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No die-hard fan of FromSoft would be unaware of the upcoming DLC: Shadow of the Erdtree for Elden Ring, as the game is hailed as FromSoftware's most ambitious title yet. Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree is also said to be the largest DLC FromSoftware has ever produced, and everyone is eagerly awaiting news about this game's DLC. In a recent interview on the zhuanlan social media platform, Miyazaki addressed some of the hottest questions about Elden...

Since Hades II was announced at The Game Awards 2022, many gamers, especially those who have been attached to the legendary predecessor Hades, have been eagerly anticipating each day. This anticipation reached its peak when Supergiant Games announced a technical test for Hades II just a week ago, bringing hope to fans that the release date was approaching. And surprisingly, on May 6, 2024, just a few weeks after the technical test, Supergiant Games announced on their Twitter page...

We don't need to talk about the fame of The Batman: Arkham franchise; we all know about it, with iconic titles like Batman Arkham Knight and Batman Arkham City. The main games in the series have been massively successful, praised for their storytelling, voice acting, characters, world design, graphics, and gameplay. They've collectively sold over 31 million copies worldwide.  Recently, on May 1, 2024, a teaser trailer for the latest installment in the Batman: Arkham franchise was unveiled. The...

DRAGON BALL : Sparking! ZERO kicks off with an incredibly impressive start. As a sequel to the title Dragon Ball: Budokai Tenkaichi 3, there are high expectations from fans eagerly awaiting the game's release. Currently, the game seems very promising, with developers incorporating new mechanics to make the gameplay fresh and overall improving upon the Tenkaichi series. A few months ago, we learned that there would be 11 characters present in DRAGON BALL : Sparking! ZERO's character roster from the game's...

It can be said that this year is quite a great year for anime fans, with many anime games being released one after another. We have Sand Land, the upcomming Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, and now we're preparing to have a completely new adaptation game for one of the most beloved Shounen series, Hunter x Hunter. Hunter X Hunter: Nen Impact is an upcoming 2D fighting game developed by Eighting and published by Bushiroad Games. They recently opened the...

Sea of Thieves is a colourful first-person multiplayer pirate game full of sea battles and buried treasure. Ever since its launch, Sea of Thieves has attracted a record number of players, with over 1 million players in its first two days. Thanks to the game's unique concept and engaging gameplay, it quickly became the fastest-selling IP released for the Xbox One. In January 2020, Rare declared Sea of Thieves to be "the most successful IP Microsoft has released in the generation," amassing more...

No matter what decisions the developers make for Stellar Blade, they seem unable to catch a break from all the controversy they encounter. Shortly after Stellar Blade's launch day, everything seemed to be going smoothly until Shift Up decided to introduce the first update to the game, drawing player attention to new censorship changes. The complaints mainly revolve around the character Eve's costumes in the game. Many have noticed that following the first update for the game, some costumes have...

FOREWARNED is a 1-4 player co-op survival horror game where you and your friends embark on an expedition into haunted ancient Egyptian tombs. Investigate phenomena, collect treasure, discover lore, survive danger, and banish the evil that lurks within. The game was released in Early Access since September 2021, around the time when co-op horror games were trending on social media, such as Phasmophobia and Devour. You can also see that the gameplay loop of FOREWARNED bears some similarities to Phasmophobia,...

Coming from the minds behind the Persona series, including director Katsura Hashino, the team is now embarking on their latest project, Metaphor: ReFantazio, promising another innovative JRPG masterpiece. Recently, we've been receiving a lot of new information about the game, along with the official release date of Metaphor: ReFantazio, which further fuels our anticipation for its launch. Many elements from Persona are present in Metaphor: ReFantazio; turn-based combat, stylish UI, and unique storytelling methods are all featured in...

Valheim is an open-world survival and sandbox video game by the Swedish developer Iron Gate Studio and published by Coffee Stain Studios. Since its early access release, Valheim has achieved both critical and commercial success, being praised as a "rare exception" of a refined early access game. It had sold over ten million copies and was one of the most played games on Steam. Valheim is a game about exploring a huge fantasy world inspired by Norse mythology and...

Ever since Metaphor: ReFantazio announced its debut at the Xbox Game Showcase in 2023, Atlus has been steadily providing updates on the game every day. But this Monday, we finally received the official announcement of Metaphor's release date, and it's not too far off.   The game is set to launch on...

We've had many excellent tycoon genre games in recent years, such as Cities: Skylines II, Tropico 6, and notably Prison Architect, which achieved tremendous success with over 4 million downloads across PC, console, and mobile platforms in 2019. Prison Architect 2 is the direct sequel to Prison Architect. Similar to the first installment, Prison Architect 2 features a construction and management simulation, where the player is tasked by the CEO of a for-profit prison company to build and...

Ghost of Tsushima is an open-world action-adventure game featuring Jin Sakai as its main character, a samurai entrusted with protecting Tsushima Island from the Mongol invasion of Japan. Utilizing a combination of close combat and stealth tactics, players must defeat enemies using an array of weaponry ranging from traditional katana swords to throwing knives and explosives. Since its release, Ghost of Tsushima, a PlayStation 5 exclusive game has garnered widespread acclaim from players. Despite four years having passed and the recent launch...

7 Days to Die is a survival horror video game set in an open world developed by The Fun Pimps. It was released through Early Access on Steam for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X on December 13, 2013, and for Linux on November 22, 2014. With nearly 10 million copies sold over the past few years, 7 Days to Die has defined the survival genre, with unrivaled crafting and world-building content.  Set in a brutally unforgiving post-apocalyptic world overrun by...

The name Hades is beloved in the gaming community, especially among fans of the Rogue-like genre. Following the announcement of Hades II at The Game Awards 2022, many fans have eagerly awaited the game's release date. In a recent post on X/Twitter, Supergiant Games announced the upcoming Technical Test version of Hades II.   We're getting close to launching HADES II in Early Access! A key step prior to that is our Hades...

Final Fantasy XVI is an action role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix. It marks the sixteenth installment in the Final Fantasy series and was released exclusively for the PlayStation 5. The game received acclaim from critics for its compelling story, stunning graphics, captivating music, and engaging gameplay. Within just one week of its launch, Final Fantasy XVI sold over three million units. Amidst the game's resounding success, Square Enix introduced the first DLC expansion titled "Echoes of...

If you've ever played Buckshot Roulette, you'll know that items are the most important mechanism of the game. The existence of items in the game makes gameplay more diverse and dramatic, increasing unpredictability and strategic depth. After the game official release on Steam, many players will likely be excited and immediately jump into the game, activating the Double or Nothing mode. Then they'll surely encounter some new and unfamiliar items in the game and not know what they're...

Fate/Samurai Remnant is a action role-playing video game co-developed by Omega Force and Kou Shibusawa in cooperation with Aniplex and Type-Moon, and published by Koei Tecmo. It is an entry in the popular Fate series, and was released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Windows in 2023. Fate/Samurai Remnant lets players play as Miyamoto Iori, a samurai during Japan's Edo period. Iori was adopted by the legendary ronin Miyamoto Musashi. The game reimagines Miyamoto Iori as a...

Lethal Company still remains the most attention-grabbing online co-op horror game since its launch. Created by Zeekerss, Lethal Company has garnered significant popularity due to its innovative gameplay, blending elements of horror and humor. It has received critical acclaim on the online storefront Steam, topping the platform's Global Top Seller list and reaching 100,000 concurrent players in November 2023. Its popularity has been attributed to social media and compared to similar horror games like Phasmophobia or Content Warning. Since the release of...

Among the titles renowned for their unforgiving nature, several come to mind. Some might think Elden Ring for its demanding gameplay, requiring high levels of skill and reflexes. Others might mention indie gems like Fear and Hunger, known for its unfair combat systems that compel players to rely on their wits and resourcefulness to progress. However, topping many lists would likely be Darkest Dungeon II. This game masterfully employs its gameplay mechanics to create an oppressively atmospheric world where every decision...