts players to lethal force only when absolutely necessary, reflecting James Bond's character. Senior combat designer Tom Marcham explained that this encourages gadget use and melee combat over constant shooting. The game is set to launch on May 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch version planned for later.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Gets "Largest Update to Date"
Paradox Interactive and The Chinese Room have released Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2's Spring Update, described as the game's largest to date. This update introduces significant quality-of-life improvements, a revamped melee combat system with usable weapons and a guard feature, tutorial collectibles, a new save checkpoint system, and the ability to fast-travel to informant locations. Additionally, several main quests have been converted into sidequests, offering players more choice.
The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena review (2009)
This 2009 review of The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena praises its brutal melee combat, stealth mechanics, and dark humor, noting its improvements over the prequel Escape from Butcher Bay. Despite some frustrating checkpointing and a shift to more traditional shooter elements in later levels, the game's engaging gameplay and adult themes make it a memorable experience.
Bladerite: Rivals, Fantasy Melee Battle Royale to Launch Closed Beta Test for Android - GameHaunt
Bladerite Rivals, a fantasy melee battle royale from developer Seeds, is launching its closed beta test for Android devices on April 23, 2026. The game features 20-player matches that last under seven minutes, focusing on sword-based combat and a "Lethal Triangle" system that emphasizes skill over luck. The beta will include over 20 heroes, new characters like Candice, and a player-driven economy for trading weapon Patterns, with an iOS release planned for later.
Gangs of Asia Launches May 5 on Steam
MicroProse announced that Gangs of Asia, a hybrid of real-time strategy and melee combat, will launch on PC via Steam on May 5. The game features a dual-layer gameplay system where players control a character in combat while also managing resources and deploying units. It will include distinct gang leaders, dynamic urban battlefields, and multiplayer modes.
Broken bones, bodyslams and brutal executions—my no-guns return to GTA 5 story mode took an unexpected twist with…
This article details a player's experience with a no-guns run in Grand Theft Auto V, focusing on the use of melee combat and wrestling-inspired moves via a player-made mod. The author describes the satisfaction of executing brutal takedowns and power slams, highlighting the creativity of the PC modding scene.
Marathon Update 1.0.5.3 Patch Notes: Knife and Bubble Shield Nerfs — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Marathon's latest update, version 1.0.5.3, introduces significant balance changes, primarily nerfing the combat knife and the Bubble Shield. The knife's lunge distance and targeting angle have been reduced, and its bonus damage stat capped. The Bubble Shield now has reduced health and increased rarity, making it harder to find. These adjustments aim to make melee combat and defensive tools less oppressive while still keeping them viable options.
Samson’s Launch Trailer Sets the Stage For An Explosive Adventure
Liquid Swords has released a new launch trailer for their upcoming action-adventure game, Samson: A Tyndalston Story. The game, which features melee combat and vehicular chases, is set to launch on April 8 for PC players on Steam and the Epic Games Store, with potential console versions to follow.
Low Guard news - Blade Ballad
The latest update for Blade Ballad (Version 0.7.0) removes manual weapon rotation and shields, introducing a streamlined combat system focused on parries, beats, and low guards. This change aims to make sword fighting more intuitive and realistic, moving away from complex controls and towards a system that emphasizes recognizing attack types and timing defensive maneuvers.
Hell is Us rated for Nintendo Switch 2
The Entertainment Software Ratings Board has rated the third-person action-adventure game Hell is Us for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game combines intense melee combat with exploration.
Hell is Us rated for Nintendo Switch 2
Hell is Us, an action-adventure game developed by Rogue Factor and published by Nacon, has been rated for the Nintendo Switch. The game, already available on Steam, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5, combines investigation, puzzles, and melee combat.
Bite By Night Class Guide
This guide details the various Survivor classes available in Bite By Night, explaining their unique abilities and playstyles. It covers classes like the Customer, Fighter, Medic, and Security Guard, outlining their moves and how they contribute to team survival against the Killer.
The Best Races For Sword and Melee Users in Sailor Piece [MASSIVE UPD]
This guide details the best races for Sword and Melee users in the game Sailor Piece, focusing on the Mythical Swordblessed and Warlord races respectively. It explains how race rerolls can be obtained through in-game drops, merchants, or codes, and discusses the rarity chances involved in obtaining desired races.
PLAYTEST OPEN: MELEE COMBAT MMO ‘SWORDEYE’ INVITES PLAYERS TO ITS NEW 3D OPEN-WORLD
Solo developer ALX Theory is inviting players to a new playtest for their directional swordfighting MMO, Swordeye, which is available on Steam. This latest test features a new Overworld map with open-world combat events, proximity voice chat, extraction opportunities, and portals to new dungeons. The playtest aims to introduce MMO elements to the extraction title with scaling loot rewards and up to 30 players per server.
Is the Sailor Piece Madara Spec Easy to Get? – Strongest Shinobi Melee
This guide explains how to obtain the Madara spec, also known as the Strongest Shinobi style, in the game Sailor Piece. It details the required resources, including Eternal Cores, Path Fragments, Battle Sigils, Power Remnants, and Gems, all of which drop from the Madara boss on Ninja Island. The guide also covers how to unlock the F ability for the Madara spec and provides information on the Madara boss's spawn timer and potential drops.
