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Dosa Divas Review — Spicy, tasty RPG goodness
Dosa Divas is a narrative-focused RPG from Outerloop Games that explores themes of family, food, and culture. Players step into the shoes of siblings Samara and Amani as they fight against a corporation that has streamlined cooking and bridge familial divides. While the combat and cooking minigames are simplistic and lack challenge, the game's strong narrative, voice acting, and unique South Asian-inspired presentation make it a memorable experience.
Coming Out in gaming this week — April 20, 2026
This week's gaming releases include "Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch," a beat 'em up for multiple platforms, and "Vampire Crawlers," a deckbuilder roguelite. "Masters of Albion" launches in Early Access on PC, while "Tides of Tomorrow" offers a narrative adventure with player-influencing choices. Other notable releases include "Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster," "Kiln" from Double Fine Productions, "Titanium Court," and the rhythm adventure "Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis."
Top Five Crypto Games Dominating April 2026
April 2026 sees significant activity in the crypto gaming space, with titles like GAMEE's Gold Fest, Heroes of Mavia's Global Tournament, Onchain Heroes' WORLD's Eve, Pudgy World, and The Sandbox's mobile expansion leading the charge. These games are innovating with live economic loops, diverse gameplay mechanics, and accessible entry points, showcasing the dynamic progress in Web3 gaming.
Review: Dosa Divas Disappoints
Dosa Divas, Outerloop's latest RPG, explores familial relationships, culture, and cooking but suffers from narrative pacing issues and a less unique battle system compared to their previous titles. While the characters Amani and Samara are compelling, the story's structure and the demanding quick-time events for cooking and combat detract from the overall experience. The reviewer suggests the game might have been better suited as a graphic novel due to its narrative shortcomings.
Review – Starfield (PlayStation 5)
This review of Starfield on PlayStation 5 notes that while the game offers a decent story and RPG elements reminiscent of other Bethesda titles like Skyrim and Fallout, it falls short as a deep space exploration experience. The controls and menus can be clunky, and while combat is fun, enemy variety is lacking. Despite its vast universe, many planets feel repetitive, and the novelty of exploration wears off, making the main quest and faction quests the primary drivers.
Baldur's Gate 3 was canceled at Obsidian "because of an accounting error" – "Very suspicious on Interplay's part," says former dev
Obsidian Entertainment's planned Baldur's Gate 3 was canceled around 2008 due to an alleged accounting error by publisher Interplay Entertainment, according to former developer Chris Avellone. Avellone expressed suspicion about the cancellation, noting that the team was then moved to the unreleased Fallout 3 project, Van Buren. The article also briefly mentions Larian Studios' successful Baldur's Gate 3.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several gaming outlets discuss their weekend gaming plans, with titles like Pragmata, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, and various racing games being mentioned. Some staff are also working on guides for games such as Mouse: PI For Hire and Pragmata.
Dice-Based Cyberpunk-Noir RPG 'Celestial Return' Gets Devlog Ahead of May Steam Launch Explaining These
Metaphor Games has released the first developer diary for its upcoming cyberpunk-noir RPG Celestial Return, set to launch on PC via Steam on May 7. The devlog details the game's narrative, visual identity, and dice-based gameplay mechanics, focusing on the themes of decay and beauty within Netherveil City.
Hotta’s gacha MMO Neverness to Everness preps for April 29 launch with new gameplay vid
Hotta Studio's gacha MMO Neverness to Everness is set to launch on April 29th. A new gameplay trailer showcases combat and pastoral activities, though a livestream scheduled for April 18th is expected to provide a more detailed look at the game's mechanics.
Demos and Freebies
The demo for Sovereign Tower is now available on Steam for PC (Windows). This story-rich, Round Table management RPG allows players to assume the role of a magical tower's sovereign, recruiting knights, assigning quests, and managing their personalities.
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Release Date Announced
Nihon Falcom and GungHo Online Entertainment have announced that The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd will launch worldwide on September 17 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game will feature new combat options, an intricate narrative, and expansive side content. Players who carry over clear data from the first chapter will receive bonus items.
Bethesda releases urgent Starfield hotfix players say "did absolutely nothing" for the RPG on PS5 Pro, base PS5 owners eagerly await their own patch "targeting next week"
Bethesda has released a hotfix for Starfield on PlayStation 5 Pro to address crashing issues, but players report it has done nothing or even worsened problems on both the Pro and base PlayStation 5 models. A further hotfix for other PlayStation 5 issues is expected next week. Players express significant disappointment with the port's stability and the effectiveness of the initial patches.
Trails In The Sky 2nd Chapter Resolves The Cliffhanger On Switch 1 & 2 This September
GungHo has announced that the remake of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC will be released on Nintendo Switch on September 17, 2026. The sequel continues Estelle and Joshua's journey as Estelle traverses Liberl to reunite with Joshua and uncover secrets about the organization Ouroboros. Japanese pre-orders will include a digital copy of the original The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky.
Medieval Fantasy Round-Table RPG Sovereign Tower Announces Steam Demo with New Trailer Featuring Hildegard von Blingin’
Wild Wits and Curve Games have announced a Steam demo for their narrative-driven RPG, Sovereign Tower, launching August 2026 on PC. The demo features Bardcore artist Hildegard Von Blingin' as a new character, The Bard, and includes a new ballad. The demo offers 2-3 hours of gameplay, introducing new characters, stories, and a time-rewind mechanic.
PS5 Remake of Popular PSP RPG Gets Release Date, Out 2026
The PlayStation 5 remake of the PSP RPG The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky Second Chapter will be released on September 17, 2026. The game, originally released in 2006, will feature new combat options and side content. GungHo Online Entertainment and Falcom are publishing the remake, which follows the earlier remake of the first game in the series.
Gothic Vampire RPG MELFIAS Explores Love and Betrayal on Steam
MELFIAS - Azure and Crimson Verge, a Gothic vampire RPG with visual novel elements, has launched on Steam for PC. The game features turn-based combat and a branching narrative system called the 'Verge System' that tracks relationship dynamics. Players make choices that influence both plot outcomes and character relationships, with 'Pure Love' and 'NTR' routes available.
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter releases this September
Gungho announced that The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd will be released on Nintendo Switch on September 17th. A new trailer for the game was also released alongside the announcement.
『勝利の女神：NIKKE』3.5周年記念生放送が明日開催！ 周年アップデート情報満載のプログラムと豪華ゲストによる記念特番をお見逃しなく
Level Infinite and SHIFT UP have announced the final details for the "Victory Goddess: NIKKE" 3.5th Anniversary Special Live Broadcast, titled "When the Stars of Hope Shine Again." The broadcast will feature guests Iori Moe, Rie Tanaka, Sora Tokui, and Foy, along with a surprise musical performance by Laco. The event will include interactive segments, giveaways, and announcements regarding the game's anniversary update.
Moves of the Diamond Hand will be one of 2027's best RPGs, and it just launched in early access
Moves of the Diamond Hand, an RPG from creator Cosmo D, has launched in early access and is already being praised for its unique style and extensive content. While the game is highly recommended for fans of adventure and narrative-driven RPGs, the reviewer expresses a personal aversion to playing unfinished titles, noting that the early access state can lead to abrupt story endings and progress-blocking bugs. Despite these reservations, the game's innovative mechanics, engaging world, and potential for cult classic status are highlighted, with a full release estimated for spring next year.
Save On Video Games, Tech, Trading Cards, And More In Best Buy's Ultimate Upgrade Event
Best Buy's Ultimate Upgrade Sale features significant discounts on a wide range of video games, PC hardware, and tech accessories until April 19. Notable deals include titles like Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Assassin's Creed Shadows, alongside prebuilt gaming PCs, monitors, and headsets. The sale also extends to collectibles and trading card game products, with rare discounts on some first-party Nintendo physical games.
