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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…

Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop Gets November Release Window

People say that rocket science is hard, but when you’re running a repair shop, how hard can it be? I’ve been keeping an eye on Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop for a while, and the concept just seems hilarious. Luckily, now we know…

SGDQ 2024 Games List Announced

I am a rather big fan of the Games Done Quick fundraisers that are done every year. Awesome Games Done Quick and Summer Games Done Quick are usually highlights of my Twitch viewership as the year passes. Seeing speedrunners find new ways…

Not For Broadcast Devs Tease Final DLC

Not For Broadcast is one of the most unique takes on a political satire-based game I’ve played in a long time. It has been out a while, but I’m always struck by how the developer, NotGames, took their concept and ran with…

Ready, Steady, Ship! Out Now

I love a good couch co-op party game. Games like KeyWe, Overcooked, and Moving Out are just good family fun. A new challenger has arrived, this time taking on factory work and shipping. Ready, Steady, Ship! is now available on PC, PlayStation,…

Darkest Dungeon II Gets PlayStation Launch Date

Darkest Dungeon II has been praised by fans since its 2023 launch. Boasting 75% “mostly positive” reviews on Steam, the sequel has done well for itself. Now, PlayStation users will be the next to see what grim fate awaits them in Darkest…

Steamworld Heist II Gets August Launch Date

The Steamworld franchise is one of the few Indie franchises that I’ve played consistently since it began. Starting with Steamworld Dig back in 2013, the franchise set itself apart with a unique aesthetic and engaging gameplay. Now, the sequel to Steamworld Heist…

Kill It With Fire 2 Now on Early Access

I’m not a fan of spiders, and the original Kill It With Fire was both exciting and terrifying because of that. It was fantastic to go around striking fear into the hearts of arachnid-kind with household objects. Now, with the sequel, we…

Atomic Owl Now on Kickstarter

I love a good bit of Synthwave. The neon-infused, almost 80s vibe of the Synthwave genre catches my attention and has for a while. Monster Theater Games has brought their newest project to Kickstarter, capturing that Synthwave vibe. Atomic Owl is a…