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This indie game that combined friendslop with gambling just sold over a million copies
The indie game Gamble With Your Friends, developed by Team Gwyf and published by Tenstack, has sold over one million copies in its first week. The game combines co-op gameplay with gambling and roguelike mechanics, tasking players with gambling to progress through casino-themed floors.
Bennett Foddy, designer of QWOP and Baby Steps, is obsessed with friendslop games and won't uninstall Baldur's Gate 3, even though he'll probably never finish it: 'It was too big and so I stopped'
Designer Bennett Foddy discusses his PC gaming habits, including his obsession with 'friendslop' games and why he hasn't uninstalled Baldur's Gate 3 despite finding it too large to finish. He also touches on his own games like QWOP and Baby Steps, and his current interest in roguelikes like Brogue and NetHack.
Game Pass Goes Big Again – Outbound, Subnautica 2 And More Headline A Huge Week
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles including Outbound, Subnautica 2 (Game Preview), DOOM: The Dark Ages, Black Jacket, and Call of the Elder Gods, with many launching as Day One releases. Elite Dangerous is also joining the service. However, several games will be leaving Game Pass on May 15th.
Dungeon Clawler Review | TheXboxHub
Dungeon Clawler is a charming and addictive roguelike dungeon crawler developed by Stray Fawn Studio. The game cleverly uses a claw machine mechanic for item collection, presented with unique claymation cutscenes and vibrant art style. Despite some minor frustrations with the claw's precision and occasional input issues, its simple yet engaging gameplay loop, combined with RPG elements and increasing difficulty, offers significant depth and replayability.
Rejoice, Doormaker haters, for Mega Crit have removed him from Slay the Spire 2 in favour of a brand new boss
Mega Crit has updated Slay the Spire 2, moving to a bi-weekly patch schedule to allow for larger changes and more polishing. The latest beta version introduces a new Beastiary feature and replaces the controversial boss 'The Doormaker' with a new boss named 'Aeonglass'.
Froggy Hates Snow Review | TheXboxHub
Froggy Hates Snow is a roguelike that blends cozy aesthetics with challenging gameplay, though its combat is described as sluggish. Players can choose between a traditional roguelike mode with enemy waves and boss fights, or a path that bypasses combat to focus on exploration and challenges. The game offers a relaxing experience with its atmosphere and soundtrack, but may disappoint those seeking intense combat.
What we've been playing - "I've been stuck in the bone zone"
Several individuals share their recent gaming experiences, with one player diving back into the roguelike Hades 2 and praising its layered content. Another player is enjoying the fast-paced action of Saros on PlayStation 5, despite frequent deaths. A third player is deep into the mid-game grind of Old School RuneScape on PC, focusing on completing regional diary tasks for useful bonuses, while another has reached Fuschia City in Pokémon LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch.
Death Denied – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Death Denied is a fast-paced, top-down action game set in medieval England where players control a Viking seeking Valhalla. The game features brutal close-quarters combat, divine blessings that alter gameplay, and competitive leaderboards. An open beta is currently available for players to request access.
Project ETHOS Faces Layoffs as 31st Union Head Says “Changes Need To Be Made”
31st Union, the developer of Project ETHOS, has conducted layoffs, with studio head Ben Brinkman citing the need for the team to work more quickly and nimbly. Publisher 2K confirmed the news, which follows a period of silence since the game's reveal in October 2024. The studio described Project ETHOS as a skill-based PVP roguelike experience.
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The roguelike deck-builder Slay the Spire features a permadeath mechanic where players must restart from the beginning upon defeat. This design choice, while punishing, is central to the game's strategic depth and replayability, forcing players to make every decision count.
All Genetics in Everything is Crab and how to get them
This guide details how to unlock all 21 Genetics in the game Everything is Crab. Each Genetic offers unique boons and is unlocked by completing various in-game activities such as defeating bosses, reaching specific difficulty levels (Pressure), or achieving certain in-game stats.
2K Games confirms layoffs at Project Ethos shooter studio and hints at new design direction: 'It's become…
2K Games studio 31st Union has confirmed layoffs as it shifts the direction of its free-to-play hero shooter Project Ethos towards a skill-based PVP roguelike experience. Studio head Ben Brinkman expressed confidence in the new vision despite the team changes. This follows previous reports of trouble with the project, including the departure of its original studio head.
Leon Must Die Forever in Free Resident Evil Requiem Mode
Capcom has released a free update for Resident Evil Requiem, introducing the "Leon Must Die Forever" mode where players must protect Leon S. Kennedy from hordes of enemies. This update also adds Enhancer Abilities for runs, five difficulty options, and bug fixes, including Dualsense controller support for PC players. Merchandise featuring art from this new mode is also available.
Resident Evil Requiem just shadow-dropped a bonus roguelike mode, and it's absolutely fantastic
Capcom has released a free update for Resident Evil 4, adding a new roguelike mode called 'Leon Must Die Forever'. This mode requires players to have completed the main story and features multiple paths, randomized enhancements, new enemy variants, and boss fights. Players earn points to unlock abilities and weapons for subsequent runs in this challenging addition to the game.
Siliconera’s 2026 Mother’s Day Game Gift Guide
Siliconera's 2026 Mother's Day game gift guide offers suggestions for single-player and multiplayer titles, recommending the Nintendo Switch 2 as a versatile and affordable console. Featured games include Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Hello Kitty Island Adventure with new expansions, the relaxing InKonbini, the deep roguelike Mewgenics, and Monster Hunter Stories 3. The guide also highlights Pokemon Pokopia, Resident Evil Requiem, Bluey the Videogame, and Final Fantasy XIV with its upcoming Evercold expansion.
Single-Player Alternatives to Helldivers 2 (2026) | TAG
This guide recommends seven single-player games that capture the intense combat, mission structure, or cathartic violence found in Helldivers 2, without requiring multiplayer coordination. Titles like Remnant II and Deep Rock Galactic offer similar gameplay loops, while Doom Eternal and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 provide pure shooter catharsis. Returnal and Risk of Rain 2 offer run-based progression, and Metro Exodus provides a more atmospheric, deliberate experience.
Everything is Crab review
Everything is Crab is an action roguelike inspired by Spore's creature phase, offering a unique take on the genre with its focus on ecosystem and evolution. While praised for its creativity and visual representation of creature mutations, the game suffers from overly frequent leveling-up interruptions and slow meta-progression, making it feel more like a novelty than a long-term obsession.
2K lay off staff at Project Ethos while touting "a renewed direction and vision" for their by-the-numbers hero shooter
2K Games is laying off staff at developer 31st Union as they rebrand their free-to-play multiplayer game Project Ethos. The title, previously a 'roguelike hero shooter,' is now described as a 'skill-based PvP roguelike experience.' Studio head Ben Brinkman cited a need for the team to work more quickly and nimbly, despite assurances of continued investment from Take-Two and 2K leadership.
What do golden spiders do in RE9 Leon Must Die Forever?
In the minigame Resident Evil Requiem Leon Must Die Forever, golden spiders appear with a number above them indicating the amount of extra time they grant when defeated. These spiders are beneficial for extending playtime, especially when time is running out. Players are advised to use the hatchet to defeat them to conserve ammunition.
How to unlock Leon Must Die skins in Re9
This guide details how to unlock the various 'Leon Must Die Forever' skins in Resident Evil 9's minigame. Completing the roguelike mode on different ranks unlocks skins that provide unique starting gear and cosmetic changes, such as the wolf skin.
