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Game Quicky – Balatro (PC – Steam) ~ Running Poker Multipliers
Balatro offers a refreshing take on poker with engaging roguelike mechanics, polished visuals, and thoughtful accessibility options. While the poker learning curve and limited tutorial recall are minor drawbacks, the game's blend of strategy and luck makes it a highly addictive experience, perfect for short bursts of play.
Exciting PC Games to play in 2025
This article previews upcoming PC games scheduled for release in 2025, covering a variety of genres including shooters, RPGs, action-adventures, and roguelikes. Featured titles include Assassin's Creed: Shadows, Monster Hunter Wilds, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Doom: The Dark Ages, Stellar Blade, The Outer Worlds 2, Ninja Gaiden 4, and Mafia: The Old Country.
Ultimate Slay the Spire Watcher Guide
This guide provides an in-depth look at playing The Watcher, a character in the deckbuilding roguelike Slay the Spire. It details her unique mechanics, including stances like Calm and Wrath, the Scry and Retain keywords, and the powerful Divinity stance. The guide also covers specific cards and strategies to help players master The Watcher's complex but rewarding playstyle.
Log Entry: Halls of Torment #1 (Steam)
This guide entry for Halls of Torment details a successful strategy for the Frozen Depths area, emphasizing the importance of item synergy and character progression. The author highlights how combining items like fire-trail boots with speed enhancements can overcome challenging enemy encounters, contributing to the game's rewarding sense of accomplishment.
Publishers old and new bring me games old and old ⊟
Embracer Group's new subdivision Embracer Freemode, through Bitwave, is porting the Famicom game Gimmick! to modern platforms. Simultaneously, Sunsoft is re-entering the gaming space with a Gimmick! soundtrack, a port of Ufouria, and a new roguelike based on Ikki. ININ Games also announced multiple Ninja Jajamaru-kun collections for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.
Publishers old and new bring me games old and... - Tiny Cartridge 3DS
Embracer Group's new subdivision, Embracer Freemode, is focusing on retro games, with Bitwave developing a port of Gimmick! for multiple platforms. Sunsoft is re-entering the gaming space with a soundtrack release, a port of Ufouria, and a new roguelike based on Ikki. Additionally, ININ Games announced three Ninja Jajamaru-kun collections, including platformers and RPGs.
Best Space And Sci-Fi Games On Nintendo Switch 1 & 2
This guide highlights the best space and science fiction games available on the Nintendo Switch. It features a diverse selection including Alien: Isolation, Astroneer, Metroid Prime Remastered, and No Man's Sky, exploring various themes from exploration and survival to combat and narrative-driven experiences.
Fallen Knight Review (Xbox Series X)
Fallen Knight is a retro action-platformer from Fairplay Studios that draws heavy inspiration from the Mega Man series. Players can choose between Lancelot for a standard campaign with difficulty options or Galahad for a punishing roguelike experience. The game features tight controls, responsive platforming, and challenging boss fights, all presented with impressive 16-bit era visuals and music.
What to play in August: the best games of the month
August brings a diverse lineup of games across various genres, including strategy, crime simulation, and RPGs. Players can dive into titles like City of Gangsters, Humankind, and King's Bounty 2, or experience narrative-driven adventures such as Twelve Minutes and Road 96. The month also sees the release of cooperative shooter Aliens: Fireteam Elite and the highly anticipated Psychonauts 2.
Best Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 Roguelikes, Roguelites & Run-Based Games
This article provides a comprehensive list of the best roguelike and roguelite games available on the Nintendo Switch, including recent additions like Blue Prince and Caves of Qud. It explains the core differences between roguelikes and roguelites and highlights various titles with their unique mechanics and gameplay loops.
PlayStation Studios: All Sony First-Party Developers and What They're Working On
Sony's first-party development teams, known collectively as PlayStation Studios, are working on a variety of new games across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5 and PC. The article details each studio's history, location, and current known projects, ranging from racing simulations and 3D platformers to narrative horror and large-scale multiplayer titles.
Coffee Crisis: Heavy Metal Alien-Brawler
Coffee Crisis is a neo-rogue co-op brawler where players control baristas Nick and Ashley to fight aliens stealing musicians. The game features a heavy metal soundtrack, vivid graphics, and gameplay modifiers that alter the experience. Developed by Mega Cat Studios, it was originally released for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis and is now available on Steam for $5.99.
