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Battle royale goes grunge: there's a new PUBG game and it's set in the '90s
Krafton has announced PUBG: Ded.net, a new multiplayer first-person shooter that blends battle royale elements with roguelite progression. Set in the 1990s, the game allows players to experiment with unique abilities and combat approaches, with progression carrying over between runs. Closed beta registration is now open for the PC title.
New PUBG Game Ded Net Looks Nothing Like PUBG
Krafton announced PUBG Ded Net, a new multiplayer FPS spin-off set in the 90s world of Cascadia. The game combines shooter gameplay with roguelite progression, and players can sign up for testing on its website. This is part of Krafton's strategy to expand the PUBG brand into a universe spanning multiple titles and genres.
Endless Rails Is a Train-Building Bullet Heaven Roguelite Releasing Soon
Studio Monoblok's isometric bullet heaven roguelite, Endless Rails, is set to release on PC on September 30, 2026. The game challenges players to build and survive with a train in a post-apocalyptic, monster-infested wasteland, featuring permanent upgrades and strategic train car management.
Perihelion lets you weaponize gravity in a co-op roguelite where nothing flies straight
Indie developer Dreamwave Labs has announced Perihelion, a physics-driven space combat roguelite for PC and Linux scheduled for a 2027 launch. The game features a unique combat system where gravity affects ships, projectiles, and the environment, allowing players to use momentum as a weapon. Perihelion will support single-player and up to four-player co-op, with persistent progression through a skill tree and a narrative involving a missing sister ship.
Blood Dungeon review
Blood Dungeon, developed and published by Messhof, offers an enjoyable take on the autoshooter or 'bullet heaven' roguelite genre, translating the typically top-down experience into a side-scrolling platformer. While it adheres to the genre's core mechanics of upgrading abilities and surviving waves of enemies, the review notes that the game's appeal wanes after the initial hours, becoming more of a grind than a rewarding experience despite its slick presentation and satisfying gameplay feel.
Mad King Redemption’s Roguelite Brawling Hits Xbox
Mad King Redemption, a beat 'em up roguelite, is now available for £12.49 on Xbox Series X|S and PC with Play Anywhere support. Developed by Secret Mission Games, the title features classic brawling action combined with roguelite progression, four playable characters, and randomized elements for replayability.
Kinghold – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Kinghold is a real-time tower defense roguelite where players assume the role of a king. The game involves fighting, resource collection, building placement, and card-based troop summoning. Players construct evolving decks to spawn soldiers and defenses, reinforcing weak points against enemy waves that arrive every twenty seconds. A beta demo is available for download on Steam.
The Big Question: What's your video game happy place?
Several Eurogamer staff members share their personal 'happy places' in video games, discussing titles that offer comfort, nostalgia, or a sense of accomplishment. These range from the expansive exploration of No Man's Sky and the challenging yet meditative worlds of FromSoftware games to the simple joys found in games like Super Mario 64 and Rollercoaster Tycoon Classic.
Mega City Force Is Ready To Clean Up The Mean Streets
Mega City Force, a retro-inspired action roguelite game, is now available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S for £12.49. Developed by Undreamed Games and published by Ravenage Games, the title tasks players with cleaning up a crime-ridden city by controlling specialized agents. The game features procedurally generated levels, a robust progression system, and a synthwave soundtrack.
"Accidental" Vampire Survivors expansion Legacy of the Bloodmoon is the original tale I've been craving, for just $1
Poncle has announced the "accidental" DLC for Vampire Survivors, titled Legacy of the Bloodmoon, set to launch on August 28, 2026, for $0.99. Originally intended as a content update for Legacy of the Moonspell, it has evolved into a full expansion featuring 12 new characters, over 16 weapons and evolutions, a new stage, and additional music. The developer also confirmed that Legacy of the Moonspell will receive its own content buff.
Mexican Ninja Launches on PC, PS5, Xbox With 30% Steam Discount | Invision Game Community
Mexican Ninja, a 2.5D beat-em-up with roguelite progression, has launched on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. Developed by Madbricks and published by Amber, the game features a blend of Mexican and Japanese culture and is Steam Deck Verified. A 30% launch discount is available on Steam for the first two weeks.
Grab Your Katana – Mexican Ninja Is Ready To Tear Up Nuevo Tokyo
Mexican Ninja, a 2.5D brawler developed by Madbricks and published by Amber, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game combines Mexican culture and Japanese-inspired combat with roguelite elements, tasking players with taking down criminal syndicates in Nuevo Tokyo.
Grab Mortal Sin, Ultrakill, And Death Stranding, Three Of My Favorite Games, For $7.25 Each
Three popular PC games, Mortal Sin, Ultrakill, and Death Stranding: Director's Cut, are available for $7.25 each through the Fanatical Summer Superstars bundle. Ultrakill is highlighted as a stylish early-access FPS, Death Stranding: Director's Cut as an emotional, story-driven experience, and Mortal Sin as a praised roguelite. The article emphasizes the significant discount compared to their full retail prices.
Free Play Days – Train Sim World 6, Icarus: Console Edition, and Lynked: Banner of the Spark
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members can play Train Sim World 6, Icarus: Console Edition, and Lynked: Banner of the Spark for free from August 20 to August 23. Players can download the games directly from the Xbox Store and continue their progress with limited-time discounts on purchases.
Salt and Soil: A Frontier Family Sim – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Salt and Soil: A Frontier Family Sim is a minimalist roguelite colony simulation that spans nearly three centuries of American frontier life, allowing players to guide a family through survival, growth, conflict, and legacy. The game focuses on managing resources, navigating personal consequences, and dealing with intergenerational grudges and dilemmas. Beta sign-ups are currently open for the game.
Slayblade Review - You spin me right round, baby, right round
Slayblade is a roguelite game developed by Henry's House where players battle with customizable spinning tops. Despite its small map and occasional repetitiveness, the game offers fun replayability through various build combinations and unlockable game modes. While not a "Beyblade" clone, its release timing and gameplay draw inevitable comparisons to the popular toy line.
How Xbox Games Like Super Blackjack Prepared Players for Live Blackjack Online
This article explores how various Xbox games, such as Black Jacket and Super Blackjack Battle II Turbo Edition, have served as accessible introductions to the rules of blackjack. It highlights how these titles, despite their varied genres and presentation, teach players the core mechanics of 21 without real-money stakes, preparing them for online blackjack experiences.
Hume Index – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Hume Index is a co-op shooter where players act as special agents battling through unstable cosmic environments. The game features a diverse arsenal, elemental weapon effects, and escalating challenges as the Hume Index increases. A roguelite upgrade system and hidden maps encourage exploration, and beta sign-ups are currently open.
FFFF: Fatal Five Finger Fillet – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
FFFF: Fatal Five Finger Fillet, a roguelite inspired by the classic knife game, is now available in open beta. The game challenges players to slam a knife between their fingers, with four fingers serving as lives. Players can equip rings and knife point items to create synergistic builds and face off against five unique bosses.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Vapor World: Over the Mind, Blood Dungeon, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles to its library, including day-one releases like Vapor World: Over the Mind, Blood Dungeon, and Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. The service will also see new additions such as Egging On, BlazBlue Entropy Effect X, Relooted, Starsand Island, Aerial_Knight’s DropShot, Young Suns, and Shelldiver. Additionally, Wolfenstein 3D and Once Human are receiving in-game benefits for Game Pass subscribers, while several games, including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered Edition and NBA 2K26, will be leaving the service soon.
