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Free League Releases Updated Edition of Acid Western Frontier Scum RPG
Free League Publishing has released an updated hardback edition of Karl Druid's Acid Western tabletop RPG, Frontier Scum. This new edition, available for $39.99, includes the original rules along with 19 additional backgrounds, name tables, and optional gun hand rules. The game casts players as wanted outlaws in a violent, LSD-infused take on Spaghetti Westerns.
Romancing SaGa Minstrel Song Remastered International Edition Review – A Deep and Rewarding Classic RPG
Romancing SaGa Minstrel Song Remastered – International Edition offers a deep and rewarding RPG experience with its non-linear storytelling and complex gameplay systems, though it can be daunting for new players. The "International Edition" primarily adds text localizations for several European languages to the 2022 remaster, with minor bug fixes. Visually, the game features gorgeous HD visuals and art direction that shine on the Nintendo Switch, making it a compelling, albeit challenging, adventure for hardcore JRPG fans.
Slots & Daggers Review | TheXboxHub
Slots & Daggers is a roguelike that blends RPG mechanics with fruit machine elements, where reel spins determine actions like attacks and defense. While initially addictive and rewarding with its progression system, the game suffers from a lack of long-term engagement as the modifier shop is exhausted within approximately seven to eight hours, leading to repetitive and unchallenging gameplay.
MIRESI Reveals Significant Transformation of the Invisible Future - GameHaunt
MIRESI: Invisible Future is undergoing a significant overhaul, with developers launching the MIRESI Chronicle website to provide transparent updates on the game's transformation. The update includes a complete rebuild of visuals, combat systems, and plotlines, aiming to meet global RPG fan expectations. The game is available on PC via Stove, and while a firm release date is not set, a late-year launch window is suggested, with beta tests planned for the summer.
New Neptunia Unlimited Clips Showcase Combat and Character Interactions
Compile Heart has released new gameplay clips for Neptunia Unlimited, showcasing combat and character interactions between Neptune, Rouge, and Ciel. The RPG features aerial exploration and combat mechanics, with an apocalyptic threat facing Gamindustri. Neptunia Unlimited is set to launch on August 27, 2026, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch in Japan.
Review: Monster Crown: Sin Eater Improves on the Original
Monster Crown: Sin Eater is a sequel that aims to improve upon the original's balancing and bug issues, offering a smoother experience with a stronger narrative. While it introduces new challenges and a more open-ended structure, the game can become too easy if players grind too much, particularly with its deep monster breeding and fusion mechanics. Despite some drawbacks in structure and combat predictability, the game is a significant improvement over its predecessor and shows potential for future entries.
Shift Up says Stellar Blade 2 news is on the way this year, and it could be a day-one PC launch
Shift Up has announced that news regarding Stellar Blade 2 will be released this year, with the possibility of a simultaneous PC launch. The developer is also preparing to share details on its new unnamed IP, Project Spirits. Shift Up is transitioning to a first-party publishing model, moving away from Sony's exclusivity clauses.
Quoteworthy
Fallout co-creator Tim Cain once proposed a first-person time-travel RPG concept. In this game, players would have the ability to assassinate historical figures and create paradoxes.
Coming Out in gaming this week — May 11, 2026
Several new games are set to release in the week of May 11, 2026, across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Highlights include the cozy life-sim Outbound, the survival horror farming sim Besmirch, and the strategy RTS Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes. Other notable releases include Directive 8020, Clockwork Ambrosia, Call of the Elder Gods, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, RoadOut, Subnautica 2, and the Soldner-X Complete Collection.
Stellaris is 10 years old and still getting DLC, which is impressive
Paradox Interactive's grand strategy game Stellaris is celebrating its 10th anniversary, highlighting the success of its extensive DLC model and long-term development. Original game director Henrik Fåhraeus and former director Daniel Murray discuss the game's focus on exploration and player-driven narratives, acknowledging the challenges of maintaining such a complex title over a decade. They express optimism for Stellaris's continued lifespan, though the possibility of a sequel is also considered.
Iron Soul Dungeon codes May 2026
Iron Soul Dungeon is a classic dungeon brawling RPG where players can use codes to receive free race rerolls, amber, coins, and cave tickets. The article provides a list of current codes and instructions on how to redeem them within the game and via the official Discord server.
Third Patch for Starfield PS5 Crashing Issues Coming Next Week
Bethesda is preparing to release a third patch for Starfield next week, addressing ongoing crash and stability issues across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This update follows two previous patches that also aimed to fix crashing problems, particularly on the PlayStation 5 version of the space RPG.
I've been thinking about this RPG for 8 months, and it's finally out on Steam with 96% positive reviews
Alabaster Dawn, the follow-up to the indie RPG CrossCode, has launched on Steam Early Access with a 96% positive review score. Developed by Radical Fish Games, the game is being praised for its pixel art and gameplay, with many suggesting it may surpass its predecessor.
Rebuilding Morrowind inside Skyrim, huge fan project Skywind now looks like the best way to play
The fan project Skywind, which rebuilds The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind within the Skyrim engine, has provided a new progress update. Significant advancements have been made across art, level design, and voice acting, with the team actively seeking volunteers. The project is being developed entirely by human contributors without AI tools and aims to recreate Morrowind's world and story with modern technology.
"A handful of bottlenecks" remain for Morrowind remake mod Skywind, but it's still progressing steadily towards release
The Skywind modding project, which remakes The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind using The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim's engine, is steadily progressing towards release. While a release date is not yet set, the team has provided an update showcasing significant advancements in various departments, with most elements nearing completion. The project is actively seeking volunteers for roles in 3D art, asset implementation, audio mixing, programming, and QA testing.
Genshin Impact Version Luna VII Set to Arrive Later This Month
HoYoverse has announced that Genshin Impact Version Luna VII will be released on May 20th, bringing new characters Nicole, Lohen, and Prune, along with story content set in Sumeru. The update also includes reruns for Durin and Mavuika, a new limited-time event with unique rewards, and free in-game codes. Genshin Impact is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox Series X|S, and mobile devices.
Odencat Brings Meg’s Monster, Wish Upon a Cat to Mobile
Odencat Games has released its RPG Meg's Monster on iOS and Android devices, featuring optimized vertical play and included DLC. The company also announced that its anniversary title, Wish Upon a Cat, will launch on mobile in July. Both games will be free-to-play with optional in-app purchases.
Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen are now some of the best-selling Pokemon games of all time thanks to the new Switch…
Pokemon FireRed and Pokemon LeafGreen have seen a significant surge in sales, propelling them to become some of the best-selling titles in the franchise's history, largely due to their recent re-release on the Nintendo Switch. The games have collectively sold over four million units since their re-release, nearing the series' top five best-selling titles.
NETMARBLE REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS
Netmarble reported first quarter 2026 financial results with $444.97 million in revenue and $57.29 million in EBITDA. CEO Byung-gyu Kim noted that while new releases late in the quarter limited their immediate revenue contribution, the company expects accelerated growth in the second quarter. Upcoming titles include expansions for Game of Thrones: Kingsroad and SOL: enchant, with further releases planned for the second half of the year.
ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies Features and Gameplay Trailer Released
ZA/UM Studio has released a new trailer for their upcoming Espionage RPG, ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies, showcasing features like Skills, Conditioning, and Dramatic Encounters. The game is set to launch on PC on May 21st, with a PlayStation 5 release planned for later this year. Principal Writer Siim Sinamäe highlighted how the gameplay mechanics are designed to support and elevate the narrative, building on the studio's experience with Disco Elysium.
