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PS Plus November Games Include Dead Island 2 and Tomb Raider Remasters
Sony announced that Dead Island 2 and Tomb Raider I-III Remastered will be among the PlayStation Plus games offered in November, starting on the 3rd. The lineup also includes a roguelite card game, catering to various player interests.
PS Plus Essential November Free Games Bring Fan Favorites
Sony Interactive Entertainment has revealed the PlayStation Plus Essential free games for November 2026, featuring Dead Island 2, Tomb Raider IV – VI Remastered, and Monster Train 2. These titles will be available to subscribers starting November 3.
Everything is Crab announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Everything is Crab, an animal evolutionary roguelite, is set to release on January 26, 2027, for both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The game features over 140 evolutions and specializations, allowing players to create unique creatures and explore diverse biomes.
Final Monster Train 2 DLC Will Be The Punished, Coming Soon
The final downloadable content for Monster Train, titled The Punished, is set to release next month. This DLC will be available to the game's over one million players.
PAX Aus 2026 wrap-up: The New Zealand indie devs to watch
PAX Aus 2026 featured several promising New Zealand indie games. The Order of the Damned is an action-RPG with a dark, post-apocalyptic setting, while Bashful Adoration is a romantic comedy 3D platformer. Dungeon Baller blends roguelite and pinball mechanics, and Shape Sender Deluxe offers a creative puzzle experience. Killing Things With Your Friends is a gory co-op FPS, Burger Bois is a food-truck simulator, and Canvas City is a turn-based game inspired by '90s aesthetics.
Tape To Tape review: Hockey Game of the Year
Tape to Tape masterfully blends roguelite progression with engaging hockey gameplay, earning its place as one of the best sports titles of 2026. The game features a fast-paced campaign with challenging boss battles, crisp mechanics, and a humorous tone that enhances the experience. Available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, and PC, it offers robust co-op and creation modes, though it lacks a season or dynasty mode.
Holy crap, they're making Serious Sam: The Third Encounter
Croteam and Devolver Digital have announced Serious Sam: The Third Encounter, a new mainline entry in the long-running first-person shooter series. The game is in early development and will serve as a direct continuation of Serious Sam: The Second Encounter. The article also discusses the perceived shortcomings of Serious Sam 4 and the recently released roguelite Serious Sam: Shatterverse.
PAX West 2026 - Maximum Thunderness: Castle Crashers Meets Power Rangers
Maximum Thunderness is a new 3-player co-op roguelite beat-em-up from Berzerk Studio, drawing heavy inspiration from Castle Crashers and 90s Power Rangers aesthetics. The game features vibrant hand-drawn art, auto-scrolling levels, and distinct character classes, emphasizing chaotic fun and replayability through its roguelite upgrade system. It is currently available to wishlist on Steam with an unspecified release date.
This Character-Action Zombie Game Stumbles Into Its Own Way
Stupid Never Dies offers an inventive punk-inspired world and a likable zombie protagonist, but its core gameplay loop is hampered by repetitive and imprecise combat, slow progression, and a frustratingly arbitrary timer system. While the ability to absorb enemy powers and transform into them is a highlight, the game's numerous systems and awkward mechanics ultimately detract from the experience.
ReBlade: The Death Spiral First Preview – Parrying Through the Cyberpunk Roguelite
ReBlade: The Death Spiral, a cyberpunk roguelite from developer ChillyRoom, shows promise with its engaging combat and parry mechanics. The game is presented as an action-RPG with an eye-catching setting.
I accidentally severed my finger with a butter knife as I panicked in a messed-up game of Five Finger Fillet
500 Finger Fillet is a roguelite game where players repeatedly stab a knife between their fingers, with the goal of reaching 500 stabs. The game features a meta-progression system, item purchases, and strategic weapon choices, offering a balance of challenge and reward. A demo is available as part of Steam Next Fest, with the full release planned for November 12.
Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition Review: Most Wanted Shines — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition offers a fantastic roguelite combat experience in its "Most Wanted" mode, particularly when playing as Jin Sakai, but is hampered by a drawn-out and poorly written main campaign. While the visuals and performance are excellent, and the Japanese voice acting is superior, the narrative and English dub fall flat. The "Most Wanted" mode is considered the highlight, making the game potentially worth it on sale.
Stupid Never Dies review - from the producer of Devil May Cry
Stupid Never Dies is a disappointing debut action game from GPTRACK50, a new studio founded by former Capcom producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi. Despite featuring veteran developers, the game suffers from ugly visuals, unfunny humor, and fundamentally flawed combat mechanics. The roguelite structure and transformation abilities fail to elevate the repetitive and imprecise gameplay, making it a low-rent experience reminiscent of forgotten Xbox 360 titles.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Was Developed by a Small Team With Extensive Outsourcing, Says Studio CEO
Fuse Games CEO Matt Webster revealed that Star Wars: Galactic Racer was developed by a small core team utilizing extensive outsourcing and distributed development. This approach allowed the studio to operate at a high level without the constant growth and shrinking typical of larger AAA studios. The game, released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, was praised for its core mechanics and roguelite structure.
RimWorld meets Moebius-esque roguelite colony sim Trailblazers: Into The March welcomes you aboard its hulking landships with a chonky-sounding demo
The roguelite colony sim Trailblazers: Into The March, developed by Strangers, has released a demo. The game draws inspiration from titles like RimWorld and FTL: Faster Than Light, featuring landship customization, real-time combat with tactical pause, and a unique art style reminiscent of Moebius. A release date has not yet been announced.
Tape to Tape coming to Nintendo Switch
Excellent Rectangle announced that its roguelite hockey game, Tape to Tape, will launch on Nintendo Switch on October 23, 2026. The 1.0 release will include a remade campaign, new content, upgraded visuals, and more features for the simcade hockey experience.
A Comically On-The-Nose New Title Has Me Even More Excited For This Upcoming Tactics Game
The upcoming tactics game 'Australia Did It' has officially adopted the humorous subtitle 'End-of-the-World Railway Defense Business' after a suggestion from designer Rami Ismail gained traction. The game, which blends tower defense and unit management with a unique unit combination system, is set to release on Steam on November 10. A demo is currently available.
Rytmspelet Ratatan har släppts – den tematiska uppföljaren till Patapon
The rhythm game Ratatan, a spiritual successor to Patapon, has been released after a successful Kickstarter campaign. However, many backers are dissatisfied due to missing promised features like playable 'dark ratatans' and a repetitive roguelite structure with uninspired upgrades. While some early access players feel the game is largely unchanged, its aggregate score on Opencritic is a respectable 75/100.
PAX West 2026 - Dungeon Lurker: Retro Fantasy for the Modern Age
13AM Games' upcoming retro-modern dungeon crawler, Dungeon Lurker, features a unique narrative centered around a mysterious, undeletable save file from a previous owner. The game combines roguelite hack-and-slash combat with engaging risk/reward mechanics for lost items and a compelling pixel-art style. While an exact release date is unconfirmed, it is anticipated for 2027.
Video games are reigniting my love for Star Wars
Video games are currently the strongest medium for revitalizing the Star Wars franchise's narrative, offering fresh stories and characters that reignite passion. Titles like Star Wars Zero Company and Star Wars: Galactic Racer showcase the value of narrative writers by exploring new avenues within familiar eras and surprising players with compelling campaigns.
