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Bullet Heaven Necromantic Enters Early Access

I love a good Bullet Heaven. I’m not entirely sure what it is about the genre, but I haven’t found a Bullet Heaven I didn’t enjoy. In terms of new, unique concepts though, recent months have led to some exciting takes on…

Kingdom Hearts Series Gets Steam Release Date

As many people in my life know, I love the Kingdom Hearts franchise. As a fan of Final Fantasy and Disney, it just hits all the right notes for me on a nostalgic level and a mechanical RPG level. Now, a whole…

V Rising Gets PS5 Release Date

Since Stunlock Studios’ V Rising was released in full on Steam, it has had a highly positive response. Both critics and the community alike have praised the survival Action-RPG. Now a whole new demographic of players will be able to enjoy the…

Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist (PC) Preview

Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights was easily one of my favorite releases in 2021. From checking out the Early Access version to playing the full release, the Souls-like captured my attention in ways that most don’t. Its sequel, Ender Magnolia: Bloom…

Magical Delicacy Gets Xbox and PC Release Window

I love cooking, both in games and in my daily life. Merging cooking and Metroidvania gameplay (such as Dungeon Munchies) is also an easy way to catch my attention. It seems that we finally have a release window for Magical Delicacy, which…

Hotel Hustle Available Now on Switch

Ever wanted to run your own hotel? With the growing number of party games and co-op management simulators out there, it was bound to happen eventually right? Red Deer Games has just released a new co-op game that might be right up…

The Thaumaturge (PC) Review

I love when RPGs are made in historical settings as opposed to purely fictional ones. I also happen to love it when developers take inspiration from popular franchises and attempt to do something new with them. The Thaumaturge is a blend of…

Hades II Now in Early Access

It seems that the technical test for Hades II went relatively well. Supergiant Games took the time to look at player feedback, all gearing up for a huge surprise on Monday morning. Hades II is now out in the wild, surprising fans…

Titan Quest II Dev Diary Reveals New Monsters

Any ARPG worth its salt has a deeply involved combat system. Path of Exile, Diablo III, Diablo IV, Titan Quest, Grim Dawn, I can list dozens of ARPGs with solid combat. However, no combat system is worth anything without well-designed enemies to…

Pine Hearts Gets PC and Switch Launch Date

Games can often convey themes and deal with topics in a way other mediums can’t. Sometimes, games can help you process grief, or tackle topics such as mental health struggles in a way that makes understanding them more engaging. Pine Hearts is…